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Tom's Guide
31 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
New on Disney Plus in July 2025 — all the new must-watch movies and shows
Summer's in full swing, and Disney Plus is getting even hotter with a fresh lineup of originals, sequels and continuing episodes that'll keep you glued to the couch. First up is the finale of "Ironheart," which concludes Marvel's newest series following genius inventor Riri Williams as she battles dangerous high-tech villains in the streets of Chicago. With the mysterious Hood threatening her rise, this post-"Wakanda Forever" story wraps up on July 1. Then the monster mayhem continues with "ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires, dropping on July 11. When Zed and Addison's summer road trip spirals into supernatural chaos, they'll have to keep the peace at a monster camp split between Daywalkers and Vampires. If you're in the mood for something slick and steamy, "Suspicious Minds" brings all the drama. A high-stakes heist set on a sun-drenched island reunites ex-partners (and ex-lovers) Amber and Rui, forcing them to decide if they can trust each other or if they'll fall in love and for each other once more. Below, find everything coming to Disney Plus in July 2025. 'Ironheart' picks up after the events of "Wakanda Forever", following young tech prodigy Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as she heads back to Chicago with big dreams and an even bigger suit of armor. But Riri's path to becoming a hero takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), a street-level criminal wielding dangerous magical powers. As science and sorcery collide, Riri must figure out who she is, and what she's willing to fight for. Episodes 4-6, the miniseries finale, drop on July 1. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Stream on Disney Plus on July 1 Master thief Amber (Silvia Alonso) lands on the glamorous Isla Esperanza with one goal: steal the legendary Tiara of Santa Águeda. But things get messy fast when Rui (Álex González), her ex-partner and ex-lover who once double-crossed her, shows up with his own agenda. With sparks flying and trust in short supply, the heist turns into a game of hearts. And wouldn't you know it, the biggest risk might not actually be getting caught, but falling for each other again. Stream on Disney Plus on July 1 Some serious changes come to the monsterverse when Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison's (Meg Donnelly) carefree summer trip shifts into high-stakes chaos. Now acting as camp counselors caught between rival supernatural squads, the luminous Daywalkers and the edgy Vampires, the duo must navigate ancient feuds and new alliances. As old friends Eliza (Kylee Russell) and Willa (Chandler Kinney) return to lend a hand, two newcomers, Nova (Freya Skye) and Victor (Malachi Barton), take center stage in a battle that could either bridge their worlds or destroy them. And yes, there's going to be a ton of singing. It's a musical, after all. Stream on Disney Plus on July 11 - Critter Fixers: Country Vets (S6, 12 episodes) - Lost Treasures of Egypt (S5, 10 episodes) - Ironheart (Disney+ Original, Episodes 4-6) - Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (S6, 8 episodes) - ZOMBIES (Sing-Along Version) - ZOMBIES 2 (Sing-Along Version) - ZOMBIES 3 (Sing-Along Version) Sunday, July 6 - Investigation Shark Attack (S1, 6 episodes) - Shark Quest: Hunt for the Apex Predator (S1, 2 episodes) - Sharks of the North - Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory - Super Shark Highway (S1, 6 episodes) - Ancient Aliens: Origins (S1, 12 episodes) - People and Places: Shorts - Summer Baking Championship (S1, 8 episodes) - Suspicious Minds (Disney+ Original) - ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires - Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story - America's Funniest Home Videos (S13-15, 67 episodes) - Disneyland Resort P.O.V. Walkthroughs - Megastructures: Real Madrid Super Stadium - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ - Kiff (Season 2) - Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time (S1, 5 episodes) - Big City Greens (S4, 10 episodes) - StuGo: Shorts (S1, 6 episodes)
Tom's Guide
44 minutes ago
- Tom's Guide
I just found out my Ninja air fryer has this hidden feature — and my mind is blown
If you own a Ninja Foodi Max dual air fryer (one of the best air fryers out there in my opinion), you might not realize a useful feature that's been sitting in your kitchen all along. Tucked away in a small side compartment is a digital meat probe that many owners never discover. I'll be honest, I've had my air fryer for nearly three months before I found this thing. I never bothered reading the manual thoroughly, and the compartment isn't exactly obvious. The probe itself is more sophisticated than you'd expect from something that comes free with an appliance. Unlike regular meat thermometers that you stick in and remove, this one stays in your food throughout cooking. It monitors the internal temperature and communicates with the air fryer to let you know when your meat is done. The main advantage is eliminating guesswork from cooking meat. Instead of relying on cooking times that can vary based on thickness, starting temperature, or even how frozen your meat was, the probe gives you exact internal temperature readings. This means no more overcooked chicken that's dry and tough, or undercooked meat that poses food safety risks. You can also cook different cuts of meat to your preferred doneness - rare, medium, or well-done - with confidence. The probe is particularly helpful for larger cuts like whole chickens, roasts, or thick steaks where visual cues don't tell you much about what's happening inside the meat. Check the side of your air fryer for a small compartment door. The probe stores inside when not in use. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. To use it, insert the metal tip into the thickest part of your meat before starting the cooking cycle. The probe connects to a port inside one of the cooking drawers. Once connected, you can select preset temperature settings or set custom temperatures depending on what you're cooking. Landing the number one spot on our list of best air fryers in 2024, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 will fit up to 5 pounds of French fries or 9 pounds of chicken wings. And despite its 6.5 quart capacity, it has a neat compact design that won't overwhelm your countertop. With air crisp technology reaching 400°F you can enjoy crispy food cooked with little or no oil. Aside from providing crisp food, it can reheat pastries, roast and dehydrate, perfect for when you want to dry fruits and other foods. Cleaning up is a cinch with a nonstick basket and crisper plate. This feature is only available on Ninja Foodi Max Dual air fryer models that specifically include the probe. Not all versions of this air fryer come with the meat probe, so check your model specifications if you're unsure. If your Ninja air fryer doesn't include a built-in meat probe, you can purchase the Ninja Foodi Smart Thermometer ($22 at Ninja Kitchen) separately, which is compatible with certain Ninja models. There are also third-party meat thermometers available that work with various air fryer brands and models. The probe follows standard food safety temperature guidelines, helping ensure meat reaches safe internal temperatures for consumption. Now that you've learned all about the Ninja Foodi Max Dual's hidden feature and how to find it, why not explore some of our other articles related to this appliance? Take a look at how to clean an air fryer's heating element and 5 top tips when using aluminium foil in the air fryer. And if you're interested in how to restore your air fryer's non-stick coating, we've got you covered.
Tom's Guide
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Tom's Guide
How to watch Austrian Grand Prix 2025 F1 for free
Formula 1 heads back to Europe for this weekend for the summer season and you can watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2025 live from Spielberg on ORF On in Austria, streaming for free, until its conclusion on Sunday, 29 June. The service isn't just showing the race either with qualifying and practice sessions also available for viewing on the platform. The Austrian platform will show every overtake and pit stop as Piastri looks to extend his lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship. The Australian and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris have had words this week after the latter went into the back of the former last time out in world champion Max Verstappen will look to take advantage and get back to winning ways at Red Bull's home track. Can you access ORF On in the U.S., U.K. and Canada? Read on and we'll show you how to watch 2025 Austria Grand Prix live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE. Formula 1 fans in Austria can watch the 2025 Austrian GP live for FREE on ORF On. Not got ORF On yet? No worries, all you need to do is access their website or download the app (iOS / Android). Then you'll be good to go - no account creation needed! What happens if you're outside Austria right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in country for the GP. Although ORF On is only available to Austrian residents, those who are from the country but visiting the likes of Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock ORF On and watch the Austrian Grand Prix live online with our exclusive deal. It is really easy to watch, here's how. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an ORF On, you'd select Austria from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ORF On or another streaming service and watch the action. ORF On is the joint home of F1 for Austrian residents alongside Servus On and they will have full coverage of the action, including all the practice sessions, qualifying and the all-important grand prix. They will also have a host of other races across the season including the Belgian and Dutch Grand Prix's. Remember. Use NordVPN if you're outside Austria on vacation. Amazon Fire – FireOS 6 and aboveAndroid – Android 5.0 and aboveApple TV – tvOS 14 and aboveiOS – iOS 14 and aboveiPadOS – iPadOS 14.0 and aboveLG Smart TVs – WebOS 3.5 and above, 2017 and aboveSamsung Smart TVs – Tizen 3.0 and above, 2017 and above Saturday, June 28Practice 3 – 11.30am BST / 6.30am ETQualifying – 3pm BST / 10am ET Sunday, June 29Austrian Grand Prix – 2pm BST / 9am ET We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
an hour ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Ditch the planks — this exercise improves your balance and spine mobility, all while strengthening your core
You've heard about the benefits of Pilates when it comes to strengthening your core, but what about an exercise that helps improve your balance and increase flexibility in your spine at the same time? Enter "rolling like a ball." Forget your sit-ups, crunches and planks; this exercise helps you really engage those deep core muscles, the transverse abdominis, all while rolling like a toddler on your yoga mat. If you find yourself sitting down a lot or often experience stiffness in your lower back, rolling like a ball can help stretch out your spine and relieve tension. Read on to discover how to do it and explore the progressions to try as you refine your technique. If you're pregnant, postpartum, or you've suffered from a back injury, it's a good idea to check with your doctor or personal trainer before adding this exercise to your routine. Remember to always listen to your body and seek help from a professional if you're unsure about your form. This classical Pilates exercise doesn't require any extra equipment, although you'll probably want to do it on a yoga mat to make things more comfortable. A post shared by Mari (@i_do_pilates_) A photo posted by on As with all Pilates exercises, the key here is to move with control. You shouldn't be rolling from side to side — if you are, you're not engaging your core correctly. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Think about scooping your belly button toward your spine and keeping that c-shape as you roll. Avoid rolling onto the neck, as this can cause injuries. Like all Pilates exercises, rolling like a ball is a great way to strengthen your abdominal muscles, which will work hard to keep you balanced as you rock back and forth. You'll also be working on your deep abdominal muscles, as well as the muscles in your back. If you spend a lot of time sitting down, you might suffer from a stiff lower back. This exercise massages the spine, helping to improve circulation and relieve any tension you might be holding. Think about feeling each vertebra as you roll. Finally, you'll be working on your balance and coordination in this exercise. It might look pretty simple, but it requires concentration to roll to a seated position. Remember to keep that core engaged — avoid thudding down to the mat, instead, lower your torso down slowly and with control. Joseph Pilates believed that rolling helped maintain a flexible spine and maximize your breathing capacity. Try exhaling deeply on the roll down, and inhaling as you roll up. Enjoy the movement and have some fun — it might not leave you sweating, but this exercise works your core while letting you embrace your inner-toddler!
