Apple has revealed that the winners of the 2025 Swift Student Challenge will be announced on March 27, with the best among them set to receive a trip to Apple Park.Winners of the 2025 Swift Student Challenge will be announced on March 27.The Swift Student Challenge is an annual event that encourages up-and-coming student developers to practice their craft and win prizes. Participants must be over 13, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool equivalent, and not employed as full-time developers.Participants are required to submit an interactive app playground scene that can be experienced within a three-minute timeframe. The submission must function without an internet connection and cannot be larger than 25MB. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

HOK has been selected to design a 2.8 million-square-foot expansion at Dulles International Airport by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). The expansion will add 22 new international gates to Concourse Tier 2 in its first phase and a new Concourse Tier 3 in the following. Also, HOK says: "It will honor the architectural significance of Dulles International Airports main terminal, designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960s, while positioning the airport for future growth and innovation."The firms previous aviation/transportation work includes the 2019-2023 Chicago OHare Terminal 5 expansion and a new terminal for Salt Lake City International Airport from 2020.

March 26Elbridge Gerry1344 Reconquista: The Muslim city of Algeciras surrendered after a 21-month siege and was incorporated into the Kingdom of Castile.1651 The Spanish ship San Jos ran aground onto coasts controlled by the indigenous Cunco people, who subsequently killed the crew.1697 The Safavid Empire began a four-year occupation of the Ottoman city of Basra on the Persian Gulf.1812 The Boston Gazette printed a cartoon coining the term "gerrymander", named after Governor Elbridge Gerry (pictured), who approved the legislation that created oddly shaped electoral districts.1939 Nationalist forces began their final offensive of the Spanish Civil War, at the end of which they controlled almost the entire country.1999 A jury began deliberations in the trial of Jack Kevorkian, an American practitioner of physician-assisted suicide who was charged with murder in the death of a terminally ill patient.'Adud al-Dawla (d.983)Julie-Victoire Daubi (b.1824)Jrg Streli (b.1940)D.M. Thomas (d.2023)More anniversaries: March 25March 26March 27ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout

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Just as flower buds are beginning to bloom to mark the seasonal shift toward warmer months, Amazon is hosting its first big sales event of 2025. The Big Spring Sale, as it is known, kicks off today and runs through Monday, March 31st, bringing with it a slew of discounts on gardening supplies, bedding, and other necessities. While the discounts arent as steep as during tentpole events like Prime Day or even Amazons October event, you can still find steep savings on security cameras, headphones, smartwatches, and loads of other tech.Weve dug into all the deals and discounts available so far, the best of which youll find below. By and large, most of the deals will last until the end of the event. And, while having a Prime subscription means your packages will certainly arrive more quickly, you dont necessarily need to be a member to get in on these tried-and-tested Verge favorites. Well also be keeping an eye on deals at competing retailers, including Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.Featured deals$76Anker made a clever change with its latest wall charger: it put the ports on the bottom to lessen the likelihood of falling out of vertically-oriented power outlets. Its four-port 140W wall charger has three USB-C ports (two of which top out at 140W, while the third goes up to 40W) and one USB-A port that can push 33W.$76 at Amazon$76 at Anker (with code WS7DV2S6COSS)Google Pixel Tablet$279$39930% off$279Googles 11-inch Pixel Tablet uses the same Tensor G2 chip found in the Pixel 7 lineup. It also features a crisp LCD display and a four-speaker sound array. Read our review.Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit$34$7051% off$34Hotos electric screwdriver is perfect for making small- to medium-sized repairs around the house. In addition to a USB-C port, the screwdriver comes with a magnetic case and 25 steel bits.Blink Mini 2$20$4050% off$20The 1080p Blink Mini now adds weather resistance so you can use it both indoors and outside, while continuing to offer a ball-and-socket mount so you can mount it to the wall. However, youll need to pay $3 a month for the optional Blink subscription plan if you want to use cloud storage and features like person detection. Read our review.Sony WH-1000XM5$250$40038% off$250With improved comfort, refined sound, and even better active noise cancellation compared to the previous-gen model, Sonys WH-1000XM5 offer a compelling mix of features for the price. Read our review.iRobot Roomba Combo i5$199$34943% off$199The Roomba Combo i5 Plus is the companys budget vacuum and mop robot with room mapping features but no virtual keep-out zones.Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024)$140$18022% off$140Amazons kid-friendly Paperwhite is the same as the standard Paperwhite, but its ad-free and comes with the added benefits of a two-year hardware protection plan, six months of Amazon Kids Plus, and a choice of three kid-friendly covers. $140 at Amazon$180 at Best BuyEcho Pop$30$4025% off$30The Echo Pop is Amazons newest Alexa-enabled smart speaker. It offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.Other deal recommendationsThe Beats Studio Pro are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $179.95 ($170 off), which remains one of the best prices weve seen. Looks-wise, theyre not drastically different than prior Beats models, though they tack on a useful transparency mode, personalized spatial audio, and lossless playback over USB-C. Plus, unlike most noise-canceling headphones, they offer native support for both iOS and Android software features. Read our review.If you prefer a pair of noise-canceling earbuds that support native software features on both iOS and Android, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $130 ($40 off), nearly matching their best price to date. Yes, their lack of wireless charging and in-ear detection stings a bit at their typical list price, but their see-through design is slick enough that the shortcomings are (almost) forgivable. Read our review.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$349$42919% off$349Boses latest flagship headphones are a replacement for the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, and offer a more travel-friendly design, spatial audio, better call quality, excellent comfort, and some of the best noise cancellation around. Read our review.Google Pixel Buds Pro 2$179$22922% off$179Significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 also offer stronger noise cancellation, a crystal clear transparency mode, and lengthy battery life. Read our review.The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e aka, the best-sounding wireless headphones you can buy are available at Amazon starting at $296.71 (about $102 off), or from Bower & Wilkins or Best Buy for $319.99 ($80 off). The British audio brand isnt as well-known as Sony or Bose, though with the S2E, youre getting superb sound, superior build quality, and controls that rely on physical buttons as opposed to the tap/swipe gestures found on mainstream noise-canceling headphones like Sonys XM5. Read our review.Amazons ad-supported Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy right now with 32GB of storage starting at $94.99 ($45 off), or about $20 shy of its lowest price to date. The 2023 model sports USB-C charging, a 10.1-inch, 1080p display, and 3GB of RAM, which is plenty if all youre doing is streaming or browsing. Just be aware that, like all of Amazons budget-minded tablets, its really focused on serving up Amazon content at every turn.Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023)$40$6033% off$40Amazons latest streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage. It also now displays widgets and artwork when idle while continuing to offer Alexa integration.UE Miniroll$59$8026% off$59Ultimate Ears latest disc-shaped Bluetooth speaker is small and affordable, with a built-in strap for attaching it to your belongings. It also charges via USB-C and features an IP67 rating against dust and water, along with up to 12 hours of battery life.JBLs Charge 5 is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart in multiple colors starting at $119.95 ($60 off), which is the best price weve seen on the portable speaker since July. Were not huge fans of the oversized JBL logo, but the powerful Bluetooth speaker hits all the right marks when it comes to functionality and performance, offering an impressive 20 hours of battery life and a built-in USB-A port that lets you top off your phone while listening to music.Despite the fact the Sonos app has been a bit of a debacle as of late, I have few qualms about recommending the Sonos Era 100 for $199 ($50 off), its current price at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos online storefront. Its a great smart speaker with stereo sound, privacy-conscious microphone controls, and support for both Bluetooth and line-in connections. It can also connect to Spotify and every other music service you can think of and supports AirPlay 2, letting you stream content from Apple devices. Read our review.Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, Wi-Fi)$290$35017% off$290Googles latest Pixel Watch 3 is bigger and brighter than its predecessor. It also features more advanced running capabilities, offline Google Maps functionality, and deeper integration with other Google devices. Read our review.Garmin Venu Sq 2$180$25028% off$180The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a great replacement for a Fitbit smartwatch. Not only do they look similar, but the Venu Sq 2 has way more fitness features, long battery life, and no subscription.Rings latest Indoor Cam is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and The Home Depot for $39.99 ($20 off), matching its second-best price to date. The 1080p security camera boasts all the same features as the prior model including two-way talk, color night vision, and a built-in siren only its equipped with a redesigned mount that makes it easier to adjust. That said, youll need a Ring Protect Plan ($4.99 a month / $49.99 a year) to share or view video recordings.For a limited time, Garmins InReach Mini 2 is available at Amazon starting at $293.89 (about $106 off), an all-time low. The rugged, palm-sized satellite communicator might seem a little unnecessary given many recent phones now support satellite messaging, but the subscription-based gadget is still great for texting, sharing your location in the backcountry, and triggering an SOS alert in the event of an emergency. It can also last up to 30 days on a single charge, which is significantly more than your smartphone.Sonos Ray$179$27936% off$179The Ray is Sonos entry-level soundbar thats best for bedrooms and smaller apartments. It only connects to TVs via optical cable, thus missing out on HDMI-CEC functionality. It also produces balanced, dynamic sound despite its small size, easily besting built-in TV speakers. Read our review.Beats Pill (2024)$100$15033% off$100The 2024 Beats Pill offers improved sound, USB-C, and native support for Find My and voice assistants on both iOS and Android. It also bests the previous model with double the battery life (24 hours) and IP67 water resistance. Read our review.Blink Video Doorbell$33$6045% off$33Blinks Video Doorbell is the best if youre looking for a budget-friendly buzzer that offers motion-activated recording and alerts, night vision, two-way audio, and up to two years of battery life.The Blue Yeti microphone is on sale at Amazon in a myriad of colors for $89.99 ($40 off). Thats not the lowest price weve seen its fallen to around $70 in the past but its still a good deal on what has become a certifiable classic USB mic in the era of never-ending Zoom meetings. The versatile mic is easy to set up and simple to use, with a three-capsule microphone that can capture clear, warm sound that should appeal to both amateur podcasters and anyone wanting a more professional setup.One of our go-to gift guide picks, the Instant Pot Duo Plus, is currently available for an all-time low of $89.95 ($40 off) at Amazon. Multiple Verge staffers swear by the six-quart multi-cooker, which is similar to the base-model instant pot but comes with a few additional smart programs, including a customizable sous vide setting and a cake option that lets you pressure cook at high temperature for 40 minutes. Thats in addition to the ability to cook rice, steam veggies, and saut, among other actions.Google Nest Learning Thermostat (fourth-gen)$237$28015% off$237Googles latest Nest Learning Thermostat offers a sleeker design, support for Matter, and a Soli radar sensor to detect if a person is approaching. It also includes a second-gen remote temperature sensor for monitoring the temp in a room of your choosing. Read our review.Eero Pro 6E tri-band router$185$25026% off$185Eeros Pro 6E mesh router is the Amazon-owned companys last-gen model. It supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band with speeds of up to 1.3Gbps and covers up to 2,000 square feet with one unit. Wired speeds can go up to 2.5Gbps. Read our review.Weve said it several times before, but if all you need is a basic monochrome laser printer, just buy whatever Brother model is on sale. Right now, thats the Brother HL-L2400D printer, which is matching its all-time low of $99.99 ($20 off) at Amazon as part of the retailers spring sales event. Its not really suited for photo use or anything fancy, but it connects to Wi-Fi, works reliably, and lasts ages on a single toner cartridge. It also supports automatic duplex printing, so, you know, it has that going for it.Amazons latest Echo Dot is down to $39.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Kohls. The tiny, orb-shaped smart speaker features onboard microphones and produces good sound for its size, making it a solid option for listening to music, issuing smart home commands, checking the weather, and making other various Alexa requests. It also includes a built-in temperature sensor, which can tell you the temperature in the room and trigger various Alexa Routines, if necessary. Read our review.Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (Bluetooth)$220$40045% off$220The rotating bezel returns on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. While the updates are iterative, you now get Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch, larger batteries, and a larger display thanks to the 15 percent thinner bezel. Read our review.