This mechanical pencil is made entirely out of metal

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.The second version of the Modern Fuel mechanical pencil is up on Kickstarter right now and it's a minimalist designer's dream come true.SEE ALSO: Want to become an animator? Star … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You can now explore moons and planets with Google Maps

Get excited, space fans. Google just rolled out a new Maps feature showing off some of our favorite planetary neighbors. The new Maps feature label images of our moon, Mercury, Venus, Pluto, the International Space Station, and a number of icy moons that orbit the outer planets l … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This line of smart jewelry is the most stylish Life Alert you've ever seen

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Wearable tech is a growing market, with new smart rings and other jewelry being added all the time. The latest to join those ranks is Blinq — a line of smart rings currently seek … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

ZTE announces a foldable, dual-screen phone that makes no sense at all

If you like wasting money on experimental hardware, then you're going to love this new Android phone from China.SEE ALSO: Samsung promises foldable phones by 2018ZTE announced today a brand new, foldable, dual-screen mutant phone otherwise known as the Axon M. The smartphone is s … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is great... if you're into 3D

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How Long Should Your iPhone Last?

Read more...More about Iphone, Mashable Reels, Sn Reels, How Long Should Iphone Last, and Tech | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You don’t have to know how to code to make a website

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Yeah, yeah, everyone and their grandmother is learning how to code now. But what if you just want instant gratification and none of the hard work? Hey, no judgment. Sometimes you … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Snapchat's using dancing foam fingers to get fans to snap more during NBA games

Snapchat wants basketball fans to get onboard with its latest augmented reality feature.The app is rolling out a new set of AR "world lenses" that allow fans watching NBA games live in the arena to snap dancing 3D foam fingers.SEE ALSO: Snapchat's next trick could be adding facia … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This cutting board can be folded origami-style into a collander

The Oriboard is an all-in-one food prep tool.The board transforms into a colander and even has a bottle opener.  Read more...More about Tech, Kickstarter, Mashable Video, Kitchenware, and Cooking | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Self-driving cars are coming to the streets of New York City

Self-driving cars are slated to hit the Big Apple next year. GM-owned Cruise Automation plans to launch an autonomous vehicle (AV) test program in New York City in early 2018, becoming the first company to put self-driving cars on the infamously busy streets of Manhattan. New Yor … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL are perfect if you don't want to spend $1,000 on a new phone

By all accounts, Google's Pixel and Pixel XL were failures. It's not easy to admit, but outside of tech nerd circles, nobody really cared about them.The tech giant's first premium phones were good phones that fell short of challenging Samsung and Apple's dominance. But don't thin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Only in Dubai—police now have hovercrafts

As if a fleet of supercars wasn't enough, now Dubai police have hovercrafts. The police force will be adding this transport to their elaborate arsenal for emergency response whenever traffic is bad. The hovercrafts will give them the ability to bypass traffic effectively, reducin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Groundbreaking, farm-loving robots could change the future of agriculture

The University of Sydney's Australian Centre for Field Robotics are pioneers when it comes to robotic farming. Having developed a series of driverless tractors, they give us a sneak peek of how future farms and orchards will operate in the era of mass automation.These robots can … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The evolution of gaming: From 8-bit to today

The history of gaming is as long and complex as the Lost Levels of Super Mario Bros., and it's filled with its fair share of drama, intrigue, and fierce opinion. From a technical standpoint, the advancements of the past half-century have been fascinating to witness. Heritage game … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why Microsoft turned the Surface Book into a 15-inch 'beast'

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft made the Surface Book bigger and more badass

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Pixel 2 review: The best boring phones, and that's not so bad

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The best way to get cheap data while traveling internationally

My favorite travel gadget isn't my camera or noise-canceling headphones or even my iPhone. It's a SIM card from Google.I'm talking, of course, about Project Fi, Google's wireless service that provides cheap voice and data plans to Nexus and Pixel owners. It's also the perfect way … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You're a self-aware vacuum-cleaner robot in this adorable new video game

Smart appliances are becoming more and more part of our lives, but what if one of them becomes self-aware? What if your Roomba develops a consciousness, emotions, feelings and all of that? That's the concept behind Rumu, the debut adventure game by Robot House, a small Sydney-bas … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google removes Maps feature showing calories and mini-cupcakes after huge online backlash

Google is constantly testing new features for its Maps app, from the estimated elevation for cyclists to video footage of the searched location. SEE ALSO: Google Maps error sends tourists looking for Australia's Blue Mountains to a suburban cul-de-sacBut this time, a feature for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

These shots made with a Nokia 3310 are gorgeous, but only if you don't look too closely

Ah, the old new Nokia 3310.It's simple, virtually indestructible, and comes with Snake — but what we really wanna know is, how does its camera hold up?SEE ALSO: Nokia's releasing the iconic 3310 in 3G, and Australia's getting it firstSingapore photographer Xavier Lur took the ico … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Drone-delivered burritos are a real thing, at least for a lucky few

The future is here, and boy is it spicy. Alphabet's Project Wing announced Monday that it will start delivering burritos to hungry customers via drone. That's right, you can soon have heavenly manna slathered in Australian Jack cheese dropped right on your head — that is, if you … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Police warn people on Facebook not to fly their drones near wildfires

A drone flying near a wildfire in Northern California forced helicopters to stay grounded — and the California High Patrol (CHP) was not happy about it. On Sunday, it posted an all-uppercase warning to the public on Facebook: "FIRE FIGHTING PLANES CANNOT FLY IF YOUR DRONE IS IN T … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Tesla reportedly shipped Powerpacks to Puerto Rico

Elon Musk tweeted last week that Tesla would shift its attentions to help with the aid and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria.Now, it appears that the company is making good on his word: Tesla has reportedly begun to ship its Powerpack ba … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

