The latest edition of our weekly deal roundup includes a range of discounts on Apple's AirPods. The standard AirPods 4 are down to $100, which ties their lowest price to date, while ANC version of those earbuds and the higher-end AirPods Pro 2 are cheaper than usual at $149 and $169, respectively. If you don't need new headphones, we're also seeing discounts on Peacock and Apple Music subscriptions, our favorite robot vacuum and microSD card for those on a budget, Sonos speakers and more. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today. Spotlight deal The rest of the best tech deals this week Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 at Amazon ($80 off MSRP): If you're willing to pay extra and don't mind a traditional in-ear design, the AirPods Pro 2 are still the best wireless earphones Apple makes and our favorite pair for iPhone owners overall. They have the same set of Apple-friendly features noted above, but add stronger ANC, a more secure fit, fuller sound (thanks to that in-ear design), an hour or two of extra battery life and onboard volume controls. As of last fall, they can also function as an FDA-approved hearing aid. That said, if you aren't tethered to the Apple ecosystem, there are other pairs with superior noise cancellation, battery life and audio quality out there. This discount is $15 more than the all-time low we saw around Black Friday, but it's a good $20 to $30 below the pair's typical street price and $80 less than buying from Apple directly. Also at Walmart, Target and Best Buy. Peacock Premium (1-year) for $30 at Peacock ($50 off, new and returning users only): New and returning subscribers can grab a year of Peacock's ad-supported plan for $30 through Feburary 18. (Yes, it's called "Premium" even though it has ads.) If you're not a current subscriber and don't see the discount, use the code WINTERSAVINGS at checkout. NBCUniversal ran a similar offer around Black Friday that dropped the subscription to $20, but this is still $50 off the annual plan's usual price. While we wouldn't call Peacock essential, it should be worth checking out if you're big into Premier League soccer, WWE live events or most shows from NBC and Bravo The Office and Law and Order included. The Samsung Evo Select. (The 1TB model is on sale today, not the 512GB model pictured here.) Jeff Dunn / Engadget Samsung Evo Select (1TB) microSD card for $70 at Amazon ($10 off): The Evo Select is the budget pick in our guide to the best microSD cards: It's certainly not the fastest model we've tested, but it's quick enough if you just want to boost the storage of a Nintendo Switch or Android tablet on the cheap without feeling totally bogged down. Just don't expect it to be all that great for large file transfers. This deal matches the all-time low for the extra-spacious 1TB model. Also at Samsung and B&H. Sonos Era 100 for $199 at Sonos ($50 off): To address the elephant in the room, no, Sonos is not doing well right now. A redesign of the company's control app last May has been a colossal failure, eventually leading to the departure of the audio brand's CEO and chief product officer last month and sizable layoffs just this week. It's hard to get jazzed about discounts with all of that in mind, but this is a deal roundup, and we still do recommend much of firm's audio gear in our various buying guides, so we're obligated to mention that the company is still running a sale on its soundbars and home speakers through February 9. One highlight is the Sonos Era 100 for $199, a $50 discount that ties the lowest price we've seen. This is the top midrange pick in our guide to the best smart speakers: While the software situation is still iffy, the hardware still delivers impressively clean and balanced sound for its size. If you just want a single speaker for enjoying music at home, it remains a decent value at less than $200. Also at Amazon, Walmart, B&H and others. The Sonos Era 100. Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget $100 Apple Gift Card + $10 Best Buy Gift Card for $100 at Best Buy ($10 off): If you buy a $100 Apple gift card at Best Buy, the retailer will throw in a bonus $10 gift card to its own store for no extra cost. Both cards will be emailed to you digitally. For the unfamiliar, you can apply an Apple gift card to just about anything Apple makes, be it a new iPhone, an Apple TV+ subscription or purchases on the App Store. If you're looking to grab something along those lines and know you'll shop at Best Buy again anyway, it's hard to complain about a bit of bonus money. Apple Music (6-month) for $3 at Apple ($52 off, new subscribers and select devices only): Speaking of Apple services, the company is running a promotion that doles out six months of Apple Music for $3 total. Normally, a solo subscription costs $11 per month after a 30-day free trial, or a three-month trial if you've recently bought an Apple device. This newest promo comes with a few