Deepak Chopra on building a daily meditation habit: 'Make your body smile'
March Mindfulness is Mashable’s series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn’t have to be madness. When I first started meditating last year, I was on a roll. I managed to squeeze in a session every day for months, even if it was only […]
The best tech for those who are completely obsessed with their pets
Perhaps we love our pets a little too much, but we don’t care. We are all about giving our good doggos and pretty kitties the absolute best in life, and bringing you news on devices that can help you do the same. We’ve introduced you to a speaker that can calm your active (i.e. noisy […]
Volkswagen wants you to believe its name change isn't an April Fools' joke
What’s in a name? Volkswagen, if the infamous car company is to be believed, is hoping to find out. The maker of the new ID.4 EV let slip, apparently by mistake, Monday that it intended to rebrand its U.S. operations as “Voltswagen of America” in a nod to its goal of producing 1.5 million electric […]
Apple will finally fix the iOS issue that blocked searches for 'Asian' as adult content
Do you have adult content blocked on your iPhone or iPad? If so, it’s likely that your iOS device is currently blocking web searches using the word “Asian.” It’s been an issue for more than a year — but it’s about to be fixed. Mashable has confirmed that in the latest iOS 14.5 Beta, the […]
The MacBook Air with the powerful M1 chip is back at its best price of $949
Save $49.01: The Apple 13-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage is $949.99 at Amazon as of March 30. There are plenty of cheap laptop options out there if you require a quick upgrade. But you can’t put a price on reliability and performance, and few brands deliver on both […]
Save an extra 50% on each of these 15 coding course bundles
If you spent time over the past year learning to code, you might be looking to take your skill set to the next level. Whether you want to dial in on a specific programming language or round out your capabilities, this collection of on-sale development and coding training should have what you need. As a […]
Google slips in Suez Canal Easter egg after ship freed
The Suez Canal is finally free. It was blocked for six days by the Ever Given, resulting in trade losses of billions of dollars — and a lot of memes. The disruption was so great that the traffic jam could be seen from space. While an investigation is already underway about what exactly went wrong, […]
This cool solar-powered backup camera is on sale
TL;DR: Make parking a breeze with the myGEKOgear SOLARST Solar-Powered True Wireless Backup Camera, on sale for 13% off. As of March 30, get it for only $129.99. Whether you drive your mom’s hand-me-down station wagon from the ’90s or you just so happened to purchase a brand-new car in 2016, right before backup cameras […]
Save 66% on a 3-in-1 charging stand for your devices
TL;DR: Keep your devices organized with the Trio 3-in-1 Aluminum Desktop Charging Stand, on sale for $19.99 — a 66% savings — as of March 30. Who wants to work at a messy desk? Nobody. And yet so many of us do. Studies have shown that a cluttered desk distracts you from work, decreases your […]
Apple announces WWDC date and yes, it's virtual again
On Tuesday, Apple officially confirmed that its Worldwide Developer Conference for 2021 will be held on June 7. Given that the pandemic is still ongoing, the event will be held virtually for the second year in a row. Apple is often tight-lipped on hardware events, but not with WWDC. The conference is dedicated to unveiling […]