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• Gnarly Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Revealed at Nintendo Direct - CNET

  08-02-2023 23:47
  
  Nintendo's biggest release of the year continues to look glorious.
  
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• ‘Godzilla and the Titans’ director teases ‘new and old’ Kaiju for Apple TV+ series

  08-02-2023 23:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ in January 2022 announced a series order for a new original live-action series from Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series explores one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.Spencer Perry for ComicBook:Director Matt Shakman… helmed some epi
  
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• Nintendo Adds Game Boy Games To The Switch At Last - CNET

  08-02-2023 23:45
  
  Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games are here starting today. What you get depends on what your subscription tier is.
  
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• Flipboard for iOS and Android gets Notes feature to share ideas and create conversation

  08-02-2023 23:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Popular customizable media app Flipboard is out with an update today that makes it fun and easy to connect with others. The new Notes feature is now available on Flipboard for iOS and Android.more…
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• Metroid Prime Remastered Hits the Nintendo Switch Today - CNET

  08-02-2023 23:39
  
  Surprise!
  
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• This Bizarre Robot Uses AI to Paint Whatever You Tell It To - CNET

  08-02-2023 23:36
  
  AI art leaps from pixels to real-life canvases with the help of a robot arm that's like Dall-E with a paintbrush.
  
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• It's Not Just You, Twitter Is Acting Weird - CNET

  08-02-2023 23:32
  
  From having direct messages removed to having to schedule tweets, Twitter is broken.
  
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• Does Homebridge even Matter any more? [Video]

  08-02-2023 23:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Keeping a unified smart home – where any smart phone or home assistant can be used to control any smart home device you have – can be a bit of challenge. Previously, many iPhone users have used Homebridge to connect otherwise unsupported devices to Apple’s Home app. But the Matter standard could make that unnecessary, as Matter compatible devices will be compatible with Amazon, Google, and Apple’s smart home ecosystems. That begs the question: Will Matter make Homebridge
  
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• Twitter goes down worldwide just minutes after launching expanded tweet counts [U: Fixed]

  08-02-2023 23:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Shortly after Twitter launched its huge increase in max character count to 4,000 today, many users aren’t able to tweet this afternoon. It’s unclear for now if the two are related but the timing comes right after a notable spike in long tweets.more…
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• Disney Layoffs Will Cut 7,000 Jobs - CNET

  08-02-2023 23:06
  
  The entertainment giant is tightening its workforce by about 3%.
  
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• Apple hires Carol Surface as new human resources chief

  08-02-2023 23:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has hired a new human resources chief (Senior Vice President of People), Carol Surface, freeing up former retail + human resources chief Deirdre O’Brien, to focus solely on Apple’s sprawling worldwide retail operations as Senior Vice President of Retail.
  Carol Surface, Apple’s new Senior Vice President of People (photo: May Tse/South China Morning Post/Getty Images)
  :Surface “brings an incredible depth of experience, which will be invaluable in supporting our teams
  
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• Twitter redefines what makes a tweet with supersized 4,000-character limit

  08-02-2023 22:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following up after launching Twitter Blue in three more countries this morning, the platform has made a big change to tweets this afternoon. The new max for Twitter Blue subscribers in the US has been supersized all the way up to 4,000 characters.more…
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• Colgate-Palmolive Recalls Millions of Bottles of Fabuloso Over Bacteria Risk - CNET

  08-02-2023 22:43
  
  Nearly 5 million bottles are being withdrawn due to "inadequate preservative," Colgate-Palmolive said.
  
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• Disney Plus Lost Subscribers for the First Time - CNET

  08-02-2023 22:41
  
  Members fled most in India, but the US and Canada lost accounts too.
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn in serious talks to establish operations in third Indian state

  08-02-2023 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  India’s southern Karnataka state is in serious talks with major Apple assembler Foxconn over investment plans, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday, potentially setting it up as the Indian third state to host Foxconn operations.
  The logo of electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is displayed at its headquarters in Taipei. Photo: Agence France-Presse
  Reuters:“We are in serious discussion of investment plan
  
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• Is Instagram down? Users complain they can’t create new stories or posts

  08-02-2023 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re having trouble with Instagram this afternoon, it’s not just you. Instagram appears to be down for many users, with the outage primarily impacting the ability to create new posts and stories. Here’s what we know right now…more…
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• Nintendo Direct February 2023: How to Watch, Start Time, Zelda and Switch 2 Likelihood - CNET

  08-02-2023 22:23
  
  The company promises 40 minutes about Nintendo Switch games, so you can expect to see Tears of the Kingdom.
  
