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Engadget Podcast: CES 2020 here we come!

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To celebrate the arrival of 2020, Devindra and Cherlynn are doing what they do every year: Prepping like crazy for CES. This week, we chat about how the infamous trade show has evolved over the years, and the new innovations we’re actually looking forward to. And we can’t help but dive into the products (and celebrity guests) we’re already dreading. Check back next week for interviews and a recap of CES 2020!

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Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Terrence O’Brien

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Kohler’s new showerhead is also an Alexa-powered smart speaker

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The Moxie AI Speaker can be purchased with or without a new showerhead, so you can also fit it to your existing shower. It’s powered by Amazon Alexa and docks magnetically, and of course it’s fully waterproof with a IPX67 rating. The speaker is tuned for bathroom spaces so it can be heard over the noise of the shower, and it has tactile control buttons and cordless charging.

You could brighten up your evening ablutions with a shower-based sing-a-long, or listen to new or podcasts while you’re getting ready for work in the morning. With a playback time of 6-7 hours, the product will be available to order later this year and will cost between $99 and $229 depending on options.

Kohler is also introducing other smart home products including the Aquifer Refine water purification system with WiFi connectivity, the Setra touchless kitchen faucet which can monitor your water usage, the DTV digital shower system which lets you set shower mode presets, two toilets with touchless flushing or intelligent water efficiency features, a heated toilet seat and an outdoor backup generator for if your power goes out.

These products will be available to order this year, or you can see them in action at the Kohler booth at CES 2020.

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BlackBerry and Damon Motorcycles are collaborating on an electric superbike

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The Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike, unveiled at CES, will use BlackBerry’s QNX operating system as the basis for its CoPilot warning system. The system uses radar, cameras and other sensors to track the speed and direction of objects which are moving near to the bike, in order to warn riders when an object is approaching which could be a safety concern.

BlackBerry promises that the advanced collision warning system is highly secure, and that it delivers “enhanced situational awareness” and “increased peace of mind” for riders.

The Hypersport Pro will be a limited edition bike, and if you’re at CES you can try it out for yourself at the BlackBerry booth where there will be a rideable, stationary bike with VR features to simulate the on-road experience.

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OnePlus’s Concept One prototype can make its rear cameras disappear

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OnePlus says the Concept One will use “color-shifting glass technology” as well as the hidden cameras. The Concept One doesn’t appear to be foldable, however, which was what some observers were expecting from a prototype device.

The low-down on the cameras was provided by Wired, which describes how OnePlus has used the same technology found in sunroofs and airplane windows to create the disappearing effect. Most of the time, the cameras are hidden beneath the dark glass of the phone’s back. When the cameras are in use, the tint of the glass can be adjusted via an electrical signal, so they appear when you open the camera app. Wired wasn’t overwhelmed by the feature though, describing it as “a little anticlimactic.”

There are currently no plans to put the Concept One into production, but it might give some clues to what we can expect from OnePlus devices in the future.



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The Morning After: Dell’s new XPS 13 stands taller

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The real question is how much do they cost?LG delivers ‘Real 8K’ in 2020 with eight new OLED and LCD TVs

This year, LG will have eight new models that, it says, promise “Real 8K” performance that “exceeds” the CTA’s spec for 8K. The way LG sees things, even though Samsung’s QLED tech may be certified as 8K, that doesn’t make it “real” without surpassing a minimum test for contrast modulation (CM) threshold requirements.

The eight new models include two OLED sets (88 and 77 inches) and six LCD models in 65- and 75-inch frames. These TVs are built to handle 8K over the internet, HDMI, USB and at up to 60 frames per second. They’re also made with AirPlay 2, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support, and, eventually, they’ll add Alexa Premium Far-Field Voice tech.

Who needs a bezel?Dell’s new XPS 13 is all about style

Dell says the new XPS 13’s screen-to-body ratio is now up to 91.5 percent, even higher than HP’s latest Spectre x360. That makes the 13.4-inch display even more of a star, with no distracting bezels to get in the way. Best of all, the XPS 13 loses most of the bottom display bezel and expands to a 16:10 aspect ratio for some extra workspace, and both display options (around 1080p or 4K) support HDR and Dolby Vision.

A wider keyboard with bigger keys spreads to the edges of the laptop, Intel’s latest 10th-gen Core CPUs are inside for some extra power and, yes, there is a developer edition with Ubuntu Linux preloaded. The new XPS 13 goes on sale January 7th starting at $1,000.

Just like that.Apple will license Imagination’s graphics tech once again after public spat

After a very messy split, Apple has welcomed chipmaker Imagination Technologies back into the fold with the announcement of a new multi-year license agreement for Apple to use its intellectual property.

