Apple TV+ reportedly cancels 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' over controversial topics

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The Problem With Jon Stewart, the political satire show on Apple TV+, has been cancelled after two seasons. The New York Times reported that creative differences between Stewart and Apple led to the decision, which came just weeks before the third season filming was supposed to start. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stewart wanted complete creative control of the series. However, Apple objected to some topics he planned to cover, such as China and artificial intelligence. Stewart reportedly refused to compromise and chose to walk away from the show.

The show premiered in 2021, six years after Stewart left The Daily Show, and featured hour-long episodes on current affairs. The first season had eight episodes released biweekly, while the second season had 12 episodes released weekly with a mid-season break. It tackled controversial issues such as gender identity and the indictment of former president Donald Trump. However, these topics also caused tension between Stewart and Apple. The Times said may have feared being involved in political disputes, so Apple agreed to end their partnership.

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OnePlus Open: The book-style foldable phone with Hasselblad cameras

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OnePlus introduces its first foldable, the OnePlus Open. It features a book-style design that makes it easy to use and comfortable to hold. It is based on the Oppo Find N3 but with wider availability and OnePlus branding. And yes, it is coming to Canada.

The OnePlus Open has two stunning displays: a 6.31-inch Super Fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED screen on the outside and a 7.82-inch Flexi-fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED screen on the inside. Both have adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and impressive brightness levels up to 2,800 nits.

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Threads lets you tag Instagram users that aren't on the app yet

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Instagram has introduced a new feature for Threads that lets you tag Instagram users who are not on Threads yet. You can follow them and get their updates when they join Threads. The screenshot above, shared by Anuj Ahooja, shows how it works. You can tag an Instagram user who has not set up a Threads profile, and the tag will appear with an Instagram icon, not the usual @ sign. This way, you can follow them before they join Threads and stay connected with interesting users. You can also access their Instagram profile by tapping on the tag, creating more integration between the two apps.

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Adobe launches new versions of Photoshop and Premiere Elements with AI and more

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Adobe has launched the new versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements for 2024. These products have many new features that make the creative process easier and faster, thanks to artificial intelligence. But AI is not the only thing that photo and video editors can enjoy in these new versions.

However, let’s start with the AI features. These functionalities are powered by Adobe’s Sensei AI platform. There is a new tool in Photoshop that automatically selects and edits objects and backgrounds, similar to Google’s Pixel Magic Eraser, but more advanced.

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