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Bluesky begins offering custom domains in its bid to remain ad-free

The Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social network Bluesky has launched a paid domain service in partnership with Namecheap as a way for users to verify their identity. In a post discussing its plans to make Bluesky sustainable, the team said “users become the product” when a company relies on ads. Since Bluesky set out to “build a protocol where users can own their data,&#8221…
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GamingNews

Xbox Game Pass nabs Grand Theft Auto V (again) for July wave

Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. Xbox announced the first wave of Game Pass titles for July, and a major (albeit aging) game tops the marquee: Grand Theft Auto V. The game launches…
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OnePlus Nord 3 delivers a 120Hz screen and 80W fast charging

OnePlus has unveiled the Nord 3, and it’s a significant upgrade over the 2T — to the point where you might prefer it over comparable rivals. The new mid-range model jumps to a 6.7-inch, 120Hz 2,772 x 1,240 screen, promising a big boost over the 6.4-inch, 90Hz 1080p panel from its predecessor. You’ll also get 80W wired fast charging the company claims can deliver a 60 percent charge…
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NYC begins enforcing new law targeting bias in AI hiring tools

New York City’s Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) law, believed to be the first in the U.S. aimed at reducing bias in AI-driven recruitment and employment decisions, will now be enforced — after the law went into effect in January and final rules were adopted in April. Under the AEDT law, it will be unlawful for an employer or employment agency to use artificial intelligence and…
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 falls to a new low of $199

Here’s your chance to get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 for a price lower than anything we’ve seen it go for on Amazon. You can get the Galaxy Watch 5 for as low as $199, or 29 percent less than its retail price. The price applies to the 40mm Bluetooth smartwatches in gray and pink gold, though the silver and navy/mustard color options are only just a dollar more expensive at $200.
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