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As Lockheed Martin prepares for the first flight of the X-59, its silent supersonic jet, NASA scientists are finalizing tests to measure the real impact of the aircrafts aerodynamic shape on its sonic shockwaves. NASA will measure the air vibrations caused by the jets sonic boom by surveying residents in areas where the X-59 passes overhead, but it will also need to measure it through scientific means.These shockwaves will be so small that the American aerospace agency had to reinvent the shockwave-sensitive probes that it previously used to measure sonic booms. Mike Frederick, the lead researcher on the project at NASAs Armstrong Flight Research Center, tells me in an email interview that these shock-sensing probes were adapted from existing designs to meet the unique requirements of capturing the X-59s quieter sonic boom.The probes will be mounted on booms placed on the nose tips of F-15B chase planes, measuring the pressure variations in the atmosphere caused by the X-59 in flight as the aircraft generates its sonic booms. Shaped like a long tube with a cone at its end, they contain five ports that measure pressure changes. One port is located at the cones tip, and the other four are distributed around its circumference. These sensors detect pressure changes, recording thousands of samples per second to calculate the intensity, duration, and propagation of the shockwaves generated by a supersonic aircraft.For the X-59, the probe will also compare the data collected during actual flight tests with predictions from mathematical simulations. Before starting these tests, NASA will conduct measurements to establish fundamental truththe empirical baseline data that will validate future measurements with the X-59. These measurements will be conducted using an F-15 flying supersonic followed by the F-15B equipped with the new probe to measure the shockwave of the X-59.A probe designed to measure the almost imperceptibleAccording to Frederick, the legacy design relied on long lengths of pneumatic tubing. That tubing tends to attenuate the shock features to a certain extent. The new ones use high sample rate transducersa device that transforms one form of energy into another, like a microphone turns your voice into an electric signaland very short lengths of tubing that do not suffer from the same amount of attenuation as the shockwave travels through them to reach the sensors. NASAs F-15B Aeronautics Research Test Bed performs a calibration flight of the shock-sensing probe over Edwards, California on Aug. 6, 2024. The probe will measure shock waves from NASAs X-59, providing data that may change limits for overland supersonic flight from being speed-based to sound-based. This work is part of NASAs Quesst mission, with the X-59 as its flagship aircraft. [Photo: Steve Freeman/NASA]This design is able to resolve very weak shocks more effectively, he says. The small amount of tubing in the probe still has a slight effect on the measured shocks, but its thought to be negligible. In a perfect world, Frederick says, they would mount the pressure transducer flush with the cone surface to completely eliminate any attenuation, but the probe isnt large enough in diameter to accommodate that design.The current probes also include a heating system to maintain a constant temperature during flight. Frederick tells me that this temperature stabilization is crucial to get an accurate reading. The probes pressure transducers have a piezoresistive sensing element, which is a type of sensor that changes its electrical resistance in response to applied pressure or mechanical stress. The output of this sensing element changes with temperature for a given pressure, he says, so, to ensure consistent output for a given pressure, we need to keep the pressure sensors at a constant temperature.This is complex because the probe temperature is affected by the temperature of the atmosphere and the aerodynamic heating of the probe, which occurs when flying supersonic because of extreme air friction. Without a thermally controlled environment of the sensors, Frederick points out, wed have an unacceptable amount of variation in the pressure measurements due solely to temperature changes. According to him, this thermally stable environment has been their biggest advancement. We had to implement some calibration tricks to ensure the very small pressure range met the pressure resolution requirements for X-59.The probe design has also been optimized into two versions for different uses. The first version measures shockwaves near their source, at an altitude of approximately 55,000 feet, flying directly behind the X-59. The near-field probe provides the primary measurement, he says. This measurement will be compared with the results from NASAs computational fluid dynamics simulations of the near-field shock signature. The mid-field probe will fly very close to the ground and will capture a secondary measurement that will be compared to the simulations of how the shockwave travels through the atmosphere down to the ground. This two-pronged approach will give a complete picture of how the X-59s boom generates and propagates but also will improve future simulations with its empirical data.A new era of commercial supersonic flightThe X-59 is designed and built by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to demonstrate that supersonic flights over land are feasible without causing discomfort to humans. This experimental aircraft will test a groundbreaking aerodynamic design, reducing costs by using components reused from other aircraft. According to Dave Richardson, director of the X-59 program at Lockheed Martin, [Reducing the sonic boom] is not based on exotic materials or revolutionary technologies but simply on the shape of the aircraft. This shape was developed from work NASA conducted in the 1960s with wind tunnel tests.The X-59s engine, a General Electric F414-GE-100, generates 22,000 pounds of thrust and is the same used in the U.S. Navys F/A-18 Super Hornet, although modified for this aircraft. With this engine, the X-59 can cruise at a speed of Mach 1.42 (approximately 940 mph) at an altitude of 55,000 feet. Additionally, its cockpit lacks a windshield, allowing for a cleaner aerodynamic profile. Instead, pilots use an external vision system, with cameras projecting the surroundings onto screens inside the cockpita design that has already received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The X-59 also stands out for significantly reducing development times and costs thanks to supercomputing and digital modeling, optimizing the design process by avoiding numerous wind tunnel tests. Richardson explains that [Digital models allow predicting the propagation of shockwaves] from the aircraft to the ground, something that in the past would have required countless wind tunnel tests at prohibitive costs.After successfully completing engine tests in early November, the team is now preparing for the final steps before the X-59s first flight, scheduled for early 2025. Paul Dees, deputy propulsion lead for the X-59 at NASA, notes, The exact date of the first flight will depend on the success of each test, but we are confident it will be soon.Once airborne, the X-59 will fly over U.S. communities, where surveys of residents and sound samples collected with ground microphones will be used to measure both the subjective reactions of humans and the objective variations in sound levels. In addition to the scientific measurements from this instrument, these data will serve as a basis for regulatory decisions by national and international agencies, aiming to lift the current ban on commercial supersonic flights over land.If successful, this weird airplane design will be the basic blueprint for the airlines of the future. Private companies will be able to use this public research to build their own designs, following the path open by the thunderous Concorde, but this time tiptoeing at supersonic speed.

