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• EU Commission Launches New Investigation into Meta Over DSA Compliance

  16-05-2024 21:23 via socialmediatoday.com
  EU officials will examine whether Meta is doing enough to protect minors in its apps.
  
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• NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 1

  01-06-2024 03:00 via mashable.com
  
  Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for June 1's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep
  
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• Russell T Davies explains the 'Bridgerton'/'Doctor Who' conundrum

  01-06-2024 02:00 via mashable.com
  
  Are you ready for the worlds of Bridgerton and Doctor Who to collide? The trailer for episode 6, "Rogue," reveals that the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his mysterious companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) will touch down for an adventure in Regency-era England, the same time as the popular Netflix romance series. But it's not just this temporal setting that the two English series have in common. "Oh my Bridgerton!" Ruby squeals in the Season 14 trailer. This exclamation determines tha
  
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• 'Dot and Bubble': All the Easter eggs in 'Doctor Who's brutal 'Black Mirror' parody

  01-06-2024 02:00 via mashable.com
  
  "Dot and Bubble" may count as one of the greatest fake-outs in Doctor Who history. Just when you think you know what it's about — a Black Mirror parody in which the rich-kid colonists of planet Finetime are so obsessed with their augmented reality social media spheres that they don't notice they're literally being eaten by giant slugs — "Dot and Bubble" throws a curveball. Turns out Finetime's all-white inhabitants are so prejudiced toward the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), they point-blank r
  
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• The best EOFY deals in Australia for 2024 – Live now

  01-06-2024 00:00 via mashable.com
  
  Best EOFY laptop dealsApple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop – A$1,973 (was $2,099, 41% off)Asus Vivobook S EVO 14" Laptop – A$989 (was $1,799,save $810)HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop – A$1,297 (was $2,199, 41% off)HP Laptop 17 – A$934 (was $1,699, 45% off)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16", Gen 9) – A$2,499 (was $3,869, 35% off)Lenovo Yoga 7 14IRL8 14" Laptop – A$1,297 (was $1,799, 24% off)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 – A$2,645 (was $3,779, 30% off)MSI Prestige 1
  
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• iOS 18 features: Every rumor we know so far, including AI

  31-05-2024 21:10 via mashable.com
  
  iOS 18, Apple's next big annual update, is expected to roll out with some major AI-powered updates.Yes, rumors are already flying around about iOS 18, the theoretical follow-up to last year's iOS 17 update. I say "theoretical" because Apple has yet to publicly talk about it, but you can rest easy knowing it'll almost certainly come out at some point this year. And when it does, it may or may not be a total overhaul of the iOS experience (more on this later).Here's everything we know about iOS 18
  
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• iOS 18 is getting Settings and Control Center updates, according to new rumor

  31-05-2024 20:51 via mashable.com
  
  iOS 18 is rumored to be jam-packed with AI features, but according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a respected Apple analyst and reliable leaker, not all of the updates are AI-related.In a recent tweet, Gurman revealed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning on updating Control Center and the Settings app.SEE ALSO:iOS 18 AI features: 7 new rumored updates coming to iPhone
  iOS 18 Control Center and Settings update: Everything we knowAs MacRumors pointed out, this isn't the first time a major
  
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• X plans town hall with Trump as Elon Musk gets cozy with the former president

  31-05-2024 19:48 via mashable.com
  
  X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has been buzzing over the past 24 hours with reactions to former president Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions.Trump himself has not posted on the social media platform much in recent years. Although X owner Elon Musk unsuspended Trump's account shortly after acquiring the platform in late 2022, Trump has posted only once to launch a fundraiser that capitalized on his publicly released mugshot (which was related to an entirely different set of charges
  
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• Windows 11: AI tipped to answer texts on your behalf

  31-05-2024 19:42 via mashable.com
  
  In a blog post detailing the latest Windows 11 preview build for Windows Insiders, Microsoft announced a new feature for Phone Link, a tool that lets Android and iOS users sync their phones to their PCs. Put simply, Microsoft will use all that fancy AI in Windows 11 to automatically generate three generic responses to any text messages you receive, and it's all powered by Microsoft's "cloud-based intelligent suggestion model."SEE ALSO:Google explains why AI Overviews immediately got weird
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• Get up to $180 off Sonos products at Amazon and Best Buy

  31-05-2024 18:50 via mashable.com
  
  UP TO $180 OFF: As of May 31, select Sonos products are up to $180 off at Amazon and Best Buy. Get a soundbar, speakers, or headphones for less.Our top picks: Best portable speaker deal Sonos Move 2 Speaker $336 at Amazon and Best Buy (save $113)Get DealBest subwoofer deal Sonos Sub (Gen 3) $639 at Amazon and Best Buy (save $160 )Get DealBest soundbar deal Sonos Beam (Gen 2)$399 at Amazon (save $100)Get Deal
  Summer’s almost here, and there's no better way to celebrate the season than to cr
  
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• The brutal 'Demon's Souls' PS5 remake is 57% off at Amazon

  31-05-2024 18:18 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $40: As of May 31, get the PlayStation 5 remake of Demon's Souls at Amazon for $29.99. That's 57% off its normal price of $69.99. Opens in a new windowCredit: Amazon'Demon's Souls'$29.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $40.00Get DealIf you have a PlayStation 5 and want a great game to check out, Demon's Souls is a classically challenging adventure you won't want to miss. The PlayStation 5 update is a remake of the original 2009 version on the PlayStation 3, with a number of improvements in terms of g
  
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• TikTok is reportedly prepping a U.S. version of its algorithm

  31-05-2024 18:12 via mashable.com
  
  TikTok is preparing a clone of its recommendation algorithm after all, sources told Reuters. The social media platform is reportedly developing an algorithm independent of ByteDance, its Chinese parent company. The project began late last year before the TikTok ban bill passed. It involves separating millions of lines of code and will likely take over a year. A source told Reuters that the process is slow because each line of code must be reviewed.SEE ALSO:Here's how the TikTok ban will likely p
  
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• Spotify to refund Car Thing purchases. Here's how to get yours.

  31-05-2024 17:49 via mashable.com
  
  When Spotify announced it intended to kill off the Car Thing — its smart music player for your vehicle launched in 2021 — there was a major concern: Could you get a refund on your unit? After all, if the company is bricking its own product, shouldn't you get money back for a soon-to-be-useless piece of hardware? Well, in short, yes, you can get a refund, and the company has started that process. The company's FAQ page for the Car Thing's discontinuation notes: "Individuals seeking a
  
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• In case you missed it: Bank info-stealing malware found in 90+ Android apps with 5.5M installs

  31-05-2024 17:44 via mashable.com
  
  A report from cybersecurity firm Zscaler has discovered over 90 malicious Android apps uploaded to Google Play over the past few months, including a particularly sophisticated trojan called Anatsa. Collectively, the malware apps have been installed over 5.5 million times. SEE ALSO:Google rolls out phishing and malware detection for Android users
  How Anatsa malware tries to fool Android usersAs of Thursday, Google has banned the apps identified in the report, according to BleepingComputer. Anatsa
  
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• Amazon deal of the day: The "king of sub-$500 smart speakers" Sonos Era 300 is down to a new all-time low

  31-05-2024 17:37 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon deals of the day at a glance:OUR TOP PICKSonos Era 300$359 at Amazon(save $90)Get DealBEST EARBUDS DEALBeats Studio Buds +$129.99 at Amazon(save $39.96)Get DealBEST CAMERA DEALKodak Mini Shot 3 Retro 4PASS 2-in-1 instant camera and photo printer$125.99 at Amazon(save $54)Get DealBEST SMART SPEAKER DEALSonos Era 100$199 at Amazon(save $50)Get Deal
  Before you head into the weekend, be sure to check out some of the best deals Amazon has to offer. From an all-time low price on one of our favo
  
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• OpenAI halted five political influence ops over the last three months

  31-05-2024 17:29 via mashable.com
  
  OpenAI is weeding out more bad actors using its AI models. And, in a first for the company, they've identified and removed Russian, Chinese, and Israeli accounts used in political influence operations.According to a new report from the platform's threat detection team, the platform discovered and terminated five accounts engaging in covert influence operations, such as propaganda-laden bots, social media scrubbers, and fake article generators. "OpenAI is committed to enforcing policies that prev
  
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• Grubhub+ is officially a full-time Amazon Prime perk — celebrate with $5 off $25

  31-05-2024 16:59 via mashable.com
  
  Save $120/year, plus $5 off a $25 food delivery: All Amazon Prime members can now enjoy a free Grubhub+ subscription (a $9.99/month value) as a full time Prime perk — an extension of the original perk, which just granted one free year of Grubhub+. Additionally, through June 2, Prime members can get $5 off a Grubhub delivery of $25 or more with code PRIME5.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonFree Grubhub+ for all Amazon Prime membersGet DealAmazon has cemented its crowd-favorite food de
  
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• Tesla announces another big recall, affecting four vehicle models

  31-05-2024 16:36 via mashable.com
  
  Tesla announces another big recall, a month after thousands of Cybertrucks were recalled. Now, Elon Musk's company is recalling 125,227 vehicles because of a faulty seat belt warning that, according to Reuters, could increase the risk of injury when it comes to collusions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles failed to comply with federal safety requirements, because the warnings may not get activated when a driver is unbealted in the vehicles. SEE ALSO:Elon
  
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• Snag a Peacock subscription for just $19.99 for all the summer streaming you can handle

  31-05-2024 16:35 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE 40%: As of May 31, get a Peacock Premium yearly subscription for just $19.99 when you use promo code STREAMTHEDEAL.That's a discount of $40 off its normal price of $59.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: Peacock Peacock Premium 1-Year Subscription$19.99 $59.99 Save $40.00Promo code: STREAMTHEDEALGet DealLooking for something new to watch? There's always another streaming service to subscribe to. If you haven't added Peacock to your growing collection of streaming platforms, it might be time to
  
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• Ads next to controversial news articles: Here’s what the numbers say

  31-05-2024 16:00 via marketingdive.com
  Recent Stagwell data finds little difference in purchase intent between ads placed near controversial articles and articles on safer topics.
  
