Pioneer’s 12x BDR-205 Blu-ray burner is so fast it’s ahead of its time

Pioneer’s 12x BDR-205 Blu-ray burner is so fast it’s ahead of its time

We’re still not sure if that many people are interested in buying Blu-ray burners yet, but Pioneer just unveiled the first 12x capable drive (up from 8x, and with an 8x read speed that gives us a great idea for the next PlayStation 3 revision) the BDR-205. Initially rolling out ...

Pioneer’s 12x BDR-205 Blu-ray burner is so fast it’s ahead of its time

Pioneer’s 12x BDR-205 Blu-ray burner is so fast it’s ahead of its time

We’re still not sure if that many people are interested in buying Blu-ray burners yet, but Pioneer just unveiled the first 12x capable drive (up from 8x, and with an 8x read speed that gives us a great idea for the next PlayStation 3 revision) the BDR-205. Initially rolling out ...

LaCie’s Sound2 PC speakers look good… real good

LaCie’s Sound2 PC speakers look good… real good

LaCie isn’t exactly the first name that comes to mind when you think “sound,” but it’s definitely near the top in the design department. Neil Poulton, the same fellow responsible for designing the outfit’s line of sleek, sexy hard drives, has placed his touch on the speakers you see above. ...

LaCie’s Sound2 PC speakers look good… real good

LaCie’s Sound2 PC speakers look good… real good

LaCie isn’t exactly the first name that comes to mind when you think “sound,” but it’s definitely near the top in the design department. Neil Poulton, the same fellow responsible for designing the outfit’s line of sleek, sexy hard drives, has placed his touch on the speakers you see above. ...

Smart Devices SmartQ5a MID… now with Android!

Smart Devices SmartQ5a MID… now with Android!

If you’re a MID fan that’s curious about this crazy “Android” you’ve been hearing about, it looks like the realms are colliding in many new and interesting ways as of late. E World, which seems to be owned by China Mobile, is selling the SmartQ5a touchscreen device pre-installed with Android ...

Smart Devices SmartQ5a MID… now with Android!

Smart Devices SmartQ5a MID… now with Android!

If you’re a MID fan that’s curious about this crazy “Android” you’ve been hearing about, it looks like the realms are colliding in many new and interesting ways as of late. E World, which seems to be owned by China Mobile, is selling the SmartQ5a touchscreen device pre-installed with Android ...

Unbagging: Peek CEO Amol Sarva

Unbagging: Peek CEO Amol Sarva

Unbagging is a new feature inspired by one of our favorite Flickr groups: what’s in your bag? The premise is simple empty out your bag, arrange what’s inside, and snap a photo. Engadget will be taking a look inside the bags of some of the people we know and love ...

Distracted driving blamed for 5,800 U.S. deaths

Distracted driving blamed for 5,800 U.S. deaths

WASHINGTON Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Wednesday called distracted driving a serious epidemic with more than 5,800 annual U.S. traffic deaths tied to motorists who failed to keep their eyes on the road.

Missed the Google Wave beta? We’ve got hands-on!

Missed the Google Wave beta? We’ve got hands-on!

Google Wave started limited beta testing today, but chances are you missed out on an invite, since the 100,000 open slots were filled almost instantly. Not to worry, though our in-depth impressions of El Goog’s innovative new IM/email/everything service are still right here if you want to get in deep. ...

Security paint

Security paint

Painting your way to a safer wi-fi connection

US relaxes grip on the internet

US relaxes grip on the internet

The US loosens its control over how the internet is run after it signs a new agreement with net regulator Icann.

Surveillance state ‘a good thing’

Surveillance state ‘a good thing’

A leading adviser to the NHS calls for more surveillance of personal data at a Labour conference fringe meeting.

Twitter in haste…

Twitter in haste…

…repent at leisure, would-be Labour MPs are told

German police break up Internet child porn ring

German police break up Internet child porn ring

BERLIN German police said Wednesday they had broken up an international child pornography network that exchanged pedophile images on the Internet and sexually abused children.

Microsoft wins overturn of $388 million patent award

Microsoft wins overturn of $388 million patent award

SEATTLE Microsoft did not infringe a patent held by anti-piracy software maker Uniloc Inc, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday, nullifying an earlier $388 million (242 million pound) damages award against Microsoft.