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Have you ever wondered what the most indispensable app is for your favorite musician or how the world’s tech CEOs stay focused? Well, that’s the sort of thing we aim to uncover in our Verge Weekend Questionnaire. Think of it as a spiritual successor to Five Minutes on the Verge . Every Saturday, a different guest submits to our rapid-fire menu of questions, and we bring you their unfiltered answers. Subjects come from a variety of worlds. We talk to content creators, authors, politicians, developers… basically anyone interesting. We want to know how they get their work done, how they unplug, and, of course, what GIFs and memes they’re sending to their friends and loved ones. Want to know what legendary designer insists on only opening one browser tab at a time and who holds the Game Boy up as their favorite gadget of all time? Check back each week for all that and more. Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t ...

A look at how Jennifer’s yard gets a brightness boost thanks to Govee’s smart outdoor lamp post. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you have an outdoor space that needs some extra lighting, either for fun or security reasons (or a mix of the two), the Govee outdoor lamp post light is a good pick that’s 23 percent off its regular price right now. Typically retailing for $260, the Govee outdoor lamp post light is available for $199.99 from Amazon or directly from Govee — the lowest price we’ve seen. The lights cover a 360-degree spread, letting you blast its beams in a single color, or mix up the colors as you please.  Govee Outdoor Lamp Post A 8-foot-tall, 2,000-lumen RGBIC smart outdoor lamp. The model has six color zones and dedicated white lighting. It features built-in motion and light sensors, works with Matter, is IP66 rated, and includes a long power cord for easy installation. Where to Buy: $259.99 $199.99 at Amazon $259....

Good ol' games? | Image: GOG GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a " series of mistakes ," including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent font rendering , and being understaffed during a bank holiday , among other things. The game is a fantasy title set in a universe based on Slavic mythology and culture. So GOG included Slavic runes in its email promoting the title, including the Sowilō symbol, which means "sun". According to one of GOG's multiple explanations, some platforms, including mobile phones, ren … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/games/945088/gog-apologizes-email-nazi-symbols-the-end-of-the-sun

Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It's similarly packed with games - this year's edition had more than 50 - but the vibe is more chill and, well, wholesome. As in years past , I've pulled out some of the more intriguing reveals and announcements, though you can watch the whole thing for yourself right here . And if you're interested in checking out some of the games - a few are available now, and a bunch have demos - there's a dedicated Steam page . Hidden Folks 2 Way back in 2017, Hidden Folks helped usher in a new genre of seek-and-find … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943977/wholesome-direct-2026-cute-games-trailers

Director Damien Chazelle went from La La Land directly into First Man, the latter of which is included in this sale. | Photo by Daniel McFadden / Universal Studios If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) is letting you check out with three movies from a large batch for $33 — no code required. Of course, you don’t need to be a dad, or be buying for one, to get in on these deals. To my knowledge, there is no dad verification system at work here. There aren’t many new releases looped into the sale. Rather, it’s focused on classics — modern as well as those from decades prior — that might round out dad’s collection without breaking the bank. Prices for movies at Gruv range from $13.99 or so to $20, so the total savings vary depending on what you buy. In the event t...

Scott Pelley, correspondent, 60 Minutes. | Photo by Michele Crowe / CBS News via Getty Images It should have been the final straw. The new power couple of editorial failure - Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton - had fired legendary 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley. Why? Because he dared to question the fact that CBS had installed sycophants in its top ranks. Instead of standing in solidarity, correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim declared in a joint memo to staff that they'd stay on to save the program. "We don't want to see 60 Minutes die," they said. The kids in Weekend at Bernie's held a similar position. The canary in the media coal mine isn't just sick, it's a charred skeleton. The remaining trio of correspond … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/944337/gone-in-60-minutes