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Dec 10, 2023 · theverge.comThe newsletter concludes with a mention of the Excel World Championships in Las Vegas, a competition for Excel users to solve puzzles using spreadsheets. The author encourages readers to watch the finals on YouTube and expresses his enthusiasm for the event.
Key takeaways
- The newsletter discusses various tech updates including the new Gemini model from Google, the Beeper Mini messaging app, and the Artificial podcast series.
- It also highlights new apps and games such as Mammoth 2, Resident Evil 4's VR Mode, Lego Fortnite, and the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer.
- Dan Seifert, who runs The Verge's reviews team, shares his homescreen and discusses the apps he uses on his Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
- The newsletter ends with a mention of the Excel World Championships, a competition for Excel users to solve puzzles using spreadsheets.