As reported by TV Insider (opens in new tab), Netflix shut down the production of Nailed it! Halloween in the wake of union strikes. Crew are said to have walked off set last week in an effort to secure a contract with The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The union group would have looked to secure an agreement with Magical Elves, the production company behind Nailed it! A union source reportedly told Deadline (opens in new tab) that “They’d rather shut down than sign a union contract....

Recent rumors had suggested that Netflix could pivot from its binge-watching model, but it appears for now the streamer will persist with its habit of dropping all episodes simultaneously rather than adopting a weekly release schedule. As part of its Q3 shareholder report (opens in new tab) (and flagged by Variety (opens in new tab)), Netflix laid out its reasoning for being fully committed to binge-watching. “We think our bingeable release model helps drive substantial engagement, especially for newer titles....

Netflix’s new three-part true crime docuseries is called Don’t Pick Up the Phone, and it’s already rocketed into the Netflix most-watched list. The doc currently ranks at No. 4 behind only Wednesday, the controversial Prince Harry and Meghan Markle doc and the latest episodes of the reality show Too Hot Too Handle. That’s not bad going for a doc that has only been on the streaming service for around 48 hours....

The iPad 2022 and iPad Pro 2022 could arrive with significant changes in just a couple of months, says leaker yeux1122 on Korean blogging site Naver (opens in new tab). Citing a source involved with Apple’s Chinese manufacturing operations, yeux1122 says these two new tablets could arrive this October. We should also see the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8 arrive this fall, but in a separate Apple event before that in September....

Philo is one of the best cable TV alternatives that allows you to view and record live TV from over 60 channels. The app is available on most major streaming devices, including Roku, Chromecast and Apple TV. Philo channels are also now integrated into Google TV and users can access them right from the Live tab. While Philo TV doesn’t have local channels nor every major cable network, it does feature a lot of popular options....

Adobe currently offers a web version of the photo editing software in other regions, but that version is designed for collaboration and only offers very basic features. The goal of the new “freemium” version is to offer users access to what Abobe calls Photoshop’s “core functions,” including the ability to refine edges, curves and convert Smart Objects. Like with the current version of Photoshop on Web (opens in new tab) this “freemium” version will operate via web browser and require an Adobe account....

Now it’s time for the March Feature Drop, which promises some slight upgrades coming to Pixel phones. The highlight feature in this batch of changes is Google’s powerful Night Sight in Snapchat. That means you can take better low-light photos and videos within the Snapchat app. This is a nice quality-of-life update for Snapchat users. Whether Google plans to offer Night Sight to other social media apps remains unknown. Live Caption is a great accessibility option for those Android users with hearing difficulties, as it produces captions for audio in real-time....

The PlayStation Store Halloween sale (opens in new tab) is set to run until November 2, and in total packs nearly 500 discounts when you include the various DLC bundles that are also reduced. The real stars of the sale is the sizeable savings on some of the best horror games on PS5 including Resident Evil Village, Dying Light 2, The Quarry and The Dark Picture Anthology: House of Ashes....

Like many of the best mattress brands, PlushBeds is also adding in some free gifts in the form of a luxury bedding bundle worth up to $549. That includes a pair of organic latex pillows, an organic cotton sheet set and an organic mattress protector to keep your new bed safe from stains and spills. Add that to the $1,350 money-off saving, and this is a brilliant Memorial Day sale if you have the budget to invest in a toxin-free, fully organic bed recommended by chiropractors for better back health and support....

Purchasing a monitor is one of the most crucial decisions when putting together your home office/gaming space. You’ll want to pick the right resolution for your needs along with the most useful features, such as a height-adjustable stand. If you’re a gamer, you’ll also want a monitor with a smooth refresh rate that matches your rig. Best Prime Day monitor deals: Quick links Best Prime Day monitor deals Prime Day office monitors deals Prime Day gaming monitor deals Alexa device sale: Alexa devices from $19 (opens in new tab)Adidas: up to 55% off polo shirts, sneakers, jerseys, more (opens in new tab) Athleisure wear: yoga pants, workout tops from $6 (opens in new tab)Back to school: highlighters, backpacks, and more on sale (opens in new tab) Chromebooks: HP, Lenovo, Acer up to 50% off (opens in new tab)Deep fryers: Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach, more from $24 (opens in new tab)Fitness equipment: deals from $6 (opens in new tab)Groceries: up to 35% off Quaker, Starbucks, Lay’s, and more (opens in new tab)HDTVs: smart TVs from $89 (opens in new tab)Headphones: Sony, Bose, Anker deals from $10 (opens in new tab)Heating/cooling: fans and air conditioners from $12 (opens in new tab)Kitchen appliances: save on Ninja, Keurig, Instant Pot (opens in new tab)Laptops: save on MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Windows machines (opens in new tab)Luggage/travel: sets and accessories from from $8 (opens in new tab) OLED TVs: deals from $739 (opens in new tab)PS5 games: deals from $29 (opens in new tab)Robot vacuums: iRobot, Shark, more from $129 (opens in new tab)

