Facebook launches 'Friends' feed in Canada, ditching algorithm

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Facebook is rolling out a new "Friends" tab in Canada and the US, offering users a break from algorithmically curated content. The dedicated feed will exclusively display posts, stories, reels, and birthdays from your Facebook friends.

The move aims to recapture Facebook's original focus on connecting with friends, as stated in a company blog post: "the magic of friends has fallen away" amidst the platform's evolution.

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Little Canada offers FREE digital ad space on mini-billboards to Canadian Business

Little Canada, one of Toronto's most popular family tourist attractions, has announced a unique opportunity for Canadian businesses to get noticed! This sweet museum has launched the Mini Media Made in Canada Spotlight where Canadian businesses can shine in a big way in this miniature world! Little Canada is offering mini-billboard digital ad spaces for FREE within the attraction.

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Napster sold for US$207 million, eyes metaverse revival

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Roughly 25 years after disrupting the music industry, the original file-sharing service Napster has been acquired by metaverse startup Infinite Reality for US$207 million. Infinite Reality plans to transform Napster into a "social music platform" with virtual concerts and artist tools for selling digital and physical goods.

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Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-hee dies, Jun Young-hyun takes sole charge

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Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died of a heart attack at age 63, the company announced. Han, who oversaw consumer electronics and mobile, leaves newly-appointed Jun Young-hyun as sole CEO, effective immediately.

Jun, head of the underperforming chip division, now leads as Samsung navigates trade uncertainties and seeks to regain ground in the artificial intelligence chip market. Samsung has yet to name Han's successor.

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