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02 Dec 2024

Cities and States Taking Action to Limit Rent-Setting AI - Planetizen

Cities and States Taking Action to Limit Rent-Setting AI Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:00 Primary Image

In an article for CALmatters, Wendy Fry explains how property owners are increasingly using the same AI tool to set rents in what federal prosecutors are calling “an unlawful information-sharing scheme.”

Many landlords now use a single company’s software — which uses an algorithm based on proprietary lease information — to help set rent prices.

“The illegally maintained profits that result from these price alignment schemes come out of the pockets of the people that can least afford it,” said California Justice Department spokesperson Elissa Perez.

In California and across the country, city leaders are taking action to prohibit the practice. In July, San Francisco became the first city to ban “the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels.” Last month, Philadelphia passed a similar ban. San Diego and San Jose are considering their own ordinances. While a proposed state bill that would have banned algorithmic price-setting failed to make it through the legislature this year, the lawmaker who introduced it says she will bring it back in the next session.

Meanwhile, a federal antitrust suit charges the company, RealPage, with enriching itself and landlords at the expense of renters by artificially inflating prices. Federal officials say the company controls 80 percent of commercial revenue management software.

Geography United States California Category Government / Politics Housing Technology Tags

Publication CALmatters Publication Date Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Landlords are using AI to raise rents — and California cities are leading the p… 1 minute

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These Levi’s 501s are trendier than your skinny jeans—and 40% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

As someone born in 1996, I have some tough love for some of you: Your skinny jeans have seen better days. I wore them myself, trust, but I felt like I left the cave and saw the comfortable light when I graduated to a looser, straight-leg fit starting in 2016. If this sent you into an existential dread and you now have to replace all the pants in your closet, you’re in luck: Levi’s 501 jeans are 40 percent off at Amazon for Cyber Monday. Even better, the 501 jeans are a club classic, and people won’t bully you for still wearing them.

Levi’s Men’s 501 Original Fit Jeans $47.70 (Was $79.50) See It

The Levi 501 jean has been around for more than 150 years and remains a pants paradigm for dads and stylish young lads. And, unlike other jeans, these have a 100 percent cotton construction. The lack of elastane found in stretchy jeans helps them keep their shape longer, making them truly built to last. Even better, they’ll never go out of style so you can wear them repeatedly with any outfit.

More Cyber Monday apparel deals:

ORORO Men’s Lightweight Heated Jacket with Battery $104.99 (Was $149.99)
Columbia Sportswear Arctic Crest Sherpa Full Zip Fleece Jacket $90 (Was $120)
Legendary Whitetails Men’s Buck Camp Flannel $25.55 (Was $39.99)
Zigzagger Men’s Slip On Moccasin Slippers $23.99 (Was $42.99)
adidas Men’s Samba Classic Soccer Shoe $73 (Was $90)
Lucky Brand Men’s 410 Athletic Straight Coolmax Stretch Jean $59.40 (Was $99)
Dickies Men’s Unlined Eisenhower Jacket $46.11 (Was $59.99)
Dockers Men’s Athletic Fit Signature Khaki Lux Cotton Stretch Pants $31 (Was $49.99)
IZOD Men’s Golf Swingflex Straight-fit Flat-Front Pants $58.97 (Was $70)
Brooks Brothers Men’s Slim Fit Stretch Five-Pocket Corduroy Pants $49.95 (Was $118)

The post These Levi’s 501s are trendier than your skinny jeans—and 40% off for Cyber Monday appeared first on Popular Science.

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Apple Warns Developers About Longer App Review Times During the Holidays - MacRumors

Apple today informed developers that App Store review times could increase as the 25th approaches, with Apple recommending that developers start getting their apps and games up to date and ready for the season.

There was a time where Apple would shut down ‌App Store‌ Connect entirely during the week of Christmas and not accept new app or app review submissions at all, but reviews now continue throughout the holiday.

Apple says that it is anticipating a high volume of app submissions, and reviews could take longer to complete between December 20 and December 26. Developers should submit time-sensitive submissions early to ensure they get through review in time.The busiest season on the App Store is almost here.

Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready. App Review will continue to accept submissions throughout the holiday season.

Please plan to submit time-sensitive submissions early, as we anticipate high volume and reviews may take longer to complete from December 20-26.Developers often like to offer sales, promotions, and new content during December as people receive new devices, ‌App Store‌ gift cards, and more during the holiday period.
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BART to Raise Fares in January - Planetizen

BART to Raise Fares in January Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:00 Primary Image

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders in the San Francisco Bay will see a 5.5 percent increase in fares starting on January 1, reports Aidin Vaziri for The San Francisco Chronicle.

According to Vaziri, “BART officials say the increase is essential to support ongoing operations and to address a growing budget deficit, which is projected to reach $35 million by 2026 and balloon to $385 million by 2027.” The agency continues to rely on fares as an important source of revenue, but that model has become largely unsustainable.

Like other transit leaders around the country, BART officials are calling on state and federal governments to support public transit with more dedicated funding. “As part of its strategy to balance the budget, BART is also focusing on cost-saving measures, such as more efficient scheduling and reduced train sizes to lower operational expenses.”

Geography California Category Transportation Tags

Publication The San Francisco Chronicle Publication Date Wed, 11/27/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links BART announces another fare hike as agency struggles with budget woes 1 minute

BART to Raise Fares in January - Planetizen

BART to Raise Fares in January Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:00 Primary Image

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders in the San Francisco Bay will see a 5.5 percent increase in fares starting on January 1, reports Aidin Vaziri for The San Francisco Chronicle.

Geography California Category Transportation Tags

Publication The San Francisco Chronicle Publication Date Wed, 11/27/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links BART announces another fare hike as agency struggles with budget woes 1 minute

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Some of the world’s smartest traffic lights are getting smarter - Popular Science

Urban planners in Vienna, Austria, installed their first smart traffic lights specifically designed to increase pedestrian safety in 2018. After years of analysis and improvement, the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) researchers have now rolled out a second generation of exponentially more complex, deep learning-based software to 21 lights at four crosswalks. Unlike its predecessor, however, the new system is programmed to provide greater help to pedestrians with walking aids, wheelchairs, and even baby strollers.

People with disabilities are disproportionately at risk when crossing busy streets. Pedestrians using wheelchairs, for example, are 36 percent more likely to die in a car-related accident when compared to victims struck while standing. This is often due to a combination of factors, including potentially reduced visibility for drivers and longer crossing times for pedestrians in wheelchairs. While smart traffic light cameras detect the majority of pedestrians, they often have difficulty doing so for commuters with limited mobility. In the US, for example, researchers are working on specialized apps for people with disabilities to help navigate routes and coordinate with traffic cameras.

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According to a TU Graz profile published on November 28th, upgraded smart crosswalk lights may vastly resolve these previous limitations without the need for apps. This is thanks to thousands of times more computing power than the initial programming. Floating point operations per second, or flops, measure a system’s number of possible computations, often when involving large, dynamic ranges. Teraflops—one trillion floating point operations per second—are most frequently seen in high-performance graphics cards or supercomputers. In 2018, lights analyzed their surroundings with 0.5 teraflops of power, but the upgraded technology now harnesses anywhere between 100 and 300 teraflops for calculations.

“This allows us to use a more complex and thus, more capable machine learning model, which means that people can be detected more accurately and robustly,” project manager Horst Possegger said in a statement. “People with mobility impairments usually need longer to cross the road. Our traffic light system is able to recognize such needs very reliably so that the green phase can be extended as required.”

To build the latest pedestrian analysis software, programmers amassed an image dataset of street scenarios involving various numbers of people, configurations, as well as different walking accessories. Instead of gathering photos from unsuspecting or anonymized strangers, however, researchers recruited volunteers to stage scenes at TU Graz’s Inffeldgasse campus in order to honor people’s privacy. The resulting deep learning model can predict when a person wants to cross a road with 99 percent accuracy, while mobility restrictions are detected with at least an 85 percent accuracy rate. Even when classification errors occur, a traffic light’s green phase is still requested at least with its standard time duration.

Every camera assesses a roughly 323 square foot waiting area around each smart traffic light to which pedestrians want to cross the street at any given time. Privacy is a major concern for the designers here, as well. In every instance, cameras process and delete real-time image data in less than 50 milliseconds. The only information capable of being stored for later use is the number of pedestrians, as well as their potential mobility restriction classifications. System designers hope that this anonymous statistical data could soon help urban planners better coordinate traffic light systems, or even eventually redesign entire smart light schedules.

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Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides - Planetizen

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:00 Primary Image

Montreal’s Bixi bike share system broke it’s ridership record this year, logging over 13 million rides in 2024, according to a report in The Gazette.

The system saw a 15 percent year-over-year growth in ridership in part thanks to its expansion into areas outside Montreal. “Bixi credited its winter cycling initiative, launched last year with support from Loto-Québec, for bolstering year-round usage. Nearly 1 million rides were made during the winter pilot project, with 65 per cent of users trying cold-weather cycling for the first time.”

