Pillows don’t last forever. Once they start to show signs of wear and tear, you need to replace them with a new one. But what to do with old pillows in Australia? How do you dispose of old pillows properly? Can you just throw the pillow in the bin? Keep on reading to find out. How Often Should You Replace Pillows? There are some tell-tale signs that your pillow is no longer serving its purpose....

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Darcey Silva may break up with Tom Brooks after alleged cheating. A source close to the couple has shed some insight on some of the darker times in the couple’s relationship, alleging that there has been multiple times that Tom’s stepped out on Darcey. Darcey has been trying her hand at long-distance love again on the 90 Day Fiancé spinoff, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days....

Earlier this week, I walked through a great collection of iPad, iPhone, and Mac products that I’d strongly recommend. Today, I’m here to help you choose an excellent spare battery for any portable Apple device. You can trust me because I’ve been testing Apple batteries for over a decade, conducting hours-long tests to learn how each new Apple device consumes power, and how quickly each battery replenishes a given device. If you want to learn more about why I’m recommending the specific batteries below, I discuss key factors worth considering at the bottom of this guide....

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple officially announces all-online WWDC 2022 for June 6; iOS 16 and more expected Kuo: Apple revamping strategy ahead of AirPods Pro 2 debut as AirPods 3 sales disappoint Apple to rebrand iTunes Pass in Wallet app with iOS 15.5 Apple releases first beta of iOS 15.5 to developers: final update before iOS 16? Apple holding limited WWDC 2022 keynote viewing at Apple Park for developers and students Follow Chance:...

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss how Apple’s revenue miss is affecting iPhone prices in China, a new detail about how the battery replacement program affected upgrades, a new AirPower launch rumor, competing iPhone 11 rumors and renders, hope for a future iPod touch, and the debut of the leaked Smart Battery Case for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. Sponsored by Setapp: Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9....

Low-energy Bluetooth is really starting to take-off in a big way, with seemingly every other product on the main crowdsourced-funding sites using it. One product that actually exists, though, is the Elgato Smart Key – which appears good value at just $40. Bluetooth LE has a very short range, often as low as 30 feet or so in smaller devices. It’s thus great for alerting you when you’re about to walk off leaving your keys or bag behind, not so good at finding your car in a car-park....

Budgie ​Budgie Desktop is a desktop environment that was first started working on in 2013. The aim of Budgie is to provide a familiar, modern and functional experience whilst getting out of the user’s way. Budgie focuses on simplicity and elegance and it is designed with the modern user in mind. A feature-rich, luxurious desktop using the most modern technologies. Since its inception, the project has seen many enhancements and evolutions, as the developers seek to continuously enhance the experience to better suit the growing needs of users....

A television show’s pilot episode is, arguably, the most important one of all, since this is when audiences decide whether or not to spend a lot of time with these people and the situations that they find themselves in. Sometimes, a show is so good right from the beginning and starts to falter once a few seasons are underway. Other times, a pilot is dull and not indicative of the rest of the show, and it only improves from there....

HBO became the gold standard in premium cable by creating serialized TV series that could rival Hollywood blockbusters in scope and budget, adding to the medium’s prestige and ultimately helping to usher in a much-touted “Golden Age” of television. If there’s been any one secret to the network’s success, it’s recruiting topnotch talent both behind and in front of the camera, assembling some of the most memorable ensemble casts of all-time, from The Sopranos and Larry Sanders Show to Game of Thrones and Silicon Valley....

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Sponsored by Channels: Channels makes it easy to watch live TV from all of your devices. Get your first month of Channels Plus for free here. Stories discussed in this episode: Kuo on iPhone SE 2 details: iPhone 8 design, $399 starting price, 64/128 GB storage, red color option, no 3D Touch Apple releases first developer beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Report: Apple told Apple TV+ creators to avoid portraying China ‘in a poor light’ Apple TV+ execs say ‘See’ will be as epic as ‘Game of Thrones’, free three month trial voucher in Emmy Magazine Apple kickstarts its in-house studio with order for ‘Band of Brothers’ follow-up, ‘Masters of the Air’ Apple Arcade gains five new titles including adventure side-scroller, racing, and robot battle games Enjoy the podcast?...

The modern world of life is simple. People that use technology spend a lot of time at their desks. As both a developer and writer, I am in front of my MacBook Pro for tens of hours a week. Here’s some tech picks that can complement your own desk life, and they make great gifts for others too. Read on for a breakdown of my picks: HomePod, the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, LIFX Z Light Strip, Fermata headphone stand and the JOBY iPhone Tripod Mount....

When it comes down to romantic comedies, there are thousands upon thousands for movies. Everyone loves to watch a couple onscreen fall for each other with hilarious moments along the way. It gives both single people and those in a relationship hope that anything can happen. Throughout the years, we’ve all fallen in love with our own romantic-comedies but if you’ve ever taken the time out of your day to look at what their score is on Rotten Tomatoes, you may be surprised....

Harrison Ford has played a lot of iconic roles that we still very much appreciate and admire today. A young Harrison Ford had the swagger, the looks, and the skills to make any role iconic and have people gawking over him. In his long career, there are two roles that made him the celebrated actor he is today and has created franchises we still celebrate. These two roles were Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones franchise....

Having issues with connectivity with your Roku device, remote, and TV? Don’t worry. Here we’ve shared 5 ways to Fix Roku Remote Not working or Not connecting problem that you can perform easily. Watching TV is fun with some of the great media streaming devices like Roku that offers a simple user interface and tons of online content along with the access of DTH channels, and most importantly the Roku Remote....

Why NOT Pick RingCentral? Read more + On the contrary, RingCentral competitors have lower pricing, more feature flexibility, and advanced artificial intelligence. Its alternatives may also be better options for small to mid-market businesses. Top RingCentral Alternative & Competitors 1) Nextiva VoIP – Best Unified communications (UC) solution Nextiva competes as one of the best RingCentral alternatives. It offers Business Communications Suite, Team Communication Suite, and Customer Relationship Suite. It has a four-tiered plan structure, embraces VoIP, and has a 99....

It can be a delight or a disappointment to see one’s favorite celebrity grace the small screen. Perhaps the most important genre any star can appear in when choosing a TV role is sitcom. Whether appearing as fictional versions of themselves, creating a brand-new character specifically for the show, or even reprising a former character in a crossover, seeing a famous face on a sitcom can be a highlight of any show – sometimes, at least....

Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases long-awaited Swift Playgrounds 4 with the ability to create apps using iPad AWS outage hits West Coast as Twitch, PlayStation, Slack see problems [Update: Fixed] Disney+ expands watch together feature to work with FaceTime using SharePlay Apple quietly removes all references to CSAM scanning After US ban and Apple action, Pegasus spyware maker NSO running out of cash Some users are not seeing the macOS Monterey 12....