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TL;DR: The PowerBand is an Apple Watch band with a built-in MagSafe charger on sale for $39.99 (reg. $49).
Apple Watch owners know the struggle. It's such a convenient device to have on hand (or on-wrist), but so much of that convenience is undercut when you have to charge your watch on the go.
You may not have an Apple Watch, but somebody you know does, and the holidays are coming up. If you want to make their world a little easier to live in, give them a charger they can wear. The PowerBand is an Apple Watch band that has a built-in MagSafe charger. This upgraded Apple Watch band is compatible with every Apple Watch series, and it's also on sale for $39.99 (reg. $49).
A great gift for Apple Watch ownersInstead of bulky cables or charging docks, this magnetic charger sits right on your wrist. It stays hidden when not in use, neatly covered within the band, and pops out whenever your watch needs a boost. Just connect the tiny charger to a USB port, and just like that, you’re powering up on the go. It works with all Apple Watch models, so whether you’re rocking an older Series 1 or the latest Ultra, you’re covered.
The band itself is made from a lightweight and breathable nylon weave. This material is great for keeping things comfortable during workouts or long days at the office. It’s elastic, soft, and adjusts easily thanks to pull tabs on both sides, giving you a snug fit without feeling tight. Plus, the aluminum components add a bit of durability without making it bulky.
Since the charger connects via USB, you can plug it into pretty much anything—a laptop, power bank, or even your car’s port. Plus, because there's no rechargeable battery inside the band, you won’t have to remember to charge your charger.
There's still time to score a premium stocking stuffer for Apple Watch lovers.
Get the PowerBand while it's on sale for $39.99.
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Opens in a new window Credit: WonderCube PowerBand: Apple Watch Band with Built-In MagSafe Charger $39.99TL;DR: A 5-Piece Konig Damascus Knife Set is on sale for $74.97 (reg. $249).
Whether you're cooking a feast for the holidays or slicing the crust off a PB and J, good knives make the job easier. It's not just that it's safer to use a sharp knife than a dull one. It's also just easier to cook when you have the specialized tools for the job. Your trusty paring knife may be sharp, but it's not going to carve a turkey.
That's why it's so useful to have a full knife set in the kitchen, but you don't need to blow your holiday budget to get a nice set. Instead, check out this Konig Damascus 5-Piece Knife Set that's on sale for $74.97 (reg. $249).
What's in the box?No slackers in this knife set. The 5-inch and a 7-inch Santoku knives are both designed with hollow edges to prevent food from sticking, making them perfect for slicing and dicing everything from meats to veggies. The shorter Santoku gives you excellent control, while the longer one tackles larger ingredients with ease.
Then, there’s the 8-inch Chef Knife—an all-rounder with a broad blade that’s ideal for those rocking motions as you chop, slice, and dice like a pro. For dedicated veggie lovers, the 7-inch Nakiri knife’s straight blade makes it easy to slice right down to the cutting board with each cut, handling leafy greens and roots with ease. And for those little details, the 3.5-inch Paring Knife is perfect for peeling, trimming, and any precise work you need on smaller fruits and vegetables.
Each knife also features a rosewood handle that doesn’t just look stunning; it’s moisture-resistant and super comfortable to hold. With its ergonomic design, you get a secure, relaxed grip, even during long cooking sessions. Thanksgiving, here we come.
This sale is about to expireYour kitchen deserves this.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Konig Kitchen Konig Kitchen Damascus 5-Piece Knife Set & Gift Box $74.97TL;DR: Stay warm with a Helios Paffuto Heated Men's Coat that comes with a 10,000mAh power bank for $74.97 (reg. $249).
Winter walks, snowball fights, or morning commutes can quickly lose their charm when the cold sets in. Staying cozy shouldn’t mean sacrificing style, and that’s exactly what makes the Paffuto Heated Coat a perfect cold-weather companion. Designed for everything from quick dog walks to all-day adventures, this coat combines smart heating technology with weather-resistant materials to keep you comfortable no matter what the forecast says, and it's only $74.97 (reg. $249).
