Hotel chain app turns your smartphone into a room key
Definitely an interesting use of mobile technology and Bluetooth connectivity, a couple hotels in New York City and Silicon Valley will soon receive an upgrade for keyless room entry using a smartphone.
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Fuji’s retro-inspired X-T1 focuses freakishly fast, laughs at the elements
Looking like the great film cameras of yore, the metal-bodied X-T1 is Fujifilm's first weather-resistant compact system camera. It also boasts the world's fastest autofocus in its class, plus a fast-response electronic viewfinder.
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Little dog, big bite: Audi’s A3 Super Bowl ad shows us the dangers of compromise
The only thing cute about Audi's Super Bowl XLVIII commercial is the A3 at the end. Now we're just wondering how many A3 sedan Audi will be able to sell to Chipin breeders after the game.
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Shorten your dryer hose to boost efficiency and save money
This quick and easy DIY home improvement fix could save you big bucks on your energy bill and extend the life of your dryer. Hit the jump for instructions.
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Hibernation vs. sleep
You may have wondered what the differences between hibernate and sleep modes are. Don't make the mistake of thinking that they're identical. They aren't. Here, we explain the two. Read on to learn more.
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ESL offers a $100K winner-take-all StarCraft II World Championship
On March 13-16, Poland will play host to Intel and the Electronic Sports League’s Intel Extreme Masters StarCraft II World Championship, featuring a $100,000 winner-take-all purse.
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Facebook rumored to be hiring editors to curate stories for its upcoming ‘Paper’ project
Facebook is said to be hiring editors for its upcoming mobile news app, Paper, sources say. Will these curators make Facebook a true news destination that resembles Digg and Flipboard?
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Infamous: Second Son devs discuss bringing the game home to Seattle
Developer Sucker Punch is located in Bellvue, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. That location has helped in the design of Infamous: Second Son, which is set in a future version of the Emerald City.
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THX brings its tune-up app to Android, offers free download ahead of the Super Bowl
THX has finally released an Android version of its tune-up app. The app now allows users with both Android and Apple mobile devices to connect to make adjustments to their home theater for optimal performance. Look within for a link to a detailed walkthrough, and more.
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With new flagship in pipeline, Infiniti has quiet plans to make a big splash in the luxury pool
Infiniti has been lurking in the shadows for a while now, but the cars it plans to bring in the next five years may be exactly what the brand needs to chase competitors like Lexus, BMW and Audi.
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Too few cup holders in your Tesla Model S? 3D print a couple extra
The Tesla Model S, for all its genius, did not include a center console. Sure, you can buy one from an aftermarket retailer. But why do that when you can3D print one from Thingiverse?
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2014 MacBook Air to include 12-Inch Retina display?
One analyst speculates about the 2014 version of the MacBook Air, which could include a 12-inch Retina display. Read on to learn more.
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So, apparently Bentley makes furniture now
Bentley's lead designer teamed up with a luxury furniture maker to create a lavish new line of home furnishings. Hit the jump to see some pics of stuff you and I will probably never, ever be able to afford.
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Apps like ‘Angry Birds’ may be slingshotting your personal data to the NSA
A new batch of documents leaked by Edward Snowden show that the National Security Agency and GCHQ, its counterpart in the UK, have been working to develop ways to access a wealth of personal data through so-called “leaky” apps.
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27 million people play League of Legends each day
Riot Games’ multiplayer online battle arena game, League of Legends, is doing very well. After earning more than $600 million in 2013, Riot has confirmed that 27 million people play each day.
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This is the future of motoring: Nissan unveils 400 hp 3-cylinder engine for Le Mans racer
Nissan’s DIG-T R three-cylinder race engine isn’t just an impressive powerplant for the Le Mans circuit; it’s hugely important for future civilian application as well. As fuel economy standards increase, efficient and powerful powertrains will become more important.
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Titanfall beta may be coming on February 14
The Xbox One (and PC/Xbox 360) title everyone is holding their breath for may enter beta testing on February 14. The online-only multiplayer will be released on March 11.
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Windows 8.1 update set for March 11?
The new, upcoming, and first significant Windows 8.1 update could be released in roughly a month and a half. New information indicates an early March release date. Read on to learn more.
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Crackdown 2 dev wants your votes in Square Enix’s crowdfunding platform, The Collective
The Collective, the Indiegogo-partnered crowdfunding platform that Square Enix revealed in 2013, launches this week with three projects, including the next effort from Crackdown 2 developer Ruffian Games.
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CEO of Winklevoss-backed Bitcoin exchange charged with Silk Road money laundering
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged Charlie Shrem, the 24-year-old co-founder and CEO of Winklevoss-backed Bitcoin exchange BitInstant, with money laundering in connection with now-defunct online drug marketplace Silk Road.
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Enliven your Monday morning with the sounds of Hennessey’s twin-turbo Corvette Stingray
Texas-based performance tuner Hennessey released a video of its HPE700 Corvette Stingray on the dyno. The sound of 608 horsepowers so enlivening, it might just make your week ... or at least your Monday.
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Fox Fail: Network strikes out again in attempt to stop Dish’s Auto Hop feature
Dish Network's Hopper DVR claimed another victory today against Fox, as a U.S. District Court struck down the broadcaster's latest appeal. The appeail is just one of several attempts by Fox to keep commercials in front of our eyes. But how far will it go?
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Beats Music vs. Spotify: Can Dr. Dre outmix the king of streaming?
Beats Music is officially available, marking a new option for listening to and finding music. Is it enough to compare with Spotify, the king of music streaming? We take a look at Beats Music and Spotify in a head-to-head comparison.
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Mars Rover Opportunity still rolling 10 years on, sends selfie back to Earth to prove it
Ten years ago, the Mars Rover Opportunity landed on Mars to study the planet. It's still roaming the Martian planet, and it sent back to Earth a 360-degree panorama of itself during its anniversary.
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Microsoft renames SkyDrive to OneDrive
Microsoft SkyDrive, Redmond's cloud storage service, now has a new name. The name change was forced on the tech giant by a dispute raised by a British firm in a U.K. court. Read on to learn more.
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Prince understands the Internet like it’s 1999, sues Facebook users for $22 million
Prince filed a lawsuit against Facebook and Google Blogger users. If the eccentric singer wins, 22 individuals will each have to pay $1 million each to the Purple One.
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More than a third of Pirate Bay uploads are porn
You may think Pirate Bay consists mostly of music and/or games. Well, you'd be wrong on both counts. New data reveals that porn is the second most popular content category on the torrent site.
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Gears of War franchise rights now belong to Microsoft
Microsoft Studios is now in control of the franchise rights for all existing and future Gears of War games, taking over for Epic Games. The company also confirms that Black Tusk Studios is the new series lead.
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Samsung working on Glass-style smart specs, reportedly targeting September launch
Samsung's rumored Google Glass challenger, tentatively called Galaxy Glass or Gear Glass, has been tipped for arrival during the IFA tech show which takes place in September.
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Fitbit who? Casio has a fitness watch of its own (sadly, it has no calculator)
Casio has been making "smart" watches for some time. Its latest is a Bluetooth 4.0-enabled timepiece that syncs with your iPhone to track and monitor your fitness activity. The STB-1000 can also alert you of new emails and calls.
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