Engadget Podcast 344: Google I/O edition – 05.17.13

Engadget Podcast 344: Google I/O edition - 05.17.13

Live Pre-recorded from a coffee shop near Google I/O, it's episode 344 of the Engadget Podcast. Tim and Brian may not drink coffee, but rest assured the bustling surroundings (hint: loud cars) kept this show's energy high -- that and apple cider. Get excited for some commentary on everything from Glass to redesigned Maps and get to streaming below. Hosts: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater Producers: Joe Pollicino, Benjamin Harrison Hear the … [Read more...]

Razer Atrox arcade stick entices Xbox 360 fighters with swappable parts

Razer Atrox arcade stick entices Xbox 360 fighters with swappable parts

Look out, MadCatz -- Razer's ready to add an Xbox 360 arcade stick to its peripheral lineup. The $200 Atrox should please serious button mashers, thanks to Sanwa-sourced controls and completely customizable parts. A total of 10 buttons sit alongside the joystick, and you'll find storage compartments for an additional stick and the bundled 13-foot detachable USB cable under the lid. Fighting game enthusiasts can pre-order the Atrox beginning on … [Read more...]

Yahoo, Twitter partnership brings tweets to your newsfeed

Yahoo, Twitter partnership brings tweets to your newsfeed

The ever-changing web portal that is Yahoo under Marissa Mayer will receive its next tweak with help from Twitter. In addition to providing summarized stories, Yahoo newsfeed will soon include occasional tweets based on your interests. Folks in the US can expect to see the change in the coming days across desktop and mobile versions of Yahoo -- just try to keep your excitement contained to 140 characters. Filed under: Misc, … [Read more...]

Google I/O 2013 opening keynote roundup: All Access music streaming, a vanilla GS4 and more

Google I/O 2013 opening keynote roundup: All Access music streaming, a vanilla GS4 and more

Phew. Day one of Google I/O is far from over, but there's already been an onslaught of news. While our editors are running around the floor, why not catch up on any bits of the opening keynote you may have missed? There's now a Galaxy S 4 with vanilla Android Jelly Bean for $649, a $9.99 per-month music subscription service and a host of updates for Google+, Play, Maps and others. Join us past the break where we've got it all neatly categorized … [Read more...]

Bang & Olufsen intros Beolab 14 surround speakers, considered ‘entry-level’ at $3,995

Bang & Olufsen has been known to occasionally lower the price floor on its line of A/V gear. Continuing in that direction, the company just unveiled its Beolab 14 surround sound speakers, an entry-level offering starting at $3,995 for a 4.1 setup. The rig centers around a petite cylindrical tower that houses a 280-watt amp for its eight-inch down-firing bass driver and connections for up to five individually powered (140 watts) and equalized … [Read more...]

Engadget HD Podcast 349 – 05.14.13

Engadget HD Podcast 349 - 05.14.13

This may be a slower part of the year for HD news, but we still managed to round up an hour's worth of goodies. It's an onslaught of mostly minor happenings from all the usual major players, along with your two favorite hosts. Stream it below or catch a download after the break. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Joe Pollicino (@akaTRENT) Hear the podcast Filed under: Podcasts, HD Comments … [Read more...]