Remember Stories? That feature that everyone stopped using when TikTok launched? Well, get ready, y'all -- Twitch is bringing Stories back.

In a blog post, the company announced that it is rolling out Stories to its mobile app on iOS and Android starting today. Eduardo Fenili, a senior product manager at the company, said that the company is adding the feature as a way for creators to further engage with their community directly inside of the Twitch app rather than having to go out to other platforms.

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Hey, PlayStation is catching up to Xbox in cloud streaming!

Okay, maybe not in all things cloud streaming, but at least when it comes to streaming games to your console. Up until now, only Xbox players have been able to stream a current-gen title from Xbox's cloud service to their Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X. It's a nice option for less-demanding games or if you want to try a game out without either having to wait for a download or uninstall another game if your hard drive is full from Call of Duty and Madden.

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The biggest surprise of the PS5 Slim — at least for me — was the price.

Today, Sony dropped a surprise announcement that it is officially releasing a PS5 Slim. The new version of the console, which turns the disc drive into an optional accessory, has decreased in volume by more than 30%, and weight by up to 24% (if you buy the disc version) compared to the current models. If you buy the digital version, you can also choose to add the disc drive later for $79.99.

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This is a fantastic idea and one that makes me wonder if I'll be buying my first EV next year.

Up until now, buying an electric vehicle qualified eligible buyers in the United States for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $3,500 for used vehicles. While this has been a great way to encourage people to make the jump into an electric car, there was a big problem — you had to wait until tax season to actually get your money.

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If you've ever considered buying a Model 3 from Tesla, today wouldn't be the worst day to do it.

Over the last year, Tesla has continued to decrease the prices across its lineup. In addition to dropping the prices of the Model 3 and Model Y, the company also recently dropped the price of the Model S and Model X by $10,000 with the reintroduction of the Standard Range battery pack option for both vehicles. This latest price decrease, however, doesn't come with less range — just more savings.

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The Rivian R1T now has a range of over 400 miles, if you pick all of the right configuration options.

The company has started selling the R1T, its electric truck, with the new Max Pack battery option. The Max Pack, if configured with the appropriate other options, now enables the truck to reach 410 miles of range. The feat now means that Rivian offers the most range you can get out of an electric pickup truck on the market.

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I am so excited about console-quality games coming to the iPhone and iPad, but I'm going to be skipping one of the first.

When Apple announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max at its "Wonderlust" event a couple of weeks ago, it also unveiled its new A17 Pro processor. The new chip was the first specifically designed for the iPhone to have the "Pro" moniker. With the power and capabilities of the new chip, the company revealed that it had signed deals to bring some of the first console-quality games to both the iPhone and the iPad.

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It's time to jump back into Death Stranding... if you have the right Apple device.

When Apple hosted WWDC back in June, it talked about some of the new features of the Mac — specifically, its advancements in Metal as well as its new Gaming mode in macOS Sonoma. In a surprise, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima popped up during the keynote to announce that the director's cut of Death Stranding would be coming to the Mac for the first time.

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It looks like after Tesla actually releases the Cybertruck, we might get the Cybertruck mini.

Tesla has been working for years to get to a point of scale where it could realistically debut an electric vehicle that costs only $25,000. CEO Elon Musk has long-promised this move, saying that such a vehicle — at that price point — was essential in order to move the world to renewable energy. While we knew that the company was working on this next-generation EV, we didn't really know what it was going to look like. Now, we might have a clue.

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One of the hottest topics at IFA 2023 was sustainability. As the trade show and the brands say, this is consumers' key concern when choosing a new product. While many companies aim at a carbon-neutral goal for the next (few) decade(s), one product category that felt like it could save the world if only every customer bought a new one: a washing machine.

I can't count how many press events and booths I visited that promised that their newer washing machine was the one that would prevent water waste, polluting the environment, and more. Even though the issue is real – we need to take better care of our planet – how weird it is that all existing washing machines are evil from night to day, and only the new ones are good?

That said, if you plan to get a new washing machine, this might be the best moment. Here's what I gathered from some companies and what they're doing to help the environment.

Could buying a new washing machine save the planet?

This is Samsung and Ocean Wise's "Less Microfiber" filter. Image source: José Adorno for BGR

The answer might be yes if you return to Samsung's IFA 2023 conference. The company unveiled a new washing machine with up to 40% less energy consumption than needed to reach the A energy efficiency class limit.

With an AI Energy Mode through SmartThing, next year's washer will intelligently reduce energy usage by up to 70% with Ecobubble mode. In addition, it will show daily, weekly, and monthly power consumption and estimate monthly electricity bills.

But Samsung has a new option if you can't wait until 2024. A partnership with Ocean Wise created not only a Less Microfiber Cycle for Bespoke washing machines, but they also announced a Less Microfiber filter.

Ocean Wise says 900 tons of microplastic is released into the ocean by the US due to the way washing machines work. With this Less Microfiber cycle, it's possible to improve this issue by 54% and up to 98% with this new filter.

For those unaware, microfiber pollution is caused by tiny plastic particles, mostly polyester and nylon, that clothes shed during washing, so this is why Samsung raised awareness on the matter.

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Besides the South Korean company, Roborock, for example, introduced a washing machine with a Zeo-cycle function, which dries clothes more efficiently without overheating them. Roborock uses a honeycomb structure with over 20,000 holes and a 288,000 square meter absorption surface to “give your clothes gentle but powerful caring," reducing microfiber pollution.

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The Turkish company Beko also announced a new machine that reduces energy consumption by up to 35% and will arrive by the end of 2023. In 2024, Beko will release a new washer with AI-sense, which is 10% more energy efficient than the limit of energy class A for every mode, offering a 32% lower carbon footprint during its lifecycle compared to the company's base product.

Of note, Beko has been making big strides lately when it comes to innovative tech in appliances. Check out our Beko refrigerator review to read about the company's unique technology that keeps produce fresh for up to 30 days.

Wrap up

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These are only a few examples, as LG, TCL, Electrolux, and many other brands also promoted more power-efficient washers. While innovation in home appliances is always appreciated, I thought it was interesting to point out this market necessity that wants to make all consumers upgrade their washing machines now – or in a few months from now.

The question remains: what to do with the washers we currently have at home?

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