$220 at Amazon (43mm)$267 at Amazon (47mm)Fitbit Charge 6$120$16025% off$120The Fitbit Charge 6 features a haptic side button, an improved heart rate algorithm, turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps, and the ability to broadcast your heart rate on certain Bluetooth gym equipment. Read our review.Fitbit Inspire 3$70$10030% off$70The Fitbit Inspire 3 fitness tracker is great fit for people who want something simple (its design is a flashback to trackers from a decade ago), and now, its great for those who want something affordable.Sonys SRS-XB100 speaker is available at Amazon and Best Buy for around $48 ($12 off) or at Target for $39.99 if youre a member of the retailers free loyalty program. Despite the fact its tiny, the Bluetooth speaker delivers crisp, clear sound along with up to 16 hours of continuous battery life. It also sports IP67 dust and water resistance, so you can take it hiking or to the pool without worrying. Read our review.Want a compact smart display for your nightstand? Amazons latest Echo Show 5 is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo for $69.99 ($20 off), which is a pretty typical discount. The Alexa-enabled smart display is Amazons smallest at 5.5 inches, though its still plenty big enough for managing smart home devices and controlling music playback. It also has a 2-megapixel camera (with an integrated privacy shutter), just in case you want to use it for more than a smart alarm clock.Pet owners who strive to keep pet hair to a minimum shouldnt overlook the ChomChom Roller, especially since its currently on sale at Amazon for $19.59 ($5 off). This simple tool can de-fur your couch faster and more effectively than most vacuums, even if its not the best tool for ridding clothes of unwanted hair.We like Hotos svelte toolkits for a couple of reasons. They strike a minimalistic look, for one thing, and they incorporate at least one power tool. The companys Drill Tool Set which is on sale at Amazon for a new low of $159.58 ($40 off) is no exception, as it comes with a power drill, a bunch of bits, and several other handy tools.Dreame X40 Ultra$1000$150033% off$1000This is The Verges favorite robot vacuum / mop hybrid model. There currently isnt a better option out there when it comes to having flexible mop pads that reach under low furniture.$1000 at Amazon$1000 at DreameRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra$1100$180039% off$1100With top-notch vacuuming performance, an easy-to-use app, and built-in voice control, the S8 MaxV Ultra is a superb vacuum and good mop. It features Roborocks best obstacle avoidance, innovative features like dirt detection, and a hands-free dock that makes it an expensive but excellent choice.Power banks with built-in USB-C cables are the hot thing right now. As it turns out, having a battery pack that can charge your device in a jiffy and double as a lanyard is pretty great. Luckily, you can snag one of the most affordable 20,000mAh models out there, Ankers 30W Zolo power bank, for $26.99 ($9 off) at Amazon. While its not powerful enough to quickly charge a Steam Deck thats running games, itll do just fine for charging it (as well as other USB-C devices) while they sleep.If youre someone who owns (or, someday, envisions owning) USB-C gadgets that draw a lot of power, its wise to buy cables with high wattage passthrough, just so youre ready for the future. Ankers six-foot 240W USB-C cable is a great candidate, especially since its discounted to $16.99 ($8 off) at Amazon.Ugreens Uno lineup of charging accessories aims to be more personable. To that end, its 6.6-foot 1ooW USB-C cable which is currently discounted to $10.39 ($2.61 off) at Amazon has expressive, Tamagotchi-like eyes. The reason? Theres no reason its just cute, okay?Anker 521 Portable Power Station$170$22023% off$170Ankers 521 Portable Power Station offers a 256Wh battery with up to 300W of typical throughput and up to 600W peak. It has two AC ports, two USB-A ports, and a 60W USB-C Power Delivery port, and you can recharge it using a car port or an optional solar panel if traditional sources arent available.$170 at AmazonGovee may be best known for its ambient TV backlighting, but it also makes lighting products to illuminate your entire living space in shades of RGB. One of its most stunning lights, the Smart Table Lamp 2, is on sale for $55.99 ($14 off) at Amazon. It can provide vibrant lights for a gathering, or you can adjust its color temperature to suit your bedtime and wake-up rituals better.Mosquitos can put a dampening on outdoor fun, but you can put them in their place with a rechargeable, portable and now discounted product. Thermacells Patio Shield E90 is one such people- and pet-friendly gizmo that advertises an ability to keep mosquitos up to 20 feet away with its replaceable cartridges. Its currently available for $42.48 (around $7 off) at Amazon, and if you plan to use it a lot, you might as well pick up some refills while youre at it.Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro$135$25046% off$135Samsungs Galaxy Buds 3 Pro feature more of an AirPods-esque design than their predecessors, which relied on a more bulbous appearance. However, despite cribbing Apples signature look, Samsungs high-end earbuds arent messing around when it comes to sound, voice call quality, or transparency modes.Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W$14$1718% off$14The 3.3-foot Baseus retractable USB-C cable that changed how Verge editor-at-large David Pierce packs a tech bag is discounted. It supports 100W passthrough, and maybe itll revolutionize your gadget loadout, too.Verge smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy recommends the Roborock Q5 Pro for those who want a budget-friendly robot vacuum thats skilled in the arcane art of sucking up pet hair. Fortunately, the Q50 Pro Plus model is on sale at Amazon with its auto-empty bin for just $299.99 ($400 off) a $70 upcharge on the standard Q50 Pro thats well worth it if your space has a lot of fur to sweep up.Having access to clean drinking water everywhere you are is a privilege, but not guaranteed. If youll be out in the wild, or if youre vacationing but want to be the precautious side when it comes to water intake, the LifeStraw Peak is worth picking up at Amazon for its current price of $18.71 ($6 off). Its essentially a thick straw outfitted with a filter thats capable of removing 99.9 percent of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from the water youre drinking.See More:

Pick-your-own promotions are a personal favorite of mine, so Im stoked to see the return of Amazons deal that lets you grab three 4K Blu-rays, standard 1080p Blu-rays, or DVDs for the price of two. All you have to do is add any three items included on this page and head to checkout, after which point youll find the cheapest of the three to be free. Just a note that playing a 4K Blu-ray requires a PlayStation 5 with a disc drive, an Xbox Series X, or a standalone 4K Blu-ray player such as this high-end Panasonic model thats currently 23 percent off.Included in the list are some of our favorite movies of 2024, including Robert Eggers Nosferatu, The Substance, and Alien: Romulus. The page has other titles you might be interested in, like the recent 4K re-releases of Kill Bill Vol.1 and Vol. 2, the steelbook version of Akira, Prey (an incredible Predator spin-off), the 4K version of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and a whole lot more.

While the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 sits comfortably at the top of the graphics card market, not many people realistically have the cash to throw at its $1,999+ price tag. Luckily, you dont have to lose out on 4K gaming just because you cant afford the absolute best graphics card. Both the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT are much more affordable and deliver an extremely solid 4K gaming experience. While prices right now are unfortunately elevated due in large part to the heightened demand and low supply any GPU faces right after launch the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT are the graphics cards most people should be looking at for a high-end gaming experience. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT PhotosRTX 5070 Ti vs. RX 9070 XT: SpecsComparing two graphics cards that use entirely different graphics architectures on specs is incredibly complicated. While Nvidias CUDA cores and AMDs Shading Units serve a similar purpose, theyre different enough that a direct comparison from a purely quantity perspective is essentially pointless. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT consists of 64 RDNA 4 compute units, each with 64 shader units, making for a total of 4,096. Each of those compute units also has two AI Accelerators and one RT Accelerator, making for 128 and 64, respectively. AMD pairs these compute units with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which should be more than enough for modern games, though it could be stretched in the future, especially at 4K. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti also has 16GB of VRAM, but instead of opting for GDDR6, Team Green went with the new GDDR7, which is theoretically much faster. Thats also on a 256-bit bus, but because of higher memory speeds, it has higher bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Ti is built with 70 Streaming Multiprocessors Nvidias name for Compute Units, with a total of 8,960 CUDA Cores, or Shading Units. Thats twice as many Shader Units per Compute Unit, something Nvidia has been pulling off since the RTX 3080 back in 2020. However, that doesnt directly lead to double the performance. Winner: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 TiAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT & 9070 BenchmarksRTX 5070 Ti vs. RX 9070 XT: PerformanceWhile on paper the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti looks far superior to the Radeon RX 9070 XT, the performance doesnt quite work out that way. Instead, both graphics cards are excellent entry-level cards for anyone who wants to play at 4K, and are among the best graphics cards on the market for 1440p gaming. When I reviewed the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, I expected it to be within reaching distance of the RTX 5070 