The Feed September 22nd

Merge 104.8  |  22 September 2025

Tom Holland was admitted to hospital the other day after suffering concussion on the set of the new Spider-Man movie. An ambulance took him to hospital after a stunt went wrong and filming was put on hold whilst he was checked out by doctors. Insiders say he’s doing OK and is expected to return to work this week.

 

The new iOS 26 now tells you how long it will take for your Apple device battery to finish charging. Right at the top of your lock screen, when plugged in, your device will now show the estimated time it takes to charge until it hits 80%.

 

A new study has revealed that a regular daytime nap may actually slow brain aging by up to 6.5 years. Researchers found that people who take short, consistent naps maintain healthier brain volume and sharper memory compared to those who don’t.
As the brain naturally shrinks with age, naps appear to help preserve structure, protect neurons, and improve overall function. Even a 20–30 minute snooze showed powerful benefits without disturbing nighttime sleep.