The Vergecast Quibi's launch week, Asus laptop reviews, and Sony's PS5 controller
Apr 10, 2020
Julia Alexander, a technology journalist and media critic, dives into the impact of Quibi's launch and its mixed reception. She discusses how Quibi's unique features might have been overshadowed by struggles with content relevancy. The conversation also touches on the explosive growth of Disney+, achieving 50 million subscribers, while contrasting it with new players like Quibi. Additionally, the exciting advancements in gaming technology are highlighted, especially the innovative features of the new PS5 controller that enhance gameplay.
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Broken Promise
- It's been four weeks since Donald Trump promised a national COVID-19 testing website built by Google.
- The website has not materialized, but Verily has expanded testing in the Bay Area.
Webcam Shortage
- Webcam prices are skyrocketing due to increased demand from people working from home.
- Logitech is trying to combat price gouging, but resellers are driving up costs.
Emoji Delay
- The Unicode Consortium paused new emoji development for 2021 due to the pandemic.
- Existing emoji like the olive, beaver, and plunger are still on track for release.