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It’s on! PlayOn bringing Aereo TV streaming to Android and game consoles
MediaMall Technologies' PlayOn, a PC-to-TV streaming service, brings Aereo to a new cast of devices starting July 10.Geek Tech
Live out your anime fantasies with this giant robot exoskeleton
Sagawa Electronics develops a seven foot tall robot exoskeleton; makes scenes from anime a real-life thing.Geek Tech
You too can make this 3D-printed film camera at home
Film cameras may be obsolete as far as mainstream use goes, but that didn't stop Instructables user Bozardeux from designing and building an SLR camera. Oh, did we mention that it's 3D-printed?News
Nokia reportedly readies phone with 41-megapixel camera
Nokia is expected to launch a follow-up to its 41-megapixel 808 PureView running Windows Phone a week from now, a move that will give the struggling phone vendor a much needed boost, according to one analyst.Updated
Samsung buys Boxee, gives hope that smart TV won’t be so dumb anymore
On Wednesday, Samsung announced it has acquired streaming video startup Boxee, a move that could finally make smart TV feel less dumb.News
Tech For Life: Best apps and gear for getting in shape
Looking to shed a few pounds this summer? Let Jason Snell show you some outstanding apps and accessories aimed at helping you slim down.News
Canon’s EOS 70D DSLR focuses on clear, sharp video
Canon is blurring the lines between still cameras and camcorders with brand-new autofocus technology.Connected Home
Smartphone app puts Christmas lights to year-round use
Lumenplay lights have been outfitted with LEDs that allow them, through the control of a smartphone, to make just about any color of the rainbow.The Game Room
Time Warner Cable set to bring a whopping 300-plus live TV channels to Xbox 360
With Time Warner Cable's agreement to bring a flood of live TV channels to the Xbox 360, Microsoft inches closer to becoming the beating heart of your entertainment center.Now Streaming
6 fairly ridiculous TV shows to stream over the summer
The summer doldrums can be a tough time for TV fans. With barely anything new on networks, it can be hard to find something to watch. Luckily, cable is increasingly moving some of its most interesting shows to the summer, where they don’t have to compete with big-name series. The results, while not always Emmy-worthy, are still compellingNews
Myanmar selects two telecom licensees, paving way for affordable mobile phones
Myanmar is a step closer to offering affordable mobile services after selecting two international carriers to launch telecommunications networks in one of Asia's last untapped markets.News
Sony launches new high-end pocket cameras
Sony unveils special editions of its compact cameras with the new RX100 II and the RX1R.Geek Tech
This robotic ape is what futuristic dystopian nightmares are made of
German researchers just built the first cyber-simian and here comes the planet of robotic apes.News
Sony stages human billboard stunt at Wimbledon to push its 4K HDTVs
Sony’s oddball marketing campaign coincides with the U.K. launch of its 55X9 Bravia and 65X9 Bravia Ultra HD televisions. Sony’s 55- and 65-inch Ultra HDTVs, which feature a display resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels, went on sale in the U.S. in April.Geek Tech
The Rapiro robot kit lets you build your own pint-sized automaton assistant
Last month, we predicted that baby robots might be on their way after the BrickPi Kickstarter was successfully funded. We never expected them to be quite this cute, though.News
Samsung’s Galaxy NX spotlights Android software in a new high-end camera
Samsung launches the first advanced, interchangeable lens camera with Jelly Bean inside.Geek Tech
Cheetah-Cub robot brings us one step closer to robo-kittehs
French scientists create the best robot pet ever that’s walks around like a real cat.News
Gesundheit! Six apps that ease the hell of allergy season
From tips to trackers, these apps will help those with allergies.News
Superslim Huawei P6 smartphone looks great, but don’t expect a U.S. launch
Huawei generated some buzz Tuesday with the announcement of the Ascend P6, which the company bills as the world's thinnest smartphone.Now Streaming
6 late-night and Internet interview shows for any taste
It can be hard to keep up with late-night TV shows and still get a healthy night's sleep–which is a shame since there's a lot of great late-night programs on the air these days. Luckily, the Internet lets you stream a lot of the stuff you might miss–for free–and there's even some new, Internet-original shows in the interview format that are worth watching.News
Samsung puts Galaxy Camera on a diet to make S4 zoom smartphone
Samsung Electronics has expanded the S4 family yet again with the 16-megapixel Galaxy S4 zoom, a lighter version of last year's Galaxy Camera.News
Apple’s big-screen TV was a no-show at WWDC, but analysts say it’s coming soon
Apple has conquered every important screen in our lives except one. The big screen in the living room is the final piece of the puzzle, and one day soon the Apple logo will be there too.News
Comcast makes its pitch to cord cutters with platform update, 4K video
Comcast unveiled two new technologies today that it hopes will keep customers from cutting them cords.Geek Tech
Never talk directly to your co-workers again with this telepresence robot
iRobot and Cisco team up to build the officemate robot of the future.News
ITC: Netflix, Roku do not infringe on Rovi’s interactive program guide patents
Streaming video service Netflix does not infringe on several Rovi patents on an interactive program guide and parental control technology, the U.S. International Trade Commission said in a preliminary ruling.Opinion
How I learned to stop worrying and just buy a Sonos
After years of dismissing Sonos as too expensive, Jonathan Seff has finally joined the ranks of the audio elite. Or at least that what he's telling himself.
