The Morning After: Tesla's Long Range Model S drives further than ever

It's Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Looking for a new laptop? New CPUs and GPUs are just begging for you to upgrade. And if you have a bigger purchase in mind, you should check out the new Teslas, which feature more range than ever -- up to 370 miles on a single charge. Finally, we have some bad news about a laundry-folding robot. (View in browser.) Pick your next upgrade. These gaming laptops pack Intel’s 9th-generation CPUs and new NVIDIA hardware It’s the most wonderful time of the year -- if you like nanometers, clock speeds and laptop refreshes. Intel’s 9th-generation chips have arrived, while NVIDIA has unveiled its GTX 16-series mobile GPUs to bring more performance punch to your next laptop. We’ve summarized all the new models, but it’s worth paying attention to some more interesting options like Razer’s upgraded Blade series. Watch for Tesla’s earnings report today around 4 PM ET. Tesla's Model S and Model X get new motors with more range Confirming earlier rumors, the flagship sedan and SUV are getting a redesigned powertrain that uses the same "permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor" and associated technology we first saw in the Model 3. Without increasing the size of the battery, Tesla claims it's improved range, power and torque is enough to make for faster 0 to 60 MPH times. The Long Range Model S was previously EPA rated for up to 335 miles on a charge, and now it can go to 370. The Long Range Model X, meanwhile, extends to up to 325 miles. Oh, and if you’re a current Tesla owner thinking of upgrading to a Performance model, they’ll throw in the $20k Ludicrous Mode option for free. Quick change. Apple offers next-day repairs for broken MacBook keyboards According to a memo obtained by MacRumors, Apple has started to stock its retail locations with necessary parts, so Genius Bar technicians can fix keyboard issues in store rather than shipping devices to an off-site service center. The aim is to provide next-day turnaround time, but if you were hoping for a wholesale redesign of the “butterfly” key mechanism, there’s no sign of that happening yet. Sponsored Content by StackCommerce This in-depth Logic Pro X training is now just $29 Laundroid was way too good to be true. The company behind a $16,000 laundry robot predictably folded The black Laundroid obelisk, developed by Japanese company Seven Dreamers, was supposed to be a washing machine, dryer, ironing and laundry-folding robot rolled into one. It was the perfect appliance, in short, for chore-dodging so-and-sos who hate dealing with grimy clothes. But with Seven Dreamers filing for bankruptcy in Japan, the job of doing things we’re too lazy to do ourselves is now up to the aptly named Foldimate. Conveniently located near your local Best Buy. Return your Amazon orders to any Kohl's store, starting in July As of July, you'll have the option of returning your goods at any of Kohl's 1,150 stores in the US. You won't need a box or label, and it won't cost you a dime as long as you're covered by the return policy in the first place. 5G, a fantastic screen and what else? OnePlus 7 series event set for May 14th OnePlus has confirmed when it will showcase the OnePlus 7 lineup for the first time. On May 14th at 11 AM ET, the company will unveil its latest handsets at simultaneous events in four cities: New York, London, Beijing and Bangalore. But wait, there's more... 1. Pixel 3a leak shows Google's mid-range phone in full 2. Teenager sues Apple for $1 billion, claiming facial recognition led to false arrest 3. FDA clears first personal ECG device to detect three heart arrhythmias 4. Engadget readers review the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 5. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey met with Donald Trump 6. Watch Will Smith in the trailer for Ang Lee's 120 fps film 'Gemini Man'

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The Morning After: The Galaxy Fold verdict