Climate change keeps getting harder to ignore. Phoenix lived through 113 consecutive days above 100 degrees last summer. A record number of fires burned in rainforests in South America in 2024. Climate havens like Asheville, North Carolina, were devastated by floods. Emissions keep growing. But its also true that climate solutions are rolling out faster than ever before. It took decades, for example, for the world to install 760 gigawatts of solar power by 2020; in 2024 alone, the world installed another 593 gigawatts, breaking a record set the year before. Here are five ways that the world is moving in the right direction.New climate solutions are becoming realitySome industries are especially hard to decarbonizefor example, shipping, since cargo ships cant easily run on batteries. But new solutions are successfully proving themselves and scaling up. The worlds largest wind-powered cargo ship made its first trip across the Atlantic in 2024. Infinium, a company that makes fuel from CO2 and green hydrogen that can be used in planes, ships, and trucks, started commercial-scale production in 2024. Twelve, another company pioneering CO2-based fuel, expects to begin commercial-scale production in 2025, and will partner with Alaska Airlines to power a commercial flight.Clean energy projects are booming in the U.S.Since the Inflation Reduction Act passed two years ago, driving new investment in climate tech, more than 140 new clean energy projectsfrom massive battery factories to plants assembling EVshave been built in the U.S, according to the Clean Economy Tracker. Another 93 are under construction, and 293 are in planning. Recently launched plants are scaling up production, such as a factory that now makes batteries inside a formerly abandoned Rust Belt building near Pittsburgh. In West Virginia, on the site of a former steel factory, another startup is making cutting-edge, sustainable iron-air batteries.Now, the Trump administration wants Congress to repeal the IRA, though the jobs that new clean energy factories are bringing to red districts may help keep it in place. And even if IRA incentives are taken away, state support and other investment could potentially keep the sector growing; some solutions are already more economical for customers even without incentives.EVs are getting more affordableIn China, where more than half of new car sales are reportedly now electric or hybrid vehicles, most electric cars are cheaper than their gas equivalents, according to the International Energy Agency. Thats without subsidies. And though tariffs in the EU and U.S. will limit the sale of cheap Chinese cars abroad, Chinese manufacturers are also exporting large numbers of affordable EVs to places like Thailand and Brazil. Battery prices dropped by 20% in 2024, which will also help bring down the cost of EVs. Even in the U.S., where the upfront cost of EVs is still higher, the lifetime cost of owning an electric car is often already less expensive than a gas car. And new options for affordable EVs will be hitting the market in 2025.Solar power broke new recordsThe U.S. installed a record 32 gigawatts of solar power in 2024, enough to power as many as 32 million homes. China installed as much as 260 gigawatts of solar, including an enormous 33,000-acre solar farm that produces, on its own, as much energy as the entire country of Luxembourg uses in a year. Solar is also growing in less expected places like Pakistan, where farms, factories, and homeowners installed 17 gigawatts of solar over the year to help fight the rising cost of fossil fuelpowered energy.Global solar installations could hit 593 gigawatts this year29% more than 2023, which was already a record year. While growth is likely to slow in the U.S. in 2025 because of tariffs and potential Trump administration policies, the exponential global growth is much faster than expected.Communities are becoming more resilientThis year was the hottest year on recordand incredibly destructive, from wildfires in the Amazon to hurricanes in the U.S. Cities are nowhere near prepared. Still, some communities are beginning to make changes that can help. Cities from Asheville to Seattle are using public libraries as disaster hubs. A recently built neighborhood in Florida was designed to survive hurricanes and keep the power on. In Paris, to help deal both with extreme heat and extreme rainfall, the city is de-paving some areas to add more green space.

