Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/07 – Maybe Apple DOES Want To Get Serious About Mac Gaming
Jun 7, 2023
Could Apple actually be serious about gaming on the Mac? Explore Apple's Game Porting Toolkit, which simplifies bringing Windows games to macOS. Meanwhile, Sequoia Capital makes waves by splitting amidst U.S.-China tensions. Samsung gears up for its first Unpacked event in Korea, promising exciting new foldable devices. Plus, dive into the challenges facing cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase as they navigate the SEC's regulatory landscape and what it means for future trading.
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Mac Gaming Potential
- Apple's new game porting toolkit might revolutionize Mac gaming by allowing easy porting of Windows games.
- This toolkit translates DirectX 12 to Metal 3, potentially boosting Mac gaming performance.
Free Developer Betas
- Apple now offers free access to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma developer betas.
- Users only need an Apple ID, making it easier to test and develop apps.
Sequoia's Strategic Split
- Sequoia's split into three firms reflects growing US-China tensions.
- This move aims to distance Silicon Valley from China amidst political and economic scrutiny.