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Happy Friday! As usual, the end of the workweek has us fixated on what lies ahead, so today's newsletter is all about the future. Keep scrolling to learn about the big change coming to Windows, an intriguing new approach to space tourism, and a peek at the future of transport. |
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Windows 11 is officially on the way, and the updated operating system brings some big changes and improvements to Windows 10, including Xbox features on Windows and Microsoft Teams integration. But perhaps the biggest announcement to come out of Microsoft's Windows 11 announcement event is that Android apps are coming to Windows 11.
Running Android apps on the desktop sounds great, and it could fill an important hole in the Windows app library, but the implementation may not be as cut-and-dry as Microsoft has suggested.
There are three key things Android apps need on Windows 11 to not totally flop. |
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While Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic will be relying on raw rocket power to send paying customers on rides to the edge of space, Florida-based Space Perspective is offering an altogether gentler experience -- using a giant balloon.
Just days after the balloon's first-ever test flight, Space Perspective this week announced the launch of ticket sales for trips starting in 2024. Costing $125,000 per seat, Space Perspective's airborne experience will begin with up to eight passengers climbing aboard the piloted Spaceship Neptune capsule, which, incidentally, also has enough room for a bar and bathroom.
A massive state-of-the-art hydrogen-filled balloon will then carry the passengers on a two-hour ascent to around 20 miles above Earth — about three times higher than a long-haul flight. They'll then have two hours to enjoy jaw-dropping views of Earth below and the blackness of space above before ending the journey with a leisurely two-hour descent to the ocean.
The initial service will launch from Florida's Space Coast Spaceport, a short distance from the Kennedy Space Center, though Space Perspective plans to add more launch sites around the world. |
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The way we move about is changing — and not just because, as the coronavirus pandemic recedes, we're able to actually move about again. Transportation is changing around the world, thanks to new breakthrough technologies that promise to revolutionize the way we travel.
Whether it's planes, trains, or automobiles, here are some of the key trends shaping the present — and future — of transport as we know it. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
From help in the kitchen to setting the mood with your smart lights, Alexa makes herself known in your home in more ways than one. When it comes to music streaming, Alexa is a near-limitless gateway to all of your favorite streaming services, allowing you to pair and play your treasured tunes from the likes of Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and a host of other platforms. The audio doesn't end there though.
Podcast fans rejoice, as your Alexa ecosystem can also connect you to all your must-have podcasts. Own an Echo speaker or Echo Show smart display? Both of these devices allow for native podcast playback through TuneIn, but you can also sync up with Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, and more. To jumpstart your next listening session, we've assembled this guide to get Alexa shaking hands with your favorite podcast services. |
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