This hand amputee can play the piano thanks to this 'Luke Skywalker Prosthesis'

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a Luke Skywalker-inspired robotic hand that can help amputees play the piano. Read more...More about Music, Health, Social Good, Piano, and Musician | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

High tech hair and beauty products to take your Instagram game up a notch

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Makeup Twitter, meet tech Twitter.Over the past few years, we've seen an explosion of beauty gurus and makeup tutorials on social media. There's been a similar trend in the tech … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Apple will probably launch new AirPods in the second half of 2018

Apple AirPods are sold out on its online store until next year — but the wireless earbuds may still get a major refresh in 2018. A leading Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, released a memo on Tuesday predicting that Apple will offer a new version of AirPods in the se … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Facebook will let you turn off facial recognition with one switch

Facebook is letting you decide whether or not you want your face to be recognized.On Tuesday, Facebook released a new setting that lets users easily manage the facial recognition software across the social network, the company announced in a blog post. SEE ALSO: Facebook's new fa … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

'Starwars,' 'football,' and 23 more horrific passwords people actually used in 2017

2017 was a year of fake news, security breaches, bitcoin, net neutrality, Elon Musk, and more. And with all the new news came a slew of horrible passwords. Security software company SplashData has compiled a list of the most commonly used passwords of 2017. SEE ALSO: Google inves … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Artificial stars and liquid metal: A startup is still working toward fusion

It sounds like science fiction. At a laboratory in Vancouver, Canada, scientists donning red coats say they have recreated the scorching, 100-million degree conditions inside the core of our sun. They use a two-story-high, octopus-like metal apparatus to collapse walls of silver … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Facebook's new facial recognition efforts help blind users know exactly who's in photos

Facebook is working to make its platform even more accessible for blind users and people with low vision.In a series of updates announced Tuesday, the company revealed that it will begin using its already-existing face recognition technology to identify people in photographs for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

These delicate, mist-filled bubbles will bounce off a special material

Fashion retailer COS and Studio Swine collaborated on an interactive installation which features a tree-like sculpture that blossoms with mist-filled bubbles. The bubbles are engineered to burst once they touch skin, but they live longer if you catch them with special gloves. The … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Get Cowin wireless headphones on sale for less than $50 and transform your commute

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If your new phone is severely lacking in headphone jacks, then it's time to join the wireless revolution with these wireless headphones from Cowin.SEE ALSO: Pick up this Sonos wi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Pick up this Sonos wireless speaker for $50 off

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Sonos is known for their wide range of wireless sound systems perfect for blasting your jams. The only thing better than a dance party? Saving moneyThis speaker is $50 off today … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

These straws are edible and could help reduce plastic waste

LOLISTRAW is an edible, hyper-compostable straw. The straws are made of seaweed and can be turned into fertilizer. Their goal is to replace the 500 million plastic straws that are used and discarded every day in the U.S.  Read more...More about Watercooler, Kickstarter, Mashable … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

U.S. government says North Korea was behind WannaCry cyberattack and ransomware

The U.S. government has named North Korea as the source of the devastating WannaCry cyberattack. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed Monday, Thomas Bossert, Trump's homeland security assistant, wrote that North Korea is "directly responsible" for the attack that "was widespread and co … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

The top 10 tech stories of 2017

This was a wild and tumultuous year in tech, with game-changing scandals, staggering displays of incompetence, and chin-scratching revelations. And while we may prefer to forget the dumpster fire that was the last 12 months, it's worth taking a moment to sit back, kick your feet … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

The Uber ban in London only hurts the people who need it the most

Every editorial product is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our journalism.When Transport for London (TfL) announced in September that it was planning to rescind Uber’s licence t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin takes a break but Ethereum and other cryptocoins reach new highs

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is having a field day. It's currently trading at $850, a new all-time-high, after an incredible rally in which it nearly doubled its price in nine days. Ethereum's current market capitalization is $82 billion, according t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This bird sings the iPhone ringtone when it gets upset

A sweet cockatiel knows exactly how to get its owner's attention: imitate an iPhone.Vimeo user Ben Pluimer posted a video to his page on Monday featuring his friend's pet bird perfectly recreating that classic iPhone default ringtone. "When my friend's cockatiel gets upset, it si … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This genius scale doesn't actually tell you how much you weigh

