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Here are all of the new movies and shows hitting Disney+ on Disney+ Day

Exactly one week from today is Disney+ Day, the Mouse House’s inaugural celebration of, as its name suggests, all things Disney+.

The company picked November 12th because the streaming service originally launched in Canada, the U.S. and the Netherlands on that date in 2019. Fast forward two years and Disney is ringing in the occasion with Disney+ Day, which it describes as “a special global company-wide fan celebration.”

So what does that mean? Well, Disney is promising a slew of new content releases on Disney+, as well as a “special presentation” to reveal what’s coming to the service in the future from its various brands, including Marvel.

Disney hasn’t revealed an exact schedule for its Disney+ Day presentation, although it will stream on Disney+ for subscribers. We’ll be sure to cover that news once it becomes available.

For now, though, Disney has revealed what new content is dropping on November 12th. See below for the full list:

Disney/Pixar

  • Ciao Alberto (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Entrelazados (series premiere, all episodes) [Disney+ Original]
  • Feast (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Frozen Fever (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Get A Horse! (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • The Little Matchgirl (short)
  • Olaf Presents (a series of shorts, all episodes) [Disney+ Original]
  • Paperman (Short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Tangled Ever After (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Tick Tock Tale (short) [Disney+ Original]

Disney+ Star

  • Dopesick (series premiere) [Star Original]

Marvel

  • Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special — explores the “past, present and future” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (expect announcements related to upcoming shows)
  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (streaming premiere, starring Mississauga, Ontario’s own Simu Liu)

National Geographic

  • The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Season 2 premiere, first five episodes) [Disney+ Original]

Star Wars

  • Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett [Disney+ Original]

20th Century/Walt Disney Studios

  • Home Sweet Home Alone (series premiere) [Disney+ Original]
  • Jungle Cruise (streaming premiere for all Disney+ subscribers, no Premier Access fee required)
    The Simpsons in Plusaversary (short) [Disney+ Original]

That’s everything we know of at the moment, but if any more content gets confirmed, we’ll be sure to update this story. You can also click here to find out what else is coming to Disney+ Canada this month.

Otherwise, stay tuned to MobileSyrup for more Disney+ Day coverage.

Image credit: Marvel Studios

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Modders transform Game Boy Advance SP into 16-bit Switch with Joy-Con support

It’s always interesting to see brilliant modders repurpose old handhelds and consoles.

Macho Nacho Productions took it upon themselves to mod a Game Boy Advance SP and add official Joy-Con support. To top it all off, the device can even be docked to play 16-bit games on a TV.

Via the Macho Nacho Productions YouTube channel, creator Tito and collaborator Kyle Brinkerhoff showed the process of creating this ingenious device. First off, the duo used an already made accessible kit to enable a video-out connection to a TV display. Using this mod kit, classic Game Boy Advance titles can be played on a comparatively larger display.

With that out of the way, Tito and Brinkerhoff created a custom 3D printed frame and housing replacement that included the ability to mount the Joy-Con controllers on both sides. Additionally, the housing replacement needed to be large enough to fit the Raspberry Pi Zero comfortably. The duo also had to replace the battery unit and install a 2,000mAh unit.

The finished product resulted in a repurposed Game Boy Advance that functions similarly to the official Nintendo Switch. Of course, the modded device lacks motion controls and additional bells and whistles you typically get from Nintendo Switch titles. However, the idea of playing Game Boy Advance SP games on a TV with Joy-Cons is novel.

Macho Nacho Productions has steadily been building a reputation for these sorts of ideas. Earlier this year, the team promised to produce and sell a kit to mod their own Game Boy Advance SP with a larger battery, wireless charging, Bluetooth support, and a headphone jack. Brinkerhoff has also published all the files needed to upgrade their own GBA SP as well on GitHub.

Image credit: Macho Nacho Productions (YouTube Screenshot)

Source: Macho Nacho Productions (YouTube) Via: Gizmodo

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One-ton tungsten cube sold to crypto investors for $250,000

The biggest tungsten cube ever to be manufactured has been sold to a crypto investor group by the name of TungstenDAO for the whopping price of roughly $250,000 (about $311,000 CAD).

