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100 Best Deals Under 0 This Prime Day—It Ends Tonight

100 Best Deals Under $100 This Prime Day—It Ends Tonight

Prime Day can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find more affordable items to fill your shopping cart with. We’re here to help. These are the best Prime Day deals under $100, from smartwatches to LifeStraws. Prime Day ends tonight, so this might be your last chance to score a great deal before Labor Day or Black Friday.

Interested in finding more great deals? Be sure to check out our full list of the Best Prime Day Deals and find highlights in our Prime Day liveblog.

Updated July 11: We’ve swapped in fresh deals in the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC and Anker Soundcore Space A40, and updated prices throughout.

WIRED Featured Deals

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Amazon Device Deals

Amazon

Echo Pop

The Amazon Echo Pop is like a sliced-in-half Echo Dot with slightly thinner sound, but its fun colors, lower price (especially now!), and handy Alexa make it a playful pick for dorms or small spaces.

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  • Front view of Echo Dot 5th Generation, a grey sphere device with blue light illuminating from the base while sitting on a wooden nightstand

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Amazon

Echo Dot (5th Gen)

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is a miniaturized Echo with the same design, better bass than past Dots, and surprisingly powerful sound—now at an even better price.

  • Echo Spot 2024 edition, a semi-sphere device with a screen on the front, displaying the current time as well as the time the alarm is set for.

    Photograph: Nena Farrell

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Amazon

Echo Spot (2024)

The Echo Spot is back with a new look and a tiny screen that makes for a perfect bedside clock and companion.

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  • Amazon Kindle kids, an e-reader with a red case with the screen showing the page of an e-comic

    Photograph: Adrienne So

Amazon

Kindle Kids

If your kids want a Kindle, this is the perfect chance to score one designed just for them and with six months free Kids+ content.

Tech Deals

Apple AirTags

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Apple

AirTags (4-pack)

You can track your keys, luggage, and other valuables in the Find My app on your iPhone with these handy tags. They are the best trackers for Apple folks.

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Photograph: Simon Hill

Anker

MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)

This magnetically sticks to your iPhone like a battery limpet and charges it up wirelessly nice and quick. It also has a handy kickstand and a small display.

Backbone One Mobile Controller for PlayStation

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Backbone One PlayStation Edition

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Lamicall

Gooseneck Tablet Holder

This tablet holder works perfectly for e-readers, tablets, and even a Nintendo Switch. It’s ideal for bed or couch use, reducing wrist strain, and easily secures to any ledge or table.

The Shargeek 170 is a long tube-shaped device with clear case that shows the internal pieces and has an external facing screen.

Photograph: Simon Hill

Sharge

Shargeek 170 Power Bank

You cannot beat translucent tech, but this isn’t just the best-looking power bank, it supplies up to 170 watts, has an ample 24,000-mAh capacity, and scores an IP66 rating for water resistance.

Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 charger

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Belkin

BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1

This MagSafe charger is ideal for iPhone and AirPods users, offering 15W fast charging, a stable base with a dedicated AirPods spot, and landscape positioning for StandBy mode. It has a built-in 5-foot cable and power adapter.

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Photograph: Kat Merck

Bokilino

Cup Holder Phone Mount

Car phone mounts often fail, but the Bokilino keeps phones secure at the perfect angle in your cup holder. A small tradeoff for reliable performance, especially at this price.

Disc with 2 retractable cords sticking out, sitting on wooden surface

Photograph: Simon Hill

Baseus

Mini Retractable USB-C Cable

Baseus’ retractable USB-C cable avoids tangles with preset lengths (1.1-3.3 ft) and auto-rewinds into its case. It charges at 100W, and comes in multiple colors.

Device mounted to the dashboard of a car with an arm extending to a rectangular base and 2 arms on either side to hold a phone

Photograph: Simon Hill

iOttie

Easy One Touch 6

The best car phone mount for your dash, iOttie’s Easy One Touch 6 is easy to use one-handed. When you place your phone against the trigger button, the arms automatically close, and there’s a button release.

Person holding the Apple Pencil Pro

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Apple

Pencil USB-C, Second-Gen, Apple Pencil Pro

The most useful tool for your iPad, the Apple Pencil is ideal for drawing, marking up documents, and even just navigating around in iPadOS. All of them are on sale, but make sure the version you buy is compatible with your iPad.

Slender black charger with two metal prongs protruding

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Nomad

65W Slim Power Adapter

Nomad’s Slim Power Adapters are fantastic. These slim chargers take up very little room in a bag or purse and have folding prongs to prevent scratches. The 65-watt version should cover most devices, but there’s a 100-watt version also under $100 that’ll serve high-power laptops.

