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Amazon has been in the streaming video game for a long time, but you wouldn't know it by trying to navigate the company's awkward streaming interface. The good news is that its Prime Video subscription package has better content on the way, but the bad news is that most people won't be able to find all of it.
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Nicole Lee dug into the service's "utter mess of an interface" to figure out why it's so bad, and offer some ideas about how to make it better. My only recommendation? Watch Patriot, ASAP -- it's weird but worth the trouble.
-- Richard
Amazon email banning TikTok on employee phones was an 'error'
What?
Early Friday, a number of Amazon employees received an email telling them the TikTok app is now prohibited from all employee phones that can "access Amazon email," and that employees need to remove the app by Friday in order for email access to continue.
It was a bit confusing, since no specific security risk from the app was cited. Things grew even more confusing by the evening, when Amazon issued a statement saying "This morning's email to some of our employees was sent in error. There is no change to our policies right now with regard to TikTok." Continue reading.
The Engadget Podcast: Thunderbolt 4, Snapdragon 865 Plus and Facebook's latest mess
Back from the July 4th break.
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This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about Intel's Thunderbolt 4 standard, and what it means for your next PC. We also dive into Qualcomm's latest announcements, including the gaming-focused Snapdragon 865 Plus. And finally, we explore why Facebook just can't seem to do much right these days.
This week's best deals: AirPods, Nintendo Switch game sale and more
Plus deals on the latest MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Series 3.
Aukey
Apple's AirPods with wireless charging case remain on sale for $150 and you can still grab a bunch of first-party Nintendo Switch titles on sale at GameStop. Weber's SmokeFire connected grills are also discounted by $200, creating a prime opportunity for those who want to level-up their grilling game during the rest of the summer.
Also, Engadget readers can get Aukey's 30,000mAh USB-C power bank for $42-- $18 off the usual price -- by using the code ENGADGETY3 at checkout. It's a good deal if you need on-the-go power for your Nintendo Switch, or if Chris Velazco forgot to give yours back after using it during a CES liveblog.
Valentina Palladino has the full rundown for you here, and for more updates on Twitter, be sure to follow the @EngadgetDeals account. Continue reading.
Engadget's 2020 Back-to-School Guide: All the gear you need to game-stream like a pro
Audio and visual.
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Nowadays, Twitch and YouTube are the world's A/V club. These sites host millions of hours of live-streamed creativity, comedy and personal connection, all with homemade yet high production values. And, of course, a lot of video games.
It doesn't take much to start streaming. Using open-source software like OBS, you can go live with just a laptop or a cell phone -- but if you want to compete with your favorite streamers, you'll need a few extra pieces of equipment. Here we've outlined the gear you'll need to begin building your streaming empire, and in the interest of college-era budgets, we've kept most of the picks under $200. Continue reading.
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Not so fast. Multiple reports yesterday say PC shipments did indeed grow over the last quarter, but this is due to the recovery of factories hit early by COVID-19 and also the boom in working (living or studying) from home.
Unsurprisingly, that growth focused on mobile PC and laptops, but according to both IDC and Gartner, the boom is short term. IDC predicts the recession will be back with a vengeance for PCs.
— Mat
Canon announces two new flagship cameras
It's ready to take the fight to Sony.
Canon
Canon has finally taken the wraps of the 45-megapixel, $3,899 EOS R5, the most impressive-looking mirrorless camera for video we've seen so far. As we already knew, it will shoot 8K 12-bit RAW video aided by a new in-body stabilization system and Canon's class-leading Dual Pixel autofocus.
And then it followed it up with the 20.1-megapixel EOS R6. At $2,499, the R6 is everything we hoped the EOS R would be (and more) and a much better rival to the Sony A7 III, Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S1.
Confused by the idea that the R5 is 'better' than the R6? Canon is now lining up the names of its full-frame mirrorless cameras with its DSLRs, with the R5 flagship corresponding to its 5D-series DSLRs, and the R6 model matching its more budget-oriented 6D-series DSLRs. Both cameras are expected later this summer. Continue reading.
Google reveals its new Nest smart speaker
It's doubling down on the fabric aesthetic.
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In 2016, Google's Home smart speaker brought Cast features and Assistant to more places, and they haven't stopped expanding. The company stopped selling its original speaker a few months ago and is preparing this new Nest-branded unit as a replacement. After images of it leaked from Japan's version of the FCC, Google sent out a teaser image and sizzle reel to show the unit off properly. Now all we need is its real name and some specs. Continue reading.
Apple's iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas are available
And we go hands-on with iPadOS 14.
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While the final versions of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 won't be available for a few months yet, Apple officially opened its public beta program for anyone who can't wait to see what all the fuss is about. iPhones as old as 2015's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus can install iOS 14, while any iPad newer than the nearly six-year-old iPad Air 2 can run iPadOS 14 — those interested can sign up right here.
Here's 10 minutes of 'Paper Mario: The Origami King' gameplay
Get a taste of the basic moves and ring-based battles.
Nintendo
We've been waiting, and it's almost here. The sixth main entry in the Paper Mario series, TheOrigami King is an RPG with large worlds to explore. Among the coin collecting and puzzle solving, battles commonly take place in an arena of concentric rings. Mario stands in the center while players rotate and slide the rings to line up the enemies for the most powerful attack. There's a set number of ring moves players can make and a timer ticking down the entire strategizing session. It sounds more complicated than it is — so watch our 10-minute gameplay preview. And wait for July 17th. Continue reading.
Logitech will discontinue and disable its Harmony Express remotes
The device only launched one year ago.
Logitech
Harmony Express was meant to be a sleek, Alexa-enabled alternative to universal remotes with touch screens and cluttered programmable buttons. But Logitech says its "expectations were not met," so it's scrapping the device.
Logitech will officially discontinue Harmony Express on September 30th, at which time units in the field will no longer work. Customers who purchased the $250 remote can get a replacement Harmony Elite (still one of the best universal remotes) free of charge. They can also pursue a refund, but may need to show proof of purchase to get it. Continue reading.
