The days of Usenet, the web, and even email were amazing. I realize I'm partially to blame and regret it.

The admission by a tech executive who has made billions creating a platform that centralized the way we consume news is noteworthy. The founder is not afraid of being outspoken. He ranted about how Web3 had already been co-opted by investors. He said world peace could be achieved with the use of the virtual currency.

Sometimes he is off the mark.

Mat Smith.

The biggest stories you might have missed

The JackRabbit is both scooter and e-bike

We test drive one of the weirdest e-bikes yet.

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The JackRabbit looks like this. It is a pedal-free e-bike for people who want a scooter instead of a road bike. Unlike a scooter, the JackRabbit is portable and can handle more than just a paved sidewalk. James Trew rides a ride.

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Twitch halts paid stream boosts after viewers abuse them to push porn

Streams could be promoted to the homepage through buying subscriptions and other items.

A number of users on the platform noticed streams of porn videos were promoted by the streamer's community.

Only a limited number of streamers have enabled the boost train feature. It is not clear how the bad actors were able to access enabled accounts. The boost train was paused due to safety reasons.

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Apple adds workouts for new parents to Fitness+

The company added a series titled "Get back to fitness after having a baby."

New parents will be able to watch seven 10-minute workout videos on Apple. Modification guidance is available if you prefer to take it slower or if you want a greater challenge. The core sessions include Pelvic floor exercises, which target common post-pregnancy tight spots. There are no equipment requirements, but you need an Apple Watch and a fitness subscription.

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Watch the last ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ trailer

The series debuts next month on Paramount+.

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Gene Roddenberry created Strange New Worlds and it looks like it is back to his optimism and romanticism. Set about a decade before The Original Series, Strange New Worlds features a bunch of future Star Trek greats before their career-defining stint on the Enterprise, with Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck reprising their respective roles as Spock and Number One from Star Trek: Discovery.

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