Calibre 8.9: Improvements for Personal E-Book Collections Calibre 8.9 has been released with a number of small but useful improvements aimed at making personal e‑book management and export more reliable and visually faithful. Highlights Annotations browser: Results now show a color swatch next to annotations to make it easier to identify different highlight types. HTMLZ export: Support for embedded fonts in HTMLZ output, improving the visual fidelity of exported HTMLZ e-books. Device drivers & compatibility: Continued updates for Kobo and Tolino drivers, including options such as series-number templates for Kobo. Viewer & UI fixes: Faster opening of large EPUB files, improved highlight grouping, and accessibility tweaks (e.g., better scrollbar contrast in light mode). The update is part of Calibre's ongoing maintenance and feature refinements from its active open-source developer community.…

Ooni Labor Day Sale: Volt 12 Now $629 (30% Off) — Plus Koda 2 Max Discount Ooni is running a Labor Day sale that includes a notable discount on the Volt 12 indoor pizza oven. The Volt 12 has been reduced by 30% to $629 (down from around $899). The sale also includes the Koda 2 Max outdoor gas oven for about $1,039. Volt 12 — Key Points Type: Electric indoor pizza oven Price (sale): $629 (30% off) Max temp: Up to ~850°F — cooks pizzas in roughly 90 seconds Benefits: Fast preheat, roomy interior, set-­and-­forget operation compared to outdoor wood/gas models Shop on Amazon: Ooni Volt 12 on Amazon Koda 2 Max — Key Points Type: Extra-large outdoor gas pizza oven Sale price: ~ $1,039 (discount applied) Can handle…

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch — Animated Series Arrives Oct 14 Ubisoft’s Sam Fisher is coming back — not in a new game, but as an animated Netflix series. Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, written by Derek Kolstad (John Wick) and starring Liev Schreiber as an older, hardened Sam Fisher, premieres on October 14 on Netflix. What we know Format: Adult animated series Lead voice: Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher Writer: Derek Kolstad New characters: Zinnia McKenna (voiced by Kirby Howell-Baptiste) Returning character: Anna Grimsdottir (voiced by Janet Garvey) Trailer highlights: Fisher returns to the field on a "personal" mission; the teaser heavily uses the iconic night-vision sound and shows Fisher sneaking in the shadows. Links & further info Official Netflix page: Splinter Cell: Deathwatch on Netflix Official teaser trailer (YouTube): Watch the teaser…

Sonos Era 100 & Sonos Ace — Back-to-School Discounts Sonos is offering back-to-school discounts on a couple of its popular products. The Era 100 — our pick for a midrange smart speaker — is discounted to $179 (down from $199). The Sonos Ace headphones are also on sale for $299 (down from $399). What’s on sale Sonos Era 100: $179 (was $199). Midrange smart speaker with excellent sound, built-in mics for Trueplay tuning and voice control. Sonos Ace headphones: $299 (was $399). Improved since launch with features like TrueCinema for spatial audio when paired with a Sonos soundbar. Where to buy You can search for the products on Amazon (affiliate links): Sonos Era 100 on Amazon Sonos Ace on Amazon Deals may also be available directly from Sonos' online store…

Anker MagGo 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station — Deal Roundup Summary: The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is a Qi2-certified dock that provides up to 15W wireless charging for a compatible iPhone, plus simultaneous charging for an Apple Watch and AirPods on one compact stand. Key features Qi2 certification and MagSafe compatibility 15W fast wireless charging (Qi2) Adjustable magnetic iPhone stand (45° vertical, 360° horizontal) Charges iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at once Pricing & availability Some reports list a record-low sale price of $63, but this price was not verified in retailer listings during research. Current confirmed listings found: Walmart: Walmart listing — $74.99 (at time of check) Best Buy: Best Buy product page Anker official product page: Anker MagGo product page Amazon search (affiliate): Search Anker MagGo on…

Google Vids: Edit videos directly in Google Drive (desktop) Google has rolled out Google Vids, an in-browser video editor integrated into Google Drive. When previewing a video in Drive you may see an Open button in the top-right; clicking it opens the clip in Google Vids where you can trim, add text, add music and make other edits. A new file is created after editing, so remember to save or export your changes. Key features Trim video clips, add text overlays and music, and use simple editing tools. Creates a new file after editing — export or save to keep edits. Supported formats: MP4, QuickTime, OGG, WebM. Clip limits: up to 35 minutes runtime and 4 GB per file. Desktop browser support: recent versions of Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge…

Apple to simplify — not remove — iPhone 18 Camera Control button Recent rumors suggested Apple might remove the Camera Control button that debuted on the iPhone 16. However, more credible reports indicate Apple is likely redesigning and simplifying the button for the iPhone 18 rather than eliminating it entirely. Key points: Original claim: an unverified source said Apple would drop the Camera Control button to cut costs. More reliable reports (Weibo leaker and follow-ups) suggest Apple will remove the capacitive sensor portion of the dual-sensor design and rely on a pressure-sensitive module for all functions. Reasoning: the current sapphire crystal + capacitive/pressure combo is costly and leads to expensive repairs; simplifying the design would reduce cost and repair complexity. User reports have noted occasional issues with the Camera Control…

2025 MacBook Air M4 — Record-low Amazon Prices (Labor Day deals) If you've been waiting for a new MacBook, Amazon currently has record-low prices on the 2025 MacBook Air M4 lineup during the Labor Day lead-up. Headline deals 13-inch MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM / 256GB SSD): $799 (was $999) 13-inch MacBook Air M4 (16GB / 512GB): $999 15-inch MacBook Air M4 (base): $999 (was $1,199) 15-inch higher-spec options (16GB/512GB, 24GB variants): also discounted — typically $1,199+ Why consider one M4 chip — faster than previous generations Very thin (about 0.44 in) and light (13" ~2.7 lb, 15" ~3.2 lb) Excellent battery life — over 18 hours playing HD video in testing Source: coverage summarized from current deal reports (no RSS links included). Shop on Amazon 13-inch search: MacBook Air…

Trump launches National Design Studio; Joe Gebbia named Chief Design Officer President Trump has signed an executive order creating a temporary "National Design Studio" charged with improving the usability and aesthetics of federal websites and digital services. Airbnb co‑founder Joe Gebbia is reported to be named the studio's Chief Design Officer. What the studio will do Standardize design and user experience across federal websites to reduce duplication and costs. Advise agencies on modernizing interfaces for services such as tax filing and benefits applications. Focus on usability, accessibility, and consistent visual frameworks. Structure and timeline The studio is set to operate for three years under the executive order. While Gebbia will serve as Chief Design Officer, an administrator will run day‑to‑day operations and report to White House Chief of Staff Susie…

Clean Links: Decode short links & QR codes and strip tracking data Clean Links is an app for macOS (and related iPhone/iOS offerings) that helps users reveal the actual destination behind shortened URLs and QR codes and remove tracking parameters for safer, privacy-friendly sharing. What it does Decodes short links and QR codes to show the real target URL before you open it. Removes common tracking parameters from URLs so you can share or open a link without analytics trackers attached. Processes links locally (no need to send the URL to a third-party service), focusing on privacy-preserving behavior. Where to get it Official site: https://linkcleaner.app Mac App Store: Clean Links on the Mac App Store iOS App Store (related app name/versions may vary): Clean Links on the iOS App Store…