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March 9, 2024
NEWS
CNN

Are Apple’s new MacBook Air M3 laptops worth it? I’ve tested them to find out
A MacBook Air with M3 (15-inch, Midnight blue) is open on. Henry T. Casey/CNN Underscored. The MacBook …
CNBC

Apple reverses course, approves Epic Games for app store in Europe
Earlier this week, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that Apple had retaliated against the company for lawsuits and social media criticism by blocking the Sweden account. The episode was one of the first challenges to the …
Forbes

NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram And Answers For Friday, March 8
The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search. It’s in beta for now, which means it’ll only stick around if enough people play it every day.
Reuters

Apple retreats in Epic feud, allows Fortnite return in EU
Apple on Friday reinstated Epic Games’ developer account two days after it had blocked the company from launching its own online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe. The game developer said it will move on …
Telegraph.co.uk

Jaguar under pressure to recall electric I-Pace after drivers report brake failure
Craig Phillips, the first winner of Big Brother, yesterday claimed the brakes on his electric I-Pace failed as he was driving with his young children. He said his £76,000 vehicle malfunctioned as he approached a red light near his home in Merseyside on New …
NPR

Can the insect brain help us develop smarter, faster AI?
Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Natural Intelligence. Dragonflies intercept their prey with 95% accuracy. Understanding how their brains function could be the key to building more efficient algorithms and tech. About Frances Chance.
McKinsey

Analyzing the CEO–CMO relationship and its effect on growth
CEOs acknowledge the expertise and importance of chief marketing officers and their role in helping the company grow, yet there’s still a strategic disconnect in the C-suite. Here’s how to close the gap.
The Tennessean

When will Fortnite be back up? Maintenance for Chapter 5: Season 2 expected to take longer
The server for the popular video game Fortnite is still down just before the launch of Chapter 5: Season 2 of the game. Epic Games, owner of Fortnite, currently has servers for Fortnite shut down for scheduled maintenance ahead of the release.
AZCentral.com

Why is Fortnite not working? When Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals will be up
Fornite Chapter 5 Season 2 was set to release on March 8, but with servers down what’s going on with the game? This newest season, titled Myths and Mortals, is centered on Greek mythology. During last weekend’s live event, Pandora’s Box was opened by …
National Geographic

Our picks for the best sleep trackers
Worn on your finger like a traditional ring, the Oura gathers sleep data like quantity and quality, plus other data points, including blood oxygen rate, heart rate variability, and body temperature. These additional …