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The spectacle of Bryan Johnson and his livestreamed shrooms trip

The spectacle of Bryan Johnson and his livestreamed shrooms trip: Bryan Johnson livestreamed his shrooms trip -- which included both Grimes and Marc Benioff -- as part of his controversial longevity research. Read More

Netflix launches a mobile-friendly version of Red Dead Redemption : Players with a Netflix subscription can now download the game, which features mobile-friendly controls, including touch-screen shooting and navigation. It's important to note that the game does not feature a multiplayer mode and players must be connected to the internet to play; offline gameplay is not available. Read More

Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more: The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates work, as the company is shifting from a single yearly update to more frequent releases. Read More

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