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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Panels App Gets a Makeover: Ads Out, Subscriptions In

Marques Brownlee, the famous tech reviewer, has been in the news lately. Not for his usual tech reviews, but for his wallpaper app, Panels. The app faced backlash for its price and privacy issues. Brownlee listened and is making changes. He's introducing a new subscription tier for just $2 a month.

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Bill Maher's Advice to Chappell Roan: Think Twice About Politics

Comedian Bill Maher recently had some strong words for singer Chappell Roan on his show, Real Time with Bill Maher. He tried to teach her and her fans about the Middle East conflict, using her political statements as a starting point. Maher praised Roan for criticizing both sides of the political ai

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

A Cosmic Guest: Comet C/2023 A3's Big Earth Visit

Get ready, space enthusiasts! A comet named C/2023 A3 is about to make a super close approach to Earth, something it hasn't done in 80,000 years—even before our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, roamed the planet. This icy wanderer was spotted by scientists using telescopes from China and South

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Fake Kidnappings: AI Voices Trick Parents into Paying Ransom

Imagine receiving a call where your child's voice begs for help, claiming they've been kidnapped. Unfortunately, this isn't a movie scene but a real-life scam happening across the U.S. Scammers are using advanced AI technology to mimic voices, tricking parents into believing their loved ones have be

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 17: Easier Battery Swaps with a Zap?

Are you tired of struggling with battery replacements on your iPhone? Well, Apple's got a solution cooking for the iPhone 17 series. A new electrically-induced battery removal tech is on the horizon. This clever system uses a small electrical voltage to loosen the battery, making it a breeze to deta

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Trapped in a Sub: My First Immersive Film on Apple Vision Pro

Imagine finding yourself locked in a World War II submarine. Not literally, but virtually, thanks to the Apple Vision Pro headset. The first scripted film, "Submerged," for this mixed reality device is a intense 17-minute experience. Created by Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, the film feels mo

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone Sports App: A Guide for Quick Score Updates

Hey, sports fans! Ever wished for a quick way to keep track of your favorite teams and games using your iPhone? Enter the Apple Sports app! Though it used to be part of Apple News, it's now a standalone app, making it super easy to find. You can grab the app for free from the App Store. First thing

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

More Content Coming to Prime Video: Apple TV+ Joins the Party

Get ready for even more stuff to watch! Amazon Prime Video is soon adding Apple TV+ as an extra option you can pick in the app. It’s coming to the U.S. first, and it will cost an extra $9.99 a month. That’s what Mike Hopkins, who’s in charge of Prime Video and Amazon’s MGM Studios, said at an event

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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Hip-Hop Mogul Pushes for Spring Trial in Sex Trafficking Case

Popular music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs will be in court on Thursday to discuss a possible trial date for his sex trafficking and racketeering case. His legal team wants the trial to begin in April or May of next year. The case involves a lot of electronic evidence, which the government is slowly

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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Gay Detroit Man's Murder: A Teenager is Charged

In Detroit, a 17-year-old has been charged with the brutal murder of a 64-year-old gay man. The teenager, Ahmed Al-Alikhan, will be tried as an adult due to the severe nature of the crime. The incident occurred on September 24, when Al-Alikhan allegedly met Howard Brisendine through a dating app, ta

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