Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has been chaotic since its slapdash inception, so it’s only fitting that his first change will scramble the platform’s social hierarchy. Last weekend, as Musk’s reign began, news broke that he was implementing a plan to scrap the company’s current verification process, where a blue check mark signifies that someone is… Continue reading The Blue Check Rapture Will Render Verification Meaningless
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Substack adds a chat feature to make it more of a social space
Substack users now have another way to interact with their favorite writers, podcasters and video makers. The platform now has a chat feature, where creators can hang out with their subscribers and perhaps forge deeper links with their communities. “Chat is a community space reimagined specifically for writers and creators— it’s like having your own… Continue reading Substack adds a chat feature to make it more of a social space
Hey T-Mobile, nobody wants your suitcase
Have you ever wanted to use your luggage as a workstation? No? Don’t tell T-Mobile that, then. The provider and Samsara have unveiled a smart carry-on suitcase, the “Un-carrier On” (sorry about the pun), whose stand-out feature is the ability to double as a desk. Like a handful of other bag makers, T-Mobile thinks you’ll… Continue reading Hey T-Mobile, nobody wants your suitcase
Astronauts will 3D print part of a human knee in space
Bioprinted body parts could prove vital to future medical treatments, and scientists are going to great lengths to test it — in a very literal sense. NASA, Redwire and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Center for Biotechnology (4DBio3) are sending a new 3D printer to the International Space Station, Redwire’s BioFabrication Facility,… Continue reading Astronauts will 3D print part of a human knee in space
Steam for ChromeOS works on more devices and is easier to install
It’s already been almost eight months since Google and Valve announced that they were jointly working on a version of Steam for ChromeOS, something that would greatly expand the gaming options available on Chromebooks. While it was an alpha release, limited to only a handful of devices, I was surprised at how decent the experience… Continue reading Steam for ChromeOS works on more devices and is easier to install
‘Symbiogenesis’ is some NFT garbage from Square Enix, not a ‘Parasite Eve’ revival
Square Enix has revealed that Symbiogenesis, an upcoming project that was widely rumored to be Parasite Eve-related, is actually something else — and it’s centered around NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The publisher described Symbiogenesis as “its first digital collectible art project designed from the ground up for Web3 fans.” Symbiogenesis takes place in a self-contained world… Continue reading ‘Symbiogenesis’ is some NFT garbage from Square Enix, not a ‘Parasite Eve’ revival
Elon Musk’s first Hyperloop tunnel in California is gone
/ The test tunnel that hosted student competitions in 2018 and 2019 has been removed and replaced with parking spots for SpaceX employees. The Hyperloop tube hosted student competitions in 2018 and 2019.Photo by Pauline Acalin for The Verge Elon Musk’s first prototype Hyperloop tunnel is no more. Bloomberg reports that the roughly one-mile-long white… Continue reading Elon Musk’s first Hyperloop tunnel in California is gone
Best Buy is offering Totaltech members a chance to snag a PS5 on November 7th
/ In a surprising move, Best Buy is giving us a heads-up as to when to expect a fresh supply of Sony’s disc-based console. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge According to the PlayStation 5 product page at Best Buy, Totaltech members will be able to purchase a console starting on November 7th at… Continue reading Best Buy is offering Totaltech members a chance to snag a PS5 on November 7th
Loop lassos ex-Uber talent and money to finally fix freight invoicing
Matt McKinney was a data science manager at Uber, helping launch Uber Freight, along with software engineer Shaosu Liu. One of the main problems the pair saw there was that while they were able to grow the top line, they found it difficult to grow the bottom line because they were “losing a bunch of… Continue reading Loop lassos ex-Uber talent and money to finally fix freight invoicing
Lyft to lay off 13 percent of its workforce as economic outlook darkens
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Lyft is laying off 13 percent of its workforce in the second round of major cuts to hit the ride-hailing company this year. The layoffs, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, are expected to affect hundreds of roles. Lyft has more than 4,000 employees, which… Continue reading Lyft to lay off 13 percent of its workforce as economic outlook darkens