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Rivals season 2 part 2 release date confirmed by Hulu and Disney+ — but it's the first-look images that have me screaming

  • Rivals season 2 part 2 release date confirmed for November 11 by Hulu and Disney+
  • Begins with a three-episode premiere followed by weekly releases
  • Upcoming episodes will feature 'a Hunt Ball, a chaotic Bonfire Night and a very Rivals Christmas

Breathe a sign of relief, Jilly Cooper fans: Rivals season 2 part 2 returns to Hulu (US) and Disney+ (international) from November 11, 2026.

The season's second half is set to kick off with a three-episode premiere, with weekly releases of the remaining three episodes following after.

Our core cast is set to return — well, all except for one, which we'll get to in a minute — but we'll also see the introduction of three important new characters.

Rachael Stirling will play Lady Monica Baddingham’s vampish younger sister Araminta Pemberton, Rupert Evans is erudite headmaster David Hawkley, and Santiago Cabrera takes on the role of Argentinian Polo legend Alejandro Mendoza.

While overarching plot details have been limited to episodes featuring " a Hunt Ball, a chaotic Bonfire Night and a very Rivals Christmas," the shock part 1 cliffhanger tells us exactly where we'll be picking the action up... and that's a bittersweet thing.

Rivals season 2 part 2 first-look images tease a Lizzie-Freddie reconciliation

Spoilers for Rivals season 2 part 1 ahead.

Rivals season 2 part 2 is set to pick back up with Monica's (Claire Rushbrook) funeral, with the full mid-season synopsis reading: " Picking up after the gut-wrenching mid-series finale, Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) and Declan O'Hara's (Aiden Turner) battle for the Cotswolds crown reaches fever pitch, while Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) is forced to confront his own personal demons.

"Against a backdrop of hedonistic parties, Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball and a turbulent Christmas, affairs unravel, alliances fracture and rivalries intensify. Caught in the middle of the frenzied franchise war, Taggie O'Hara (Bella Maclean) must find the courage to follow her heart, while those around her face the consequences of ambition, power and secrets that can no longer remain hidden. But as series two draws to a close, who will get their happy ending?"

Freddie and Lizzie look at each other

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Not only does this signal that Taggie and Rupert will find their way back to each other before the season ends, but the above first-look image also teases an much-anticipated reunion between Freddie (Danny Dyer) and Lizzie (Katherine Parkinson).

After almost being caught together in the first half of season 2, Lizzie decided to be the bigger person and end things with Freddie before their colliding worlds got any more complicated. Has this decision made her happy? No, so you know that it's not going to last for long.

Expect "secrets, betrayals and explosive twists," and if we're being honest... that's just the start of it.

What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 7 on Paramount+?

God, the search for Joe (Zoe Saldaña) is taking its sweet time, isn't it? At this rate, things still won't be resolved by next week's Lioness season 3 finale.

The CIA has narrowed its rescue search to the Houston area, but fallout from dismantled Russian networks in Washington has led to some tense confrontations and a pretty disastrous decision for one of our leading senators.

But surely this week has to bring better things... right? And when does Lioness season 3 episode 7 arrive on Paramount+?

What time can I watch Lioness season 3 episode 7 on Paramount+?

Lioness season 3 episode 7 will drop on one of the world's best streaming services in the US and Canada on Sunday, September 13 at 12am PT / 3am ET.

Here's when it will be released in other nations globally:

  • US – 12am PT / 3am ET
  • Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
  • UK – 8am BST
  • India – 12:30pm IST
  • Singapore – 3pm SGT
  • Australia – 5pm AEST
  • New Zealand – 7pm NZST

When do new episodes of Lioness season 3 come out?

Byron and Kaitlyn look across a desk

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Lioness season 3 will have a total of eight episodes, with new entries airing weekly. That gives us the following schedule:

  • Episode 1: out now
  • Episode 2: out now
  • Episode 3: out now
  • Episode 4: out now
  • Episode 5: out now
  • Episode 6: out now
  • Episode 7: September 13
  • Episode 8: September 20

The universal language of space is... Star Trek? Mais oui.

8 September 2026 at 21:20

Sixty years after television audiences first tuned in to see the voyages of the Starship Enterprise, an astronaut on board the International Space Station has paid tribute to Star Trek by flying the badge of the franchise's latest fictional captain.

