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mashable.com/article/fallout-4-next-gen-update-release-time

Apr 26

Fallout 4 next-gen update releases today. Here's what it includes: Revisit a "classic" with better visuals than before.

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Chinese owner denies it’s willing to sell TikTok as US ban looms: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said Thursday that it has no plans to sell the social ...

cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/bytedance-denies-reports-selling-tiktok-intl-hnk/

Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Apr 25

Reddit down in major outage blocking access to web, mobile apps: Reddit is investigating a major outage blocking users worldwide from accessing the social ...

bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/reddit-down-in-major-outage-blocking-access-to-web-mobile-apps/

Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit

Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.

Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.

In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.

The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world's two biggest economies should be "partners, not rivals" ... Show more

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‘ALIEN’ in 4K UHD is now available to buy. Buy here: Amazon.com: Alien 40th Anniversary [4K UHD] : Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Henry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Ridley Scott: Movies & TV #ad

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The New York Times

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. Connections: Group words by topic. New puzzles daily. - The New York Times

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npr.org/2024/04/26/1247347363/china-tiktok-national-security

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China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok: Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a ...

Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures

A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.

According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.

China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.

While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.

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Apr 25

Industria and LISA: Definitive Edition are free on the Epic Games Store: This week, the Epic Games Store is offering copies of Industria and LISA: Definitive ...

neowin.net/news/industria-and-lisa-definitive-edition-are-free-on-the-epic-games-store/

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Apr 25

Roll20 will cut out the alt-tabbing middleman and let you run your D&D and TTRPG games directly in Discord, which you were probably using for voice chat anyway

pcgamer.com/games/board-games/roll20-will-cut-out-the-alt-tabbing-middleman-and-let-you-run-your-dandd-and-ttrpg-games-directly-in-discord-which-you-were-probably-using-for-voice-chat-anyway/

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Apr 25

Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns - National | Globalnews.ca

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Apr 25

US Senator Pete Ricketts argued on Tuesday for a ban on TikTok because the app and the Chinese Communist Party are behind the push of pro-Palestine content in ... Show more

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Apr 26

Biden spotlights Trump's attacks on NFL and football with battleground state ad blitz

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Don’t isolate kids with autism, involve them in regular activities: Greater interaction between mainstream and special-needs students can deepen understanding.

straitstimes.com/opinion/don-t-isolate-kids-with-autism-involve-them-in-regular-activities

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More Animal Crossing LEGO Sets Are Heading Our Way This August: Okay, K.K

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Apr 26

Helldivers 2 devs send players into a frenzy as they tease 2 new potential stratagems via meme propaganda

pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-devs-send-players-into-a-frenzy-as-they-tease-2-new-potential-stratagems-via-meme-propaganda/

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Apr 26

Raise your hand if you skipped a major responsibility today

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Squad Busters mashes up Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars and more mobile hits: Squad Busters is Supercell's first new game in five years, and the company's ...

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mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off

Apr 25

Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.

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Apr 23

X TV App: What We Know About X's New Cross-Device Video Service: X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced Tuesday that X’s new TV app would be “coming soon to most smart ...

forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/04/23/x-tv-app-what-we-know-about-xs-new-cross-device-video-service/

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Apr 24

Why Are Men With Beards So Much More Attractive? We Have Answers.: With one fake beard, Mark Zuckerberg became an object of thirst.

huffpost.com/entry/why-do-beards-make-so-many-men-so-much-more-attractive_l_6627e6f9e4b096c7bac64da1

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Apr 24

Online banking security put to the test: Bank security put to the test: Which? tested websites and apps from HSBC, Natwest, Nationwide, Barclays and more ...

which.co.uk/news/article/online-banking-security-put-to-the-test-how-safe-is-your-banks-website-a1hW09D9pQBJ

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Apr 24

Rumour: Watch Dogs Is Dead, and Legion Reportedly Killed It: Taken out back

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Apr 23

Apple is about to do the unthinkable to its iPads: Since its release in 2010, the iPad has been missing one critical yet extremely basic feature. Now ...

digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-ipad-calculator-app-rumor-ipados-18-news/

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Apr 23

Fallout’s cursed Vault Boy Child Killer drawing haunts its creators: Fallout’s most offensive image — Vault Boy kicking a pregnant mother — is the game series’ ...

polygon.com/24133363/fallout-vault-boy-child-killer-reputation-perk

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Apr 24

Why you should use your energy supplier's app: Send gas and electricity meter readings, top-up your meter and see your energy use with an app

which.co.uk/news/article/why-you-should-use-your-energy-suppliers-app-aKzIg7i6sTGj

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Apr 23

X planning smart TV app, promising ‘immersive entertainment’: Social platform X is planning to roll out an application for users on smart TVs ...

thehill.com/homenews/media/4615396-x-planning-smart-tv-app-promising-immersive-entertainment/

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Apr 24

Steam just changed its return policy: What you need to know now: Those who pre-order deluxe versions in particular must be prepared that their playing time will ...

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Apr 24

Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?: In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner ...

digitaltrends.com/home-theater/tidal-vs-qobuz/

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npr.org/2024/04/24/1246663779/biden-ban-tiktok-us

Apr 24

President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold: The measure was included in a foreign aid package providing support to Ukraine and Israel ...