A startup just released the least judgmental scale you've ever seen — and it's powered by AI. The scale, called Shapa, looks like any normal scale, with one key difference: It doesn't tell you how much you weigh. Hear me out on this. SEE ALSO: Stop measuring things while baking a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

China reminds Google and Facebook to play by the rules if they want access

China has more than 700 hundred million internet users, but if tech companies want a slice of the action, they'll have to abide by the country's tight censorship laws.The reminder comes from Qi Xiaoxia, director general of the Bureau of International Cooperation at the Cyberspace … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Today's best tech deals: Save big on headphones, laptops, gaming consoles, VPNs, and more

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Christmas is officially one week away and if you're not done shopping yet, you really gotta get on that. As always, our tech deals are here to save the day, with sales on Bose he … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Amazon is having an insane holiday sale on smartphones until Dec. 23

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Cellphone carriers are dropping holiday deals left and right, but the big issue is that the phones usually take forever to ship — and who wants to give a belated holiday gift? Go … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

You can now control your Christmas tree lights with your phone

Twinkly turns your tree into a light show that you can control from your phone. Read more...More about Christmas, Mashable Video, Christmas Tree, Real Time, and Real Time Video | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

BlackBerry plans to kill its app store, and hey, remember BlackBerry?

BlackBerry announced plans to shut down the official BlackBerry app store by December 2019. By the way, did you know BlackBerry still has an app store?The app store will be the final casualty of BlackBerry's switch to Android, which officially happened back in 2015 with the relea … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This experience turns your year's Uber data into a personalized music video

YEAR WITH UBERWant to experience Year with Uber for yourself? Access your own customized video on yearwithuber.com.The new year is a time for celebration, anticipation, and setting goals for the next 365 daysIt’s also a time for reflection. Looking back on how you spent 2017 can … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Facebook is the biggest social network. Now, it's trying to become the best.

In Facebook's perfect world, your News Feed might look something like this: There's a post from a family member or close friend, ideally a tagged photo that is thoughtful and important to them but also to the people around them. The post causes a lot of people click on Facebook's … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

A fraudulent Cuphead game briefly appeared in the App Store

Apple recently allowed a fraudulent $4.99 Cuphead app to appear in the App Store.  The mobile gaming site Touch Arcade first spotted the fake app and reported its existence as a "surprise" iOS launch. However, Cuphead's developer, Studio MDHR, later announced on Twitter that the … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Keep your phone charged and cool with this wireless charger that's on sale

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If you happen to be fiddling around with a brand-spanking new phone, then you're probably using up all the battery in one sitting and working it to the point of heating up. If yo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Amazon's Echo Spot is the blueprint for all future smart speakers

Every editorial product is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our journalism.Amazon's not declaring it a redo, but the Echo Spot, the company's latest Alexa-powered smart speaker — … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Sophia the robot has a—kinda creepy—holiday message

Sophia the humanoid robot from Hanson Robotics has a holiday message for fans. Read more...More about Technology, Christmas, Robots, Mashable Video, and Holiday | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Give your next party the light show it deserves with this Bluetooth speaker

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.You can make any house party into a mini-rave with this light-up Bluetooth speaker for 22% off. This speaker will react to your music by lighting up in sync with the beat. You ca … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

3D-Printed Cake Looks Like Something from 'Blade Runner'

Read more...More about Cake, 3d Printing, Mashable Reels, Sn Reels, and Tech | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

There's only one place you can still get Airpods in time for the holidays

If you're a last-minute holiday shopper, you might be in trouble. Apple's Airpods, are in high demand as Christmas approaches. But as of today, most retailers are either sold out of the items or unable to ship them until after Christmas, AppleInsider reports. SEE ALSO: AirPods wi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Nio launches the Tesla Model X of China for half the price

Every editorial product is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our journalism.Chinese electric car startup Nio has launched its first vehicle, the ES8. It's an all-electric, modern … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Europe's steepest railway line uses a rotating cabin system to always keep passengers upright

Stoos, a car-free Alpine resort in Switzerland, has just launched a new funicular line which is the steepest in Europe. Its four cylindrical cabins feature an inclination adjustment system making sure that the passengers remain upright throughout the whole trip. Read more...More … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This anti-odor suit might be the only one you'll ever need

