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	<title type="text">Wednesday’s top tech news: it’s-a-me, another Mario trailer &#8211; The Verge</title>
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	<updated>2022-12-01T01:30:04+00:00</updated>

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				<name>Sean Hollister</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Anker’s Eufy lied to us about the security of its security cameras]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T20:30:04-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T20:30:04-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Anker has built a remarkable reputation for quality over the past decade, building its phone charger business into an empire spanning all sorts of portable electronics - including the Eufy home security cameras we've recommended over the years. Eufy's commitment to privacy is remarkable: it promises your data will be stored locally, that it "never [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>Anker has built a remarkable reputation for quality over the past decade, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22769839/anker-battery-charger-gan-amazon-apple-mfi-lightning-iphone-magsafe-decoder">building its phone charger business into an empire</a> spanning all sorts of portable electronics - including the Eufy home security cameras we've recommended over the years. Eufy's <a href="https://us.eufy.com/pages/privacy-commitment">commitment to privacy</a> is remarkable: it promises your data will be stored locally, that it "never leaves the safety of your home," that its footage only gets transmitted with "end-to-end" military-grade encryption, and that it will only send that footage "straight to your phone."</p>
<p>So you can imagine our surprise to learn you can stream video from a Eufy camera, from the other side of the countr …</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486753/anker-eufy-security-camera-cloud-private-encryption-authentication-storage">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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			<author>
				<name>Jay Peters</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Elon Musk says Tim Cook told him Apple ‘never considered’ removing Twitter]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T18:58:41-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T18:58:41-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[After a conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk now says that Apple actually wasn't threatening to pull Twitter from the App Store. On Monday, Musk claimed that Apple had "threatened to withhold Twitter" from the store, but according to a Wednesday afternoon tweet, Musk said it was a "misunderstanding" and that "Tim was [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>After a conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk now says that Apple actually <em>wasn't</em> threatening to pull Twitter from the App Store. On Monday, Musk <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/28/23482387/elon-musk-twitter-apple-threat-withhold-app-store">claimed that</a> Apple had "threatened to withhold Twitter" from the store, but <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1598090996281413638">according to a Wednesday afternoon tweet</a>, Musk said it was a "misunderstanding" and that "Tim was clear that Apple never considered doing so."</p>
<p>The clarification follows a cryptic tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1598050795882442752">earlier in the day</a> where Musk said Cook had given him a tour of Apple's campus. In a video, you can see a shadow of two people: Musk and someone else that resembles Cook.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23487040/elon-musk-tim-cook-apple-threatening-twitter">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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				<name>Emma Roth</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Netflix CEO says he’ll order Dave Chappelle specials ‘again and again’ despite employee backlash]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T16:26:19-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T16:26:19-05:00</published>
			<category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Apps" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Entertainment" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Netflix" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="News" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Streaming" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Tech" />
							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said the company would order Dave Chappelle's comedy specials "again and again" at The New York Times' DealBook Summit on Wednesday. Chappelle's last comedy special, The Closer, came under fire by employees for being transphobic. "We're just trying to be the most exciting entertainment company and more," Hastings said when asked [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said the company would order Dave Chappelle's comedy specials "again and again" at <em>The New York Times</em>' DealBook Summit on Wednesday. Chappelle's last comedy special, <em>The Closer</em>, came under fire by employees for being transphobic.</p>
<p>"We're just trying to be the most exciting entertainment company and more," Hastings said when asked about how Netflix deals with controversy. "That special was one of the most entertaining watch specials we've ever had. We would do it again and again." Hastings then goes on to describe Chappelle as "very entertaining and provocative," aligning with Netflix's overall goal of being "about e …</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486715/netflix-dave-chappelle-employee-backlash-reed-hastings">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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			<author>
				<name>Adi Robertson</name>
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				<name>Makena Kelly</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Elon Musk is dragging Apple into the culture wars]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T16:04:00-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T16:04:00-05:00</published>
			<category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Apple" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Elon Musk" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Tech" />
							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[When Fortnite maker Epic launched a war against the "Apple tax" in 2020, it began by throwing a cartoon hammer at Apple's face. Epic's main goal was launching an antitrust lawsuit against the iOS App Store, aiming to shut down its 30 percent fee on in-app purchases. But as it forced Apple's hand by adding [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>When <em>Fortnite </em>maker Epic <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21367924/watch-epic-nineteen-eighty-fortnite-short-apple-app-store-ban">launched a war against the "Apple tax"</a> in 2020, it began by throwing a cartoon hammer at Apple's face. Epic's main goal was launching an antitrust lawsuit against the iOS App Store, aiming to shut down its 30 percent fee on in-app purchases. But as it forced Apple's hand by adding its own payment system for <em>Fortnite</em>, it invoked a moral attack. It debuted a #FreeFortnite campaign that parodied Apple's famous "1984" ad and positioned the iPhone maker as a stodgy, overbearing monopolist - <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/how-epics-project-liberty-weaponized-fortnite-fans-against-apple">as <em>IGN</em> would later write</a>, in a play that "weaponized <em>Fortnite </em>fans against Apple."</p>
<p>Now, Elon Musk is throwing his own hammer at Appl …</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486572/elon-musk-twitter-apple-antitrust-payments-moderation-congress-republicans">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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				<name>Jay Peters</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[YouTube says it has fixed its iOS app after users reported crashes]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T15:30:13-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T15:30:13-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[YouTube says it has fixed its iOS app after many users reported the app was crashing. It's unclear exactly how widespread the problem was, but it did appear to affect quite a few users. In a tweet from its TeamYouTube account at 2:19PM ET, YouTube said that "many" were dealing with crashes, and a lot [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>YouTube says <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1598075746890964995">it has fixed its iOS app</a> after many users reported the app was crashing. It's unclear exactly how widespread the problem was, but it did appear to affect quite a few users.</p>
<p>In a tweet from its TeamYouTube account at 2:19PM ET, <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1598033989998366720">YouTube said</a> that "many" were dealing with crashes, and a lot of people <a href="https://twitter.com/ninamirage/status/1598027490739777536">reported</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Felix_Mejia/status/1598027876192120832">crashes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kingcoobeats/status/1598032850284326912">directly</a> to the account. At one point, DownDetector indicated there were <a href="https://downdetector.com/status/youtube/">more than 7,500 reports</a> of problems. I didn't run into issues in my brief testing, but a colleague experienced the crashes.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">hi! the YouTube app on iOS devices should now be working fine with no crashes!<br><br>thanks for hanging in there &eth;&#159;&#146;&#153;</p>- TeamYouTu …</blockquote></div></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486617/youtube-ios-iphone-crashes-fix">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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				<name>Emma Roth</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Here’s everything that went wrong with FTX]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T15:21:49-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T15:21:49-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[FTX's sudden and catastrophic collapse sent reverberations throughout the entire cryptocurrency industry. What was once the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange is now in a death spiral that has billions of dollars left in limbo. If you're wondering how FTX managed to get to this point, you're in the right place. Here's a play-by-play of everything that [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>FTX's sudden and catastrophic collapse sent reverberations throughout the entire cryptocurrency industry. What was once the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange is now in a death spiral that has billions of dollars left in limbo.</p>
<p>If you're wondering how FTX managed to get to this point, you're in the right place. Here's a play-by-play of everything that went wrong.</p>
<div class="wp-block-vox-media-highlight vox-media-highlight alignnone"><img src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24960034/236817_SBF_Trial_Stock_CVirginia_D.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" alt="Photo collage of Sam Bankman-Fried over a graphic background of pixel blocks and hundred dollar bills." title="Photo collage of Sam Bankman-Fried over a graphic background of pixel blocks and hundred dollar bills." data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo illustration by Cath Virgina / The Verge | Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images">
<p><em>Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been found guilty on seven counts including charges of wire fraud. FTX was a fraud "</em><a href="https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2022/comp-pr2022-219.pdf"><em>from the start,</em></a><em>" the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged - with a "multi-billion-dollar deficiency caused by hi …</em></p></div>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23484331/ftx-explained-cryptocurrency-sbf-sam-bankman-fried">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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				<name>Sheena Vasani</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[The 12.9-inch M1 and M2 iPad Pros are down to their best prices yet]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T14:35:42-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T14:35:42-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The problem with Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Sometimes a deal is so good, it&#8217;s gone before you can even hit the &#8220;checkout&#8221; button. Apple&#8217;s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro was one of those devices that reached an all-time low during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but naturally, it seemed to sell out quickly. Luckily, the [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>The problem with Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Sometimes a deal is so good, it&rsquo;s gone before you can even hit the &ldquo;checkout&rdquo; button. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23427142/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-2022-tablet-ipados-apple-pencil-review"><strong>Apple&rsquo;s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro</strong></a><strong> </strong>was one of those devices that<strong> </strong>reached an all-time low during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but naturally, it seemed to sell out quickly. Luckily, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-12-9-inch-iPad-Pro-Wi-Fi-128GB/dp/B0BJLF2BRM/">new Wi-Fi-enabled iPad Pro is on sale once again at Amazon in space gray with 128GB of storage for $999 ($100 off)</a>.</p>

