Boeing and ULA rolled out the Starliner spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for final checkouts. The spacecraft is set to carry two NASA astronauts to the ISS and back, with a potential launch date of May 7.

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Google plans to relaunch the Pixel Tablet without the Charging Speaker Dock, which costs $129 separately. The tablet's 128 GB version will be available for $499, and the 256 GB version for $599.

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BYD is set to debut a new fully electric Ocean-M car based on its new EV platform. The company is known for its low-cost EVs, with updated models starting at $13,900. The Ocean-M will be the latest addition to BYD's electric vehicle lineup.

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Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11, KB5036980, which brings ads to the Start Menu for all users. The ads, which are recommendations for apps in the Microsoft Store, were previously tested with Insiders and are now available to all Windows 11 users.

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $1 billion in grants to replace gas-powered school buses with electric vehicles. The funding will support the adoption of eligible Class 6 and 7 electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and workforce development.

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Apple has released public beta versions of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. The updates include new features such as a Quartiles game and Game Center Leaderboard integration for Apple News+, and support for downloading apps from the web in the EU.

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Spotify declines to adopt Apple's new EU App Store terms following a $2 billion fine for 'abusive' rules. The fine was imposed after the European Commission ordered Apple to relax anti-steering rules. Spotify has submitted a new update with pricing information for EU users.

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Best Buy offers a one-day discount on the stainless steel, black stainless steel, and blue stainless steel models of the Bella Pro 8-quart Digital Air Fryer. The stainless steel model is priced at $44.99, a $85 discount from its usual price of $130.

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UGREEN's MagSafe Tesla Car Mount is now available on Amazon for $14.95, a 50% discount from its usual $30 price. The mount clips onto Tesla's touchscreen and is compatible with iPhone 15 and previous generations. Free shipping is available for Prime members or orders over $25.

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The Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra do not support MagSafe technology, a feature originally developed by Apple for its iPhones and MacBooks. MagSafe allows for magnetic attachments and charging.

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