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  • These Magnetic Reusable Cable Ties Are Basically Free at Under $1 Each Ahead of Prime Day

    These Magnetic Reusable Cable Ties Are Basically Free at Under $1 Each Ahead of Prime Day

    Fourth of July deals are still running this weekend and Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, so there are plenty of discounts available to help you save money this weekend. But few items on offer will be quite as useful as this deal that gets you 12 reusable magnetic cable ties for just $10. These budget-friendly magnetic ties will make organizing your unruly desk cables a breeze.

    You can get your new cable ties in any color you like, just so long as that happens to be black. But really, who looks at their cable ties anyway?

    This pack of 12 cable ties includes strong magnets that can be attached to the side of your desk or just about anywhere else. That could be a real quality of life improvement if you’re forever dropping cables down the back of your desk.

    Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money.

    Each cable tie is made from a high-quality, soft silicone that is stretchy and designed not to damage any of your cables during use. They also sport a total of 11 different button holes, so you can make the cable ties just the right size for your needs.

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    Messy cables are a real eyesore, and nobody wants to deal with them. Thankfully, tidying them up is easier than ever and you won’t have to spend big to do it. This pack of 12 cable ties works out to be less than $1 each, so why haven’t you ordered yours yet?


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  • Meta Update Adds Copyright Check to Reels

    Meta Update Adds Copyright Check to Reels

    A major Meta update has introduced a built-in copyright check feature within the Facebook Reels composer, aiming to help creators avoid violations before publishing. This Meta update is also part of a broader strategy that includes the launch of a new AI division, Meta Superintelligence Labs, to drive cutting-edge advancements.

    The new Meta update directly integrates copyright scanning into the Reels creation process on Facebook. Previously available only through Meta’s Business Suite, the tool now alerts creators to potential copyright issues while they build their content. This helps prevent common problems like reduced reach, lost ad income, and removed audio that often follow copyright violations.

    Creators can choose to turn this feature on or off, but if enabled, it will scan the video before it goes live. If copyrighted material is detected, the video’s publication could be delayed for up to an hour, giving the user time to make edits. Even with the feature switched off, Meta will still perform checks after the content is published, meaning early detection remains the smarter choice.

    Meta Update Adds Copyright Check To Reels

    As this Meta update rolls out to more users, it adds an extra layer of security for creators who depend on their videos for engagement and revenue. Meta’s goal is to make content creation on its platforms safer and more reliable.

    Alongside this, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reorganized the company’s AI initiatives under the new Meta Superintelligence Labs, appointing Alexandr Wang, former CEO of Scale AI, as chief AI officer. This move comes after a lukewarm response to Meta’s Llama 4 AI model and aims to regain ground lost to competitors like Google, OpenAI, and China’s DeepSeek. The company plans to fast-track projects in artificial general intelligence and expand tools like Meta AI, image-to-video ad platforms, and smart glasses to boost future earnings.

    With these steps, the latest Meta update underscores the company’s efforts to support content creators and reinforce its position in the AI space.

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  • Seroprevalence of sand fly fever Sicilian virus in blood donors in mainland Portugal | Parasites & Vectors

    Seroprevalence of sand fly fever Sicilian virus in blood donors in mainland Portugal | Parasites & Vectors

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  • Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dispel rumours of imminent disaster

    Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dispel rumours of imminent disaster



    Rescue workers prepare to search for victims in a collapsed building, following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, January 3, 2024. — Reuters

    The Japanese government on Saturday warned of the possibility of additional strong earthquakes in the waters southwest of the country’s main islands, following recent seismic activity near Kyushu.

    Authorities said that while the risk of further tremors remains, there is no scientific basis for widespread rumours predicting a major disaster.

    That quake on Thursday, strong enough to make standing difficult, was one of more than 1,000 tremors in the islands of Kagoshima prefecture in the past two weeks that have fuelled rumours stemming from a comic book prediction that a major disaster would befall the country this month.

