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• 1. The world’s first trillionaire is a killer

  The Verge publishes a provocative article claiming Elon Musk will become the world's first trillionaire through an empire built on suffering. The piece takes a critical view of Musk's wealth, framing his accumulation as harmful rather than innovative.

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• 2. Siri is good now??

  The Vergecast discusses early impressions of Siri AI, Instagram's algorithm, and the Trump Phone. The podcast episode explores whether Siri has improved with AI integration and critiques the Trump Phone as a ripoff.

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• 3. A trillion dollars is a stupid amount of money

  The article attempts to make sense of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar wealth, which is described as an inconceivable amount. It notes that there are currently 3,363 billionaires in the world, highlighting the extreme concentration of wealth.

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• 4. Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire

  Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s IPO (ticker SPCX), with shares valued at over $138 each. The milestone comes 110 years after John D. Rockefeller became the first billionaire.

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• 5. I held the Trump phone

  The Verge's hands-on editor describes holding the Trump-branded T1 Android phone and comparing it to a real solid gold iPhone, finding little in common between the two. The device is characterised as a midrange Android phone, with the hands-on experience raising questions about the phone's positioning and value proposition.

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• 6. Govee’s rechargeable smart table lamp is down to $60

  Govee’s rechargeable Table Lamp Classic is available for $59.99 at Amazon, marking a $20 discount and a new low price. The deal also includes sales on JBL’s Charge 6 and the Moto Tag.

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• 7. SpaceX’s massive IPO: all the latest news

  SpaceX has gone public under the ticker SPCX, making Elon Musk significantly wealthier. The move marks a major transition for the private space company into a publicly traded entity.

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• 8. Jeff Bezos’ AI startup aims to build an ‘artificial general engineer’

  Jeff Bezos has disclosed that his startup, Prometheus, is working to create an 'artificial general engineer.' The venture aims to develop AI-powered tools specifically for designing and building physical products.

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• 9. SpaceX is now public

  SpaceX has gone public in what is described as the largest IPO in history. The company aims to raise over $75 billion, with proceeds expected to fund space projects and AI data centers.

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• 10. Sorry, the Ooni pizza oven is totally worth it

  The Ooni portable pizza oven is a worthwhile purchase, according to a Verge writer who has owned one for several years. The author argues the oven is easy to use and more enjoyable to cook with than a traditional barbecue.

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