Tom's Guide
2 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
I've tried all the leading AI chatbots — here's why I keep going back to Claude
I've spent considerable time working with various AI models over the past year, from ChatGPT to Gemini to smaller specialized tools. While each has its strengths, Claude has consistently become my go-to choice for most tasks. What sets Claude apart isn't just raw capability, it's how the AI approaches problems and conversations. Unlike other models that just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind, Claude actually pauses to think. Most importantly, it remembers what we talked about five minutes ago, which makes conversations feel normal instead of like I'm starting over every time. After using Claude for everything from creative projects to household troubleshooting, I've discovered it is, by far, my favorite collaborative assistant. Here are five specific reasons Claude stands out from the rest. What immediately struck me about Claude is how it approaches complex problems. Instead of rushing to give me the first answer that comes to it, it works through issues methodically. When I ask about controversial topics or present scenarios with multiple valid viewpoints, Claude considers different angles before responding. This nuanced reasoning shows up everywhere, from helping me think through business decisions to analyzing literature. It doesn't just regurgitate information either, it genuinely processes what I'm asking and thinks about the implications. That step-by-step approach has saved me from several poor decisions where a quick, surface-level answer may have led me astray. This might sound niche, but Claude's ability to build interactive content directly in our conversation is genuinely impressive. It can create fully functional quizzes, word games, trivia challenges, and even simple interactive stories that run right in the chat. I've had it build everything from personality quizzes to coding challenges that actually execute and give feedback. The games aren't just static text, they respond to my answers, keep score, and adapt based on how I'm doing. It's like having a game developer who can instantly prototype ideas and let me test them immediately. What makes this particularly useful is how it combines this interactivity with its coding abilities. Need a quiz for training materials? Claude can build it with proper logic and formatting. Want to gamify learning something new? It creates engaging interactive content that actually helps information stick. This might sound silly, but Claude genuinely engages with ridiculous hypothetical scenarios and absurd questions without making me feel like an idiot. We've gone back and forth on everything from "what would happen if gravity worked sideways" to elaborate theories about why cats are probably plotting world domination. Other AI models tend to either shut down weird conversations or give painfully serious responses to obviously playful questions. Claude rolls with it. It'll debate whether hot dogs are sandwiches with the same thoughtful approach it brings to serious topics, but with the right amount of levity. The humor isn't forced or awkward either. It feels natural, like talking to someone who actually gets the joke and wants to play along rather than just analyzing why something might be considered funny. One of Claude's most practical advantages is how it deals with large amounts of text. I regularly throw entire research papers, lengthy contracts, or massive datasets at it, and it doesn't choke or give me useless summaries that miss the point. Other AI models tend to either refuse large documents entirely or give you generic overviews that could apply to anything. Claude actually reads through everything and can answer specific questions about details buried on page 47 of a 200-page document. Even with documents that push the limits of what it can handle, Claude gives you honest feedback about its limitations rather than pretending to analyze something it can't properly process. This is hard to quantify, but conversations with Claude feel genuinely natural in a way that other AI models don't quite achieve. It picks up on subtle cues, responds to the tone of what I'm saying, and even seems to understand when I'm frustrated or excited about something. The back-and-forth feels organic. If I make a joke, Claude laughs along appropriately. If I'm working through a complex problem, it knows when to ask clarifying questions versus when to just listen. It even admits when it's confused or uncertain, which feels refreshingly honest. Most importantly, it doesn't sound like it's reading from a script. The responses feel spontaneous and thoughtful, like talking to someone who's actually engaged in the conversation rather than just generating text. Now you've learned why I keep going back to Claude, why not take a look at our other helpful AI articles? Check out 5 smart ways to use Gemini Live on your phone right now and ChatGPT has added a new image library — here's how to use it. And if you want to make AI playlists in Spotify, here's how to do it.
