Elon Musk is naming his new Boring machine after a verse from a great American poet

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Get this two-in-one charging stand at 75% off

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Attention screen addicts: keep all of your devices close by, even when they're charging. This universal charging stand can easily accommodate your smart devices all at once, and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Stop scooping poop and invest in this self-cleaning litter box instead

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Litter box cleaning is, well, the nastiest. You love your cat and would do anything for them, but let's face it — having to scoop out chunks of poop isn't exactly anyone's idea o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Moto X4 review: Sometimes basic is all you need

I was ready to give the Moto X4 a middling to negative review when a colleague asked me about phone recommendations, specifically non-iPhones. Since the X4 was in my hand, I showed it to her. After showing her everything I liked and didn't like, I surprised myself when I actually … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Marriott's Slack extension lets you book a room with emoji

Marriott is using Slack and emoji to make booking a hotel room as easy as giving a 👍 .The hotel chain introduced a new Slack extension that lets teams browse and book hotel rooms directly in their chats. And, being Slack, of course, there's an emoji feature.SEE ALSO: How … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Internet painfully slow? A network switch might help

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.This may sound like heresy, but WiFi isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, it’s nice not having wires everywhere and it makes you feel like you’re living in the future, but WiFi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Master the art of cybersecurity with this series of online courses

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Hackers used to be a small subculture of punk weirdos that messed around with dinky little computers and didn’t really cause much damage. But now, large hacker groups like Anonym … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Ford has recalled 1.3 million pickup trucks

Ford has issued a recall of approximately 1.3 million of its vehicles. The recall concerns pickup trucks, specifically the full-sized F-150 and the heavy-duty Super Duty vehicles. SEE ALSO: A futurist and innovations expert explains what is and isn’t real about AI in moviesFord a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Trump's tweets just might forever prevent his 'Muslim travel ban'

Perhaps no politician is as compelled to cram his foot into his own mouth as President Donald Trump. Two judges recently issued temporary blocks of the White House's third attempt to ban travel from several majority-Muslim nations, and one cited Trump's tweets as part of the reas … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs will build a futuristic tech world in Toronto

Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs will develop a futuristic, billion-dollar community along a sizable swathe of Toronto's waterfront.On Wednesday, the City of Toronto and Sidewalk Labs  — which is the urban innovation arm of Google's parent company Alphabet — announced a partnership to ra … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You can now check non-Google accounts on the Gmail app

Does anyone out there still use an email other than Gmail? Google announced today that it's testing a new feature that will allow select users to check their emails on the Gmail iOS app. It's compatible with email addresses from services such as Yahoo, Live, and Outlook (yes, tha … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung's Star Wars vacuum is the robot you need in your life

For anyone who's ever dreamed about using The Force to clean their house, here's some exciting news. Samsung has just released a pair of Star WarsPOWERbot™ vacuums that are available for pre-order starting Oct. 10. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Star Wars, Darth Vader, Ro … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The LAPD will use drones—and people are pissed

Forget 2049. Los Angeles' Blade Runner-esque future of a world watched by robots is here. On Tuesday, a civilian oversight panel gave the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) the OK to begin a year-long drone trial, primarily for reconnaissance in "tactical missions" conducted by … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This app scans your dick pics, but for, you know, good reasons

It's hard out there for a sexter. Living life fast, easy, and one poorly lit pic at a time sure sounds like fun, but what happens when the hackers come a' knocking? Your unmentionables end up on the deep web, that's what. Unless, if headline-grabbing ad copy is to be believed, yo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Here's the math that Intel claims proves self-driving cars are safe

The auto industry believes self-driving cars are the future of transportation and could be a key factor in preventing accidents, but the public is wary of autonomous vehicles (AVs). So companies are looking to find new ways to convince consumers that driverless cars are a good id … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Trade in your bulky winter coat for this self-heating jacket

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Winter is coming, which means most people are breaking out their winter coats that are so bulky, they're borderline ridiculous. A Kickstarter project (that's closing soon) aims t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This RFID-blocking wallet has raised more than $100K on Kickstarter

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.The P01 Pioneer Wallet & Pen on Kickstarter from Dango Products holds a lot more than just your money. It's got just about anything you need in one nice little package.For notes … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Snapchat just released a $80 dancing hot dog costume

