Apple's biggest challenge with the iPad is convincing people who already own one to buy a newer version. I've been using my iPad Air 2 everyday since 2014 for reading news, checking Twitter, and watching videos, and I could probably keep using it until it stops working.I don't ac … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Last year, Apple put out an iPhone without a headphone jack — the first volley in its ongoing War on Apertures — and, suffice to say, it was not the brand’s most popular decisio … | Continue reading
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The next generation Apple Watch might break free from your iPhone and connect directly to cellular networks, according to a report from reliable insider Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, who cited "people familiar with the matter." The network access would come via new LTE modems in the … | Continue reading
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Apple screwed up. Like, badly. The company known around the world for secrecy is having a bad week, and, unfortunately for the Apple-can-do-no-wrong crowd, it has no one to blame but itself. That's because the largest leak to come out the Cupertino-based tech giant in some time w … | Continue reading
Disney is facing harsh questions about its mobile games.The company is allegedly violating privacy laws regulating how children's personal data can be collected and used, according to a lawsuit filed this week in federal court. SEE ALSO: How Sarahah became one of the most popular … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.No need to watch your bank account disappear over headphones. These Senso Bluetooth earbuds will do the trick at a reasonable price.These headphones were made for those on the mo … | Continue reading
In what can only be described as "an extremely good use of time," Modder Banjo Kazooie has modded a Wii U to emulate a PC ... to emulate a Wii U.This bizarre experiment has some enviable specs despite its Frankensteinian origins. Kazooie breaks down the entire project on a Sudomo … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If you enjoy great sound but are not willing to shell out tons for a music speaker just yet, Amazon’s sale on the Aptoyu Bluetooth speaker might be a good option.With 24-hour pla … | Continue reading
Apple's leaked HomePod firmware is the gift that keeps on giving. This time iHelp BR has discovered lines of code referencing possible upgrades Apple might make to the upcoming iPhone 8's front and rear cameras. Vloggers like Casey Neistat will especially love these additions if … | Continue reading
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Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.So, you really want a career in tech. But, you don’t know how to code. You could crawl back in bed, throw your hands up in despair… or, you could look for a different way into th … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If our modern age had an official question, it might be: does anyone have a charger? Your phone is secretly your best friend, the thing you spend more time with than any other, a … | Continue reading
Fitness wearables are useless for me, and that's a bad sign for companies who hope to make a real connection with people who exercise regularly. I'm not just some schlub writer trying to break away from my work desk that doesn't know a barbell from a dumbbell, after all. I'm a fo … | Continue reading
It's a portable projector that plays sound, and outputs an image you can interact with.Sony's newly-launched Xperia Touch says it can convert any flat surface into a 23-inch wide touchscreen.SEE ALSO: Transform any surface into an interactive display with this incredible projecto … | Continue reading
What do today's millennials look for in games?Ones they can play together, says Ubisoft's CEO Yves Guillemot."Millennials are asking for games they can play with friends more and more, so that's why we're going increasingly into multiplayer games. "We see that the industry is cha … | Continue reading
If you're a craft beer connoisseur — or even just an occasional drinker — you've likely noticed that names for new brews are getting out of hand. Likely in order to distance themselves from traditional, European beer names such as Franziskaner Royal, the new breed of craft beer m … | Continue reading
You've infected hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe with your ransomware, and victims' cryptocurrency payments are flowing into your Bitcoin wallets.How long should you wait to try and access that cash?Well, for the perpetrators behind WannaCry, the answer appears … | Continue reading
Ikea is getting into the solar energy business and is trying to rival Tesla. The retail giant has partnered with Solarcentury to deliver a solar battery solution. The solar kit can be combined with existing panels or can be added to a new system. Read more...More about Tech, Bus … | Continue reading
This year's new redesigned iPhone is all but confirmed thanks to months worth of leaks and Apple's own slip-up with the HomePod firmware that keeps revealing more and more.So we're pretty sure what the hardware will look like, but what how will iOS 11 look on an iPhone with an ed … | Continue reading
In the 21st century, chatbots drive social change and help people improve their sex lives. But they're not without a downside—including full-on political rebellion. SEE ALSO: Microsoft's chatbot Zo has some interesting opinions about WindowsIn China, two chatbots have been remove … | Continue reading
Using a Game Boy Color, a Game Boy Advance SP screen, and a custom kit purchased online, YouTuber This Does Not Compute successfully created a version of the Game Boy Color with a backlit screen.With a little bit of soldering and some adjustments to the Game Boy Color's plastic s … | Continue reading
People may not be using Facebook Stories, but that isn't stopping the social network from expanding the feature to its next platform.Facebook is now testing a version of Stories for desktop, with a wider launch coming "soon," according to a company spokesperson. SEE ALSO: Mark Zu … | Continue reading