Stay warm until springYou might have seen self-heating jackets before. They've been around for a few years, but what sets the Paffuto apart is that it comes with its own 10,000mAh power bank to power the four-zone heating system, keeping you comfy cozy all season.
Whether you’re standing on the sidelines of a sports game or waiting for a train, you can adjust the heat with the touch of a button. There are three temperature modes to choose from: high, medium, or low.
The electric heating system is exciting, but this winter coat has more to offer. The weather-resistant outer shell shields you from wind, rain, and snow, while the detachable hood offers extra protection on particularly chilly days. And because it’s lined with 3M insulation, you stay warm without feeling weighed down.
Worried about getting snow on your phone when you hit the slopes? The pockets all zip closed, and there's even an extra pocket on the sleeve.
Don't worry, cleaning is easyWhen it’s time to clean your Puffuto, just unplug the power bank, toss it in the washing machine, and it’s ready for your next outing. Whether you’re heading to a ski resort or just running errands around town, this coat makes sure you stay warm, dry, and stylish all winter long.
Best part? You can still get the Helios Paffuto on sale for just $74.97.
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Opens in a new window Credit: 3PExperts Helios Paffuto Heated Men's Coat with Power Bank $74.97Looking to do a little retail therapy? Thankfully, with Black Friday only a few weeks away, Amazon has already been dropping early holiday deals on some of our favorite brands. Gadgets from Bose, Blink, Soundcore, and even Amazon's own Fire tablets are already sitting at record-low prices on Nov. 5, just waiting to be added to your cart.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If you don't see anything that catches your eye, take a look at our picks from yesterday, Nov. 4, and stay tuned the rest of the week as we select new deals each day.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet $54.99 at AmazonAmazon mysteriously released a brand new Fire HD 8 tablet right before October Prime Day with 50 percent more RAM over the previous generation (3GB instead of 2GB), a better camera (5MP instead of 2MP), new generative AI-powered features, and a much better price. Otherwise it has the same display, storage options, and battery life (if it ain't broke...). It's usually just $99.99, but as of Nov. 5, it's on sale for just $54.99. That's 45% in savings and matches its all-time low price from Prime Day.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Smart Soundbar $399.00 at AmazonJust launched in Sept., the Bose Smart Soundbar basically replaced the Bose Smart Soundbar 600, but kept its signature sleek and slim design. It features big audio upgrades, as well as AI Dialogue Mode, which you can also find on the more expensive Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. The AI Dialogue Mode detects speech in audio streams to make it clearer amongst background noise. With five speakers, including two up-firing Dolby Atmos transducers, this tiny bar provides immersive sound for all your movies, shows, playlists, and beyond. It's usually $499, but you can grab it on sale for just $399 as of Nov. 5. That's 20% in savings and its first price drop.
Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore P30i noise-cancelling earbuds $29.99 at AmazonIf noise-cancelling earbuds are on your wishlist, but you don't want to drop over $100, the Soundcore P30is offer a lot of bang for your buck. And as of Nov. 5, they're on sale for just $29.99 at Amazon with an on-page coupon. That's 40% in savings and matches their record-low price. These earbuds offer auto-adjusting or manual noise cancellation, transparency mode, up to 45 hours of battery life with the charging case (or 30 with ANC turned on), and deep, punchy bass. You can even use the charging case as a phone stand on the go. Plus, unlike AirPods, they come in five different color options.
Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Outdoor 4 + Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera $79.98 at AmazonLooking to boost your home security on a budget? This bundle of the Blink Outdoor 4 and Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera allows you to dip your toes in for only $79.98. That's 42% in savings. The Blink Outdoor 4 is one of our top picks for a security camera and works seamlessly with other Alexa-enable devices in your home. It offers customizable motion-detection zones, infrared night vision, two-way audio, and a battery life that lasts two years. The Mini Pan-Tilt camera can cover the inside of your home with 360-degree coverage from your phone, tablet, or compatible Alexa device. For less than $100, you can cover the basics and get a little peace of mind.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
SAVE UP TO 60%: Home security camera for indoor and outdoor use from brands like Arlo and Tapo TP-Link are up to 60% off at Amazon.
