Razer Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station merges port expansion and SSD storage in one compact unit
With Thunderbolt Share, the dock enables fast file transfers between PCs without using a network
Handles three 4K monitors at 120Hz through a single connection
Razer has launched a new accessory based on the latest Thunderbolt standard, designed to boost data transfer speed, graphics performance, and connectivity for users who want more from their current setup.
The Razer Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station supports data speeds up to 120Gb/s and drives up to three 4K displays at 120Hz, offering considerable bandwidth for external monitors and peripherals.
One notable feature of this device is its integrated SSD storage, up to 8TB, which allows the dock to function not only as a hub but also as a high-speed external drive. It also consolidates eleven ports into a single unit, reducing cable clutter while providing flexibility for demanding workflows
High-speed storage meets port expansion
The design includes Thunderbolt Share, which allows for fast file transfers and control between systems.
This could appeal to users who work across multiple PCs or want to offload projects quickly without involving a network.
The base version of the dock is priced at $299.99, but models with integrated storage scale up significantly, with the top-end 8TB configuration priced at $999.99.
Whether that cost is justified depends on how much users value the combination of a high-speed SSD and a next-gen connectivity hub in one unit.
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Razer says the new dock addresses pain points around high-refresh displays, rapid file movement, and system expandability, all without needing a full desktop.
“The Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock is designed to meet the growing need for faster data transfer and robust multi-display support,” said Travis Furst, Head of Notebooks and Accessories at Razer.
“With the Razer Core X V2, we’re extending that experience – delivering a high-performance external graphics boost that brings desktop graphics to laptops. Thanks to the support of the latest NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards, it’s a seamless upgrade that can transform ultra-thin Thunderbolt enabled laptops into creative or gaming workstations.”
Although the product is marketed to professionals and content creators, the high price tag and niche features may limit its appeal.
The real test will be whether users find the SSD expansion and port density compelling enough to replace multiple discrete accessories.
In addition, Razer also introduced the Core X V2, a Thunderbolt 5 external GPU enclosure that supports full-length PCIe graphics cards.
Designed for use with laptops and handhelds, the Core X V2 is priced at $499.99 and includes fan control and 140W laptop charging.
It serves a different but complementary audience, those who need desktop-class graphics in a modular shell.
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Today’s world runs on digital computers, but there was a time when people relied on their analog siblings. Instead of electrical signals, mechanical computers utilize complex systems of gears, weights, and other physical implements to perform tasks. As recently as the 1960s, accounting devices like the Soviet Union’s Ascota 170 could even perform square roots, but some of the earliest mechanical computers may even trace all the way back to the famous Antikythera mechanism. Discovered in an ancient shipwreck near Crete in 1901, experts now believe ancient Greeks built the device around 100 BCE to calculate astronomical positions.
Mechanical computers may not oversee today’s automated tasks, but it’s still possible to build your own using literal children’s toys. That said, one YouTuber’s ongoing DIY mechanical computer project looks so dizzyingly complex that—for the time being—most people will likely stick with their smartphone’s calculator app.
The inventor who goes by Shadowman39 on YouTube is a longtime Knex aficionado. His previous projects built from the connectible, plastic building pieces include everything from coin sorters, to gigantic motion machines, to even a functioning Skee Ball cabinet. More recently, he opted to design and construct a device capable of performing basic calculations like addition and subtraction. Although he’s planning on expanding its abilities, the YouTuber recently uploaded the first look at his Knex 8-bit mechanical computer—specifically its “very simple” arithmetic logic unit, or ALU.
“Very simple,” in this case, refers to a roughly 3.5-foot-tall contraption built using thousands of Knex pieces, wheels, and conveyor belts. All those parts are divided up into eight columns, each one responsible for a single bit of binary data represented as a 0 or 1. The 8-bit system is capable of handling operations using the numbers 0-255, although Shadowman39 notes (using some rather dense mathematical reasoning) that it can also work with the number range of -128 to 127.
While there is an electrical line to power initial movement, the actual calculations themselves take place through mechanical means. Depending on the user’s input, the Knex computer will use its rack and pinions to initiate cranks capable of rotating 360 degrees while anchored by a pair of weights and counterweights. These actions compound across the eight columns until a calculation is completed.
