Hundreds of organisations call on Apple to remove games glorifying Duterte's war on drugs

Over a hundred organisations in the Philippines are calling on Apple to take down gaming apps associated with President Duterte's war on drugs.SEE ALSO: The Philippines places the value of human rights at $20The letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook was signed by 131 organisatio … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Subway stations could soon allow you to walk through without needing to tap your card

For all of us who have to put up with people fumbling for their train passes, holding up the line at the gantry, this technology upgrade is set to save you a few frustrated seconds.Singapore plans to trial a new system at rail stations that will let commuters walk straight throug … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Equifax may have been hacked again and it's not even funny anymore

Equifax, the credit rating reporting agency that exposed personal data of nearly 150 million people, appears to have been hacked — again.The (probable) hack was noticed by security researcher Randy Abrams and first covered by Ars Technica. While visiting Equifax's website, Abrams … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Razer's first ever smartphone could be coming next month

Razer is branching out of the gaming market.The gaming hardware company launched a teaser on Wednesday, showing a man holding a phone-sized device. SEE ALSO: Razer's Smart Band Hides Notifications From Prying EyesAccording to the teaser on the company's website, the product will … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Nissan drove a GT-R around a racetrack using a PS4 controller

Mightier with the controller than you are with the steering wheel?Well, you might fancy Nissan's modified GT-R/C, which can be driven with a PlayStation 4 controller, and was created for the release of Gran Turismo Sport.The car was given a spin around Silverstone's National Circ … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Oculus' Santa Cruz VR headset proves the future of VR is wireless

The future of VR is wireless.Today, Oculus announced that its standalone VR headset prototype, the Santa Cruz, will be available to developers in the next year. The company didn't provide further details of when exactly that would be, but they were giving demos of its latest prot … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Truly driverless cars could soon be allowed on California's roads

The California DMV is almost ready to allow autonomous vehicles on the state's public roads without a human test driver behind the wheel. The state's regulators released a set of proposed revisions to its policies that, once passed, will also grant the public permission to use se … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Oculus Go is the most important VR creation yet

Oculus finally figured out how to get consumers excited about virtually reality: It just had to take a little bit of advice from the late Steve Jobs.The company introduced its first standalone virtual reality headset, the Oculus Go, during its developers conference on Wednesday, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Oculus Dash is the VR workspace we've been craving since 'Minority Report'

If you own an Oculus Rift, you're going to love the new software update rolling out to your VR console starting in December 2017.Oculus announced today at its annual developer conference the "biggest software update yet" to its Rift headset.The update, known formally as "Rift Cor … | Continue reading


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How Much Pain Can the iPhone 8 Take?

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Google just mysteriously bought a podcast app

Google looks to be making its first foray into the world of audio storytelling. Business Insider reports that Google has acquired 60dB, a short-form audio platform. The app featured over 700 podcast-style stories. It debuted in January 2016 and will shut down, in its current inca … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This unassuming robot could sneak into your home

'Ghost Minitaur' is a 4-legged robot that can traverse tough terrain, jump, climb stairs, open doors, and even climb fences. The company hopes it could be used as a platform for "developing commercial unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), advanced gait and locomotion research, and mac … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Facebook '3D Posts' will let you interact with virtual objects in your News Feed

Tired of being limited to just text, photos, and videos when you're posting to Facebook?Good news! The social media giant just announced "3D Posts," a new type of News Feed post that lets people create 3D objects, then post them directly to Facebook. All Facebook users will be ab … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

On top of everything else, Equifax hackers got 10 million driver's licenses

It turns out, we're still not done talking about Equifax. Sources told the Wall Street Journal that last month's breach compromised the driver's license data of around 10.9 million Americans. The breach, which was announced Sept. 7, gave anonymous hackers access to personal infor … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The Oculus 'Santa Cruz' headset will be the realization of a VR dream

Oculus gave more details about its its next-generation VR headset today at the Oculus Connect 4 developer conference. It also said the headset would become available "in the next year."The catch: The headset is still a prototype, and it will only be made available to developers.S … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Get your fluffy cat snuggles without the cat

Qoobo is a therapeutic toy that is basically a pillow with a wagging tail. Different strokes or pats will activate various tail wags and vibrations that look and feel fairly realistic. It might look strange, but it's a great alternative if you're allergic to cats. Read more...Mor … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Oculus is bringing VR to businesses