Coming in the first half of 2020.Samsung adds a cheaper model to its Galaxy Book QLED laptop line

The Galaxy Book Flex Alpha is a thin and light 13-inch notebook with a QLED display that will cost $830 when it retails in the first half of 2020. Its premium cousins, the Galaxy Book Ion and Flex, meanwhile, are expected to cost upwards of $1,100 and $1,400, respectively. If you’d prefer the Galaxy Book S, Samsung’s Qualcomm-powered “always connected PC,” it’ll make its US debut at some point in Q1.

Hydraulic cylinders bring the trail experience to Las Vegas.Jeep is showing off its first three plug-in hybrids at CES

This week, CES attendees can check out Jeep’s first three plug-in hybrid models: the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the Jeep Compass 4xe and the Jeep Renegade 4xe. All three are scheduled to debut in 2020, but they aren’t quite ready yet, so Jeep is offering a VR-based test drive that simulates a trek over the Hell’s Revenge trail in Moab, Utah.

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Respawn Entertainment’s Vince Zampella is taking over DICE LA

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As reported in a profile of Zampella by the Los Angeles Times, the new studio will operate independently from the DICE headquarters in Stockholm, and it will be working on an original and as-yet-unrevealed game. The studio may also be rebranded with its own name to emphasize its independence.

This doesn’t mean that Zampella will be leaving Respawn, however. With both studios owned by Electronic Arts, he will continue to work at Respawn and oversee DICE LA as well.

Respawn is known for the Titanfall series, which has a new entry currently in development, as well as for the free-to-play Apex Legends. It also developed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and is working on the latest installment in the Medal of Honor franchise, Above and Beyond.

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond will be an Oculus Rift exclusive, and Zampella revealed a few details about the challenges of creating a VR shooter. He mentioned walking the line between creating an immersive VR experience and making something which felt too much like killing real people, especially given the real-world historical setting of the MoH games. He also described wanting to use the format to help young people emphathize with the realities of serving in the 1940s. The game is set for release later this year.

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Disney+ loses some movies due to old licensing deals

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Some titles have recently disappeared from Disney+, including beloved classics Home Alone 1 and 2: Lost in New York, even though a spokesperson previously said that it won’t be rotating content like its rivals. ScreenCrush has listed twelve titles, in particular, which also include Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Dr. Dolittle and The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration. A spokesperson has confirmed to Gizmodo that those shows and movies have departed the service, but it’s not due to a glitch or a change in policy. Disney+ had to drop them, for now, due to issues related to legacy deals.

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Wayzn turns your sliding door into a smart pet entrance

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The device fits in the track of standard sliding glass doors. It senses when your pet is at the door and sends you a notification, so you can let them in or out. You can also set the door to open and close automatically. The device sticks in place, so you don’t have to drill or cut any permanent holes.

Wayzn can be controlled with the app, and it works with other smart-home devices, like Alexa and Nest speakers and cameras. As an added benefit, if you get locked out, you can ask Wayzn to open your sliding door through the app.

Wayzn costs $399, and the first two production runs have sold out. You can reserve the device online now. According to the company’s website, the estimated wait time on new orders is three months.

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D-Link brings AI-powered person detection to its home security cameras

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D-Link is also introducing two new cameras. The outdoor model ($119.99) includes a spotlight and siren that can be triggered when motion is detected. While you’ll be able to preview the camera at CES, it won’t arrive until the third quarter of 2020. The indoor model ($99.99) should arrive in the second quarter of 2020. It will offer panning to give full 360-degree views of any room and motion tracking. Both cameras include two-way audio.

With the new cameras, customers can choose from a few different storage options. ONVIF Profile S will allow custom storage and streaming to personal NAS devices. D-Link is offering more built-in microSD storage, up to 256 GB, as well as its existing free and paid cloud storage plans. All options will work with the mydlink app, which allows users to view live and saved video.

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D-Link’s latest routers pack WiFi 6 and mesh networking

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The lineup also supports WPA3 encryption as well as compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT.

The flagship is the Smart AX5400 Mesh WiFi 6 Router (above). D-Link didn’t dive deep into specs, but the name points to 5.4Gbps of total wireless bandwidth on top of its four Ethernet jacks and two USB ports. It shows up in the first quarter of the year for a hefty $280. Less demanding users can also spring for AX1500 ($120), AX1800 ($140) and AX2400 ($160) variants that will respectively show in the first, second and third quarters of the year. You can also expect the Covr family of mesh routers to get a $270 AX1800 Whole Home Mesh System in the second quarter of the year alongside a $130 AX1800 range extender that can fill in gaps.

And yes, there are still WiFi 5 (aka 802.11ac) routers if you’re more interested in saving some money. You can expect AC1750 and AC1900 routers in the first quarter for $100 and $120 respectively, plus matching range extenders for $100 and $110. You’ll also find a Covr-branded AC1900 router (below) in the first quarter for $120.

D-Link Covr AC1900 WiFi mesh router

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