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    Apple might feature games in a new app on iOS.

    The new gaming-focused app could combine parts of the App Store and Game Center, 9to5Mac reports:

    According to our sources, the app will have multiple tabs, including a “Play Now” tab, a tab for the user’s games, friends, and more. In Play Now, users will find editorial content and game suggestions. The app will also show things like challenges, leaderboards, and achievements. Games from both the App Store and Apple Arcade will be featured in the new store.

    Exclusive: Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games

    [9to5Mac]

    Jay Peters
    Jay Peters
    Donald Trump will reportedly be on The Joe Rogan Experience.

    Trump is set to record the podcast episode on Friday, according to Politico.

    Kamala Harris could appear on Rogan’s podcast at some point, too; last week, Reuters reported that Kamala Harris’ campaign has met with Rogan’s team.

    Trump set to go on Joe Rogan’s podcast

    [Politico]

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    Jay Peters
    OpenAI has hired Dr. Ronnie Chatterji to be its first chief economist.

    Here’s what Dr. Chatterji, a Duke professor and former CHIPS coordinator for the White House, will do, according to OpenAI:

    In this new role, Dr. Chatterji will lead research into how AI will influence economic growth and job creation; including the global economic impacts of building AI infrastructure, insights on longer-term labor market trends, and how to help the current and future workforce harness the benefits of this technology.

    Dr. Ronnie Chatterji Named OpenAI’s First Chief Economist

    [OpenAI]

    Epic’s ambitious digital asset shop is now openEpic’s ambitious digital asset shop is now open
    Disney Plus and Hulu won’t let you sign up through Apple anymoreDisney Plus and Hulu won’t let you sign up through Apple anymore
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    Jay Peters
    Maybe the next Magic Mouse won’t have its charging port on the bottom.

    MacRumors reports that code in the iOS 18.1 release candidate contains references to “a new Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and several Magic Keyboards, which would include versions with Touch ID and number pads, as well as models without.” Let’s hope that if these come out, Apple fixes the most egregious thing about the Magic Mouse’s design.

    Apple Working on New Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Keyboard

    [MacRumors]

    Jay Peters
    Jay Peters
    Sylens has a new voice actor.

    Sylens, one of the most important characters in Sony’s Horizon series, had been played by the late Lance Reddick. The role has been recast for the upcoming Lego Horizon Adventures, Guerrilla Games tells IGN, though the studio will introduce the name of Sylens’ new actor “at a later date.”

    Lego Horizon Adventures: The Final Preview - IGN

    [IGN]

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    Jay Peters
    Nice reflections.

    Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy Entertainment shared details of the game’s enhancements for the PS5 Pro. As shown in a video, reflections in Quality Mode look seriously impressive.

    The game will also be getting an “Anniversary Update” on October 22nd, the same day as the launch of The Lake House DLC, that adds quality-of-life features and some great accessibility settings.

    Jay Peters
    Jay Peters
    Amazon is doing another grocery experiment.

    The company opened a store called “Amazon Grocery” in the same building as a Whole Foods in Chicago, The Information reports:

    The 3,800 square-foot store includes 3,500 products, including some grocery and household brands that aren’t sold in Whole Foods, as well as drinks and grab-and-go meals, spokesperson Jessica Martin said.

    Amazon Debuts New Type of Grocery Store Next to Whole Foods

    [The Information]

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