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Blazing Fast Staubli Robot Picks 200 Items Per Minute
Singularity Hub - 26 Feb 2013 18:33
Even John Henry, had he been a factory picker instead of a steel driver, couldn't keep up with this robot. The Switzerland-based TP80 Fast Picker robot by Stäubli Robotics can sort your prescription bottles, Tic-Tac box...
Microsoft posts Dev Center app for Windows Phone, tops 130,000 total apps
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 03:04
Despite launching the Windows Phone Dev Center months ago, Microsoft hasn't provided an option to run the dashboard on Windows Phone itself. The company is at last introducing some logical consistency (and recursion) by ...
Google+ Sign-In lets you use account info across iOS, Android and web apps
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 18:24
These days it seems like every app wants your Facebook or Twitter info -- it figures that Google wants a piece of that action, too. Today the software giant announced Google+ Sign-in, a new feature that makes it possible...
When Apple's Engraving Service Goes Wrong
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 10:24
When Redditor jayhawk503 bought his new iPod, he got more than he bargained for. He claims he didn't want any damn engraving. We're not sure how true that is, but it's funny nonetheless. [Reddit via Geekosystem] More
Kyocera DuraPro keeps the rugged flip phone alive on US Cellular for $100
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 07:06
The rumors of the basic cellphone's death have been greatly exaggerated -- it's just finding niches to hide in while smartphones take over the mainstream. Witness today's launch of the Kyocera DuraPro on US Cellular. Alt...
Opera WebKit-based browser hands-on
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 18:21
Think Opera is content at 300 million? That would be a rather silly notion for any company, of course, and naturally the browser is bumping up its efforts by making the jump to WebKit. This move will make Opera even more...
Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Is Finally Available for Download
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 16:52
Windows 7 users are finally getting Internet Explorer 10. They'll be auto-upgraded in a few weeks, but you can go ahead and download the updated browser starting today. More
Huawei Ascend W1 launching March 7th in UK on O2: free from £13.50 per month or £120 on PAYG
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 13:24
We're starting to think Microsoft is onto something with Windows Phone 8, an OS that's capable of delivering a solid user experience on mediocre handset specs. UK network provider O2 seems to feel the same, and in additi...
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:30PM ET
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 02:32
Two in a row, that was a good run, but it's over as once again we are off our regularly scheduled time for the Engadget HD podcast. Hopefully this later time still works for you, as we don't know how we can go on recordi...
SnapChat Could Start Breaking Up Your Sexts With Ads
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 01:40
Stopping by CNBC earlier today, SnapChat's CEO Evan Spiegel made the vague semi-announcement that the notorious tween sexting app is currently experimenting with "this really awesome new ad format." Whatever that means. ...
This Cheap Portable Hard Drive Is Your Deal of the Day
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 22:00
Everyone needs a portable hard drive, especially if you're rocking a tiny SSD in your laptop. But unlike lots of consumer technology, you can't count on prices to fall indefinitely: before the October 2011 flood in Thail...
BlackBerry Is Testing a Mobile Money Messaging Service
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 15:54
It's no secret that BlackBerry has seen better days, despite the recent introduction of new phones. But one of its bright spots is BlackBerry Messenger, and now, according to Bloomberg, it's looking into adding a money t...
Twitter Windows Phone update brings it 'in line with other Twitter apps'
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 19:22
Twitter has finally given some love to its Windows Phone app, a change the company promises will put it "in line with other Twitter apps." On the docket are changes to the UI and a slew of new features. The app now offer...
Too Many Sleepless Nights Can Actually Shut Down Important Genes
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 17:42
While it's easy enough to brush off a few sleepless nights with a pot of coffee and the occasional desk-nap, you may be doing more harm than you realize. According to a new study from Surrey University, snagging less tha...
MetroPCS rakes in $1.3 billion for Q4 2012 thanks to 2.2 million new LTE customers
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 14:58
Over a quarter of MetroPCS' customer base is now on LTE (26 percent), and the company made $1.3 billion in revenue for Q4 and $5.1 billion total in 2012 as a result, it said. Though revenue was down for Q4 over last year...
You Can Make Gummy Bear Versions of Yourself
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 06:00
Somewhere in between the honor of getting a bronze statue of yourself and the shame of re-creating your sexual organs in plastic is this awesome gummy bear yourself service. You can basically create a gummy replica of yo...
Engadget Expand speakers, Round Seven: Moon, music, media and more!
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 16:00
It's time for another round of additions to the speaker lineup for our big Expand event coming up in just a few weeks. You'll want to be sure to pick up your tickets so you don't miss out on these folks up on stage: Alex...
This Hilarious Song About Tumblr Pretty Much Sums Up the Entire Internet
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 03:00
If you use Tumblr or Facebook or Twitter or any site like that, you'd know that they're all complete time sucks. Hopping onto Tumblr is especially dangerous because of all the rabbit holes you can crawl into--food, taste...
International fake credit card syndicate busted in Malaysia
ZDNet - 26 Feb 2013 05:19
Malaysian police have uncovered an alleged credit card manufacturing syndicate involving locals and foreigners, arresting 25 suspects in the process.
Cablevision Is Suing Viacom to Kill the Bundled Cable Model Once and For All
Gizmodo - 26 Feb 2013 21:34
That seemingly far-off dream of a la carte cable consumption may be more imminent than you realize. Cablevision has announced its plans to sue Viacom for "illegally forcing purchase of programming services." In other wor...
Razer Edge pre-orders begin March 1st, price starts at $999
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 21:34
If you were intrigued by the Razer Edge's impressive ability to transform from a tablet, to a laptop, to a gaming console and you have a spare $1k lying around, it might be time to reach for your wallet. Razer has just a...
Hands-free Fruit Ninja: NUIA makes it easier to code PC apps with eye control (hands-on)
Engadget - 26 Feb 2013 13:37
We know what you think this hands-on is about. That laptop you see up there has a Tobii eye-tracking sensor affixed to it, and you're probably wondering why we're still dwelling on it after getting hands-on twice at CES ...