Introducing the most downloaded apps of 2021
Just like any other year since the advent of smartphones, in 2021 we all spent way too much time looking at apps. Now, at least, we have some data telling us which apps were the most popular over the past calendar year. Apptopia, an analytics firm, released its annual app download rankings to close out […]
How to track the James Webb telescope
If you want to get your space fix without spending millions of dollars to be flung into the ether a la William Shatner, I have excellent news: It costs zero dollars to follow NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s trek to its final destination. NASA launched the new $10 billion observatory into space on December 25, […]
All the major companies that have pulled out of CES, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft
Back in April, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the association that puts on the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), optimistically announced that CES would go forward in 2022. Hooray?! But COVID, of course, said: Not so fast. With the Omicron COVID variant spreading throughout the world, thousands of people gathering in windowless Las Vegas convention centers […]
Best iOS and Android apps we used in 2021
Yes, everyone downloaded TikTok this year. But there are plenty of other iOS and Android apps worth using. Whether we needed to chill out, do some work, or get some fresh air, here are the best apps that the Mashable staff used in 2021. Best app for getting prescription drugs Capsule (iOS, Android) When I […]
Light up your life with these Philips Hue smart bulbs on sale
Save $45: Want atmospheric lighting for less? The Philips Hue white and color A19 bulbs (3-pack) are on sale for 33% off at Amazon as of Dec. 29, bringing their price down to $89.99. Is there a vibe that a color-changing light bulb can’t set? Maybe, but we’ve yet to find it. Among all the […]
Get taxes out of the way with TurboTax on sale for $55 — plus a $10 Amazon gift card as a treat
Save $45, plus get $10 for free: As of Dec. 29, TurboTax Premier Federal and State software is only $54.99 at Amazon — a $45 discount that also translates to 45% off. The e-bundle comes with a $10 Amazon gift card. While we’re all still processing 2020, the arrival of 2022 also means the kickoff to […]
The ultimate guide to the best livestreaming gear of the year
Livestreaming has blown up over the past couple of years. YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and even LinkedIn are all providing streamers with broadcasting platforms. Along with the livestreaming boom comes an abundance of livestreaming products. But, which livestreaming gear is worth your hard-earned cash? As a livestreamer for over a decade now (remember Ustream […]
Save 76% on PhoneRescue for iOS and save messages, photos, and more
TL;DR: The PhoneRescue for iOS: Lifetime License is just $23.99 at the Mashable Shop with code CYBER20 as of Dec. 29. You may still be living with your old iPhone model because you can’t stand the idea of backing up all of your important messages, files, and photos to another device. But with PhoneRescue, it’s […]
Boost your productivity with a lifetime subscription to the Slidepad Mac App
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the Slidepad Mac App is on sale for £6.79, saving you 30% on list price. Slidepad, a highly-rated Mac app, can help you multitask like a pro and boost your productivity. Rather than constantly clicking through tabs and minimising and maximising windows, Slidepad changes the way you open things. It’s […]