Researchers develop robot tentacles to pick up almost anything
Harvard researchers have taken inspiration from jellyfish in order to create a robot that can pick up fragile and heavy things without the risk of damaging or dropping them. While gripping robots typically need feedback sensors and algorithms to avoid crushing objects, this new model uses curly balloon tentacles to safely envelop objects without any […]
What's going on with the suspended journalists on Twitter?
It’s been a week and the journalists who were unceremoniously kicked off of Twitter, then unceremoniously reinstated, then unceremoniously locked out once again, are still not back on Twitter. As Mashable previously reported, Elon Musk banned several high-profile journalists for ostensibly violating Twitter’s doxxing policy on Dec. 15 despite most of them not actually violating […]
Two of SBF's closest associates just took pleas, will cooperate in case against him
FTX co-founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s prosecutors just scored a major victory by turning two of his alleged accomplices against him. It’s amazing how much can change in just a matter of weeks. In early November, Bankman-Fried (SBF) was a cryptocurrency billionaire, and the face of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. About seven […]
Basic, not boring: Get this ASUS Chromebook for $179
SAVE $150: As of Dec. 22, this ASUS Chromebook is on sale at Best Buy for $179, down from $329. That’s a discount of 46% You can have a working computer without all the bells and whistles. Now’s a great time to revisit your needs and consider an update that won’t break the bank. Maybe […]
Save up to 48% on these stylish label makers with last-minute Amazon deals
Know someone who appreciates candy-colored office supplies? Check out these label maker deals, available as of Dec. 22 on Amazon: OUR TOP PICK: The Niimbot B21 Inkless Label Maker is a candy-colored thermal label maker with 20+ fonts and 1000+ emoji to customize each creation — $52.79 $65.99 (save $13.20) BEST CUSTOMIZABLE LABELS: The Phomemo […]
PSA: The PlayStation 5 'God of War Ragnarök' Bundle is still in stock before Christmas
IN-STOCK ALERT: The PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarök Bundle ($559.99) was still available on Walmart.com and on PlayStation Direct as of Thursday, Dec. 22. It’s an early Christmas miracle: The coveted PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarök Bundle was in stock on Walmart.com and PlayStation Direct at the time of writing, with free same-day […]
Crank up your creativity with a laptop that crushes content creation
After all these years, I think I’ve finally found a laptop that can work and play as hard as I do. In addition to being a writer here at Mashable, I’m also a surfer, snowboarder, and an aspiring videographer. I’m always bouncing around and searching for powerful, portable gear that will make my workload — […]
Intel's new Arc graphics will blow your mind but not your budget
Buckle up, because Intel new Arc 7 graphics are one heck of a ride. Whether you’re looking to supercharge your gaming or unleash your creativity, Intel’s long-awaited Arc A770 and A750 GPUs are definitely worth getting giddy about. The top-of-the-line Arc A770 includes 32 Xe cores and the Arc A750 has 28 Xe cores, both […]
New Twitter feature lets you watch Tesla stock crater
If you need more ways to see stocks and cryptocurrencies plummet on a daily basis, Twitter’s got you covered. The company recently partnered with trading analysis platform TradingView to display price charts in search results for cryptocurrencies, stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The feature works best if you use $cashtags, which are similar to hashtags, […]
Capture crisp photos in the wild with 35% off a pair of camera binoculars
TL;DR: Snag a pair of HD Digital Camera Binoculars for just $129.95 instead of $199.99 as of Dec. 22. That’s 35% in savings. When hiking through the mountains or a damp forest, you probably shouldn’t use your phone or DSLR so much. A pair of binoculars can give you a sharp view of nature, but […]