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If you’re in the market for a high-end espresso machine, check out the deal on this Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine. It’s 50% off until the end of today.

When it says “fully automatic,” it’s not lying: the machine has a built in-grinder and a milk-frother, so it basically does everything for you. You just load in your beans and milk, hit a button, and in a few minutes you’ll have an espresso, americano, cappuccino, latte, macchiato or a regular coffee. There are over 5,000 reviews of this machine, and the verdict from the people is 3.9 stars out of 5.

Philips 3200 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine + LatteGo Milk Frother

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I’m going to buy one. It might sound extravagant to spend $399 on a coffee machine, but not when you dig into the math. I go out to a local coffee place about twice times a week when I want a nice latte or similar. It costs about $7 for a cup of fancy coffee, so that’s $728 per year. It would probably cost me about a dollar per latte with this machine, so even figuring in the price of the coffee machine, it’s a savings of over $224 in the first year alone. Year two is pure profit. I can’t afford not to buy a $400 coffee maker.

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

Target’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.

Amazon Pharmacy will begin offering prescription pickup kiosks at its One Medical clinics starting in Los Angeles this December, allowing patients to collect common medications like antibiotics and inhalers without waiting for delivery. Reuters reports: The kiosks will be the first in-person pick-up service offered by Amazon Pharmacy, which has been providing prescription services primarily by delivery, said Hannah McClellan Richards, a vice president at Amazon Pharmacy. One Medical offers a membership structure that allows patients to access primary and urgent care at a subscription fee of $199 annually. Patients without a membership are still able to book an appointment and would be able to use the kiosk, the company said.

Richards said in an interview that the company plans to expand the kiosk model outside of California in 2026 and is in talks with external health systems to introduce the machines through partnerships. Amazon does not plan to offer medicines that must be refrigerated, such as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, or more tightly regulated prescriptions like controlled pain medicines through the kiosk. Inventory for each kiosk will be tailored to the provider, and patients would be able to consult a company pharmacist virtually, Amazon said in a press release.

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This is a video of a 33-year old spin class instructor in Guangdong, China demonstrating his insane skills on a stationary bike, hopping around and clapping like the bike is some sort of circus apparatus. Admittedly, the man is talented. Although, based on the number of people I can see taking his class, perhaps TOO talented, especially for Cycling 101.

When Microsoft and Xbox announced layoffs numbering in the thousands earlier this year, it meant the end for a whole bunch of upcoming game projects. Many studios were forced to downsize, and some shuttered entirely, as a result. Luckily, some enterprising developers are turning the bad news into something positive.

A group of former devs from ZeniMax Online Studios, which made The Elder Scrolls Online and scrapped looter shooter Blackbird, have banded together to form a new company called Sackbird Studios. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the team is going for the employee-owned, self-funded route. “With no outside investors and full creative control, the team is focused on building great games—on their own terms,” the announcement states. 

Right now, the senior team numbers fewer than ten people, including CEO Lee Ridout and COO David Worley. Sackbird is already in active development on its first project, but the crew isn’t sharing any details other than that the game will be available on both PC and consoles.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sackbird-studios-emerges-from-the-xbox-layoffs-214000161.html?src=rss

Apple has removed Eyes Up, an app that collects and archives videos of Immigration Customs and Enforcement arrests, 404 Media reports. The app’s removal follows similar action taken against ICEBlock last week, an app that tracks ICE activity in an attempt to offer real-time alerts of when and where arrests are happening. Unlike ICEBlock, though, Eyes Up’s main purpose is to serve as an archive, not a tool for eluding government agents.

The app, which is still available via the web and the Google Play Store, archives videos of ICE arrests from a variety of different sources, and plots them on an interactive map. Users can submit their own videos for inclusion, and tap or click on individual map pins to view videos and download them for later use. “Our goal is government accountability, we aren’t even doing real-time tracking,” an Eyes Up administrator told 404 Media. Ultimately, saved videos could prove useful in court, especially in response to possible ICE misconduct.

Apple says it removed Eyes Up because it violated the company’s policy around “objectionable content,” according to the report, and because it received information from law enforcement that the app is used “to provide location information about law enforcement officers that can be used to harm such officers individually or as a group.”

Engadget has contacted Apple for more information on Eyes Up’s removal from the App Store. We’ll update this article if we hear back.

