Phil Lavelle
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We used an original iPhone in 2022… and it’s basically useless
The original iPhone is now 15 years old, so we tried to return to the first Apple handset. → Read More
5 things BlackBerry phones got right (and 5 things they didn’t)
Original BlackBerry phones no longer work, so we’re looking back at the brand’s highlights and lowlights. → Read More
Disney modifies films over racism and sexism criticism
Part of Disney's problem is its age: it's been around for the best part of 100 years and generations have grown up watching its characters. But as times have changed, it's become clear that some of its characters are not appropriate in the modern day. → Read More
Bruce Lee's final project, 'Warrior,' makes it to air
He’s one of the world’s most iconic movie stars - but even Bruce Lee struggled against racism in Hollywood. Back in the 1970s, a TV show he pitched starring himself as the martial arts lead was rejected… with great suspicion that studios wouldn’t cast an Asian man in a leading role. → Read More
Netflix might buy this iconic Hollywood theater
Video streaming service Netflix is considering buying Hollywood's iconic Egyptian Theatre, as part of efforts to win more awards and recognition from the U.S. movie industry. → Read More
Marvel prepares for Asian American movie franchise
Marvel is to release its first predominantly Asian superhero film. Shang Chi will be based on the comic character. While an Asian actor will have the leading role the studio is also hiring Asian Americans to produce it. → Read More
TikTok app takes social media world by storm
TikTok is the latest social media darling. The video app is reportedly already up to 800 million users a month and is seeing a number of key Instagram influencers move over, lured by the huge potential of an emerging international online market. → Read More
App warns California residents of imminent earthquakes
A new app launched by the City of Los Angeles can send push notifications to electronic devices warning of imminent earthquakes. → Read More
Apple plans to launch Netflix of gaming
Take Apple, Netflix, And a bit of gaming DNA. What do you get? → Read More
Reports: Apple set to launch gaming subscription service
Sources suggest that Apple is preparing to start a games subscription service. A service that streams games in a Netflix like fashion. → Read More
Streaming services for record industry to sing new notes
Some musicians say they're barely scraping by on the small amount they receive in royalties, even with the best selling albums in the United States. Now, that's changing. → Read More
Snubs and surprises on this year's Oscar nomination list
The winners will be revealed Feb. 24 when the whos-who of this place take to that red carpet for all the world to see. → Read More
Extreme air pollution choking Wilmington, California
In the United States, you'll find some of the country's worst air pollution in an area of Los Angeles known as Wilmington, California. → Read More
Social media influencer industry sees huge growth
If you're a social media user, chances are you're being influenced. And you may not even realize it. The so-called 'influencer industry' is rocketing in value - at the same time fewer people are seeing traditional advertisements. → Read More
Several Marvel heroes axed from streaming giant Netflix
Finally, Marvel's universe looks set to downsize: a number of its big heroes have had their TV shows cancelled by Netflix. The likes of Daredevil and Iron Fist have been axed, despite their popularity with fans. CGTN's Phil Lavelle reports from Los Angeles. → Read More
California startup helps to clear confusion surrounding lawful use of drones
Drones are expected to be huge sellers once again this holiday season. But some are asking questions now about whether the regulations surrounding their use are clear enough. → Read More
First migrants from Central American caravan arrive at U.S.-Mexico border
The first migrants from a caravan of Central Americans have arrived at the US-Mexico border. Thousands, mostly Hondurans, are making the journey north in search of a better life. → Read More
Stan Lee creator of Marvel Universe of superheroes dead at 95
Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday. He was 95. → Read More
Environmentalists dispute claims that logging can prevent California wildfires
This is the time of year when hot dry Santa Ana winds fuel wildfires in California, but this year a radical new plan by officials to keep the flames at bay is raising alarm among environmentalists. → Read More
Could free education be cure to US primary care doctor shortage?
Medical training can leave doctors in debt for decades, and in the U.S., many are deciding to go into specialist fields to make more money. That's leading to a shortage of primary care physicians. Palm Springs in California has a particular shortage that's causing headaches. But it's come up with an inventive solution to lure doctors there. CGTN's Phil Lavelle reports. → Read More