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Microsoft invited The Verge to check out the new Xbox One X, and it's smaller and more powerful than ever before. The company is hoping that 4K gaming and other features will attract new customers.

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This week's Recomendo issue features a YouTube channel about building a woodworking workshop, a MacOS notepad app, a browser-based time tracker, and more.

Digital Synopsis discusses how to choose the right font for your brand, emphasizing the importance of reflecting the brand's personality through different font styles. via The source of this content is Digital Synopsis.

Tim Ferriss answers listener questions about favorite books, apps, and building a network, as well as discussing supplements and techniques for minimizing depression. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Edward Snowden and Bunnie Huang built a privacy add-on case for smartphones. via fastcompany.com

Analysts predict iPhone X shortages could last up to six months due to complex components, potentially driving up demand but also pushing buyers towards competitors like Samsung.

Starting in 2018, Google Chrome will only autoplay content if it's muted or the user has interacted with it. via VentureBeat.

Amazon's one-click buying patent has expired, potentially opening the door for other retailers to implement similar features. via Digiday

Adobe is launching a new tool to make path creation easier in the next version of Photoshop CC. The new tool, called the "Curvature Pen Tool," aims to simplify the process of creating curved paths. via Digital Synopsis.

ZDNet found that Equifax's data breach checker could be inaccurate, potentially giving users wrong answers about whether their information was compromised. via ZDNet.

Learn how to analyze the tone of social media posts using IBM Watson's natural language understanding. via O'Reilly.