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Check out the best bladeless fan deals that are still live after Prime Day:
A look at the best bladeless fan deals at Amazon: Best air purifier and fan combo deal Dyson Purifier Cool™ TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan $499 at Amazon (save $150.99) Get Deal Best Dyson splurge deal Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde™ TP09 Air Purifier and Fan $647 at Amazon (save $102.99) Get Deal Best bladeless desk fan deal CONBOLA Desk Fan $37.79 at Amazon (save $4.20) Get DealPrime Day may have ended yesterday, July 17, but there are plenty of deals left over from the sale that are still live at Amazon, including deals on some of the best bladeless fans from Dyson and more.
All across the country, this has been the summer of heatwaves. If getting a top-notch fan has been on your to-do list, take advantage of these low prices while they're still here.
Best air purifier and fan combo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Our pick: Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan $499.00 at AmazonIf you're going to shell out a couple-hundred dollars for a bladeless fan, it might as well be one that can tackle two jobs at once. The Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan cools your space and cleans the air, making your home a more comfortable, healthier environment. Not only is the filter fully sealed away for your protection, but the whole machine is sealed, so what the Dyson clears from the air stays out for good. When you do need to change the filter, the process is simple; you even get a notification when its time is up. This year's Prime Day price is only $30 above the fan's lowest price ever, so it's a smart time to buy.
Best Dyson splurge deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Our pick: Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 Air Purifier and Fan $647.00 at AmazonIf you're willing to spend a little extra, the Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 Air Purifier and Fan takes air purifying and cooling to the next level. It destroys the formaldehyde in the air that can get released from household items, leaving your air safer and cleaner than it was before. We also love that the fan has 350-degree oscillation, and a Night Mode that reduces noise even further so you can sleep comfortably.
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Microsoft's AI-powered Designer app has been unleashed from preview mode, with the Canva rival now available for free to everyone with a Microsoft account. And though it's an impressive productivity tool for those without major creative skills, it's not likely to be super welcome news for designers, artists, creatives, and those concerned about AI-generated artwork.
Announced in a post on Microsoft's blog and available on its website, the tech giant's design platform has officially launched on iOS and Android, for mobile and desktop. Designer is a template-based editing app that lets users create and edit images, make greeting cards, invitations, posters, and other basic design work, and spruce up Word documents with AI, using Microsoft Copilot.
SEE ALSO: ChatGPT and Copilot both shared debate misinformation, report says The Designer homepage. Credit: Screenshot: DesignerThe app channels a similar offering to Australian unicorn Canva, which launched Magic Studio, a suite of AI-powered tools, last year.
Designer notably has a feature called Restyle Image, which can turn your photos into an AI-powered avatar using different styles like pop art, cubism, and stylised 3D — exactly whose art the AI has been trained on is unclear. It's similar to the offerings from other tech giants like Samsung. TikTok has introduced AI-generated digital avatars, WhatsApp is working on a personalized AI image generator, and there was that whole thing with Lensa.
Pretty cute. Credit: MicrosoftIt takes under a minute to generate. Here's a couple I generated using a photo of myself, and while they really look nothing like me, they're pretty cute and make me feel deeply guilty:
The AI really loved my glasses I guess. Credit: Shannon Connellan / Microsoft DesignerIf you have one of the expensive $20 per month Copilot Pro subscriptions, you can integrate Designer with Microsoft 365 software like Word and PowerPoint to enliven your documents and presentations with prompt templates and sticker generators. The app also connects with the Microsoft Photos app, so you can edit photos to erase and replace backgrounds, apply filters, and frame, or markup images. Copilot detects the subject in the photo and automatically highlights it like this for editing:
Credit: MicrosoftThere's also something called Boosts available in Designer, which apparently "create or edit AI-powered images and designs faster" according to Microsoft. Users get 15 free Boosts a day; Copilot Pro subscribers get 100.
The platform might ring a few alarms for graphic designers, artists, creatives, and others concerned over the rise in AI-generated creative work. AI graphics tools like Microsoft's own Bing Image Creator using DALL-E 3 is just the tip of the AI-generated iceberg — Midjourney, Google's SGE, MediaTek, Adobe's terrifying tools, the list goes on. There is a tool call Nightshade that can protect artists' work against being trained with AI image generators.
