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…It will now increase the length of a user’s suspension each time they break the same rule within a violation’s expiration window. An Update to Our Enforcement System [ safety.twitch…
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How Iran out-shitposted the White House
…As gas prices soared, Donald Trump spiraled, issuing an apocalyptic ultimatum on Truth Social demanding that Iran open the Strait lest America consign them to “living in hell.” Days later, the nations…
These are the robot vacuum-mops I recommend for every type of home
…It can’t climb over high transitions, but it has great obstacle detection and navigation for this price range. Its vacuuming prowess was similarly impressive, doing well on both carpet and hard…
AI avatars in digital blackface want to sell you this belt buckle
…Identical belt buckles — sunflower design, detachable knife inlay, and all — are sold on the fast-fashion site Shein, and for a quarter of the price. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content…
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…X Andrew Liszewski May 5 Chrome on Android is increasing privacy with approximate location sharing. For times when you don’t need a website to know exactly where you are (like when…
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…While it hasn’t been made official yet, the deal reportedly includes a sizable contribution to the union’s pension fund, increased streaming residuals, and new AI protections. It’s Done! SAG…
Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
…His net worth has increased. I think around the time he bought the company he was around $300 billion. His net worth now fluctuates anywhere from $600 to $800 billion these days…
The things we’re building
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The farce of Musk v. Altman
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