Google refreshes Shopping site with extended previews, 360-degree photos, ‘visually similar’ search
It’s set to be a holly jolly holiday season, especially if you’re keen to do your gift shopping online. Google’s browser-based Shopping tool just scored a pretty comprehensive refresh, complete with a handful of new features designed to make it ea…
China Mobile Launching New Brand on December 18, Fueling Rumors of iPhone Debut [iOS Blog]
China Mobile, the world’s biggest mobile carrier, has announced that it is preparing to introduce a new brand for its mobile service on December 18, potentially signaling the launch of its 4G network and sales of the iPhone on the carrier, reports The Wall Street Journal.
The launch is…
Long Awaited ‘Clumsy Ninja’ Game Now Available in App Store [iOS Blog]
After first appearing at the iPhone 5 media event in September of 2012, interactive free-to-play app Clumsy Ninja has finally hit the U.S. App Store following an October soft launch in Singapore.
Clumsy Ninja incorporates ragdoll physics, allowing users to interact with an on-screen ninja in a…
ESPN Launches Rebranded SportsCenter App with League ‘Clubhouses’, Enhanced Game Pages [iOS Blog]
ESPN has rebranded its ScoreCenter app as ESPN SportsCenter, bringing a visual redesign, a new favorites tab for keeping track of designated teams, and a “Clubhouses” feature that acts as central hub for content from various sports leagues. The redesig…
Samsung and HTC phones go head-to-head in an ‘uncheatable’ benchmark test
Remember the allegation that Samsung cheats at benchmarks? Despite the manufacturer’s semi-denials, there’s growing evidence to suggest that not only Samsung, but also a number of other Android phone makers engage in some level of chicanery. Usual…
Google Translate for Android has a new look for smoother conversations and supports more languages
Google Translate is one of the better translation apps out there, so it’s always great whenever an update (for Android in this case) that gives its features a boost arrives. Its fresh interface that’s cleaner and simpler than the old one will like…
Sony’s SmartWig patent is a real head-scratcher
Most large tech companies are either making wearable devices, or at least showing an interest in them. Sony’s got a smartwatch, sure, but it’s bored of such “in-the-box” thinking. Either that, or someone at Sony’s been hitting the pipe, as the com…
Wikipedia accuses PR firm of posting biased entries for cash
Wikipedia has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Texus publicity firm Wiki-PR over its alleged practice of “sockpuppeting,” or posting articles for pay that make its clients look good. The open-source encyclopedia launched an investigation last mo…
HBO Go comes to Chromecast on both Android and iOS
See, when the Chromecast first launched, it was intriguing primarily because of its exceptionally low price point. People who ran out and bought one (which included more than a few Engadget editors) were investing in promised future functionality,…
LG promises to stop your Smart TV spying on you
In light of accusations that its Smart TVs were sending private data to its servers, LG has admitted that some of its sets are behaving in ways they shouldn’t be. In a statement, the Korean manufacturer conceded that it has been collecting channel…
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