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Apple's first Korean TV series is about brain hacking Apple TV+ will expand into a new territory when it launches in South Korea on November 4th. In a case of perfect timing, the streaming service's first series from the country will debut worldwide on the same day (or a day earlier if you're in the US). The brilliantly titled Dr. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-tv-plus-south-korea-dr-brain-hacking-series-191732378.html

macOS Monterey is now available to download The latest version of macOS, Monterey, is now available to download according to Apple. The software has been available in public beta for several months, but today’s release means Apple thinks the software is ready for everyday use. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/25/22744497/macos-12-monterey-apple-mac-download-available-now

Apple releases iOS 15.1 with SharePlay and more iPhone 13 Pro camera options Apple is releasing iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 today, and the big new feature is SharePlay’s return. SharePlay is a feature that was originally supposed to ship in iOS 15; it lets people call friends or family and watch movies, TV, or listen to music together. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/25/22732647/apple-ios-15-1-download-release-available-now

Tesla hikes prices across its EV lineup Tesla is no stranger to raising prices for its EVs, but its latest round has been more aggressive than most. Electrek notes Tesla has hiked prices for all four of its in-production vehicles in the past two days. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/tesla-raises-model-s-3-x-y-prices-152134496.html

Facebook's misinformation and violence problems are worse in India Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's leaks suggest its problems with extremism are particularly dire in some areas. Documents Haugen provided to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and other outlets suggest Facebook is aware it fostered severe misinformation and violence in India. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/facebook-misinformation-violence-india-leak-221447186.html

Covid vaccine boosters are now available. Here's who's eligible for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J's shots Nearly 100 million people nationwide are immediately eligible to receive Covid booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized extra doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's vaccines Thursday night. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/23/covid-vaccine-boosters-are-now-available-heres-whos-eligible-for-pfizer-moderna-and-jjs-shots-.html

Samsung's giant Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra might include a notch Rumors have persisted of a flagship Samsung tablet even larger than the Galaxy Tab S7+, and now you might know what it looks like. OnLeaks and 91Mobiles have shared what they claim are images of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The slate would minimize the impact of its huge 14. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-notch-leak-140110630.html