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  • Spotify finally adds a video toggle

    Spotify finally adds a video toggle
    Apr 10 2026
    Spotify’s "Audio-First" Update: How to Turn Off All Videos | Reclaiming Your Screen

    Are you tired of your music app looking like TikTok? As of April 10, 2026, Spotify is finally giving everyone the "off" switch we’ve been asking for. In today’s episode, we break down yesterday's massive update that introduces universal video toggles for Free, Basic, and Premium users worldwide.
    We dive into the new "Videos and Canvas" settings where you can now disable three specific areas: Music Videos, Canvas loops, and "All other videos"—which finally includes video podcasts and vertical artist clips. We also explain the new power for Family Plan managers, who can now turn off video for every member of the plan, not just those under 13. Join us as we discuss if this is a win for digital focus or a sign that the "video-everything" experiment has its limits.


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    2 m
  • Amazon ends store access for older Kindles

    Amazon ends store access for older Kindles
    Apr 9 2026
    R.I.P. Your Classic Kindle: Amazon Ends Support for 13 Iconic Models

    Is your perfectly functional Kindle about to become e-waste? In today’s episode, we break down the shocking news from April 8: Amazon is officially ending Kindle Store support on May 20, 2026, for all devices released in 2012 or earlier. From the original 2007 "scroll wheel" Kindle to the first Paperwhite, we list every affected model.
    We dive into the controversy: why is Amazon "bricking" devices that still work? We explore the planned obsolescence debate, the environmental impact of 82 million tonnes of e-waste, and the "lopsided" 20% discount offer to force an upgrade. Plus, we share the workarounds: how to use Calibre or USB sideloading to keep your library alive without buying a new device. If you love your buttons and keyboards, don’t reset your Kindle before listening to this!.


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    2 m
  • Chrome's Big Switch

    Chrome's Big Switch
    Apr 8 2026
    Chrome Finally Goes Vertical! | The End of Tab Overload & New Immersive Reading

    Is your browser tab bar a crowded mess of unreadable icons? As of April 8, 2026, Google Chrome has finally rolled out the update users have been "begging" for: Vertical Tabs. In today’s episode, we break down this major shift in productivity that moves your navigation to a left-aligned sidebar, allowing you to read full page titles even when you have dozens of sites open.
    We dive into why Google resisted this for over a decade and how the rise of AI browsers like Arc and Dia forced their hand. We also explore the new Immersive Reading Mode, which transforms cluttered, ad-heavy news sites into a clean, full-page text experience. Learn the "right-click" trick to enable these features today and find out why your widescreen monitor was actually designed for this layout.


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