The Essential Phone is now available for pre-order on Sprint

Sprint announced today that Android creator Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is finally available for pre-order. The phones were originally supposed to be available 30 days after Essential launched in May, but that deadline proved to be unattainable. SEE ALSO: Android's first serious … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Hackers just broke into HBO's Twitter accounts amidst weeks of security breaches

The HBO hackers strike again — this time taking control of the network's official social media accounts.According to tweets posted on HBO's Twitter, a group identifying themselves as OurMine breached HBO's main account, claiming to be "testing" the security and encouraging the ne … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Motorola patent reveals designs for a phone screen that heals itself

Motorola wants to put an end to all those expensive smartphone screen repairs. The company recently applied for a patent on a phone screen that can heal its own cracks and damages. SEE ALSO: Oh, how Motorola's once mighty Moto X has fallenThe patent, which was filed in February a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

A glowing garden for apartment dwellers — no dirt required

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.What’s better than a beautiful desk lamp? A beautiful desk lamp that’s also a plant, of courseGrasslamp is the brainchild of Serbian designer Marko Vuckovic, and it’s exactly wha … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Learn how to build your very own robot by mastering Raspberry Pi

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Dream of building your own robots? Read on.Raspberry Pi is a tiny, inexpensive, single-board computer that you can use to make cool Internet of Things (IoT) projects. It’s super … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Instrumments 01 might be the best way to measure anything on the fly

How things measure up is pretty important to us. We don't just look at objects, we automatically scale them in our minds, guessing about width, height, and how they might fit in our world.We make these assumptions because few of us carry rulers in our back pockets (where would we … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Alexa has a new skill to help you throw away less food (and money)

Those leftovers that get dumped uneaten, that tub of yogurt way past its expiration date, and the bunch of celery you ambitiously bought for a recipe that — let's be real —wasn't going to happen, all add up.SEE ALSO: Software is changing the way we tackle food wasteIt might seem … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Behold, the LG V30 in all its glory

LG has been revealing key details about its upcoming V30 flagship ahead of the Aug. 31 launch, but one important piece of the puzzle is missing: An actual picture of the phone. Well, it's not missing any more. The image of the phone from all sides comes courtesy of leaker Evan Bl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg slams neo-Nazis and 'polarization' after Charlottesville

We can now add Mark Zuckerberg to the growing list of CEOs and public figures who have weighed in on the events of Charlottesville.Writing in a Facebook post Wednesday, the CEO said white supremacists and neo-Nazis are a "disgrace," while criticizing the "polarization in our cult … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This man might expose the Russian hacking operation

He's Ukrainian. He goes by the name "Profexer." And he's allegedly behind the software that kicked off the Great DNC Hacking of 2016—you know, the one that may have swayed an entire American presidential election.Other personal details about the reportedly young man are vanishing … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

We Are VR: How Vancouver became a hub for Virtual Reality engineers

Paid Content ByCanada Keep ExploringAnyone living in Vancouver will swear that there’s no better place to live on earth. Lush forests, tall mountains, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean hugging the coast — where else could you snowboard, hike, and swim in the ocean all in one day? I … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why Apple's not going to sell an OLED TV

It's no secret Apple really, really wants to reinvent the TV. On his deathbed, Steve Jobs expressed great interest in fixing the crummy TV watching experience, telling his biographer Walter Isaacson that he had "finally cracked it."Jobs said he wanted to create an "integrated tel … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Elon Musk's self-taught AI bot destroyed an esports pro in 'Dota 2'

In many ways, esports represents the future. Like so many other parts of our modern lives, it's built around the computer and the internet. Competitions like 'Dota 2's' "The International" draw players from around the world, shrugging off the geopolitical and cultural boundaries … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google just gave Docs the major overhaul you've been waiting for

Google is introducing a slew of new features in an overhaul to its web-based Docs, Sheets, and Slides tools, which could make working on and editing a group project online even easier.  Users will now be able to streamline multiple rounds of edits within the same Doc, cutting thr … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The HBO hackers just hit us with another huge dump

HBO is having a bad week.After HBO Spain accidentally released an unaired episode of Game of Thrones, the hackers that claim to have stolen 1.5 terabytes of data from the network just showed up to add insult to injury. Specifically, on August 16 they released what they're calling … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Oh no, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 batteries recalled due to fire risk

