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Jason Hiner/ZDNETThis month, Apple officially launched TVOS 26 to the public. This upgrade introduces a significant visual overhaul and several unprecedented entertainment features. The platform offers a new layout and interface, along with smart features that weren’t available in TVOS 18.At the heart of the update is a new design language called Liquid Glass, which gives the interface a more vibrant and expressive look. Across iOS 26 devices, Liquid Glass offers floating, three-dimensional menus and windows, translucent UI elements like icons and menus allowing background visibility, and a rounded design with softer edges for a more organic interface look.Also: The best Apple TV VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedFor Apple TV, in particular, the redesign will now showcase cinematic poster art for a more immersive browsing experience. The update also streamlines profile switching and app logins, making it easier to access personalized content. Apple’s TVOS 26 is also expected to incorporate new Apple Intelligence features in the coming year. More

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When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs on October 7 and October 8. The sales event will last for two days, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods, tech gadgets, and electronics, including laptops, PCs, and headphones.Are products at Best Buy really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, they often are. As a major US retailer, Best Buy will often launch its own flash deals and sales days to compete with its rivals, and this can mean some worthwhile deals on everything from household items to high-end electronics. How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing and hands-on experience. More

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When is Amazon’s October Prime Day? Amazon’s October Prime Day is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live from Tuesday, Oct. 7, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 8.Is October Prime Day a good time to buy a tablet? Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn’t normally be on sale such as iPads or Amazon-branded devices like the Kindle. You’ll also get another opportunity for big sales during Black Friday.How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind. When we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes towards an excellent value. To choose the top deals, we comb through the best sales, make thorough price comparisons with historical data, and combine our personal experience to determine which ones are worth buying. More