New 'Walking Dead' game is basically 'Pokémon Go' but with zombies

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Go full James Bond with this button-sized spy camera

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.What if we told you that you could channel your inner James Bond… for less than twenty bucks? The FSTCOM Hidden Spy Camera is a Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled recording device that’s … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Instagram is finally making albums less awkward

Instagram is finally fixing one of the most frustrating parts about posting multiple photos at once. The app now allows you to add both portrait and landscape photos to albums. SEE ALSO: Use your Instagram to make money — here's howPreviously, the app only allowed you to upload m … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Keep your 6 phones alive with this brilliant charger

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.The days of only having one device to charge are over. Between laptops, phones, tablets, watches, cameras, and video game consoles, we need all the USB ports we can get. Fortunat … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Ford and Domino's team up for self-driving pizza deliveries

Would you walk outside of your home to collect a pizza from a driverless car?Dominoes and Ford are exploring this possibility on the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan over the next several weeks. The companies announced today they're partnering to deploy driverless cars that will de … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

YouTube has a better way to watch vertical video... and a new logo

In case there were still any doubts: vertical videos are here to stay.YouTube will soon update its apps so, when you play a vertical video, you won't see those ugly black bars on the sides. The changes comes as part of a bigger redesign that also brings new features to YouTube's … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Uber will finally end creepy rider tracking, report says

Along with a new CEO, it looks like Uber is also about to get a little less creepy, as the company has now pledged to stop tracking users after rides. SEE ALSO: Uber’s (probable) new CEO is known to be 'fair and nice,' for a changeThe company's practice of tracking user location … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google's ARCore SDK brings AR creation tools to Android

Augmented reality is about to get its big, mainstream moment thanks to Apple's iOS 11 and the new iPhone, but another player intends to grab some of the mainstream AR action, too: Google. To that end, Google is introducing ARCore, a platform for developers that will allow them to … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

A team of German students have built the world's fastest Hyperloop pod

A team of students from Technical University Munich  took home first prize at SpaceX's Hyperloop competition for building a test pod capable of reaching up to 201 mph.That's the fastest test-run ever, beating Hyperloop One, a venture-backed startup, whose vehicle reached 192 mph … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Get lost inside this virtual reality arcade

'VR World' is New York's first virtual reality center offering over 50 VR experiences including games, films, and interactive art  Read more...More about Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality, Vr, Arcade, and Vr Headset | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

On Skynet's 20th birthday, it's time to admit AI isn't a real threat

At 2:14 a.m. Eastern time on August 29th 1997, Skynet became self-aware. The Cyberdine Systems program, which NORAD hoped would remove human error from its nuclear weapons system, had been learning about its human makers at an exponential rate. When military officials panicked an … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Get in the back-to-school spirit with these online courses

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Whether you’re counting down the days 'til you can bust out your sweaters or in full-blown, never-gonna-leave-the-beach denial, summer is coming to an end. And there's no better … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The future of Snapchat is in the dancing hot dog's hands

Is Snapchat dying? You'd think so, given the tenor of recent reports about everything from its dipping stock price to its supposed non-essentiality with teenagers. But everyone giving up on Snapchat is missing something right under their noses: a breakdancing rod of pink slime. I … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

For the iPhone 8, nothing should matter more than battery life

I do not care about your Super AMOLED, button-free, wireless-charging iPhone 8 fantasies. They mean nothing to me. I honestly just want more battery life — that's literally it. I know. I'm the uber-geek who should be pining over every possible design permutation and obsessing abo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Digital therapy toy for stroke patients lights up for a game of whack-a-mole

For stroke survivors, relearning to use one's arms and fingers can be a long process with tedious exercises, while they get back on the road to normal life.Research suggests that the process can be more effective if you include a fun element to it, and new digital versions of tra … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This Snapchat feature can help you keep tabs on Harvey's devastation

Snapchat is turning out to be a major resource for people trying to keep tabs on what's happening on the ground in Houston.Snapchat users are turning to Snap Maps to keep tabs on flooding and other damage across Houston neighborhoods in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.SEE ALSO: … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Japan woke up to a terrifying text alert

