Merge 104.8 | 17 June 2026
Universal has released the official teaser trailer for Shrek 5, bringing back Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. Details about the film have been kept under wraps, but the teaser suggests the family embarks on a big-city adventure. Shrek 5 is expected to be released in June 2027.
Roblox is rolling out Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts worldwide, introducing new age-based experiences for users under 16. The new accounts include stricter default safety protections, expanded parental controls, and limits on chat access. Roblox says the system is designed to align game access and communication features with a child’s age while giving parents greater visibility into how their children use the platform.
Spotify is pushing deeper into live events. Bloomberg reports the company is in talks with festival promoters to livestream concerts on its platform and has already added footage from live shows, including the Mexico City finale of Dua Lipa’s 2025 tour. The move follows Spotify’s partnership with Live Nation and its new “Reserved” ticketing feature for superfans.