Need a way to come back from your House of Cards weekend binge? This week we can present to you James Van der Beek and Shad Moss (fka Lil’ Bow Wow) as part of the latest CSI spinoff, CSI: Cyber. Yup, that’s a thing that is happening. Of course, if it…
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Sprint’s Best Buy plan gives you a phone and service for a flat rate
Sprint still isn’t done inventing new plans and promos in hopes that you’ll sign up. Its latest move? It’s launching a Best Buy-only plan that gives you both a smartphone and unlimited service for $65 per month if you get an iPhone 6, or $75 if you p…
Withings’ Activité fitness watches now talk to your Android phone
If you’ve been aching to try Withings’ Activité fitness watches but couldn’t because you don’t carry an iPhone, you can relax. The company has announced that both the original Activité and the Pop will support Android as of March 2nd. While the Healt…
Design firm wants this round wooden phone to be your family heirloom
See that wooden round thing above? That’s a smartphone — a real, working smartphone with a high-res screen and a camera, and not just a concept that will never come to life. Just imagining how to take calls on it without a headset or how to access w…
Huawei teases its luxury Android Wear watch through awkward videos
Huawei apparently just can’t wait to show some of the wearable tech it has in store this year. While the company isn’t supposed to reveal its Mobile World Congress plans until a press event on March 1st, it has already posted both videos and airport …
YouTube’s new video trimming tool makes mobile edits a breeze
Even in the ideal setting, it’s nearly impossible to get the perfect piece of footage that won’t require edits. Those changes can be tough to tackle on mobile, but thanks to a YouTube update, perfecting a short video just got easier. Inside the video…
Lonnie Johnson, the rocket scientist and Super Soaker inventor
To celebrate Black History Month, Engadget is running a series of profiles honoring African-American pioneers in the world of science and technology. Today we take a look at the life and work of Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie Johnson is not quite a househol…
Watchdog says spyware violates human rights guidelines
If you think that commercial software designed to spy on computers is problematic, you’re not alone. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s UK contact has determined that Gamma International’s approach to selling its FinFisher sp…
Whiplr is Tinder for the fetish-driven
Mainstream dating services like Tinder, Grindr or OK Cupid don’t make it too easy to admit if your tastes are “very singular.” That’s why Whiplr has been created as a hookup app for people who prefer to get off with more than just a special cuddle. S…
Lenovo’s website hacked, apparently by Lizard Squad
Lenovo’s no good, very bad week of security may be getting worse — Lenovo.com appears to have been hacked, likely in response to the Superfish scandal. This afternoon some visitors trying to access the site instead get a slideshow of webcam pics of …
Netflix is bringing back ‘Inspector Gadget’ and ‘Danger Mouse’
Netflix isn’t slowing down its efforts to win your kids’ attention… if anything, it’s ramping things up. The streaming service just unveiled five child-friendly shows that will arrive over the course of the next year. The first is a big one — Netf…
I got a connected surveillance camera, but used it mainly as a puppycam
Over the last year and a half, I’ve used a few different connected cameras to monitor my home. This includes more popular offerings such as the Dropcam Pro, but I found myself ultimately unhappy with the yearly fee and the requirement to store video …
Leaked HTC One M9 videos confirm new cameras and software tricks
If HTC was hoping to keep at least some of the One M9’s details a secret, it’s going to be sorely disappointed. Well-known tipster @Upleaks has posted three promo videos that reveal… well, just about everything. They confirm that the M9 will have a…
Porsche offers to put modern tech in the dash of your classic 911
Older sports cars are great for hitting the open road, but let’s face it, they lack the bells and whistles of modern automobiles. Porsche is looking to help, though, with a new version of its Radio Navigation System for those older vehicles. On top o…
The top 11 tablets you can buy today
Unless you’ve opted for a pocket-busting phone, you can probably still see the utility of having a tablet to handle books, movies or even a bit of on-the-go productivity. There are plenty of options for different budgets, and we’ve lined up our top p…