Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 10/11 – Odds And Sods
Oct 11, 2022
A major U.S. bank is diving into crypto custody, marking a shift in traditional banking. Google teams up with Coinbase, enabling crypto payments for cloud services. Exciting new gaming Chromebooks are on the way, designed specifically for cloud gaming. Meanwhile, the metaverse struggles for user engagement, with a shocking statistic of just 38 daily active users. Streaming services are moving back towards bundles, and did you know Apple AirTags only last a year? Tech innovations and challenges abound!
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Traditional Banks Embrace Crypto
- BNY Mellon, the oldest US bank, will custody Bitcoin and ETH.
- This marks growing acceptance of crypto by traditional banks.
Google Cloud Accepts Crypto
- Google Cloud will accept crypto payments via Coinbase starting 2023.
- Coinbase will also shift some of its data from AWS to Google Cloud.
Chromebooks for Cloud Gaming
- Google announced Chromebooks designed for cloud gaming, partnering with NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft.
- These Chromebooks offer high refresh rates and integration with GeForce Now, Luna, and Xbox Game Pass.