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Tech news roundup: Social media bans, pet longevity, and Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra

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The Download newsletter from MIT Technology Review covers various tech topics, including the ineffectiveness of social media bans for children and advancements in pet life extension. Separately, The Verge reviews Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, noting its design resemblance to the MacBook Pro and its target audience of developers. AI

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Tech news roundup: Social media bans, pet longevity, and Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra

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