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The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss what has happened with Twitter since Elon Musk has taken over the company.

Then, Nilay, David and Alex discuss the first Matter-compatible devices since the launch of the smart home standard.

Further reading:

• Elon Musk wastes no time changing Twitter 
• Why Elon Musk is so desperate for Twitter to make money
• Elon Musk could enable Twitter's edit button for everyone 
• Elon Musk could cut half of Twitter’s workforce 
• Over 190 smart home devices are now Matter certified and here’s what’s coming next
• We’re getting our first look at Matter devices today, and here’s what’s coming next
• Level locks had a secret Thread radio this whole time
• Amazon announces a phased rollout of Matter to its Alexa smart home platform
• Eve’s sensors and smart plugs will be among the first Matter-compatible devices
• Nanoleaf announces the first Matter-over-Thread light bulbs
• Philips Hue Bridge is getting updated to Matter early next year
• Aqara’s Matter transition begins in December with free hub update
• Amazon Music’s library of songs and podcasts is now free for Prime subscribers 
• Apple TV 4K (2022) review: unmatched power, unrealized potential
• Netflix’s new cheaper plan with ads doesn’t work on Apple TV at launch
• Netflix’s $6.99 per month ad tier is now live
• PlayStation VR2 launches on February 22nd for $549.99
• Comcast’s big rival to Roku and the smart TV is called… Xumo 

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