Daily Tech News Show Ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming is imminent - DTNS 5118
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Oct 3, 2025 Oisín Lennon, founder and CEO of Danu Sports, talks about his innovative sensor-filled smart socks designed for athletic performance and injury prevention. He dives into the impressive tech behind measuring real-world movement and the challenges of durability and design. Oisín highlights their use in contact sports like rugby and NFL to ensure safe return-to-play decisions. He also shares insights on the extensive data the socks provide and the cultural significance of the Danu name. A blend of technology and tradition, creating a new frontier in sports science!
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Retailers Use Old Codes As Sales Play
- Retailers like GameStop may keep selling prepaid Game Pass codes at the old $19.99 price to clear inventory and gain customers.
- Public commitment to the lower price can be a PR and sales tactic even if temporary.
Try The Free Tier To Evaluate Value
- Try the ad-supported beta to sample cloud play before committing to Game Pass Ultimate.
- Expect short sessions and ad breaks that incentivize upgrading to paid tiers.
Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Tested
- Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier that restricts play and inserts ads to drive conversions.
- The beta limits sessions to one hour and five hours monthly, with about two minutes of ads before play.