Adobe and Figma scrap US$20 billion merger amid antitrust concerns

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Adobe and Figma have called off their $20 billion merger deal after facing regulatory hurdles in the UK and EU. Adobe will pay Figma a US$1 billion breakup fee in cash. Adobe had little chance to salvage the deal and get what it wanted from Figma, without giving up some of its own products.

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Rumoured camera upgrades for Samsung's future Galaxy S phones

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Thanks to rumours, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera specs are no longer a mystery. Now, we get to hear more about Samsung's plans to enhance the cameras of its Ultra models until 2026, at least according to the reliable tipster Revegnus. 

The Galaxy S24 Ultra, expected to launch in mid-January, will supposedly feature a 50-megapixel periscope camera with 0.7µm pixels, a significant upgrade from the 10-megapixel 1.12µm pixels of the S23 Ultra. This will allow for more details and clarity in zoomed-in shots. Samsung has already hinted that it is developing high-resolution sensors for telephoto cameras.

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Rogers turns on three new cell towers on British Columbia's Highway

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Rogers Communications has activated three new cellular towers along British Columbia's Highway 16 to improve public safety and wireless coverage. You should get better access to 911 and 5G connectivity in section of the highway known as Highway of Tears. This corridor between Prince Rupert and Prince George honours the memory of the many Indigenous women and girls who have disappeared or have been found murdered along the route.

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