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Record Flight, Apple Lease Policy, and Limited Edition Console Revealed

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A new airliner has set a record by flying for 24 hours nonstop from Australia to France. This flight demonstrates the potential for Qantas Airways' Project Sunrise routes, which are slated for 2027. Separately, Apple has stated it will not implement a restricted mode for devices leased through its new Upgrade Program if lease payments are missed. Additionally, ModRetro has revealed a limited edition "Smoke" M64 console, exclusively available at GameStop. AI

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Record Flight, Apple Lease Policy, and Limited Edition Console Revealed

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027. 📰 Sou

    📰 New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/new-airliner-sets-record-flying-24-hrs-nonstop-from-au…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/new-airliner-sets-recor…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade progr

    📰 Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, "The... 📰 Source:…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/apple-upgrade-program-no-r…
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ ModRetro Reveals Limited Edition "Smoke" M64 Exclusive To GameStop 🤝Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent

    🕹️ ModRetro Reveals Limited Edition "Smoke" M64 Exclusive To GameStop 🤝Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent publication today!Today marks the day that the ModRetro M64 is available to buy on their official website f... 📰 Source:…

    LINKS retrododo.com/modretro-reveals-limited-ed…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program

    Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, "There will be no r…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/apple-upgrade-program-no-r…

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