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Shannon Liao

Shannon Liao

Reporter

Reporter

Shannon Liao is a tech and culture reporter. She writes general tech news, stories about China, smart homes, and the intersections between internet culture, gaming, and sometimes, politics. Liao was born and raised in New York City, where she resides to this day.

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How and where to replace your old, depleted iPhone batteryHow and where to replace your old, depleted iPhone battery
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The Verge Guide to the iPhone
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AI offers new tools for making games, but developers worry about their jobs

The early days of AI in game development have been full of questions and murky answers.

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Why classic gaming names like Atari and MapleStory are still going in on the blockchain

Fans don’t seem interested, but that isn’t stopping some notable brands.

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How Wordle lives on at The New York Times

Executive producer Zoe Bell explains how the paper is keeping the phenomenon going more than a year after acquiring it.

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How to use your phone as a two-factor authentication security keyHow to use your phone as a two-factor authentication security key
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The Verge guide to Android
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How to set up a VPNHow to set up a VPN
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Romance is dead on Game of ThronesRomance is dead on Game of Thrones
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Game of Thrones: the final season
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Game of Thrones’ showrunners think Sansa is a master manipulatorGame of Thrones’ showrunners think Sansa is a master manipulator
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