Episode 61: HomePod Preorder - a podcast by Wes Hardy, Caleb Spendlove, Landen Hardy

from 2018-01-30T16:50:54

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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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