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Daily Roundup: prescription frames for Google Glass, Pebble Steel review and more!

 

 

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Daily Roundup: prescription frames for Google Glass, Pebble Steel review and more!
1/29/2014 12:07:00 AM

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.

Google Glass gets prescription frames

Google's making good on its promise to deliver a headset with prescription frames. The eyeglasses are currently available as a $225 upgrade for Google Explorers, but early adopters will be able to pick up a pair as early as this afternoon. Click the link for details about styles and insurance options.

Nintendo denies smartphone mini-games

If the idea of Nintendo mini-games on your smartphone made you feel happy inside, get ready for a letdown. The company confirmed that it has no plans to make its software available to non-Nintendo devices. Click on through for more information.

An early look at in-car iOS

Developer Steven Troughton-Smith found workings of Apple's expected in-car experience hiding in the public version of iOS 7.0.3. He also managed to crank up a preview of the interface through an emulation of a vehicle display. Click through for a video and more details.

Pebble Steel review

Smartwatches aren't typically known for their sleek design, but the Pebble Steel is certainly a looker. At $249, Pebble's new all-metal wearable may cost a bit more, but it's got the right amount of bling to make up for it. Follow the link for our review.

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