Elon Musk confirms Tesla will use its own self-driving AI chips

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Facebook releases free music and sound effects for video creators

Facebook is making it easier to find the right soundtrack for your original videos with "Sound Collection."On Friday, the social network released thousands of exclusive audio tracks and sound effects that can be used for videos uploaded to the network. They're all free and cleare … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Surge protectors now have USB ports and we're never going back

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.You already use surge protectors to increase your outlet options, but it's time you thought outside the three-prong plug. This USB-enabled surge protector is a great option and i … | Continue reading


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Forget body painting—body marbling turns your skin into a psychedelic work of art

Invented by Brad Lawrence, body marbling is a water painting technique that uses hydrodynamics to transform your body into a psychedelic canvas. Produced by Black Light Visuals, this non-toxic paint is the coolest trend one can try in music festivals across the US. Read more...Mo … | Continue reading


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Mad Gaze is a pair of AR smart glasses seeking funding on Kickstarter

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Remember those scenes in the Iron Man movies were when Tony Stark would mess around with his holograms as if he were physically touching them? We may be approaching that tech soo … | Continue reading


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Best Buy is having a huge sale on Apple products through Saturday

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Listen up, Team Apple: Best Buy is having a huge Apple Sales Event right now.If you missed your chance on Black Friday steals, you have until Saturday, December 9th at 11:59 PM C … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Genies are like bitmojis that try to make millennials care about the news

A startup has launched what may be the most adorable news app ever. The company, Genies, Inc., has launched the Genies app, where you can create an adorable clone of yourself that will bring you news throughout the day, and can be shared with friends on iMessage, Facebook Messeng … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Net neutrality protestors hit Verizon stores — including these two dudes in snowy Fairbanks, Alaska

Defenders of a free and open internet rallied in front of Verizon stores across the U.S. Thursday. The fight to save net neutrality even made it to the only Verizon store in Fairbanks, Alaska.SEE ALSO: How killing net neutrality will hurt online protests and free speechSnow didn' … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin is a victim of its own success

It was never meant to be this way. With the price of Bitcoin skyrocketing by the hour, it's either time to buy buy buy or step back a moment and ask ourselves just exactly how Bitcoin went from a proposed digital currency to an increasingly popular investment opportunity — and wh … | Continue reading


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Facebook now lets you livestream your face as you play Messenger games

Dreamed of watching the pensive looks of your opponent on Words With Friends?Facebook's Messenger games launched a year ago, and on Thursday the company announced it was rolling out new livestreaming and video chat features.SEE ALSO: 10 things you didn't know you could do with Fa … | Continue reading


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Budweiser beer could be shipped by Tesla Semi trucks starting in 2019

Tesla's Semi has a famous new customer: Budweiser.SEE ALSO: Tesla switches on the world's largest lithium ion batteryAnheuser-Busch, which makes the über patriotic lager, just announced it had reserved 40 of Elon Musk's all-electric big rigs. So it looks like the company's famous … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Tim Cook 'optimistic' Chinese cyber regulators will allow pulled apps back on iPhone

Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed 'hope' that the communist Chinese government will allow Apple to reinstate certain apps to the tech giant's App Store on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Apple removed some messaging and VPM apps — which allow users to mask their IP address and access we … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Adobe claims it has finally closed the gender wage gap

In July 2016, female Adobe employees based in the U.S. were making 99 cents to every dollar that the company's male employees were making. The software company vowed to close that pay gap by the end of the fiscal year. On Thursday, Adobe announced that it has followed through on … | Continue reading


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The most difficult kind of computer systems to hack

We spoke with Ed Amoroso, who's the CEO of cybersecurity firm TAG Cyber, about what it takes to make a computer hard to hack and how power plants can remain safe from any external hacking threat.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Cybersecurity, Hackers, Hacking, and Mashabl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Somnox might be the first robot you'll want to cuddle

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.They love being the little spoon, they meditate, and they promise to wake you up gently after your night together. No, it's not your latest Tinder match, it's Somnox, the "world' … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin and the millennials may have created a perfect storm

When you take a cool photo and share it online, do you care if it disappears tomorrow?If you don't, I'd say there's a good chance you're younger then 30. I know this because Snapchat, the popular photo-sharing app which (typically) makes your photos disappear after a while, has a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Instagram's favorite cat was hacked because we can't have nice things

Something terrible just went down on Instagram.Lil Bub, one of the app's most popular celebrity pets, was hacked. SEE ALSO: Instagram's most popular posts of 2017The account has since been restored to its rightful owner, Mike Bridavsky, but not before the alleged teen hacker post … | Continue reading


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The Most Popular Emoji on iOS

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Ford will roll out a new self-driving car design and strategy next year

Ford is changing the focus its self-driving car platform as early as next year. The company says it now plans to focus on features beyond just enabling a computer system to drive from point A to B.SEE ALSO: Lyft's self-driving cars are now on the road in BostonThe company's presi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Rage against the FCC: Musicians say killing net neutrality threatens art

Net neutrality's day of reckoning is fast approaching, and musicians of all persuasions – pop, rock, rap – are making noise about Federal Communication Commission Chairman Ajit Pai's intentions to quash Obama-era internet equality rules.The decision will be made by the FCC's five … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Battling Amazon Alexas just can't seem to agree on what tin foil is made of

When you get an Amazon Echo and a Amazon Echo Show together they may start arguing about some very basic ideas.  Jamielliottg uploaded a video to Youtube on Wednesday, showing the two Alexa devices going back and forth about the properties of tin foil.Alexa first stated that tin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This startup thinks it can share product reviews better than YouTube

Two of the biggest tech companies, Google and Facebook, have been competing as the internet's biggest destinations for video. And yet, a small startup is betting it has a shot of nabbing their views by narrowing in on one of YouTube's most popular styles. Eight TV is an app focus … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Learn how to create Arduino wearables, robotic projects, and more with this e-book collection

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If you haven’t gotten on the Arduino train, now is a good time. The open-source platform is used for building some amazing electronics projects, using just a programmable circuit … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

10 stocking stuffers under $25 for everyone in your squad

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.No one needs another mug. Or a personalized keychain. Or homemade socks. It's time we all get a little more creative with our gift-giving, right? SEE ALSO: Your home needs these … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Sorry internet: Reddit just sold its soul to brand engagement

Last month, someone posted a request on Reddit titled "Mission Impossible."SEE ALSO: Something insane is happening on Reddit right nowThe Redditor @aishaboya was on the hunt for a Tonka Hummer truck that would be used as a very special present for their brother and asked if anyon … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This giant skateboard is actually a car's base frame

Rinspeed, a think tank for the automotive industry, presented a modular driverless concept carSnap consists of a giant skateboard, on top of which a passenger pod can be attached. Once detached, the pod can be used as a camping pod or even as a pop up store.  Read more...More abo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

A 3D-printed death chamber will take you out of this cold, dark world

Physician-assisted suicide is a controversial topic, but that hasn't stopped the ceaseless march of technology from innovating the practice, which remains illegal in most of parts of the world. SEE ALSO: The FDA just approved the 1st pill that tells your doctor when you swallow i … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Florida man hacked Uber in 2016

A report from Reuters finally revealed the person behind Uber's massive 2016 data breach: a 20-year-old man from Florida. Florida Man, you might say.A source told the publication that the man responsible for the hack — which Uber revealed in a November blog post had affected 57 m … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Splitting Instagram Direct into its own messaging app might be a big mistake

Stop me if you've heard this one before: A popular app is splitting one of its fastest growing features into its own app.Facebook made this exact type of decision when it broke out direct messaging into the Messenger app two years ago. This time, Instagram is doing the same for u … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Hackers pull of mega-heist, swipe nearly $70 million worth of bitcoin

Cryptocurrency marketplace NiceHash has reported that nearly $70 million in bitcoin has been swiped from its service by hackers, a revelation that comes as bitcoin continues to climb to new heights of value. SEE ALSO: Bitcoin just made the Winklevoss twins billionairesNiceHash an … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Google is adding vertical videos recorded by celebrities to search results

Google is taking another step toward making search more fun. The company is testing a new feature that allows celebrities and influencers to record vertical video clips answering common search questions about themselves.SEE ALSO: Google's latest Pixel feature is your first look a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

SYFY launches Snapchat Show 'GEEKLY' as Snap strips ephemerality from product

Snapchat is getting a little geekier. SYFY has launched GEEKLY, a Snapchat Show that covers science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and superhero news and culture as Snap and SYFY expand their digital entertainment programming.SEE ALSO: Snapchat just completely redesigned its app. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Learn Spanish with this innovative podcast