In its blog post, Microsoft highlighted "stewarding responsible AI use" and included the following:
"At Microsoft, we are focused on building tools that harness the incredible potential of generative AI while providing a safe experience for our users. We are committed to ensuring that our systems are used in a responsible and ethical manner."
With Amazon's 2024 Prime Day sale in our rearview mirror, you may be wondering: When is the next Prime Day sale? Whether you didn't think this week's deals were good enough to drop some cash or you simply like to shop sales, it's always smart to plan ahead.
SEE ALSO: 380+ expertly-curated Prime Day deals that are still available as of July 18As it turns out, another Prime-centric sale may not be that far off. Amazon technically only hosts one official "Prime Day" per year (and always in mid-summer). But according to Mashable's team of shopping experts, it's gotten in the habit of hosting a second similar event for Prime members later on.
When is the next Prime Day?"Prime Day 2" will likely happen in October — though it probably won't go by that name.
Amazon has hosted a fall Prime event that month for the past two years. It was called the Prime Early Access Sale in 2022 and Prime Big Deal Days in 2023. The sales were two-day affairs that ran from Monday, Oct. 10 to Tuesday Oct. 11 and Tuesday, Oct. 10 to Wednesday, Oct. 11, respectively.
SEE ALSO: What Mashable readers bought on Prime DayIf we assume Amazon will stick with that early-month, early-week time slot, we'll go out on a limb and predict that the October Prime event will happen sometime between Oct. 7 to 9 this year. Either that, or right after Indigenous People's Day on Monday the 14th.
Amazon will likely use this October Prime event to kick off the Black Friday shopping season extra early, so it'll be a good time to start looking for holiday gifts and year-round lows on certain items. Plan your shopping list accordingly.
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX.
Stanford University is one of the biggest names in the education game, so it's probably really difficult to become a student of this famous institution, right? No, actually. Anyone can become a student of Stanford University with a little help from edX.
This online course provider offers a wide range of online courses from Stanford University, covering topics like Python, mathematics, computer science, and much more. And you don't even need to spend anything to access these online courses.
These are the best Stanford University courses you can take for free this month.
These free courses do not include certificates of completion, but that's the only catch. You can still learn at your own pace with unlimited access to all the resources on offer, so there's nothing holding you back.
Find the best free online courses from Stanford University at edX.
Opens in a new window Credit: Stanford University Stanford University Courses Free at edX Get DealTL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX, including lessons on AI, Python, JavaScript, and more.
edX is a goldmine for people who love to learn but don't want to spend money doing it. The online provider hosts literally thousands of courses from some of the biggest names in education, including Harvard University.
Yep, you could become a student of Harvard University without spending anything (and without leaving home). You can find Harvard courses on everything from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity with edX, so what are you waiting for? There isn't a catch here, besides the fact that you won't get a certificate of completion with these free courses. But don't let that hold you back.
These are the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:
Students can enroll at any time and start learning at their own pace. Everyone leads busy lives, so it's nice to know that you can pursue your passion at a time that suits you and your lifestyle.
Find the best free online courses from Harvard University with edX.
Opens in a new window Credit: Harvard University Harvard University Courses Free at edX Get DealSometimes, a gadget comes along that I love, or want to love, but I'm also unsure that it makes any sense whatsoever. Reader, the tinyPod is one of those gadgets.
The tinyPod (via MacRumors) is a small device — a case, essentially — that wraps around your Apple Watch and turns it into a small iPod. Instead of wearing the watch around your wrist, you carry it in your pocket, and use the iPod-like scroll wheel to control it.
SEE ALSO: Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch SE: How do they compare?The idea, according to the project's website, is to "transform the most powerful mini computer in the world into something new." And it does make sense; the Apple Watch can do a lot of things, but I mostly use it to glance the time, track workouts, and check on the occasional food delivery time. By putting it (sans the wristband, of course) into an iPod-like form factor, you might be more inclined to unlock more of its functionality, and if you have a cellular version, you can even use it as a super-small phone.