“It looks like a mess but I promise it’s just organized chaos,” the inventor says at one point.
You might just need to take his word for it on that front. In any case, the YouTuber promises additional videos are coming that will delve into how data and program storage will work in its RAM and ROM. It may not find its way onto desktops, but the Knex project highlights the uniquely tactile and ingenious designs required to construct even the most rudimentary of mechanical computers.
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Luxury automakers are all about more is more, stuffing flagship vehicles with big power, high-end tech features and plenty of gimmicky options. The
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
is no different, with the latest generation being the most extravagant and advanced yet. But I’ll let you in on a secret: The base S500 is where it’s at.
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The S500 shares its turbocharged, mild-hybrid 3.0-liter in-line six with a number of other Mercedes products. In the S500 it puts out 429 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, with the 48-volt integrated starter/generator system adding an extra boost of 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. That’s 67 hp and 132 lb.-ft. less than the V8-powered S580, but the S500 feels plenty quick, hitting 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (only 0.4-second slower than the S580). The in-line six is ultra smooth and sounds great, and the nine-speed automatic is smooth. The S500 is efficient, too; I have no trouble matching the EPA’s 30-mpg highway rating and I’m doing a few mpg better than the 21-mpg city figure. Like the S580, Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel drive is standard.
The 4,600-plus-pound S500 has precise, satisfying steering and surefooted handling characteristics, though there’s a good amount of body roll as well. (Luxurious body roll.) An air suspension with adaptive dampers is standard, and it provides a superb ride despite this S500’s 21-inch wheels (a $1,950 option) that wear Pirelli P Zero summer tires. You can get Mercedes’ road-scanning E-Active Body Control system for $6,500, and while it’s mega impressive, it’s honestly not necessary. My test car is fitted with 4.5-degree rear-wheel steering, a $1,300 option that’s hugely helpful for maneuvering this 17-foot-long sedan around the city. Sadly, the S500 isn’t available with the even crazier 10-degree setup that’s offered on the S580 and EQS, but the 4.5-degree steering is still a boon.
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The only styling differences between the S500 and S580 are the badges. This S500’s combination of the $4,300 AMG Line styling package, Emerald Green metallic paint and silver multispoke wheels is fantastic, and I appreciate that it’s got all of the standard chrome trim instead of the gloss black parts that the $400 Night package would bring. This S500 isn’t a huge design revolution compared to the old S-Class, or the electric EQS, but even with the AMG Line’s larger intakes, this sedan is beautiful and classy. The pop-out door handles and intricate LED taillights are my favorite design touches.
My S500 has lovely Sienna Brown Nappa leather with diamond-patterned stitching on the seats and door panels, a $2,290 option that looks excellent paired with the $1,300 Flowing Lines piano-black trim. The S-Class is bank-vault quiet as well, thanks to double-pane glass and lots of sound deadening. Its tech-forward interior is off-putting for some, but I’m a big fan. Sure, the touchscreen and shiny surfaces will get covered in fingerprints, but just keep a cleaning cloth in the glovebox. Most metal touchpoints in the S-Class have knurled finishes, like the seat controls and steering wheel stalks, and nothing feels cheap. Mercedes’ animated multicolor ambient lighting remains the most impressive in the biz, too, especially in the super colorful nightclub-like modes.
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I love the S-Class’ tech-filled cabin.
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The standard Burmester 3D surround-sound system in my test car is fantastic, but the S500 is available with Mercedes’ $6,730 30-speaker Burmester 4D setup that includes subwoofers integrated into the seats. Another must-have option in my eyes — literally — is the $3,000 3D Technology Package that gives you facial recognition tech, a cool 3D gauge cluster and an incredible augmented-reality head-up display, which is one of my favorite pieces of tech available in any car today. It makes Mercedes’ MBUX navigation system even better, and it has mind-blowing graphics for the driver-assist functions like projecting illuminated underlines for cars in your line of sight.
