Verizon has implemented a new policy that delays the unlocking of paid-off phones for its customers, while also several tech gadgets and games have been released. According to Ars Technica, the new policy imposes a 35-day waiting period for customers who pay off their device installment plans early, whether done online, through the Verizon app, over the phone, or at authorized retailers.
The policy change, which went into effect this week, requires customers to visit a Verizon corporate store to receive an immediate unlock. Unlocking a phone allows it to be used on another network, providing customers with the flexibility to switch carriers.
In other tech news, The Verge reported on several new gadgets and games. One notable release is the GameSir Pocket Taco, a $35 controller that clamps onto the bottom of a phone, transforming it into a Game Boy-like device. Senior reporter Andrew Liszewski, who has been covering gadgets since 2006, noted that the controller is "an excellent and easy way to turn your phone" into a retro gaming console.
Additionally, Anker is offering a USB-C cable that allows users to charge two gadgets simultaneously, with a 20 percent discount. This is especially timely, as Monday, February 16th, is Presidents Day, and many tech deals are available.
In the gaming world, the anti-colonialist action game "Relooted" was also released, which explores the fantasy of a moral heist. The Verge highlighted the game's focus on returning stolen artifacts, a concept that resonates with the historical context of colonialism and the theft of cultural artifacts.
Finally, The Verge also covered the intersection of technology and policy, discussing the role of phones as tools of both resistance and state power. The article referenced an eyewitness video analyzed by The New York Times, which showed an individual being tackled by federal agents while holding a phone.
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