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Snapchat reportedly buys Bitstrips: How much are Bitmojis worth?!?

An emoji cartoon app could now be part of Snapchat, Apple creates its first TV series, and Netflix admits to throttling some customer's video streams.

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The world of Snapchat and Bitmoji may become one.

The social network Snapchat is reportedly acquiring Bitstrips, the company behind those cartoon emoji that look like you. CNET Update explores what it could mean, along with changes in the streaming world. Apple is making its first TV series (but the topic is so... meh), and Netflix admits to lowering the quality of some people's streams:

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