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This Week on Blu-ray: Side Effects, True Blood, Beautiful Creatures, and More!
2013-05-21
Vampires, witches, betrayal and a double dose of Hayao Miyazaki; get a peek at this week's new and notable releases....
Side Effects Blu-ray Review
2013-05-21
The keen eye of director Steven Soderbergh and an all-star cast are good for what ails you....
Samsung buys 10 percent stake in rival phone maker Pantech
2013-05-21
Hang around these pages long enough and you're bound to come across Pantech, the South Korean purveyor of everything from giant 1080p handsets down to... giant 720p handsets. Samsung has noticed this rising star too and, so says Yonhap News, has now...
Researchers achieve world record in wireless data transmission, seek to provide rural broadband
2013-05-21
Speed. It's a movie. It's a drug. And it's also something that throngs of internet users the world over cannot get enough of. Thankfully, the wizards at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technolo...
HTC VP of Global Communications leaves post, Chief Product Officer said to follow suit
2013-05-21
HTC seems to be encountering a bit of executive brain drain. Jason Gordon, the firm's vice president of global communications, revealed on Twitter that he ended his nearly seven-year-long stint with the handset maker last Friday, but didn't divulge w...
Amazon Cloud Drive reaches Canada
2013-05-21
While Amazon Cloud Drive has been on quite the world tour as of late, Canadians have had to watch as seemingly everyone else gets the storage service first. Thankfully, Canucks can now do more than just twiddle their thumbs now that Cloud Drive has g...
Engadget HD Podcast 350 - 05.21.13
2013-05-21
Need a break from all that Xbox chatter? You've come to the right place -- well, after about 14 minutes into this episode of the HD Podcast, that is (we were speculating about what the news would be). With that One bit out the way, it's a good time t...
Survey says Verizon is best at customer satisfaction... among the big four, anyway
2013-05-21
The results from the American Customer Satisfaction Index are in, and parroting a recent study by Consumer Reports, Verizon Wireless is named the front-runner with the most happy subscribers among the big four carriers. The survey takes a number of f...
Yota introduces Ruby LTE hotspot with e-ink display at CTIA 2013 (hands-on)
2013-05-21
Remember Yotaphone, the twin-display Android smartphone (color LCD in front, e-ink in back)? Today at CTIA in Las Vagas, Yota devices, the company behind the innovative handset, introduced Ruby, a sleek LTE hotspot with a small e-ink screen. We don't...
LG Optimus F3 leaks with 4-inch screen and Jelly Bean, allegedly headed to Sprint
2013-05-21
As was the case with another LG device recently, the Optimus F3 is making an appearance before going official. Today we're getting an early look at what appears to be an entry-level member of the Optimus family, courtesy of @eveleaks, and one which w...
Hands-on with the Coolpad Quattro II 4G and 8920
2013-05-21
CTIA 2013 seems to be dedicated to some of the lesser-known names in the US wireless industry, so it's fit that Chinese manufacturer Coolpad should take advantage of the situation to steal the show. Indeed, we were able to take a look at the phone ma...
Agent smartwatch launches with Kickstarter campaign, promises 'unparalleled battery life'
2013-05-21
There are few gadgets more associated with crowdfunding than smartwatches, due largely to the millions raised by Pebble. Now, you can add one more competing for your attention (and your backing). A Kickstarter campaign for the Agent smartwatch kicked...
NASA funds 3D food printer, pizza is the first item on the menu
2013-05-21
Last week we had lab-grown burgers; this week it's powdered pizza. NASA's gotten in on the synthesized food action by awarding a $125,000 grant to Anjan Contractor, head of Systems & Materials Research Corporation, to develop a 3D food printer. The f...
Spotify Charts launch globally, showcase 50 most listened to and most viral tracks weekly
2013-05-21
Taking a page out of Billboard's playbook, Spotify is using its listener data to determine the most popular music in a particular country. Available on the website or as embeddable widgets, the weekly updated charts will reveal which tracks are most...
Acetrax movie service to close, lights go dim on June 21st
2013-05-21
It's just as likely that you'll know Acetrax from the video services it's behind, as from its own branded offerings. Regardless of how you might use the service, its owner Sky is pulling the plug on June 21st. Impact to pay-per-view customers should...
Sony PC shows up at FCC, hints at 13-inch VAIO Duo
2013-05-21
When a "personal computer" from Sony lands at the FCC, with very little else to identify it, we have to put the pieces together ourselves. With the model number SVD132A14L, we can divine that it's very likely a Sony VAIO Duo and a 13-incher at that....
