Instagram head tells Congress other apps are bad for kids, too
The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, told Congress on Wednesday that the devastating effect his app has had on young people should really be blamed on the entire industry. “But, mom, we were all doing it!” Mosseri faced questions before the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security about Instagram’s effect on […]
Congressman mockingly mentions 'Mongoose Coin' at cryptocurrency hearing so someone launched Mongoose Coin
If you had ” A Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency will launch a new cryptocurrency” on your Bingo card, then you are in luck. On Wednesday, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing titled “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States.” […]
Was your iPhone repaired with official parts? New iOS update will tell you.
An upcoming iOS update will tell you the repair history for your iPhone, including if it contains official replacement parts or “unknown” third-party components. On Tuesday, Apple published a new support document outlining the “iPhone parts and service history” feature coming to iOS 15.2. Users will be able to go to Settings > General > […]
Belkin's speedy new chargers are worth it for Apple Watch Series 7 owners
If it were up to me, my devices’ batteries would harbor an unlimited power supply. But as this is impossible, I prefer my charging sessions to happen easily and quickly – and Belkin’s latest power products delivered just that. Belkin recently released the Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad ($149.99) and the Boost Charge […]
NASA's deep space satellite captures the dark shadow of an eclipse on Earth
At 1 million miles from Earth, the distant DSCOVR satellite, aka the Deep Space Climate Observatory, recently captured the moon’s eerie shadow over Antarctica. The intriguing, relatively rare event occurred in the early hours of Dec. 4. The moon moved into a perfect position between Earth and the sun, called a total solar eclipse. NASA […]
Take your viewing parties to the next level with these deals on XGIMI projectors
There’s nothing like a backyard movie night, or a big game viewing party, or a movie-under-the-stars themed birthday party, and they all have one thing in common: A portable projector. The XGIMI Halo True is a high-powered, professional quality projector that will take your hosting abilities to the next level with its crisp display, easy […]
Save 50% on the Razer Kishi mobile game controller
SAVE 50%: The Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller is a great pick for the cloud gaming enthusiast. For a limited time, it’s on sale for $59.99 at Amazon — save $40 on its usual price. Haven’t been able to get your hands on a PS5 or an Xbox Series X yet? We can’t help with […]
Bose's Sport Open earbuds weren't on sale for Black Friday, but now they're $30 off
SAVE $30: The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are the latest Mashable’s Choice Award winners, and they just hit their lowest price ever at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose.com. Grab a pair in Triple Black for just $169, or 15% off their $199 MSRP. Cyber Weekend 2021 was the time to find unprecedented deals on earbuds […]
4 ways shared iPhone notes will improve your life
Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better. As a writer and an information-hungry air sign with too many thoughts spinning around in my brain, I know the value of writing things down. I’ve carried around pocket notebooks, used an abundance of Post-It Notes, and even bought a […]
Walmart is giving you another chance to score a PlayStation 5 — here's how to get one
TL;DR: Surprise! Walmart will be releasing yet another limited restock of PlayStation 5 consoles for paid Walmart+ members starting on Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. ET. QUICK LINKS: PlayStation 5 — $499 at Walmart PlayStation 5 Digital Edition — $399 at Walmart Did you miss Walmart’s Cyber Week restocks of the PlayStation 5? That’s OK, […]