Ti, falling further behind in games with a lot of ray tracing. However, I found that even in games like Cyberpunk 2077, the AMD graphics card had no problem staying within a few frames of the much more expensive RTX 5070 Ti. There are certainly games where the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti pulls ahead. For example, in Total War: Warhammer 3, the RTX 5070 Ti gets 87fps at 4K, compared to the 9070 XTs 76fps. But even with Nvidias occasional wins, I found that the Radeon RX 9070 XT was on average 2% faster than the 5070 Ti. Thats a minor difference, but even 2% is a huge win for a card that theoretically costs 21% less.Winner: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTNvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PhotosRTX 5070 Ti vs. RX 9070 XT: Software and FeaturesThese days, picking the right graphics card is more than just looking at what the hardware can do. Both Nvidia and AMD offer an entire suite of software features that further stretch what the graphics card can do. The big selling point for the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, and really all Nvidia graphics cards, is the suite of features that now falls under the DLSS umbrella. This includes things like AI upscaling and Frame Generation, but for DLSS 4, Team Green found a way to expand the latter. Now, with RTX 5000 graphics cards, Nvidia has enabled multi-frame generation, which can use AI to generate three frames for each naturally rendered frame. This greatly improves frame rates, but it does come with a small latency cost though thats largely offset by Nvidia Reflex. Just like DLSS 3s Frame Generation, youre only going to want to enable this feature if youre already getting a decent frame rate at least 45, but ideally more than 60fps. AMD also supports Frame Generation, but Team Red GPUs can still only generate one interpolated frame per rendered frame. Instead, the big improvement this time around is FSR 4, which brings AI upscaling to AMD graphics cards for the first time. Before this generation, FSR was based on a temporal upscaling method, which delivers excellent performance but could result in fuzzy images. FSR 4 uses the Radeon RX 9070 XT AI accelerators to upscale the image using a machine learning algorithm, much like how DLSS has worked since 2018. This upscaling method is much more accurate, even though its not quite as fast as FSR 4. Its also important to keep in mind that this is only the first generation of AMDs AI upscaler, and Nvidia has been training DLSS for seven years now. Winner: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 TiRTX 5070 Ti vs. RX 9070 XT: PriceGPU pricing is a hot-button issue right now as pretty much every graphics card of this new generation is completely sold out, with many seeing incredibly inflated prices. The problem is that both Nvidia and AMD set a "suggested" retail price for these graphics cards, but then retailers and third-party manufacturers are essentially free to price them however they want to. I cant predict what GPU prices will look like in six months, but hopefully the prices start falling closer to MSRP once supply catches up with the demand. At its launch price, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is an absolute triumph. At $599, the 9070 XT is an incredible little 4K graphics card, easily capable of running any game on the market with everything maxed out, provided you use the new FSR 4 AI upscaler. This is the price point flagship graphics cards used to launch at before Nvidia started gradually escalating prices, starting with the RTX 2080 Ti. Hopefully this means GPU manufacturers will start returning prices to sanity, but that depends on if prices normalize again. Nvidia took a different approach with the 5070 Ti, though. While it trades blows with the 9070 XT, it has a base price of $749, a huge $150 price lift. Thats a massive difference between two graphics cards that perform extremely similarly. There are a few features that you get by going with a GPU from Team Green, like Multi-Frame Generation, but whether thats worth it is largely going to depend on what youre looking for and the games you actually play. Winner: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTThe Winner Is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTWhile both the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti are excellent 1440p graphics cards, its impossible to escape the fact that AMD is able to trade blows with Team Greens card at a much lower price. Assuming prices return to normality, the gap between the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and the 5070 Ti makes AMDs card a clear winner. If youre looking to build a gaming PC for high-end 1440p gaming, or even want to stretch into 4K, its hard to think of a better graphics card to buy right now. Because, sure, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT doesnt have multi-frame generation, but most people dont have the high-refresh 4K gaming monitors that would actually benefit from it. Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra.

