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Models aren't good enough to work on their own, especially with all the nuance in bigger projects. Even while avoiding usage caps on Antigravity, you still need to give it your whole project for it to work. Basically, it feels like the only way to get a reliable AI agent for programming is through a paid extension. However, instead of paying someone else, you should run your own AI.

Gemini Intelligence is designed to handle tasks across your apps and be a more helpful AI agent. It could signal a wider shift in how we'll use our phones in the near future.

There are times in our lives when we are consumed by the media. While it’s not always the case, a big thing media lovers tend to have fond memories of are those summer blockbusters—you know the ones. Whether it's high-stakes action, funny comedies, or fantasies beyond your wildest imagination, these movies made us smile, laugh, and create fond memories with loved ones during those summer days.

If you have DIY projects around the house that need attention, now is the perfect time to buy some new tools. Ryobi fans will want to run to a nearby Home Depot for its spring sale and grab its latest deal that gets you six power tools for under $300.

Long before everyone got used to plugging things into a familiar rectangular port (and flipping the cable around three times before getting it right), there was another connector quietly doing most of the heavy lifting. The serial port wasn't pretty, it wasn't fast, and it definitely wasn't friendly, but for decades, it was the way you connected almost anything that wasn't already inside your computer case.

Instagram has a new feature that lets you share an unedited photo dump with your pals that disappears once viewed. Yes, we have questions.

The Meta-owned social media platform announced Instants on Wednesday, a tool that lets you send a batch of snaps to Close Friends or mutual followers. You can't edit the photos, which might throw some folks off, but you can add captions.

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Notably, Instants will disappear after being viewed or after 24 hours. In this capacity, the feature sounds exactly like Instagram's existing disappearing messages, as well as similar options on Snapchat, Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. Plus, there's an undo button if you want to take back a sent photo.

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Instants will appear in your Instagram DMs inbox appearing like a pile of photos. Once you've sent a glut of Instants, the recipients can react with emoji, reply like a regular DM, or send their own collection of Instants, as you both throw mountains of unedited snaps back and forth until the comet finally hits. Recipients cannot screenshot the photos (more on that below), and your Instants will be saved in a folder only you can access — you can repost them from here to Stories.

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Firstly, if you use a tool like disappearing messages, I cannot stress this enough but your recipient can always record the screen or take a photo with another device. Though Instagram's Instants cannot be screenshotted, that doesn't mean the person you're sending the image to can't capture it.

Secondly, Instagram monitors Close Friends content even if you think it's some kind of incognito mode. It is not.

Next, all posts will need to comply with Instagram's nudity guidelines, which run a fine line between protection and censorship. Something tells me this won't be the last we talk about this when it comes to Instants.

Finally, Instagram has officially pulled end-to-end encryption on DMs, so the security of your Instants is under standard encryption.

Mashable has reached out to Instagram for comment.

SAVE $7.04: As of May 13, the Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus is on sale for $27.95 at Amazon with an on-page coupon. That's 20% off its list price of $34.99 and its lowest price to date.

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If your thumb is a few shades away from green, Lego's Botanicals sets offer the perfect way to brighten up your home without worrying about impending plant death. If succulents are your cup of tea, the recently released Flowering Cactus is a fun pick and just dropped to its best price yet.

As of May 13, the Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus is just $27.95 at Amazon with the help of an on-page coupon. That's 20% off the $34.99 list price and the lowest price we've seen since its January launch.

With a piece count of 482, the Flowering Cactus set is recommended for anyone aged 9 and up. So both kids who can't quite take care of a plant yet and kids at heart will enjoy this build. Placed in a pastel blue pot, the set builds out to two faux cacti: one larger cactus in full bloom with a pink and yellow flower at the top and a smaller cactus with tiny pink buds. The building instructions are available in the Lego Builder app, so you can follow along with step-by-step digital instructions and track your progress if you desire. And the best part, of course, is that the result is a gorgeous, kill-proof plant that doubles as decor.

