Podcast #940: Streaming through the quarantine

I used cloud gaming exclusively for a month. Here's what happened Cloud gaming is real. In fact, it has been real for over a decade. OnLive, now defunct, launched in June of 2010. Yep. You're that old. Gamers were skeptical of the idea, which is why OnLive didn't make it. But last year's launch of Google Stadia put a spotlight on it, and multiple tech giants are either working, or rumored to be working, on cloud gaming services. Google and Nvidia are in the fray, Microsoft has a service in beta, and Amazon is said to have an entry in the works. In a Potential Game-Changing Decision, NBCUniversal Will Make Theatrical Movies Available On Demand Immediately After years of discussions about the possibility of shrinking the theatrical window, NBCUniversal is going to obliterate it altogether. According to a new report, the company is going to release at least some of Universal Pictures' theatrical offerings on demand at the same time that they hit theaters. When a book is written about this period in history, this may be a crucial turning point in the way the entire industry operates. Here's how to try every major streaming service for free during the coronavirus quarantine We are taking things day by day in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic. This week we venture into more uncharted territory as multiple mayors and governors have mandated that schools, bars, entertainment spaces, and other venues where large crowds gather be shut down for about a month in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. We don't know what's next, but it's important to stay sane and entertained during this period of #QuarantineAndChill. One of the best things we can do to keep our minds off of our real-life drama is streaming our hearts out. Since streaming services won't bail us out with discounts and free subscriptions, we have to figure out ways to keep the costs down. Aside from password sharing, there's also the free trial hustle. All you need is an email address that hasn't been registered yet (wink). So here's a breakdown of how much time you will have to indulge in the most popular streaming services for free before your time is up.