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Black Mirror’s ‘Beyond the Sea’ is a slow-motion tragedy in the depths of space
“Beyond the Sea” is the rarest breed of Black Mirror episode: the kind driven by empathy. Carried by a cast that includes Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Mara, it’s equal parts character study and Twilight Zone creeping horror — a story focused less on the series’ typical social commentary…
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VPN providers react to Apple TV third-party app support
Apple just announced some exciting software updates to its Apple TV 4k coming in autumn. Among the updates, there’s something that will make those upgrading their streaming life with a VPN service very happy. The tech giant will finally release long-awaited support for third-party VPN apps, allowing developers to create…
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Twitch’s new Partner Plus tier outlines what it takes to get a 70 / 30 revenue sharing split
Twitch is introducing a new “Partner Plus” program that will give streamers an increased 70 percent of the share of their subscription revenues, with Twitch taking the other 30 percent, the company announced on Thursday. Most partnered streamers receive 50 percent of their subscription revenues, though Twitch had negotiated 70…
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Thousands of Reddit communities remain dark as protest continues
Thousands of subreddits are continuing to protest beyond the initial 48-hour blackout, as Reddit says it has no plans to back down from the changes it’s making to its API. As of this writing, one counter lists over 5,000 subreddits that are still dark, which include some of the site’s…
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VW’s next Tiguan PHEV can drive 62 miles in electric-only mode
Volkswagen's next plug-in hybrid (PHEV) may be particularly appealing if you're determined to avoid using the gas engine whenever possible. The automaker has shared the first details of its next-gen Tiguan SUV, and the PHEV model will manage up to 62 miles of all-electric range. That's about twice the range…
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This new malware targets Discord and browser data using one major unique feature
A new Golang stealer has been identified by the Trellix Advanced Research Center targeting Windows users globally, including across the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and the potential for damage is alarming. Trellix details how the use of Golang in malware development is still reasonably rare compared to other popular…
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