Unity 5 game engine brings advanced lighting, physics and audio effects to...
At the Game Developers Conference, or for those in the know: GDC, we got a taste of the new Unity 5 game engine. For most of you, a new engine doesn’t mean much, but in the hands of the right people,...
View ArticleThree Questions for Leslie Lamport, Winner of Computing’s Top Prize
This year’s winner of the Turing Award—often referred to as the Nobel Prize of computing—was announced today as Leslie Lamport, a computer scientist whose research made possible the development of the...
View Article‘Project Morpheus’ is Sony’s virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 4
The rumors are true: Sony’s working on virtual reality. The hardware is called “Project Morpheus” and it’s headed to the PlayStation 4. The headset is two pieces: a closed display and what looks like...
View ArticleLive from PlayStation’s ‘Driving the Future of Innovation’ panel (the VR one)
What is the “Future of Innovation”? Sony’s gonna tell us tonight, but we’re pretty sure we can tell you what it is right now: bacon-scented alarm clocks. Oh, right, the future of innovation is also...
View ArticleChromecast officially available across Europe and in Canada starting today
Sure, a few eager Amazon shoppers might have been enjoying the Chromecast on the other side of the pond, more or less straight after it launched in the US. However, those Europeans (update: and...
View ArticleDaily Roundup: Sony’s ‘Project Morpheus,’ the Moto 360 smartwatch and more!
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...
View ArticleSamsung’s interchangeable-lens NX mini sports 1-inch sensor, fits in your...
Hey “style-conscious” men and women in your 20s and 30s, Samsung’s got a new camera just for you. The electronics giant is touting its NX mini as the world’s thinnest and lightest interchangeable-lens...
View ArticleSony’s new VR headset being shown at GDC 2014 with playable demos of EVE...
What’s a virtual reality headset without software? Nothing — and Sony knows it, which is why the company is treating GDC attendees to four demos on the conference show floor, starting tomorrow...
View ArticleHow to Install Popup Camper Air Conditioner Roof Supports
If your popup’s or tent camper’s roof does not clearly rise in the center, it will not properly drain water from A/C condensation. Water buildup can cause serious problems, such as mildew and rot, so...
View ArticlePandora bumps subscription fee to $5 per month for new customers
Pandora will soon charge new subscribers a bit more to enjoy ad-free internet radio. Starting in May, anyone who signs up for the company’s premium service (Pandora One) for the first time will have...
View ArticleSony’s early VR headset prototypes looked pretty silly
Head-mounted display, movement sensors…. done. Sony Computer Entertainment’s Shuhei Yoshida says that the company’s been working on its Project Morpheus VR hardware for over three years and it’s fair...
View ArticleApps by the Dashboard Light
Dashboard apps: The screen for GM’s forthcoming 4G-connected cars will include icons for radio, weather, and other services, plus a GM vehicle-monitoring tool. Starting next month, many car buyers...
View ArticleThis is BlackBerry’s unreleased ‘Cyclone’ streaming box
In 2011, BlackBerry was rumored to be developing a media box to compete against the likes of Roku and Apple TV. While that device never made it to market, it looks like the company did manufacture...
View ArticleOppo Find 7 is the world’s first phone that can take 50MP photos (video)
We’ve seen the teasers and we’ve seen the leaks, so it’s about time to see the real thing. Oppo has finally unveiled the Find 7 in Beijing just now, and as promised, this Android 4.3 device really can...
View ArticlePocket’s read-it-later service adds international flavor with six new languages
Despite how far the internet has come, it hasn’t quite conquered the language barrier. The devs behind Pocket know this and have added new languages to hopefully make the delayed-reading app a bit...
View ArticleHow to Create a Marble Glow Lamp
Light up the night or provide a glowing beacon of light for your little one who may be a nervous about sleeping in the dark. These marble glow lamps have a number of uses–from acting as a trusty...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s Project Spark beta now open to all wannabe game makers (video)
If you haven’t had the chance to make the Flappy Bird or Minecraft clone of your dreams just yet, Microsoft is removing the final barrier to Project Spark’s entry. The game-creation title’s been in...
View ArticleSony’s bringing Hulu Plus and Redbox to the PlayStation Vita
Assuming you like to do more than just play games on your PlayStation Vita, the latest batch of media-centric apps available on Sony’s handheld may be of interest. Crunchyroll, NHL GameCenter LIVE and...
View Article8 Tips and Tricks for Browsing with Safari on iPad and iPhone
Safari is easy to use, but you may never find all of its useful features unless you go looking for them. iPads have many useful navigation tricks you may never stumble across, and Safari has its own...
View ArticleSamsung reportedly working on a SIM-equipped watchphone
The Gear 2 isn’t even out, but we’re already seeing rumors about something else that’s lurking in Samsung’s R&D labs. The Korea Herald is reporting that the company is working on a SIM-enabled...
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