Update 10/9/24: Prime Big Deal Days Alienware deals are happening, not just on Amazon but also from the owner of the gaming-focused brand itself – Dell. It’s starting to become difficult to keep track of all of the amazing bargains, but we’re doing our best to make sure that this page has all of the best offers for Alienware devices.
With Prime Day Big Deals now in full swing and running until midnight tonight, it’s the perfect time to pick up some great Prime Day deals on Alienware gear. If you’re not that familiar with the brand, it makes some of the best gaming laptops and desktops on the market, as well as some really excellent accessories as well. Unfortunately, Alienware is a premium brand, so most of the stuff it sells tends to be quite expensive, which is why it’s a good idea to take advantage of Alienware deals whenever possible.
To that end, we’ve gone out and collected some of our favorite Prime Day Alienware deals for you below. That said, if you didn’t quite find what you’re looking for below, then be sure to check out these Prime Day gaming laptop deals and Prime Day gaming PC deals for some alternatives.
If you’re looking for a cheap yet good headset from Alienware, this Alienware AW520H headset is the perfect option, especially since it’s going for just $78 instead of $90. It has great audio and a retractable microphone, so you can use it like normal headphones if you want.
This Alienware AW2724DM is the one of the best monitors for a 2K gaming experience, as it has a 165Hz refresh rate, both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC, and even VESA Display HDR 600. You might need something like an RTX 4070 or RTX 4080 to get the most out of it, but it’s well worth it for the experience.
It’s not every day you see an ergonomic chair from Alienware, but with some great lumbar support and a flexible back, this is great for gaming and for your health. While the $50 off isn’t a lot, the discount $380 price tag isn’t too bad, especially for a higher-end gaming chair.
High refresh rates are great if you’re a competitive player, and this 27-inch monitor from Alienware can hit a truly impressive 360Hz. Not only that, but it comes with a gorgeous QD-OLED panel, so it’s great for general gaming too, and with the $150 discount, it’s worth grabbing if you want to take your monitor to the next level.
Curved monitors can add a lot of immersion, and this 34-inch wide-screen that runs at 2K resolutions is a perfect example. It has a QD-OLED panel for better picture fidelity, and it can even hit 175Hz refresh rate, all for $800 rather than the usual $1,100.
If you like the idea of a high-refresh-rate screen with an OLED panel but want something a bit bigger, this 32-inch 4K screen is the way to go. It can hit an excellent 240Hz refresh rate, and comes with both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD Free-Sync, as well as a nice $200 discount that knocks it down to $1,000.
When we got our hands on the Alienware x14 R2, we felt that “The Alienware x14 R2 achieves the impossible. It’s a remarkably thin laptop that never feels like it sacrifices build quality or power in the process.” This configuration comes with an RTX 4050, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM, all with a whopping $500 discount.
The recent upgrade to the newer Aurora R16 made our PC hardware reporter, Jacob Roach, say that “there’s no denying the Aurora R16 is a massive leap forward for Alienware.” This configuration comes with an entry-level RTX 4060, and impressive 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, as well as a solid $300 discount.
If you’d like something a bit more powerful that can handle 2K gaming, then this configuration comes with an RTX 4070 Ti Super, which is much better suited for that and higher refresh rates. You’ll also be happy with the Intel Core i7 14700F, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, at least to start out with, mostly because you’re getting all that for just $1,500 instead of the usual $2,100.
The Alienware m16 R2 has a pretty large screen if you prefer playing on something bigger, and it’s done a lot as our senior computer editor, Luke Larson can attest to: “It does what it sets out to do, and fixes many of the issues with the original model.” This model comes with a powerful RTX 4070, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage with a solid 15% discount.
The Alienware x16 R2 features a premium design that adds style to a powerful gaming laptop that’s equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. Combined with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, this is a dependable machine for gamers. It also helps that it’s on sale at 15% off, so you’ll be pocketing savings of $400.
For a massive screen on a gaming laptop, go for the Alienware m18 R2 and its 18-inch screen with QHD+ resolution. It’s also pretty powerful with the 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, and 32GB of RAM. This 1TB model is available at 18% off, for a total discount of $500.
With an impressive $700 discount, this Aurora 16 configuration comes with an RTX 4080 SUPER and is great for 4K gaming, even with a couple of graphical comprimises. Besides that the 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage are excellent, and the Intel Core i9 14900KF CPU is one of the best on the market.
