Flaw lets hackers break your WiFi router's security with one guess
Typically, attacks against your WiFi router require a lengthy attempt
to guess any codes and passwords. Not if you use 0xcite's new technique,
however; the research firm has detailed a flaw in some router chipsets
that lets hackers bypass the... Read More ...
Openmix: a tiny mobile accessory that lets you play pretend DJ
This teeny-tiny device called Openmix might be the solution you need
for those times when you're raring to be the DJ of the party, but
another aspiring disc jockey just won't back down (ugh!). It lets you
mix tunes from several devices at once... Read More ...
Feedback Loop: UI annoyances, remotes and speed-reading apps!
Happy Saturday! Welcome to another edition of Feedback Loop! This week
we're talking about those minor user interface quirks that just really
grind our gears. Once you're done letting the hate flow, find out
whether or not speed-reading apps are... Read More ...
Twitter makes it easier to decide who you'll follow first
Twitter said early this year that it would do more to help first-timers
follow people, and it's now making good on its word. The social network
has just revamped its sign-up process to help you tailor those first
follows to your interest. Rather than... Read More ...
Review roundup: Intel's 8-core Haswell-E is the fastest desktop CPU ever
Since it was teased in March, enthusiasts have been itching to see how
Intel's 8-core Haswell Extreme Edition processor (the i7-5960X)
performs. It has now launched (along with two other Haswell-E models)
and the reviews are in. Yes, it's the world's... Read More ...
IRL: A tablet holder for using your device in bed
There are times when I just want to lie in bed and surf random YouTube
channels on my phone or tablet, but it's impossible to hold the device
above my head for a prolonged period (we've all been there, right?).Luckily, I stumbled upon this neat kit...
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Back to School 2014: The 13 best accessories
Once you've figured out your laptop and smartphone situation, chances
are you'll want to invest in a nice backpack or a few extras to make the
dorm room feel like home. Our back-to-school accessories picks are a
perfect mix of necessities and... Read More ...
Scientists discover why mozzarella is the ideal pizza cheese
Pizza is essentially the perfect food. Well, so long as you aren't
lactose intolerant or have problems with gluten. We realize that those
are pretty big caveats, but stay with us for a second -- it'll be worth
it: NPR spotted a study of why different... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: The (second) rise of virtual reality
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.The Rise and Fall and...
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Dell says its curved monitor will help make you a better gamer
What good is having an ultra-powerful PC if you're still connecting it
to a dusty old monitor? We reckon doing so would be pretty silly. Good
thing that alongside the new Alienware Area 51, Dell's pulled the
curtain back on its 34-inch Ultrasharp... Read More ...
Twitch's peak viewing numbers rival CNN and MTV's prime-time audience
So we know that Twitch's online broadcasts trump those of WWE and
traditional sports, but how does it stack up against cable networks like
CNN? According to the New York Times, the game-streaming giant's peak
viewership numbers have surpassed the... Read More ...
Here's how Google's Project Loon retrieves its internet balloons (video)
Project Loon's balloons could not be more different than your typical
party variety -- it's loaded with research equipment and LTE capability,
providing high-speed internet connection wherever they go. Obviously,
Google's X Lab researchers (the ones... Read More ...
Home-made vibrating gloves train your finger muscles to touch type (video)
You know what can teach you Braille and piano a lot more quickly than
traditional means? Vibrating gloves, or gloves with haptic feedback, if
you will. In fact, IEEE Spectrum senior editor David Schneider was so
intrigued by the idea, that he put... Read More ...
'Party Down' comes to Hulu Plus, first five eps are on free Hulu
Amazon is loading up a new pilot season of original TV shows, and while
Netflix's content juggernaut was shut out at the Emmys, at least it was
nominated. So what can Hulu do? In addition to its own list of original
shows, exclusively licensed... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: Google's delivery drone, Nintendo's new 3DS handhelds and more!
Today,
we take a look at Google's "Project Wing" delivery drone, go crazy with
emoticons, learn about Nintendo's new 3DS and 3DS XL handhelds and
more. Read on for Engadget's news highlights from the last 24 hours....
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HTC's plasticky One E8 lands in the US courtesy of Sprint
Jonesing for a taste of the HTC One M8 lifestyle but don't have the
cash to make it happen? Never fear -- Sprint has just started offering
the fantastic-in-plastic HTC One E8 to customers who want M8 horsepower
without the matching price tag. No,... Read More ...
Browse astronaut photos taken from the ISS with this handy map
While you're gearing up for the weekend, why not peruse a collection of
photos snapped from high above Earth's surface. Thanks to Dave
MacLean's interactive map, you can do just that with over 650 images
taken by astronauts aboard the International... Read More ...
So what is it like to drive with Nissan's Smart rearview mirror?
Despite all the changes going on in automobiles lately, one thing
that's remained pretty consistent in every car I've driven has been the
rearview mirror. We can check that one off now though, now that I've
taken a test drive in a Nissan Rogue... Read More ...
Yahoo Mail for Android now lets you filter emails while on the move
If you're an email fiend, you already know the value of filters -- you
can easily color code and label incoming emails with a few simple rules
so that your inbox isn't a cluttered mess. Unfortunately, however, if
you're a Gmail user, you were only... Read More ...
Use YouTube to queue videos for Chromecast viewing
Chromecast and YouTube are like a match made in heaven. And, since
they're both part of Google's big picture strategy, it makes sense for
both things to be as friendly as possible with each other. To that end,
YouTube's taken to to Google+ (how meta,... Read More ...
Snapchat's photo-sharing live feed is finally ready for the masses
For a number of recent events, including the World Cup and
Lollapalooza, Snapchat let users beam their event photos to a
crowd-contributed feed known as Our Story. After over 350 hours of snaps
were uploaded during the test events (then curated down... Read More ...
Sound Off! Are you sticking with Facebook Messenger?
Facebook's Messenger app isn't new -- it's been around since 2011. It
was up to users to decide if they wanted a separate app or if they liked
exchanging messages inside the regular Facebook app. Now if users tap
the message icon on Facebook, a... Read More ...
The future of IFTTT includes paid plans and hardware harmony
Several of us here at Engadget HQ employ If This Then That's (IFTTT)
recipe-based automation chops to keep app-driven tasks in order. The
software outfit has been keen on adding new functionality often, with
channels opening up recently for Nike+,... Read More ...
Google's Megan Smith rumored as America's next CTO
The United States found itself without a Chief Technology Officer
yesterday when Todd Park relinquished his post to go trawl Silicon
Valley for IT types, but that spot may not stay open for long. Bloomberg
claims that there's already a frontrunner... Read More ...
3D-printed mesh gives man with half a skull hope for recovery
People have been patching up their bodies with foreign parts for ages
now, but 3D printing has only made that process easier, faster and more
emblematic of hope. Case in point: a Chinese farmer named Hu fell three
stories in a construction accident,... Read More ...
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