Tuesday 5 March 2019

The Morning After: The best games on PS4 and Galaxy S10+ reviewed

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It's Tuesday, March 05, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Good morning! Geneva’s Motor Show has kicked off in style (as always), so we’ve got a preview report and, well, things that have already broken cover. We also have our definitive verdict on the new Galaxy S10+, but don’t expect many surprises -- it’s another great phone. 

You might see a few surprises, though, in our list of the best games you can play on the PS4, the first of our best-games guides for your gaming device of choice. Yes, it’s an internet powder keg, but it’s not a list set in stone either. The Engadget team will be updating the list regularly, so your comments and Twitter rage suggestions are welcome.
 

Bigger, smarter and lasts longer than before.
 

Samsung Galaxy S10+ review
 

Samsung Galaxy S10+ review<br />   

The S10+ is a winning mix of powerful performance, long-lasting battery, stunning display and capable cameras. There’s also a welcome software overhaul and the ability to wirelessly charge compatible devices, making this a rather useful phone. For negatives, its design is pretty basic -- beyond the controversial hole punch front camera -- and some of Samsung’s software choices, like Bixby, are behind the competition.
 

And the E-Tron Sportback made a camo-clad appearance.
 

Audi’s E-Tron line gets a bit more crowded with the Q4 crossover concept
 

Audi’s E-Tron line gets a bit more crowded with the Q4 crossover concept<br />   

The new Q4 E-Tron Concept takes the formula of the automaker's electric EV and shrinks it down a bit. The vehicle has an expected range of 280 miles and will probably compete with the Tesla Model Y more than the Model X. Once it goes into production around the end of 2020, this crossover will be the first Audi where owners can customize their headlight startup signature.
 

Don’t get pwned.
 

The web just got an official password-free login standard
 

The World Wide Web Consortium and the FIDO Alliance have finalized the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) format, making it the go-to option for logging into accounts with potentially greater security and convenience than typing in your credentials. If a site supports it, you can get in using biometrics (such as fingerprints or facial recognition), USB security keys or nearby mobile devices like phones and smartwatches.
 

Send a crescent moon emoji to enable it.
 

Messenger is the first Facebook app to get dark mode
 

Messenger is the first Facebook app to get dark mode<br />   

"Messenger's dark mode provides lower brightness while maintaining contrast and vibrancy," Facebook writes in its blog post. "Dark mode cuts down the glare from your phone for use in low-light situations, so you can use the Messenger features you love no matter when or where you are."
 

40Gbps is the new baseline.
 

USB4 will support Thunderbolt and double the speed of USB 3.2
 

At an event in Taipei, Intel revealed that the next-gen USB4 spec will once again utilize dual channels to achieve 40Gbps speeds, even on existing 40Gbps-certified USB-C cables. Better yet, thanks to Intel finally offering Thunderbolt 3 to manufacturers with open licensing, USB4 will be integrating this tech and thus effectively becoming the "new" Thunderbolt 3. It's still early days for USB4, though, and the USB Promoter Group won't be sharing detailed specs until around mid-2019. 
 

That’s just one more thing you can make in an Instant Pot.
 

Instant Pot's creator is merging with the company behind Pyrex
 

Instant Pot's creator is merging with the company behind Pyrex<br />   

Corelle Brands, the company behind kitchen brands like CorningWare and Pyrex, has unveiled plans to merge with Instant Pot's creators Instant Brands. The two hope to create a "world-class" housewares company that covers food prep head-to-toe, whether it's the actual cooking or storing leftovers.
 

Get caught up.
 

What to expect from the Geneva Motor Show 2019
 

From Audi to Volkswagen, the halls of the Palexpo will be filled the future of passenger transportation.
 

Or just visit the comments to tell us why we’re wrong.
 

The best games for PlayStation 4
 

The best games for PlayStation 4<br />   

There are over 1,500 titles available for Sony’s flagship game system, and if you’re having trouble picking one then try this list of our ten favorites. Expect similar lists for the Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile, later this week.

But wait, there's more...

1. Pininfarina's 1900 horsepower Battista will go over 217 MPH

2. 'Apex Legends' already has 50 million players after one month

3. Netflix shows off its 'Ultraman' CG anime series in new trailer

4. Facebook won't keep your two-factor phone number truly private

5. Google discloses 'high severity' Mac security flaw ahead of patch

6. What's on TV this week: 'F1 Drive to Survive,' 'American Gods' and 'Superstore'

7. Volvo will limit cars to 112MPH as it explores speed-restricting tech

8. VW's dune buggy concept is ridiculous EV fun

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Monday 4 March 2019

The Morning After: Engadget's 15th Birthday

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It's Monday, March 04, 2019.

Hey, good morning!

Good morning! We test five-camera phones, hear the death knell for the PlayStation Vita and take a look at what’s happened in 15 years of Engadget. Yep, this site has seen it all. 

Photos from this five-camera monster.
 

Our first shots with the new Nokia 9 PureView
 

Our first shots with the new Nokia 9 PureView<br />   

We just got the chance to test the Nokia 9 PureView around Barcelona, picking up a device just in time for its official release today. Early birds can pick up HMD's new photographic flagship for $599 for the first week -- after that, the price balloons to the regular $699. Ahead of a full review, let’s see exactly how well the photos come out.
 

The end of the dedicated PlayStation handheld?
 

Sony officially discontinues the PlayStation Vita
 

Sony officially discontinues the PlayStation Vita<br />   

Sony has discontinued the last two models of its handheld console, the Vita. The move marks the last step of a long, gradual phase-out that included a halt on first-party games in 2015, the discontinuation of physical games and the end to PS Plus freebies. 
 

15 things you couldn't do 15 years ago when Engadget was born.
 

Engadget at 15: A look at how much tech has changed
 

A lot has changed since Engadget was born in 2004. Fitness trackers, voice assistants and electric cars were the stuff of fiction. Now, most of these are commonplace, so much so that we put our trust in them on a daily basis. To celebrate Engadget's 15th birthday, we pulled out 15 things that didn’t exist when this site first broke cover.
 

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You might also find three cameras on the back.
 

OnePlus 7 images hint at pop-up selfie camera
 

OnePlus 7 images hint at pop-up selfie camera<br />   

OnePlus is apparently going for the pop-up selfie camera -- if you believe the leaked images of its next phone. The OnePlus 7 will reportedly come with a 6.5-inch display, with no space for a front-facing camera.
 

He doesn't believe online movies are playing fair, but others disagree.
 

Spielberg to push for new Oscars rules that exclude streaming movies
 

Steven Spielberg doesn't think streaming movies should win Oscars, and now he appears to be backing up those words with deeds. A spokesperson for Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment has indicated to IndieWire that the director will rally support for rules restricting Oscars for streaming movies when the subject comes up at the Academy's Board of Governors meeting in April.
 

But wait, there's more...

1. LineageOS update brings Android Pie to older phones

2. Piƫch's electric coupe charges to 80 percent in five minutes

3. Google won't pull controversial Saudi government app

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