Category: All News
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Actors and Studios Are at a $480 Million Impasse To End the Strike
When talks between SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios to end the actors strike broke down last week, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, AMPTP, said the “gap” between the two parties was “too great.” Actors are demanding a new streaming residual formula of $500 million, but the AMPTP is only willing to pay $20…
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TikTok Bans User Posting Deepfake Videos Featuring “Real” News Anchors
News segments appearing to be from anchors on national TV networks went viral on TikTok and prompted the social media network to take action against the original creator. In one video, CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green “sits down” with Krishna Sahay, the creator behind these videos. One featured a crass fake interview with “the only…
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Stranger Things Producer Offers Update On When Filming Will Resume
Stranger Things cast and crew are chomping at the bit to begin production on the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series. Shawn Levy, producer of the show, says filming will resume as soon as the SAG-AFTRA strike is over. The writing team returned to work in early August after the WGA strike…
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Apple Card Users Could Be In for a Shake Up If Partner Goldman Sachs Drops Apple
Apple Card could be in for a big shake-up, and it’s all because of partner Goldman Sachs. The investment bank, which worked with Apple to introduce the tech giant’s credit card, is considering getting out of the consumer lending business, according to The Wall Street Journal. That could potentially leave millions of Apple Card customers…
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Walmart May Drop Physical Video Game Sales, Following Best Buy’s DVD Exit
The state of physical media — whether it’s DVDs or video games — is in question as people increasingly move to streaming services. Walmart could be the next to make a move with one video game executive suggesting the retail giant could drop Xbox games soon, and potentially retreat from physical games even more in…
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Deal Alert! Anker’s Massive 25,600mAh 87W USB-C Portable Charger is $80 Off For a Limited Time
Do you need a powerful portable battery pack that can keep your phone, tablet, laptop, Switch, and more running even when you can’t find a plug? Right now, Anker has its massive 25,600mAh 87W battery pack on sale for $80 off for a limited time. With this battery pack, you can max charge an iPhone…
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The IRS Claims Microsoft Owes $29 Billion in Back Taxes. Microsoft is Appealing
Apparently, even Microsoft has problems filing taxes. The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday sent Microsoft a Notice of Proposed Adjustment for the tax years 2004 to 2013. The IRS is seeking an additional tax payment of $28.9 billion in addition to penalties and interest, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing from Microsoft. Microsoft…
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Deal Alert: DIRECTV STREAM is Offering a Free Month of Its Sports Pack
With the MLB winding down, NHL and NFL season ongoing, and the NBA right around the corner, DIRECTV STREAM has one of the best offers that sports fans don’t want to miss. For a limited time, new subscribers to the Choice or Ultimate package can get one month of DIRECTV Sports Pack for free. Perfect…
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YouTube Is Investing In News As It Tries Become The First Place You Go For Breaking News
Today, Google announced that it will be rolling out a new effort to help news organizations post news on YouTube and help them make shorts. This comes as YouTube wants to become your first stop for breaking news. “YouTube has long been a home for news viewers to learn more about the world and the…
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Deal Alert! Save Over $100 Off The eero 6+ Mesh WiFi System A Great Option To Help Stop Buffering
Did you miss out on Amazon’s Prime Day sale? Good news: Amazon has once again knocked over $100 off the eero 6+ Mesh WiFi System. This brings tit back to this month’s Prime Day deal. This is a great WiFi option for anyone who wants to make sure their home internet is never slow because…