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The metaverse gets an upgrade

Thoughts on the Quest Pro

Casey Newton

Casey Newton

Oct 25, 2022 — 8 min read
The metaverse gets an upgrade

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OpenAI's big launch — and bigger departure

OpenAI's big launch — and bigger departure

GPT-5.6 impresses the critics, but Fidji Simo's exit leaves OpenAI's focus — and its org chart — in flux. PLUS: Meta plays catch-up, and the "AI 2027" authors present "AI 2040."

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Vibe coding has escaped the terminal

Vibe coding has escaped the terminal

Adventures with Raycast’s new app-making app, Glaze

By Casey Newton Jul 7, 2026
Why social media bans are gaining steam

Why social media bans are gaining steam

How a recent talk by researcher Candice Odgers explains why ban critics are losing

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Why the tech industry can't keep up with the AI backlash

Why the tech industry can't keep up with the AI backlash

AI's externalities are growing faster than the industry can address them

By Casey Newton Jul 1, 2026
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