NASA WISE Deputy Project Scientist Amy Mainzer on the Apple //e and Kinect-powered laptops

NASA WISE Deputy Project Scientist Amy Mainzer on the Apple //e and Kinect-powered laptops

Every week, a new and interesting human being tackles our decidedly geeky take on the Proustian Q&A. This is the Engadget Questionnaire. In our latest round of gadget-related queries, Astrophysicist and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Principle Scientist Amy Mainzer discusses the fully-body typing experience and planetary preservation. Join us after the jump for her responses to our full barrage of questions. Filed under: … [Read more...]

Distro Issue 92: Building the Xbox One

Distro Issue 92: Building the Xbox One

In case you hadn't heard, Microsoft pulled the wraps off of its next-gen gaming console earlier this week at an event on its Redmond campus. A brand new issue of our slate magazine steps inside the lab where the Xbox One was built for a behind the scenes look at how the new "all-in-one" box came to be. We also offer up our initial impressions of the unit and both its gamepad and Kinect 2.0 peripherals in an extended hands-on. Forum examines … [Read more...]

Slickdeals’ best in tech for May 23rd: 24-inch Dell UltraSharp monitor and more

Slickdeals' best in tech for May 23rd: 24-inch Dell UltraSharp monitor and more

Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this roundup, we'll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You'll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won't stick around long. A busy week has nudged us off of our regular roundup schedule, but don't fret because we've still got a smattering of links to consider -- regardless of the day. A duo of … [Read more...]

Slickdeals’ best in tech for May 21st: Brother all-in-one printer and JBL wireless subwoofer

Slickdeals' best in tech for May 21st: Brother all-in-one printer and JBL wireless subwoofer

Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this roundup, we'll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You'll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won't stick around long. Monday's list of links may have gotten bumped to Tuesday, but rest assured that we've got a handful of discounted tech ready for your perusal. A wireless Brother … [Read more...]

Xbox Studios will release 15 exclusive One titles in the first year, eight new franchises

Xbox Studios will release 15 exclusive One titles in the first year, eight new franchises

A number of launch titles have been mentioned at the Xbox One reveal event, but Microsoft Studios announced that it has more titles in development now than ever before. In fact, 15 exclusive Xbox One titles will launch in its first year and eight of those are brand-new franchises. Of course, we're still not exactly sure when that countdown will be begin, but perhaps we'll catch a glimpse of the software goods in a few days at E3. Filed under: … [Read more...]

Microsoft updates Xbox Live to outfit Xbox One with 300,000 servers, game DVR and more

Microsoft updates Xbox Live to outfit Xbox One with 300,000 servers, game DVR and more

In addition to showing of its next-gen console, Microsoft also detailed changes that are coming to Xbox Live. The outfit has increased to 300,000 servers to power Xbox One users -- up from 15,000 that handle the Xbox 360. Skype and Trending features offer social interaction while the online software will now feature a dedicated game DVR for uploading those Call of Duty exploits for all of your mates to see. In addition to being able to share … [Read more...]