If you've ever tried to learn a language, you'll know how important listening can be. That's why Duolingo has launched the Duolingo Spanish Podcast, for English speakers who are learning Spanish. The first episode is available for free on Duolingo's website, iTunes, Google Play M … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin hits $15,000 and is already trading at $19,000 in Korea

If you bought 1 bitcoin yesterday, it would've cost you $12,000 and someone in your family probably would've called you a mad man. Just one day later, however, you'd be able to sell that bitcoin for $15,000. The market cap of the world's most popular cryptocurrency is currently a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Apple's most downloaded apps of 2017

Snap may have had a rough year, but you wouldn't know it from the App Store charts.Apple just revealed the most popular apps of 2017 and Snap nabbed the top two spots on the list, beating out Facebook, Google, and Netflix.SEE ALSO: The best tech of 2017While Snapchat was the most … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

LAPD warns that navigation apps are steering people to neighborhoods on fire

There are currently multiple fires raging across Southern California, one of which forced the notoriously clogged 405 Freeway in Los Angeles to shut down. Big fires force people to find new routes — including people using apps like Waze and Google Maps. SEE ALSO: Wildfires lead t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Steam no longer accepting Bitcoin as payment, because it's too volatile

The rise and rise of Bitcoin might make some people richer, but it's been a headache for companies that accept it.Steam, the gaming digital distribution service owned by Valve, will no longer take Bitcoin as a form of payment. SEE ALSO: This was Bitcoin's big year, but where does … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Cut the cord and switch to these wireless power solutions for your phone

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Charging cable rage: it’s real. They’re never long enough, they’re always tangled, and they fall apart if you even look at them the wrong way. The good news is that as our smartp … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Holiday sales are still happening: Get a Ticwatch 2 for less than $170

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Maybe your alarm didn't go off, maybe you merely snoozed it a few too many times, maybe you flat-out forgot to set it whilst in that sleepy post-turkey haze. Whatever your excuse … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Learn how to use hacking techniques for good by taking this online class

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Breeched security, fraudulent charges, and compromised data — let's face it: Hacking doesn't have a good reputation.But what you probably didn't know is people can use their knac … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Lyft's self-driving cars are now on the road in Boston

Bostonites have a new way to get around the city's famously contentious streets: robotaxis.  SEE ALSO: Lyft now has permission to test self-driving cars on California's roadsLyft and autonomous driving company nuTonomy announced their joint pilot program has been cleared by the c … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

This glow in the dark phone case lasts for up to 12 hours

The Glow Gel iPhone case can adhere to vertical surfaces, as well as glow in the dark. Read more...More about Iphone, Mashable Video, Glow In The Dark, Real Time, and Real Time Video | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

The best tech of 2017

More than any year in recent memory, 2017 saw the launch of many (mostly) gimmick-free tech products.Here at Mashable, we’re all for the weird oddity that makes you perk up in bewilderment. But we get even more hyped for the more practical tech innovations that actually improve o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Your next news feed addiction could come from ... Imgur?

Let's be real: Social media as we know it is all about the followers. The more followers, the more likes, and we yearn for those double-digits on Instagram, triple-digits on Facebook, and the increasing follower count on Twitter and Snapchat.Imgur (pronounced Image-ur) is trying … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

San Francisco was the place to be for many in tech. Then it wasn't.

Jeanna Barrett had spent the last 20 months in Seattle helping grow a location-based mobile app. In April 2011, Groupon acquired the startup, and it declined to keep her on staff. Fine by her."I called my parents after I found out I didn’t have a job at Groupon and said, 'I'm mov … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

IKEA and Sonos will bring the tunes to your future smart home

IKEA's furniture might bring you to the verge of tears and obscenity while you attempt to put it together — but in the future, the retailer could allow you to drown out your struggles with its own high quality sound systems. SEE ALSO: The Ikea tote bag has now been reimagined as … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

People are spending millions on virtual CryptoKitties

The latest trend in cryptocurrency is way more adorable than you'd expect: people are spending millions on CryptoKitties, virtual cats bought and sold through the Ethereum blockchain. You can buy them using a cryptocurrency called Ether (ETH) similar to Bitcoin. So far, over $3 m … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Light up your Star Wars-themed room with these lightsaber lamps

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.With all the new Star Wars swag you've been adding to your collection in time for The Last Jedi, you'll definitely want to add a little mood lighting to your room with these desk … | Continue reading


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