Dominic Preston
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We're officially fundraising for laid-off Vox workers. Please share and donate if you can!
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Donate to Support Laid-off Vox Media Workers, organized by Victoria Song
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Vox Media Union received news from management about … Victoria Song needs your support for Support Laid-off Vox Media Workers
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We're officially fundraising for laid-off Vox workers. Please share and donate if you can!
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Elon is THIS close to inventing the first rocket that produces CSAM
Source: SpaceX and xAI are in talks to merge ahead of a planned IPO this year; under the proposed deal, shares of xAI would be exchanged for shares in SpaceX (Reuters)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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January 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Elon is THIS close to inventing the first rocket that produces CSAM
Beyond Meat is making a protein soda. Here's a good guess as to why, and why it might make more sense than it sounds
Beyond Meat’s protein soda might be its last chance and best hope
It’s a ‘crisp and refreshing’ protein drink.
www.theverge.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Beyond Meat is making a protein soda. Here's a good guess as to why, and why it might make more sense than it sounds
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A closer look at one of my favourite bánh mì in London, Hackney’s own Bánh Mì Hội-An
Bánh Mì Hội-An, E8
Vietnamese sandwiches, ordered on their own terms
braise.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
A closer look at one of my favourite bánh mì in London, Hackney’s own Bánh Mì Hội-An
Even pop stars are turning to the trades to avoid being replaced by AI these days
January 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Even pop stars are turning to the trades to avoid being replaced by AI these days
If you're going to read anything today, go read this
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by federal agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:03 PM
If you're going to read anything today, go read this
A great first weekend for TikTok's new US owners
TikTok broke in its first weekend with US ownership
No, it wasn’t just you.
www.theverge.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A great first weekend for TikTok's new US owners
Such an inversion of recent years, when we were so strong in the big games but prone to stupid screwups against everyone else
Arsenal's record against the current top six
Won 2
Drawn 3
Lost 3
To play: Man City away, Chelsea at home.
Arsenal's record against the rest:
Won 13
Drawn 2
Lost 0
To play: 13 games
Won 2
Drawn 3
Lost 3
To play: Man City away, Chelsea at home.
Arsenal's record against the rest:
Won 13
Drawn 2
Lost 0
To play: 13 games
January 26, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Such an inversion of recent years, when we were so strong in the big games but prone to stupid screwups against everyone else
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After eating as many as them as I could over the past few weeks, I can confirm that London has an awful lot of bang average bánh mì. But a handful of spots are a cut above the rest, whether it’s thanks to baking their own bread or getting their pickles on point. These are the ones not to miss.
My favourite bánh mì in London in 2026
Crisp bread and pork every which way
braise.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM
After eating as many as them as I could over the past few weeks, I can confirm that London has an awful lot of bang average bánh mì. But a handful of spots are a cut above the rest, whether it’s thanks to baking their own bread or getting their pickles on point. These are the ones not to miss.
Big result. Happy to do our bit to keep Chelsea away from yet another WSL title
January 24, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Big result. Happy to do our bit to keep Chelsea away from yet another WSL title
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Bangers only at Tofu Vegan (but the silken tofu remains the biggest banger of them all)
January 23, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Bangers only at Tofu Vegan (but the silken tofu remains the biggest banger of them all)
Good news, everyone! Now we have two Trump Phones to worry about.
Hang on, there’s a Trump Phone Ultra coming too?
With ‘the same bold, American-proud design.’
www.theverge.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Good news, everyone! Now we have two Trump Phones to worry about.
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A bit of a love letter to the diner, and more specifically Lou’s
Lou's Diner, Las Vegas
Breakfast for one.
braise.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM
A bit of a love letter to the diner, and more specifically Lou’s
I'm sure that one extra milliamp-hour is going to make all the difference
Realme promises days of battery from its 10,001mAh phone
The P4 Power launches next week.
www.theverge.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I'm sure that one extra milliamp-hour is going to make all the difference
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Couldn't go to the North without eating a pork pie. In fact, turns out I couldn't go without eating two, but that's between me and God
January 19, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Couldn't go to the North without eating a pork pie. In fact, turns out I couldn't go without eating two, but that's between me and God
If Fiorentina keep picking up points like this, I'm going to come dangerously close to believing we might actually survive the season
January 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
If Fiorentina keep picking up points like this, I'm going to come dangerously close to believing we might actually survive the season
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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Another year, another round of layoffs at Vox Media. In solidarity with our laid-off colleagues, here is our full statement:
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Another year, another round of layoffs at Vox Media. In solidarity with our laid-off colleagues, here is our full statement:
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Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ash Parrish
www.ashparrish.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
There's a fun figure going around claiming Trump Mobile has sold almost 600,000 preorders, to pocket $60 million in deposits, but there's no actual proof it's true
600,000 Trump Mobile phones sold? There’s no proof.
No one except Trump Mobile knows the real sales figures.
www.theverge.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
There's a fun figure going around claiming Trump Mobile has sold almost 600,000 preorders, to pocket $60 million in deposits, but there's no actual proof it's true
Hmm. Loved his work on the animation side. But not sure I quite trust him to push Star Wars forward now, rather than back into the nostalgia mines
Dave Filoni Is Taking Over Lucasfilm From Kathleen Kennedy
Dave Filoni Is Taking Over Lucasfilm From Kathleen Kennedy
The 'Clone Wars' and 'Rebels' creator will share 'Star Wars' duties with Lynwen Brennan.
gizmodo.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Hmm. Loved his work on the animation side. But not sure I quite trust him to push Star Wars forward now, rather than back into the nostalgia mines
I still get commenters every week asking who even cares about my ongoing Trump Mobile coverage. Well, now we know: Elizabeth Warren, who just cited it in a letter to the FTC @warren.senate.gov
Democrats push FTC to investigate Trump Mobile
They accuse it of false advertising.
www.theverge.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I still get commenters every week asking who even cares about my ongoing Trump Mobile coverage. Well, now we know: Elizabeth Warren, who just cited it in a letter to the FTC @warren.senate.gov
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Poon’s is exceedingly pretty, and the food is almost good enough to match — almost
Poon's at Somerset House, WC2
It's all in the room
braise.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Poon’s is exceedingly pretty, and the food is almost good enough to match — almost
It's become pretty damn difficult for US colleagues to review DJI products — who can say why! — so guess who's becoming a drone reviewer?
DJI Neo 2 review: I guess I’m a drone guy now
If only you could buy it in the US.
www.theverge.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
It's become pretty damn difficult for US colleagues to review DJI products — who can say why! — so guess who's becoming a drone reviewer?