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Updated: Twitter rolls back on new ‘Official’ label within hours
Having waited until after the US midterm elections, Twitter is now planning some big changes for its subscription service.
Read more: Updated: Twitter rolls back on new ‘Official’ label within hours
Updated: Twitter rolls back on new ‘Official’ label within hours
Having waited until after the US midterm elections, Twitter is now planning some big changes for its subscription service.
Read more: Updated: Twitter rolls back on new ‘Official’ label within hours
Twitter for iOS Updated With New $8 Subscription Offering Verification and More [Updated: Not Yet Live]
According to the App Store update, Twitter users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to subscribe to Twitter Blue and become automatically verified with a blue check mark when the plan goes live.
According to a Twitter product manager, despite the app update, the new Twitter Blue plan is not yet live and Twitter is doing “real-time” testing. Some users may see changes in their app after the update as Twitter tests the new plan.
Starting today, we’re adding great new features to Twitter Blue and have more on the way soon.
Get Twitter Blue for $7.99/month if you sign up now
– Blue checkmark: Power to the people: Your account will get a blue checkmark, just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow.Coming soon…
– Half the ads & much better ones: Since you’re supporting Twitter in the battle against the bots, we’re going to reward you with half the ads and make them twice as relevant.
– Post longer videos: You’ll finally be able to post longer videos to Twitter.
– Priority ranking for quality content: Your content will get priority ranking in replies, mentions, and search. This helps lower the visibility of scams, spam, and bots.
Availability: Twitter Blue with verification is currently available on iOS in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
The new subscription service has been widely reported on in the past few weeks, with Twitter’s new owner, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, promising it will cut down on spam on the platform. Reports suggest that the edit button, previously only offered to paid subscribers of Twitter Blue, will be made available to all Twitter users in the future.
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Pfizer Study Says the Updated COVID Boosters Significantly Rev Up Protection
Booster doses tweaked to target the most common omicron strain rolled out in early September, and the Food and Drug Administration said the latest data should spur more Americans to get one — especially before another expected wave of cases as people travel for Thanksgiving. Pfizer said people 55 and older who got the omicron-targeting booster had four-fold higher antibody levels than those given an extra dose of the original vaccine….
A month after receiving the new booster, antibody levels in people 55 and older had jumped 13 times higher than before the extra dose. Younger adults saw a 9.5-fold jump, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said. It had been about 11 months since the study participants’ last vaccination….
The new data “reassures us that this was a good decision to move to this bivalent vaccine,” FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks told The Associated Press. “Right now is the time for people to consider going out and get the updated” booster…. The updated doses are combination shots, tailored to offer a boost of protection against both the original coronavirus strain and the dominant BA.5 strain.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Surprise! Or Not: Netflix’s Sandman Is Getting a Season 2 [Updated]
It’s probably not a surprise given the first season was so well-received by both critics and viewers, but Netflix will be bringing back Neil Gaiman adaptation The Sandman for more episodes.
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Halloween Deals: The Best Apple Accessory Sales [Updated]
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Apple Deals
In addition to accessories, we’re tracking a few discounts across Apple’s product line on Amazon, including all-time low prices on iPad Pro, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple TV 4K, and more. Every deal in the list below can be found on Amazon, and none require coupon codes.
- Apple Pencil 2 – $89.00, down from $129.00
- AirPods Max – $449.00, down from $549.00
- Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm cellular) – $489.99, down from $529.00
- Apple Watch SE (44mm GPS) – $239.99, down from $279.00
- Apple TV 4K (32GB 2021) – $99.99, down from $179.00
- Apple TV 4K (64GB 2022) – $124.99 for pre-order, down from $129.00
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1TB Wi-Fi 2021) – $1,299.81, down from $1,799.00
Sonos
Sonos is kicking off holiday deals very early this year, with up to 20 percent off home theater sets on its website, and at select retailers. These sets are bundles that include Sonos products like the Arc Soundbar, the Sonos One SL, and more.
Besides all of the bundles listed below, Sonos is also offering a deal on the first generation Beam Smart Soundbar, available for $299, down from $399. You can find all of these deals below and by visiting the Sonos website.
