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The Morning After: An 8K TV, a throne and what is meat, really?

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The IFA 2018 momentum continues to build, and we’ve already seen some slick new devices, like laptops with even less bezel than Dell’s XPS and Samsung’s new 8K TV. Still, there’s news happening outside Berlin, as Missouri answers the question of “what is meat?” and Mr. Robot is coming to an end.

What’s next, “and chill”?

Netflix backs away from ‘binge watching’

In an interview on Empire Film Podcast, Guy Pearce said that Netflix banned him from using the term while promoting his new series The Innocents. Plus, a quick Twitter search shows the brand's reduced use of the term over the last year or so.

Look out, XPS.

ASUS' new ZenBooks have the bezels 2018 demands

For IFA this year, ASUS has updated its original ZenBook line with not only Intel's new Whiskey Lake U-series processors but also a new four-sided near-frameless design with up to 95 percent screen-to-body ratio. It claims the 13-inch model is the world’s most compact laptop at that size, besting even Dell’s XPS 13. Better yet, ASUS has built backlit NumberPad into the trackpad and even squeezed the webcam in above the screen to avoid annoying nostril shots on conference calls.

It all wraps up in 2019.

‘Mr. Robot’ will end with its fourth season

Series creator Sam Esmail told The Hollywood Reporter that despite considering a fifth season (and moving the writing staff to New York), he decided to conclude the show with the next one. Accordingly, the fourth season has reportedly been expanded from eight to twelve episodes.

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Real subtle name there.

Acer's Predator Thronos is a cockpit masquerading as gaming chair

We mentioned Acer’s Thronos gaming chair in yesterday’s email, but now that we’ve gone butt-on you can check out our video of the experience. At its core, the Thronos is really just a fancy recliner with vibration and a huge monitor mount ready for up to three 27-inch screens. There’s no word on a price, but Acer says it will debut by the end of this year.

Get ready for the real Super Hi-Vision.

Samsung unveils an 8K QLED TV you'll actually be able to buy

This Q900R unveiled at IFA loses the easel-like design of the CES concept for a more traditional stand but it packs in many of the same features, including a real 8K resolution and AI-powered upscaling. It will come in four sizes: 65-, 75-, 82- and 85-inches, when it goes on sale somewhere at the end of September. As far as a price, we don’t know, but if you have to ask...

Expect to see it in about two weeks.

Google's Wear OS no longer feels like Android on a smartwatch

With the third major release of its wearable platform (and the first since rebranding to Wear OS), Google finally shows an understanding that what people want from a smartwatch is not a phone replacement. Dennis Troper, director of product for Wear OS, told Engadget that his team focused on three key areas when redesigning the platform: helping people remain connected, providing proactive help from Google Assistant and enabling people to lead healthier lives.

Notification cards are smaller, the redesigned Google Fit is easier to access and this new software should roll out to just about every smartwatch that already runs Wear OS 2.0

$8 per month or $75 per year.

DC Universe is going live on September 15th

The comic book giant opened limited access to a beta version of its digital service in August with the promise of a wider release this fall -- now you only have to wait a couple more weeks before it opens its doors to everyone on September 15th. To see the new Titans series, you’ll have to wait until October 12th, but it will launch with access to comics including the first appearances of Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman plus the first two seasons of Young Justice.

But wait, there's more...

1. Missouri rules: Lab-grown meat is not meat

2. Nikon's D3500 is a compact DSLR for beginners

3. Amazon: Bernie Sanders' working conditions claims are 'misleading'

4. Apple acquires a startup that's developing AR lenses

5. EA donates $1 million to support Madden Classic victims, plans an event September 6th

6. The plastic in Neil Armstrong's spacesuit is wasting away

7. Microsoft is launching a white Xbox One X console and matching Elite controller

8. PlayStation Plus members can get 'Destiny 2' for free right now

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The Morning After: IFA 2018 and Intel's new laptop CPUs

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It's Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

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It’s just about time for IFA 2018 to begin, and we’ll have updates from the electronics show in Berlin arriving all week long. Of course, we’re also keeping an eye on gaming news like the latest indie titles coming to Nintendo Switch and digging into the latest CPUs from Intel.

IFA 2018

Acer's Chromebook 514 touts metal-and-glass design for $350

Items Acer is bringing to IFA include a mixed reality headset with nifty detachable components and an impressive gaming chair/throne that must be seen to be believed, but we’re stuck on this simple laptop. The Chromebook 514 brings an aluminum frame, 14-inch 1080p screen and claimed 12-hour battery life for just $350. We’re wary of its unspecified processor, but it could be a compelling alternative to flimsier budget Chromebooks on the market.

Thunderbolt 3 only.

Samsung's Portable SSD X5 external SSD is all about speed

Samsung has revealed its first NVMe-based portable SSD, the Portable SSD X5. It has a read speed of up to 2,800MB/s and write speed of 2,300MB/s (2,100 MB/s for the 500GB model). Those read and write speeds, combined with 40Gbps-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, will let X5 owners transfer a 20GB file in as little as 12 seconds

And a new Indie-only channel.

Some of the best indie games ever are coming to Switch

Indie classics like Undertale (September 18th), Supergiant's Bastion (Sept. 13th) and Transistor (November), the mobile hit Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP (October), and the multiplayer chaos of TowerFall (September 27th, complete with characters from Celeste), plus others like Hyper Light Drifter - Special Edition (September 6th) are all rolling out on Nintendo Switch soon.

Add the cartridge-free Epson EcoTank printer to your school supply list and never buy an ink cartridge again!

Getting them hooked early.

Amazon’s Book Box for kids is available to all US Prime members

With this subscription service, customers can get a set of books selected for their children based on their age and they can choose to have it delivered every one, two or three months. The $23 box includes either two hardback books or, for ages two and younger, four board books.

Beating the big bad is just the beginning.

You need to finish ‘Dragon Quest XI’

No spoilers, but its post-game is where Dragon Quest finally takes some risks and surprised Mat Smith, taking the tale in some crazy directions as it expands beyond the credit roll. Unfortunately, Square Enix's embargo demands that reviewers keep all this good stuff (and some heavy spoilers) to themselves at launch.

IFA 2018

Intel's new laptop CPUs focus on gigabit Wi-Fi and voice commands

With its latest round of chips -- a new batch of U-series CPUs for mainstream laptops and the debut of Y-series processors for very thin machines -- Intel is focused on improving the ultraportable laptop experience. Plus, there’s gigabit Wi-Fi support built-in and new audio hardware that lets a laptop respond to voice commands even when it’s asleep. And yes, much better battery life. Expect to see some of these inside new laptops announced this week.