Kickstarter said it's moving to the blockchain, and creators are pissed
Kickstarter is embracing the blockchain. Sort of. The crowdfunding platform launched a halfhearted backpedaling campaign Wednesday, after a Dec. 8 plan to move its service to the blockchain was met with derision from the creators who depend on it. Kickstarter’s initial proposal, as fleshed out in a second, longer blog post from the company, would […]
Signal expands encrypted group video calls to 40 people
Messaging app Signal can now support group video chats with 40 participants — up from five — and end-to-end encryption will still be intact. The nonprofit behind Signal announced the change on Wednesday; end-to-end encryption means only the participants in the call can view the messages or video. No one, including the messaging provider, government […]
Sing along with this portable Sony speaker on sale
SAVE $101.99: As of Dec. 16, the Sony SRS-XB43 Wireless Portable Speaker is just $148 — that’s $101.99 off its usual price of $249.99. With Sony’s SRS-XB43 Extra Bass Wireless Portable Speaker, you don’t have to compromise on sound quality in favor of durability. This black speaker is built for travel and/or events, with an IP67 […]
The AirPods 2 are back on sale for just $90
SAVE $69.01: Amazon and Walmart have both revived the latter’s (all-time low) pre-Black Friday price on the Apple AirPods 2. Head to either retailer to grab a pair for just $89.99. That’s a 43% savings. If you’re OK with writing an IOU to your Secret Santa, you can gift a pair of Apple’s AirPods for […]
Digital map of Rio’s biggest favela is reintegrating vital public services
From infrastructure to healthcare, Rio de Janeiro’s favelas have remained largely excluded from vital public services. Starting in Rocinha, Rio’s biggest favela, a new digital map hopes to change that. Ran by MIT Senseable City Lab, ‘Favelas 4D’ uses 3D laser scanning technology to digital map the maze-like area. The team suggest the map can […]
Foam 3D printing technique could minimize concrete is used in construction
Developed at ETH Zürich in collaboration with FenX AG, FoamWork explores how foam 3D printing (F3DP) can produce distinctive shapes for stay-in-place, or temporary and recyclable concrete casting. The foam produced is based on recycled waste and can reduce how much concrete is used by up to 70 percent.
Finish your holiday shopping with tech everyone wants
You Got This is a series that spotlights the gear you need to improve one area of your life. It’s the season for splurging on shiny new tech for yourself and your loved ones, and we have good news: getting a sweet new laptop or visually stunning monitor doesn’t have to break the bank. Since […]
Get a drone packed with two cameras, GPS, and auto return for under $60
TL;DR: The Dual HD 4K Camera Drone is just $59.96 at the Mashable Shop with code GREEN20 as of Dec. 16. Holiday shopping is hard. Not because of lack of options, but because it’s tough to see every deal online without snagging something for yourself. It’s ok to treat yourself, though. After all, you had […]
Boost your WiFi connection and keep your data safe with the Gryphon AX router
TL;DR: As of Dec. 16, get 30% off the Gryphon AX WiFi Router with the code GREEN20, which takes it down to $196 from $279. Most people think the router that came from their internet provider is the only option for their home WiFi system. But most people are wrong. You can upgrade to a […]
Apple postpones return to office indefinitely
Apple is postponing mandatory return to office until a “date yet to be determined,” CEO Tim Cook told employees in an internal memo. The contents of the memo were first published by Bloomberg, and an Apple spokesperson confirmed the company’s decision to the outlet. The decision comes amidst a new threat from the Omicron Covid-19 […]