Parler offered Trump an ownership stake to post there, report claims
Parler wanted Donald Trump, and badly. The team behind the social media platform known for its far-right friendly approach to content moderation and, more recently, hosting issues, reportedly offered Trump a 40 percent ownership stake in the company. In exchange, the now-former president would’ve needed to primarily post to that site — giving other social […]
What is end-to-end encryption, and what makes it so secure?
More and more apps have enabled end-to-end encryption, but what exactly is it, and why is the government trying to get around it? Read more… More about Privacy, Mashable Video, Signal, Facebook Messenger, and End To End Encryption
MyPillow CEO released a movie pushing election fraud conspiracies, YouTube and Vimeo took it down
Fresh off of receiving multiple Twitter bans, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is now testing the limits of other online platforms. On Friday, Lindell released a new documentary titled “Absolute Proof,” which claims to lay out, well, “absolute proof” of massive fraud in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. To be clear, Lindell’s film absolutely does not […]
10 Google Maps hacks everyone should know
Google Maps can do so much more than get you from Point A to Point B. Here’s how to maximize all that Maps has to offer. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Google Maps, Accessibility, Time Travel, and Navigation
There's finally a way to cool your phone and charge it at the same time – Future Blink
This snap-on accessory, called the KoolKit, is a multitasking wonder. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Tech Accessories, Charger, Cooling, and Wireless Charger
Before you sign up for a COVID vaccine, make sure you’re not being tricked by scammers
Scammers have found a new target for their money-making schemes: vulnerable people looking to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers with the email security firm Tessian have discovered that scam artists are behind many of the more than 2,600 newly registered domain names promoting COVID-19 vaccines. The scammers are looking to steal sensitive personal data from […]
Don’t throw a super-spreader Super Bowl LV party. Watch together online instead.
Super Bowl LV is on Sunday and this year there will be no hugs, no wings, and no communal drinking. Or, at the very least, there shouldn’t be thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There may be a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to multiple, effective vaccines in the early stages of […]
Reddit swoops in to resolve WallStreetBets moderator drama
The adults have spoken. Two days after a moderator dispute threatened to tear apart the popular subreddit r/wallstreetbets, Reddit itself was forced to step in to stop the bleeding. In a message sent to the subreddit moderators, a Reddit employee said the site had booted several top moderators. At issue was an apparent play to […]
How to stream Super Bowl LV without cable
The state of the world isn’t even close to normal, no matter how much we wish it were. But against all odds, a Super Bowl will be played on schedule this year. It may not have been a great idea due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the NFL managed to play a full season […]
This bizarre glowing Mercedes concept car was somehow inspired by 'Avatar'
Maybe once you squint your eyes enough (and pass by the non-existing steering wheel), there is some semblance to the 2009 film. Mercedes-Benz say they are embracing sustainability goals with this…vehicle, apparently attempting some sort of symbiosis between human and machine. Read more… More about Mercedes Benz, Avatar, Concept Car, Tech, and Transportation