The Morning After: Google Maps gets a facelift

It's Thursday, November 16, 2017. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. It will be a busy Thursday for Elon Musk, as this evening SpaceX sends a “secret” payload skyward, and we’re expecting to see Tesla’s electric semi-truck. For everyone else, well, there’s a new look for Google Maps and Amazon apparently won’t launch a cable TV competitor. That’s different. Teenage Engineering teams up with Baidu to create strange new speakers One way to separate from the increasingly crowded smart speaker market is to do something different, and Teenage Engineering has managed that with its new “R” and “H.” They offer voice control, just like options from Google and Amazon, but in odd designs, and, in the case of the R prototype, a motorized pivot arm that makes its display face you when you’re talking to it, or dance to music. Still the champ. Google Maps' new look adapts to how you travel A new look for Google Maps will roll out over the next few weeks. It’s intended to adjust based on the method of travel you’re planning to use (public transportation, driving, walking) and show relevant information for whichever one you choose. It's your choice: get used to the new icons and color coding now, or wait until it pops up on your phone when you’re lost and looking for directions. Shhhh. SpaceX is launching a secret mission called 'Zuma' On November 16th, between 8 PM and 10 PM Eastern, SpaceX is sending a secret payload called "Zuma" beyond our atmosphere. What’s on it? Your guess is as good as ours. Whatever it is, it needs to be in low Earth orbit by the end of the month, and it was commissioned by defense technology company Northrop Grumman for the US government. But ‘Lord of the Rings’ is happening. Amazon has reportedly nixed plans for its own live TV service Don’t expect a new skinny bundle here. EV, PHEV or FCEV? What you need to know before buying an electric car If you're thinking your next car should be powered by electrons, then Roberto Baldwin is here to help set you on the path to a glorious gas-free (or at least reduced-gas) future. Give up those blue checks. Twitter tries to fix verification Twitter claims its blue Verified checks were never intended to serve as an endorsement of the people who have them, but is recognizing their meaning extends beyond simple identity validation. As such, the company rolled out new rules for the tag, which mean certain well-known individuals tied to Nazism and white supremacy have had their checkmarks removed. It’s not a game. Pixar makes its VR debut with ‘Coco’ Coco VR is a “social adventure” available for Oculus Rift that puts users inside the world of Pixar’s upcoming movie. But wait, there's more... 1. Scientists make first attempt at editing genes inside the body 2. Denver will test its own Hyperloop-inspired transport system with Arrivo 3. Google adds salary info to its job search tool 4. Scientists issue a dire warning about climate change (again) 5. Nintendo Switch homebrew is possible, but there's a catch The Morning After is a new daily newsletter from Engadget designed to help you fight off FOMO. Who knows what you'll miss if you don't subscribe. Craving even more? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Have a suggestion on how we can improve The Morning After? Send us a note. Copyright © 2016 Aol Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: AOL 770 Broadway #4 New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you opted in at engadget.com. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe from this newsletter.

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