Apple is removing the 'Wordle' copycats from the App Store
If you were thinking of submitting your very own Wordle clone to the App Store, think again. On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that Wordle copycat apps which were just available as recently as yesterday, have been removed from the App Store. Apple has confirmed to Mashable that the company removed the apps that had copied […]
New app Locket will put your photos on the home screen of your friends' phone
A new app, Locket, has risen to the top of Apple’s App Store charts over the past few days and I hate it. Here’s how it works: You download the app, and follow the directions to add it as a widget to your iPhone’s home screen. Then you give the app all of your contacts, […]
Tiny flying microrobots just got the update they need — Strictly Robots
MIT researchers developed a new technique that produces low-voltage artificial muscles with fewer defects to improve flying microrobots’ performance.
How to protect your online privacy with Apple's iCloud Private Relay
If the thought of the big, bad internet slowly building a detailed profile of you gives you the heebie jeebies, we have fantastic news: There’s a way to prevent that on an iPhone. You can turn on iCloud Private Relay, a beta feature on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey that Apple says will […]
People spend a third of their waking day staring at their phones, report finds
Worried you’re spending too much time staring mindlessly at random apps? Well, apparently you’re not alone. In 2021, people in the world’s top 10 mobile markets for Android spent a solid 4.8 hours browsing apps, according to app analytics company App Annie’s State of Mobile 2022 report. That’s roughly a third of our waking hours. […]
Lime launches new e-bike featuring swappable batteries
Lime has launched its latest e-bike, featuring an array of upgrades. The Gen4, in the company’s signature green and white, most notably has an interchangeable battery, in an effort to improve the sustainability and availability of the company’s shared vehicles. The launch is initially confined to Washington D.C., but the e-bike will roll out via […]
Travel in comfort with this massaging neck pillow on sale
TL;DR: The TRAKK Wireless Massage Pillow is just $57.99 at the Mashable Shop as of Jan. 12. It’s hard to relax on flights. Whether you’re in it for the long haul flying internationally or have a quick hour-long flight home, finding a comfortable way to lounge in a cramped airplane seat is the ultimate challenge. […]
Get in the 3D printer game with some seriously huge savings from Glowforge
TL;DR: Save up to $10,000 on 3D printers from Glowforge. If you’re into crafts and DIY endeavors or have ever dreamed about launching a side hustle on Etsy, then you’ve probably already been looking into a 3D printer. After all, they allow you to make custom items at home. The challenge though is the materials […]
Need better stock photos? A lifetime subscription to Scopio is just $29.
TL;DR: The Scopio Authentic Stock Photography Lifetime Subscription is just $29 at the Mashable Shop as of Jan. 12. The hardest part of maintaining a social media account for any business is having enough content to post. For a successful account, you should be posting a few times a day, but without access to high-quality […]
Treat yourself to the best 4K TV deals in January 2022
SAVE UP TO 31%: Popular Hisense and TCL TVs are on sale at Amazon. We’ve lined up all the best 4K TV deals in January 2022, saving you up to 31% on list price. January gets a lot of hate, but it’s really not so bad. The weather tends to be bleak and everyone has […]