In case you weren't aware Star Wars: The Last Jedi comes out this week. And we are all really excited for it. But this is a tech podcast. Although we seem to forget that sometimes.

 

Microsoft:

- Microsoft has a foldable mobile device patent.

- Cortana now syncs with Google Calendar.

 

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 845 SOC.

 

Apple:

- Reversible emoji is coming.

- Amazon Prime Video is now on Apple TV.

- Apple has potentially been slowing down older phones. But in a good way.

- iPhone X shipping dates are down to normal 1-2 days.

- Apple is buying Shazam.

 

Caleb got an Echo Dot. Doesn't love it.

 

Google:

- Android 8.1 update is now available.

- Google Home Max is also available.

- Oh, and AR stickers are now a thing on Pixel and Nexus phones.

 

Gaming:

- Sea of Thieves has a release date of March 20, 2018.

- Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Northgard, from Shiro Games.

- Bridge Constructor with a Portal skin.

- In the Valley of the Gods, by Campo Santo announced.

- Bayonetta is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

- Third Tomb Raider game my be coming in 2018.

- Mobile Game Spotlight of the Week: Alto's Adventure. Get it on Android or iOS.

- Landen is struggling (but learning a lot) with Minecraft.

 

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