Apple reportedly received similar information to spur the removal of ICEBlock from the App Store, including a direct request from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Fox Business reports. The fact that Eyes Up was also removed suggests that Apple is casting a wider net than just banning apps that help pinpoint the location of ICE activity.

Google has been removing similar apps on the Play Store, too. The company pulled an app called Red Dot that also plotted ICE activity on a map, one of several apps that were removed because they shared the location of a “vulnerable group.”

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/apple-removed-an-app-that-archives-videos-of-ice-arrests-212946540.html?src=rss

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Amazon’s October Prime Day brought serious discounts on fitness watches, but there are only a few hours left to snag the best deals. Whether you’re a serious runner, a casual fitness enthusiast, or just want to keep tabs on your health metrics, there’s a stellar watch here for under $200.

Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Watch

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Garmin Venu Sq 2

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Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen

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Google Pixel Watch 3

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

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Fitbit Charge 6

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Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch (Black)

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Amazfit Refurbished T-Rex 3

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Amazfit Bip 5 GPS Smartwatch (Black)

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Suunto Run

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Best for Runners: Garmin Forerunner 55

If running is your primary focus, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is the name of the game for a no-nonsense budget watch. Right now, it’s available for $169, 15% off its retail price of $199.99.

What makes it special? The Forerunner 55 delivers GPS accuracy that rivals watches twice its price, along with running-specific features like cadence monitoring, suggested workouts, and race predictors. The battery lasts up to two weeks in smartwatch mode, which means you’re not constantly hunting for a charger. It’s lightweight, comfortable for all-day wear, and doesn’t overwhelm you with features you’ll never use.

Best overall value: Garmin Venu Sq 2

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 strikes the perfect balance between features and affordability. During Big Deal Days, it’s available for $149.99, a substantial 40% off its list price of 249.99.

This watch brings a bright AMOLED display (a rarity in this price range), comprehensive health tracking, including sleep monitoring and Body Battery energy tracking, and over 25 sport modes. What really sets it apart is Garmin’s ecosystem: accurate GPS, detailed workout analysis, and smartphone notifications that actually work reliably. The battery life is solid at 11 days.

Best Apple option: Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

For iPhone users, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is seeing a 32% discount, bringing its price down from $249 to just $169.99 during Prime Day. It’s Apple’s budget option, but it doesn’t feel like a compromise.

You get fall detection, crash detection, heart rate monitoring, and seamless integration with your iPhone’s ecosystem. The fitness tracking covers all the basics well, though it lacks the advanced metrics runners might want. Battery life remains the weakest point at roughly 18 hours, meaning daily charging is necessary. But if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem and want that smooth integration, the SE is your best bet under $200.

Best for Android users: Google Pixel Watch 3

Right now the Google Pixel Watch 3 is available for $171, a 32% discount off its list price of $250. That pricing applies to the 41-millimeter, wifi-only version. Both sizes of the wifi-only model are about $70 off, and both sizes of the LTE model are $100 off, like this 41-millimeter LTE version discounted to $250, down from $350.

The Pixel Watch 3 is best suited for anyone who wants a smartwatch that simply does fitness tracking well, rather than a fitness watch with a ton of smart features (like a Garmin). Still, the Pixel 3 is a stronger choice than previous Pixel models, featuring a brighter screen and two screen sizes (large wrists rejoice, since one of them is 45 mm). The battery life is better than previous Pixels, with my testing resulting in a longer life than the promised 36 hours. 

Best Samsung value: Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm)

The Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped down to $149.99, a 40% markdown from its list price of $249.99. The Galaxy Watch 7 came out in 2024 to an “excellent” review from PCMag for its accurate heart rate measurement, detailed sleep monitoring data tracking, AI health insights, and overall smooth user experience. Just remember that it works best within the Samsung ecosystem.

Best budget Fitbit: Fitbit Charge 6

While it feels like Fitbit’s smartwatches have largely been replaced by Google’s Pixel Watch line, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a solid option available for just $104.45 right now (down 35% from its list price of 159.95). It’s technically a fitness band, not a watch, but it punches above its weight class.

You get accurate heart rate tracking, seven days of battery life, and a built-in GPS. The stress management tools and sleep tracking are among the best in the business. If you don’t need a full smartwatch experience and just want excellent fitness tracking, the Charge 6 is a steal.

