Best Pixel Digest Podcasts (2025)

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

16h 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

1d 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

3d 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

4d 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

7d 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

8d 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

9d 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

10d 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

11d 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

14d 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

15d 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

16d 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

17d 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

18d 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

21d 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

22d 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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Surviving Kenshi: Hardship, Agency, and the Beauty of the Unfinished 5:20

23d ago5:20

5:20

What happens when a game refuses to hold your hand—or even care if you survive? In this episode, we dive into Naomi Clark’s essay “Kenshi,” a sharp and deeply personal examination of the cult-favorite open-world RPG. Clark unpacks the game’s brutal beginnings, its resistance to traditional narrative arcs, and its focus on emergent gameplay shaped b…

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

23d 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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Fly Far, Far Away: Hitman, Escapism, and Finding Joy Through Play 4:27

24d ago4:27

4:27

In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of memory, identity, and digital escape through the lens of Kishonna L. Gray’s personal essay “Dear God, Make Me a Bird, So I Can Fly Far Far Away from Here.” From childhood afternoons spent playing Hitman with friends to rediscovering the series as a source of solace in graduate school, Gray re…

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

24d 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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From Colony to Collaboration: Rethinking a Board Game Classic 7:12

25d ago7:12

7:12

We explore the fascinating evolution of the beloved board game Puerto Rico. Join us as we delve into its initial acclaim, the growing concerns surrounding its colonial themes, and the inspiring journey that led to its thoughtful redesign as Puerto Rico 1897. Discover how player feedback and a commitment to historical sensitivity transformed a class…

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

25d 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

28d 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

29d 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

30d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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Tom Is No Fun - DTNSB 4971 29:04

2M ago29:04

29:04

The US military uses AI, and we put a brain in a jar. But Don't worry! We promise it will be alright. We think. Plus, the red LEDs ARE good for your skin! 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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Apple has a Fever for a Foldable - DTNSB 4970 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

Broadcom addresses a few nasty zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its hypervisors, and Pison CEO John Croteau talks about how its wearables are improving the world of medicine. 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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The Most Conversational AI Yet - DTNSB 4969 31:04

2M ago31:04

31:04

Plus Jason Howell reports from the Nothing party in Barcelona but has something to say about the new Nothing phones. 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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Thin is in at Mobile World Congress. But why? - DTNSB 4968 28:13

2M ago28:13

28:13

Plus, Tencent launched super apps as a service, and why the US may not have ended all cyber command activities against Russia. Starring Tom Merritt. 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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MWC in Barcelona Gets Conceptual - DTNSB 4967 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

External NPUs and solar-powered laptops, plus new EV battery tech. 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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OpenAI’s Last Unreasonable Model - DTNSB - 4966 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Plus, Skype will go down for good and Mozilla insist it does not want to sell your data to AI. 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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Nvidia’s AI business takes center stage - DTNSB 4965 27:32

2M ago27:32

27:32

Sony cuts the price of the PlayStation VR 2 by $150, Amazon gets into the Quantum computing game with Ocelot, and Dr. Niki says that Spam is a problem for science as well as email. 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 …

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