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Twitter now rolling out Ticketed Spaces for iPhone users

Twitter announced earlier this year some new ways for creators to monetize their content on the social network, which includes paid Spaces — or “Ticketed Spaces.” After letting users apply for these new features, Ticketed Spaces are now being rolled out to some iPhone users. Twitter Spaces is the social network’s live audio platform that was introduced in 2021 to compete with Clubhouse.
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Google Home now lets you program delayed starts for Assistant Routines [Update: Rolled out]

At the end of last year, Google thoroughly redesigned and simplified the process of creating Assistant Routines. That update introduced sunrise/sunset triggers, and Google will soon let you program a delay between when the command is given and the Assistant Routine starts.  Update 8/27: After first appearing on Wednesday, the “Delay start” option is now widely rolled out. It coincides with…
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New unified ‘Backup by Google One’ system, UI widely appearing in Android Settings

Back in July, “Backup by Google One” started rolling out as an expansion to the existing Android backup service. This more granular and expansive approach to storage is now more widely available. Once live, open your device’s Settings app > System > Backup. You’ll be greeted with a redesigned page that starts with a progress bar noting how much Google One storage you have. Tapping…
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COVID surge causes liquid oxygen problems for SpaceX, water utilities

Demand for oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients is spiking during the latest pandemic surge, leaving liquid oxygen in short supply for other uses, including water purification and rocket launches. As supplies get redirected to hospitals, other industries are scrambling to figure out alternatives. “We’re actually going to be impacted this year with the lack of liquid oxygen for launch,” Gwynne…
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