Of course, if you want the biggest laptop screen you can get, this massive 18-inch one on the Alienware M18 R2 is the way to go. While it only has a 9% discount, the specs are great, with an RTX 4070, a whopping 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, as well as the very high-end Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU.
When it comes down to it, Alienware is targeted towards gaming, so if you’re picking up a gaming laptop or desktop, one of the most important things to consider is the GPU. For 2K gaming, the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 are relatively good cards, although having the RTX 4080 will let you push really high refresh rates with 2K. One thing to bear in mind, though, is that mobile GPUs are one step down from the desktop versions, even if they have the same name. So, an RTX 4070m on laptops is more similar in performance to a desktop RTX 4060.
Besides that, you really want to be looking for things like a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage since most game devs make games based on those specs, at least if you’re aiming for AA and AAA gaming. Another thing to note is that Intel has had some problems with its latest 13th and 14th gen CPUs. That said, Intel has started releasing microcode patches to fix the problem, so hopefully that shouldn’t impact your decision too much, but it’s definitely something worth being aware of. Sadly, there aren’t many, if any, AMD configurations of Alienware gear.
Alienware has several configurations for each of it’s gaming laptops and desktops, so when it comes down to it, what we have to do is look through each configuration on sale and see if it’s a good asking price. Along with that, we look at things like historical pricing and contextual prices of other items in the same category. Unfortunately, Alienware is a premium brand, which means that even with a discount, you are sometimes overpaying.
Even so, if you are specifically looking for Alienware gear, then we’ve done our best to find you the best deal and configurations so you can get the best bang for your buck.
CalmiGo has launched the second generation of its mental health device that helps stop people from having panic attacks or other anxiety.
Clinically tested, the CalmiGo Plus device and its new mobile app leverage gaming technology to improve outcomes faster and effectively manage anxiety every day, said Adi Wallach, CEO of New York-based CalmiGo, in an interview with GamesBeat.
She said CalmiGo is the first and only mental health platform that provides immediate relief and long-term care to users suffering from anxiety, post traumatic stress discorder (PTSD), and panic attacks.
CalmiGo Plus is a breathing device that helps you get control of your breathing when you’re having a panic attack. It helps manage anxiety within minutes and track data insights, Wallach said.
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The new platform includes both the CalmiGo device and new app that leverages gaming technology to improve outcomes faster and effectively manage their anxiety each day.
The habit-forming game in the app was developed from principles in psychology to aid users in the healing process. The app also creates individual treatment plans and provides rewards to further encourage users on their journey of managing their anxiety. The app has gaming features within it that encourage people to keep on using the device, and the clinical efficacy of the game device was 60% higher than the version that did not use it. Those results are early, but CalmiGo is building out the application now.
The app is easy-to-use and intuitive so that anyone — of any age or background — can benefit from it. CalmiGo developed the app as an optional add-on for users with various preferences — some will prefer the gaming features while others can use the progress monitoring offering, a timer with relaxing music, or just use the app every two weeks just to sync the device.
This ensures that every user, regardless of their preference, can benefit from the app and expedite their healing. The CalmiGo app also enables an accessibility mode for screen readers to make access available to anyone.
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“Oftentimes anxiety and panic attacks can cast a heavy burden on individuals and as a consequence they avoid situations and places and live in fear of the next attack,” said Wallach. “CalmiGo is designed to empower users with a device so that they can go anywhere knowing that they have relief in their pocket at all times and now the new app creates the habit of regular use effortlessly.”
The CalmiGo device is a scientifically-proven device that reduces stress hormone levels and provides immediate drug-free relief, enabling users to step out of the vicious anxiety cycle and regain control of their life – no matter where they are located.
The device is a unique portable exhaler developed with patented technology that combines sensors and machine learning to regulate breathing patterns. It learns each user’s individual breathing patterns in real time and provides guidance and feedback to help extend the length of exhalation between breathing cycles.
Gradually extended exhalation activates the parasympathetic system, which counteracts the “fight or flight” response triggered by the sympathetic nervous system in high-stress situations.
To date, over 100,000 users have benefited from the first version of CalmiGo. The company recently created availability to more users through payment plans, FSA/HSA plans, and key partnerships.
