Waze adds EV charging station locations to its driving map
For the first time you can see where to charge up while using the Waze app for driving directions. The Google-owned navigation app added more features for electric car owners in the U.S. on Friday. Instead of just gas stations, you can now look up public charging stations along your route or nearby. This comes […]
How to opt out of Verizon's shady data tracking
Verizon covertly signed up many of its phone plan users for branded programs that share browsing and location data with the cellular provider. But there’s a way out of it. Earlier in December, some users discovered their privacy settings had been changed without their knowledge. It seemed to affect customers who were previously part of […]
NASA shared some extraordinary new sights and sounds from Jupiter orbit
Who would’ve guessed that Ganymede, one of Jupiter’s many moons, sounds like a Brian Eno album? A new research dump from the Juno orbiter has given all of us space nerds a blessed holiday treat: Sights and sounds from our solar system’s largest planet and its largest moon. The photos of the swirling gas giant’s […]
How to disable Instagram embeds (and why you should)
After a push by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Instagram just added the ability to disable embeds on your posts. The NPPA said it worked with Instagram for over a year and a half to make this happen. Photographers and other creators now don’t have to […]
Stunning views of the James Webb telescope before it's blasted into space
One of the most momentous rocket launches in history looms large. The colossal James Webb Space Telescope — intended to peer into the deepest realms of the universe — is now perched atop a rocket in French Guiana. As of Dec. 17, NASA expects to launch the prized instrument, commonly dubbed JWST, on Dec. 24. […]
SpaceX doctor finally gets his shot to be a NASA astronaut
When astronauts return to Earth, Dr. Anil Menon is often among the first to welcome them home. A lean man, sometimes clad in black SpaceX scrubs and a face mask, he might easily disappear into the background of historic photos. But look carefully and you’ll notice a dragon peeking out of his sleeve. The tattoo […]
Why use a regular massage gun when you can use one with heat? This one is on sale.
TL;DR: The MASSGUN Heat percussive massager is just $209.95 at the Mashable Shop as of Dec. 18. Massage guns are everywhere now, but while many of them have the standard functions like alternating massage heads, it’s harder to find a high-quality massage gun that also has heat tech performance. The MASSGUN Heat percussive massager does […]
20 digital gift ideas (that don't require shipping)
Christmas 2021 will be remembered as the year of shipping delays. Practically every store has a mandatory banner on its site warning customers their package might not arrive in time. And that’s if they actually have the gifts you want in stock. Supply chain issues have really put a damper on this holiday season, but […]
Take entertainment anywhere with this pocket-sized projector
TL;DR: As of Dec. 18, you can take 14% off the Lenso Space Pocket Size 32GB 4K Projector and get it for $425.99 instead of $499. What’s the best way to watch your favorite films and shows? Obnoxiously large TVs, of course. But those massive screens aren’t exactly realistic for most people’s homes. Luckily, there’s […]
Unblock and watch American Netflix with a discounted subscription to ExpressVPN
SAVE 49%: Annual ExpressVPN subscriptions come with a year of free unlimited cloud backup from Backblaze. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £5.19 per month, and includes an extra three months for free. Are you looking for the best VPN for streaming? Look no further than ExpressVPN. This streaming-friendly VPN offers fast […]