Who needs a wristband? Credit: tinyPodWhile that's all fine and dandy, Apple Watch is a device that's made to be on your wrist. For example, once you unlock it, it stays unlocked as long as its back side is touching your skin, which obviously isn't practical with the tinyPod case. This means that you'll have to turn that feature off, and unlock the watch manually every time you use it, or leave it unprotected (also not a great idea).
Also, the only way the tinyPod makes sense, in my mind, is if you have an old Apple Watch lying around unused and want to do something with it. Purchasing an Apple Watch just to use it as a small phone or iPod-like music player doesn't seem like a good use of your money.
Charging, fortunately, is quite simple. As the tinyPod leaves the back of the Watch exposed, you charge it with the same charger and in the same way you'd normally charge your Watch (unless you have a particularly oddly shaped charging stand).
It comes in Apple Watch Ultra size, too. Credit: tinyPodIf you're willing to deal with these compromises, you can get the tinyPod for $79.99, and there's also a tinyPod lite version, which doesn't have the scroll wheel, for $29.99. The tinyPod comes in three sizes to accommodate various Apple Watch sizes. Yes, you can even have it for the 49-millimetre Apple Watch Ultra, but that increases the pricing to $89.99/$39.99.
As the International Space Station nears its retirement in 2030, NASA and its contractors are working full tilt on a new lab that will be whizzing through space much farther from Earth.
Right now, at a facility in Turin, Italy, engineers are stress-testing the core module for Gateway, a lunar space station designed to provide astronauts with a place to live, conduct scientific research, and prepare for moonwalks.
Though it may not look like much at the moment, the gunmetal-gray hollow cylinder, pictured above, is a critical facet of NASA's Artemis moon missions. It will house life-support systems for astronauts, exercise equipment, and banks for scientific instruments. NASA has dubbed the main module HALO, short for Habitation and Logistics Outpost.
If this all sounds like sci-fi mumbo jumbo that is decades into the future, think again: NASA and its partners plan to send HALO and its propulsion element into lunar orbit on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket as early as next year, welcoming its first guests around 2028. If successful, Gateway will be the first moon-orbiting space station.
"NASA and its international partners will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway," the agency says, "to return humans to the Moon and chart a path for the first human missions to Mars."
SEE ALSO: How a NASA moon mission survived a death spiral in space NASA has dubbed the main module HALO, short for Habitation and Logistics Outpost. Credit: Thales Alenia SpaceMaintaining a space station around a planetary body other than Earth won't be an easy feat. While the ISS orbits just 250 miles above Earth and is only a short spaceflight away in an emergency, the moon is over 230,000 miles in the distance, with the quickest journey back home taking two to four days.
Despite the challenges, NASA is getting lots of international help to bring Gateway to fruition. Europe, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Japan are contributing key components to build the station, which will have a unique path around the moon.
Scientists considered many potential orbits before determining the best fit for Gateway. The station will fly in a so-called "near rectilinear halo orbit." Since 2022, a small microwave-oven-sized spacecraft, CAPSTONE, has scouted out this path, which would look a little like a string of pearls hanging from a neck, if you drew it on paper.
The unusual orbit is intended to be fuel-efficient and offer relatively close access to the lunar south pole, where astronauts will explore, look for water ice around the shadowy craters, and practice living in an extraterrestrial environment.
Why not a low circular orbit around the moon, one might ask? It certainly would put the station closer to the ground, but it would also require a lot more fuel to counteract the tug of the moon's gravity, according to NASA. A distant retrograde orbit, on the other hand, while more stable and less fuel-consuming, would be too inconvenient for trips back and forth to the surface.
But the near rectilinear halo orbit, a weeklong loop around the moon's poles, is thought to offer the best of both worlds. The station would also continuously face Earth, allowing uninterrupted communication with flight controllers.
Tweet may have been deletedThe HALO section is just one of four modules where international astronauts will live and work. NASA has said the assembly of Gateway in space will happen in stages, beginning with the Artemis IV mission, slated for no earlier than September 2028, and finishing with Artemis VI. The expansion pieces will launch with the Orion spaceship atop NASA's Space Launch System, casually referred to as the "mega moon rocket."
If you're having trouble visualizing how this will all come together, take a look back at the new photo of HALO. Inside the module on the right side of the tube is where a cargo spacecraft and the European Space Agency's Lunar View, a module with large windows, will dock. That crucial ESA part will have refueling capabilities for the propulsion module.
