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

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