Alienware's Alpha game console is ready to invade your living room
Eager to get a truly TV-oriented gaming PC without waiting until the
official Steam Machine launch in 2015? Alienware is more than happy to
oblige: at long last, it's shipping the Alpha console. You can now shell
out $549 or more to get a living... Read More ...
Why celebrities are suing video game studios, the Fire HD 6 and other stories you might've missed
So, why are certain celebrities suing video game companies? Well, it
has a little somethin' to do with right of publicity law. This week, we
broke down Lindsey Lohan's battle with Rockstar games, reviewed the Fire
HD 6, toured the world's most... Read More ...
SpaceX's reusable rockets get help from 'X-wing' fins and drone ships
SpaceX's reusable rockets already have a few tricks up their metal
sleeves, but it looks like they're getting at least a couple more. Elon
Musk has revealed that his company is testing new technologies that will
assist future Falcon 9 launches,... Read More ...
3D Robotics' new drone can follow you around, carry a mirrorless camera
3D Robotics is not about to let DJI hog all the press with its wild
Inspire 1 Drone, so it just revealed its own semi-pro model: the X8+.
The 8-prop UAV is designed to carry GoPro or lightweight mirrorless
cameras, while offering a fully automated... Read More ...
Samsung asks the US government to block NVIDIA's chips
The patent war between NVIDIA and Samsung isn't going to wind down any
time soon. Samsung has backed up its countering lawsuit against NVIDIA
with a US International Trade Commission complaint asking the agency to
block imports of NVIDIA's GeForce... Read More ...
One year in, here's what our readers think of the Xbox One
Since the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One launched in North America last
year, our readers have had plenty of time to get to know both systems.
Last week, we took a look at what you had to say about the PlayStation 4
one year in. Now, we're shining a... Read More ...
Philae comet lander is sleeping, but not quiet
Philae's fate remains unknown as it snoozes underneath a cliff on comet
Churyumov-Gerasimenko. But in the last few days, its ground crew has
released a handful of updates that give us a better idea of what it's
gone through since it left Rosetta for... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: Silicon Valley's role in government surveillance
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.@War: The Rise of the...
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Here's a machine that turns water into synthetic gasoline
Even with the amount of electric vehicles we've seen lately, it's
likely going to be a long time until they completely replace traditional
combustion engines on the road. So how are we going to get away from
pricey fossil fuels until then? Well,... Read More ...
Chromecast works better with Chromebooks, looks better with NASA
After a few months of testing, the feature that allows Chrome OS users
to stream videos from Google Drive storage -- like the free 1TB allotted
to new owners -- to a Chromecast is now available to (almost) everyone.
An update on the stable channel... Read More ...
You can finally watch Microsoft's 'E.T.' documentary on Xbox
What a long, strange trip it's been. Microsoft's effort to document the
excavation of all those fabled E.T. The Extraterrestrial game
cartridges from a New Mexico landfill -- and Atari's downfall -- is
finally watchable on Xbox Video. As Variety... Read More ...
You can use Twitter activity to track unemployment
Governments aren't usually quick to react to changes in demographics.
They frequently have to take surveys that are not only slow, but don't
always paint a complete picture of what's going on. Researchers at the
Autonomous University of Madrid have... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: Google's EU antitrust battle, Amazon's Fire HD 6, and more!
Google's been wrestling with the European Union over antitrust issues
for a long while now. Today, though, Parliament says it's come up with a
possible solution: severing search from the rest of Google. Read on for
the rest of our news highlights... Read More ...
Tina Fey's new show 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' moves from NBC to Netflix
Last year, NBC announced it would be home to a new show written and
produced by Tina Fey (30 Rock, SNL) and starring Ellie Kemper (The
Office), but now that show's going straight to Netflix. Unbreakable
Kimmy Schmidt will premiere across all of... Read More ...
Sound Off! Do ridesharing privacy issues make you nervous?
Uber is not having a good week. Between surreptitiously tracking
journalists' trips inside 'God View' and an executive implying the
company should dig up dirt on reporters critical of the service, the
company has been on a pretty bumpy road. However,... Read More ...
Google Maps offers more info about destinations and alternate routes
Earlier this month, Google Maps for Android received the requisite
Material Design update and tacked on in-app restaurant reservations for
good measure (in the US). A new version is rolling out, and with it
comes some handy features to lend a hand... Read More ...
Uh-oh, Moto: AT&T is sending back early Nexus 6 units over a bug
If you're an AT&T customer eager to get your hands on the
over-sized Nexus 6, get ready to wait a bit. AT&T stores are
apparently returning the first crop of Nexus 6 units to Motorola over a
software bug, Droid Life reports. And it'll likely be a... Read More ...
FCC Chairman says fear of lawsuits is holding up Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission might seem slow, even resistant
to calls for Net Neutrality, but FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler says the
organizations slow reaction is very deliberate. "The big dogs are going
to sue regardless of what comes out," the... Read More ...
EU wants to separate search from the rest of Google
Google's been caught up in an antitrust tango with the European Union
for years, and since the EU hasn't been thrilled with the search giant's
attempted concessions, there might be an extreme new option on the
table. According to a report from the... Read More ...
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge launch delayed until December 12th in the UK
We've a bit of bad news for anyone who wanted to pick up Samsung's
unusual Galaxy Note Edge next week. We knew something was up when the
original pre-order date of November 14th rolled around and the curved
curiosity was a no-show. A Samsung... Read More ...
Microsoft is adding Google Drive-style chat to Office Online apps
If you enjoy the handy chat feature inside shared docs on Google Drive,
it appears Microsoft is adding the feature to its web-based
productivity suite as well. According WinSuperSite, Office Online is
getting those sidebar convos in the coming weeks,... Read More ...
Country Music Association finds streaming is better for sales than radio
While the debate over compensation from streaming services rages on,
the Country Music Association says those music libraries boost sales
better than radio plays. In a recent study, the CMA found that listeners
over the age of 18 were prone to... Read More ...
What to get when you've got a drone enthusiast in your life
It's that time of year again! You know, the one when you have to hand
over your hard-earned cash or dole out the credit card digits to get the
loved ones in your life a little something celebratory. Lucky you,
we've got a slew of great... Read More ...
Playdate: We're livestreaming 'Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'! (update: game over!)
What is Super Smash Bros.? It is Nintendo at its most referential, its
most detail-oriented. We already said all this once before, actually.
Right here. Anyway, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (that's seriously the
full title) has finally arrived on... Read More ...
3D-printed livers go on sale to impatient scientists
So far, the biggest benefit of 3D-printing organs is that you don't
need someone to donate their body to medical science before you can do
an experiment. That's why Organovo's big news is so exciting for
scientists, since the company has let it be... Read More ...
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