    “With our current scientific knowledge, it’s difficult to predict the exact time, place or scale of an earthquake,” said Ayataka Ebita, director of the Japan Meteorological Agency’s earthquake and tsunami monitoring division, after a 5.4-magnitude quake shook the area again on Saturday.

    “We ask that people base their understanding on scientific evidence,” Ebita told a press conference.

    The manga, which some have interpreted as predicting a catastrophic event on Saturday, has prompted some travellers to avoid Japan. Arrivals from Hong Kong, where the rumours have circulated widely, were down 11% in May from the same month last year, according to the latest data.

    Japan has had record visitor numbers this year, with April setting a record monthly high of 3.9 million travellers.

    Ryo Tatsuki, the artist behind the manga “The Future I Saw”, first published in 1999 and re-released in 2021, said she was “not a prophet”, in a statement issued by her publisher.

    Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas. It accounts for about one-fifth of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.

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  • Squid Game creator initially planned a reunion ending in Season 3

    Squid Game creator initially planned a reunion ending in Season 3

    One of the best South Korean thrillers, Squid Game, finally wrapped up after three seasons on Netflix. It was first released in 2021, with director Hwang Dong-hyuk having no idea it would go on to become a global sensation.

    So, the creator decided to continue the story of survival in a world consumed by greed beyond Season 1. Even though completing the series brought him peace, the weight of global expectations made the process challenging. Even with its massive success, the ending of Squid Game Season 3 has left fans split, with some praising its bold choices and others feeling let down.

    One of the most debated aspects is the final twist: every single character who enters the game dies, and the only one left alive is a newborn baby. Interestingly, this wasn’t the original plan. Hwang said in an interview with The Korea Times:

    “I initially vaguely considered a storyline where Gi-hun would survive with a few other contestants and eventually go to meet his daughter in the U.S.”

    He continued:

    “But I reconsidered what story I really wanted to tell with this project and felt that Gi-hun’s journey should end here.”

    Hwang Dong-hyuk also mentioned that while the show brought him incredible fame and success, but also brought exhaustion and pressure. He even lost some teeth while making Squid Game, but didn’t give up.

    Keep reading to explore more about the finale and Hwang Dong-hyuk’s insights.

    Squid Game creator thought of Gi-hun’s survival, but changed his mind

    Gi-hun with his daughter in Season 1 (Image via Netflix).
    Gi-hun with his daughter in Season 1 (Image via Netflix).

    Since Squid Game Season 3 came out on Netflix, fans couldn’t stop discussing the shocking finale no one saw coming. While deaths were expected, many didn’t think of the main character, Gi-hun’s death.

    As seen in the finale episode, the players participate in the Sky Squid Game, where they’re placed in huge towers, resembling the three iconic shapes of the survival thriller. The players were tasked with killing others to enter the final round, and Gi-hun, despite carrying the baby, managed to reach the last tower.

    However, since only one player was meant to survive, Gi-hun chose to sacrifice himself, saying that they’re all human and that some people still choose humanity over greed. This was a heartwrenching part of Squid Game that Hwang Dong-hyuk created to reflect the harsh realities of the world today.

    As mentioned earlier, this wasn’t the ending he originally had in mind. The creator first thought of Gi-hun’s survival and reunion with his daughter in America. But he eventually realized that worsening inequality, continuing wars, and the sense that society is failing to solve its biggest problems were more in line with the message he wanted to leave behind.

    He said:

    “Because ultimately, this project is about the world we live in. Economic inequality has worsened since I made Season 1, the lives of ordinary people have become more difficult, and wars show no signs of ending.”

    Hwang sensed a much darker future coming, and that inspired him to create an ending that fits that emotional tone. He shared that many young people today feel hopeless about the future, and he sees the baby as “our future”. By placing the child in the game, he wanted to show that protecting the next generation, our conscience, and the future requires real struggle and sacrifice.

    Also Read: Leonardo DiCaprio is the Squid Game showrunner’s choice to play the lead in the US rendition— Here’s what he said

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