The Morning After: Nintendo's cardboard controllers

It's Thursday, January 18, 2018. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. The next big Nintendo gaming accessory? Cardboard. The games maker unveiled Labo, a DIY add-on system for kids to fold and stick together peripherals from cardboard -- proving once again that Nintendo is the good kind of crazy. Elsewhere we’ve got iPhone bugs, more cool cars I can’t afford and unlimited data on Google’s Project Fi. Crazy. Nintendo unveils Labo, DIY cardboard add-ons for the Switch   Behold Labo, a set of DIY tools built on cardboard sheets that turns the console into a powerhouse of play. Make a piano with the Switch's screen for music. No, wait, a motorcycle game with cardboard handlebars. A house with the Switch displaying an interior you can customize. Now is the era of the Toy-Con -- and it involves a recyclable robo-suit. Yay!   Currently, older phones silently begin to run slower if they detect battery problems.   Apple CEO: iPhone owners will be able to disable power management   About a month ago, Apple explained that slower performance of older iPhones is intentional, implemented as a power-management plan through an iOS update. While it was ostensibly intended to prevent phones from crashing in situations when their worn-out battery couldn't supply enough juice to support demanding functions, owners were (and still are) upset they weren't notified it was happening. In fact, it was only discovered through benchmarks. In an apology, Apple lowered the price of battery replacements and promised an iOS update that would inform users when the phone detects battery problems. CEO Tim Cook said that owners will be able to check the health of their battery as well as turn off the performance-slowing power management, with a warning that it could lead to unexpected restarts.    You'll have to pay extra to use all that data at full speed.   Google's Project Fi now offers unlimited data (with a catch)   Google's Project Fi can make sense if you only use a smattering of data and want to save money, but if you consume copious gigabytes it’s not so much of a great deal. Thankfully, there's now an unlimited option... of sorts. Google has introduced a Bill Protection feature that caps your data bill at $60 if you use over 6GB in a given month. In other words, $60 (plus your base bill) gives you as much data as you need. It's not quite an unlimited plan in the strictest sense, though -- it's more of a bridge between Fi's original approach and what incumbent US carriers offer.   Don’t send it to anyone, unless you want to be really annoying.   chaiOS bug can cause iMessage to crash with a text message   There's a new bug floating around called chaiOS, which appears to be a basic GitHub link. However, when you text it to a person via the iMessage app (whether on iOS or MacOS), it will crash the app and possibly cause the device to freeze and restart. In other words: Be aware of it, and don't send it to anyone.   Yes, that is a G-Wagon inside a block of resin.   The most eye-catching cars and tech from NAIAS 2018 in Detroit   Next week, the NAIAS opens to the public, and if you can't make it to the Mitten State yourself but still want a peek at what's tucked inside Detroit's Cobo Center, we've got you covered.   But wait, there's more... 1. Huawei and its peers won't win over the US without trust 2. Bitcoin tumbles below $10,000, half of its peak value 3. Apple plans to add 20,000 jobs, new campus in the US 4. Ubisoft inadvertently releases 'Assassin's Creed' DLC a week early 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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Editor's Pick: Tech Takes Front Seat at Detroit Auto Show

Tech Takes Front Seat at Detroit Auto Show

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In recent years, CES largely has usurped the Detroit Auto Show as the "first auto show of the year." Automakers have used the annual Las Vegas shindig to highlight the latest technology in vehicles. So perhaps it was fitting that this year the NAIAS looked a bit more like a technology trade show than a car show, featuring sessions on AI, autonomous vehicle systems, vehicle security and mobility. [More...]

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Study: Community-Owned Broadband Beats Commercial ISPs on Price Community-owned fiber-to-home broadband networks generally charge less for entry-level service than private providers, according to Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. Despite lower "teaser rates" private providers offer during the first year of service, publicly-owned fiber-to-the-home networks in 23 of 27 communities examined offered lower-priced service. [More...]

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The Morning After: Space junk lasers

It's Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Hey, good morning! Welcome to the middle, and we’ve got more car news from the North American International Auto Show, which kicked off almost immediately after last week’s CES. There is no rest. Also: a space junk laser.   Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone 7 Plus is the second-best-selling smartphone in China.   US Congress reportedly lobbied AT&T to dump Huawei smartphones   AT&T recently revealed it wouldn't carry Huawei smartphones, despite rumors that it would be the first US carrier to do so, raising suspicions that politics played a part in its decision. Reportedly, US lawmakers did indeed pressure AT&T to drop its plans to carry handsets from the Chinese company. Furthermore, senators and House members are also pressuring AT&T to end its collaboration with Huawei on standards for its next-generation 5G network. The government is telling companies that dealing with Huawei, China Mobile and other firms could harm their ability to procure government contracts.    Space junk laser.   Chinese scientists unveil plan to zap space junk with orbital lasers   There have been more than a few proposals for eliminating space junk, such as grabbing it, gobbling it and blasting it from Earth. The latest idea, however, may be the most dramatic... and the most effective. Chinese researchers have successfully simulated an orbital laser station that would zap small debris that's under four-inches long.   House bill now has 80 co-sponsors, and 22 state attorneys general take legal action.   The fight to restore net neutrality is picking up steam   Yesterday, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said that Senate Democrats now have a total of 50 votes in favor of restoring net neutrality. Today, the push back against the net neutrality repeal intensifies, as a companion House bill to reject the FCC's repeal now has 80 co-sponsors. What's more, 22 state attorneys general have also filed a lawsuit to block it from happening.   Android Auto, CarPlay, touchscreens, voice control and TV tuners, oh my.   Lamborghini’s 650HP Urus is equal parts muscle and infotainment   Lamborghini’s Urus is more than just an absurdly overpowered SUV; it's packed with technology both on the entertainment and safety sides, too. That means along with its 650-horsepower twin-turbo aluminum 4.0 liter V8 (whew), you also have the option for a pair of Android Auto tablets mounted to the back of the driver and passenger seats.    As you hoped, it oozes nostalgia. Watch the first footage from Kodak’s reborn Super 8 film camera   Film may have had its day, but there's no denying it evokes a dreamy nostalgia that digital video can't match. Kodak got a lot of folks, including A-list Hollywood directors, excited about its hybrid Super 8 camera based on that idea and has now revealed the first footage that seems to deliver on its retro-tinged promise.   Bluetooth, USB-C and even more fine tuning?   Microsoft may be working on a new Xbox Elite controller   Microsoft's Xbox Elite controller is pricey but arguably the go-to choice for Xbox One owners who want a gamepad that fits their exact needs. And apparently, there's enough demand to merit a sequel. Here are some details that have already leaked.   But wait, there's more... 1. Google Chromecast devices are messing with WiFi connections 2. Facebook settles out of court in unique revenge-porn case 3. 'NBA Jam' may return for its 25th anniversary 4. The next weird 3DS game includes a tiny fishing reel 5. Levandowski faces fresh accusations of stealing trade secrets 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.