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Disney Quietly Adds A Disney+ Feature Fans Have Wanted For Years

By Jonathan Klotz
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On October 30, without much fanfare, Disney finally added “Top 10 Today” to Disney+, letting viewers see the movies and shows currently trending on the streaming service. This has been a staple of Netflix since it was first implemented in 2019, driving users towards the newest and most popular options, but Disney’s version has a catch. The “Top 10 Today” will vary based on the profile’s content rating, whether the subscription is for both Disney+ and Hulu, and, of course, the country.

The Daily Top 10

Ever since Netflix launched the Top 10, it’s been a helpful guide for users looking for the next show or movie to stream, but the Disney+ version lumps all content into one list. Shows and movies won’t be separated, at least not at first, which is why the initial “Top 10 Today” in the United States has Hocus Pocus as number one, followed by Agatha All Along. The surprise entries are number five, which is a Holiday special, The Simpson’s Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and number 6, Venom, which is being re-watched thanks to the recent release of Venom: The Last Dance.

Most surprising is that the smash hit children’s program, Bluey, is not on the list at all. That makes sense, as Disney had to clarify to users that the “Top 10 Today” isn’t a list of the most-viewed programs but rather is built off different factors, from views to trending popularity with a boost for titles new to the platform. By comparison, Netflix’s Top 10 is based solely on views.

The Discoverability Problem

Disney is using the Hulu methodology behind that service’s Top 15 as the base for the new Disney+ feature, further integrating the two. The one difference between the service’s top listings is that Disney+ blocks it from showing up on kid’s profiles, which should stop children from seeing something advertised that parents may not want them to watch. Adults don’t get the same consideration, which means there’s a chance Madame Web shows up in the Top 15.

For users that have Disney+ and Hulu, the new “Top 10 Today” will help unearth some hidden gems, since it’s so easy to forget just how much content is on the service. The Simpsons exist alongside Bob’s Burgers, Reservation Dogs and Pochahontas are both a click away, and that’s before you dive into either the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the award-winning anime series. Discoverability will always be an issue for every streaming service; just look at the hidden treasures buried on Tubi someday, and a top list is an easy solution.

A Small Insight Into Disney+ Popularity

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The Simpsons

As the weeks go on, it will be interesting to see how the Disney+ “Top 10 Today” starts to shift. Will it remain dominated by Holiday shows and films, or will Bluey and The Simpsons climb to the top? When Thunderbolts is on its way to theaters, will The Falcon and The Winter Soldier suddenly become a popular rewatch?

Disney+ viewer numbers are, as with all streaming services, shrouded in secrecy, forcing everyone to extrapolate information based on tidbits, like the top listings, and whenever a company shares total viewership numbers or watch hours. It’s not perfect, but this is another way to try and get a clear view of what’s popular and what’s not.


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Amazon has my favorite Bissell carpet cleaner marked down by 25% right now

SAVE 25%: As of July 21, you can get the Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix carpet cleaner (38572) for $119.99, down from $159.99, at Amazon.


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I used to have a Bissell Little Green machine, and it worked right up until I poured liquid into the wrong compartment. But before my little mishap, this little thing was a lifesaver (I seldom use that word, but in this case, it’s true). With two beagles running around my apartment, having a carpet cleaner is a necessity.

And right now, you can get your own Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix carpet cleaner for $119.99, down from $159.99. That’s a 25% discount or $40 in savings.

It comes with a specialized Pet Hair Removal Tool designed to grab embedded fur and debris from your upholstery, and once you’re done scrubbing, the Self-Cleaning Tough Stain Tool rinses out the leftover dirt and residue from the hose with the touch of a button (my machine didn’t have that feature).

Another major upgrade on this specific model is the SmartMix Technology, which automatically mixes the water and cleaning formula together for you so you don’t have to measure anything. Just be sure you pour it into the correct tank!

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Time for a new smartwatch? Snag the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for 51% off ahead of Samsung Unpacked.

SAVE $280: As of July 21, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for $269.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $549.99. That’s a discount of 51%.


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If you’re looking to kit your wrist out with a new smartwatch, now’s a great time to do so. Samsung is on the verge of debuting several new models, and that means the old ones are going down in price. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which you can get for an excellent discount right now if you don’t want to wait for the new crop of devices.

As of July 21, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for $269.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $549.99. That’s $280 off and a discount of 51%.

This classy smartwatch opts to keep things traditional while offering a variety of modern features that you’ll appreciate. That includes a bright, easy-to-read display, a rotating bezel you use to select apps and navigate menus, and several health-tracking abilities so you can stay on top of what’s happening with your body and fitness at all times.

From a heart rate and sleep score monitor to a daily Energy Score calculated from your heart rate, sleep, activity, and rest this watch can make sure you’re ready for the day in all the ways that count. It can also be used to help track blood pressure.

Beyond all its health-centric features, this is a great smartwatch for day-to-day functionality and staying on top of your schedule. It has a built-in AI assistant as well as the option to use voice commands to navigate, which means you never have to use your hand to get things done if you don’t want to.

If you’re ready to debut a new smartwatch without breaking the bank, now’s a good time to buy in.

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The Latest Poster For Avengers: Doomsday Secretly Spoils The Plot

By Chris Snellgrove
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With less than five months left until the film’s release, Marvel has taken their marketing for Avengers: Doomsday to the next level. Right now, fans are mostly focused on the trailer that dropped today, which is no surprise; after all, it’s not every day that you see the reunion of Thor and Steve Rogers or, for that matter, a battle between Shang-Chi and Gambit. Amid all the breathless hype over the trailer, however, a more powerful advertisement is lurking in plain sight. At the same time Marvel launched the trailer, they also released a new Avengers: Doomsday poster.

Compared to that crowded character poster, the new poster is downright subdued. It features Doctor Doom staring at a huge tapestry with a broken world and two characters: a woman and a boy. Some comics fans think this image is Doom and his mother, a character who is eventually damned to Hell. However, other fans are convinced that this is actually an image of Doom’s wife and child; if true, this would effectively ruin the biggest plot twist. How does it do that? If you don’t mind some potential spoilers for this year’s biggest film, just keep reading!

You Can’t Spell “Painting” Without “Pain”

So, let’s start this story in reverse (just don’t let the TVA get me!): why do some fans think the woman in this poster is Doctor Doom’s mother? In the comics, she’s a big deal. To defeat an evil dictator who was ruling her country with an iron fist (an actual fist, not the kung-fu guy), she made a deal with the devil. As usual, the deal went wrong, and she lost control of the powers that she gained from Mephisto. She renounced those powers, got killed, and was then dragged into Hell. To see her again, Doom later mastered magic, visited Mephisto, and conducted an experiment that ruined his own face.  

However, all of the lore behind this origin story is too dense to fit into Avengers: Doomsday, a movie which is already crowded with endless character cameos. It seems the movie is taking a different direction, as multiple reports have claimed that the two figures are actually Doom’s wife and child. An unconfirmed leak of the movie’s plot (don’t say I didn’t warn you about spoilers, kids!) claims that Doom actually lost his family to one of the incursions, which is when one reality collides with another. This motivates Doom to learn more about the incursions and to plot his revenge.

A Hero Will Be Broken

Revenge against whom, you ask? According to the leaked plot, Steve Rogers! Reportedly, Loki visits the former Captain America in the past and warns him that the TVA will prune his entire timeline because he’s not supposed to be there. In an act of seeming kindness, Loki brings Cap, Peggy, and their young son to the Fantastic Four’s universe. However, the leak claims that Steve’s presence in this universe somehow triggers an incursion and that Doom disfigured himself and killed his own wife and son trying to stop it. In a shocking twist, Doom reportedly kills Steve’s son in front of the hero in an act of vengeance.

Now, again, all of this comes from a leaked plot summary that hasn’t been confirmed, so all of this could be an Ego-sized bottle of hogwash. But it’s worth noting that the Avengers: Doomsday teasers last year prominently focused on both Captain America and Thor becoming fathers. This potentially adds credence to the idea that this is a film about family and how far someone will go to protect the ones they love. If the leaks are true, this innocuous poster featuring Doctor Doom is spoiling the motivation the villain will have to cross time and space and cross countless moral event horizons along the way.

A movie where costumed vigilantes (like Batman, Spider-Man, and so many more) are driven by the ghosts of family members they lost when they were children? Well, nobody ever accused Marvel of being all that original!


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