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Try Microsoft's new browser in Windows 10's latest test release Posted: 30 Mar 2015 03:16 PM PDT If you've been wondering when Microsoft would finally roll its brand new Project Spartan web browser into a version of Windows 10 you can try, wonder no longer. The Redmond crew has released a preview build of the operating system (10049) that includ...

Former feds in Silk Road case stand accused of stealing bitcoins Posted: 30 Mar 2015 02:47 PM PDT While Ross Ulbricht was found guilty for creating and running the online black market known as Silk Road, it seems that a couple of Federal agents assigned to the case weren't so innocent either. The US Justice Department has just charged two former ...

Jay Z's version of Tidal is an artist-owned streaming service Posted: 30 Mar 2015 02:16 PM PDT The ink on Jay Z's purchase of music-streaming service Tidal isn't quite dry, but that's not stopping the musician/entrepreneur from getting a start on things. The company announced earlier today that it would offer a non-lossless option for half the...

Google Drive offers access to your Google+ photos Posted: 30 Mar 2015 02:02 PM PDT Google isn't wasting much time acting on its promise to divvy up Google+ into individual services. As hinted earlier, an updated version Google Drive on Android, iOS and the web now offers access to your Google+ photos. The unified cloud storage appr...

The winners of the 11th Annual Engadget Awards: Editors' Choice Posted: 30 Mar 2015 01:30 PM PDT We trotted out some truly precious puppies to announce the winners of this year's Readers' Choice Awards, but now it's time to get down to business. As we do every year, we tasked our editor's with the monumental feat of sifting through the previous ...

Sony's PlayStation video magazine returns on YouTube Posted: 30 Mar 2015 12:54 PM PDT Remember the Sony-published video magazine PlayStation Underground? Well, it's back after a 14-year hiatus, and like so much of the video world, it's gone digital and now exists as a YouTube show. A post on the PlayStation Blog says that new episodes...

The (damn cute) winners of 11th Annual Engadget Awards: People's Choice Posted: 30 Mar 2015 12:15 PM PDT #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-389333{display:none;} .cke_show_borders #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-389333, #postcontentcontainer #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-389333{width:570px;display:block;} The votes for the 11th Annual Engadget People's...

'Spooky' experiment proves quantum entanglement is real Posted: 30 Mar 2015 11:59 AM PDT Einstein was wrong -- about the quantum mechanical phenomena known as superpositioning and wave form collapse, at least. A team from Australia's Griffith University and Japan's University of Tokyo, have proven that both are tangible phenomena, not si...

Jay Z's first order of business: Cut Tidal subscription fees in half (update) Posted: 30 Mar 2015 11:13 AM PDT If the ability to stream Taylor Swift's music has you eyeing Tidal, Jay Z & Co. just sweetened the deal. Ahead of a relaunch event this evening, the streaming service cut it's monthly rate in half. That's right, instead of shelling out $20 for spinni...

Amazon tests courier drones in Canada to avoid US hassles Posted: 30 Mar 2015 10:36 AM PDT When Amazon said it would take its delivery drone testing abroad, it wasn't kidding. The Guardian has learned that the internet shopping giant is testing its robotic Prime Air couriers in Canada (the province of British Columbia, to be exact) to get ...

Tesla teases a 'major' new product, not a car, to be revealed in April Posted: 30 Mar 2015 09:58 AM PDT Tesla will show off a brand new thing on Thursday, April 30, at its Hawthorne Design Studio, CEO Elon Musk tweeted today. Musk promises that this is not a car, but it is a "major" new product line. We'll have all the news as soon as it's announced, s...

T-Mobile hopes to draw you in with crowdsourced coverage maps Posted: 30 Mar 2015 09:41 AM PDT If you've relied on carrier coverage maps to decide who gets your business, you know that they're sometimes sketchy. A good connection on the map could still mean lousy service in your neighborhood, for instance. T-Mobile thinks it has a better solut...

