Hasta La Gadget!

Many entered, but it was Daniel Orren who sent in a great green-screened video that snagged him a temporary spot on the Engadget crew at this year’s CES. Hanging with the team in our trusty trailer, getting comped meals, roaming the floor, wearing mind-controlled cat ears — honestly, it’s probably just easier to list all of the things the photographer didn’t do the other week in Vegas.

With the dust settled, we asked Orren how he enjoyed the trip. “The showroom floor was a lot bigger than I had anticipated originally, so naturally this was great as there were more gadgets.” Amongst the highlights: “My favorite times would have to be hanging with the Engadget crew, it’s nice just chatting with everyone about all the cool stuff you’ve seen that day/week and just geeking out.” And as for that inevitable question, the one we ask ourselves right around this time each year, ” I’d love to go back to CES if given the chance, and who knows, maybe I’ll just go on my own in a few years.”

Also included in the prize package was an Engadget Show segment to call his very own. When he wasn’t occupied with the Steambox and 4K TVs, our film crew was following Orren around to find out what it’s like going to CES as a first-timer. Check in after the break for the results.

This segment originally appeared in episode 40 of The Engadget Show.

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Google has launched its 2013 Doodle 4 Google contest, which invites students K through 12 in the United States to enter for a chance at a $30,000 scholarship. This year’s theme? “My Best Day Ever…” The winning student will have his or her drawing displayed on the Google homepage in addition to the scholarship and grant awards.

The theme, according to Google, was selected as “something that encourages exploration to the past, present or future as well as showing moments or thoughts that range from very small and personal to broad and far reaching – maybe even out of this universe.” Google has a ticker on its Doodle 4 Google page that counts down to the contest deadline, which is presently 67 days from now. Check out the video below for more info.

Google has partnered with the American Museum of Natural History for 2013′s contest. With the partnership, an exhibition will be presented showcasing each state’s winner in New York City from May 22 to July 14th. Those interested in submitting a doodle can download an entry form from the Doodle 4 Google website, and either upload the doodle online or mail it. Mailed entries must be received by March 22.

Doodle 4 Google began in 2008, and has taken place every year since then; likewise, there are various contests globally. In 2012, the search engine giant received 114,000 submissions, with the winner being 7-year-old Dylan Hoffman. In addition to having the artwork displayed on the Google homepage and receiving a $30,000 scholarship, the student’s school will also be given a $50,000 grant.

[via Doodle4Google]

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Because you haven’t been living under a rock, by now you know about our big Expand event coming up in San Francisco this March (plus, you’re following us on Twitter and Facebook to be the first to get all the news, right?!). Did you also know about our Insert Coin: New Challengers competition to shine the spotlight on the best new crowdfunded hardware projects out there? You do now!

The best part is, submissions are now open — and that means you can submit your project for a chance to win free tickets to Expand, $1,000 to cover your travel costs, and a total of $25,000 in prize money! No, we’re not kidding: all this could be yours.

Read on to find out more!

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We’re guessing the wrapping paper is already back in your closet where it will stay till next year’s festivities, but that doesn’t mean more tech goodies are out of the question. Our holiday gift guide giveaway runs through December 31st at 11:59 PM ET, so be sure to leave a comment on each of our 14 guides. Depending which contest you enter — and you should probably just enter them all — you could ring in the new year with an AT&T smartphone such as the HTC Windows Phone 8X, LG Optimus G or Samsung Galaxy Express. In any case, here’s hoping your holidays are happy and bright!

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In two days we celebrate a holiday in which the main theme (aside from gratitude) is “bigger is better.” That’s why Rebtel is here to change that mindset by offering two iPad Minis (black 16GB WiFi-only) to a pair of lucky winners, along with a voucher for $100 service credit! The VoIP provider is promoting its iPad app, which is a free download that allows you to make free calls over WiFi and cellular to other Rebtel users, as well as cheap international calls. (If you’re not an Apple user, the company also has Android, Windows Phone and PC apps available.) So you know what to do: take a moment to reflect on what you’re thankful for, and leave a comment below to enter to win.

Continue reading Engadget Giveaway: win one of two iPad Minis, courtesy of Rebtel!

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