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The Morning After: Senator calls for an end to ‘failed Big Tech self-regulation’
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling on Congress to pass new legislation to rein in tech companies after Twitter boss Elon Musk ignored an information request. “Elon Musk could respond to my tweets but failed to respond to my letter by yesterday’s deadline and answer basic questions about Twitter…
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Hitting the Books: Social media’s long, pointless war against sex on the internet
From the moment that people started getting nasty with Johannes Gutenberg’s newfangled printing press, sexually explicit content has led the way towards wide-scale adoption of mass communication technologies. But with every advance in methodology has invariably come a backlash — a moral panic here, a book burning there, the constant…
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The best Black Friday deals on music gear
Black Friday isn’t just a great time to snatch up a laptop or pair of headphones. You’ll also find discounts on plenty of music gear. Buying a synth or a guitar pedal isn’t always the cheapest gift option. So if you’re looking for something special for a special someone, but…
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The best Black Friday 2022 gaming deals on video games, headsets, laptops and more
Black Friday is usually a good time to pick up some new gaming gear at lower-than-usual price, and generally speaking, that’s the case again this year. This year we’re seeing strong discounts on a number of the year’s highest-profile games, special offers for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S…
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The best Black Friday 2022 subscription and digital subscription deals we could find
Subscriptions and memberships make excellent gifts, but they’re also great to give yourself — especially when they’re on sale for Black Friday. We found a slew of services running discounts, with deals on streaming services, learning programs, fitness and mental health apps, gaming memberships and a few more. Most sales…
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The best Black Friday deals on Bluetooth speakers for 2022
Black Friday deals have proven to be a boon for anyone looking for a new portable speaker. Many of our top picks from our Bluetooth speaker guide have dropped to impressive lows, including the Wonderboom 3, Sonos’ Roam SL and a number of JBL devices. Whether you want something super…
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