The Star Wars Sphero droid universe just expanded by one.R2-Q5, an Imperial Astromech droid that appeared in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it Star Wars: Return of the Jedi scene (and for a little bit longer in a deleted scene found only in the Blu-ray edition), but has somehow become a … | Continue reading
We're living in an era of "new proximity" where information is readily available to make us feel more connected to each other and the world around us. In theory, this should also instantaneously make us more informed, right? Not so. The way we get news and information through the … | Continue reading
In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, Google's algorithm was under fire for purportedly promoting conspiracy theories that flourished on 4chan's controversial /pol/ channel. SEE ALSO: Google algorithm fail puts 4chan's wrongly named Las Vegas gunman on top of searchBut now Googl … | Continue reading
Google's new Pixel 2 phones are nice. In fact, with their all-around solid specs, Google's software smarts and a camera that has the potential to be amazing, these (especially the larger Pixel 2 XL) could turn out to be the best Android phones around. But in order to make these p … | Continue reading
Google Home is growing up... and shrinking down.Google surprised us all by launching not one, but two new Google Homes to round out its lineup of voice-enabled speakers: the Google Home Mini, a $49 hockey puck-sized speaker, and Google Home Max, a bassy $399 "premium" speaker.SEE … | Continue reading
If ever there was any doubt about Google's commitment to Chromebooks, we can now say once and for all that it was misplaced. Google's new Pixelbook, the first premium, feature-packed Chromebook ever, will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about Chromebooks. SEE ALS … | Continue reading
Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launched Wednesday against a brutal field of competitors, including Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone X, and Samsung's flagship Galaxy S8. SEE ALSO: New Google Pixel 2 XL leak shows the phone's front displayBelow, we've compiled a handy chart of everythi … | Continue reading
There's finally a male voice option for Google Assistant.Still, the female voice we know and love retains her top spot. Google's male voice is referred to as "Voice II." SEE ALSO: Bose launches new flagship headphones with Google AssistantYou can change to Voice II under Preferen … | Continue reading
Is Google making a big mistake?The company is swapping its "mobile first" strategy for an "AI first" one, and it did so in such a public way. It's a bold move and probably necessary for a software company that wants to drive millions of hardware sales on the back of its Google As … | Continue reading
Despite the onslaught of leaks in the days and weeks leading up to Google's big Pixel launch, the company managed to fit in a few surprises.One of the biggest was the new Pixel Buds, bluetooth wireless earbuds optimized for Google's new Pixel phones. But the Pixel Buds are much m … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.VR uses are endless, whether you're proposing to your girlfriend or terrifying your new employees, but its most tried and true application is definitely gaming. Gamers were some … | Continue reading
Snapchat and artist Jeff Koons collaborated in an augmented reality project. You can now unlock Koons' installations in specific locations around the world. We went to Central Park and saw his balloon dog sculpture in AR. Despite it only being viewable on your phone, the art piec … | Continue reading
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Nintendo might be exacerbating a problem it's trying to avoid with the decision to not let players back up their Switch save data.It might seem inconceivable that a new piece of gaming hardware in 2017 wouldn't allow for save backups, but here we are. And now, more than eight mon … | Continue reading
If you were impressed with last year's Pixels, prepare to be blown away by this year's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.The new flagship handsets build on everything that was great about the original Pixels and then some. After a few short demos following Google's event today, it's already … | Continue reading
'ROBOPAL' is a fun, interactive way to learn coding and programming. It features 3 types of magnetic coding blocks — action, logic, and function— to create commands for the robot. The company claims kids can learn if-then logic, sequential logic, and problem solving skills. 'ROBO … | Continue reading
Sonos just launched its new smart speaker, the Sonos One. The device has Amazon's Alexa smart assistant built-in, marking the first time a Sonos speaker has voice control. I had a chance to hear a little of what the Sonos One is capable of at its grand unveiling in New York City … | Continue reading
Google is back in the game.At the company's highly anticipated hardware event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Google revealed a trove of new devices, from phones and laptops to snazzy new speakers.SEE ALSO: How to watch Google's Pixel 2 eventIf you didn't get a chance to watch the … | Continue reading
Google saved a surprise for the finale of its Pixel event: Google Clips, a small AI-infused camera that "thoughtfully" captures images of what's happening in its view. Google designed the $249 device to allow someone using a Pixel (or Samsung Galaxy S7 or S8 and iPhone 6 and up) … | Continue reading
Most moms realize that breast pumping isn’t the easiest part of taking care of a newborn. From shopping for the right device to finding the time to pump in peace, breast pumps are one of those devices that haven’t grown enough with the way women live their lives — until now. From … | Continue reading
Google is taking another stab at affordable virtual reality with an upgraded Daydream View headset. It has a new lineup of colors, "upgraded lenses," and a new fabric. Google unveiled the device at its Pixel event Wednesday in San Francisco.SEE ALSO: Leaked images show a new Goog … | Continue reading
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During its event to announce a new set of hardware products, Google snuck in a little surprise.In the announcement for the Pixelbook, a new high-end Chromebook, Google said it was working with Snap to bring a version of Snapchat to the device. It didn't specify a date.It's a curi … | Continue reading
Google is introducing a new member to the Home family: Google Home Max.At the company's hardware event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Google revealed the high-end new speakers that will fill entire rooms with personalized sound.SEE ALSO: How to watch Google's Pixel 2 eventMax is … | Continue reading