This year has been a momentous one for climate litigation, marked by some major wins. For example, in April, the European court of human rights ruled that Switzerlands weak climate policies threaten its citizens human rights, paving the way for similar lawsuits across nearly 50 other countries. More recently, Montanas Supreme Court backed 16 young climate activists in their lawsuit against the state for violating their right to a clean environment.But there were also some big losses, like Shells successful effort to wriggle out of a rule requiring it to significantly cut its carbon emissions. What will 2025 bring? Here are a handful of important cases that could be on the docket:The one that could shape international climate rulesThe climate case with perhaps the largest potential impact is being weighed by the United Nations International Court of Justice, sometimes called the World Court. At the heart of the landmark case are two key questions: What duties do nations have to combat climate change? And what legal consequences should there be if nations betray those duties in such a way that harms the climate? The courts opinion on those issues will not be legally binding but could shape international law and pave the way for big emitters to be sued for their role in worsening the climate crisis.This case was brought by the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, and is the courts largest case ever. Over a period of two weeks at the end of 2024, the 15-member panel listened to testimony from nearly 100 countries and many experts and advocacy groups arguing both for and against new international rules to hold big greenhouse gasemitters to greater account. Many poorer countries and small islands argued that wealthy nations are responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions, yet it is developing countries, which produce relatively low emissions, that are subject to the most extreme and even existential consequences. They say that the current climate change frameworknamely the Paris Agreementrelies on voluntary commitments that are difficult to enforce, and that sharper, legally binding international rules are needed to address the growing threat of rising temperatures.Rich countries, including major polluters like the U.S., China, and Australia, argued to the contrary, insisting that existing rules suffice. The courts advisory opinion is expected in 2025. It has the potential to reshape international climate governance by providing clear, authoritative guidance on nations obligations under existing law, said Dr. Delta Merner, lead scientist for the Science Hub for Climate Litigation at the Union of Concerned Scientists.The one that could hurt ESG investingIn Texas v. Blackrock, Inc., some of the largest money managers in the world are being sued by 11 Republican-led states for allegedly conspiring to cut global coal production and promote a politicized environmental agenda. The lawsuit, filed in November, targets investment firms BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, and is spearheaded by Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, who said the companies formed a cartel to rig the coal market, artificially reduce the energy supply, and raise prices, all in an effort to further carbon emission goals.Really, the case is aimed at so-called ESG investment strategies. All three groups have participated in initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hit net zero by 2050. Conservatives have labeled such efforts woke capitalism and waged war, using antitrust laws as their weapon of choice. The case is being overseen by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is full of judges appointed by Donald Trump and seen as an ultra-conservative powerhouse. The outcome could shape how money is managed and the future of climate-conscious investing.The one that could cost a leading energy provider a lot of moneyThe small North Carolina town of Carrboro is taking on Duke Energy, suing the utility for allegedly hiding the climate dangers associated with burning fossil fuels from policymakers and the public. Dukes deception campaign has delayed the critical transition away from fossil fuels and thereby materially worsened the climate crisis, the suit says. Town of Carrboro v. Duke Energy Corp is interesting because it targets a utility instead of an oil company, as the pressure mounts for utility companies to lead in the energy transition.Carrboro isnt aiming to limit Dukes emissions (though that would be nice, too: According to the Greenhouse 100 Polluters Index, Duke ranks third on the list of biggest-emitting companies in America), but to hold the company responsible. It wants compensation to help pay for damages caused by climate change, such as infrastructure repairs and improvements to make the city more habitable and resilient in the face of extreme weather. Just how much Duke would owe isnt clear, but we know that the town could incur up to $60 million in damages in the coming years, said Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. Lawsuits resting on similar claims have been growing since 2017, but none of them have yet gone to trial.The one that could make it easier for environmentally disastrous infrastructure to get approvalThe Supreme Court has been hearing arguments about whether a proposed 88-mile railroad line in Utah can go ahead despite its potential environmental impacts. This particular train line would transport large amounts of oil to the Gulf Coast, but its construction has been on hold since a court of appeals basically said regulators hadnt taken into consideration the projects upstream or downstream climate and environmental impacts from increased rail trafficthings like potential oil spills, derailments, and wildfires. Under the long-standing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal agencies must carry out environmental assessments for infrastructure projects such as these, but SCOTUS may decide that only the direct environmental impacts of the project itselfin this case, things like land use and water quality should be taken into consideration for a projects approval. Such a ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado would rein in the reach of environmental impact statements, an outcome that would be welcomed by developers but condemned by environmentalists, as David G. Savage reported for the Los Angeles Times.The one that could put Californias clean air standards in the crosshairsThe Supreme Court will examine whether business groups (ahem, fossil fuel companies) can challenge a waiver program that allows California to set its own rules on vehicle emissions. The waiver, granted by the Environmental Protection Agency, has allowed the state to set tailpipe rules that are more stringent than those imposed by the federal government, resulting in better air quality. About a dozen other states also adhere to Californias standards, as do a handful of large auto manufacturers, making the waiver a powerful tool in reining in harmful pollution and nudging car companies to shift toward EVs. Fossil fuel industry groups argue the rules have caused them injury, and the waiver should be revoked. But in this particular case, SCOTUS will only decide whether these groups even have the legal standing to challenge the waiver. Either way, President-elect Trump has vowed to get rid of it.

