Rabbit, Humane, and the iPad

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss this week's tech and gadget news.

Further reading:

• Rabbit R1 review: an unfinished, unhelpful AI gadget 
• The Rabbit R1’s first software update addresses its dismal battery life - The Verge 
• Turns out the Rabbit R1 was just an Android app all along
• TikTok and Universal Music Group end feud with new agreement 
• Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was triggered by Google fears, emails reveal
• Peloton announces new round of layoffs as CEO quits
• Elon Musk goes ‘absolutely hard core’ in another round of Tesla layoffs 
• Tesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it’s poised to take over EV charging
• LinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming 
• Pixel 8A leak reveals $499 starting price
• Beats announces Solo 4 headphones and $79.99 Solo Buds
• Beats Solo 4 review: playing both sides 
• Walmart is about to launch a 4K Chromecast that’s also a smart speaker
• SwitchBot S10 review: with plumbing hookups, this robovac and mop is actually hands-free
• iOS 17.5 beta lets you keep Find My on during iPhone repairs
• Razer made a million dollars selling a mask with RGB, and the FTC is not pleased
• Instagram’s updated algorithm prioritizes original content instead of rip-offs 
• Meta is “exploring” algorithm changes on Threads.

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