Expedition 75 flight engineer Sophie Adenot with European Space Agency (ESA) donned the Delta badge originally worn by actor Anson Mount for a video recorded from aboard the space station. Mount portrays Christoper Pike in the Paramount+ streaming series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Paramount and ESA both released the clip on their Instagram feeds.

"For 60 years, Star Trek has brought us stories of friendship and exploration. I'm wearing Captain Pike's badge aboard the ISS in celebration of continuing the real world work of science and exploration," said Adenot. "For me, exploration and science are about curiosity and cooperation daring to go a little farther together, learning from what we discover and build, and turning that knowledge into a better future for everyone."

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The universal language of space is... Star Trek? Mais oui.

8 September 2026 at 21:20

Sixty years after television audiences first tuned in to see the voyages of the Starship Enterprise, an astronaut on board the International Space Station has paid tribute to Star Trek by flying the badge of the franchise's latest fictional captain.

Expedition 75 flight engineer Sophie Adenot with European Space Agency (ESA) donned the Delta badge originally worn by actor Anson Mount for a video recorded from aboard the space station. Mount portrays Christoper Pike in the Paramount+ streaming series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Paramount and ESA both released the clip on their Instagram feeds.

"For 60 years, Star Trek has brought us stories of friendship and exploration. I'm wearing Captain Pike's badge aboard the ISS in celebration of continuing the real world work of science and exploration," said Adenot. "For me, exploration and science are about curiosity and cooperation daring to go a little farther together, learning from what we discover and build, and turning that knowledge into a better future for everyone."

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OnePlus Watch 4 : cette montre connectée premium passe sous les 195 € sur AliExpress

8 September 2026 at 14:00
La OnePlus Watch 4 réunit Wear OS, un grand écran LTPO AMOLED et de nombreuses fonctions dédiées au quotidien comme au suivi de la forme. Une montre pensée pour faire plus qu'afficher des notifications. En ce moment, cette montre s'affiche à moins de 280 euros sur AliExpress grâce à une double...

Apple preps privacy-first home security cameras and monitoring service

4 September 2026 at 18:00

Apple logo with security lock

Apple is preparing a dedicated home-security product line and a companion monitoring service, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman, as the company maps a broader expansion of its smart-home business beyond next week’s iPhone event.

In a Sept. 4 report on Apple’s product pipeline under new Chief Executive Officer John Ternus, Gurman said the company is working on an in-home security sensor and system slated for 2027. The device is described as a privacy-centric camera and automation accessory that would use artificial intelligence to watch a room’s environment rather than continuously storing traditional video footage. That hardware, he wrote, is expected to tap into a new Apple home-security and monitoring service.

The framing is consistent with earlier Gurman reporting that Apple has been developing battery-powered security hardware — previously discussed as a camera and later as a small sensor, internally associated with the J450 project — that can recognize people, use infrared sensing, and trigger automations such as lights or music when a household member enters or leaves a room. Apple has also been said to be exploring a wider lineup that could eventually include additional cameras and a facial-recognition doorbell aimed at rivals such as Amazon’s Ring and Google’s Nest.

A service layer would be a notable shift. Apple already offers HomeKit Secure Video through iCloud, but Gurman’s latest account points to a more complete security and monitoring offering — the kind of recurring product that could sit alongside Apple’s other subscription businesses. Industry coverage of the same Bloomberg report has noted that such a service could later be bundled into Apple One, though Apple has not announced pricing, professional monitoring, or how much processing would stay on-device.

The security push is part of a larger home reset. Gurman and other reports have said Apple is first rolling out refreshed living-room hardware, including a new Apple TV 4K, an updated HomePod mini, and a screen-equipped home hub often referred to as a HomePad, before the 2027 security system arrives. The company has long lagged Amazon and Google in connected-home hardware even as it has marketed privacy as a differentiator. An AI-first sensor that avoids constant video recording would be an attempt to turn that brand position into a product category.