Dreame Technology is kicking off the spring cleaning season with substantial discounts on their advanced smart cleaning solutions. From March 25-31, you can save up to 50% on Dreames cutting-edge vacuum lineup and more with an additional 5% discount available on select products using the exclusive promo code dreame9to5 for 9to5 readers.Robot vacuums: AI-powered cleaning solutionsX40 Ultra leads Dreames robot vacuum lineup with revolutionary AI navigation and comprehensive cleaning capabilities. This flagship model features a 12,000Pa Vormax suction system, extendable and liftable side brush, and auto-empty functionality that redefines hands-free cleaning. The multi-spectrum OmniDirt detection technology intelligently identifies dirt and automatically rewashes areas that need extra attention. During the spring sale, X40 Ultra is available at $600 off its original $1,499.99 price.The L40 Ultra offers similar premium features including an extendable side brush and auto-empty base, available with a significant $600 discount.For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, the L10s Ultra Gen 2 delivers pet-friendly cleaning with MopExtend technology and comprehensive pathfinding capabilities, now priced $450 below retail.Wet & dry vacuums: powerful floor careDreames wet and dry vacuum lineup features the H12 Pro, a cordless one-step cleaning solution that offers powerful performance for various surfaces. With edge-to-edge cleaning capabilities, dual-rotation self-cleaning, and auto hot air drying, the H12 Pro ensures thorough cleaning even in tight corners. Powered by a 64,000mAh battery pack and high-speed brushless motor, it delivers exceptional cleaning performance. During the spring promotion, the H12 Pro is available for $180 less than its regular $449.99 price.The premium H14 Pro takes floor cleaning to the next level with its lie-flat design, powerful suction, and GlideWheel movement technology, now discounted by $300.The standard H14 model maintains the lie-flat cordless design with powerful cleaning capabilities at a more accessible price point, now $200 off.Stick vacuums: versatile cleaning powerDreames Z30 cordless stick vacuum delivers impressive multi-surface cleaning with industry-leading 310AW suction power the highest in Dreames cordless lineup as of May 2024. This versatile model features the innovative CelesTect technology that visually reveals hidden dust on both carpets and hard floors through specialized celeste lighting.The Z30 excels at pet hair management with its dedicated deshedding tool specifically engineered for medium to long-haired dogs and cats. Anti-tangle ridges in the main brush prevent hair wrapping, while the Clean-to-Edge design reaches within 7mm of walls for comprehensive corner cleaning.For health-conscious consumers, the Z30 boasts a 99.99% whole-machine filtration efficiency for particles as small as 0.1m, featuring an H14 HEPA filter that captures 99.9% of bacteria and viruses including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and certain coronaviruses.Battery performance is equally impressive, with up to 90 minutes of runtime in Eco mode and coverage capability of approximately 300m on a single charge. During the spring cleaning promotion, save $180 on this versatile model, bringing the price down from $599.99 to just $419.99.The more affordable R10 features anti-tangle technology, built-in headlights, and rechargeable functionality, now available with a $110 discount.Beyond cleaning: Pocket Hair DryerThe Pocket Hair Dryer brings Dreames engineering excellence to personal care. This ultra-lightweight (300g) powerhouse features a high-performance 110,000 RPM motor that delivers professional-grade drying in as little as 40 seconds. With 300 million negative ions per cm, it actively conditions hair while drying.The innovative 3-form foldable design transforms between storage (N shape), styling (1 shape with curling nozzle), and smoothing (7 shape with unfrizz nozzle) configurations. Five temperature modes and two airflow speeds ensure customized styling for all hair types, while intelligent NTC temperature sensing maintains a safe 57C constant temperature to prevent heat damage.Despite its powerful performance, the Pocket operates at just 60dB for a quiet styling experience. Originally priced at $159.99, the Pocket Hair Dryer is now available at $70 off during the spring promotion.The spring cleaning promotion runs March 25-31, with all discounted products available through Amazon. 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Apple officially set the date for WWDC 2025 today, which is where it will announce iOS 19 and its other new software platforms. According to rumors, iOS 19 is set to be one of the biggest software revamps in Apples history. Now, a new video from Jon Prosser has more tidbits on what to expect from the all-new iOS 19 design. Mark Gurman, meanwhile, says Apple has even more planned for iOS 19 and Prossers renders are missing key details Prosser previously shared mockups of the revamped Camera and Messages apps coming with iOS 19. According to Prosser, these mockups (and the ones in todays video) were created based on actual footage he saw of iOS 19 in action. Prosser worked with 3D artist Asher Dipprey to make these mockups. Todays video from Prosser outlines a few details on what to expect from iOS 19s new design: A glassy, visionOS-themed design that spans apps, buttons, the keyboard, and more. The new look will feature a more rounded aesthetic and glossy, almost glassy styling, where edges of interface elements sort of pop up from the screen. The keyboard in particular almost looks like its floating thanks to this new design. Many similarities to the design details weve seen in the Apple Sports and Apple Invites apps. One thing Prosser specifically calls out at the end of the video is that the version of iOS 19 that he saw doesnt use circular app icons on the Home Screen. He notes that theres always a chance that could change and rounded Home Screen icons could happen. In a post on social media, Bloombergs Mark Gurman says that these images arent representative of what well see at WWDC and are based on either very old builds or vague descriptions, missing key features. Gurman says we should expect more from Apple in June than what these leaks show. As of right now, I dont think what weve seen lives up to the hype that iOS 19 will be Apples biggest visual revamp since iOS 7. Its good to know that Gurman says theres more to the story. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel