Prime Big Deal Days: Blink Mini 2 two‑pack $35 (50% off) — record low. 1080p, color night vision + LED spotlight, wider FOV, Alexa + 2‑way audio. Person detection needs Blink plan ($3/mo or $30/yr). Outdoor use needs ~$10 weather adapter. Black or white. Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Blink+Mini+2&tag=f1rede-20 Thinking of grabbing one — where would you install it?

iPhone 17 Pro scratches: MagSafe 'material transfer' vs. real scratches Reports surfaced that some iPhone 17 Pro demo units showed surface marks and scratches shortly after launch. Apple told 9to5Mac that many of the visible circular marks on store demo units are not scratches but "material transfer" from worn MagSafe stands — removable by cleaning and solved by replacing old stands. That explanation doesn't cover all reports. Independent scratch tests (notably by JerryRigEverything) found the anodized aluminum camera bump and its sharp edges can chip or show small abrasions over time. iFixit's teardown also notes aluminum is less scratch-resistant than the titanium used in prior Pro frames. What this means for users Material-transfer marks in stores can often be cleaned off; Apple recommends replacing worn MagSafe stands. The iPhone 17…

Valve has rolled out a redesigned Steam Store menu after months of beta testing. The update — available on the standard Steam PC client, Steam Deck and Steam Mobile — focuses on making it easier to find games by streamlining navigation and improving search and recommendations. What’s changed Single top search/navigation bar replaces previous top/left menus for a cleaner layout. Grouped search filters (Top sellers, New releases, Discounts, etc.) collected in a colorful, easy-to-access menu. New "Categories" pull-down that tailors the feed using your top genres and suggested tags to surface similar games. Upgraded search suggestions: common searches and recently viewed/searched games now appear for faster discovery. Why it matters The store felt cluttered for many users; this redesign aims to make browsing and discovery smoother and more personalized. If…

NordVPN Review (2025) — Fast Speeds, Meshnet & Some UX Issues Short summary: NordVPN is an excellent, top‑five VPN overall. It delivers industry‑leading speeds, strong encryption with no DNS/WebRTC/IPv6 leaks in testing, and standout extras like Meshnet, NordWhisper and Threat Protection Pro. That said, its apps/UI need polish (inconsistent design, confusing FAQs) and we saw one streaming anomaly (a Nigeria server that didn’t change Netflix’s library). Findings at a glance Speed: Extremely fast — download drop averaged ~6.4% worldwide; upload and latency among the best. Security: No DNS/WebRTC/IPv6 leaks on tested servers; NordLynx, OpenVPN, IKEv2 supported; NordWhisper added for obfuscation. Features: Meshnet (device-to-device NordLynx tunnels), Threat Protection & Threat Protection Pro (antivirus-like scanning for paid tiers), specialty servers (Double VPN, Onion Over VPN), Dark Web Monitor, post-quantum option. UI/UX: Functional…

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adds Anthropic’s Claude (Opus 4.1) to Frontier Beta Microsoft has begun rolling out access to Anthropic’s Claude (Opus 4.1) for Microsoft 365 Copilot beta testers enrolled in the Frontier program. Claude is being integrated into Copilot’s Researcher and Copilot Studio, allowing testers to choose Anthropic models alongside OpenAI models. What’s new Claude Opus 4.1 is available as an optional LLM in Copilot’s Researcher tool and Copilot Studio agent development environment. Access is rolling out via the Frontier beta program and requires an opt-in to use Anthropic models. Microsoft emphasizes Copilot will continue to use OpenAI’s latest models as the primary engine for most experiences for now. How to try it Sign up for the Microsoft Frontier beta program and opt in to Anthropic access in the Copilot…

