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Samsung might opt to equip the Galaxy Z Flip6 with an Exynos chip

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 launched last year came with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. However, its successor - the Galaxy Z Flip6 - might have an Exynos chip at the helm. This speculation comes from tipster Revegnus, who said they "wouldn't be surprised even if the Exynos is included in this year's Flip 6." And that Exynos chip would likely be the Exynos 2400 SoC. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6's leaked renders (Source: OnLeaks and Smartprix) Seeing how Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ in…

Compete or cooperate? Five deep tech investors opt for shared gain over sharp elbows

The prisoner’s dilemma is a classic thought experiment that explores how people can collaborate for mutual gain — or how one might screw the other over for a lesser reward. Can you guess which outcome venture capital might resemble? A group of Boston investors wishes it were different. This week, a group of five venture capitalists and the head of a real estate consultancy launched Venx (or venx), a collaborative group that focuses on deep tech investments. The five investors hail from four different firms — Anzu…

When food producers reduce sugar content, many buyers opt for sweeter alternatives

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain American consumers have failed to fully embrace products with less added sugar despite the clear health benefits, according to a new study led by a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The study is believed to be the most comprehensive accounting to date of the evolution of sugar content and intake in the U.S. The findings are published in the journal Agribusiness.…

Peloton to stop using Apple Watch GymKit and opt for proprietary fitness tracking instead — but will users even notice?

Peloton will move away from Apple’s GymKit, opting for Peloton One-Tap tracking starting on February 27 instead. The new change, confirmed via email this week, means that Peloton users will no longer use Apple’s encrypted health data to see their fitness stats like heart rate and calories burned on their Peloton bikes. GymKit was once exclusive to the Peloton Bike+, costing $2,495, but the company rolled out Apple Watch integration to all its fitness equipment in 2022.More recent Peloton purchasers will not have even…

Out-Of-Touch Bride Expects Guests To Pay For Absolutely Everything, 30 People Opt Out

If you think you’ve seen the worst of the worst in terms of bridezillas, buckle up ‘cause it’s about to get wild.Imagine being invited to a wedding, but the wedding would include essentially just one thing: electricity. Everything else? Food, drinks, accommodations, all that jazz? Nope, you gotta bring that yourself.Weddings impose expectations—both on the part of the newlyweds and the guests—but sometimes reality hits hard and horror stories are bornShare iconImage credits: LightFieldStudios (not the actual photo)A…

Mark Zuckerberg calls Apple’s DMA rules ‘so onerous’ he doubts any developer will opt in

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has added his voice to those criticizing Apple’s compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation, which forces Apple to open up its App Store and allow developers to use their own payment systems, among other things. During Meta’s Q4 earnings call this afternoon, Zuckerberg responded to an investor question asking for Meta’s thoughts on the DMA by saying Apple’s new rules were “so onerous” that he would be surprised if any developer adopted them. The new regulations were…

How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity Storing Your Sensitive Data

Your internet service provider could have a good idea of who you’re planning to vote for in the 2024 election as well as the gender of the last person you slept with—and it’s saving that information for later. Major internet providers, like Comcast’s Xfinity, stockpile more revealing data than users might initially realize.For example, Xfinity customers are automatically opted in to allow the company to store sensitive personal information. This could include your “race, ethnicity, political affiliations, or philosophical…

Meta tracks your Facebook link history, but now you can opt out

How to turn off Facebook's Link HistoryAmid privacy concerns and legislation that aims to protect user data, Meta continues to push its data harvesting tactics within its products. Here's how you can turn off Facebook Link History: Open your Facebook app on your iOS or Android device and log in.  Screenshot by Maria Diaz/ZDNETAlso: What's the best way to ensure your privacy with a web browser? Tap on the Settings & privacy tab and then select Settings to access your account settings. Screenshot by