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 - a podcast by Jay

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
  
  

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