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…
Unlocked and SIM-free iPhone 5s now available on Apple’s site
You don’t have to hold onto hope for that truly unlocked iPhone 5s any longer — it’s now available to buy on Apple’s site. To be clear, this version of Apple’s TouchID-imbued flagship comes completely free of any carrier attachment, separating it…
PlayStation 4 or Xbox One: Which game console to buy this holiday
Today is the day: Xbox One is available in at least 13 territories. The PlayStation 4 launched last Friday to massive sales. The next-gen is officially on, having kicked off last year with Nintendo’s Wii U. Don’t believe us? We even reviewed all t…
Apple Retail Stores Begin Offering Walk-In Sales of Retina iPad Mini Models
Following a surprise launch last week that saw Apple’s retail stores offering the new Retina iPad mini only for Personal Pickup of online orders, the company’s stores have now begun selling the device to walk-in customers. Supplies do, however, remain …
Apple Begins Offering Unlocked, SIM-Free iPhone 5s Models in U.S. with 1-2 Week Shipping
Apple today updated its U.S. online store to begin offering sales of unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 5s models, with shipping estimates currently set at 1-2 weeks compared to 3-5 business days for carrier-specific purchases (via 9to5Mac). Pricing is the same as for other unsubsidized iPhone 5s models,…
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