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Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum Is Already Cheaper Than Last Prime Day and Stock Is Limited

There’s nothing like the feeling of a freshly vacuumed floor. It doesn’t matter if you’re picking up pet hair, cereal crumbs, or whatever gets tracked in from outside, a good vacuum makes it all disappear. But dragging out a heavy, corded vacuum every time you need a quick cleanup isn’t just annoying. It can keep you from actually doing the vacuuming at all. If you’re the type of person affected by this and your laziness meter goes up exponentially when having to deal with a heavy machine, then

I replaced my Dyson for this discounted cordless stick vacuum - here's why it's better

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available on Amazon for $459. It's a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily detaching. $459 at Amazon Since I began testing the Tineco Pure One Station 5, I've reached for it for everyday messes over any other vacuum at home. It's proven to be

These Transcribing Eyeglasses Put Subtitles on the World

I knew the AI on these smart glasses worked pretty well once it told me that someone else in the conversation was being the socially awkward one. TranscribeGlass are smart eyeglasses that aim to do exactly what it says on the tin: transcribe spoken conversations and project subtitles onto the glass in front of your eyes. They’re meant for the Deaf and, primarily, the hard-of-hearing community who struggle to read lips or pick out a conversation in a loud room. Most face computers are graceless

Show HN: HackerNewt – Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

Don't get lost in big Hacker News discussions! HackerNewt is a Hacker News client that uses an alternative way of displaying comment tree. Advantages over traditional interfaces: - Comment width doesn't get narrower no matter how deep in the tree you are - You always see the parent of the comment you're currently reading - Swiping allows you to move in and out of subtrees with animated transitions that you fully control - You can easily skip subtrees that don't interest you by simply scrolling A

The best robot vacuums we’ve tested for 2025

Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day will run from July 8th through 11th, but if you want to get a head start on your shopping, we’ve compiled a guide to the best early Prime Day deals you can already get. Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and — thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains — rarely get tired of doing their job. Over the last few years, they have gone from being utilitarian devices that sweep your floor to full-fledged home robots that can va

Lego’s July Releases Are Swooping In

After a blockbuster June, Lego’s having more of a quiet month in July, perhaps in an attempt to get us outside in the sweltering heat rather than indoors with a fan blasting in our faces as we build lots of Lego. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to tempt your wallet with this month. As Lego gears up for its typically huge month of releases for August, July is looking a bit quiet. But notable highlights include a massive Battle Droid and STAP for Star Wars fans to get stuck into and a

Marvel Rivals Season 3 Banks on Blade, Phoenix and Shorter Seasons Restoring Excitement to the Hero Shooter

Marvel Rivals is gearing up for the start of season 3 next week, and we got our first look at some of the upcoming changes, including glimpses at the two new fan-favorite Marvel heroes, Phoenix (Jean Grey) and Blade. The season trailer also heavily teased that the villain Knull might be making his way to the game in future seasons. Season 3 is a major turning point for the hero shooter, marking the start of its new two-month seasons and the start of the era where we'll be getting new heroes eve

Moderna says mRNA flu vaccine sailed through trial, beating standard shot

An mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna was 27 percent more effective at preventing influenza infections than a standard flu shot, the company announced this week. Moderna noted that the new shot, dubbed mRNA-1010, hit the highest efficacy target that it set for the trial, which included nearly 41,000 people aged 50 and above. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either mRNA-1010 or a standard shot and were then followed for about six months during a flu season. Compared to t

Moderna says its mRNA seasonal flu shot is 27% better than current vaccine

An mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna was 27 percent more effective at preventing influenza infections than a standard flu shot, the company announced this week. Moderna noted that the new shot, dubbed mRNA-1010, hit the highest efficacy target that it set for the trial, which included nearly 41,000 people aged 50 and above. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either mRNA-1010 or a standard shot and were then followed for about six months during a flu season. Compared to t

The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Shopping for the best cordless vacuum cleaners means finding that sweet spot between power, portability and convenience. Whether you're cleaning up after pets, tackling hardwood floors or reaching those tricky spots under the couch, cordless vacuums offer freedom and versatility that t

1KB JavaScript Demoscene Challenge Just Launched

I just launched JS1024 — a creative coding challenge with a strict limit: 1024 bytes of JavaScript. No libraries. No frameworks. Just raw code. You can submit visual effects, generative art, tiny games, synths, or whatever you can fit into 1KB of JavaScript. → https://js1024.fun/ Think of it as a spiritual successor to JS1k or the 4k demoscene — with a modern twist. Would love feedback, ideas, or help spreading the word. And if you’ve ever made a tiny JS demo, please share — I’d love to see

What should a native DOM templating API look like?

