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Dish Network settles lawsuit with AMC, Cablevision
Dish Network subscribers will be able to watch the new season of "The Walking Dead" after the satellite company settles its lawsuit with AMC and Cablevision.Opinion
Music ID app face-off: Shazam vs. SoundHound
What's that song? Shazam and SoundHound might know the answer. We put them head-to-head.
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Ultra HD name proposed for next-generation high-def TVs
A U.S. consumer electronics industry association is proposing that "Ultra High Definition" become the common name for a new generation of TVs that offer a resolution four times that of today's high-def standard.News
Newsweek to drop print edition at the end of 2012
Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of Newsweek, announced that the December 31 issue of the magazine will be its last printed edition. Newsweek will instead focus on tablet and online publishing.Connected Home
In the kitchen: Tips, tricks, and tech to make cooking a cinch
Learning how to cook is a breeze with apps, blogs, and sites designed to guide you step-by-step.News
MyFitnessPal hits 30 million users, announces new integrated partners
Diet-tracking app MyFitnessPal on Tuesday announced that it had crossed the 30 million user mark. It also announced a new (private) API, with a dozen or so launch partners whose third-party utilities can now integrate with the service.
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Boxee introduces Boxee TV media streamer and cloud-based DVR
Boxee's second-generation set-top box will offer a dual-tuner, cloud-based DVR service with no storage limits.Geek Tech
Robotic wheelchair climbs stairs, gives legs to the disabled
This robotic wheelchair can climb stairs. Yep.News
In the Office: SF MusicTech 2012
We discuss some of the new apps, websites, and businesses featured at this year's SF MusicTech.News
Walmart kicks off same-day delivery in select cities
The same-day delivery wars just got a lot more interesting as Walmart enters the fray.Geek Tech
This repurposed washing machine makes a great coffee roaster
One engineer figures out a way of reviving broken household objects and turning them into something else useful in the home.News
Lytro pumps up features, colors as its innovative camera hits the stores
Lytro rolls out new manual controls and accessories for its light-field camera in time for Tuesday's launch.News
Google TV finally gets its own music and video store
More than two years after the launch of Google TV, the platform is getting its own built-in store for movies, TV shows, and music from Google Play.News
Lark unveils new $150 Larklife for monitoring sleep, steps, and more
Lark on Monday took the wraps off its new Larklife. Like the Nike+ FuelBand and the Fitbit, the Larklife tracks a lot more than just sleep.News
Get a free education online with podcasts and audio books
There's always more to learn, and on the Internet you can find all kinds of engaging educational material.News
Will robots build your next iPhone?
They build cars, assemble TV panels and vacuum floors. But can robots build an iPhone?Geek Tech
Fully autonomous robotic drones are coming, Skynet after that?
University of Connecticut researchers are working on making the smart machines of science fiction into fact.Geek Tech
Crazy expensive coffee maker brews the coffee of the future
The Blossom One Limited controls every little aspect of your coffee and comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and a built-in webcam. It also costs over $11,000.News
Facebook edges closer to selling your personal data
The company has been testing the use of your phone number and email address to target ads at you on Facebook and elsewhere.News
Good eats: A guide to healthy eating through technology
Eating well can be a struggle. Make it easier with these tech tools.News
Google rolling out CardDAV support for syncing contacts
Google's added support for the CardDAV standard, meaning there's a new way to sync your contacts to mobile devices.Geek Tech
Ding dong! Wireless doorbell informs you of visitors with a text message
One of the worst things that can happen while expecting a package is not hearing the doorbell ring. Not only do you miss out on getting your cool swag, but now you have to make a trip to the post office—the most depressing place on Earth. Someone must felt our collective pain and thought up this sweet doorbell hack.News
Independant Lumia 920 tests demonstrate superior low-light camera performance
Engadget shoots comparison photos under low-light conditions using today's top phones, and the Nokia's upcoming Lumia 920 comes out on top.Geek Tech
Autographer is a wearable camera that automatically captures your life in photos
OMG Life releases a new wearable camera that automatically captures photos of your day.News
Lytro light-field cameras headed to Amazon, Best Buy, Target
The retailers will start selling the devices online on Oct. 9.News
