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Aug 2024
18m 37s

Fri. 08/16 – Epic Saga Conclusion?

Brian McCullough
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The Epic saga has reached a sort of conclusion. Epic saga. See what I did there? That California AI safety bill has been pruned a bit. You can now add you California drivers license to your smartphone wallet. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions. Links: Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store (Wired) Cal ... Show More
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