Author: Zach_Wilson
Amazon’s audio game shows no signs of stopping
This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Hope everyone is staying cool this summer. Today, I take a look at Audible’s new chief content officer and what her role will entail in Amazon’s bigger audio strategy. I also have an exclusive interview for…
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Best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Whether you’re looking for an Apple Watch, Android smartwatch, or maybe even a plain old fitness tracker, you’re in luck. Amazon Prime Day 2023 is a great time to snag discounts on smartwatches and fitness trackers alike. This is especially true if you’re a budget-savvy shopper looking to upgrade to…
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Classic action game Karateka is being turned into a playable documentary
Last year, Digital Eclipse released Atari 50, a sprawling, interactive tour through Atari’s long history. I described it as “a cross between an interactive documentary and a virtual museum exhibition,” and it really set a new bar for retro game collections. Now, the studio is tackling another project: Karateka, the…
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Barbenheimer is just the beginning of this year’s summer blockbuster season
After all the mermaids, superheroes, talking robots, and superspies that have already invaded theaters over the past few weeks, you might have gotten the sense that this year’s season of summer blockbusters was already upon us. It’s wild to consider given all the new movies that have recently debuted, but…
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36 Best Prime Day Gaming Deals (2023): Games, Xbox Series S, Keyboards, and More
Deck out your console or PC with new headphones, peripherals, or even a new monitor thanks to Amazon’s big sale event. Source
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Sega becomes first major business to realize blockchain isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
Video game publisher Sega appears to be backing down from its intentions to make the blockchain, which no human being alive is yet to pitch a valid application for, a core part of its business strategy going forward, offering a cautionary tale to similarly blinkered business owners and tech evangelists…
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