Roku announces shipping info for Streaming Stick, updates mobile apps
On Thursday, Roku made several announcements regarding its streaming video players. The company updated its iOS and Android apps with new music and photo features, finally slapped a price and (rough) ship date on its upcoming Streaming Stick product, and added a Vudu channel to its growing lineup.News
The camera from the bottom of the lagoon
Andy Ihnatko found a camera at the bottom of the lagoon in Boston's Public Garden. How long had it been there? Who dropped it? Could its memory card be saved? The answers were surprising.News
Fujifilm shows off the X-E1, its most affordable mirrorless camera
The new X-E1 will offer the same sensor and shooting modes of the higher-priced X-Pro1 in a slightly different body.News
Fujifilm XF1: An F1.8 compact swathed in rich faux leather
With an F1.8 lens, a fairly big sensor, unique zoom-lens controls, and a faux leather cover, the Fujifilm XF1 is looking to turn heads on the premium compact scene.News
Canon EOS 6D: A full-frame DSLR with Wi-Fi for $2100
The Nikon vs. Canon battle continues, this time on the semi-affordable full-frame DSLR front. The new EOS 6D packs a full-frame sensor and Wi-Fi features into a fairly small body.News
Canon adds fast lenses and Wi-Fi to high-end PowerShots
The Canon PowerShot G15 gets a fast F1.8 lens, while the Canon PowerShot S110 has built-in Wi-Fi.News
Panasonic Lumix GH3 adds video enhancements and Wi-Fi
The highest-end Micro Four Thirds camera in Panasonic's stable has fast focus speeds, built-in Wi-Fi, and advanced video capabilities.Opinion
Do you really need a DSLR?
Photographer Will Porter demonstrates that it's possible to take decent photos without spending a huge amount of money, and without having to buy an expensive and hard-to-use DSLR.News
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 boasts unique features for the premium compact class
Olympus has updated its flagship premium point-and-shoot with the Stylus XZ-2, an F1.8-aperture compact camera with a touchscreen, fast autofocus speeds, and an adjustable control scheme.News
Two new Olympus PEN cameras put OM-D sensors in pocketable bodies
The PEN E-PL5 and E-PM2 are the Olympus's latest mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, and each one has the same sensor and image processor found in the OM-D E-M5.News
Nikon D600 makes full-frame DSLRs a bit more affordable
In a big week for big cameras, Nikon has unveiled the most moderately priced full-frame DSLR yet with the $2100 D600.News
iPhone 5 camera promises new software features, better low-light performance
Apple's newest handset adds improved camera functionality.News
Roundup: Sony unleashes a full-frame frenzy at Photokina
The astonishingly compact Cyber-shot RX1 offers a full-frame sensor, as does the new Alpha A99 translucent-mirror model and the NEX-VG900 interchangeable-lens camcorder.News
Sony Cyber-shot RX1: A compact camera with a full-frame sensor
Will engineering feats never cease? Sony's latest compact camera features a full-frame sensor for a wallet-busting price.News
Sony Alpha NEX-6 offers DSLR-like controls, Wi-Fi, and apps
The newest camera in the mirrorless NEX family is a Wi-Fi-enabled compact camera that runs downloadable apps, and it's built to be a viable alternative to an entry-level DSLR.News
Sony brings a full-frame sensor to its SLT line with the Alpha A99
The translucent-mirror Sony Alpha SLT-A99 is the company's new flagship DSLR, with a full-frame CMOS sensor and specs that should impress photographers and videographers alike.News
Hands on with Motorola’s latest Droid Razr smartphones
First impressions after spending time with the Droid rRazr HD, Droid Razr Maxx HD, and Droid Razr M, the three latest Android phones from Motorola Mobility.News
Marvel’s mobile Avengers Initiative
The new episodic mobile game series from Marvel and Wideload games should please comic book fans, even if the episodes are a bit on the pricey side.News
Galaxy S III becomes the top-selling smartphone in the US
For the first time since its release, Apple’s iPhone 4S is not the top selling smartphone in the US.News
Sony’s NEX-5R WiFi: Hands On With the Viewfinder Feature
The model introduced at IFA is one of the first cameras that allows use of a smartphone or tablet PC as a remote viewfinder, and it is scheduled to ship in October.News
HBO’s CTO Skeptical Over Potential for 4K TV
The need for screen sizes bigger than 60 inches hampers the techlogy's chance for success.News
Watching college football on your digital devices
A new season of college football has already kicked off. And with the sport moving beyond just a few channels on your TV dial to regional TV and streaming, following your favorite sport can be a challenge. But it's no so overwhelming if you know where to look.News
Samsung Galaxy Camera: Hands On
Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Camera, introduced at this week's IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, takes clear, colorful images but is buggy and slow.News