Facebook's Oculus is hoping that VR will catch on in the business world.The company just announced a new corporate initiative for the Oculus Rift, Oculus for Business, onstage at the Oculus Connect Conference. Of course Oculus for Business is now a thing #Oculus #OC4 pic.twitter. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Oculus is working on an app for experiencing concerts and sports in VR

Oculus has set its sights on live events. At the annual Oculus Connect developers conference, the Facebook-owned company announced Oculus Venues, an upcoming feature that will allow you to experience performances and other events in virtual reality. The ideas is users will be abl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The Oculus Rift and Touch controllers just got another big price drop

The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and Touch controllers now cost $399, Oculus announced during the Oculus Connect keynote today.Just announced at OC4: Rift is $399 from here on out. Spread the word! https://t.co/zJeRksgLDu pic.twitter.com/ynS6RBKuwZ— Oculus Rift (@OculusRif … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg sets a new goal: 1 billion people using virtual reality

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants 1 billion people to use virtual reality. That's about 13 percent of the world's population.SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for that awkward VR tour of Puerto RicoZuckerberg threw out that goal as he opened the Oculus developers conference o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Facebook announces $199 Oculus Go standalone VR headset

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to get a billion people to live and play in VR.But the company won't get there with premium VR headsets like the Oculus Rift, which require expensive gaming PCs. Mobile VR headsets like the Gear VR are nice, but they don't offer the same immersi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Amazon has a new cheap Prime deal for U.S. college students

Commitment-phobic millennials now have a new way to have their digital cake and eat it too. Amazon has released a new Prime subscription deal for college students in the United States. "Prime Student" includes a free six month trial and a subsequent monthly fee of just $5.49, whi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Volkswagen just gave electric trucks a huge jolt

Volkswagen's commitment to electric vehicles just got even larger, both in its scope and the size of the vehicles.Volkswagen Group, the parent company of big-name automakers like VW, Audi, and Porsche, just outlined plans to electrify bigger vehicles like trucks and busses. VW Tr … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

It's not just you: Facebook is down

Bad news, friends: Facebook appears to be down for a large number of users. Image: screenshot/mashableUsers of the social media platform began reporting issues around 11:11 a.m. EST, and it appears the outage has spread. Multiple services, like Down Detector and Outage Report, h … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Want to become an animator? Start with these tools.

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.So you want to become an animator. Maybe you're looking to make the next Steven Universe or become a Hayao Miyazaki-type (or a Makoto Shinkai-type if your interests are a little … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why bone-conduction might be the headphone technology of the future

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.When you’re choosing a pair of headphones for long runs or outdoor adventuring, Bluetooth is a no-brainer — no annoying wires that get in the way, and all the controls you need a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

T-Mobile exposed private customer data to hackers who used only a phone number

Hackers discovered a flaw on the T-Mobile website that let them hijack customers' personal information simply by plugging in phone numbers, according to Motherboard. Last week, security researcher Karan Saini, of the security information site Secure7, found the vulnerability and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This poop pad will clean up your dog's mess for you

‘BrilliantPad’ is an automatic dog potty that wraps and seals waste automatically. The pad roll can last up to several weeks and doesn't make a mess when throwing away.  Read more...More about Dogs, Animals, Mashable Video, Pets, and Dog | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google is forced to shut down Home Mini feature that quietly records everything

Last week, Google launched Home Mini, a $49 voice-enabled speaker that turned out to have the interesting habit of recording every damn sound in your house, and sending them to Google servers. Funny, isn't it? SEE ALSO: The Google Home Mini and Max are here to take on the Amazon … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Tim Cook admits Apple AR glasses won't happen anytime soon

Anxious for Apple to show Google how it's done with augmented reality glasses?We've got bad news for you: It's not happening soon. In an interview with Vogue on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed Apple currently doesn't see a way to do AR glasses right. SEE ALSO: Sticker phot … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This is what the manufacturing of a Tesla Model 3 looks like

After allegations that the Tesla Model 3 is being manufactured by hand, Elon Musk took it upon himself to post a video on his Instagram showing the process of a Model 3 being made. You proved your point, Elon.   Read more...More about Technology, Mashable Video, Tesla, Elon Musk, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Amazon's Kindle Oasis gets big and waterproof

