GIANT ROBOT DUEL is real: see USA’s Eagle Prime bot roll out

Today the robot-creators at MegaBots revealed their fully-built and painted battle robot: EAGLE PRIME! This Giant Robot Duel (the first of its kind) was scheduled earlier this year between the United States and China (AND JAPAN!), and MegaBots will represent with the most patriotic mecha-robot ever built. Today you get to see it, the first MK3-class MegaBot ever created. The … Continue reading

This HTC U11 app is a must-have for owners

The HTC U11’s most intriguing – and arguably underutilized – feature is getting supercharged, though it’s not the Android phone-maker’s own handiwork. Instead, the developer community has stepped up to unlock the potential of Edge Sense, the squeeze-to-launch shortcut system HTC introduced on the U11. If you’re a U11 owner, it has the potential to be the must-have app for … Continue reading

OnePlus 5 Soft Gold color released, with extra softness

It’s not the Blaze Red we were hoping for – but it’s a new color for the OnePlus 5 nonetheless. Today OnePlus 5 revealed the Soft Gold edition of the OnePlus 5. This version is similar to that of the OnePlus 3T Soft Gold edition – but it’s just a TINY bit different. This version of the OnePlus 5 is … Continue reading

Apple has an official Instagram account showcasing photos shot on iPhone

 Gizmo maker Apple just launched its official Instagram account, @apple. But this isn’t your average corporate account as the company doesn’t want to showcase its own product ad nauseam. Instead, Apple is going to share photos shot with an iPhone. In many ways, this Instagram account feels like the natural extension of the “Shot on iPhone” billboard ad campaign.… Read More

Google no longer forces its search on Android users in Russia

Back in April the Russian government ruled that Android phones in the region would have to allow Yandex — essentially Russia’s version of Google — as a default search provider. Now that’s playing out in real time. With the latest version of Chrome…

Intel unveils full specs for its 18-core i9 Extreme Edition CPU

Intel made a big splash at Computex with its new Core i9 X-series family, which is spearheaded by its first 18-core processor for desktops. But we haven’t much in the way of technical details, until now. Today, Intel revealed that the 18-core i9-7980…

Intel’s 18-core chip was a risk. It will probably pay off.

Intel’s high brass made a decidedly un-Intel move last August. During a routine business meeting at the company’s Santa Clara headquarters, they decided to upend their desktop CPU roadmap for 2017 to prepare something new: the beastly 18-core i9-7980…

Scientists may have found a functional cure for type-1 diabetes

Type-1 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects an estimated 42 million people worldwide, and occurs when the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Those with the condition must take supplemental insulin so their bodies can process sugars. But…

The best apps and streaming services for students

It’s true that most of Engadget’s back-to-school guide has comprised, well, gadgets, but as every nerd knows, a piece of hardware is only as good as the software it runs. That’s why, to close out our guide, we wanted to highlight some apps and servic…

Faraday Future leases new California plant amidst financial uncertainty

After abandoning its plans to open a manufacturing plant in Las Vegas, electric car maker Faraday Future has found a new home. The company has signed a lease for a 1,000,000-square foot facility in Hanford, California, and more than 500 employees wer…