Merge 104.8 | 06 May 2026
Movie director George Lucas is coming back with a new project. He has announced Star Wars in Motion, a huge new exhibition featuring legendary props, models, and vehicles straight from the archives. This will allow Star Wars fans to get a closer look at the evolution of the galaxy ahead of the 50th anniversary. It’s set to open at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles this September.
Older iPhone devices are about to lose WhatsApp support. Support for iPhones that cannot run iOS 15.1 or later—including the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 6—has now ended. Android devices running versions below Android 6 are also being phased out, with a full cutoff set for September 8, 2026. Users are advised to back up their chats and consider upgrading.
We’re sending get-well wishes to Zayn Malik, who has canceled 22 tour dates in the US and the UK after being admitted to the hospital with a recent mystery illness. Zayn is now recovering at home, but his biggest-ever solo tour has been reduced to just nine shows as he continues to recover.