The Ad Verification program is part of the invite-only Amazon Shopper Panel program. When users opt-in, it allows Amazon to track which ads the user sees as they use their device.

That is a worrying privacy concern, with Amazon being able to see your browsing data.

The way the feature is enabled is also worrying. Amazon requires users to replace their DNS provider with DNS servers maintained by the company.

That allows for ad tracking and access to information about the user’s browsing habits.

The Ad Verification program is only available in the US and UK. It’s also invite-only, with Amazon not releasing details of how they choose participants.

Is your privacy only worth $2 a month? We don’t think so, and neither should anyone else.

Meta had a similar program, the “Facebook Research” app, that paid teenagers $20 monthly to monitor their mobile phones. The company shut the app down in 2019 amid mounting pressure.

Google also had a similar program that snooped on everything a user did on the internet and paid them in Amazon gift cards. Again, that was shut down in 2019.

The thing is, these companies already know everything about us. Please don’t give them more access to your private data. It’s yours. Don’t let Amazon monitor your mobile phone.

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Amazon promised to bring the Fire TV experience to the Echo Show 15 in September. The company found that over 70 percent of Echo Show 15 users use the device to watch videos.

Now, you’ll be able to stream video from a wide range of apps on your Echo Show 15.

You’ll have access to the entire Fire TV catalog, including popular apps like YouTube, Prime Video, Netflix, and more.

Of customers that used their Echo Show 15 device last month, over 70% used it to watch videos. So, at no extra cost, we’re adding the @amazonfiretv experience to new & existing Echo Show 15s. We think customers will love having access to the Fire TV content they know and love.

— Amazon News (@amazonnews) September 28, 2022

You can navigate through the various streaming apps on the Echo Show 15 using Alexa or with controls in the Fire TV app on your phone.

Additionally, you can pair an Alexa Voice Remote or use the virtual remote on the Show 15 itself for apps without touch recognition.

The Echo Show 15 falls into a niche category with smart home displays.

The main difference between it and other devices is that it mounts directly to the wall.

That might not be the ideal option for everyone. But it can be really useful to help control a smart home with tons of smart devices connected to one another.

And now you can enjoy the entire Fire TV experience on the Echo Show 15 whenever you want.

To help celebrate its new free update, Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on an Echo Show 15 and Alexa Voice Remote bundle.

You can get the full bundle for $194.99, saving you $85.

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Hohem is offering up a 20% discount for two of its smartphone accessories. Its 3-axis gimbal stabilizer is part of a lightning sale today only, bringing its price down to just $63.20.

Great for vlogging or recording video, this gimbal features a brushless motor and an ‘Anti-Shake’ algorithm to keep your phone steady when holding it in your hand.

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In addition to the Gimbal Stabilizer, the company also offers a 20% discount on its auto-tracking tripod. This deal lasts longer, until December 4, but is only available to Amazon Prime subscribers.

Hohem’s face-tracking tripod is the perfect tool for selfie videos. Its AI algorithm smoothly tracks your face, turning your smartphone to keep you in the frame.

It’s a great tool for FaceTime or other video calls. And you’ll no longer have to worry about manually turning when recording yourself.

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If you’re looking to step up your vlogging or video chatting game without breaking the bank, check out these two devices from Hohem.

Remember, the Gimbal Stabilizer deal is only on sale today. You’ll have until December 4 to take advantage of the Face Tracking Tripod sale.

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The HONOR Band 6 is a waterproof smart bracelet with health monitoring and more. And right now, you can get it for just $27.99, $7 off of its original price.

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The HONOR Band 6 features scientific sleep monitoring to assess your sleeping patterns and suggest improvements.

Additionally, it comes with 10 sports modes to help track your exercises. Everything from indoor running to outdoor cycling can be tracked, measuring things like heart rate, pace, and calories burned.

It can even detect those workouts automatically and start tracking. Finally, it features TruRelax stress level tracking for 24/7 monitoring and suggestions to help relieve stress.

If this wearable seems up your alley, don’t miss out on your chance to save a little money on your purchase. Normally $34.99, the HONOR Band 6 is on sale for $27.99 from now until November 30.

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A recent report from Insider explains how the company’s plans to monetize Alexa and Echo products have yet to come to fruition.

Worldwide Digital is the department at Amazon that oversees Alexa, Echo devices, and Prime Video. Insider collected documents showing that the department lost $3 billion in the first quarter of 2022 alone.

