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Sep 2023
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456: Unredacted Christmas

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We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. 
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