caveats, though: You must be new to Apple Music, not eligible for the aforementioned three-month trial and able to redeem the offer through an iPhone, iPad or Mac. If you meet all of that criteria, however, this is a nice way to get a half-year of music streaming for cheap. We praise Apple Music in our guide to the best music streaming services for its lossless streaming quality, ease of use with Apple devices and emphasis on letting actual people introduce you to new music. Apple says this deal will run through February 27. Just be aware that your subscription will be set to auto-renew until you cancel. The iRobot Roomba Vac Essential. iRobot iRobot Roomba Vac Essential (Q0120) for $130 at Amazon ($120 off): The Roomba Vac Essential is the top pick in our guide to the best budget robot vacuums. It's a basic entry-level model, as it navigates semi-randomly instead of mapping set paths and will still bonk into furniture every now and then. But it cleans well enough, especially on hard floors, and we've found it easy to set up and control through Roomba's mobile app. If you're on a budget and live in a smaller place that isn't inundated with pet hair, you could do much worse. This discount is the lowest price we've tracked and a $20 drop from the robovac's typical going rate in recent months. Also at Best Buy, Target and others. Anker 713 USB-C Charger for $20 at Amazon ($20 off): The Anker 713 Charger is a compact wall charger with one USB-C port that can deliver up to 45W of power. It's not the newest or fastest model out there, but it's easy to tuck in a bag and powerful enough to charge many modern smartphones and tablets at full speed. This discount matches the lowest price we've seen and takes about $8 off the device's common street price. Also at Anker. If you need something faster with a couple more ports, the 67W Anker Prime charger is also on sale for a low of $36. The Razer Viper V3 Pro. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Razer Viper V3 Pro for $145 at Amazon ($15 off): It's not a massive discount, but this $15 drop marks the lowest price we've seen for the Viper V3 Pro, which tops our guide to the best gaming mice. This is very much a niche device, aimed squarely at those who take competitive PC games seriously, but its 54-gram design is super lightweight, consistently responsive and comfortable for a wide range of grip types and hand sizes. Just don't expect it to keep you from getting owned in Counter-Strike 2 or Marvel Rivals on its own. Also at Best Buy. LG B4 OLED TV (48") for $600 at Best Buy ($200 off): This ties the lowest price we've seen for the 48-inch LG B4, which is the entry-level model in LG's 2024 OLED lineup. While it's not as bright or color-rich as some higher-end alternatives, it still offers the essential perks of any good OLED TV: superb contrast with deep black tones, clear motion, wide viewing angles and the like. It's also a nice value for gaming, as it has four HDMI 2.1 ports that support refresh rates up to 120Hz. It's just better off in a darker room, and this particular model is relatively small. If you're curious about what other TV deals are available ahead of the Super Bowl, note that we have a separate roundup just for those. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-apple-airpods-4-hit-an-all-time-low-of-100-plus-the-rest-of-the-weeks-best-tech-deals-170248131.html?src=rss

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From devastating climate change to ongoing wars to the dismantling of the globes largest aid agency, theres no shortage of problems facing the world. And now we can add another one to the list: An asteroid could conceivably hit the planet in just under eight years. And while the chances of that happening are very small, they have now nearly doubled.In December, the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Chile, developed by the University of Hawaii and funded by NASA, discovered the existence of an asteroid known as 2024 YR4.That ATLAS should discover an asteroid is no surprisethere are millions of them in our cosmic neck of the woods alone. However, 2024 YR4 triggered the alarm at ATLAS because theres a not-insignificant chance that the asteroid, which is about the size of the Eiffel Tower, may slam into Earth in 2032.Impact odds are risingAt the time of the objects discovery, NASA calculated that the chance of the asteroid actually hitting Earthwhat it calls the Impact Probabilitywas about 1.3%. That means there was a 98.7% chance that the asteroid would miss us. Or to put that another way, there was a 1 in 83 chance that 2024 YR4 would hit us.Unfortunately, the impact probability of 2024 YR4 has now risen. As a matter of fact, the probability of the asteroid hitting Earth has nearly doubled to 2.3%, according to Sentry: Earth Impact Monitoring, an online tool provided by NASAs Center for Near Earth Object Studies.Now Sentrys Impact Probability rating is classified as 2.3e-2, which