Shield your BlackBerry Q10’s display from annoying fingerprints and scratches while preventing glare at the same time with these precision cut protectors from Ventev! Including two per package, these screen protectors are simple to apply and leave absolutely no sticky residue when removed.

The Amzer skin case is made out of 100% premium silicone and is a great, lightweight option for protecting your iPhone 6 Plus. The smooth silicone gives you a sure and lasting grip on your device and minimizes slides on flat surfaces. Choose from 5 colors and save over 50%

Made of highly durable material that feels great when gripped, this low-profile case features anti-slip properties that give your Nokia Lumia 920 more grip on all types of surfaces. Plus, this case has a special anti-dust coating with both a glossy and soft matte finish for a unique look. Available now for only $4.95!

It is true, the Patriots did win the Super Bowl. In 2005. Today’s match-up in Phoenix, that’s yet to be decided, but if Cortana has anything to say about it, it’ll be her hometown Seattle Seahawks for the Super Bow XLIX winners. What you see above, that’s either Cortana prematurely revealing the time travel functionality built into Windows 10, or (more likely, based on the awkward wording) a glitch of Cortana’s Daily Glance feature.

Here’s a little off-topic fun for this weekend. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. Attracting in excess of 100 million global viewers, there’s a huge interest naturally in the U.S., but an ever growing support elsewhere. It’s now huge here in the UK, for example.

This year’s game sees the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots go at it for Championship glory, but closer to home, we’re looking forward to seeing something else after the Super Bowl. At Microsoft’s recent Windows 10 event we were told we’d see the Windows 10 preview for phones “after the Seahawks win the Super Bowl.” With that in mind, who’s side are you on?!

Last year Microsoft made a touching commercial to air during the Super Bowl and this year it’s back with a new pair. The two spots tell stories of how Microsoft technology is empowering real change in some peoples lives. Like little Braylon O’Neill in the first of the two clips that you can see up top.

This 68 second spot shows how Microsoft technology is is helping Braylon to play sports and live a normal live despite missing the tibia and fibula in both of his legs.

Howdy CrackBerry nation! Welcome to another edition of our roundup. This week not only saw some Classic owners on Rogers receiving an update, but a new BBM beta, and the release of a brand new Beta Instagram app – Insta10. Also, if you haven’t already taken advantage of it, just a reminder that ShopCrackBerry is holding a Big Game Day sale of 15% off all BlackBerry accessories. All you have to do is enter the code during checkout. Have a great weekend and enjoy Super Bowl XLIX!

Now it is time to bring you this week’s picks for all your passionate BlackBerry addicts out there. You can find each app and game I’ve rustled up for you by clicking through the gallery below. If your favorite did not make the cut this week, remember you can help by offering your suggestions at the end.

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External battery packs are something most smartphone users take for granted. They’re not glamorous accessories like cases or headphones or car mounts, but they’re important. When you’re running out of battery while running through the airport trying to catch your connecting flight because your first flight was stuck on the tarmac for three hours, having a battery pack that is not only dependable but easy to use on the go is not a luxury, it is a necessity. And while I’ve been using the Zens Qi Wireless Power Bank, it has seen airports, long car rides, stormy nights, and the bottoms of a lot of different bags.

In The Lego Movie Video Game, you star as Emmet, an ordinary guy who desperately wants to fit in and have some friends. However, after stumbling upon the Piece of Resistance, Emmet’s life gets a lot more interesting. Throughout the game you’ll also play as Wild Style and many other characters from the movie as you work your way through over 40 levels. Along the way you’ll have to be creative and watch for clues in order to unlock the next stage. So here are our top tips, hints, and cheats to help you make your way through the entire Lego Movie Video Game for iPhone and iPad!

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1. Mini-challenges

Each level offers a plethora of mini-challenges that you can complete for even extra points and prizes. At the beginning of each level you’ll see a screen that you can tap on different tiles in order to see what you have to do to complete each one. Doing these mini-challenges get you way more Lego studs to use towards purchasing characters and they sometimes are even necessary to get further into the game, so pay attention to them.

2. Watch for the red glow

Red bricks can prove tricky to find at times but just watch for the red glow. Sometimes you may have to take a direct hit in order to collect a red brick but 9 times out of 10, it’s worth it.

3. Start smashing

Sometimes you’ll run into what you think is a dead end but it really isn’t. The next part of the puzzle is most likely just hidden. In some cases it may be as simple as smashing a barrel or a pile of rubble. In the beginning, this is how you’ll find pieces for Wild Style to build.

4. Change controller types

When you pause the game, you can switch to a classic controller type if you choose. Anyone who is used to a D-pad or just prefers physical controls can give this a try. You can even hook up an accessory controller if you have one.

5. Packages deals are better

If you insist on buying your favorite characters by purchasing yellow bricks, be sure to check out the bundles that are offered. They are almost always a better deal than buying individual characters.

6. Don’t buy to beat

That being said, you don’t actually have to spend any real money in order to beat The Lego Movie Video Game. Instead, just work your way through the story lines and you’ll unlock new characters and end up unlocking achievements faster than you’d think. Game play itself isn’t actually hard or difficult, so sit back and enjoy the story line and complete as many mini-games as you can!

7. Use your abilities

There are some situations where certain characters are better suited than others. For example, Wild Style has special moves that make her better at combat than Emmet. Whenever a bunch of enemies are descending upon you at once, try switching to Wild Style instead and letting her take care of the situation.

Your tips, hints, and cheats?

If you’ve been working your way through the Lego Movie Video Game, what are some tips, hints, and cheats you can share? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

If you’re looking for a good deal on a year’s Xbox Live Gold membership right about now then Amazon’s U.S. site is worth stopping by. Right now you’ll find a 12-month voucher for the service discounted by $20 bringing it down to just $39.99. And considering what you get with Xbox Live Gold, that’s one great deal.