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Meta could let users pay for Facebook and Instagram to avoid ads in their feeds, at least in Europe.

The New York Times reports that Meta is considering a paid subscription to its social media products, an attempt by Meta to quell concerns by the EU around data privacy and ads. No information is available on price or a release date



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There’s a new Xbox console available. Microsoft just launched a new version of the digital-only Xbox Series S in a bold “Carbon Black” color with twice the available storage, 1TB compared to the standard 512GB that ships with other SKUs. It costs $350, features the same matte finish as the more expensive Series X and ships with an official Xbox Wireless Controller. The new console is available at



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With the proliferation of generative AI, we’ve come to the point where technology has helped compound the sense of distrust in both media and politics that exploded during the four-year presidency of Donald Trump. Nobody is immune to deepfake suspicion, not even Trump himself.

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  • Bitcoin finished August about 10% lower, its second consecutive losing month. 
  • Crypto was caught up in a tough sell-off that hit stocks and bonds throughout the month. 
  • Bitcoin extended losses into September, down more than 2.5% on Friday to trade at $25,660. 

Bitcoin just capped off its second-straight losing month, shedding more



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The lunar south pole region on the far side of the moon, captured by Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft before its failed attempt to land.
  • NASA discovered a huge new crater on the moon with a diameter of 33 feet.
  • The crater was likely caused by Russia's Luna-25 lander crashing into the moon last month, NASA