Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Daily Roundup: a new Engadget, sex ed on VHS and more!


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 handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.



THE NEW ENGADGET: IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU... EXCEPT WHEN IT'S ABOUT US


Like technology, Engadget is evolving. Our new Editor-in-Chief Michael Gorman and Executive Editor Christopher Trout tell you about how we plan to be your guide for this connected life.



MY VCR TAUGHT ME ABOUT SEX


Videocassette recorders were considered cutting-edge tech at one point, and for very good reason. Who doesn't remember those Blockbuster nights? But for our Senior Editor Joseph Volpe, the VCR played a much more meaningful role: It was his self-taught introduction to sex.


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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO KEEP THE FEDS OUT OF YOUR PHONE


Have you ever wondered in what scenario the police would be allowed to search what's on your phone? Well, you're not alone. Using two ongoing Supreme Court cases as the basis, we tell you what's at stake in the battle for the precious info stored on that phone of yours.



NOKIA X REVIEW: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NOKIA MAKES AN ANDROID PHONE?


With the acquisition by Microsoft now complete, it is a weird time for Nokia to be releasing an Android phone. Yet, here we are. Meet the Nokia X, a $120 device aimed at developing markets, from a manufacturer that, for a long time, devoted itself to Windows Phone. But is it enough for Microsoft to feel threatened? Find out in our review.



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