The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s Red Line is free of ‘slow zones’ for the first time in over 20 years, according to an article in Mass Transit. 

The agency completed work on parts of the Red Line track, allowing trains to travel at full speed across the entire line. “Service was suspended between Harvard and Broadway the evening of Nov. 17 through Nov. 23 and between Harvard and JFK/UMass on Nov. 24, to allow maintenance crews to get the job done efficiently as part of the Track Improvement Program. Workers also maximized the outage by performing signal upgrades, security enhancements, station amenity upgrades and more.” Maintenance crews replaced 2,230 feet of rail, resurfaced and tamped 13,800 feet of track, and made repairs to stairways, tunnels, signals, and other infrastructure.

The agency says work that remains to be done on the Green Line next month will make the entire system slow zone-free.

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Can we stop pretending regular binoculars are cool? Yeah, they can zoom in, but that’s it. These digital binoculars? They have night vision, an HD screen for viewing, and they take pictures and videos. They’re making hobbies like birdwatching cool again.

And they’re half off with this early Black Friday deal—only while supplies last! Grab a pair of night vision binoculars for $79.97 (reg. $159.99) before the 75 we have left in stock sell out.

We swear birdwatching is cool, with or without infrared binoculars. But this gadget allows you to get the closest wildlife experience without literally stomping on their nests.

If you spot a Bald Eagle couple snuggling up in a tree (yeah, they do that) you could:

• Zoom in 10x—see if they have any babies in that nest
• Take a 12MP photo or record a 1080p video (saves to an included memory card)
• Spy on them in the dark with night vision

Beyond the obvious, the coolest part of these binoculars is being able to look at birds, deer, or whatever you want on the HD screen instead of through eyepieces. That means no more constant adjustments or squinting. 

The only thing we don’t like about the binoculars is the fact you have to charge them. Which, duh, they’re digital—but it’s just another gadget you have to keep charged before stepping into the great outdoors.

Don’t wait too long to grab this Black Friday binoculars deal! They’re only $79.97 (reg. $159.99) while supplies last, and less than 75 are left in stock.

Mini Digital Night Vision Binoculars with 1080p HD Recording – $79.97

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will receive $153 million in federal highway funding to avoid service cuts and fare hikes, reports Stephen Caruso in Spotlight PA.

“Just like we prepare and maintain our roads and bridges in those rural and in those suburban communities, I think we owe it to the good people of Pennsylvania who take mass transit to be there for them and their families as well,” said Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro when making the announcement.

The temporary solution will allow the agency to delay a proposed 30 percent fare hike, but falls short of SEPTA’s $240 million budget deficit. “Board Chair Ken Lawrence warned of more service cuts that would begin on July 1, 2025, unless SEPTA secures more funding.” The agency faces an existential crisis with no new long-term funding source and still plans to eliminate its Key card discount starting on December 1.

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• Open the Smart Stack from the watch face, and then Double Tap again to scroll through widgets one by one.


• Answer phone or FaceTime calls.


• Hang up phone or FaceTime calls.


• When you get an iMessage, Double Tap to view it, and then Double Tap again if you need to scroll.


• Reply to a Message using dictation and then send it with Double Tap.


• Act on notifications - Apple says a Double Tap on an incoming notification will activate the primary action, such as snoozing a reminder or replying to a message.


• Pause, resume, and end a timer.


• Stop and resume the stopwatch.


• Snooze an alarm.


• Play and pause music, podcasts, or audiobooks (or skip a track, depending on settings).


• Change to the Elevation view in the Compass app.


• Start or stop automatic Workout reminders when a workout is detected.


• Take a photo with the Camera Remote.


• Record a voice memo in the Voice Memo app.


• Change Flashlight modes.

1. Open the Settings app.


2. Tap Gestures.


3. Tap Double Tap, then toggle on the switch next to Double Tap on the next screen.


4. If prompted, tap Turn off Accessibility Features at the bottom of the on-screen alert.


5. Choose your preferred setting for "Playback" (Play/Pause or Skip) and "Smart Stack" (Advance or Select).

1. Open the Watch app.


2. With the "My Watch" tab selected, tap Gestures.


3. Tap Double Tap, then toggle on the switch next to Double Tap on the next screen.


4. If prompted, tap Turn off Accessibility Features in the on-screen alert.


5. Choose your preferred setting for "Playback" (Play/Pause or Skip) and "Smart Stack" (Advance or Select).

• How to Use Hand Gestures to Control Your Apple Watch

This MacBook Air might not make it down your chimney—Santa might be keeping it for himself. This grade-A refurbished 13.3-inch laptop is packed with the performance and portability Apple is known for, making it an ideal holiday gift for the tech lover in your life, especially since it’s only $229.97 until Dec. 8.

With a stunning 13.3-inch Retina display, this laptop is perfect for streaming holiday movies, working remotely, or organizing those family photos you’ve been meaning to sort. Equipped with a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM, it’s designed to handle multitasking effortlessly. Its 128GB SSD provides speedy storage for your files, photos, and more, ensuring smooth performance whether you’re tackling work projects or planning a festive playlist.

Weighing under 3 pounds, this MacBook Air is easy to carry wherever the holidays take you—whether it’s a cozy coffee shop or cross-country travel. The silver finish gives it a timeless, elegant look, and the durable build ensures it’s up for everyday use.

Best of all, its “A” refurbished grade means you’re getting near-mint quality at a fraction of the price, without sacrificing appearance or reliability.

From video editing to streaming and everything in between, this MacBook Air delivers exceptional versatility. Whether you’re gifting it or adding to your own tech collection, it’s a pick that won’t disappoint.

Act fast—Santa might decide this is one gift worth bringing back to the North Pole with him.

Through Dec. 8, score this refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Air on sale for $229.97 (reg. $999).

Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ (2017) 1.8GHz i5 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished) – $249.97

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The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re the type of person who likes to knock their holiday shopping out before the stress of shipping deadlines looms large, we’ve got you covered. We’ve collected the absolute best gifts for everybody in your life, regardless of their interests or your budget. Need a quick idea for the lapsed gamer in your life? Or the person always complaining about their old earbuds conking out at the worst possible time? You’ll find what you’re looking for below. And it’s the time of year when things go on sale regularly and quickly, so click through and you might be pleasantly surprised by lower prices. We’ll be continually updating this story with new gift ideas every week, so be sure to check back in if you need a last-minute gift idea or even more inspiration.

Nintendo

The Nintendo Switch is still the gift we recommend for the gamer in your life. Nintendo—and plenty of third-party developers—have continued to stack the system’s library with impressive games year after year. There’s arguably never been a better time to pick up the Switch, thanks to the deep bench of titles. The Switch’s biggest feature, however, is that it’s a hybrid console. The person you gift it to can take it with them on the go and play their game library on the Switch’s 7-inch HD screen, then pop it onto a dock to continue playing on a TV. The switch (get it?) between handheld and home gaming is seamless, and the console comes with a pair of Joy-Con controllers, which can be used simultaneously by one person or individually to play multiplayer games. The option to play multiplayer games with someone at the drop of the hat when you’re outside your home is compelling, especially because of the Switch’s built-in kickstand, which allows you to angle it upward without using another accessory. The Nintendo Switch is still the easiest current-generation console to recommend, and if the gamer you’re shopping for already has one, we recommend checking out our guide to the system’s best games. (Looking for a more vivid experience and willing to spend a little more money? Check out the $350 Switch OLED.)

Apple

Apple’s latest earbuds are a great gift for anyone who needs active noise cancellation to concentrate but feels uncomfortable keeping gummy-tipped earbuds in their ears. The AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation have an all-new design, so they’ll fit comfortably in even more ears. They have a hard-shell design, which means they don’t create a tight seal around the ear, which can bother some people. However, they do support active noise cancellation and can significantly reduce certain sounds like airplane engine noise or idling cars, which makes traveling and exercising outside more comfortable. These design changes and feature improvements were welcome, but Apple also improved the audio hardware, so music, podcasts, and audiobooks sounded uniformly excellent. You can read our full review for more in-depth information, but the latest AirPods are the best earbuds to gift this year.

Amazon

Shopping for a reader who’s on the fence about e-books? Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite was just released, and it’s our go-to eReader recommendation. The device has a 7-inch high-resolution display, so text will look crisp and almost paperlike while reading. Amazon has upgraded the processor, which means pages turn more quickly, making it easier to move through books more seamlessly. The biggest benefit readers will find when using a Kindle is the ability to move an entire library around with them. The Paperwhite can hold thousands of books, and its battery is designed to last for weeks between charges. Amazon says the Kindle store has over 15 million titles available, so they can pick up the latest titles as they’re released while catching up on classics, too. The new Kindle Paperwhite is even equipped with backlights that will automatically adjust itself based on the amount of ambient light in the room, so reading sessions that move from day to night won’t get interrupted.

Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears’ EVERBOOM is one of the best Bluetooth speakers we’ve tested this year, and it’s a great gift for the music lover in your life. Even though it’s smaller than the $299 EPICBOOM, it still provides ample bass without reducing the quality of midrange and high frequencies, so songs sound just right. Ultimate Ears’ Boom app—available on iOS and Android—allows you to use your smartphone’s microphone to speak over the music like a DJ. One of the EVERBOOM’s most travel-friendly features is its IP67 durability rating, meaning it can survive being dunked underwater for several minutes or used in a dusty environment without being damaged. Gigantic volume buttons on the speaker’s face make it easy to turn the tunes up or down when necessary without a second thought. The EVERBOOM is a great gift for people who host, spend lots of time at the beach and pool, or want to take a great-sounding speaker with them on the go. (Got a friend who is an avid cyclist or hiker? Consider the easily attachable $79 UE MINIROLL for them to take with them on adventures.)

Ninja

The Ninja SLUSHi is one of the most innovative appliances we’ve seen in quite some time and is a great gift for people who love to host. Your giftee can use the SLUSHi to make milkshakes, margaritas, and other frozen treats in as little as fifteen minutes with very few ingredients. In fact, some recipes only require a single ingredient, which is especially helpful in a pinch. We’ve tested the SLUSHi, and can confirm it makes a surprisingly good vanilla milkshake and frozen soda drink with basically the push of a button. It was also remarkably easy to clean. Many of the SLUSHi’s pieces are removable, and the appliance itself has a “clean” function that allows you to run warm water through its tank to clean some fixed pieces. If you’re stumped on what to get that friend with the “complete kitchen,” this gift will blow their mind.

Nomad

The simplest gifts are sometimes the most impactful, and that’s certainly true with Nomad’s ChargeKey. The six-inch USB-C to USB-C cable comes attached to a loop, which can be fitted onto a key ring. The two USB-C connectors are slightly magnetized, preventing them from tangling inside a pocket or getting unnecessarily stressed or kinked. One can use the ChargeKey to connect a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a battery pack or one another. The cable can transfer power at up to 60 Watts, the maximum charging speed for most portable electronics. This practical gift ensures the forgetful person in your life will always have access to a charging cable when they need one.

Ooni

Ooni’s Volt 12 is the perfect luxe gift for the pizza-obsessed person in your life. The indoor pizza oven can get up to 850 degrees, roughly 70 percent hotter than most home ovens. This temperature is necessary to cook authentic Neapolitan pies, which the Volt can cook in about two minutes. We were mightily impressed at the Volt 12’s performance in our tests and were able to turn out pizzeria-quality pies with relative ease. The pizza oven’s control knobs were responsive and easy to use, allowing us to dial in the right temperature for each type of pizza we were making.

