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‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks decline as Amazon, Apple, Meta, Nvidia, Tesla sell off
- The "Magnificent Seven" stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta (formerly Facebook), and Tesla, have seen a decline in their performance in early 2025.
- Apple stock declined 2.5% on Friday, currently trading below the 200-day line.
- Among the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, only Meta Platforms has shown positive performance for the year, with a gain of 14.1%.
- Apple's earnings for the quarter ended December 28 were $2.40 per share on sales of $124.3 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 10% in earnings and 4% in sales.
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World of Warcraft is changing the guild name service to charge gold rather than real money
- World of Warcraft is retiring the in-game shop for guild name changes on April 22nd.
- Players will now be able to purchase a guild name change for 200,000 gold instead of using real money.
- To change the guild name, players need to visit a guild master in a major city.
- This change allows players to update their guild name without spending real money.
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'This is our space race': Meta CTO says AI is a modern-day moonshot that the US should pour 'as much fuel on as we can'
- The CTO of Meta, Andrew Bosworth, believes that the push towards advanced AI is the modern equivalent of the space race.
- Bosworth suggests pouring "as much fuel on it as we can" to avoid being outpaced by competitors.
- He believes that the biggest risk associated with AI is being eclipsed by enemies rather than the potential problems of the technology itself.
- Bosworth emphasizes the importance of engaging in the AI race seriously as a nation to maintain competitiveness.
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Battle Bards: The Final Refrain
- In the final episode of Battle Bards, hosts Steff, Syl, and Syp reminisce about the show and share favorite MMO music tracks.
- The Battle Bards podcast was the first MMO music podcast, exploring game soundtracks and themes from various MMOs.
- Some featured tracks in the final episode include music from Age of Conan, Aion, Blade & Soul, City of Heroes, and more.
- Listeners can catch up on previous episodes spanning a wide range of MMO soundtracks and themes from different games.
- The podcast has covered music from games like World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XI, Guild Wars 2, and many more over the years.
- The hosts express gratitude to listeners for their support over the 12-year run of the show.
- Battle Bards episodes can be found on platforms like iTunes, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, and Player.FM for listeners' convenience.
- The Final Refrain episode brings closure to the long-running podcast, marking the end of an era in MMO music exploration.
- Listeners can reminisce with the hosts about the music in MMOs like EverQuest II, RuneScape, World of Warcraft, and more.
- The show's final track features 'Elwynn Forest' from World of Warcraft, wrapping up the podcast on a nostalgic note.
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Pokemon Go players report cash and coin windfalls following class-action lawsuit settlement
- Pokemon Go players have reported receiving a large number of PokeCoins in their accounts.
- Niantic admitted that the coins were part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit.
- The lawsuit was related to Niantic's use of Facebook-provided technology and data collection activities.
- This is not the first lawsuit Niantic has settled over Pokemon Go.
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TechCrunch
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WhatsApp users can now add songs to their Status updates
- WhatsApp has launched a new feature where users can add music clips to their Status updates, similar to Instagram Stories.
- Users can choose from millions of available songs and share music clips of up to 15 seconds for photos and up to 60 seconds for videos.
- Unlike other platforms, the music shared on WhatsApp's Status is end-to-end encrypted, making it visible only to friends.
- The feature has been rolled out globally and will continue to expand over the coming weeks.
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Want to Watch Reels Faster? Instagram’s 2x Speed Feature Is Here!
- Instagram has introduced a 2x speed feature for Reels, allowing users to play videos at double the normal speed.
- This feature mirrors a functionality already available on TikTok, emphasizing Instagram's efforts to enhance the user experience by adopting popular features from its competitor.
- The 2x speed option simplifies the consumption of longer content on Reels, attracting more viewer interactions and ensuring complete video consumption.
- Instagram's implementation of this feature comes after repeated requests from users worldwide.
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The Verge
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WhatsApp users can now add music to their status
- WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to add temporary music clips to their profile updates.
- The music clips can be added to WhatsApp statuses, which can include text, photo, and video messages that disappear after 24 hours.
- Users have access to a music library with millions of songs to choose from and can select the specific part of a track to add to their status.