means there is now a 2.3% chance of 2024 YR4 slamming into the planet. NASA says this means the odds of impact are now 1 in 43.Yellow Zone warningNASAs Sentry tool also reveals that the asteroid has a maximum hazard rating of 3 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale. Torino is a scale that categorizes the effects an asteroid or comets impact would have on the Earth. The Torino Scale assigns both numeric ratings and color codes to such objects.The Torino Impact Hazard Scale runs from 0 to 10. A 0 rating means that a heavenly object poses no threat to the planet, while a 10 means, basically, were all going to die. (NASA is more tactful in its description of a level 10 event, stating, A collision is certain, capable of causing global climatic catastrophe that may threaten the future of civilization as we know it, whether impacting land or ocean.)Numerical classifications are further grouped into colors as well. A 0 is white, a 1 is green, 2-4 is yellow, 5-7 is orange, and 8-10 is red.A level 3 rating on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale means that 2024 YR4 is in the yellow zone, which the scale says merits attention by astronomers.A close encounter, meriting attention by astronomers, the Yellow Zones description reads. Current calculations give a 1% or greater chance of collision capable of localized destruction.However, there is some good news: A Yellow Zone warning doesnt mean that impact is a certainty.Most likely, new telescopic observations will lead to re-assignment to Level 0, the zones description continues. But it also notes that Attention by public and by public officials is merited if the encounter is less than a decade away.The asteroid 2024 YR4 is less than a decade away.When might the 2024 YR4 asteroid hit Earth?Even though the odds of 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have risen, it is still much more likely than not that the asteroid will miss Earth entirely. However, if it were to impact Earth, it would likely do so on December 22, 2032.But thats just its first chance to strike Earth. If it misses us then, 2024 YR4 gets more chances in 2039, 2043, 2047, and 2079. You can track NASAs updates about the asteroid by using its Sentry: Earth Impact Monitoring tool.Should I worry about asteroid 2024 YR4?It seems pointless to worry because theres not anything you as an individual can do about 2024 YR4. Besides, the odds are still in our favor that 2024 YR4 will miss Earth. And even if it hits us, it wont be a civilization-ending event, though, depending on where it hits, it could devastate even a large city.And if its any consolation, NASA knows of no other asteroid that has the impact probability rating 2024 YR4 does. Currently, no other known large asteroids have an impact probability above 1%, NASA said in a January statement.So things will probably be fine in 2032 and beyond.Of course, even if we are spared an asteroid impact, we still have the zombie spiders to worry about.

Its game time for Metas wearables: The tech giant has bought two ad spots for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during Sundays Super Bowl broadcast, including one that has Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt wreaking havoc on Kris Jenners art collection.The star-studded spot is part of a bigger push to bring AI-powered wearables to the masses. Last week, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the company had sold more than one million of its high-tech Ray-Bans in 2024, and hinted at plans to sell many more in the near future. This will be a defining year that determines if were on a path towards many hundreds of millions and eventually billions of AI glasses, he told investors during the companys Q4 2024 earnings call.To that end, Meta plans to introduce new versions of its smart glasses later this year, including a high-end model that reportedly includes a small display capable of showing notifications and real-time translation. And the competition is not waiting around. Samsung has hinted at plans for developing its own AI glasses, and Chinese startups are looking to target U.S. consumers with Ray-Ban copycats this year.All this means that millions of people could soon walk around with cameras on their faces, challenging our understanding of privacy, and inevitably leading to friction.An AI wearable that sees what you seeMeta released a first version of camera-equipped glasses in cooperation with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica in 2021, followed by a second-generation model in the fall of 2023. At first glance, the glasses look very similar to a typical pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses, save for a camera and a recording indicator that are visible upon closer inspection. The glasses also have dual speakers integrated into their temples, and an array of five microphones that can be used for both voice control and communication.Ray-Ban Meta