Anker 5-in-1 USB-C hub

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Anker

5-in-1 USB-C Hub

Laptops have limited ports nowadays, but this inexpensive portable hub adds a 4K HDMI port, SD and microSD Card reader, and two USB 3.0 ports.

Satechi USB-C Hybrid usb hub

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Satechi

USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter

Everyone needs a USB-C hub, but this one has one handy feature that most don’t: a built-in M.2 enclosure. The SSD isn’t included, but it greatly expands what this little accessory can do.

Logitech MX Master 3S, a black computer mouse, on top of a leather mousepad

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Logitech

MX Master 3S

There’s a reason this mouse has become iconic. No other mouse balances performance, customization, and design in a way that just about everyone loves.

Razer Viper v2 Pro mouse

Photograph: Eric Ravenscraft

Razer

Viper V2 Pro

Weighing in at just 58 grams, this esports gaming mouse is perfect for twitch response shooters where you need a millisecond edge.

Side view of slim white wifi router device sitting on long wooden table

Photograph: Simon Hill

Asus

RT-AX57 Go

This dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with gigabit WAN and LAN Ethernet ports is our favorite travel router and will keep you online on your travels.

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Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

Satechi

SM3 Mechanical Keyboard

Satechi’s first full-size mechanical keyboard has low-profile brown switches are clicky and satisfying, and the adjustable feet make it super comfortable to type on for long periods.

Smartish Cable Wrangler, a black block with clips to organize wires, on wooden desk

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Smartish

Cable Wrangler

If you hate having to fish around for the end of that charging cable, this magnetic cable wrangler is for you.

Black USB stick with the cap off, sitting on wooden surface

Photograph: Simon Hill

SanDisk

Extreme Pro

Fast, reliable, and affordable, this is the best USB flash drive for most folks, and it comes in various sizes from 128 GB up to 1 TB. They are all on sale.

A hand holding an Anker Laptop Power Bank, a black rectangular portable charger with long digital screen.

Photograph: Simon Hill

Anker

Laptop Power Bank

This charging beast is the upgrade pick in our best power banks guide and it sneaks just under the $100 mark for Prime Day.

Black notched memory card on blue vinyl

Photograph: Scott Gilbertson

Lexar

128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memory Card

This trustworthy memory card is rated at UHS-II (U3) and sometimes exceeds Lexar’s claimed 300MB/s, handling 6K video with ease.

Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable wrapped in a circle, sitting on a wooden surface

Photograph: Simon Hill

Anker

Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable

As one of the best USB-C cables, this Anker cord is durable and speedy for charging. It’s made from 100 percent recycled plastic and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Charger

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Twelve South

HiRise 3 Deluxe

Satechi Headphone Stand With MagSafe Wireless Charger holding black headphones and a mobile phone with a red case

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Satechi

2-in-1 Headphone Stand With MagSafe Wireless Charger

Behold, a wireless charger and a headphone stand in one handy device. It also has cable management and a spare USB-C port to charge your cans.

Audio Deals

JLab Go Pop ANC, black ear buds in front of an open, black, oval-shaped case

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

JLab Audio

Go Pop ANC

2025’s best bargain: These noise-canceling wireless buds (with app control, multi-point pairing, and great bass-blocking) cost less than takeout for two, even less on sale.

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Soundpeats

PearlClip Pro

SoundPeats’ open earbuds deliver what pricier Bose/Sony models do—decent sound while keeping you aware of traffic. For open buds, just go cheap.

Left: Two yellow in-ear buds on a wooden surface. Right: Hand holding one in-ear bud, showing the panel that extrudes.

Photograph: Parker Hall

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Photograph: Ryan Waniata

Blue Yeti microphone

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Loop

Quiet 2 Ear Plugs

These loop-designed earplugs offer comfort, decent sound, and easy on/off—essential hearing protection for concerts and events.

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Tribit

StormBox 2

The Stormbox 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) sounds way too good for the money, with good detail and a balanced sound. It’s already worth the money, but especially now that it’s on sale.

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J.B.L. Clip 5, a small round and circular speaker clipped to the waistband of a person's pants

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

JBL

Clip 5

JBL’s Clip 5 hangs in the shower; it hangs on your tent loop or your belt loop; it hangs wherever you do. It’s got surprisingly warm and full sound for its size, a dunkable design, and up to 12 hours of battery (15 hours in its lighter sound mode).

 Sony WH-CH720N headphones

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Sony

WH-CH720N

Sony’s value-packed 720N provide good features and satisfying performance in a refreshingly affordable package. You’ll get solid noise canceling thanks to Sony’s V1 processor, full and punchy sound, and a comfy fit.