Bixi has become “a cornerstone of sustainable mobility,” said Marianne Giguère, Montreal’s associate councillor for mobility. The system also opened a maintenance hub that can speed up bike repairs and offer services to users.

Geography Quebec Category Transportation Tags

Publication The Montreal Gazette Publication Date Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Bixi reports record 13 million rides in 2024 1 minute

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides - Planetizen

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:00 Primary Image

Montreal’s Bixi bike share system broke it’s ridership record this year, logging over 13 million rides in 2024, according to a report in The Gazette.

Geography Quebec Category Transportation Tags

Publication The Montreal Gazette Publication Date Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Bixi reports record 13 million rides in 2024 1 minute

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Tesla App for Apple Watch Coming This Month - MacRumors

Tesla will soon allow Apple Watch users to unlock and control their vehicle using a dedicated watchOS app for the first time.

Tesla today announced that, starting later this month, owners will gain the ability to use their Apple Watch as a digital key for their car, providing functions previously limited to the smartphone app. The upcoming watchOS app will enable users to unlock or lock their vehicle, open the trunk and frunk, check the battery status, and adjust climate control settings.

Currently, Tesla owners using smartwatches have to rely on third-party applications like Watch for Tesla to perform many of these functions. Tesla will automatically install the Apple Watch version for users who update the companion app on their iPhones later this month as the new version rolls out. Users of Wear OS devices currently have no timeline for receiving a similar app. The watchOS app is part of Tesla's broader annual holiday update, which includes features like remote access to Sentry Mode recordings and improvements to navigation. Tag: Tesla
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Get Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for All-Time Low Price of $69.99 for Cyber Week - MacRumors

Today we're tracking the return of an all-time low price on Apple's AirTag 4-Pack, which has hit $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. The AirTag 4-Pack was priced at $72.99 for most of the Black Friday season, so this is the first time we've seen it return to its record low price in a few weeks.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

If you're shopping for a single AirTag, Amazon also has the AirTag 1-Pack for $24.00, down from $29.00. For even more accessory discounts, be sure to check out our Cyber Week accessory deals post with discounts on chargers, monitors, and more.

$29 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $69.99

You can find all the Apple Cyber Week Deals currently available in our dedicated post. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

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Plugging the Gap: Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden of Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells - Planetizen

Plugging the Gap: Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden of Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells Clement Lau Mon, 12/02/2024 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Abandoned oil well in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California.

Arizona is home to approximately 200 orphaned oil and gas wells, which are abandoned wells with no identifiable owner. These wells leak methane and other pollutants, posing serious environmental and health risks, particularly to nearby communities. They can contaminate groundwater, harm wildlife, and contribute to air pollution. Federal, state, and tribal agencies are responsible for the costly task of locating, capping, and remediating these wells, which are a burden on taxpayers.

Efforts to address orphaned wells include federal funding initiatives like the Biden-Harris administration’s $25 million grant to Arizona’s Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for its Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Program. This program aims to identify and remediate orphaned wells across the state by December 2025, with 80 wells already located and 38 prioritized for plugging. The Navajo Nation has also received $5 million to address 19 wells, alongside a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to further remediation efforts on tribal lands.

Advocates argue that oil and gas companies, not taxpayers, should bear the financial responsibility for plugging orphaned wells. Organizations like the Well Done Foundation emphasize holding companies accountable to prevent reliance on public funds. While the funding helps mitigate immediate risks, lawmakers like Rep. Raúl Grijalva stress that this is not a sustainable solution. The need for systemic reform to ensure companies clean up after themselves remains central to solving the problem.

Geography Arizona Category Community / Economic Development Environment Government / Politics Land Use Social / Demographics Tags

Publication Cronkite News Publication Date Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Well, well, well: Taxpayers pay the price for oil and gas wells leaking methane… 2 minutes

Plugging the Gap: Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden of Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells - Planetizen

Geography Arizona Category Community / Economic Development Environment Government / Politics Land Use Social / Demographics Tags

Publication Cronkite News Publication Date Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Well, well, well: Taxpayers pay the price for oil and gas wells leaking methane… 2 minutes

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Cyber Week Accessory Deals Available Now: iPhone Chargers, Headphones, Monitors, and More - MacRumors

Cyber Week 2024 is here, and we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories during the event. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Cyber Week deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like LEGO sets on sale.

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Highlights of the sale includes Eufy's popular SmartTrack Card, which is down to $16.88 for Cyber Week, down from $29.99. This device is Apple Find My-compatible and is slim enough to fit in a wallet. Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe is also back on sale for $112.49, down from $149.99, and it provides simultaneous charging for an iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.

Another notable deal is the Oura Smart Ring in Gold for $349.00, down from $449.00. Amazon has a few different sizes on sale at this lowest-ever price, and you can also find steep discounts on other colors of the smart ring, including Black, Silver, and Rose Gold.

There are plenty more deals in this sale, including a huge collection of Jackery portable power stations at their best ever prices. We're also tracking an array of Logitech computer accessories, including mice, keyboards, and webcams. Some of these sales will require you to clip an on-page coupon, but for the most part all of these deals have been applied automatically on Amazon.

Charging AccessoriesJackery

Jackery Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $169.00, down from $229.00

Jackery Solar Generator 240 with Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00

Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station - $399.00, down from $799.00

Jackery Expansion Battery Pack 1000 Plus - $479.00, down from $599.00

Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 - $479.00, down from $799.00

Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station - $1,799.00, down from $2,799.00

Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit - $2,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $4,999.00

Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit - $3,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $6,599.00

Satechi

Magnetic MagSafe Wallet - $28.99, down from $39.99

Dual USB-C Docking Station - $97.49, down from $149.99

14-in-1 4K Docking Station - $165.99 with on-page coupon, down from $299.99

Anker

Prime Chargers

Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable - $25.99, down from $34.99

Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) - $55.99, down from $84.99

Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $45.99, down from $84.99

Prime Power Bank - $53.99, down from $89.99

Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $98.99, down from $164.99

Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) - $109.99, down from $169.99

Prime Power Bank 27,650 mAh - $129.99, down from $179.99

Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1) - $169.99, down from $249.99

Wireless Chargers

MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $62.99, down from $89.99

MagGo Wireless Charger Stand - $28.80, down from $35.99

MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $35.99, down from $49.99

MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $37.49, down from $49.99

3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - $103.99, down from $129.99

Power Banks

MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $51.99, down from $69.99

MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch - $54.99, down from $79.99

Mobile Accessories

Oura Smart Ring - $349.00, down from $449.00

Eufy SmartTrack Card - $16.88, down from $29.99

Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe - $112.49, down from $149.99

Storage Accessories

Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB - $187.66, down from $299.99

Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB - $229.99, down from $349.99

Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB - $429.99, down from $654.99

Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe Internal SSD - $92.46, down from $159.99

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $169.99, down from $249.99

Samsung 990 PRO 4TB PCIe Internal SSD - $269.99, down from $464.99

Samsung 980 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $119.99, down from $204.95

Audio/Video Accessories
Samsung

Sound Bar

Samsung HW-Q910D Soundbar with Dolby Audio - $897.99, down from $1,287.99

Monitors

34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99

32-inch Odyssey Quantum Gaming Monitor - $599.99, down from $1,099.99

27-inch ViewFinity S9 Smart Monitor - $699.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599.99

49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,078.99, down from $1,799.99

55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,799.99, down from $2,999.99

TVs

SAMSUNG OLED 4K S95D TV - $3,497.99 for 77"; $2,297.99 for 65"; $1,897.99 for 55"

The Frame QLED 4K TVs - Save up to $1,300

55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99

65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,599.99

85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,479.99, down from $2,799.99

85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,699.99

Sonos

Ace Headphones - $349, down from $449

Arc Soundbar - $699, down from $899

Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $369, down from $499

Ray Soundbar - $169, down from $279

Era 100 Speaker - $199, down from $249

Era 300 Speaker - $359, down from $449

Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179

Move 2 Portable Speaker - $359, down from $449

Sub Mini - $343, down from $429

Sub 4 - $679, down from $799

Beats

Beats Solo Buds - $49.99, down from $79.99

Beats Studio Buds - $79.99, down from $149.95

Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95

Beats Solo 4 - $99.99, down from $199.95

Beats Studio Buds + - $129.99, down from $169.95

Beats Studio Pro - $249.99, down from $349.99

Computer Accessories

Logitech M317 Wireless Mouse - $9.99, down from $19.99

Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad - $19.99, down from $27.99

Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard - $29.74, down from $34.99

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Wireless Mouse - $67.99, down from $79.99

Logitech MK235 Wireless Keyboard - $17.99, down from $24.99

Logitech H390 Wired Headset - $17.99, down from $24.99

Logitech MK540 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - $39.99, down from $49.99

Logitech HD Pro Webcam - $49.99, down from $99.99

Logitech Brio PRO X 4K Webcam - $144.99, down from $169.99

LEGO Sets

Marvel Spider-Man Advent Calendar - $20.00, down from $44.99

Disney Advent Calendar - $37.99, down from $44.99

DREAMZzz Stable of Dream Creatures - $42.99, down from $79.99

Creator Main Street 3-in-1 Set - $110.99, down from $139.99

Star Wars The Razor Crest UCS - $510.52, down from $599.99

Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane - $620.86, down from $699.99

Head to our full Cyber Week Apple Deals post to get caught up with all of the best discounts that are available right now.

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Jackery Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $169.00, down from $229.00

Jackery Solar Generator 240 with Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00

Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station - $399.00, down from $799.00

Jackery Expansion Battery Pack 1000 Plus - $479.00, down from $599.00

Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 - $479.00, down from $799.00

Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station - $1,799.00, down from $2,799.00

Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit - $2,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $4,999.00

Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit - $3,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $6,599.00

Satechi

Magnetic MagSafe Wallet - $28.99, down from $39.99

Dual USB-C Docking Station - $97.49, down from $149.99

14-in-1 4K Docking Station - $165.99 with on-page coupon, down from $299.99

Anker

Prime Chargers

Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable - $25.99, down from $34.99

Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) - $55.99, down from $84.99

Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $45.99, down from $84.99

Prime Power Bank - $53.99, down from $89.99

Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $98.99, down from $164.99

Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) - $109.99, down from $169.99

Prime Power Bank 27,650 mAh - $129.99, down from $179.99

Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1) - $169.99, down from $249.99

Wireless Chargers

MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $62.99, down from $89.99

MagGo Wireless Charger Stand - $28.80, down from $35.99

MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $35.99, down from $49.99

MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $37.49, down from $49.99

3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - $103.99, down from $129.99

Power Banks

MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $51.99, down from $69.99

MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch - $54.99, down from $79.99

Mobile Accessories

Oura Smart Ring - $349.00, down from $449.00

Eufy SmartTrack Card - $16.88, down from $29.99

Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe - $112.49, down from $149.99

Storage Accessories

Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB - $187.66, down from $299.99

Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB - $229.99, down from $349.99

Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB - $429.99, down from $654.99

Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe Internal SSD - $92.46, down from $159.99

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $169.99, down from $249.99

Samsung 990 PRO 4TB PCIe Internal SSD - $269.99, down from $464.99

Samsung 980 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $119.99, down from $204.95

Audio/Video Accessories
Samsung

Sound Bar

Samsung HW-Q910D Soundbar with Dolby Audio - $897.99, down from $1,287.99

Monitors

34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99

32-inch Odyssey Quantum Gaming Monitor - $599.99, down from $1,099.99

27-inch ViewFinity S9 Smart Monitor - $699.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599.99

49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,078.99, down from $1,799.99

55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,799.99, down from $2,999.99

TVs

SAMSUNG OLED 4K S95D TV - $3,497.99 for 77"; $2,297.99 for 65"; $1,897.99 for 55"

The Frame QLED 4K TVs - Save up to $1,300

55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99

65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,599.99

85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,479.99, down from $2,799.99

85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,699.99

Sonos

Ace Headphones - $349, down from $449

Arc Soundbar - $699, down from $899

Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $369, down from $499

Ray Soundbar - $169, down from $279

Era 100 Speaker - $199, down from $249

Era 300 Speaker - $359, down from $449

Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179

Move 2 Portable Speaker - $359, down from $449

Sub Mini - $343, down from $429

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Retires Amid Company's Decline - MacRumors

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired following a challenging tenure marked by the company's struggles to compete against Apple and other major chipmakers.

Intel today announced that Gelsinger, who served as the company's CEO since early 2021, officially stepped down on December 1, 2024, concluding a 40-plus-year career at the company. Gelsinger's leadership began with bold aspirations, particularly in addressing the growing influence of Apple Silicon. Intel faced a significant challenge when Apple announced in 2020 that it would transition its Mac lineup from Intel processors to its own custom-designed chips, beginning with the M1, which outperform Intel's offerings. This decision signaled a substantial shift in the industry and a major blow to Intel's dominance.

Gelsinger rejoined Intel in 2021, replacing then-CEO Bob Swan, at a critical moment for the company. His tenure began with a striking statement at an all-hands meeting, where he described Apple as a "lifestyle company" and emphasized Intel's need to deliver superior products. He said, "We have to deliver better products to the PC ecosystem than any possible thing that a lifestyle company in Cupertino can do. We have to be that good."

Apple's move to ‌Apple Silicon‌ was highly significant for the chip industry. The ‌M1‌ chip, built on an architecture designed in-house by Apple, offered unparalleled performance-per-watt, reshaping consumer expectations for computing power and energy efficiency. Subsequent iterations, including the M2, M3, and M4 families of chips, further cemented Apple's lead over Intel. Under Gelsinger's leadership, Intel responded with marketing campaigns that sought to highlight some of the perceived shortcomings of Apple's Macs. Some of these campaigns included former Apple "I'm a Mac" commercial star Justin Long.

In an interview with Axios shortly after assuming his role as CEO, Gelsinger acknowledged Intel's "stumbles" in retaining Apple's business and stated his intent to "create a better chip" to win Apple back. He expressed a broader vision for Intel to become a foundry partner for companies like Apple, saying, "Apple is a customer, and I hope to make them a big foundry customer because today they're wholly dependent on Taiwan Semiconductor."

Despite Gelsinger's efforts, Intel subsequently faced significant challenges. For example, the company struggled with delays in its 18A manufacturing process, which was intended to be a key component of its competitive recovery. Apple and other major companies such as Qualcomm passed on the technology due to reliability issues. Meanwhile, Apple's partnership with TSMC has only further deepened.

Gelsinger's tenure also coincided with a period of rapid advancement in AI technology, where Intel also found itself at a disadvantage. Nvidia, whose GPUs are widely used in AI workloads, captured significant market share as demand for AI-related processing surged. Intel's Gaudi line of AI accelerators, intended to compete with Nvidia's offerings, failed to gain traction. Meanwhile, Apple's custom silicon chips include a dedicated Neural Engine for machine learning and AI operations.

Gelsinger sought to restore Intel's manufacturing competitiveness by spearheading ambitious plans to build new fabrication facilities, including a massive complex in Ohio, supported by funding from the CHIPS Act. However, these long-term investment efforts did little to address the immediate challenges facing the company.

Intel's revenue and market valuation declined significantly during Gelsinger's tenure. By 2024, the company's share price had fallen by nearly 50% for the year, while Nvidia and Apple continue to thrive. Analysts estimate Intel will record its first annual net loss since 1986. Intel's stock price today rose 5% following the news of Gelsinger's departure.

In his parting remarks, Gelsinger reflected on his career and the challenges he faced during his time as CEO, stating "Leading Intel has been the honor of my lifetime. I can look back with pride at all that we have accomplished together." His departure leaves Intel in a transitional phase, with interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus tasked with steering the company as it searches for a permanent successor. Tag: Intel
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NASA needs your help designing a gurney for the moon - Popular Science

NASA’s Artemis III mission will return humans to the lunar surface for the first time in nearly 55 years. Before that, however, every conceivable worst case scenario needs to be evaluated ahead of the historic event, and the space agency is looking to civilian scientists for some extra help. In return, the best ideas may land a team as much as $20,000.

NASA’s “South Pole Safety: Designing the NASA Lunar Rescue System” challenge opened on November 14th, and focuses on creating the equipment and procedures for transporting an incapacitated astronaut in the event of an emergency. But this system isn’t intended for short, easy-to-navigate journeys. The rescue plan must allow an astronaut to haul their injured or otherwise endangered crewmate as far as 2 km (about 1.24 miles) across the lunar surface at slopes as steep as 20 degrees.

“In the unforgiving lunar environment, the possibility of an astronaut crewmember becoming incapacitated due to unforeseen circumstances (injury, medical emergency, or a mission-related accident) is a critical concern, starting with the upcoming Artemis III mission, where two astronaut crewmembers will explore the Lunar South Pole,” the overview explains.

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That “unforgiving lunar environment” could include boulders as large as 65 feet in diameter, nearly 100 foot wide craters, “unique lighting conditions,” as well as temperatures ranging between 54 and -203 degrees Celsius (between about 120 and -333 degrees Fahrenheit). As for the moon’s gravity, Universe Today noted both the pros and cons on December 1st: Although an astronaut wearing the Artemis program’s specially designed Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) weighs about 755 lbs on Earth, that translates to about 125 lbs on the moon. That said, moving your roughly 125 lbs, possibly injured crewmate across as much as 1.24 miles of hilly lunar terrain (while ensuring your own safety) is still no small feat. And if all that weren’t enough, the rescue system won’t include a lunar rover, given that vehicles aren’t expected to make it back to the moon until at least the Artemis V mission.

There are a few more “must-have requirements” for applicant designs. Lighter is better, and NASA hopes to see systems that weigh less than 50 lbs while also occupying as little space as possible when stored. The winning system must be easy to deploy and use, and employ materials capable of handling the lunar environment’s temperatures, vacuum conditions, and regolithic dust. Additional “nice-to-have features” might involve adaptability, body size accommodations, multifunctionality, and ease of manufacturing. If all that seems like a lot, NASA notes that the design won’t need to include medical treatment capacities, suit modifications, or other “complex integrations” with other existing astronaut systems.

While the final design is up to applicants, NASA’s descriptions make it sound like the agency is particularly interested in blueprints for what amounts to a sled-like or wheeled lunar medical stretcher. Judges want to know “how your design can be transported, and functions once deployed, [while] discussing aspects like stability, control, speed of movement, and how it navigates the challenging lunar terrain.” A design will also need to ensure safety not just for the incapacitated astronaut, but for their crewmate, as well. A successful application will “emphasize the practicality of your design in an emergency scenario, ensuring it can be deployed rapidly and effectively when needed most.”
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Future Floods in Focus: Using AI and Physics to Visualize Disaster Risks - Planetizen

Future Floods in Focus: Using AI and Physics to Visualize Disaster Risks Clement Lau Mon, 12/02/2024 - 07:00 Primary Image

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists have developed an innovative method that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) with a physics-based flood model to create realistic satellite images of future flooding events. This tool, called the "Earth Intelligence Engine," generates detailed, birds-eye-view visuals of regions expected to flood based on the strength and trajectory of approaching storms. As a proof of concept, the team tested the method on Houston, simulating flooding scenarios similar to Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The AI-generated images that incorporated the physics-based flood model proved more accurate and reliable than those generated by AI alone, which often included errors like flooding in areas of high elevation.

The method uses a conditional generative adversarial network (GAN) to produce realistic images by training two neural networks: one generates synthetic satellite images, and the other evaluates their accuracy against real images. While traditional GAN models risk "hallucinations," or inaccuracies in their results, the integration of physics-based parameters significantly reduces these errors. This enhanced approach provides a trustworthy visualization tool that could help policymakers and residents better understand potential flooding risks, making it more emotionally engaging and actionable than standard color-coded flood maps.

The research highlights the importance of pairing AI with trustworthy data sources, particularly in risk-sensitive scenarios like natural disasters. By visualizing potential flooding before a hurricane hits, this technology has the potential to enhance public preparedness and decision-making, such as evacuation planning. While further training on diverse satellite images is needed to apply the model to other regions, the method demonstrates how AI, combined with physics, can support community-level decision-making and potentially save lives.

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Your iPhone comes with a powerful markup tool—here’s how to use it - Popular Science

We’re now more than 17 years on from the iPhone’s debut—how time flies—and given the number of features that Apple has added over that time, you’d be forgiven for not having not tried all of them.

One of the features you may not have come across before is markup. Markup is a set of drawing and labeling tools you can use to add annotations to documents and photos, and these tools are available across several apps in iOS.

For example, you can use markup to highlight something on a screenshot before sharing it, or to add notes to a document that’s part of a research project. There are all kinds of ways you can use the markup tools, and they’re easy to access.

Finding the markup tools

The markup tools pop up in several different places across iOS and its apps, and if you’ve not noticed them before you’ll wonder how you missed them. In Photos, for example, you can open up an image then tap the edit button (the three sliders icon at the bottom), then the markup button (the pen icon at the top).

These markup tools can be easily accessed when you take a screenshot too (via the power and volume up buttons). Tap the thumbnail that appears to bring up the screen grab in a larger size, then tap the markup button at the top—you can then add some arrows or scribbles to your screenshot, for example, before saving it.

The markup tools can be used to annotate PDFs. Screenshot: Apple

Another place you can find the markup tools is whenever you open up a document in certain apps. One of these apps is the iOS Files app: Open up a PDF by tapping on it, and you’ll notice the markup button down at the bottom. This can be helpful if you want to add a signature to a document, for instance.

Wherever you open the markup tools from, you’ll see the same options. There are a range of pens to choose from (scroll to the left or right if you can’t see them all), plus an eraser, a ruler, and a selection tool. You’ll also see a color button that sets the color of the pens and the transparency, and a + (plus) button to access other tools.

Using the markup tools

Perhaps the best way of figuring out what each markup tool does is just to select it and try and draw something: The pen graphics give you some idea of the marks they’ll leave on the screen. Don’t worry about making mistakes, because you can just tap the undo button at the top (the arrow pointing to the left) to retrace your steps.

The select tool (with the striped nib) can be used to select annotations you’ve already made—just tap on or draw over something already on screen. Once something is selected, you can move it to another position, resize it, duplicate it, or delete it. There’s also the eraser tool (with the flat, pink nib), which will just wipe away any markings.

There are several ways to choose colors. Screenshot: Apple

With a tool selected, you can tap it again to change the line size and opacity. If you want to change the color, tap the colored dot to the right: You’re able to choose from a grid or spectrum of colors, or mix red, blue, and green as required. You can also tap on any color on the screen to select it.

Via the + (plus) button you have access to other markup tools, including stickers, text, and shapes. You can drop in an arrow to indicate something important on screen, for example, or apply a text label as a caption underneath an image, or drop a smiley face on top of a document as a sticker.

Shapes can also be dropped on top of images and documents. Screenshot: Apple

Tap on any of the elements you add to the screen to resize or rotate them, and to change characteristics such as colors. With shapes, you can change the outline color and the fill color, and even add text—just double tap on the middle of a shape to start writing (text formatting tools appear when you select the shape).

As you go on, you’ll discover a few useful tricks for markup tools. For instance, tap and hold on a freehand shape (like a circle or a rectangle) using the select tool, and you’ll see a Snap to Shapes option pop up—tap this to turn your scribbles into perfect shapes. If you’re happy with your annotations, tap Done to save them (or Cancel to erase them all).

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Unlock personal growth this Cyber Monday with a lifetime of language learning - Popular Science

This Cyber Monday, skip the gadgets and gift yourself or someone you love something even better: the power to learn a new language for life. With Rosetta Stone’s lifetime subscription, you’ll gain unlimited access to all 25 languages and open the door to personal growth, cognitive enrichment, and cultural discovery for $148.97.

Learning a language isn’t just practical—it’s a full brain workout. Studies show it can improve memory, sharpen problem-solving skills, and even boost creativity. Whether you’re tackling French for travel, learning Mandarin for career growth, or diving into German just for fun, each lesson helps you build real-world communication skills while enriching your mind.

Rosetta Stone also immerses you in the culture behind the language, offering a deeper appreciation for global perspectives. Imagine confidently ordering tapas in Spain, watching your favorite anime without subtitles, or connecting with new friends across the world. It’s more than just a hobby—it’s a lifelong journey.

Take advantage of this Cyber Monday deal to access Rosetta Stone’s intuitive platform with no deadlines, no stress, and the freedom to learn at your own pace.

This lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for $148.97 until Dec. 8 is your chance to grow smarter, connect deeper, and embrace new opportunities.

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Milwaukee Interstate Removal Would Create Space for Thousands of New Housing Units - Planetizen

Milwaukee Interstate Removal Would Create Space for Thousands of New Housing Units Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Interstate 794 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A new report outlines the potential benefits of replacing a portion of Interstate 794 in Milwaukee with an at-grade boulevard to create more space for development and other uses.

As Jeramey Jannene explains in Urban Milwaukee, the Rethink 794 proposal could spur more than $1.1 billion in development and 3,000 new housing units in the 30 years following the change, according to the analysis by Larry Witzling. “The 10-block corridor would likely be redeveloped from the inside outside, according to Witzling’s analysis. Much of the initial development would take place near the Milwaukee Public Market, while new parks could be created closer to the lake.”

Witzling’s analysis shows that even with a four-lane road, removing the elevated highway would create more space for housing and other uses. “The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) previously said it would release two design alternatives for further study this year. One is expected to be a freeway-to-boulevard replacement, while another would be a roadway narrowing.”

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Publication Urban Milwaukee Publication Date Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in De… 1 minute

Milwaukee Interstate Removal Would Create Space for Thousands of New Housing Units - Planetizen

Milwaukee Interstate Removal Would Create Space for Thousands of New Housing Units Diana Ionescu Mon, 12/02/2024 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Interstate 794 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A new report outlines the potential benefits of replacing a portion of Interstate 794 in Milwaukee with an at-grade boulevard to create more space for development and other uses.

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Publication Urban Milwaukee Publication Date Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in De… 1 minute

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The best Cyber Monday TV deal: $548 for an 85-inch screen that’s bigger than a twin mattress - Popular Science

When I started writing about TVs, Philips brought me out to a showroom in New Jersey to show off the first commercially-available 70-inch TV. It was a plasma (seriously) that cost $20,000 and it was so heavy that it needed custom installation to reinforce the wall it would hang on. Now, on Cyber Monday, you can get an 85-inch TV with access to Roku’s advanced smart TV OS for less than some folks spend on a round of golf. Imagine your home theater with this massive beast at the center of it.

If you have Walmart+ (still only $50 for the first year), you can get free shipping, but with stuff like this I typically recommend picking it up in-store after ordering online if at all possible. Delivery men have a tricky time lugging around massive TVs without messing up the screens.

Hisense 85″ Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV $548 (was $799)

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This isn’t a flagship TV, but its featureset punches well above its weight class when it comes to price. You get HDR, high-frame-rate mode for gaming and sports, and three high-speed HDMI ports. It has a thin bezel that gives it a really high-end look. And, most importantly, it runs on the versatile and reliable Roku platform instead of some clunky proprietary OS. That means it has built in access (through WiFi 5) to all the popular streaming apps and regular software updates.

Black Friday used to be the king of big, cheap TVs, but Cyber Monday has officially captured the crown. Just imagine watching Dune on this thing in your living room. You might get sunburn.

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If you don’t need to go all the way up to 85-inches and you have some extra cash to spend, one of the best TVs ever made is also on sale for Cyber Monday. The LG C3 OLED evo offers ridiculously accurate and vibrant color with untouchable contrast. This TV topped tons of “best of” lists and for good reason. It has four fast HDMI ports, 120Hz refresh rate, dedicated game and movie modes, and pretty much everything else you’d want in a high-end display. I was truly sad to have to send my review unit back when I was done with it.

More Cyber Monday TV deals

Philips 50” Class 144Hz 4K Ultra HD Gaming + Google Streaming Smart LED TV $298 (was $399)
Sony 75” Class X85K 4K Ultra HD LED with Smart Google TV $898 (was $1,298)
Hisense 75-Inch Class U6H Series ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV $498 (was $698)
VIZIO 75” Class 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV (New) $478 (was $598)
Hisense 65″ Class U6HR Series QLED 4K UHD Roku Smart TV $378 (was $498)

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Apple to Keep Titanium Chassis for iPhone 17 Pro Models, Claims Leaker - MacRumors

Next year's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a titanium chassis just like the current Pro models, contrary to reports of Apple adopting aluminum across its 2025 lineup, claims the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital."

Last month, The Information's Wayne Ma reported that Apple's two flagship ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro models would be the first high-end iPhones to feature an aluminum frame since the delineation of the iPhone lineup into Pro and non-Pro models.

Prior to the iPhone 15 Pro, high-end ‌iPhone‌ models used stainless steel frames. Then Apple introduced a titanium chassis to the iPhone 15 Pro, touting it as a major upgrade. However, Ma reports that with the ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup, Apple is planning to transition the entire range of devices back to aluminum.

Instant Digital doesn't agree, though. "Of course the iPhone 17 Pro will still use titanium," said the leaker in a Weibo post (machine translation). "Why would anyone believe it would switch to aluminum? Think about it — it's just not possible. Looking back at recent iPhone models, Apple has consistently emphasized the premium frame materials of the Pro series as one of its key selling points, from 'surgical-grade stainless steel' to 'titanium.' If they switched to aluminum, how could they even market it?"

It's unclear if the Weibo leaker has supply chain information to back up their claim, but as a standalone argument, it's not particularly water-tight. The Information's Ma reported that the switch to aluminum is part of a major design change that includes an aluminum upper back with a "rectangular camera bump made of aluminum rather than traditional 3D glass," with the bottom half of the device's back continuing to be made of glass to support wireless charging.

Apple is also no stranger to touting breakthrough iPhone features only to remove them in later models. In 2015, for example, 3D Touch was introduced with the iPhone 6s as a revolutionary way to interact with the iPhone through pressure-sensitive gestures like Peek and Pop. Apple unceremoniously ditched 3D Touch and the capacitive sensors that enabled it with the iPhone 11 in 2019.

Instant Digital has a mixed reputation for accuracy with Apple rumors but has delivered some notably precise predictions. These include the 2023 launch of the Yellow iPhone 14, the frosted back glass on the iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus, the Apple Watch Series 9 being a minor refresh, spatial video capture on the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro, the addition of a landscape front-facing camera to the iPad Air and iPad Pro, and the ‌iPad Pro‌'s nano-texture display option.

The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch as usual in the fall, with new display sizes, a rumored new ultra-thin model, ProMotion displays across the lineup, and more.Related Roundup: iPhone 17Tag: Instant Digital
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The best Cyber Monday deals on hard drives and SSDs can help you get your digital life in order - Popular Science

Data loss can be disastrous, especially when you realize you’ve lost irreplaceable family photos, or have to start a massive work project over from the beginning. The easiest way to protect yourself from that fate is backing up all of the information on your computer onto an external hard drive or SSD (solid state drive.) If your data is backed up, you can immediately retrieve it when your computer’s internal drive fails, or your cloud backup is unsuccessful. The good news is that many of the best external hard drives and SSDs are currently on sale for Cyber Monday, so you have no excuse to prevent you from making a backup soon.

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD, $129.76 (Was $199.99)

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Data transfer speeds are biggest reasons to choose an external SSD to backup your data instead of a traditional hard drive. The Extreme Portable SSD can read and write data at over 1,000 Megabytes per second. You can backup hundreds of gigabytes of files in a fraction of the time it would have taken you to only a few years ago. Plus, this portable SSD has no moving parts, which means there are fewer things that can go wrong when transferring data to and from the drive. If your work involves a lot of travel, you can rely on the Extreme Portable SSD to stay in tip top shape. Its IP65 water and dust resistant, and was designed with three meters of drop protection. There’s also a carabiner loop, so you can attach it to a backpack so it can’t be lost. If you work with irreplaceable data, from your digital family photo library to documents, photos, and videos for clients, don’t skip this Cyber Monday deal.

WD 6TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive, $140 (Was $184.99)

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If you need to keep several years worth of computer backups accessible at all times, your best bet is to get Western Digital’s massive 6TB Passport Portable Hard Drive. Its read and write speeds will be slower than a portable SSDs, but it can hold significantly more information at a similar price. Some high-capacity external hard drives require a dedicated power source, but the WD Passport doesn’t. It’ll get power when connected to your computer using the included USB cable. This external hard drive is also small enough to easily stash in a backpack when traveling, which is when a computer backup can really come in handy. Western Digital offers the My Passport in multiple size configurations (6TB is the largest option) and colors. The company even offers free computer backup software with the drive, which is great if you’ve never taken on this task before.

Even more Cyber Monday external SSD deals

Crucial X6 1TB Portable SSD $64 (was $99)
Lexar 2TB ES3 Portable SSD $109 (was $139)
Western Digital 2TB Elements SE – Portable SSD $109 (was $139)
Crucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable SSD, $146.99 (Was $208.99)
Lexar 2TB SL500 Portable SSD, $154.95 (Was $229.99)
Crucial X9 4TB Portable SSD, $219.99 (was $263.99)
SanDisk Professional 4TB PRO-G40 SSD, $324.99 (Was $380.73)
SAMSUNG T7 Shield 4TB Portable SSD $263 (was $449)
Western Digital 2TB Elements SE – Portable SSD $109 (was $139)

Even more Cyber Monday external hard drive deals

Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive, $64.99 (Was $79.99)
LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD, $79.99 (Was $99.99)
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 5TB External Hard Drive, $129.99 (Was $149.99)
WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive, $139.99 (Was $174.99)
UnionSine 18TB Desktop External Hard Drive, $252.75 (Was $299.99)

Even more Cyber Monday flash drive deals

SAMSUNG 256GB MUF-256AB/AM FIT Plus, $18.69 (Was $24.99)
SanDisk 256GB Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive, $19.99 (Was $64.99)
SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C Flash Drive, $23.44 (was $28.99)
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive, $32.99 (Was $67.99)
SanDisk 512GB Ultra Fit USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive, $32.99 (Was $49.99)
Lexar 512GB JumpDrive Dual Drive Type-C & Type-A Flash Drive, $45.95 (Was $71.99)
SanDisk 1TB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C Flash Drive, $71.99 (Was $119.99)
SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive, $81.99 (Was $279.99)

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Apple Nudges HomeKit Robot Vacuum Support Rollout to Next Year - MacRumors

Apple has quietly tweaked its Home app webpage to indicate that its upcoming robot vacuum control feature will now arrive in early 2025 rather than later this year, as previously advertised.

When support is added, Apple device users will be able to start a robot vacuum via HomeKit automations and scenes, or ask Siri to clean a specific room. Apple says the Home app will support the "core functionality" of robot vacuum cleaners, such as vacuuming, mopping, power control, cleaning mode, and charge status.

Apple said at WWDC in June that the iOS 18 feature would arrive later in 2024 – presumably with iOS 18.2, due this month – but that's apparently no longer the case. Apple tweaked a footnote on the Home app webpage in early November, signaling the delay. When it does arrive, controlling robot vacuums with Siri will initially be available in English (U.S.) only.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: HomeKitRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18
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This is the VPN I’m getting for my grandmother before Black Friday - Popular Science

My grandmother loves the internet, but she’s also given her credit card information to more shady websites than I can count. So, like a good grandchild, I’m getting her a little privacy upgrade to help keep her privacy on lockdown.

The Deeper Connect Air is a portable VPN travel router that’ll help protect my gram against malware and other cyber threats. Bonus: this isn’t a subscription like most VPNs. The Deeper Connect Air is only $149.97 (reg. $219), and I don’t even have to wait for Black Friday to get it on sale. You can check out now if you want to steal my idea.

This pocket-sized powerhouse is lightweight enough to stash in grandma’s bag, but it’s no slouch. With military-grade encryption, it locks down her online activity tighter than her purse at bingo night. Grandma can shop, stream, and chat with zero worry about prying eyes, even on sketchy public Wi-Fi. Plus, no annoying monthly subscriptions to mess with—this gadget is a one-and-done deal.

Setting it up is super simple, even for someone who still calls the internet “the Google.” Just plug it in, and voila. She’s surfing the web safely at up to 300 Mbps. And don’t think it’s all work and no play; the Deeper Connect Air lets her bypass those pesky geographic restrictions, meaning she can stream her telenovelas or Hallmark movies from anywhere in the world.

This isn’t just for grandma, though—it supports up to five devices at once, so the whole family can piggyback on her impenetrable Wi-Fi fortress. Oh, and let’s not forget its ad-blocking wizardry. You know she hates those pop-ups as much as she hates her noisy neighbor. With this nifty device, hackers are out, ads are gone, and grandma’s back to being a digital queen.

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This $150 Apple Watch SE Cyber Monday deal is the cheapest Apple Watch you’ll see all year - Popular Science

If you’ve been waiting for an Apple Watch deal to grab one for yourself or as a gift, don’t wait any more. Right now, Amazon and Walmart have the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) for just $149 during Cyber Monday. That makes it cheaper than it was on Black Friday and cheaper than it has been all year. That price is for the smaller 40mm version, but you can step up to the 44mm face for $199. Unless you have need the bigger screen to be able to see the text, we suggest saving the $50 and spending it on some other awesome Cyber Monday deals.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] $150 (was $249)

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is great, but the SE is honestly a better fit for most people. The SE offers many of the same features you’ll get out of the Series 10 at less than half the price. You get heart rate tracking, a waterproof chassis, and even more advanced features like fall detection and emergency SOS. The 40mm face is the smallest you can currently get, but it’s still 2mm larger than the original Apple Watch. If you don’t have a huge wrist, the smaller size might actually be a benefit. In reality, though, that price is the big draw. For $150, you can get someone a full-fledged, current-gen Apple Watch and be a holiday hero.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 44mm] $199 (was $279)
Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 42mm case] $329 (was $399)
Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 46mm case] $359 (was $429)

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Our editors have spent weeks searching and curating the absolute best Cyber Monday deals on everything from TVs to air fryers.

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Hydro Flask bottles, coolers, tumblers, and even bowls are 25% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

I don’t know what it is about fancy water bottles and coffee mugs that’s so compelling. These colorful cups somehow make a humdrum cup of tea seem a little more exciting every morning. Right now, Amazon has just about every single Hydro Flask product under the sun on sale for 25 percent off for Cyber Monday. That includes the 32-ounce Bottle and the 32-ounce Tumbler, both of which I use every single day. Get them as gifts. Buy them for yourself and put stickers all over them. It’s up to you.

Hydro Flask 40 oz. Travel Tumbler Stainless Steel Insulated Cup with Lid and Straw $29 (was $39)

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If you know someone who has had a big tumbler for a long time and uses it every day, it’s probably gross by now. Sure, they probably wash it frequently, but over time, that grime builds up in a way that doesn’t come off easily. Hydro Flasks stainless steel tumblers are tapered so they fit into a car cup holder, but they hold way more liquid than a typical mug. The double-wall insulation keeps drinks cold for hours (mine has kept ice for more than a day), and the flexible straw is weirdly wonderful to drink out of. Even when I get drinks from a coffee shop or fast food spot, I pour them into this to drink because it’s just better.

More Hydro Flask Cyber Monday deals

Hydro Flask 32 Oz Bottle Gift Set $59 (was $79)
Hydro Flask 32 oz. Travel Tumbler Stainless Steel Insulated Cup with Lid and Straw for Cold $26 (was $34)
Hydro Flask 28 oz. Travel Tumbler Stainless Steel Insula ted Cup with Lid and Straw $24 (was $32)
HYDRO FLASK 24 oz. Wide Mouth vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle $29 (was $39)
HYDRO FLASK 32 oz. Wide Mouth vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle $32 (was $44)
HYDRO FLASK 40 oz.Wide Mouth vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle with leakproof closeable straw lid $36 (was $49)
Hydro Flask Outdoor Kitchen Bowl $14 (was $19)
Hydro Flask Outdoor Kitchen Bowl $48 (was $64)

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WhatsApp to Drop Support for These iPhones Starting May 2025 - MacRumors

WhatsApp is set to end support for iOS versions older than iOS 15.1 from May next year, removing the chat platform's compatibility with several iPhone models in the process.

From May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus models. Users with those devices won't be able to access the encrypted chat service after the specified date unless they upgrade their iPhone.

Users who intend to upgrade can back up their WhatsApp chats to iCloud, and restore their full chat and media history to a newer, supported device using using WhatsApp's Chat Transfer feature. Instructions on how to do so are outlined in WhatsApp's Help Center.

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Only a few days after the release of the flight sim game Travel Cat the prolific TripGeo is back with another entertaining geographical map game. GeoTripper offers players a unique challenge: charting the shortest possible route through a series of random destinations around the globe! GeoTripper is a lot of fun to play. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek of the game overKeir Clarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07052313829398691711noreply@blogger.com0

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The best Cyber Monday deals on heated jackets and clothing according to a chronically chilly editor - Popular Science

As the coldest woman in the world, I dread when the temperatures drop below 30 degrees. Ever feel a crisp winter wind crack into you and makes your chest hurt? Exactly. And, although I’ve invested in many down jackets, sometimes I want to bring the heat with me. My favorite heated clothing is on sale for Cyber Monday at Amazon, including the best heated jackets, heated vests, heated socks, and more.

ORORO Men’s 4 Heat-Zone Heated Jacket $111.99 (Was $159.99)

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This jacket gives you all-day heat on-demand. If you’re looking for exact numbers, you can get up to three hours on high, six hours on medium, and the full 10 hours on low. It also has four heating zones: collar, left and right pocket, and mid-back. The durable exterior is water- and wind-resistant, and the detachable hood is great for chilly mornings. The pockets zip up, and there’s a drawcord-adjustable hem to stop cold winds from getting into the jacket. Imagine being able to respond with “Thanks, it’s heated” when someone compliments you on it.

More of the best heated clothing deals: Heated jacket deals

Venustas Unisex Dual-Control Heated Jacket $97.99 (Was $149.99)
ORORO Women’s Dual Control Heated Jacket with 5 Heat Zones $174.99 (Was $279.99)
ORORO Women’s Heated Jacket with Heated Collar $118.99 (Was $169.99)
ORORO Men’s Dual Control Heated Jacket with 5 Heat Zones $178.98 (Was $249.99)
ORORO Men’s Heated Fleece Jacket with Battery $104.99 (Was $149.99)
ANTARCTICA GEAR Heated Jacket $95.99 (Was $115.99)
DeWalt Max Bare Hooded Heated Jacket $122.13 (Was $151.67)
Pioneer Hi Vis Waterproof Heated Safety Bomber Jacket $79.35 (Was $138.25)
iHood Men’s Heated Jacket with Detachable Hood $99.99 (Was $149.99)
iHood Women’s Heated Puffer Jacket With 12V Battery Pack $135.99 (Was $169.99)
WASOTO Heated Jacket for Men $109.99 (Was $139.99)

Heated vest deals

ORORO Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest with Battery Pack $104.99 (Was $169.99)
ORORO Men’s Lightweight Heated Vest with Battery Pack $104.99 (Was $169.99)
ORORO Men’s Heated Fleece Vest $83.99 (Was $149.99)
ORORO Women’s Heated Fleece Vest with Battery $83.99 (Was $149.99)
ORORO Quilted Heated Vest for Women $104.98 (Was $149.99)
Venustas Men’s Fleece Heated Vest with Battery Pack $83.99 (Was $149.99)
WASOTO Heated Vest for Women $79.99 (Was $99.99)
WASOTO Heated Vest for Men $79.99 (Was $99.99)
Mobile Warming Pro Heated Vest Men’s $112.49 (Was $149.99)
Mobile Warming 7.4V Unisex Peak Heated Vest $97.49 (Was $129.99)

Heated sock deals

WASOTO Heated Socks $59.99 (Was $79.99)
WASOTO App-controlled Heated Socks $63.99 (Was $79.99)
KEMIMOTO Wool Heated Socks $49.59 (Was $61.99)
Fieldsheer Unisex Wool Heated Socks $89.99 (Was $119.99)
Venustas Heated Socks $59.99 (Was $99.99)
SNOW DEER Upgraded Rechargeable Electric Heated Socks $63.99 (Was $79.99)
Mobile Warming 3.7V Unisex Thermal Heated Socks $49.95 (Was $79.99)
Mobile Warming 3.7V Unisex Premium Bluetooth Heated Insoles $112.99 (Was $149.99)

Heated glove deals

Mobile Warming 7.4V Unisex Storm Heated Gloves $89.99 (Was $159.99)
Mobile Warming 7.4V Unisex Storm Heated Mittens $119.99 (Was $159.99)
ORORO Heated Gloves for Men and Women $119.99 (Was $169.99)
ORORO Heated Convertible Mittens $111.98 (Was $159.99)
ORORO Heated Gloves Liner $99.99 (Was $129.99)
ORORO Heated Ski Gloves $83.99 (Was $119.99)
WASOTO Heated Gloves 7.4V Heated Gloves $63.99 (Was $89.99)
WASOTO Heated Mittens $69.99 (Was $89.99)
SAVIOR HEAT Heated Thin Gloves $95.99 (Was $119.99)
SAVIOR HEAT Heated Ski Gloves $103.99 (Was $129.99)

Heated base layer deals

ORORO Heated Scarf with Battery $48.99 (Was $69.99)
ORORO Heated Hoodie with Battery $104.99 (Was $149.99)
Mobile Warming 7.4V Men’s Primer Heated Baselayer Shirt $119.99 (Was $159.99)
Mobile Warming 7.4V Men’s Primer Heated Baselayer Pant $119.99 (Was $159.99)

Gear We want to spend the rest of winter under this Bearhug heated weighted blanket on sale for Cyber Monday

This king-sized heated blanket has two heat-zones with their own controllers and it’s 30% off for Cyber Monday.

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We want to spend the rest of winter under this Bearhug heated weighted blanket on sale for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

It has been unseasonably warm here at PopSci HQ North. That all stopped this weekend, however. We woke up on Thanksgiving with tons of snow that hasn’t really melted because Arctic air has temperatures staying too cold. That means it’s heated blanket season. Right now, Amazon has a variety of heated blankets on sale for Cyber Monday, including a massive 100″ x 90″ weighted model from Bearhug. It’s big enough to cover you, your partner, your pets, and a little foil bag of Pop-Tarts you can keep warm to snack on later. Grab them before they sell out.

Bearhug Heated Blanket King Size 100″ x 90″ Dual Controller Electric Weighted Blanket $95 (Was $139) No one actually sleeps like this, but the blanket sure is comfortable

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At 100″ x 90″, this heated blanket is large enough to cover a king bed. That’s a big departure from typical heated blankets, which are barely big enough for the average person to wrap themselves up like a delicious toasted burrito. The blanket is so big it has two heating zones, each with its own remote. You can choose from 10 heat levels, from 90 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. One side of the blanket has smooth velvet, while the other has supple sherpa material. The cover is machine washable, so it’s easy to clean. This is a great option if your partner wants to lay under the heated blanket with you or if you’re a restless sleeper (like me) who does elaborate karate routines and spins around like a rotisserie chicken when asleep.

Sunbeam Royal Luxe Cabernet Heated Blanket – Twin $34 (Was $69)

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If you don’t need a huge king-sized blanket, this twin-sized model is half-price for Cyber Monday. It has 12 heat settings, and the cover is machine washable, so it’s easy to care for. It’s a great basic setup if you don’t plan to use it all the time. It’s easy to store and care for.

More heated blanket deals:

Bearhug Electric Blanket King Size 100″ x 90″ Dual Controller Heated Blanket, Warm Faux Fur & Soft Sherpa $95 (was $139)
Bearhug Electric Blanket King Size 100″ x 90″, Dual Controller Heated Blanket, Grey Flower Patterns Faux Fur & Warm Sherpa $95 (was $139)
Bearhug Electric Heated Throw Blanket 50″ x 60″ $47 (was $64)
SUNNY HEAT Electric Blanket 72″x84″ Full Size Cozy Warm Flannel Heated Blanket with 4 Heating Levels $36 (was $49)
GOTCOZY Heated Blanket Electric Throw 50”X60”- Soft Silky Plush Electric Blanket with 4 Heating Levels $31 (was $39)
Homemate Heated Blanket Electric Throw – 50″x60″ Heating Blanket Throw $29 (was $37)
Electric Blanket Heated Throw, Soft Flannel Heating Blanket $27 (was $35)
OCTROT Heated Blanket Electric Throw – Fleece Sherpa Heating Blanket $28 (was $45)
Heated Blanket Electric Throw 50”X60”-Fluffy Ultra Soft Electric Blanket $29 (was $38)
Bedsure Heated Blanket Electric Throw – Jacquard Shaggy Sherpa Electric Blanket $34 (was $54)
Homemate Electric Blanket Heated Throw – 50“x60“ Ultra Soft Cozy Flannel Heating Blanket $27 (was $39)
EHEYCIGA Electric Heated Blanket Throw Faux Fur $35 (was $44)

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My Mila air purifiers are the most stylish ones I’ve tested, and they’re almost 30% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

I test air purifiers here at Popular Science, which means I often have a rotating collection of them throughout my apartment. “Style” often isn’t at the top of the list for air purifier must-haves, but it’s still on the list. The Mila Smart Air Purifier is one of the best stylish air purifiers I’ve tested, and it’s also the best air purifier for large rooms. It’s currently up to 30 percent off for Cyber Monday at Amazon. Its pint-sized sibling, the Mila Mini, is also on sale.

Mila Mini Air Purifier $169 (Was $239); Mila Air Purifier $266.49-314.99 (Was $358-$439)

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The Mila and Mila Mini can be controlled by an app (iOS and Android) and look great when doing their job. It’s effective in rooms up to 1,000 square feet, and delivers a fantastic 447 CADR. The air purifier has eight built-in air quality sensors that can measure micro-particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and even humidity. Although it’s an investment, the air purifier is extremely flexible. Pick from seven kinds of filters—seven!—including those meant for critter cuddlers, overreactors, and basic breathers.

I won’t tell anyone if you pick up one of the Mila units with filters that are 35% off compared to 30%. They are: the Mila with Rookie Parent filter (266.49, was $409.99); the Mila with the Home Wrecker filter ($272.99, was $419.99); and the Mila with Mama-to-Be filter ($272.99, was $419.99). And if you want extra-clean air, it never hurts to start by vacuuming regularly, and you can get a great deal on a Shark vac if you act fast.

More air purifier deals:

PuroAir HEPA Air Purifier $148 (Was $199)
Shark HP152 NeverChange Air Purifier $149.99 (Was $249.99)
Shark HP302 NeverChange Air Purifier MAX $249.99 (Was $329.99)
Shark HP301 NeverChange Air Purifier MAX $229.99 (Was $299.99)
Shark Air Purifier For Home Pets $119.99 (Was $239.99)
Levoit Core300-P Air Purifier $78.99 (Was $99.99)
Levoit Core 600S-P Air Purifier $249.99 (Was $299.99)
Coway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) True HEPA Purifier $141.99 (was $229.99)
GermGuardian Air Purifier with HEPA 13 Filter $59.99 (Was $99.99)
Clorox Air Purifier for Home $62.99 (Was $99.99)
BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i+ Max Air Purifier $188.99 (Was $299.99)
BLUEAIR Mini Air Purifier $49 (Was $69)

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01 Dec 2024

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AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $154.00 on Amazon for Cyber Monday - MacRumors

Black Friday deals have started transitioning into Cyber Monday discounts, and this now includes the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for just $154.00, down from $249.00.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

This sale beats the previous all-time low price by nearly $40 and is overall one of the best deals we're tracking for Cyber Monday. Delivery estimates have started slipping into late December, so if you want these in time for Christmas Day, be sure to order soon.

$95 OFFAirPods Pro 2 for $154.00

The AirPods Pro 2 were updated in 2023 with USB-C, and also feature Active Noise Cancellation, Apple's H2 chip, and Spatial Audio. Head to our full Cyber Monday Apple Deals post to get caught up with all of the best discounts that are available right now.

