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    Reddit is turning on video replies.

    They’re initially rolling out as a feature mods can turn on in public and safe-for-work (SFW) subreddits.

    On June 11th, the feature will roll out to all users public and SFW subreddits, and it will be on by default unless mods change the setting.

    A screenshot of Reddit’s video replies feature.
    See the video in motion here.
    Image: Reddit
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    An update on Google’s “disregard” issue.

    Since Friday, Google hasn’t shown an AI Overview for the word “disregard.” The term was making AI Overviews “disregard” instructions instead of giving an AI search result summary.

    As of this morning, however, when I search for “disregard,” Google shows an old-school featured snippet with the definition, sourced from vocabulary.com. I prefer this, but I assume the AI Overview will return soon enough.

    A screenshot showing the Google search result for the word “disregard.”
    Image: Google
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    This week in the big AI data center buildout.

    AI data center projects are continuing to pop up across the US, with frequent opposition from locals concerned about their impact. Here are a few recent articles about the projects:

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    Spotify will let you clip podcasts.

    Tap the scissors icon, trim your clip, and then save it to your library, where it can be shared from a dedicated “Your Clips” collection that houses all of your saved clips.

    Clips for podcasts are now rolling out worldwide on mobile for free users and Premium subscribers, Spotify says.

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    Sony suddenly shuts down multiplayer for one of its earliest PS5 exclusives.

    The company pulled the plug on multiplayer for Destruction AllStars, a game about smashing cars that launched in February 2021, due to “ongoing technical issues.” Destruction AllStars was also delisted from the PlayStation Store earlier on Tuesday.

    Here’s the email I received earlier today about the shutdown.

    A notice about the shutdown of Destruction AllStars. The text reads: “From May 26, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, Destruction AllStars and all associated virtual currency (Destruction Points) will be removed from sale at PlayStation®Store and will no longer be available for purchase. Single-player modes will remain accessible to existing users until Wednesday November 25, 2026 at 15:00 UTC when all server support for Destruction AllStars shall be shut down. After this date, Arcade Mode single player challenges shall remain playable for returning players, however functionality and player experience may be impacted due to the server shutdown. Otherwise, all remaining game services will be taken offline. Any virtual currency (Destruction Points) currently owned by players can continue to be redeemed within available single-player modes until Wednesday November 25, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Due to ongoing technical issues, multiplayer services for Destruction AllStars on PlayStation®5 consoles shall remain offline and are no longer available. We appreciate the support and enthusiasm of the Destruction AllStars community. Your statutory rights (if any) are not affected; contact PlayStation Support for assistance.”
    Image: PlayStation
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    Google is officially talking about the new Workspace app icons.

    We started seeing them in our apps earlier this month, but Google said Tuesday that it’s rolling out the icons over the “next several weeks.” I’m not a fan of the changes — the Gmail and Sheets ones look particularly bad to me — but I suppose I’ll get used to them over time.

    What do you think?

    An image showing new Google Workspace app icons.
    Image: Google
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    It’s time for The Show.

    MLB The Show Mobile, a mobile version of Sony’s baseball franchise, has officially been released worldwide (except in Japan) on iOS and Android. In the game, you put make a team from player cards (“including current stars and all-time greats”) and then use that deck in solo and multiplayer modes.

    Sony soft-launched the game late last year.