<p>In addition to sporting Apple&rsquo;s new M2 processor, the 2022 iPad Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E, if you have the right kind of router. It also comes with a new &ldquo;hover&rdquo; feature exclusive to M2-powered Apple devices that detects when the second-generation Apple Pencil is a distance of 12mm or less above the screen. As a result, you can preview where you&rsquo;ll make a mark on the display so you could, say, mix watercolor paints and decide if you like the combination before applying them to your digital painting. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23427142/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-2022-tablet-ipados-apple-pencil-review">Read our review</a>.</p>

<p>If you&rsquo;re sold on the 2022 iPad Pro, and plan to use it partially for typing up e-mails, documents, and more, you may want to consider getting a keyboard. <strong>Apple&rsquo;s own Magic Keyboard</strong> is available for $100 off at Walmart (via <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2022/11/30/deals-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-magic-keyboard-249-walmart/"><em>MacRumors</em></a>). Now, <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/565706/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FMagic-Keyboard-for-iPad-Pro-12-9-inch-6th-generation-Black%2F332088338">$249 is still a lot for a keyboard</a>, but this may be the better choice over cheaper options due to its stellar keyboard, trackpad with gesture support, and a USB-C passthrough port for keeping your iPad charged.</p>

<p>Incremental improvements aside, Apple&rsquo;s latest iPad Pro is very similar to the M1-powered model from last year, which is still available in some configurations for its Cyber Monday price. It showcases the same design and a beautiful Mini LED display that supports refresh rates up to 120Hz along with lengthy battery life and excellent performance. Thus, if you need more storage and can do without futureproof features like Wi-Fi 6E support, it may be a better idea to pick up the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22442084/ipad-pro-2021-review-features-screen-mini-led-m1-processor"><strong>M1-powered 2021 model</strong></a> with 256GB of storage, which is <a href="https://shop-links.co/ciBwjdEBTjb">currently on sale for $899.99 ($300 off)</a> at Best Buy. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22442084/ipad-pro-2021-review-features-screen-mini-led-m1-processor">Read our review</a>.</p>

