Month: March 2022
Disney CEO called the governor of Florida to oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek addressed criticism over the company’s handling of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill today, saying he called the state’s governor to express “concern” with the bill and pledged millions to charity in response to its passing. Chapek said that the company’s initial response, “no matter how well-intended,…
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5G’s false start is over and the iPhone SE proves it
When I rejoined The Verge in 2018, my first big assignment looked like an absolute peach — fly to the gorgeous Hawaiian island of Maui, sip cool drinks on the sand (The Verge paid for my trip; we don’t accept junkets), and become one of the first journalists to experience…
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Xbox Series X/S users can now pin games to resume quickly
The March Xbox update is rolling out, and it brings a few useful features to Microsoft's consoles. Xbox Series X/S players can now pin two games to the Quick Resume group. That could be useful if you're the type of person who, say, likes to play a quick round of…
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Of course Apple is charging $150 for a Thunderbolt cable
Audio player loading… The Apple Studio Display was announced at the March 2022 event and while it looks like a super impressive display – especially when it’s backed up by an M1 Ultra-powered Mac Studio – you’re going to have to pay a lot of money for accessories. This is…
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Hello there – Obi-Wan trailer teases the nostalgia-fuelled Star Wars show we’ve longed for
Audio player loading… It’s been a long time coming but, finally, the first trailer for the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show has landed online – and, based on what it showcases, you can color us extremely excited for its launch later this year. Arriving hot on the heels of the show’s…
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Amazon’s block on Russia suspends shipments, Prime Video streaming, and New World MMO purchases
Amazon is suspending shipments to Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the company announced in a blog post (via Bloomberg). It’s also barring access to Amazon Prime Video in Russia. Amazon’s suspending shipments to Russia and Belarus “Given the ongoing situation in Russia and Ukraine, we’ve…
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