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NSA claims that technology firms are aware of its data collection
If you ask technology leaders like Apple or Google, the NSA has been snooping on their customers without permission. However, the NSA has a very different story. Agency general counsel Rajesh De tells...
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Valve’s free pro-gaming documentary hits iTunes, Steam and YouTube (video)
If you didn’t make it to Free to Play’s San Francisco premiere last night, Valve (yes, that Valve) has you covered. The Dota 2 tournament doc is now available on iTunes, Steam and YouTube for the very...
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How to Get a High Score on Flappy Bird
Odds are that you have heard about this app for Android and iPhone; loved and loathed by many, achieving a high score in this notoriously tricky game is somewhat of a notable achievement. EditSteps...
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Samsung teases a site dedicated to its design philosophy and latest concepts...
Samsung has gone to pains to try to explain the consideration and thought processes that go into its design — especially with its Galaxy smartphones — even if a lot of us still have beef with some of...
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Facebook’s game notifications are getting more detailed, slightly less annoying
Everyone is friends with that one guy who can’t stop playing Facebook games — and who more importantly, can’t stop asking you to join him. Now a request from your BFF can tell you he’s in the market...
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Sony A7 and A7R firmware update brings boosted performance, improved image...
Sony’s flagship duo of mirrorless cameras scored a few improvements today. After updating to firmware version 1.2, A7 and A7R owners will be able to take advantage of boosted image quality, new...
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Google Keyboard’s autocorrect gets better if you let it mine your data
Keyboard software updates for Android, or any other mobile device, are relatively unexciting because… well, you know, keyboards. But, if you happen to have opted for Google’s particular stock version...
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Daily Roundup: Sony Project Morpheus hands-on, new Oculus Rift dev kit 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...
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Playing video games well can get you into a top South Korean university
Chung-Ang University ranks among the top 10 schools in South Korea, and you know what can get you in other than good grades and connections? Being really, really good at video games. Beginning next...
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Google and Microsoft are using the cloud to track climate change
Data.gov is getting a whole lot greener thanks to its new section dedicated to climate information. The new channel is the product of President Obama’s Climate Data Initiative (PDF), and pulls...
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Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for leaking company secrets
Remember all those Windows 8 screenshots that surfaced before the platform was released? Well, some of those might have been courtesy of Alex Kibkalo, an ex-Microsoft employee who was just arrested...
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Volvo’s connected cars could make winter driving safer for everyone
With its latest research project, Volvo is hoping to make driving in inclement weather a bit less dicey. The Swedish automaker is testing a safety system that uses mobile data networks to relay icy...
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Facebook adds profile photos to experimental Android notification bar
Facebook makes it a habit to test new features before release, and one of them is a permanent notification bar that popped up for some Android users last year. Now, that feature’s back, and it even...
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China’s Alibaba bets $215 million on chat app Tango
Facebook has made it a pretty darn good time to be a messaging app maker — just ask Tango. It’s received $280 million in funding including $215 million from Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, which...
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How to Perform Well in a Group Interview
Group interviews take place with a whole bunch of people in a room. It can feel intimidating and quite competitive, which can lead to an increase in nervousness. However, it is most certainly...
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Twitter testing ways to hide @replies and hashtags
Twitter occassionally tests new ways to streamline its service; some features make the cut, while others are destined never to see a public release. Buzzfeed reports that in its latest experiment, the...
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IBM sends Watson on a genetic quest to find the best cancer treatments
Sure, IBM’s Watson crunches data for mobile apps and powers food trucks, but its owners are constantly looking for important studies that can put its cognitive computing expertise to the test. With...
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4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Chromebook For Linux
Chrome OS is based on desktop Linux, so a Chromebook’s hardware will definitely work well with Linux. A Chromebook can make a solid, cheap Linux laptop. If you plan on using your Chromebook for Linux,...
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PlayStation Network’s first original TV show is an adaptation of the ‘Powers’...
Sony executives have revealed the company’s first entry into original content for the PlayStation, a TV show based on the Powers series of comics. Sony Pictures Television is producing the show, made...
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This app creates a custom radio show based on articles from your favorite...
Podcasts and talk shows are perfect for your daily commute, but it’s rare to find one that only covers what you want to hear about. Newsbeat, an iOS and Android app released today by the Tribune...
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