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YouTube tests hiding dislikes, voter concerns over data centers, and Apple Watch restarts

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YouTube is testing new user interface changes that make it more difficult to use the dislike button on videos. Separately, a poll indicates that 71% of Americans oppose data center construction in their communities, with voters believing Republicans are more inclined to offer tax breaks to Big Tech than Democrats. In other tech news, an article discusses the optimal frequency for restarting an Apple Watch, suggesting it does not require the same regularity as a computer. AI

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YouTube tests hiding dislikes, voter concerns over data centers, and Apple Watch restarts

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    YouTube starts hiding the dislike button on normal videos After removing dislike counts years ago, new UI tests at YouTube are making it harder to even using th

    YouTube starts hiding the dislike button on normal videos After removing dislike counts years ago, new UI tests at YouTube are making it harder to even using the dislike button at all. more… https:// 9to5google.com/2026/10/20/yout ube-hidden-dislike-button-test/ # Tech # Technolo…

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/youtube-hidden-dislike-b…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Voters Believe Republicans Want to Give Tax Breaks to Big Tech More Than Democrats 71% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities

    Voters Believe Republicans Want to Give Tax Breaks to Big Tech More Than Democrats 71% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities, according to Gallup. https:// gizmodo.com/voters-believe-rep ublicans-want-to-give-tax-breaks-to-big-tech-more-than-de…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/voters-believe-republicans-wa…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How often should you restart your Apple Watch? Your Apple Watch doesn't need frequent restarts like a computer, but you might still want to shut down when somet

    How often should you restart your Apple Watch? Your Apple Watch doesn't need frequent restarts like a computer, but you might still want to shut down when something's off. https://www. engadget.com/2288986/how-often -should-restart-apple-watch/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/how-often-should-restart-a…

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