Originally, the idea behind Alexa and Echo devices was a simple one.

Amazon hoped that people would use its voice assistant to make purchases through Echo devices. However, that didn’t stick the way the company hoped.

Alexa has become relatively popular in people’s homes, reaching around a billion weekly interactions. However, most of these interactions are not monetizable, meaning Amazon isn’t making any money when you use Alexa.

Additionally, Alexa devices have been the center of a few controversies. The platform was ridiculed in 2018 for sending audio recordings to the wrong person.

And just last year, Alexa encouraged children to complete a challenge to electrocute themselves on wall outlets.

Just last week, reports of thousands of Amazon layoffs hit the headlines. It was later confirmed that many of those layoffs came from Amazon’s Devices & Services team, overseeing Alexa development.

Amazon’s Alexa likely isn’t going anywhere soon. But it looks like the company will have to adjust its goals for the product if it wants to make Alexa and related devices profitable in the future.

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For a limited time, you can get Jlink’s 34-inch curved monitor for just $441.49, more than $100 off the original price.

To take full advantage of this deal, head over to the product page on Amazon. Make sure you click the Amazon coupon on the listing page to get $100 off.

Then, enter code JlinkUS11 at checkout to get an additional 5 percent off. But you’ll have to act quickly. This deal ends on November 20 at 11:59 PM PST.

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Jlink’s 34-inched curved monitor is designed with gamers in mind. It has a 144Hz refresh rate for that buttery smooth picture and a 1ms response time for as little input lag as possible.

With its widescreen 3440 x 1440 resolution, the monitor offers a crystal clear picture along with a wide range of colors.

The original price is still a great deal for a 34-inch curved monitor of this caliber and resolution.

But add on the more than $100 in savings you can get with this promotion, and the Jlink 34-inch curved monitor is a deal you won’t want to miss out on.

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The payment processing partnership was first announced almost a year ago. It’s no surprise why the companies decided this is the time to roll out the option; Black Friday is coming in just over a month.

That makes this the prime shopping period for U.S. customers on Amazon leading into the busy holiday period.

Amazon now lets you pay with Venmo

To use Venmo on Amazon, you’ll have to add it as a payment method during checkout. You’ll also need the Venmo app installed on your device, as you’ll have to confirm the linking through the app.

Then you can use Venmo for all your future Amazon purchases if you want. The neat thing about using Venmo is that you can then split the purchase with other Venmo users. Handy for gift purchases.

You’ll also benefit from Venmo’s Purchase Protection Program and Amazon’s A-to-Z guarantee.

Do you know who wins here?

Sure, Venmo users will be able to buy things on Amazon, but they could already use other methods, including Venmo’s debit card.

And Venmo is already the “dominant peer-to-peer payment app in the U.S.,” with 52.2% of all mobile payment users in 2022.

The real winner here is Amazon. Venmo’s user base is younger than other digital payment options. It’s the most used payment app among teens, the next generation of Amazon Prime subscribers.

If you’re planning on using Venmo for your Amazon purchases, make your transactions private. Nobody wants to see how often you order things except Amazon, which they already know.

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The Acer Swift X Creator Laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti GPU. That winning combination is backed up with 16GB of DRAM, 512GB of NVMe SSD storage, and Wi-Fi 6.

The 14-inch IPS screen is Full HD, and you also get a fingerprint reader to make signing into your new laptop more secure.

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Acer is also discounting one of its convertible Chromebooks, the Spin 314. For $290, you’ll get a 14-inch touchscreen with a foldable hinge from laptop to tablet and back.

You’ll also get 128GB of internal storage and a free 100GB of Google Drive storage to keep all of your files safe.

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And better yet, the 8TB version of the My Cloud is on sale for $80 off during Amazon’s Prime Early Access sale. That brings the total down to just $299.99.

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The Western Digital My Cloud gives you the option for private, centralized storage inside your own home. Just hook the device up to your home network and you’re ready to start storing your photos, videos, and other files.

Then, you can access your content from anywhere as long as you have internet. Plus, you can easily organize and find all of your stored content and files using the My Cloud Home app.

This is a great solution if you have tons of files and data that you need to store and still have quick access to. And you won’t be able to beat this discounted price. Click the button below for more information.

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The Huntsman V2 typically sells for $249.99. But for a limited time, Amazon Prime subscribers can save $79 and get the keyboard for just $170.99. The deal is live during the Prime Early Access sale on October 11 and 12.