NASA has given the propulsion module perhaps the least creative name in the agency's history: the Power and Propulsion Element. It will harness solar power for Gateway's subsystems and ionize xenon gas for the thrust needed to maintain the station's orbit.
NASA astronauts see images like this when they're touring the Gateway space station with virtual reality. Credit: NASA Johnson Space CenterTo the left on the outside of HALO is a docking port where SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers will dock during the Artemis IV and V missions, respectively. NASA administrator Bill Nelson has said using private vendors will help the agency buy down the technical risks and costs for the Artemis program, which seeks to use the moon as a springboard for eventual missions to Mars.
"I've said it before: We want more competition. We want two landers, and that's better, and it means that you have reliability. You have backups," Nelson told reporters last year. "These are public-private partnerships. It's the new way that we go to the moon."
After engineers finish stress-testing HALO at Thales Alenia Space in Italy, the module will go to Gilbert, Arizona, where Northrop Grumman, its builder, will finish its outfitting and prep it for launch.
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 18 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 18If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: At your fingertipsIf you’re reading this, you can touch them right now. Seriously. You might be touching them as you read this.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 18 Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedToday’s theme refers to keys on a keyboard.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today:Today's spangram is keyboard.
NYT Strands word list for July 18Shift
Space
Enter
Return
Escape
Delete
Keyboard
Control
Looking for other daily online games? Find one you might like – or hints for another game you're already playing – on Mashable's Games page.
UPDATE: Jul. 17, 2024, 11:50 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest Kindle deals on Prime Day two.
Best Prime Day Kindle deals at a glance: BEST KINDLE DEAL Kindle Scribe (16GB, Basic Pen) $234.99 (save $105) Get Deal BEST KINDLE DEAL FOR KIDS Kindle Paperwhite Kids $169.99 at Amazon (Save $20) Get Deal BEST KINDLE BUNDLE DEAL Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle $164.97 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL 3-month Kindle Unlimited subscription Free (save $35.97) Get DealWe're halfway through Amazon Prime Day and, to be honest, we were expecting more from the Kindle deals. They're not exactly bad, but they're certainly not the insane discounts we've seen in the past.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2024There hasn't been a new Kindle model since 2022, when the entry-level Amazon Kindle got a refresh and the Kindle Scribe made its debut. So, we were hoping to see some impressive discounts across the board. But alas, our original predictions were right. We saw the lowest price ever on the Kindle Paperwhite last Prime Day, and then smaller discounts for Amazon's October Prime Day and Black Friday. With that pattern, we weren't expecting record-low prices this summer, and that's what the deals reflect.
Still, there are discounts on our favorite Kindle models worth grabbing if you're in the market for an e-reader. Here are the best Prime Day Kindle deals you can get right this moment.
Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Best Prime Day Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Our pick: Kindle Scribe (16GB, Basic Pen) 🔥 $234.99 at AmazonRead our full review of the Kindle Scribe.
It's not a perfect device, but the Kindle Scribe is the most versatile option for those looking for a smoother transition into e-reading. It comes with a stylus to mark up whatever you're reading, bridging the gap between the traditional and digital world. Feel free to highlight, take notes in the margins, and doodle to your heart's content. The digital drawing features aren't the best out there, but if you're a note-taking reader, this is your best bet. The 16GB version with the Basic Pen is on sale for just $234.99 on day two of Prime Day — that's 31% in savings and its lowest price on record. The Premium Pen version was also on sale for a record-low price, but has since sold out.
Featured Video For You Prime Day 2024: 5 must-shop product categories Best Kindle deal for kids Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Kindle Paperwhite Kids $149.99 at AmazonRead our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
Unlike typical tablets, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids doesn't get access to apps, videos, or games, making for a distraction-free reading device for your kiddos. During Prime Day, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is down to $149.99, saving you $20 for 12% savings. Plus, when you purchase two, you'll receive an extra $20 off. Just add two to your cart and the discount will automatically be applied.
More Kindle dealsKindle Unlimited 3-month subscription — $0 $35.97 (save $35.97) ✨
Amazon Kindle — $84.99 $99.99 (save $15)
Amazon Kindle (without lockscreen ads) — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)
Kindle Kids (2022) — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)
Kindle Essentials Bundle — $120.97 $169.97 (save $49) 🔥
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) — $134.99 $149.99 (save $15)
Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle — $164.97 $204.97 (save $40)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) — $179.99 $189.99 (save $10)
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle — $206.38 $257.97 (save $51.59) ✨
iPadOS 18, currently in public beta as of this writing, is packed with a flurry of new features, including the new Calculator app.
Funnily enough, up until now, the iPad didn't have a Calculator app (and it's been a long-running meme for iPad). Apple has made up for lost time by jam-packing the Calculator app with convenient features that will delight anyone who owns an Apple Pencil.
But first, before you can enjoy the new iPad features, you must install the iPadOS 18 public beta. (We highly suggest that you back up your iPad before downloading because it is, after all, a beta.) Once you've done that, here are the most addicting features on iPadOS 18.
SEE ALSO: iPadOS 18 announced at WWDC 2024: 7 new features, including Apple Intelligence 1. Scribble an equation and get the solution with Apple PencilI cannot get enough of the new Math Notes feature on iPadOS 18. With your Apple Pencil, you can scribble any equation on the empty field. Once you draw an equal sign, the Calculator app will give you the solution to your math problem.
Here, you can see that I did some equations, starting with how much I should save each month to collect $40,000 in two years.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIt's more convenient to put pen to paper (or pen to tablet, in this case) all the equations you'd like to solve as opposed to tapping buttons on a digital calculator.
You can access this feature by going to the Calculator app and tapping on the tiny calculator icon on the bottom left. Next, tap on "Math Notes" before scribbling away.
2. Let Apple TV tell you which actor is currently on screenApple TV now has a new "Insights" feature, which tells you which actor is currently on screen — in real time.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableFor example, if you're watching Ted Lasso, and an unknown actor appears, it will tell you who it is with a clickable picture that leads to more details about them if you tap on it.
Again, this is all in real time, so as actors appear off screen, their clickable pictures disappear, too.
You can access this by going to Apple TV, hitting play on your favorite TV show or movie, and tapping "Insights" on the bottom left.
3. Offload note taking to 'Voice Memos' appNote taking can be such a drag, particularly for work or school. Fortunately, thanks to the new-and-improved Voice Memos, you can record a lecture — and the app will transcribe everything for you.
This Voice Notes feature is available on macOS Sequoia, too, as well as other OS updates. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableEven if you aren't in school or work, I find this new transcription feature to be useful for jotting down ideas I have throughout the day when I don't have much time to type. It's also ideal for anyone who is a verbal thinker, in that you find it easier to articulate your thoughts through speaking before committing them to writing.
You can access this fun feature by heading to Voice Memos, recording your speech, and tapping on the top-right chat bubble.
2022 Apple iPad Air $598.99 at AmazonTL;DR: Learn how to trade stocks from the comfort of home with the 2024 Ultimate Candlestick Trading & Analysis Master Class Bundle, on sale for just $29.99 (reg. $400) for a limited time.
Navigating the stock market is daunting, especially for newbies. Understanding the intricacies of market movements and making informed decisions require more than just basic knowledge. That’s why the 2024 Ultimate Candlestick Trading & Analysis Master Class Bundle can be a game-changing resource.
For just $29.99, this eight-course bundle is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to analyze and trade with confidence.
One of the standout courses in this bundle is The Ultimate Candlestick Trading & Analysis Master Class. Tailored specifically for beginners and featuring 24 lessons, this course takes you step-by-step through the process of analyzing candlestick charts, teaching you technical analysis essentials, and some of the most valuable candlestick patterns.
There are also courses called Day Trading for Dummies, Day Trading Secrets: Learn Day Trading with Tape Reading, and Swing Trading Strategies for Big Stock Market Profits. These practical courses aim to provide you with the strategies you need to start trading.
The Options Trading 101: A Beginner's Guide to Trading Options is comprised of 23 lessons on the basics of options trading. You'll explore call and put options, strike prices, expiration dates, and in-the-money (ITM) and out-of-the-money (OTM) options.
