Today’s Very Merry Deals: Hallmark “Shut Down the Garbage Mashers” Star Wars Ornament, Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11” Tablet, Bose QuietComfort ULTRA Headphones, Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, and MORE!

Very Merry Deals!Very Merry Deals!

Sure, Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but since this is December, there’s still A LOT of amazing deals available for the holiday season! Here are some of the best one we stumbled on today! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2024, Star Wars: A New Hope “Shut Down the Garbage Mashers!” With Light, Sound and Motion$69.99 $50.29

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 11” 64GB Android Tablet$219.99 $149.00

Bose QuietComfort ULTRA Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones with Mic, Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, Diamond – 60th Anniversary Edition$429.00 $299.00

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation$179.00 $139.00

All-new Amazon Echo Spot Smart alarm clock with vibrant sound + Alexa$79.99 $44.99

Monoprice Titan Series Full-Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket – for TVs Up to 70in (Max Weight 99lbs)$58.42 $15.99

PHILIPS 271E1SCA Curved 27 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor$119.99 $99.99

Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection (Ultimate Collector’s Edition) [Blu-ray]$69.97 $19.99

Stanley IceFlow Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw (Polar)$40.00 $26.00

Rockland Military Tactical Laptop Backpack, Black, Large (Fits laptop up to 17″)$100.00 $41.49

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows – $32.97

1minAI: Lifetime Subscription – Why choose between ChatGPT, Midjourney, GoogleAI, and MetaAI when you could get them all in one tool? – $234.00 $39.99

Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + FREE $45 Digital Costco Shop Card – $65.00



Hilariously Adorable Hand-Crocheted Yip Yips Pouches

Carissa Browning crocheted these geektastic stockings basing herself on the hilarious aliens from Sesame Street. Unfortunately, they’re not available for sale, but if you know how to crochet or knit, the patterns are available for free on her Ravelry page.

The spaceship has landed, and any fan of late 20th century children’s public television will recognize these lovable aliens.

Crochet them or knit them, use them as holiday stockings, toy storage, kids’ laundry, whatever really!

You should also be prepared to play with ping pong balls and pipe cleaners, and do a little light sewing.

[Yip Yip Knit or Crochet Patterns]



Stay Metal, Stay Dry: The Pit Diaper Rocks the Mosh Scene

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The mosh pit: a sweaty symphony of chaos, flying bodies, and questionable personal space. But nothing ruins your groove faster than the urge to purge. Do you abandon the pit to wrestle with mile-long bathroom lines, or do you just clench and pray? Liquid Death and Depend say, “Why choose?” with the revolutionary Pit Diaper, you get a backstage pass to leak-free moshing.

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This isn’t your grandma’s diaper—it’s a hardcore, fully loaded solution for fans who just can’t hold back. Powered by Depend Guards, the Pit Diaper handles human waste like a pro. It locks it down tighter than a drummer’s double kick and neutralizes odors faster than a metal vocalist can scream “YEAAAH!”

Style? Oh, it’s got it in spades. Crafted from cruelty-free pleather and endorsed by metal drummer Ben Koller, it’s as legit as the pit itself. You’ll stay dry and rock steady, no matter how hard the breakdown hits.

Why risk slipping on mystery liquids in a bathroom that looks like it’s seen more action than the tour bus? The Pit Diaper lets you go with the flow without ever leaving the chaos. Supplies are limited, so don’t let this opportunity leak away. (Update: it’s now sold out, but I suspect it always was.)

Nanowar of Steel Drops “HelloWorld.java”: The Ultimate Anthem for Metalhead Coders!

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When the worlds of power metal and programming collide, the result is a glorious cacophony of riffs, rhythms, and… syntax errors? Nanowar of Steel, Italy’s masters of comedic heavy metal, have struck gold (or perhaps Java) with their latest single, HelloWorld.java. This isn’t just another metal anthem—it’s a love letter to programmers and a parody of the genre’s serious side, wrapped in headbanging hilarity.

And the music video? It’s a source code video! Yes, you read that right. As the song thrashes along, lines of Java code fill the screen, seamlessly blending programming logic with metal lyricism. Perfect for coders who can’t resist a good loop—or a powerful guitar solo. Check it out!

(Big thanks to Hanrald_Blackstone for the awesome tip!)

