British scientists create a 'tractor beam' of ultrasonic sound

A team of researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Sussex have developed the world's first functioning sonic tractor beam able to operate outside of a lab environment. [Read more...]

The Altwork Station is an expensive marvel of desk engineering

Standing desks are all the rage in modern offices these days, thanks in large part to plenty of research that claims sitting all day is detrimental to your long-term health. [Read more...]

Dear Veronica: How many pixels are too many?

Welcome back to another episode of Dear Veronica! Very excited to welcome my friend Robert Heron onto the show this week, to answer a question about pixels. [Read more...]

Get the Sound Step Lightning 2 for 60% off

The Sound Step Lightning 2 packs the same rich sound and elegant design we've come to expect from Soundfreaq. Even better, it's currently 60% off for Engadget readers. Find out more and grab yours today.

Samsung's absurdly large Galaxy View tablet is official

After being teased and leaked multiple times over the past few weeks, Samsung today officially revealed its supersized 18.4-inch tablet, the Galaxy View. [Read more...]

Spotify really does reduce music piracy, but at a cost

Spotify swears up and down that its free music streaming helps curb piracy. But does it really? Yes, if you ask the EU... [Read more...]

Rare lunar rover prototype accidentally sold for scrap (update)

A priceless lunar rover prototype, built by NASA in the mid '60s, has been broken up and sold for scrap. [Read more...]

Amazon delivery drivers sue for employee benefits and compensation

Four Prime Now delivery drivers in LA have filed a lawsuit against Amazon for making them work like employees when they were being compensated as contractors. [Read more...]