- Surround Set with Beam ($678, down from $847): Beam Soundbar (Gen 2) and One SL Speakers (2x)
- Premium Entertainment Set with Beam ($958, down from $1,198): Sub (Gen 3) and Beam Soundbar (Gen 2)
- Surround Set with Arc ($1,038, down from $1,297): Arc Soundbar and One SL Speakers (2x)
- Premium Entertainment Set with Arc ($1,318, down from $1,648): Arc Soundbar and Sub (Gen 3)
- Premium Immersive Set with Beam ($1,277, down from $1,596): Beam Soundbar (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), and One SL Speakers (2x)
- Premium Immersive Set with Arc ($1,637, down from $2,046): Arc Soundbar, Sub (Gen 3), and One SL Speakers (2x)
Ecobee
Ecobee launched its early Black Friday sale this week, and it’s offering some of the year’s best prices across its SmartThermostat and SmartSensor collection. You’ll find up to $30 off these devices below.
- SmartThermostat Enhanced – $159.99, down from $189.99
- SmartThermostat with Voice Control – $199.99, down from $219.99
- SmartCamera with Voice Control – $69.99, down from $99.99
- SmartSensor – $79.99, down from $99.99
- SmartSensor for Doors and Windows – $59.99, down from $79.99
Verizon
At Verizon, you can save 25 percent on MagSafe chargers this week, and no coupon is required. You can get the MagSafe Charger for $29.99, down from $39.00. The MagSafe Duo Charger is down to $96.74, from $129.00; and the MagSafe Battery Pack is down to $74.24, from $99.00.
The carrier also has steep markdowns on iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 cases still going on this week, as low as $12.49 for official Apple Silicone Cases. In regards to the MagSafe accessories, these are among the best prices we’ve ever tracked.
Adorama
Adorama is kicking off its “Gift of Creativity” sale this week, and it has up to 15 percent off desktop computers, up to 35 percent off laptops, up to 25 percent off iPads and tablets, and up to 35 percent off SSD and storage.
AT&T
AT&T is still offering solid promotions on the new iPhone 14 models, as well as on the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. You can get up to $800 off the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with an eligible trade in and purchase on installment plan.
If you’re shopping for the iPhone 14, you can get this model at no extra cost with eligible trade in and purchase on a qualifying installment agreement. This is still the same up to $800 off promotion as the previous models, it’ll just cover the entire cost of the entry-level iPhone 14.
For Apple Watches, you can get $200 off when you purchase two at the same time. They’ll have to be the Series 7 (up to $699.99), SE (up to $359.99), second-generation SE (up to $329.99), Series 8 (up to $799.99), or Ultra (up to $799.99). Both will need to be on a qualifying installment plan and you’ll have to add at least one new line to get the deal.
Belkin
Belkin has $20 off your purchase of $100 or more this Halloween, you’ll just need to enter the code HALLOWEEN22 at checkout. This is a sitewide sale, so you can save on Belkin’s iPhone cases, screen protectors, earbuds, smart home products, wireless chargers, and much more.
Hyper
At Hyper, you can get 31 percent off select products through Halloween with the code SPOOKY31 at checkout.
This sale is focused on connectivity and charging accessories like USB-C hubs, HDMI cables, USB-C chargers, and Lightning cables.
JBL
JBL has up to 40 percent off speakers, headphones, and home audio accessories this Halloween. All of these discounts have been applied automatically so you don’t need a coupon code.
Meross
Meross is offering up to 30 percent off during its Halloween Sale when using the code HALLOW22 at checkout. Meross has a bunch of HomeKit-compatible accessories, including indoor and outdoor smart plugs, light bulbs, dimmer switches, and more.
More Sales
- Best Buy – Shop early Black Friday deals on TVs, laptops, video games, and more.
- Newegg – Save up to 65 percent on gaming computers and accessories.
- Nomad – Get big savings on iPhone cases and charging accessories during Nomad’s latest outlet sale.
- Pad & Quill – Save on iPhone and iPad folios.
Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.
Updated on 10/31 with more deals.
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