Logitech to Disable POP Buttons and Hub on Oct 15, 2025 — What This Means Logitech has informed owners that the POP Buttons and the accompanying POP Hub will stop functioning on October 15, 2025. After that date the buttons and hub will no longer be supported and will lose their smart-home functionality. Key points End-of-support date: October 15, 2025. Impact: POP Buttons and the POP Hub will cease to operate as smart controls for automations and remote actions. Notice: Users reportedly received short advance notice via email. Official Logitech announcement page for this specific EOL was not found; community reports and user discussions corroborate the date and impact. Sources & further reading Community discussion confirming end-of-life: Hubitat community thread Logitech POP product lines (related products still sold): Logitech POP…

Meta introduces "Vibes" — AI-generated video feed in Meta AI app Meta has added a new feature called Vibes to the Meta AI app: a central short-form video feed for AI-generated clips and user-created videos. The feed surfaces AI-made content you can discover, remix and personalize (styles, backgrounds, outfits, effects) and adapts recommendations based on your usage. Key points Dedicated video area inside the Meta AI app and accessible via meta.ai. Focus on discoverability and remixing of AI-generated content — appears similar to short-form feeds like Reels or TikTok but centered on AI creations. Available on iOS and Android; Meta highlights integration with its AI experiences and devices. Community sharing, conversational prompts, and personalization tools are emphasized; moderation and privacy details are not yet deeply detailed in announcements. Why it…

Apple releases macOS 26.0.1 (Tahoe) and other OS updates Apple has released macOS 26.0.1 (Tahoe), a point update that delivers important bug fixes and security updates. Notably, the update resolves an issue that prevented some Macs — especially certain Mac Studio models with the M3 Ultra chip — from upgrading to macOS Tahoe. Apple also pushed out 26.0.1 updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. What’s fixed Fixes an upgrade-blocking issue affecting some Mac Studio M3 Ultra models, allowing them to install macOS Tahoe. Important bug fixes and security updates across macOS (no new features). Companion 26.0.1 updates for iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS addressing device-specific bugs and stability issues. Details & official notes Official Apple support article: macOS 26.0.1 Update — Apple Support Additional reporting: AppleInsider: OS 26.0.1 updates How to update…

Alphabet allegedly to pay $22M to settle Trump’s YouTube lawsuit — unconfirmed Multiple reports claim Alphabet will pay $22 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over YouTube account suspensions after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with other plaintiffs reportedly splitting an additional $2.5 million. The payment is said to be routed to the Trust for the National Mall and earmarked for a ballroom that President Trump plans at the White House. Those reports also tie this settlement to prior related payouts: X (formerly Twitter) reportedly settled with Trump for roughly $10 million, and Meta reportedly settled earlier this year for $25 million. Important: I checked reputable outlets and could not find independent confirmation of the claimed Alphabet settlement. The article citing the settlement (linked…

Samsung Galaxy Ring battery swells, owner requires ER removal On Sept 29, 2025, YouTuber Daniel Rotar (Twitter/X: @ZONEofTECH) reported that the battery inside his Samsung Galaxy Ring began swelling while he was wearing the device, causing the ring to become stuck and painful. Rotar says he was denied boarding on a flight, sought emergency care, and had the ring removed at a hospital. What happened The ring reportedly swelled on the inside surface as its internal battery failed, creating pressure on the finger. Attempts to remove the ring at the airport were unsuccessful; ice and medical lubricant reportedly helped during the successful removal at the hospital. Rotar said he was denied boarding and had to arrange a hotel stay as a result of the incident. Samsung response A Samsung spokesperson…

Amazon Fall Hardware Event — What to Expect (Sept 30, 10AM ET) Amazon will hold a hardware showcase in New York City on September 30 at 10AM ET. Expect announcements around its Echo smart speakers, at least one new Kindle, updates to Fire TV, and possible new products from Ring, Blink and Eero. Reports suggest Amazon may not provide a public livestream; tech outlets often liveblog such events. Likely announcements Echo speakers — refreshed Echo Studio / new Echo models. Search: Echo Studio Kindle update(s) — rumors of a color Kindle Scribe and a smaller high-quality color Kindle. Search: Kindle Scribe Echo Buds — possible new generation with better ANC and bass. Search: Echo Buds Fire TV — updates to Fire TV devices, TVs or sticks (speculation around updated Omni…

OpenAI reportedly launching Sora 2 social app — AI-only short videos OpenAI is reportedly preparing a standalone social app powered by Sora 2, a video model that will generate short vertical clips. According to reports, the app will closely resemble TikTok with a swipeable vertical feed, but with some key differences: AI-only content: users cannot upload photos or videos from their device — all clips are generated by Sora 2. Short clips: Sora 2 will be limited to generating videos of 10 seconds or shorter inside the app. Identity verification: an optional verification tool will let users allow the model to use their likeness in generated videos; the platform will notify users when their likeness is used by others. Copyright & safety: OpenAI will block some generations for copyright reasons,…

Report of 1.7M+ Disney Streaming Cancellations Unverified; Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspension Confirmed Summary: A Bluesky post (via reporter Marisa Kabas/The Handbasket) claims that more than 1.7 million paid Disney streaming subscriptions (Disney+, Hulu and ESPN) were canceled between September 17 and September 23, allegedly a 436% increase over the usual churn rate. The report ties the cancellations to backlash after Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! on September 17 and the company’s recent subscription price increases. What we checked No independent, reliable outlets or official Disney statements were found that corroborate the 1.7M cancellations or the 436% churn spike as of the time of this post. It is verified that Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended around Sept 17 and reinstated on Sept 22 (the show returned Sept 23). This timeline is…

What to Expect at Amazon’s Fall Hardware Event — Sept 30, 2025 Amazon will hold its fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET in New York City. The company is expected to announce updates across several product lines — Echo (Alexa+), Kindle, Fire TV, Ring and Eero — though the event will not be livestreamed. Likely announcements Echo — New smart speakers and displays to make the most of Alexa+ (more conversational AI-driven assistant). Kindle — Possible new models, including color options or a device that blends Kindle Scribe 2 and Kindle Colorsoft features; basic Kindle may also be refreshed. Fire TV — New TVs or streaming devices, potentially with updated software/OS/improved performance. Ring & Eero — Home security and Wi‑Fi hardware updates from Amazon-owned…

Meta expands facial-recognition tools in UK, EU & South Korea to fight impersonation scams Meta has launched facial-recognition-powered safety features on Facebook in the UK, EU and South Korea to detect and remove accounts impersonating public figures; Instagram rollout will follow in the coming months. Public figures in Europe must opt in to the program, and Meta says the system compares the profile photo on a suspicious account to the public figure's existing Facebook/Instagram profile pictures and removes matches. Key points Where: Facebook live now in the UK, EU and South Korea; Instagram coming soon. How it works: Facial-recognition compares profile photos and deletes confirmed impostor accounts; public figures opt in in Europe. Use cases: Prevent "celebrity bait" ads, stop scammers posing as public figures to solicit money, and help…