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Additionally, CalmiGo collaborated with healthcare providers, insurance plans, and healthcare institutions and clinics that subsidize the device for their patients, including a unique partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The subscription plans range from $199 to $349, depending on the length of time for the subscriptions. To access the app, visit the iOS app store or Google play.
The team has 18 people split between multiple locations, and it has raised $18 million to date.
Wallach said that the founders saw that the level of stress for some people is so severe that they need not only to be diagnosed but immediately addressed so they can calm down. And this is not a matter of just talking to someone, but integrating behavior into their daily routines using scientifically tested methods.
“This is scientifically proven, very easy to use, and easy to integrate into the daily routine or whenever they need to use it, wherever they are,” Wallach said.
The device helps people realize when they are hyperventilating or otherwise panicking and they need to slow down their breathing. It uses well-established methods for calming the nervous system. Breathing is one of those. But it also unleashes smells that people associate with pleasant memories, like the smell of lavender that can help people fall asleep. By looking at the lights on the device, users can tell how to elongate their exhaling in a way that activates the parasympathetic nervous system. This can work whether the user is six years old or 65 years old, Wallach said. The device is designed in a way to gently stimulate all the senses (except taste) in a treatment dubbed multisensory stimulation.
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Patients are often told to listen to a voice or look at a picture if they’re feeling overwhelmed. That detaches the user from the state that is overwhelming them.
The first device came out in 2018, and the company has been able to release multiple studies of clinical research showing the improvement in patients, who have lower stress, less anxiety and fewer episodes. Then the company worked on the plus version and developed the app. Since the device is classified as a “low-risk device,” it does not require FDA approval.
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For fusion power aficionados, hitting “breakeven” is something of a Holy Grail: the point at which a fusion reaction produces more power than was required to ignite it. Only one scientific experiment, at the National Ignition Facility, has accomplished that feat, and it took over a decade of tweaking the system to achieve the monumental result.
“The day of the NIF result was, obviously, this incredibly celebrated scientific result. They all deserve Nobel Prizes,” Benj Conway, co-founder and CEO of Zap Energy, told TechCrunch. “But you know, the day after, the question is, well, so what? What next?”
And while the NIF has managed to improve upon its first result, its device is something of a dead end. It was meant to probe the limits of physics, not sell power to the grid.
For a startup like Zap, “so what” needs to have a better answer.
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Zap’s answer, so far, is a new device it calls Century, for which it recently raised a $130 million Series D. After keeping Century under wraps for several months, the startup gave TechCrunch a peek under the hood, sharing exclusive details about its operation and what it hopes to learn by using it.
Zap is taking a unique approach to fusion power known as sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch. Instead of using magnets or lasers to squeeze the plasma, it sends a bolt of electricity through a plasma stream. That current generates a magnetic field which compresses the plasma — the pinch — and ends up with fusion. The company had been studying the phenomenon through a series of devices at its facilities in Washington State.
But Century isn’t just another physics testbed, Conway said.
“Our focus is not just on physics, but also on systems engineering. We’re not just a plasma physics company. We’re developing all of the key enabling technologies that we’re going to need to deliver commercial fusion. We think that doing all of this in parallel — everything all-together, all-at-once type thing — is the fastest way to actually deliver a commercial product,” he said. “Century is the incarnation of that.”
The demonstration device stands about a story and a half tall, and the liquid bismuth-lined reaction chamber inside is the size of a domestic water heater. Altogether, the key components occupy as much space as a double decker bus, and Zap thinks its commercial-scale module, which should produce 50-megawatts of electricity, will occupy a similar footprint.
To remain on track to a commercial power plant, Zap needs to hit three milestones: First, it needs to be able to generate high-voltage pulses frequently and continuously. A few weeks after it was turned on this summer, Century fired 1,080 consecutive pulses. So far, so good.
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The next step is to demonstrate the technology for the Department of Energy, running the device for more than two hours by firing at ten second intervals to generate at least 1,000 plasma pulses. Ultimately, to operate as a commercial power plant, Zap’s reactor will need to spark 10 pulses per second for months on end.
After Century completes the demonstration for the Department of Energy, the team will add more liquid bismuth to the reaction chamber. The molten metal protects other parts of the device while absorbing heat that, in a commercial implementation, can be used to generate electricity. Century will be able to hold over one metric ton of the liquid metal, though for now it’s starting with 70 kg.