Apple TV+: Jessica Chastain criticizes postponement of The Savant premiere Apple has postponed the scheduled premiere of its Apple TV+ series The Savant, starring Jessica Chastain. According to reports, Apple said the decision followed "careful consideration," likely due to the show’s sensitive subject matter and recent real-world events. The premiere had been set for late September. Jessica Chastain’s responseChastain published a detailed statement on Instagram saying she’s "not aligned" with Apple’s choice to delay the release and called the postponement a mistake. While she expressed respect for Apple, she made clear she does not agree with the decision and voiced hope the series will be made available to audiences soon. About The SavantThe Savant is described as a thriller that follows an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to…

YouTube adds a “Hide” button to dismiss end-screen popups (per‑video) YouTube is testing a new Hide button that lets viewers dismiss end-screen popups at the end of videos. The button appears in the top-right corner of the player when end screens show up; tapping or clicking it removes the suggestions for the current video only, so you’ll need to hide them again for each new video. What changed Hide end screens: A per‑video Hide option lets viewers dismiss end‑screen popups so they can keep watching without on‑screen suggestions. Removed hover-to-subscribe on watermark: On desktop, the hover-to-subscribe action for the channel watermark has been removed (YouTube says it was redundant). Why it matters YouTube says these tweaks won’t prevent creators from adding end screens or watermarks, and the company estimates the…

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 — Full Overview Bowers & Wilkins has released the Px8 S2, an updated follow-up to the original Px8. The new model borrows many improvements from the Px7 S3 and adds upgraded hardware and software features aimed at audiophiles and frequent travelers. Key specs Drivers: 40mm Carbon Cone drive units with updated tuning Audio: Built-in DAC and improved DSP for 24‑bit/96 kHz high-res playback Codec: Qualcomm aptX Lossless support for high-res streaming (Tidal, Qobuz, etc.) EQ & app: 5-band customizable EQ via the B&W app, plus streaming integration ANC & mics: More microphones for improved active noise cancellation and refined transparency mode Battery: Up to 30 hours per charge Design: Slimmer, lighter over-ear shape with Nappa leather and die-cast aluminum; two colorways Case: New compact carry…

ANANTA — New Trailer: anime-style open-world RPG by Naked Rain Naked Rain (in partnership with NetEase Games) has released a new trailer for ANANTA — an urban, anime-styled open-world RPG set in "Nova City." The game promises high freedom of exploration, crew-based missions, paranormal elements, and a colorful cast. While it shares some open-world traits with titles like GTA, ANANTA leans into anime aesthetics, humor, and supernatural twists. Key points Developer: Naked Rain (with NetEase Games) Genre: Anime-style urban open-world RPG, free-to-play Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, iOS & Android (mobile) Trailers: Initial reveal (Dec 2024) and a detailed gameplay trailer shown at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Release date: Not yet announced; pre-registration has been available in region-specific windows. Official links Official site / pre-registration: https://www.anantagame.com Dec 2024 trailer: YouTube -…

Eero 6 im Doppel- oder Dreierpack stark reduziert — was wir wissen Amazon bietet derzeit angeblich zwei Eero 6-Mesh-Systeme mit hohen Preisnachlässen an: ein 2er-Pack für 123,99 € und ein 3er-Pack für 142,99 €. Solche Angebote wären attraktive Optionen, um ältere Router zu ersetzen oder die WLAN-Abdeckung zu verbessern. Was bestätigt ist Das Eero 6 ist ein bewährtes Wi‑Fi‑6‑Mesh-System, das in Deutschland seit einigen Jahren erhältlich ist und weiterhin solide Leistung bietet. Aktuelle Preisrecherchen (z. B. auf Amazon und Preisverfolgern) zeigen, dass die üblichen Preise für 2er‑ und 3er‑Packs variieren; allerdings konnten die angegebenen exakten Preise von 123,99 € und 142,99 € sowie der Rabatt von ~44–45 % nicht eindeutig verifiziert werden. Was du tun solltest Prüfe die aktuellen Angebote direkt bei Amazon: Eero 6 auf Amazon (US, Affiliate) Vergleiche…