Android users in Ukraine will get air raid alerts directly on their phones before expected attacks happen near them, Google announced today. In an updated blog post, the company said it’s working with the Ukrainian government to roll out an alert system for Android phones in the country. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/10/22971213/google-ukraine-android-air-raid-alerts

Sony is once again announcing a cross-promotion with Apple TV Plus to offer its console owners an extended free trial of the premium service. Owners of the last-gen PlayStation 4 console that are not already Apple TV Plus subscribers can redeem three months of service at no charge. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/10/22971067/sony-playstation-4-ps4-apple-tv-plus-free-trial-subscription

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/22929317/monster-babies-etsy-diy

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Microsoft has started testing tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/22970473/microsoft-windows-11-file-explorer-tabs

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22969789/apple-studio-display-windows-pc-compatibility-camera-5k-thunderbolt

Sony is joining Microsoft in stopping Russian sales following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. CNBC reports Sony has halted all PlayStation hardware and software sales in Russia, and has cut access to the digital PlayStation Store. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/sony-halts-russia-playstation-sales-212521770.html

Paramount has debuted the first trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the latest Star Trek series that’s centered on the USS Enterprise (the first time that a show has returned full-time to the iconic ship since Star Trek: Enterprise ended in 2005. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22969411/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-trailer-discovery-spinoff-enterprise-paramount-plus

Disney CEO Bob Chapek addressed criticism over the company’s handling of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill today, saying he called the state’s governor to express “concern” with the bill and pledged millions to charity in response to its passing. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22969458/disney-dont-say-gay-bill-florida-bob-chapek-ron-desantis

Now that The Batman is out in theaters, the new take on Gotham is set to expand to HBO Max. The network announced today that a spinoff about the Penguin is coming in the form of a limited series. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22969369/the-batman-hbo-max-series-penguin-colin-farrell

Amazon is suspending shipments to Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the company announced in a blog post (via Bloomberg). It’s also barring access to Amazon Prime Video in Russia. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22969220/amazon-russia-belarus-ukraine-invasion-prime-video-stops-sending-orders

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The first teaser for the upcoming Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus has arrived, giving a first look at Ewan McGregor’s return as the exiled Jedi. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22927002/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-trailer-darth-vader-battle

The Microbus is back, baby! Nearly 75 years since the first Volkswagen Type 2 rolled off its assembly line and into the annals of Americana as an icon of 1960s counterculture, VW is re-releasing the emblematic vehicle — this time as a full EV. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-officially-unveils-its-id-buzz-ev-181057412.html

Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max chips were a GPU-shaped warning to Nvidia and AMD last year, and now Apple has cranked up the heat with its new M1 Ultra. Apple claims it will rival Nvidia’s giant RTX 3090 graphics card, the fastest GPU on the market right now. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22968611/apple-m1-ultra-gpu-nvidia-rtx-3090-comparison

In an executive order issued Wednesday, President Biden laid out comprehensive strategy for the federal government’s treatment of cryptocurrency, the White House announced on Wednesday. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22966006/cryptocurrency-regulation-white-house-biden-treasury-commerce

Lumen, a US firm that provides essential internet services, says it’s pulling out of Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22968634/lumen-internet-backbone-provider-shutting-down-russia-digital-iron-curtain

The European Union announced new plans today to swiftly shrink its reliance on Russian gas and accelerate its transition to clean energy. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/8/22967244/european-union-russia-clean-energy-transition-gas

Another important internet player is changing its relationship with Russia due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Over the weekend, Amazon quietly stopped accepting new Amazon Web Services customers in Russia and Belarus, as first reported by The New York Times. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/amazon-aws-stops-accepting-new-customers-russia-belarus-230051139.html

You’re out of luck if you were hoping for a larger, brawnier counterpart to the M1 iMac. Apple has discontinued the 27-inch iMac, leaving last year’s 24-inch M1 model as the only all-in-one in the lineup. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/apple-discontinues-27-inch-imac-195702069.html

Apple’s rolling out its highly anticipated iOS 15.4 update next week. The update, which has been in beta since January, comes packed with an array of exciting new features offering improvements to the overall user experience. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/8/22964639/apple-ios-15-4-release-date-iphone

Apple has just finished its Peek Performance event, where it introduced a new version of the iPhone SE with its latest mobile processor and 5G, a new desktop Mac aimed at creative professionals, and an external monitor that doesn’t have a $5,000 starting price (finally). via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/8/22965564/apple-event-iphone-se-ipad-air-m1-ultra-mac-studio-display-biggest-announcements