In 2021, tech talked up ‘the metaverse.’ One problem: It doesn’t exist.
Since Facebook changed its name to Meta, the term "metaverse" has taken off in the popular imagination. What hasn't taken off is anything like the metaverse itself, at least in its original meaning. https://wapo.st/3JtCaHV
Republican tech elites like Peter Thiel were once enticed by the prospect that Trump would usher in a new, ultra-capitalist era of Republican politics. Now they’re adrift. https://wapo.st/3sEBxHM
Facebook’s decision to outsource the future of Trump’s account to an independent Oversight Board stems from a tortured relationship with the former president. It could also set a precedent on how social media companies handle politicians and on how they will balance free speech and harm. https://wapo.st/2RohxpQ
Don’t expect a meaty action game; instead, stick around for a striking, black-and-white, classic samurai cinema greatest hits compilation. https://wapo.st/3kY5XNP
