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What does Elon Musk’s Twitter Buyout means to Us Regular Folk

It's official.  Elon Musk bought social media giant Twitter, to the tune of $44 Billion.  So, is it as big a deal as people are saying, and what does it mean to us, the regular Joe's of the world? Musk's bid to take Twitter private has inspired unsolicited input from US lawmakers, rampant speculation about its impact on the 2024 US presidential election, and even breathless, hyperbolic comparisons to the […]

todayApril 27, 2022

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HBO and HBO Max Added 13 million Subscribers last year, while Netflix’s numbers Dropped

As The Verge reports, last week Netflix reported quarterly earnings results that showed its subscriber numbers dropping for the first time in a decade, but not every streamer is experiencing that kind of pullback. Even though AT&T has offloaded HBO and the rest of WarnerMedia to their new home with Discovery, it still had one more set of subscriber numbers to reveal with its own earnings report. The numbers were […]

todayApril 26, 2022

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LG V60 ThinQ is getting its Android 12 update Now

9to5Google reports that LG is living up to its promise of ensuring its final batch of Android phones continue to get the updates they’re deserved, and now another one is rolling out. The LG V60 ThinQ has now picked up its Android 12 update in the US. Rolling out now to the T-Mobile variant, the LG V60 ThinQ is able to upgrade to Android 12. Interestingly, this is the first […]

todayApril 25, 2022

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New Research Reveals Some Apps are Still Tracking Users Despite Updated iOS Privacy Features

As 9to5Mac reports, since App Tracking Transparency was introduced last year with iOS 14.5, every iPhone and iPad app now has to ask users whether they want to be tracked or not. However, some developers have apparently figured out new ways to keep tracking iOS users even when they opt out of being tracked by third-party apps. A new independent research (via Ars Technica) has revealed how these developers have […]

todayApril 21, 2022

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No More Heroes 3 is expanding its realm from Nintendo Switch to include PC, PlayStation, and Xbox this Fall

Games publisher Xseed announced via Twitter that No More Heroes 3, which was released for the Nintendo Switch in August 2021, is coming to the PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox consoles in the fall. Presumably, digital versions will be available, but the sole picture shared by Xseed shows limited-edition physical copies of the game that include an art book, a faux license plate, and a soundtrack CD. Xseed hasn’t yet shared a price for No […]

todayApril 20, 2022

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New Reports say Apple’s M2 Chips are Coming to Nine New Macs

Apple is reportedly working on nine new Macs featuring its upcoming M2 processors, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. These rumors come hot on the heels of Apple releasing the Mac Studio and its announcement that the M1 Ultra would be the last chip in its current-gen lineup. Bloomberg isn’t predicting a replacement for the Studio yet, but it reports that most other Mac models will be getting an upgrade. Gurman says he’s seen evidence of an M2-powered […]

todayApril 19, 2022

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Twitter’s Board issues “Shareholders Rights Plan” to block Elon Musk’s Attempted Takeover

As The Verge reports, Twitter’s board of directors has issued a new “shareholder rights plan” to block Elon Musk’s proposed buyout offer, a major setback to the billionaire’s efforts to take full financial control of the company. The plan was adopted “following an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Twitter,” the company’s board of directors noted in a press release announcing the change. According to Bloomberg, this maneuver, known in the finance world […]

todayApril 18, 2022

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Pokemon Go developer Niantic reveals AR Pet Game, “Peridot”

Niantic, the developer behind the blockbuster success Pokémon Go, has announced its next augmented reality game, chock full of adorable creatures. Called Peridot, the game is all about caring for and breeding magical critters. Think of it like Pokémon Go crossed with a Tamagotchi, with some real-world and AR elements tossed in. Here’s the basic premise, according to Niantic: “After thousands of years of slumber, Peridots are waking to a […]

todayApril 15, 2022

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Google Partners with iFixit, and the day when you can Fix Your Own Smartphone is Almost Here

Google has just announced it is the latest manufacturer to partner with DIY repair specialists iFixit to offer spare parts for its devices. It’s a deal that should make it far easier for the average customer to get parts to repair their own Pixel smartphone if it breaks. Parts like batteries, displays, and cameras will be available to purchase in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other European countries […]

todayApril 13, 2022

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