Best for Fitbit loyalists: Fitbit Versa 4

The Fitbit Versa 4 is available for $132.95, a 34% discount off its list price of $199.95. It offers built-in GPS, 40+ exercise modes, and that legendary Fitbit sleep tracking. Battery life extends to six days, and the interface is clean and easy to navigate. The downside? Limited app support and no music storage. But for straightforward fitness tracking with Fitbit’s strong software, it’s still a solid choice.

Best savvy find: Amazfit T-Rex 3 (Refurbished)

Here’s where deal hunters can really score: the Amazfit T-Rex 3 in refurbished condition is available for $178.49, a 26% discount off its $240.05 list price.

The T-Rex 3 is built like a tank with military-grade durability, offers exceptional battery life (up to 27 days), and includes over 170 sports modes with dual-band GPS. The AMOLED display is crisp, and it even has offline maps. Refurbished units from reputable sellers typically include warranties, making this a low-risk way to get premium features. Just verify the seller’s reputation and return policy before purchasing.

Best rugged alternative: Amazfit Bip 5

If the T-Rex 3 is sold out, consider the Amazfit Bip 5, available for just $56.99, 37% off its list price of $89.99. It’s lightweight, offers 10-day battery life, and includes Alexa voice control.

The Bip 5 won’t impress hardcore athletes, but it covers the basics admirably: GPS, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and over 120 sports modes. The large 1.91-inch display is easy to read, and it’s surprisingly comfortable for 24/7 wear. Think of it as your gateway fitness watch that won’t break the bank.

Alternative runner’s choice: Suunto Run

The Suunto Run is available for $199, a nice 20% off its list price of $249. This one is more of a niche pick for runners who want simplicity without sacrificing quality. Suunto’s GPS accuracy is legendary in running circles, and this watch strips away unnecessary features to focus on what matters.

You get detailed running metrics, route navigation, and excellent battery life. The trade-off? Limited smartwatch features and a smaller app ecosystem compared to Garmin. But if you’re a runner first and a smartwatch user second, Suunto’s focus might appeal to you.

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Target’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.

AI bubble talk is in the air, and among the chorus of voices warning of an AI-fueled market bubble (which includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos) is the Bank of England, which warned on Wednesday that global financial markets could face a sharp correction if investor sentiment turns negative on AI.

The UK central bank said US stock valuations resemble those seen near the peak of the dotcom bubble on some measures, with AI-focused companies making up an unprecedented portion of market value.

In its quarterly report derived from a meeting of its Financial Policy Committee that took place last week, BoE wrote that “the risk of a sharp market correction has increased.” Reuters notes that it’s the BoE’s strongest warning to date about potential AI-driven market declines. The committee, chaired by Governor Andrew Bailey, said spillover risks to Britain’s financial system from such a shock were “material.”

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr says Internet service providers shouldn’t have to list every fee they charge. Responding to a request from cable and telecom lobby groups, he is proposing to eliminate a rule that requires ISPs to itemize various fees in broadband price labels that must be made available to consumers.

The rule took effect in April 2024 after the FCC rejected ISPs’ complaints that listing every fee they created would be too difficult. The rule applies specifically to recurring monthly fees “that providers impose at their discretion, i.e., charges not mandated by a government.”

ISPs could comply with the rule either by listing the fees or by dropping the fees altogether and, if they choose, raising their overall prices by a corresponding amount. But the latter option wouldn’t fit with the strategy of enticing customers with a low advertised price and hitting them with the real price on their monthly bills. The broadband price label rules were created to stop ISPs from advertising misleadingly low prices.

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This Prime Day deal is for those that know the power of good music at a party. The Soundboks Go, a (relatively) portable party speaker, is down to $599 (originally $799). This $200 discount is the biggest one this speaker has had, according to price-tracking tools.

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In my review of the flagship Soundboks 4—the Soundboks Go’s bigger sibling—I noted I was hesitant to blast it at its max 126 dBs while outdoors, mainly for fear of noise complaints—and while I’m glad I did anyways, not everyone needs this much power. Enter the more affordable, more compact Soundboks Go.

The Soundboks Go is much more portable and almost as loud, with the same 40 hours of battery life. You’ll get an impressive volume of 121 decibels in a small 20-pound speaker. It’s also rugged, with a splash and dust-proof IP65 rating. I took it to my local soccer field and was able to blast music for 22 players to enjoy throughout the rain, even taking a couple of tumbles from loose soccer balls.

