The Weekly Tech Rant

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


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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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