Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 09/25 – Amazon Announces The Luna Cloud Gaming Service
Sep 25, 2020
Amazon has made waves with its new Luna cloud gaming service, offering exciting features for gamers. The tech giant also unveiled upgraded Echo devices that promise enhanced user interaction. Meanwhile, Ring introduced a flying drone for home surveillance, stirring up privacy debates. Apple's latest podcasting acquisition hints at bigger plans in audio content. Plus, discussions on the influence of tech acquisitions, the rise of AI-generated misinformation, and the trend of iPhone users customizing their home screens make for a compelling listen.
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Amazon Luna: Cross-Platform Gaming
- Amazon launched Luna, a cloud gaming service for $5.99/month, accessible on various devices.
- Luna stands out with its seamless cross-screen transition, allowing users to switch between devices mid-game.
Luna Hands-On Review
- Jessica Condit tested Luna on Fire TV, Mac, and iOS, finding it worked smoothly with minimal interruptions.
- The seamless transition between devices was a highlight, especially for households with multiple players.
Revamped Echo Devices
- Amazon unveiled redesigned spherical Echo devices with improved speech recognition using the AZ1 Neural Edge processor.
- This processor allows for on-device speech analysis, faster responses, and new features like detecting babies crying.