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NASA’s rocket engine fireplace sets the holiday mood - Popular Science

Chestnuts roasting on a rocket engine fire….

Set a the holiday mood with NASA’s Rocket Engine Fireplace. While a typical wood-burning fire heats up to about 600 degrees, an RS-25 engine burns up to 6,000 degrees. And this fireplace is made of four RS-25 engines and a pair of rocket boosters from the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, so you’ll be extremely toasty.

The SLS rocket launched Artemis I on its 1.2 million-mile journey around the Moon on November 16, 2022. Grab a glass of eggnog and a plate of cookies, and curl up to be launched to a state of coziness.

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My favorite Shark vacuum makes under-couch cleaning a breeze, and it’s 50% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

Vacuuming used to be one of my least favorite home chores. I didn’t like that I had to move all my furniture to get my floors fully clear, and I hated lugging a heavy vacuum around and getting tangled up in the cords. I despised this task until I bought the Shark Stratos cordless vacuum. It demolishes dust bunnies and sucks up dirt better than any vacuum I’ve had before. Best of all, it has a handy hinge that helps clean under couches and furniture. It’s 50% off for Cyber Monday if you want to end breaking your back while cleaning.

Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum $249.99 (Was $499.99)

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My favorite feature on the Shark Stratos cordless vacuum is the MultiFLEX wand, which allows you to bend the wand to clean under furniture (as you can see above), or fold it over itself for compact storage. I’m not the only one who loves this vacuum: It’s currently sold out at Amazon and about to sell out at Walmart. However, you can still find it on Shark’s website at its best price. This Shark vacuum has ultra-powerful suction to leave your floors debris-free. Clean IQ tech uses an infrared sensor to detect dirt and auto-boosts power for better pickup. It has some of the best suction among Shark vacs thanks to HyperVelocityPlus. A two-brush roll system gets deep into the carpet and also leaves no crumbs on hard floors. Plus, the brush roll is self-cleaning. I have a cat, so all of these features are important to keeping my home fur tumbleweed-free and containing any litter that gets out of the box.

Mopping is my second least favorite chore, and this Shark HydroVac MessMaster Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner is also 50 percent off, down to $149.95 from $299.99. It has the form factor of a regular vacuum cleaner, but it mops, too. I’m considering buying it so I can face the final boss of chores: Pressure washing the deck.

More Shark deals: Shark vacuum deals

Shark NV356E Upright Vacuum $139.99 (Was $199.99)
Shark ZU503AMZ Upright Vacuum $149.99 (Was $229.99)
Shark IZ662H Cordless Vertex Pro Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum $249.99 (Was $449.99)
Shark IW1120 Detect Pro Cordless Vacuum with PowerFins Brushroll $179.99 (Was $279.95)
Shark IW3511 Detect Clean & Empty Auto-Empty System $279.99 (Was $449.99)
Shark BU3521 Clean & Empty Lightweight Cordless Vacuum $229.99 (Was $349.99)

Shark robovac deals

Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robot Vacuum $299.99 (Was $599)
Shark AV2800ZE Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo $699.99 (Was $1,199.99)
Shark AV2610WA Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo $488.49 (Was $699.99)
Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo $549.99 (Was $899.99)
Shark RV2610WA Matrix Plus 2in1 Robot Vacuum & Mop with Sonic Mopping $349.99 (Was $699.99)
Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum with NeverStuck Technology $399.99 (Was $799.99)

Shark mop deals

Shark Steam Pickup 3-in-1 Steam Mop $169.99 (Was $199.99)
Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster Technology All-in-One Hard Floor Steam Mop $99.99 (Was $159.99)
Shark Steam & Scrub All-in-One Scrubbing and Sanitizing Hard Floor Steam Mop S8001 $119.99 9Was $139.99)
Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop Hard Floor Cleaner $59.99 (Was $89.99)

Shark carpet cleaner deals

Shark Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner $89.99 (Was $139.99)
Shark Carpet Cleaner Machine $99.99 (Was $149.99)
Shark CarpetXpert Upright Carpet & Area Rug Cleaner $149.99 (Was $199.99)

Shark air purifier deals

Shark HP152 Purifier with Never Change Filter $149.99 (Was $249.99)
Shark HP301 NeverChange Air Purifier MAX $229.99 (Was $299.99)
Shark HP302 NeverChange Air Purifier MAX $249.99 (Was $329.99)
Shark Air Purifier For Home Pets $119.99 (Was $239.99)

Shark hair styler deals

Shark HD430 FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System $229 (Was $299.99)
Shark Hair Dryer SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher and High-Velocity Dryer $159.99 (Was $199.99)
Shark SpeedStyle Pro Professional Performance High-Velocity Hair Dryer $169.99 (Was $199.99)
Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex Professional Performance High-Velocity Hair Dryer $179 (Was $229.99)
Shark HT202 SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush $69 (Was $99.99)

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02 Dec 2024

Cities and States Taking Action to Limit Rent-Setting AI - Planetizen

These Levi’s 501s are trendier than your skinny jeans—and 40% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

Apple Warns Developers About Longer App Review Times During the Holidays - MacRumors

Apple Warns Developers About Longer App Review Times During the Holidays - MacRumors

BART to Raise Fares in January - Planetizen

BART to Raise Fares in January - Planetizen

Some of the world’s smartest traffic lights are getting smarter - Popular Science

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides - Planetizen

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides - Planetizen

Tesla App for Apple Watch Coming This Month - MacRumors

Tesla App for Apple Watch Coming This Month - MacRumors

Get Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for All-Time Low Price of $69.99 for Cyber Week - MacRumors

Get Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for All-Time Low Price of $69.99 for Cyber Week - MacRumors

Plugging the Gap: Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden of Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells - Planetizen

Plugging the Gap: Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden of Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells - Planetizen

Cyber Week Accessory Deals Available Now: iPhone Chargers, Headphones, Monitors, and More - MacRumors

Cyber Week Accessory Deals Available Now: iPhone Chargers, Headphones, Monitors, and More - MacRumors

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Retires Amid Company's Decline - MacRumors

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Retires Amid Company's Decline - MacRumors

NASA needs your help designing a gurney for the moon - Popular Science

Future Floods in Focus: Using AI and Physics to Visualize Disaster Risks - Planetizen

Future Floods in Focus: Using AI and Physics to Visualize Disaster Risks - Planetizen

Your iPhone comes with a powerful markup tool—here’s how to use it - Popular Science

Unlock personal growth this Cyber Monday with a lifetime of language learning - Popular Science

Milwaukee Interstate Removal Would Create Space for Thousands of New Housing Units - Planetizen

Milwaukee Interstate Removal Would Create Space for Thousands of New Housing Units - Planetizen

The best Cyber Monday TV deal: $548 for an 85-inch screen that’s bigger than a twin mattress - Popular Science

Apple to Keep Titanium Chassis for iPhone 17 Pro Models, Claims Leaker - MacRumors

Apple to Keep Titanium Chassis for iPhone 17 Pro Models, Claims Leaker - MacRumors

The best Cyber Monday deals on hard drives and SSDs can help you get your digital life in order - Popular Science

Apple Nudges HomeKit Robot Vacuum Support Rollout to Next Year - MacRumors

Apple Nudges HomeKit Robot Vacuum Support Rollout to Next Year - MacRumors

This is the VPN I’m getting for my grandmother before Black Friday - Popular Science

This $150 Apple Watch SE Cyber Monday deal is the cheapest Apple Watch you’ll see all year - Popular Science

Hydro Flask bottles, coolers, tumblers, and even bowls are 25% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

WhatsApp to Drop Support for These iPhones Starting May 2025 - MacRumors

WhatsApp to Drop Support for These iPhones Starting May 2025 - MacRumors

Apple Watch Series 9, l’offerta di Amazon per il Cyber Monday - TheAppleLounge

Apple Watch Series 9, l’offerta di Amazon per il Cyber Monday - TheAppleLounge

iPhone 17 Pro con scocca in alluminio? Le ultime novità a riguardo - TheAppleLounge

iPhone 17 Pro con scocca in alluminio? Le ultime novità a riguardo - TheAppleLounge

Geotripper - the Traveling Salesman Game - Google Maps Mania

Geotripper - the Traveling Salesman Game - Google Maps Mania

The best Cyber Monday deals on heated jackets and clothing according to a chronically chilly editor - Popular Science

We want to spend the rest of winter under this Bearhug heated weighted blanket on sale for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

My Mila air purifiers are the most stylish ones I’ve tested, and they’re almost 30% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

01 Dec 2024

AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $154.00 on Amazon for Cyber Monday - MacRumors

AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $154.00 on Amazon for Cyber Monday - MacRumors

NASA’s rocket engine fireplace sets the holiday mood - Popular Science

My favorite Shark vacuum makes under-couch cleaning a breeze, and it’s 50% off for Cyber Monday - Popular Science

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