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• The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi brought athletes in their 30s, 70s, and even 90s to a world stage

  OMGAD's ultimate goal with this weeklong multi-sport event was to "be a movement, igniting lifelong passion for sports and leaving behind a sustainable legacy of healthier, more connected communities, improved sporting infrastructure, and a reinforced global reputation for Abu Dhabi as a premier destination for multi-sport events," organizers said.

  
• YouTube increases the value of its Premium Lite tier through Background Play and Downloads

  YouTube Premium Lite is already a better deal than the platform's primary paid tier. Now it's getting two hotly-requested features.

  
• Microdrama apps are getting more engagement than streaming services

  "Microdrama" is the word of the moment, but how much viewership are these bite-sized vertical stories actually getting? Well, according to research consultancy/industry analyst Omdia, they're getting a lot--more, it says, than streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.

  

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