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• Dollar General picks Criteo to boost retail media offering

  31-05-2024 15:45 via marketingdive.com
  The retailer can onboard first-party and in-store sales data to Criteo’s DSP, helping brands and agencies better reach its base of rural shoppers.
  
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• Google explains why AI Overviews immediately got weird

  31-05-2024 12:15 via mashable.com
  
  Earlier this month, Google unveiled generative AI search results, which were met by dozens of viral (and mocking) memes. That's because the results were often erroneous or just plain strange. The search results told users all sorts of things: according to Google's AI Overviews, a dog has played in the NBA, no country in Africa starts with the letter "K," and you can add glue to pizza sauce "to give it more tackiness." And that's just a handful of examples from the many that took over social medi
  
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• iOS 18 AI features: 7 new rumored updates coming to iPhone

  31-05-2024 12:00 via mashable.com
  
  iOS 18 and AI are the talk of the town as reports about Apple rolling out new AI-powered features to iPhones heat up. Most recently, in a new report, AppleInsider unveiled that Apple is working on AI-based updates for Messages, Siri, and Notes.However, this isn't the first time we've heard about Apple's AI plans for iOS 18. As such, let's do a roundup of all the reported AI features coming to the next big iOS update.SEE ALSO:iOS 18 tipped to redesign 4 apps — 'Photos' is one of them
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• Amazon Prime members can order Grubhub delivery right from the app. Here's how it works.

  31-05-2024 11:37 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon and Grubhub announced a partnership yesterday, allowing Amazon members in the U.S. to get food delivered directly to their doorsteps. All Amazon customers can now order from restaurants in all fifty states via Amazon.com, with the deliveries taking place via Grubhub. Deliveries can be placed on both Amazon's website and the mobile app. SEE ALSO:Prime Day 2024 is coming: These are the best deals to watch out for
  If you're a Prime member, the deal is a little sweeter, expanding on the benef
  
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• The main «fake news spreaders» on Twitter — are older women. They account for more than 80% of - ITC

  31-05-2024 11:05
  The main «fake news spreaders» on Twitter — are older women. They account for more than 80% of  ITC
  
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• Tons of robot vacuums also mop, but these 6 hybrids actually ace the job

  31-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Despite the enthusiasm of actors in Swiffer commercials, few people are smiling at the workout that is manually mopping their floors. If you experience similar dread when faced with vacuuming, the best robot vacuum and mop combos will cross those two chores off of your list (three, if you count digging your old mop out of the closet as a chore in itself).Are robot vacuum and mop combos worth it?Since 2020-ish, most robot vacuum companies have added at least one hybrid model to their lineup, with
  
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• 'Robot Dreams' review: A stunning, dialogue-free ode to loneliness

  31-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  In Pablo Berger's Robot Dreams, the real treasure is the mail-ordered friends we literally made along the way. With not an ounce of dialogue, the Spanish director simultaneously spins a tale of friendship and connection while making its abundantly clear how profound loneliness can be. Who knew a dog and robot BFF story could get so deep?Based on Sara Varon's graphic novel, this Oscar-nominated film takes place over the course of about one year, beginning with a fleeting but lasting connection be
  
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• 'No-launch' is the latest Instagram dating trend

  31-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  On May 9, Tiffany Champion, a 28-year-old digital strategist and student astrologer in Brooklyn, and her husband, Harry Champion, a 28-year-old product manager, celebrated their five-year anniversary at home marathoning their favorite film series. They also exchanged five gifts, to signify five years together — an effort that would have made for perfect couples' content. But online, Tiffany only shared one portion of the day — a discrete Instagram story with an image of a cake that r
  
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• Introduce yourself to the world of AI with these courses for $50

  31-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of May 31, get started on your AI learning journey with this Introduction to AI ChatGPT and Midjourney online learning bundle. It's on sale for $49.99 (reg. $149.99) for a limited time.Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities. From chatbots to content creation, AI is becoming part of our daily lives and professional environments. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional looking to enhance your skills, or simply curio
  
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• How to play 'Fortnite' on iPhone

  31-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Playing Fortnite on your iPhone is difficult these days considering the game isn't available on the Apple App Store anymore. Due to legal issues between Apple and Fortnite developers Epic Games, the hit battle-royale shooter is no longer available to download directly from the Apple App Store (unless you're in the EU). However, that doesn't mean you can't play it on your phone.SEE ALSO:iOS 18: A mysterious new audio feature is reportedly coming to Apple Music
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