Apple has not publicly confirmed the devices or the service. Details on design, battery life, outdoor coverage, emergency dispatch, and whether video would still be captured after an AI alert remain unreported. What Gurman’s reporting does make clear is that Apple now sees home security as both a hardware line and a services opportunity — and that the company is targeting 2027 to bring them to market together.
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WhatsApp permitirá customizar a barra padrão de reações com emojis

14 August 2026 at 13:11

O WhatsApp está desenvolvendo uma opção para customizar a barra padrão de reações com emojis, permitindo que os usuários substituam qualquer uma das seis opções predefinidas pelo emoji de sua preferência. No entanto, esse recurso deverá fazer parte de um novo conjunto de funcionalidades para assinantes do WhatsApp Plus, conforme informações do WABetaInfo.

Os usuários poderão substituir qualquer emoji por outro do teclado e fazer quantas alterações quiserem — bem como restaurar a barra de reações padrão a qualquer momento. A imagem abaixo mostra uma tela de “reações padrão” com o conjunto predefinido de emojis, à esquerda, e uma versão personalizada, à direita.

Alteração dos emojis padrão para reações
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Atualmente, o conjunto padrão inclui os seguintes emojis: polegar para cima (👍), coração vermelho (❤️), rosto chorando de rir (😂), rosto surpreso (😮), rosto chorando (😢) e mãos juntas (🙏). Esses emojis são os mesmos para todos os usuários, independentemente de suas preferências; para reagir a uma mensagem com um emoji diferente, é preciso tocar no botão “+”, de modo a abrir o teclado completo de emojis.

A opção para customizar a barra padrão de reações com emojis está em desenvolvimento para iOS e ainda não foi liberada nem mesmo para os testadores da versão beta.

Como enviar supercorações em stories do Instagram

10 August 2026 at 12:00

Se você acompanha os stories das contas que segue no Instagram, já deve conhecer o botão de reação, representado por um coração. Com ele, é possível reagir a uma postagem sem precisar escrever um comentário — como se estivesse curtindo o conteúdo do story.

Caso assine o Instagram Plus, você pode enviar supercorações (Super Hearts), que deixam os stories dos seus amigos mais especiais, com animações de corações vibrantes que explodem na tela.

Veja como fazer! ❤️

  1. Com o app aberto, abra uma publicação dos stories (no topo da aba do seu feed). Ou, se preferir, localize um perfil e abra a bolinha para ver esses posts.
  1. Mantenha o ícone de coração pressionado para ver a animação de supercoração na tela.

Como alterar o ícone do Instagram

10 August 2026 at 11:30

Com a disponibilização do Instagram Plus, é possível tirar proveito de alguns recursos extras na rede social da Meta.

Um deles é a possibilidade de alterar o ícone do aplicativo, que aparece na Tela de Início do seu iPhone ou iPad. Dentre as opções disponíveis, está o ícone original do Instagram!

Veja como é supersimples alterá-lo.

  1. Abra o app no seu iPhone ou iPad.
  2. Vá até a aba do seu feed.
  1. Mantenha o dedo pressionado em cima de “Instagram”, na parte superior, para abrir as opções de ícones.
  2. Toque em um deles e escolha “Selecionar ícone” para alterá-lo.

I watched the behind-the-scenes documentary Disney Worldbuilders and it's inspiring — but I wish they had turned it into a Disney+ series instead

After falling in love with Disneyland Handcrafted, I was excited to dive into the studio's latest documentary movie, Disney Worldbuilders. Directed by Leslie Iwerks, the new movie has a tiny runtime of 58 minutes and call me greedy, but I really wanted more.

Disney Worldbuilders gets up-close-and-personal with some of Disney's most influential voices, where we learn about creative processes and their lasting impact on both cinema and the Disney Parks around the world.

Even though I loved what I saw, I did feel as though Worldbuilders tries to squeeze too much into its runtime. Unlike Handcrafted, which solely focuses on Walt's vision for Disneyland in Anaheim, this jumps around between subjects, and I wish we'd had an episode for each person interviewed so we could've taken a deeper dive.

The stacked line-up is made up of Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush, and Josh D’Amaro. That's a lot of people to talk to in under an hour, so I really wish we'd had more time with all of them!

Bob Iger in particular deserves a documentary of his own, and I hope we get one so we can properly examine the huge impact he's had on the Walt Disney Company, because it's not to be sniffed at. His segments didn't seem to fit with the rest of the interviews.

Still, that doesn't mean Worldbuilders is not worth your time. Far from it, in fact; I think it gives some really valuable and inspiring insights from some of the biggest names across Disney properties like Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, and it's hard not to smile when you're greeted with this footage.