Home security camera deals Best security camera deal overall Arlo Pro 5S spotlight security camera (white) $99.99 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best camera for pet owners TP-Link Tapo 1080P indoor security camera (white) $14.55 at Amazon (save $10.44) Get Deal Best security camera for indoor or outdoor use Tapo TP-Link 2K QHD security camera $24.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get DealNow that we're officially in the dark months, you might be considering upping your home security system. One of the most affordable options is adding in a security camera, either inside your home or outside. Place it near the driveway to check on package deliveries, or place it inside to make sure the dog is just sleeping on the couch and not destroying it.
While some holiday shopping is best kept on hold until Black Friday sales drop, Amazon has major discounts on home security cameras during the week of Nov. 5. Here are some of the best deals to shop.
Best security camera deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Arlo Arlo Pro 5S spotlight security camera (white) $99.99 at AmazonWith sharp 2K resolution, the Arlo Pro 5S is a great choice if you need an upgraded outdoor home security camera. While the camera usually costs $249.99, it's on sale at Amazon today for just $99.99, which means you'll get a sweet 60% discount.
Not only does the Arlo record and offer live-streaming in 2K, its built-in spotlight is great for illuminating dark nights. You can also use a zoom function for spotting small details. The Arlo can connect to either 2.4 GHz WiFi or 5GHz, automatically connecting to whichever option is stronger.
The wireless design and included mount means set up is simple.
Best camera for pet owners Opens in a new window Credit: Tapo TP-Link TP-Link Tapo 1080P indoor security camera (white) $14.55 at AmazonIf you're hoping to keep an eye on pets while you're away at work or want to put a camera in the baby's nursery, the TP-Link Tapo 1080P indoor security camera is a great option. Usually priced at $24.99, it's already an affordable model but, today's discount brings the camera to just $14.55, or 42% off.
The TP-Link Tapo indoor camera uses motion detection to give you real-time alerts, allowing you to view live footage in 1080p resolution. The two-way audio means you can tell the dog to stop chasing the cat, or let the baby know you'll be right in.
Best security camera for indoor or outdoor use Opens in a new window Credit: Tapo TP-Link Tapo TP-Link 2K QHD security camera $24.99 at AmazonThe Tapo TP-Link 2K QHD security camera comes with some impressive features. Not only does it record in 2K, the night vision view includes color instead of the typical black and white.
With a magnetic mount and flexible arm, you can use the camera indoors or out and get the angle you need. Should conditions get dark, the camera has two internal spotlights to give you a better view. With two-way audio, you'll be able to give the delivery person instructions about where to leave the package even if you're not home.
The camera has a wired connection and comes with a 9.8-foot power cord to give you better flexibility when it comes to choosing the best location.
If you've already cast your vote, it's time to find a comfortable seat and pull up your favorite interactive 2024 Election results map: The big moment has arrived.
SEE ALSO: 6 election results livestreams to follow the latest updates onlineIt's not clear yet how long it will take to call an official winner — and post-2020 technological investments could speed up the counting process. In the lead up to the election, interactive predictive maps and visuals, like 538's extensive polling visualizations, have provided a lens for Americans to conceptualize the potential tightness of this year's race. As the tense wait continues, resources like 270toWin's Interactive Presidential Election Map, PBS' Electoral College Map, and ABC's Interactive Electoral Map, have let election watchers make their own predictions and forecasts as the results come in.
But Americans want the official results, and they wan't them as soon as possible. So here's more live-updated visual aids to follow for updates as Election Day charges on.
Associated Press Elections MapThe Associated Press' elections map displays both geographic and electoral results, with the latter envisioned as large squares taking up each state. The page will also be tracking outcomes in battleground areas and the percentage of votes counted by state after polls close.
Reuters U.S. Election Live MapReuters' election map similarly breaks down the count electorally and geographically, but also includes visualizations of the candidate's margins and how many votes are left to be counted.
