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SZA’s ‘SOS’ Soars to #1 on Worldwide iTunes / Tops Apple Music Charts Of 50 Countries Including U.S.
If the real-time sales tallies of Apple Music and iTunes are anything to judge by, SZA fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on her sophomore album, ‘SOS.’
Delivered December 9, the 23-track opus – which experienced multiple delays and pushbacks over the last few years – comes as her first studio effort since the release of her critically-acclaimed debut album,
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iPhone AirDrop restriction first seen in China will roll out worldwide with iOS 16.2
Apple’s next iOS update will tighten AirDrop security for everyone. The new default settings will arrive globally in the upcoming iOS 16.2 after the company limited AirDrop use in China, where protestors had used the feature to organize with strangers.
The restriction will put a 10-minute cap on the window for users to share AirDrop files with “everyone.” After that, the setting reverts to “contacts only,” essentially killing its utility in protests. Although Apple tightening up privacy settings may be on-brand, this move stands out because of its timing. The change arrived in China in the iOS 16.1.1 update — after media outlets reported on protestors’ use of the tool to organize, discuss VPNs and denounce President Xi Jinping. At the time, Apple said the feature wouldn’t remain a Chinese exclusive and would roll out globally next year. Less than a month later, it’s in the latest iOS beta.
Apple could be trying to thread the needle between appeasing China — where it manufactures most of its products and makes about 20 percent of its revenue — and limiting the domestic PR damage from acquiescing to an authoritarian regime. By adding the feature globally, the company can deny (if only somewhat plausibly) helping an oppressive government quell protests.
On the other hand, AirDrop’s “everyone” setting has also led to unwanted content like random dick pics from strangers. No matter Apple’s motives, stopping that is a byproduct we can all get behind.
The iOS 16.2 Release Candidate rolled out to developers today. In addition to the AirDrop change, the software adds enhanced end-to-end encryption and an Apple Music karaoke feature.
Sperm Counts Worldwide Are Plummeting Faster Than We Thought
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Tech unicorn Wayflyer to lay off 70 staff in Dublin, 200 worldwide
The CEO of Wayflyer, which became Ireland’s sixth tech unicorn earlier this year, said the company ‘tried to do too much, too soon’.
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Pokemon Trading Card Game Live Beta Now Available Worldwide
After being announced over a year ago and limited testing beginning last month, the open beta test for Pokemon Trading Card Game Live is available to download on PC and mobile devices worldwide.
Pokemon TCG Live is the new official Pokemon TCG app that lets players collect, trade, and battle with digital versions of real-world cards. It is the first new app for the Pokemon TCG in 12 years, replacing the original Pokemon TCG Online app that debuted in 2010.
The game was originally announced in September 2021, and while the original announcement said tests would begin later that year, they did not kick off until this past October. The beta originally opened in Canada, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and several European countries last month before the worldwide release today.
Death Stranding Clears 10 Million Players Worldwide
Kojima Productions has announced that over 10 million players have played Death Stranding since the original version’s release exactly three years ago on November 8, 2019.
This milestone accounts for all versions of the game and across all platforms it was released on, including subscription services such as PlayStation Plus and PC Game Pass. The original Death Stranding was first released on PlayStation 4, and then 505 Games published the PC version in July 2020. This version was also released on PC Game Pass this past August.
Death Stranding Director’s Cut launched on PlayStation 5 in September 2021 and then came to PC in March earlier this year. It brought extra content in the form of expanded areas and extended storylines.
Disney Plus Hits Over 164 Million Subscribers Worldwide
With various streaming service vying for new subscribers in what’s becoming a very crowded market, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are all seeing year-over-year growth. As of October 1, 2022, Disney+ has hit over 164 million paid subscribers for its streaming service.
During its Q4 2022 investor call, Disney released subscriber info for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Domestically, there are 46 million subscribers for Disney+, showing 20% growth since early October of 2021. Internationally, the service showed 57% growth in the service, reaching 56 million paid subscribers. In total, there are 102 million subscribers for the Disney+ core. However, much of the paid subscriptions come from Disney+ Hotstar, which saw 42 percent growth over the past year, landing on 61 million subscribers.
During the past year, Disney+ had some high-profile releases. This includes the original series She-Hulk, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Additionally, there were movies like Hocus Pocus 2, Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, and the live-action Pinocchio.
Meta could be next to make significant job cuts worldwide
As the Government is set to meet with the IDA to discuss recent job losses at tech multinationals, the end may not yet be in sight.
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