Nevertheless, if you’re planning to pick up a PS5 or Xbox Series X for Black Friday, you may run into some stiff competition. Game consoles are routinely top contenders for holiday gifts, and this year probably won’t be an exception. While PS5 restocks and Xbox Series X restocks may be scarce on Black Friday, you should have the opportunity to buy one or the other at some point within the next week, at least if you’re assiduous....

With the PS5, Sony has taken a more conservative approach to console gaming. For the most part, if you want to play a PS5 game, you’ll have to buy it at full price and play through it exclusively on your console. The downside of this approach is that buying PS5 games essentially tethers you to a single system for the duration of your playthrough. But the upside is that Sony has built up a beautiful hardware lineup to complement the PS5, as computing writer Tony Polanco discusses....

Qualcomm Oryon is on track to arrive in 2023, the chip maker’s executives announced today (November 16) during its annual Snapdragon Summit. But apart from the CPU’s name and a general time frame for its release, we don’t know too many details about Oryon. That said, expect a balance of power and efficiency, as Qualcomm looks to bring fast, efficient performance to Windows computers as part of its connected computing plans....

However, much to the disappointment of its users, Vanced is now shutting down (opens in new tab) — with the creators citing “legal reasons” for the move. Developers have remained very quiet on the exact reasoning, with a Reddit comment (opens in new tab) revealing that the developers had to shut everything down. The prevailing theory is Google finally got legal on the service, and sent a cease and desist....

Launched earlier this week (Aug. 16) for the PS5, PS4 and PC, Rollerdrome is a frenetic and highly engaging experience. What the title lacks in narrative depth, it makes up for with consistently compelling gameplay and a simple-but-stylish aesthetic. The game’s focus on playing the same levels over and over to earn the highest score possible is also sure to appeal to gamers of a certain age. Just days after its launch, Rollerdrome already looks like a prime candidate to be one of the best PS5 games of 2022....

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro replace the Tom’s Guide award-winning Galaxy Buds Pro and welcome several upgrades in terms of design, sound, and wireless performance. On the other end, you have the Google Pixel Buds Pro, an excellent representation of Google’s true wireless lineup and an easy match for Pixel smartphone owners. Both models share many of the same features, including active noise cancellation (ANC), customizable sound settings, voice activation, and wireless charging, just to name a few....

For $1,199 — or $100 more than the iPhone 13 Pro Max — you a get dynamic 6.8-inch display and dual telephoto lenses for crazy zoom power. Plus, the S21 Ultra supports the S Pen, a first for the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in a sleeker design and offers faster performance from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip. And, unlike the regular Galaxy S21, you don’t have to make nearly as many trade-offs....

The table in the tweet, which looks to be from a regulatory document, shows one device sporting two batteries. This makes sense for the Z Flip 4 as its folding design means there’s not enough room for one regular-sized phone battery. One of the cells is rated for 2,555 mAh and the other for 1,040 mAh. Adding them together gets you 3,595 mAh. That’s higher than the 3,300 mAh capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, but still below the 3,700 mAh capacity tipped by IU in this tweet and in previous leaks....

In fact, it’s basically my second phone after the iPhone 13 Pro — that gained my attention after an Android to iPhone switch some 9 months ago. So I had high hopes for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. After three generations of improvements and iteration, I’d crossed my fingers a pair of foldable phones that really did something different and set a new standard for foldable phones to reach for....

As reported by Engadget (opens in new tab), Samsung joined AMD in a presentation available on YouTube (opens in new tab) to tease the next generation of the Samsung Odyessy Neo G9 monitor. This monitor will use DisplayPort 2.1 to provide 8K resolution, which looks to be the next big step forward after 4K. Acer, ASUS, Dell and LG will also be unveiling DisplayPort 2.1 monitors in 2023, but details beyond that were not confirmed by AMD....