<p>If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for a <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23393104/gift-guide-under-50-best-cheap-tech-holiday-ideas-2022-budget">budget-friendly holiday gift</a>, <strong>Amazon&rsquo;s </strong><a href="https://www.theverge.com/23426830/echo-dot-with-clock-2022-fifth-gen-review"><strong>fifth-gen Echo Dot</strong></a> with a simple LED display makes for a versatile present that&rsquo;s both entertaining and helpful. The Alexa-enabled device is an excellent smart speaker your giftee can use to stream music, control various smart home devices, play games, and extend the internet coverage in their home, assuming <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/28/23375027/amazon-echo-dot-speaker-eero-mesh-wifi-extender">they&rsquo;re using an Eero mesh Wi-Fi system</a>. The latest model also boasts faster performance and a temperature sensor, which allows <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23312859/amazon-alexa-echo-routine-smart-speaker-how-to">your giftee to set up Alexa Routines</a> and use them to turn up the heater when they get cold. Right now, you can pick up the fifth-gen Dot for just <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B8W5FW7/">$39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon</a>, <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/482924/1527884/2092?subId1=TheVergeDailyDealsNovember302022&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Famazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-2022-smart-speaker-with-clock-and-alexa%2F-%2FA-87740776%3Fclkid%3D3a84bfe0N9b2b11ecb15557aa24688efd%26lnm%3D1527884%26afid%3DVox%2520Media%26ref%3Dtgt_adv_xasd0002">Target</a>, and <a href="https://shop-links.co/ciBAWOlap37">Best Buy</a>. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23426830/echo-dot-with-clock-2022-fifth-gen-review">Read our review</a>.</p>

<p>Don&rsquo;t worry if you missed out on scoring a good laptop deal during Black Friday and Cyber Monday because we found a deal on the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 that&rsquo;s even better than its Cyber Monday and Black Friday price. Right now, you can buy the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theverge.com/22709876/microsoft-surface-pro-8-review"><strong>Microsoft Surface Pro 8</strong></a>&nbsp;with 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an 11th Gen Intel Evo Core i7 processor&nbsp;for $999.99 instead of $1,599.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK7ZWMP">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://shop-links.co/ciBBEmUdHZb">Best Buy</a>, which is a new all-time low.</p>

<p>Though the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23450010/microsoft-surface-pro-9-intel-12th-gen-test-review-benchmark">newer Surface Pro 9</a> is better and offers perks like a new 5G option, this is still an excellent tablet, one that shares the same speedy 120Hz refresh rate screen and is lightweight enough to take on the go.&nbsp;Plus, while its port selection is rather limited, it comes with a headphone jack, which the Surface Pro 9 lacks. Just note the detachable keyboard and stylus are sadly not included in the price. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22709876/microsoft-surface-pro-8-review">Read our review</a>.</p>

<p>If you stuffed yourself silly during Thanksgiving and you&rsquo;re looking to get back in shape, a smartwatch like the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23400779/google-pixel-watch-review-wear-os-smartwatch-wearable-fitbit"><strong>Google Pixel Watch</strong></a><strong> </strong>can help you keep track of your fitness goals. Thankfully, the new Wi-Fi-enabled model is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Watch-Smartwatch-Stainless/dp/B0BDSHFLMZ/">still on sale for $299 ($50 off) at Amazon</a>. Our <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23449363/best-android-smartwatches-2022-wear-os">favorite Android smartwatch for those who don&rsquo;t own a Samsung smartphone</a> offers a number of helpful features, including native Fitbit integration for health tracking and a six-month trial of Fitbit Premium. It also touts many of the same sensors found on other smartwatches, including SpO2 sensors for blood oxygen monitoring and even EKG.</p>

<p>Just be aware that the Pixel Watch is Google&rsquo;s first attempt at a smartwatch and is therefore a work in progress in some ways, with a few issues that need to be ironed out. For example, while the circular OLED display is beautiful, we unintentionally cracked one while testing the watch. It also doesn&rsquo;t offer the most robust battery life and lacks some features you might expect, such as Fitbit&rsquo;s automatic workout tracking and notifications for irregular heart rhythms and high / low heart rate.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theverge.com/23400779/google-pixel-watch-review-wear-os-smartwatch-wearable-fitbit">Read our review</a>.</p>

<p>In case you&rsquo;re not in the mood to splurge $300 on a new smartwatch after blowing your savings on TVs or whatnot this Black Friday, we also found a great deal on <strong>SooPii&rsquo;s far cheaper four-foot 100W&nbsp;USB-C cable</strong>. The unique little charging accessory is still <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Braided-Charging-Display-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B09HC4K3KP">on sale at Amazon for $9.73</a> when you clip the on-page coupon for 30 percent off. Unlike most charging cables, it comes with a built-in power meter that allows you to keep yourself updated on how quickly your phone, laptop, or other device is charging. If you need a longer cable, you can also buy the 6.6-foot one for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Braided-Charging-Display-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B09V82D62W">$11.19 from Amazon</a> instead of $15.99.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="p9N31J">Just a few more deals before we wrap up</h2><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/22698629/bose-quietcomfort-qc-45-headphones-review"><strong>Bose’s ultra-comfy QuietComfort 45</strong></a><strong> </strong>are the perfect noise-canceling headphones if you plan on taking any long flights this holiday season. You can currently buy them at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-45-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones/dp/B098FKXT8L">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/1498225/9383?subId1=TheVergeDailyDealsNovember302022&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBose-QuietComfort-45-Headphones-Noise-Cancelling-Over-Ear-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earphones-Black%2F376188834&#038;veh=aff">Walmart</a>, and <a href="https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/quietcomfort-headphones-45.html">Bose</a> for $249 ($80 off). <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22698629/bose-quietcomfort-qc-45-headphones-review">Read our review</a>.</li><li>If $249 is out of your budget and you’re looking for noise-canceling wireless earbuds, you can also buy Samsung’s bean-shaped <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21356260/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-wireless-earbuds-beans-design-specs-price"><strong>Galaxy Buds Live</strong></a> for just <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/1498225/9383?subId1=TheVergeDailyDealsNovember302022&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Buds-Live-True-Wireless-Earbuds-Black-with-Grey-Cradle-SM-R180NZTAXAR%2F1580955973&#038;veh=aff">$49 ($100 off) at Walmart</a>, a $100 discount. While their noise-cancellation capabilities aren’t particularly great (especially next to those Bose headphones), these buds deliver a powerful sound and offer long battery life. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21356260/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-wireless-earbuds-beans-design-specs-price">Read our review</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/23453621/lg-c2-oled-tv-review"><strong>LG’s C2 OLED TV</strong></a> is still on sale in various configurations. Right now, for example, you can buy the 55-inch model for around $1,297 (about $300 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RMLLJPX/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://shop-links.co/ciBXTd4J5sk">Best Buy</a>. It shares the same speedy 120Hz refresh rate and excellent gaming features as its predecessor; however, it also offers a brighter display and the ability to log in to different user profiles. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23453621/lg-c2-oled-tv-review">Read our review</a>.</li><li>You can currently buy <strong>PowerA’s Enhanced Wired Controller</strong> in the purple shade for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/PowerA-Enhanced-Wired-Controller-Xbox-x/dp/B08WSXVVSH">$23.91 instead of $37.99 from Amazon</a>. This is our <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23025443/best-xbox-controllers-one-series-x-s">favorite budget controller</a> for Xbox consoles and PCs, one that comes with two mappable rear buttons but, sadly, lacks USB-C support.</li></ul>
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				<name>Jess Weatherbed</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[SpaceX almost doubles its current Starlink prices in Ukraine]]></title>
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			<id>https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486264/spacex-increases-starlink-prices-ukraine-russia-invasion</id>
			<updated>2022-11-30T13:53:19-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T13:53:19-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The price of a Starlink satellite terminal has almost doubled in Ukraine, according to a report from the Financial Times, following increased demand for the SpaceX satellite devices and targeted Russian attacks on the country's electrical grid that have caused communications networks to fail. Starlink terminals in Ukraine are set to increase from the equivalent [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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	The price of Starlink terminals in Ukraine will increase from the equivalent of $385 to about $700. | Image: <a href="https://www.rferl.org/a/starlink-elon-musk-ukraine-war-russia-funding/32091045.html">Oleksandr Ratushniak/Reuters</a>	</figcaption>
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<p>The price of a Starlink satellite terminal has almost doubled in Ukraine, according to a report from <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f69b75cf-c36a-4ab3-9eb7-ad0aa00d230c">the<em> Financial Times</em></a>, following increased demand for the SpaceX satellite devices and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/29/european-firms-urged-to-donate-parts-to-keep-ukraines-electricity-grid-working">targeted Russian attacks</a> on the country's electrical grid that have caused communications networks to fail.</p>
<p>Starlink terminals in Ukraine are set to increase from the equivalent of $385 to about $700. The monthly subscription required to use the service will also climb from $60 to $75 on December 29th <a href="https://twitter.com/KyryliukRoma/status/1597524008110809090">according to emails sent to Ukrainian Starlink customers</a>, though this is still cheaper than its original $100 rate, which was dropped back in August to "reflec …</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486264/spacex-increases-starlink-prices-ukraine-russia-invasion">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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				<name>Ash Parrish</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Marvel Snap’s new way to earn cards is live]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T13:48:25-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T13:48:25-05:00</published>
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							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Your Marvel Snap shop might look a bit different today. As The Verge reported last week, a new way to outright buy not yet unlocked cards is now live alongside some card updates, bug fixes, a new earnable currency, and a slew of new cards. Known as Collector's Tokens, the new currency is now available, [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>Your <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23437497/marvel-snap-developer-design-interview-mobile-steam"><em>Marvel Snap</em></a> shop might look a bit different today. As <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/22/23473633/marvel-snap-new-cards-collectors-tokens"><em>The Verge</em> reported last week</a>, a new way to outright buy not yet unlocked cards <a href="https://www.marvelsnap.com/newsdetail?id=7168728561380055814">is now live</a> alongside some card updates, bug fixes, a new earnable currency, and a slew of new cards.</p>
<p>Known as Collector's Tokens, the new currency is now available, hidden within Collector's Caches that start popping up around the 500th level of the Collection ladder. Any player at or above that level should have also received a neat gift of Collector's Tokens that they can use right away to start buying cards. The card shop seems to rotate pretty often, so you'll need to check in at least a couple of ti …</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486276/marvel-snap-collector-tokens-card-shop">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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			<author>
				<name>Jay Peters</name>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Google Stadia hardware refunds will be issued within two weeks]]></title>
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			<updated>2022-11-30T13:38:52-05:00</updated>
			<published>2022-11-30T13:38:52-05:00</published>
			<category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Google" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="News" /><category scheme="https://www.theverge.com" term="Tech" />
							<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Google will be issuing refunds for Stadia hardware purchased from the Google Store within two weeks, according to an email sent to customers on Wednesday. That means the refunds should arrive well ahead of the cloud gaming service's impending January 18th shutdown. Purchases of the Stadia controller, the Founder's Edition, the Premiere Edition, and Play [&#8230;]]]></summary>
			
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<p>Google will be issuing refunds for Stadia hardware purchased from the Google Store within two weeks, according to an email sent to customers on Wednesday. That means the refunds should arrive well ahead of the cloud gaming service's <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/29/23378713/google-stadia-shutting-down-game-streaming-january-2023">impending January 18th shutdown</a>. Purchases of the Stadia controller, the <a href="https://blog.google/products/stadia/summer-announcement/">Founder's Edition</a>, the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22710308/google-free-stadia-hardware-game-purchase-details">Premiere Edition</a>, and <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/google-introduces-play-and-watch-google-tv-package-stadia">Play and Watch with Google TV</a> packages are all eligible for refunds, <a href="https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/12790109?hl=en">according to Google's Stadia shutdown FAQ</a>.</p>
<p>At the time of the shutdown announcement, Google committed to refunding hardware and software purchases, and it began <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/9/23449333/google-stadia-store-software-refunds">software refunds earlier this month</a>. Once your hardware refund has  …</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486304/google-stadia-hardware-refund-store">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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