Sensixa e-AR duplicates the inner ear, knows if you’ve fallen and can’t get up

No, it’s not a Philippe Starck-designed hearing aid, although we kind of wish it were. What you’re actually looking at is an over-the-ear sensor, dubbed the e-AR, made to mimic the human vestibular system. In layman’s terms, this 3D accelerometer-equipped device, crafted by Sensixa, is capable of recording

Three COWs descend on Lucas Oil Stadium, courtesy of Verizon Wireless (video)

When you think of Super Bowl Sunday, many images likely come to mind: malty beverages, nachos, high-budget commercials and — oh, yeah — football. Even amongst us mobile fanatics, however, cellular coverage rarely crosses the mind. Fortunately, that’s not how Big Red rolls. The company has brought three

Ask Engadget: Are there UK-based Voicemail to SMS/email alternatives?

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Nish, who needs to replace his voicemail to SMS/email system due to Ribbit Mobile’s forthcoming closure. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry

Apple Just Incentivized Every College Kid To Get An iPad. As For High Schoolers…

As I watched Apple’s iBooks event in New York City last week, my mind began to race about the ramifications of such announcements. Everyone had a pretty good idea for weeks (or months if you read the Steve Jobs biography) that textbooks would be a focal point for Apple, but there wasn’t much thought

Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy

Via its Research Blog, Google has announced the donation of the Sky Map project to the open source community. Originally developed by Googlers during their "20% time," the stellar application was launched in 2009 to showcase the camera sensors in first generation Android handsets. Four years and over

Engadget Mobile Podcast 122 – 01.21.2012

This podcast is all about vision, which proves that the Engadget Mobile Podcasters were not completely blinded by the light of the Consumer Electronics Show. They got close, though.Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad MolenProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Tycho – Coastal Brake (Ghostly International)00:01:37

SOPA Debate Part II: Viacom & CDT Square Off Over “Due Process”

"Before SOPA was pulled from the House yesterday, opponents of the bill argued (among other things) that sites accused of making copyrighted material available could be shut down without being given full, adverserial, due process." Was this an accurate assessment? Viacom’s General Counsel and EVP Michael

6 Things to Know Before Starting a Business

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media an…

5 Firefox Add-Ons for Increasing Productivity

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media an…

NES controller lets you stomp Koopas, save Princess Peach in capacitive fashion (video)

Is your NES controller in another castle? Maybe you’re just pining for your smartphone’s capacitive game controls for some reason. Regardless, here’s a little piece of tech that just might put the fire in your flower: the capacitive touch NES controller. This sucker is milled from a copper board using