If you still don't know what you're going to be for Halloween, don't worry. We've found just the thing.SEE ALSO: Here’s our picks for 5 best horror tropes of all timeSnap Inc. has released a Dancing Hot Dog Costume  today through its online Amazon store. The costume sells for $80 … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung is launching a 17-lens 360 camera that looks like a UFO

Samsung may now have the VR camera to beat.The company just unveiled a new 17-lens 360-degree camera for VR that can live-stream in 4K. Called the 360 Round, it will be available in the U.S. later this month.SEE ALSO: 'Neko Atsume' for PlayStation VR lets you live out your wildes … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung's version of Chromecast will make your dumb home smarter

Samsung wants Bixby to power your smart home, and it has a Chromecast-like dongle to make it happen.The company unveiled an experimental dongle prototype called Project Ambience that turns "dumb" appliances and gadgets into Bixby-enabled smart home accessories.SEE ALSO: Samsung's … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple's new, improved self-driving car rig reportedly spotted in the wild

Apple's secretive automotive project has flown under the radar over the past several months after news leaked that the company was granted permission to test a self-driving car platform and entered the race to develop autonomous cars — but that doesn't mean that the cars stopped … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Incredible microscopic footage captures the invisible movement of life itself

A team of scientists in Austria filmed a single tree root tip growing over a 17-hour period. The footage shows how organisms respond to gravity and it can help us figure out how to grow plants in space.The video is this year's winner in Nikon’s Small World in Motion competition, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Say hello to the Bluetooth speaker that easily fits in your pocket or purse

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Bluetooth speakers are one of the most convenient technological breakthroughs of the last decade, but they can also be clunky, difficult to transport, and annoying to charge. Tha … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung's Bixby assistant's next stop is... your refrigerator

It was only a matter of time: Samsung's Bixby assistant isn't confined to just phones anymore.The company will soon bring its digital assistant to appliances, starting with its own refrigerators and smart TVs. Samsung is also working with third-party developers to open up Bixby t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The 'Google of China' is working on a driverless bus for next year and fully self-driving cars by 2021

Chinese search giant Baidu has some bold new targets for its self-driving auto plans. Baidu CEO Robin Li outlined company's self-driving vehicle goals for the next few years onstage at the Wall Street Journal’s D.Live technology conference, touting a plan to roll out driverless b … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This cutting-edge, customisable footwear factory is a step forward for fast fashion

When it comes to peak performance, speed is everything — and athletes know better than most that every second counts. In 2017, athletics is more closely tied to technology than ever before, and data provides the necessary insights for shaving those precious seconds off everything … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Health tracking for dogs is the wearable tech we didn't know we were waiting for

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.As if you needed another reason to feel guilty for not walking your dog enough.SEE ALSO: Make sure pet gets fed, even when your stupid boss makes you stay late at workThis Kickst … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Adobe Lightroom gets a major overhaul

Adobe Lightroom CC is either the best and most elegantly designed photo-management and workflow tool in existence, or it’s a terrifying collection of powerful photo-editing and control options in search of an interface.Who’s right? Perhaps everyone.Adobe is, for one, willing to l … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The world's first giant combat robot battle just happened and it involved a massive chainsaw

The world's first giant combat robot duel just happened on Tuesday, Oct. 17, pitting America and Japan against each other in a Twitch-livestreamed battle for the ages.Representing the United States were two epic robots from MegaBots Inc., founded by Matt Oehrlein and Gui Cavalcan … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The world's first floating wind farm is here

Hywind is a trial project that includes five wind turbines floating off the coast of Scotland. The energy they produce could power up to 20,000 homes. If Hywind proves successful, it would mean that larger wind farms could be installed in much deeper waters, opening up a new fron … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

IoT will forever be in trouble, but there's hope

Your coffee pot, refrigerator, thermostat, and in-home security system are all connected to the internet. Or, if they're not now, they will be one day. Sadly, as the forgotten stepchildren of internet security, these Internet of Things devices are likely doomed to a future teemin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This handheld projector also has a built-in tablet and battery pack

