Xbox is preparing to bring ads to cloud gaming

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The lettering 'Cloud Gaming' is seen at the Xbox booth during the media day at the Gamescom video games trade fair

Xbox appears to be laying the groundwork for ads in its cloud gaming service, according to a new report from Windows Central.

The outlet spotted reports from several users who were met with a pop-up while launching games on Xbox Cloud Gaming, warning of “1 hour of ad-supported play time per session.” That’s notable, because while Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently included with all tiers of Xbox Game

I made Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary pasta, a dish inspired by one of his favorite drinks

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I tried Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary linguine, a pasta dish inspired by one of his favorite drinks.

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  • I made Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary linguine pasta.
  • Ramsay said the dish was inspired by one of his favorite drinks.
  • It features a pasta sauce with tomatoes, Tabasco, and Worcestershire.

You can still find ways to enjoy the flavors of your favorite cocktails during Dry January — you

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AI is creating the Rick Rubins of Silicon Valley

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Producer Rick Rubin

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In Silicon Valley, AI is fueling the rise of the star individual contributor.

Just take a look at what happened after The Browser Company was acquired by Anthropic. Josh Miller, CEO of this browser startup, recently described how

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I got a blow-out in Davos for nearly $170. It was worth it to start the week off with peak confidence.

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Kim Last at the Kopps Coiffure salon in Davos, Switzerland.
Kim Last starts Davos with a nearly $170 blowout, and she feels it's worth every penny for the hair, the coffee, and the networking opportunities.

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  • Kopps Coiffure, a salon in Davos, is a popular spot for professional women during WEF.
  • The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brings together business, government, and media leaders in Davos.
  • Kopps is a go-to for seasoned attendees who
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AirTag deal: Get four of the Bluetooth trackers for $65

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Apple keeps most of its product pricing on a tight leash, but we do see the company's AirTags go on sale pretty frequently. Another cost cut has come around for this item just in time for the holidays. Amazon is currently selling a four-pack of AirTags for $65. At a third off the regular cost, that price is pretty close to the record low discount of $63 we've seen for these Bluetooth trackers.

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