You can steal data from a computer by touching it
Normally, breaking a PC's security involves either finding security
exploits or launching brute force attacks, neither of which is
necessarily quick or easy. However, a team at Tel Aviv University has
come up with a potentially much simpler way to... Read More ...
Coin makes up for its delayed smart card launch with an expanded beta test
Not happy that Coin said it was only shipping a beta version of its
Bluetooth credit card this fall, rather than the finished product it
originally promised for the summer? You're not alone -- and the company
is aware that it needs to make amends for... Read More ...
Wearable device shipments have soared in the past year
In case you had any doubts that wearable devices were catching on,
Canalys just delivered some tangible proof. The analyst group estimates
that the tech industry shipped roughly 4.5 million smartwatches and
fitness trackers in the first half of 2014,... Read More ...
Feedback Loop: obscure TV channels, what's in your bag and more!
Happy Saturday! Welcome to another edition of Feedback Loop! This week
we're exploring obscure TV channels, the gadgets you travel with and
just how much space is too much on your phone. So sit back, get comfy
and get ready to talk with fellow... Read More ...
Google's modular phone gets cheaper thanks to a new processor
One of the biggest challenges behind Google's modular Project Ara phone
platform has been getting processors to play nicely with the
technology. How do you let someone swap out the very heart of their
device as easily as they would a memory card? By... Read More ...
HTC's first tablet in years pops up in a trade group filing
HTC hinted that it would get back into tablets this year, and there
have been detailed rumors covering the effort. However, tangible
evidence of that hardware has been hard to come by -- until now, that
is. The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified the... Read More ...
IRL: Giving Firefox OS a second chance
When I reviewed the original ZTE Open last year, the Firefox OS
experience was -- to put it modestly -- rough around the edges. The
device was stripped down even by the standards of low-end phones, while
the software was missing features other... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: An MIT engineer's coffee quest
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology
and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short
reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy
the read.Can Blossom's...
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Microsoft's FCC filing hints at a Chromecast rival called Miracast dongle
Microsoft might very well be gearing up to launch a Google Chromecast
rival. While the tech giant hasn't announced anything official yet, one
of its latest FCC filings details a device codenamed HD-10, which
features WiFi, HDMI support and a USB... Read More ...
Microsoft's DeLorean is a cloud gaming system that knows what you'll do next
When it works, cloud streaming video games can feel like a magical
experience. Think about it: some remote server is pushing high-quality
gameplay directly to your TV -- through the internet! It's a crazy,
impressive achievement, but it's still not... Read More ...
Street View cars used to sniff out gas leaks, plots 'em on a map
Gas leaks are huge trouble. Leaky pipes are not only prone to exploding
(which is already terrible, of course), they also spew out methane -- a
greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide in contributing to
climate change. The bad news is,... Read More ...
This manicure is also a roofie detector
An experimental nail polish line called Undercover Colors can do more
than color your nails to match those shoes: it can tell if your drink's
been spiked by a dubious date. Just pretend to stir the drink with your
finger, and the polish will change... Read More ...
Sony is shutting down PlayStation Home in Japan
Can you remember the last time you logged into PlayStation Home?
Neither can anybody in Japan, apparently. According to a statement
released on the Japanese website, the 3D social space will permanently
close in March of next year. Sony didn't give a... Read More ...
Chromecast software vulnerability paves way for another root exploit
Google regularly rolls out Chromecast updates that plug up previous
root-friendly exploits, but there's a new method you can use if you want
complete control over your streaming device. A group of hardware
hackers (fail0verflow, Team Eureka and... Read More ...
SpaceX rocket malfunctions and explodes during 'complex' test
No one ever said rebooting spaceflight was going to be easy. The SpaceX
team might know that better than anyone, especially on a night like
this: one of the company's experimental F9R rockets malfunctioned in a
test flight over McGregor, Texas and... Read More ...
New York Attorney General asks Airbnb to hand over 124 hosts' personal data
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is not done scrutinizing
Airbnb's and its hosts' business practices just yet. He's now asked the
company to hand over full, unredacted personal information on 124 hosts
in the state, months after receiving... Read More ...
New wearable wants to help you run better, smarter and safer
As great as running is for your health, it can also cause you some pain
if not done properly -- like a lot of things in life, overdoing it
could turn out unwanted results (hello, shin splints). Thankfully,
there's a new Kickstarter project which is... Read More ...
Apple offers battery replacements for some early iPhone 5 units
It's hardly uncommon for smartphone batteries to lose some of their
oomph over time, but Apple just might be able to help if your iPhone 5's
battery has been flakier than usual. The folks in Cupertino have
figured out that some of the iPhone 5s sold... Read More ...
Leica's latest rangefinder camera is both speedier and stealthier
Digital rangefinder cameras may look like retro fashion items, but
they're genuinely handy for pros -- they're good for moments when you
need quality without carrying a big, conspicuous DSLR. To that end,
Leica has just launched the M-P, a new... Read More ...
Uber drivers reportedly dealing with robberies in Los Angeles
For Uber, its rise to the top hasn't always gone smoothly. From facing
legal challenges across different parts of the world, to battling it out
verbally with competitors, the ridesharing company has had to fight
hard to make a name for itself. And... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: 'Halo 2: Anniversary,' problems with Secret's secrecy and more!
Today, we anticipate the visual glory of Halo 2: Anniversary, learn
that a monkey can't own photo rights, sit down without a chair,
investigate problems with Secret's anonymity and more! Read on for
Engadget's news highlights from the last 24... Read More ...
ComScore: Most people in the US don't download apps on a regular basis
While smartphone apps come in handy for a variety of uses from sharing
photos to navigating a new locale, it appears that most folks in the US
barely download them at all. According to ComScore, 65.5 percent of
those users 18 and above who wield a... Read More ...
Secret's next update will add polls and Flickr support, but limit photo uploads
If you love hanging your dirty laundry on carefully curated and
symbolic images, then Secret's next update both is -- and isn't -- for
you. Sometime next week, the anonymous sharing app will integrate Flickr
image search, but access to the photo... Read More ...
Twitter's 'Buy Now' button may be powered by Stripe payments
Remember that illusive "Buy Now" button that briefly showed up on
Twitter last month? Re/Code says it's still on the way -- and it's
backed by Stripe, a mobile payments startup. According to sources close
to the outlet, merchants that want to sell... Read More ...
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