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Trump’s Truth Social Stock Dropped, Cybertrucks Broke, the Virtual Boy Deserves Respect, and More

It was a bad week for people who love unpopular social media platforms and ugly electric trucks.

Gizmodo Staff

Published April 20, 2024, 9:30 am ET

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It was a bad week for Truth Social and the Tesla Cybertruck. Both showed that they might not be as great as Donald Trump and Elon Musk thought. This week also saw a terrifying AI video generator, major complaints about a dog-sitting app, and the retirement of a beloved robot. Check out the big tech stories of the week.

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