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The keyboard features Razer’s own analog optical switches for ultimate customization. You can choose precise actuation points to have your key presses register exactly when you want.

And as always, the Huntsman V2 is equipped with Razer Chroma RGB across the entire board. That’s 16.8 million colors for customizing and creating your own keyboard light show.

It’s a full-size keyboard with a full number pad and several additional media keys across the top for quick access to volume, brightness, and more.

When it comes to Razer keyboards, you won’t find a deal much better than this one. Click the button below to check it out.

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Normally $129.99, the Razer Kraken Ultimate gaming headset is down to just $56.99 today and tomorrow. That’s an incredible 56 percent discount.

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The Kraken Ultimate usually sells for $129.99. But it’s available for just $56.99 for Amazon’s Prime Early Access sale on October 11 and 12.

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The Kraken Ultimate is Razer’s premium PC gaming headset. It features THX 7.1 surround sound and active noise canceling for the ultimate immersion in your favorite games.

It uses a wired USB connection and has on-ear audio controls. You can manually adjust the volume and turn THX Spatial audio on and off. Super convenient for when you don’t want to lose immersion when you change the volume.

Razer is known for its premium gaming products, and the Kraken line of headsets has been a staple in gaming for years. Now’s as good a time as ever to step up your setup with the Kraken Ultimate headset from Razer.

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If you didn’t know already, one of the unique perks that Amazon offers to its Prime subscribers is a batch of free PC games every month. Additionally, there’s a constantly rotating schedule of free in-game content with Prime Gaming.

Over the course of October, you can snag seven different games for free with your Prime subscription.

And the games will be yours forever after you claim them, even if your Prime membership runs out. So let’s see what’s up for grabs.

Prime Gaming free games for October 2022

As always, Amazon kicks off this month’s free Prime Gaming games with a few exciting, AAA titles. First up is Fallout 76, the open-world multiplayer entry to the classic post-apocalyptic RPG.

Next, Amazon is offering Total War: Warhammer II. This game lets you build your own army as you move to conquer your enemies. It combines turn-based tactics with real-time combat for an epic, unique experience.

Also up for grabs is Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. This is the sequel to Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, which Amazon gave away in September.

Glass Masquerade: Origins is the next title up for grabs. It’s an artistic puzzle game where you create beautiful stained-glass clocks using shattered pieces as puzzle pieces.

Next up for grabs is Loom. Loom is a musical point-and-click adventure where it’s up to you to save the universe. Hero’s Hour is a real-time combat RPG with a retro feel and heavy strategy aspects.

Finally, Horace is a story-rich platformer following the journey of a small robot looking to find himself through pop culture

Free in-game content

The Prime Gaming rewards every month don’t stop with just the free games. Amazon also offers tons of free in-game content for several popular games.

Unlike the free games, the in-game content doesn’t necessarily revolve on a monthly basis. Amazon is constantly rotating free content in and out, so it’s best to keep an eye on the Prime Gaming website regularly.

Right now, the in-game content up for grabs includes free stuff from many popular games, like Fall Guys, Rainbow Six Siege, Pokémon GO, and many more.

When you’re on the Prime Gaming website, click the In-game Content tab to see the free content currently up for grabs. You won’t want to miss out on this.

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Prime Gaming is yet another great benefit that comes with your Amazon Prime subscription. And for gamers, it’s one you want to take advantage of.

First of all, you get a few free AAA games for free every month that will be yours forever. Plus, all of the free in-game content offered up regularly can be great for games you already play.

Be sure to check out the Prime Gaming website regularly to see what kind of content and games are up for grabs. It’s all free with a Prime membership, so why not take advantage?

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The 4K TVs use QLED as their panel technology, which should mean better color accuracy and contrast to the budget-focused end of Amazon’s Fire TV range.

That panel technology uses quantum dot film over the backlit panel to create richer color than is possible normally.

The new TVs also feature “up to” 96 local dimming zones, HDR10+ Adaptive, and Dolby Vision IQ. They also have support for HLG, HDR10, and HDR10+ Gaming.

A new trick that the rest of the Fire TV range doesn’t have is made possible by new sensors for ambient light and presence. The TV knows when you’re not around to watch it and can display artwork at those times if you should choose to.

That’s cool and a feature typically found on much more expensive TV sets, like Samsung’s Frame TV series. You can also opt to have Alexa widgets displayed, turning your smart TV into a sizeable smart display.

