Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 06/09 – Who Needs A Gaming Console? Not Xbox Or Samsung.
Jun 9, 2022
Microsoft teams up with Samsung, launching a game streaming app that eliminates the need for a console. In a surprising twist, Twitter agrees to comply with Musk's data requests. Dell unveils sleek new laptops, while Apple dives into banking with its own Pay Later service. The NFT market feels the chill as sales cool off, and GitHub announces the retirement of its popular Atom editor. Ethereum makes strides with its blockchain upgrade, amidst ApeCoin's decision to stay on Ethereum despite the downturn.
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Cloud Gaming's Rise
- Gaming hardware is becoming less important as streaming services advance.
- Xbox partners with Samsung to launch a TV app for game streaming, offering access to games without a console.
Project Moorcroft: Game Demos
- Microsoft introduces Project Moorcroft, providing early game demos on Xbox Game Pass.
- This initiative focuses on indie developers and offers financial compensation for demo creation.
Twitter's Data Deal
- Twitter will provide Elon Musk with access to its "firehose" data stream.
- This data includes information on tweets, devices, and accounts, potentially impacting the deal's future.