Developer Toys For Boys says Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time won’t feature microtransactions (MTX). A Microsoft Store listing that confirmed ‘in-app purchases’ sparked speculation around their inclusion. Nitro-Fueled’s micro-transaction story suggests it may be best not to take these at face value Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time won’t feature micro-transactions, according to developer […]

The VMAs are happening in person next month. We need a cultural resent, and the VMAs can be that (if they follow their own rules). That said, the stars still have to stick to their guns. MTV’s Video Music Awards are consistently a controversial ceremony. The fact that they’re happening in person this year (in […]

Apple reportedly requests its suppliers to speed up production amid concerns of delay. Industry sources tell Nikkei that the September launch of the new iPhone line may be delayed. The company is working to minimize the delay and meet the deadlines. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly asked its suppliers to prevent delays in producing iPhones, according […]

Used physical PS4 games will be eligible for free PS5 upgrades, Sony has confirmed. A new report suggests Sony remains reluctant to discuss backward compatibility beyond PS4 titles. It’s time for Sony to clarify PS1, PS2, PS3 backward compatibility once and for all. There’s good news for would-be PS5 owners. Free PS5 upgrades for games […]

This is the web version of the WSJ’s newsletter on the economy. You can sign up for daily delivery here. Boom! U.S. stocks wrapped up their best quarter in more than 20 years, a remarkable rally after the coronavirus pandemic brought business around the world to a virtual standstill. Just three months ago, investors were…

iOS 14, iPadOS, MacOS Big Sur, WatchOS 7: Changes Coming to Apple Devices 6/22/2020 11:25PM 6/22/2020In a virtual keynote for its annual WWDC conference, Apple announced new Phone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac features. Without the typical live audience, WSJ’s Joanna Stern rounds up the most applause-worthy (and meh-worthy) news. Photo illustration: Laura Kammerman/WSJ

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iOS 14, iPadOS, MacOS Big Sur, WatchOS 7: Changes Coming to Apple Devices 6/22/2020 11:25PM 6/22/2020In a virtual keynote for its annual WWDC conference, Apple announced new Phone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac features. Without the typical live audience, WSJ’s Joanna Stern rounds up the most applause-worthy (and meh-worthy) news. Photo illustration: Laura Kammerman/WSJ

iOS 14, iPadOS, MacOS Big Sur, WatchOS 7: Changes Coming to Apple Devices 6/22/2020 11:25PM 6/22/2020In a virtual keynote for its annual WWDC conference, Apple announced new Phone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac features. Without the typical live audience, WSJ’s Joanna Stern rounds up the most applause-worthy (and meh-worthy) news. Photo illustration: Laura Kammerman/WSJ

The U.S. government has bought the entire global supply of Covid-19 drug remdesivir for the next three months. Hospitals will be charged $3,200 per treatment for the drug, representing a huge markup of 31,900%. To make matters worse, Gilead received public funding for remdesivir’s development and has a history of tax-dodging. The U.S. government has […]

Nintendo aims to extend the life cycle of the Switch as long as possible. The hybrid console continues to grow in popularity according to the company’s president Shuntaro Furukawa. The Japanese video game giant has no plans to announce a Switch successor anytime soon. If you’re hoping for a successor to Nintendo’s phenomenally popular Switch […]

Dr. Anthony Fauci potentially sees the U.S. reaching 100,000 new infections per day. The U.S. stock market is at risk of a pullback as new cases make reopening the economy more difficult. Analysts foresee the momentum of stocks slowing down in the near-term. Dr Anthony Fauci believes the U.S. could reach 100,000 cases per day […]

The Global Virus Network is a collaboration among virology researchers and social scientists to improve pandemic preparedness and response. We know that life must go on while work on a Covid-19 vaccine continues. We believe that as people return to work, their risk of infection can be minimized by applying an old vaccine known to…