All of the courses are taught by Travis Rose, a full-time day trader and investor. After each course, you can receive a certificate of completion.
With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, this bundle can be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to get started in the world of trading.
Learn on your own timeline with the 2024 Ultimate Candlestick Trading & Analysis Master Class Bundle, on sale for just $29.99 for a limited time.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Shutterstock The 2024 Ultimate Candlestick Trading & Analysis Master Class Bundle $29.99 at The Mashable ShopTL;DR: The Stamina Seated Upper Body Exercise Bike with müüv app access is on sale for just $149.99 (reg. $349.99) for a limited time.
Incorporating effective exercise into your daily routine can be a challenge, especially when it comes to finding fitness equipment that targets both your upper body and cardiovascular health. The Stamina Seated Upper Body Exercise Bike is a versatile and practical solution designed to help you stay active and fit at home.
Now available for just $149.99, a 57% savings off the regular price, this home exercise bike also comes with free access to the müüv fitness app, offering a comprehensive workout experience.
While it's not a bike in the sense of moving foot pedals, it does have moving hand pedals to help you strengthen your upper body. This includes your core, arms, shoulders, back, and chest area. It also gives you a cardio boost while you improve your upper-body strength.
It features customizable resistance, padded ergonomic handlebars and seat, an adjustable seat height, and a step-through build that makes it easy to get situated on the bike. This is ideal for nearly anyone, especially those with certain mobility issues.
Track your progress on the LCD screen. Easily see your speed, time, distance, and more right on the unit. Its space-saving design means even those with minimal space can utilize this workout machine at home.
This offer also gives you free access to the smart coaching app called müüv. This audio fitness coaching app connects to your bike via Bluetooth to provide you with an array of different types of workouts to try.
You must be 18 or over to purchase; this bike has a weight limit of 250 pounds.
Check out the Stamina Seated Upper Body Exercise Bike with müüv app access while it's on sale for just $149.99 (reg. $349.99).
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Opens in a new window Credit: Stamina Stamina Seated Upper Body Exercise Bike (Free App Access) $149.99 at the Mashable ShopTL;DR: Utilize advanced coding features and seamless integrations with lifetime access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 on sale for $34.97 through July 21.
Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows $34.97 at The Mashable ShopIf you're a developer looking to elevate your coding experience, Visual Studio Professional 2022 could be your ticket to a more efficient workflow for desktop applications, web projects, or mobile apps.
Through July 21, you can get a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for your Windows computer on sale for $34.97 (reg. $499).
This 64-bit IDE (integrated development environment) has features designed to streamline your development process, making it easier to manage large projects and collaborate with team members.
Enhanced debugging and diagnostics tools can help you quickly identify and resolve issues so that your code runs smoothly, and you can inspect variables and evaluate expressions on the fly.
In addition to debugging, Visual Studio offers seamless integration with popular development frameworks and services. This includes support for .NET, Azure, and various other cloud services, making it easy to deploy and manage your applications. The built-in collaboration tools also make it simple to work with your team, with features like real-time code sharing and integrated version control.
The intuitive interface and customizable environment allow you to tailor the workspace to your liking. Plus, with continuous updates and support from Microsoft, you can be sure that you're always equipped with the latest tools and features to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of software development.
Until July 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 on sale for $34.97.
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TL;DR: Discover BitMar, the all-in-one streaming platform that offers unlimited access to movies, TV shows, live channels, music, and more with a lifetime subscription on sale for $29.99 (reg. $150).
Opens in a new window Credit: Bitmar BitMar All-in-One Streaming Platform: Lifetime Subscription $29.99 at The Mashable ShopIf you're tired of paying insane prices for all your subscriptions, there's a better option to streamline your streaming experience with just one platform.
BitMar is your one-stop destination for everything entertainment, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $150). You'll have endless access to movies, TV shows, live channels, music, and much more — all from a single platform.
BitMar has over 200,000 on-demand channels and lets you explore thousands of titles from different genres and languages, so there's something for everyone. Whether you're a movie buff, a TV series binge-watcher, or a music enthusiast, BitMar has got you covered. Plus, with live channels, you can stay updated with news, sports, and events in real time.
