Episode 61

Episode 61: HomePod Preorder

Published on: 30th January, 2018

Google:

- Google Play finally has audio books.

- Google Clips is up for preorder.

- Google I/O is going to be May 8-10.

- Samsung sends out press invites to the Galaxy S9 announcement set for February 25.

Apple:

- HomePod is now available for preorder. Official launch day is February 9.

- iPhone SE 2 potentially to launch in May or June.

- 13" Macbook Pro coming?

- iOS 11.3 will support Advanced Mobile Location.

General Tech:

- Facebook is going to give local news priority to major news publications.

Microsoft:

- Teams is getting updated with more features. But not the ones that Caleb wants.

- Microsoft has sent out an update for Windows regarding the Meltdown issues.

Gaming:

- Microsoft acquires Playfab, a back end gaming developing company.

- Mixer is getting updates that help the viewers support the streamers.

- Xbox Game Pass will get new Microsoft games on the release date.

- Caleb and Wes are really enjoying Sea of Thieves.

- Overwatch got a new map, Blizzard World, and it's amazing.

- God of War for Playstation coming on April 20.

- Monster Hunter World is getting great reviews.

- Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition available for preorder now.

- Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Shadow of Loot Box from Stately Snail.

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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.