Twitter isn’t quite done refining TweetDeck’s interface following recent web and desktop overhauls — there’s still a little tweaking left in store. The company has just updated the Chrome and web versions of its social app with grab handles that …

While Viacom hasn’t always understood how this whole internet video thing works, it’s showing some tech savviness today with confirmation of rumors that it’s joining Twitter’s Amplify program. Beginning with the MTV Video Music Awards on August 25…

You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all ha…

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Here is Arielle with your Weekly News Update on what is being said by expert, Michael Geist on the privacy debacle. We must put pres…

Each week Joshua Fruhlinger contributes This is the Modem World, a column dedicated to exploring the culture of consumer technology.

I have a confession to make. I love /r/cringe, the sub-Reddit dedicated to those moments usually caught on video …

Good news for the folks at Spindle came today, as the provider of hyperlocal offers from businesses was acquired by Twitter. Described by the company as, “a tool for tuning into your surroundings,” the service pulls updates from Twitter and Facebo…

With Microsoft’s Build developer conference kicking off in just a week, we’re frankly surprised the company is choosing to release any news ahead of time. Today, though, the firm posted a video showing some changes to Office Web apps. In particula…

Facebook comment threads are apparently a bit too calm, so the social network company’s decided to mix things up with the addition of in-line image embeds starting today. But wait — put down the link to your hottest GIF — apparently the service …

Although Vevo has a presence on seemingly every platform, it hasn’t done much of anything special on the desktop: so far, it’s been either the web or nothing. That’s changing — the company has just launched a native app for Windows 8 and RT devi…

Rdio, that lover of social streaming and sworn enemy of the vowel, is finally opening up its new TV and movie service to all users in the US and UK. Previously only the realm of Rdio Unlimited subscribers, Vdio lets users rent, buy and do various …

The mind behind BioShock’s Big Daddies and BioShock Infinite’s Songbird is apparently also getting behind the script for a Logan’s Run film remake. Irrational Games creative director and head Ken Levine is working on a Logan’s Run remake script, I…

The eventual demise of Google Reader gave existing services like Feedly an opportunity to land hundreds of thousands of new users, but the sudden gain of popularity demands an infrastructure that can handle the load. By opening its APIs to the mas…

Rockmelt brought its social news browsing to iOS back in 2012, with promises that the Android version was on the way. The company took its sweet time with the port, but it’s here at last — and with a few Android-only perks in return for the wait….

The CEO position is usually the last rung on the career ladder — after that, it’s either retirement or a less-than-graceful ouster. It’s not the end for BT CEO Ian Livingston, however, as he’s moving to the even bigger leagues of government. The …

Anyone who’s tried to tether to their iPhone or iPad will recall how iOS manages to craft its own passwords when used as a personal hotspot. The aim is to ensure that anyone sharing a data connection will get some degree of security, regardless of…

Behold, a ready-made answer for those who own a Linux-powered fruit machine but who are still looking for new ways to use it. It’s a simple media center starter kit, fresh out and shipping today, which makes it easy to hook your Raspberry Pi up to…

Keeping your Gmail account organized isn’t that hard when you can tag and star emails. Evernote Web Clipper’s new function, however, promises easier access to missives you deem particularly important. Once the Chrome extension is installed, it sav…

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