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Apple’s new Invites app gives iCloud+ subscribers an easier way to organize parties – and Android fans are invited too

Apple’s new Invites app gives iCloud+ subscribers an easier way to organize parties – and Android fans are invited too

Apple just dropped an app that’s all about creating event invites It includes Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground and Writing Tools You can easily create a shared photo album with all guests Apple’s been slowly but surely making enhancements to its Calendar app across platforms – iOS, iPadOS, and macOS – but if you were hoping for an easier …

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FTC Hits GM With 5-Year Ban on Sharing Driver Data With Third Parties

FTC Hits GM With 5-Year Ban on Sharing Driver Data With Third Parties

General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar will be banned from selling customer driving data for the next five years, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday. The agency accuses GM of not clearly disclosing its data-collection policies to users who signed up for its OnStar service and the Smart Driver program. The Smart Driver program offered “insights on your driving behavior …

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I Was Kind of a Bummer at Parties Until I Started Buying These Earplugs in Bulk

I Was Kind of a Bummer at Parties Until I Started Buying These Earplugs in Bulk

At some point during a long string of weddings in 2023, I slowly found myself spending more time standing outside of venues rather than dancing inside of them. Every 15 minutes or so, like someone taking a deep breath before diving underwater, I’d steel myself and go back inside for as long as I could bear it. No, I wasn’t …

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Amazon To Sell Ad Tools To Third Parties

Amazon To Sell Ad Tools To Third Parties

Amazon (AMZN) has announced plans to sell the technology behind its advertising business to other e-commerce companies and third parties. Amazon, which is the largest e-commerce company in the world, has built a profitable ad business by charging merchants to promote products and listings on its platform. Now, the company is launching a new product called “Amazon Retail …

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Mining company MARA lent out 7,377 BTC to third parties in 2024

Mining company MARA lent out 7,377 BTC to third parties in 2024

Mining company MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, lent out 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) to third parties in 2024, according to a Jan. 3 announcement from the Bitcoin miner. Vice president of investor relations at MARA Robert Samuels provided more information about MARA’s Bitcoin lending activity but did not cite specific numbers. According to Samuels, MARA’s Bitcoin lending program “Focuses on …

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UK bursts into 2025 with spectacular fireworks display as world parties into New Year | UK News

UK bursts into 2025 with spectacular fireworks display as world parties into New Year | UK News

The UK celebrated the start of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames – as London defied weather concerns which led to the cancellation of other events around the country. Thousands listened to Big Ben ring in the new year after celebrations had already taken place across the world – with fireworks lighting up …

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15 Shimmer Manicure Ideas That Are Festive For Parties

15 Shimmer Manicure Ideas That Are Festive For Parties

After a long, exhausting year, we’re all about ushering in good vibes. While there are so many different ways to set intentions and manifest good things as we end the year, we know that simple tweaks (like a shimmery manicure) can also be a huge mood booster. Whether you’re looking for New Year’s Eve nail inspo or simply just want …

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15 of My Favorite Snacks to Serve at New Year’s Eve Parties

15 of My Favorite Snacks to Serve at New Year’s Eve Parties

As holidays go, New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite parties. I love the glitter, the stupid glasses and hats, and the traditions, but most of all, I love the food. The best holiday fare is snackable, shareable, and often hand-held—all among my favorite food descriptors. As someone who truly enjoys the vibrant and hectic nature of party hosting, …

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This Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan Is Great for Parties

This Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan Is Great for Parties

My old fan was loud and cranky, but the new one on its highest fan setting offers a reasonable whir. (It’s rated for 80 or 110 cubic feet per minute, or CFM.) It’s powered by Home Depot’s smart home platform, Hubspace, which I’ve previously not had a good experience with (I was never able to add a Defiant smart lock …

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