Best Pixel Digest Podcasts (2025)

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Android Gets an Expressive Facelift - DTNSB 5018 30:28

22h ago30:28

30:28

Apple brings a slew of new accessibility features to its devices, and James Thatcher shares what the effect of the China-US tariff pause is likely to be on tech purchases. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and James Thatcher. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See…

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What Do the Tariff Drops Mean for You - DTNSB 5017 33:12

2d ago33:12

33:12

Plus, happy birthday to the longest-running Apple podcast on the internet. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Allison Sheridan. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why OpenAI Hired Instacart's CEO - DTNSB SPECIAL 14:55

4d ago14:55

14:55

Tom talks with Andrew Mayne about why Fidji Simo would leave INstacrt to take a product role at OpenAI and how that might change how you think about OpenAI. Starring Tom Merritt and Andrew Mayne. Andrew Mayne founder of AI deployment firm Interdimensional. https://interdimensional.ai/ https://attentionmechanismpodcast.com/ https://openai.com/index/…

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AI Revives Dead Man for Testimony - DTNSB 5016 30:00

5d ago30:00

30:00

A court allows simulated testimony, plus a hospital in Ottawa uses AI to make doctor’s better at being doctors. Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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DTNSB - Samsung’s Slim Phone Gets a Date - 5015 27:27

6d ago27:27

27:27

Nintendo Switch 2 could see impressive demand even if the company is being conservative with its projections, and Brett Rounsaville shares why Abu Dhabi Disney is the best Disney there is. Starring Jason Howell, Shannon Morse, and Brett Rounsaville. Show Notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See…

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Netflix Wows the World - DTNSB 5014 21:52

7d ago21:52

21:52

It moved the left-side nav to the top nav. Also we think we know what that ASUS Xbox handheld will be. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Microsoft’s New Smaller, Lighter Surface Lineup - DTNSB 5013 31:13

8d ago31:13

31:13

OpenAI opts to keep its nonprofit in control of its business, and Bodie Grimm details the environmental impact of electric vehicles. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Humans Are the Weakest Link in Signal - DTNSB 5012 30:16

9d ago30:16

30:16

Plus, Apple may change up the pattern it uses to announce iPhones. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's Wrong With Apple - DTNSB SPECIAL 26:37

11d ago26:37

26:37

Molly Wood and Tom Merritt share their text message chat about the ruling against Apple’s anti-steering policies, which leads to a prescription for what Apple needs to do. And has elements of a Molly rant as well. Starring Molly Wood and Tom Merritt Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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How Journalism Will USe AI - DTNSB 5011 30:33

12d ago30:33

30:33

The first apps under Apple’s new permissive payment guidelines hto the store and a soccer game that doesn’t have as much soccer in it as you might thing. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Apple Must Drop App Store External Payment Fees - DTNSB 5010 33:02

13d ago33:02

33:02

Microsoft consoles and first party games just got a lot more expensive, and Sean Hollister talks all about map tech in Japan. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sean Hollister. Links to the stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Brain to Speech Is Almost Here - DTNSB 5009 32:13

14d ago32:13

32:13

Also, everybody seems to want age verification, but can you even do it? Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki. Links to show notes here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duolingo Goes “AI-First” - DTNSB 5008 29:40

15d ago29:40

29:40

US Congress passed the bipartisan Take It Down Act, and Bodie Grimm shares two EV models that you need to know about. Starring Jason Howell, Shannon Morse, and Bodie Grimm. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Should You Fear the Public USB Charging Port? - DTNSB 5007 30:35

16d ago30:35

30:35

And how Warner Brothers Discovery is using AI to improve live sports coverage. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is that $20,000 Modular EV for Real? - DTNSB 5006 31:13

19d ago31:13

31:13

Plus, how YouTube is the hope for Google, and maybe TSMC is the hope for Intel. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Bodie Grimm. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EU mandates new labels for device repairability and battery life - DTNSB 5005 29:33

20d ago29:33

29:33

Adobe updates its Firefly generative model with vector image support, and Tom talks with Sean Hollister about toilet tech in Japan. Starring Jason Howell, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Sean Hollister. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A New Color You Can Never See - DTNSB 5004 30:01

21d ago30:01

30:01

Plus, Europe drops its first fines against Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duolingo Will Teach You to Play Chess - DTNSB 5003 31:13

22d ago31:13

31:13

Instagram finally releases its video editing mobile app called Edits, and Bodie Grimm talks about some cool EVs coming very soon. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Don’t Click That Email Link - DTNSB 5002 31:07

23d ago31:07

31:07

A very convincing phishing scam hits Gmail and Blair from This Week in Science helps us understand how AI helps us understand Dolphins. Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood, and Blair Bazdarich. Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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How Nintendo Kept Its Switch 2 Price - DTNSB 5001 34:27

26d ago34:27

34:27

Plus, the difference between the Google antitrust cases, and Andy Beach talks Adobe agents. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google’s Ad Tech Violated Antitrust Law - DTNSB 5000 30:29

27d ago30:29

30:29

Discord begins to trial face scanning for age verification in the UK and Australia, and Anthony Spadafora from Tom's Guide shares his AR-driven productivity experience after getting rid of his laptop. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Anthony Spadafora. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted o…

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Why AI in Nuclear Power is a Good Idea - DTNSB 4999 30:40

28d ago30:40

30:40

Plus, the CVE database is fine for now, but Nvidia’s profits are not. Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter, and Tanner Goodman. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apple Intelligence Improves Using Differential Privacy - DTNSB 4998 31:59

29d ago31:59

31:59

OpenAI is getting into the social network game, and Bodie Grimm talks about how BYD vehicles can charge in five minutes! Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The US Will Not Break Up Meta - DTNSB 4997 32:12

30d ago32:12

32:12

Plus we explain why chips do still have tariffs despite receiving some exemptions and why they may get new tariffs in the next couple of months. Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood, and Matteo Doni. Links to storied in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Is Microsoft Recall Safe Now? - DTNSB 4996 32:19

1M ago32:19

32:19

OpenAI will fully replace GPT‑4 with GPT‑4o and WhatsApp New Features Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Mallory O’Meara, and Brea Grant. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google Pixel 9a Puts Signature on Hold - DTNSB 4995 29:29

1M ago29:29

29:29

Framework suffers from a case of Tariff whiplash, and Dr. Niki introduces us to the return of Dire Wolves. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr Niki. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google’s Big Cloud Play - DTNSB 4994 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

Plus, what Nintendo and others are doing about US tariffs, and the state of US science funding. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Real Impact of AI Overviews on Traffic - DTNSB 4993 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Framework pauses the sale of its entry-level laptops in the US in response to the tariffs, and Sean Hollister talks with Tom about the usefulness of Google Translate in Japan. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted o…

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What Tariffs Are Doing to Tech - DTNSB 4992 24:14

1M ago24:14

24:14

Plus, augmented reality has deeper roots than you think and what Dr. Gippitti is good at. (Chat GPT to its friends.) Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Microsoft Celebrates Its 50th Birthday 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

Nintendo pushes its Switch 2 pre-order date in response to the US tariffs, and Andy Beach discusses the intersection of AI and advertising. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How Tariffs Are Already Shaping Tech - DTNSB 4990 27:40

1M ago27:40

27:40

Amazon's Project Kuiper is near the launch of 27 satellites, and Tom Merritt talks about the first smartphone from 1992. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nintendo Switches It Up with Backward Compatibility - DTNSB 4989 25:40

1M ago25:40

25:40

Nintendo officially unveils the Switch 2, Amazon makes a bid for TikTok, and Chris Ashley shares his BBQ tech woes. Starring Jenn Cutter and Huyen Tue Dao. Links to stories in today's episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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OpenAI's Massive $40 Billion Funding Round - DTNSB 4988 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

Substack looks to capitalize on a TikTok ban with a new video feed, and Chris Ashley shares the tech that powers his BBQ food truck! Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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xAI Buys X - DTNSB 4987 25:15

1M ago25:15

25:15

Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Buzz Out Loud! Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions - DTNSB 4986 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions regarding public figures. WhatsApp adds an old school social media feature. And Tom talks to Andy Beach about how the BBC handles AI in news. Starring Huyen Tue Dao and Jenn Cutter. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Android OS development stays open while going private - DTNSB 4985 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Nintendo Switch is getting Virtual Game Cards for porting digital games between devices, and Tom Merritt draws a through line between tech connectivity and our love of animals. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Amazon Adds AI 'Interests' Shopping Feature - DTNSB 4984 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

Amazon announced a new AI 'Interests' feature which uses personalized shopping prompts "in everyday language" to track down current and new products. Tom also talks to Victoria Song about streaming international tv. Starring Jenn Cutter and Huyen Tue Dao. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.ac…

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Napster Heads to the Metaverse - DTNSB 4983 23:27

2M ago23:27

23:27

US officials shared highly classified military operations on Signal while including a journalist to the thread, and Dr. Niki talks about alternatives to genetic engineering for bringing extinct animals back to life. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.a…

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23andMe Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - DTNSB 4982 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

Apple AirPods Max are set to get a firmware update with support for ultra-low latency high-fidelity audio, and Chloe Castillo from Cal Fire talks with Tom about how they put together the Palisades Fire Ops briefing during the Los Angeles fires. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.ac…

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The Atlantic’s LibGen Search Reveals All - DTNSB 4981 27:56

2M ago27:56

27:56

Section 230 is set to face its biggest challenge yet, and Andy Beach talks about the rise of virtual influencers on YouTube Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Huawei announced a new 16:10 aspect ratio smartphone - DTNSB 4980 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

Roger talks about the last big chip announcement. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nvdia Is All About Robotics Now - DTNSB 4979 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

Plus the EU comes for Apple and Google, AGAIN and Atari has a watch that plays games. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alphabet Acquires Cloud Security Company Wiz for $32 Billion - DTNSB 4978 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

Tom ordered the newly announced Core Devices wearable running PebbleOS, and Dr. Niki discusses Colossal's pathway to resurrecting the mammoth. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links for the stories covered in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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3D Print any RC Robot Toy You Want - DTNSB 4977 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

Plus, the US Congress is actually the best at online resources. So sayeth Jen Briney! Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Discord Announces Social SDK For Game Developers - DTH 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

Google’s Chirp 3 is coming to Vertex AI, Roblox announces text-to-shape generator Cube 3D, Alphabet spins off laser internet startup Taara. Show Notes Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Encryption for all RCS Messages - DTNSB 4976 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Plus the rumors of SXSW Interactive’s death are exaggerated, and Gemini gets personal. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Intel’s Path to Reinvention Begins With Lip-Bu Tan - DTNSB 4975 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

Meta’s Community Notes launch is imminent, and Tom sits down with Brian Ibbott to talk about what it takes to bring The Morning Show to Las Vegas. Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why China’s EVs are So Cheap - DTNSB 4974 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

Bodie Grimm helps us understand how China can sell cars for so much less than others, plus Niantic sells Pokemon Go. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to the stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Big Design Changes Coming to iOS and macOS - DTNSB 4973 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

Tom chats with Jason about his jump into independent content creation, and smartwatch shipments decline for the first time ever. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to today's stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Scoop on US Science Funding - DTNSB 4972 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

Dr. Niki updates us on the latest plus, why the new Siri is delayed, and the Pixel 4a got the battery-killing update. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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