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These are a few of our favorite things (from MWC 2018)

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Mobile World Congress 2018 has finally come to a close, and while this year felt more low-key than usual, there was still plenty to see and appreciate on the show floor. Samsung was here in full-force, Sony outed a pair of surprisingly compelling fla... from Engadget RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2Fd4TTG via IFTTT

Gillmor Gang: Paying Attention

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The Gillmor Gang — Doc Searls, Frank Radice, Denis Pombriant, Keith Teare, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Friday, March 3, 2018. Doc Searls: “Steve was 15 years ahead of his time with Attention. His idea didn’t work until the only way to pay for attention arrived. Cryptocurrency is that way.” @stevegillmor, @fradice, @Dsearls, @DenisPombriant, @kteare Produced and directed by Tina Chase Gillmor @tinagillmor Liner Notes Live chat stream The Gillmor Gang on Facebook from TechCrunch http://ift.tt/2Fho2mO via IFTTT

Front-door tech is hot, and it’s not just Amazon who wants in

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Most of us tend to think people trying to open the door when we’re away want to steal stuff. Amazon.com would like to change that assumption. Featured Image: Li-Anne Dias from TechCrunch http://ift.tt/2FfLNMf via IFTTT

How the Nintendo Switch finally turned me into a gamer

This Breath of the Wild Guardian figure comes with its own ‘Game Over’ screen

This week’s nor’easter killed at least six people on the East Coast

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The US East Coast was hit by a major winter storm yesterday, pummeling the region with high winds, rain, and snow and flooding coastal areas. At least six people have died as a result of the storm, according to The Washington Post . from The Verge http://ift.tt/2oRlTnR via IFTTT

How Nintendo Switch's Portability Has Defined Its Dominance

The Nintendo Switch is the US's fastest-selling console ever, and one year after its release, it's fair to call the system's launch a smash success with gamers.  from GameSpot http://ift.tt/2H0Ecy1 via IFTTT

How Far Cry 5's American Setting Shows The Anxieties Of Being An Outsider

Far Cry 5 gets a live-action short movie on Amazon Prime

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Vloggers go into the woods and get more than they bargained for, again Ubisoft is touting this month’s launch of Far Cry 5 with a live-action short film titled Far Cry 5: Inside Eden’s Gate premiering Monday, March 5 on Amazon Prime. from Polygon http://ift.tt/2oLHEVS via IFTTT

Wow, A New Weekend Editor Is Here!

No one wants to build a “feel good” internet

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If there is one policy dilemma facing nearly every tech company today, it is what to do about “content moderation,” the almost-Orwellian term for censorship. Featured Image: Artyom Geodakyan/TASS /Getty Images from TechCrunch http://ift.tt/2oMNOFj via IFTTT

New trailers: Fahrenheit 451, Wreck-It Ralph 2, and more

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Normally I might take this time to tell you what I thought of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread , which I saw last weekend, but people apparently have very strong feelings about this film and feelings about what your reaction to it says about you. I don’t want you to know! Phantom Thread reactions are the new astrological signs. Luckily for astrological signs and everyone who has one, movies will continue to be released. Check out six trailers from the week below. Wreck-It Ralph 2 In the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph , Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz escape their arcade game yet again, and “go to the internet.” If you’re into family-friendly internet references in film form, this is the sequel for you. It’s in theaters on Thanksgiving. Fahrenheit 451 HBO’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel stars Michael B. Jordan as Guy Montag, a firefighter who becomes disillusioned with his government-sanctioned book-burning job. The mov...

A brief history of the ESRB rating system

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Mazda rotary engine returning in 2019 as EV range extender, exec says

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It seems that a range-extended Mazda electric car with a rotary engine is for real, and coming sooner than expected. An automotive news outlet from the Netherlands called AutoRAI spoke with Mazda's European vice president for sales and customer servi... from Engadget RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2I02cCV via IFTTT

Mazda rotary engine returning in 2019 as EV range extender, exec says

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Among the details about this car and its powertrain, he said it would be similar in size to the Mazda3 , and it might even be a crossover . It will also be based on Mazda's upcoming modular small car platform. The rotary engine will only generate electricity and will only have one rotor. Not only that, it will be mounted horizontally. This is particularly unusual as every rotary Mazda has had the engine mounted upright. We've reached out to Mazda representatives in the U.S. and Europe. An American representative couldn't comment on what type of range-extender options may be coming in the future. We say this specifically because Mazda has confirmed previously that an EV with an available range extender is coming in 2019. We have not heard back from a European representative at the time of publishing. Despite this, a return of the rotary as a range extender looks probable. Besides the dates fitting with Mazda's electric plans, there are other tidbits from the past...