Not only does BitMar consolidate all your favorite streaming services into one convenient platform, but it also offers a user-friendly experience that can be used by kids and adults alike. No more switching apps or searching endlessly for what you want to watch.
The best part? It's a lifetime deal, so you won't have to worry about recurring monthly fees. Enjoy seamless access to a vast library of entertainment without the hassle of multiple subscriptions.
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The International Space Station, weighing in at nearly 1 million pounds, will meet a dramatic death.
After breaking apart and largely vaporizing while falling through Earth's atmosphere, the leftover charred chunks will plunge into a remote ocean, and then sink to the seafloor. The grand deorbit of the aging laboratory will happen around 2030, and NASA has revealed how.
The agency picked the successful rocket and space exploration company SpaceX to develop and deliver the "U.S. Deorbit Vehicle" that will attach to the station — which is the largest single structure in space ever built. The hefty $843 million contract requires that the vehicle bring the ISS down to Earth in a controlled, safe manner, specifically avoiding populated regions.
Taking the whole behemoth structure down at once is necessary. A piece-by-piece deconstruction would be highly complex, likely dangerous for crew, and present a host of engineering hurdles.
"The station wasn't designed to be taken apart," Ken Bowersox, the associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, said at a press conference on July 17.
SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.In retiring the space station, NASA is looking ahead to the next decade and well beyond, particularly human missions to the moon and Mars. The agency, for example, plans to return astronauts to the moon as soon as late 2026. Rather than continuing to assume the 24-7 responsibility of running a space station with its international partners, NASA plans to use commercially owned and operated Earth-orbiting modules for ongoing research endeavors.
The space station orbiting around 250 miles above Earth. Credit: NASA How to bring the space station back to EarthThe major goal is to use a spacecraft, capable of producing potent thrust, to push the space station down through Earth's atmosphere and result in a controlled splashdown. This means keeping the falling pieces from landing over a wide or unexpected swath of Earth.
"You minimize how far the parts can be distributed," Dana Weigel, the manager of NASA’s International Space Station Program, said at the conference. "A tight and small footprint, that's the goal."
"The station wasn't designed to be taken apart."To achieve this, Elon Musk–founded SpaceX will build a modified version of its Dragon cargo spacecraft, shown in the first graphic below. (The Dragon craft currently supply both crew and cargo to the space station.) The new, elongated vehicle will need to carry bounties of propellant to move the giant space station — some 16,000 kilograms, or 35,000 pounds, of propellant.
A graphic showing the SpaceX U.S. Deorbit Vehicle firing thrusters to move the International Space Station. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX's Crew Dragon craft approaching the space station. Credit: NASAHere's what will generally happen:
- Launch of SpaceX deorbit vehicle: A rocket capable of lifting a heavy payload will be required to ferry the heavy, propellant-packed U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to the space station. It will weigh in the range of some 30,000 kilograms, or 66,000 pounds.
- Space Station drift down: Between 1 to 1.5 years before the end of 2030, NASA will allow the station to naturally lose altitude. (The structure maintains an altitude of some 400 kilometers, or 250 miles, above Earth, but this requires regularly reboosting the station.) Once the station descends to 220 kilometers (137 miles), the SpaceX craft will start thrusting.
- SpaceX deorbit vehicle brings space station down: The SpaceX vehicle will first fire its thrusters to push the space station into the desired orbit around Earth. Then comes the big push. Over the final week, before reentering, the craft will fire multiple burns. Ultimately, the final thrust must be powerful enough to fly the entire station and ensure it terminates in the desired remote location, NASA's Weigel said.
- Splashdown: The remnants of the space station may plummet into the ocean around January 2031.
With an object the size of the space station breaking apart while traveling at blistering speeds, the actual footprint of falling objects — ranging in size from a microwave to a sedan — can't exactly be tiny. But it can be relatively narrow and controlled. If all goes as planned, the debris will fall into a slim band some 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) over the ocean. That's why choosing a remote ocean region is essential. Fortunately, oceans dominate Earth's surface.
Enjoy the space station while you still can. The orbiting laboratory makes 16 orbits around Earth every day, and at night you can glimpse the station moving rapidly across the dark sky.
"I'm glad it's going to be flying for a while longer," Bowersox, also a former NASA astronaut, said.
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