Spotify is among thebest music streaming servicesin the world, although competitors like Apple Music aren’t too far behind. While Spotify has long allowed Premium listeners to download up to 10,000 albums, playlists, and podcasts on up to five different devices, it doesn’t offer the ability to automatically download tracks that you frequently listen to, similar to Smart downloads onYouTube Music, which has been around since mid-2019. But Spotify could soon launch its own iteration, as per company CEO Daniel Ek....

Helmets and masks seem to be a mainstay for Sith Lords and other dark siders inStar Wars, and it’s always been a little odd thatEmperor Palpatinenever got his own. The likes ofDarth Vader, his Inquisitors, and Kylo Ren all had masks, and that’s only considering the mainStar Warscontinuity. Going intothe history ofStar Wars, there’s Darth Revan, Darth Nihilus, and Darth Momin who also all wore helmets/masks. So, why didn’t Palpatine get one?...

The 4 Best Free Christmas Music Apps for iPhone When it comes to Christmas, the season is never complete without Christmas music. As you put up Christmas decorations, bake gingerbread cookies, and shop for gifts, welcome the festive cheer into your home with Christmas songs and carols. Here, we’ll look at some fantastic apps you can use to play and enjoy Christmas music on your iPhone. So, without further ado, let’s get started....

Summary ManyThe Bearseason 3 plot developments have convinced me that the FX show will end with one tragic twist. Like its predecessors,The Bearseason 3 creates the perfect balance of highs and lows. While the opening sequence, which walks through Carmy’s past in Chef Terry’s kitchen, left me smiling, theshutdown of Chef Terry’s restaurantmade me feel a sense of despair. Similarly, Carmy and Richie’s fight made me increasingly concerned about their relationship’s future, but Richie’s reunion with Ever’s restaurant’s staff left me feeling uplifted....

Summary The Golden Bachelorseason 1 divorce did serious damage to Gerry Turner’s reputation, and Theresa Nist may want to distance herself from her ex-husband before it’s too late. Theresa, a widowed day trader from New Jersey, was 70 years old when she was chosen to date 72-year-old Gerry, a retired restaurateur from Indiana. Gerry was selected as the first lead ofTheBachelorspin-off, and Theresa was one of the 22 single older women vying for his heart....

Summary Sergio Leone’s iconic Spaghetti WesternThe Good, The Bad, And The Uglyhas a more complex meaning beyond its surface title. Widely considered to bethe definitive Western movie,The Good, the Bad, and the Uglywas released in 1966. This was a low point in Hollywood when Americans, according to critic Christopher Frayling, were"bored with an exhausted Hollywood genre."(Archive.org) Something had to bring back those exhausted audiences – and Leone was the filmmaker for the job,creating a grandiose, gunslinging masterpiece that’s as much a satire of the genre as it’s indulgent in its conventions....

The Simpsons run Chrome’s offline desert gauntlet in latest couch gag The Simpsons premiered its 34th season on Fox last night with a show about a tortoise’s constitutionally-granted rights and liberties. But it was the opener that probably made some internet nerds you know (maybe yourself, even) crack a smile. And hey, if you don’t watch TV anymore, now you’ll know. For those familiar with the swing of things — and even if you haven’t watched the show for a while, you still know — the opener goes immediately from the flying title text into the couch gag which, this time, is themed around the simple little 8-bitdinosaurrunner game you could play when Google Chrome isn’t able to detect an internet connection....

Summary The late, great Shelley Duvall, best known as Wendy Torrance fromThe Shining, gave one of the finest performances of her career in Robert Altman’s chilling psychological drama3 Women. Since Duvall sadly passed away on August 12, 2025, movie lovers have been reevaluating and reappraising her on-screen work. WhileThe Shiningwill always be Duvall’s most iconic film, her best working relationship was with Altman. Duvall made her acting debut in Altman’s pitch-black comedyBrewster McCloudin 1970, kicking off a series of terrific collaborations between the actor and filmmaker....

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans #12!TheTitanshave sadly wasted a hero who could have been the team’s best new member. To get rid of the super-team once and for all, Waller dispatched a powerful killing machine. Unfortunately, this villain is robbed of a potential redemption arc before they truly had a chance to shine. InTitans #12by Tom Taylor and Lucas Meyer, the team is under attack by Vanadia,a Titans fangirl whohas been transformed into a cyborg and sent to destroy the Titans....

What Is Lens Protocol and How Does It Solve the Problems of Web2? One of the major issues with social media platforms is their centralization, which gives them control over user data. Lens Protocol is set to change how we use social media by giving us control over our content and connections. The project started in 2022 and is gaining traction because it was pioneered by the same teams that created the AAVE protocol....

Amazon Audible is one of the most convenient ways to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, but it’s hard to tell which Audible membership is best for you. After you’vesigned up for Audible’s excellent free trial, you’re ready to choose between the Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus subscription services. We’ll walk you through the differences between each membership plan so that you’re able to decide which suits you best. Don’t forget to pick up apair of the best noise-canceling headphonesfor long journeys so that you can lose yourself in your story....

WhatsApp message editing looks almost ready to launch Developers at Meta seem like they’re always busy working on new features for WhatsApp, whether we’re talking aboutblocking screenshotsof view-once media or bringingmulti-device support to Android tablets. Recently, we’ve been taking a look at efforts to makemessage editingon WhatsApp a reality. While it’s still not quite ready to go live, we’re now learning a little more about how this feature will end up working....

Quick Links If you have an Apple device, AirPlay support is crucial when purchasing a new TV. Unfortunately, not all TV models include AirPlay support. Below are all the TV models with AirPlay support; if your model is not listed, I’ll show you how to check if it includes AirPlay. LG TVs with AirPlay LG’s TV lineup prominently includes AirPlay support, starting with its cheapest UHD models, followed by its NanoCell and the high-end OLED C and G lineup with models such as theLG 65-inch Class OLED evo C4 series smart TV....