The Guardian U.S. Election ResultsThe Guardian will be tracking called races on its election results live page, which includes an interactive map that shows state and county results, electoral college percentages, and popular vote margins.
Earth is a profoundly isolated rock.
The European Space Agency's Hera craft, en route to an asteroid, recently captured footage of our planet and the moon, set against the black ether of space. The two objects gradually shrink as Hera journeyed from some 860,000 to 2.4 million miles (1.4 to 3.8 million kilometers) away in October.
"As #HeraMission sped away from its homeworld it witnessed the Moon orbiting Earth," the agency posted online.
Tweet may have been deletedFor reference, the moon is located about 239,000 miles from us.
Our greater solar system is extremely isolated, too. There are huge distances between the stars. "In fact, if you were to shrink the sun to the size of a sand grain, the distance to the nearest star would be measured in miles," Sally Dodson-Robinson, a planetary scientist at the University of Delaware, previously told Mashable. The nearest solar system is Alpha Centauri, located 25 trillion miles from Earth.
SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.The car-sized Hera spacecraft, however, isn't traveling too far — in cosmic terms. The mission will rendezvous with the asteroid Dimorphos in December 2026, at a distance of some 121,167,000 miles, or 195 million kilometers, from Earth. It's a planetary defense expedition: Hera will use a slew of cameras and instruments to survey the impact site of NASA's successful asteroid-deflection test, which proved humanity can alter the path of a potentially menacing asteroid. Dimorphos, which is no threat to Earth, is about the size of a stadium, at 525 feet (160 meters) across.
The asteroid Dimorphos, on right, after impact by NASA's DART spacecraft in 2022. Dimorphos orbits the asteroid Didymos as part of a binary asteroid system. Credit: ASI / NASA"By gathering close-up data about the Dimorphos asteroid, which was impacted by NASA’s DART spacecraft in 2022, Hera will help turn asteroid deflection into a well understood and potentially repeatable technique," ESA explained.
To prepare for all sorts of future contingencies — such as a colossal asteroid or one that surprises us — researchers are also investigating the potential of detonating a nuclear device near an asteroid to change such a menacing rock's trajectory.
Although there's no known threat from an asteroid for at least the next century, it behooves us to be prepared, even if the odds of an impact are exceedingly small.
"You wouldn't want to take chances on an asteroid the size of a city," Nathan Moore, a physicist at Sandia National Laboratories, previously told Mashable.
The sun has risen on Election Day 2024, and it's a race to the finish line.
Americans will be following closely to see just how near the predicted margins are in today's Presidential race, and who will inevitably become our new commander-in-chief amid an embattled political environment. There's no guarantee that a winner will be called this evening, but at least one small town's results are already in — it was a 3:3 tie.
SEE ALSO: When will we know who won the 2024 election?Today's political excitement may trickle into Wednesday or beyond, and you may just decide to log off, but here's how to catch an election day livestream if you're sticking close to your devices.
Live election coverage streamsCNNCNN's live coverage will begin at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch online using their TV provider log-in, or follow results on CNN's Presidential results page and Live blog.
CBSThose interested in following CBS' election results coverage can tune in online with CBS News 24/7 or the CBS News app, available for mobile devices and smart TVs.
ABCABC will be updating its Live Election coverage blog with results as they come in, and viewers can tune in to the news channel's live reporting directly on the site. Election coverage is also available for Hulu subscribers via ABC News Live.
NBCCatch NBC's results updates via NBC News Now and their Live Election blog. NBC's "Decision 2024" programming is also available for Peacock subscribers.
FOXFox News will be updating its Live results map as races are called, and viewers can watch online or on the Fox News Go app.
C-SPANC-SPAN will be kicking off 17-hours of non-stop, commercial-free coverage at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in online or download the C-Span Now app.
Other live streaming optionsElection results coverage will also be available to new and existing DirecTV customers on its new Election HQ, which will live feeds from FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, and NewsMax, as well as predictions from the Associated Press.
Fubo and Sling fans can catch all of the major network's election live streams, as well. And Prime Video customers can tune into their own private show, Election Night Live with Brian Williams, starting at 5 p.m. ET.
