Massage Feels Good Because It Changes Your Gene Expression [Science]

Stiff muscles definitely benefit from a rub down, but scientists have never quite known why. Now, a team of researchers has shown that it works by changing your gene expression — quite literally, your body is hard-coded to release pain-easing chemicals when you're massaged. More »

Bacteria-Killing Plasma Torches Could Make Raw Food Safer Without Cooking It [Science]

When it comes to kitchen safety, raw chicken can be even more dangerous than a sharp knife because of bacteria like salmonella. But a new study reveals that cold plasma torches could eliminate those harmful pathogens, without cooking the food. More »

5-Minute Koyaanisqatsi Is Like Cultural CliffsNotes [Video]

The movie Koyaanisqatsi was revolutionary when it came out in 1982 and 30 years later it's still an incredible work. But for those who can't sit through 90 minutes of beautiful slow-mo footage, here it is, sped up 1552-percent. More »

42-Inch "Apple HDTV" Detailed in Best Buy Customer Survey [Apple Hdtv]

According to a slide uncovered by the Verge, Best Buy is asking its customers for thoughts on a 42-inch, $1,500 Apple HDTV. And it sounds dreamy: runs iOS, full App Store and iCloud support, an iSight camera. Too bad it's all probably just a guess. More »

Rdio's New Android App Is—Gasp—Better Than the iOS Version [Rdio]

Streaming-music-service-slash-social-network Rdio new Android app is pretty damn excellent. In addition to support for Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), the app now includes Network Activity, User Profiles, New Releases, Album Charts, and recommendations based on listening habits. If you've had a chance to check out the iOS version of Rdio, you'll know that the Android version has been lagging. More »

Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on

Mad Catz' Cyborg RAT series of adjustable computer mice has seen its fair share of minor revisions, and while wireless upgrades and whitewashed DPI tweaks have given consumers a hair of choice in transforming desktop pests, the differences between these devices has been modest, at best. Until now, at least. Enter the Cyborg M.M.O. 7, the outfit's latest addition to its aggressively styled line of gaming mice, minus the RAT moniker. Despite shedding the name of its predecessors, Mad Catz' latest point-and-clicker is as much of a RAT as the mice that came before it, but distinguishes itself with more buttons, more features and more color. Read on to see what's new, what's different and what should have stayed the same. Continue reading Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-onMad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Nokia Lumia 800 White hands-on

Today's been all about the white phones, and Nokia's new Lumia matches that glossy finish we saw on its near-identical twin, the white N9. Here, opposing the matte goodness of the rest of Lumia 800 family, the unibody shell has an almost-enamel feel on what we've heard is still polycarbonate material. From our brief play with the device, it's looking to be a pretty pervasive color choice to go alongside that pitch-black AMOLED screen. We know the phone is set to arrive later this month, blessing fans of blanc in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and another handful of European countries. See how its good looks stack up against the rest of the Lumia rainbow in our hands-on gallery below.Gallery: Nokia Lumia 800 White hands-onNokia Lumia 800 White hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Google's mysterious 'Solve for X' launching today? (video)

Google's X Lab is the search giant's top-secret facility even its own employees didn't know about. It's believed to be working on driverless cars, internet connected appliances and Majel: a Star Trek-inspired rebuttal to Siri. It's also apparently behind the Solve for X website, which hints at a TED-style public-presentation site featuring the great and the good talking about "redefining problems into challenges." The video (embedded below) and the site's background seem to agree, given one of the big box-outs reads "What is a Solve for X talk." Richard DeVaul (a member of the "[X] Rapid Evaluation team") mentioned on his Google+ page that the videos would be launching at some point today. Presumably we can expect to see innovative new solutions on dealing with Climate Change, new Cancer Treatments and awkward silence if anyone mentions a Canadian super-soldier program.Continue reading Google's mysterious 'Solve for X' launching today? (video)Google's mysterious 'Solve for X' launching today? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Android Police  |  Solve for X (Google), Richard DeVaul (Google+)  | Email this | Comments

Verizon and Redbox team up to launch streaming and physical media service later this year

It once was a rumor but now it's real: Verizon and Redbox are joining forces on what is said to be the "best of both worlds" -- a service that will offer both physical media and streaming content for subscribers. Details are slim at this point but the supposed "Project Zoetrope" will offer DVD and Blu-ray media in addition to on-demand streaming plus downloadable content. The Netflix-like service will be launching in the second half of this year and, while "multi-platform" support for "devices" is mentioned, it's not stated whether any of those will be non-Verizon. Though, Big Reds' claims that it will "erase all technological boundaries" does make us slightly optimistic. Still, we'll have to wait a few more months to know for sure.[Thanks, Kevin]Continue reading Verizon and Redbox team up to launch streaming and physical media service later this yearVerizon and Redbox team up to launch streaming and physical media service later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Sony announces firmware update for PS Vita, maps and video apps coming this week

Sony announced a pretty significant firmware update for the PlayStation Vita today, bringing mapping, video and added Mac support to its new console. Perhaps the most notable feature of the version 1.6 update is its new Map app, featured on the Vita's home screen. The application offers much of the functionality you'd expect to find in similar tools, including walking and driving directions, as well as satellite imagery. Previously capable of taking only static shots, the Vita's camera app will now support video as well, which seems only logical. Alongside this update is a new Content Manager app for Mac OS, which had previously been available for Windows only. The update will begin rolling out on February 8th, but you can get a preview of some screenshots at the source link below.Sony announces firmware update for PS Vita, maps and video apps coming this week originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Andriasang  |  Sony (Japanese)  | Email this | Comments