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Youll now have to fork out for an additional subscription if you want to watch 4K content on Prime Video
Amazon is raising the price of its ad-free Prime Video subscription and locking 4K UHD streaming behind this new tier. Starting April 10 for US customers, a rebranded Prime Video Ultra subscription will cost $5 per month, up from $3 per month. For that extra $2, you get a download capacity increase from 25 to…
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Death of Chinese scientist Li Xinying in Egypt raises sharp questions back home
The sudden death of prominent Chinese genetic psychologist Li Xinying while travelling in Egypt has sparked growing concern and speculation in China, as official explanations about the cause remain vague and medically inconclusive. Li, 48, a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ (CAS) Institute of Psychology, died on February 23 at…
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Ninjas star Creami ice cream maker is on sale for $169
If you’ve ever wanted more control over what goes into your ice cream, the Ninja Creami 5‑in‑1 Ice Cream Maker makes it easy. The ice cream maker lets you whip up dessert exactly as you want it from the comfort of your home, and right now it’s on sale for $169 ($30 off) at Walmart….
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NHL playoff watch: Projections for the Oilers' postseason path
For two straight seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have fallen just short of winning the Stanley Cup, losing in the Cup Final to the Florida Panthers both times. What does their projected playoff path this season tell us about their chances of finishing the story this spring? Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Oilers’ march to the…
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Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps
Parallels, the company best known for making the virtualization that enables you to run Windows and other operating systems on a Mac, has confirmed that Parallels Desktop is compatible with the MacBook Neo. At launch it was unclear if Apple’s new $600 possessed the under-the-hood heft to run Windows apps, but in a recently updated…
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Oil giant, Perenco, forced to pay £6m after Poole Harbour spill
Dorset Wildlife Trust was among the organisations to receive funding and its chief executive Brian Bleese, has said it will go towards “a suite of high-impact conservation projects that improve water quality, restore wetlands, and support nature’s recovery across Poole Harbour and its wider catchment”.
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When COVID Almost Canceled the Oscars: An Oral History of a Most Surreal Night
The world was a very different place five years ago. The pandemic was killing thousands daily and, with vaccines only just beginning to roll out, normal life and work had largely ceased. Hollywood, meanwhile, was rocked by mandatory production shutdowns, theater closures and postponements of high-profile titles, from No Time to Die to West Side…