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New Wi-Fi-based gesture control will make your entire house smart
A research team at the University of Washington has developed a way to enact gesture control across all devices using the WiFi router in your living room.News
Eye-Fi Mobi offers friendly twist on wireless photo transfer
Eye-Fi has come out with a new wireless card that transfers high resolution images from camera to mobile device.News
ARM claims mobile processor superiority over Intel’s Silvermont
The seesaw mobile processor battle between ARM and Intel continued at Computex, with ARM claiming it offered better performance per watt for mobile devices than Intel's upcoming chips.Geek Tech
Meet Stanley, the player piano that will play just about any song you tweet to him
Stanley is an Internet-connected vintage player piano powered by a MacBook Air that can play just about any song you tweet his way.Geek Tech
Bring Terminator back to life with 15,000 Lego bricks
Revive the Terminator films by rebuilding relentless machine for yourself—out of Lego.Now Streaming
Did the new Arrested Development make a huge mistake?
Arrested Development (Fox 2003-2006, Netflix 2013) is back. Cancelled seven years ago after three critically-acclaimed-but-ratings-poor seasons, the show's fourth season finally premiered on Netflix Sunday and, in addition to being an extremely funny season of television, it's probably the best example yet of how Netflix is changing what television looks like.News
Seven free apps for finding stellar live sounds
Audiophiles and superfans alike will appreciate these apps that keep you in the loop on live music.Geek Tech
This DIY camera has 20 lenses, can take a massive pile of photos in one shot
Forget Lomography cameras: Check out this DIY lensed pinhole camera that takes 20 photos simultaneously in a shot.News
Twitter #Music doubles down on song discovery with new chart features
How does a music service built around sharing and song discovery get even better at surfacing hot tunes? Simple: Add some charts.News
Facebook now lets you broadcast your bad taste in Pandora stations
Pandora is now integrated with Facebook’s Open Graph, so your radio stations and favorite artists will now show up in your Timeline.Geek Tech
BrickPi marries Lego Mindstorms and Raspberry Pi; baby robots imminent
Not everyone knows how to design a Lego robot from scratch, but with BrickPi, the process could be much easier.Geek Tech
Arduino’s first robotics kit is coming, and it rolls around like a Roomba
Arduino has already made it easier to build your own electronics projects. Now, the microcontroller board maker to entering the robotics market with what it calls the first official Arduino on wheels.News
Hands-on: Google’s All Access music service is still a rough cut
On Wednesday, Google joined Spotify, Mog, Rdio, Rhapsody, and Slacker with the launch of its Google Play Music All Access subscription music service. We go hands-on to give it a try.News
Testing cell networks across America: Phone crime is real
Our wireless testing guru Gabe Scelta ran into the dangerous world of smartphone crime several times while testing in America's largest cities. Here is his story.News
Google combines camera and cloud into a new darkroom
Google has added a new photography element to its Hangout feature that automatically performs edits and even produces animations.Updated
Google launches All Access subscription music service
On Wednesday Google announced a new subscription streaming music service called All Access, designed to compete with the likes of Spotify.Geek Tech
Researchers develop an app to help the blind take better photos
University of California students develop an app that helps blind photographers take the perfect snap.News
ABC adds live-streaming to its iOS app, but won’t cut the cord
ABC is updating its iOS app this week to support live streaming of shows, including programming from local stations, but the service comes at a price.Geek Tech
Watch this: ISS Commander Chris Hadfield covers Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ in space
Chris Hadfield wraps up a stellar run as commander of the International Space Station with an out-of-this-world cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity."Geek Tech
SOINN artificial brain gets an upgrade, can use the Internet for self-enrichment
SOINN powers a robot that can think, learn and act independently. SOINN can now new things through the Internet. Halp.Crowdfunding Spotlight
Coralbots will restore and rebuild damaged coral reefs
Coralbots aim to be a team of robots that navigate across a damaged coral reef and transplant pieces of healthy coral in the process.Connected Home