An extension entirely clad in rust-coloured Corten steel has been added to a 1950s terraced house in south London by architecture practice Studio on the Rye.Named Rusty House on the Rye after its reddish-brown exterior, the project added a side extension to the modest end-of-terrace house, creating a new landmark on the corner of Peckham's Bellenden Road.Studio on the Rye has added an extension to a terraced home in LondonBuilt for a client who has lived in Peckham for 14 years, the two-storey extension nearly doubled the size of the existing house adding a kitchen, snug and utility room on the ground floor. Upstairs is an additional bedroom with an ensuite shower room and walk-in wardrobe.The house's prominent location, and its visibility from the nearby railway line, meant the studio considered how the building looked from many angles as well restrictions from the Holly Grove Conservation Area.The extension is clad entirely in Corten steelPeckham-based Studio on the Rye designed the 40-square-metre side extension to continue the form of the existing redbrick terrace but have a "modern idiom" with a gutterless pitched roof and its Corten steel casing wrapped around its walls and roof.The steel's patina usually develops a rusty, brown colour over time, but on Rusty House this was accelerated to create the weathered look upon installation, blending in with both the brick in the existing structure and the conservation area, which characterised by Georgian and early Victorian suburban villas.A new kitchen, snug and utility room was added to the ground floor"The tone of the weathered Corten was carefully selected to fit with the red bricks of the original house," said Studio on the Rye director Sarah Borowiecka."It was then sealed so that it would not weather further," she continued. "Additionally, the rusting process can cause rainwater runoff to stain surrounding finishes which we wanted to avoid."Ash joinery and concrete tiles were used for the kitchen and dining spaceWorking with Corten for the first time, Borowiecka spent "considerable time" collaborating with metal suppliers and the contractor to develop a fixing method for the steel panels to create a "seamless, sleek look".The design includes shadow gaps between the original house and the extension, marking out the boundary between old and new, and working to conserve the appearance of the terrace within the streetscene and conservation area.Read: VATRAA celebrates "as found" details in London home renovation"The scale and form of the extension matches that of the host building, but the interpretation is modern, simple and monolithic, with shadow gaps in both the walls and roof helped delineate the extension from the original house," said Borowiecka."The elevations on the two streets follow the angle of the roads, so passers by are never looking at the side of the development, always at the front."Roof lights illuminate the home's upper floorThe monolithic appearance of the extension was accentuated by the addition of glazed corner windows, which were made bespoke by Fluid Glass, designed to let more light into the main bedroom, as well as offering angled views along Bellenden Road.With no off-the-shelf shutters available, studio on the rye designed bespoke sliding MDF shutters that could be concealed in the walls.The architect also added sliding doors onto the garden and added in large windows to create a allow the outdoor space to feel like an extension of the house.Inside, the studio introduced new windows and doors, a revamped stairwell, and a new floating staircase.The kitchen was designed by Studio on the Rye and crafted from ash, with bespoke joinery while the floors were finished with polished concrete tiles in the kitchen and dining space, and oak parquet throughout the rest of the house.The house extends the terraceRoof lights over the stairwell, main bedroom and ensuite shower room, and large windows bring more daylight into the house.Other additions to the home include insulation improvements, triple-glazed windows, and an energy-efficient bioethanol stove to enhance the home's sustainability and resolve its damp and ventilation issues.Studio on the Rye was founded by Borowiecka, a fourth-generation architect, in 2016.Other extensions recently completed in London include a terraced house revamped with Mediterranean textures and a lime plaster finish, and a terracotta-coloured concrete extension that celebrates the home's existing qualities.The photography is by French + Tye.The post Studio on the Rye encases Rusty House in London with "seamless" Corten steel appeared first on Dezeen.

I used to live with someone who had epilepsy and it was always a challenge for our housemates to figure out what to do when he had an attack. We eventually got used to it of course and learned emergency measures but that time, we didnt know when it would happen. There are now tools to help those who live with epileptic seizures and we can expect more to come as technology and products become more advanced.Designer: SWNA OfficeThe Zero Earbuds and Glasses concept, designed for SK Biopham are devices that epilepsy patients can wear and help monitor their seizures without interfering with their every day life. These products are discrete enough that they can blend seamlessly with their lifestyle and they are both ergonomic enough that they wont interfere with their regular tasks.The Zero Glasses can help relieve chronic anxiety that epileptic patients experience due to the unpredictable nature of seizures. They are able to measure things like brain activity, heart rhythm, and body motion, which are usually used as indicators for an incoming attack. There are magnetic connectors at the temple tips discretely placed on the glasses which lets it connect to the sensor pad. It also comes with a charging case with an angle-adjustable camera which can be used to record the patient when theyre experiencing a seizure. Meanwhile, the ZERO Earbuds are another wearable tool that can also measure the same things. It is designed like regular over-ear wearables similar to hearing aids or just earbuds. The ear hooks are ergonomic and adjustable while the magnetic connectors foster an easy connection with the sensor pads. It is also discrete enough that the user will not be embarassed to wear them, similar to the glasses. The post ZERO glasses and earbuds help (discretely) monitor epileptic seizures first appeared on Yanko Design.

