Bob Iger steps down from role as Disney CEO

Bob Iger and Bob Chapek at the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Photo: Business Wire)

It was back in 2018 when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced his intentions to retire from his role. Now, it looks like the transition has begun. Iger just stepped down from his role, and he has now been replaced by Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Bob Chapek. Iger will continue to serve as the company's executive chairman until the end of 2021.

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Huawei to launch P40 series on March 26 in Paris

We now have a release date for the Google-less Huawei P40 series. The company will launch the new flagships on March 26 in Paris, France, which would mark the third time the Huawei has launched its P series in the same city. Similar to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, this smartphone line will not include Google's various services because of its ongoing US ban.

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Microsoft promises 'four generations of gaming' with the Xbox Series X

Microsoft has shared more details about its upcoming Xbox Series X console, and one of the more essential points raised is its backwards compatibility. The company said it will support "four generations" of Xbox games while making these look "better than ever before." 

Xbox head Phil Spencer wrote in a blog post, "Our commitment to compatibility means existing Xbox One games, including backward-compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, look and play better than ever before. Your favourite games, including titles in Xbox Game Pass, benefit from steadier framerates, faster load times and improved resolution and visual fidelity—all with no developer work required. Your Xbox One gaming accessories also come forward with you."

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Sony debuts its first 5G flagship, the Xperia 1 II

Let's clarify the pronunciation of this handset before we proceed. The new Sony flagship is called the Sony Xperia One, Mark Two or Xperia 1 II as it's branded. This smartphone is the company's first 5G handset, which promises to take "your mobile experience to the next level." As with Sony smartphones in the past, entertainment and photography are prominent features for the Xperia 1 II.

Sony brings its expertise with image sensors to this new Android 10 flagship. It comes with three rear lenses that offer different focal lengths (16mm, 24mm, and 70mm) so you can take different pictures. It provides everything from super wide-angle to portraits. All three come with a 12-megapixel sensor. Sony pairs these lenses with an 8-megapixel sensor in front.

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