Lilbits (5-21-2013): Xbox One takes on the living room

Microsoft unveiled its next-generation video game console today. But the Xbox One isn't just a gaming device. It's basically the company's take on what a living room computer should be.

It supports TV, video calls over Skype, multi-tasking with support for running two windows side-by-side, voice input, and a user interface that bears a more than passing resemblance to Windows 8.

Under the hood, it's powered by an 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM (Maybe it should have been called the Xbox 8) and a 500GB hard drive, among other features.

Here's a roundup of tech news stories from around the web.

• Microsoft reveals the Xbox One
  Microsoft's 3rd video game console is called the Xbox One. Go figure. But it seems like a pretty impressive platform for bringing games, apps, video, and more to the living room. The Xbox One will be available around the globe later this year — but Microsoft hasn't said exactly when that will be, or how much the game console will cost. [Xbox]
• AMD slips to 4th place in chip sales as Samsung, Qualcomm rise up the ranks
  For the past two decades AMD has been the number two chip maker, behind Intel. Sure, it was a distant second place, but it's better than being number 4… which is what AMD is now that ARM-based chips are starting to sell like hotcakes. [IC Insights]
• Asus PadFone Infinity… it comes in pink too
  The Asus PadFone Infinity is a powerful smartphone that you can turn into a tablet by adding an optional dock. Now it comes in pink. [Asus]
• Google releases Chrome 27 Stable
  Web pages should load 5 percent faster, and Google is promising better spell correction, predictions, and more. [Chrome Releases]
• Pandora now streams some albums before they officially launch
  Internet radio service Pandora is launching a new channel called Pandora Premieres which lets you stream pre-release albums from both established and emerging artists. [Lifehacker]

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