Reading List

The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.

Spotify debuts a "plays" metric for podcasts that shows users and creators how many times people have actively listened to or watched an audio or video episode (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch)

Techmeme

Samsung updates Samsung Wallet to add a "Tap to Transfer" feature that lets US users quickly exchange money between themselves, rolling out "later this month" (Ben Schoon/9to5Google)

Techmeme

Instacart launches Fizz, a Gen-Z focused app for group orders of drinks and party snacks with a flat $5 fee and a rewards program for brands to offer discounts (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)

Techmeme

Microsoft announces new features for Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, including an AI agent in Settings and updates to Start menu, Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool (Sean Endicott/Windows Central)

Techmeme

Microsoft unveils the $799+ Surface Pro 12, a fan-less, ARM tablet with a 90Hz display, two USB-C 3.2 ports, and a revamped $150 keyboard, shipping from May 20 (Tom Warren/The Verge)

Techmeme

Microsoft debuts the $899+ Surface Laptop 13, with a smaller 13" screen, an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB/512GB options, shipping from May 20 (Tom Warren/The Verge)

Techmeme

Microsoft’s new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C

The Verge - All Posts

John Wick’s director breaks down how he got to design action on Lazarus, ‘the funnest job’ he’s ever done

Polygon - All

Amazon now has a ‘Get book’ button in its iOS Kindle app

The Verge - All Posts

PBS NewsHour Interrupted By Repo Men Seizing Desk

The Onion

Oura adds AI-powered glucose tracking and meal logging

The Verge - All Posts

U.S. Offers Semiconductors To China In Exchange For Holographic Charizard

The Onion

Samsung Wallet will let you send money to other phones and cards

The Verge - All Posts

Microsoft’s smaller Surface Pro has a 12-inch display and starts at $799

The Verge - All Posts

Sun-Maid Announces Girl In Logo Has Always Been Sentient Raisin Disguising Self In Human Flesh

The Onion

The new Backbone Pro could be the one controller for all your gaming

The Verge - All Posts

Couple Debates Ethical Implications Of Bringing Another Child Into This Bar

The Onion

Microsoft shrinks its Surface Laptop down to 13 inches, priced at $899

The Verge - All Posts

Instacart’s new app lets the whole party order snacks and drinks

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Windows 11 is getting a new Start menu this month

The Verge - All Posts