Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read. How Palmer Luckey Created... Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/EzN0oJXNWKc/ Tags: penelope cruz NBA 2K15... Continue reading

To say that Sony's Xperia devices have become a bit... "samey" would be an understatement. If the picture above is anything to go by, don't expect that trend to change any time soon. The snaps (more at the source) show what is claimed to be the... Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/P_jRQ35XD00/ Similar Articles:... Continue reading

The web-connected appliances on the "internet of things" promise to make life way more convenient for you and me. But according to a security study by Hewlett-Packard, the most popular smart devices are about as secure as an unlocked screen door. Think twice before you share your street address with... Continue reading

Kasperkspy Labs recently launched a beautifully terrifying interactive map that shows online threats arounds the world in real time. In practice, it's a global visualization of cyber attacks that, Kaspersky hopes, will motivate you to buy their security software. But it's still a hell of a spectacle. Read more... Source:... Continue reading

Today Only: Purchase the Seidio SURFACE Case for iPhone 5/5S and save 50% The SURFACE Case is the ultimate low-profile hard case; combining a super-slim design with a protective outer shell. The exterior of the SURFACE Case even features a custom soft coating that provides additional grip to help prevent... Continue reading

In the run-up to the holidays, smart folks all around the internet were talking robot ethics, fake job references, bitcoin, comics, and how streaming music supported and squashed cover bands. It's all in this week's Tech Reads: Read more... Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/drbG6HqCfhM/in-the-run-up-to-the-holidays-smart-folks-all-around-t-1487757670 Tags: Stores Open On Christmas chicago bears nfl standings... Continue reading

Beyonce reveals details on how she selected the songs for her BEYONCE album and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of some of the 17 music videos of the album in the latest installment of her ongoing ‘Self-Titled’ video documentary series. It’s been just a week and a half since... Continue reading

Checking some items off her to-do list, Naya Rivera ran errands in Beverly Hills on Sunday (December 22). The "Glee" star donned a lacy top and black leggings are she dashed from store-to-store grabbing last minute holiday gifts. Meanwhile, Miss Rivera dished to People magazine about new details for her... Continue reading

A move to deep colors and flat design Foursquare has just undergone a pretty substantial interface refresh with the latest update. Today's change marks a move away from the "map" home screen view to a bigger focus on friends, suggested goings-on and check-ins. When first launching Foursquare you'll now notice... Continue reading

A recent update to App in the Air, a pretty awesome flight tracking app for iPhone, promised that an iPad version was on the way. And, just sneaking out the door in time for the holiday travels, here it is. It's basically the same great experience, the same great interface,... Continue reading

When Apple began accepting orders for the new Mac Pro earlier today, the company specified that orders accepted today would be ship by late December. But before too long that figure slipped. Now orders from the online Apple Store aren't expected to be delivered until February. Most of Apple's manufacturing... Continue reading

Must watch clip of rumored Lex Luthor as 'Superboy' villain. By Alex Zalben Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1719409/joaquin-phoenix-superboy.jhtml Similar Articles: jared leto Ncaa Football Scores turkey recipe X Men Days Of Future Past Sweetest Day Continue reading

The pop star takes audiences inside the show and the scandals of the last year with his new concert doc. By Sophie Schillaci Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1719185/justin-bieber-believe-trailer-best-moments.jhtml Tags: carolina panthers Robinson Cano bcs standings Case Keenum Bad Grandpa Continue reading

CalDigit's Thunderbolt Station is one of a new class of peripherals designed for Thunderbolt-equipped Macs. It uses the prodigious bandwidth of the Thunderbolt connection on new Macs to connect a variety of peripherals over USB, Thunderbolt, Ethernet and more. Does it work well, and is it worth the money? Let's... Continue reading

They are the grey eminences of aviation. They are doing what they have to do without any ado. We hardly notice them when we take a flight from A to B. However, cargo aircraft can be as interesting and special as fighter planes or passenger aircraft. We are going to... Continue reading

The future of gaming? Huge stadiums, like those for football and soccer, with cavernous interiors and screaming fans. That's the vision of Kansas City-based architects Populous, designers of sports venues all over the world, including London's 2012 Olympic stadium. Read more... Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/ZTVAVtiywrs/a-first-look-at-tomorrows-super-stadiums-for-gamers-1477291013 Related Topics: luke bryan person of interest... Continue reading

The first applications we install on every phone As editors and writers for a place like AC, we look at a lot of apps. Some are good, some are bad, and to be honest — most are somewhere right in the middle. That's bound to happen with so many applications... Continue reading

Heading home for the holidays, Jessica Simpson and her fiance Eric Johnson stepped out for lunch in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday (November 25). The "Fashion Star" mentor kept it casual as she walked side-by-side with her man who was carrying their adorable daughter Maxwell. Making it a family trip, Eric's... Continue reading

Today Only: Purchase the Seidio Desktop Charging Cradle for iPhone 4/4S and save 35% This convenient desktop cradle keeps your iPhone powered-up and ready to go, allowing you to sync and charge your device without the hassle of removing your case. Dock your iPhone with your computer using the included... Continue reading

Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac talks to Rene about the unusual nature of the Retina iPad mini launch, the role of rumor sites, and where Apple might be going next. Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe in RSS Download Directly Follow on Twitter Show notes Pending Guests Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac Hosts Rene... Continue reading

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 the editors... Continue reading

November 11, 2013 06:00 PDT | 09:00 EDT | 13:00 UTC Not a TechBrief subscriber? Sign up for a free subscription. >> ME TOO: Apple said to be developing curved iPhone screens, new sensors, by Tim Culpan, Adam Satariano: "Two models planned for release in the second half of next... Continue reading

The Nov. 4 Deal of the Day is the Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit Case for Samsung Galaxy S4. This flexible skin provides casual protection for your Galaxy S4 and features a unique design of circuitry embedded into the back of each case. Made from a scratch resistant and shock absorbent TPU,... Continue reading

Vitor Belfort has told everyone that would listen that his four straight wins at middleweight (with one loss to Jon Jones at light heavyweight sandwiched in between) have earned him the right to another middleweight shot. Problem is, the last time Belfort got a shot at the middleweight title, he... Continue reading

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, center, his helped after he collapsed on the field during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, center, his helped after he collapsed... Continue reading