We’re particularly smitten with the Volt 12 over other pizza ovens because it can be used year-round indoors rather than during warmer months. There’s something special about homemade personal pizzas that can be baked rain or shine, regardless of the temperature. Ooni designed the Volt 12 primarily for pizza, but the oven can cook all types of foods, from breads and pies to steaks and full chickens. This is an ultra-luxe gift, but it’s one that the home chef in your life will use for years to come.

Hisense

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like gifting someone a massive 4K TV, and if you go with a big screen, it should be Hisense’s U8N. The television is available in sizes ranging from 55 to 85 inches, but we recommend the 65-inch version as a nice sweet spot. The U8N is the perfect TV for every type of person. Gamers and sports fans will appreciate its 144Hz refresh rate, which makes video (virtual and live games) look incredibly smooth. Gamers can use two of the U8N’s HDMI ports that support this, so a current-generation console and PC can be hooked up simultaneously. It’s equally great for older family members, as well.

TV show and movie lovers will immediately notice the vividness of its colors thanks to its support of many HDR formats, which makes colors pop without being overly saturated. If the person you’re gifting this TV to has a room with a lot of natural light, the U8N’s 3000-nit peak brightness ensures whatever they’re watching or playing will still be perfectly visible. Hisense built this TV with a respectable integrated multi-speaker audio system capable of decoding Dolby Atmos surround sound. If you’re shopping for someone who hasn’t made the leap to 4K or complains that their set is on the fritz, we can’t think of a better gift. And if you’re gifting it to someone you live with, you can enjoy this TV as much as they do.

Baseus

Baseus’ Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station is the home office upgrade the hybrid worker in your life didn’t know they needed. The five-in-one charger features two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a wireless charging panel, and a built-in USB-C cable that can be plugged directly into their power-hungry gadgets. A screen built into the charger will allow them to see how much energy is being drawn per-port and overall. The Nomos can output up to 140 Watts of power at once and will intelligently distribute how much energy to distribute to each port in real-time. In our tests, the Nomos performed really well, offering quick charging for all our devices.

We’ve been especially smitten with the built-in retractable cable, which attaches to the base magnetically when not in use. Similarly, the pop-up magnetic Qi2 Certified charging pad makes it easy to monitor incoming notifications without picking up our phone. The pad can be used horizontally, too. This gift will live on your friend or family member’s desk.

Rumpl

This super-packable blanket is built for serious trips into the wilderness, but it’s also a fantastic thing to chuck in your car or bring with you on just about any trip. This 52” x 75” blanket rolls up neatly into an included bag. It weighs just under 1.5 pounds, and it smushes down into just about any space thanks to the Nanoloft insulation. The shell has a PFAS-free water-resistant layer, so you can set it down on the wet ground and have a picnic without getting your sandwiches or Patagonia Baggy Shorts soggy. Integrated cape clips let you wear the blanket like a cape without having to hold it shut with your hands. Plus, the whole thing is machine-washable. There are cheaper models, like the Original Puffy Blanket, but if you’re giving a gift, you might as well go with the top-of-the-line. Plus, the Back Country puffy blanket comes in a ton of cool colorways to match anyone’s style.

Hello Tushy

If you want to improve someone’s life drastically with a single gift, a bidet is the way to go. This non-electric model hooks up directly to the water supply, so it doesn’t require batteries or an outlet to work. That makes setup simple and opens it up to many different bathroom layouts. It has a dual-flow spout for comprehensive cleaning and a simple knob to control water pressure. A quick-release button makes it easy to take off for deep cleaning, and a soft-close feature prevents the seat and lid from slamming down. You can pick either a round or elongated model, depending on what kind of toilet you have.  

DJI

It’s typically hard to recommend a drone as a gift. Most of the good ones are really expensive, and the cheap ones are basically toys that are more frustrating than fun. DJI’s Neo drone, however, provides a true UAV experience. You get a fully stabilized 4K camera, as well as the ability to track and follow moving subjects. It launches directly from your hand and can land all on its own without crashing catastrophically. The app-powered experience is super simple, which makes this great for beginners or more experienced flyers who don’t necessarily want to bust out their big, pricy, complicated rig for a casual occasion. One battery gets you 17 minutes of flight (varying with conditions, of course), so we recommend stepping up to the $289 kit with three batteries if you can swing the extra cash. 

Levoit

This compact model took home the best budget air purifier for allergies award in our buying guide, and for good reason. This 16-inch high device sits quietly in the corner of a room and sucks harmful particles out of the air. Each filter only needs changing once every six months, and the device runs basically silently except for the small fan. You can dim out all of the the lights on the display if you’re keeping it in your bedroom, the fan offers three modes, from tame to most powerful. It’s a great addition to any space, especially if someone has pets or loves to cook. Have you ever tried to get the smell of burned tortellini out of an apartment? It’s difficult without an air purifier.

Decibullz

You might be surprised to find out how often a good set of earplugs can come in handy. Maybe you have a partner who snores or you’re planning to hit up your favorite underground music venue to catch some death metal bands. Or maybe you’re going to be using some power tools. Whatever your reason, these custom moldable earplugs will make the activity easier on your ears. They offer an NRR rating of 31, which makes them very powerful compared to those squishy little nugget-style plugs you’d get at the drugstore. In order to fit the Decibullz to your head, boil them in water to make the material warm and flexible. Once they’ve cooled down, mash them into your ear holes, and they form into the perfect shape. If you screw it up, just start all over.

Razer

Smartphone gaming has been popular for years, but playing complicated games using touchscreen controls can get tedious. If someone in your life is complaining about gaming-related finger cramps, the gift to get is Razer’s Kishi Ultra, one of the best mobile game controllers we’ve tested. Everything about the Kishi Ultra is premium, from the feel of its buttons and triggers to the way it’s curved to fit perfectly in the hand. Razer designed its gaming controller to work with Android devices and iPhones, so it is equipped with a USB-C port. It can even be used with a current or last-generation iPad mini. The controller comes with differently sized spacers, which you can swap in depending on the device you’re playing games on. Using the Kishi Ultra significantly impacted how fun and easy it felt to play games on the go. Any gamer who spends their free time waiting to play “Genshin Impact,” “Sayonara Wild Hearts,” or mobile ports of classics like “Chrono Trigger” and “Final Fantasy IV” will have their minds blown by this gift.

