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The second time probably won’t help this charm. - The Verge

Published by The Verge By David Imel · 30 July 2026 at 19:33
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The second time probably won’t help this charm. - The Verge
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The Friend AI pendant is re-launching for $249. Nobody liked it before and protested it advertising on the NYC subway.

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