It's Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Good morning! We have our (tentative) verdict on Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, as the launch date for the foldable turns into a giant question mark. Tesla is promising a future filled with its robo-taxis, and Pepsi is trying to reinvent the soda fountain, minus the calories.   Wait for it.   Galaxy Fold review: A lot of money for a prototype   After spending a week with the Galaxy Fold, Christopher Velazco found a lot to love about its groundbreaking design. The only problem is it comes with so many compromises that he concluded “almost no one should consider buying one.” We couldn’t score the $1,980 device without testing a US production unit first (ours was a European model), but as we found out a few hours later -- that might not happen for a while.   The other shoe drops.   Samsung officially delays Galaxy Fold launch   On Monday afternoon, Samsung said in a statement that “While many reviewers shared with us the vast potential they see, some also showed us how the device needs further improvements that could ensure the best possible user experience. To fully evaluate this feedback and run further internal tests, we have decided to delay the release of the Galaxy Fold. We plan to announce the release date in the coming weeks.” Initial tests pointed to damage at the top or bottom of the hinge as a possible problem, and one issue with “substances” found inside the display. Samsung plans to strengthen the display protection and "enhance the guidance" on care for the display, to prevent people from removing the vital top layer of the screen. So how long will it take to actually release the Galaxy Fold? Right now, your guess is as good as ours.   Cars without a steering wheel or pedals are supposedly less than a year away.   Tesla promises ‘one million robo-taxis’ in 2020   Two days ahead of its first-quarter earnings disclosure, Tesla hosted an event to explain its autonomous technology to investors. It showed off the customized chip built to enable Full Self-Driving in its cars (using the cameras and radar they already have instead of LiDAR) that Elon Musk called “the best chip in the world.” Musk promised that Teslas will be capable of self-driving by the end of this year and self-driving robo-taxis will be on the road in 2020. The plan is to undercut Uber and Lyft with the cost per mile of a robo-taxi being less than $.18 a mile, compared to their usual $2 to $3 per mile.  Sponsored Content by StackCommerce A lifetime subscription to FastestVPN is now just $40 At $13,000, the 85-inch version is basically a bargain.   Sony's 98-inch 8K TV will cost a staggering $70,000   The 2019 lineup of TVs from Sony is getting closer to release, so now we finally have prices for those big screens shown off at CES. They range from the eye-popping 98-inch 8K set that has a sticker reading $69,999, down to a 4K 43-inch LCD that’s $650. In between, its top-of-the-line A9G OLED starts at $3,500 for a 55-incher. The really good news is that on more reasonably priced sets, you can still expect features like Netflix Calibrated mode, as well as support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.   You can even use your phone to save a favorite drink.   Pepsi is making a SodaStream-like sparkling-water station   Now that Pepsi owns SodaStream, it's trying its hand at a make-your-own-drink station -- though it's not for the company's usual sugar-laden fare. It’s unveiled a water-dispenser system that lets you create your own zero-calorie beverage, no more bottles, and fewer calories and health concerns.   Epic is teaming up with Marvel again following last year'sThanos  'Infinity War' event. 'Avengers: Endgame' event is coming to 'Fortnite' this week Epic Games is again linking up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the developer has teased a Fortnite and Avengers: Endgame crossover. Other than a start date of April 25th, we don’t know much. Oh, but it might have something to do with Captain America's shield.  Yes, it is unavoidable. Fortnite, Avengers. Either or both. Meet the Duo, Wedge, Bar, Bass and Audio. Bowers & Wilkins unveils wireless Formation speaker family Bowers & Wilkins, best known for its luxurious range of speakers, is launching a new wireless audio system called Formation. The company is starting with a soundbar, two bookshelf-style speakers, a cheaper single speaker, a standalone subwoofer and an audio box that gives older devices streaming capabilities. The Formation line went on sale yesterday in the US, with the Wedge costing $899 while the Duo speakers and Bass subwoofer will set you back $3,999 and $999, respectively. The Bar, meanwhile, will go for $1,199, and the Audio box will be pitched at $699. If you’ve been keeping up, that's a combined price of $7,795. But wait, there's more... 1. Meal kits might be better for the planet than a trip to the store 2. Google Walkout leaders accuse company of retaliation culture 3. What's on TV: 'Days Gone,' 'Alien' 4K, and 'She-Ra' 4. Russian hackers are hijacking computers at US embassies 5. Spike Lee's time-travel drama 'See You Yesterday' comes to Netflix in May 6. GB Studio lets anyone create a Game Boy game

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Editor's Pick: Apple's Looming Nightmare

Apple's Looming Nightmare

Rob Enderle Apr 22, 2019 11:08 AM PT

The big news last week was that Apple finally agreed to settle its fight with Qualcomm. Kudos to Tim Cook, because I've known a lot of CEOs rather who would have fought to the death than admitted they were wrong -- and not only wrong but acting disingenuously the entire time. Fighting this to the death would have been far worse. What spurred the settlement likely was he defense Qualcomm mounted. [More...]

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