Anker

Everyone has suffered from the realization that their smartphone, tablet, or laptop’s battery is about to run out sooner than expected, and you can save their behind by gifting them Anker’s Prime Power Bank. This battery pack is equipped with two USB-C ports, can output up to 65W of power, and has a capacity of 9,600mA—enough to recharge a smartphone once or twice fully. A screen on the Prime Power Bank’s front will allow you to see how much charge is left in the battery with the push of a button and will show how much energy (in watts) is being drained when devices are connected. However, the biggest reason we’re recommending this power bank over others is that it has a plug built in, so it can be connected directly to an outlet. This feature makes the Prime Power Bank more convenient to charge. Anker includes both a USB-C to USB-C cable and travel pouch with the Prime Power Bank, so the person who receives it will have everything they need to keep their devices fully charged while on the go in the new year and beyond. And if you need a more pocketable top-off, the Anker MagGo Power Bank is a Qi2 10,000mAh charger and one of our constant travel companions.

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In their quest to provide everything PlayStation for everyone with a PlayStation, Sony released the PULSE Explore wireless gaming earbuds for folks who want one less wire but fully immersive sound in their setup. Promising “3-D” reproduction of game soundtracks and spatial cues, the earbuds really deliver. And deliver without lag. Latency is very low when playing on PlayStation 5 with the included USB receiver. Bluetooth connections are possible with other devices (or PS5), but a higher level of latency is likely, which matters a lot in games. The sound quality is the other main draw. The planar-magnetic drivers, surprising for name-brand earbuds at this price point, bring incredibly detailed, rich sound. The integration with game audio is stunning, with precisely placed directional signals that actually make playing 3-D games easier by cluing you into the locations of enemies. It really was surprising how good these buds sound. The form factor takes a bit of getting used to. The key is to place the PS logos “right side up,” with the white “wings” at about a 45-degree angle. But the buds are surprisingly light. Just don’t plan for a ridiculously long gaming sesh; battery life is a bit short at 5 hours (though the USB charging case includes two additional charges for a total of 15). Still, the PULSE Explore is an excellent choice if you’re looking for exhilarating bursts of high-quality sound, specifically during PlayStation 5 games (either through the console or the Playstation Portal).

Tony Ware

Every house has a mother hen—someone that, say, goes around constantly making sure all the devices are updated and power banks are recharged, etc. Because you never know what’s going to happen once someone leaves the house. Add motorized vehicles to the mix, and mother hen’s feathers might fall out. If you’re a city cyclist or need a gift for a road rider with a mother hen in their life, you can help smooth out said feathers or just make the right call yourself to reduce risks with the REDSHIFT ARCLIGHT Bicycle pedals. These ingenious flat pedals use swappable, rechargeable, waterproof LED lights to create 360 degrees of illumination and make your bike 57% more visible. Sensors keep rear LEDs red and front-facing ones white (whether you select solid or flashing light), no matter how you start and/or spin the pedals. They also sense whether you are pedaling or not, so they turn on and off to conserve battery. And battery life is up to 36 hours, keeping someone safer through plenty of rides and giving mother hen something to add to the fretting schedule. There’s also a PRO MTB-style pedal with traction pins available in black and silver, plus a PRO CNC machined Clipless version for racing types.

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Know somebody who’s got places to be but doesn’t want to break a sweat? The JackRabbit XG is a versatile micro e-bike (the lil guy at the front of the rack) that’s an oddly addictive and stupid fun way to get that last mile or three. E-bike is a little deceptive: Foldable pegs replace pedals, and the whole thing relies on a throttle and a 500W motor to go up to 20 miles per hour with more stability than an e-scooter. At just 32 pounds, this compact commuter bike packs a surprising punch while accommodating riders from 4’9″ to 6’2″ (no, really, horse jockeys to rugby players)—though riders should expect some confused looks and “What is that?” type questions from passersby. It’s a fun and practical way to zip through dense urban settings, with a range of up to 20 miles and easily swappable batteries for everything from quick errands to adventurous joyrides. Don’t need quite as much range and live somewhere relatively flat? The 300W JackRabbit OG2 is even shorter, only weighs 25 pounds, and sells for $1,250. Its range is only 10 miles, but it’s hella easy to get up stairs or stash in tight spaces.

Tony Ware

There are a lot of things we can’t control. But sitting is somewhere we can invest time and money to get things right. And if you, or someone you know, search for all-day comfort, whether for gaming with a squad or zooming with a cohort, you want a fully adjustable chair like the Typhon from Eureka Ergonomic. After a bit of guided assembly, you end up with a vibrant framework of plastic, metal, and mesh that’s breathable yet supportive and comes with adjustable recline. Backside to backrest, armrests to headrest, this pressure-relieving posture-positive racerback exoskeleton (available in multiple colorways) makes an impression by not making impressions in your body. Investing in this chair will reduce fatigue on your body and mind, because you’ll know the one thing you’re not playing games with is your back.

Tony Ware

The modern world can be metaphorically backbreaking and, at the very least, physically backstraining. Sitting at a computer day in and day out puts some real pressure on a spine. Even more enjoyable activities, like biking, can do a number on your musculature. Enter the Chirp Wheel, available in various sizes, though most recommendable at 10 inches or above. Unlike a foam roller, it actually stretches most of the vertebrae, along with the chest, instead of focusing on generalized muscle tightness. It helps stretch out a hunch, whether from leaning over a laptop or handlebars. It’s a simple daily activity that can make a difference and a gift that can keep on giving.

