Facebook is working on an Instagram for kids
Instagram for kids? What could possibly go wrong?! A report from BuzzFeed says that parent company Facebook is working on a new version of Instagram for child and tween users. Currently, Instagram users have to be 13 or older. Vishal Shah, Instagram’s vice president of product, reportedly announced the initiative in a Facebook post for […]
YouTube Shorts debuts in the U.S. — but what does the future look like for the TikTok competitor?
After months of beta testing in India, YouTube Shorts has arrived in the United States. On Thursday, YouTube announced that it’s begun rolling out its shortform video TikTok competitor in the U.S. While Shorts videos could have been viewed stateside since the beta launch, the creator tools that facilitate YouTube Shorts are making their debut […]
Rivian to build exclusive fast charging network, similar to Tesla Superchargers
The Rivian Adventure Network is designed to be for Rivian electric truck and SUV drivers what the Tesla Supercharger network is for Tesla drivers. Announced on Thursday, the Rivian network is a new collection of fast charging stations for Rivian owners. A separate Rivian network of slower charging stations will be open to any EV […]
The future of social distancing looks like this digital art project — Future Blink
An art installation from Handson tracks spatial data to make a comprehensive portrait of just how much personal space you really have. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Personal Space, Social Distancing, Social Distance, and Future Blink
Work from your car thanks to this futuristic all-electric pickup truck — Future Blink
Canoo debuted an all-electric pickup truck ready for all of your on-the-go needs. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Truck, Electric Vehicles, Pickup Truck, and Electric Truck
The iRobot Roomba 981 robot vacuum is at its lowest price ever at $299
Save $200: The iRobot Roomba 981 WiFi robot vacuum is at it’s best price ever of $299.99 at Amazon as of March 18. That’s a 40% discount on a robot vacuum that’s great for carpet, hard floors, and pet hair. Spring cleaning might not be fun, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. A robot […]
Apple's iPad Pro with new Mini-LED display might launch in April
Apple has big plans for its iPad lineup — if you believe the recent rumors and reports, that is. On Wednesday, Bloomberg said Apple plans to launch new iPads as early as April. They’ll have better processors and improved cameras, but otherwise be the same size and have a similar design to the current iPad […]
Microscopic robots unfold like origami birds
In the latest nanotechnology breakthrough at Cornell University, a team led by professors Itai Cohen and Paul McEuen built micron-sized actuators that allow thin two-dimensional birds to fold themselves into 3D configurations. The birds can flatten and refold themselves, only needing a single volt to be jolted into action and can hold their shape after […]
Every carmaker that's truly going all electric to compete with Tesla
No gas. No hybrids. Just pure electric. That’s the lofty goal of many legacy carmakers that have been making gasoline-powered vehicles for decades. The switch from gas to electric is part of an industry-wide effort to contribute fewer emissions. The U.S. transportation sector alone is responsible for 28 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions, according […]
Behold the BMW i4, an electric sedan with a 300-mile range
BMW finally has an electric sedan. The BMW i4, unveiled during the BMW Group Annual Conference on Wednesday, is a fully electric, four-door sedan with up to 300 miles of EPA range, and a power output of up to 530HP. BMW says the car’s most powerful configuration will accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in […]