Calling All Platforms Tech - Tech News For Fans Of Apple, Google And Microsoft

  It's a new year! And that means it's time for CES. It officially hasn't started as of this posting. But that doesn't mean companies haven't announced things yet. And there are a few non-CES tech news to talk about. Oh, and a smart toilet is coming!   Microsoft: - Control Spotify with Cortana. - Amazon is bringing Alexa to Windows 10. - Microsoft lets you pay with Bitcoin. - Microsoft ends the production of the Kinect adapter - New Games with Gold.   Apple: - LG Display is rumored to be providing some of the OLED displays for the next iPhone. - Universal apps for iOS and macOS. - Apple has lowered the price of battery replacements to only $29.   ALWAYS UPDATE YOUR DEVICES FOR SECURITY!!! Sorry for yelling. But seriously, do it.   Calebs first impressions of a $100 smartphone from China.   Google: - Eric Schmidt is now the Bill Gates of Google.   Landen somehow only had to pay student prices for Amazon Prime for 6 years.   Gaming: - Landen is pissed at Minecraft. - Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Influence