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Will TikTok Be Banned on January 19, 2025? , here’s what we know
TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. that could go into effect just one day before a new administration takes the Oval Office — and its fate hinges on legal battles, political maneuvers, and President-elect Donald Trump. What’s the scoop on the TikTok ban? In short: We’re waiting. In April, President Joe Biden signed a bill into…
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Arcane season 2 Review : Searingly beautiful and devastating
Arcane’s final season puts an even finer point on its story about revolutionary war. Netflix’s League of Legends-based series rocked my world when it first came out in 2021 — and I didn’t even know the first thing about League! But despite my lack of knowledge of the source material, I found that Arcane had everything I wanted in…
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X users are flocking to Bluesky – but what is it and who’s behind it?
You might have noticed the word “Bluesky” popping up on your social media feeds lately and wondered what all the fuss is about. It’s like an alternative to Elon Musk’s X, but with a different color scheme and logo. Bluesky is exploding in popularity, with a whopping one million new users joining every day! It…
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Bitcoin surges to record high near $95,000
Bitcoin rose to a fresh record high just shy of $95,000 after a report that Donald Trump’s social media company was in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt (BKKT.N), boosted expectations of a crypto-friendly regime under his incoming administration. Bitcoin , the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, has more than doubled this year. It was last at $93,709,…
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Netflix’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was a major buzz for Bluesky
The social network is having a moment, which made it a fun place to be during Netflix’s ridiculous celebrity boxing match. It was morbid curiosity that made me tune in to Netflix’s live boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on Friday night. The stream ran into technical issues, and the fight itself was slow…
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What is Apple Intelligence? The new Apple AI for your iPhone, iPad and Mac explained
AI is at the heart of your Apple device Apple Intelligence is the Cupertino company’s name for the AI that now sits at the beating heart of its operating systems on iPhone, iPad and Mac. But rather than being released in one go, Apple Intelligence features are coming in waves over 2024 and 2025. The first wav of…
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The Common Texting Habit That Could Be Undermining Your Sincerity
Research has shown that using full words in texts, instead of abbreviations, makes individuals appear more sincere and increases the likelihood of receiving responses. This study, involving over 5,300 participants, highlighted that texters who abbreviate are often seen as less effortful, impacting how others perceive their sincerity and willingness to engage in meaningful conversations. Research…
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Gladiator II Review
Gladiator II opens in Australia and New Zealand on November 14, the U.K. on November 15, and the U.S. on November 22. It’s surprising that prolific director Ridley Scott has only made four sequels in his long career: Hannibal, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, and now Gladiator II. His two Alien follow-ups remain divisive, seen by some as overcomplicating the original…
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Metal Slug Tactics Review – Rerun with Gun
Metal Slug is a great fit as a turned-based strategy game, but overly luck-dependent rogue like elements with some outdated ideas for how to define enemies slow its march to war. There’s always been something endearing about Metal Slug. While its contemporaries like Contra ratcheted up the aliens and body horror, Metal Slug instead leaned…
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How League of Legends esports data boosts fan engagement and accessibility.
The League of Legends World Championship is arguably the most popular esports event in the world. Millions of spectators, ranging from hardcore esports enthusiasts to casual gamers, tune in to see some of the world’s best players and its often special Opening Ceremony. However, League of Legends is a complex game. Players have to think about a lot of…