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So Anyway, This Robot Vacuum Can Climb and Clean Stairs
Although they claim to make cleaning easier, robot vacuums often require as much attention and care as a toddler. The Ascender wants to change that, and its creators are claiming it’s the first robovac that can both climb and clean stairs: an obstacle that’s usually a death trap for most autonomous cleaners.
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Meta, King of Copycats, Makes Power Play for Twitter Users With Instagram Spinoff
After months of brainstorming and scheming, Meta is getting closer to releasing a Twitter clone to the world, according to a new report from The Verge. The company’s pitch is simple. Execs claim they will offer “a platform that is sanely run.”
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Spotify Is Testing an ‘Offline Mix’ Option for Spotty Internet Connection
If you’ve got a spotty internet connection, Spotify’s got you covered. The music streaming service is apparently testing a playlist called “Your Offline Mix” that will serve you up your favourite recently played tunes when your connection is rough.
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Trudeau Says Meta and Google Are ‘Bullying’ Canada
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Meta and Google are stalling the country’s Online News Act by using “bullying tactics.” The companies argue that the bill, which would require the big tech companies to pay news publishers for content posted to their websites, is unsustainable for their bottom line.