SAVE 50%: The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD 8 Kidfs Pro tablets are just $69.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a savings of $70.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids $69.99 at AmazonWe're just a few weeks away from the beginning of holiday travel season. If you're coming up with ways to keep the kids happy while en route to the grandparents, Amazon is here to save the day (or car ride or plane journey.)
As of Nov. 5, both the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids and the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablets are just $69.99 at Amazon, down from the typical price of $139.99. That's an impressive 50% discount or a savings of $70.
Both of these Amazon Fire tablets designed for kids are great for keeping minds busy during holiday travel or during school breaks. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 7, and the Amazon Fire HD 8 Pro is meant for older kids that are between the ages of 6 and 12.
Both tablets come with an 8-inch HD screen and 32GB of storage space for plenty of downloaded shows, games, and books. Amazon mentions both models get about 13 hours of battery life with each charge, so you should be good to go for any holiday journey.
Parents get ultimate access to the tablets, with the ability to review activity on the tablet, approve or deny purchases, and manage download requests.
Since a few tablet tumbles are bound to happen, Amazon includes a protective kid-friendly case. Both tablets also come with Amazon's worry free warranty which covers the tablet for two years should it break or get damaged. Within those two years, Amazon will replace the tablet at no charge.
If you'll be heading off on holiday travel soon or you're shopping for a curious kiddo, an Amazon Fire tablet could be the perfect gift. They're not only a great way for kids to watch their favorite shows while traveling, they can be a terrific learning device. Snag either the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids or the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro for 50% off today at Amazon and beat the holiday shopping rush.
It's almost the end of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour (almost 150 shows later), and dancer Kameron Saunders is still stealing the show every night. This week in Indianapolis, he delighted fans with a sublime TikTok shout out.
That's right friends, "Scram!" made the Eras Tour, the TikTok-viral delight made by comedian, actor, and writer Kel Cripe (@reallygoodimpressions).
SEE ALSO: The 'hear me out' cake TikTok trend, explainedDuring the live version of Swift's GFY anthem "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," Saunders has carved a fan-favourite moment in the Eras Tour. In particular, it's the part of the song when Swift does her spoken monologue — "Ugh, so he calls me up and he's like, "I still love you" / And I'm like, "I just, I mean, this is exhausting, you know / Like, we are never getting back together, like, ever."
Every night of the Eras Tour, Swift hands the mic over to Saunders for the final "like, ever," which he delivered to script for the U.S. dates. But for the international shows, Saunders has shaken up the line each show, and it's become one of the most anticipated moments for fans.
So this week, at a show at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Saunders used the line to scream one very online word: "Scram!"
TikTok fiends will immediately recognise Saunders' reference, Los Angeles based-comedian Kel Cripe's viral post in which they send "a message to all the guys tryin' to talk to my girl" wearing an outstanding wolf tee and holding raised fist, ready to deliver a freshly made knuckle sandwich.
At the time of writing, the video has 9.3 million views on TikTok. And it rules so hard.
"Scram! Leave her alone! She...she doesn't want to talk to you! Get outta here!" Cripe says in the video, as a piano version of Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?" plays and the camera recedes. Honestly, it's the perfect accompaniment to Swift's song about telling someone to absolutely piss off — or else.
Cripe indeed saw the Eras Tour moment and crafted a lip-synched post to celebrate the occasion.
"scram is also my ringtone. I'm never changing it," commented @mrs.jessi.g.
"This is like, bigger than going viral?! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!" wrote @essmeow.
"My fiance and I can’t stop saying scram to our kids and animals 😂😂😂" wrote mandynvr04.
If their official "Scram" tee wasn't already sold out, it'd be near impossible now.
TL;DR: Live stream Swiatek vs. Gauff in the 2024 WTA Finals for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The WTA Tour is reaching a dramatic conclusion in Riyadh. The best singles and doubles players in the world are battling it out in a round-robin tournament, followed by knockout games to decide the winner. And you can watch the biggest games from this end-of-season showdown without spending anything.
