#ThisWeekOnITP: Anonymous Leaks Russian Central Bank Docs, Polestar 2 Arrival in the US, and More!

Anonymous Continues Hacking of Russia, Targets Streaming Services
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Anonymous successfully hacked all Russian TV platforms. The hack interrupted regular airtime and showed real footage of what is truly happening in Ukraine.

We are back for yet another rundown of the top posts of the week here on iTech Post and to say that a lot has happened this past week is an understatement. 

Let us not waste any more time and let us get to our top stories list for the week!

5. YouTube Vanced Shutdown Theories: Will the Ad-Blocking App Return?

If you were a fan or a user of YouTube's Vanced, then you were undoubtedly affected by the tech giant's decision to shut it down. It came as a shock to many and it is not surprise that theories have sprung up regarding why things happened the way they did. 

Among the theories that sprung up regarding its shut down include Vanced having illegal features, its developers live in Russia, and its piracy nature. 

4. Polestar 2 Is Now Available in the Us - How Much Will You Have To Pay To Own One?

If you have been waiting for Polestar to arrive in the United States, well, you are now about to get your chance to own one. This is because the single motor variant of the Polestar 2 is now available in the US. 

To own a single motor Polestar 2, however, you need to be willing to shell out a minimum of $45,900. However, if you know how to make sure of state and federal incentives, that price can go way lower. 

3. Nintendo Lawyers' Latest Victim: Scans of a Commercially Dead 1996 Super Mario 64 Guide

Nintendo has served a takedown notice to an online archiving platform that has scanned copies of the guide book to Super Mario 64. Yes, that game that came out way back in 1996. 

It should be noted that the said guide book, titled "Super Mario 64 Complete Clear Guide Book," has not been commercially available for decades. The guide was only sold in Japan and never anywhere else. 

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2. Starlink Forced To Increase Prices up to $110

From food to oil, everything seems to be having a price increase as of late. Apparently, Starlink is no exception to that. 

SpaceX's broadband internet service announced that it will be increasing prices and the increase, unfortunately, can reach up to $110. The change in prices has been blamed by the company to inflation, stating that they have to keep up with it. 

1. Anonymous Leaks 28GB of Stolen Russian Central Bank Documents All Over the Internet

Ready for this week's top story? 

Believe it or not, Anonymous has gained access to certain documents belonging to Central Bank of Russia. Not only did they gain access to these documents, they shared it all over the internet. 

A total of 35,000 documents have been stolen from the Central Bank of Russia. These documents are said to include secret agreements as well as information on the Russian economy. 

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