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Dec

Google Knowledge Graph now helps your car shopping with prices and stats


Many car shoppers use Google for research well before they set foot into a dealership. It only makes sense, then, that the company has just rolled vehicle stats into its Knowledge Graph. Look for a new ride and you’ll get basic specifications, pri…

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Dec

Engadget HD Podcast 377 – 12.3.13


It’s been a relatively slow week for news due to the holiday, but there’s still plenty for your hosts Ben Drawbaugh and Richard Lawler to chat about. While Sony is bragging about it’s November PS4 sales, Microsoft is keeping quiet and dealing with…

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Dec

Plex could have Chromecast support Soon


I recently picked up a Chromecast device on Black Friday while out with the wife and kiddo for some clothes shopping. It was my little splurge reward for enduring the insanity and taking them shopping. I knew going into it that there are only a handful of apps that have Chromecast support….

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Dec

Sprint HTC One Receives Minor Update to Fix No SIM Card Issue


I am sure you regular HTC One users are anxiously waiting for your Android 4.4 KitKat update, which is not slated to start rolling out until late January, but for you Sprint HTC One users, you are getting a minor update rolling out to you now to fix the no SIM card issue. This would […]

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Dec

Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition now a done deal with final EU approval


Prepare for a world of Microsoft-made Windows Phone 8 devices. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Department of Justice decision, Reuters is reporting that the European Commission has granted final approval of Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia. The $7…

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Dec

Google Wallet for iOS update allows adding cards with your smartphone camera, single sign-on compatibility


Last month, Google Wallet for Android got an update that allowed capturing credit and debit card info via smartphone camera. Now, that functionality has arrived for iOS users. That’s right, you can now use that iPhone to snap an image of your plas…

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Dec

Philips adds Spotify to some of its 2013 Smart TVs in Europe


Following in Samsung’s footsteps, Philips has announced that it’s bringing Spotify to its Smart TV platform in Europe. As of today, those of you across the pond who own a qualifying 2013 Philips set — including the series 6008, 7008, 8008 and 970…

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Dec

Google’s Santa Tracker returns with Chromecast-ready app


After spending the last 11+ months maxin’ and relaxin’, Santa and his elves are back in full swing. Just like last year, you can head to the Christmas Village website to keep an eye on how things are going up north. Unlike last year, however, you can see how things a progressing with…

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Dec

German Retailer Begins Taking Mac Pro Pre-Orders, Claims December 16 Availability


At its October media event, Apple narrowed down the launch window for its redesigned Mac Pro to “December”, but with the month having already begun the company has yet to announce a more specific launch date. “Jetzt vorbestellen” = “Pre-order now” …

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Dec

Apple Store iOS App Updated With Free Holiday Playlist [iOS Blog]


Apple started offering free apps, books, and music via its Apple Store app back in August and today the company has updated the app in the U.S. with a list of holiday songs that can be downloaded for free within the app. The playlist includes the foll…