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MacworldApples M4 series MacBook Pro was released in the fall of 2024, a year after the M3 series was released. That could mean Apple is on a yearly cycle with the MacBook Pro and the next generation could be released in the fall of 2025.This article will keep track of the rumors and and offer a perspective based on Apples Mac lineup throughout 2025. Heres everything we know so far:New M5 MacBook Pro: Release dateThe release of the M5 MacBook Pro depends on the availability of the M5 series of chips. A report in December 2024 stated that the M5 iPad Pro could be available in the second half of 2025. That means Apple could release the M5 iPad Pro at the same time as the iPhone 17 in September or early October, and then the M5 MacBook Pro could be revealed in late October or early November.New M5 MacBook Pro: Design and FeaturesApple updated the design of the MacBook Pro in 2021 and it seems like Apple will stick with it for a while. Its always possible that a new color makes an apprearancelike Space Black in 2023but for the most part, the MacBook Pro design is set for a while.However, with the launch of the M4 MacBook Pro, Apple made a series of upgrades that replaced outdated components, including upping the base RAM to 16GB, adding a 12MP FaceTime camera, bringing Thunderbolt 5 to the M4 Pro and Max models, and offering a Nano-texture glass option.Apple could be saving any drastic changes to the MacBook Pro for 2026.FoundryApple appears to be saving the next major design upgrade for the MacBook Pro for 2026. These upgrades include OLED screens, a camera hole that replaces the notch, and a thinner design to go along with the M6 chip.New M5 MacBook Pro: Processor and specsWith its third straight annual update, its possible that the M5 MacBook Pro is little more than a chip refresh. Reports say to expect the typical performance boost from one chip generation to anotherbetween 15 and 25 percent over the M4.Elsewhere, its possible that the M5 MacBook Pros get WiFi 7 and the entry-level model gets Thunderbolt 5. There are reports that Apple is working on a 5G modem for the Mac, but its unlikely to arrive before 2026New M5 MacBook Pro: PriceHere are the prices for the current standard configurations of the M4 MacBook Pro, for reference.14-inch MacBook Pro$1,599/1,599: M4 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4$1,799/1,799: M4 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4$1,999/1,999: M4 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4$1,999/1,999: M4 Pro with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 5$2,399/2,399: M4 Pro with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5$3,199/3,199: M4 Max with a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 516-inch MacBook Pro$2,499/2,499: M4 Pro with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 5$2,899/2,899: M4 Pro with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 512TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5$3,499/3,499: M4 Max with a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5$3,999/3,999: M4 Max with a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5Apple will likely offer similar configurations, and based on recent history, prices will remain the same with one caveat: In the U.S., the government could pass new import tariffs, which could increase prices.

MacworldApple TV+, the streaming service from Apple, arrived at the end of 2019 so its been here a while now, but its only recently come into its own as more and more people have discovered the shows on offer. Shows including Ted Lasso and For All Mankind, as well as movies like Greyhound, starring Tom Hanks. You can even watch a couple of MLB games every Friday night.Apple TV+ costs $9.99/8.99 (it was $6.99/6.99 until October 2023, and prior to October 2022 it was $4.99/4.99 a month). This is still less than other streaming services, but it also offers less content than many other streaming services, lacking the huge back-catalogues of films and TV shows on offer from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or Disney+. If you want to learn more about what you can watch on Apple TV+ read everything you can watch on Apple TV+, and our list of the new shows coming to Apple TV+.You might want to watch one of the shows being broadcast by Apple, but signing up for another monthly subscription may not appeal to you. Wondering how you can get Apple TV+ for free? Well run through your options. UPDATE: This weekend (3-5 January) Apple is making Apple TV free for everyone! So if you want to try it out and watch what you like even if you have had a trial before take advantage of this deal! Read more here: The entire Apple TV+ catalog is free to watch this weekend.Throughout the year, Apple offers a free seven-day trial which might be long enough for you to binge a series (if you dont sleep for a week). But there are also longer trials available. Read on to find out how to watch Apple TV for free.Various companies are bundling a free Apple TV+ subscription with their services. For example, there is the option to get a free year subscription to Apple TV+ with T-Mobile (if you live in the US), you can also get three months free Apple TV+ with a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4. Find out more about these deals below.How to watch episodes on Apple TV+ for freeThere are a number of ways in which you can watch shows on Apple TV+ for free. Apple offers limited-time trials (discussed below), and the service also allows you to watch the first episode of many shows for free. In fact there are several dozen episodes available to watch for free including the first episodes of Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, See, Trying, and more.Read about What is free on Apple TV+? in our separate article.Apple DealsApple offers various trials so that you can try out Apple TV+ before you subscribe, we detail all the trials you can take advantage of below. Unfortunately, none of these offers are available if you or your Family have previously accepted an Apple TV+ 1 year free offer from when the service first launched.Once the trial period is up the $9.99/8.99 a month subscription will start immediately but you can easily cancel this. See: How to cancel an Apple subscription. To avoid paying you need to cancel the subscription the day before it is due to renew. Get 7 days of Apple TV+ freeIf you want to watch a show, and have plenty of time in the immediate future, you could activate your free seven-day trial and binge-watch it!