Lastly, the company needs to ensure that its electrodes, the parts that generate the electric pulses, can withstand the heat and particles unleashed by each fusion reaction. Those parts won’t last forever; all commercial power plants have to undergo maintenance at some point. The question is usually how frequently and for how long. Zap needs to ensure its most vulnerable parts can last long enough to make financial sense for power producers.
By next year, the company will increase the amount of electricity that’s delivered to the reaction chamber until it hits 100 kilowatts. Along the way, Conway expects the company will revamp the Century bit by bit. “Even though Century is one platform, one name, within it are multiple generations,” he said. “We iterate within the iterations.”
If Century works as planned, “my hope would be that we’re building a demo well in this decade,” Conway said. And if that goes well, commercial power plants should follow in the early 2030s.
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That’s a lot of “ifs,” something Conway acknowledges. “I’m convinced that when we cut the ribbon on our first power plant and we think about the hardest problems we’ve had to solve in the last five years, my guess is plasma physics and gain is on the list. But I bet there’s a lot of other stuff on the list as well.”
That “other stuff” might be what makes or breaks commercial fusion power.
“Fusion needs to compete with other ways of making electricity and heat. If fusion power plants cost a lot more than other ways of making electricity, there’s not going to be many of them. There may be one that we take our kids to and show on a school field trip, and that’s it,” Conway said. “The economics of these things is going to really matter.”
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It’s not a successor to the Switch, but Nintendo does have a new piece of hardware to announce: a motion-controlled alarm clock. The device is called Alarmo, and it “responds to your movements,” which means you can snooze it with a gesture, or stop it by actually getting out of bed. It costs $99.99 and will be available in early 2025, though Nintendo says Switch Online subscribers can purchase it early right now.
It appears this is the mystery Nintendo gadget that hit the FCC last month. In addition to the motion features, a big part of the device appears to be its immersive sounds, which are pulled from five different Switch games: Breath of the Wild, Pikmin 4, Splatoon 3, Super Mario Odyssey, and Ring Fit Adventure. There are 35 audio “scenes” in total, though you can also connect the alarm to your Nintendo account for more pulled from Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8, which will be free updates coming later.
There are some sleep tracking features as well. Here’s how Nintendo describes them:
You can also check Records to see how much you move around in your sleep, set an hourly chime themed to your chosen title, and change between Steady or Gentle Modes for your morning alarm. In Steady Mode, the alarm will gradually get more intense the longer you stay in bed, whereas Gentle Mode offers a more consistent intensity level. There’s also Button Mode for a more traditional, tactile “hit the snooze button” alarm clock experience. You can even use sleepy sounds to wind down with soothing music and sounds at your set bedtime.
Security experts have warned of a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that’s emerging as a serious threat, thanks to its advanced features, obfuscation techniques, and competitive pricing.
Security researchers from Sekoia have revealed more on Mamba 2FA, which has been on the market since at least November 2023.
Crooks are mostly using it to target people’s Microsoft 365 accounts, both private and corporate, and it costs $250 a month which, they say, is a rather competitive price, drawing much interest from the cybercriminal community.
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Over the last couple of months, the platform was upgraded and enhanced multiple times, and now masks the IP addresses of relay servers on authentication logs, and rotates link domains used in phishing URLs, to avoid blacklisting.
Crooks that purchase the service can create convincing Microsoft 365 login pages, which even allow for the capture of the victim’s authentication tokens, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, and similar advanced protections.
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All of this has made Mamba 2FA a formidable foe. Sekoia’s researchers said that during the observation period, they saw the PhaaS in action multiple times, suggesting a widespread threat.
Phishing continues to be the number one attack vector around the world. Its omnipresence, low cost, and the ease at which addresses can be found, make email the go-to avenue to steal sensitive data, or deploy malware. In recent years, companies started demanding their employees use multi-factor authentication to provide an extra layer of security and make sure passwords stolen via phishing cannot be abused.
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Criminals have responded by creating adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) solutions, as is Mamba 2FA, which can even trick the victim into sharing MFA codes with the attackers, as well. In some instances, the criminals will allow the victim to log into the legitimate service simultaneously, increasing the perceived legitimacy and reducing the chances of being spotted.
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