Today is Safer Internet Day – a day aimed at promoting the safe, responsible, and positive use of digital technology. And just like last year, Google is celebrating the day by offering free Drive storage to those who perform a security audit of their Google account.

In case you didn’t take it last year, the Google Security Checkup lets you quickly review and manage your Google Account’s security settings. These include recovery options, connected devices, account permissions, and 2-step verification settings.

Those who complete the audit – a process which takes just a few minutes – will be entitled to 2GB of free Drive storage. Keep in mind that the free storage might not show up immediately. Last year, Google gave a week’s window to complete the security checkup – it isn’t yet clear how much time do we have this year, so act fast if you want that extra Drive storage.

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Late last month, we told you about Google’s $50 discount on the Nexus 5X in the US, which came just a couple of weeks after it received a $30 price cut. Given that Google initially didn’t mention any end date for the promo, we thought the price cut was permanent.

However, turns out that’s not the case. The Mountain View, California-based company has now revealed that the deal ends this week – February 12 to be precise. This means those who want to take advantage of the price cut now only have a few days to act.

With the discount, the 16GB model of the LG-made handset will cost you $299, while the 32GB variant will set you back…

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When Huawei officially started selling its GX8 smartphone in the United States last week, it was only available for purchase through Amazon. Although the device was listed on the company’s official online store, it wasn’t in stock.

That, however, was until now. A quick look at the GX8’s listing on GetHuawei.com now reveals that the handset is in stock. Available in Mystic Champagne, Space Grey, and Horizon Gold color options, it carries a price tag of $350.

Aside from GetHuawei, the GX8 is now also listed on BestBuy’s website at the same price. It will also be available from the retailer’s physical stores as well as Newegg starting today. For those who aren’t already aware, the GX8 is a version of the G8 smartphone which is already available in other markets

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