Japanese carrier says it’s ‘not the right time’ for Tizen OS smartphones,...
Tizen is trying to make all the right moves when it comes to getting its Tizen mobile OS off the ground and into people’s hands. However, to the surprise of… not many people (probably even Samsung),...
View ArticleSprint might launch free WiFi calling for select Android devices
Upgrading your plan may be a good way to avoid overage charges, but Sprint might have another option: WiFi calling. According to documents obtained by Android Central, the carrier is poised to give...
View ArticleReuters: Obama will prevent NSA from looking at phone records without a legal...
Barack Obama is due to give a important speech about the NSA today, but Reuters claims to have had an early heads-up about what the US president will propose. The news agency believes he will announce...
View ArticleHTG Explains: What Exactly is a Steam Machine and Do I Want One?
Steam Machines, also known as Steamboxes, are Valve’s attempt at bringing PC gaming to the living room. In a way, they’ll compete with game consoles like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U. These...
View ArticleUS Government now owns Silk Road’s $25 million Bitcoin hoard
If we’re honest, asset seizures are inherently hilarious. After all, for every sports car that’s flogged to boost the public purse, there must be an unsaleable giant mechanical heron just gathering...
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View ArticlePresident Obama announces limitations on use of NSA-collected data, puts...
The scandal surrounding the NSA’s data collection and surveillance programs seems never ending. Almost every week there are new revelations as to the extent of the spying, which covers everything from...
View ArticleHTC One sequel rumored to have two rear cameras for better focusing and image...
Last year’s leak of the HTC One’s follow-up, the M8, seemingly raised more questions than it answered. When will it ship? And what’s the deal with that second hole on the back? We may have a much...
View ArticleSacramento Kings set to broadcast using Google Glass, accept Bitcoins
Watching hoops from the stands or on TV is great, but have you ever wanted to see an NBA game from the perspective of a coach, cheerleader or broadcaster? That’s going to happen on January 24th during...
View ArticleSeven Must-Read Stories (Week Ending January 17, 2014)
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review. Read this article: Seven Must-Read...
View ArticleHow to Color Block Your Nails
Color blocking your nails involves painting neat geometric shapes on each fingernail, using different colored polishes. This is a funky, modern look which stands out best when you use strong,...
View ArticleMotorola expands Moto X wood finish options, drops the price premium to $25
If you’ve wanted a Moto X with a wood finish, but didn’t like bamboo or the $100 price premium over a regular model, we have good news: Motorola has just made the option a lot more appealing. Starting...
View ArticleGoogle’s Chrome remote desktop app will come to iOS as well as Android
The desktop versions of Chrome make it easy to access remote PCs (and Chromebooks) linked together by your Google account, but this feature hasn’t yet made the trek across to Chrome’s mobile...
View ArticleAMD Kaveri review roundup: a solid gaming chip that’s ahead of its time
It’s been a busy week for AMD news, what with the launch of the Kaveri APU and then our first real evidence of how the new Mantle drivers can impact on PC gaming. But now’s the time to kick back and...
View ArticleSony patent filing would let you reshape your PlayStation Move controller
Typically, motion controllers aren’t very good at adapting to different gameplay situations — not unless you’re willing to slap on a cheap plastic shell, anyway. Sony may improve that state of affairs...
View ArticleGeek Trivia: The Five Taste Sensations Are Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, and?
The Five Taste Sensations Are Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, and? Fermented Spoiled Metallic Umami Think you know the answer? Credit: Geek Trivia: The Five Taste Sensations Are Sweet, Sour, Salty,...
View ArticleMake a MacGyver-Style Flashlight in Minutes [DIY Project]
Do you enjoy working on DIY projects and would love to get your kids interested in them as well? Then today’s tutorial video is a great place to begin. This “starter” DIY project is perfect for the...
View ArticleAsk HTG: How Can I Email Groups of People with Gmail?
Mailing lists are an old tool in the email arsenal, but their implementation in Gmail isn’t immediately intuitive. Read on as we show you how to email groups using your Gmail account. Dear How-To...
View ArticleGran Turismo documentary ‘Kaz’ premieres on Hulu January 22nd
If you were wondering exactly when and where you’d be able to watch the Gran Turismo documentary, we have the answer. On January 22nd, Kaz: Pushing the Virtual Divide will make its way into your home...
View ArticleEngadget HD Podcast 381 – 1.16.14
As the dust settles on the Las Vegas Convention Center, Richard and Ben regroup to take a brief look at the highlights from CES, but for the most part, there’s still fresh HD news to discuss. There’s...
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