High-tech Japanese hotel to employ human-like robot staff
Going
to Japan? Here's a bit of advice: if you're absolutely terrified of
eerie human-like robots, think very hard before visiting Nagasaki
prefecture's Henn-na Hotel that's slated to open its doors in July. Why?
Because the high-tech hotel will empl... Read More ...
The Big Picture: three Galilean moons make their way across Jupiter
It's
easy for Hubble to take pictures of Jupiter or its moons, but it only
gets the chance to capture the planet on cam with three visible Galilean
satellites once or twice a decade. That's what makes the photo above
special: it's a picture of the ga... Read More ...
Your Xbox One will soon let you take in-game screenshots
Your
Xbox One lets you livestream or record video to share your gaming
exploits, but that's overkill when all you want to do is brag about a
shiny new Forza car. Wouldn't it be nice if you could take a screenshot,
like your PlayStation 4-toting frien... Read More ...
Apple ditches iPhoto, we find a decent $1 Lightning cable and other stories you might've missed this week!
You
made it! It's the weekend. Celebrate your days off by catching up on
Apple's latest image editor, learning why Microsoft is both the best and
worst at leaking information and saying goodbye to Radioshack. Just
read on past the break!... Read More ...
Best Buy will let you try Samsung's Gear VR in stores on February 8th
One
of the biggest obstacles to buying Samsung's Gear VR is... well, trying
the darn thing. How do you know whether or not you'll like this
phone-powered virtual reality headset without strapping it on your head
first? That won't be too much of a pro... Read More ...
Corning's sapphire-like glass keeps your smartphone scratch-free
Based
on hype alone, you'd think that sapphire was the ultimate replacement
for glass on phone screens. However, that's not totally true -- while
sapphire is extremely scratch-resistant, it's both more expensive and
more likely to shatter if your dev... Read More ...
NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' puts data privacy under the comic lens
Note: Minor spoilers ahead for the current season of Parks and Recreation.Imagine a massive tech company that's like a cross between Google and Amazon with the ability to find out exactly what you like based on your online habits. Now imagine that ...
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Nexus 6 versus the Moto X: which one belongs in your pocket?
Moto
X or Nexus 6? It's a question that has bugged many fans of "pure"
Android (including myself) for a few months, and it's not hard to see
why. Although both Motorola smartphones are sleekly designed and pack
some clever software tricks, they could... Read More ...
You can spend up to £30 using contactless payments from September
Contactless
cards have been available in the UK for a number of years now, but it's
fair to say that it's not yet become the defacto method of payment.
Part of the reason is due to the £20 ceiling placed on such purchases,
ruling it out when paying f... Read More ...
Copy and paste edits on multiple photos with Lightroom on iOS
If
you're paying for a Creative Cloud subscription, Adobe's Lightroom
mobile comes in handy for make some photo edits on the go. In order to
speed up that creative process a bit, the latest iOS update delivers the
ability to copy edits from one photo... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: The life of a professional dumpster diver
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 Pro Dumpster Diver Wh...
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Uber launches in-app panic button in India
Starting
on February 11th, Uber passengers in India will have access to an
in-app panic button that alerts local police in case of emergency. While
the ride-hailing service previously said the feature will be available
worldwide, it will be released ... Read More ...
Researchers say treadmill desks make you smarter
Every
week, a group of scientists publish a study that arrives at a ker-azy,
headline-grabbing conclusion. Unfortunately, it's easy to just report on
these studies as if they were handed down as truth by St. Albert, the
patron saint of scientists. Th... Read More ...
Google is testing Hangouts-based customer service
Google
isn't exactly known for interacting directly with its customers, but
according to TechCrunch, the company wants to change that -- if you're
looking to a buy a new gadget. Apparently, Mountain View has started
testing a service on the Play Devi... Read More ...
HBO and Netflix teaser trailers fight: 'Daredevil' vs. 'Silicon Valley'
Rivals
HBO and Netflix aren't really going head-to-head yet, but by the time
Daredevil and the next season of Silicon Valley air, they could be. HBO
is targeting April for the launch of its standalone streaming service,
right around the time its Mike... Read More ...
Daily Roundup: Inventor of the PC, Left Shark impostors and more!
Dr.
Mark Dean helped design the first PC during his career at IBM and
shares his thoughts on the future of the desktop computer. Meanwhile,
Katy Perry's lawyers go after Left Shark impostors and students in
Singapore make a 3D-printed solar powered c... Read More ...
Google is giving Chromecast owners $6 in Play Store credit
Do
you own a Chromecast? Well, Google just gave you $6 to spend in the
Play Store on movies, music and more. All you have to do is head over to
the Chromecast Offers page and connect to your personal dongle. From
there, you'll be able to see the avai... Read More ...
The Big Picture: NASA decommissions its shuttle mounting port
NASA's
defunct space shuttles have found homes around the US and the 747s that
brought them there have also been put to pasture. With no more shuttle
carrier aircraft (SCAs), the agency has no more use for the Kennedy
Space Center mate-demate facilit... Read More ...
WSJ: Netflix and Nintendo are making a live-action 'Zelda'
Netflix
recently announced it's raising $1.5 billion to fund new content, and a
new rumor suggests one of the projects it could spend that dough on.
The Wall Street Journal says the streaming company is working with
Nintendo to develop a live action ... Read More ...
What are Mattel and Google doing with View-Master?
With
a View-Master topped teaser (which you can see after the break), Google
and Mattel invoked one of our favorite childhood memories -- and
frequent inspiration for low-budget virtual reality shenanigans. The two
are planning an "exclusive announce... Read More ...
21 small game studios worth watching in 2015
Independent
games are like those weird after-hours parties held in vast, empty
warehouses where anything that can happen, does. As the costs and risks
of creating AAA-games such as Call of Duty, Destiny or Halo rise, more
developers have stepped to t... Read More ...
3D-printed Left Shark lands artist in hot water with Katy Perry's lawyers
Katy
Perry may be hard at work on her video game, but her lawyers are busy
being the fun police. After the Left Shark made a lasting impression
during the singer's Super Bowl XLIX halftime show last weekend, artist
Fernado Sosa uploaded his 3D-printa... Read More ...
Mark Dean designed the first IBM PC while breaking racial barriers
To
celebrate Black History month, Engadget is running a series of profiles
honoring African American pioneers in the world of science and
technology. Today we take a look at the life and work of Mark Dean.Dr. Mark Dean, an African-American computer...
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Take a look at the far side of the moon in this new NASA video
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'Braid' creator sacrifices his fortune to build his next game
One of the indie world's first superstar developers made millions from one game. He's spent it all to make his next.Jonathan Blow's beautiful, distinct 2008 platformer Braid is largely regarded as the original indie game -- The Notorious OIG, if yo...
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