The Google Chromebook just went to the next level.In a hardware-filled event, Google announced Wednesday a new high-end Chromebook called the Pixelbook (just as was rumored). Similar to the two generations of Chromebook Pixel laptops that Google began shipping in 2013, the Pixelb … | Continue reading
They're finally here.Google announced the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones today at a special media event in San Francisco. The new phones are set to compete directly against the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, in addition to the pricier iPhone X and other premium Android phone … | Continue reading
Google announced a brand new miniature smart speaker called Google Home Mini today at a special media event in San Francisco.The mini smart speaker retails for $49 (about the same price as an Echo Dot), and it can be hooked up to any traditional speaker system to add artificial i … | Continue reading
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EFPL) have designed a robotic snake that is capable of pinpointing the source of pollution in contaminated water. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Robot, Water, Swimming, and Switzerland | Continue reading
In its secretive R&D department, Honda has been developing a bipedal disaster robot designed to climb through crumbled buildings.Honda unveiled the prototypical E2-DR robot last week at the 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in Vancouver, reports IEEE … | Continue reading
Qoobo may be the perfect cat. It's soft, responsive, and will never scratch, dismiss, or leave you. It's also a robot.SEE ALSO: This super strong artificial muscle may bring us closer to lifelike robotsQoobo, which was unveiled this week by Yukai Engineering Co., Ltd. at the CEAT … | Continue reading
Sonos is ready to take smart homes by storm with its own smart speaker, the Sonos One — but it needs some help from Amazon Alexa. The company announced the launch of the new speaker on Wednesday at an event in New York City. There's also a new public beta, starting today, to give … | Continue reading
Google's big hardware event is only a few hours away, and the company is expected to announce a bunch of new gadgets including a new Pixel phone, Pixelbook laptop, and Google Home smart speaker.The show takes place in San Francisco is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. PT (12pm ET). Th … | Continue reading
My iPhone may as well be lodged in my brainstem, right between the pons and medulla oblongata. I don't like to admit it, but Lord Tim Cook above me, it's true: This electronic slab is connected to my mental being more than any other object on this planet, save my wedding band.And … | Continue reading
Old habits die hard, and old passwords die harder. But if you ever needed extra motivation to forget that ancient password you've been reusing for years, you'll find it in Yahoo's recent admittance that a 2013 security breach affected all 3 billion user accounts on the site. SEE … | Continue reading
Uber is starting to charge riders if they keep their drivers waiting too long.The new charge, which started on Wednesday in Singapore, will start the clock three minutes after the driver arrives, if the rider isn't there yet.And during a surge, the wait time will be inflated acco … | Continue reading
Look, it's just a hunch, but careering down long stretches of Australia's desert would be quite fatiguing. On the flipside, it'd make an ideal location to operate a driverless train system. It's something mining company Rio Tinto are betting on in the Pilbara region of Western Au … | Continue reading
There's the promise of mixed reality. And then there's, well, the reality.Microsoft's mystery Oct. 3 event proved to be an unveiling of sorts. A new $500 Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset was announced, and the company revealed it had bought Altspace, a struggling virtual soc … | Continue reading
When breaking news hits, the first instinct for many is to run to social media for more information. What we find there isn't always accurate, unfortunately, and it's all too easy to accidentally spread false narratives to our followers. Recent events like Hurricane Irma and the … | Continue reading
There's a dark side to animal selfies. Although most people aren't interested in harming wild critters, the watchdog organization World Animal Protection says that Instagram selfies taken with animals are contributing to eco-tourism companies who poach wild animals (including slo … | Continue reading
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Cybersecurity expert Ondrej Krehel knows a thing or two about staying secure online, and he has a few tips for users who want to keep cyber-attackers away from private accounts. Read more...More about Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Cybersecurity, and Hacking | Continue reading
Evan Spiegel wants artists to have their own place on Snapchat.Speaking at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit in Beverly Hills Tuesday, the Snap CEO made a rare public appearance to explain why his company tapped artist Jeff Koons to make digital art installations.SEE ALSO: T … | Continue reading
Engineering students in Australia built an impressive solar-powered car. The team, called Sunswift, will be racing the car in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia. Read more...More about Solar Energy, Race, Car, Solar Power, and Race Car | Continue reading
Electric cars are coming soon to a road near you, and that could signal the beginning of the end for the internal combustion engine.A recent spate of announcements from the biggest names in the auto industry has put electric vehicle development front and center. Some carmakers ha … | Continue reading
Ever wanted to relax in a cabana while suspended in the air? This camping innovation lets you do just that. 'TreePod' is a cross between a hammock and a bungalow. Just unpack it, hang it up, and unwind in the private pod. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Beach, Relax, Camp … | Continue reading
Video game developers are taking to Twitter this month to give the world a peek behind the development curtain with #blocktober, a hashtag that level designers are using to share early builds of their levels.SEE ALSO: Hotel puts proper gaming rigs in all its rooms, perfect for ga … | Continue reading
As the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history unfolded in Las Vegas Sunday night, hundreds of concertgoers like Heather Gooze were forced to watch strangers die right before their eyes.Gooze held one victim in her arms as he took his final breaths. To reach his loved ones … | Continue reading
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