Many of the BBC's recent technological feats speak for themselves: iPlayer, 8K, HD, Britain's digital switchover, and yes, even Planet Earth itself. Go back further in time, however, and facts tend not to speak so loudly -- which is probably why Auntie Beeb commissioned the video after the break. In the space of 60 seconds, it traces 90 years worth of state-funded innovation, from the birth of BBC … [Read more...]
BBC toasts 90 years of innovation and posh accents, asks ‘where next?’
March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Distro Issue 57: Kindle Fire HD, iPhone 5 and Innovation Lab’s Mads Thimmer
September 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Last week, Amazon took the wraps off of its Kindle Fire HD. Claiming top billing in the latest issue of our slate-friendly publication, the new tablet gets the full review treatment from Engadget HQ. Does it pack enough punch to claim the Nexus 7's budget crown? You can rest assured we'll tackle that question and more. In case you were on a remote island a couple of days ago, Apple dedicated a few … [Read more...]
‘The Raid: Redemption’ Director on Action Movie Innovation & Machete Mishaps
March 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you haven’t read my five-star review of The Raid: Redemption, let me just say: it’s one of the best action movies that I’ve seen in years. While the film itself is an entertaining experience, the story of how The Raid came to be is pretty intriguing in and of itself. That story begins with a virtually unknown director named Gareth Evans, a trip to Indonesia that became a … [Read more...]
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