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9to5Google Log Out: Does Fitbit still make a smartwatch?

February 22, 2023
What separates a smartwatch from a fitness tracker? To me, it’s the ability to see notifications from your phone, replying to messages, taking calls, music controls or even on-wrist playback, and third-party apps. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue…
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Apple stops signing iOS 16.3 after patching multiple security exploits with iOS 16.3.1

February 22, 2023
Following the release of iOS 16.3.1 last week, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS. Apple no longer signing iOS 16.3 iOS 16.3.1 was released to all users on February 13. While the update didn’t add any new features, it…
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YouTube TV working to fix crashing issue on Apple TV as redesign rolls out more widely

February 21, 2023
YouTube TV launched a UI redesign earlier this year for all platforms, but Apple TV users were left out due to some issues. Now, YouTube TV appears to be restarting the rollout while also working to fix an ongoing crashing issue. The latest look for YouTube TV focuses on two areas of the live TV streaming service. The first is the Library tab, which now shows personalized recommendations for TV…
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ChatGPT, Bing Chat and the AI ghost in the machine

February 21, 2023
Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. New York Times reporter Kevin Roose recently had a close encounter of the robotic kind with a shadow-self that seemingly emerged from Bing’s new chatbot — Bing Chat — also known as…
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Horror filmmaker Blumhouse expands into games

February 21, 2023
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Horror filmmaker Blumhouse has launched a new subsidiary to produce and publish video games. Blumhouse Games will be headed by president Zach Wood and CFO Don Sechler. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original…
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