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Apple WWDC 2022: Looks Like iOS 16 Will Be Revealed June 6 Apr 06, 2022

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In today's top stories, Apple's developer conference has been held entirely online over the past two years. Apple will stick with that again this year. In other news, scientists used data from NASA's Perseverance Rover to calculate the speed of sound on Mars and describe the soundscape on the red planet.

Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter Apr 05, 2022

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In today's top stories, Elon Musk took a 9.2% stake in Twitter, worth about $2.89 billion, making him the company largest stakeholder. In other news, The State Department on Monday launched a new cybersecurity bureau in an effort to make digital security a part of US foreign policy.

E3 2022 Has Been Canceled Apr 04, 2022

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In today's top stories, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, won't take place this June. This year's event was to be digital-only again, like the previous two years, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In other news, Samsung is launching a program to send out parts, tools and step-by-step guides for Samsung device owners to repair their own phones and tablets.

Blue Origin Completes Another Crewed Launch, Without Pete Davidson Apr 01, 2022

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In today's top stories, Blue Origin successfully completed its fourth crewed flight to the edge of space and back on Thursday, rocketing six new civilian astronauts to experience weightlessness and a life-changing view over the course of a 10-minute flight. In more space news, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures an image of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter on Mars.

FTC Sues Intuit Over 'Free' TurboTax Software Mar 31, 2022

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In today's top stories, the FTC is suing Intuit over its TurboxTax software, alleging millions can't use the free program. In other news, some Verizon customers are getting spam texts from their own numbers, in which they're encouraged to click an obscure link to receive a gift.

FDA Authorizes Second COVID Booster for Older Adults, Some Immunocompromised People Mar 30, 2022

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In today's top stories, The US Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for adults age 50 and older, as well as a second booster for people 12 and up who are immunocompromised. In other news, PlayStation Plus will add Premium, Extra and Essential tiers in June, giving you access to a catalog of hundreds of games spanning from the original PlayStation to the PS5.

Apple Wins Best Picture, Beating Netflix to Streaming's Most Elusive Oscar Mar 29, 2022

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In today's top stories, Apple's film CODA won the Academy Award for best picture Sunday, beating powerhouse Netflix to become first streaming service to conquer Hollywood's most coveted film prize. In other news, SpaceX has ended production of new Crew Dragon capsules, the spacecrafts that transport astronauts back and forth from the International Space Station (ISS), according to a Reuters report Monday.

Apple Plans Subscription Model for iPhone, Other Hardware Products, Report Says Mar 28, 2022

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In today's top stories, Apple reportedly might implement a subscription model for future hardware products including iPhones. In other news, Electrify America wants to change the EV charging experience for the better

Google Loosens Its Stranglehold on In-App Payments, Starting With Spotify Mar 25, 2022

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In today's top stories, Google and Spotify struck a deal that allows subscribers to use the streaming service's payment system, a major break in the way app stores have run. In other news, Using a supercomputer, astrophysicists have been able to reconcile two of the major theories for the sun's 'coronal heating problem.'

Apple Opens Digital Driver's License And State ID Program, Starting With Arizona Mar 24, 2022

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In today's top stories, Apple opens its Digital Driver's License and State ID program and Moderna seeks FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under six.

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