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Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week
Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in the company’s Xbox gaming business, as early as next week. I first reported in Notepad earlier this month that Microsoft was planning Xbox layoffs “potentially by the end of the month,” and now Bloomberg says a round of “major layoffs” is due next week. I understand managers at Microsoft have been briefed about…
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5 Gripping Crime Docs to Binge on Netflix This Week
With nearly every streaming platform offering crime documentaries, it’s sometimes difficult to settle on one that fits the bill. To make things easier, here are five gritty Netflix crime docs that you can sink your teeth into this week. Crime documentaries often contain references to drugs, alcohol, violence, sex, and mental health. Please refer to the official age ratings and…
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The Government Has a New Vaccine Advisory Panel, and I’m Concerned About What They Might Do Next Week
The Centers for Disease Control used to have a vaccine advisory panel made of well-respected experts. This panel, the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (or ACIP), would meet to vote on which vaccines should be recommended by the government. An affirmative vote from ACIP means insurance companies have to cover that vaccine. But members of the panel were all abruptly…
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Bandai Namco Announces Little Nightmares Showcase Event for Next Week
The brouhaha of the E3 season might be behind us, but the showcases keep coming. The latest publisher to join in on the act is Bandai Namco, which has announced a dedicated showcase for Little Nightmares 3 scheduled to air on June 24. The news is a surprise for multiple reasons, but it’s nice to see the spooky side-scroller getting…
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Want stronger legs without running? I tried rucking for a week, and it’s a game-changer
I’ve been writing about fitness for the past decade and have seen countless workout trends come and go. Right now, everyone is talking about the benefits of walking, and more specifically, walking with a weighted backpack — also known as rucking. Rucking has roots in military training, and is a full-body workout that’ll strengthen your muscles and send your heart…
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I tried 5 new AI tools this week — these are the ones I’ve started using daily
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of AI tools out there. Despite this, I end up using the same small collection each day. This isn’t necessarily a surprise. Those few tools are made by those with massive training sets (and massively deep pockets). But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any value in trying something new. I spent the past week…
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How to Schedule Your Windows 11 PC to Auto-Restart Once a Week
Restarting your PC at least once a week allows Windows 11 to install and apply available updates. If you don’t normally reboot your PC, you can automate the process using a couple of methods. Use Task Scheduler to Automate PC Restart One way to schedule a restart of your Windows 11 PC is to use Task Scheduler. This built-in utility…
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Apple could show off revamped Phone, Safari, and Camera apps next week
Apple is planning some significant design changes across its core apps, including Phone, Camera, and Safari, that it will announce at WWDC next week, according to a report from Bloomberg. For its Phone app, Apple will reportedly add a new view that puts favorite contacts, recent calls, and voicemails into a “single, scrollable window.” Bloomberg notes that this new view…
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My Cookbook of the Week: ‘Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook’ Is a Pleasant Throwback to a Simpler Age
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. My cookbook of…
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The 10 Best Tech Deals This Week
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. You’ve been hard at work all week, as have I—as Lifehacker’s tech deals writer, I’ve been hunting down the best deals on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech all week. Now sit back,…
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