There is one aspect of the S500 that can seriously fall short of the S580, and that’s the backseat. Rear-seat passengers do have tons of head- and legroom and powered sunshades, and an optional $3,800 Warmth & Comfort package adds heating and ventilation to the rear seats. But exclusive to the S580 is the Executive Line trim level, which gives backseat riders an almost Maybach-like experience. That package adds four-zone climate control, reclining and massaging rear seats with a powered footrest for the right seat, a tablet in the fold-down center armrest, more ambient lighting, a wireless charging pad and additional airbags.
Including a $1,050 destination charge, the S500 starts at $111,100, and my well spec’d example comes in at $127,330. The S580 is just $7,650 more than an S500 to start, but a fully loaded version easily crests $150,000. Unless you desperately want a V8 engine or would be regularly chauffeuring fancy people around in your S-Class (or being chauffeured yourself), save your money and buy the lovely S500 instead.
For suspensions: reply to the notice or contact support with evidence that the issue is resolved. Permanent terminations cannot be reversed; you’ll need a new account.
Once you know why you’re locked out of your Netflix account, you can begin the process of getting it unlocked.
Attempt Self-Service Recovery (First Line of Defense)
The most obvious first solution is the “forgotten password” option. Depending on the device, you can find this through Netflix’s Help Page. To use this service, you can request assistance via email or by sending a text message to your mobile phone number. In both cases, Netflix will send you a message with instructions to reset your password.
If you don’t know your email and password, you can also have Netflix look up your account using your first and last name and the last four digits of the debit or credit card it has on file for your account.
The link supplied by Netflix to reset your account expires in 24 hours. After that time, you’ll need to request a new link.
If you requested an email to reset your account and don’t see it in your inbox, take a look in your spam, junk, or promotional folders. Be sure to also review any email filters you have set up that may have moved this type of message to another folder in your email account.
Netflix also suggests adding the email address info@account.netflix.com to your contact list and then requesting a password reset again. If this still doesn’t work, there could be an issue with your email provider, which might be delaying the message from being delivered. This would be rare, but it does happen. In this case, Netflix suggests waiting up to five hours before trying again.
What to Do If Netflix’s Reset Password Doesn’t Work
What happens if the link Netflix sent doesn’t work? There are several steps you can take to resolve this. First, it’s essential to delete any remaining Netflix password-reset emails from your email inbox. Once those emails are deleted, go to netflix.com/clearcookies, which will trigger the removal of Netflix cookies on your computer or mobile device.
In this scenario, again, visit the Netflix login help page and request a reset using the email address associated with your account. Enter your email address and click the Email Me option. From there, return to your email inbox and follow the steps outlined in the new Netflix password reset email.
When none of these steps work, Netflix suggests trying to reset your password on a different device, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
Although rare, when you attempt to change your password, you may get a message saying, “This password is not secure or is too common.” There are numerous reasons why Netflix doesn’t like your password choice. In this case, continue to add a password until it accepts one.
Was Your Netflix Account Hacked?
Unfortunately, we live in a time when hackers are constantly trying to cause havoc by accessing our personal information, regardless of its size or sensitivity. When a hacker attempts to break into your Netflix account, you will most likely get an email saying that the account has been compromised and that you must change the password on your account, following the steps mentioned above.
After taking these steps, consider additional preventive measures. First, sign out of all of your devices where you (or someone else) might have logged into your account. You can do this by accessing your Netflix account on a computer and selecting the Security section. From there, select Access and Devices, then scroll down and choose Sign out of all devices. This will remove access for anyone else who might be using your account. They will need to enter your new password to regain access.
Another important step is to remove unauthorized payment methods from your account. Head to ‘Manage payment methods’ and then remove any unfamiliar payment options. For added security, you can remove all your payment methods from your account and then add only one account for Netflix to charge moving forward.
As a final measure, if your Netflix account is compromised, regularly check your bank accounts. If you see unauthorized transactions, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.
When Netflix is unable to charge your account for another month of service, it’s usually pretty quick to email you. Furthermore, the next time you open Netflix, regardless of the device, you’ll see a message indicating that the payment method didn’t work. In this case, you’ll need to go into the banking section of your account and make the necessary changes. As soon as Netflix successfully charges your debit or credit card, full access to the service will be restored.
If attempting self-service password recovery or addressing specific lockout causes doesn’t work and you’re still locked out of your Netflix account, you should contact Netflix’s support department. Netflix has a Contact Us page where you can initiate this process. You can make contact through email, text, and phone, though the options vary by region.
Secure Your Netflix Account
Once your Netflix account is back online, take a few preventive steps to reduce the likelihood of the issue recurring. First, always use a strong, unique password. Doing so will make it less likely that someone will attempt to hack into your account. Create a password that’s a minimum of 12 characters or, better yet, use a password manager.
Additionally, if you haven’t done so already, please add a mobile phone number to your account for password recovery. It makes it easier in case you need to reset your password.
You should also be wary of phishing scams. Be cautious of suspicious emails that appear to be from Netflix, and never click on any links within those emails. Additionally, never hand over your account password or banking details to anyone claiming to be Netflix through text or email.
Finally, never share your Netflix credentials with anyone outside your home. If Netflix detects logins being performed from outside your normal location, it will send a message and lock you out of your account. Logins at vacation spots are fine, but long-term stays are not, so keep that in mind.
Next year, Apple will enter the foldable phone market, and after more than seven years of mainstream folding devices, its debut won’t be light on competition. As noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is no stranger to tough competitors, but its folding phone launch is shaping up to be a little different.
“When the company introduces its first foldable iPhone at the end of next year, it will be entering a product category that’s already seven years old—pioneered and dominated by its biggest hardware rival, Samsung Electronics Co. And this time, Apple won’t be debuting a radically new interface or transformative hardware,” writes Gurman.
In short? Apple may be behind—again—and this time it’s not in a less-important category of phone-centric AI features. If Gurman’s reporting is correct, when Apple’s folding iPhone launches, it won’t debut with groundbreaking hardware like Samsung’s Z Fold 7—an almost impossibly thin and light folding device that moves the whole category forward. Instead of thin and light, however, Apple will reportedly focus on trying to pare down the notable crease in folding devices caused by the necessity for a hinge. And don’t get me wrong, minimizing the crease is a worthy quest, but I’m also skeptical that eliminating it (or making it imperceptible) can even be achieved.
At the end of the day, a folding phone crease may just be physics. Not only does folding things (including a bending display) just create a natural crease over time, but there’s always the hinge problem. Stuffing a hinge under a screen creates a bump, and while that bump has flattened over generations of folding phones, I’m skeptical that it will ever be completely flat. So, if eliminating the hinge is a long shot, what perk does that leave Apple’s folding device with? iOS, of course.
Sure, Apple’s folding iPhone won’t be the first folding phone out there—far from it—but it will be the first folding phone with iOS. Maybe that will mean something, and maybe it won’t, but software has been the name of the game for Apple in terms of phones for a while now. A part of that is Apple purposely walling off its Messages app to competitors with the infamous green bubble, but the other part is that those who’ve used iOS for most of their smartphone-having lives still genuinely prefer the experience. With a new form factor in folding phones, Apple has a chance to prove that its reputation for building user-friendly smartphone UI still means something.
What its twist will be is anyone’s guess (maybe a better multitasking experience? a novel FaceTime feature?), but it’s clear that Apple is also looking to iOS for differentiating its folding iPhone. “And as part of the development of iOS 27 — which formally kicks off soon — Apple will prioritize software features tailored specifically to this new form factor,” writes Gurman in his latest newsletter. I’m skeptical that Apple can actually enter into the folding phone market and go from zero to kicking Samsung’s ass, but if it’s going to do that, it’s clear that software is its best bet. And with iOS and the Messages app on its side, Apple might just scrape by with titans like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 already wowing Android and iOS users alike.
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The scam email claims Prime prices are increasing.
When you click to cancel, your login credentials are stolen.
Scammers just keep leveling up their game. Most recently, Amazon has warned its 200 million customers about a new Amazon Prime membership scam circulating. Scammers are sending notifications to Amazon Prime members that the price of the membership is increasing. The email includes a button that recipients can click to cancel their subscription.