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• Some Twitter Users Can Post 4,000-Character Tweets Now - CNET

  08-02-2023 22:16
  
  Twitter Blue subscribers in the US are no longer limited to 280 characters.
  
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• Some Twitter Users Can Now Post Longer Tweets - CNET

  08-02-2023 22:16
  
  The social media company expanded the length of tweets from 280 characters to 4,000 characters for Twitter Blue subscribers in the US.
  
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• Meta Completes Acquisition of VR Fitness Company Within - CNET

  08-02-2023 22:15
  
  The held-up acquisition has gone through, adding a major fitness platform to Meta's toolkit.
  
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• Apple names its first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ as part of leadership shakeup

  08-02-2023 21:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has added a new face to its executive leadership team. The company has named Carol Surface its new Chief People Officer, who joins Apple after nearly a decade at the medical device company Medtronic. Surface is Apple’s first-ever Chief People Officer.more…
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• NASA Finds Surprise Evidence of Ancient Water Ripples on Mars - CNET

  08-02-2023 21:41
  
  It's the clearest evidence of waves and water the Curiosity rover has ever found.
  
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• Watch 2023 Super Bowl Ads Before the Big Game: Best Commercials So Far - CNET

  08-02-2023 21:35
  
  A lot of ads are already out, starring celebrities like Serena Williams, Ben Stiller, Diddy and those guys from Breaking Bad.
  
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• AI as Co-Pilot: Your Online Life Is About to Change, Like It or Not - CNET

  08-02-2023 21:27
  
  Microsoft has Bing powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google has Bard, and many more are on the way.
  
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• Google's Bard AI Gets It Wrong on James Webb Space Telescope - CNET

  08-02-2023 21:14
  
  A demonstration meant to show off Google's new AI-powered chatbot bungles its response on the JWST.
  
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• Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Hits Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain - CNET

  08-02-2023 21:13
  
  Netflix hasn't specified when the new fees to share an account will arrive in other countries like the US.
  
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• Spotify’s latest feature lets users exclude playlists from impacting recommendations

  08-02-2023 21:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify announced on Wednesday a long-awaited feature for its users. Starting today, Spotify app will have a new option to exclude playlists from impacting users’ recommendations. As a result, the songs in that playlist will no longer be considered to show the user suggestions for other songs and playlists.more…
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• Apple’s purchase commitment increase points to strong hardware sales expectations

  08-02-2023 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s most recent 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows manufacturing purchase commitments of $55.1 billion as of December 31st, with $54.8 billion payable within 12 months, an increase of 16% year over year.Angela Palumbo for Barron’s:[This] is an indicator for hardware sales expectations, Evercore analyst Amit Daryanani wrote in a research note Tuesday.
  Purchase commitments are an obligation the company has made to buy a certain number of items from a supp
  
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• 6 Ways to Cope With Loneliness and Keep It From Ruling Your Life - CNET

  08-02-2023 21:00
  
  Loneliness is more complex than spending too much time alone. You can feel lonely while surrounded by people.
  
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• What to Know About Ozempic, Wegovy and the Weight-Loss Drug Debate - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:52
  
  A diabetes medication has inspired the next class of weight-loss drugs.
  
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• Nintendo Direct February 2023: How to Watch, Start Time and Switch 2 Likelihood - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:50
  
  The company promises 40 minutes about Nintendo Switch games, so you can expect a look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
  
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• Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Here: What to Know - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:45
  
  Netflix has started charging fees for sharing an account beyond a single household in Canada and three other countries -- but not the US (yet).
  
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• Netflix password sharing rules hit new countries; how to check who has access to your account

  08-02-2023 20:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Netflix has announced an update on its efforts to crack down on password sharing. In a blog post published today, Netflix explained that “over 100 million households are sharing accounts,” which impacts its “ability to invest in great new TV and films.”
  With that in mind, Netflix says that it is expanding its restrictions on password and account sharing to new countries. There’s also a new way to easily manage who has access to your account via the Netflix website&
  
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• Twitter Blue now available in three more countries following relaunch last year

  08-02-2023 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter last December relaunched its Twitter Blue subscription after Elon Musk decided to suspend it due to the whole blue checkmarks controversy. Now that Twitter Blue is back, the company is now expanding its subscription to three more countries: Brazil, India, and Indonesia.more…
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• Get $60 Off the Excellent Tribit StormBox Blast Boom Box Speaker - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:30
  
  The powerful StormBox Blast is down to $140, its lowest price to date, after you apply a CNET-exclusive code at checkout at Amazon.
  
