The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Jun 16th

Merge 104.8  |  16 June 2022

Microsoft has officially retired Internet Explorer. As of now they will no longer support the browser which once dominated computers around the world. A year ago, Microsoft said they would put an end to Internet Explorer, pushing users to its Edge browser, which was launched in 2015. The company have made clear it was time to move on.

 

The new Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear movie gets a global release this weekend, but Government officials in 14 counties have banned the film based on it’s content. Around the GCC, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait have issued statements saying the movie is not licensed for public screening. The UAE say it won’t be available due to its violation of the country’s media content standards.

 

Netflix is creating a real life version of Squid Game with the big cash prizes up for grabs. They are working on a spin-off series, Squid Games: The Challenge, based on the games in the series. It will feature more than 450 players taking part, each battling to win the ultimate prize of $4.5m over ten episodes.

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