EV charging stations are coming to highways across all 50 states
It’s about to get a whole lot easier to charge your electric vehicle. The Department of Transportation has promised to expand electric vehicle charging in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. The plan, dubbed the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, is expected to cover some 75,000 miles of highway across […]
Amazon's new Fire TV Omni isn't just another bargain QLED. It's basically a dupe for Samsung's The Frame.
TL;DR: Amazon has announced a new version of its Omni Series QLED Fire TVs, now featuring full-array local dimming and Ambient Experience. Pre-order the 65-inch model for $799.99 or the 75-inch model for $1,099.99 starting Sept. 28 with shipping starting Oct. 27. Amazon took forever to start making its own smart TVs (as in Fire […]
As misinformation grows, TikTok ramps up removal of fake accounts
TikTok continues to combat growing concerns around the prevalence of misinformation on the platform by assuring us that it’s fighting the good fight. According to a new report, TikTok is the fastest growing news source in the UK, with seven percent of people over the age of 18 getting their news from the platform. Additionally, […]
Google Maps embraces the 'vibe check' lifestyle
The “vibe shift” has hit Google Maps. At its Search On announcement event on Wednesday, Google showed off a slew of funky new Maps features, one of which is leaning way in to Gen Z trends. Soon, users will be able to “vibe check” — yes, you read that right — any neighborhood they plan […]
Amazon's Kindle Scribe lets you mark up e-books with a stylus
You’ve always been able to read e-books on Kindles, but what if you could write on them, too? That’s the question Amazon is trying to answer with the new Kindle Scribe, a $340 e-reader that’s launching this holiday season. It’s a good deal more expensive than even the most recent $250 Kindle Oasis, but there’s […]
Apple's vibrant M1 iMac returns to its best price of $1,349.99
Save $100: As of Sept. 28, the 24-inch Apple iMac (M1 chip, 8-core GPU, 256GB) is back at its all-time low of $1,349.99. The 7% discount will automatically apply during checkout. Looking for that perfect family desktop computer that offers a little more vibrant personality? Bearing the Mashable Choice mark of approval, the 24-inch Apple […]
The M2 MacBook Air is worth the upgrade, and it's on sale for $150 off
Save $150: As of Sept. 28, the M2 MacBook Air with 512GB of built-in storage is 10% off Amazon and Best Buy, bringing it to a new low price of $1,349, down from $1,499. Even those of us working on the crustiest and dustiest laptops out there can find it hard to justify an upgrade […]
Xiaomi to announce new flagship phone next week
A new Xiaomi flagship smartphone is coming next week, the company announced Wednesday. The new Xiaomi 12T series of phones will be launched on Oct. 4, in Munich, at 2 p.m. local time (8 a.m. ET). The event will also be livestreamed on Xiaomi’s site, as well as its social media channels, including YouTube. Xiaomi […]
Hacker uses Fast Company's Apple News account to send offensive message
A hacker has obtained access to Fast Company’s Apple News account, and used it to send extremely offensive message alerts to subscribers on Tuesday. The message, which we will not quote here, is offensive on several levels, and is signed “Thrax was here.” Apple News has confirmed that the message was sent by Fast Company’s […]
Score this like-new HP ProBook for less than $230
TL;DR: Through Sept. 30, you can get the Refurbished HP 11.6″ ProBook for just $229.99 instead of $269 — that’s a 14% discount. A new laptop makes for a great investment, especially if you’re going to use it for work that can bring in more revenue. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to […]