Netflix cuts subscription costs in over 36 countries in recent weeks, Meta testing a Roll Call feature in Messenger, and Samsung announces a standardized 5G non-terrestrial network modem.
We have the latest on Microsoft’s allay concerns over its attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard by expanding its 10-year deal to publish Call of Duty franchise on other platforms. Google is rolling out a new radio feature on YouTube Music letting users select artists on their “stations”. And Spotify launches a DJ feature in beta, that curates music with automatically generated spoken commentary about the tracks and artists powered by OpenAI. Plus we breakdown the latest on SCOTUS hearings on cases that could affect Section 230.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Amos
Chinese regulators reportedly inform local tech giants not to offer ChatGPT service, Microsoft signs deal to bring Activision games to GeForce Now, and Quest headsets get new hand tracking features.
We learn about Rimac, Croatia’s EV Supercar company, and their latest car, the Nevera. Scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have come up with a way to inexpensively remove pollutants in water. And does Apple have an in-built competitive advantage with the Gen Z demographic?
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos
India and Singapore link their UPI and PayNow digital payment systems, Microsoft signs binding 10-year deal to provide Call of Duty games to Nintendo, and the Verge detailed new Sonos speakers coming in March.
Meta began rolling out Meta Verified in New Zealand and Australia, Microsoft introduces conversation limits for its Bing chatbot, and Starlink announces “Global Roaming Service.”
Will Apple’s Major League Soccer deal workout for the tech company as the new season starts? Is Nest co-founder Matt Rogers new startup Mill the answer to household food waste? Plus how can people avoid being manipulated and used by authoritarians on social media?
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos
The Reserve Bank of India approved 32 entities, including Google and Amazon Pay, to operate as online payment aggregators, Tile announces a new “anti-theft mode,” and Tencent reportedly abandons its extended reality hardware plans.
We have a hands-on review of Sony’s next-gen VR offering the PSVR2 with The Verge’s Sean Hollister. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down from her role. And Tile announces new features to its trackers to stop stalkers from using the technology to follow people.
Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Sean Hollister, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos
Apple reportedly moved its mixed reality headset announcement to WWDC, US Customs and Border Protection began ePassport verification since June 2022, and the first reviews are in for the PSVR2.