(There was a short period when Apple stopped offering the 7-day trial in the U.K. and South Africa, but this trial does seem to be running again now). You can subscribe to Apple TV+ on Apples website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device.The 7-day trial will automatically auto-renew into a monthly subscription though, so you will need to be prepared to cancel within the week if you dont want to be out of pocket.The 7-day trial might sound attractive if you think you can watch a whole series in a week. But make sure the whole series is available, as Apple typically adds new episodes on a weekly basis.The easiest way to cancel a subscription go to Settings and click on the Apple ID section on your iPhone. Tap on Subscriptions. Locate Apple TV+ in the Active list and then Cancel Subscription. More details on how to cancel your subscription below. Note that you wont find Apple TV+ in the Active list until the trial ends. See: How to cancel a subscription on iPhone, iPad or Mac for more help.Get 7 days Apple TV+ for freeGet 1 month of Apple TV+ free As long as youve never used the service before, you can actually get a free month if you sign up for the one-month trial of Apple One. That trial will also include free one-month trials for Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud+.At the end of the months trial, the subscription starts at $19.95/18.95 a month as an individual, but there are different plans available and crucially you can cancel at any time. Read: Apple One: What you need to know.Get 1 month Apple TV+ for free with Apple One (U.S.)Get 1 month Apple TV+ for free with apple one (U.K.)Get 3 months of Apple TV+ for free with an Apple hardware purchase It used to be the case that if you bought a qualifying new Apple product you could get a whole year of Apple TV+ for free.Now that the one year free deal has concluded Apple is offering three months of Apple TV+ for free to anyone with a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac. You can get three months of Apple TV+ when you purchase a iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac from Apple. Apple Watch, HomePod, AirPods, and other Apple devices do not qualify. In short, your device qualifies if its a new Apple device that can actually run the TV app and watch Apple TV+ content.Once the three months is up the $9.99/8.99 a month subscription will start immediately unless you cancel it.It is necessary to claim the deal within 90 days of setting up your new device.Get Apple TV+ free with an Apple Music student subscriptionAnother way to get Apple TV+ for free is to sign up for a student subscription to Apple Music. If you qualify as a student in Higher Education you will be able to get Apple Music for half price, and as an added benefit Apple is bundling free Apple TV+ subscriptions with student subscriptions to Apple Music. You qualify for free Apple TV+ for as long as you subscribe as a student. A student subscription to Apple Music costs $5.99/5.99 a month.Head to this Apple page for more details.Get Apple TV+ free with a Student Apple Music subscription (U.S.)Get Apple TV+ free with a Student Apple Music subscription (U.K.)Get 12 months Apple TV+ for the price of 10 One way to save money is to pay Apple for the year up-front. When you sign up for the service rather than choosing to pay monthly (which has the benefit of being able to cancel at any time) opt to pay yearly. That will cost you $99.99/89 up-front, which works out at $8.33/7.41 a month, rather than the standard $9.99/8.99 a month. Or $9.99/8.99 a month for 10 months instead of 12. On your iPhone, go to Settings and click on your Apple ID info at the top. Tap on Subscriptions. Beside Apple Music tap on See All Plans. Switch to Individual Plan to save money (you wont be able to cancel this subscription until the end of the 12 months though). Get two months free with a year's subscriptionOther Apple TV+ DealsIts not only Apple that offers free Apple TV+ trials. Some third parties offer even longer deals than Apple does. Youll find U.S. and U.K deals below. Just remember that at the end of the trial you may need to cancel with Apple if you dont want the subscription to start. Get Apple TV+ for free with PlayStation 5There is a 3 month Apple TV free deal with PlayStation 5 (there was a six-month deal, but that deal ended on July 31, 2023.) PlayStation 4 users can also apply for the deal.Get Apple TV+ for 3 months with Sony Playstation 5U.S. Apple TV+ deals Get Apple TV+ for free with T-Mobile T-Mobile offers Apple TV+ for free on a couple of its smartphone plans. The GoG5 Next and GoG5 Plus plans both offer Apple TV+ as well as Netflix for customers, while the Next option adds Hulu as well. Prices start at $90 a month for one line. Details here. Get Apple TV+ for free with T-Mobile Go5G Next or Go5G plusGet Apple TV+ for 6 months with