TikTok offers in-app purchasing of sponsored products

Added 08-19-19 11:09:02pm EST - “Companies that sponsor hashtags can sell their products directly on the app.” - Engadget.com

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Facebook loses Oculus executive who led its mobile VR efforts

Added 08-21-19 02:09:02am EST - “The executive who led Oculus Go's development has left Facebook.” - Engadget.com

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Watch the Google Stadia event in 10 minutes

Added 08-20-19 04:09:02am EST - “Google has revealed that 'Cyberpunk 2077' and other games are coming to the Stadia platform.” - Engadget.com

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YouTube is removing its direct messaging feature in September

Added 08-20-19 11:09:02pm EST - “YouTube's native messaging function will bid users farewell on September 18th.” - Engadget.com

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GameStop lays off 120 corporate staffers as stock continues to tumble

Added 08-20-19 09:10:02pm EST - “Game Informer staff also affected by retailer's "Reboot Initiative"” - Arstechnica.com

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HP's latest gaming headset delivers active cooling, noise cancellation

Added 08-20-19 03:09:02am EST - “HP has unveiled a host of new gaming products for Gamescom 2019, starting with the Omen Mindframe Prime, a high-end gaming headset with features that should mak...” - Engadget.com

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Tidal shares songs as Stories in Facebook and Instagram

Added 08-20-19 06:09:02pm EST - “You can share videos, too.” - Engadget.com

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Facebook's Libra Association is being investigated by EU antitrust regulators

Added 08-20-19 04:09:02pm EST - “EU antitrust regulators are investigating Facebook's Libra Association.” - Engadget.com

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• Facebook weathers another bad week after political bias audit, Libra pushback
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Google and Mozilla to block web surveillance in Kazakhstan

Added 08-21-19 06:09:01am EST - “A root certificate issued by the Kazakhstan government allowed it to spy on its citizens.” - Engadget.com

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'Saturday Night Live' is coming to UK screens in early 2020

Added 08-21-19 05:09:02am EST - “The only place to legally watch SNL in the UK was YouTube. That might change in February 2020.” - Engadget.com

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