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SolidGlass and macOS 26’s Liquid‑Glass — What we know With macOS 26 Apple introduced the “Liquid‑Glass” design: more translucent, floating app surfaces that bring visionOS‑style visual elements to iPhone, iPad and Mac. The change has been welcomed by many users, but not everyone likes the new look. What was reported Some outlets and posts have reported a freeware called “SolidGlass” that supposedly disables the Liquid‑Glass appearance on macOS. That sounds useful for users who prefer a less translucent, more "solid" interface. What our quick check found We could not locate a verified macOS application named SolidGlass that officially disables Liquid‑Glass. References appear inconsistent or point to community projects and themes rather than an official macOS utility. Community methods to reduce or revert Liquid‑Glass effects currently rely on Terminal tweaks or…

Google brings AI Search mode to Germany, Austria and Switzerland On Oct 8, Google expanded the availability of its AI-powered Search mode (also called AI Overviews or AI Mode) to users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This is part of a larger international rollout that covers more than 40 additional countries and supports dozens of languages. What is AI Mode / AI Overviews? AI Overviews provide concise, AI-generated summaries and interactive chat-like answers directly in Google Search. The feature appears as an extra tab in Search results and aims to give users quicker, more context-aware summaries alongside traditional search results. Key details Rollout date for DACH: October 8, 2025. Part of a global expansion to 40+ countries and around 36 additional languages. Available as an optional tab in Google Search…

Prime Day Camera & Drone Deals — Top Picks & Links Amazon's October Prime Day has strong discounts across cameras, drones and key accessories from DJI, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nikon and more. Below are highlighted deals from the roundup with quick links to shop (affiliate links included). DJI Mini 4K — Beginner-friendly 4K drone with 3-axis gimbal and EIS. Shop: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=DJI+Mini+4K&tag=f1rede-20 GoPro Hero 13 Black — Action cam with 5.3K60, Hypersmooth stabilization and modular lenses. Shop: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=GoPro+Hero+13+Black&tag=f1rede-20 Sony A7 IV — 33MP full-frame hybrid with strong AF and 4K60 10-bit video. Shop: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Sony+A7+IV&tag=f1rede-20 For a broader search of current camera & drone deals, try: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=prime+day+camera+deals&tag=f1rede-20 Summary based on a roundup originally published by Engadget.

Synology DSM 7.3 — Automated Data Tiering, Security Boosts & Third‑Party Drive Support Synology has unveiled DSM 7.3, focusing on easier management of growing data volumes and better protection of sensitive information. Key highlights include automated data tiering, enhanced security features, and policy changes around third‑party drive support. What’s new Automated Data Tiering: DSM 7.3 can analyze file access patterns and migrate data between storage tiers (hot/warm/cold) automatically to optimize performance and storage costs. Security enhancements: Improvements include stronger local data protection and new masking/filtering options in the AI/management console to help safeguard sensitive information. Third‑party HDD support restored: Synology reversed prior restrictions for 2025+ NAS models, allowing non‑Synology 2.5"/3.5" drives in storage pools again (note: some SSD/M.2 pools may still require HCL‑listed drives). Still restricted: Features such as automatic…

Google expands AI Mode in Search to 35+ new languages and 40 new regions Google has started rolling out its AI chatbot in Search — AI Mode — to 40 additional regions and added support for 35 more languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, German, Greek, French, Malay, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese. What’s new Expanded availability: 40 new regions. New languages: 35 additional languages supported. Improved understanding: Powered by Google’s custom Gemini model for better local-language nuance and multimodal prompts (including visuals). Timeline: AI Mode was previewed in March, rolled out in the US in May, and has received further language support updates (e.g., Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese in September). Why it matters AI Mode can give quick, concise answers directly in Search — useful for fast…

