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TikTok users are getting creative after losing UMG music like Taylor Swift

Here's how creators and artists are reacting to UMG's licensing termination with TikTok, and what it means for the app.

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Google is about to allow more real-money gaming apps into the Play Store

The change will go into effect toward the middle of 2024.

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OpenAI launches GPT Store for custom chatbots in ChatGPT

Now, you can create your own 'GPTs' in ChatGPT -- no coding required -- and find others to try.

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Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads in January unless you pay extra

"Limited" ads will begin airing at the end of the month, here's how it could affect your account.

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Meta's Threads is finally available in the EU starting today

It arrives more than five months after debuting in the US and other parts of the world.

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Beeper Mini is sending iMessages again, but how long will it last?

It's beat Apple's blockade - this time for free. But who knows how long this tit for tat over Android devices sending blue-bubble messages will last.

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Apple might've just cut off Beeper Mini from bringing iMessage to Android

As of Friday afternoon, the Android chat app is facing a widespread service outage.

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Google's AI notebook arrives in the US with new productivity features in tow

Google NotebookLM originally launched in beta at I/O 2023, and it's now rolling out nationwide.

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Facebook Messenger now defaults to end-to-end encryption for all chats and calls

Meta also adds options to edit messages after they're sent and turn off read receipts.

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Google launches Gemini AI, its answer to GPT-4, and you can try it now

Gemini AI is here to take on GPT-4, with support for multiple forms of data input, like text, images, video, and audio. And you can try it now.

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Calm made an AI recreation of actor Jimmy Stewart to lull you asleep

Calm has recreated Jimmy Stewart's voice using AI. Now, he can read you a bedtime story. Here's how to find and listen to it in the Calm app.

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Discord's new app and midnight mode proves it's actually listening to feedback

A new Discord mobile app is here and brings with it a pure black design and fresh navigation tabs. It's well worth updating.

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How Verizon subscribers can get Max and Netflix for just $10 a month

Subscribers to Verizon services can now get a discount on HBO's Max streaming service as well as on Netflix, saving them almost $7 a month altogether.

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Spotify Wrapped 2023 is here, but who was the top streamed artist this year?

Want to know the music you've listened to most in 2023? Your Spotify Wrapped can tell you.

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Your Apple Music Replay 2023 highlights are ready, here's how to find them

It's time to kick back and listen to your favourite songs.

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Photo Stacks are here and this is how can they help organize Google Photos

AI is at it again, but for those of us who keep their memories with Google Photos, this should be a great quality-of-life improvement.

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Popular anonymous video chat service Omegle turns the cam off for good amid ongoing misuse

Omegle is no more after problems with ensuring user safety and preventing misuse.

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Amazon confirms Black Friday sales dates: Discounts coming for Echo, Fire TV and more

Amazon has announced the dates for its Black Friday sales, and they promise much more than a couple of days of discounts.

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I have used Photoshop Elements professionally for 15 years and with the addition of AI, you should too

With Adobe Sensei under the skin, the latest version of Elements is getting a whole lot smarter.

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Twitch adds Snapchat-like Stories to make it easier to keep up with your favourite streamers

You'll be able to see the latest updates and tune in live on the same platform.

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