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WhatsApp for Android could soon convert voice messages into text: Last month, WABetaInfo reported that WhatsApp is testing a new feature in the WhatsApp app for ...
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WhatsApp for Android could soon convert voice messages into text: Last month, WABetaInfo reported that WhatsApp is testing a new feature in the WhatsApp app for ...
sammobile.com/news/whatsapp-android-soon-convert-voice-messages-into-text/
New Android Trojan Malware Targets Bank Accounts With Fake Chrome Updates: 'Brokewell' malware allows attackers to spy on, steal cookies from ...
pcmag.com/news/new-android-trojan-malware-targets-bank-accounts-with-fake-chrome-updates
One Day With the Rabbit R1: How I've Been Using It So Far: The Rabbit R1 can answer questions, play Spotify and record voice memos. I've mostly been using it as ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/one-day-with-the-rabbit-r1-how-ive-been-using-it-so-far/
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
Google One Review: A Google One subscription enhances the web giant's cloud storage plans by adding photo editing tools, dark web monitoring, priority support ...
pcmag.com/reviews/google-one
Quick Glance: Innovation and Performance: Overview of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra
- Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra offers a user-friendly interface, longer queries, and improved coding results.
- As a large language model (LLM), Gemini can handle complex queries and mimic human language.
- The Advanced subscription of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra costs $19.99 per month, providing access to the most powerful model.
- Gemini also supports coding in at least 20 programming languages and has features for debugging and explaining code.
Best Pixel 7A Deals: Save Up to $153 or Get One Free with Trade-In: Google's already affordable A-Series phone is even cheaper.
cnet.com/deals/best-pixel-7a-deals/
TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3260400/tiktok-ban-bytedance-would-rather-shut-app-down-sell-insiders-say
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.
Google Pixel 9 Pro appears: We already know render images of the Google Pixel 9 Pro, now the medium has rozetked real images of a prototype according to its own ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-pixel-9-pro-taucht-auf/
Quick Glance: Google Pixel 9: Enhanced On-Device AI vs iPhone 16
- With an array of AI features in the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, expectations were high for the Google Pixel 9.
- The AI Core component of Android hints that the Google Pixel 9 could handle text-to-image generation, text rewriting, and Q&A conversations locally on the device.
- The development of on-device AI capabilities is expected in other smartphones as well, but requires powerful processors to efficiently handle these tasks.
- Apple is likely to prioritize on-device AI to meet privacy requirements, potentially giving the iPhone 16 a competitive advantage over Android devices.
First real-life Pixel 9 Pro pictures leak, and it has 16GB of RAM: With 16GB of RAM, there's lot of room for Google's AI models to live in memory.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/first-real-life-pixel-9-pro-pictures-leak-and-it-has-16gb-of-ram/
Earn bonus points for cycling: A free coffee as a reward for those who take the train or bike instead of the car. An app works on this principle.
spektrum.de/video/shift-bonuspunkte-fuers-fahrradfahren-verdienen/2214574
Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-will-reportedly-display-a-watermark-if-your-pc-does-not-support-ai-requirements
Spotify Says Taylor Swift Album Is First to Stream a Billion in a Week: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' has become the first album to ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/spotify-taylor-swift-billion-streams-week-album-tortured-poets-1235980864/
VPN by Google One is shutting down less than four years after its launch due to lack of use
neowin.net/news/vpn-by-google-one-is-shutting-down-less-than-four-years-after-its-launch-due-to-lack-of-use/
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
ft.com/content/d84df824-19c0-4105-ae95-816dd0618efb
Google Preps Fix for Bug That Exposes Gmail, Drive Accounts on Android TVs: Gaining access to a Gmail account requires a few steps, but for someone eager enough ...
pcmag.com/news/google-preps-fix-for-bug-that-exposes-gmail-drive-accounts-on-android-tvs
Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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.
Android 15 Beta 1.1 released: Well, already running Android 15 on your Google Pixel? If so, then an update for Beta 1 can now be downloaded, ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-15-beta-1-1-veroeffentlicht/
YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
neowin.net/news/youtube-is-making-a-bigger-effort-to-go-after-third-party-apps-that-block-its-ads/
Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-as-android-rivals-rise
Google Pixel Tablet: Allegedly new edition with keyboard and pen in May: The Google Pixel Tablet (our review here) is set for a "relaunch". According to a very ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-pixel-tablet-angeblich-neuauflage-mit-keyboard-und-pen-im-mai/
Kaiser Permanente: Data breach may impact 13.4 million patients: Healthcare service provider Kaiser Permanente disclosed a data security incident that may impact ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaiser-permanente-data-breach-may-impact-134-million-patients/
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
Google I/O on May 14 to kick off with keynote on Android, AI, more: Details: Google I/O 2024: Google has released a session list, which confirms that the agenda ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/google-i-o-on-may-14-to-kick-off-with-keynote-on-android-ai-more-details-124042600885_1.html
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
ft.com/content/17b0059b-14b5-42fa-a84f-7de7a05ac08a
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.
Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-update-brings-advertisements-to-the-start-menu
Google Pixel 9: SOS satellite communication should be on board: It's not the first time we've heard about it: The Google Pixel 9 is said to have the ability to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-pixel-9-sos-satellitenkommunikation-soll-an-bord-sein/
Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions: Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-merges-the-android-chrome-and-hardware-divisions/
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Google Maps to use satellites if you can't connect to a network, according to new report
mashable.com/article/google-maps-satellite-connectivity
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
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.
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
Android Cupcake's 15th birthday: A Google treat that keeps on giving: The first major version laid the foundations of the world's most widely used mobile ...
thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2024/04/27/android-cupcakes-15th-birthday-a-google-treat-that-keeps-on-giving/
Google’s Circle to Search Adds Screenshot Feature: Find out how Google's Circle to Search revolutionizes mobile searches with its screenshot functionality ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/21/googles-circle-to-search-adds-screenshot-feature/
Google-backed Glance pilots Android lockscreen platform in US: Glance, which operates a popular lockscreen platform targeting Android smartphones ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/india-glance-pilots-android-lockscreen-platform-in-us/
Here's how to turn off cameras and mics on your devices: The process is different for Windows, macOS, and Android.
qz.com/how-to-cut-off-access-camera-and-mic-on-any-device-1851426423
Your Android phone could have stalkerware — here’s how to remove it: This simple guide helps you identify and remove common consumer-grade spyware apps from your ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/remove-android-spyware/
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah: Pilgrims encouraged to utilise Nusuk app to obtain Umrah permit, adhere to ritual timings
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-any-visa-holder-can-now-perform-umrah-1.102327567
Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-copilot-app-we-quietly-installed-is-harmless-and-doesnt-steal-your-data/
"ID Austria": Android app has not been usable for days: VIENNA. The "Digitales Amt" app, which only recently replaced the cell phone signature ...
nachrichten.at/panorama/chronik/id-austria-android-app-seit-tagen-nicht-nutzbar;art58,3939988
Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
nyti.ms/3vX3kVT
Skype insider build 8.118 brings updates for everyone: Android, Windows, and Apple users
mspoweruser.com/skype-insider-build-8-118-brings-updates-for-everyone-android-windows-and-apple-users/
How to Leave Any Group Chat on Apple's iPhone or an Android Phone: Whether you're using Apple's iMessage, RCS on Android or plain-old MMS, here's how to leave ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-leave-any-group-chat-on-apples-iphone-or-an-android-phone/
Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups: It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/personaltech/smartphone-iphone-backup.html
CISA in a flap as Chirp smart door locks can be trivially unlocked remotely: Hard-coded credentials last thing you want in home security app
theregister.com/2024/04/15/critical_vulnerability_chirp_lock/
China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US: Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm ...
dw.com/en/chinas-bytedance-denies-plans-to-sell-tiktok-in-us/a-68926751
China’s Ecarx Wants to Make High-Tech Cars Even Smarter: A conversation with the CEO of a company caught up in geopolitical tensions over both EVs and ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/china-s-ecarx-wants-to-make-high-tech-cars-even-smarter
Thousands of apps ported back to Windows 95 twenty-eight years later — .NET Framework port enables backward compatibility for modern software
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/thousands-of-apps-ported-back-to-windows-95-twenty-eight-years-later-net-framework-port-enables-backward-compatibility-for-modern-software
A big bang in the industry: two delivery services are leaving the German market: Germany has to say goodbye to two large delivery services. You can find out ...
chip.de/news/Zwei-Lieferdienste-verabschieden-sich-von-Deutschland-Das-muessen-Kunden-jetzt-wissen_185246784.html
Android 15 improves screen sharing while maintaining sensitive data privacy: Google recently released the first beta version of Android 15. Since then ...
sammobile.com/news/android-15-improves-screen-sharing-while-maintaining-sensitive-data-privacy/
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
Tinder, Hinge release new protective features to keep users safe: Tinder and Hinge, the two largest dating apps in the world, are rolling out new protective ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/04/25/share-my-date-tinder-hidden-words-new-hinge-safety-features/73456833007/
Apple's iPhone shipments plunge 10% in Q1 as Android rivals rebound: Average selling prices for handsets are rising, as consumers increasingly opt for premium ...
business-standard.com/world-news/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-in-q1-as-android-rivals-rebound-124041500069_1.html
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Facebook parent Meta relies fully on artificial intelligence: Facebook's mother Meta makes a lot of money from advertising. In the future, particular emphasis ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/facebook-meta-ausblick-100.html
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
Google Pixel 8a looks colorful in leaked render images: At Google I/O, the Pixel 8 device series will be expanded again by an A model. Experience has shown that ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-pixel-8a-zeigt-sich-farbenfroh-auf-geleakten-renderbildern/
Google CEO: Political debates don't belong at work: Google CEO Sundar Pichai's message to workers is loud and clear: Don't bring politics into the workplace.
