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Daily Roundup: Microsoft's DRM policy, Peripheral Vision with Ayah Bdeir, GameStick delay 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.

Hands-on with the Mr. Postman smart mailbox

Mr. Postman is a smart mailbox that links the transportation of physical mail with your smartphone by notifying you upon arrival, then locking itself after the delivery has been received. Click the link for our hands-on video.

Xbox One's DRM policy reversal: an oral history

Microsoft took some heat earlier this year regarding its murky DRM policy reversal. Now, Microsoft Senior Director of Product Management, Albert Penello, sits down with our own Ben Gilbert to chat about what exactly went down. Read on for the interview.

Peripheral Vision: Ayah Bdeir

This week on Peripheral Vision, we met with CEO of LittleBits, Ayah Bdeir. "I didn't set out originally to start a company," she explained. Regardless of intention, however, this tinker-minded entrepreneur has managed to bring the power of circuitry to those with limited technical knowledge. Clink the link for the entire interview.

GameStick delayed once again, will now compete with PS4 on launch day

If you backed the ultra-portable GameStick console on Kickstarter, you may care to know that its launch has been delayed once again. Due to manufacturing issues, it's now scheduled for November 15th, right alongside the PS4. Click through for more details.

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