The worst tech of 2019

Now available on your smart speaker and wherever you get your podcasts Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  |  iHeart Radio It's Friday, December 27, 2019. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Was 2019 a good year for you? If you weren’t in charge of getting the Galaxy Fold out the door, then maybe it was. Samsung’s foldable phone needed a last-minute delay before it came to market, and once it went on sale, it still seemed more like an expensive gimmick than something sent from the future. I hope more companies take big swings in 2020 -- the Motorola RAZR and Microsoft Surface Duo are on deck -- but I also hope they’ll do so in a way that’s a little more affordable than a nearly-$2,000 phablet. It’s also time that we thought about issues like privacy, security and safety at the start, instead of waiting for a years-later postmortem explaining what went wrong. --Richard (View in browser.) When you need to make a 180-degree turn in a hurry. Rivian shows off how its new EVs can ‘tank turn’ We’re not sure how useful this feature is, but Rivian has made a preview video showing how its quad-motor equipped truck can “tank turn” in place. Maybe it could come in handy for off-roading, navigating a tightly-packed parking lot or just showing off, but for now, it just looks kind of cool and is something your gas-powered truck probably can’t manage. We gave the new version a score of 86, what do you think? We want your user reviews of the 2019 MacBook Pro If you opted for a MacBook Pro over an Air, head over to our Apple MacBook Pro (2019) product page and tell us why! Did you really want or need the increase in processor power? Did the base 128GB of storage give you any pause? And how do you feel about the heavily-debated butterfly keyboard? We want to hear all the details about your favorite features of this laptop -- and your biggest annoyances. Stadia, 5G, Galaxy Fold and a few other failures. The worst tech of 2019 Most of the items on this year's list of bad tech are victims of too much hype, but there are also things that are objectively bad. Even entire companies could make the list with enough bad behavior -- we’re looking at you Facebook and Amazon. Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce Unlock a lifetime of career-boosting training for $59 And Google Assistant all over the place. LG's 2020 soundbars add 'AI Room calibration' to optimize their audio LG is unveiling its 2020 soundbar lineup right now, and a new headline feature for this year is "AI Room Calibration." Exactly what separates this tech from non-AI automatic calibration we've seen is unclear, but LG is openly committed to applying machine learning and related technology across its products. Creators who want to turn their passion into a career have more options than ever. How Twitch started to lose its grip on video game streaming Tyler "Ninja" Blevins was the first of several big-name streamers to depart Amazon’s video service in 2019. While Twitch is still the market leader, it’s suddenly in the position of having to fight harder against Mixer, Facebook, YouTube and others. But wait, there's more... 1. Stadia Pro's free January games are 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' and 'Thumper' 2. YouTube makes it easier for creators to address copyright claims 3. Samsung may name its next flagship the Galaxy S20 because 2020 4. VW's prototype charging robot can find your EV in the parking garage 5. Huawei denies receiving billions in financial aid from Chinese government 6. Russia claims it has successfully tested its own internet

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Revisiting the incredible 'Mr. Robot' finale

Now available on your smart speaker and wherever you get your podcasts Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  |  iHeart Radio It's Thursday, December 26, 2019. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. And we’re back! Hopefully everyone is enjoying the holidays while we continue our year-in-review series of articles looking back at 2019 and forward at what’s in store next year. Right now, though, the only thing I’m looking forward to is The Mandalorian finale on Disney+. --Richard (View in browser.) All it takes is one killer app. 2020 is VR's make-or-break year After years of teasing, VR might be ready for the big time. The path from expensive niche for hardcore enthusiasts to mainstream acceptance is getting clearer thanks to the new Oculus Quest and Valve’s Half-Life: Alyx game. Devindra Hardawar explains all the reasons VR will be easier to experience in 2020. The final episode didn’t show a single line of code. Techno-thriller 'Mr. Robot' ends on a mind-melting high After four seasons, the finale of Sam Esmail’s groundbreaking show made clear it was about a lot more than just authentically presented hacking. Welcome back to the bundle. Streaming won't get easier or cheaper It’s not just Netflix, Hulu and Amazon anymore. Disney and Apple have already entered the streaming video ring, while Comcast and AT&T bring new competition next year. Peacock and HBO Max will make the subscription streaming field more crowded than ever, and that’s just the start. Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce Unlock a lifetime of career-boosting training for $59 Did the OnePlus 6T really deserve a perfect score? The best user reviews of 2019 What do Engadget readers think of products like the Roomba iRobot i7, Pixel Slate, Nest Hub and Sega Dreamcast? Find out all of that and more with these, the best user-submitted reviews of 2019. Electrification isn’t just about efficiency anymore. Ford's next Focus RS may be a powerful hybrid That Ford’s hot hatch isn’t available in North America was already bad enough -- and that was before we heard a rumor that its next generation may include a hybrid option. According to the Car Magazine report, it would combine a 400HP engine connected to the front wheels, with an electric motor in the back for better traction with smarter torque vectoring. But wait, there's more... 1. Mazda3 glitch can activate the emergency brake system for no reason 2. Apple will start enforcing its Mac app security policy in February 3. Tesla puts a music-making app in your EV 4. Personal computer CPU pioneer Chuck Peddle dies at 82 5. The best of Engadget's Big Picture in 2019 6. To all the books we hit this year 7. Sony can't build smartphone camera sensors fast enough 8. Pentagon tells military personnel to avoid commercial DNA tests

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Editor's Pick: Using Technology to Fix the Flawed Impeachment Process

Using Technology to Fix the Flawed Impeachment Process

Rob Enderle Dec 23, 2019 11:45 AM PT

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