- WhatsApp's status updates, including music additions, are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring privacy for users.
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Fired FTC commissioner sounds ‘blinking red alarm’ over apparent rise of billionaire power under Trump
- Alvaro Bedoya, a fired FTC commissioner, raised concerns about the rise of billionaire power under Trump and potential backroom dealmaking within the administration.
- Bedoya, along with fellow commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, sued the administration over their dismissals, alleging illegal actions.
- The firing of FTC commissioners points to growing billionaire influence over the federal government, challenging the rule of law.
- Bedoya criticized connections between Trump, tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos, and potential corruption within the administration.
- He highlighted concerns about safety issues and working conditions at Amazon warehouses and questioned the ties between Trump and Bezos.
- Regarding money in politics, Bedoya warned about the corrupting influence impacting various political parties, citing a corruption saga involving Mayor Eric Adams.
- Fearful of potential corrupt deals, Bedoya stressed the importance of addressing the influence of billionaires in government and ensuring transparency.
- Bedoya spoke at a rally with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, emphasizing the need for unity and awareness of government corruption.
- The White House defended Trump's actions, asserting his authority in managing executive branch personnel.
- Amazon refuted Bedoya's claims, stating they prioritize safety and offer measures like over-the-counter pain relievers and parental control over child voice recordings.
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Shopping Tools in Focus for Amazon and Walmart
- Amazon is rolling out a feature called Interests that provides shopping guidance and personalized product recommendations to connect consumers to more of the goods they like.
- Walmart is emphasizing the convenience of its one-click ordering, same-day pickup, and Express Delivery options for Easter holiday-related specials.
- Amazon continues its crackdown on counterfeits, seizing over 15 million counterfeit products and using AI tools to block infringements before brands report them.
- Walmart Marketplace sellers now have an embedded finance solution in collaboration with J.P. Morgan Chase, enabling them to manage payments and cash flow directly within the platform.
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Sea of Thieves crossing over with Destiny doesn't make a lick of sense, but here it is anyway
- Sea of Thieves has announced a new crossover with Destiny, a sci-fi, first-person shooter.
- The crossover includes cosmetics inspired by Destiny, such as ship set, crest, costume, and weapons.
- Rare's director of brand and licensing justified the crossover by citing the 'crew-like' bond and co-operative play in both games.
- The crossover items are available in-game but require a purchase of the Big Bundle for 4999 Ancient Coins ($50).
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Mark Zuckerberg wants to bring back 'OG Facebook' — so there's a new Friends-only feed
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is introducing a new friends tab as part of bringing back 'OG Facebook.'
- The friends tab will only show content from friends, without any other recommendations.
- Mark Zuckerberg expressed his excitement to build more 'OG' Facebook experiences in the future.
- The aim is to reintroduce the fun and useful parts of the original Facebook experience.
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Facebook's New iPhone App Feature Turns the Clock Back to 2007
- Meta, formerly Facebook, has introduced a new feature to its iPhone app that aims to bring back the classic Facebook experience.
- The redesigned Friends tab focuses on content from your Facebook friends only, eliminating recommended content and other distractions.
- The updated Friends tab is currently rolling out in the U.S. and Canada.
- Meta plans to introduce more classic Facebook features throughout the year.
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Facebook fixes the Friends tab to stop showing recommended garbage
- Meta has rolled out an updated Friends tab in the mobile app for iOS and Android, hoping to restore some of the magic of the original Facebook.
- The Friends tab is now about content from friends.
- Facebook started as a service to connect with friends and family and Meta is attempting to bring back some of the magic of the original Facebook.
- The new Friends tab displays friends' stories, reels, posts, birthdays, and friend requests in one place, without any recommended content.
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The Verge
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Facebook’s new Friends-only feed ditches all the algorithmic junk
- Facebook is introducing a new "Friends" tab in the US and Canada, which will show friends' stories, posts, reels, and birthdays.
- The new tab is designed to filter out algorithmic recommendations and let users focus on their friends' content.
- Previously, friend requests and suggestions were housed within the Friends tab, but now it has been replaced by a dedicated friends-only feed.
- This move is part of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plan to make the platform more like its early days.
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