Sham referendums in Ukraine see Apple pull major Russian apps from the store

Added 09-28-22 07:31:01am EST - “The Russian government's decision to hold sham referendums in Ukraine has seen Apple pull a number of major apps in response to new sanctions. Popular Russian apps removed from the App Store worldwide include Mail.ru and Facebook…” - 9to5mac.com

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• Russia-Ukraine war live: US condemns ‘sham referendums'; Poland and Bulgaria urge citizens to leave Russia
• NATO chief condemns ‘sham' referendums in Donbass
• Apple Removes Russian VK Apps From App Store in Response to UK Sanctions
• Putin WINS his sham referendums! Kremlin reports Ukrainian territories vote to join Russia

XPeng claims its G9 SUV is the world's fastest charging EV

Added 09-21-22 03:09:03pm EST - “XPeng claims its G9 EV SUV offers the fastest charging in the world..” - Engadget.com

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• Kanye West reveals he has NEVER read a book and claims the world needs to 'outlaw STAIRS'
• ‘We Will Not Back Down': Major CEO Claims ‘Anti-Woke Backlash' Is ‘Incredibly Dangerous For The World'
• MSNBC blogger claims illegal immigrant relocation comparable to anti-Semitism of World War II era
• Rent on the rise: US markets where prices rose fastest in August

Oura smoothes out its third-generation smart ring

Added 09-28-22 09:09:01am EST - “The Oura Gen3 Horizon loses the awkward flat side of its predecessor..” - Engadget.com

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• Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny
• The ‘Elden Ring' soundtrack is now available on music streaming services
• Sony: PSVR2 is "truly next-generation," so it can't play PSVR1 games
• Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro are on sale ahead of launch day

NieR: Automata's spinoff anime arrives this January

Added 09-25-22 04:09:02pm EST - “NieR: Automata's anime spinoff will arrive early next year..” - Engadget.com

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• GE aims for early January spinoff for health care company
• A 'Genshin Impact' anime is on the way
• 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon 8' arrives in 2024
• Another Bus Of Migrants Arrives At Kamala Harris's House In D.C

Florida asks Supreme Court to decide fight over social media regulation

Added 09-21-22 04:09:02pm EST - “Florida has petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on whether states can make social media platforms host speech..” - Engadget.com

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• Florida petitions Supreme Court in fight with big tech over social media access rules
• Why the Florida and Texas Social Media Laws Violate the Takings Clause
• Packingham Jr.: Louisiana Court Upholds Ban on Certain Sex Offenders Using Many Social Media Sites
• Federal Court Upholds Texas Social Media Bill, Rules Corporations Do Not Have ‘Right' To Censor

An AI program voiced Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' so James Earl Jones could finally retire

Added 09-24-22 05:09:02pm EST - “After 45 years of voicing one of the most iconic characters in cinema history, James Earl Jones has said goodbye to Darth Vader..” - Engadget.com

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• Unilever CEO Alan Jope to retire at end of 2023
• Tom Brady likely to retire following 2022 season with Bucs: report
• AOC suggests Texas Gov. Abbott should retire after transporting migrants to Washington DC
• 'No mean tweets though'! Dow Jones drops below 30,000 and Tweeps can't wait to 'THANK' Joe Biden

Apple Watch SE review (2022): The best smartwatch $250 can buy

Added 09-27-22 11:09:02am EST - “Apple's starter smartwatch offers plenty for the money, including a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking tools, emergency features and snappy performance..” - Engadget.com

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• Apple Watch Ultra review: Is it a true sports watch?
• Apple Watch Series 8 & SE review roundup: Few reasons to upgrade
• AirPods Pro (2022) review: Big improvements, all on the inside
• AirPods Pro 2022 review: Already excellent earbuds, improved

Netflix's adaptation of 'The Three-Body Problem' will arrive in 2023

Added 09-24-22 06:09:02pm EST - “At its Tudum event today, Netflix shared an update on its highly-anticipated adaptation of Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem.” - Engadget.com

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• 'Warzone' is going mobile in 2023
• Apple's iPhone subscription may still arrive in 2022
• Mercedes says the electric G-Class will arrive in 2024
• Five completely new Apple products that could debut in 2023

'Oxenfree II: Lost Signals' is delayed until 2023

Added 09-25-22 01:09:02pm EST - “Night School Studio has delayed the release of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals..” - Engadget.com

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• Report: Apple Pay Later Likely Delayed Until Spring 2023 With iOS 16.4
• 'Oxenfree' is now free to download for Netflix subscribers
• 'Warzone' is going mobile in 2023
• Euro jumps amid hawkish ECB signals, dollar heavy before U.S. CPI

Logitech reveals a $100 Litra Beam key light for creators

Added 09-21-22 12:09:01pm EST - “Along with a new Blue Sona microphone, Litra Beam is available today..” - Engadget.com

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• Logitech accidentally ‘reveals' two new iPads
• Two unannounced iPads may have been revealed by Logitech
• Logitech Launches New 'Designed for Mac' Mice and Keyboards
• Logitech's new Brio 500 webcams are made to be moved around