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Apr 24

President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that provides $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and requires the parent company of TikTok to sell ... Show more

Joe Biden signs Ukraine, Israel aid bill with sell-or-ban TikTok law

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed: Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant is suddenly everywhere in its ...

nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/meta-putting-ai-front-center-apps-users-are-annoyed-rcna148857

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Apr 25

Laura Celia Valk has been staying at Bellingham's pad in Madrid ❤️ Read more: Jude Bellingham's new girlfriend REVEALED: Dutch model Laura Celia Valk, 25, is 'completely smitten' with the Real Madrid footballer, 20, and 'has been staying at his Spanish pad' | Daily Mail Online

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Tales of Kenzera: Zau review: healing through play | Digital Trends: Tales of Kenzera: Zau's linear 2D exploration is lacking, but its emotional story about ...

digitaltrends.com/gaming/tales-of-kenzera-steam-deck-pc-review/

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Apr 22

After a year marooned on the Epic store, Dead Island 2 debuts on Steam to 'mixed' reviews for a very silly reason

pcgamer.com/games/action/after-a-year-marooned-on-the-epic-store-dead-island-2-debuts-on-steam-to-mixed-reviews-for-a-very-silly-reason/

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Apr 24

Spotify and Apple Again Clash Over App Store Rules and Fees: Spotify has not been able to get Apple to approve an EU app update that added information on ...

macrumors.com/2024/04/24/apple-spotify-app-store-rules-eu/

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Trump continues his reversal on TikTok, accusing Biden of wanting to ban it: Donald Trump on Monday called President Biden “responsible for banning TikTok ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/trump-tiktok-ban-reversal-biden/

Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil

The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.

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Apr 21

Just a few days until Eve unleashes her power in Stellar Blade: Stellar Blade™ - PS5 Games | PlayStation (US)

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Apr 23

Microsoft pulls fix for Outlook bug behind ICS security alerts: Microsoft reversed the fix for an Outlook bug causing erroneous security warnings after ...

bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-fix-for-outlook-bug-unexpected-ICS-warnings-after-December-security-updates/

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npr.org/2024/04/23/1246645808/truth-social-shares-windfall-trump-media-technology-group

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Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app: Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company ...

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'Life and death situation': Man with cancer had surgery cancelled last minute: Graeme was marked up and sitting in a hospital gown, ready for his cancer ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/515042/life-and-death-situation-man-with-cancer-had-surgery-cancelled-last-minute

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Apr 23

So many people are downloading Fallout mods after watching the show that the Nexus is straining to support all the traffic

pcgamer.com/games/fallout/so-many-people-are-downloading-fallout-mods-after-watching-the-show-that-the-nexus-is-straining-to-support-all-the-traffic/

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Apr 24

Ahead Of Dawntrail, Final Fantasy XIV Players Are Conflicted About Healers: The community feels the role is going through a bit of an identity crisis

kotaku.com/final-fantasy-14-ff14-dawntrail-healer-job-rework-1851432853

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Grindr facing U.K. lawsuit over alleged data protection breaches: Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users ...

nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/grindr-facing-uk-lawsuit-alleged-data-protection-breaches-rcna148787

Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure

A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.

The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.

Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.

Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.

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12.9-Inch iPad Air No Longer Expected to Feature Mini-LED Display: Apple's upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will feature an LCD display like its smaller sibling ...

macrumors.com/2024/04/24/12-9-inch-ipad-air-will-not-feature-mini-led/

Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7

Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.

These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.

In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.

The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.

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npr.org/2024/04/20/1245594589/house-approves-bill-tiktok-ban

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House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill

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Not again! Twitter down: X users report outage across app and website as posts not loading - Mirror Online

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gamestar.de/artikel/dead-island-2-test-review,3392826.html

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Dead Island 2 in the test: I wouldn't have expected this quality after nine years!

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Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times

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Niantic released new customization options for Pokemon Go, and players are upset. #pokemongo #pokemon #gaming

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The House Votes for Possible TikTok Ban in the U.S. Here’s What That Means: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the platform's ...

time.com/6969432/house-votes-possible-tiktok-ban-in-united-states/

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IGN

ign.com/articles/tomb-raider-3-remaster-seems-to-quietly-edit-out-lara-croft-pinup-posters-in-recent-patch

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Tomb Raider 3 Remaster Seems to Quietly Edit Out Lara Croft Pinup Posters in Recent Patch - IGN

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Connections is a daily game about finding common threads between words. Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes ... Show more

Connections: Group words by topic. New puzzles daily. - The New York Times

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Netflix will no longer share subscriber numbers, following password crackdown: Netflix will no longer publicly share its subscriber numbers, the streaming giant ...

eurogamer.net/netflix-will-no-longer-share-subscriber-numbers-following-password-crackdown

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Is 128GB Enough iPhone Storage?: The iPhone 15 offers "lots of storage for lots of photos," or at least that's what Apple boasts in its latest ad ...

macrumors.com/guide/is-128gb-enough-iphone-storage/

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Apr 22

Tinder Launching ‘Share My Date’ Feature For Sending Match Details To Friends—And Parents

forbes.com/sites/hyunsoorim/2024/04/22/tinder-launching-share-my-date-feature-for-sending-match-details-to-friends-and-parents/

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I'm in a relationship with myself — quitting dating apps helped me find the confidence to live my dream

nypost.com/2024/04/21/lifestyle/im-in-a-relationship-with-myself-quitting-dating-apps-helped-me-find-the-confidence-to-live-my-dream/

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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...

abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/apple-pulls-whatsapp-threads-app-store-beijings-orders-109425756

Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China

Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.

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IGN

ign.com/articles/valve-updates-team-fortress-2-to-64-bit-boosting-performance-of-the-17-year-old-fps

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Valve Updates Team Fortress 2 to 64-Bit, Boosting Performance of the 17-Year-Old FPS - IGN

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ign.com/articles/whats-the-snake-oil-salesmans-mysterious-serum-in-the-fallout-tv-show-fans-have-theories

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What’s the Snake Oil Salesman’s Mysterious Serum in the Fallout TV Show? Fans Have Theories - IGN

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In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights: The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her ...

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