TWiG 731: Leo Saving Time - Pixel 8 event date, Samsung Food, Workspace AI, tech stock buybacks

Google announces Pixel 8 launch event for October 4th
Samsung buys popular meal planning app Whisk and rebrands it as Samsung Food
Google discontinues Pixel Pass subscription bundle after just one year
Chrome OS 116 adding auto correct and local file search
Google Chat adding voice messages and interoperability with Slack and Teams
Elon Musk makes controversial appearance at Valorant esports tournament
Tesla planning LA supercharger location with diner and drive-in movie theater
Facebook lifting ban on political ads in preparation for 2024 election
Senator Chuck Schumer hosting AI forums with tech executives
Meta removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese influence campaigns
Canada's news ban on Facebook failed to reduce platform's usage
Twitter facing thousands of arbitration cases from fired employees
WordPress offering 100-year domain name registration option
Nvidia posts record profits on demand for AI and gaming chips
Zuckerberg demonstrates typing 100 words per minute in VR using digital keyboard
New Sony Alpha A7C and A7C-R compact mirrorless cameras announced
Donation options to support Hawaii residents impacted by recent hurricanes

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