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Lauren Forristal

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Lauren Forristal

    The new Kindle ditches the raised bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader | TechCrunch (opens the original)

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    Amazon is giving the Kindle its most significant physical redesign in years, introducing a refreshed lineup of e-readers built around a deceptively simple idea: getting rid of the raised bezel. The redesigned Kindle unveiled Thursday replaces the traditional raised bezel surrounding the display with a flush-front design, creating a cleaner, more seamless look. But bezels also give readers a place to rest their fingers without accidentally touching the screen and triggering a page turn or another

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Lauren Forristal

    Amazon introduces Kindle Click, a $35 remote for turning pages | TechCrunch (opens the original)

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    Alongside a redesigned Kindle lineup that features slimmer designs, zero bezels, and a lighter feel, Amazon announced a range of new accessories on Thursday. And one of them, a $34.99 remote called the Kindle Click, caught our eye. The Kindle Click is a compact Bluetooth remote designed to let readers turn pages without touching their Kindle. The idea is simple, but it could solve a surprisingly common annoyance for e-reader owners who have to reach over and tap the screen every time they want t

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Lauren Forristal

    Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature | TechCrunch (opens the original)

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    As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences. The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesday announced the launch of “Group Hangouts,” a new feature that lets groups of friends discover, match, and make plans with other groups around shared activities. With Group Hangouts, users start by choosing an activity and inviting at least

  4. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Lauren Forristal

    Levoit's new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment | TechCrunch (opens the original)

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    Someone recently had to sit me down, hold my hands, and tell me something no pet owner ever wants to hear: my apartment smelled like wet dog. Horrifying. With all the nonstop fur and dander that seem to appear everywhere no matter what, the intervention was probably necessary. So when Levoit launched its Vital Pet Pro Air Purifier, I was curious to see whether it could actually make a noticeable difference. Designed specifically for pet-friendly households, the $189.99 machine takes a more targe

  5. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Lauren Forristal

    Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation | TechCrunch (opens the original)

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    Streaming is getting more expensive again. Disney is the latest media giant to raise prices for its streaming services, adding to a growing pattern across the industry. The increases come roughly a year after Disney’s last major streaming price hike. Disney is raising the price of its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu bundle to $21.99 a month, up from $19.99, whereas the ad-free stand-alone plans are each rising to $21.49 per month, up from $18.99. The company is also increasing the price of its stand-al

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