A highly-anticipated total solar eclipse is set to cut a path across a large portion of the United States on August 21, but not everyone has the proper gear to see it safely. But some organizations want to change that.The company Mystery Science and Google just announced a partne … | Continue reading
The president plans to spend a couple weeks at his New Jersey golf course this August, and the Secret Service plans to monitor the place with a drone. The drone (singular) would be tethered, and would buzz 300-400 feet above the ground, conducting video surveillance, according to … | Continue reading
Does no good deed truly go unpunished?The infosec community is scratching its head this morning following the news that Marcus Hutchins, the 23-year-old security researcher who singlehandedly stopped the spread of the global ransomware WannaCry, is reportedly being detained in an … | Continue reading
Playing games in 4K is already pretty awesome, but playing games in 16K is a whole other world of awesome.The YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips managed to rig up a 16K-resolution setup using a super-beefy computer and 16 4K-resolution monitors. The team tested it out on Minecraft, … | Continue reading
Five teenage girls from Kenya are headed to California to make their dream of ending female genital mutilation (FGM) in their country a reality.The bright teens invented an app called i-Cut, which provides girls with easy access to legal and medical assistance before and after FG … | Continue reading
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I'll be the first to admit that I own way more gadgetry than any sane person needs. Just on my desk right now, I have two laptops, half a dozen smartphones, two tablets, three sets of headphones, and two cameras. But one of the best gadgets I own is a cheap, ugly piece of plastic … | Continue reading
A tool kit from Lamello features an electric screwdriver that uses magnetism to join two interlocking screws within the wood, creating a seamless connection. Read more...More about Design, Diy, Wood, Building, and Tools | Continue reading
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The world's first smartphone with a supposed "holographic display" — the RED Hydrogen — is no longer a mystery.YouTube star Marques Brownlee, better known by his fans as MKBHD, published a video on Wednesday giving us a closer first look at the phone's design. And, well, let's ju … | Continue reading
The word IKEA usually brings to mind memories of endless, sweaty afternoons spent decrypting their assembly instructions to build that BILLY bookcase. SEE ALSO: Apple ARKit developer beats IKEA to the punch with AR furniture appBut IKEA is also a synonym of Scandinavian environme … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Until cars are equipped with more charging ports, the fight to charge your gadget will be a fierce one. This handy charger fits in the cup holder and can charge up to five gadget … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Wearable tech is having a moment – and nothing more so than smartwatches.Powered by Android Wear and compatible with iOS, the Ticwatch Sport and Ticwatch Express watches use Goog … | Continue reading
Keep your gadgets and cords looking pristine thanks to this pretty cool device. It uses a UV light and liquid to recreate bonds in plastic. Read more...More about Tech, Mashable Video, Phone Charger, Real Time, and Real Time Video | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Toss that cheap pill fob away and upgrade to a pill carrier with durability and style.This simple, high-quality keychain is designed to be indestructible. Not only is it easy to … | Continue reading
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Your iPhone won't last forever, even if you want it to. You'll crack the screen, or its battery will crap out, and if the physical flaws don't get you, the software will: Some approaching iOS update will either slow that sucker down or render it obsolete. And then you'll have to … | Continue reading
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.The few minutes you spend in the shower each morning give you a precious respite from the chaos of the day. Or, maybe you're just bored. If that’s the case, you should consider p … | Continue reading
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed his mind about the company's upcoming Model Y electric crossover.During Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, Musk said that the Model Y will be "using substantial carryover from Model 3, in order to bring it to market faster." SEE ALSO: Elon Musk talks … | Continue reading
Members of 4chan's /pol/ board, the hotbed of the alt-right, are pretty active in Britain, as the conspiracy theories around Grenfell Tower fire and the terror attack at Ariana Grande concert show. SEE ALSO: No, Usain Bolt is not donating $2 million to Grenfell Tower fire victims … | Continue reading
Unlike most smartphone makers, LG doesn't exactly keep the details about upcoming phones under wraps. Instead, the company slowly releases info on the devices' key features in the weeks ahead of the launch, and this is exactly how it's treating the upcoming V30 flagship. The V30 … | Continue reading
One point five terabytes. That's the amount of data hackers claim to have stolen from HBO. It's a cache that, at a minimum, includes unreleased episodes of various shows, at least one Game of Thrones script, and the personal information of a senior HBO executive. We know this bec … | Continue reading
For someone who insists he has no interest in running for office, Mark Zuckerberg is really, really good at surrounding himself with top political strategists.The latest: Zuckerberg's philanthropic foundation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, has reportedly hired Joel Benenson, wh … | Continue reading
Your cute, sparkly iPhone case could be putting you in danger.The company behind some of the most popular glitter-filled iPhone cases is recalling hundreds of thousands of its products after nearly two dozen of reports of chemical burns. SEE ALSO: The iPhone 8's biggest new featu … | Continue reading