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Tech News Rewrites: A Roundup of Deals, Features, and More
Product Roundups
- Amazon Fire TV Stick Rewrite: Available now at $35 instead of $40. The new version includes exclusive content from Prime Video.
- Apple iPhone Rewriting Plan: Now available for $89 a month (regularly $129), offering Apple Pencil support, Face ID, and improved battery life.
Tech Q&A
- Backbone Controller: A compact and high-quality gaming accessory with a wide range of connectivity options. It’s comfortable to use and integrates well with various devices.
- Plex Lifetime Pass: Now available for $90 instead of $120, offering extensive library access on one device.
Rewrites and Deals
- Hulu: New subscribers get a year of Hulu ad-supported service for $6.99/month (regularly $7). Returning subscribers can pay as low as 99 cents/month.
- Disney+ & Amazon Music Unlimited: Existing Amazon Music Unlimited members receive three months of Disney+ at no extra cost. New subscribers with a $8/month subscription get six months free.
Tech Features
- Plex: Offers cross-platform streaming with support for multiple devices, including Chromecast and Apple TV.
- Headspace Meditation App: Currently offering a 50%-60% discount. Annual subscribers save up to 50%, while monthly subscribers enjoy a 60% discount.
Company News
- Meta (Facebook): Plans to reduce workforce by about 5% based on performance metrics.
- TikTok & Chinese App RedNote: TikTok’s migration attempt to Chinese app store has faced challenges, with many users encountering difficulties.
- OpenAI’s GPT-4 Reasoning Model: Confirms occasional "Chinese thinking" in its reasoning process.
Disclosures
- TechCrunch disclosed that Greg Kumparak holds shares in ETFs/mutual funds and owns small amounts of cryptocurrency (ETH, ADA).
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