If you want to watch Swiatek vs. Gauff in the 2024 WTA Finals for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
How to watch Swiatek vs. Gauff in the 2024 WTA Finals for freeFans can live stream the 2024 WTA Finals for free on TVNZ+ in New Zealand.
If you're abroad for this tournament, you might need to use a VPN to unblock TVNZ+. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other countries, meaning you can unblock TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world.
Access free live streams of the 2024 WTA Finals by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in New Zealand
Visit TVNZ+
Watch Swiatek vs. Gauff in the 2024 WTA Finals for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can leverage these offers to access free live streams of Swiatek vs. Gauff without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch every WTA Finals match before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the WTA Finals?ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the WTA Finals for free, for a number of reasons:
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A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Swiatek vs. Gauff in the 2024 WTA Finals for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
BOGO LG MONITORS: As of Nov. 5, Best Buy has a BOGO offer on select LG monitors. If you buy one select 24-inch or 27-inch LG monitor, you'll get a second for free.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG BOGO on LG Monitors at Best Buy Get DealHaving a dual monitor setup can be incredibly helpful. Whether you use them for gaming or work, it's always nice to have the extra screen space so you aren't squishing everything into one display. However, investing in two monitors can set you back a big chunk of cash. Thankfully, Best Buy has come around with a nice little early Black Friday BOGO deal on select LG monitors that'll help you double your display for less.
Right now, you can buy one select 24-inch or 27-inch LG monitor at the retailer and get a second for free. With this offer, you'll get two of the chosen monitor sizes for just their solo price, which is an incredible offer and a nice way to start upgrading your PC setup for cheaper.
SEE ALSO: Best Buy is offering a "buy one, get one free" promotion on Samsung TVsThese LG monitors have some nice specs as well that make them worthy pickups. If you've been looking for a solid FHD display that can tackle both work and play for you, these have just what you need, complete with 1920x1080 resolution, 100Hz refresh rate, and 5ms response time. They also feature AMD FreeSync for a smoother gaming experience.
This is a nice little holiday deal ahead of the Black Friday sale event. Make sure to take advantage of this BOGO deal on LG monitors at Best Buy before it's gone.
And speaking of Black Friday, Best Buy isn't the only location dropping a few seasonal sales early in the month. Target and Walmart are also celebrating the sales event with their own early offers that are worth checking out. If you're hoping to find even more monitor deals, now's an excellent time to be keeping an eye out for them.
Just a few days ago, we heard rumors that Apple is cautiously looking into launching its own version of smart glasses sometime in the (distant) future.
Now, it appears that the company is getting a bit more serious about the product.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has launched a new initiative, codenamed "Atlas," with the aim to see where the competition, as well as Apple's own employees, stand on the topic of smart glasses.
SEE ALSO: Apple Intelligence gets ChatGPT Plus upgrade with iOS 18.2 beta: 3 features the paid version gets youIt's unclear whether the company has started building a product yet. For now, the Atlas initiative reportedly consists of "gathering feedback from Apple employees," with additional focus groups planned for the future. Bloomberg's report claims the actual product could be "years away."
This is fairly typical for Apple, which often tests the waters of a new product category with internal focus groups, to get a better understanding of how they use existing products. Keeping it all in-house allows Apple to officially stay silent about the products it plans to develop.
The report has no other details on what Apple's smart glasses might look like, other than the (hypothetical) assumption that the company might combine a simpler form of smart glasses — à la Meta's Ray Bans — with AirPods-like audio capabilities.
Featured Video For You iOS 18: 8 cool new features you can try right now, including Apple IntelligenceBut it's probable that Apple will be taking a good, long look at Orion, Meta's recently unveiled smart glasses which look almost like regular glasses, while allowing the wearer to see and interact with virtual objects overlaid on the real world. Snap also recently introduced a new version of its augmented reality glasses Spectacles, but don't expect to see either model on the market for at least a few more years.
