X still sucks (but it’s everyone’s fave news app)

Plus, what to watch when youre done binging The Bear.

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Plus, what to watch when youre done binging The Bear.
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Webb Telescope makes discovery that was previously impossible | Mashable
Webb Telescope makes discovery that was previously impossible
Astronomers are getting their money's worth. Scientists used the powerful $10billion James Webb Space Telescope to peer into some of the deepest cosmos and for the first time captured views of star clusters inside an extremely ancient galaxy. In the images below, you're viewing these star clusters, which are gravitationally bound groupings of stars, as they existed just 460 million years after the universe's creation. That's looking through 97% of cosmictime.
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Time management, managed
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Metas apps continue to dominate the download charts | Social Media Today
Metas apps continue to dominate the download charts
According to the latest data from Sensor Tower, Instagram was the most downloaded app in Q12024, followed by TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp. But Metas dominance actually extends even further than that, with Threads coming in at 11th on the list and Messenger at 12th. X didnt make the top listings but is currently sitting at 25th on the Top Free- Overall rankings. but heres why X is actually the most downloaded newsapp.
// Social Media Today
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Google Pixel 9 launch to leapfrog Apple's iPhone 16 event on August 13 | The Shortcut
Google Pixel 9 launch to leapfrog Apple's iPhone 16 event on August 13
Google Pixel launch events have been creeping up on Apples iPhone keynotes, and this year, the company will actually leapfrog the iPhone 16 event if Apple sticks to the tried-and-true September launch time frame, of course. This big shift is likely meant to beat Apples latest top-end iPhone16 Pro and iPhone16 Pro Max to market in both timing and size. But Google, by shaking up the launch timeline, the Android maker will also butt heads with the Samsung GalaxyZ Fold6 launch on July10.
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MagellanTV - What to watch after The Bear | [Partner]
What to watch after The Bear
Wait, you already finished binging The Bear? Or maybe you just cant wait until Sunday for episode three of House of the Dragon. Orrr maybe youre tired of giving your money to streaming services that up their costs every year and crack down on password sharing. MagellanTV wont do any of that. You just pay $160 once, and you can stream on up to five devices simultaneously. What kind of content do you get? No more boring binge watches: just thousands of high-quality movies, shows, and documentaries from the worlds best filmmakers. Sign up today and discover something new each time you tune in.[Ad]
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Beach reads for busy bees: Dive into these 12 productivity books this summer | Entrepreneur
Beach reads for busy bees: Dive into these 12 productivity books this summer
There is nothing better than relaxing during the summer. However, recharging your productivity batteries can also be a great opportunity. Theres a productivity book out there for everyone, whether you want to streamline your workflow, conquer your to-do list, or get more done in less time. With that said, this summer, check out these twelve great picks.
// Entrepreneur
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From PC to console: top-notch VPNs for gamers | Entrepreneur
From PC to console: top-notch VPNs for gamers
Don't you hate when you happen upon a new game or gaming deal, and you sit down to play only to wait an infuriatingly long time for it to load? How about when you're deep into a game or campaign, and an unexpected connection delay sends you back to square one? Designed to help preserve optimal performance, there are some great VPNs for gamers that you may be missing out on. From slow speeds to hacksso many elements can disrupt your online gameplay. Sketchy connectivity doesn't have to be the bane of your existence. There's a solution to this digital dilemma: gaming VPNs.
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// The square-shaped black hole in your living is, uh, nice and all but why not make it look fancier with some digital TVart?
// Whether youre trolling the depths of Reddit, mindlessly scrolling TikTok, or reading amazing futuristic newsletters, you dont need a new tablet to do it. This like-new iPad does just the trick for wayless
// Threes a crowd, but not when you have a magnetic charging pad that was made to power three devices atonce
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