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Jennifer Lee and her sister have an emotional scene in Disney Worldbuilders. (Image credit: Disney)

The scale of the Disney Parks really is fascinating, and I liked how we were able to see the early days of areas such as Hollywood Studios' Galaxy's Edge and Animal Kingdom’s Pandora, especially how the directors of those movies responded to seeing their creations come to life. Now, fans get to walk through the worlds we see on screen, and the constant innovation going on across the global parks is jaw-dropping.

I found myself getting emotional during certain parts, particularly Jennifer Lee's reaction to World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris. Seeing her wandering around with Olaf and reflecting on her relationship with her sister is incredibly touching, given how Anna and Elsa are such inspirational figures to a lot of people out there.

Even though the interviews with each subject are short, we do get a lot of heartfelt anecdotes which I found to be very interesting. As someone who has been enamored with filmmaking from a young age, it's inspiring to see how these amazing creatives can help shape future attractions for all ages. In Worldbuilders, they reflect on their own childhoods and how they ended up working for one of the biggest media companies in the world.

Ultimately, this would have worked so much better in an episodic format because I could have happily watched eight hours of this, as opposed to the one hour we did get. I am hopeful that Disney will do more long-form Parks-focused documentaries like this, especially ones that talk to the creatives responsible for writing these worlds we know and love.

Disney Worldbuilders comes to Disney+ on August 20. While you wait, why not check out the best Disney+ movies and best Disney+ TV shows to stream right now.

Os 9 smartphones com maior bateria que pode comprar em Portugal

7 August 2026 at 15:06

Da Xiaomi à Realme, reunimos os smartphones com as maiores baterias à venda no mercado português, todos equipados com a tecnologia de silício-carbono que tem vindo a redefinir a autonomia da última geração de smartphones.

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After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives

5 August 2026 at 18:12

Disney is “exploring a free product” for streaming customers, CEO Josh D’Amaro confirmed in a call with investors today.

D’Amaro, who succeeded Bob Iger as Disney’s chief in March, said that a free Disney-owned streaming service would help Disney reach more “price-sensitive” customers, which is a “strategic priority” for Disney, according to a transcript of the call.

A free streaming service would also generate more ad revenue, which has become increasingly important for streaming services challenged by plateauing subscriber numbers, subscriber churn, and competition from cheaper and free rivals.

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Apple eyes health and fitness features for rumored smart glasses, job listing suggests

4 August 2026 at 21:00
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Apple is laying groundwork to turn its long-rumored smart glasses into a health and fitness platform, according to a recent job listing highlighted by Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman.

In his Power On newsletter, Gurman pointed to an opening in Apple’s Vision Products Group for a “strategic product design leader.” The role is tasked with helping “define the future of health, well-being and fitness experiences across vision products.” The successful candidate would “translate ambiguous opportunities at the intersection of spatial computing, wearables, consumer health, and human behavior into clear first-party product direction.”

The posting, which lists locations in Los Angeles and San Jose, also emphasizes experience with “sensor-driven experiences,” digital health or fitness products, personalization, and multimodal interfaces. Cult of Mac noted that the Los Angeles option may reflect proximity to Apple Fitness+ studios in Santa Monica.

This builds on earlier ambitions for the Vision Pro. Gurman reported that Apple had explored an Apple Fitness+ experience on the headset that would let users follow workout classes while body-tracking cameras analyzed form. Those plans were shelved due to technical challenges and the device’s weight, which made it impractical for exercise.

Smart glasses, expected to be a lighter, more everyday alternative similar in concept to Meta’s Ray-Ban AI glasses, offer a better form factor for such features over time. Sensors, cameras, and accelerometers could eventually support workout tracking, form analysis (for activities like weightlifting or yoga), and other biometric insights.

Gurman and other reports indicate these advanced health capabilities are unlikely to debut with the first-generation glasses, currently anticipated around late 2027 (with a possible earlier reveal). Instead, Apple is expected to follow its pattern with the Apple Watch and AirPods: launch the core hardware platform first, then expand health and fitness features across subsequent generations.

The job listing provides one of the clearest public signals yet of Apple’s longer-term vision for its eyewear and other vision products as potential companions to the Watch and AirPods in the company’s health ecosystem. As always with Apple rumors, timelines and final features remain subject to change.

