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Gabriel Basso, Netflixs Not-So-Secret Agent Man
Overnight sensations usually gain followers. Gabriel Basso deleted all of his. “You get hit with these algorithmic waves,” says the 31-year-old star of The Night Agent, the Netflix thriller about an FBI agent who stumbles into a web of government conspiracies. “But I never felt like [social media] added anything to my life. I felt…
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Creeping commitment? Israeli NGOs warn of plan to grow Jerusalem into West Bank
Israeli NGOs have raised the alarm over a settlement plan signed by the government which they say would mark the first expansion of Jerusalem’s borders into the occupied West Bank since 1967. Israel has occupied East Jerusalem since 1967 and later annexed it in a move not recognised by the international community. Palestinians view East…
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This backup camera cleaner hides behind your license plate
A Vermont-based startup has announced a new upgrade kit that adds a remotely triggered backup camera cleaner to your car. The Lens Lizard system might seem like an unnecessary luxury to some, but if you deal with ice and snow obscuring your backup camera every winter, or live somewhere remote with dirt roads mucking up…
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Apple Podcasts is getting an enhanced video experience this spring | TechCrunch
Apple is taking on YouTube and Spotify with a new video podcast experience launching in the spring. Users will be able to switch between watching and listening to shows in the Apple Podcasts app, which will begin using the company’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology. Users can also switch to a horizontal version of…
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Amazon Fire TVs new interface is now rolling out in the US | TechCrunch
Amazon is rolling out a new user interface for its Fire TV streaming devices, designed to put more focus on the content, while also simplifying navigation. The update, which is initially available to Fire TV owners in the U.S., represents the first major Fire TV redesign in years. The changes arrive after an explosion of…
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Alienwares fast 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is 23 percent off
One of the best upgrades you can make to your gaming PC setup is an OLED monitor. Assuming that games already run great on your desktop or laptop, a monitor with per-pixel color and brightness control will make them look better than ever. If you’ve been shopping for one that’s on sale, Alienware’s 27-inch 1440p…
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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch
Over the past few months, several countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching. Australia’s regulations, along with other countries’ proposals, aim to reduce the pressures…
