Kaspersky releases decryption tool that unlocks ransomware
You
never should have clicked on the email attachment from that Nairobian
prince. Now ransomware's got you locked out of your own computer and is
demanding money before you can use it again. But before you reach for
you wallet, take a look at this de... Read More ...
Daily Roundup: LG leaks the G4, Amazon predictions and more!
In
today's Daily Roundup, read all about how LG accidentally leaked the
G4, its new flagship phone. In other news, Amazon's web services are
getting smart enough to make predictions for you and the PC market is
shrinking because customers are no long... Read More ...
Moto 360 drops to $165 on Google's store
If
you've been toying with getting an Android-powered smartwatch but have
been turned off by the $200-plus price tags, now's a good time to dive
in. Google's device store is offering the Moto 360 with a leather strap
for $165, or $85 off -- not bad f... Read More ...
Cyanogen OS 12 is here, and the OnePlus One gets it first
Cyanogen
and OnePlus aren't as close as they once were, but the wide open
Android variant finally has a release-ready version of Lollipop and it's
rolling out to the OnePlus One today. Cyanogen OS 12 has all the
improvements Google could pack in to t... Read More ...
Sony's new compact cameras put a superzoom lens in your pocket
We
know your smartphone is pretty good at taking pictures. Still,
sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where, perhaps, there's
the need to snap a subject that isn't exactly nearby. This is where Sony
could help. The company has announced th... Read More ...
Frenemies US and China join forces to fight cyber crime
The
US and China are going to try to work together to take on cyber
criminals. The Department of Homeland Security says that the US and
China "intend to establish cyber discussions" on the path to
reestablishing full government-to-government cyber se... Read More ...
What's on your HDTV: 'Mortal Kombat X', 'Justified', 'Orphan Black'
Mortal
Kombat is back on consoles for its tenth iteration this week, as a
slightly less violent companion to the new season of Game of Thrones.
We're also saying goodbye to Justified, as one of the Engadget HD
Podcast's favorite shows wraps up its ru... Read More ...
A look at Vizio's affordable M-Series 4K TVs
Earlier
today, Vizio introduced its latest 4K TVs, the M-Series. In similar
fashion to the P-Series from last year, which started at $1,000, this
year's models also come with an affordable price tag. But the M-Series
ranges from $600 for a 43-inch mo... Read More ...
Apple's iOS 8.4 beta includes a brand-new music player
Think
that iOS' music player is overdue for a remake? You're going to get
your wish. Apple has released the first iOS 8.4 beta to developers, and
its centerpiece is a shiny, new Music app. The refresh includes at least
a few long-sought changes, incl... Read More ...
Manfrotto turns your iPad into a giant DSLR remote
Manfrotto
isn't just content with making tripods and backpacks for your camera --
it wants to improve the camera itself. The gear designer has unveiled
the Digital Director, an adapter that turns your iPad into a remote
controller for Canon and Nikon... Read More ...
The Faraday Porteur e-bike can finally be yours for $3,500
Our
very own editor-in-chief took a ride on Faraday's dapper Porteur e-bike
back in 2012, and now, you can nab one of your own. The company is
taking orders for its $3,500 electric bicycle that began as an
award-winning concept before Kickstarter bac... Read More ...
IBM's cognitive computer will help solve your health problems
Just
because you can collect a lot of information about your health doesn't
mean that you can easily make sense of it. How do you connect the dots
between, say, your smartwatch and your medical records? IBM thinks it
has the answer: it's launching Wa... Read More ...
GoPro transmitter puts action cameras on live TV
Your
favorite extreme sports events are about to get a little more
interesting... or at least, the camera angles will. As promised, GoPro
has launched the HEROCast, a wireless transmitter that sends footage
from the company's action cameras to broadc... Read More ...
Musicians and Congress join forces in fight for royalty reform
Fair
artist compensation from internet radio and streaming services is quite
the hot topic of late, and now members of Congress are joining the
debate. Congressman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, and Congresswoman Marsha
Blackburn, R-TN, alongside the musicFIR... Read More ...
You can't ride on this Harley-Davidson-themed PC case
We
don't normally come across whacky desktop towers until Computex (which
is less than two months away), so this beast of a PC at IDF was a nice
surprise for us. Courtesy of Chinese startup Micle, this case is
awkwardly called the "Proud of Blood" bu... Read More ...
SpaceX's next try at landing a reusable rocket is minutes away (update: not today)
In
January, Elon Musk's SpaceX came close to a controlled landing of one
of its rockets after a quick trip to space, before things took a fiery,
explosive turn for the worst. Today, assuming all goes well and those X
wing fins remain powered, it will... Read More ...
The 'Grand Theft Auto V' Rockstar Editor is exclusive to PC
Anyone
who plays Grand Theft Auto V on PC will get a special treat when the
game launches tomorrow, April 14. The Rockstar Editor is exclusive to
the PC version of GTAV, offering tools that allow players to cut up
in-game shots, create unique scenes ... Read More ...
Carrier alliance sues to stop net neutrality rules
That
didn't take long. The FCC's tougher net neutrality rules have only just
been published in the federal register, and the lawsuits are already
pouring in. The US Telecom Association has filed a suit claiming that
the utility-style regulation of in... Read More ...
TWC boosts its internet speeds to counter Google Fiber
It's
amazing what the addition of a little competition into a natural
monopoly can do. Google announced in January that it would be bringing
high-speed Fiber to Charlotte, North Carolina. It didn't take long for
Time Warner Cable, the (only) local ca... Read More ...
Holograms replace people in Spanish protests
Spain's
imminent Citizen Safety Law isn't exactly protester-friendly -- you can
face stiff fines just for daring to disobey police peacefully, let
alone holding a protest without telling the government. The activists of
Hologramas por la Libertad hav... Read More ...
Trusted Voice unlock is rolling out to some Android users
When
the latest version of Google's Android app arrived last week, there was
a hint that a new method for unlocking a device was on the way. Well,
it seems the wait is over... for some. Android Police reports that a
handful of folks are seeing the ne... Read More ...
HP's Omen Pro is a slim laptop meant for serious work
Tempted
by HP's svelte Omen gaming laptop, but need even more horsepower? Say
hello to the Omen Pro. It shares the same aluminum 0.78-inch, 4.68-pound
frame as its gaming sibling, but it packs in faster Core i7 processors
and an NVIDIA Quadro K1100M ... Read More ...
The second 'Destiny' expansion lands on May 19th (Updated)
"House
of Wolves," the second batch of downloadable content for open-world
shooter Destiny, will hit on Tuesday, May 19th. House of Wolves should
offer a slew of fixes to Destiny's shared economy, making the climb to
level 32 easier and offering more... Read More ...
Vizio's latest 4K TVs start at $600
Vizio
has already developed a reputation for offering decent 4K TVs on the
cheap, and it's cementing that image now that it's rolling out its 2015
line of Ultra HD screens. The company's new M-Series sets (above) tout
full LED backlighting, speedy 80... Read More ...
France's anti-drone drone can spot malicious pilots in under a minute
Paris
has been hit with a spate of anonymously-piloted drones flying over key
landmarks, government buildings and even a nuclear power station. It's
not been clear if it's a group of amateurs with bad timing or something
more coordinated, which has s... Read More ...
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