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Comic Book Wednesdays come to Google Play with single issues from DC
Google Play Books and DC Entertainment are showing off their super friendship once again, but, this time, for readers who’d rather consume comics in bite-sized portions. As of today, you can grab...
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This is what it’s like to operate an arcade claw machine using just gestures...
We knew gesture cameras will be making their way to computers and mobile devices this year, but seeing one on the classic claw crane was a pleasant surprise for us. This IDF tech demo was courtesy of...
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Facebook Messenger for Android lets you pin chats right to your home screen
Facebook’s big-spending CEO presumably has a grand plan for Messenger, now that he’s gone to such great lengths to own WhatsApp. For the time being though, his company is continuing to focus on subtle...
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Internet Explorer 11 now looks nicer no matter what device you’re using
With Windows 8.1 updates rolling out on April 8th across all platforms, you didn’t think Microsoft was going to forget its browser, did you? Redmond has unified features on its mobile and desktop...
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Ridley Scott is working on a Halo project for Microsoft
Remember that Halo film that wasn’t happening? Microsoft representatives have confirmed that the old rumors are true: a Halo feature is in the works, and it’s being produced by Ridley Scott (Blade...
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TomTom’s new GPS watches track your heart rate without a chest strap
Now that smartwatches have built-in heart rate monitors, it’s not enough for GPS watch makers to require a chest strap for the same feature — they’ve got to step up. TomTom, at least, is ready. It...
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How to Cook a Beef Rump Roast
A rump roast is a cut of beef from the bottom round, the rear leg of the cow. It’s a tougher cut of meat than steak, and it tastes best when roasted slowly until tender. Rump roast makes a wonderful...
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Consumer Reports designs new car seat crash test
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Verizon slashes More Everything prices to keep pace with AT&T
Not to be caught cold by recent price cuts from AT&T, and to keep up with T-Mobile’s relentless UnCarrier marketing blitz, Verizon has slightly tweaked its More Everything plan to reward its...
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Samsung’s ChatON now lets you recall those embarrassing messages
In an effort to get owners of its smartphones to actually use ChatON, Samsung has thrown numerous features at the messaging app to see what sticks. For instance, it’s just gifted inveterate file...
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NASA suspends most collaborative work with Russia due to Ukraine tensions
Blaming Russia’s “ongoing violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” NASA has announced that it’s suspending nearly all of its engagements with Roscosmos, the Russian space agency....
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Evernote’s Penultimate for iPad now behaves more like a real notebook
Penultimate is supposed to mimic a notebook on your iPad, so it only makes sense that the app’s interface should mirror the pen-and-paper experience as much as possible. Right? Evernote thinks so, as...
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How to Secure Your Computer With a BIOS or UEFI Password
A Windows, Linux, or Mac password just prevents people from logging into your operating system. It doesn’t prevent people from booting other operating systems, wiping your drive, or using a live CD to...
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Apple confirms WWDC 2014 will begin on June 2nd
Apple’s just announced that its annual developer conference, WWDC, will commence on June 2nd through June 6th. In a twist from the traditional application process, the company has already opened...
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The first of Europe’s new Earth-monitoring satellites launches today
If the first step in fixing a problem is knowing about it, then Earth’s worry-list is about to get a lot longer. The European Space Agency is launching the first of six satellites designed to monitor...
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Explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat through Google Street View
After touring the canals of Venice and braving the Polar Bear capital of the world, you can now visit the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia… virtually, that is. The armchair...
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Europe votes to kill roaming charges and enshrine net neutrality
If you’ve heard of the European politician Neelie Kroes, it’s likely been in the context of her long-waged war for a more open internet, including a ban on mobile roaming charges. Well, following a...
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[GEEK SCHOOL] SysInternals Pro 9: Analyzing and Managing Your Files, Folders,...
We’re almost done with our Geek School series on SysInternals tools, and today we’re going to talk about all of the utilities that help you deal with files and folders — whether you are finding hidden...
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Which gadget changed your life?
When we ask readers like you to help us rank the top gadgets, we usually focus on the best (and sometimes the worst). Recently, you selected our Readers’ Choice winners for the 2013 Engadget Awards,...
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Jaunt VR wants to capture the real world and put it in an Oculus Rift
When Mark Zuckerberg bought Oculus VR last month, he was looking beyond gaming. “Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a game,” he said. “or consulting with a doctor face-to-face.” Oculus’ developing...
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