Janko Roettgers

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Reporter covering the intersection of tech and entertainment.

Now writing Lowpass, a weekly newsletter about the future of entertainment and the next big hardware platforms, including smart TVs, ambient computing and AR / VR.

Previously: Protocol, Variety, Gigaom
he/him.

My newsletterhttps://www.lowpass.cc
My Twitterhttps://twitter.com/jank0
Janko Roettgers7h ago

From my inbox: Roku is bringing its $3 Howdy subscription service to Amazon.

For more on Howdy, check out my story from last week: https://www.lowpass.cc/p/budget-streaming-service-svod-howdy-roku

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Also: Meta un-cancels the metaverse

Lowpass
Janko Roettgers1d ago
Niantic Spatial, the company that previously made Pokemon Go, is getting a new CEO: https://www.nianticspatial.com/blog/welcome-inhi-cho-suh
Welcoming Inhi Cho Suh as CEO of Niantic Spatial | Niantic Spatial, Inc.

Today John Hanke shared the update below with the Niantic Spatial team, announcing that Inhi Cho Suh is joining as Chief Executive Officer and that he will become Executive Chairman.

Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Janko Roettgers5d ago
In Lowpass today: Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment https://www.lowpass.cc/p/budget-streaming-service-svod-howdy-roku
Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Also: Meta un-cancels the metaverse

Lowpass
Janko Roettgers5d ago
Janko Roettgers5d ago

Some late-breaking VR news: Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds shut-down

https://www.lowpass.cc/p/meta-changes-course-on-horizon-worlds-vr-shut-down

Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds VR shut-down

VR Worlds will be available for "foreseeable future"

Lowpass
Janko Roettgers5d ago

Some late-breaking VR news: Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds shut-down

https://www.lowpass.cc/p/meta-changes-course-on-horizon-worlds-vr-shut-down

Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds VR shut-down

VR Worlds will be available for "foreseeable future"

Lowpass
Janko RoettgersMar 12
Also in Lowpass today: Nex Playground to add an online multiplayer feature this year https://www.lowpass.cc/p/nex-playground-online-multiplayer-play-dates
Nex Playground to add an online multiplayer feature this year

Like having a parent-approved play date

Lowpass
Janko RoettgersMar 12
Janko RoettgersMar 12
Today in Lowpass: Meta exec Chris Pruett thinks that all those teens playing GorillaTag will keep using VR even when they grow up https://www.lowpass.cc/p/meta-exec-hopes-vr-teens-will-stick-around
Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

Also: Nex Playground gets play dates

Lowpass
Janko RoettgersMar 12
Today in Lowpass: Meta exec Chris Pruett thinks that all those teens playing GorillaTag will keep using VR even when they grow up https://www.lowpass.cc/p/meta-exec-hopes-vr-teens-will-stick-around
Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

Also: Nex Playground gets play dates

Lowpass
Janko RoettgersJan 18, 2025
AntonioJan 18, 2025
@jank0 what shaking my ass and navel has taught me about B2B sales and SAAS, a thread:
Janko RoettgersJan 17, 2025
Corbin DavenportJan 17, 2025
Someone tell the kids Mastodon is a Chinese app. We can still win this.