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    It’s the Samsung Fold 8 Wide, dummy.

    Sonny Dickson is back with what’s purported to be one of those non-working, physically accurate replicas used by accessory makers ahead of launch. The folding Galaxy’s passport-like design is set to take on Huawei’s Pura X Max and Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone later this year.

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    Thomas Ricker
    Luce x Leo.

    The Vatican and Ferrari go way back, so a little cross promotion of the all-electric Luce is to be expected. But not even divine intervention will pacify Ferrari fans eager for a return of sharp, aggressive lines. Still, I think we can all agree that it looks better than the all-electric G-Class popemobile which also cost half a million dollars.

    <em>The new Ferrari Luce presented at Castel Gandolfo to Pope Leo XIV.</em>
    <em>The first electric “Popemobile” from Mercedes-Benz</em> reveale<em>d in 2024.</em>
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    The new Ferrari Luce presented at Castel Gandolfo to Pope Leo XIV.
    Image: Ferrari
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    Dropbox founder Drew Houston steps down.

    Steve Jobs famously told Houston his startup was “a feature, not a product” when trying to acquire it back in 2009. Houston turned down the nine-figure buyout offer and Apple went on to launch iCloud. Houston, now 43 and worth about $2 billion, leaves behind a service used by millions worldwide. He now wants to do something entrepreneurial with — you guessed it — AI.

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    Thomas Ricker
    Samsung’s largest unions approve bonus scheme.

    The deal will pay some workers in Samsung’s highly profitable memory chip unit around $416,000 this year, while employees in other chip units will receive less, and those in its consumer electronics divisions are ‌set ⁠to receive very little by comparison. Payouts are pegged to Samsung hitting profit milestones through 2028.

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    Thomas Ricker
    Now you can stock your Airbnb with food.

    It’s rolling out now in partnership with Instacart to more than 25 US cities, with car rentals joining private car hires later this summer:

    Have groceries waiting at your Airbnb when you arrive, or order them any time during your trip. In select cities, hosts can even receive the order and pre-stock your home before you check in. Airbnb guests get $0 delivery and $10 off an order of $50 or more.


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    Thomas Ricker
    SpaceX takes credit for US carrier harmony.

    President and COO Gwynne Shotwell took to X to comment on yesterday’s vague commitment by AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to plug the long-standing gaps in rural US coverage, as frustrated residents adopt solutions from Starlink, Amazon, and AST SpaceMobile:

    Weeeelllll, I guess @Starlink Mobile is doing something right! It’s David and Goliath (X3) all over again — I’m bettin’ on David :)

    Although Shotwell’s SpaceX is hardly the underdog with over 10,000 Starlink satellites in orbit, and the only company with a fleet of proven relaunch vehicles.

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    Pelicans for vanlifers.

    The US company best known for its rugged cases entrusted by professional photographers is branching out with its Pelican Crate series for overlander types. The modular cargo system offers IP67 resistance to dust and water, tie-down points, Molle panels, interior dividers, and dual-action removable lids to keep everything organized, accessible, and protected. Available June 2nd starting at $249.95 (45L) and $299.95 (90L).

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    <em>This could be you.</em>
    <em>Molle panels make for great attachment points on the removable lids.</em>
    <em>Dividers keep things organized.</em>
    <em>The 45L boxes are designed to stack on top of the larger 90L unit.</em>
    <em>45L still offers a lot of storage.</em>
    <em>You get plenty of tie-down points to keep things from rattling around or becoming a projectile during an accident.</em>
    <em>One last look.</em>
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