Lyft cars are dropping the big, fuzzy mustache
Lyft
likes to position itself as the cheery alternative to Uber's serious
(and sometimes cutthroat) ridesharing service. However, that big, fuzzy
mustache on the nose of the company's vehicles may be hurting more than
it helps -- your business pals w... Read More ...
This transforming phone is all heart, no brains
In
Japan, people still use feature phones. But despite the smartphone
revolution, dumb phone innovation is not dead. Not when a phone can
magically, (Transformer-ly) convert from a heart shape into something
approaching a chubby handset you can actua... Read More ...
Obama pledges to 'protect a free and open internet,' tackle climate change
Leading
up to the State of the Union, President Barack Obama criss-crossed the
nation offering proposals on everything from free college, to
cybersecurity and consumer privacy. But the president kept the details
of these plans to a minimum during his... Read More ...
Daily Roundup: Windows 10, weak passwords, SpaceX and more!
Microsoft
will unveil Windows 10 to the masses tomorrow, giving us a closer look
at what the folks in Redmond have been working on. Meanwhile, everyone
on the internet is still using weak passwords like "123456" and Google
decided to drop some seriou... Read More ...
White House releases State of The Union address online ahead of time
As
is customary, tonight the President will give his State of the Union
address but in a first-time move, the entire speech is available for
anyone to read online. It's usually released to reporters early under
embargo, but this is the age of the int... Read More ...
GE's touch-savvy induction cooktops double as griddles and sous vides
If
you want to get elaborate with your cooking and try a griddle or a sous
vide, you normally need either a dedicated machine or a bulky add-on to
get things right. You won't have that hassle with GE's 2015 Cafe,
Monogram and Profile cooktops, though... Read More ...
What's on your HDTV: State of the Union, 'The Fall', 'Justified'
Tonight
President Barack Obama's State of the Union address gives us a great
chance to compare the quality in feeds of different networks (oh, and
the political stuff), but we're really waiting for the premiere episode
of the final season of Justifie... Read More ...
Chrome for iOS plays nicely with Mac browsers, big iPhones
At
long last, Google has overhauled its Chrome browser for iOS to fit into
the company's Material Design language -- and thankfully, it's a lot
more than a fresh coat of paint. The newly released Chrome 40 gives you
the expected bright colors, flat s... Read More ...
Facebook is clamping down on the number of hoaxes in your News Feed
Sure,
I've clicked on a link from Facebook only to discover it was a hoax.
Don't judge me. In an effort to waste a bit less of your time when
perusing that News Feed, though, the social network will flag posts that
other users say are untrue. Content... Read More ...
SpaceX is now a $10 billion company thanks to Google
The
rumors are true: SpaceX has just secured a billion dollars' worth of
funding from two new investors, Google and Fidelity. As a result, both
Google and Fidelity own about 10 percent of the company and SpaceX
itself is now worth approximately $10 b... Read More ...
Khan Academy brings its online course catalog to the iPad
Despite
having an iOS app for some time now, Khan Academy hasn't offered the
full range of course material on those mobile devices. With an update
today, though, eager learners can access the company's selection of
courses on an iPad. The new version... Read More ...
Netflix will have 'The Interview' streaming on Saturday
In
the midst of Netflix's Q4 financial report (if you're wondering - it
added the expected amount of subscribers this time, unlike Q3) it
revealed a few things viewers will actually be interested in. First of
all, it's going to have The Interview ava... Read More ...
Jaguar Land Rover's latest project uses in-car alerts to protect cyclists
Jaguar
Land Rover has done quite a bit of work in automotive safety with its
Virtual Windscreen project, but now, the company is looking to protect
cyclists. Bike Sense, the automaker's newest R&D concept, uses a
series of in-car alerts to warn the d... Read More ...
Google wants the US' wireless spectrum for balloon-based internet
Google's
internet-by-air effort, Project Loon, isn't necessarily limited to
countries where data coverage is frequently spotty; it might be headed
to the US, too. The search firm recently sent a letter to the FCC
suggesting that potentially available... Read More ...
Hackers broke into Sony Pictures using an unpatched security hole
Whether
or not you believe that North Korea hacked Sony Pictures, one thing is
becoming apparent: whoever's responsible knew what they were doing.
Sources for Recode understand that the perpetrators took advantage of a
zero-day exploit, or a software... Read More ...
What to expect from Microsoft's next Windows 10 event
After
taking big swings with Windows 8 and 8.1 -- how big a miss they were is
open to interpretation -- Microsoft's trying to redefine how we work
with computers once more. We're going to get a much closer look at
Windows 10 at 9AM PT/12PM ET tomorro... Read More ...
'Powers,' the first PlayStation TV show launches on March 10th
When
Powers failed to materialize on Sony's PlayStation Network back in
December, you were probably distracted by the company's other, more
high-profile catastrophes. Now that some of the dust has settled,
however, series creator Brian Michael Bendis... Read More ...
Super Bowl XLIX to be livestreamed by NBC
In
what has become a tradition since 2012, the Super Bowl will be streamed
online again this year. The kind gesture, which is free of charge to
anyone in the US, comes courtesy of NBC -- the network that started the
trend of livestreaming The Big Gam... Read More ...
HP's convertible Elite X2 and latest tablets are built for tough work
HP
is refreshing a slew of its high end mobile devices with upgrades that
make them even more compelling for businesses -- and that's good news
for consumers, as well. We got our first look at the new Android-powered
Pro Slate 8 and Pro Slate 12 tabl... Read More ...
Ubuntu Linux is now ready to power your appliances and robots
Ubuntu
Linux has spread to quite a few platforms in its 10-year history, if
not always successfully. Today, though, the open source software is
tackling what could be its greatest challenge yet: the internet of
things. Canonical has released a versio... Read More ...
Starbucks adding wireless charging points to UK stores, starting with London
Starbucks
is best known for its freshly brewed coffee, but today the company's
announced it's going to begin serving customers an entirely different
kind of perk. Just as McDonald's is adding wireless charging points to
its fast-food spots, Starbucks... Read More ...
Panasonic's mirrorless GF7 gets classic looks, trendy selfie features
If
you just can't get enough of you, Panasonic has joined the recent
parade mirrorless cameras marketed at selfie photographers. The Lumix
GF7's Micro Four Thirds, 16-megapixel sensor will give you much nicer
shots than your smartphone ever could wit... Read More ...
Engadget giveaway: win an AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Performer courtesy of Roland!
Think
you have what it takes to be the next hot producer? Who cares? You
should explore your musical side, craft some homebrew rhythms and enjoy
the ride. This could be the year for you to start building beats, too,
because Roland has graciously offe... Read More ...
HTC's next flagship appears to flaunt 20MP camera in leaked shots
Leak
happens, and poor HTC might have just become the first victim out of
the MWC lot this year. What we're looking at here are two alleged
spyshots of the company's upcoming flagship, the "Hima" aka "M9,"
courtesy of Nowhereelse.fr, who has since re... Read More ...
'Borderlands' on PS4 and Xbox One comes in a $399 edition with a robot
No,
the trend of recycling games for modern consoles isn't over yet -- if
anything, it's gathering steam. Gearbox and 2K have unveiled
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, a bundle that spruces up both
Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (... Read More ...
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