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Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are really going to fight, aren't they?

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are really going to fight, aren't they?

We were promised flying cars in 2023, but this will do just fine

Kevin Raposo
June 26, 2023 • Reading Time: 17 minutes

Good morning!

Welcome to another edition of the KnowTechie Weekly download – your weekly dose of tech news that you likely ignored throughout all that doomscrolling.

We get it; life's too short to keep up with every single update from the ever-evolving world of technology. That's why we're here. To spoon-feed you all those juicy tidbits you missed while living your best digital life.

💡 Remember, folks: staying ignorant might be easier, but being informed makes you less likely to fall for those "You've won a million dollars!" scams...and wouldn't that be nice?

🛫 Programming note: While I usually send these over the weekend, well, life got in the way, and I didn’t have the time to clean what I had up before publishing, so instead of sending something I would regret later, I figured it could wait until this morning.

Quick update from management: Oh, right, that’s me. I will be on vacation for the next week and will hopefully have someone run the newsletter next week, but if not: hey, we all need a break every once in a while. If worse comes to worse, I’ll see you next week.

Alright, enough with the pleasantries. Let's dive headfirst into the tech news soup and fish out some of the chunkiest stories that you absolutely need to know about.

🥊 Billionaire Brawl:
In what could be described as an absurdly extravagant display of billionaire bravado, tech tycoons Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have publicly agreed to duke it out in a cage fight. This spectacle was sparked by Musk's Twitter challenge, which Zuckerberg seemingly accepted without hesitation.

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Apple users: update your devices right now; critical update available

⌨️ Kensington’s new QuietType Pro keyboard is eerily quiet

🍎 Apple wants to own the rights to images of real apples

Apple wants to own the rights to images of real apples 2023

Apple logo or not: Your favorite iPhone maker puts fruit companies on edge.

knowtechie.com/apple-logo-ip-images-of-real-fruit-swiss-2023

🍻 Windows 11 keys? ChatGPT says, ‘hold my beer’

🕹️ Super Mario RPG is making a triumphant return to the switch

📲OnePlus Fold leak provides a glimpse at its foldable smartphone

🛜 Opera’s new AI browser, Opera One, makes you feel like Tony Stark

📱 The Tensor G2 on the Pixel 7a may be a weaker version than Pixel 7

🎵 Music, Streaming, Drama Updates

Spotify is turning up the volume with its plans for a new tier called "Supremium." For a few extra bucks, you'll get HiFi audio quality, audiobooks, and maybe even a personal serenade from your favorite artist.

Further reading: Netflix tweaks its weekly top 10 rankings: Netflix changing their ranking system again because why not keep viewers guessing?

⚙️ Software Updates:
Google Chrome on iOS just got some fancy new features. Now you can enjoy a mini Google Maps view because opening another tab is so last year. Plus, adding Calendar events by tapping on a date? It's like magic! And don't worry, Google Lens support is coming soon to help you identify that weird bug crawling across your screen.

Further Reading: DuckDuckGo browser beta for Windows bakes in a lot of privacy tools

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🎮 Gaming News:
Microsoft seems to be feeling the sting of defeat as they admit Xbox "lost the console wars." With only a measly 16% share of console sales in 2021, they're trailing behind Nintendo and PlayStation. Looks like Xbox needs to level up their game if they want a fighting chance.

Microsoft embraces third-place status in console wars

But hold on a moment! Microsoft isn't giving up entirely - they have some major plans in store.

knowtechie.com/microsoft-embraces-third-place-status-in-console-wars

More gaming news:

Microsoft jacks up prices for Xbox Series X and Game Pass

Microsoft acquired Bethesda after hearing Starfield would be exclusive to PlayStation

Roblox now lets eligible creators build mature content experiences for users 17 and up

Discord plans to let creators sell “Downloadables”, one-time digital purchases

In a major reorganization, EA splits EA Games and EA Sports, and renames the former as EA Entertainment

Instagram now lets US users download Reels

'Diablo IV' and other Blizzard games were down on Sunday due to a DDoS attack

Stephen King Graciously Sold Remedy Alan Wake's Opening Quote for Just $1

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💡Quick Tech Tip

Use Sidecar to Use Your iPad as a Secondary Display

If you own both a Mac and an iPad, you can use the Sidecar feature to extend your workspace. This allows your iPad to act as a secondary display for your Mac. It's like having two screens in one, making multitasking even easier!

To activate Sidecar, click on the AirPlay icon in the menu bar on your Mac (it looks like a rectangle with a triangle at the bottom). Then select "Connect To," followed by your iPad's name.

Now you have double the screen space! You can drag windows from your Mac screen over to your iPad or vice versa. Plus, if you have an Apple Pencil, you can use it on the iPad when it’s serving as a second display – perfect for design work or note-taking.

🏆 Giveaway reminder 🏆

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That’s a wrap, folks 👋

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That's all for this week's edition of the KnowTechie Weekly Download! We hope you enjoyed it.

Remember, these stories are just scratching the surface of what's happening out there, so stay tuned for more.

Heads up: I will be on vacation for the next week and will hopefully have someone run the newsletter next week, but if not: hey, we all need a break every once in a while. If worse comes to worse, I’ll see you next week.

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are really going to fight, aren't they?

We were promised flying cars in 2023, but this will do just fine

Further reading: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg's fight started before Meta's Twitter rival

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