Tony Ware

Tech companies have been trying to make smart glasses happen for a while now. After about a year of experimentation, a pair of Solos AirGo3 has won a place in our wearables rotation. They’re a compelling alternative to traditional wearables, offering standard features like fitness tracking and calendar notifications. While their ChatGPT voice assistant is clever, the real game-changer is simpler: they’re an excellent middle ground between headphones and staying present. Know someone who needs to maintain awareness of their surroundings? With these glasses, you can connect to two devices via Bluetooth and stream audio—podcasts, presentations, playlists—without being startled by coworkers, missing family conversations, or having cars sneak up on you while you bike. The audio quality won’t blow you away, but that’s not the point. These glasses excel at keeping you connected without broadcasting it to everyone around you or isolating yourself behind noise-canceling headphones. They also have been rolling out new software improvements throughout the year, including a new one-on-one translating feature. And, since the rechargeable detachable arms have all circuitry, AirGo3 frame fronts can be swapped out between everyday looks and sportier lenses, and they can accommodate prescription lenses. We’re showcasing the Xeon 5 above, but you can also check out the Argon 7, among others.

Tony Ware

There was a time when I couldn’t sleep on planes and would arrive at every destination exhausted. That time is over, however, thanks in part to this specific eye mask from Ostrichpillow, known for its peculiar powernap product. I’ve never seen one of those in the wild, but I have used the far more normal $69 GO neck pillow on my way to tell anyone who does a lot of business travel or is just preparing for the holidaze hustle, don’t sleep on this mask. Because you want to sleep on this mask. The concave interior of the molded foam allows for full coverage with zero pressure. It’s a total blackout that’s totally comfortable, also making them great for partners with different schedules, etc. Trust me, that family gathering will be exhausting enough. This gift will help you, or someone you love, arrive with more energy to abide.

Tony Ware

Looking for the perfect gift for that friend who shares articles about water and aging or progress on hydration goals or spends time watching videos about accessorizing Stanley Cups? Add the Wanderfull HydroBag to your cart right now. This hands-free bottle carrier wraps any water bottle up to 3.5 inches in diameter in a seasonally appropriate puffer jacket. This quilted tote is super light—we said puffer jacket, right?—with two spacious zippered pockets for a slim wallet or a few cards, keys, an emergency lip balm, an outer pocket large enough for most smartphones. It’s perfect for the festival-goer, dog walker, day-hiker, yogi, or anyone who’s ever shed a tear over a scratched water bottle—which, let’s be honest, is all of us now. These crossbody bags come in a variety of colors and interchangeable guitar-like straps, and a larger version that accommodates vessels up to 4.5 inches in diameter, including those with handles (like our next item).

Hydro Flask

Drinking water throughout the day is more important than most of us realize, and you can help your friends and family hydrate with Hydro Flask’s Travel Tumbler, which wowed us with its ability to keep drinks warm and cold for up to 12 hours or more. This makes it ideal for keeping tea or coffee warm or ensuring ice water is sufficiently chilled throughout the day, depending on the time of year. Hydro Flask offers this tumbler in a variety of sizes and colors, but we like the 32-ounce model, which features a handle, straw, and tapered shape that fits into a car’s cup holder. This tumbler is also dishwasher safe, which makes it easy to clean and maintain. Performance aside, the best reason to gift someone the Travel Tumbler is that they can use it daily without having to make a dramatic difference in their routine. It’s a practical, affordable gift for anybody in your life.

Nomatic

Premium luggage is the gift every traveler needs but sometimes hesitates to get. Be their hero by gifting Nomatic’s Method Luggage Carry-On to your favorite wanderlust. We’ve been able to get our hands on the Method for testing and have been impressed by all the little ways in which it edges out its competition, from how smoothly its wheels turn to the multiple zipper pockets inside, which help keep gear organized while packing. One of the questions travelers ask themselves is whether they can “get away” with a carry-on or if they have to grit their teeth and pay extra for a checked bag. The Method Luggage Carry-On makes this a moot point because it can hold up to 20 percent more items than bags with identical external dimensions. It can also be expanded from 39L to 47L with the pull of a zipper. Technical features, including a TSA-approved three-digit combination lock and a dedicated slot for an AirTag or other tracker, will give your favorite traveler some peace of mind. Trust us, this gift will be the first item they grab any time they book a trip.

Everyone deserves a good hair day; the Dyson Airwrap helps make one happen. It’s got a bevy of attachments, including two curling barrels, two smoothing brushes, a fabulous hairdryer, and, my favorite, the round brush. The device uses the Coanda effect to dry and style the hair while reducing heat damage, giving you bombshell hair that would make Andie MacDowell, queen of L’Oreal hair commercials, jealous. In my experience, it takes your hair from soaking wet to dry in less than 10 minutes, which other stylers can’t achieve. Sure, it’s expensive, but I’ve had mine for years and will keep using it until the world ends, so this is the kind of gift that will keep reminding the recipient how much someone cares.

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I once lived in darkness and listened to wax through the built-in speakers on record players. “The fact it sounds like it’s coming from a Hit Clip is part of the charm,” I reasoned in The Cave. However, I finally found the light with these Edifier R1700BT Active Bluetooth Nearfield Monitors. These bookshelf speakers are currently connected to my Flaunce RT81+ turntable (and occasionally the Sound Burger below). However, they also easily connect to my phone and laptop via Bluetooth if I’m in a playlist mood. An included wireless remote lets me control the volume without getting up from the couch. The 4-inch mid-range and bass drivers and 0.75-inch treble drivers give me clean, natural sound whether I listen to Jim Croce or Katy Perry. Whether I’m playing a digital track or an analog cassette, I know it will sound fantastic coming from the Edifiers, so you can trust them for a music lover you love, as well. Or, if you’re looking for something a little cheaper but still packed with value, consider the desktop- and connection-friendly Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Near-Field Speakers. The tweeter and built-in amplifier are a little smaller, but in a small space, the sound is still sweet.