It's not every day that a 3-year-old phone surprises us with cutting-edge features, but the Galaxy Note 4 just revealed that it packs a punch we thought limited to the 2016 Note 7. Specifically, that would be a proclivity toward overheating and catching fire. SEE ALSO: Oh man thi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Maps just added a Q&A feature for Android users

Google announced today the addition of a "Questions & answers" section in Google Maps for Android and mobile Search. SEE ALSO: Google quietly released a killer new feature in Google MapsThe new feature will be pretty easy to use. Just search for the place you're headed to in Goog … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Nokia wants you to be less selfie and more 'bothie' with its new flagship phone

Nokia is betting big with its first flagship phone. SEE ALSO: Nokia's flagship smartphone to be announced on Aug. 16As a series of leaks previously reported, the Nokia 8, just released by Finnish startup HMD, is a seriously impressive, top-end device whose specs put it on par wit … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This kayak transforms into a backpack

Pakayak is a 14-foot kayak that packs down to 3.5 feet and can be carried like a backpack for easy travel. Read more...More about Travel, Mashable Video, Traveling, Kayak, and Travel Gear | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The price of eclipse glasses have more than tripled on Amazon over the last 2 weeks

Read more...{"player":{"description":"Eclipse mania is out of control.","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/mRKwcmsldBC0AzL89VKxsD_CWJg=/https%3A%2F%2Fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2Fcms%2F2017%2F7%2Fe75e8e9b-d1ce-0768%2Fthumb%2F00001.jpg","mediaid":"A6nG5L3oNv","preload":false,"title":"A … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This little card reader could be your new favorite gadget

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If you own multiple devices that run on different operating systems, you know that transferring files between them can kind of feel like having a meeting where each person in the … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Home is now officially a voice-controlled telephone

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Never lose your remote again with this magnetic Apple TV remote case

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Is there anyone who hasn't had a crazed moment of frustration where they tore the living room in an attempt to find that tiny Apple TV remote? And by the time you find it, you’re … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Intel's self-driving powerhouse group adds another major carmaker

One of the biggest alliances in the race to develop self-driving cars just got even stronger by adding another key member. The autonomous development group spearheaded by Intel, Mobileye and BMW Group announced today that it will add Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to its ranks. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This bamboo keyboard combo adds a touch of tranquility to your workspace

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Looking to add a touch of tranquility to your workspace? Your boss might not support the purchase of a full-sized bamboo water fountain for the office, but she ought to be OK wit … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

An engineer designed two Nintendo Switch controller adapters to help make gaming more accessible

An engineer is helping to make playing Nintendo Switch a lot more accessible for gamers everywhere. Engineer Julio Vazquez created two 3D-printed peripherals for the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers, allowing players who only have the use of one hand to play Switch games mor … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You can now watch tech bring food to your door with a few taps of your smartphone

(function() {var s = document.createElement('script');s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = !0;s.src = '//adserver.pressboard.ca/v2/embedder?media=131735';var d = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];d.parentNode.insertBefore(s, d);})();Autonomous robots are no longer the st … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

A Death Star waffle maker: May the fork be with you

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.When you were a kid, did your parents pretend a fork full of food was an airplane zooming towards your mouth? Well, that’s a cool game for picky babies, but you’re grown now—and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Nintendo Switch dock lets you project 'Zelda' onto your wall

Here comes the first Nintendo Switch dock that doesn't require a TV.The Ojo, from Yesojo, is a specialized Switch dock with a built-in lens that lets you project your games onto any surface. It's also fitted with a rechargeable battery, a welcome perk for Nintendo's hybrid gaming … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

YouTube has an illegal TV streaming problem

Most people turn to Netflix to binge watch full seasons of a single TV show, but there could be a much cheaper way: YouTube. You might be surprised to learn that you can watch full episodes of popular TV shows on YouTube for free, thanks to a large number of rogue accounts that a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

A company created a coffee cup you can eat as a solution to our problem with plastic

Cupffee is a wafer cup made out of grains that reamins solid for up to an hour and does not alter the taste of the drink inside it.The product is the invention of a Bulgarian startup, which is looking for investment to expand its production beyond the edible cup. Read more...More … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Never run out of battery again with this adorable Darth Vader by your side

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.The Force is strong with this Darth Vader charger.Load up your smartphone, tablet, or any other mobile device with this rechargeable battery shaped like Anakin himself.With 5200m … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How I learned to love the simplicity of the Amazon Kindle

