Twitter makes it easy to swipe away from its annoying algorithm-fueled timeline
“Swipe left” just took on a whole new meaning. On Thursday, Twitter announced that all iOS users now have the option to quickly switch between the Latest and Home timelines with a quick swipe. Twitter had prioritized the Home timeline as far back as 2016, but gave users the option to opt out via a […]
DuckDuckGo 'down-ranks' Russian disinformation. The search engine's users are not happy.
Tech companies are continuing to take action as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on. Search engine DuckDuckGo is the latest platform to take measures in the information war that’s being battled online. According to DuckDuckGo’s founder and CEO, Gabriel Weinberg, the privacy-focused search engine has “down-ranked” websites in its search results that are “associated with […]
New iPad Air too pricey? Then get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 for $80 off.
Save $80: If the latest shiny toy from Apple is too much for your budget, consider an upgrade to the brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 128GB tablet for just $249.99 at Amazon. As of March 10, this 24% discount is the lowest price so far on this 10.5-inch model that’s perfect for family entertainment. […]
How to pre-order the new green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro
PREORDER: The new green iPhone 13 and alpine green iPhone 13 Pro will go up for preorder on the Apple website at 5 a.m. PST on Friday, March 11, a week before their official release on Friday, March 18. Apple has made several major commitments to sustainability over the past few years, but it took […]
The Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale for less than last Black Friday
SAVE $50: The 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 with GPS is back down to $379 at Walmart as of March 10. That’s 12% in savings and the biggest discount we’ve seen on this particular model. Apple may not be known for having the most dramatic price drops, but the brand seems to be feeling generous […]
TikTok is down, you can stop scrolling
TikTok is down, and we don’t mean just in Russia. According to numerous user reports on Twitter, TikTok is currently down. A quick check on Downdetector confirms that a lot of users currently have problems accessing TikTok. (Editor’s note: Downdetector is owned by Mashable’s parent company, Ziff Davis). Yup, it’s down. Credit: Downdetector Unlike some […]
Google Play users can't buy apps in Russia anymore
One by one, the U.S.-based tech products and services are disappearing from Russia. The latest in line are all payment-based Google and YouTube services in Russia, as the country’s war with Ukraine continues. Reuters, which first reported the news, says it’s due to Western sanctions, which are starting “to pose banking challenges in the country.” […]
How to take a screenshot on an iPad
Taking a screenshot on iPad has been a core feature since the first generation of Apple’s popular tablet, and for good reason. Whether you want to share a Twitter thread, save a receipt, or capture a moment of a video (for the memes), screenshots are an invaluable part of how we communicate today. Plus, it’s […]
The world's longest car has a pool, helipad, and mini golf. Turning is tricky.
How long is the longest car in the world? Well, over 100 feet, but more importantly it has a hot tub, a swimming pool, and a helipad. On March 1, the world’s longest ever car broke its own 1986 Guinness World Record after being restored by a group led by Miami-based developer Michael Dezer. It’s […]
Celebrate National Mario Day with some great deals for gamers
It’s National Mario Day — aka MAR10 Day — and you can celebrate that friendly little mustached plumber by enhancing your gaming setup. Here’s over a dozen awesome deals for gamers, from portable monitors and projectors to gaming chairs and other ergonomic gear. You can save up to 64% just by clicking “Add to cart.” […]