Some personal news ;)

scoop: Xbox Game Pass "has become too expensive," says Microsoft’s new Xbox chief in an internal memo. Asha Sharma wants a "better value equation" for Xbox players. All the details here 👇 www.theverge.com/tech/911182/...

I reviewed Windows laptops in the $600-ish price range and tested them against the MacBook Neo. The results may not shock you. 🎁 gift link: www.theverge.com/tech/908328/...

This was a fun piece to edit! @superantonio64.bsky.social asked Windows laptop makers to send him their best MacBook Neo competitors. The results may or may not surprise you

I spent over a year testing over-the-counter CGMS (also known as glucose biosensors) as a non-diabetic. The process helped me get an official MAFLD diagnosis. It also highlighted the shortcomings of wearable tech, data overload, and how mental health remains an afterthought. tinyurl.com/y85w7ue6

As part of this week’s Apple 50 package, today’s Optimizer is all about how the Apple Watch shaped so much of modern health tech — and in some ways, stands in opposition to where wellness trends are headed. www.theverge.com/column/90639...

@steviebonifield.bsky.social got a 9-year-old ThinkPad X1 Carbon on eBay for 250 of god's own dollars. It can't be upgraded to Windows 11 but it sure can be upgraded to Linux! Really enjoyed working with Stevie on this piece.

The nonsense has ceased! “Based on the feedback we’ve received, we clearly missed the mark. We are sorry and will do things differently going forward.”