Oh, and for those who want to read the actual lyrics, they’re on GitHub.

Today’s Verry Merry Deals: PS5 Console, 4K Akira Movie, Rechargeable Hand Warmers, Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Smartwatch, and MORE!

Verry Merry DealsVerry Merry Deals

Sure, Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but since this is December, there’s still A LOT of amazing deals available for the holiday season! Here are some of the best one we stumbled on today! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Rechargeable AI Hand Warmers with LED Display Battery and Temperature$49.99 $17.99 (Clip Coupon at the Link!)

LEGO Icons Poinsettia Building Set$49.99 $34.99

PlayStation®5 console (slim) (With Disc Reader)$499.99 $424.00

Bose New QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds$179.00 $129.00

Akira – Movie – 4K [4K UHD]$29.98 $14.39

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 40mm Bluetooth AI Smartwatch$199.99 $126.71

Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar, Multisport GPS Smartwatch with Built-in Flashlight, Solar Charging Capability$999.99 $649.99 (Clip Coupon at the Link!)

Govee Smart RGBIC Icicle Lights for Outside, 33ft with 400 LEDs Icicle Christmas Lights, IP65 Waterproof, Music Sync, Voice Control, 78+ Scene Modes for Holiday Decor$139.99 $69.99 (Clip 50% Off Coupon at the Link!)

Honeywell AllergenPlus HEPA Tower Air Purifier$99.99 $35.79

Energizer LED Headlamp PRO (2-Pack) High-Performance Head Light (Batteries Included)$19.99 $9.35

Lindt Holiday Teddy Bear Chocolate Candy Advent Calendar$9.97 $5.99

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows – $32.97

1minAI: Lifetime Subscription – Why choose between ChatGPT, Midjourney, GoogleAI, and MetaAI when you could get them all in one tool? – $234.00 $39.99

Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + FREE $45 Digital Costco Shop Card – $65.00

GenCast: The AI Weather Model That Outperforms Meteorologists

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Weather shapes our decisions every day, from whether to carry an umbrella to planning for extreme events like hurricanes. But forecasting the future isn’t easy. Weather is chaotic by nature, and even the best models come with uncertainties, especially beyond a few days. GenCast, Google’s latest AI-powered weather model, offers a groundbreaking solution.

Unlike traditional models that produce a single prediction, GenCast uses ensemble forecasting to generate multiple possible scenarios. This approach provides a clearer picture of what might happen and how likely each outcome is, making it invaluable for everything from daily planning to managing natural disasters.

What sets GenCast apart is its use of diffusion modeling, an advanced AI technique adapted to the Earth’s spherical geometry. Trained on four decades of global weather data, the model delivers high-resolution forecasts with unmatched accuracy. It outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts’ ENS system—considered the gold standard—on 97% of forecasting targets and 99.8% of longer-range predictions. GenCast also excels at predicting extreme events, such as heatwaves and cyclones, which are becoming more frequent and severe with climate change.

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Efficiency is another key advantage. While traditional systems require supercomputers and hours to process, GenCast can generate a 15-day forecast in just eight minutes using a single Google Cloud TPU. This speed makes it accessible to governments, businesses, and communities worldwide.

Beyond predicting the weather, GenCast has broad applications. Its accuracy can transform renewable energy planning by improving wind-power forecasts, making sustainable energy systems more reliable. It also supports disaster preparedness, helping officials safeguard lives and resources.

To advance global collaboration, Google is releasing GenCast’s code, weights, and forecasts to the public. By sharing these tools, they aim to empower researchers and weather agencies to push the boundaries of what’s possible in forecasting.

With AI models like GenCast making weather predictions faster and more accurate, it begs the question: will the role of meteorologists eventually become obsolete, or will these models simply serve as powerful tools that enhance human expertise in forecasting? While GenCast and similar technologies will revolutionize the way we predict and prepare for extreme weather, meteorologists will always be needed to interpret the data and provide context, explaining the implications in a way that’s relevant to people’s daily lives. After all, the technology may provide the answers, but it’s human insight that makes them meaningful. Far from replacing meteorologists, these advances can only be good for the future of humanity, offering more precise, timely forecasts that will help us better adapt to a rapidly changing world.

[Via Korben]