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• 'Cocaine Bear' Streaming on Peacock: Release Date and Time - CNET

  13-04-2023 23:52
  
  Here's how to watch the killer bear spectacle from anywhere.
  
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• Apple supplier TSMC in talks with U.S. about CHIPS Act manufacturing subsidies

  13-04-2023 23:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amid concerns that compliance could expose the company’s strategic plans Apple supplier TSMC is in talks with the U.S. government about the criteria for subsidies under the CHIPS Act.The CHIPS Act, which was enacted by Congress on a bipartisan basis last year, provides $52 billion in funds for increased manufacturing of semiconductors in the U.S., in addition to funding other research.
  Eric Revell for FOXBusiness:Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said Monday that TSMC is talking to the
  
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• You're Going to Be Able to Subscribe to People on Twitter - CNET

  13-04-2023 22:47
  
  Long-form articles and videos are just some of the ways enterprising users could make money off Twitter.
  
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• Review: Twelve South’s new HiRise Pro hides a MagSafe charger in a premium MacBook stand

  13-04-2023 22:32 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier this year, Twelve South refreshed one of its more popular desktop accessories with the debut of the new HiRise Pro. Packing a few new tricks over its predecessor alongside the usual Twelve South quality, I’ve been putting the stand to the test over the past couple of months to see ifis worth a spot in your desktop MacBook setup.more…
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• iOS 17: 5 reasons why we can’t wait to see Apple’s next iPhone update at WWDC

  13-04-2023 22:25 via macworld.com
  
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  In just about two months, we’ll get our first look at iOS 17, the latest iPhone update that, like always, will bring tons of changes and enhancements. Rumors say it will lack a major hook–like the Lock Screen in iOS 16 or the App Library in iOS 16–to entice users to upgrade. However, even without a big feature, iOS 17 is still shaping up to be one of the most exciting iPhone updates in years. Here’s why.CompatibilityWhen iOS 16 arrived last fall, it dropped suppo
  
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• Farrago 2 soundboard for Mac arrives with 50 new features including Shortcuts and Stream Deck integration

  13-04-2023 22:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Rogue Amoeba is releasing a major update to Farrago, the great soundboard app for Mac. Farrago 2.0 includes 50 new features ranging from fun emoji art to well-designed Stream Deck interactivity.
  Faraggo debuted on the Mac in January 2018, and Paul Kafasis at Rogue Amoeba says today’s big update has been cooking for more than two years. Faraggo lets you easily store and play audio clips on-demand for things like podcasting, theater production, and other creative audio tasks.more…
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• Apple Plans to Use More Recycled Materials by 2025 - CNET

  13-04-2023 22:14
  
  The plan furthers Apple's push to produce carbon neutral products by 2030.
  
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• Apple to use metalens tech in AR smartglasses; expected launch as early as 2026 – Ming-Chi Kuo

  13-04-2023 22:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple will extensively use metalens in its AR smartglasses (not AR/MR headsets) which will go to mass production in 2026 at the earliest, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  “Apple Glasses” concept designed by Martin Hajek for iDrop News
  Ming-Chi Kuo via Medium:
  The supply chain is anticipated to start mass production of Apple’s metalens in 2024, which is expected to replace the iPad’s plastic lens of the Face ID Tx.
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• iOS 16.4.1 on Your iPhone: Everything Apple Fixed - CNET

  13-04-2023 21:30
  
  Here's how you can download the update now so you don't run into any issues.
  
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• Google TV Is Putting More Than 800 Free Channels in the Live Tab - CNET

  13-04-2023 21:20
  
  The new offerings join Google TV's existing channels from Pluto TV.
  
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• In latest move away from China, Apple in talks to move MacBook assembly to Thailand

  13-04-2023 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  In its latest move to distance itself from CCP-controlled China, Apple is in talks with assemblers about moving MacBook production to Thailand.
  Apple’s new MacBook Pro features Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max silicon
  lauly li for Nikkei Asia:The Apple suppliers involved in the talks already have manufacturing complexes in Thailand for other clients and are discussing possible assembly and production of components and modules for MacBooks, according to sources from three suppliers directly
  
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• Leak: iOS 17 will focus on performance and stability, iPhone 8 will be supported

  13-04-2023 20:51 via macworld.com
  
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  Anonymous-A.S, a MacRumors forum user who has recently popped up with a number of intriguing leaks about upcoming Apple products, has posted a Twitter thread detailing numerous aspects and features of iOS 17, the iPhone operating system due to be unveiled at WWDC on June 5.The 10-post thread by @analyst941 contains 15 separate predictions about iOS 17, which they claim are from a “development team insider.” For the most part, the vague features describe app settings and othe
  
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• Add Windows 11 Pro to Your Custom-Built PC for Just $60 Right Now - CNET

  13-04-2023 20:46
  
  If you can't get the free Windows 11 upgrade, this is the next best option for you.
  
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• If iOS 16.4.1 is causing CarPlay problems, here’s how to fix it

  13-04-2023 20:38 via macworld.com
  
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  The iOS 16.4.1 update comes highly recommended—it fixes a pair of critical security vulnerabilities that may have already been exploited in the wild as well as several bugs introduced with iOS 16.4. However, it appears to also introduce a new one: Some users are running into problems getting CarPlay to connect after applying the update.With over a billion iPhones in use, you can expect at least some reported problems after any update, but the CarPlay issue with 16.4.1 seems to be
  
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• Best 3D Printer Deals: 9 Fantastic Printers at the Best Prices - CNET

  13-04-2023 20:30
  
  There are heavy discounts on 3D printers, if you know where to look.
  
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• Amazon Makes a Push for More AI Coming Your Way - CNET

  13-04-2023 20:28
  
  The company writes online that new AI applications will help transform users' experiences.
  
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• Apple, Canal+ ink multi-year deal to deliver Apple TV+ at no extra cost to all subscribers

  13-04-2023 20:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Canal+ have inked a multi-year deal that will deliver high quality Apple TV+ fare, at no extra cost, to all Canal+ subscribers in France, along with some other European territories.Elsa Keslassy for Variety:Under the pact, Apple TV+ will be available at no extra cost to Canal+ subs from April 20. Canal+ customers can seamlessly and easily access the films and series of Apple TV+ directly on their existing set-top box — with no separate app or subscription necessary. This is a mul
  
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• Contradictory report claims it’s too late to ditch the iPhone 15 Pro’s solid-state buttons

  13-04-2023 20:12 via macworld.com
  
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  It looks like one of the most significant design changes in this year’s iPhone refresh has been called off. In a Medium post on Wednesday, the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple no longer plans to use a solid-state button design on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. However, a later report refuted that claim.Kuo reported that his latest survey “indicates that due to unresolved technical issues before mass production, both high-end iPhone 15 Pro models (Pro & Pro Ma
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 429: Fate of new 27-inch Apple display, the changing state of iPhone 15 button rumors, CarPlay troubles

  13-04-2023 20:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac discuss CarPlay troubles, both literally and figuratively with GM announcing they will no longer support the feature in their new EVs. We also discuss the rumors — that are very much in flux — surrounding the iPhone 15 solid state buttons and a possible second-generation Apple Studio Display. Apple finally launches its first retail presence in India, and The Steve Jobs Make Something Wonderful  book is available to read now.
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• Max Streaming Service: 6 of Your Top Questions Answered - CNET

  13-04-2023 20:06
  
  We don't know it all, but here are the basics on when, what and how much.
  
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• New Comics Publisher Wants to Help Readers Feel Closer to Creators - CNET

  13-04-2023 19:58
  
  Commentary: Why I'm excited about the publisher, called Dstlry, and the impact it could have on the comics industry.
  
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• Ubisoft Plus Launches on Xbox With Some of Its Biggest Games - CNET

  13-04-2023 19:57
  
  You can access a catalog of Ubisoft games on your Xbox console.
  
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• Apple TV+ nominated for 4 Peabody Awards

  13-04-2023 19:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors today announced the 42 nominees for the following categories: Entertainment, Arts, Children’s/Youth, Podcast/Radio, Interactive & Immersive, and Public Service. Apple TV+ series received four nominations:The Peabody Award nominees represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2022. The nominees were chosen by a unanimous vote of 17 jurors from over 1,200 entries from television, podcasts/radio
  
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• Best Monitor Deals: 27-Inch QHD Displays From $190, 32-Inch UHD Displays From $266 and More - CNET

  13-04-2023 19:46
  
  Cash in on savings on 2K and 4K displays from HP, Dell, LG, Pixio, Samsung and ViewSonic.
  
