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Kakaotalk removes external billing from its Android app to comply with Google’s rules [U]

July 14, 2022
The Google Play Store has been cracking down on its billing policies over the past couple of years, and some major apps have complied with the new rules. In South Korea, though, Google had resorted to blocking updates to the popular messaging app Kakaotalk, as the app was refusing to comply with billing rules. Now, though, Kakaotalk has agreed to Google’s terms. Update 7/14: As reported by…
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GamingNews

Nintendo is buying an animation studio to help create its own 'visual content'

July 14, 2022
Nintendo has acquired the Japanese CG production company Dynamo Pictures and plans to rebrand it as “Nintendo Pictures,” the company announced. Its aim with the new subsidiary is to develop visual content using Nintendo IP and focus on “the planning and production of visual content including CG animation.” Dynamo worked with Nintendo before on the Metroid: Other M game also…
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ComputersNews

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is $250 off right now

July 14, 2022
If you’ve already decided you want to go big on your next laptop, consider the 16-inch MacBook Pro. We gave it a score of 92 in our review, and we didn’t find too much to knock it for. However, it’s pretty pricey with its $2,499 starting price. But right…
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iPhone 14 Pro renders let you check out anticipated design through 3D models

July 14, 2022
We’ve seen iPhone 14 Pro renders before, based on simple CAD models and schematics, but now you can play with a 3D model, examining the Pro and Pro Max models from any angle. CAD creator Madmix has used the same schematic to create 3D models which can be viewed in a number of popular design apps … DuanRui, who seeks out Apple-related content on Chinese social media sites, provides some…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Tesla alums launch a new electric RV startup: Lightship

July 14, 2022
A bunch of Tesla alums has launched a new electric RV startup with its first product being a travel trailer equipped with an electric powertrain to help increase the range of an electric vehicle towing a trailer. At Electrek, we have been arguing that the RV market is primed to be electrified for a few years now, but there are only a few projects being developed. Winnebago has its e-RV electric…
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