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it's Wednesday April 17 2013 i'm katie drummond your new science editor and this is 90 seconds on the verge brought to you by virgin mobile new details are emerging about Microsoft's SmartWatch project the verge has learned that Microsoft is currently testing a prototype of the rumored device which uses the same magnetic connector found on the surface tablet however the design could change before it comes to market Microsoft had originally planned to release a heart rate monitor for the Xbox but drop those plans to work on the SmartWatch instead if you're a legend of zelda fan and really who isn't get ready to be very happy Nintendo will be launching a direct sequel to 1992's a Link to the Past while details are slim we do know that the game will be coming to the Nintendo 3ds in time for the holiday season there's also a new Yoshi's Island sequel coming to the 3ds and finally get ready for Star Wars overload disney announced its release plans today and it's planning on bringing a new Star Wars movie to theaters every year for years Star Wars Episode 7 will be coming in the summer of 2015 as previously announced but in 2016 will see a standalone film set in the universe as well episode 8 will come two year after that followed by another separate film episode 9 well you get the idea to standalone films are rumored to focus on popular characters like Yoda Boba Fett and possibly a young han Solo but no official titles have been announced just yet that's it for today's top stories join us tomorrow actually no Who am I kidding join us today at the verge science