**GDC is exorbitantly expensive — but still vital for many game developers**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/27/23679081/gdc-2023-price-affordability-game-developers-conference
**GM created its own open-source software protocol and wants its competitors to use it**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/27/23699539/gm-open-source-software-uprotocol-eclipse
**Google Meet finally supports 1080p video calls**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23699733/google-meet-1080p-video-calls-hd
**AT&T-backed satellite can pick up regular phone signals from space**
**Amazon shuts down Halo division and discontinues all devices**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23699459/amazon-layoffs-halo-fitness-tracking-sleep-tracking
**Samsung’s art-like Frame TV is nearly half off in the 32-inch configuration**
**Japanese-language Super Mario Bros. Movie screenings are a-coming to the US**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23699024/super-mario-bros-movie-japanese-dub-screening
**Microsoft’s Phone Link app is now available for iOS so you can use iMessage from a PC**
**The new Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C is a color E Ink tablet with a 16-megapixel rear camera**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23693301/onyx-boox-tab-ultra-c-e-ink-tablet-e-reader-kindle-kobo
**Microsoft Q3 2023: Windows, devices, and Xbox down again**
**WiZ’s inexpensive smart lights now work with Apple Home thanks to Matter**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23697537/wiz-smart-bulbs-matter-compatible-apple-home
**Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 has dropped to a new all-time low**
**Cruise continues to burn GM’s cash as robotaxis expand to daylight hours**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23697406/cruise-robotaxi-gm-daylight-sf-earnings
**OnePlus’ first tablet will cost $479**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23696448/oneplus-pad-pricing-preorder-shipping-news-accessories
**The Witcher’s third season starts streaming in June**
https://www.theverge.com/23695972/the-witcher-season-3-release-date-teaser-trailer-netflix
**Asus ROG Ally hands-on: Windows but tiny**
https://www.theverge.com/23695254/asus-rog-ally-handheld-gaming-pc-hands-on-preview
**Bitcoin is still the future of payments, says Lightspark CEO David Marcus**
https://www.theverge.com/23696466/bitcoin-crypto-lightning-network-lightspark-ceo-david-marcus
**WhatsApp adds option to use the same account on multiple phones**
**Republicans respond to Biden reelection announcement with AI-generated attack ad**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23697328/biden-reelection-rnc-ai-generated-attack-ad-deepfake
**Slack launches Canvas, a docs app that lives inside your chat app**
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23696394/slack-canvas-document-editor-app