The problem is that when you click the button and enter your login credentials, the scammers then have access to your account, including any stored payment information. That makes it easy for them to make fraudulent purchases. You may also be prompted to enter payment information and other details, which the scammers can use outside of Amazon. Amazon offers information to help you identify scams, but the best way to know if an email from Amazon is real is to go to the Message Center in your Amazon account.
The Bottom Line
Another Amazon Prime membership scam is circulating which prompts you to click a link to cancel your Prime Membership. When you do, scammers gain access to your account and other personal details. To protect yourself, always check Amazon’s Message Center to be sure messages are legitimate.
I’ve seen plenty of people say something to the effect of, “once Apple makes a foldable, they’ll go mainstream” – and I’ve got to say, I massively disagree.
While Apple might’ve had some success had it released its foldable iPhone in the past couple of years, now – or in 2026, when it’s rumoured for release – it’ll be much harder for Apple to stand out in what’s now a mature foldable smartphone market. Let me explain.
Foldables in 2025 aren’t like they were a few years ago
Let’s be honest; foldables weren’t that great when they first hit the scene in 2019.
Samsung’s original Fold – it didn’t even have the ‘Z’ at that point – had an almost comically long and thin cover screen, it was a whopping 17.1mm thick when in its folded position, and it offered no kind of dust or water resistance. It wouldn’t even close completely flat, with a noticeable triangular gap by the hinge that’d let dust and other detritus into the delicate inner display.
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And don’t even get me started on the whole fragile screen saga… it wasn’t a good time for Samsung.
But, as with most first-gen products, Samsung stuck at it, and along with players like Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi and Motorola over the past few years, thoroughly upgraded just about every aspect of the foldable experience – arguably to the point where, in 2025, there’s not that much difference between foldables and candybar phones.
Take Samsung’s recent release, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, as a prime example. After seven iterations of the device, Samsung’s book-style foldable is impressively thin, measuring in at 4.2mm unfolded and 8.9mm folded. That’s thinner than the 9.5mm-thick Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and at 215g, it’s lighter than the company’s top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra. That’s not just near bar phone territory, it’s right there in the thick of them.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
But despite the thin dimensions, the Fold 7 is the company’s most durable phone to date with improved circuitry-level water resistance, a titanium hinge mechanism, drop-resistant aluminium frame and more. It even closes the gap between foldables and bar phones in the camera department, sporting the same 200MP sensor as the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
It’s not just the expensive book-style foldables either; flip-style foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Motorola Razr 60 Ultra offer the compact foldable experience with very little compromise.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
Just like Samsung’s big-screen foldable, both clamshell foldables offer enhanced durability, improved, more usable screens, and solid all-day battery life – a far more compelling experience compared to that of the original Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr (2019).
Yes, there are still compromises to buying a foldable phone, but these are shrinking at such a rate that they’re much easier for consumers to overlook in 2025.
Apple might’ve waited too long for its moment
It’s because the foldable market is so strong in 2025 that I have doubts about the iPhone Fold and just how much more it can do to stand out from the frankly impressive Android foldable competition.
Yes, Apple does – or at least did – have a reputation for introducing features to its phones later than anyone else, but doing so in a more effective way. However, with recent releases like the underwhelming Apple Intelligence, which pales in comparison to many of the AI features offered by flagship Android phones, I’m not so sure Apple has that magic anymore.
If anything, I think Apple has waited a little too long for the foldable tech to mature.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
Suppose Apple had released its foldable iPhone a few years ago, when foldables from Samsung and others were comparatively thick and heavy, with poorly optimised software. In that case, it’d have a solid win on its hands with something slightly thinner and better optimised.
However, with Samsung now onto its seventh generation of foldables, having learnt a lot of lessons about what does – and more importantly, doesn’t – work, both in terms of foldable hardware and software, it’s hard to see how Apple could hit the ground running with its first-gen alternative.
Think back to how badly the original Pixel Fold compared to the likes of the Honor Magic V2, and you’ll get what I mean.
Google Pixel Fold. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
Of course, there will be plenty of Apple fans patiently waiting for the iPhone Fold because they simply don’t want to use an Android device, and that’s fine. But can Apple truly stand out when compared to the wider competition?
