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Disney+ Redesign & Hulu Integration — What to Know (Oct 8) Disney is rolling out a major Disney+ app redesign and expanding Hulu’s role globally. The changes start on October 8 and include interface updates and feature additions aimed at improving content discovery and unifying Disney’s streaming brands outside the U.S. Key changes New top navigation bar: A tabbed nav with dedicated sections for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN (where included). "For You" as the default home: Personalized recommendations based on viewing history, with an updated recommendation algorithm. Live hub: Accessible from the vertical nav, offers live news, sports, events and 24/7 streams. Hulu replaces Star (international): On October 8, Hulu becomes the global entertainment brand on Disney+ for non-US users, replacing the Star hub. Mobile updates: iOS widgets are launching;…

Threads tests "Communities" to deepen topic-based conversations Meta is testing a new "Communities" feature on Threads to create dedicated spaces for people to chat about specific topics and interests. The feature builds on custom feeds and topic tags to offer "casual spaces" for focused conversations — Meta has already created 100+ communities around popular topics like "NBA Threads," "Book Threads" and "Tech Threads." Key features and differences from existing topic feeds: Dedicated community feeds that can be joined and followed. Ranked posts in community feeds to surface more relevant content (vs. the current topic feeds that show a random mix of tagged posts). Custom emojis for likes inside communities (e.g., a basketball emoji for an NBA community). Badges for leading voices in communities to highlight active contributors. Community membership will…

Perplexity's Comet AI Browser — Now Free and Available (What to Know) Perplexity has announced Comet, an AI-native web browser that integrates Perplexity AI as the default search engine and pairs every search with a sidebar chatbot. Perplexity’s product page: https://www.perplexity.ai/comet/ Key points Availability: Perplexity is promoting Comet as available to download. Check the official product page above for the latest rollout details. Cost: Perplexity’s announcement indicates the company intends Comet to be free; some earlier reports and promotions referenced waitlists or paid priority access. Visit the product page for up-to-date pricing and access notes. What Comet does: Uses Perplexity AI as the default search engine. Provides a sidebar chatbot for answering questions, summarizing text, and — in some cases — taking actions (e.g., drafting emails, finding directions). Aggregates web…

iPhone doesn't vibrate? Your case might be the culpritDid your iPhone stop vibrating for incoming calls? It can happen: magnets placed inside some wallet- or flip-style cases (used for closures or card holders) have been reported to interfere with the phone's vibration on calls.Why this happensMagnets embedded in cases can affect the phone's internal components or the way the case sits against the device, sometimes preventing vibration from being felt or interrupting sensors.Troubleshooting stepsRemove the case and test receiving a call.Check Settings > Sounds & Haptics and ensure vibration is enabled.Restart the iPhone and update iOS.Try a different (non-magnetic) case or reposition cards/magnets.Contact the case maker if the issue persists.More info & where to lookFor product searches (e.g., magnetic wallet cases) try: Magnetic wallet cases on Amazon (US). Also check…

Early October Prime Day: Best Kitchen Deals (Tested Picks) Amazon’s early October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days) has a lot of solid discounts on kitchen tech. Below are the tested and recommended gadgets called out in the roundup — short notes plus quick Amazon search links to help you find them. Ninja Creami ice cream maker (bundle with extra pints) — A favorite for homemade ice cream; bundle includes extra pint jars. Find it on Amazon: search Ninja Creami ice cream maker Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker — Budget-friendly top pick for small kitchens. Amazon: search Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker Instant Pot Vortex Plus (Clear Cook) — Air-fryer with a clear window so you can watch food crisp. Amazon: search Instant Pot Vortex Plus Clear Cook Instant…

Prime Day Deal: Amazon Echo Spot (2024) — $50 Amazon's Echo Spot (2024) — the compact, bedside-friendly smart alarm clock — is on sale for about $50 (~38% off). The small hemispherical display is sharper than the prior model, the speakers have been improved, and Amazon removed the camera for added privacy. It’s a pared-down Alexa device designed mainly to show the time, weather and music info, and to control other smart home devices. What you get Comfortable bedside size with a crisp small display Improved speaker quality for its size No built-in camera (privacy-first design) Alexa voice control for alarms, smart home control, music info, weather and more Who it’s for If you want a modern, compact alarm clock that’s privacy-friendly and simple to use, the Echo Spot is…

Why I’m Breaking Up with Xbox — 2025 Price Hikes Explained Microsoft has significantly raised prices across its Xbox platform in 2025. The nearly five-year-old hardware and subscription model that once offered some of the best value in gaming now looks very different: Xbox Series S (512GB): now $399.99 Xbox Series X: $599.99 (digital) / $649.99 (disc) Game Pass Ultimate: raised to $30/month (a 50% increase) These increases make it harder for new or casual players to enter the Xbox ecosystem. My own first-year cost (console + Game Pass) has nearly doubled under the new pricing. Why this matters Game Pass used to be a major selling point — hundreds of games and day-one releases for a low monthly fee. At $30/month, that value proposition is less clear, especially compared…

Tapestry 1.3 — Native macOS Version Released by Iconfactory Release: September 2025 Iconfactory has released Tapestry 1.3, the multi‑feed reader now available as a native macOS app. Previously, macOS users could only run the iPad version on Apple silicon; this update brings a native build optimized for Macs. What’s new in 1.3 Native macOS build — improved performance and integration on Apple computers. Liquid Glass UI styling aligned with iOS 26 design language. In‑app font size adjustment for better readability. Initial keyboard support on Mac (better navigation & input). Improved Mastodon features — quoted posts and polls support. Enhancements to Bluesky list handling. For full details, see the Iconfactory blog post: Glass, Tapestry and more. Get the app on the App Store: Tapestry on the App Store or visit the…

Prime Day Anker Deals: Best Charging Gear to BuyPrime Day is a great opportunity to pick up Anker charging essentials at discounted prices — power banks, wireless chargers, USB-C cables, adapters and surge protectors. I often buy extras during big sale events so I always have a spare in luggage, in the car or by the couch.How to choosePower banks: pick capacity based on devices — 5,000–10,000 mAh for phones, larger (20,000 mAh+) for tablets or laptops. Wireless chargers: choose a stand for desks or a lay-flat pad for nightstands. Charging gear: 30W USB-C adapters and extra USB-C cables are always handy.Shop (affiliate links)Anker power banks on AmazonAnker wireless chargers on AmazonAnker USB-C cables on AmazonAnker 30W USB-C adapters on AmazonExamples & tips- Keep an extra USB-C cable in your…

Prime Day Laptop Deals: MacBook M4, Dell, Lenovo, HP & Chromebooks Prime Day deals are live — looking for a new laptop? We rounded up notable discounts across MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks to help you decide. Below are top picks and affiliate links to shop on Amazon. Top MacBook Deals Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) — $1,078 (~10% off) — Shop on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4) — $1,399 (~13% off) — Shop on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4) — $2,249 (~10% off) — Shop on Amazon Top Windows Laptop Deals Dell 15 3530 (Intel Core i5, Windows 11 Pro, 15") — $649 (28% off) — Shop on Amazon Acer Aspire 3 (Intel Core i3, Windows 11 Pro, 15") — $400 (11% off) — Shop on Amazon…