Manufactured by Willowbrook, Illinois’ Midwest Tungsten Service, the tungsten cube was made as a part meme and part experiment. The dense 14.545-inch cube was created and subsequently sold via an NFT. The sale of the cube can be found on OpenSea.

Tungsten has become a common meme within the world of cryptocurrency. For one reason or another, the crypto enthusiast community at large has latched on to tungsten as the next big meme. Like Gamestop stock, tungsten is becoming a hot commodity and Midwest Tungsten Service is using this to their advantage.

Via a company blog post, the tungsten manufacturer announced the project in which they promised to make the one-ton cube.

“We will make the 14.545” cube, it will weigh approximately 2,000 pounds. This NFT represents a real-world physical cube that will be stored at Midwest Tungsten Service headquarters and owned by the NFT owner. One visit to see/photograph/touch the cube per calendar year will be allowed and scheduled with a Midwest Tungsten Service representative. Unlockable content is required for scheduling and proof of ownership required for entry. The cube will be stored in a room of its own that will be locked and only accessible by the NFT owner.

Subsequent owners of the NFT cannot visit the cube in a year in which the cube has already been visited. The cube will not be available to view until 12 weeks after the first sale. Burning the NFT will result in a shipment to the most recent owner via freight truck, owner will be responsible for alerting Midwest Tungsten Service of the intention to burn and transport after freight drop-off.”

If you’re confused as to why TungstenDAO would spend roughly $250,000 (or more accurately 56.9 ETH), you’re not alone.

There’s not a clear motive of what the group plans to do with the NFT. TungstenDAO could simply be leaning heavily into the meme, as we’ve seen others do during the Gamestop stock boom.

Via: The Verge

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Backbone+ paid membership announced, offering 1080p 60fps gameplay recording and more

Backbone Labs, the team behind the successful Backbone One iOS mobile controller and app, has announced Backbone+. This premium membership adds more benefits to the user and enables 1080p 60fps gameplay recording features and sharing functionality.

Since launching the Backbone One last year, Backbone Labs has caught the attention of many mobile gaming enthusiasts. Now, the company is launching a paid membership to give users even more features and performance improvements.

Announced in a blog post, Backbone+ enables players to use their Backbone One on a variety of devices including iPad, Mac, PC while playing games via Xbox Cloud Gaming and Google Stadia. In order to do so, players can select which device they want to use from the app’s settings and connect the Backbone One to the device via USB. The company states that this service has been optimized for low latency and performance.

In respect to gameplay recording, Backbone Labs has announced that the tools offered will now support the recording, editing, and sharing of 1080p 60fps recordings. Any iOS device running iOS 15.0 will be compatible (iPhone 6S or later). HEVC encoding for 60fps is also being supported.

Using the Smart Record feature, players can save the last 15 seconds of gameplay while holding down the Capture Button. Twitch integration is also set up so players can livestream their gameplay.

Backbone has also confirmed Gaming Focus mode integration thanks to iOS 15. Using this new Focus mode, all inbound notifications will remain hidden while the Backbone is connected.

The Backbone+ membership costs $4.17 USD per month (roughly $5.20 CAD), though the cost is billed annually. As part of the announcement, new users will receive a one-year subscription to Backbone+ with a purchase of Backbone One. The membership will also grant perks like access to the revamped app, future updates and free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Image credit: Backbone Labs

Source: Backbone Labs Via: IGN

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE dummy model spotted in hands-on video

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE has been spotted online by LetsGoDigital in a hands-on video.

We’ve seen several renders of the unreleased, rumoured phone, but now, Jermaine Smit (Concept Creator), has gotten his hands on a mock-up sample of the upcoming phone.

The YouTube video showcases the phone in a gray colour variant with a triple camera setup, 6.4-inch AMOLED display and plastic back panel.

Smit’s sample doesn’t actually feature cameras, but he’s expecting to receive additional parts soon. The S21 FE is slated to feature a 32-megapixel primary shooter, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto. The phone is also poised to launch in white, light purple, light green and possibly a blue variant.

Additionally, rumours point to the handset sporting 6GB of RAM/128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM/256GB of storage. Further, the phone is set to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, Android 11 and a 4,370mAh battery source.

Source: Concept Creator, LetsGoDigital

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Microsoft says some Windows 11 features aren’t working due to expired certificate

Microsoft is warning Windows 11 users that some of the operating system’s features are failing due to an expired certificate.

Following the expiration on October 31st, Windows 11 is currently preventing apps like the touch keyboard, Snipping Tool and emoji panel from opening.

It’s unclear exactly how many users are affected by these issues, but for now, Microsoft has a patch (‘KB4006746‘) available in preview, which needs to be installed manually. However, while this fixes most issues, like the touch keyboard and emoji panel, Microsoft notes that the Snipping Tool app remains dysfunctional.

“To mitigate the issue with Snipping Tool, use the Print Screen key on your keyboard and paste the screenshot into your document,” says Microsoft. “You can also paste it into Paint to select and copy the section you want.”

The company says this is its suggestion in the meantime until it rolls out a formal resolution, which it will provide an update [on] when more information is available.”

Source: Microsoft

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Fire TV 4K streaming device now 50 percent off on Amazon

The Fire TV Stick 4K is now available for 50 percent off on Amazon for $34.99 (regularly $69.99).

The pint-sized streaming device offers 4K and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic-range content. Additionally, it features an Alexa Voice Remote, which lets users search and launch content through voice commands.

The streaming stick also offers apps for major streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.

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Homemade USB-C iPhone currently costs $100,000 on eBay

If you want to be the lucky owner of the world’s first USB-C iPhone, you’ll have to shell out a ridiculous amount of cash.

The fabled homemade iPhone that ditches Apple’s Lightning port in favour of USB-C currently sits at $100,000 USD (roughly $124,000 CAD) after 154 bids on eBay.

The listing describes the smartphone as a black 64GB iPhone X that doesn’t include a box or additional accessories. It’s worth noting that there are seven days left in the auction, so the cost is sure to continue to skyrocket.

Thankfully, the seller is offering free shipping to anywhere in the world, as well as a 30-minute call “if you have any questions” (what a deal). The listing also states that whoever buys the USB-C iPhone can’t “restore, update or erase” the device, and says that you must confirm you won’t open it or use it as your daily smartphone.

Oh, and the seller doesn’t accept returns, so if you change your mind, you’re stuck with it.

Ken Pillonel is behind this particular USB-C iPhone project, so it’s likely safe to assume that he’s behind this auction. While Pillonel first showed off the project a few weeks ago, he recently released a YouTube video outlining how he was able to add a USB-C port to the iPhone X.

Image credit: eBay (geeken)

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Staples’ Friends + Family sale offers $25 off eligible tech purchases

Staples has kicked off a four-day ‘Friends + Family’ sale that offers $25 off $250+ tech products.

You can claim the discount with the coupon code 85843. As Lbabinz notes, this could be used on gaming consoles like or , especially if you were considering getting one for Christmas. Of course, this also applies to anything from computers, printers, smartphones and headphones.

This promotion runs from November 4th to 7th. Also available during this time is a 15 percent off coupon code (85847) on non-tech products.

You can learn more on the Friends + Family sale here.

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If you purchased a Pixel 6 Pro from Bell, you’ll likely have to wait longer for your order

If you purchased a Pixel 6 Pro through Bell, you might be waiting a little longer than you initially expected to get your hands on your new smartphone.

MobileSyrup has received a tip indicating that many people who purchased the Pixel 6 Pro through Bell have received emails stating that their order is at the top of the priority list and is expected to ship by December 10th.

The issue at hand is that until today, Bell’s internal stock indicator displayed the Pixel 6 Pro as “in stock,” according to the tipster.

Additionally, the tipster said the device they purchased through Bell is the ‘Stormy Black’ 128GB Pixel 6 Pro.

Through the Google Store, this variant won’t be ready to ship until December 30th, 2021. It’s unclear if other colours Pixel 6 Pro variations purchased through Bell are also experiencing shipping delays.

This isn’t the first we’ve heard of Pixel 6 and 6 Pro stock issues. For example, on the smartphone’s release date, Google’s website indicated that the ‘Sorta Sunny’ Pixel 6 Pro won’t ship until January 18th.

In a statement to MobileSyrup, Bell said the following:

“The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices are very popular and demand is high for these phones on the Bell network. We are working to fill customer orders as quickly as possible over the next few days.”

Thanks ‘Carolly’