As Microsoft readies plans for its next generation gaming console we examine the future of dedicated gaming hardware as software and services take on an even more outsized role in a video game console’s success.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.
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Tencent teams up with WebMD, Microsoft may introduce a new streaming console, Ford doubles down on autonomous unit. 
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