Samsung is closing its video store, but your purchases will survive
Samsung revealed that it was shuttering its book and music stores not
long ago, and today it's saying goodbye to its last paid content portal,
the Video and Media Hub. The tech firm has announced that it's closing
the shop on August 1st to "focus on... Read More ...
Former researcher says Facebook's behavioral experiments had 'few limits'
Facebook's still trying to brush off that whole psychological study
with unaware users thing, but according to a former team member and
outside researchers, the social network's data science department has
had (changes have been promised)... Read More ...
Get ready for Android Wear's first round of apps
If you've pre-ordered an Android Wear watch and want to have everything
ready for the very moment you slap that device on your wrist, Google is
more than happy to help; the company has posted everything you'll need
on day one. To start, you can both... Read More ...
Researchers teach a computer to predict teen binge drinkers
Intervention during someone's teenage years is frequently the key to
preventing alcohol abuse in adult life. It's good to know, then, that a
group of scientists has found a way to predict that abuse at an early
age using computer modeling. The... Read More ...
Microsoft wearable rumors suggest more fitness tracker, less smartwatch
You may want to dial back your expectations for Microsoft's oft-rumored
smartwatch. According to sources speaking to the historically
well-informed Paul Thurrott, the wearable isn't intended as a watch --
it's a Gear Fit-style health tracker that... Read More ...
Scientists have figured out how to create blood vessels in 3D printed organs
While 3D-printed organs sound like a great idea -- imagine no longer
waiting around for a transplant -- a major hurdle for printing internal
ones thus far have been creating intricate blood vessels and ventricles
that are required for the organ to... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: Facebook's emotional experiment, social media activism and more!
Today, we break down the phenomenon of social media activism,
investigate Facebook's user experiment, ponder NVIDIA's next Shield
console and get excited about the reboot of Chumby's smart alarm. Read
on for Engadget's news highlights from the last... Read More ...
Amazon refuses to bend to the FTC's demands over in-app purchases
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants Amazon to update some of its
policies regarding in-app purchases, but the retail giant is having none
of it. According to documents obtained by the Wall Street Journal the
company is facing a lawsuit that... Read More ...
Playdate: We're livestreaming 'Shovel Knight' for Wii U! (update: game over!)
Welcome,
ladygeeks and gentlenerds, to the new era of gaming. The one where you
get to watch, and comment, as other people livestream gameplay from
next-gen consoles. Because games! They're fun!... Read More ...
This is Samsung's last year making plasma TVs
If you've been flirting with buying a new plasma TV, now's the time:
Samsung SDI has announced that it's stopping production of PDP (plasma
display panels) later this year. The Korean firm's reasons for
abandoning the technology echos Panasonic's PDP... Read More ...
#SandbergSays: We're really not sure.
"Meh." It's possible that Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg was thinking
this when speaking at an event in New Delhi. In an interview with NDTV
of India, she apologized to users for toying with their emotions in a
2012 experiment. Sandberg went on to... Read More ...
Watch this: Human transforms its app data into striking activity maps
The folks behind Human know a thing or two about aesthetics, having
crafted an activity-tracking app for iOS that's quite lovely. The mobile
software keeps tabs on walking, running, biking and vehicular motion
with goal of racking up at least 30... Read More ...
Rolocule's Motion Tennis will use Chromecast mirroring to recreate Wii Sports
Not sure how you'll use Chromecast's mirroring feature? Well, you could
play tennis. About a year ago, Rolocule brought Wii-like gameplay to
Apple users with Motion Tennis -- an app that leveraged Apple TV and
iPhone AirPlay Mirroring to turn the... Read More ...
Pennsylvania is the latest state to go after Uber and Lyft
It's no secret that some places, whether it be in the US or other parts
of the world, are not in approval of the way ridesharing companies like
Uber and Lyft operate. And, starting today, we can add Pittsburgh to
the list of cities where these... Read More ...
SYNEK's countertop tap puts your kegerator out to pasture
There's no question that draft beer is the best beer, but the cost of
getting fresh from the tap brews at home can be substantial. Purchasing a
kegerator (along with all of its accessories), CO2 and the kegs of
whatever varieties you prefer can add... Read More ...
Volunteer to test a tablet-friendly version of Office for Android
Well looks like a version of Microsoft's Office specifically tailored
for Android tablets is on the way. While we still wait for a
touch-friendly version of the productivity suite for Windows, word on
the street is users will soon be able to beta... Read More ...
NVIDIA's Shield successor is a tablet
The next version of NVIDIA's funky handheld Shield console will
actually be called the Shield Tablet, according to a listing from a
testing body called the Global Certification Forum (GCF). There's been
much speculation about the device, especially... Read More ...
Listen as a Google-backed piano turns live radio streams into 'world music'
If Google promised to fund your bohemian lifestyle for six months, in
return for some kind of interactive art installation, what would you
create? For the New York-based artist, Zach Lieberman, the answer was
something totally out of the ordinary: He... Read More ...
What you need to know about social media activism
Protests in the Middle East, known as "The Arab Spring," echoed around
the world. On Friday, December 17, 2010, a fruit vendor named Mohamed
Bouazizi covered himself in flammable liquid and lit a match. His body
was quickly engulfed in flames and,... Read More ...
Engadget giveaway: win a Harmony Ultimate and a Nest courtesy of Logitech!
You're master of your domain. There's a chair with your name on it and
an impression to match your backside. It overlooks a media center loaded
with intelligent gaming consoles and set-top boxes. The rest of the
house is also getting smarter, and... Read More ...
Irish court ruling says defacing Facebook and physical property are the same thing
What happens on Facebook doesn't just stay on Facebook, and your social
network activity can be used against you in a court of law. Trolling,
bullying and posting offensive content can all land you in hot water,
not to mention that your Facebook... Read More ...
Head on up to 'South Park' with Oculus Rift and have yourself a time
If it's been your childhood dream to explore South Park in 3D, consider
it realized thanks to a new Oculus Rift experience from Tool. Over the
course of a "few short weeks in June," the production company, inspired
by The Stick of Truth RPG,... Read More ...
Biobots made from tissue could one day be implanted in humans
It turns out that robots don't need to be BigDog-sized to be freaky.
Scientists at the University of Illinois have created one a mere
centimeter (half-inch) in size built on a 3D-printed hydrogel backbone.
The "ew" part is what powers it: a strip of... Read More ...
Kudoso's router tech rewards kids with internet time for doing chores
It's easy to spend an inordinate amount of time on the internet, and
understandably parents would rather their children didn't grow up
permanently glued to a screen. Stripping their hands of tablets and
computers is one way to impose down-time... Read More ...
Chumby's smart alarm clock relaunches with 1,000 apps
Remember Chumby? You probably haven't heard much about the snuggly tiny
computer/smart alarm clock since its makers' company disbanded, but now
it's back from its semi-retired state. Its current owner, Blue Octy
LLC, just announced that it's... Read More ...
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