SQ Blaster Plus blasts some infra-red at the FCC

The SQ Blaster Plus strolled into town, but before it knew what had hit it, it was bundled into the back of a van and taken to the FCC’s secret underground bunker in Washington. It was there that strange men in blue lab coats found out what lay beneath that black plastic box that’s remarkably similar

Thumb Offers A Reality Test For SXSW Winners

Every year, before, during, and after South by Southwest, everyone’s eager declare someone the winner of the conference. Then comes the inevitable backlash, with questions about whether Popular App X will ever catch on with "regular people" — or if it’s just useful to techies who are constantly checking

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD Retina Quality Review

This update to the racing game series that’s captivated the mobile gaming audience on Apple products for over a year now delivers an enhanced version of episode 6 with Retina-quality graphics and tweaks that’ll give you giggles galore. This game now brings on the same fabulous big-name collection

Ask Engadget: Best Mac Mini carrying case?

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 is from Kevin, who’s decided to abandon laptops for his Mac Mini. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at]

Tweetbot for iPad Retina Quality Review

The most fabulous Twitter application for Apple‘s iPad has been upgraded again, this time for the 2012 iPad with its high definition Retina-quality display. This app allows Twitter users to see their timeline on the right, a menu of lists on the left, and settings all around. This app not only

Robert Scoble Talks Startups And The Changing Face Of SXSW [TCTV]

Earlier this week, TechCrunch TV hosted a live show from the floor of the convention center at the South By Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, Texas and we were really pleased to have technology evangelist and early-stage startup hunter Robert Scoble as a guest.

Watch the video above to hear

The Real SXSW “Winner” Is The Mophie Juice Pack

So Highlight didn’t "win" SXSW, as some tech bloggers had hypothesized, for many reasons. It did however have a close relationship to what eventually ended up winning, as its background GPS turns out to significantly strain iPhone battery life.

Even before SXSW, users were reporting notable reduction

Pioneer launches its 2012 VSX AV receivers lineup, available now starting at $249

We’ve seen Pioneer stuff its VSX line with 3D and Bluetooth goodness in the past; now, the Japanese outfit is unveiling its 2012 AV receivers portfolio in an attempt to widen its offerings. Starting with the lower-end models, the VSX-522 and VSX-822 are both packing 5.1 surround audio, while the main

DIY SEO Startup BrandYourself Has Nearly 6,000 Sign-Ups

BrandYourself made the famous startup pivot earlier this month, and now it’s sharing some data about the initial results.

The company started out as a way for people to control the impression they made online, both through search results and on social networks. It even recommended articles that you

Amazon Appstore celebrates one year with app deals

The platform that allows users to buy and download Android apps without actually going to the Android Market has been alive and kicking for an entire year. In that time, it has arguably grown to be an even more attractive place to find and discover apps than Google’s own service. It gained even