Oppo R819 review: a slim, long-lasting smartphone that faces tough odds
It’s easy to think that Chinese smartphone makers are thriving solely on sales of ultra-cheap devices, but that’s only partly true. In many cases, they’re striking careful balances between features and pricing — handsets like the Vivo X3 tout sle…
Samsung Galaxy Mega touching down at MetroPCS
MetroPCS on Thursday announced that the Samsung Galaxy Mega will be available online and in stores starting from November 25. The Galaxy Mega features a massive 6.3-inch display and will run on T-Mobile’s HSPA+/LTE network. Retail pricing is expected to be $499 however the carrier will…
Show your holiday spirit with these Android-themed greeting cards!
Don’t look now, but it’s time to start sending out holiday greeting cards. Yes, we know Thanksgiving is still a week off, but that doesn’t mean you can’t become more proactive for the 2013 season. You don’t want to be the guy sending out “Merry…
3D Planet Weather Simulator ‘Living Earth’ Updated with New Visual Design, Background App Refresh [iOS Blog]
Popular 3D planet weather simulator Living Earth – Clock & Weather has received a major update today, featuring a refreshed design for iOS 7, additional support for weather conditions such as visibility, and background app refreshing for up-to-date Earth rendering. The update also…
World’s smallest FM receiver built with graphene, ruined by Psy
Researchers have been using graphene to develop an assortment of technologically advanced things for a while, from camera sensors and contact lenses all the way to frickin’ lasers. That’s why it’s not a surprise to see a group of engineers from Co…
Xbox One teardown reveals replaceable hard drive, off-the-shelf parts
The chip-obsessed gadget archaeologists at iFixit already have an Xbox One, and they’re already ripping it apart. Those monsters! While they’re not done dissecting and analyzing every single piece just yet, they’ve already found some interesting t…
The Engadget Mobile Podcast is live at 12PM ET!
We’re back, and as they say on pretty much every late-night TV talk show ever made, we’ve got an excellent show for you. We’ve invited on a couple distinguished guests to discuss the Nexus 5, phones with curved displays and quite a few other topic…
Engadget Giveaway: win one of two Kindle Fire HDX tablets courtesy of SanDisk!
This week’s giveaway is more or less amazing. More storage space, less wires and all topped off with one of Amazon’s newest in the Kindle slate series: the 7-inch Fire HDX. SanDisk has cut the cord with its Connect series of wireless portable stor…
Stir Kinetic smart desk selling for $3,890, New Yorkers can try before buying
Remember the Stir Kinetic, the standing desk that learns your sitting habits and adjusts the height automatically? Well, it’s going up for sale today and yes, it’s as expensive as we said it would be. As promised, the hardwood desk starts at $3,89…
Donna personal assistant app updated for iOS 7, lets meeting attendees know if you’re running late
If you’ve ever run late for a meeting but weren’t able to tell the other attendees because you’re too busy battling traffic, then you might be interested in the latest update to Donna, the personal assistant iOS app from Incredible Labs that deb…
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