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The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a piece of record history and a conversation piece. It was first released in 1983 and gave listeners a chance to spin their wax out of the house. In November 2022, the company brought it back for a limited run and upgraded it with USB-C charging and Bluetooth compatibility, so you can enjoy it whether you prefer headphones or speakers. After quickly selling out, it was brought back permanently to the AT lineup in 2023, allowing anyone to play 33 ⅓ and 45-RPM records with flair. The Sound Burger looks cool and works amazing, thanks to a dynamically balanced tone arm and VM cartridge. It’s a great gift for a music lover who could use a nifty addition to their record player stand. (And it won’t take up as much permanent space as some of the other Audio-Technica turntables we love.)

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I love using a phone grip to prevent my phone from crashing to the ground while texting with one hand or falling onto my face when I’m lying in bed and scrolling. However, taking advantage of MagSafe charging and mounts with one attached is typically impossible. Other phone grips require you to remove them to charge wirelessly or use a MagSafe accessory. The Ohsnap Snap Grip Luxe changes that. It’s ridiculously thin—2.5mm to be exact—and it’s made of aerospace-grade aluminum. You can also attach it to anything magnetic to get a perfect selfie. The Snap Grip also has multiple gripping positions—I prefer the classic finger split, but you can also stick a finger straight through it. The best part is being able to use my MagSafe accessories, like this Otterbox Wireless Power Bank, without keeping track of a little doohickey I’m bound to lose. Ohsnap also sells cases that match the grips if you’re buying for someone who loves a little color coordination. 

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I’m a regular on Popular Science‘s The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week podcast. I used to rely on the mic from my Apple headphones to capture sound. Although they worked fine, it was time to upgrade. The Austrian Audio MiCreator Studio mic is stupidly easy to set up and use. All I have to do is plug it in—no joke. If you have no idea what you’re doing, the MiCreator manual runs you through everything. The cardioid condenser mic uses Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustic Technology to give a natural, open sound quality. Hear it for yourself. I also use it for voiceovers on our TikTok and Instagram. It looks great on my desk and makes me feel serious when talking about silly stuff like cartoon crushes or space lube. If you know somebody who’s an aspiring online personality or just wants to be the best-sounding person on a work call, get them this mic.

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I’ve heard “paddleboard yoga in a steaming cavern” tales from my coworkers, but I had never been on a SUP (stand-up paddleboard) myself. That changed this year when I went to the Florida Keys to test out BOTE’s line of inflatables and hard boards. With its entire line-up at my literal fingertips, I decided on the Wulf Aero board, admittedly based on design alone. Despite being a total novice, I felt completely comfortable on the board, which felt like a regular hardboard. I also love the Magnepod system integrated into the board, which uses the power of magnets to attach things like speakers, insulated koozies, and a water bottle onto the surface. This kit includes a paddleboard, adjustable paddle, leash (you don’t want your board to float away from you if you end up in the water), an attachable center fin (important for traversing on the water), and a travel backpack to hold it all. I miss this board and would gift it to myself or anyone I know who lives near water if I had the chance.

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Hiking is one of my favorite ways of getting both mental relaxation and physical exercise, and AllTrails is one of the best hiking apps for finding and exploring new routes. The upgraded app adds more functionality to its free counterpart. For just $35.99 a year, you get wrong-turn alerts and offline maps to stay on the right path sans service. Live Share lets your loved ones know your location, and real-time map overlays give you a heads-up on what’s to come. This is a gift you don’t even need to wrap up for people who might be wound up.

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When I first snagged this water flosser, I kicked myself for not getting one sooner. To use, simply fill up the reservoir with warm water, place the tip in your mouth, lean over the sink, turn it on, and aim at the gumline. It feels soothing on gums, the same kind of soothing when you pick at a scab or peel off some skin post-sunburn. Plus, it’s easy to clean: Just dunk the reservoir and tip into some vinegar-y water, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse. It’s also battery-operated and dentist-recommended. If there’s one thing I love, it’s getting a compliment on my teeth during an annual cleaning. I also have a favorite floss, which is a perfect stocking stuffer. Dental work is expensive, so you’re doing your clean-freak family members a favor by gifting them this $40 flosser.

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Urbanization and industrial growth have accelerated soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and the proliferation of contaminated brownfields. Soil health is essential to ecosystems, serving roles in carbon sequestration, water filtration, food security, and flood control. Regenerative agricultural practices, reforestation, and composting are pivotal to restoring soil quality. Beyond agricultural benefits, healthy soil also contributes to human health, fostering stronger immune systems. By investing in soil regeneration, we pave the way for resilient and sustainable urban communities.

Urban parks act as critical green infrastructure, offering ecological, social, and economic benefits. They reduce urban heat, filter pollutants, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity. Parks provide spaces for physical activity, mental health improvement, and community cohesion. Equitable green space strategies, such as converting brownfields into parks or employing vertical gardens, ensure that these benefits are accessible to diverse communities. By leveraging urban parks as “lungs” of cities, we can promote sustainable growth in urban environments.

Nature-based solutions, including bioremediation techniques, provide sustainable alternatives for brownfield remediation. Methods like mycoremediation and phytoremediation harness natural processes to remove contaminants while improving soil health and biodiversity. These strategies transform abandoned sites into community assets such as urban farms and green spaces. Collaboration across policymakers, private sectors, and local communities is essential to achieving these goals. By embracing the synergy between soil health, urban parks, and remediation efforts, cities can create vibrant ecosystems and healthier futures for their residents.

An upcoming webinar, “From Nature to Nurture: Ecosystem Strategies for Effective Site Clean-Up,” will explore more nature-based solutions for brownfield redevelopment.

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The FBI investigation into the infamous D.B. Cooper incident—America’s only unsolved plane hijacking—officially ended in 2016. But federal law enforcement may be regaining interest in the case after examining a parachute rig long hidden inside a family’s storage.

On November 24, 1971, a man registered as Dan Cooper boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. Once in midair Cooper passed a note to a stewardess informing her that his battered briefcase supposedly contained a bomb, and that he would detonate it unless he received $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. Flight 305’s pilots landed their plane in Seattle, at which point authorities delivered Cooper’s demands before the aircraft again took off for Portland. It was during this flight that the hijacker strapped on one of the parachutes, clutched his ransom money, and leapt into the night sky.

What followed was one of the most high-profile US criminal investigations of all time—a case that spanned over 45 years, resulted in more than 800 suspect leads, and ended in no official charges or clear culprits.

“Although the FBI appreciated the immense number of tips provided by members of the public, none to date have resulted in a definitive identification of the hijacker,” the Bureau announced on July 12, 2016. “… In order to solve a case, the FBI must prove culpability beyond a reasonable doubt, and, unfortunately, none of the well-meaning tips or applications of new investigative technology have yielded the necessary proof.”

Authorities did take care to note, however, that “should specific physical evidence emerge—related specifically to the parachutes or the money taken by the hijacker—individuals with those materials are asked to contact their local FBI field office.”

Seven years later, a retired pilot, recreational skydiver, and YouTuber took the FBI up on its offer.

As highlighted earlier this week in a two-part report from Wyoming’s Cowboy State Daily, D.B. Cooper sleuth Dan Gryder believes he may finally possess evidence that can conclusively pin the hijacker’s identity to a man named Richard McCoy II. McCoy is a familiar name to Cooper case followers as one of the FBI’s longtime principal suspects, although many critics have dismissed him as the culprit.

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But although never proven to be the mystery hijacker, McCoy’s own story is wild enough—he conducted a nearly identical flight robbery just five months after the D.B. Cooper incident. Unlike Cooper, however, McCoy didn’t fade into myth. Instead, law enforcement apprehended him within 72 hours thanks to fingerprints left in the plane, and McCoy was subsequently sentenced to 45 years in prison, although he always maintained his innocence. McCoy then managed to break out of his maximum security facility in Pennsylvania in 1974. Three months later, McCoy was cornered by police in Virginia City, Virginia, and killed in a shootout.

Gryder attempted to contact McCoy’s now-adult children, Chanté and Richard “Rick” III, multiple times over the years, but they refused to comment in order to protect their mother, Karen, from implication in the D.B. Cooper case. After Karen McCoy’s death in 2020, however, they felt it was time to discuss the alleged family secret. Following extensive communications, Gryder eventually traveled to North Carolina to meet the surviving McCoys and assess their evidence.

According to Gryder’s own, extensive two-part YouTube documentary, the items believed to prove both their father and mother’s roles in the robbery include a skydiving log that coincided with both the D.B. Cooper and Utah hijackings. They also revealed a heavily modified military surplus bailout parachute rig that they allege their father used to jump out of Flight 305 in 1971.

“That rig is literally one in a billion,” Gryder told Cowboy State Daily.

The potential smoking guns allegedly didn’t just catch the interest of Gryder, either. On November 18th, a third entry in his YouTube series explained the new finds prompted the FBI to contact Gryder, as well as arrange for a visit to the McCoy family’s property in North Carolina. Additional video footage reportedly depicts at least seven vehicles and over a dozen FBI agents assessing “every nook and cranny” for around four hours, according to McCoy III speaking with the Wyoming paper. If true, it marks the first documented D.B. Cooper case follow-up its official close in 2016.

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But now, the D.B. Cooper case—and its potential McCoy family links—remain in limbo. Rick McCoy III stated he has provided DNA samples to the FBI, and is willing to exhume his father’s body for further analysis. The FBI did not respond to Popular Science’s request for comment, and redirected Cowboy State Daily to its last case update in 2016. If it does become clear that Richard McCoy II was D.B. Cooper, however, it would put to rest one of US law enforcement’s longest and most unique cases.

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The movement to legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in cities and states around the country could have a not-insignificant impact on the housing crisis, writes Ben Ikenson in Yahoo News. “In the last four years, U.S. housing prices have skyrocketed by 47 percent, and longstanding housing shortages culminated in a deficit of more than seven million homes last year, ‘the result of more than a decade of underbuilding relative to population growth,’ according to Realtor.com.”

Now, seven states and more than one hundred local jurisdictions have taken steps to relax regulations around ADUs and promote their construction.

In the first two years after a law supporting ADUs passed in California, close to half of the permits for ADUs were issued in the Los Angeles area. The city has embraced the trend, developing a set of pre-approved plans homeowners can use to cut down on design and permitting costs. “Like its potential uses—multigenerational living, aging-in-place, generating rental income, and more—the housing type comes in various forms. In L.A., garage conversions represent a significant percentage of ADUs, but the state allows for a wide range of ADU possibilities, from fully detached stand-alone structures to junior suites attached to main houses, with separate entrances and kitchenettes.”

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• ADUs
• Zoning
• Housing Shortage
• Housing Crisis
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Rural Colorado residents will soon have improved access to recycling facilities thanks to the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, a law passed in 2022.

As Ilana Newman explains in Daily Yonder, “The law wants to promote circular economies that cut down on waste and support recycling in rural parts of the state. A circular economy looks at the end of life of a product and helps it to be revitalized, recycled or reused instead of trashed.” Now, the Circular Action Alliance is developing a program that can be implemented in the coming years.

Newman highlights efforts made by local communities and individuals to manage their waste and recycling before the law is enacted, but many struggled to access funding and resources. “The Producer Responsibility program in Colorado will require companies to pay for the eventual recycling of their packaging which will fund recycling around the state.”

The state is also looking for ways to make recycling more cost-efficient or even profitable, such as incentivizing businesses that use locally produced recycled materials to avoid high transportation costs.

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• Recycled Materials
• Waste
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Hybrid and remote work have made having a high-quality webcam a necessity. Being a pixelated mess is literally a bad look in front of your colleagues, but you can fix that problem once and for all with Logitech’s Brio 101, a 1080P webcam marked down to just $25 as an early Black Friday deal. The Brio 101 will smoke the camera built into your laptop’s lid, and it can be perched on top of a monitor to get a better angle. If you’re looking for a quick, inexpensive home office upgrade or one of the best productivity gifts, you won’t find a better Black Friday deal.

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The Brio 101 is an HD camera with features that will optimize your video quality depending on the situation. Auto-Light balance will ensure you look your best regardless of the lighting (natural or artificial) in your room. A physical privacy shade can be moved over the lens when you’re not using the camera, so you don’t have to unplug it after every video call. If you’ve never used a dedicated webcam before, you’ll notice the difference in video quality immediately. The Brio 101’s built-in microphone will pick up your voice clearly, which is necessary if you’re using a desktop computer or keep your laptop’s lid closed when working on an external display. Logitech outfitted this webcam with a built-in cable that terminates in a USB-A connector to plug into your computer or dock. Don’t skip this deal if you’ve been holding off on getting a webcam or have recently moved from an in-office to a hybrid job.

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In a piece for Next City, Michael Austin warns that many types of transit-oriented development — which places housing and services near transportation corridors — can have detrimental public health effects when not planned with public health outcomes in mind.

Austin points out that living in close proximity to freeways and major arterial streets is a well-documented health hazard. “Comprehensive articles and academic studies highlight the harmful impacts of living near major roadways, yet development in these areas continues despite known risks.” Even the imminent electrification of the transportation sector, were it to accelerate, wouldn’t completely eliminate emissions, and wouldn’t solve attendant problems such as noise and other sensory impacts.

According to Austin, “When developing TODs along active corridors, it’s important to prioritize housing that’s set no closer than 500 feet — and ideally, 1,000 feet — from major arterials and freeways, as suggested by UCLA researchers and the California Air Resources Board.” He also suggests concentrating commercial, retail, office, and civic uses closer to transit stations.

Austin offers several recommendations for building TOD that takes into account public health: expanding the TOD boundary to include areas farther from major roads; reinforcing health planning through design guidelines; and avoiding housing in active industrial areas.

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Jupiter’s immense size–about 1,000 Earths could fit inside of it–and its swirling and jiggly Great Red Spot typically get most of the attention. Now, the planet’s northern and southern poles have entered the discussion. A team of astronomers have discovered equally large spots at both poles that appear and disappear seemingly at random. The findings are detailed in a study published November 26 in the journal Nature Astronomy.

The dark UV ovals were first detected by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope during the late 1990s at the north and south poles. During the Cassini spacecraft’s flyby of Jupiter in 2000, it also confirmed these ovals at Jupiter’s north pole, but the ovals did not get a lot of attention from scientists. 

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Eventually, study co-author University of California, Berkeley undergraduate Troy Tsubota conducted a systematic study of recent Hubble images and found that the ovals were a common feature at the south pole. He counted eight southern UV-dark ovals between 1994 and 2022. In all 25 of Hubble’s maps that show Jupiter’s north pole, Tsubota and Berkeley astronomer and co-author Michael Wong found only two northern UV-dark ovals.

The spots are shaped like ovals that are about the size of our planet and are only visible at ultraviolet wavelengths. They are embedded in layers of stratospheric haze at Jupiter’s top and bottom, similar to the northern and southern lights on Earth. Since the spots absorb more UV light than the surrounding area, they look dark on images taken by Hubble. In annual images of Jupiter taken by Hubble between 2015 and 2022, a dark UV oval appears about 75 percent of the time at its south pole. Dark ovals appear in only one of the eight images taken of the north pole.

According to the team, these dark UV ovals are a hint that some unusual processes are taking place in Jupiter’s strong magnetic field. This field spreads down to the poles and deep into the planet’s atmosphere, much deeper than the magnetic processes that can create auroras here on Earth.

Most of the Hubble images had been captured as part of the Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) by Amy Simon, a planetary scientist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and a co-author of the study. OPAL astronomers use Hubble to make yearly observations of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in order to understand their atmospheric dynamics and evolution over time.

“In the first two months, we realized these OPAL images were like a gold mine, in some sense, and I very quickly was able to construct this analysis pipeline and send all the images through to see what we get,” Tsubota, now a senior at Berkley, said in a statement. “That’s when we realized we could actually do some good science and real data analysis and start talking with collaborators about why these show up.”

The team at Berkeley then consulted two experts on planetary atmospheres to help them determine what might be causing these areas of dense haze: study co-authors Tom Stallard from Northumbria University in the United Kingdom and Xi Zhang at the University of California, Santa Cruz. According to Stallard’s theory, the dark oval is likely stirred from above by a vortex that is created when Jupiter’s magnetic field lines experience friction in two very distant locations. The friction could be happening in the ionosphere–where spinning motion has been detected with ground-based telescopes–and in the sheet of ionized plasma that surrounds its moon Io.

The vortex spins fastest in the ionosphere and weakens as it reaches each deeper layer. Similar to a tornado hitting dusty ground, the deepest extent of the vortex riles up the hazy atmosphere to create the dense spots on the poles. It’s not clear if the mixing dredges up more haze from below or creates additional debris. The team suspects that the ovals form over the course of roughly one month and dissipates in a couple of weeks.

[Related: Jupiter’s Great Red Spot keeps shrinking.]

“The haze in the dark ovals is 50 times thicker than the typical concentration which suggests it likely forms due to swirling vortex dynamics rather than chemical reactions triggered by high-energy particles from the upper atmosphere,” Zhang said in a statement. “Our observations showed that the timing and location of these energetic particles do not correlate with the appearance of the dark ovals.”

According to the team, these results reinforce that OPAL can help us learn how the atmospheric dynamics in the solar system’s giant planets differ from what we know on Earth.

“Studying connections between different atmospheric layers is very important for all planets, whether it’s an exoplanet, Jupiter or Earth,” Wong said in a statement. “We see evidence for a process connecting everything in the entire Jupiter system, from the interior dynamo to the satellites and their plasma torii to the ionosphere to the stratospheric hazes. Finding these examples helps us to understand the planet as a whole.”

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