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It seems people don't really want to hear about an operating system integrating yet more AI into the user experience.

Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's president of Windows and devices, posted a tweet promoting a company event and promising that Windows would soon evolve to include even more AI. Davuluri posted that Windows would soon be "agentic," which is an AI buzzword that basically means it can do some tasks autonomously.

"Windows is evolving into an agentic OS, connecting devices, cloud, and AI to unlock intelligent productivity and secure work anywhere," he posted on X.

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Whatever Davuluri expected, folks were not thrilled with their operating system becoming "agentic."

"Stop this non-sense. No one wants this," read one reply.

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"Its evolving into a product that's driving people to Mac and Linux," read another.

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The replies were largely uniform in their disapproval of the announcement.

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Read another reply from the account @EricLengyel: "Maybe you should pay attention to the unanimously negative replies here and adjust your goals accordingly."

That seems to about sum it up.

SAVE $125: As of Nov. 12, the Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K Fire TV is on sale for $694.99 ahead of Black Friday. That's a 15% discount and its best price to date.

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We've officially entered the best time of year to buy a TV — Black Friday season. Sure, the annual shopping holiday is technically a couple of weeks away, but some TV deals are already popping off. Case in point: Amazon's top-of-the-line 55-inch Fire TV is down to its best price ever.

As of Nov. 12, you can get the Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K Fire TV for just $694.99 at Amazon as an early Black Friday deal. That's 15% or $125 off its list price of $819.99 and its lowest price on record.

The newest and fanciest among Fire TVs in Amazon's lineup, the Omni Mini-LED Fire TV is loaded with features and solid specs. It packs a 144Hz refresh rate, Interactive Art Mode (similar to Samsung's The Frame), hands-free Alexa, and Intelligent Picture technology, which fine-tunes the details of whatever you're watching. Its 55-inch 4K QLED mini-LED display features Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness, and 768 dimming zones, which results in the best Fire TV picture quality ever. If that all sounds like a bunch of gibberish to you, be sure to check out our TV specs explainer for a breakdown of all the essential features.

Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) reviewed the Omni Mini-LED Fire TV and said it "offers plenty of features and a significant increase in brightness from previous models, making it a strong value for the price." And now that the 55-inch model is down to just $694.99, it's inching closer to budget-friendly territory.

SAVE $599.01: The Roborock Saros Z70 is on sale at Amazon for $1,999.99, down from the normal price of $2,599. That's a 23% discount.

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Not every new product is a must-have. While many look super cool and come with fancy new features, you simply might not need it. A new smartwatch when you have a great one already means you probably don't need that new model. But if you have a hard time keeping your floor obstacle-free for a robot vacuum to do its cleaning routine, this deal on a new model is for you.

As of Nov. 12, the Roborock Saros Z70 is on sale for $1,999.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $2,599. That works out to a 23% discount that takes a sizeable $599.01 off the normal price.

Mashable's vacuum expert Leah Stodart tested out the Roborock Saros Z70 when it launched earlier this year and had mixed feelings. Its cleaning ability with 22,000Pa suction makes it one of the most powerful models on the market, and its super slim design means it'll have an easier time navigating under furniture. Stodart was also impressed with the mopping function's ability to get into corners.

SEE ALSO: The 40+ best early Black Friday deals: We found record prices on Apple gadgets, headphones, TVs, and robot vacuums

But of course, the star of the Roborock Saros Z70 is its mechanical arm that's designed to remove obstacles from the cleaning path. It's ready to remove socks, shoes, and even small trash like tissues that may have dropped on the floor. In testing, Stodart found the mechanical arm worked as expected, but not perfectly. And given its higher price compared to other robot vacuums that mop, it's probably not the best option for most people.

However, if you're a busy parent or you have mobility issues that make bending over a challenge, the Roborock's assistance could be nice. Not only will the robot vacuum pick up stray socks, shoes, and more, but it can sort them into designated piles or areas in your home. Set all shoes to be put near the front door and socks to head into the laundry room. It might take some time for the lil' robot to get this task done, but it will eventually.

At full price, it was hard to recommend the Roborock Saros Z70 to most people, but thanks to today's discount, it's worth considering if you feel the mostly-accurate arm will be useful.

Before the shopping rush of Black Friday rushes in, snag the Roborock Saros Z70 for $1,999.99. For some homes, this model will be a nice way of keeping floors clean with less pre-cleaning effort.