T-Mobile Go5G plan Get 3 months of Apple TV+ for free through Best BuyYou can get three months of Apple TV+ for free through Best Buy, without even making any special qualifying purchase. Just go to the Best Buy Apple TV+ promo page, hit Add to Cart, and check out. Follow the prompts to access your digital download, which is a code you can enter for three free months when you first sign up for Apple TV+. The code will work for new or qualifying returning subscribers.This code has to be used during signup, so its probably the one you should use first, before redeeming other offers like the free 3 months for a qualifying Apple product.Get Apple TV+ for 3 months with Best BuyGet Apple TV+ for free with RokuRokus deal means you can get three months Apple TV+ for free. This deal ends on February 3, 2025. They are also offering three months Apple Music for free. You need to redeem the deal on your Roku device.U.K. dealsGet 6 months of Apple TV+ for free with EE New subscribers and existing customers can get up to 6 months free Apple TV+. If you are an existing Apple TV+ member you will still be able to take advantage of the deal, but you will need to cancel your existing subscription with Apple.Customers only need to text TV PLUS to 150 and EE will send an activation code. Alternatively, log into the EE website or app and go to Plan & Add-ons > Add-ons >Apple TV+. Along with having an Apple ID with payment information on file, you will need to prove you are a Barclaycard customer. To do so you need to fill in a form with your name, date of birth and postcode and Barclays will confirm if you are a customer and will send you a link to get the Apple TV trial. After the six months is up customers will be billed 8.99 a month as per Apples usual Apple TV+ cost.EE does note that you may get the error message that: This subscription is being used with another Apple ID and they suggest that you change the Apple ID associated =with the subscription to solve this. Get 6 months free Apple TV+ with EEGet 6 months of Apple TV+ for free with EE TVEE is also bundling Apple TV+ with EE TV. An Apple TV set top box is included in the deal. EE TV includes over 70 Freeview channels including BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Also included are Sky channels from NOW, Netflix, TNT Sport, discovery+ and more. Apple TV+ is available to new EE TV customers with a six-month free trial. Get 6 months free Apple TV+ with EE TVGet 3 months of Apple TV+ for free with VodafoneYou can get a 3-month Apple TV+ subscription if you sign up to a Vodafone Xtra Broadband plan.After your broadband has been connected, Vodafone will send you an email within 14 days with a link to redeem your subscription. Youll also get an Apple TV box. Sadly a deal that ran until September 4, 2024 gave customers 24-months free Apple TV!Get 3 months free Apple TV+ with VodafoneGet 3 months of Apple TV+ for free with Sky TV in the U.K.AppleTheres a great deal in the UK right now for Sky TV subscribers, although its not as good as it has been in the past. You caa grab three months of Apple TV+ for free (sadly, not that long ago this was six months).The offer is open to both new and existing Apple TV+ subscribers. Youll need an iCloud account to sign up for Apple TV+. Existing subscribers can redeem the offer and their subscription automatically states that the next renewal is six months later. To get VIP, log into the My Sky app on your iOS or Android device. Then click on the Sky VIP star on the bottom right-hand corner, tap giveaways and scroll down to the bottom of the page.Sky VIPs can redeem this offer through the VIP section of the MySky app under the Gifts & Discounts category. All UK-based Sky subscribers can become Sky VIPs if they have one or more active Sky TV, Broadband, Talk and/or Sky Mobile products.Get 3 months Apple TV+ with Sky TVGet 4 months of Apple TV+ for free with CurrysScreenshotFoundryFor Black Friday 2024, Currys gave all tech shoppers four months of Apple TV+. The deal was available to anyone shopping online or in store. Get 4 months free Apple TV+ with CurrysThroughout the yea, Currys has a deal where you can get three months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade, Apple News+ and Apple Fitness if you buy an eligible product from the store, which includes all audio products over 49, all laptops, desktops, games consoles, tablets, TVs, smart home, smart watches, mobile or any Apple product over 99. After five days you should receive an email from Currys including the link to get three months of Apple services for free.Sign up for the Currys Perks Loyalty Scheme to qualify. Get 3 months free Apple TV+ with CurrysHow to claim your free trial of Apple TV+ from AppleHaving made a qualifying purchase, or decided to try out the free 7-day trial, all you need to do is:Make sure the device is running the latest software.Open the TV app on your new Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.Sign in to your Apple ID.Click on the show you want to watchyou should see the option to Enjoy Three Months Free. Note: This will only appear if you have purchased a new device, otherwise you will only see the 7-day trial offer.Click Continue.Confirm that you want to activate the free trial.You will see a message that the free trial will commence immediately and will run until the end of the trial at which point it will renew for a monthly subscription. If you want to cancel the subscription you can do so.You have 90 days from buying a new device to start the free years subscription, so as long as you purchased your new Apple product recently then you should be ok to activate your trial. Also, if you stop the free trial before it ends you cant restart it.What if