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Soon you'll be able to charge your electric car at a Shell station in Manila

Good news for electric vehicles in the Philippines.Shell will be installing 100 electric vehicle fast-charging stations across its service stations in the capital city of Manila.SEE ALSO: China makes plans to ban gasoline carsAccording to Shell's local arm, Pilipinas Shell Petrol … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Australian court rules an unsent text message on phone counts as a will

An unsent message of a deceased man in Australia has been ruled as a valid will. It means he will leave his estate to his brother and nephew as opposed to his son and wife, who he apparently had a difficult relationship with. SEE ALSO: Bauer Media appeals against Rebel Wilson's $ … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung's new sensor will bring 'portrait mode' to cheaper phones

If you're a fan of the blurred background "portrait mode" shots taken on phones like the Apple iPhone or Samsung Note 8, get ready for way more smartphones to be capable of this in the near future.And the good news is, a lot of them are likely to be a lot more affordable than App … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Most Australians don't care about being on a mass facial recognition database

Last week, the Australian government unveiled its plan for driver's license photos to be included on a national facial recognition database.While there's concern from experts about the erosion of people's privacy and civil liberties, polling by research company Roy Morgan shows t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Snapchat has a new section for Stories from verified accounts

It looks like Snapchat is again stepping up its efforts to win over celebrities and other influential users.The company is testing a dedicated section of its app to "Official Stories" from verified accounts. The test comes just weeks after Snap was reported to be deepening its ef … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Your future Apple Watch could have a self-adjusting band

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

9 Classic Games You Need on Your iPhone

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Don't know what temperature you should cook chicken? You need a meat thermometer.

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Temperature is everything when you're preparing food. Not only does it affect the taste, but it's also a big part of food safety. For example, did you know that chicken and poult … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This cyberstalker's takedown proves no one stays anonymous on the web

The twisted exploits of a Massachusetts' cyberstalker have ended, but his failed attempts at anonymity show that it's nearly impossible to traverse the web as a nameless, incognito figure.On Oct. 6, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it arrested Ryan Lin, 24, for direc … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The future of checking your blood sugar without needles is here

Diabetics who have been pricking their fingers for years finally have another option. Freestyle Libre is a small patch that can be easily applied to the upper-arm. With a simple scan, the sensor can read your glucose levels, no needles or blood necessary. The device keeps reading … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Twitter adds a new feature that puts sports updates at the top of your timeline

Twitter is adding a new feature to help users figure out what's "happening now."The company introduced a new feature today that will highlight sports games, breaking news, and other topics at the top of its users' timelines. SEE ALSO: Here's a pretty compelling argument against T … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Valve is producing new lenses to improve existing VR headsets

Valve is here to make virtual reality better with new lenses that will work with a handful of virtual reality headsets.Valve, the developers of Steam and partners that helped make the HTC Vive VR headset a reality, revealed new lenses for SteamVR-compatible headsets in a press re … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google got duped by a fake ad blocker, and 37,000 people accidentally downloaded adware

Some 37,000 people downloaded a spam version of the "AdBlock Plus" extension from Google after a fraudulent ad blocking extension snuck through Google Chrome's verification process and appeared in the Chrome Web Store yesterday.It's easy to see why Google (and some 37,000 people) … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Bill Gates tackles his next big problem: college dropouts

The U.S. has a dropout problem, and Bill Gates isn't having it. In a blog post published last week, the Microsoft co-founder referred to America's 45.2 percent college dropout rate as "tragic." SEE ALSO: If Bill Gates could go back in time, he'd fix 'Control+Alt+Delete'Bill Gates … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

It's been 3 months and the FAA still hasn't refunded my $5 drone registration fee

Read more...{"player":{"description":"It's tiny and potentially awesome.","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/89Y7R5V8_Aliee-utFzpZx_S4y8=/https%3A%2F%2Fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2Fcms%2F2017%2F5%2Fd7422415-950e-7ce7%2Fthumb%2F00001.jpg","mediaid":"BdoM5pVo94","preload":false,"title": … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Dubai International Airport will replace ID checks with a facial recognition aquarium

In a world in which people are increasingly willing to trade privacy for convenience, facial recognition seems to be a new frontier. And the foremost pioneers on that frontier now appear to be the folks at Dubai International Airport.Airport officials plan to install a virtual tu … | Continue reading


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