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  • Powermat acquires PowerKiss, plans European wireless charging rollout

    21 May 2013, 7:00 am by: Zach Honig

    Well, we can't say we didn't see this one coming. News that PowerKiss, the Helsinki-based wireless charging company, joined the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) hit in March. Even then, there was a chance that the manufacturer would continue supporting Qi, in…
  • Galaxy S 4 Active caught on camera again, reported specs are lower than regular GS4 (video)

    21 May 2013, 6:31 am by: Jamie Rigg

    First came the model number mentions, then the pictures, and now Samsung's rumored and rugged Galaxy S 4 Active has been caught on film. In a situation that screams "controlled leak," MobileTechReview appears to have handled exactly the same tethered unit…
  • CellMaps by Mosaik brings accurate, detailed coverage maps to Android

    21 May 2013, 6:00 am by: Zachary Lutz

    Sometimes in the mobile world, selecting a carrier isn't determined so much by devices or plans, but rather which provider best suits your coverage needs. Sadly, the map tools on carrier websites are needlessly painful, and most coverage apps that you'll find…
  • Opera for Android drops the beta, available on the Play store now

    21 May 2013, 5:54 am by: James Trew

    If your ears perked up when you heard about Opera for Android going WebKit, but were holding out for the final, non-beta version, then that wait is over. More recent features of the browser include the option to toggle the nav-bar location, text-wrapping when…
  • Major League Soccer, Microsoft team up on Windows 8 app, in-game experiences

    21 May 2013, 5:04 am by: Steve Dent

    If you're a Major League Soccer fan, there's now a Windows 8 app to keep up with North America's version of the beautiful game. The league has teamed up with Microsoft on an exclusive app to bring schedules, standings, video highlights, play-by-play, game…
  • Dish Anywhere on Android gets On Demand content streaming, tablet app

    21 May 2013, 3:57 am by: Alexis Santos

    A fresh release of Dish Anywhere for Android just hit Google Play, bringing it up to speed with its iOS counterpart. Now, the application allows users to stream On Demand content from wherever they have an internet connection, and adds Facebook and Twitter…
  • Sennheiser's HDVD 800 digital headphone amp now available in the US for $2,000

    21 May 2013, 2:45 am by: Michael Gorman

    Analog may be king for audiophiles, but digital is the future, friends, and Sennheiser knows it. That's why it built the HDVD 800 digital headphone amplifier to improve the sound of your digital tunes, and now stateside listeners can finally get their mitts on…
  • Evolio announces the Quadra, its first quad-core Android 4.1 tablet for Romanian locals

    21 May 2013, 1:26 am by: Zachary Lutz

    The buy local movement has plenty of appeal, but the philosophy often extends more readily to tomatoes than tablets. Not so in Romania, where Evolio has served up its share of slates and laptops for the home crowd. Now, the company is back with its first…
  • Facebook's native Share Dialog for iOS exits beta, now ready for developers

    21 May 2013, 12:14 am by: Alexis Santos

    Now that Facebook's share feature has settled into its own mobile apps, the firm has pushed its native Share Dialog for iOS out of beta, which allows developers to bake the function into their own applications. With just an extra line of code, apps will allow…
  • Samsung's Wallet app launches in Korea

    20 May 2013, 11:36 pm by: Richard Lawler

    Samsung showed off its Wallet app to developers earlier this year, and now Korean customers can download it onto compatible Android devices from the company's own app market. Currently it only appears to collect credit card info, which customers can then use…
  • Sky Sports for iPad adds more live camera options ahead of Champions League final

    20 May 2013, 10:13 pm by: Edgar Alvarez

    It's not uncommon for the Sky Sports iPad application to receive features tailored for fans of the world's beautiful game, soccer (or football, if you want to get technical). To that end, Sky today released version 5.4 of the app ahead of next week's UEFA…
  • Olympia Circuits shows Arduino datalogger and Arno Add-Ons at Maker Faire 2013

    20 May 2013, 9:18 pm by: Myriam Joire

    Olympia Circuits is best known for its Arno board and Arno Shield, which are designed to ease the Arduino learning curve by providing a bevy of pre-wired sensors and controls along with detailed instructions for several DIY projects. The company announced a…
  • Vudu Player update allows movie downloads on iPhone, iPad

    20 May 2013, 8:28 pm by: Richard Lawler

    Coming months after the feature's introduction on Android and PCs, Vudu has updated the iOS version of its app with the ability to download movies for viewing offline. Unlike the Android version, this feature is not restricted to tablets however, with…
  • Microsoft's New Generation Xbox event is tomorrow, get your liveblog right here!