Native Instruments' open music format is designed for DJ mixes Posted: 30 Mar 2015 09:00 AM PDT DJ equipment has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years, but digital music formats? Not so much -- unless your software is clever enough, you usually have to mix whole tracks rather than just the parts that make sense for your set. Native Instr...

Use an iPad to start print, web and mobile layouts with Adobe Comp CC Posted: 30 Mar 2015 09:00 AM PDT Mobile devices may not be able to handle all of the tasks needed project ready for print, but they are certainly handy for getting work started. Back in the fall, Adobe launched Brush CC, Shape CC, and Color CC that allow you to quickly nab useful bi...

Apple's Tim Cook calls state discrimination laws 'dangerous' Posted: 30 Mar 2015 08:36 AM PDT A number of tech executives have decried state laws that promote discrimination against the LGBT community by allowing companies to refuse service on religious grounds, but Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking his opposition to the next level. The executive ...

Apple lets you trade in some of its rivals' smartphones Posted: 30 Mar 2015 08:05 AM PDT Yes, the rumors of Apple expanding its trade-in program were true -- the company's stores (both online and retail) are now willing to take your competing smartphone in return for credit toward a new iPhone. If you live in France, Italy, the UK or the...

Musk claims Tesla was 'misled' about demand for cars in China Posted: 30 Mar 2015 07:18 AM PDT Earlier this month, we reported about Tesla cutting jobs in China after sales failed to meet expectations. Now, we're learning that there might be more to it than just over optimistic forecasting. According to Business Insider, Tesla founder, Elon Mu...

Nest thermostat isn't smart enough to figure out British Summer Time Posted: 30 Mar 2015 07:04 AM PDT The Nest Learning Thermostat is supposed to be super-smart, automatically learning your preferences and creating custom schedules to match. Unfortunately, British Summer Time (BST) is a concept that seems to be beyond its current level of intelligenc...

Amazon is ready to offer pro services for your home Posted: 30 Mar 2015 06:35 AM PDT Need a plumber, or a tire swap? Amazon is ready to help. The internet giant has launched its promised Amazon Home Services, a one-stop shop that lets you order professionals in categories ranging from home maintenance to tech support -- there's even ...

BET brings live broadcasts to its iOS and Android apps Posted: 30 Mar 2015 06:00 AM PDT Nowadays, most TV networks offer live and on-demand content through mobile apps, including their own and those from service providers like Time Warner Cable, Dish and DirecTV. Today, just as ABC and others have done, BET is set to start broadcasting ...

Auto-complete blunder leaks passport details of world leaders Posted: 30 Mar 2015 05:03 AM PDT Australia has proved that it can hold its own against Hillary Clinton any day when it comes to email gaffes. The nation's immigration department accidentally disclosed the passport numbers and other personal info of every world leader attending last ...

UK schools threaten to report parents who let their kids play 18+ games Posted: 30 Mar 2015 03:57 AM PDT If your child is playing 18-rated games such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, you could be reported to the police and social services. That's the message being sent to parents by a group of primary and secondary schools in Cheshire. In a letter,...

E-Scooters with swappable batteries will land in Taipei this summer Posted: 30 Mar 2015 03:46 AM PDT Scooters don't normally generate much buzz without some kind of gimmick -- unless they're, say, connected to a well-known company and feature a crazy business model. The all-electric Gogoro Smartscooter fits that description perfectly, as it was crea...

Fraudster's phoney email tricked prison into releasing him Posted: 30 Mar 2015 02:10 AM PDT In the movies, a daring prison escape usually involves a carefully orchestrated plan filled with intricate tunnels, ingenious bribes and chaotic distractions. But for Neil Moore, performing a similar breakout in the real world was so much simpler. Wi...

If you want to buy an Apple Watch in-store, you'll need a reservation Posted: 30 Mar 2015 02:03 AM PDT If you're looking for an Apple Watch (and you're shopping old-school, brick-and-mortar style), you won't be able casually dip into an Apple store and get some new tech-laden wrist candy. Not so fast: According to training documents seen at MacRumors,...