glasses can take photos, record short video clips, and livestream via Instagram when paired with a smartphone. They can also be used as a replacement for wireless earbuds, allowing wearers to listen to music or podcasts, or take phone calls when paired via Bluetooth to a smartphone.The feature set that Meta leans into most these days is the ability to directly query the companys AI assistant: Ray-Ban owners can ask Metas AI assistant to tell them about anything theyre looking at, which results in the glasses taking a photo and uploading it to the cloud. They can ask Meta AI what a street sign says, have it translate text, and even ask it to come up with recipes based on what the camera can spot in their fridge.Earlier this year, Meta even added the ability to have continuous conversations with its AI assistant using its Ray-Ban glasses. During those chats, video of everything the wearer is seeing is sent to the cloud and analyzed, allowing for complex back-and-forth interactions with follow-up questions while browsing store shelves, looking through record collections, or shopping at the farmers marketa pretty impressive feat, despite Meta AI still occasionally getting confused by very basic objects.Surprisingly little backlash, so farInevitably, these features can also lead to bystanders getting captured by Metas glasses. When Google pioneered camera glasses in 2013, it faced a huge public backlash against this perceived invasion of privacy. Users of the Google Glass device were being called glassholes by critics, and the company discontinued the device soon after.Meta has gone to great lengths to avoid a similar fate. The glasses include a visible recording indicator, and second-generation Ray-Ban Metas block any photo and video capture if a user tries to cover that indicator light in any way. Meta also advises Ray-Ban wearers to respect other peoples privacy, and for instance not to wear them in public bathrooms, schools, or houses of worship.That hasnt stopped some Ray-Ban owners from accidentally getting into trouble. Last fall, a Ray-Ban owner reported on Reddit that they had gotten thrown out of a movie theater over piracy allegations. I wear RaybanMeta with prescription lenses so I can see, the user in question wrote. I did not live stream or anything, but apparently theyre banned from cinemas.Other users have said they have gotten reprimanded for wearing their Ray-Bans in airplanes; two Harvard students made waves when they combined the glasses with image recognition technology to figure out the identity of random people on the street (a feature that the glasses themselves do not support out of the box). More insidiously, the alleged New Orleans bomber reportedly wore Metas smart glasses to scout locations for his attack.Despite all this, there has been relatively little backlash against the device yet. That could change once there are millions more in use. There will be bad actors with that many pairs of glasses in market, acknowledges Moor Insights & Strategy analyst Anshel Sag. He thinks Meta could do more educating people about the way these glasses function. Ive had some people assume its just always recording, he says. Thats not true.Next up: New devices, including one with a displayMeta has plans to launch half a dozen additional wearables in the future, the companys CTO Andrew Bosworth recently told staffers in a leaked memo. Part of that line-up will reportedly also be a first model with a visual component. With an integrated display in just one lens, it will be a far cry from the kind of augmented reality glasses Meta wants to sell in a few years. Users wont be able to view 3D holograms or play immersive games with it, and the size of the virtual display will be comparably small.Still, by positioning its first generation of AR glasses as supercharged smart glasses, Meta may have found a way to make people embrace lower-end specs. Keeping these kinds of devices simpler comes with lots of added benefits, says David Goldman, the VP of marketing of AR optics startup Lumus. Youre going to have a much longer battery life with a smaller display, he explains, adding that functionality like live translation of a person talking to you actually is less disruptive with a smaller display. People will be pleasantly surprised by the added value, Goldman says.At the same time, Meta will continue to make AI glasses without displays, with a recent Bloomberg report suggesting that the next wave of models will include at least one optimized for outdoor sports. Zuckerberg told investors recently that the company was aiming to sell up to ten million units of its next-generation AI glassesa number that Sag believes is within reach.The Super Bowl ad will most likely be a planting the seed moment in a lot of peoples eyes who havent met someone wearing them yet, he says. Then, we might get a new model this year paired with an aggressive ad campaign to push sales into the 510 million territory.

