The Sonos app overhaul: A costly miscalculation

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Sonos’s ambitious redesign of its app promised a more modern, customizable, and user-friendly experience. However, two months later, the overhaul has proven to be a colossal misstep. While the company has been frantically backtracking with frequent updates to restore missing features, widespread customer frustration persists.

In a damage control effort, CEO Patrick Spence issued a public apology, acknowledging the significant disruption caused by the new app. The mea culpa comes after initial responses were perceived as tone-deaf, given the app’s numerous bugs and shortcomings.

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Netflix's 'BioShock' film scales back amid budget cuts

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Netflix's long-awaited adaptation of the iconic video game BioShock is still in development but with a significant change. According to producer Roy Lee, the film has undergone a "reconfiguration" due to budget cuts imposed by Netflix's new leadership. The project will now focus on a more intimate, character-driven story rather than the grand, epic scope originally envisioned.

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Samsung gifts latest Galaxy Z Flip6 phones to nearly 17K Paris Olympic athletes

As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris commences, Samsung has announced it will be gifting nearly 17K Olympic athletes  a special edition of the recently launched Galaxy Z Flip6 phone to nearly 17K athletes representing their countries from across the globe. In an effort to eliminate language barriers and offer accessibility for the athletes during the games, the device’s latest Galaxy AI features will offer a seamless line of communication both in Paris and to family and friends back home.  

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Canada Soccer engulfed in drone spying scandal, coach suspended

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The Canadian women’s soccer team is facing a major scandal after instances of drone spying on rival New Zealand. The latest incident, involving a drone hovering over a New Zealand practice session on Monday, led to the suspension of head coach Bev Priestman.

Investigations revealed that the drone operator was a "non-accredited" member of the Canadian team's staff. Moreover, it was discovered that a similar incident occurred during a New Zealand practice on July 19. As a result, two additional staff members—Joseph Lombardi, an “unaccredited analyst with Canada Soccer,” and Jasmine Mander, an assistant coach—were sent home.

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