Google Photos’ June 1st deadline for charging for storage is fast approaching, so take your time now in May to upload all your pictures before the 15GB cap kicks in.
Kind: Reads
We don’t need the next big thing. We need countless next little things.
I picked up the first one, Killing Floor, after my lofty quarantine syllabus collided with the reality of being laid off and very depressed: finally time enough to read all day and absolutely no desire to do so.
After fourteen months, Google has decided it doesn’t want to be a game company anymore. It no longer wants to build its own games. But is it also signaling it doesn’t want to offer a game service either?
But ask yourself: given Google’s track record of axing niche projects, and the current level of interest in Stadia (versus, say, next-gen consoles), how much longer do you think Google will continue to offer and promote a consumer-facing cloud gaming service?
can’t spot the lie
The GameStop chaos is what happens when a stock becomes a meme. While the Redditors of r/WallStreetBets are buying options, GameStop shorts are getting squeezed, and some big Wall Street firms are making profits. Here’s what happens when retail investment starts getting social.
Microsoft may have killed off its flagship MP3 player nearly a decade ago, but these fans are keeping their enthusiasm alive. Organized into subreddits, these collectors are photographing and sharing their devices, accessories, and nostalgic stories.