Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Posts Guide on Converting to Android from iPhone [iOS Blog]
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has posted a multi-step guide on switching from Apple’s iPhone to an Android device on his Google+ page today, refreshing the rivalry between the two companies as of late. While the guide itself appears to be relatively basic in nature, Schmidt instructs both…
Apple confirms PrimeSense buyout, paves way for motion-controlled future
At last, the will-it-won’t-it drama surrounding Apple’s rumored acquisition of PrimeSense is over. The iPhone maker has confirmed the deal with AllThingsD, issuing its familiar statement that it buys smaller companies “from time to time.” The co…
Want Kevin Hart To Give You Driving Directions? Waze And Universal Studios Have You Covered
I think for many of us who use car navigation heavily and regularly, one of our greatest desires is to have a recognizable voice give us directions. Waze and Universal Studios have just announced they are doing just that, recruiting Hollywood stars to lend their vocal cords to Waze’s…
Google patent takes the social out of social networking: technology writes ‘personalized reactions’ for you
Facebook. Twitter. Google+. Those are just three of the many social networks out there these days, and it’s a daunting task to reply to everyone who engages you in the digital world. Google’s latest patent might just be the solution you need to ke…
Ask Engadget: best sub-$500 laptop?
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Joel, who has one eye on our archives and another on his wallet. If you’re looking to …
Switched On: Taming Evernote’s paper tiger
Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.
In April, Evernote CEO Phil Libin announced his company was getting into the hardware business — gradually, at first, by partnering with others. Carrying through o…
Redbox Instant hits Windows Phone, will remain Lumia-exclusive for 60 days
After launching on iOS and Android almost a year ago, the mobile version of Redbox Instant by Verizon has finally arrived in the Windows Phone Store. Aside from a few cosmetic changes and added Live Tile support, the new app works exactly like its…
Amazon’s next-gen Kindle Paperwhite reportedly arriving in Q2 with a sharper screen, lighter design
Amazon only just released a new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader two months ago, but we’re already hearing rumors that a newer model is on the way. According to a new report from TechCrunch, the new version, to be released in early Q2 of next year, will…
Time Machines: Say 01100011 01101000 01100101 01100101 01110011 01100101!
Welcome to Time Machines, where we offer up a selection of mechanical oddities, milestone gadgets and unique inventions to test out your tech-history skills.
Today the world can easily be captured in 1s and 0s for our viewing pleasure. The hardwa…
IRL: the Samsung Galaxy Round is a curved Note 3 that costs way too much
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we’re using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.
Flat smartphones are so early 2013; concave is the new h…
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