These wireless blocks are your kid's newest coding teacher

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Coding isn't always easy to learn, and some of the products that are designed to teach coding can be equally as difficult to figure out. These new building blocks on Kickstarter, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why Twitter's 30 million bots are here to stay

Bots are a thriving part of Twitter's user base, and it's likely they'll continue showing up alongside our own human tweets. Twitter bots can be thought of as autonomous programs or entities that generate social content. Some of this content is harmless, like sports updates, and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung taps the Internet of Things to track your stuff

Samsung wants to make sure you never lose your stuff again. And is tapping the Internet of Things to do it. The consumer electronics giant has introduced the Samsung Connect Tag, which can clip on to any object, and accurately relay the object's location to your smartphone. Conne … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Photos will now automatically recognize pics of your pets

Google knows that your phone holds untold gigabytes of snapshots of your favorite animal friends. So the search giant is making it even easier to group those pics all together.SEE ALSO: Why the iPhone 8 Plus is a better camera than a real cameraThe algorithm behind Google Photos … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Facebook just acquired tbh and its 5 million teen users

Facebook just scored a huge win its quest to win over teens.The company has acquired tbh, the anonymous app that's been going viral with teens. The app, which is targeted toward middle school and high school students, is a network that allows users to swap compliments by particip … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

What the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability means for you and your devices

So it turns out your Wi-Fi is vulnerable to hackers. A newly released research paper dropped a pretty sizable security bomb: The security protocol protecting most Wi-Fi devices can essentially be bypassed, potentially allowing an attacker to intercept every password, credit-card … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Find Your Spark

Read more...More about Mashable Reels, Dji Spark, Dji Drones, Tech, and Drones | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

These AI learn by competing against each other, and it looks ridiculous

Researchers at Elon Musk's startup, OpenAI, think they have discovered the most efficient way to train artificial neural networks: have them compete against each other.The researchers have created simulations of human sports, like sumo wrestling and soccer, and pitted the AI play … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Tesla unveils a brand new dual-charging port for Chinese vehicles

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

If you can't handle the heat, this watch might help

The 'Aircon' watch might just be the solution to the age-old office argument on what the ideal temperature should be. This smart watch claims to cool you down or warm you up without touching the thermostat.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Watch, Smart Home, Real Time, and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

7 tech toys every college student needs in their dorm room

College is where you go to make friends and impress people — easier said than done, right? Among the little tricks you can pull to get fellow students inside your dorm room (aside from leaving your door open, putting out snacks, and consistently playing acoustic guitar) there are … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Grow your loved one's remains into a tree

Put your Bios Urn in a Bios Incube to grow your loved one's remains into a tree... all by itself. There is a built-in watering system and a sensor that does all the work for you. Plus, the urn's material is 100 percent biodegradable. Bios Incube starts at $450. Read more...More a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple has finally shipped the first batch of iPhone X devices from China, says report

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How this handy tool could help double website conversion rates

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.You’d never leave a party without saying goodbye, but people do it all the time online. In fact, 90 percent of website visitors leave a website without taking any action at all.I … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

If you want to grow your business, start by increasing your social media following

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.You've seen the job listings: "we're looking for a social media rockstar..." Social media is driving huge amounts of revenue for companies across industries, and the job market i … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Fully autonomous vehicles could be coming to California roads

California is aiming to take the next step in making autonomous cars the norm. New regulations have been drafted by the DMV to allow the vehicles on public roads for testing, without standby drivers.  Read more...More about Technology, Mashable Video, Tesla, Elon Musk, and Autono … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Unlock your computer simply by being near it, with the help of this device

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Sometimes passwords, no matter how strong you think they are, just aren't enough to protect all of the sensitive information stored on your devices. The GateKeeper 2.5 Wireless B … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

These in-sync touch lamps are perfect for people in long distance relationships

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Let's state the obvious: long distance relationships aren't easy. Whether it's a significant other, a best friend, or family member, being away from someone you care about can se … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Huawei Mate 10 Pro is an AI-powered phone with a unique design

China's top smartphone maker, Huawei, has recently overtaken Apple in global smartphone sales and it's second just behind Samsung. SEE ALSO: Huawei Mate 10 Pro is looking pretty in new leakBut with their new, most ambitious smartphone yet — the Mate 10 — the Chinese company is fi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Huge security flaw leaves Wi-Fi devices wide open to hackers

There's a hole in Wi-Fi security, and it affects the vast majority of Wi-Fi devices and networks. That very likely means your phone, your home wireless network, your wireless network at work — everything. Belgian security researcher Mathy Vanhoef from the imec-DistriNet research … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Wi-Fi security may be cracked, and it's a very, very bad thing

Wi-Fi, the wireless data transfer technology practically all of us use on a daily basis, is in trouble. The WPA2 security protocol, a widespread standard for Wi-Fi security that's used on nearly every Wi-Fi router, has apparently been cracked. SEE ALSO: PSA: Turning off Wi-Fi and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Asics is going to bake your next custom sneaker in a microwave

Custom sneakers can usually take weeks, if not months, to be made, but Asics is going to make you one the same way you make instant ramen.The sportswear giant says it'll soon introduce microwaves in its stores that can "bake" soles in just around 15 seconds.SEE ALSO: Adidas relea … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This personal tea brewer will get your tea right every time

Not everyone has access to traditionally made tea'Teamosa' lets tea drinkers customize the flavor and strength of their brew. Read more...More about Tech, Business, Science, Food, and Mashable Video | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This pocket-sized sensor can duplicate colors on demand

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.From photography to painting your bedroom, sometimes exact color comparison can be the difference between perfection and disaster. Assuming that you're in fact not some sort of c … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago