October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup . There’s something for everyone, from zombie classics to narrative adventures and beyond. Let’s take a look.

The biggest draw here is likely Dead Island 2. For a while, we weren’t sure , but it did and it’s a blast to play. The action-heavy zombie slaying sim is set in Los Angeles and boasts six playable characters. There’s three-player co-op and, of course, more gore than you can shake a bloody baseball bat at. The game’s available for both PS4 and PS5.

Gris is a stylistic 2D platformer that was a bona-fide hit when it was released several years back. We said it “might be the prettiest game” ever made, so the with this one. It’s a relaxing mixture of puzzles, exploration and platform jumping. The dev team has another game on the way, called Neva, that also looks quite pretty.

It took 13 years, but we finally Monkey Island franchise. Return to Monkey Island continues the comedic adventures of Guybrush Threepwood, as first seen in several iconic Lucasfilm titles from the 1990s. , with many players calling it a true return to form. As a warning, this is an old-school adventure with roots in the point-and-click genre.

Those are the big three, but this month’s drop also includes Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Overpass 2, Tour de France 2023 and The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, among others. PlayStation Premium members are also getting some games, including The Last Clockwinder for PS VR2 and Dino Crisis.

Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully completed a world first test, landing part of their Starship back onto its launch pad.

This means the company’s plan to develop a fully reusable and quickly deployable rocket a lot closer.

The BBC’s science correspondent, Pallab Ghosh, explores why this “incredibly difficult” operation is a big deal for future exploration and what environmental concerns people may have about it.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , the US government body that approves all flights, had previously said there would be no launch before November as it reviewed the company’s permits.

Since last month the agency and Elon Musk have been in a public spat after the FAA said it was seeking to fine his company, SpaceX, $633,000 for allegedly failing to follow its license conditions and not getting permits for previous flights.

Before issuing a license, the FAA reviews the impact of the flight, in particular the effect on the environment.

In response to the fine, Musk threatened to sue the agency and SpaceX put out a public blog post, external hitting back against “false reporting” that part of the rocket was polluting the environment.

Filmed and edited by Beatrice Guzzardi.

Produced by Ian Casey.

Whether you turned on subtitles on Disney Plus to help your kids remember the words to their favorite songs, or you turned down the volume while watching the new Marvel movie so you didn’t wake anyone up during naptime, you may not be sure how to turn them back off. While this can be frustrating, don’t panic (and don’t cancel your subscription!). Turning subtitles on and off is fairly simple once you know where the option is hiding.

Disney+ is the home of streaming for all things Disney, and includes both new original programming and their classic catalog. Thanks to their acquisitions over the last few years, it’s also the streaming home of Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic. That means there is plenty here to love for what you pay for the streaming service. The closed captioning option makes it easier to understand what’s being said on screen, and is a great tool for anyone with auditory processing issues, but it can get in the way for some viewers.

That’s why we’ve covered how to turn off the subtitles in Disney+ for you here, so that you can turn them off and get back to your show!

Having trouble with subtitles on your other streaming services, too? Check out this guide on how to disable subtitles on Netflix, as well as Max.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the first step for all of these devices is to launch the Disney+ app and pick a show or movie to watch. If you don’t have the Disney+ app, visit your device’s app store to download it for free. PC/Mac instructions apply to all browsers.

How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on Android

Step 1: While your show or movie is playing, tap your display.

Step 2: A Menu icon should appear on the left. When it does, select it.

Step 3: Your audio or subtitle options will pop up. Select the Off option under Subtitles.

How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on iPhone and iPad

Step 1: While your show or movie is playing, tap your display.

Step 2: A variety of icons should appear in the upper-right corner. When they do, select the icon farthest to the right.

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Step 3:  Your preferred audio or subtitle options will pop up. Select the Off option under Subtitles.

Step 4: Tap the X icon in the upper-right to continue playback.

How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on Roku

Step 1:  Once you’ve chosen a show or movie to watch, select Audio & Subtitles from the description page.

Step 2: Choose Off for Subtitles.

Step 3: Press the back button to exit the description page.

Step 4: Hit Play to start your movie or show.

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How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on Apple TV

Step 1: If you’ve already got a show or movie streaming, swipe up or down on your remote to change the settings while it’s playing. If using a second- or third-generation Apple TV, hold the Center button down on your remote.

Step 2: Choose the Settings icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Step 3: The Info, Audio, and Subtitles menu will appear. Scroll over to Subtitles and select Off.

How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S

Step 1: Once your movie or show is going, use your controller to click the Down button. 

Step 2: A Dialogue icon should appear. When it does, select it.

Step 3: Your preferred audio or subtitle options will pop up. Select the Off option under Subtitles.

How to turn off Disney+ subtitles on PC or Mac

A few days ago, Samsung announced details of the October 2024 Android security patch for its smartphones. Soon after, the company started rolling out the new firmware to the Galaxy S24 series. Notably, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 clamshell handsets have also received the October 2024 update. Also, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 received the same treatment recently. Now, the South Korean tech giant has started rolling out the October 2024 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 as well.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 units in the US are getting the latest October 2024 security update

Samsung has begun the rollout of the October 2024 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The update is currently rolling out in the US as well as in Europe. The build number of the new firmware is F956BXXS1AXI3 or F956USQS1AXIB, depending on your region. As always, the October 2024 patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is seeding over the air.

The new firmware will take some time to reach all the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 units as it is rolling out in a phased manner. You can also manually download the new update on your device. To do this, simply go to Settings > Software update and press the Download and install option.

New update fixes 42 issues related to the security

Unfortunately, the October 2024 security patch for the Z Fold 6 doesn’t bring the Android 15 version or any major features. Like the other Galaxy S and Z series flagships, it is purely a security update for the Z Fold 6. Notably, the new firmware fixes as many as 42 security vulnerabilities.

The new patch fixes 30 security flaws found in the Android OS. Furthermore, 12 solutions are exclusive to the problems affecting Samsung smartphones. Some of these problems are related to the system services and Knox services. That said, it is one of the most crucial security updates for Samsung devices. So make sure to download it as soon as it becomes available for your device.

Blizzard co-founder and ex-CEO Mike Morhaime’s publishing company Dreamhaven just announced a new game that mixes elements of tabletop RPGs with party games like Jackbox. Sunderfolk looks to be a more casual pick-up-and-play take on something like Gloomhaven.

The title has been “designed for players who love tabletop, board and video games.” It’s a two-screen experience, with players actually controlling many aspects of the game on their smartphone. You know, just like the immensely-popular Jackbox franchise. The “tactical couch co-op RPG” is being advertised as a way for veteran tabletop players to introduce the genre to their inexperienced friends.

Sunderfolk can be played by up to four players at once and there are six hero classes, like bard, arcanist, ranger and some of the other usual suspects. The TV is the main screen and the phone acts as a controller as folks navigate the game board. The story follows a beleaguered town as it is attacked by various monsters. In other words, it’s a standard fantasy RPG.

The unique control scheme looks to eliminate some of the barriers of entry with this type of game, like the steep learning curve and lengthy set-up time. Like many tabletop RPGs, it’s cooperative in nature and not competitive. You and your friends against the world.

While the designer’s say Sunderfolk was made with couch co-op in mind, there will be online play. The game releases for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S sometime in 2025, with an affiliated iOS/Android companion app.

Kotaku got to try the game during a preview event and came away mostly impressed, saying that “working in tandem with other players quickly turned into a thrilling spectacle that felt right out of a TTRPG game night.” However, the site also said that the complexity of the gameplay may fail to lure in newbies. In other words, it’s more Gloomhaven than Jackbox.