If you read my previous post, The time is right for a DOM templating API, you might be wondering what such an API would look like. Let's dive into that question now. What are we building? First, let's clarify what we're trying to design here, because when people hear the abstract template API idea described, before there's a concrete proposal or examples, they can sometimes think of very different things. In webcomponents/1069 I propose that we add a "declarative JavaScript templating API"

RFK Jr. Says AI Will Approve New Drugs at FDA ‘Very, Very Quickly’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on the latest episode of Tucker Carlson’s podcast on Monday and it’s filled with the ramblings of a man completely detached from reality. Kennedy falsely suggested vaccines cause autism, more or less endorsed the idea that Anthony Fauci should go to prison, and says that AI will allow the FDA to approve new drugs very quickly. It’s quite a mess. These absolutely unhinged ideas wouldn’t be such a problem if this were any other fringe lunatic appearing on the podcas

Your Samsung phone will get Android 16’s powerful Advanced Protection mode in One UI 8

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8 update will introduce a new “Advanced Protection” mode, a one-click toggle to easily enable multiple security features at once. This optional mode activates various safeguards, such as blocking app sideloading, preventing USB data access, and disabling 2G network connections. The feature is part of Android 16 and expands on Google’s Advanced Protection Program, making high-level security accessible to all users. Samsung phones offer

Sliding Window Technique Visualizer

A fixed-size sliding window maintains a constant size as it moves through the data structure. This is useful for problems like finding the maximum sum of a subarray of size k, or calculating moving averages. Variable Size Window A variable-size sliding window can expand or contract based on certain conditions. This technique is often used when you need to find the optimal subarray that satisfies specific criteria. Common Applications:

Show HN: HackerNewt - Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

Don't get lost in big Hacker News discussions! HackerNewt is a Hacker News client that uses an alternative way of displaying comment tree. Advantages over traditional interfaces: - Comment width doesn't get narrower no matter how deep in the tree you are - You always see the parent of the comment you're currently reading - Swiping allows you to move in and out of subtrees with animated transitions that you fully control - You can easily skip subtrees that don't interest you by simply scrolling A

The Next ‘Marvel Rivals’ Update Will Feel the Fury of the Phoenix Force

Marvel Rivals might be moving on from Krakoa for its new season, but that doesn’t mean mutants are leaving the spotlight: Jean Grey is the latest X-Men superstar to join the game’s roster of playable characters in a new spacebound season, alongside the arrival of the long-awaited Blade. Netease confirmed the theme for Rivals‘ third season in a new trailer released today, which will focus on Venom’s homeworld Klyntar and the rise of Knull, the creator of the symbiote race, as he transforms Hela

The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Robot vacuums can be a big help around the house by automating a regular chore, but they can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s a wise decision to wait for a shopping event like Amazon Prime Day to buy one, when you can usually save hundreds off the sticker price. Amazon Prime Day

This Year the Squirtle Squad Is the Coolest SDCC Merch Around

July is upon us, and in nerd circles that means only one thing: San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here. And if SDCC is nearly here, then so are oodles of exclusive toys, plushies, and other sweet merchandise you can get your mitts on. We’ve already seen a few of the hottest toys at the convention this year, but today it’s Jazwares’ turn to show you something cool. Real cool. io9 has got your exclusive first look at the whole haul of exclusive items Jazwares will have at SDCC this year, bringing tog

Leaked render reveals Meta’s Hypernova smart glasses and wristband controller

TL;DR A newly leaked render shows off Meta’s upcoming “Hypernova” smart glasses alongside its wrist controller accessory. Hypernova is expected to feature a screen in the right lens, an upgraded camera, and the ability to launch apps for taking photos and accessing maps. Users will also be able to see notifications. The “Ceres” neural wristband will reportedly power gesture-based controls for the device. Hypernova is expected to cost $1,000–$1,400 and is said to be coming by the end of the ye