Aflevering Google Pixel Fold Review, Microsoft Vs Ftc, And Congress’ Child Safety Bills

Today on the flagship podcast of the console wars:  02:42 - David Pierce chats with Verge senior editor Tom Warren about the five-day trial between Microsoft and the FTC that will determine the future of its $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.  FTC v. Microsoft: all the news from the big Xbox courtroom battle Has Xbox really lost the console wars?  Microsoft exec was ready to ‘go spend Sony out of business’ to strengthen Xbox 35:00 - Policy reporter Makena Kelly joins the show to explain what Congress is trying to do to address child safety online.  Texas bans kids from social media without parental consent New bill would add mandatory age verification to social networks 1:03:07 - The Verge’s Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert discuss our Google Pixel Fold review, and how it stacks up against other foldables and flippables.  Google Pixel Fold review: closing the gap  The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are  Motorola Razr Plus review: the right moves Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices