Saturday, 25 May 2019

'Sonic the Hedgehog' got rescheduled

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Welcome to your weekend! We’ll recap some highlights from the last week, plus new stories from Friday including a new release date for Sonic the Hedgehog and reader’s impressions of the most recent MacBook Air.

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Employees and partners are already testing its streaming capabilities.

Every Xbox One title will be playable on Project xCloud

When Project xCloud debuts, it'll be capable of streaming any of the system’s games (including backward compatible ones) out of the gate without developers needing to make any changes. Microsoft also says when a developer updates an Xbox One game, those changes will automatically apply to Project xCloud versions. However, changes to the developer’s kit let a game know when it’s being played from the cloud to adjust for different types of displays or run multiplayer games on a single server.

The teeth, the legs, the teeth, the eyes, the teeth.

'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie delayed to fix nightmare-inducing design

Following a statement by director Jeff Fowler that changes are “going to happen,” Paramount pushed back the release date three months to give the filmmakers "a little more time to make Sonic just right." Now it’s set for release on Valentine’s Day in 2020.

How a burger maker became a “platform.”

Impossible Foods’ rising empire of almost-meat

Impossible says it wants to create a parallel universe of not-animal products -- not just burger patties but also steak and even eggs. "The primary goal is to effectively eliminate the use of animals in the food system," said founder and CEO Pat Brown. The big challenge is changing a fundamental cultural idea, backed by powerful industrial forces: Meat doesn't have to come from animals.

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No-gen portable gaming.

‘Firewatch’ publisher's Playdate gaming handheld has a black-and-white screen, and a crank

Veteran software developer, Panic (best known for writing Transmit and publishing Firewatch), has unveiled a handheld game system, Playdate, that aims to break the rules of game consoles. There’s a flip-out crank that serves as an analog controller, plus a monochrome 400 x 240 LCD that takes us back to the days of Game Boy but promises a “premium” experience -- even without a backlight.

It also has a unique software strategy to match its name. Games will arrive in “seasons” of 12, released one per week, without any word of which one is next. However, one title announced is Crankin's Time Travel Adventure from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. The cutesy portable will ship in 2020 for $149 with the first season of games included.

An outstanding EV for folks not looking to make a design statement.

The Kia Niro EV is relentlessly sensible

According to Roberto Baldwin, "The Hyundai Kona EV is an outstanding crossover and the upcoming Kia Soul EV puts a lot of fun and storage space into a small package. But it's the Kia Niro EV that bests them both. It's not flashy or fun like the Kona or Soul; it's an EV for grownups that will actually fit grownups."

The full breakdown.

Sony just laid out everything there is to know (so far) about the PS5

During a corporate strategy presentation, Sony listed all the next-gen gaming information it has revealed so far. Cloud gaming and discs? Check. Support for resolutions going all the way up to 8K? Check. 3D audio, ray tracing and an SSD? Check, check, check. Unfortunately, Sony still has yet to reveal when the PS5 will come out -- we know for sure that it won't appear this year -- or where it will first become available, and how much it will cost.

But wait, there's more...

1. Best Buy cancels all Galaxy Fold pre-orders

2. Apple says it fixed the MacBook Pro keyboard (along with a spec bump)

3. Google just gave Huawei a wakeup call

4. Engadget readers rate and review the 2018 MacBook Air, from the keyboard to the processor.

5. Huawei is banned from using SD cards in future devices

6. Tfue's lawsuit against FaZe has been a long time coming

7. Ford wants this creepy robot to bring its autonomous deliveries to your door

8. NASA wants you to get your boarding pass to Mars

9. Netflix's 'Dark Crystal' prequel series will premiere August 30th

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Friday, 24 May 2019

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NVIDIA's 'super' Computex teaser

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It's Friday, May 24, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Computex is just around the corner, so companies like NVIDIA are already touting some powerful incoming PC upgrades. As of today, SpaceX has delivered its first large batch of Starlink internet satellites, and Amazon is reportedly working on a high-tech mood ring.

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Very shiny, much reflection.

NVIDIA teases something 'super'

The GPU maker has posted a teaser on its GeForce YouTube channel, hinting that "something super is coming." The brief clip only shows an embossed metal "super" logo, but that's enough to suggest it could represent one or more souped-up graphics cards.

The first of many.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 loaded with 60 Starlink internet satellites

After a pair of scrubbed launch attempts last week, SpaceX's first rocket loaded with Starlink satellites has successfully taken off from Cape Canaveral. The 227kg units will use Hall thrusters and energy pulled in from a single solar array to form a network that provides internet access around the globe. Plans SpaceX filed with the FCC said it intends to have 12,000 of the Starlink units in orbit by the mid-2020s, providing internet connections capable of up to 1Gbps even in rural areas.

There are no limits.

MSI crams an unlocked, desktop-class Core i9 into its new laptop

According to MSI, you'll be able to opt for a ninth-generation, "full desktop" Core i9 on the new GT76 Titan laptop. It even claims that the top-end model, with an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, can be overclocked at speeds up to 5GHz -- if the cooling system can allow that.

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Who needs directions when someone can bring the food to you?

Google Assistant, Search and Maps add an Order Online button for easy deliveries

Google Assistant, Search and Maps add an Order Online button for easy deliveries
Now you can order food directly via Google Assistant, Search and Maps in the US. At the outset, Google is working with DoorDash, Postmates, Delivery.com, Slice and ChowNow, with support for Zuppler and more on the way.

Software and hardware upgrades make the 2019 model faster than ever.

The 2019 Acura NSX is a supercar built for everyday auto nerds

It's easy to get caught up in nostalgia. The iPhone 4 was the best iPhone. The original Doctor Who is the best Doctor. The original NSX was and continues to be an amazing piece of automotive history. But the new NSX is outstanding in its own right.

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The bitcoin Ponzi scam that won't go away

How was it possible for USI Tech to trick investors out of huge amounts of money? A polished trading platform and lush, real-world investor events in Europe and Australia certainly helped. Pursued by lawmakers, it's rebranded twice and is still active today under the name WealthBoss.