We rode a $10,000 hoverboard, and you can too
It's impossible to talk about hoverboards without invoking a particular
movie title, so we're not even going to try: remember that awesome
scene from Back to the Future Part II? It's one step closer to reality: a
California startup just built a real,... Read More ...
Audi RS 7 proves it needs no driver to go racing
Audi's execs must have toasted to their autonomous car's success this
weekend, because the self-driving RS 7 has successfully conquered the
Hockenheimring racing circuit in Germany. While the company's
announcement doesn't get into specifics, it says... Read More ...
Xbox One's next update adds custom backgrounds and Twitter
Microsoft only just unleashed its October update for the Xbox One, and
now it's talking about what to expect next month. The update will hit
consoles for those in the preview test group soon, and adds many
features Major Nelson and crew say the... Read More ...
'Assassin's Creed' and 'Watch Dogs' lead Jade Raymond has left Ubisoft
The driving force behind some of Ubisoft's most successful franchises
and best moments is no longer with the game maker as of today. Jade
Raymond, executive producer on Assassin's Creed II, Watch Dogs and
Splinter Cell: Blacklist, has left the... Read More ...
Sorry, theater actors: now robots can play leading roles
We've seen robots star in plays before, but the one in a new production
of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis doesn't take on a bit role or even a
supporting one: it's the show's lead actor. While we feel bad for
struggling theater performers who can... Read More ...
What's on your HDTV: World Series, 'Boardwalk Empire' and Wyatt Cenac
This week baseball fans tune into their championship series as two
once-unlikely contenders do battle for the crown. If you prefer your
drama on stage and screen however, you'll probably be saying goodbye to
HBO's Boardwalk Empire this weekend as it... Read More ...
Apple wants all iOS apps to use 64-bit code starting in February
Apple may have only introduced 64-bit computing to iPhones and iPads a
little over a year ago, but it's already preparing for the day when
legacy 32-bit code is gone for good. The Cupertino crew is now telling
developers that their iOS apps must... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: Kindle Voyage review, Disney's 'Big Hero 6' and more!
If you're a germophobe, Kindle user or Disney fan, this issue of the
Engadget Daily is for you -- and really, everyone else is invited too.
Read on for all our news highlights from the last 24 hours, including
Dyson's germ-zapping humidifier,... Read More ...
Apple's iPhone business soars while the iPad languishes
Apple just dropped its 4th quarter earnings a few moments ago,
revealing that the folks in Cupertino raked in $42.1 billion in revenue
and $8.5 billion in pure profit -- more than enough to take care what it
might owe in back taxes. More... Read More ...
Lionsgate and Tribeca are launching a video-streaming service
There's no doubt that video on demand is about to go through its own
gold rush era. From giant TV networks like CBS to wireless providers
such as Rogers, it looks as if everyone wants to join the fun before
it's too late. Taking note of this, film... Read More ...
Netflix's next original series is a collaboration with Canada's Rogers
Video-streaming titan Netflix is set to continue its original
production efforts with Between, an upcoming six-episode drama series.
The story will be produced in partnership with Shomi, a video on-demand
service from Canadian wireless carrier... Read More ...
Portable cardboard desk keeps you standing while you type
Many will tell you that it's unhealthy to sit in front of your computer
for hours at a time, but you can't usually bring a standing desk with
you to a remote studio or the park. However, you won't have to make do
with chairs and laps now that... Read More ...
Chinese store makes sure that iPhone 6 Plus fits in your pocket
Let's face it: When it comes to the iPhone 6 Plus, size really does matter.... Read More ...
Skype for Windows Phone lets you share drawings with friends
Ever wanted to convey more in a Skype chat than simple text and photos
can manage, such as directions to your home? If you're using Windows
Phone, you now have a better way to express yourself. Microsoft has
posted a new version of Skype for Windows... Read More ...
Tractor beams are suddenly a lot more plausible
Tractor beams now have a better shot at crossing from science fiction
trope to reality, thanks to scientists at The Australian National
University (ANU). They managed to push and pull a 0.2mm sized particle
nearly 20cm using a "hollow" laser beam.... Read More ...
Sky Go adds the Channel 5 family and ITVBe to its streaming roster
If there's one slight criticism to be made of the free Sky Go service
-- which lets Sky subscribers stream live TV and on demand content to
computers and mobile devices -- it's that you can't access the full
selection of channels found on your... Read More ...
Apple's iOS 8.1 update is waiting for you to download it
Well, it's Monday, and that can only mean one thing: Apple's iOS 8.1
update has finally gone live for your installing pleasure. To recap, the
new software -- which is debuting just over a month since iOS 8 first
hit -- brings back once-trashed... Read More ...
OnePlus One to open up pre-orders soon, but there's a catch
The OnePlus One has been sort of an underground hit, namely due to the
fact you could only purchase the handset with an invite. Thankfully, if
you've had your eyes on it for a while, OnePlus just revealed that its
$300 Android smartphone is, more or... Read More ...
China allegedly using iCloud to secretly collect user data
Notorious for the constant surveilling and censorship of its people,
the Chinese government appears to be at it again -- this time with Apple
iOS users. According to a report from GreatFire.org, a website that
focuses on privacy matters, China has... Read More ...
Dropbox's iOS 8 app adds support for Touch ID
Not to be outdone by Microsoft's recent refresh of OneDrive, Dropbox
has now made its iOS app compatible with Apple's fingerprint-scanning
technology, Touch ID, as well. You'll need iOS 8 in order for the
feature to work, but chances are you're... Read More ...
Notti smart light does notifications and wake-up calls with style
There are already a good handful of options in the smart bulb market,
but if you're after something more of a portable mood light with
notification feature, then Hong Kong startup Witti may have something
for you. The Notti, a project just launched... Read More ...
Virgin Galactic's ready to resume test flights to space
We've been waiting for Virgin Galactic to begin ferrying passengers to
the edge of space for what seems like forever, but now it looks as if we
might be getting close. CEO George Whitesides has announced that
test-flights of the SpaceShipTwo are... Read More ...
Spotify finally has subscription sharing for an extra $5 per user
Spotify has just addressed one of the main beefs with its service: the
lack of ability to share a premium subscription. With Spotify Family,
you can now share your $9.99 plan with up to four other folks for an
extra $5 per. That means the price... Read More ...
Bluesmart wants to crowdfund the 'world's first' connected luggage
Losing your luggage is no fun, but while companies like Trakdot have
been selling trackers for some time, a startup is taking to Indiegogo to
create what it calls the "world's first smart, connected carry-on."
Bluesmart is a small suitcase with a... Read More ...
Amazon Kindle Voyage review: The best e-reader is also the priciest
When Amazon introduced an updated version of its flagship Kindle
Paperwhite last year, it took the easy way out -- after all, tweaked
internals, improved software and slightly better lighting do not a
thrilling e-reader make. The 2013 Paperwhite... Read More ...
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