Checking in on our Nintendo Switches one year after launch

Overwatch: Everything You Need to Know About Brigitte

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Brigitte is one of the Characters in Overwatch. She is the most recent addition to the support class. Squire to Reinhardt Willhem, she is a former mechanical engineer who has decided to take up arms and fight on the front lines and protect those in need. Brigitte specializes in armor. She can throw Repair Packs to heal teammates, or automatically heal nearby allies when she damages foes with her Flail. Her Flail is capable of a wide swing to strike multiple targets, or a Whip Shot that stuns an enemy at range. When entering the fray, Barrier Shield provides personal defense while she attacks enemies with Shield Bash. Brigitte’s ultimate ability, Rally, gives her a substantial short-term boost of speed and provides long-lasting armor to all her nearby allies. Real Name Brigitte Lindholm Age 28 Occupation Engineer, Adventurer Base of Operations Gothenburg, Sweden (formerly) Affiliation None Gameplay Difficulty Easy Edit Abilities Edit Tips for Playin...

Just A Totally Normal Start To An Overwatch League Match

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Samsung Galaxy S9 deals and an exclusive discount on our favorite wireless charger

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Wireless charging is pretty en vogue right now. Just about every major new phone supports wireless charging and a number of companies have released their own wireless charging pads. Of the dozens of options on the market, we ranked the RAVPower Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad as the best, giving it a 9 out of 10 in our review in October. Verge readers are being offered an exclusive discount on this charger until 11:59 PM PT on Monday, March 5 th with the code 34CHARGE , which brings the price from $44.99 down to $29.99. In other smartphone deals news, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now available for preorder and Samsung is offering a pretty great deal on its new flagship phones. If you missed the Best Buy deal on March 2nd, Samsung is the best place to go get the phone now. Not only are they offering up to $350 off for trade ins, but they also are selling the S9 at just $719.99 , cheaper than any carrier. EXCLUSIVE RavPower Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad , our favor...

Nintendo Switch, One Year Later

The Best Switch Games So Far (As Of March 2018)

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The Best Switch Games So Far The release of the Nintendo Switch a year ago marked the beginning of an amazing year for Nintendo. With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as its major launch title, the Switch quickly rose to the top of console sales charts and dramatically increased Nintendo's revenue . And in the year since its launch, there has been no shortage of fantastic games coming to the hybrid console, from huge first-party games like Mario and Splatoon to indie darlings like Owlboy and Celeste . The library only seems to be expanding and improving with every consecutive release. In this gallery, we're taking a look back at Switch games that received a score of 8 or higher on GameSpot since the console's release. That includes reviews for new games and updates to reviews of older games that were ported to Switch. Check out our choices for the best games released on the Switch. And with the console's library continuing to expand, make sure to check ba...

Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 9 Interesting Facts About Its Development

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The legends of The Legend. It's been one year since Nintendo unleashed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but it hardly feels like it. Most games would have run their course after a few weeks--maybe months--but the latest Zelda game is the gift that keeps on giving. People continue to uncover new ways to manipulate its physics systems, sometimes for sheer fun and sometimes to gain a unique advantage over a specific moment in the game. And besides, many of us are still chasing every equipment upgrade or hidden Korok seed, even though we don't need them; it's the sheer delight of going on a Hyrule adventure that makes us want to chase every goal, no matter how small. While players have gone to great lengths to uncover new and exciting things in the finished product, developers at Nintendo have, over the course of many interviews, unveiled lots of interesting anecdotes from the game's development. We're convinced that Breath of the Wild is one of the best and ...

Nintendo Switch and Xbox One console sales and an Overwatch deal, so you can play the new hero

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If Brigitte’s support tank thing sounds exciting and you don’t have the game yet, Amazon has you covered Earlier this week, Blizzard Entertainment announced Overwatch ’s 27th hero . Long story short, she’s dope. Torbjorn’s daughter and Reinhardt’s goddaughter, Brigitte is a tank-like support character that sports a shield and a rocket flail. She’s been received well by Overwatch fans all around and at Heroes Never Die , we said she’s the game’s most interesting support yet. If this sounds enticing and you want to give Overwatch a shot, Amazon has the game of the year edition available on Xbox One and PS4 for less than $39.99. If a new game isn’t quite your speed this week and you’re looking for a new console, there are plenty of deals available on those, as well. A Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch bundle is going for about $350 at B&H and, while this isn’t too much lower than traditional retail pricing, any discount on a Switch bundle is still a minor miracle. Xbox One ...

Check out this beautiful Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack set

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Avialable to pre-order from Japan Part of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' s appeal lies in its rich, dreamlike score, which bewitches players as they guide Link onwards to face untold dangers. Nintendo Japan have unveiled the official soundtrack release for the title, and its as lavish as the game itself. The box set features five CDs, featuring a staggering 211 tracks. The discs are packaged in a slick case that features art from the 2017 adventure. There are two editions of the soundtrack, First-Print and Regular, with the former featuring a classy white hardcover and a mini-music player, pre-loaded with selected tracks from the collection. Now comes the price-taggery. The First-Print edition will cost around ¥7,000 (or $66) while the regular edition runs a little cheaper at ¥5,000 ($47). Of course you also need to weigh in shipping and tax additions for your respective countries. The Zelda: Breath of the Wild Soundtrack is available for pre-order be at Amazon.jp , Play-Asia...