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Is there anyone who clearly understands the difference between HBO, HBO Now, HBO Go and HBO Max? The folks at HBO don't seem to think so, because two of those names are toast. HBO Go was the name for the streaming portal used by cable HBO subscribers, and that will be discontinued after July 31st. Meanwhile, HBO Now, which was the name for the version of HBO sold directly via the internet, is becoming simply HBO.
HBO Max
The new streaming service that straps on a bunch of extra content for the same price? That's still HBO Max… at least for now.
Read on for some of Friday's most important news, plus highlights from earlier in the week like Sony's big PlayStation 5 reveal.
-- Richard
It doesn't matter what the PS5 looks like
Can aesthetics win or lose a console war?
Sony
Aaron Souppouris isn't afraid to say what at least some of you are thinking: "The PlayStation 5 is an unattractive piece of tech."
Engadget Podcast: Diving into the Android 11 beta with Florence Ion
A weekly news show chronicling our crippling collective addiction to technology.
Engadget
Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by seasoned Android and smart home reporter Florence Ion to discuss their feelings about the Android 11 beta. What are Bubbles? Is getting more controls and drawers better for organizing, or is it just more clutter? Then, our hosts go over what they've been working on, explaining why they are excited about developments in the processor world.
This week's best deals: MacBook Air, Nintendo summer sale and more
Other deals include Apple HomePod, Beats Solo Pro and the Fitbit Charge 4
Apple
If you're thinking about buying a PS5, then this may be a good time to stack up a few years of PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now subscriptions. 12-month subscriptions for both are still $42 each on Amazon, which is $18 off their usual price.
The new MacBook Air remains on sale at Amazon — you can get the base model with a 10th gen Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $900. The higher-end model with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is also $100 off. If you need a bit more power and versatility, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is also on sale at Amazon for $2,100.
Amazon and Best Buy still have the Bose 700 wireless headphones in white for $100 off, bringing the price down to $300. You can also snag the Anova Precision Cooker Pro for only $200 at Amazon, which is 50 percent off its normal price of $400.
Valentina Palladino has the full rundown for you, and for more updates on Twitter, be sure to follow the @EngadgetDeals account. Continue reading.
Give them something useful without breaking the bank.
The graduating class of 2020 might have a different experience to other years, but that's no reason not to celebrate their efforts -- even without breaking the bank. We've compiled everything in our grad guide under $50 so you don't have to scour the internet for presents that fit in your budget. Continue reading.
That last one sets the stage for the next round of console wars, as Sony has negotiated free access to a standalone version of GTA Online exclusively for PS5 players for the first three months. Now the ball is back in Xbox's court, unless your mind is already made up.
-- Richard
This is the PlayStation 5
At last.
Sony
Wondering how Sony's next gaming console is going to look? Well, it's not a black-gray oblong. Resembling that guy from Yu Gi Oh!, a router with white wings or a near-future skyscraper owned by an evil billionaire, it's certainly a conversation starter. We still don't have a specific price or release date, but we do know the PS5 will land in two iterations, with a Digital Edition — sans the disc drive —offering a presumably cheaper level of entry.
Other than some asymmetric chonk, the options don't look hugely different. Sony hasn't released dimensions yet, either, but rough estimates suggest it's a pretty tall console, if it wasn't already eye-catching enough. Oh, and if you like what you see, Sony also has a whole array of similarly themed accessories to go with your new console, from media controllers to headphones. Most of us were waiting to get a glimpse of the hardware, but the more surprising part might have been the strong game lineup Sony had to tease, including sequels for Horizon, Resident Evil and, whenever it gets here, Gran Turismo. Continue reading.
'The Last of Us Part II' review
'An exhausting journey, but a journey worth taking.'
Sony / Naughty Dog
Not everything going on today is about next-gen, because next week Sony and Naughty Dog will deliver a long-awaited sequel to their 2013 hit game The Last of Us. Nathan Ingraham has already played the entire thing, and, according to him: "The Last of Us remains one of my favorite pieces of media… and Part II didn't let me down in the least, even though it evoked a totally different feeling to the original." Continue reading.
Over 100 Switch titles are discounted in Nintendo's summer sale
Stock up on first- and third-party downloads.
Nintendo
It's rare for Nintendo-made games to go on sale -- especially on the Switch's digital store. This summer sale, however, offers discounts on first-party games whether they're physical carts or downloads. Titles include Super Mario Party, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Kirby Star Allies, with most first-party games down from $60 to $42.
As for third-party games, there's plenty to choose from. Gris, from Devolver Digital, is half off at $8.49, and Katamari Damacy Reroll is just $10. If RPGs are more your style, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Dragon Quest XI S, Dark Souls Remastered and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are all on sale, too. Continue reading.
Apple's virtual WWDC keynote starts on June 22nd at 1 PM ET
This year's online-only edition of the conference is free to 'all developers.'
Apple
With less than two weeks to go before this year's entirely virtual edition of the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has announced the schedule for the event. The WWDC keynote will take place at 1 PM ET on June 22nd, and you can expect to learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS and more.
If you're planning to watch, the keynote will stream from the Apple Park campus, on the company's main website, the developer app and website, the Apple TV app and YouTube. Continue reading.
