Google trial lets you chat with doctors when you search for symptoms
Searching the web for symptoms of illness can be dangerous -- you could
identify a real condition, but you also risk scaring yourself for no
reason through a misdiagnosis. Google might have a solution that puts
your mind at ease, though. The company... Read More ...
Sharp's all-screen AQUOS Crystal arrives at Sprint
We knew the Sharp AQUOS Crystal was coming, but we weren't exactly sure
when. That's all changed thanks to news from Sprint. The handset,
packing a nigh edge-to-edge display, has just reached Sprint Prepaid and
Boost Mobile (either at Best Buy or a... Read More ...
Microsoft's Android Wear keyboard has you drawing every letter
Microsoft's support for Android Wear smartwatches isn't limited to a
handy OneNote app. The company's research wing has slipped out Analog
Keyboard, a prototype input app that has you drawing individual
characters on your wristwear instead of trying... Read More ...
The Tesla D, HTC's RE action cam and other stories you might've missed
Want
to take a closer look at the Tesla D or HTC's oddly shaped RE action
camera? We've got all that and more -- read on for all the best tech
news from the last seven days. Oh, and be sure to subscribe to our
Flipboard magazine!...
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The next big iPad reportedly uses a souped-up iPhone 6 processor
Last year, both the iPad Air and Retina iPad mini used nearly the same
A7 chip that you saw in the iPhone 5s. That wasn't exactly a problem,
but it was a bit disappointing if you were hoping for some extra oomph
in bigger iOS devices. You may not... Read More ...
Marvel is releasing an adorable dancing baby Groot toy this December
The Gaurdians of the Galaxy market on Etsy is about to suffer a
devastating blow. Why? Well, because Marvel has answered the pleas of
fans and announced that it's releasing an officially-licensed dancing
baby Groot toy to "all major retailers." Best... Read More ...
Carl Zeiss' VR One is a $99 answer to the Samsung Gear VR
Virtual Reality isn't quite here yet, but it's starting to look like
consumers will have plenty of options when it arrives: Gear VR caters to
Samsung smartphone users, the consumer Oculus Rift is currently under
development and Google has even... Read More ...
IRL: a tennis sensor you can use with any racquet
When I tested Babolat's Play Pure Drive connected tennis racquet, I
found the resulting data insightful, but thought the platform was
hampered by being tied to a single, albeit popular, model. Zepp's tennis
sensor, though, can be swapped from racquet... Read More ...
Edward Snowden documentary reveals more about the new leak source (update: New Yorker interview)
The US government insisted that there was a second source leaking
intelligence data besides Edward Snowden, and we now have some extra
evidence to support this claim. Laura Poitras' just-launched documentary
covering the Snowden leaks, Citizenfour,... Read More ...
George Lucas didn't remake 'Empire Strikes Back,' you did
Given recent events, it can be difficult to remember that the internet
is capable of pretty awesome stuff sometimes. Case in point: this
super-cool shot-for-shot fan remake of The Empire Strikes Back that uses
some 480 different filmmaking... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: Winning (and losing) big on a video poker bug
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.Finding a Video Poker Bug...
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Flight attendants want to bring back gadget ban during takeoff and landing
Frequent travelers might be happy that the FAA now allows the use of
phones during takeoff and landing, but the biggest union of flight
attendants (60,000 strong) in the country sure isn't. The union's lawyer
has just attempted to get the FAA's... Read More ...
Polish town builds a $14,000 statue in honor of Wikipedia
Most people show appreciation for Wikipedia by donating a bit of money
to keep it running, but the folks in one Polish town have come up with
something bigger: they've built a monument in its honor. It all began
when Colegium Polonicum professor... Read More ...
Japanese court tells Google to delete search results linking a man to crime
Not all online search removal requests come from Europe these days. A
Tokyo court has ordered Google to delete 122 search results that linked
an innocent man's name to crime, reportedly violating his rights and
tarnishing his reputation. The judge in... Read More ...
Withings makes some devices compatible with Apple's Health app
A couple of weeks ago, Apple gave clearance to HealthKit applications
with an update to iOS 8 -- one that, as you're likely aware of, ended up
causing major problems for iPhone 6 users. But, since this issue has
been resolved, more outfits have... Read More ...
Barcelona comedy club only makes you pay for the jokes you laugh at
Ever regret buying a ticket to a comedy show that just wasn't funny?
Some day, you might not: the Teatreneu, a theater in Barcelona, Spain,
has changed from charging for admission to charging by laugh. The
theater has outfitted each of its seats with... Read More ...
Weirded Returns
#Weirded's back this week with another carousel of visual delights. In
this second installment, see Engadget's social media editor take the
literal piss out of widespread Ebola panic, peek inside Toys for Bob,
the studio behind mega-franchise... Read More ...
Nielsen admits a software glitch has been screwing up recent TV ratings
Fist the bad news: No, Firefly isn't coming back. But, if you've ever
felt like the ratings system didn't accurately represent the popularity
of your favorite show, this might be something to take note of. Today
The Nielsen Company issued a statement... Read More ...
Netflix is charging new subscribers a bit more for streaming 4K content
Similar to the upcharge to get Blu-rays in the mail over DVDs, Netflix
is implementing a higher price for 4K streaming too. New subscribers and
folks who already weren't using their UHD screen to watch House of
Cards in 4K will have to jump into the... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: Test-driving the Tesla D, alleged Snapchat breach and more!
Wish you could take Tesla's new EV for a spin? Why not live vicariously
through us -- our own Nicole Lee rode shotgun, and yeah, she enjoyed
it. That's not all we have on deck for this weekend, though. Read on for
our news highlights from the past 24... Read More ...
Kmart's registers were hacked, credit and debit card numbers at risk
Get ready to call your credit card provider again -- another major US
retailer has reported that its payment system has been compromised.
Kmart's IT team quietly announced that malware has been found in its
stores' register systems, noting that both... Read More ...
Netflix support comes to Ubuntu through Chrome
We told you it was coming, and now it's here! Canonical announced today
that its popular Linux distro Ubuntu now supports Netflix playback
through Chrome. If you're running a fully updated install of Ubuntu
12.04 LTS, 14.04 LTS or later you can... Read More ...
In vitro cookbook helps you decide if you're into lab-grown meat
There's no denying that as the world's population continues to grow,
we'll need to examine the ways we keep the masses fed. Meat for 9
billion people doesn't seem within the realm of possibility, so Next
Nature is looking into sustainable ways to get... Read More ...
Dev comedy jam: Cultivated Wit's Hack Day chases laughs, not dollars
There aren't too many hackathons where finalists include an app to
improve cunnilingus, a service for high-fives from strangers and a
wearable Furby. It's also pretty rare for a hackathon to take top
billing at a theater in San Francisco, draw a... Read More ...
Google details how Europeans are wielding their 'right to be forgotten'
It's no secret that plenty of people are using (and abusing) the
European Union's "right to be forgotten" online, but have you wondered
just how these requests tend to break down? You won't have to wonder for
much longer. Google has updated its... Read More ...
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