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You wouldn't download a chicken tender.

• Google is reportedly working on two sizes for the Pixel Watch 3 to address complaints about the small screen.
• The author suggests shrinking the bezel to allow for a bigger canvas and improving the battery life.
• They also mention the need for advancements in health sensors, customizable quick settings, and more advanced features for sports and endurance.

• Apple cropped photos of the Vision Pro headset to remove the battery pack, making it look less cumbersome.
• Journalists were not allowed to take photos or videos of the Vision Pro's hardware during a press briefing.
• Apple sees the cord from the battery pack as getting in the way of making the headset more mobile.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/GYPuS

• Masimo, the company that sued Apple over patent infringement, has unveiled its own blood oxygen monitoring smartwatch called the Masimo Freedom.
• The Masimo Freedom is a health-focused device that can track blood oxygen levels, hydration index, respiration rate, pulse rate variability, pulse rate, steps, and detect falls.
• The smartwatch is currently in prototype stage and will be available for sale later this year at a price of $999.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/aOUXX

• Apostrophy OS is a new smartphone operating system aiming to be a third choice between Android and iOS.
• The OS is based on Android but heavily modified for user privacy, offering complete control over personal data.
• Apostrophy OS features a unique home screen called the "Domus," a customizable home screen called the "Piazza," and a suite of apps and services focused on privacy.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/qWqlG

• X users are complaining about an influx of low-quality ads promoting crypto scams and AI "undressing" apps.
• The decline in reputable advertisers on X has made the platform more reliant on less reputable ad buyers.
• The exodus of advertisers, partially due to Elon Musk's controversial behavior, has left X with a growing revenue gap.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/sbOxS

• Fubo CEO, David Gandler, is unhappy about Comcast's decision to exclusively stream an NFL Wild Card game on Peacock.
• Fubo pays to air NBC, so the decision by Comcast creates competition between the two streaming platforms.
• Peacock's exclusive stream of the game reached 23 million viewers, making it the most-streamed event ever for the service.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/4UXVV

Ugh. Roku was one of the platforms with fewer ads.

• Roku will be adding more ads to the home screens of its devices and TVs in the near future.
• The ads will be interactive and 'shoppable' and will cover a range of industries, including restaurants and cars.
• Roku already has a significant amount of ads on its home screen, and it is unclear if users will be able to change their preferences for the new ads.

• Users of those services will be steered toward the web
• Searches indicate apps from Meta may also be unavailable

Bypass paywall: https://archive.ph/4kfYI

It's a shame! It was actually a good news source with a curated feed not run by Google!

• Artifact app to be shut down, citing a small market opportunity and the need to focus on newer projects.

• App's complexity and operations will be slimmed down, with the removal of the ability to add new comments and posts.

• Existing posts will remain visible, and core news reading capabilities will continue until the end of February.

Freedium link: https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/artifact-news/shutting-down-artifact-1e70de46d419

• Disney retracts copyright claim on a YouTuber's "Steamboat Willie" video, allowing it to be monetizable and shareable worldwide.

• The claim had previously demonetized the video and restricted its visibility and embedding options.

• This move by Disney may signal its recognition of "Steamboat Willie" being in the public domain.