Up to 23 million active Twitter accounts are bots
Twitter's said its active user base is growing, but not every account
that's active is necessary a flesh-and-blood human. Alongside those
verified accounts of the stars, there's all kinds of bots that use the
service to deliver completely stupid... Read More ...
Steam's game recommendation tags are now ready for everyone
At a loss as to what to play next after finishing all the games you
bought in that last Steam sale? Don't fret -- after months of beta
testing, the service's tagging feature is officially ready for prime
time. Visit a product page and you can browse... Read More ...
Watch these guys try driving a car from a drone's point of view
It's a pretty well-known fact that if you're looking for a proper sense
of speed in a racing game, you play from either the cockpit or bumper
viewpoint. Using the chase cam isn't exactly natural, and really, how is
it even realistic? Well, thanks to... Read More ...
Prototype of HP's first calculator watch can be yours for $14,500
We already know HP is working on a (supposedly) handsome smartwatch of
its own, but this isn't the first time the company's tried to glam up
your wrist. Let's flash back to 1977: Star Wars was lighting up the box
office charts, Andy Gibb just wanted... Read More ...
'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' proves that games are better with jetpacks and lasers
It's easy to get cynical about game franchises that release every year,
but from the looks of it, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is shaking
things up quite a bit. For starters, developer Sledgehammer Games' first
effort brings jetpacks and frickin'... Read More ...
California's smartphone kill switch bill is about to become law
After a brief battle, California's smartphone kill switch bill is on
the cusp of becoming a bona fide law. The measure has passed its final
Senate vote 27 to 8, leaving just the Governor's signature before it
takes effect. For the most part, it's the... Read More ...
Microsoft Research project turns a smartphone camera into a cheap Kinect
Microsoft's been awfully busy at this year's SIGGRAPH conference:... Read More ...
T-Mobile's new Pay as You Go plan is simpler and (sometimes) cheaper
Pay-per-use cellphone plans are sometimes befuddling -- the rates can
change depending on whether you're calling or texting, or how much cash
you put on your account. T-Mobile thinks it can end this confusion with
its new, much simpler Pay as You Go... Read More ...
What's on your HDTV: Shark Week, 'Wilfred' series finale and 'Mission Blue'
This week sports fans can check out preseason NFL action, Little League
World Series and the US Men's basketball team. Of course, it's also
Shark Week and as usual, Discovery is trying to squeeze a few more
specials out of everything related to the... Read More ...
HTC's big, budget-minded Desire 816 phone reaches the US on August 12th
If you've been intrigued by HTC's big-yet-affordable Desire 816, you no
longer have to go through an importer to get one in the US. The
5.5-inch Android smartphone will be available through Virgin Mobile on
August 12th for $299 contract-free. Nothing... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: 'Minecraft's' raging success, Apple's secret university and more!
Today,
we dive into the world of Minecraft, rave in the shower, learn about
Apple's secret education program, don a futuristic motorcycle helmet and
more! Read on for Engadget's news highlights from the last 24 hours....
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Dropbox for Android finally gets a smarter search system
With cloud storage options becoming as numerous as actual clouds
peppering the sky, it's nice to see app developers hunkering down to
make serious improvements. That's exactly what the folks at Dropbox did
with their latest Android app update -- it... Read More ...
GameStop's trade-in pricing is now less confusing
You've brushed up on memorizing lines of dialog from Goldeneye, yeah?
Well good, because they'll come in handy now that GameStop has confirmed
the specifics of its new system for selling back the games you no
longer want. The outfit has issued a... Read More ...
Sound off! What are your favorite apps for traveling abroad?
It's summertime. Besides the living being easy, it's the perfect time
for some much needed rest and relaxation. The next time you head out of
town on vacation, you'll probably rely on your smartphone to help get
you around. What are some important... Read More ...
OnePlus One camera update helps you take sharper, noise-free photos
The 13-megapixel camera on the OnePlus One is fine for the money, but
not spectacular; it frequently captures soft, noisy snapshots if the
lighting conditions aren't ideal. Don't worry, though, as the fledgling
phone maker has rolled out a camera... Read More ...
The ambient sounds of sci-fi will make you ditch that white noise machine
Sometimes you just need to clear your mind from all distractions and
tune out the rest of the world. Sure, you could rely on a playlist or a
regular ol' white noise machine, but that doesn't do much to boost your
geek cred. Thanks to YouTuber... Read More ...
Google backs an undersea cable that will give the internet a big speed boost
The internet is quickest when you have a direct connection to the sites
you're trying to reach, but that's a daunting challenge in the Pacific
-- undersea network cables can cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
It's therefore good to hear that... Read More ...
Lomography gives its DIY 35mm camera a flash upgrade
Last summer, Lomography debuted its offering that allows photogs to
build their own 35mm SLR. Now, the retro-minded snapshooting outfit is
lending the Konstruktor more film-shooting skills with flash kits.
Thanks to a $20 accessory package, the... Read More ...
Microsoft teases new camera-focused Windows Phones on September 4th
You won't have to wait long if you're hoping for a new round of Windows
Phones with powerful cameras. Microsoft has just sent out a
save-the-date notice that asks the media if it's ready for "more face
time" at a Berlin event on September 4th, just... Read More ...
Square's appointment booking makes sure that you never miss a haircut
Booking time at the hair salon or dentist's can be a decidedly low-tech
affair. You often have to do it over the phone, and you may not even
get a courtesy call, let alone email. That may not be an issue for much
longer now that Square has just... Read More ...
LG's $3,500 OLED TV is the first one you might be able to afford
Now that plasma TVs are really on their way out, it's the perfect time
for a true alternative to LCD, and LG is ready with its cheapest OLED TV
yet. The 55EC9300 is the third generation of curved 1080p OLED TVs to
roll out and with a price tag of... Read More ...
Smartisan's CEO wants to be the next 'Steve Jobs of China'
Xiaomi's regular channeling of Apple -- from its stage presentations
all the way to disguising Aperture's icon as a phone's camera -- has
earned its CEO Lei Jun the "Steve Jobs of China" nickname. Or rather,
"Lei Bu Si," a Chinese combination of... Read More ...
The $25 Nokia 130 proves Microsoft's not done with dumbphones
Facebook is itching to connect the next billion people. So is Google.
Microsoft has been itching to get in on the fun too, and while there's
no shortage of cheap Windows Phones to entice all those first-time
smartphone shoppers around the world, the... Read More ...
What you need to know about 'Minecraft'
Chances are that if you don't play Minecraft yourself, you've probably
at least heard of it or know someone who does. The charming indie game
has invaded nearly every facet of pop culture, casting its blocky spell
on everything from Legos to feature... Read More ...
Vote for which new shows Amazon should give the green light to
Amazon may be fighting with Hachette and Disney, but it's still got
enough energy to try and beat Netflix at its own game. The bookseller
has announced its third pilot season, asking members of the public to
determine which of five new original TV... Read More ...
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