Intelligent Machines

Into the Clouds

A subscription service makes it possible to play graphics-intensive games without bulky consoles or high-powered computers. Games are streamed over the Internet to a PC, Mac, or television through a microconsole (above left). Processing takes place on remote servers, where the games are stored.

Courtesy of Onlive

Product: OnLive

Cost: First year of membership is available free through Labor Day, $4.95 per month for second year

Availability: Now

Source: www.onlive.com

Company: OnLive