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Roku

Streambar SE

A soundbar and streaming device in one, Roku’s wee Streambar SE is a great way upgrade that old TV in your den.

Sony SRS XB100 Bluetooth Speakers side by side
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Anker

Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

These AirPods-esque Liberty 4 NC (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are a sweet deal, especially at nearly half off. You’ll get clear and punchy sound, good noise canceling, and way more features than you’d expect for the money in a slick design.

Open oval-shaped case with Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds inside

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

Anker

Soundcore Space A40

Excellent features, good sound, and a killer price makes thee stylish Space A40 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) hard to resist. They’ve even got quality noise canceling and a comfy fit, all under $50 on sale.

Kitchen Deals

Aeropress Original

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AeroPress

Coffee Maker, Original

Even after 10 years, the original Aeropress still makes amazing coffee. It is simple, quick, and easy to clean. It’s not quite espresso, not quite drip: It’s just delicious.

Oxo Burr Grinder

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Oxo

Conical Burr Grinder

The best budget grinder for Aeropress, drip, or French press, this delivers even grinds and solid extraction. While its 15 settings aren’t precise enough for espresso (consider the Baratza ESP instead), it’s a steal at the current discount.

Dash Express Digital Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer in black, sitting on a white countertop with a wooden block of knives behind it

Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

Dash

Express Digital Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer

The compact Dash Tasti-Crisp isn’t the most powerful air fryer, but its tiny size, reliability, and Prime Day price make it a no-brainer for crispy snacks.

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Hamilton Beach

Electric Vegetable Chopper

For quick, small jobs like dicing onions, this compact Hamilton Beach chopper—a WIRED staff favorite—is a Prime Day bargain.

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Lloyd Pans

Detroit Style Pizza Pan

Detroit-style pizza is everywhere now. For authentic crispy edges at home, Lloyd’s pans are the gold standard—just don’t hold back on the oil.

A hand holding up a small teal container of Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder

Photograph: Louryn Strampe

Bloom Nutrition

Superfood Greens Powder

Our top greens powder out of 12 tested. Sweet, fruity flavors (like Strawberry Kiwi) are good, and it’s packed with vitamins, probiotics, and veggies.

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Liquid I.V.

Hydration Multiplier

The best electrolyte powder. Has plenty of sodium, carbs, and sugar to replenish your sweat. There are over 20 flavors (watermelon’s a winner) to beat plain water for energy.

Home Deals

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Holikme

30 Feet Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit

Clean your dryer vents—now. Lint buildup causes 15,000 fires yearly. This drill attachment reaches deep into ducts, making it a must-have for any homeowner.

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Photograph: Kat Merck

Pura

Smart Diffuser

Pura’s Plus diffuser excels in large spaces—even rooms with 23-foot ceilings—thanks to its powerful, pet-safe scents from luxury brands like Nest and Capri Blue.

White oval-shaped outdoor security camera attached to wooden fence

Photograph: Simon Hill

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TP-Link

Tapo C120

The best indoor security camera for most folks is this super affordable device from TP-Link. You can record video at up to 2K resolution, stick a microSD card in to save locally, and the app is feature-packed.

White cone shaped security camera with multiple lenses attached to wooden fence

Photograph: Simon Hill

TP-Link

Tapo Wire-Free MagCam (Battery)

This outdoor camera records video locally at up to 2K, has a 150-degree field of view, and connects directly to your Wi-Fi. The Tapo app detects motion and enables you to set activity zones and privacy zones.

Rectangular cylindrical security camera sitting on a wooden surface

Photograph: Simon Hill

Amazon

Ring Indoor Cam

Ring’s Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) offers 1080p video, color night vision, a privacy shutter, motion alerts, two-way audio, and a siren. This deal gets you two for one.

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Snooz

Smart White Noise Sound Machine

The Snooz white noise machine uses a fan for natural sound, just twist its fabric cover to adjust volume. Ideal for city noise, it works best placed across the room.

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    Photograph: Julia Forbes

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Babelio

Mini Sound Machine

Tiny but powerful, this 2-inch sound machine fills any space with soothing ambient noise—perfect for sleep or focus, and compact enough for travel.

White oval shaped device sitting on wooden surface. Product is branded with the name Tapo.

Photograph: Simon Hill

TP-Link

Tapo T300 Water Leak Detector

These top-rated leak detectors use six probes (four below, two above) for fast water detection. They send instant phone alerts and sound a 90dB alarm (adjustable via app). Note: Requires a $23 Tapo hub.

TP-Link Kasa Mini Smart Plug

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TP-Link

Kasa Mini Smart Plug EP10

You can make old lamps and TVs smart with one of the best smart plugs and it will cost you a few bucks. This one is compact and reliable, and works with Alexa, Google, and IFTTT.

