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Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
We are the fortunate stewards of industry-defining franchises that have enormous potential and player demand, but we have not adequately funded them to compete and win. At the same time, as we saw this past weekend at Showcase, a reliable pipeline of first- and third-party exclusives and new IP are…
Read MoreHow to watch Belgium vs Egypt: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026
Two all-time Premier League greats are set to face off as Belgium meet Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah turn 35 and 34 respectively during the tournament — it’s the latter’s birthday today — but both remain key to their countries’ chances of…
Read MoreRoblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’
Roblox’s vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is “optimistic” that its new facial age estimation tech will “continue to get better,” saying, “Ticking a box to say you’re 13 or older, it’s not enough anymore.” NBC invited a group of kids to try…
Read MoreOpen-source Discord alternatives: What Stoat and Element actually fix
Hosting your own group chat could let you avoid a lot of drama. Source
Read MoreSamsung MAX VPN goes offline today, leaving Android users searching for alternatives
Samsung MAX VPN officially retires on June 15, 2026 The app will remain on devices as a dead shell unless uninstalled Former users should transition to a reliable third-party VPN Samsung MAX VPN is officially shutting down for good, leaving its over 50 million mobile users urgently searching for the…
Read MoreMy favorite Qi2 power bank is cheaper than ever for Verge readers
I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks. Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s…
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