Around 5:58 a.m. local time, North Korea fired a missile over Hokkaido, Japan, and shortly thereafter, the country's J-Alert warning system kicked in and delivered the chilling news to the smartphones of millions residents of Japan. SEE ALSO: Nuclear war with North Korea 'would b … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Elon Musk just casually posted a photo of a Telsa car in a Boring Company tunnel

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Here's when the next iPhone will (almost definitely) go on sale

As sure as kids going back to school and leaves changing color, September is also the time of year when Apple reveals new iPhones to the world. Now that we have a good idea of when it will happen — a new report says Apple will make its annual offering to the smartphone gods on Se … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Surprise, surprise: the NYPD is replacing 36,000 Windows Phones with iPhones

The slow death of Windows Phone continues.In what seems like the most predictable outcome of its plan to equip every officer with a Windows-powered smartphone, the NYPD reportedly plans to dump all 36,000 of its Windows Phones and replace them with iPhones.SEE ALSO: Does Microsof … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Icelanders can get burgers and beer by drone, and we're all moving

The future of drone delivery is now, and it's pretty wild.Lucky residents of Reykjavík are the first to benefit from a new service delivering online food orders like hamburgers, sushi, and even beer.SEE ALSO: Update your DJI Spark drone by September 1 — or say goodbyeThe system c … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Mobile internet, texting cut off for 50 million because of a guru’s rape trial

A major trial of a spiritual leader convicted of raping two females in India is blocking millions of people from getting the internet on their phones.SEE ALSO: What is the Internet of Things and what does it mean for India?In an effort to control rumors and chaos sparked from onl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Show your support for the Rebels with this Star Wars space skirt

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Your black tie, Jedi wardrobe has arrived.This adorable, Star Wars-themed skirt features the Millennium Falcon, X-Wings, and a TIE Fighter all on one piece of clothing, proving t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

6 Reasons the iPhone 8 Could Suck

Read more...More about Iphone, Iphone 8, Mashable Reels, Tech, and Consumer Tech | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The iPhone 8's wireless charging might be super slow

Apple is expected to introduce wireless charging to the next iPhone at its September 12 event — but the feature might not be as impressive as we originally thought, at least to start.The iPhone's wireless charging capability will be less powerful than other phones that currently … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

GIPHY's latest feature will help you find the hottest GIFs

Sure GIFs are everywhere on the internet, but how popular are your favorite animations really?Now, thanks to GIPHY's newest feature, you'll be able to see just that.GIPHY announced in a blog post on Monday that the site is adding a view counter so users can tell just how many tim … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Mount your phone absolutely anywhere with this adaptable phone holder

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Mounting your phone to your car? Puh-leeze. Welcome to the year 2017, where you can attach your iPhone, Android, or even your Blackberry (cc: Paris Hilton) to almost any surface … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple has finally scheduled the day it will unveil the iPhone 8, says report

Apple has reportedly settled on the date for its highly anticipated fall keynote —  Sept. 12 — according to a new CNBC report citing sources at Dow Jones familiar with the matter.The company's annual fall keynote event, which has become one of the biggest days of the year for tec … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Dell's Visor might be the most comfortable VR headset ever

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Fitbit finally has a real competitor to the Apple Watch, the Ionic

Over the past couple of years, Fitbit has witnesses its signature fitness wearables slowly being eclipsed by the Apple Watch and other smartwatches like Samsung's Gear line and Google's Android Wear. It released the Blaze watch last year, which was a step up for Fitbit in terms o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft's virtual reality platform could be a sleeper hit

Did Microsoft make a mistake by labeling its brand of immersive digital experiences “mixed-reality”?When the company introduced HoloLens a few years ago, it seemed like an apt description. The standalone visor overlaid digital objects onto the real world to basically give people … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why Fitbit is making headphones now

Fitbit has a surprising new release coming out later this fall: a set of workout-ready wireless headphones called the Fitbit Flyer.The Flyer is Fitbit's first product without any sensors or fitness-tracking features, a significant departure from the company's signature line of la … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How Fitbit plans to become the biggest name in wearables again

The biggest name in wearables is facing the most challenging period in its 10-year history.Fitbit has had a rough go in 2017, starting in January with lousy financials and a round of layoffs that eliminated six percent of its staff. The struggle continued later in the year when A … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why the iPhone 8's facial recognition could be a privacy disaster

