Tonight Elon Musk delivers 100 Model 3 Teslas and things may never be the same

Elon Musk has been talking and tweeting about the Model 3 for years, but on Friday night the talking ends and the first 100 Tesla Model 3 all-electric cars roll off the assembly line and into customers' (who are also employees) hands.Oh, and the talking doesn’t stop. Musk will ma … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

KFC's new chicken box can be turned into a game controller

Want to have fried chicken and game at the same time? KFC has you covered.The "Gamer's Box 2.0" (was there even a 1.0?) comes with a built-in Bluetooth controller as well as a smartphone mount, and of course — a box of fried chicken.SEE ALSO: KFC is releasing a smartphone, so you … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Amazon Prime Now launched in Singapore, then quickly couldn't cope with demand

Just hours after it launched in Singapore to great fanfare — Amazon Prime Now is down.The e-commerce giant's launch on Thursday marked its first foray into Southeast Asia.SEE ALSO: Amazon's new Prime Now warehouse in Singapore is absolutely massiveBut for all the initial hype and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

New Zealand is luring the world's tech talent over by flying them there for free

When people think of moving to New Zealand, they think of pretty images of lush greenery and snow-capped mountains. And then there's the draw of great work-life balance — and shelter from an apocalypse, no less.SEE ALSO: In Silicon Valley, even a place to live is a job perkBut to … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

One of the world's longest electric car highways will be built in Australia

Flush with long stretches of road, Australia is now set to be home to one of the world's longest electric highways.Queensland has unveiled plans for the Electric Super Highway, a series of fast-charging stations in 18 cities and towns it hopes will encourage the uptake of electri … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

It's shockingly easy for hackers to remotely scan and clone your work security badge

You're riding the subway to work, or taking a smoke break outside the office, or simply strolling down the street. Someone with a backpack is standing nearby, but you think nothing of it.Thirty seconds later that very same someone has a cloned hard copy of your work ID badge, rea … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Everything we know so far about Google's Pixel 2

In a few months, there are two phones everybody's gonna be talking about: the next iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.We've already learned just about everything there is to know about both of them, thanks to the constant drip of daily leaks. But there's another highly anticipate … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This lunchbox and food scale combo make counting calories a breeze

The MacroPack is a modular lunchbox with a food scale that caters to healthy eaters and fitness enthusiasts that want to watch their nutrition closely. Read more...More about Food, Design, Fitness, Innovation, and Diet | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple granted FCC license to test 5G wireless technology

The FCC has officially granted Apple approval to begin testing experimental 5G technology, according to  DSLR Reports. The iPhone maker now has permission to begin using something called "short-range millimeter wave spectrum" at two locations in California. The technology could b … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Move over Bill Gates, Amazon's Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest man

Amazon's Jeff Bezos has surpassed Bill Gates as the world's richest man. He has an estimated net-worth of over $90 billionAmazon, which started out as an online retailer for books, now sells anything you can possibly imagine. The company also recently purchased Whole Foods Read m … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google admits it has too many music streaming services

It looks like Google is finally admitting what we all already know: The company has too many damn music streaming platforms. YouTube's head of music confirmed on Thursday that the company plans to consolidate its two music streaming services into one platform.SEE ALSO: Google qui … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Listen to music or take a call in the shower with this Bluetooth speaker

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Don’t let the shower stop you from listening to your favorite playlists. The Bidet4me Music Showerhead combines Bluetooth connectivity and water-saving technology. The high-resol … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

New leaked image is the best sign yet that the iPhone 8 will have wireless charging

The upcoming deluxe iPhone 8 is slated to be the first phone made by Apple to include wireless charging — but up until now, we've had only analyst theories and supply chain rumors to cite for our projections.    Slashleaks recently shared an image that appears to show off a compo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This $4 billion Bitcoin laundering scheme reads like a gripping detective story

A Russian man was indicted by a U.S. jury on Wednesday on charges of laundering more than $4 billion through a Bitcoin exchange, Reuters reported. Alexander Vinnik, 38, and likely operator of popular Bitcoin exchange BTC-e, was arrested in northern Greece on Tuesday, according to … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Wake up refreshed with this Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.While few people absolutely loves their alarm clock, the Sandman Doppler Smart Alarm Clock is making it possible to change that. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, the smart clock all … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Luke Skywalker's 'Landspeeder' is now kid-sized

Radio Flyer is releasing a drivable, kid-sized replica of Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder from Star Wars: A New Hope. Read more...More about Cars, Kids, Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, and Jedi | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Snap photos on the spot with the Instax Mini 9

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Forget Instagram filters and get a true retro experience with the Instax Mini 9, a portable and lightweight instant camera that produces photos on the spot.Press the button near … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Become a data and analytics ninja with this online course

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Fifty years ago in The Graduate, a 21-year-old Dustin Hoffman was pulled aside and given one piece of unsolicited advice that was the key to a prosperous future: plastics. If The … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You can fly this drone around the office without getting fired — maybe

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.While the most commonly used drones are smaller than your average aircraft, they’re not exactly safe for work. After all, they’re meant to soar through the skies, not careen arou … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The Apple iPod is one model away from extinction

The iPod is almost dead. Apple's website no longer lists the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, suggesting the smallest music players in the line have finally been discontinued. The only iPod Apple now offers up is the iPod touchMashable has reached out to Apple for clarification.SEE AL … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple could be working on augmented reality glasses to make ARKit even better

Apple is bringing augmented reality to the masses this fall with its ARKit developer platform, but that might just be the starting point.A new patent surfaced by Patently Apple shows evidence of a separate augmented reality gadget in the works that could supplement the platform.S … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

HTC's upcoming Vive headset could fix everything that's wrong with VR today

The two best VR headsets you can buy right now are the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. They offer the most immersive VR experiences, especially when coupled with motion controllers that replicate your hands in the virtual world.But these headsets are expensive and require a powerful ga … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

WhatsApp is apparently really popular because 1 billion people use it daily

WhatsApp is just one of the many available messaging apps for mobile, and apparently it's also one of the most popular. The company announced on Wednesday it has reached one billion daily active users (on both desktop and mobile) up from the on billion monthly users it announced … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Nobody is joining Twitter, so let's just blame Trump

Twitter may be President Donald Trump's favorite tool, but for the average person, its appeal has apparently become a bit lackluster. In three months, Twitter's growth has remained flat, sitting at 328 million monthly active users, the company reported on Thursday as part of its … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

An ode to Flash: Everyone's favorite malware vector

It's not everyday we bear witness to the death of greatness. And so, when it does happen, we should all stand up and take note. Now is such a time. We speak, of course, of Adobe Flash: The best malware vector the world has even seen.SEE ALSO: Goodbye Flash and thanks for all the … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This is Meizu's crazy phone with an extra display on the back

After teasing it in mid-July, Meizu has now officially launched its Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus phones, both of which have a highly unusual feature: A secondary display on the back of the phone. The rear display is a 2-inch AMOLED screen that will show you the time, weather … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The North Korean elite use the internet just like we do, and we shouldn't be surprised

The small slice of folks who sit atop North Korea's sociopolitical hierarchy use the internet pretty much like anyone else in the world, according to a study published by Recorded Future on Wednesday. That might sound surprising, and indeed the report sparked a flurry of news sto … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This isn't a 3D printer, but it's still a lot of fun

Fake news can even infect the tech gadget world.Take IDO3D 3D Print Shop from Redwood Ventures. It's a $60 kid's toy that would like you to believe it's a 3D printer.It's not. That's Fake Gadget News.It's actually a 3D injection mold system that uses UV light—the same kind that y … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Tesla has announced how to watch its highly anticipated Model 3 event

Just 30 Tesla Model 3 electric sedans will roll off the assembly line and into customer hands on July 28 and virtually all of them will go to Tesla employees.Sounds like the makings of a private, low-key event, but that's not exactly what Tesla CEO Elon Musk has in mind.SEE ALSO: … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

BMW and other carmakers team up to take on Waze and Google Maps

A company formerly owned by Nokia wants to create a more accurate, up-to-the-minute map of traffic conditions.  The key? Getting multiple automakers to pool traffic data collected by their cars’ sensors. Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz will all contribute to the realtime map, a firs … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Disney's Magic Bench lets you play with AR characters without headset or smartphone

Disney Research has come up with a new way to allow multiple people to experience the same augmented reality experience while in the same room — without wearing a headset or holding a mobile device.  SEE ALSO: Apple's ARKit will make walking and texting the warmup for the real di … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Twitter is filling your feed with more useless notifications

Twitter is adding more useless clutter to its notifications.The company quietly added a suite of new alerts to the notifications section of its apps and website. Now, instead of just seeing notifications when people interact with you and your tweets, Twitter will surface random a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

New TSA rules require separate screenings for all electronic devices

Get ready for longer lines at the airport. Today, the TSA announced strict new screening regulations for carry-on luggage that are sure to give frequent flyers a new spat of headaches.   SEE ALSO: TSA fingerprint scanning might be on its way to an airport near youThe agency will … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This team is helping to save the rainforest with audio technology

Deforestation is a massive problem in our world and is actually illegal in many places. That's why Rainforest Connection has made it their business to put a stop to illegal logging. With old cell phones and solar teach combines with audio analytics, they are able to help local ra … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

You’ll never fight over an outlet again with this desk lamp

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to decide what to unplug in order to revive your dead phone, the Jelly Comb lamp can help.  SEE ALSO: Never lose anything again with this … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Apple ARKit developer recreates '80s classic 'Take On Me' by A-Ha in augmented reality

The things people are making with Apple ARKit are mind-blowing, but for music fans, nothing will top this. It's a faith recreation of the groundbreaking '80s animated video "Take On Me" by A-Ha. The video (check it out here) used a mixed of live footage with then cutting edge rot … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Next major USB update will double data transfer speeds

Your next computer will probably have wickedly fast data transfer speeds — but your current computer, even if it's brand new, will likely be left in the dust.SEE ALSO: Step inside the secretive class that turns people into hackersThe USB 3.0 Promoter Group — the collective that d … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google is killing a feature that helped you search faster

Google is making more big changes to search.Over the last couple weeks, the company has been phasing out its "Instant" search results, or the  results that were displayed as you typed.SEE ALSO: With its new feed, Google is preparing for the end of searchLaunched with much fanfare … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Zuckerberg blasts Trump's ban on trans people serving in the military

Read more...{"player":{"description":"Trumps love for making egregious twitter announcements continues... ","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/Qh5iI16BP6HZ7pupauJVTmcVNF0=/https%3A%2F%2Fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fvideo_uploaders%2Fdistribution_thumb%2Fim … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Hold the phone: Apple owes the University of Wisconsin $506 million for patent infringement

Apple has gotten itself into a bit of a pickle. U.S. District Court Judge William Conley pounded the gavel on Monday ordering Apple to pay $506 million to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).This court order adds $272 million to the $234 million amount Apple already o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The first made-for-iPhone cochlear implant will help even more people FaceTime and listen to music

Apple does pretty well when it comes to accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The tech giant offers more than 50 models of hearing devices that, when linked to an iPhone, introduce a host of useful settings not available to the basic iPhone user. But not everyone in the … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Roku is beating Apple TV, Google, Amazon in the battle for your TV attention, study claims

It's been about 10 years since the debut of the Roku streaming media player, and in that short time, the company has gone from a total unknown to now beating all the tech giants competing to be your TV streaming device of choice, a new report claims.SEE ALSO: Reelgood lets you se … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google's app that helps loved ones find you in an emergency is now on iOS

Smartphones allow us to stay in contact with our loved ones more closely than ever before, but some of the most important features, like location sharing, are only functional when everyone uses the same operating system on their devices.  That's about to change. Google is bringin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Never lose anything again with this Bluetooth tracker

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Ever leave your wallet in a taxi and have to cancel every credit card in there? Or misplace a bag somewhere in your apartment?End this vicious cycle with Tile, one of the most po … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The apocalypse-ready knife we should all own

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.It’s fun to go off into the wilderness and survive on your own. But you know what’s not fun: going off into the wilderness and dying on your own. You want to be like Leonardo DiC … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Street benches embedded with solar panels could power your phone on your next stroll

'Platio' has created a modular solar panel system that can be used as walkways or integrated into street furniture. Read more...More about Smartphone, Smartphones, Solar Energy, Walkway, and Solar | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Modeled after Star Wars Stormtroopers, Apple AirPods were

Your Apple AirPods have a darker origin than you might guess.Jony Ive, the design mastermind behind all of Apple's iconic products since 1997, was inspired by the sleek Stormtrooper uniforms from Star Wars when he created Apple's now ubiquitous gloss-white earbud design (used for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

This Is iPhone 2020

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago