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What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.

What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.: Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop. Read More

Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage: Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive "wiper" malware across Poland's energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine. Read More

Google Photos' latest feature lets you meme yourself: The addition is meant to just be a fun way to explore your photos and experiment with Google's Gemini AI technology, and specifically Nano Banana. Read More

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