When it came out in 2006, The Devil Wears Prada was destined to become more than a smash hit at the box office, more than a beloved adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's novel of the same name. It was destined to become a part of internet culture, memed and made into GIFs and referenced on par with franchises that offered a slew of sequels. But now, at long last, here comes The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are all returning, reprising their roles as Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, former assistant Andy Sachs, fashion guardian angel Nigel Kipling, and competitive first assistant Emily Charlton. While the first teaser from 20th Century Studios does not reveal what Nigel and Emily are up to, it does give the audience our first official look at Miranda and Andy's reunion.

Gird your loins. It's going to be a thrilling ride.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters May 1.

SAVE $200: As of Nov. 12, get the Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet for $899.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099.99. That's a discount of 18%.

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If you suffer from asthma or allergies, you already know that dust, pollen, and pet dander can make breathing a bit of a nightmare. Keep your air as clean as possible at home with an air purifier, and you can lessen some of that frustration. You don't have to spend a fortune on an air purifier to do a great job, but if you're going to get one, it's worth going all out when you can save some cash on a quality product. Case in point: this Dyson air purifier.

As of Nov. 12, get the Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet for $899.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099.99. That's $200 off and a discount of 18%.

SEE ALSO: The best air purifiers for pet owners

This massive air purifier is for large homes or businesses, as it projects air over 32 feet and can treat bigger spaces than its air purifier brethren. Not only can it purify the air, but it can also detect and destroy any formaldehyde in the air permanently. Formaldehyde is often found in several things, like paint and even tobacco smoke, so it can lurk where you might not expect it. This purifier can help to eliminate it, so even if you're not sure you have it in your home, you can rest assured that it's being removed.

This purifier has a HEPA H13 grade filter that's 3.8x larger than its previous generation, and lasts up to 5 years. You can control and monitor the air quality indoors while using this purifier as well with the MyDyson app, set up preset use times, and opt to use several different modes to make things easier for when you're not at home or in the same room. Plus, Breeze mode circulates air to give you the feeling of natural air in your home.

If you're ready to take charge of the air quality around you, this is a great pick. Be sure to capitalize on it while it's available at this price.

It was only a matter of time until Paramount+ joined the price hike party. Following the lead of its peers — Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max, Apple TV+, YouTube TV, Disney+, and Hulu — Paramount+ is set to raise its monthly and annual subscription costs starting in January 2026. To make matters worse, the newly merged Paramount Skydance announced that it will also be ditching free trials.

This is the second price increase in as many years for Paramount+. In August 2024, the prices jumped from just $5.99 to $7.99 for the ad-supported tier and $11.99 to $12.99 for the ad-free tier. This time around, it's bumping up the cost by another dollar for monthly plans; Paramount+ Essential will cost $8.99 per month, and Paramount+ Premium will cost $13.99 per month. Annual plans are also increasing because of course they are. Paramount+ Essential will go from just $59.99 per year to $89.99 per year, while Paramount+ Premium will jump from $119.99 to $139.99 per year.

Credit: Mashable When do the new prices go into effect?

It's not all bad news. The new Paramount+ pricing doesn't go into effect until Jan. 15, 2026. That means you have plenty of time to lock in a deal (more on that below). The company announced its "ongoing investments in Paramount+ are enhancing the value we deliver to consumers. To support this continued investment, we plan to implement price increases in the U.S. early in the first quarter of 2026," in its reporting of Q3 2025 results. Those programming investments of over $1.5 billion include the rights to show UFC matches throughout the year, new Paramount+ originals and third-party catalog licensing, and a ramp-up of its film slate to 15 movies per year. So, at least your money will be going toward some new content.

How to save on a Paramount+ subscription

Along with the price hikes, Paramount also announced that it's "retiring" its free trials across all tiers and "reviewing discount practices." We're hoping that the review doesn't take place until the new year, as Paramount+ tends to offer a solid Black Friday streaming deal. Not to mention, the streamer puts out some of the best streaming discounts throughout the year — as much as 50% off annual plans.

The best option for most people on any given day will be signing up for an annual plan before the price increase. You'll save $30 on the Essential plan by signing up ahead of the hike and $20 on the Premium plan — and that's on top of the savings you'll already get from paying annually versus monthly.

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If you're looking to sign up for Paramount+ before the price hike takes effect, we've rounded up the best ways to save on a subscription (as of Nov. 12). If you'd rather roll the dice and wait until Black Friday, most of these deals will be ongoing until Jan. 15, 2026.

