The New Things
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| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 35 | Last Issue | 4 days ago | Active |
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Hello! Hope you had a good week. I did, though I spent a bit too much of it thinking about Perv Technology—AKA glasses and earbuds with cameras—and whether Google Glass poisoned that well for everyone.
Then, the first installment of Ask Jo...
Nobody wants to hear you talk to AI
Good morning! We’ve set a New Things world record: Wednesday’s feature video is actually out before lunch. Please alert Guinness.
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I Bricked my phone to break my scrolling habit
I’ve officially run out of ways to greet you on a summer Friday. Happy Friday? We made it? Anyway, I hope you can unplug early today. I’ve been doing a surprising amount of unplugging over summer weekends, thanks to the Brick—the first thin...
The new Pixel feature I want on my iPhone
Good morning! I’m in your inbox a bit early because Google just announced its new Pixel phones, and I’ve got all the details, including a cool LED ring on the back that lets you know who is trying to get in touch with you. Yes, notification...
Foldable phones are finally good
We’ve made it through another week. I spent a lot of mine folding open a phone. More below on why the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 changed my outlook on foldables, and made me even more excited for Apple to join the fold.
Then, Google Maps has...
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