The Morning After: Apple's WWDC starts today!

It's Monday, June 04, 2018. Hey, good morning! (View in browser) Good morning there! Apple’s big developer showcase starts later today. We’re there, and we’ll be liveblogging along with it right here. We also handle RED’s first smartphone, argue that the major camera companies have a problem and bid adieu to Square Enix’s well-regarded Go games. Founder Jim Jannard built the smartphone he wanted to see in the world.   A closer look at RED's audacious Hydrogen One phone   Sometimes, you just want to see someone do something brave and crazy with the smartphone. While we didn’t get to show off that holographic screen, we did get to handle the RED Hydrogen One and talk to the company's founder. Sony’s entry-level A7 III put its rivals in a bind.   Can Nikon and Canon ever catch up with Sony’s mirrorless cameras?   Talking of cameras, when will Canon and Nikon catch up with Sony’s mirrorless family? Maybe soon, maybe not at all.   People aren't willing to pay in the 'Fortnite' era. Square Enix has stopped working on 'Go' mobile games   Square Enix's Go series was a textbook example of how to make good mobile games: a truly mobile-friendly experience with familiar gaming properties like Hitman and Tomb Raider. Alas,   while Hitman Go, Lara Croft Go and Deus Ex Go had strong reviews and "great revenue," only a small number of people played them. Square Enix Montreal head Patrick Naud said in an interview that his studio has stopped working on the Go series, citing too many genuinely high-quality free games. People simply weren’t paying for the studio’s mobile games. But wait, there's more... 1. PS4's 'Detroit' doesn't take place in the Motor City I know 2. NVIDIA wants to power intelligent robots with Jetson Xavier 3. The best extension cords 4. Car makers used software to raise spare parts prices 5. Apple Music's web player now streams whole songs 6. Turkey's president says Uber is 'over' 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.

The Morning After: Weekend Edition

It's Saturday, June 02, 2018. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to the weekend.  Along with our highlights from the past week, it’s time to prepare for WWDC and Computex, plus we go for a ride in Chrysler’s hybrid-powered Pacifica. (View in browser.) Mark your calendar. Samsung will reportedly debut its next Galaxy Note August 9th Rumors indicate that we have a date for Samsung’s next XL-sized smartphone. As usual, the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to make a fall debut, with upgraded camera and CPU in the style of the most recent Galaxy S phones.  Are Tesla drivers clear on what Autopilot can (and can’t) do? Tesla Model S in Autopilot collides with police SUV A Model S driver in Laguna Beach has crashed into a parked (and thankfully unoccupied) police SUV while her EV's Autopilot was reportedly engaged, sustaining minor injuries in the process. Why wait? Get your first taste of 'Mario Tennis Aces' on Switch this weekend If you can't wait to try out Mario Tennis Aces we have good news -- Nintendo is hosting a pre-launch online tournament that runs through Sunday, June 3rd, at 11:59 PM ET. To participate, all you have to do is download the free demo from the Nintendo eShop or website. Better than an SUV? Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid review According to Roberto Baldwin, Chrysler’s impressive minivan should impress SUV owners with its storage and passenger room and tech suite. Plus it has great gas mileage, impressive EV-only range and a better ride than you’d expect. The only problem? It’s still a van. Don’t hold your breath for new hardware. What to expect at WWDC 2018 Apple’s annual developer event is usually the time we hear about big software upgrades, and Chris Velazco can fill you in on everything to expect.  Be sure to keep your browser locked on our liveblog when the keynote begins on Monday, June 4th at 1 PM ET. But ‘Destiny’ will continue. China's NetEase invests $100 million in Bungie Bungie (Halo, Myth) intends to become a multi-franchise developer, and to that end it’s partnered with Chinese gaming giant NetEase. A $100 million investment in Bungie is supposed to spur the creation of “new worlds,” while the developer continues expanding its Destiny franchise that’s distributed by Activision. But wait, there's more... 1. Intel wants PCs to be more than just 'personal computers' 2. Spotify drops artist conduct policy for playlists following backlash 3. Ticketfly says user data was compromised in a recent hack 4. Bizarre Android bug displays private text messages 5. The kitchen gadgets you should buy (and the ones you can skip) 6. What to expect at Computex 2018 7. 'PUBG' creators sue Epic Games over 'Fortnite' battle royale mode 8. 'Solo' is Star Wars' toothless confrontation of robot rights 9. Google Assistant fired a gun: We need to talk 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.