The best Paramount+ deals at a glance: Best for most people Paramount+ Essential annual plan $59.99 per year (save $35.89) Get Deal Best without ads Paramount+ Premium annual plan $119.99 per year (save $35.89) Get Deal Best for students Paramount+ Premium annual plan $59.99 for one year with SheerID verification (save $60) Get Deal Get Paramount+ for free Walmart+ annual plan $49 per year through Dec. 2 (save $49) Get Deal Best for military personnel Paramount+ Premium annual plan $59.99 per year with SheerID verification (save $60) Get Deal

Home Depot early Black Friday deals at a glance: Best Early Black Friday Cordless Power Tool Deal DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 (Save $40) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Tool Deal Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 (Save $110) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Home Deal Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,798 (Save $1,401) Get Deal

If you’ve been holding off on that big renovation, looking to replace some power tools, or you just want to stock up on home essentials, now’s the moment to head to Home Depot. The retailer's Black Friday ad is now live, so you can shop some of the season's biggest deals ahead of the actual event.

Home Depot is already stacking up some pretty impressive deals, perfect if you're ready to tackle a home project, update your tool collection, or find that perfect, practical gift. Expect hefty discounts on power tools, big-ticket appliances, outdoor gear, and more.

We've already sifted through the early Home Depot Black Friday ad to give you the rundown on what's available now, so you don't have to spend precious time doing so. Check out what's on offer below and get your shopping done early so you can beat the rush this year.

Best early Black Friday cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 at Home Depot
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This impact wrench kit is great for a variety of DIY jobs, including removing stubborn lug nuts or tackling other tough jobs at home. It's compact enough to fit into tight spaces but still delivers 450 lbs of breakaway torque, which makes it a great tool to add to your collection, especially since this kit comes with both 5Ah and 2Ah batteries as well as an LED work light in addition to a charger for under $200.

More early Black Friday cordless power tool deals

• Milwaukee M18 Fuel 14 in. 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Battery Top Handle Chainsaw (Tool Only) – $299 $349 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver – $99 $199 (save $100)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit – $199 $299 (save $100)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $100)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit – $129 $179 (save $50)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8 in. Cordless Oil-Free Pole Saw — $99 $120 (save $30)

• Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer, Drill, Impact Driver Combo Kit — $319 $369 (save $50)

• Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi Tool — $129 $120 (save $90)

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Keep your tools organized with this rolling tool cabinet. You can use it to store everything from small hand tools to larger equipment. With five drawers and 100-lb rated soft-close slides, everything is protected and safe while inside the cabinet. It's time to stop leaving your tools everywhere, thanks to this deal.

More early Black Friday tool deals

• Husky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set (46-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• Ryobi 18V 12 Tool Combo Kit — $649 $799 (save $150)

• Husky BITE SAE/Metric Non-Slip Hex Key Set (18-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• Ryobi SPEED BENCH Mobile Workstation — $179 $199 (save $20)

• Husky Mechanics Tool Set (280-Piece) — $99 $199 (save $100)

Best early Black Friday home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,798 at Home Depot
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If it's high time you invested in a new fridge, go big or go home with this Samsung pick, which can save you some serious cash. This massive model has a sphere ice maker in addition to plenty of room for all your kitchen essentials. And there's even an internal dispenser and built-in pitcher for water if you're always thirsty. The fridge itself is stainless steel, so it should match all your decor, too.

More early Black Friday home deals

• GE High-Efficiency Top Load Washer — $568 $849 (save $281)

• GE Profile Smart UltraFast Electric Washer and Dryer — $1,798 $2,699 (save $901)

• LG 3 Door French Door Refrigerator — $1,698 $3,099 (save $1,401)

• NinjaFlip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer — $149 $219 (save $70)

• GE Profile Smart UltraFast Electric Washer and Dryer — $1,798 $2,699 (save $901)

• GE Burner Element Free-Standing Electric Range in Stainless Steel with Crisp Mode — $678 $999 (save $321)

Lexus has long built its reputation on one key trait, unmatched reliability. Year after year, the brand continues to top dependability studies and owner satisfaction surveys, and nowhere is that legacy more evident than in its SUV lineup. From compact crossovers to three-row family haulers, Lexus offers a model for nearly every type of driver, all backed by bulletproof engineering.

Apple is turning its Wallet into something akin to a digital passport — but don't expect to be flying internationally without a physical passport just yet.

On Wednesday, the company launched Digital ID, which is a way to present your ID in Apple Wallet in a secure and private way.

SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone Pocket is a new way to carry the iPhone, and we have questions

The new feature is launching as a fairly limited beta. It will initially be only available in the U.S. for domestic travel only, rolling out to TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports across the country.