Prime Big Deal Days — Best Amazon Device DealsAmazon’s Prime Big Deal Days have slashed prices on Kindles, Fire TV devices, Echo speakers and Fire tablets — many match Black Friday-level discounts. Below are top picks and affiliate search links to find the current offers. Kindle deals Kindle Kids — $95 (was $130) — Shop Kindle Kids Kindle Paperwhite — $125 (was $160) — Shop Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Colorsoft — $200 (was $250) — Shop Kindle Color Kindle Scribe — $300 (was $400) — Shop Kindle Scribe Echo speaker & display deals Echo Pop — $25 — Shop Echo Pop Echo Dot — $35 — Shop Echo Dot Amazon Echo Spot — $45 — Shop Echo Spot Echo Show 5 — $55 — Shop Echo Show 5 Echo Show 8…

October Prime Day LEGO Deals — Top Picks & Tips October Prime Day has kicked off with discounts across popular LEGO themes — Star Wars, Super Mario, Classic sets and more. Below are highlighted picks and an affiliate search link to browse more deals on Amazon. Browse deals on Amazon: Search LEGO Prime Day deals on Amazon Top picks Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 21280 — $38 (16% off) Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 76456 — $38 (16% off) Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 — $18 (49% off) Lego Classic Vibrant Creative Brick Box 11038 — $42 (30% off) Lego Star Wars Brick-Built Star Wars Logo 75407 — $50 (17% off) Lego Star Wars Spider Tank 75361 — $35 (30% off) Lego Star Wars R2-D2 75379 —…

Prime Day SSD & microSD Deals — Top Picks Prime Day brings steep discounts on SSDs, portable SSDs and microSD cards. These upgrades speed up large games, heavy apps and OS tasks while keeping devices cooler. Below are standout deals and quick links to search on Amazon (affiliate tag included). Crucial BX500 1TB — Budget internal SSD, good read speeds (~540MB/s). Buy / Search on Amazon Crucial P310 2TB — Compact, very fast NVMe for small laptops and handhelds. Search on Amazon Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — High-performance internal SSD with top read speeds. Search on Amazon Samsung 990 PRO 2TB — Pro-tier speeds and energy efficiency; includes heatsink on some SKUs. Search on Amazon Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB — Extreme speeds and large capacity for heavy workloads.…

Anker Prime Day Deals: Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & Charging Gear Prime Day brings discounts on Anker power banks, wireless chargers and other charging accessories — a great chance to stock up on essentials like extra cables, portable chargers and compact adapters. Top picks Anker PowerCore 10000 PD — Compact 10,000mAh power bank, USB-C Power Delivery for fast phone top-ups. Buy: Search on Amazon Anker PowerCore III 20K PD — Higher-capacity 20,000mAh brick for tablets, laptops and multiple charges. Buy: Search on Amazon Anker PowerWave Pad (wireless) — Qi wireless charging pad for cable-free desk or nightstand charging. Buy: Search on Amazon Anker PowerWave Stand — A wireless charging stand that keeps your phone upright and usable while charging. Buy: Search on Amazon Anker Nano II 30W USB-C Charger —…

Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robot, Cordless & Upright Picks We compiled the best Prime Day discounts on robot vacuums, cordless sticks and traditional uprights to help you choose: corded, cordless or robotic? Brands covered include Shark, Dyson, Roborock, Ecovacs, Dreame, Levoit and more. Below are quick summaries and shopping links (Amazon affiliate). Top robot vacuums Shark AV2501AE — Self-emptying base (up to 60 days). Search on Amazon: Shark AV2501AE on Amazon Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — Mop/vac combo with self-maintenance. Search: Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch on Amazon Dreame X40 Ultra — Powerful vacuum + mop, engineered wet/dry separation. Search: Dreame X40 Ultra on Amazon Roborock Q10 S5+ — Vacuum & mop with LiDAR mapping. Search: Roborock Q10 S5+ on Amazon Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A — Anti-tangle brushes, hot-water mopping. Search: Roborock…