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Might Cost More Than You Thought - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:29
  
  The upcoming Switch game is no longer available for preorder at any retailers.
  
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• Some Fish Can Recognize Themselves in Photos and Mirrors - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:17
  
  After passing a mirror test, these small cleaner fish could distinguish themselves from other swimmers.
  
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• Galaxy S23 vs. iPhone 14: Comparing Samsung and Apple's Newest Flagship Phones - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:14
  
  The Galaxy S23 and the iPhone 14 are both great phones at $800. We spell out each phone's specs so you can see what's different.
  
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• Here's Where Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster Is After Five Years in Space - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:12
  
  The red Tesla and its "driver," Starman, are probably in rough shape.
  
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• ‘Apple Watch Series X’ said to launch in 2024 with larger display

  08-02-2023 20:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is said to be prepping a new “Apple Watch Series X” with a larger display, slated to launch in 2024 alongside the Apple Watch SE 3.
  Apple Watch Series 8
  Ali Salman for Wccftech:Analyst David Hsieh shared a report last week, citing that the company is working on a new “Apple Watch Series X” for next year which will come with a bigger display. To be precise, the analyst suggests that Series X will feature a 1.89-inch and 2.04-inch display option. Compared to the curre
  
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• Bold Plan to Dim the Sun by Blasting Moon Dust Into Space Could Help Cool Earth - CNET

  08-02-2023 20:00
  
  Astrophysicists demonstrate a surprising way to block radiation from the sun.
  
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• Halide adds ’Neural Telephoto’ to give enhanced zoom for non-Pro iPhone users

  08-02-2023 19:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The popular camera app Halide introduced support for the new virtual 2x zoom for the iPhone 14 Pro last year. Now with its first update of 2023, Halide is rolling out a new feature called “Neural Telephoto,” which enhances zoomed photos for non-Pro iPhone users.more…
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• Meet Frida, the Robot That Paints AI-Driven Art in Real Life - CNET

  08-02-2023 19:50
  
  AI art leaps from pixels to canvas with the help of this robot arm that's like Dall-E with a paintbrush.
  
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• Lebron James Honored With Animated Google Search Results - CNET

  08-02-2023 19:48
  
  The search engine is celebrating the Lakers legend breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record.
  
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• Microsoft Bing rockets to the top of the App Store after announcing ChatGPT integration

  08-02-2023 19:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Just one day after Microsoft announced its new Edge browser and updated Bing search engine that integrates a ChatGPT experience via OpenAI, the company has seen a huge burst of demand. The Bing app and Edge browser for iOS have shot to the top of the App Store charts.more…
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• A OnePlus Foldable Phone Might Come Out Later This Year - CNET

  08-02-2023 19:37
  
  Samsung may soon have some competition in the US.
  
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• UnitedHealthcare unveils rewards program with up to $1,000/yr. incentives for Apple Watch users

  08-02-2023 19:36 via macdailynews.com
  
  UnitedHealthcare has introduced UnitedHealthcare Rewards, a new rewards program in which eligible members, including spouses, can use Apple Watches and select wearable devices to earn up to $1,000 each per year by completing various daily health goals and one-time activities.
  Apple Watch Ultra, the most rugged and capable Apple Watch ever.
  One of the ways eligible members can earn rewards is by using a compatible activity tracker, smartwatch or smartphone, including options from some of the worl
  
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• Space Force Tracks Debris After Secretive Russian Satellite Breaks Up in Orbit - CNET

  08-02-2023 19:33
  
  The purpose of Cosmos 2499 has been shrouded in mystery.
  
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• Presidents Day Sales 2023: Best Early Deals Available Right Now - CNET

  08-02-2023 19:22
  
  Presidents Day is on Feb. 20 but many of the best deals are already live.
  
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• Astronomers Spot a Surprising Ring System Lurking in the Outer Solar System - CNET

  08-02-2023 19:04
  
  The far-out dwarf planet Quaoar shows us we know little of rings after all.
  
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