    20 May 2013, 8:00 pm by: Tim Stevens

    We're gathering just outside of Microsoft's HQ for what is looking like it'll be a day full of excitement, culminating in the "special unveiling" of a "New Generation." It'll be the next Xbox for sure, replacing the venerable Xbox 360 that has been giving us…
  • Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:30PM ET

    20 May 2013, 7:50 pm by: Ben Drawbaugh

    It's Monday, and you know what that means; another Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you will join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 8:30PM. If you'll be joining us, be sure to go ahead and get ready by reviewing the list of topics after the…
  • Flickr updates its website and Android app with a more eye-pleasing interface, we go hands-on

    20 May 2013, 7:23 pm by: Michael Gorman

    Flickr's one of the elder statesmen of the online photo sharing world, but in recent years its UI has grown a bit long in the tooth when compared to the eye candy provided by other kids on the social sharing block. That's all changed as of today, as Marissa…
  • The Daily Roundup for 05.20.2013

    20 May 2013, 7:00 pm by: David Fishman

    You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by…
  • Must See HDTV (May 20th - 26th)

    20 May 2013, 6:45 pm by: Richard Lawler

    Arrested Development fans have had this week circled for a while, but that's not the only thing to watch. The weekend will also be big for racing fans, with the Coca-Cola 600, Indianapolis 500, and a live presentation of the Grand Prix of Monaco on NBC. Look…
  • Google Checkout for web merchants to be retired on November 20th

    20 May 2013, 6:36 pm by: Alexis Santos

    Although Google Checkout was rolled into Google Wallet at the end of 2011, it's still been an option for folks who peddle their wares online to collect payments. Come November 20th, however, the service will officially shut down. While Page and Co. recommend…
  • Helios handlebars add LED blinkers, GPS and more to any bike (hands-on)

    20 May 2013, 6:19 pm by: Nicole Lee

    Technologically bent cyclists have their choice of advanced bicycles these days, but it's a little hard to justify getting a specialized vehicle if your existing two-wheeler still functions just fine. However, swap your bike's handlebars with one of these…
  • Dijit unveils NextGuide Web with Facebook-sourced TV recommendations

    20 May 2013, 5:49 pm by: Melissa Grey

    Dijit Media just launched a closed beta of its browser-based service, NextGuide Web, which expands on the features of the NextGuide iPad app. NextGuide's interface will be familiar to Pinterest fans, with a scrolling feed through which you can browse your…
  • Flickr gets major redesign with grid UI, users get 1TB of free storage (video)

    20 May 2013, 5:24 pm by: Billy Steele

    A formal celebration of Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr wasn't what the internet outfit had up its sleeve for this evening's festivities. Instead, the company unveiled an update to Flickr at the NYC event with a host of new features that includes a retooled grid…
  • Yahoo NYC press event liveblog

    20 May 2013, 4:54 pm by: Terrence O'Brien

    News of Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr is already official, so today's NYC event will likely shed some light on that $1.1 billion deal. CEO Marissa Mayer will be on hand to address the crowd -- and we'll be there to give you the play-by-play. Will we hear…
  • Spot satellite-powered Global Phone keeps adventurers connected for $499

    20 May 2013, 4:47 pm by: Zach Honig

    Sick of that spotty (read: non-existent) cell coverage 1,000 miles off the coast of Alaska? This time, you can't blame AT&T. There is an option for getting connected, though, and it's not quite as pricey as you think. Spot, a subsidiary of satellite…
  • Wacom releases Bamboo Loop photo-sharing digital card app (video)

    20 May 2013, 4:28 pm by: Nicole Lee

    Wacom's Bamboo line of products have always been far more whimsical and user-friendly than the rest of its professional offerings, and it's taken that a step further today with the introduction of the Bamboo Loop digital card app for iOS. Essentially, the app…

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