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Lamps do more than just illuminate our surroundings. They can very well change the mood in a room, especially ones whose designs are visible to everyone. The lights could give off a cool vibe that encourages productivity, or it could have a warm glow that makes you feel comfortable and at peace. Sometimes the lamp designs themselves turn a rooms narrative in a certain direction, from nature-inspired organic forms to minimalist, modern, and geometric shapes.Lamp designs dont have to be elaborate and complicated to have such effects. Sometimes, just the combination of form and materials is enough to be associated with certain themes and emotions. This standing floor lamp, for example, has a simple bar bent at an angle and a textile cover, but these already effectively convey the atmosphere of a city street mixed with the softness of a pasture.Designer: Amuni StudioTraditional street lamps cast a unique glow on the world of the night. Given their utility, their light can sometimes be harsh and cold, but it also offers safety and confidence in the dark of night. The shape of these lamps has almost become iconic, and one only needs to see the silhouette to make the association.Corium is a standing floor lamp design that does exactly that, using the simple shape of a lamp arm bent forward at a slight angle. The lampshade is also nothing more than a long sheet of metal curving over the length of the light element like an arch. A layer of proprietary recycled leather is draped over this shade, adding a touch of organic texture and warmth to the composition.In a way, Corium represents contrasting elements that find their harmony inside the modern home. There is the street lamp that is a staple of outdoor urban lighting, while leather is more closely associated with nature and fashion. Utility and luxury, coldness and warmth, light and shade all come together in a simple yet striking design that gives light in its own unique way.Created using Luxion Technology (luxion.com)Initially designed to be a pendant lamp, Corium is also an experiment in designing and producing a product entirely done in Latin America. In addition to components sourced locally, the talent and manufacturing involved were also done locally. It gives the lamp an even deeper narrative and a value that transcends its surface appearance.The post Standing floor lamp uses recycled leather to mix urban boldness and cozy warmth first appeared on Yanko Design.

2025 is the year of travel trailers that do more than just offering a place to sleep a few people. These towable campers will transform into fully functional mobile homes for a family, implement smart tech, and have interiors that adapt to any adventure or family requirement. Case in point is the adventure-ready travel trailer from Michigan-based Kingstar that along with making space for hauling toys, allows the same to be transformed into a bedroom without moving a finger.Going on show at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow a week later, the Kingstar Kruzr K180 overland trailer flaunts a robust body and an undersection in the front, designed primarily for toy hauling: a couple of motorcycles is probably what the creators would prefer. But you can have your own choice to fit in the storage space.Designer: KingstarThe exterior of the Kruzr K180 really stands out at first glance. The body is metal, the roof is stainless steel, and the walls are made of composite material. Evidently, visible is a little bordered section with a door in the front of the trailer is a multipurpose space, explicitly for storing motorcycles and other gear. Other than this hideout of sorts, the trailer looks similar to any towable camper except for the absence of a side entry.It has an entry from the rear, where like the traditional trailers, the bathroom and the kitchen reside. The Interior of the Kruzer K180 comes alive with a plush finish and has a raised main sleeping platform. The kitchen is stocked with a cookstove, microwave oven, sink, and storage space. The bathroom is a cramped space but features a cassette toilet, shower, and wash area. Despite the limited space, Kruzr K180 includes a dinette and a couch that can, on requirement, convert into a bunk bed or be used as a home office.Given its robust exterior and comforting interior, it is meant to go beyond the paved roads. This is possible with an independent air suspension that smoothens every ride in the Kruzr K180. Of course, the hide-out garage at the bottom is the standout feature, but what really makes things different is a passthrough in the open floor of the trailer that leads down into this private space equipped with well-finished walls, opening windows, and curtains. Its a living space usable for sleeping if you may, or a garage with its independent access to the outside.Starting at $68,000, the Kingstar Kruzer K180 has 6,536 pounds of dead weight. It is 21 feet long and comes with a 400-watt solar panel, 460Ah battery, and outdoor shower. The extra solar power, bigger batteries, more storage, and awnings for extending the living environment outside can be included on demand for an additional cost.The post Kingstar Kruzr K180 Overland Trailer has a Secret Garage you can Access from the Inside first appeared on Yanko Design.