Japan gets official on plans and details for world's fastest maglev

We'd already heard about Central Japan Railway Company's not-so-near-term intentions to deploy a speedy new maglev system in the country, but it looks like it's just now getting official with things, and it's still promising to have it up and running no soo... full story

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Switched On: The DAP, the Frap, the pap and the gap

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment: digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Switched_On_The_DAP_the_Frap_the_pap_and_the_gap'; The iPod and...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

60GB PlayStation 3 vanishing in Europe once stock runs out

Just in case you missed the tidbit near the end of Sony's official 40GB PS3 announcement last Friday, the 60GB PlayStation 3 will indeed be no more once European stock runs out. If you'll recall, Sony already ...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

San Francisco reader meetup details, note: location has changed!

Last week in Tokyo was pretty amazing, but this Wednesday's reader event in San Francisco promises to be possibly our most amazing yet. Here's a bit about what you can expect: We're giving away literally ...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Next-gen killbots boast enhanced friendly fire avoidance

While it's always bittersweet to report on the latest advancements in autonomous military killbots, the one upside to Foster-Miller's most recent heavily-armed robotic platform is that it possesses enhanced sa...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Is Google trademarking Google PC?

For all you conspiracy buffs out there, you can now add a new chapter to your massive clip-book of JFK magic-bullet theories, alien abduction reports, and shape-shifting reptilian overlord photos. According to...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

LG touts first converter box approved for 2008 digital changeover

The U.S. Department of Commerce has certified the first digital-analog converter box eligible for the digital television transition coupon program. LG Electronics has developed a low-cost box which will allow c...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Bug Labs shows off new product render

Ok, we're not actually any closer to Bug Labs's DIY gadget kits than we were yesterday, but at least we can start to get a better idea of what they're talking about, courtesy of these new product renders found...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Rentokil's RADAR super-mousetrap texts you when the pests are dead

We've seen some relatively mouse-friendly attempts at a better mousetrap, but Rentokil's RADAR trap drops all the touchy-feely stuff and brings the pain action-movie-style: with infrared beams, a trick floor, ...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Zune 4 / 8 won't include video out functionality

While we recently heard that the new Zunes would boast DVD quality video outputs, that will apparently not include the Zune 4 and Zune 8. Zune Insider now has it that only the flagship Zune 80 will boast outpu...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Sony's 40GB PS3 headed for America next month?

Go on and file this one away in the rumor drawer, but on the same token, don't be utterly shocked if Sony looses its 40GB PlayStation 3 on American soil next month. According to The Hollywood Reporter, SCEA "w...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

15.4-inch Gateway ML6230 going for $300?

Sure, for $300 you could get your order in for a minuscule Eee PC or cross your fingers while calling dibs on a Medison Celebrity, or you could just stroll into your nearest Best Buy and hope for the best. Acc...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

Add/Edit calendar functionality coming to the iPod touch?

Come on, you expect us to believe someone on a forum thread saying that Steve Jobs emailed him directly to say that they'd be adding a feature to one of Apple's products? Well, if that's all it takes, we'll get...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

Sony announces PCM-D50 handheld flash recorder

Sony has announced a new handheld flash recorder in the PCM-D50, a 4GB jobbie that also includes a Sony memory stick slot for extra storage, internal stereo condenser mics, and a list price of $599. It has a p...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

MacBook Pros exhibiting locking up with second displays?

Here's another Apple Support forums conundrum for ya: a small group of users are reporting that their Santa Rosa MacBook Pros are locking up sporadically when attaching or disconnecting a second display or proj...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

"Artificial life" created as scientist makes sythetic chromosome

Craig Venter, a DNA researcher that had a part in deciphering the human genome, has stuck together 580,000 base pairs of genetic code to create an entirely new and alien chromosome. Based around the Mycoplasma ...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

Dell XPS M1530 and A2010 get nods and winks

One rumor ends, and another one begins: now that the M1730 (pictured) is all out in the wild, rumors abound of a mid-range 15-inch M1530 to fit between the M1330 and its bigger brother. The evidence? An error m...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

JVC TV responds to claps and waves for channel changes

JVC showed off a handclap and gesture recognition TV at CEATEC last week, designed to replace the bog standard remote control with hand movements and claps. Using a microphone and a video camera, the TV can pi...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

Engadget Reader Meetup: The Aftermath (part VI, Tokyo)

Listen, we've just got to say thanks. We got shown some serious love at our Tokyo reader meetup this week, and we're not only really grateful for the 200+ readers who came out to hang out with Engadget (and wh...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

Vcommunicator Mobile translates so troops don't have to

Using a regular iPod loaded up with a bunch of Arabic and Kurdish phrases, a company called Vcom3D has created a makeshift language translator that 160 troops in Iraq are already using. The iPod features differ...

updated Mon October 08, 2007

Dell XPS M1530: movin' on up

For those of you potential XPS M1330 customers out there whose orders have yet to be fulfilled or who are still within your 30 day Dell grace period, take heed. We've just gotten a booty load of information on...