you are thinking of buying a new Apple device later? Will you be able to switch from a subscription to the free trial? We think that the way to do this would be to cancel your subscription before signing up again via the three-month trial.How to share an Apple TV+ subscription with your familyYou can also share a subscription to TV+ with six family membersyourself and five others.To do this you all need to be part of the same Family Sharing group.By linking your Apple accounts together under the Family Sharing group you will all be able to:Share music purchased from the iTunes StoreShare access to Apple Music (as long as you have a family Apple Music subscription)Share apps bought from the App Store (in app purchases cant be shared though)Share Apple BooksAccess games on Apples Arcade gaming platform (with a subscription)Share a News+ subscriptionShare an iCloud storage planOne of your family members will need to be the family organizer, who basically chooses who joins the group, and has to put up their bank details to pay for any purchases.Its supposed to be family members in the same household. While you could set this up with other family members we think the frustration of having all the payments for everything going through the organisers bank account could make this a hard sell. However, if does at least mean that you and your partner dont both have to subscribe to the service in order to watch shows on both of your iPhones.How to cancel an Apple TV+ subscriptionSo thats a few ways to get Apple TV+ for free, at least for a short time, or by sharing a subscription with a family member.However, we think the best way to get access to Apple TV+ is to subscribe as usual but just cancel at any time. You could watch everything you want this month and then stop subscribing next month and it would only cost you 6.99/$6.99. Sign up for Apple TV+ here.To cancel your Apple TV+ subscription follow these steps:Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.Tap on the Apple ID section at the top with your name.Tap on Subscriptions.Now tap on any subscription you wish to cancel (in this case Apple TV+).On the next page tap on Cancel Subscription.

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsStyle magazine looksCharges iPhone, Watch, AirPods15W Qi2 iPhone chargingFast charge Apple WatchGuiding lightConsOur Verdict If you value your home dcor and dont want an out-of-place ugly charger sitting by your bed or on your minimalist desk, the Journey Nova offers style-magazine looks alongside the fastest wireless charging speeds.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayWe have reviewed a lot of MagSafe and compatible magnetic chargers ever since the first wireless iPhone 8 and later magnetic wireless iPhone 12. Check them out in our best MagSafe chargers roundup. Some have been useful as phone stands, some have folded into pocketable travel companions, while others have included built-in power banks to save you on the road.But few have been able to grace a bedroom nightstand or designer desk without incongruously looking exactly like something there do charge your devices. Thats where the Journey Nova stands out.DesignThe Journey Nova looks like no other wireless charger and is sure to grace the pages of your favorite home-style magazine. Journey has directly tried to find an anti-tech aesthetic that it believes will complement decors much like a vase, chair, or pot plant might.Dominik Tomaszewski / FoundryIts 6-inch vertical hollow block gives it a feeling of both weight and lightness while taking up little space with its small footprint: 3.2 x 3.6 inches (8 x 9.2cm). The split-materialwith either wood grain or what Journey calls Sparkle Gray below a matte white material that reminds one of Corianlook gives it a Skandi design identity. The look wont be for everyone, but theres no denying the striking pose it cuts on a desk or table.The iPhone magnetically connects to the 15W Qi2 wireless charging space above the hollow 5W Qi pad for AirPods charging. Inside that hollow is a guiding night light that can be switched on or off with a light touch under the roof.Dominik Tomaszewski / FoundryAt the back you can flip out the 5W Apple Watch charger module, keeping it both hidden and protected when not in use. That means each device gets as fast a wireless charge as can be got outside of Apples unique (iPhone 16-only) 25W MagSafe Charger. Additionally, the Apple Watch module is certified by Apple for fast Watch charging, and 5W is plenty for a swift AirPods power-up.If there anyone out there who owns an Apple Watch and AirPods but an Android phone (unlikely given the Watch doesnt play well with Android and AirPods work best with an iPhone), Journey includes a magnetic ring to update non-MagSafe smartphones to work with Qi2.JourneyPriceThe Journey Nova costs $139.99 / 119.99 / AU$189.99. This is not a huge extra expense on some of our favorite 3-in-1 wireless chargers such as the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, which is more flexible but looks utilitarian in comparison to Nova.There are certainly cheaper 3-in-1 chargers but none would grace the style section of the Sunday newspapers with the possible exception of the squatter but still lovely Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock.What you get is a bold, dcor-friendly look allied with top-end charging tech that features just one white cable to power all your mobile and wearable gadgets in a style sympathetic to the smartest homes.JourneyVerdictIf you value your home dcor and dont want an out-of-place ugly charger sitting by your bed or on your minimalist desk, the Journey Nova offers style-magazine looks alongside the fastest wireless charging speeds.