"Reluctantly crouched at the starting strip / boosters buzzing, a high-pitched yip. / The green lights flash and materialize / churning and burning, they yearn for the prize. / They deftly maneuver, whir and power slide / around this double-sided track with only side..."

Stories of the day:

• T-Mobile becomes the 'Uncarrier', drops contracts and launches LTE
• Sweden drops the word 'ungoogleable' following pressure from Google
• Six-second teaser trailer for 'The Wolverine' released on Vine
• White House Can’t Afford Its Shapeshifting Alien Reptile Guards

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Today's 90 Seconds on The Verge was written by Ross Miller. All production magic is credited to John Lagomarsino.