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Snapchat Removes Māori Tattoo Filter After Backlash

The filter resembled tattoos that are sacred in the New Zealand indigenous culture.

Internet Kevin Hurler

The Vespera Robotic Telescope Takes the Guesswork Out of Astronomy

The Vespera “observation station” makes backyard astronomy easy for beginners.

Other Gadgets George Dvorsky

She-Hulk Goes to Trial Over the Right to Magic

"Is This Not Real Magic?," the fourth episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ show, is now streaming.

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United’s Busting Out the Big Bucks On Flying Taxis

The airliner invested $15 million into eVTOL firm Eve Air Mobility and agreed to purchase 200 of its electric "flying taxis."

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NASA Selects Axiom Space to Build the First Moonwalking Spacesuits Since Apollo

Under the $228.5 million contract, Axiom Space must design, build, and test the spacesuits, and have them ready for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission.

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky

Uber Petitions Cap on Commission From Drivers in Kenya

The ride-sharing company wants to annul a commission cap of 18%, recently set by the Kenyan government

Transportation Kevin Hurler

Star Wars Casts Squid Game Star Lee Jung-Jae in The Acolyte

The actor joins the Disney+ series' growing cast, which also includes Amandla Sternberg and Jodie Turner-Smith.

Television Linda Codega

This Hocus Pocus Fashion From Loungefly’s Stitch Shoppe Will Put a Spell on You

The Funko brand company expands its line with a spooky Disney dress and bag for Halloween festivities.

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Google’s Latest Android Update Lets You ‘AirDrop’ with Devices That Aren’t Even Nearby

Android’s answer to AirDrop wants to be as seamless to use as pushing a button.

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The Klingons Have Entered the Playmobil Universe

Playmobil reveals its second Star Trek playset with the universe's most formidable foe.

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Bizarre Muzzle Microphone Keeps Your Mouth in the Metaverse

Exactly what we need; another device to strap to our bodies.

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YouTube Viewers Flocked to Crypto Scam Livestreams After Apple’s iPhone 14 Event

Using repurposed footage from old interviews and the magic of SEO, scammers attracted tens of thousands to watch their shady videos.

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There Could Be Good News For Sandman‘s Future

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Playing Quake On Your Wrist Is the Best Reason to Buy The Apple Watch Ultra’s Big Screen

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Razor’s First Cargo Scooter Carries Groceries or Friends for $1,100

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Disney’s Bob Iger, Who Also Backed Out of Buying Twitter, Says Lots of Users Were Bots

Bob Iger said Disney determined in 2016 that a "substantial portion" of Twitter users were bots, which led it to discount Twitter's value.

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Don’t Let Fearmongering Derail a New Law That Has Real Teeth to Protect Kids’ Privacy

Berkeley Professor Hany Farid writes that the arguments in favor of California's new children's privacy legislation are "clear and uncontroversial."

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Apple iPhone 14, Watch Ultra, New AirPods Pro Hands-On: All You Need For Modern Life

In addition to new Apple Watches and AirPods Pro, Apple’s iPhone 14 hopes to be everything you need.

Tech News Florence Ion

7,000 Years Ago, Humans Tamed the Ass

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Snapchat Removes Māori Tattoo Filter After Backlash

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NASA Selects Axiom Space to Build the First Moonwalking Spacesuits Since Apollo

Uber Petitions Cap on Commission From Drivers in Kenya

Star Wars Casts Squid Game Star Lee Jung-Jae in The Acolyte

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The Klingons Have Entered the Playmobil Universe

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YouTube Viewers Flocked to Crypto Scam Livestreams After Apple’s iPhone 14 Event

There Could Be Good News For Sandman‘s Future

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Disney’s Bob Iger, Who Also Backed Out of Buying Twitter, Says Lots of Users Were Bots

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