Watch this 18-rotor electric helicopter take its maiden voyage (video)
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if someone made a drone big enough to sit in, then heads-up, E-Volo’s Volocopter VC200 is, broadly speaking, just that. The craft, which the company hopes you won’t call a helicopter, packs 18 electrically…
Mojang announces Android beta program for Minecraft PE
Mojang has become the latest Android developer to jump on the beta bandwagon. Today sees them introducing a beta program for Minecraft PE for Android. To join, you simply need to apply to the Minecraft PE Test Group (Google+) and follow the instructions. While it’s open to…
Dead Zebra teasing Series 04 Android collectibles
Dead Zebra has been teasing the upcoming release of their Series 04 Android collectible figurines. Spread out over multiple blog posts, we are getting to see some of the new guys that make up the next-gen goodies. The fourth series is designed by returning artists (Andrew…
Poetic Slimbook Case for Google Nexus 5 for $3.95 (80% OFF)
Protect that brand new Nexus 5 smartphone with one of these Poetic Slimbook Cases. These guys are warrantied for three years, provide front and back protection, and don’t add much bulk whatsoever. Head over to Amazon and you’ll find this guy going for less than $4 right now, a…
British Airways’ digital billboard identifies planes as they pass overhead (video)
We’re no stranger to digital billboards — Engadget made its own big-screen debut in Times Square back in 2011 — but British Airways’ latest endeavor is unlike any we’ve seen before. According to The Drum, the new advertisement, installed front a…
Amazon now allows you to gift Prime, just in time for the holidays
If you’re still look for gift ideas for that special someone, Amazon is looking to lend a hand. The online retailer has announced that customers can now give a $79 one-year membership to Prime. Recipients will get an email on the day of the giver’…
Engadget’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Smartphones
Welcome to Engadget’s holiday gift guide! Head back to our hub to see the rest of the product guides as they’re added throughout the month.
Who doesn’t want a new smartphone? Even if you love the handset in your pocket, there’s bound to be a newe…
Google Wallet lets users add credit and debit cards via camera
Google on Thursday released an update to its Google Wallet application which makes it even easier to add credit cards and debit cards. As noted in the changelog, the app now lets users snap a picture of their cards to integrate them with the Wallet account. Take the photo and Wallet will…
Android tablets now get an optimized Google Play experience
Android tablet owners logging into the Google Play Store will start to see a new, tablet-optimized configuration. As we’ve been expecting, the new look is designed to highlight apps and games made with tablets in mind. This, of course, does not get rid of everything else, but only pushes…
U.S. Cellular outlines Black Friday plans
Multiple smartphones for a penny; existing customers get a week’s head start U.S. Cellular has become the latest carrier to detail its upcoming Black Friday promotions. An email provided to us today tells us we should look forward to a two-day penny sale on multiple 4G LTE ready…
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