xStream Xbox

Xbox is working on new ways to get their games to people, including a new app and streaming stick.

June 11, 2021 It's June 11, 2021. It's National Making Life Beautiful Day and Friday. Why not kick off this lovely weekend with new music for your ears? Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 429 articles, 13 podcasts, 18 press releases, 406 tweets, and 19 YouTube videos 1. Xbox TV App and Streaming Stick Could Be Coming Soon An Xbox TV app is reportedly in the works to give more people access to Xbox games without the need for a console. Microsoft is also working on a dedicated xCloud streaming stick to use with the new app, similar to a Chromecast or Fire TV stick. More convenient ways to play games? We're in. 2. In-App Subscriptions Finally Coming to Apple Podcasts Apple has revealed its new podcast subscription service launches June 15. This will allow users to subscribe to their favorite paid podcasts without exiting the Podcasts app—a convenience Apple most likely hopes will result in more premium listeners. What's the first podcast you're subscribing to? 3. New Samsung Galaxy Book Go (Wi-Fi) is Available Now Samsung's new Galaxy Book Go (Wi-Fi) laptop is out now. Starting at $349, it has Always On connectivity, a slim bezel, 14" display, a battery life of 18 hours, and uses the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 CPU to combine smartphone-like features with PC performance and productivity. That all sounds pretty good to us! 🦑 Go Deeper iOS 15 has so much going on that Apple couldn't get to it all. Fortunately, Charlie Sorrel is here to shed some light on a few unmentioned features, like instant replay, iPhone apps in landscape, universal translate, and more.     🎱 By the Numbers Listen however you like Data: Semrush We can't say we're surprised by the ways people engage with podcasts. We suspect a majority listen using tablets and smartphones because of their portability, and they're likely always nearby. Desktops and smart speakers may not be as convenient, but we appreciate having the option, regardless. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The GoPro HERO8 Black 4K Waterproof Action Camera is down to $299 at Best Buy right now thanks to a $50 discount. Can you ever have enough cameras? No? Pick this one up now. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Just call me 'Daredevil.'" —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Humans only have five senses, but what if we could develop more? Scientists in Japan recently demonstrated people doing just that with bat-like echolocation. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Cook smarter Image: CookingPal Multo's all-in-one intelligent cooking system aims to change up how you cook. The smart kitchen appliance has every bowl and utensil you could ever need, and a smart kitchen hub that can guide you through various cooking modes like Sauté, Steam, and Knead. Less time spent cooking? We want that. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Harder than it looks We use a number of streaming services, from Disney+ to Netflix to Hulu, but do we know what it takes to make them work? PCMag spoke to various execs from Amazon, CBS, and more to discuss what powers our media streaming.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]