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Uber offers free election rides and Apple buying photo editing app 🤝

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Product Scoop
November 04, 2024

Happy Monday folks, election week is here and the internet is buzzing. Regardless of who wins, we still have to stay informed about the world of tech. With that being said, let’s go ahead and dive right in today 👇

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