Amazon's new “Customers ask Alexa” feature feels a lot like advertising in disguise
Tired of sponsored content on every platform? Well, you’ll also be getting it from Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant soon. Well, kinda. We’ll explain. During the annual Amazon Accelerate seller’s conference, the mega-retailer announced the launch of a new Alexa function called “Customers ask Alexa” that targets questions about products and brands. When users ask related […]
A teen hacked Uber and announced it in the company Slack. Employees thought it was a joke.
An 18-year-old hacker has taken responsibility for hacking Uber and the details are not looking good for the rideshare company. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) On Thursday night, Uber announced that it had suffered a “cybersecurity incident” and that it was working with law enforcement on the issue. A report […]
Is the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max worth the upgrade?
Mashable’s Senior Editor Stan Schroeder reviews Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max and breaks down everything you need to know about Apples latest iPhone models.
Keep $100 in your pocket when you snag this 32-inch LG UltraGear QHD monitor deal
SAVE $100: The LG 32-inch UltraGear QHD Monitor with FreeSync is on sale for just $249 at Walmart as of Sept. 16 — that’s 28% in savings. Whether you’re finally ready to invest in a second screen for your WFH setup, are taking a dive into beginner PC gaming, or need to replace your existing display […]
The Foreo UFO 2 isn't an alien ship — it's the sheet mask's smarter sibling
Sheet masks are an affordable, no frills at-home facial treatment that are widely popular. So why not make them expensive and highly technological? The Foreo UFO 2 does exactly this. For $299, the device promises to turn your regular ol’ sheet mask into a delivery vessel for thermotherapy, cryotherapy, T-Sonic pulsations, and LED light therapy. […]
Hear your words in 800+ voices and languages with this discounted text-to-speech converter
TL;DR: As of September 16, you can get the Speechnow™ True to Life AI Text to Speech: Lifetime Subscription for just $29.99 instead of $3,299.40 — that’s a 99% discount. Trying to promote your site or manage a company’s digital marketing? Creating high-quality video should probably be on your radar if you want a greater […]
Get two high-quality drones for $150
TL;DR: As of September 16, you can get the Dual Camera Drones Bundle for just $149.99 instead of $398 — that’s a 62% discount. Drones are a spectacle, and it’s probably not surprising if a quadcopter is on your radar for an upcoming birthday or gift-giving holiday. If you’re shopping for what will be someone’s […]
Canva announces Docs, its stylish new word processing tool
Graphic design platform Canva unveiled its new collaborative word processing tool Docs at the inaugural Canva Create event this week. Canva Docs aims to stylishly take on white-collar stalwarts such as Google Docs, and is the latest addition to the company’s suite of design tools that have been newly repackaged into a Visual Worksuite. Like […]
Uber's had a data breach, and we don't know how bad it is yet
Uber has suffered a significant data breach, with the New York Times reporting the rideshare company took several of its internal systems offline on Thursday while attempting to assess the damage. It’s currently unclear how many people were impacted by the security breach, whether they were customers or employees, or specifically what information was compromised. […]
Pre-order the limited-edition Nintendo Switch 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' for under £320
TL;DR: Pre-order the Nintendo Switch OLED Model Pokémon Scarlet and Violet limited-edition console for £319.99 at Amazon, before its release on Nov. 4. Please form an orderly queue Pokémon fans. There’s no need to rush. No pushing in the back. Everyone will get their chance to pre-order Nintendo Switch OLED Model Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon […]