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#SGGQA 334: OnePlus 12R, Netflix vs Pirating, Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset and the Return of the Glasshole
enFebruary 05, 2024
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Tech News Monday! The OnePlus 12R is HERE, and it’s a return to the flagship killer days! Netflix is struggling to beat “free” while they continue to squeeze consumers for more money. Sony overtakes Samsung in profits. Joe Rogan inks a new deal with Spotify. We say goodbye to Fossil smartwatches. And we should chat …
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