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Develop valuable data visualization skills and learn to code for only 50
If you feel like tech advances have passed you by because you've never learned to code or use AI, you could not be more wrong. Thank goodness it's no longer necessary to return to school to develop new skills. You can now learn valuable data wrangling skills and learn how to code with the Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle. It should be no surprise that Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 has a perfect 5-star rating on Microsoft Choice Software. The Live Share feature makes collaboration seamless, CodeLens provides deep insights from your code, and Intellicode tops it all off by allowing you to type less while coding more.
Cybertruck police cruisers set to patrol World Cup matches in Mexico
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Tesla's roughly 7,000-pound stainless steel Cybertruck may not have sold particularly well among the general public, but it does appear to have found a receptive audience in one particular cohort: law enforcement. Police departments across the US--and as far away as the Qatar--have been spotted driving the electric behemoth. Now, a jet-black, militarized Cybertruck is reportedly among the vehicles set to respond to potential incidents during 2026 World Cup matches taking place in Jalisco, Mexico. Officials from the central state of Jalisco said this week that several Cybertrucks will be among 300 new tactical, armored vehicles added to its fleet. The move, first reported by the Jalisco-based newspaper El Informador, is part of a broader effort to revamp the state's police force in preparation for the influx of tourists expected to visit the capitol, Guadalajara, for World Cup matches next year.
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Google's best AI research tool is now on your phone
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Amidst the flurry of AI announcements and product reveals from Google in recent months, you might have missed one of the most useful AI-powered apps in the whole collection: NotebookLM (that LM stands for Language Model). Perhaps NotebookLM has gone largely under the radar because it was originally launched as more of an academic research tool when it first appeared back in 2023. Its user interface lacks some of the slickness and accessibility of Google Gemini, and it's not quite as obvious how you're supposed to use it, or what it can do. However, NotebookLM is gradually becoming better known amongst consumers, with official apps for Android and iOS now available, alongside the web app.
Why is this MacBook Air 800 off? Here's what you need to know
If you're in the market for a new device, you can't really beat the MacBook Air. This sleek and powerful Apple computer is easy to bring anywhere, and right now you can get one for just 199.97-- 800 off the regular price--through July 20. It's hard to find the perfect laptop--they're often packed with serious perks but not very lightweight, or they're slim and portable but lacking in performance. The MacBook Air strikes the perfect balance--it packs a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM in a sleek 2.96-pound design. You can answer emails, stream content, or browse the web on a generous 13.3-inch widescreen display equipped with Intel HD Graphics 6000.
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Weather forecasting improves with AI, but we still need humans
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Weather forecasts are notoriously unreliable. Most people can relate to booking a trip or making plans expecting a sunny day, only to have it disappointingly rained out. While seven-day weather forecasts are accurate about 80 percent of the time, that figure drops to around 50 percent when extended to 10 days or more. Recent staffing cuts at the National Weather Service have already led to reduced weather balloon data collection, which experts warn could further degrade forecast accuracy.
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Robots square off in world's first humanoid boxing match
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. After decades of being tortured, shoved, kicked, burned, and bludgeoned, robots are finally getting their chance to fight back. This weekend, Chinese robotics maker Unitree says it will livestream the world's first boxing match between two of its humanoid robots. The event, titled Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening, will feature a face-off between two of Unitree's 4.3-foot-tall G1 robots. The robots will reportedly be remotely controlled by human engineers, though they are also expected to demonstrate some autonomous, pre-programmed actions as well.
Forget Cocomelon--this kids' app won't rot their brains
If your child loves their tablet, but you struggle with finding appropriate games, try Pok Pok, a learning app for kids aged 2-8 that doesn't feel like learning. It features a collection of calming, open-ended digital toys that help children explore STEM, problem-solving, creativity, and more without ads, in-app purchases, or overstimulation. Built by parents in collaboration with early childhood experts, Pok Pok offers a Montessori-inspired experience that supports healthy screen time and lifelong learning. Kids using Pok Pok build foundational skills in STEM, problem-solving, language, numbers, cause and effect, and emotional development. Each game is open-ended, so there's no "winning" or "losing."