The ambient light sensor also optimizes the brightness of whatever you’re watching. That should mean better watchability throughout the day.

Amazon has included three HDMI 2.0 ports and one HDMI 2.1 with eARC. The Omni range also has Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and microphones, so you can ask Alexa to control the TV anytime. You can disable the microphones if you prefer.

Preorders are live at Amazon, with an October 27 release date. Best Buy also carries Fire TV models, although they don’t appear to have a preorder page up yet.

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The 10.2-inch E Ink screen has 300 PPI, the same resolution quality as the current Paperwhite. It’s front-lit and has an adjustable warm light.

That PPI specification is essential. Until now, most larger E Ink screens had a lower resolution than the smaller ones.

Amazon managed to keep the quality while scaling up to a larger screen, making it feel like your notes are going onto paper.

The Kindle Scribe comes with a “Basic Pen,” Amazon’s name for its Wacom EMR-equipped stylus.

You can also pay another $30 for a “Premium Pen,” which comes with a customizable shortcut button and a sensor on the top that works like an eraser.

Neither pen needs charging, ever, which is super nice for those of use who are forgetful. They also magnetically attach to the side of the Kindle Scribe.

Amazon has built a whole new note-taking system into this Kindle. You can tap to highlight parts of the text, then scrawl your notes in the box that appears. Those are then stored inside your Kindle account.

You’ll eventually be able to see those notes inside the Kindle app or on your other devices. You’ll also get a “send to Scribe” button inside Microsoft Word, so you can switch to the device that’s most suitable to work on.

Amazon says the battery life will be 12 weeks if you read for about half an hour daily or three weeks if you write for half an hour daily.

Expect those figures to drop substantially if you’re a heavy user, but you’ll still get decent battery stats based on our experience with Kindles.

You can preorder the Kindle Scribe today. The 16GB with the Basic Pen is $339.99, or you can get various options up to the most expensive version.

That option comes with 64GB of storage, and the Premium Pen, for $419.99. There are also multiple bundles with covers and power adapters.

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Earlier today, Amazon shared a few updates for the Astro Robot at its latest gadget event.

The robot will soon get pet detection, new home monitoring features, and another update that transforms the robot into a security guard. The feature will be available later this year.

Pet detection was one of Amazon’s most requested features for the Astro Robot, according to an interview with TechCrunch. It allows the robot to notify you with video whenever it detects your furry friends.

The company has also added a new Ring integration to Astro Robot. In addition, Amazon is adding a Virtual Security Guard feature, transforming the robot into a security guard for businesses.

This integration will allow Astro Robot to monitor your office (as long as there are no stairs) for any disturbances.

Once it detects a disturbance, the robot will connect to your local security company, where an operator can assess the situation and dial in emergency services if needed.

Amazon will initially test the Virtual Security Guard feature with a limited number of businesses before rolling it out completely.

So Amazon is finally equipping its robot with additional useful features. But this is still just the beginning.

The company’s head of consumer robotics, Ken Washington, spoke to TechCrunch about Astro Robot’s software development kit (SDK).

It’s what the company used to add pet detection, and Amazon is now sharing the SDK with three universities.

“When you give universities access to SDK and technology like this, they come up with all kinds of really great ideas,” Washington said.

So be on the lookout for even more updates on Amazon’s Astro Robot soon. At this time, Amazon’s Astro Robot is available exclusively by invitation. Buyers can request an invite here.

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The preorder deal is currently available on Amazon ahead of the G Cloud’s official release on October 18. The retail price of the G Cloud comes out to $349, but you can get one for just $299 with a preorder.

Logitech is looking to fill a niche market with its G Cloud handheld device. It’s a dedicated cloud gaming device with an Android operating system and access to the Google Play Store.

But mobile games aren’t the goal for Logitech with the G Cloud. This device is targeting the multiple cloud gaming services available, giving gamers access to tons of games right in the palm of their hands.

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Logitech G CLOUD Gaming Handheld

Logitech’s G Cloud Gaming Handheld features a 7-inch touchscreen display at 1080p and 60Hz, with asymmetrical controls like an Xbox controller. Stream hundreds of titles wherever with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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The G Cloud will work with Nvidia GeForce Now, Steam, Link, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna. And maybe most importantly, you’ll be able to play Xbox games through Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate on the G Cloud.

There has been a major push into cloud gaming over the last few years. And Logitech is looking to get its slice of the pie with the G Cloud.