The speaker is made for those who want an easy portable speaker that you can carry with a single hand but deals some serious damage while still sounding great. While it may lack party tricks and features, it does the simple things extremely well.

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Target’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.

Cards Against Humanity, the often-vulgar card game, has launched a limited edition of its namesake product without any instructions and with a detailed explanation of each joke, “why it’s funny, and any relevant social, political, or historical context.”

Why? Because, produced in this form, “Cards Against Humanity Explains the Joke” is not a game at all, which would be subject to tariffs as the cards are produced overseas. Instead, the product is “information material” and thus not sanctionable under the law Trump has been using—and CAH says it has obtained a ruling to this effect from Customs and Border Patrol.

“What if DHS Secretary and Dog Murderer Kristi Noem gets mad and decides that Cards Against Humanity Explains the Joke is not informational material?” the company asks in an FAQ about the new edition. (If you don’t follow US politics, Noem really did kill her dog Cricket.) Answer: “She can fuck right off, because we got a binding ruling from Trump’s own government that confirms this product is informational and 100% exempt from his stupid tariffs.”

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Salesforce says it’s refusing to pay an extortion demand made by a crime syndicate that claims to have stolen roughly 1 billion records from dozens of Salesforce customers. From a report: The threat group making the demands began their campaign in May, when they made voice calls to organizations storing data on the Salesforce platform, Google-owned Mandiant said in June. The English-speaking callers would provide a pretense that necessitated the target connect an attacker-controlled app to their Salesforce portal. Amazingly — but not surprisingly — many of the people who received the calls complied.

[…] Earlier this month, the group created a website that named Toyota, FedEx, and 37 other Salesforce customers whose data was stolen in the campaign. In all, the number of records recovered, Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters claimed, was “989.45m/~1B+.” The site called on Salesforce to begin negotiations for a ransom amount “or all your customers [sic] data will be leaked.” The site went on to say: “Nobody else will have to pay us, if you pay, Salesforce, Inc.” The site said the deadline for payment was Friday.

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The UK’s national security is under severe threat from the climate crisis and the looming collapse of vital natural ecosystems, with food shortages and economic disaster potentially just years away, a powerful report by the UK’s intelligence chiefs is due to warn. The Guardian: However, the report, which was supposed to launch on Thursday at a landmark event in London, has been delayed, and concerns have been expressed to the Guardian that it may have been blocked by number 10. The destabilising impact of the climate and nature crises on national security is one of the biggest risks facing Britain, the joint intelligence committee report is understood to say.

Already, food import supply chains are coming under pressure, with the price of some commodities increasing. This could be exacerbated in the near future, the defence experts have warned, with the UK over-dependent on imports. Other industries will also be affected by ecosystem collapse in places such as the Amazon and by the worsening impacts of extreme weather around the world. These impacts will not be encountered far off in the future as some had complacently assumed, ministers have been told, but are already being felt and will grow in significance as temperatures rise beyond 1.5C above preindustrial levels.

The hard-hitting report was to be published on Thursday at a landmark event in London. But the Guardian understands that the report, prepared by experts over many months, has been halted.

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Salesforce says it’s refusing to pay an extortion demand made by a crime syndicate that claims to have stolen roughly 1 billion records from dozens of Salesforce customers.

The threat group making the demands began their campaign in May, when they made voice calls to organizations storing data on the Salesforce platform, Google-owned Mandiant said in June. The English-speaking callers would provide a pretense that necessitated the target connect an attacker-controlled app to their Salesforce portal. Amazingly—but not surprisingly—many of the people who received the calls complied.

It’s becoming a real mess

The threat group behind the campaign is calling itself Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, a mashup of three prolific data-extortion actors: Scattered Spider, LAPSuS$, and ShinyHunters. Mandiant, meanwhile, tracks the group as UNC6040, because the researchers so far have been unable to positively identify the connections.

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If you’ve been eyeing a Google Pixel watch—or any new smartwatch, really—now might be the perfect time to make your move. Right now the Google Pixel Watch 3 is available for $171 for this October Prime Day, a 32% discount off its list price of $250.

That pricing applies to the 41-millimeter, wifi-only version. Both sizes of the wifi-only model are about $70 off, and both sizes of the LTE model are $100 off, like this 41-millimeter LTE version discounted to $250, down from $350.

