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Samsung and Microsoft will let you run Galaxy Note 20 apps on your Windows 10 PC
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Samsung and Microsoft announced at last year’s Galaxy Unpacked that they would be forming a closer partnership to help Android and Windows work better together. At today’s Galaxy Unpacked, the two companies revealed new integrations between their two ecosystems — including a way to run apps from your Galaxy Note 20 on your Windows 10 PC. Here’s a GIF from Mi...
DoorDash launches online DashMart convenience stores to sell snacks and groceries
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge DoorDash on Wednesday announced the launch of a chain of virtual convenience stores the company is calling DashMart, which will sell snacks, groceries, and other food-related products from partner restaurants. These stores don’t have brick-and-mortar locations. Instead, they exist solely on the DoorDash app, kind of like a ghost kitchen if it were a CVS or 7...
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 heart monitoring feature secures FDA clearance
Samsung announced FDA clearance during today’s event. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 includes a heart-monitoring electrocardiogram (ECG) app, which the company says has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It’s the second smart watch in the US with this feature — the Apple Watch received clearance for a similar app in 2018. “I’m excited to announce that we have just received the ...
Microsoft isn’t renaming Xbox Live and has ‘no plans’ to discontinue Xbox Live Gold
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft isn’t planning to rename Xbox Live or discontinue Xbox Live Gold. Rumors of an Xbox Live rename appeared this week, after Microsoft announced changes to its services agreement. The software giant started referring to Xbox Live as the “Xbox online service,” prompting some to assume Xbox Live was going away. “The update to ‘Xbox online service’ in th...
Zoe Saldana Apologizes For Playing Nina Simone in Biopic
In a new interview, Zoe Saldana says she’s “sorry” for playing Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic, Nina. The actress opened up about the experience during a Bese interview with Steven Canals, co-creator of FX’s Pose, saying, “Nina had a life and a journey that should be honored to the specific detail.” Saldana’s comment comes years after she was criticized for...
Hear PUP’s Cover of Grandaddy’s ‘A.M. 180′
On the heels of releasing their live record, Live at the Electric Ballroom, PUP have released a cover of one of their favorite songs — Grandaddy’s “A.M. 180,” off Grandaddy’s 1997 debut LP, Under the Western Freeway. “Grandaddy are one of the unsung hero bands of indie rock,” drummer Zack Mykula said in a statement. “A best-kept secret. I mean, forgive me for going ha...
Tek of Smif-N-Wessun “The Illest,” E.D.I. Mean “Avant Mindstate” & More | Daily Visuals 8.4.20
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Tekashi Snitch9ine might’ve brought much, much shame to the most thorough of borough’s in New York City but as long as we have real heads like Tek of Smif N Wessun representing Bucktown U.S.A., we’ll be alright. Keeping the OG legacy of Kings County going in this new era, Tek comes through with his latest visuals to “The Illest” where the street veteran kicks some hard...
Rapper 42 Dugg Arrested For Fleeing Cops In Detroit, Blessed With Ankle Monitor
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty 42 Dugg seems to have embraced the struggle. The rapper who was mistakenly accused of bragging about what his mouth do has been arrested and outfitted with an ankle monitor. Apparently, 42 skipped out on officers in Detroit about a month ago, and now they aren’t taking any chances. Reports TMZ: The rapper was busted Monday in Oakland County, Michigan nearly 2 mo...
Tory Lanez Hasn’t Been Deported, Spotted At McDonald’s
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Word has been swirling that Tory Lanez has been deported due to his involvement in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. However, the Canadian crooner’s representative says their client has not been given the boot from the States. View this post on Instagram TNHT: Kyle.Anfernee (@Kyle.Anfernee) Neighbors, earlier today we broke the news that Tory Lanez ...
New Order Announce Power, Corruption & Lies Deluxe Box Set
New Order have announced a deluxe reissue of their 1983 sophomore album, Power, Corruption & Lies. Coming October 2nd via Rhino, the “definitive edition” includes a 12-inch vinyl, two CDs, two DVDs, and a hardback book. The reissue contains Power, Corruption & Lies remastered from its original analogue tape masters for the very… Please click the link below to read the fu...
George Lynch Is Ending Lynch Mob Due to Band Name’s Racial Insensitivity
Legendary metal guitarist George Lynch is ending his longtime project Lynch Mob due to the racial insensitivity of the band name, revealing he will no longer record or perform under that moniker. The guitar virtuoso, who was also a classic member of Dokken in the ’80s and ’90s, formed Lynch… Please click the link below to read the full article. George Lynch Is Ending Lynch Mob D...
FKA twigs Raising Money For Sex Workers During Pandemic
Nearly every industry has been tremendously impacted by the pandemic, and sex work is no exception. Since the onset of the coronavirus, sex workers around the world have seen nearly all their avenues of income disappear in a matter of months. Now, one prominent musician, FKA twigs, is stepping up… Please click the link below to read the full article. FKA twigs Raising Money For Sex Workers ...