MacDailyNews Take: We feel like we’ve been waiting for Apple’s AR smart glasses for forever!

The Apple Glasses will be the key as holding up slabs of glass as “windows” is suboptimal. When we’re running in a race, for example, we don’t want to have to hold an iPhone or even glance at an Apple Watch, but with a pair of Apple Glasses constantly overlaying time, pace, splits, etc. it’ll be ideal! — MacDailyNews, September 6, 2019


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Como prorrogar o tempo que um story fica no ar no Instagram

3 August 2026 at 12:00

Os stories do Instagram sempre foram publicações temporárias. Depois de 24 horas, eles desaparecem completamente do seu perfil e ficam disponíveis só para você, em um arquivo privado.

Mas, com o lançamento do Instagram Plus, a Meta está permitindo estender o tempo que o seu story fica no ar — mais precisamente, por mais 24 horas (totalizando, então, 48 horas).

Veja como fazer isso! 😉

  1. Antes de mais nada, é importante que você já tenha feito a publicação na área de stories do aplicativo para iPhones e iPads.
  2. Com o app aberto, visualize a publicação e deslize o dedo de baixo para cima, para mostrar os perfis que viram o story e quem reagiu.
  1. Em seguida, toque no botão localizado ao lado da lixeira (na parte superior direita) e selecione “Prorrogar”.

Como ver uma prévia de um story do Instagram sem que ninguém saiba

3 August 2026 at 11:30

Com uma assinatura ativa do Instagram Plus, usuários de iPhones e iPads podem usufruir de diversos benefícios exclusivos que tornam a sua experiência com a rede social da Meta ainda melhor.

Um deles é a prévia de stories. Como o nome deixa claro, ela permite pré-visualizar o story de uma pessoa que você segue, sem que essa pessoa veja o seu nome na lista de visualizadores.

Veja como usar! 😄

  1. Antes de mais nada, certifique-se de ter uma assinatura ativa do Instagram Plus.
  2. Com o Instagram aberto no seu feed, mantenha o dedo pressionado em cima da bolinha de stories do contato.
  1. Uma prévia será mostrada por meio da miniatura, além dos tradicionais botões para silenciar as publicações e ver o perfil da pessoa/empresa.

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Como mudar a fonte da sua bio no Instagram

2 August 2026 at 17:30

Na bio do seu perfil do Instagram, é possível colocar informações básicas sobre você, como sua profissão, idade ou qualquer outra coisa que julgue útil para quem for visitá-lo.

Para assinantes do Instagram Plus, a Meta oferece uma forma de escolher entre diferentes tipos de fontes para usar na bio. Veja como alterar isso! 📱

  1. Com o Instagram aberto no iPhone/iPad, toque na aba do seu perfil.
  2. Selecione “Editar”.
  3. Toque no campo da sua bio.
  4. Depois de digitar o que quiser, selecione o botão “Aa”.
  5. Para alternar entre as fontes disponíveis, continue tocando esse mesmo botão.
  1. Quando estiver satisfeito, toque no botão azul para salvar.

Instagram: como pré-visualizar mensagens e personalizar as fontes em uma conversa

2 August 2026 at 16:00

Se você é um usuário assíduo do Instagram, uma boa ideia talvez seja assinar o plano de assinatura Instagram Plus, que abre um leque de recursos extras as quais melhoram a sua experiência na rede.

Dentre as funções disponibilizadas com ela, está a possibilidade de pré-visualizar o conteúdo das mensagens que tiver recebido na área de conversas privadas do mensageiro, sem que elas sejam marcadas como lidas ou a outra pessoa saiba que você já leu.

Outra possibilidade é, em uma conversa, usar fontes personalizadas exclusivas de quem assina o Instagram Plus.

Veja como usar ambos os recursos! 😉

Como pré-visualizar uma mensagem sem que a outra pessoa saiba

  1. Para fazer isso, abra o aplicativo no seu iPhone e vá até a área de mensagens diretas.
  1. Mantenha o dedo pressionado por alguns segundos em cima da conversa para que a prévia seja exibida.

Como personalizar as fontes em uma conversa

  1. Dentro da conversa, toque no nome da pessoa (na parte superior).
  2. Vá até “Personalizar”.
  1. Depois de selecionar a aba “Fonte”, escolha uma das sete opções.
  2. Toque em “Aplicar” para salvar.

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