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How could Apple meaningfully improve the foldable experience?
Apple needs not just to launch its own foldable, but to justify its absence in the sector, it needs to launch a better foldable than those that are already available. The question is, what’s really left to improve meaningfully?
When it comes to the design and dimensions of book-style foldables, it seems there’s very little innovation left to give. Foldables like the Z Fold 7, Oppo Find N5 and the upcoming Honor Magic V5 all measure in at around 4.1-4.2mm when unfolded and 8.8-8.9mm folded, and as already mentioned, the Fold 7 is already squarely in bar phone territory when it comes to weight.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
As someone who has used most of the big foldables since they began appearing back in 2019, I don’t think we need to go any thinner. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 experience is so similar to that of a bar phone that I often forget I have a foldable in my pocket. It’s much of a muchness now we’ve reached this point.
Of course, Apple could go thinner to stand out – but I’d be worried about the knock-on effect on elements like battery life. Rumours have already hinted that it’s willing to forego function for form, as the rumoured iPhone 17 Air is said to have a depressingly small battery, and I’d hate for the company to go down the same route for its long-awaited foldable.
It could’ve had an easy win a few years ago if it had produced a foldable without a noticeable crease, but again, this is something that Apple has since missed out on. 2025 foldables have much less noticeable creases than early foldables, and while they’re still there if you’re really looking for them, they don’t detract from the screen experience in any way.
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Honor Magic V3. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
Apple does have a reputation for great photography, so it could well try and offer the best camera tech on a foldable – but, you guessed it, Android foldables are already making huge strides in that department.
The Z Fold 7 has the same 200MP camera as the top-end S25 Ultra, while the Oppo Find N5 features Hasselblad tuning, and the Honor Magic V5 sports a high-res periscope zoom. Even the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes a great photo for a foldable, thanks to Google’s image processing smarts, and that’s yet to get its 2025 update.
Again, all boxes are now feeling like they’re ticked – or getting close to – for most people’s needs, anyway.
Instead, the only way Apple could stand out with the iPhone Fold is in the software department.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)
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Apple’s iOS is the core reason why people upgrade to a new iPhone year after year, and having that familiar experience on a foldable could mean quick mass adoption – especially if Apple does a better job at optimising apps for that bigger internal screen than Android manufacturers.
Imagine, for a moment, a foldable iPhone that, when unfolded, would switch to a layout similar to iPadOS rather than iOS? It’d immediately make it more appealing with a UI that’s already tailored to bigger screens, certainly moreso than Android – that’s a foldable I’d invest in.
The iPhone Fold probably won’t be Apple’s defining moment
Rumours continue to swirl about the iPhone Fold, with rumours now pointing towards a release sometime in 2026, so we’ve still got some time before Apple’s foldable makes its debut – and crucially, even more time for Android foldables to get even better and, as such, harder to compete against.
It’ll be nice to finally reach a point where you can get your hands on foldable hardware, whether you’re an iOS or Android fan, but I don’t think it’ll be a defining moment like the first iPhone or iPad was. Instead, it feels more like the growing trend of Apple playing catch-up to the Android competition that it once had a head-and-shoulders lead over.
Vimeo has returned to Apple TV after a two-year hiatus. The company says it has rebuilt the app entirely to deliver a speedier, smoother, and higher-quality experience. This is good news for folks who had to rely on AirPlay to enjoy Vimeo content. Now, users can find compelling videos easier via a curated Staff Picks selection, stash favorites, and on-demand picks in a Saved queue, and customize speed, audio, languages, chapters, etc.
You’ll need an Apple TV running tvOS 18 or higher, but you don’t need a paid Vimeo plan to enjoy the refresh and quality ad-free content from creators. The reimagined app is available now on Apple TV, iOS, Android, and on the web, too.
The Bottom Line
After discontinuing the Vimeo app in late June 2023, the company has relaunched a brand-new dedicated Apple TV app. It’s available on devices running tvOS 18 and up, and gives users many more options to find new content, save and organize it, and control the playback experience.
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