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Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a resolution boost on Steam Deck and ChromeOS

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Folks who access Xbox Cloud Gaming through a browser on ChromeOS and Linux systems (including Steam Deck ) will likely now have an improved experience. The game-streaming service should be available at a higher resolution on those platforms. It should run more smoothly as well. As spotted by Windows Central , an Xbox employee who goes by CohenJordan wrote on Reddit that the update marks the end of a transition to a different type of streaming tech, though they didn't explain exactly what that entails. According to CohenJordan, the good news is that, if you use a browser to access Xbox Cloud Gaming on any device ( such as iOS ), you should have a more consistent experience. Along with Linux and ChromeOS, Xbox Cloud Gaming (which is still in beta) works on Xbox consoles, smartphones, tablets, computers and some smart TVs . Microsoft and Meta are bringing it to Meta Quest 2 headsets as well.  Microsoft is eager for Steam Deck users to access Xbox Cloud Gaming. It hasn't relea...

Rocket Lab Aborts Second Attempt at Catching a Rocket With a Helicopter

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Rocket Lab gave it a second go at its dangerous stunt: catching a rocket mid-air using a large helicopter. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. Read more... Rocket Lab gave it a second go at its dangerous stunt: catching a rocket mid-air using a large helicopter. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. Read more...