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  "title": "Nex, which makes Nex Playground, raised a $150M Series E; Nex has sold 1M units of the motion-based gaming system targeted toward kids since its launch in 2023 (Sophie McEvoy/GamesIndustry.biz)",
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  "published": "2026-09-19T02:15:01.000Z",
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  "summary": "Subscriber base grows sevenfold in 18 months to nearly one million; former Niantic CFO Jeff Shouger and veteran gaming and technology executive Bing Gordon join team",
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        "published": "2026-09-18T05:30:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Where to buy the new Apple Watches: Shop the best launch deals on the Series 12 and Ultra 4",
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        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The all-new Apple Watch Series 12 just launched — here's how to get it for as little as $199",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/the-all-new-apple-watch-series-12-just-launched-heres-how-to-get-it",
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        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $577 off, Fold 8 $250+ off, Copilot+ PC sale up to $650 off, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/deals-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-up-to-577-off-fold-8-250-off-copilot-pc",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:37:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/apple-watch-series-12-has-slightly-larger-bezels-stuck-out-digital",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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