Merge 104.8 | 29 March 2022
Amazon has announced its first James Bond project since buying MGM Studios. It won’t be a new movie but it will be a new reality TV show inspired by 007’s exploits. Contestants will compete in a global adventure, visiting famous James Bond locations for a chance to win £1 million.
Apple is planning to reduce the production of new iPhones and AirPods due to a slowdown in demand by the Ukraine crisis. There are plans to produce 20% fewer iPhone SEs – or about 2 million to 3 million handsets next quarter. Apple has also reduced 2022 orders for AirPods by more than 10 million units. However, they are still expected to launch a brand new iPhone lineup later this year.
Hollywood stars are being accused of hypocrisy after accepting gift bags at the Oscars valued at $140,000 while they continue to preach about the devastating war in Ukraine. Many people on social media say hundreds of thousands of dollars would be better spent on aid and suggested the cash would be better off given to charity or to help the millions of refugees
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