Flickr Pro users are grandfathered in, get to keep unlimited storage for $25 a year
2013-05-21
While Flickr did seem generous by offering free users 1TB of space as long as they're willing to put up with ads, it also got rid of the much-beloved Flickr Pro option that awarded unlimited storage for only $25 a year. Now the only upgrade options a...
Chrome 27 goes stable with small speed boost, Chromium nabs app launcher on Mac
2013-05-21
After sitting in a beta phase since early April, Chrome 27 is finally seeing a wide release with its arrival on the stable track. Headlining the fresh desktop version is a 5 percent speed boost to web page load times and a new API for saving and sync...
Editorial: Engadget on the Xbox One
2013-05-21
At long last, Microsoft unveiled its next-generation gaming console today, the Xbox One. As expected, its hardware stacks up well with the Wii U and PlayStation 4, and the launch event showcased some slick new software, too. With tight fantasy sports...
Pandora Premieres will let you hear new albums up to a week prior to their release
2013-05-21
It's hardly a new tactic -- teasing music lovers with a stream of a new album prior to its on-sale date -- but Pandora's getting into that business in an official way today. Not content with letting iTunes drink the whole of said milkshake, Pandora P...
Nokia brings Lumia 925 for T-Mobile to CTIA 2013, we go hands-on
2013-05-21
We've already spent some quality time with Nokia's handsome Lumia 925 and while it's no secret the company's Windows Phone flagship is coming to the US courtesy of T-Mobile, we'd never actually seen the carrier-branded model -- until now, that is. No...
LightUp electronic blocks and AR app teaches kids circuitry basics (hands-on)
2013-05-21
There are plenty of kits out there designed to help kids learn the ins and outs of electronics, but LightUp hopes to stand out from the crowd with not just easy-to-use building blocks but an accompanying augmented reality app as well. From resistors...
Motorola XT1056 gains FCC credentials for Sprint
2013-05-21
The future of Motorola's smartphones are now falling into place, and we couldn't be more excited. Following the FCC certification of the XT1058 for AT&T, a similar test report for the XT1056 has just crossed our desk. This time around, the smartphone...
Qualcomm demos next-gen 2,560 x 1,440 Mirasol display (hands-on video)
2013-05-21
We haven't heard about Mirasol for a while now, but Qualcomm's reflective display tech showed up in a few proof-of-concepts on the SID Display Week floor. We got a look at a previously announced 1.5-inch panel embedded on the top of an "always-on" sm...
The Daily Roundup for 05.21.2013
2013-05-21
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpi...
Sony's 13.3-inch Digital Paper prototype sports E Ink's Mobius flexible display, we go hands-on (video)
2013-05-21
Sony's new e-ink prototype is getting the test-drive treatment at Japanese universities, but SID provides a perfect opportunity to give the North American market a demo. We found the Digital Paper slab parked at E Ink's booth -- fitting, as the compa...
We're live from SID Display Week 2013 in Vancouver!
2013-05-21
The biggest news of the day made its way out of Microsoft's Redmond headquarters a few hours ago, but there's plenty more to see just 150 miles to the north in Vancouver, British Columbia. SID's Display Week exhibition kicked off this morning, giving...
Nortek's Core Brands Selects New Protocol for Wireless Multiroom Audio
2013-05-21
Parent of Niles, Sunfire, SpeakerCraft and Proficient audio brands picks Eleven Engineering for forthcoming wireless audio products....
Xbox One: Microsoft Debuts Next-Gen, Gesture-Controlled Console
2013-05-21
Microsoft has unveiled its next-generation gaming console, the Xbox One, which uses voice and gesture control to let users play games, movies, TV, music and much more....
Alarm.com Sues Telguard/ Telular over Cloud-Based Security, Home Automation
2013-05-21
Alarm.com, a pioneer of cloud-based services for security and home automation, sues Telular for its implementation of iControl’s alarm notification features....
Shure In-Ear Headphones Utilizes Patent Pending Design
2013-05-21
Shure's SE846 provides users with another choice within its range of earphone models which includes the SE215, SE315, SE425 and SE535, and the company says the new product includes a patent pending design that incorporates a low-pass filter, subwoofe...
Dish Network Adds On Demand Access to iPhone and Android App
2013-05-20
The upgraded DISH Anywhere app includes On Demand access, social networking features, and a new Audio Only mode....
Beautiful Creatures Blu-ray Review
2013-05-20
A new set of supernatural star-crossed lovers aims to pick up the pieces (and revenue) of the Twilight franchise....