To create a Digital ID, users will have to scan their U.S. passport. To do so, open Wallet on your iPhone, tap the Add + button at the top of the screen, select Driver's License or ID Cards, then select Digital ID and follow the instructions.

The process consists of scanning your passport with your iPhone, then scanning the chip that's embedded in the passport, and occasionally completing a series of facial and head movements (such as closing your eyes) during setup.

Instead of scanning your passport, you'll be able to scan your Digital ID on select TSA checkpoint locations. Credit: Apple

When presenting a Digital ID (for example, at a TSA checkpoint), you'll need to double click the iPhone's side button to open Wallet and select your Digital ID, hold your iPhone near an identity reader, and then use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate. The process also works with Wallet on Apple Watch.

Apple points out that right now, you cannot use Digital ID to travel internationally.

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This is just a start for Digital ID, but Apple has big plans for the feature. For example, in the future you might be able to present your ID to prove your age at a venue that requires it, and you'll be able to use it for identity verification in certain apps.

The advantage of using Apple's Digital ID over whipping out a physical ID is that the venue that's reading it can only verify certain data, such as your age and photo, but they don't get to see all the data on the ID.

The feature builds on Apple's digital driver's license and state ID, which launched in 2022. These can already be added to Wallet in 12 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico.

Google Pixel phones are popular due to their clean, smooth, and customizable software experience, but there's room for improvement. While Material 3 Expressive makes these phones more customizable than ever, one of my biggest complaints is the at-a-glance widget. It's a non-removable "feature" inside the Pixel launcher.

I understand if you don't subscribe to MGM+. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if you've never heard of it. The streaming service, now owned by Amazon, doesn't have the extensive catalog or popularity of something like Netflix. Plus, there are only so many subscriptions one person can have!

Windows 11 now has native support for third-party passkey managers. The November 2025 security update is adding this in. This should bring an end to the disjointed feeling that Passkeys used to have if you weren't fully using Microsoft’s built-in tools.

Airbnb is reportedly integrating with Instacart in an interesting way, at least for a few months.

Folks who book stays in an Airbnb property will soon be able to order groceries ahead of their stay and have everything stocked and ready for them when they arrive, per Bloomberg. This will happen via a directly integrated Instacart interface within the Airbnb app. It should be noted that this is just a three-month pilot program starting on Jan. 5, and right now it's only for hosts in Phoenix, Orlando, and Los Angeles.

Still, this seems like a promising feature that could make traveling a lot easier for Airbnb guests.

SEE ALSO: Airbnb now offers 'Services' like makeup, photography, catered meals

The benefits for Airbnb customers here are obvious, but there are also incentives for hosts to play along, too. Each host will get $25 per completed Instacart order to their property and a $100 bonus for the first one, as long as they receive the order and put everything away on time.

Getting paid money to put away other people's groceries in the property you own is an interesting labor arrangement, if nothing else.

FX's Alien: Earth quickly became one of the most obsession-worthy shows of the summer

Over the course of eight episodes, Noah Hawley's Alien prequel series gifted viewers with bold new tech, a host of terrifying creatures, and a downright nausea-inducing mini Alien movie. With the show's Season 1 finale looming, can fans expect more Alien: Earth in a Season 2?

SEE ALSO: 'Alien: Earth's game-changing ending, explained Will there be an Alien: Earth Season 2?

Yes! On Nov. 11, FX announced that Alien: Earth has been renewed for a second season. FX also revealed that Hawley had signed an overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television, which bodes well for the future of Alien: Earth.

SEE ALSO: Five burning questions we have for 'Alien: Earth' Season 2

That's a future that Hawley has been thinking about for a long time. In a 2025 interview with Variety, Hawley mentioned his hopes for further seasons. "Season 1 is the proof of concept," Hawley said. "And if it works commercially, then Season 2 is about building a model upon which we can envision making a Season 3, 4, 5."

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Hawley is also already thinking about the wait time between seasons, telling Evolution of Horror that he has "a destination in mind, story-wise" and that his main question going forward is, "How streamlined can we make the process so that you're not waiting for three or four or five years for more?"

When would Alien: Earth Season 2 air?

FX has yet to set a release date for Alien: Earth Season 2. However, the renewal announcement stated that Season 2 will begin filming in London in 2026. From this, we can make an educated guess based on the turnaround time on Season 1.

Season 1 of Alien: Earth entered production in July of 2023, although it began filming without its American SAG-AFTRA members due to the Hollywood strikes. (British cast members were able to film as they were not part of SAG-AFTRA.) Production paused later due to the strike, before resuming in April of 2024 and then wrapping in July of 2024. The show premiered in Aug. of 2025, making for a two-year turnaround from the beginning of production to release. That means we might be waiting until 2028 for a Season 2.

However, production on an Alien: Earth Season 2 will not have to contend with another SAG-AFTRA strike, meaning it will hopefully take less time for Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and her Xenomorph to grace our screens again.

Alien: Earth Season 1 is now streaming on Hulu.

UPDATE: Nov. 12, 2025, 9:30 a.m. EST This article was originally published on Sept. 23, 2025. It has been updated to reflect the news of Alien: Earth's renewal.

Look anywhere online, and you'll see discussions about how streaming services are ruining the cinema experience and negatively impacting movie theaters. And while I agree with many of those points, there's more to it than that. This new generation of endless content available to stream at a moment's notice ruined movies and TV in more ways than you realize.

ChatGPT has become the poster child for artificial intelligence and large language models everywhere, but if you want something more specialized, or you want something you can guarantee is private, it isn't your only option.

It seems like there's always a shakeup going down in AI, with Meta seeing more shakeups than most. The company recently laid off 600 people within its AI unit.

Now, Yann LeCun, a chief AI scientist at Meta and professor at New York University, is planning to leave the company and build his own startup, anonymous sources told the Financial Times. Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Mashable.

The report says that LeCun, who won the prestigious A.M. Turing Award for breakthroughs in AI, will be leaving in the coming months to pursue work on a startup that focuses on his own world models. He is already working on raising capital for the startup, according to the Financial Times.

LeCun wouldn't be the first to focus on world models, which, according to TechCrunch, are AI systems that develop "an internal understanding of its environment so it can simulate cause-and-effect scenarios to predict outcomes." World Lab, Google DeepMind, and Nvidia are all also developing world models.

This comes at a time when Meta is heavily inserting AI into users' feeds and is working frantically to keep up with AI rivals such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

The northern lights wowed sky gazers across much of the U.S. last night when they made an exciting appearance in states as far south as Florida. But if you missed out last night, don't worry, the skies are set to be glowing again tonight as another blast of geomagnetic energy is coming, according to a prediction from the Space Weather Prediction Center.

Wrap up warm, pick a dark, secluded spot, and keep on reading to see when and how you can spot the northern lights tonight.

When are the northern lights?

Tonight, Nov. 12, the northern lights are returning to North American skies. The Space Weather Prediction Center is predicting a "severe" geomagnetic storm, meaning the chances of there being northern lights are pretty high.

The geomagnetic activity is measured by the planetary K index, or Kp. It ranges from 0 to 9, with higher numbers indicating stronger activity and a greater chance of seeing the aurora across the United States. Tonight’s activity is forecast to reach a Kp of 8, meaning the northern lights could move far from the poles and appear bright and active, even across northern parts of the U.S. According to these stats, the northern lights should peak at 10 p.m. ET.

Where will the northern lights be visible?

According to maps from the Space Weather Prediction Center, the northern states are more likely to see the northern lights tonight. However, social media posts from last night have revealed people as far south as Florida managed to catch a glimpse of them.

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These maps display the view line cutting roughly through Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, and up to Maine. Anywhere above this line has a very high chance of spotting the northern lights, but this is approximate, not a strict boundary. And don't count yourself out if you live a little further south, with a Kp of 8, you might just get lucky...

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The aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights, is a natural light phenomenon visible in the night sky, most often near the polar regions. NASA explains that the display happens when charged solar particles interact with Earth’s atmosphere, producing glowing streaks of green, pink, and purple that ripple and move overhead.

Viewing tips for the northern lights

Catching a glimpse of the northern lights can be a stroke of luck. There are so many elements at play, including your local forecast and cloud coverage, but there are some things you can do to help. As ever with these events, travel away from light pollution as much as you can, and don't forget to give your eyes time to adjust. The Space Weather Prediction Center also suggests the best time to see the aurora is usually between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, when displays are at their most active.

There are ways to use the Python programming language on a typical Android device, iPhone, or iPad, but with fewer features available than Python on most desktop computers. Thankfully, you can still get the full Python experience on those devices—you just need a Raspberry Pi or other low-power server on the same network.

People are traveling more and more. According to UN Tourism (World Tourism Barometer), in 2024, more than 1.4 billion people traveled abroad, almost as many as before the pandemic. Those who are vacationing to relax and freelancers are among them. However, with the revival of tourism, the risks of falling prey to fraudsters while traveling have made a comeback, too.