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Google’s new Chrome voice extension lets you search hands-free (video)
Google promised that we’d get hands-free voice search in Chrome back at I/O 2013, and it’s delivering today with the beta of its Voice Search Hotword extension for desktop Chrome 31 users. As long as...
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Honda Accord, Acura RDX and ILX get Siri Eyes Free as a dealer-installed option
We first got word that Siri Eyes Free was coming to the 2013 Honda Accord back in January, but now the auto maker is rolling out the feature to vehicles. Owners of either the aforementioned model,...
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Solving the neural code conundrum: digital or analogue?
One of the great debates in neuroscience is how neurons encode information that is sent to and from the brain. At issue is whether the information is sent in digital or analogue form or indeed whether...
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What Is the Maximum Amount of RAM You Could Theoretically Put in a 64-bit...
Most people upgrade from 32-bit computing to 64-bit computing to blow through the 4GB RAM limit, but how far can you blow through that limit once you’ve entered into the realm of 64-bit computers?...
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Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:30PM ET
It’s Tuesday and time for the Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you’ll join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 8:30PM. Tonight we, yet again, have more Xbox One and PS4 news, so if...
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Daily Roundup: Moto G review, hands-on with the LG G Flex, JetBlue’s Fly-Fi...
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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MIT’s $500 Kinect-like camera works in snow, rain, gloom of night
Remember that camera that takes 1 trillion exposures per second? Well, the illustrious folks at MIT have outdone themselves (again) by developing a camera that accomplishes all that and more, for just...
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Nissan Leaf prototype becomes first autonomous car to hit Japanese highways...
Autonomous autos are somewhat old hat for commuters in California and Nevada, but Japan’s only just seen one hit its public roads. After earning a license plate in September, Nissan’s driverless (and...
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How to Make Tofurkey (Tofu Not a Turkey)
“Tofurkey” is a combination of the words “tofu” and “turkey”.[1] As a meal it provides a delicious Thanksgiving meal alternative for vegetarians. This recipe is actually a stuffed “Tofu Not-A-Turkey”...
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Alienware’s X51 now ships with AMD’s 4K-capable flagship graphics card
If Haswell innards weren’t enough to incite a purchase of Alienware’s X51 gaming PC, perhaps a 4K-capable GPU could push you over the edge: Dell’s little gaming-machine-that-can is now available with...
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Fitness Trackers Still Need to Work Out Kinks
Fit bands: From top to bottom are three of the latest fitness-tracking wristbands that sync wirelessly with your smartphone—the Jawbone Up 24, the Nike+ FuelBand SE, and the Fitbit Force. At 11:30...
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Nokia’s Lumia 525 budget Windows Phone surfaces with swappable covers and...
Nokia’s Lumia 525 popped up in a Chinese regulatory filing earlier this month, but now we have official information about this new budget Windows Phone 8 device. In lieu of fanfare or a Middle Eastern...
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Twitch unlists PS4′s Playroom streams to stamp out ‘non-gaming’ broadcasts
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of livestreamers’ dreams shattering, as Twitch has decided to strip its directory of all shows that broadcast through the PlayStation 4′s Playroom. The decision...
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Verizon’s Redbox Instant now supports AirPlay streaming
Verizon’s subscription streaming TV service, Redbox Instant, now supports Apple’s AirPlay thanks to a new version 1.4 iOS app update — with some caveats. For starters, though you’ll be able to play...
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Nokia’s Lumia 525 upgrades its bestselling Windows Phone with more memory
Nokia’s Lumia 525 popped up in a Chinese regulatory filing earlier this month, but now we have official information about this new budget Windows Phone 8 device. In lieu of fanfare or a Middle Eastern...
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How to Celebrate Hanukkah
Although often referred to as Jewish Christmas, the holiday of Hanukkah is actually much older than Christmas, and a completely different holiday. Hanukkah is also known as the Jewish festival of...
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The $299 Blu Life Pro is aimed at the selfie set with a 5-megapixel front cam
When we first spotted the decently spec’d Blu Life series, it seemed like a nice Android handset option for folks on a budget. However, the times they have a-changed, and the former KIRF company’s...
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Jambox and Mini Jambox score a water-resistant option for an extra $50
Sure, you might shrug off peril when it comes to placing portable speakers near the tub or sink, but it wouldn’t hurt to have an added line of defense. To that end, Jawbone is now giving folks who...
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Alienware’s X51 now ships with AMD’s R9 270X graphics card (updated)
If Haswell innards weren’t enough to incite a purchase of Alienware’s X51 gaming PC, perhaps an extra choice of GPU could push you over the edge: Dell’s little gaming-machine-that-can is now available...
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Smart TVs Are Stupid: Why You Don’t Really Want a Smart TV
Wouldn’t it be great to have a smart TV? Well, not really. If you do have a smart TV, you’d be better off combining it with a cheap set-top box rather than actually using its smart features. Smart TVs...
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