Google Pixel Watch 3

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The Pixel Watch 3 is best suited for anyone who wants a smartwatch that simply does fitness tracking well, rather than a fitness watch with a ton of smart features (like a Garmin). Still, the Pixel 3 is a stronger choice than previous Pixel models, featuring a brighter screen and two screen sizes (large wrists rejoice, since one of them is 45 mm). The battery life is better than previous Pixels, with my testing resulting in a longer life than the promised 36 hours. 

While Google’s latest smartwatch is the Pixel Watch 4, the Pixel 3 is still a solid option. And with today’s discount, it’s half the price of the Pixel 4’s $350.

For more deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches, check out more of the top picks from Amazon’s Big Deal Days here.

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Target’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.

Amazon Big Deal Days end tonight, Oct. 8, and until then, Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. 

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• New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everything you need to know. Sales are accurate at the time of publication, but prices and inventory are always subject to change.

Cordless tool kits can be expensive, but tracking prices and taking advantage of deals can save you money now as well as in the long term. I previously covered the best Prime Day deals on tools, but here are my picks that are specifically cordless tools on sale for Prime Day.

Sales on DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, and Milwaukee cordless power tools

A cordless drill and driver set is the cornerstone of a home tool set. These tools enable you to tackle basic home DIY projects, such as installing shelves or hanging a TV, and they will also be useful for more advanced projects, like building furniture or repairing fencing. The Dewalt 20-volt Max Drill and driver set is $159, 39% off its regular price. This set comes with a drill, a driver, two 20-volt batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. This is the driver set I use at work, and it withstands a lot of abuse. The batteries can last up to 10 years without needing replacement, even with daily use.

This refurbished Makita 18-volt subcompact drill and driver set is now $164.99, 31% off its typical price. This set comes with a drill, impact driver, two 18-volt, 1.5-amp-hour batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. A sub-compact drill or driver weighs less than three pounds, making it ideal for portability. These tools are also smaller than the average drill and driver, so they’re good for fitting into tight spaces.

Makita CX203SYB 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (1.5Ah) (Renewed)

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This 18-volt Ryobi cordless power drill is priced at $45, and the set includes a drill, a 1.5-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This is a great set for beginners; it covers everything you need for basic projects. The battery will hold a charge for approximately 1.5 hours with moderate use.

Cordless power tools have become lighter and more advanced over the last couple of years, allowing you to use power saws for hours without needing to swap batteries and to complete work without dragging an extension cord behind you. The Milwaukee 18-volt cordless random orbital sander is $99, 39% off its regular price. This is the sander I use in my personal tool kit, and it works just as well as the corded version without needing an outlet and an extension cord. It comes with a dust catcher attachment and a couple of sanding discs, but you’ll need an 18-volt Milwaukee battery to use it.

The DeWalt 18-volt jig saw is $168, 30% off its regular price. This saw is ideal for creating custom shapes and making small, precise cuts. It comes with a starter multipurpose blade, but you’ll need a DeWalt 18-volt battery to use it.

The DeWalt 18-volt cordless random orbital sander is also on sale for $118.99, 52% off its regular price. This sander is a reliable finishing tool for woodworking, and it can also be used for sanding drywall repairs. It comes with a 2-amp-hour battery, a charger, and a tool bag, making it a great addition to your tool set or a great starting point.

And the Ryobi 18-volt three-inch cutoff tool is $99.99, 29% off its regular price. This is a saw designed for cutting metal, wood, or PVC, making it a versatile addition to your home DIY toolkit. It comes with a three-inch metal cut-off blade, but you’ll need an 18-volt Ryobi battery set to use it.

Ryobi PSBCS02 ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact Light Weight Cut-Off Tool (Tool Only, Battery Not Included)

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Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for the development of molecular building blocks with spaces large enough that gases and other chemicals can flow through them. The New York Times: The cavities on the inside are “almost like rooms in a hotel, so that guest molecules can enter and also exit again from the same material,” Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said during the announcement of the award. The laureates’ discoveries, he added, pave the way for the creation of materials that can separate toxic chemicals from wastewater or harvest water molecules in a desert.

The laureates’ work started with experiments by Dr. Robson in the 1980s and gradually developed over a period of about 15 years. “It takes time for science to be recognized, and it takes multiple workers in the field with different approaches,” said Dorothy Phillips, president of the American Chemical Society. The three laureates will share a prize of 11 million Swedish kronor, or around $1.17 million.

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