Episode 55

Episode 55: Snapdragon 845

Published on: 13th December, 2017

In case you weren't aware Star Wars: The Last Jedi comes out this week. And we are all really excited for it. But this is a tech podcast. Although we seem to forget that sometimes.

Microsoft:

- Microsoft has a foldable mobile device patent.

- Cortana now syncs with Google Calendar.

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 845 SOC.

Apple:

- Reversible emoji is coming.

- Amazon Prime Video is now on Apple TV.

- Apple has potentially been slowing down older phones. But in a good way.

- iPhone X shipping dates are down to normal 1-2 days.

- Apple is buying Shazam.

Caleb got an Echo Dot. Doesn't love it.

Google:

- Android 8.1 update is now available.

- Google Home Max is also available.

- Oh, and AR stickers are now a thing on Pixel and Nexus phones.

Gaming:

- Sea of Thieves has a release date of March 20, 2018.

- Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Northgard, from Shiro Games.

- Bridge Constructor with a Portal skin.

- In the Valley of the Gods, by Campo Santo announced.

- Bayonetta is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

- Third Tomb Raider game my be coming in 2018.

- Mobile Game Spotlight of the Week: Alto's Adventure. Get it on Android or iOS.

- Landen is struggling (but learning a lot) with Minecraft.

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Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News
We're just a few guys talking about our favorite hobby. And that just happens to be tech! We cover everything from Apple to Google to PC to console gaming. We give viewpoints from all sides.

Tempers can tend to get pretty heated when it comes to technology and platforms. Everyone has a favorite. But here we think that arguing about why we're different doesn't do a whole lot to make us happier. So you've got a favorite platform? Awesome. So do we. But we figure that there's always going to be something worthwhile wherever you choose to check your email, browse your social medias, or play your games, so we try to keep an open mind.

We're not interested in angry rants about the terrible state of various industries, nor are we interested in laying blame for problems squarely at someone's feet. We recognize that in a lot of cases the reason we might not enjoy something is entirely the blame of our own preferences. The only name-calling and platform-bashing you'll see around here will be in good fun, and likely self-inflicted.

We're on a quest to find quality technology wherever we can get it. Sometimes that's an Android smartphone, sometimes it's a Surface or an iMac. In any case, you are welcome to join us.