Apple, of course, is not without experience when it comes to mixed reality. Its own Vision Pro has been lauded as the best you can buy, though the high price and lack of truly compelling use cases has kept the user base small. Rumors swirl about the follow-up to the Vision Pro; right now, it appears that we'll get an upgraded version next year, while the rumored cheaper variant has been internally delayed.
Tweet may have been deletedDespite the Atlas initiative, there's no indication that Apple's smart glasses will hit the market any time soon, so it's likely that the Vision Pro — or perhaps an upgraded version with a new chip — will remain the company's only headset for the next couple of years.
Amazon's Prime Video has a new AI-generated tool that will recap TV shows for you — and it's supposed to be "spoiler-free".
Announced on Monday, the streaming service's "X-Ray Recaps" use Amazon's generative AI platform Bedrock to get you up to speed with shows, whether it's a whole season, an episode, or even parts of one episode. The company says these summaries will bring up key plot moments, twists, and cliffhangers somehow without spoilers, and are "personalized down to the exact minute of where you are watching."
Say, if you wanted to catch up on what's happened in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power or The Wheel of Time (because a lot happens in both), you could just pull up the Recap and select specific episodes, the previous season, or the latest season so far. Or, we've got you covered.
SEE ALSO: The 22 best shows on Amazon Prime streaming free right nowThe Recaps, now out in beta, are an extension of Prime Video's existing "X-Ray" feature, which pulls up information about the show or film you're watching when you pause it, like cast details, production facts, songs, and statistics (if you're watching sports). You'll find the new Recaps within the X-Ray feature, or when you select "Details" on a Prime Video title.
Featured Video For You The 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' cast debates whether Sauron is "brat"Recaps are powered by Amazon's generative AI platform Bedrock, which runs on both Amazon Web Services (AWS) and custom AI models trained on cloud-based machine-learning platform Amazon SageMaker.
According to Amazon, "X-Ray Recaps analyzes various video segments, combined with subtitles or dialogue, to generate detailed descriptions of key events, places, times, and conversations. Guardrails are also applied to ensure the generation of spoiler-free and concise summaries."
While this tool is undeniably handy, remember while you're watching your latest show to visit your own not AI-generated human pals in online journalism for critical analysis, deep dives, interviews, and reviews. Pretty please.
BOGO SAMSUNG TVS: As of Nov. 5, Best Buy is offering a BOGO deal on select Samsung TVs. If you buy a select Samsung 85-inch or 98-inch class TV, you'll get a 40-inch TV for free.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung BOGO on Samsung TVs at Best Buy Get DealAs we inch closer to Black Friday, numerous retailers are starting to drop some early holiday deals for consumers to check out. Best Buy is one such location getting into the holiday spirit with a few Buy One, Get One offers that are definitely worth checking out ahead of the big shopping event. In particular, they have a great deal right now on Samsung TVs.
If you've been looking to upgrade the screens in your home, this BOGO deal can get you setup with two TVs at once. Best Buy's currently giving away a free 40-inch Samsung class TV with purchase of a select 85-inch or 98-inch Samsung class TV. Their selection of bigger TVs include the 85-inch DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV, the 98-inch DU9000 Crystal UHD Smart TV, and the 85-inch DU8000 Crystal UHD Smart TV, while the 40-inch you'll get for free is Samsung's Class 5 Series LED Full HD Smart TV.
SEE ALSO: NordVPN just dropped its bumper Black Friday dealNormally the 40-inch costs $249.99, so you'll get to pocket quite a bit with this offer. Some of the bigger TVs are also on sale, like the massive 98-inch model. That one is currently marked down $1,000, which is a huge discount on top of an already great BOGO deal. The 40-inch is an excellent size for a smaller space as well, or could even double as a computer monitor, if you want.
BOGO deals like this don't pop up very often. If you've been hoping to upgrade your TV setup, there's no better time than now to take advantage of this BOGO offer at Best Buy.
As stated earlier, Black Friday is coming up soon, meaning plenty more TV discounts will be on the way. Alongside Best Buy, Target and Walmart are also starting up the season of savings a bit early in the lead-up to Black Friday. It's worth having a look at them to see what's available before everything officially kicks off.
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