People often ask me what my favorite gadget is, or if there's one piece of technology I can't live without. They're usually taken aback by my simple response: my Kindle Paperwhite, a device that reliably performs one task really well and one that I've treasured since receiving it … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Neo-Nazi website retreats into the dark web after everyone dumps them

Daily Stormer is in full retreat mode.SEE ALSO: GoDaddy bans neo-Nazi site after cretinous Charlottesville articleThe neo-Nazi website has moved to the dark web, after three different domain services booted them out. The original site, Dailystormer.com, is now offline and the new … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google can now warn you when your allergies might flare up

Google search just gained a helpful new superpower.The search engine can now provide personalized updates about seasonal allergies at your current location directly in search.SEE ALSO: With its new feed, Google is preparing for the end of searchMuch like weather forecasts, when y … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

LinkedIn is rolling out video creation on its mobile app

LinkedIn wants to let users share as much as possible on the site. So in its latest effort the social media company is rolling out a video creation tool within its mobile app. SEE ALSO: Kate, William and Harry want to connect with you on LinkedInThe feature is only available for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

We finally have a shipping date for Andy Rubin's Essential phone

The Essential phone is real, you guys, and it will actually start shipping within 7 days. This is according to an email sent to customers who have reserved the phone, Android Authority reports. This doesn't, however, include the Essential 360 Camera; customers that ordered it wil … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Fancy smart locks marketed to Airbnb hosts permanently broken by software update

The Internet of Things continues to amaze, but unfortunately for all the techno-utopians of the world, it's for exactly the wrong reasons. The latest case study in why connecting every little thing to the internet might not be such a good idea is brought to us by Lockstate — a co … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

A Guide to Ridiculous iOS Fidget Spinner Apps

Read more...More about Fidget Spinners, Mashable Reels, Fidget Spinner Apps, Tech, and Consumer Tech | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Enjoy your sustainable java in this cup made out of coffee

The HuskeeCup is a reusable and recyclable coffee cup made from discarded parts of the coffea plant, aiming to help serve delicious java and save the environment.According to an EPA report, Americans produce around 100 million tons of paper and plastic waste annually. Read more.. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Instagram is updating its comments with conversation threads

Today, Instagram announced a major upgrade to its comments section that will let people thread different conversations under a single post.The feature was first reported as a test on Android apps earlier this summer, but now, the company is adding threaded comments to everyone's … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Android phones could swipe the iPhone 8's most important new feature

Android phones sometimes follow Apple's lead when it comes to key functionality features, and the next generation of smartphones could be no different. Future Android devices are expected to mimic one of the upcoming iPhone 8's most anticipated new features: 3D facial scanning. Q … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Capture your underwater adventures with this inexpensive GoPro-like iPhone case

The iPhone 7's camera is pretty legit with 12 megapixel camera and 4K video recording capability. So instead of buying a separate, expensive underwater camera, the 'ProShot' phone case can transform your phone into an GoPro-like underwater camera.  Read more...More about Tech, Ip … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Immerse yourself in 360-degree sound with these Bluetooth speakers

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Some things are better in pairs. For example, you’d rather ride a bike to work than a unicycle. You’d rather wear a pair of pants than be partly naked. You’d rather have a full s … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Ingenious modder combines PlayStation and Xbox in one machine

Why does it have to be console wars? In this deranged year of our lord, 2017, maybe we could all use a little console harmony instead.That's hardware wizard Eddie Zarick's view, anyway. The latest tech creation highlighted on Zarick's YouTube channel is the appropriately named XS … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Why erectile dysfunction among young men is up 1,000 percent

Jon Ronson, author of "The Butterfly Effect," explores the consequences of free streaming porn, including a massive increase in erectile dysfunction in young men. Read more...More about Health, Porn, Online Video, Pornography, and Pornhub | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

18-year-old asks man for advice on her startup, he texts back sleazy messages

It's a sad state of affairs when a woman reaches out for career advice from an industry influencer, and instead finds herself on the receiving end of inappropriate messages. When 18-year-old Lydia Jones contacted a male entrepreneur for career advice, the conversation quickly too … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

It really looks like we could get cell-connected Apple Watches later this year

The rumor that the next Apple Watch will finally include cellular connectivity is gaining momentum, making it seem more likely that the company will introduce its first standalone wearable later this year.The inclusion of an LTE chip was first suggested by noted insider Mark Gurm … | Continue reading


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