NASA's Mars rover is back in action after two weeks of silence
It wasn’t a surprise when the Perseverance rover on Mars lost contact with Earth for two weeks, but what was no doubt a long wait for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is finally over. The loss of contact was the result of a solar conjunction, a period of time during which the orbital paths of Earth […]
T-Mobile pushed back the death of Sprint's 3G network by three months
T-Mobile is going to let the ghost of Sprint, which the former company first moved to acquire in 2018, stick around for a few months longer. The years-long process of merging of the two companies is nearly complete, but one nagging headache remains: Sprint’s aging CDMA network, which provides service to 3G customers. Some of […]
Google will finally give meeting hosts the power of making people shut up
It’s happened to everyone. You’re in a Google Meeting and someone either doesn’t know their microphone is unmuted and they’re making a ton of noise, or they’re very aware that they’re unmuted and they’re still making a ton of noise. Both are bad, but finally Google is doing something about it: Meet hosts can now […]
This real-life electric vehicle concept is basically a 'Star Wars' podracer
Say what you will about the prequels, but Star Wars: The Phantom Menace did make one undeniably excellent addition to the canon of a galaxy far, far away: podracing. This personal electronic vehicle from Jetson looks like the closest anyone is going to get to emulating Anakin in real life, and its launch video even […]
Why is TikTok removing sex ed videos?
Paging Dr. Internet, we need a diagnosis. In this series, Mashable examines the online world’s influence on our health and prescribes new ways forward. When pelvic floor physical therapist Sabrina Baxter (@nosuchthingas_TMI) began posting on TikTok, she noticed the platform would remove certain videos. Those about bladder and bowel problems were fine, but TikTok removed […]
What the giant James Webb telescope will see that Hubble can't
Astronomers like Christine Chen are thrilled about the looming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. The $10 billion instrument, half the size of a 737 airplane and replete with gold-coated mirrors, will orbit 1 million miles from Earth and peer into places humanity hasn’t seen before. This includes some of the first stars ever […]
What size is the iPhone 13 (as well as the 12, 11, and X)?
If you’re looking to buy an iPhone 13, or any iPhone, size is a big factor. Do you want something that can slip easily into your pocket, or do you believe that bigger is better? What about other factors related to size, like processing power, storage space, and battery life? Worry not, Goldilocks, we’ll help […]
Save $100 on this underwater scooter and take epic photos as you glide through the waves
TL;DR: The NAVBOW Underwater Scooter is only $899.99 as of Oct. 23. That’s $100 off for a limited time. Diving enthusiasts know there’s nothing like taking that dip underwater to see what aquatic life lies below. Whether you’re a seasoned diver, just getting started, or know someone who lives to take their yearly diving trips into the […]
What is a VPN Router?
Most consumers and even small businesses are fine with a standard wireless router. If all you want to do is add an extra layer of security or access geo-restricted sites, you can do so with a subscription to a reputable VPN service installed on your devices. For enterprises who want site-wide access to a particular […]
How to enter low power mode automatically on iPhone
Our phones so often serve as our lifelines: how we navigate to and from new places, how we organize meetings, how we do our work, and how we contact help if we need it. So keeping its battery life up and engaged for as long as possible is an important aspect of life in the […]