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Projectors are like something out of Hogwarts: just when it seems like there are no TVs to be found, they can take any random blank wall and turn them into instant viewing screen … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Sonos One and Alexa is an audio marriage made in heaven

This sounds amazing.That’s what I thought when I got all my Sonos speakers playing the late Tom Petty’s Won’t Back Down and the first floor of my home filled with his distinct, Gainesville, Florida, twang. I chose that song with my voice and not by speaking to the first-generatio … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

While you were doing, whatever, the world's first giant robot duel happened

Where were you on the day of the world's first giant robot duel? Maybe you were working at your desk, brushing your teeth, labouring over your tax return, ironing the perfect pleat in tomorrow's pants.Meanwhile, giant robots were chainsawing other to shreds in a Japanese shed.SEE … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Not everyone's desperate for Amazon's second headquarters

Cities have been desperately trying to attract Amazon’s second North American headquarters — but some groups want to know exactly what kind of jobs "HQ2" will bring. On Tuesday, 73 civic groups, including unions, nonprofits, religious organizations, and political parties sent an … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Volvo's wave of electric cars starts with a new brand: Polestar

Volvo made a big commitment earlier this year to put electric motors in all of its vehicles by 2019 — and now the automaker will double down on electrification with an entirely new luxury car brand. Volvo and its Chinese parent company, Geely Holdings, just announced that they'll … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Amazon patent shows how drones might some day charge your car

Your next electric car might be fueled up by drone. Amazon was granted a new patent earlier this month that was only recently spotted by Green Tech Media. The patent explains how Amazon drones might one day latch onto an electric vehicle and charge it while it's driving — a compl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google adds stronger security features for hacking targets

Google just released its most powerful security feature yet.The search giant announced on its blog Tuesday morning the new Advanced Protection Program, which is intended to protect people who are at a high risk of being hacked. This means high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Hypnotize friends with this smartphone fidget spinner

Just when you think you've seen it all, fidget spinner technology never fails to keep you on your toes. Behold: the RingSpinner, an attachment that turns your smartphone into a mesmerizing fidget spinner. Read more...More about Videos, Video, Iphone, Mashable Video, and Real Time | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Calendar for web just got a pretty new update

Google is rolling out new updates for the web version of Google Calendar, finally giving PC users the sleek layout and intuitive controls offered on the mobile app version of the G Suite tool.  SEE ALSO: Google Photos will now automatically recognize pics of your petsThe redesign … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Custom PC mod is basically a dancing hologram

Throwing LED lights into your custom-built gaming PC just doesn't cut it anymore. You gotta outfit it with a see-through screen that makes it look like it has holograms inside of it.SEE ALSO: Hotel puts proper gaming rigs in all its rooms, perfect for gamer couples on vacationTha … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

We got to look inside Google's NYC pop-up store before it opens to the public

Google's New York City pop-up store is conveniently located near Mashable headquarters, so we walked over to get a peek (and share it with you!) before it opens to the public on Thursday, Oct. 19.The store will be open through Dec. 31, with the daily hours of 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Boss of Facebook's secretive hardware lab out after 18 months

Facebook's secretive Building 8 hardware lab is losing its boss.Regina Dugan, who left Google's Advanced Technology and Projects group to lead Building 8, announced that she will be leaving the social network at the beginning of 2018 to "focus on building and leading a new endeav … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

WhatsApp's new feature lets you track your friends in real-time

WhatsApp will now let you track your friend's location.The app is getting a new "live location" sharing feature that allows users to share their location in real-time with the friends they're chatting with.SEE ALSO: Facebook is opening up its most annoying feature to thirsty bran … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Adorable smart alarm clocks are the latest trend in kid tech

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Parenting is pretty much synonymous with sleep deprivation. Just when you finally get them to sleep through the night, your kid starts waking up at the crack of dawn ready to pla … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The iPhone 8 is reportedly selling worse than the iPhone 7. Wait, what?

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This portable solar cooker has already destroyed its Kickstarter goal

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Over the course of the last few years, GoSun has introduced a new wave of outdoor eating by harnessing solar power to let you cook. This eco-friendly cooking device is getting an … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple has a lot to say to Al Franken about Face ID on the iPhone X

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