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Wavy tube of neon lights attached to a wall, swirling around a poster

Photograph: Simon Hill

Govee Neon Rope Light Strip 2

Wonder Creature Cat Fountain, a cyclindrical shaped device with a metal pan top that has a flower which water pours from the petals

Photograph: Kat Merck

Wonder Creature

Cat Fountain

This cat fountain features a blue LED-lit interior, a clear water-level window, and a dishwasher-safe metal bowl. You can even adjust the flower spout for waterfall or bubble modes.

Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover, a white plastic roller for collecting pet hair

Photograph: Simon Hill

ChomChom

Roller Pet Hair Remover

Pet owners: This Prime Day-favorite roller removes hair from furniture and carpets with ease. It’s reusable, easy to clean, and lasts for years.

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Petlibro

Dockstream Fountain

This might just be the best automatic cat fountain. It has with a stainless steel top, smart water detection, and an app that records your cat’s drinking and warns you when it needs a refill.

Tken Pro 2K Pet Camera Treat Dispenser

Photograph: Molly Higgins

Tkenpro

2K Pet Camera Treat Dispenser

This smart pet camera is a winner, offering almost-360-degree viewing, crystal clear HD video, and infrared night vision. You can also talk to your pet and toss them a snack.

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PeckPerk

Smart Bird Feeder With 2K Camera

This is one of the coolest-looking smart bird feeders I’ve tested. It’s meant to evoke a weaver bird’s nest, and the oversized perch is molded to look like little twigs. Meanwhile, it comes with a solar panel for charging.

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Photograph: Kat Merck

Jisulife

Handheld Mini Fan

Handheld fan are popping up everywhere, and for good reason, as they’re a great way to cool off discreetly anywhere you need to. Some of them—like this one!—even double as a flashlight and portable power bank.

Beauty and Grooming

Side view of a hand holding the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler, a long narrow black curling iron with three 3 small light blue buttons

Photograph: Alanna Kilkeary

Bio Ionic

Long Barrel Curling Iron

The Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler is the best curling iron for long hair. The 8-inch ceramic barrel wraps large sections quickly and tames frizz while you style.

CHI Original Ceramic Flat Iron

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Chi

Original Ceramic Flat Iron

Like a Honda Accord, this no-frills Chi straightener is reliable, timeless, and gets the job done—now just $50.

White bottle with black spray top

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Cosrx

Advanced Snail Mucin 96 Percent Power Repairing Essence Serum

Cosrx’s Snail 96 Mucin Essence—with 96 percent snail secretion—hydrates and repairs skin, fragrance-free. A cult favorite, it is now nearly half off for Prime Day.

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Chi

Lava Ministyler

If you must take a hair straightener on your travels, this is our favorite and it happens to be under $100 for Prime Day. It’s dual voltage so it’ll work internationally, has three settings, and can fit in most toiletry bags.

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Oral-B

iO Series 3 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

While the Oral-B Pro 1000 remains a top pick, the $60 iO Series 3 offers a quieter motor, gentler clean, and 14-day battery life, plus a sleeker design. Note: iO heads aren’t cross-compatible.

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Philips

Sonicare ExpertClean 7500

This Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 has been discontinued but is still a steal at half price. With 4 modes, 3 intensities, and a pressure sensor, it’s a hygienist-level brush. Get it before it’s gone.

Tymo Ring hair straightener

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Tymo

Ring

Does this unique straightening comb result in glass-smooth results for those with very difficult, curly hair? No, it doesn’t. Is it one of the most perpetually popular hair straighteners on Amazon anyway? Indeed, it is.

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Starface

Hydro-Star Pimple Patches

Starface pimple patches can ride to rescue when a zit decides to crash your plans. They are 100 percent hydrocolloid and manage to look cute while they clear your face up.

Outdoor and Active Deals

FitBit Inspire 3

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Fitbit

Inspire 3

Fitbit’s cheapest tracker is still pretty decent for fitness tracking and it offers 10 days of battery life, with a bright AMOLED screen.

Fitbit Charge 6

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Blue tube for filtering water

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LifeStraw

Personal Water Filter

Outdoor water can be sketchy. LifeStraw purifies 1,000 gallons, improves taste, and is 50% off. Buy two.

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Photograph: Scott Gilbertson

Sawyer

Squeeze Water Filter

Evo Power XL 2.0 pickleball paddle

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SLK

Evo Power XL 2.0

Great for upgrading from beginner pickleball paddles, the SLK Evo Power XL 2.0 features a fiberglass face, balanced weight, and comfy grip—now half off for Prime Day.

Olight Arkfeld Pro Flashlight, a green rectangular light with a circular button near the top

Photograph: Martin Cizmar

Olight

Arkfeld Pro Flashlight

The Arkfield Pro (1300 lumens) tops our flashlight guide with three light sources (standard, UV, laser), intuitive controls, and magnetic charging, all in a compact design.

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Igloo

Playmate Personal Cooler

Indestructible and iconic, the Igloo Playmate lasts decades—perfect for drinks and snack anywhere. Today’s price makes it life-changingly affordable.

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Photograph: Kat Merck

OnlyFly

Bird Feeder Pole Stand

To deter squirrels, use this pole, which is spiked for tough soil. To position, try to get your feeders 5 feet high, 7 feet from structures, and 9 feet below overhangs.

Model wearing True Classic white t-shirt

Photograph: True Classic

True Classic

White Crew Neck T-Shirt

True Classic tops our best men’s T-shirt guide—tailored for dad bods with a snug (but popular) cut. This deal is ideal for stocking up.

Front view of Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch, showing the large display screen both outdoors and indoors

Photograph: Adrienne So

Amazfit

Active 2

Our top budget fitness tracker is even cheaper thanks to Prime Day. The Amazfit Active 2 packs a ton of functionality for under $100 and still managers to offer a stainless steel case with 5 ATM water resistance.

Travel Deals

Noco Boost Jump Starter

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Noco

Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter

Never wait for a jump again. This $100 NOCO starter has saved stranded drivers in the WIRED family. Keep one in your trunk and skip the roadside hassle.

neck pillow

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Trtl

Neck Pillow

Odd-looking but brilliant, this scarf-pillow hybrid offers warm fleece and sturdy head support—no tipping or neck aches. This is the secret to middle-seat sleep.

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Bagsmart

Compression Packing Cubes (6 Set)

Top-rated in packing cube tests, these offer sturdy compression, handy handles, and label slots all at a great price. Available in multiple colors.

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Photograph: Kat Merck

AmazonBasics

Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set

Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.

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Kusshi

Hair Tools Bag

Kusshi’s heat-resistant case (up to 380°F) is perfect for hot tools like the Shark FlexFusion, and this is its first sale ever. Note that you need to let it air out before use.

Small white electronic travel adapter with various outlets

Photograph: Simon Hill

Ceptics

World Travel Adapter Kit 2

Our favorite travel adapter for charging everything, the Ceptics travel adapter includes multiple plug attachments that lock into place and covers most countries.

Ceptics GaN 70W Universal Travel Adapter, a white and grey electronic block with outlets and small cord tucked into a slot

Photograph: Simon Hill

Ceptics

GaN 70W Universal Travel Adapter

This travel adapter covers you for more than 200 countries with sliding plugs that lock, three USB ports, and a handy built-in USB-C cable.

Infinacore P3 Pro, a black square-shaped portable charger, beside three different travel plug adapters.

Photograph: Simon Hill

Infinacore

P3 Pro

This power bank comes with plugs for the UK, Europe, and Australia. It’s a charger and a power bank, with a Qi2 wireless charging pad on top and three USB ports.

Toy and Game Deals

A cartridge box for the game Star Wars Outlaws with the lead characters on the front.

Amazon

Ubisoft

Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws is a blast despite some flaws. Speed across planets, dive into lore, and get hooked. At this price, it’s a must for fans.

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Lucky Duck Games

Chronicles of Crime

Chronicles of Crime is a must for mystery fans. Scan cards, solve cases, and hunt clues with your phone. Perfect for solo or duo play.

Magna Tiles constructed to look like castle

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Valtech

Magna-Tiles

Magna-Tiles—beloved STEM toys—let kids build 2D/3D creations with magnetic shapes. The classic set starts the fun, but themed expansions are tempting.

GoCube toy

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Particula

GoCube

The GoCube puts a new twist on an old favorite, using smart sensors and lights, with a Bluetooth connection to your phone, to help you discover where blocks are positioned.

Drawing-themed board game contents scattered on wooden surface. Back: Blue and white box with illustration of a person drawing. Left: Packaging with more supplies and instructions. Right: Spiral notebooks, cards, a sand timer, and a pen.

Photograph: Simon Hill

Asmodee

Azul

In Azul, you must make mosaics by matching tiles with different patterns and colors to get the maximum possible score. Azul is easy to grasp but supports many different tactical approaches, making it one of the best family board games.

Box for a boardgame on wooden surface. Front says Catan and is a scene of travelers looking down a long road and a town in the sunset distance.

