Engaget Summary (2023-05-17 08AM)

Source: Sony’s next PlayStation Showcase will take place on May 24th

Summary
Sony’s PlayStation Showcase will be held on May 24th, featuring updates on PS5 and PS VR2 games, with first-party titles, third-party games, and news on Mortal Kombat, Metal Gear Solid, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Facts

🎮 Sony’s PlayStation Showcase will run for just over an hour on May 24th.

🕹️ The showcase will primarily focus on PS5 and PS VR2 games.

🕷️ The company is likely to reveal more details about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and its release date.

🥊 Rumors suggest that the showcase will include Mortal Kombat and Metal Gear Solid announcements.

💻 More information may be shared about the upcoming standalone The Last of Us multiplayer game.

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Source: What we bought: Are touch-activated faucets smart or silly?

Summary
Engadget writer Sam Rutherford reviews Delta’s Touch2O faucet line, which uses touch-sensitive controls instead of a traditional handle. While more expensive, Rutherford argues the extra cost is worth it for those who have a power outlet under their sink and want to avoid constantly replacing batteries.

Fact
💻 The Trinsic Pro Touch2O faucet runs on six AA batteries, but Delta sells an AC adapter for around $40 that can be used instead.
💧 Tapping anywhere on the faucet will turn the water on and off.
💰 The Touch2O line costs around $150 more than a basic non-touch version.

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Source: Uber will start rolling out teen accounts with safety features next week

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👩‍👧‍👦 Uber is launching teen accounts in select cities in the US and Canada on May 22nd, enabling younger people to travel safely with experienced rated drivers. Safety features include audio recordings and PINs to ensure young users get in the right car. Parents can track trip progress, contact the driver or Uber support and order rides with car seats for younger children.

Fact
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Uber’s teen accounts will have a series of built-in safety features including RideCheck and PINs to ensure young users get in the right car. Parents can track their child’s trip, contact the driver or Uber support and order food and rides from a centralized family account. Drivers are highly rated and experienced, and parents can also report any problems on their teen’s behalf.

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Source: You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi

Summary
Uber introduces new features that enable its users to collaborate with friends and family such as group rides, caller booking service, group grocery shopping, and video messages with gifts.

Fact

👫 Uber removes the address-awkwardness from group rides as passengers can now enter their own pick-up and drop-off locations.

📞 People who don’t have the Uber app can book a ride through a toll-free number with English or Spanish language options.

🛍️ Uber Eats introduces group groceries to efficiently shop with family members and video messages with gifts feature.

🚗 The company also rolls out Uber accounts for teens and car seat requests in select cities.

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