Fri. 06/23 – Meta To Turn Off The (Canadian) News Spigot?

Are Canadians about to lose their access to news on Instagram and maybe Google too? More details about what that Apple headset will actually be like to use. The newest claimant to the supercomputer crown is about to come online. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.

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Links:

• Meta says it's blocking news on Facebook, Instagram after government passes online news bill (National Post)
• Apple Vision Pro has a speed limit, Travel Mode required for use on flights (9to5Mac)
• The Aurora Supercomputer Is Installed (AnandTech)
• Randomly received a smartwatch? Don’t turn it on, investigators warn. (ArmyTimes)

Weekend Longreads Suggestions:

• Dolby Atmos Wants You to Listen Up. (And Down. And Sideways.) (NYTimes)
• The hottest new perk in tech is freedom (Vox)
• This Bay Area woman is on a crusade to prove Yelp reviews can’t be trusted (SFGate)
• Meet the Vocal Coach Who’s Helping Timothée Chalamet Sound Like Bob Dylan (GQ)

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