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    Verizon sees a future in streaming bundles.

    Verizon already offers a Disney Plus package, along with its new Netflix and Max bundle, but the company plans on announcing “more bundles and perks this year,” The Information reports.

    That includes bundles with “several services” and not just two. As more people cut cable for streaming, The Information notes Verizon is likely looking to act as a middle-man to help users manage their services — all while getting a cut of those subscriptions.

    Verizon Thinks It Can Solve Streaming’s Biggest Problem

    [The Information]

    Apple thought it dealt with Epic v. Apple — has it really?

    Apple has started letting developers link to third-party payment processors, but only if it’s on Apple’s own terms.

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    Boeing may have made the installation mistake behind the 737 Max 9 blowout.

    A source familiar with the situation tells The Seattle Times the doorplug that blew out of the Alaska Airlines flight was “removed for repair then reinstalled improperly by Boeing mechanics” on the final assembly line.

    That would put the brunt of the blame on Boeing, instead of Spirit AeroSystems, the company that initially installed the panel, The Seattle Times reports. The FAA’s investigation is still ongoing.

    Errors by Boeing at Renton plant led to Alaska Airlines MAX 9 blowout, industry source says

    [The Seattle Times]

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    Pink Joy-Cons for Peach.

    In addition to dropping a new trailer for its upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime! game, Nintendo revealed a pair of pastel pink Joy-Cons to go along with it. The Joy-Cons will go on sale on March 22nd — the day of the game’s release — and will be available for a limited time for $79.99.

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    TikTok is cutting jobs, too.

    Around 60 workers in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and places outside the US were laid off at TikTok, according to a report from NPR. The layoffs mainly affect workers on TikTok’s sales and advertising teams and follow a string of job cuts from other tech companies this year, including Google, Amazon, Unity, and Discord.

    Update January 23rd, 5:16PM ET: Added updated details about the layoffs.

    TikTok cuts jobs as tech layoffs continue to mount

    [NPR]

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