Episode 44: It’s time for New Windows, MSFT value rocketing, Sony wants to crossplay, Apple scared of sideloading and VR ADs hits a bump
Welcome back to the WTR as Karl and I discuss the latest tech news and gadgets and games & films!
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This week we covered:
- News
- TSMC to prioritize Apple and automaker silicon orders as global semiconductor shortage continues
- Sony insists it really likes crossplay now, honest
- Prospect of sideloading apps on iOS gets Apple very worried
- Microsoft joins Apple in the ultra-exclusive $2T company club
- Oculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following backlash
- Windows 11
- New Interface
- Start menu, taskbar, widgets and teams is now native
- snap layouts and groups
- Improved Windows Store with……Android Apps (and sideloading)
- Faster performance, less power usage
- improved tablet mode and multi-monitor support
- Windows updates 40% smaller, more efficient, and “happens in the background”
- Free for Windows 10 users (as long as your hardware supports it….)
- DirectStorage and AutoHDR
- New Interface
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