Panasonic Details Pricing and Availability for ZT60 Plasma HDTV Series
2013-05-20
Panasonic has started selling the sought-after set, as an exclusive to Best Buy's Magnolia stores....
Sennheiser's HDVD 800 digital headphone amp now available in the US for $2,000
2013-05-20
Analog may be king for audiophiles, but digital is the future, friends, and Sennheiser knows it. That's why it built the HDVD 800 digital headphone amplifier to improve the sound of your digital tunes, and now stateside listeners can finally get thei...
Evolio announces the Quadra, its first quad-core Android 4.1 tablet for Romanian locals
2013-05-20
The buy local movement has plenty of appeal, but the philosophy often extends more readily to tomatoes than tablets. Not so in Romania, where Evolio has served up its share of slates and laptops for the home crowd. Now, the company is back with its f...
Facebook's native Share Dialog for iOS exits beta, now ready for developers
2013-05-20
Now that Facebook's share feature has settled into its own mobile apps, the firm has pushed its native Share Dialog for iOS out of beta, which allows developers to bake the function into their own applications. With just an extra line of code, apps w...
Samsung's Wallet app launches in Korea
2013-05-20
Samsung showed off its Wallet app to developers earlier this year, and now Korean customers can download it onto compatible Android devices from the company's own app market. Currently it only appears to collect credit card info, which customers can...
Sky Sports for iPad adds more live camera options ahead of Champions League final
2013-05-20
It's not uncommon for the Sky Sports iPad application to receive features tailored for fans of the world's beautiful game, soccer (or football, if you want to get technical). To that end, Sky today released version 5.4 of the app ahead of next week's...
Olympia Circuits shows Arduino datalogger and Arno Add-Ons at Maker Faire 2013
2013-05-20
Olympia Circuits is best known for its Arno board and Arno Shield, which are designed to ease the Arduino learning curve by providing a bevy of pre-wired sensors and controls along with detailed instructions for several DIY projects. The company anno...
Vudu Player update allows movie downloads on iPhone, iPad
2013-05-20
Coming months after the feature's introduction on Android and PCs, Vudu has updated the iOS version of its app with the ability to download movies for viewing offline. Unlike the Android version, this feature is not restricted to tablets however, wit...
Microsoft's New Generation Xbox event is tomorrow, get your liveblog right here!
2013-05-20
We're gathering just outside of Microsoft's HQ for what is looking like it'll be a day full of excitement, culminating in the "special unveiling" of a "New Generation." It'll be the next Xbox for sure, replacing the venerable Xbox 360 that has been g...
Flickr updates its website and Android app with a more eye-pleasing interface, we go hands-on
2013-05-20
Flickr's one of the elder statesmen of the online photo sharing world, but in recent years its UI has grown a bit long in the tooth when compared to the eye candy provided by other kids on the social sharing block. That's all changed as of today, as...
The Daily Roundup for 05.20.2013
2013-05-20
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpi...
Must See HDTV (May 20th - 26th)
2013-05-20
Arrested Development fans have had this week circled for a while, but that's not the only thing to watch. The weekend will also be big for racing fans, with the Coca-Cola 600, Indianapolis 500, and a live presentation of the Grand Prix of Monaco on N...
Google Checkout for web merchants to be retired on November 20th
2013-05-20
Although Google Checkout was rolled into Google Wallet at the end of 2011, it's still been an option for folks who peddle their wares online to collect payments. Come November 20th, however, the service will officially shut down. While Page and Co. r...
Helios handlebars add LED blinkers, GPS and more to any bike (hands-on)
2013-05-20
Technologically bent cyclists have their choice of advanced bicycles these days, but it's a little hard to justify getting a specialized vehicle if your existing two-wheeler still functions just fine. However, swap your bike's handlebars with one of...
Dijit unveils NextGuide Web with Facebook-sourced TV recommendations
2013-05-20
Dijit Media just launched a closed beta of its browser-based service, NextGuide Web, which expands on the features of the NextGuide iPad app. NextGuide's interface will be familiar to Pinterest fans, with a scrolling feed through which you can browse...
Flickr gets major redesign with grid UI, users get 1TB of free storage (video)
2013-05-20
A formal celebration of Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr wasn't what the internet outfit had up its sleeve for this evening's festivities. Instead, the company unveiled an update to Flickr at the NYC event with a host of new features that includes a ret...
Yahoo NYC press event liveblog
2013-05-20
News of Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr is already official, so today's NYC event will likely shed some light on that $1.1 billion deal. CEO Marissa Mayer will be on hand to address the crowd -- and we'll be there to give you the play-by-play. Will we...
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