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Apple continues its “Underdogs” series with a BSOD-focused ad Apple has released a new instalment in its "Underdogs" series, depicting a fictional packaging trade show where a wave of Blue Screens of Death cripples Windows PCs — while the protagonists’ Macs, iPhones and iPads remain fully operational. The spot showcases Apple’s ecosystem, security features and how its devices can keep a small startup running during an IT meltdown. Key points Premise: a trade-show outage knocks out competing Windows machines with BSODs; Apple devices used by the featured startup keep working. Focus: ecosystem synergy (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) and implied security advantages of macOS. Tone: humorous and promotional—positioning Macs as a reliable business choice. Watch the ad on YouTube: Apple ‘Underdogs’ – BSOD ad Further reading: 9to5Mac coverage What do…

ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.0.4: Create editable Word documents from photos on iPhone & iPad ONLYOFFICE has updated its ONLYOFFICE Docs app for iPhone and iPad to version 9.0.4, adding a handy OCR-based feature that converts photos of paper documents directly into editable Word (.docx) files. What’s new Photo-to-Word: Use the camera to photograph a printed document and ONLYOFFICE will recognize the text and create an editable Word file. Quick access: From the app’s start window tap the + button and choose Scan document to start. Improved editor support and additional file-format compatibility across Document, Spreadsheet and Presentation editors. Why it matters Unlike many scan apps that produce a searchable PDF, ONLYOFFICE extracts and inserts editable text directly into a Word document — saving time when you need to edit or reuse…

Grimme Online Award 2025: Short videos shape the winners' landscapeMore and more award-winning online formats are emerging where young people already get their information: on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The Grimme Online Award 2025 winners show that short, platform-native videos are increasingly central to how creators educate and engage audiences.Key pointsShort-form videos feature prominently among several prize winners and nominees.Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are being used for explainers and public education.The official winners list provides full details and background on the recognized projects.For the full list of winners and more details, see the official Grimme Online Award page: https://www.grimme-online-award.de/2025/preistraegerWhat short-video formats do you find most effective for learning or news? Share examples in the comments.Source: Grimme Online Award 2025 (official winners list)

Snapseed redesigned on iOS; PhotoScan quiet since 2023 Google’s two iOS apps for handling photos now serve different needs: Snapseed has received a major redesign and new tools, while PhotoScan (the app for digitizing printed photos) hasn’t seen major updates since spring 2023. Snapseed — what’s new Major redesign (v3.0 announced June 12, 2025) with a cleaner UI and grid view of edited photos. New navigation tabs: Looks, Faves, and Tools. The Faves tab lets you save frequently used tools for quick access. Improved editing workflow and new tools: one‑touch masking for faster local edits, and an expanded Color tool to adjust hue, saturation and luminance for specific colors. Ongoing updates (reports note versions 3.0 → 3.5.0 introducing one‑touch masking and color controls). Download on the App Store: Snapseed on…

Prime Day Speaker Deals: JBL, Bose, Sonos & More Prime Day may be winding down, but there are still solid deals on smart speakers, soundbars and portable Bluetooth speakers. Below are curated highlights and quick links to shop on Amazon (affiliate links). Highlights JBL Xtreme 2 — $150 — Loud portable with ~15-hour battery. Shop: JBL Xtreme 2 on Amazon JBL Flip 6 — $100 — Durable all-rounder, 12-hour battery. Shop: JBL Flip 6 on Amazon Beats Pill — $119 — Bass-forward portable with USB-C lossless playback. Shop: Beats Pill on Amazon Bose SoundLink Flex — $99 — High-fidelity outdoor speaker, compact. Shop: Bose SoundLink Flex on Amazon Sonos Era 100 — $180 — Great-sounding smart speaker with TruePlay tuning. Shop: Sonos Era 100 on Amazon More Picks JBL Go…

Best Prime Big Deal Days Gaming Deals — Ends Oct 9 Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days features solid discounts on PS5 games, headsets, mice, controllers and storage. Many offers require Prime and the event ends 3AM ET on October 9. Below are highlighted deals and quick Amazon search links to check prices (affiliate tag included). Featured game deals Elden Ring (PS5) — $30: Search Elden Ring on Amazon Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) — $35: Search FFVII Rebirth on Amazon Gran Turismo 7 — $30: Search GT7 on Amazon Returnal (PS5) — $30: Search Returnal on Amazon The Last of Us Part I — $30: Search TLOU Part I on Amazon God of War Ragnarok — $30: Search God of War Ragnarok on Amazon Horizon Forbidden West — $30: Search…

Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Final Day Picks It's the final day of Prime Day and there are still heavy discounts on robotic and traditional vacuums. Below are the standout deals we found — click any link to search the product on Amazon (affiliate): Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450 (36% off). Self-cleaning mop/vac combo; self-refills and empties up to 30 days. Buy / Search on Amazon Dreame X40 Ultra Robotic Vacuum — $665 (45% off). High-performance vacuum+mop with separate wet/dry systems. Buy / Search on Amazon Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $300 (57% off). Self-cleaning, self-emptying mop+vac for hands-off wet cleaning. Buy / Search on Amazon iRobot Roomba 104 — $150 (40% off). Entry-level Roomba with LiDAR navigation and app control. Buy / Search…

Prime Big Deal Days — Best Tech Under $50 (Sale ends tonight) Quick roundup of tested tech and accessories currently on Prime Big Deal Days for under $50. Sale ends tonight — grab what you need before prices return to normal. Apple MagSafe charger (25W, 2m) — Qi2.2 puck with a long 2m cable for flexible placement. More info / buy: Apple MagSafe charger (search) Anker Nano II 65W (USB-C) — Compact 65W charger with multiple ports. More info / buy: Anker Nano II 65W (search) UGREEN Nexode Pro 65W USB-C — 3-port fast charger with folding prongs. More info / buy: UGREEN Nexode Pro 65W (search) Elgato Stream Deck Mini — Six-button shortcut deck for streaming and productivity. More info / buy: Elgato Stream Deck Mini (search) Amazon Fire…

Prime Big Deal Days — Best TV & Streaming Deals (Day 2) Prime Big Deal Days is in its second and final day, and several well-reviewed TVs and streaming devices remain at or near all-time low prices. Below are curated highlights, short buying notes, and quick links to search each product on Amazon (affiliate links). Best TV deals TCL QM7K 55" Mini-LED 4K TV — ~$570 Good midrange mini-LED option: improved contrast, brightness and color vs. lower-end models; 144Hz refresh (288Hz @1080p); two HDMI 2.1 ports. New low price during the sale. Check on Amazon. Hisense U8QG 65" Mini-LED 4K TV — ~$998 High brightness, strong local dimming and quantum-dot color; 165Hz refresh. Three HDMI 2.1 ports and a USB-C video input (with limitations). Good choice for bright rooms. Check…

October Prime Day — Final Hours: Top Tech Deals Prime Day is winding down but there are still solid tech discounts available. Below are highlights from the roundup and quick links to check availability on Amazon. Top confirmed deals Apple iPad (A16) — reported price: $279. Check it on Amazon: Search: Apple iPad A16 on Amazon (affiliate). LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 75418 — reported price: $31. Shop: Search: LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 75418 on Amazon (affiliate). Items mentioned but not found on Amazon US (via quick check) MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) — No exact M4 13-inch listing found on Amazon US during a quick search. Search results: MacBook Air 13-inch M4 (search). Note: 13-inch MacBook Air listings currently reference M3 variants. DJI Neo drone — No matching Amazon…