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• Google outlines a series of speed improvements to Chrome on the Mac

  13-04-2023 19:30 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’ve thought Chrome has been running a bit faster on your Mac recently, you’re not imagining things. On its Chromium Blog Thursday, Google highlighted a series of backend improvements it has made to its Chrome browser to make it faster on the Mac. The improvements go back about three months and have resulted in a 10 percent boost in the Speedometer browser benchmark, according to Google.The blog post highlights the following optimizations:Improved HTML Parsing & opt
  
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• Microsoft’s SwiftKey brings Bing AI smarts to any iPhone or Android app

  13-04-2023 19:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Microsoft is out with its latest generative AI integration today. The company’s SwiftKey keyboard for iOS and Android now features GPT AI smarts which means you can seamlessly use it across any app on iPhone and Android smartphones that work with a third-party keyboard.more…
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• Apple strikes multiyear deal for Canal+ subscribers to get Apple TV+ at no extra charge

  13-04-2023 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In a significant announcement, Apple today announced a deal with French subscription TV provider Canal+, which will see Canal+ subscribers gain access to Apple TV+ at no extra charge.
  Starting April 20, Canal+ subscribers simply open the Apple TV app on their set-top box to browse the TV+ catalog of original films and movies – no login or separate subscription required. Some Apple original titles will also be broadcast directly on Canal+’s premier channel.more…
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• 5G home internet comparison: T-Mobile vs Verizon on price, speed, incentives

  13-04-2023 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  5G home internet competition in the US is heating up with T-Mobile and Verizon offering some big incentives to attract customers. Follow along for speed, pricing, and all the fine details for each provider in our 5G home internet comparison.more…
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• iPhone 15 Pro: Meet the new volume buttons, same as the old volume buttons

  13-04-2023 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Who could have guessed that volume buttons would be the biggest rumor to track for the iPhone 15 Pro cycle? A new set of volume button renderings shared by MacRumors and made by Unknownz21 is the latest in the iPhone 15 Pro volume button chapter.To recap, the iPhone 15 Pro was rumored to switch from a mechanical click mute switch and volume rocker to a solid-state version with haptic feedback simulating the click. Apple uses haptic feedback to simulate clicking buttons without moving parts on i
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: April 13, 2023 – New iOS 17 leak, Apple Card Savings Account

  13-04-2023 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Watch Europa League Soccer: Livestream Man United vs. Sevilla From Anywhere - CNET

  13-04-2023 19:00
  
  The Red Devils host Europa League specialists at Old Trafford in an intriguing quarter final, first leg clash.
  
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• iOS 17 guide: Latest rumor lists multiple vague updates and changes

  13-04-2023 18:32 via macworld.com
  
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  Each year Apple releases a major update for iOS, the operating system on your iPhone. The current version, released last year, is iOS 16, and it doesn’t take a genius to predict that 2023 will see the launch of iOS 17. This free software update will bring a raft of interface tweaks, bug fixes, and new features. It’s like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny.In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about iOS 17. We cover its release schedule and when you
  
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• Dstlry: Ex-Comixology Heads Launch New Equitable Comic Publisher - CNET

  13-04-2023 18:00
  
  Why I'm excited about the new publisher that wants to do right by comic creators.
  
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• Apple now makes almost 7% of its iPhones in India in effort to reduce its reliance on China

  13-04-2023 17:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple assembled more than $7 billion of iPhones in India last fiscal year, tripling production in the world’s fastest-growing smartphone market after accelerating a belated move to diversify production reducing its reliance on CCP-controlled China.Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:The US company now makes almost 7% of its iPhones in India through expanding partners from Foxconn Technology Group to Pegatron Corp., people familiar with the matter said. That’s a significant leap for
  
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• Deals: Anker MagSafe chargers from $56, official Apple Watch Alpine Loop band $83, more

  13-04-2023 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Thursday’s best deals can be found below, thanks to our fine friends over $300 low. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• The iPhone SE 4 that came back to life is now dead again

  13-04-2023 17:45 via macworld.com
  
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  The on-again-off-again iPhone SE 4 might be off again. After a report this week revived hope that Apple was working on a new model of the budget handset based on the iPhone 14, a new report has dashed those hopes as quickly as they arrived.The one doing the squashing this time is analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who tweeted on Thursday that Apple is indeed using a prototype iPhone SE to test its homegrown 5G modem it has been developing for some time now. However, this “derivative model&rdqu
  
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• Tax agreement between Apple and Cupertino under scrutiny from California regulators

  13-04-2023 17:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  A tax agreement between Apple and its hometown of Cupertino has come under scrutiny from California regulators, potentially nuking the amount of money that the company sends to the city.
  Apple Park in Cupertino, California
  :The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration launched an audit of the arrangement in 2021, and Cupertino’s finance director is scheduled to explain the findings to the city council on Thursday. The upshot for Cupertino is that local tax revenues are expected
  
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• Apple marking Earth Day with custom transit cards in China; Pok Pok iOS app gets a green update

  13-04-2023 17:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earth Day is coming up on April 22 and ahead of it, Apple is bringing some fun customization to transit cards in China. Meanwhile, the award-winning iOS app for kids Pok Pok Playroom has received an Earth Day update.more…
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• Huge iOS 17 leak reveals extensive, though somewhat vague details

  13-04-2023 17:22 via macworld.com
  
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  Anonymous-A.S, a MacRumors forum user who has recently popped up with a number of intriguing leaks about upcoming Apple products, has posted a Twitter thread detailing numerous aspects and features of iOS 17, the iPhone operating system due to be unveiled at WWDC on June 5.The 10-post thread by @analyst941 contains 15 separate predictions about iOS 17, which they claim are from a “development team insider.” For the most part, the vague features describe app settings and othe
  
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• Save $80 on the Eufy Mach V1 All-in-One Cordless Vacuum - CNET

  13-04-2023 17:19
  
  CNET readers can snag a deep discount on this cordless stick vacuum and mop combo with this exclusive deal.
  
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• ‘Backend code’ suggests the Apple Card Savings account is nearing launch

  13-04-2023 17:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Last October, Apple announced a new Savings account for Apple Card that would let users earn interest on their Daily Cash deposits right in the Wallet app. Six months later, it appears almost ready to launch, and could be here as early as April 17.As spotted by @aaronp613 on Twitter, some “backend” code suggests Apple is preparing to launch the new feature within the coming weeks. Similar code was found referencing Apple Pay Later before it launched in a prerelease capacity
  
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• Spotify adds new iPhone Lock Screen widget for quicker access to your library

  13-04-2023 17:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been seven months since Apple launched its Lock Screen with customizable widgets but Spotify hasn’t really ever been on top of launching support for Apple features quickly. In any case, it’s nice to see Spotify debut an iPhone Lock Screen widget for instant access to your library.more…
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• Apple to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

  13-04-2023 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday announced a major acceleration of its work to expand recycled materials across its products, including a new 2025 target to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries. Additionally, by 2025, magnets in Apple devices will use entirely recycled rare earth elements, and all Apple-designed printed circuit boards will use 100 percent recycled tin soldering and 100 percent recycled gold plating.In 2022, the company significantly expanded its use of key recycled m
  
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• Nintendo Reveals New Tears of the Kingdom Switch Coming April 28 - CNET

  13-04-2023 16:58
  
  A new Zelda adventure means new hardware for fans.
  
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• iPhone SE 4: Prototype used as test unit for Apple’s 5G modem, according to report

  13-04-2023 16:47 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. But the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received, with many looking forward to the next generation and reviewers hoping Apple was planning a more radical overhaul of the device.
  Right on cue, rumors are now starting to appear about what that might look like. In this article we’ve gathered together everything we know
  
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• iPhone SE 4 guide: Prototype used as test unit for Apple’s 5G modem, according to report

  13-04-2023 16:47 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. It kept the Home button and small form factor that appeals to some, but the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received by the masses, with many looking forward to the next generation and reviewers hoping Apple was planning a more radical overhaul of the device.
  Right on cue, rumors are now starting to appear about what that
  
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• This Powerful Shark AI Ultra Vacuums and Mops, and It's $300 Off Right Now - CNET

  13-04-2023 16:23
  
  Right now at Amazon, you can snag this advanced two-in-one robot vacuum, plus a self-emptying base, for $400.
  
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• Take a Seat: Up to 42% Off Ergonomic Office Chairs - CNET

  13-04-2023 16:21
  
  Stay comfortable and upgrade your current seating with these discounted office chairs, starting at $110.
  
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• Apple Pay patent infringement claim by South Korean company

  13-04-2023 16:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A South Korean company has made an Apple Pay patent infringement claim, arguing that it owns a 2005 patent for the mechanism used by Apple’s mobile wallet service.
  The claim follows shortly after the launch of Apple Pay in the country, but the company doesn’t appear to have filed a lawsuit, or even contacted the Cupertino company … more…
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• Best Sonos Deals: Save on Speaker Sets With New Era 100 and 300 - CNET

  13-04-2023 16:20
  
  Sonos speakers rarely go on sale, but there are some decent discounts right now on speaker sets, including bundles with the new Era 100 and Era 300 speakers.
  
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