There are few things more personal than a face. Every wrinkle, blemish, and freckle combine to tell a person's story — an interactive and ever-changing map of one's self unspooling over time. Oh, and if smartphone manufactures have their way, that map will also soon be the preemi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

It's time for the 'other' smartphone makers to shine

Squeezed between Samsung's and Apple's big phone announcements is this year's IFA trade show in Berlin. The colorful event officially kicks off on Sept. 1, but news will start arriving two days earlier. IFA is typically a mix of smartphone news with audio and video announcements, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Here's how to deal with those ridiculously high Bitcoin transaction fees

Four dollars. That's how much it'd cost me to send 0.01 bitcoins, or about $42, from one Bitcoin address to another right now. And this is actually quite cheap compared to a few days ago, when transaction fees were even higher, making Bitcoin barely usable for microtransactions. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Chinese internet users will no longer be able to post online anonymously

More bad news for folks in China.Chinese internet users will no longer be able to post comments online anonymously as of Oct. 1.SEE ALSO: For China's censors, livestreaming is a huge headacheThe new ruling is the latest in the government's move to tighten control over internet us … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple is accepting donations through iTunes to aid Harvey storm relief

As Tropical Storm Harvey causes catastrophic floods and torrential downpours across the Houston area, Apple is stepping up to aid storm relief. The tech company has teamed with American Red Cross to create an iTunes online store link where users can donate in increments of $5, $1 … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The first look at how you’ll sculpt in augmented reality using Apple Pencil and ARKit is here, and awesome

By now you've seen a good number of impressive augmented reality demos using Apple's ARKit, but you haven't seen anything like this—sculpting in AR with the Apple Pencil. The demo was shown off on Friday on YouTube by India-based developer Fabin Rasheed. Although Rasheed doesn't … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Fly across the water with this motorized body board

The Kymera Body Board doesn't need waves to jet across the water. It has an electric lithium-ion battery pack to do all the work for you. To steer, tilt your body left or right. The board can last up to two hours on a single charge. Prices start at $3,495 with the option to rent … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Robot performing Japanese funeral rites shows no one's job is safe

When the robot apocalypse comes, robots will be there to say a prayer over your frail human remains, thanks to Japan's Softbank. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk and 115 other experts ask the UN to ban killer robots in open letterThat's the message from this week's Tokyo Int'l Funeral & Cemet … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How to get banned from everything

You've been kicked out of parties, thrown out of concerts, and you are never — NEVER — welcome back to Buffalo Wild Wings.It seems like the internet should be a refuge from that kind of IRL judgement, but, no, it's not. There's a way to get banned from pretty much everything. SEE … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Download this: Hypno Cam gives your videos a psychedelic makeover

It's time to get trippy. Hypno Cam, free for both iPhone and Android users,  uses pop music and animated filters for a psychedelic take on your original videos.SEE ALSO: Pikachu has invaded Snapchat with a face lens that's too awesome for wordsHypno Cam had the potential to be su … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Happy Saturday, Facebook and Instagram are down

Users began reporting problems accessing Facebook and Instagram on Saturday morning, and after several attempts to access Facebook from various locations by Mashable staff, the site appears to be inaccessible as of this writing.    SEE ALSO: Facebook's AR glasses take center stag … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How to make sure your snap gets featured on a Live Story

Snapchat creates Live Stories during big events happening around the world. And you've probably seen the daily live stories in big cities you've traveled to.It seems like everyone else's snaps are getting picked up and added into the story. But how do you make sure yours makes a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Turn your iPhone photos into polaroids instantly with this printer

'instax SHARE SP-2' is an instant photo printer that connects to your mobile device. It can customize pictures to your specifications and even split a wide photo into two separate photos. Read more...More about Iphone, Smartphone, Smartphones, Photos, and Mashable Video | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Super-cool game tech will copy your facial expressions in real time

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How to go from office drone to digital entrepreneur—ASAP

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If your 9-to-5 life makes you want to dial 911 24/7, it may be time to consider other options. Not another job working tirelessly for someone who makes 20x more than you—but stri … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago