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Chilla, Sorg, and Krause are bringing you this week's tech news as we ramp up for the upcoming Apple announcement. We're sharing:

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• It's a big Google news day, so we'll be talking about that tech news shortly!
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• Google is making a foray into video games with Stadia. Krause is sharing the service as part of his Awesome Thing of the Week!
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• We're talking about the implications of a video game system via Google Stadia and Chromecast.
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• Before we get too excited about Stadia, will it go the way of Inbox or Google+ or Google Reader?
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• Chilla is sharing a Microsoft update for Microsoft Teams - with 8 new features.
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• We're a little excited about the updates for Microsoft Teams.
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• Are you a Google One subscriber? Did YOU get a free Google Home Mini?
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• Sorg is featuring his new Google Home Mini as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
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• There are some phishy emails and phone calls going around lately.
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• There's a new iPad Air. Chilla is giving us some updates to look forward to.
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• Google Maps adds new styles and gameplay options for mobile games.
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• Playing games can build 21st century skills.
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• Retailers, like Disney, are engaging customers with gamified storytelling.
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• Netflix is working on a follow-up to Bandersnatch with a Bear Grylls survival show!
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• EA paid Ninja to stream Apex Legends. We're sharing some thoughts.
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• We're deep diving some of the doors Stadia can open with online gaming and cooperative gaming.
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• Remember Dreamcast? Do you remember what's on your old memory card?
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• Krause is leaving DirecTV NOW - but he's looking at some great streaming video options!
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• Speaking of streaming video, Sorg is catching up with some Halt and Catch Fire.
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• Angry Birds AR is coming to iPhone.
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• Halo is getting a Master Chief collection!
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• What happens when you combine Carmen Sandiego and Google Earth? We can't wait to find out!
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• Twitter is going back to 2009 with twttr.
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• Krause is helping his wife transition to life without a button with a new iPhone.
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