Ultra Suit is a high-tech formal outfit. Which will protect you from almost any disaster and keep you smelling fresh. Read more...More about Tech, Fashion, Kickstarter, Design, and Mashable Video | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Twitter Nazi purge removes far-right British leader that Trump retweeted

The Twitter purge has just begun and it looks like one of the first high-profile accounts to be wiped from the social media platform is that of Jayda Fransen, the controversial Britain First leader who President Donald Trump retweeted a few weeks ago.SEE ALSO: The 'Twitter Purge' … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Facebook will begin demoting 'engagement bait' in your News Feed

Facebook wants publishers to stop begging for likes.The social network is taking action against so-called "engagement bait," where publishers ask users to vote, like, or share a post in the hopes of bumping it to the top of people's News Feed. SEE ALSO: Facebook's suicide prevent … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

The 'Twitter Purge' Nazi reckoning has begun. Here are the rules.

Twitter has a list. They're checking it twice. Well, no, actually, it's much more complex than that. For the past two years, Twitter has been working with its Trust & Safety Council — a body of experts in online safety — to balance running a platform for free speech with curbing … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Google's taking another big step to stop the spread of fake news

The internet is filled with too many fake news websites — not the ones Donald Trump keeps falsely accusing, but real sources of provably false information — and Google's taking another step to stop this garbage from misleading people.The tech giant is now blocking websites from s … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 might be announced in February

Ready or not, Samsung's Galaxy S9 is coming.The Korean electronics giant's next flagship Android phone might be announced in February, according to a report from Bloomberg.SEE ALSO: Samsung is making a 512GB chip to give smartphones an insane amount of storageThere were murmurs t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

The 12 best apps of 2017

Every editorial product is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our journalism.Just when you thought apps had gotten boring and derivative, developers have leveraged new technologies … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Mark Hamill destroys the guy who killed Net Neutrality with an epic 'Star Wars' tweet

Net Neutrality is dead thanks to the Federal Communication Commission's idiot chairman Ajit Pai, and Mark Hamill is pissed.The Last Jedi star took some time out of the movie's huge opening weekend to rip Pai a new one on Twitter, and man was it an epic diss of galactic proportion … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Firefox users lose trust in Mozilla after a 'Mr. Robot' promo went horribly wrong

Protip for Mozilla and the USA Network: In the future when you're plotting a tie-in for a show about vigilante hackers, maybe don't actually compromise people's privacy.Some Firefox users were none too thrilled to discover that the web browser had installed an add-on called "Look … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Apple enthusiasts need this dock that will charge all of the things

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.These days, everyone and their mother has an Apple Watch. If you don't have one now, spoiler alert: there's a good chance you'll get one as a gift. With your bedside outlet alrea … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This speaker makes listening to music even more wireless than Bluetooth

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Listening to music with an aux cable is so 2000s, and using Bluetooth can get cumbersome when a bunch of people want to control the playlist. MIA Sound wants to deliver a new kin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Hoo-boy! This damning Uber letter is a wild ride

The disasters that former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick left in his wake at his popular ride-hailing app company was one of this year's biggest tech industry stories. Now, as we wrap up the year, Uber (through a court case) has gifted us a letter detailing many of the company's allege … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

The White House website redesign makes it — surprise! — even less transparent

The White House revamped its website Friday, and its new look proves it's possible for the Trump administration to make things even more opaque.The White House website is where the public comes to watch live videos of the president and press briefings, as well as access media sta … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Google Chrome now lets you mute those annoying autoplay videos

Google Chrome just made surfing the web way less annoying. Chrome developers announced Thursday that the newest Chrome update, Chrome 64 Beta, will allow you to mute annoying autoplay videos. This is one of several features intended to help users circumvent obnoxious advertisemen … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Facebook made a game with Porgs and that's really all you need to know

If there's one thing we should all be able to agree on about The Last Jedi it's most definitely the Porgs. Now, Facebook is helping you relive all the best Porg moments from The Last Jedi and then some, thanks to the social network's new Porg Invasion game. SEE ALSO: Everything Y … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago