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Tesla is now selling karaoke microphones in China

The Verge

That is similar to certain Tesla Arcade games like Solitaire until it was disabled after coming under scrutiny from the federal government. “Caraoke” was the original Tesla in-car karaoke software released in other regions in 2019, which till this day can still be used while driving.

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No one knows what anything is worth

TechCrunch

Band 3 is the retail cohort, the /r/WallStreetBets, meme-stock, fintech Twitter rabble that are both incredibly fun to watch and also the sort of person you wouldn’t loan $500 to while in Las Vegas. I have a working theory of what’s going on , but none of it points to sanity, or pricing that is grokkable through a lens that isn’t hype.

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This company is making digital humans to serve the metaverse

The Verge

I’m at home, staring at the future face of the metaverse and trying valiantly not to think about memes from a TV show known for its exploration of ethics and humanity. As we wade into more metaverse hype, it’s clear that companies like Soul Machines will be filling in customer service gaps across every industry, from games to healthcare.

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Doing shots with true believers at Ethereum’s biggest party

The Verge

People are urged to BUIDL, pronounced “biddle,” a play on Bitcoin’s HODL meme. To that end, Polis hyped Colorado’s history with cooperatives to the crowd. He gave an enthusiastic performance, opening with an old meme by singing “hey, hey, hey” to the crowd and getting the crowd to sing it back. BUIDL is about building things.

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Crypto scammers are using Elon Musks DOGE to defraud people

Mashable Tech

Public and private alarm has spiked since Elon Musk officially began executing the so-called Department of Government Efficiency's agenda by gaining access to sensitive databases , dismantling federal agencies , and unceremoniously firing workers by the thousands. Indeed, Musk apparently derived DOGE's name from the doge meme.

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‘Dead the sh*t out of it’: How Duolingo scored its most viral hit ever by murdering its mascot

Fast Company Tech

The internet spun Duos passive-aggressive personality into a meme (including one much-circulated image of him holding a gun). government. But as the buzz around his death grew, it became clear that the story of his resurrection would have to justify the hype. Duolingo responded, both killed by a Cybertruck.

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Half of all Facebook moderators may develop mental health issues

The Verge

Governing. ? The move escalates Silicon Valley’s battle with Washington at time when government officials are still threatening to break up large companies. But some pieces of content, like memes and videos, can be difficult for AI to parse. Charli and Dixie D’Amelio have left TikTok’s Hype House.

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