You can take advantage of this preorder deal on Amazon to save $50 when you preorder the G Cloud for delivery starting October 18. Click the button below for more details.

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Amazon is actually calling this sale the ‘Prime Early Access Sale,’ but it’s essentially the same type of sale as Prime Day. It’s early access leading up to the busy holiday shopping season and Black Friday on November 25.

This is the first time Amazon has offered two similar sales in a single year. It generally only offers a Prime Day event over a weekend during the summer. Then, it saves the rest of the major deals for Black Friday.

But you can get a jump start on any of your holiday shopping this year with the Prime Early Access Sale.

The sale will cover hundreds of thousands of products across Amazon’s website. Like Prime Day, it does require an active Prime membership to get these deals.

To help everyone get in the “holiday” spirit, Amazon will be running a Top 100 list that shows the most popular giftable items included in the sale.

Additionally, there will be a ‘Toys We Love’ list. It will comprise tons of toys and other gifts from different brands to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.

Some early deals are available on Amazon right now, leading up to the Prime Early Access Sale. Head to the Prime Early Access Sale landing page to check out some deals.

And keep your eye on the website on October 11 and 12. Amazon typically goes all out for its Prime Day sales. And we expect that the Prime Early Access Sale won’t be any different.

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Amazon says that the new Fire HD 8 is 30% faster than the previous model. It still charges via USB-C, with a five-hour charging time, and a 13-hour battery life. You also get 2GB of RAM, and either 32GB or 64GB of storage.

That’s not the only refreshed 8-inch tablet Amazon just announced. Keep reading below to learn more bout the HD 8 Plus and the HD 8 Kids tablets, as well.

Fire HD 8 Plus

The Fire HD 8 Plus is $129.99, with better specifications for the extra cash. You get faster charging, at three hours from zero to full. You also get wireless charging, but the tablet won’t charge quite as quickly.

The Plus model also has a more powerful processor than the base model. The last change is that you get a sharper camera, which as anyone who has used a base-level Fire tablet knows, is great news.

Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro ($150)

Then there’s a duo of tablets for kids. Both cost $149.99 and come with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and a two-year warranty. Both also have a 30% faster Hexa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.

The Fire HD 8 Kids comes with a protective cover in various designs and can be purchased with 64GB of storage for $179.99. This is aimed at younger users and is set up to only draw from the Kids+ content.

There are also Disney versions, for $159.99, with either Mickey Mouse or Disney Princess cases.

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is set up for school-age kids, with access to the Amazon Appstore so kids can request apps they want to install from their parent or guardian.

All four tablets are available to preorder, with Amazon shipping them next month.

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Amazon has put a 300 ppi display into the base Kindle this year. The same pixel density as the Paperwhite, offering “laser-quality” text and images.

Then they doubled the storage to 16GB. The battery life is also longer, up to six weeks on a charge. That battery now recharges via USB-C, although there’s no mention of fast charging.

Amazon also makes a big point to mention that the black color is 75% post-consumer recycled plastics, with 30% used in the denim color (shown above).

The magnesium used inside the frame is also 90% recycled, and the packaging is now 100% recyclable.

Let’s not forget how many trees a Kindle full of ebooks can save. 16GB of storage space with an average 3MB for an ebook gives you over 5,000 ebooks.

One tree can make 8,333 sheets of paper. That’s 63 books roughly. A little napkin math gives us 79 trees saved by filling up your Kindle. Whew.

Amazon Kindle Kids (2022)

The new $119.99 Kindle Kids gets all the upgrades of the normal Kindle. It also comes with a cover in various bright designs, a two-year warranty, and a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+.

That means they’ll always have something to read, from the thousands of books and hundreds of audiobooks on the subscription. They’re also age-appropriate, so you can rest easy knowing your kids are safe.

The all-new Kindle and all-new Kindle Kids will be available on October 12.

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The SmooSat E9 Pro is designed for kids 8 and up. It features adjustable handlebar heights and three different speed levels so your kids can get faster as they learn to ride.

Normally $199.97, SmooSat is currently running a promotion on Amazon offering a 30 percent discount to buyers for a limited time. That brings the total price of the E9 Pro electric scooter down to just $158.97.

The E9 Pro is a stylish electric scooter with colorful rainbow lights and a sleek frame. And it can be pretty quick too, up to 10 miles per hour at the highest setting.

This is a great gift for your kid to zoom around the neighborhood. Click the buttons below for more information.

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