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Now for some news: 

• Want to get into VR? Meta is working on a lower-priced Quest VR headset.
• Omegle has abruptly shut down after 15 years over growing misuse. 
• Amazon is working on a new OS to replace Android across its smart devices. 
• Spotify just launched a redesigned version of its TV app.

You might have seen that ChatGPT went down yesterday. According to OpenAI, it was a DDoS attack that caused the chatbot to go down for about 90 minutes.

Anyway, here’s some good news: 

• Disney plans to merge Disney+ and Hulu into one app and will test it soon.
• YouTube is getting a for you page. Everyone wants to be TikTok
• Apple is going all in on health with its next Apple Watch range, according to this report.

Happy HumpDay! Did you know that this week marks the 43rd anniversary of Microsoft agreeing to write an OS for IBM. The rest is history.

Here’s the news: 

Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie – My inner child is screaming right now.

Rockstar is planning to reveal GTA 6 this week. 10 years after GTA 5 was released.

Instagram is testing a feature allowing you to turn off read receipts – Finally.

We’re celebrating our tenth birthday! If you want a trip down memory lane or see how Product Hunt started, here’s the tweet that started it all. 

Now on to some news: 

• Slack CEO swipes right on Bumble to become its new CEO. 
• Shein is about to IPO, and it’s seeking a $90 billion dollar valuation.
• Google is rolling out new deal-finding tools just in time for Black Friday.

Happy Monday! Did you know there are only nine whole Mondays left until we bid adieu to 2023? How time flies! 

Here’s the news: 

• OpenAI is hosting its first-ever developer conference today. Any predictions?
• Kendrick Lamar just dropped a phone. It’s already sold out. 
• We’re hosting a live event in San Francisco today. Join us!

Happy Friday! How has your week been? Did you hit those goals? ICYMI: We announced a live event in San Francisco. Join us by RSVPing here. 

Here’s the news: 

• The Beatles released a new song – We all live in an AI-powered world. 
• Imagine using an Apple Watch with your Android phone. It almost happened
• X is joining the AI race with X.ai. According to Elon, it could be the best on the market.

Happy Thursday! Did you know it’s Product Hunt’s 10th birthday this year? We want to celebrate with you. Join us for a chill evening in SF with the Product Hunt team and guests.

Here’s the news: 

• HTC is sending VR headsets to the ISS to cheer up lonely astronauts. 
• Get a good nights sleep anywhere with this jacket. Need this for my next flight.
• Elon is turning X into a dating site. It might be time to turn DMs off.

First of all, some good news for makers. You can launch with Interactive Stories today, plus we’ve got a new Interactive Launch Guide for you. 

Some more good news: 

• Collins Dictionary has announced AI as the word of the year – in a surprise to nobody.
• YouTube is working on an AI assistant that surfaces videos you might like.
• Steel is becoming more affordable through 3D printing. You read that correctly.

It’s Tuesday, but more importantly, it’s Halloween! What’s your favorite spooky treat? I’m going to say candy corn, love me or hate me for it. 

Anyway, here’s some news:

• The AI rendition of Seinfeld is back – why didn’t anyone tell me this existed? 
• Amazon dropped a new AI tool designed to help advertisers make better ads.
• It’s official – Meta is launching an ad-free version of Facebook and Instagram in the EU, with a price, of course.

Happy Monday! It's Halloween eve. What are you dressing up as? I'm going as a sentient AI.

Anyway, here’s some good news to put a pep in your step this week. 

• Apple’s Mac event is today, and the new lineup promises to be ‘scary fast’.
• Devs, rejoice! Instagram says a Threads API is in the works.
• ChatGPT got a big update. Enjoy browsing the web, analyzing PDFs, and more.