Foursquare redesign for iOS brings you more location info at a glance
Foursquare gave its iOS check-in app a makeover just a few months ago, but it’s already back with a redesign that takes fuller advantage of Apple’s platform. The version 7.0 app has a more compact layout that puts more information up front — you’…
Engadget Podcast 371 – 12.4.13
Although a Thursday podcast lead by a numb-tongued, Novocaine-laden Brian Heater would be hilarious, his dentist felt we should hit the airwaves a day early for the sake of clarity. News has been pretty slow due to the holidays, but that didn’t st…
Engadget’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Audio
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.
Like cameras, audio gadgets are the kind of gifts you want to start using fresh out of the box at this yea…
Smart Power Strip now works with SmartThings WiFi hub to keep your home always connected
If you couldn’t tell by its name alone, the Smart Power Strip’s a card-carrying member of the ‘internet of things’ or, for those of you without jargon translators, ‘connected devices.’ The current Kickstarter project (and recent Insert Coin semifi…
Insert Coin: capture 360-degree video with DLSRs and GoPros, viewable on an Oculus Rift
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you’d like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with “Insert Coin” as the subject line.
Turning around is for suckers. Just screw a…
Android update focuses on Nexus 5 camera improvements
We may have called the Nexus 5 “the best phone $350 can buy,” but its camera didn’t exactly impress. The latest version of the Android OS, set to roll out in the “next couple of days,” is aimed at fixing those issues. In an interview with Dave Bur…
[Hands-On Review] Lenovo Yoga 8 & Yoga 10 Android Tablets
Generally we don’t lump multiple reviews into one review, but since the Lenovo Yoga 8 and Yoga 10 Android tablets have identical specs, minus screensize and minor battery change, we felt there was no reason to make them individual reviews. Lets get to work and see how these two newly…
Some Users Unable to Log In to App Store Due to ‘FATAL’ Error
Some iTunes and App Store users are currently unable to log into their accounts using their Apple IDs, receiving a the following error when attempting to sign in: “FATAL::Unable to process your request. Please try again.”
The problem, which seems to have originated last night, is…
Google+ new Autoawesome feature adds twinkles and snow to your winter photos
Google+ has added a pair of new features to its photo and image sharing features, just in time for the winter. Effective immediately, any pictures you upload to Google+ with snow or lights, you’ll get an Autoawesome version of the photos. They’re fairly simple little tweaks, but…
Plex for Chromecast may be close at hand
Google’s Chromecast is undoubtedly one of the greatest home-media devices currently on the market, and for $35 you definitely get a great deal. Yet, the Chromecast, has lacked the ability to play local media. Considering it is a media device, this is a major downfall. Luckily this drawback…



