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Tech News Roundup -- AppleGate, iPhone is Go and the Dangers of a Threesome

Here's some tech news that caught my eye this week.
• Have shares of Apple, Inc.? Did 'AppleGate' affect you? I was a little worried there for a second as my stock seemed to be taking a bath. But all seems well now. Although, the fallout for Engadget still remains to be seen.
• Also, Engadget's Ryan Block responds to the 'AppleGate' situation.
• The iPhone gets approved by the FCC. So close, yet still, so far.
• The dangers of a threesome. No, its not what you think. Get your mind out of the gutter.
• Apparently, people think Firefox is fat. Remember if it asks you how it looks in its new jeans, lie.
• AT&T is getting ready to offer an online backup service. Good for them. Now, if I could only make a call using my cell phone in my own house.
• The guys and gals at Popular Mechanics give you the top 10 HD Myths.
• Someone doesn't like former "Apple Evangelist" Guy Kawasaki very much. Yeah, his blog isn't that useful to me in my daily life but do you have to be so hard on the guy?
• Skype decides its time to get into the "casual" gaming market. Ok, sure. Why not?
• This guy is trying to be the new Bill Gates. Well, at least half of him.
• It looks like TV shows are the hot item on Bittorrent these days. What, not porn?
• Google scored (at least in court). An appeals court finds that thumbnails of photos are considered fair use. Now you can look at those Perfect 10 models during a Goole search without fear.
• Finally, the new PSPs are coming, the new PSPs are coming! Seriously Sony, its about time for a refresh.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.