Twitter adds an edit tweet feature, but it's not what you think
Twitter knows sometimes you need to change your tweets after the fact. On Tuesday, the company announced a new feature that allows users to retroactively restrict who can respond to specific tweets. The thinking, according to a Twitter spokesperson, is that sometimes users don’t realize their tweets are going to draw heat until it’s too […]
It's time to stop freaking out about space billionaires
Mashable’s series Don’t @ Me takes unpopular opinions and backs them up with…reasons. We all have our ways, but we may just convince you to change yours. And if not, chill. If you wanted to ride on the first scheduled jet flight out of the U.S., on October 17, 1958, you had to be buddies […]
Apple quietly releases MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12
It took Apple nine months, but the company has officially released an on-the-go version of its MagSafe charger: the MagSafe Battery Pack. And it can be yours for the cool price of $99. In case you forgot, Apple reintroduced MagSafe (originally used for MacBook chargers) alongside the iPhone 12 at its hardware event back in […]
Amazon's back to school sale is here — and it's spectacular
Need some help getting your child excited for school? Check out these kid-friendly tech options on sale at Amazon as of July 13: BEST FOR HELPING WITH HOMEWORK: Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids — Save $15 FOR KEEPING UP WITH ASSIGNED READING: Kindle Kids Edition — Save $40 BEST FOR STAYING FOCUSED: Sony WHXB900N […]
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro just hit a new all-time-low price at Walmart
SAVE $60.99: The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are on sale at Walmart for just $139 as of July 13 — that’s 15% off their $199.99 MSRP. Looking for a new pair of wireless arbuds ahead of the upcoming school year? Hear us out: If you don’t have an iPhone, don’t get AirPods Pros. Samsung’s Galaxy […]
How to use Alexa as a speaker
Do you want to play your music but are still in need of a speaker? Well, if you have an Amazon Echo, you can still jam out. The Amazon Echo is an Alexa-enabled smart speaker that can perform a variety of functions from answering your questions to listening to podcasts and directing smart home devices. […]
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin gets FAA approval to take people to space
Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin received clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration to send people into space. The space tourism company founded by the former Amazon CEO was approved to bring passengers to space aboard its New Shepard spacecraft, Reuters reported Monday. The upcoming crewed spaceflight was booked for July 20 back in June and […]
Apple's free AirPods promo is back for students and teachers
Save $159: As of July 13, AirPods with the wired charging case come free with select MacBook Pro or Air, iPad, or iMac purchases as part of Apple’s Back to School promotion. Apple’s official website doesn’t really do direct discounts, but it does do free stuff. For back-to-school season, Apple’s education promo is once again […]
The best smartphones of 2021 (so far)
No matter how weird 2021 was, there were still plenty of new smartphones that came out. From Samsung to OnePlus to Xiaomi, we’re here to walk you through the best and most interesting ones so far.
Meet the 'frankenscooter' hybrid that can go almost anywhere — Future Blink
This cross between an e-scooter and a motorbike, the SPLACH-TRANSFORMER, can tackle nearly any terrain.