Photograph: Simon Hill

Klaus Teuber

Catan

An all-time clasic, Catan is an addictive strategy game where you and your friends gather and trade resources to build and settle a randomly generated board of hexagonal tiles.


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WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone.

1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade

9 Best iOS 27 Upgrades Apple Announced at WWDC 2026
	
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone. 



1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade







Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.



The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.



2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks



Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.



The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.



3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use







This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.



Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.



4. Faster Performance Across the System



Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.



Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.



5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter







A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.



This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.



6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience



With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.



It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.



7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools



One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.



8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful







The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.



Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.



9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features



The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.



Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

#iOS #Upgrades #Apple #Announced #WWDCapple

Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.

The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.

2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks

Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.

The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.

3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use

liquid glass macOS 27 Upgrades

This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.

Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.

4. Faster Performance Across the System

Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.

Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.

5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter

Visual Intelligence iOS 27 upgrades

A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.

This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.

6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience

With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.

It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.

7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools

One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.

8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful

iOS 27 upgrades

The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.

Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.

9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features

The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.

Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

#iOS #Upgrades #Apple #Announced #WWDCapple">9 Best iOS 27 Upgrades Apple Announced at WWDC 2026
	
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone. 



1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade







Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.



The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.



2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks



Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.



The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.



3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use







This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.



Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.



4. Faster Performance Across the System



Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.



Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.



5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter







A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.



This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.



6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience



With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.



It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.



7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools



One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.



8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful







The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.



Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.



9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features



The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.



Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

#iOS #Upgrades #Apple #Announced #WWDCapple

2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone.

1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade

9 Best iOS 27 Upgrades Apple Announced at WWDC 2026
	
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone. 



1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade







Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.



The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.



2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks



Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.



The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.



3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use







This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.



Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.



4. Faster Performance Across the System



Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.



Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.



5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter







A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.



This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.



6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience



With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.



It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.



7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools



One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.



8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful







The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.



Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.



9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features



The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.



Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

#iOS #Upgrades #Apple #Announced #WWDCapple

Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.

The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.

2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks

Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.

The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.

3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use

liquid glass macOS 27 Upgrades

This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.

Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.

4. Faster Performance Across the System

Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.

Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.

5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter

Visual Intelligence iOS 27 upgrades

A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.

This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.

6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience

With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.

It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.

7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools

One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.

8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful

iOS 27 upgrades

The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.

Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.

9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features

The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.

Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

#iOS #Upgrades #Apple #Announced #WWDCapple">9 Best iOS 27 Upgrades Apple Announced at WWDC 2026

At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone.

1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade

9 Best iOS 27 Upgrades Apple Announced at WWDC 2026
	
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled iOS 27, the latest version of its iPhone software, packed with amazing AI-driven upgrades. From a new Siri experience to improved Photos editor tools and better system performance, many new capabilities have been introduced in the OS that will make life easier for users. Testing of iOS 27 on developers has already started, before its final release. Apple will roll out a public beta next month, in July, followed by a formal launch in the fall. Here are the nine best features coming to your iPhone. 



1. Siri AI Gets a Major Upgrade







Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.



The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.



2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks



Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.



The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.



3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use







This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.



Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.



4. Faster Performance Across the System



Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.



Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.



5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter







A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.



This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.



6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience



With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.



It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.



7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools



One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.



8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful







The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.



Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.



9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features



The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.



Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

#iOS #Upgrades #Apple #Announced #WWDCapple

Siri AI by Apple has been included in iOS 27 as one of its most exciting innovations. The technology has been redesigned to make Siri smarter, more proactive, and better able to help users accomplish their tasks in real life. Because Siri now understands natural language, people can speak freely without using any commands.

The assistant can use information from apps such as Messages, Mail, Music, Phone, and Calendar to provide personalized responses to users. With Siri, users can ask questions about information in past messages. Because Siri can remember previous interactions, it can maintain a conversation.

2. New AI-Powered Features for Everyday Tasks

Making the iPhone user experience smarter is one of the key purposes of iOS 27. Currently, Apple Intelligence operates on several types of information: voice messages, text, images, and app information. In this way, the system will be able to identify users’ needs and assist them.

The improvements also enhance Siri’s performance, with better language comprehension and greater accuracy when transcribing the user’s voice. Users can personalize certain aspects of the Siri experience and converse more naturally with the assistant.

3. Liquid Glass Design Becomes Easier to Use

liquid glass macOS 27 Upgrades

This is the first time that Apple has introduced an upgrade to the Liquid Glass design with iOS 27. Apple has concentrated on practicality by improving readability and visual harmony. Higher contrast will enable people to see information more easily, either when they are using applications or accessing settings.

Apple has also updated app icons with sharper details and improved visual depth. Customization is now possible, allowing the user to choose whether the user interface will be clearer or tinted. This has been done to make the viewing experience more enjoyable.

4. Faster Performance Across the System

Performance is an important aspect of iOS 27 because Apple has made many adjustments that can enhance the system’s overall performance. Specifically, the operating system has been optimized in some key areas to allow users’ applications and services to load faster.

Apps can be opened 30% faster, and photographs open much more rapidly, particularly when dealing with large photo libraries. The speed at which documents can be shared using AirDrop is also much greater than previously. Furthermore, Apple has been able to optimize system process efficiency in older iPhones, too.

5. Visual Intelligence Gets Smarter

Visual Intelligence iOS 27 upgrades

A number of enhancements have been made to Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 to improve users’ experience with what their iPhone camera can offer. New functions have been integrated into Siri and can deliver helpful suggestions based on visual input from the camera.

This would allow users to learn about the nutritional details of any food item and gain insight into their eating habits. Another great feature is that it can scan information from any poster or brochure and automatically add events to the calendar according to those details.

6. Better Connectivity and Messaging Experience

With iOS 27, Apple is focusing on delivering fast, reliable communication by implementing improved network management capabilities. As a result of the latest updates, Apple will be able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data based on signal strength, and vice versa.

It also helps keep the conversation going, even under unfavorable network conditions. Texts can be sent instantly, without waiting for other content, such as photographs or video clips, to finish uploading. It also allows users to share images in full resolution in Shared Albums.

7. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing Tools

One of the biggest additions is the ability to organize tabs and web pages by topic. This makes it easier to manage multiple websites and quickly return to important content later. Safari also introduces a new monitoring feature that can track changes on specific web pages. Users can receive alerts when a sold-out product becomes available again or when concert tickets go on sale. Apple says these tools work while protecting user privacy, as much of the processing happens directly on the device.

8. Shortcuts and Passwords Become More Helpful

iOS 27 upgrades

The Shortcuts application becomes much more approachable with iOS 27 because it incorporates Siri’s power into its workflow. It is now possible to explain the process to Siri verbally, which will then create the automation itself, eliminating the need for complex settings.

Another way the firm is working on strengthening password protection is by making changes to the Passwords app. The app will be able to notify users of a breach and make it easy for them to change passwords. This reduces the amount of work that would otherwise be done manually.

9. Home App and AirPods Gain New Features

The Home app receives new features in iOS 27 that make managing smart home devices more convenient. Apple is adding support for higher-resolution security camera recordings, giving users clearer footage when reviewing events. The app can also automatically identify and save important clips, making them easier to find later.

Apple is also enhancing notifications by offering smarter updates about activities in the home. On the other hand, for AirPods customers, the ability to adjust sound settings has been improved by the addition of an equalizer button.

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plunges down over 3 miles (4.9 km).

For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.”

These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

“East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.”

Continental divides

Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience.

Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D.

Scientists Found a Continent-Sized Geological Structure Hiding Beneath Antarctica
                The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is almost unfathomably huge. Covering about 75% of the entire frigid continent (nearly everything on its side of the Transantarctic Mountains), the sheet covers about 3.9 million square miles (10.2 million square kilometers) and extends down 1.4 miles (2.2 km), on average, before coming into contact with Earth’s surface. At its deepest, the ice plunges down over 3 miles (4.9 km). For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.” These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

 To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

 “East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.” Continental divides Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

 The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience. Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D. The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

 The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves. An icy situation Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

 The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said. That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.      #Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics
The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience

All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves.

An icy situation

Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said.

That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.

#Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics">Scientists Found a Continent-Sized Geological Structure Hiding Beneath Antarctica
                The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is almost unfathomably huge. Covering about 75% of the entire frigid continent (nearly everything on its side of the Transantarctic Mountains), the sheet covers about 3.9 million square miles (10.2 million square kilometers) and extends down 1.4 miles (2.2 km), on average, before coming into contact with Earth’s surface. At its deepest, the ice plunges down over 3 miles (4.9 km). For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.” These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

 To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

 “East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.” Continental divides Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

 The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience. Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D. The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

 The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves. An icy situation Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

 The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said. That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.      #Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics

down over 3 miles (4.9 km).

For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.”

These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

“East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.”

Continental divides

Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience.

Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D.

Scientists Found a Continent-Sized Geological Structure Hiding Beneath Antarctica
                The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is almost unfathomably huge. Covering about 75% of the entire frigid continent (nearly everything on its side of the Transantarctic Mountains), the sheet covers about 3.9 million square miles (10.2 million square kilometers) and extends down 1.4 miles (2.2 km), on average, before coming into contact with Earth’s surface. At its deepest, the ice plunges down over 3 miles (4.9 km). For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.” These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

 To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

 “East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.” Continental divides Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

 The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience. Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D. The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

 The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves. An icy situation Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

 The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said. That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.      #Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics
The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience

All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves.

An icy situation

Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said.

That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.

#Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics">Scientists Found a Continent-Sized Geological Structure Hiding Beneath Antarctica

The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is almost unfathomably huge. Covering about 75% of the entire frigid continent (nearly everything on its side of the Transantarctic Mountains), the sheet covers about 3.9 million square miles (10.2 million square kilometers) and extends down 1.4 miles (2.2 km), on average, before coming into contact with Earth’s surface. At its deepest, the ice plunges down over 3 miles (4.9 km).

For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.”

These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

“East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.”

Continental divides

Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience.

Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D.

Scientists Found a Continent-Sized Geological Structure Hiding Beneath Antarctica
                The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is almost unfathomably huge. Covering about 75% of the entire frigid continent (nearly everything on its side of the Transantarctic Mountains), the sheet covers about 3.9 million square miles (10.2 million square kilometers) and extends down 1.4 miles (2.2 km), on average, before coming into contact with Earth’s surface. At its deepest, the ice plunges down over 3 miles (4.9 km). For decades, scientists assumed that this literally continent-sized block of ice rested on an expansive and stable chunk of Earth’s crust known as a craton. A team of researchers has now complicated that picture—mapping a vast, interconnected geological structure that fans out from a troubling “tectonic deformation.” Beneath this ice sheet, thinner and more geologically recent slices of crusty lithosphere fan out into hidden valleys called “pull-apart basins.” These basins—30 elongated wedge-shaped valleys in total—constitute an entirely new, continental-scale geological region underneath Antarctica, in fact, one which the researchers have named the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province (EAFBP). But it’s how they likely formed that has now caught researchers’ attention.

 To put it bluntly, it turns out that about 90% of the planet’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground. Geologist John Goodge called the team’s findings “provocative” in an independent commentary on the new study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Geoscience.

 “East Antarctica is typically considered from seismic tomography and geodetics to be ancient and generally stable,” according to Goodge, who studies continental tectonics with the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute. “[But] something else is going on at depth.” Continental divides Goodge speculates that this seemingly “coherent pull-apart system,” as presented in the new study, might help explain a variety of mysterious heat and water flows beneath this ice sheet’s surface, like that enormous subglacial lake identified in 2016 or some of the hundreds more like it.

 The study’s authors, led by geophysicist Egidio Armadillo at the University of Genoa in Italy, agreed: “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution,” the researchers wrote in their study, also published Thursday in Nature Geoscience. Armadillo’s team, coordinating across Europe and the U.K., developed their new understanding of Antarctica’s hidden bedrock via an exhaustive set of sensory data. Gravitational and magnetic anomalies were mapped via low-altitude airborne surveys. Ground surface features were mapped with seismic tools, using sound waves that vibrate through the ice and ping back information about subglacial landscapes in 3D. The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

 The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves. An icy situation Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

 The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said. That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.      #Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics
The grey, magenta, and cyan lines represent the apparent new fault lines discovered. Credit: Nature Geoscience

All of this data—the fruits of “multi-national efforts to image within and below the ice sheet,” as Goodge put it—had already revealed that regions of the continent were “undergoing more rapid movement and ice-mass loss than previously recognized.” Armadillo’s team merely helped to explain why.

The mechanism Armadillo and his colleagues proposed for the formation of these fan-shaped basins is called “distributed rotational extension.” It involves points called Euler poles around which tectonic plates pivot or rotate rather than smash into each other or pull apart. The result is a bit like decks of cards being spread out on a table, thinning out the stack of Earth’s crust as it moves.

An icy situation

Goodge took pains to spell out the basins’ implications for melting Antarctic ice due to climate change and the risk of rising global sea levels.

The mere existence of these basins, he wrote, “could introduce widespread, systemic instability to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet” via thinner layers of Earth’s crust and more heat flow from below. On top of that, a series of fault-line “troughs” documented between the basins appear “tailor-made to promote outward flow of ice streams from the interior” into the world’s oceans, he said.

That said, the team’s findings are unlikely to end this debate. As Goodge noted, Antarctica is “the last continental frontier of scientific exploration.” It’s still a very mysterious place, one that’s challenging to study given its inhospitable temperatures and extreme geography. Its “cryptic subglacial geology” might stay that way for a while.

#Scientists #ContinentSized #Geological #Structure #Hiding #Beneath #AntarcticaAntarctica,Geology,mapping,Plate tectonics

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