businessinsider.com/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-comments-debate-politics-issues-2024-4
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Android vs. iOS: Which Phone OS Really Is the Best?: You've probably already picked a side, but is it the right one? Here's how Apple and Google's mobile ...
pcmag.com/comparisons/android-vs-ios-which-mobile-os-is-best
A hidden Android 15 feature could let you force any app into dark mode: The new option lets you enjoy dark mode on almost any app - even ones that don't ...
zdnet.com/article/a-hidden-android-15-feature-could-let-you-force-any-app-into-dark-mode/
Amazon Music follows Spotify with an AI playlist generator of its own, Maestro: Spotify isn’t the only one to dabble with AI playlists — on Tuesday ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/amazon-music-follows-spotify-with-an-ai-playlist-generator-of-its-own-maestro/
Two Berlin outdoor swimming pools are to get a call for help app: The summer pool in Neukölln was one of the Berlin outdoor pools where there were various ...
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242123698/Zwei-Berliner-Freibaeder-sollen-Hilferuf-App-bekommen.html
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
48 top mobile games in soft launch: Squad Busters, CSR 3, Plants vs. Zombies 3, LEGO Hill Climb Adventures, and more
pocketgamer.biz/feature/60621/the-latest-and-most-interesting-mobile-games-in-soft-launch-update/
The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support: No one wants to build an Android satellite phone, so Google is going to do it.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/the-pixel-9-reportedly-gears-up-for-satellite-sos-support/
Inside Google’s Secret Lab: How Google Pixel Phone Cameras Are Tested: Step inside Google's secret lab dedicated to testing the camera performance of Pixel ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/22/inside-googles-secret-lab-how-google-pixel-phone-cameras-are-tested/
Why I Need Apple to Make a Foldable iPhone: Commentary: A foldable iPhone 16 could help Apple dominate the folding phone world. I need this to happen.
cnet.com/tech/mobile/why-i-need-apple-to-make-a-foldable-iphone/
96% of US hospital websites share visitor info with Meta, Google, data brokers: Could have been worse – last time researchers checked it was 98.6%
theregister.com/2024/04/11/hospital_website_data_sharing/
Best free VPN for Android 2024: Which ones can you trust?: When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we ...
pcworld.com/article/695190/best-free-vpn-for-android.html
WhatsApp for Android: Adding messages to the contact note is being tested: WhatsApp is currently testing various things in its apps. This includes ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-nachrichten-zur-kontakt-notiz-hinzufuegen-wird-getestet/
Google Photos’ AI editor goes freemium, hopes you’ll join $100/year plan: Photo Unblur and AI-erase are now free, while the editor offers 10 free saves a month.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-photos-ai-editor-goes-freemium-hopes-youll-join-100-year-plan/
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android devices promises a better video experience
techspot.com/news/102693-new-av1-software-decoder-coming-android-devices-promises.html
"Tagesschau" team apologizes for false breaking news: The "Tagesschau" app team caused irritation on Monday with a curious breaking news item ...
focus.de/digital/internet/uns-ist-ein-fehler-passiert-tagesschau-team-entschuldigt-sich-fuer-falsche-eilmeldung_id_259858580.html
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?: Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68681786
Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-free-damage-certificate-offered-now-for-affected-residents
Eken Fixes Security Issues in Doorbell Cameras Sold by Amazon, Walmart, Others: Eken released firmware updates to fix security problems CR found in doorbell ...
consumerreports.org/home-garden/home-security-cameras/eken-fixes-security-issues-in-doorbell-cameras-a1005200443/
Google is undergoing major restructuring: Android and hardware are being merged into one department
derstandard.at/story/3000000216584/google-baut-gross-um-android-und-hardware-werden-in-einer-abteilung-zusammengefuehrt
The US Senate passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the US assets of the short-video app ...
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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/
Focus Go: A slim photo viewer for Android: Over the past few years, we have presented alternatives to Google's apps from time to time ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/focus-go-ein-schlanker-fotobetrachter-fuer-android/
Android Improves Video Playback Experience with AV1 Video Codec : Discover how the new AV1 Video Codec is transforming video playback on Android devices ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/20/android-improves-video-playback-experience-av1-video-codec/
Some Older Phones Now Support Circle to Search. See if Yours Is One of Them: More Android devices, including a few tablets, can now access the Google AI-powered ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/some-older-phones-now-support-circle-to-search-see-if-yours-is-one-of-them/
Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app: Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246645808/truth-social-shares-windfall-trump-media-technology-group
Pixel Experience custom ROM development is shutting down: Are you a fan of the Google Pixel’s software but not quite sold on its hardware? For those in this ...
noypigeeks.com/tech-news/pixel-experience-shutdown/
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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