Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 10/08 - The PlayStation 5 Is Coming!
Oct 8, 2019
Excitement brews as the PlayStation 5 gears up for its release, boasting impressive tech features like ray tracing and innovative controllers. Hulu joins the fray, finally allowing downloads for offline viewing, amidst a backdrop of corporate drama as Activision Blizzard faces backlash for banning a gamer over political statements. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Fold’s design undergoes scrutiny with a revealing teardown, while Robinhood attempts to refine its Cash Management system. Plus, fascinating research decodes bat communication, hinting at strides in animal linguistics.
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Haptic Feedback Demo
- Brian McCullough recounts a demonstration of the PS5 controller's haptic feedback, where different surfaces in a game provided unique tactile experiences.
- Sand felt "slow and sloggy," showcasing the controller's potential for immersive gameplay.
SSD Impact
- The move to SSD in the PS5 eliminates data duplication necessary with hard drives, offering faster read speeds and significant space savings.
- This allows developers to create larger, more detailed games or reduce game sizes.
PS5 Marketing Questioned
- Twitch streamer ADrive questions Sony's marketing strategy of announcing the PS5 a year before its release.
- They suggest it might negatively impact current PlayStation sales during the upcoming holiday season.