Add some greenery to your home in the form of tiny Lego bricks shaped like a succulent. It'll only cost you $27.95 if you add the Flowering Cactus set to your cart ASAP (and remember to use the coupon code).

Samsung is the dominant Android brand for good reason. Beyond its impressive lineup that spans everything from budget devices to ultra-premium flagships and foldables, Samsung keeps both hardware and software polished to a consistent standard.

SAVE $5: As of May 13, get a $50 Shell gift card at Best Buy for $45. That's a discount of 11%.

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With soaring gas prices taking us on a constant roller coaster ride, of course we all want to save more money at the pump. While you can use discounts like those that Amazon Prime offer to shave some cash off of your purchases, saving on gift cards is another option you might want to consider. We found one that you'll want to jump on if you live near a Shell gas station.

As of May 13, get a $50 Shell gift card at Best Buy for $45. That's $5 off and a discount of 11%.

SEE ALSO: Don't pass up this perk: How to score an Amazon Prime gas discount

This gift card can be used for gas at any of the over 14,000 Shell stations across the United States. You can use it at the pump or inside the Shell station, so no need to fret if you have to run in and take care of some errands first. And though it might seem like a small amount, $5 is $5. You never know when it might come in handy.

Beyond gas, you can use this gift card to pay for just about anything Shell offers, including car washes, food and snacks, vehicle supplies, and more. So if you don't use a lot of gas but still take advantage of Shell stations, it's well worth stocking up on a couple of gift cards and saving some cash either way. And if you know someone who does need a bit of a discount, well, it's a gift card after all.

This is a limited time deal at Best Buy, so make sure you get yours within the next 14 hours before it goes away.

Samsung's next product showcase could be a really big one.

That's the vibe coming out of a new report from Seoul Economic Daily, anyway. According to the Korean news publication, Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London, a date and venue that have both been previously reported. However, what we didn't know is that, according to Seoul Economic Daily, this event will also feature a new pair of smart glasses, as well as a new Galaxy Watch and some new foldable devices.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Wide Fold design revealed in leaked images

The so-called "Galaxy Glasses" will use Google's Android XR platform, but be warned that these glasses will not feature a display of any kind. They have a microphone, some speakers, and a camera, all of which could theoretically be used to interface with an AI assistant.

Unfortunately, the report contained no real information about the Galaxy Watch 9, but based on precedent, it would not be surprising at all to see that show up at the showcase.

Aside from the glasses and the watch, it's widely expected that Samsung will launch three new foldable devices: a Galaxy Fold 8, a Flip 8, and a new "Wide Fold" phone that could compete with the rumored iPhone Fold. We'll all find out together in July.

Mashable reached out to Samsung representatives for comment and will update this story if we receive more information.

Competing humanoid robot-makers Figure and 1X revealed new footage from inside their factories this week, showcasing the similarities and differences in their approaches to bringing this technology to life.

SAVE 21%: As of May 13, you can get a 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings.

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Buying a laptop with enough memory and storage to run modern games smoothly (without deleting files to make room for new downloads) is almost impossible on a tight budget. But if you're patient (or just refuse to pay full price) and hold out for the right Amazon sale, you can get a heavy-duty setup without draining your savings.

Right now, you can get the 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

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For that price, you'll get 32GB of memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 16-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on an Intel Core 7 240H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7, so it should handle everything from intense gaming to video editing without freezing. Bonus: the battery lasts up to 15 hours and has a fast-charge feature that'll take you from zero to 100 percent in just an hour and 20 minutes.

Multicolor 3D printing is such a neat idea, but it's hard to justify because of how much waste it generates. I was able to go hands-on with a 12-color no-waste 3D printer a few months ago, and it completely changed the multicolor 3D printing game.

SAVE $130: The DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, down from the standard price of $639. That's a 20% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Now that we're not in freezing temperature anymore, you might be spending more time outside. If you've been searching for a new outdoor hobby, you might have contemplated become a drone pilot. Capture the world around you through a new view, either to keep for yourself or to share with others. If that's appealing, check out this DJI deal.

As of May 13, the DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, marked down from the normal price of $639. That's a 20% discount or a savings of $130. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

From content creators to real estate developers and farmers, drones have plenty of uses. DJI has long been a favorite drone brand with creatives, and the Flip drone proves its worth. It can handle video transmission from 13 kilometers away (about 8 miles from us in the U.S.), and it comes with DJI's excellent subject tracking that keeps moving subjects in focus.

SEE ALSO: Low price alert: The DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo is on sale at Amazon for over $200 off

The overall design is travel-friendly with folding propellers and carbon-fiber propeller guards. It weighs under 249 grams which is excellent for portability, and its weight means you don't need an FAA registration or a remote ID when flying in the U.S.

The DJI Flip will get up to 31 minutes of flight time before it'll need some time to recharge, and the included RC 2 remote adds a new layer of fun to this deal. The RC 2 is DJI's remote control that houses a 5.5-inch FHD display and 32GB of built-in storage. On its own, the RC 2 sells for $369 which makes today's deal of $509 that includes the Flip drone seem that much more attractive.

Before this record-low price sells out, become the best drone pilot on the block with the DJI Flip and RC 2. It's a beginner-friendly model with top-tier performance. Amazon has this sale listed as a limited-time only deal so act quickly.

Who'd have thought that we'd still be talking about printers in the 2020s? Wasn't it all supposed to be paperless by now? The reality is that we're about as likely to give up paper as we are to get flying cars, which means we have to deal with all the things wrong with the printing industry.

SAVE $700.01: As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's a discount of 44%.

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Looking for a faster and easier way to get clean floors? A robot vacuum is your best bet. Just program it with what you want it to tackle and send it out into your home to do the rest. If you're looking for a great model that can handle carpets as well as hard flooring, this Dreame combo unit is on sale now for an excellent price.

As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's $700.01 off and a discount of 44%.

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This powerful robot vacuum and mop combo can handle a wide berth of cleaning tasks. It boasts up to 20,000Pa of suction thanks to Dreame's TurboForce motor and can pick up a variety of different types of debris, from cat litter to ground-in dirt you've had issues with in the past. It can easily power through tangled hair with its DuoBrush system and cut through older messes with ease.

If your home is difficult to navigate, this unit can handle that issue as well thanks to its robotic retractable legs to get over door tracks, obstacles, and other hard-to-reach areas. It can lower its height to reach under door frames and furniture without you manually having to pick it up and move it, for example. It can also tackle corners with a brush for extended reach. When the time comes to get some mopping done, it can seamlessly swap between modes as well.

If you're ready to leave cleaning to the robots, this luxury robot vacuum and mop is where it's at, especially near 50% off as it is right now. Get yours before it goes out of stock.

Streaming TV shows and movies used to be affordable when there were only one or two major streaming platforms. These days, there are almost too many to count, and the prices continue to rise. I've ditched several of my streaming subscriptions, but here are the four I've kept.

Having a Windows and Linux PC doesn’t mean you need entirely different toolsets for each platform. Many apps offer seamless cross-platform experiences, ensuring productivity without the hassle of relearning software. Here are seven apps that work smoothly on both Windows and Linux.

I used to wish that I had an awesome supercomputer so I could run my own AI, but then I found out that I didn't have to. Just like with other DIY projects, you can make a server with what you already have; you just need to think outside the box. If you own a spare PC, can find one, or can buy one cheaply, you're one big step closer to an AI server. What's even better is that LM Studio was built to make this easier for you.

Drills and impact drivers are great for driving lag bolts or self-tapping screws, but they are also the fastest way to ruin a DIY project if you don't respect their power. If you're constantly using your impact driver on 3 (or the fastest setting) and stripping heads, snapping screws, or overdriving, you're using it wrong.