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September 29, 2023
NEWS

Forbes

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Reports: Insider Addresses Issue

September 28 update below. This post was first published on September 26, 2023. Recent coverage of the just-released iPhone 15 series of handsets has been intense, with plenty of reviews praising the cameras, the new design and much more.

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Space.com

Japan’s ispace nabs $55 million NASA moon landing deal, slips 3rd lunar launch to 2026

Private spaceflight company ispace has laid out its plans for its next missions to the moon. In a media briefing held Thursday (Sept. 28), ispace representatives made a series of announcements that show the company is aiming to be a major player in …

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Car and Driver

Porsche’s Spectacular 911 GT3 R Rennsport Isn’t for Following the Rules

The 911 GT3 R Rennsport debuted at the 2023 Rennsport Reunion in Monterey, California. It will be a limited edition of 77 cars. The naturally aspirated six-cylinder revs to 9400 rpm and makes 611 hp. Only the hood and roof are shared with the standard …

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Architectural Digest

Vaulted Ceilings: The Pros and Cons of This Dramatic Design Feature

“Historically, vaulted ceilings referred to any arched ceiling below a roof and above walls, like a dome or a barrel vault,” says Connecticut-based architect Ming Thompson, principal of Atelier Cho Thompson.

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Reuters

Meta’s new AI chatbot trained on public Facebook and Instagram posts

MENLO PARK, California, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Meta Platforms (META.O) used public Facebook and Instagram posts to train its new Meta AI virtual assistant, but excluded private posts shared only with family and friends in an effort to respect consumers’ …

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Daily Mail

Electronic Arts launches ‘FC 24’ soccer game in fresh start after FIFA split

That has left “FC 24” without the visibility and marketing heft the FIFA brand enjoyed. The game’s success is crucial to EA as some analysts estimate the franchise accounts for a major chunk of the company’s sales and its $32 billion market value.

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WUNC

The hills are alive with the sound of — new music

Nearly 60 years after the release of the film The Sound of Music, Craft Records has announced a new edition of its soundtrack. The album will feature 11 unreleased takes from the original cast. Copyright 2023 …

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Reuters

Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees, divesting Bandcamp

Sept 28 (Reuters) – “Fortnite” maker Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees, or 16% of its staff, and divesting online music platform Bandcamp, the company said on Thursday. The videogame company will also spin-off most of SuperAwesome, …

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Billboard

Sphere Factor: Inside The Opening of Las Vegas’ Game-Changing Venue

The state-of-the-art new venue opens Sept. 29 with a U2 residency, a Darren Aronofsky film — and the potential to change live entertainment forever.

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BBC News

Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

It is also selling Bandcamp, the online music site it acquired just last year. In a memo to staff, Epic said it had tried to cut costs but was still “spending …

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