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Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are apparently launching on February 15

January 28, 2022
Realme’s upcoming 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ have been leaking left and right over the past few weeks, but they’re still not official. That, however, seems thankfully set to change, although not in the next few days. Instead, according to a newly leaked poster, the mid-range duo’s unveiling is scheduled to take place on February 15. That’s still more than two weeks off, and by that…
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Caltech Names Laurie Leshin Director of JPL

January 28, 2022
. Caltech Names Laurie Leshin Director of JPL The distinguished geochemist and space scientist brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic and government service to JPL. Laurie Leshin, president of Worcester…
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Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon to be inducted into AIAS Hall of Fame

January 28, 2022
Ed Boon, the co-creator Mortal Kombat, will be inducted into video game’s hall of fame. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), the industry group that puts on the annual DICE Summit, said Boon will be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame at the 25th annual DICE Awards ceremony during the summit on February 22 to February 24 in Las Vegas. Boon is the chief creative officer at…
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The danger of AI micro-targeting in the metaverse

January 28, 2022
Did you miss a session from the Future of Work Summit? Head over to our Future of Work Summit on-demand library to stream. If you ask most people to name the key technologies of the metaverse, they’ll usually focus on the eyewear and graphics engines. If they’re…
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Google makes new Play Store ‘Offers’ tab official, rolling out this year

January 28, 2022
First spotted in November with a wider rollout already underway, Google today made official the new “Offers” tab for the Play Store on Android. According to Google, the Play Store’s Offers tab is meant to “help you discover deals in games and apps across travel, shopping, media & entertainment, fitness, and more.” There are various sections, including the personalized “Offers for…
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Verizon is dropping support for carrier billing through the Google Play Store

January 28, 2022
The Google Play Store offers several ways to pay for apps and subscriptions, including the option of adding the charge to your carrier bill. Verizon, though, is now dropping support for carrier billing in the Play Store. Google has confirmed on a support page that Verizon is dropping support for carrier billing as of January 2022: As of January 2022, Verizon Wireless will no longer be an…
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