Google Stadia on LG TVs is a glimpse at Xbox Game Pass' inevitable future

Unless you've been sleeping under a rock, you probably already realize this.

Today as part of the CES 2021 festivities, TV manufacturer LG unveiled a bunch of new television sets, including 42-inch OLEDs to come (or as they should be known, SMOLeds, but I digress). The display manufacturer also announced an interesting tidbit about Google Stadia, giving us a glimpse at the future of streaming services.

Microsoft's mission to reach the world's two billion gamers hinges not on Xbox consoles but on its ability to meet consumers wherever they are. For the most part, this has indicated mobile devices, but really it encompasses everything on the "intelligent edge," from low-end laptops to your smart toaster.



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LG says Google Stadia will arrive on its smart TVs by the end of 2021, baked in an app, with direct TV connectivity. All you'll need is a Stadia controller and an account, and you'll be able to play titles you've purchased within Google's service. Stadia also...