Instagram is adding more limits on targeting teens with ads
Instagram is making more changes to the ad experiences for teens as part of an ongoing attempt by the Meta-owned company to stop harming young people. The platform said in a post that it will further restrict the options advertisers have to reach teens, the ads teens are shown, and more “teen-specific controls and resources.” […]
A day in the life as a photographer at CES 2023
The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is an annual technology convention held in Las Vegas where companies debut their latest products and innovations. For CES 2023, Mashable had reporters on the ground as well as freelance photographer Mikayla Whitmore to document one long day of coverage, from press events and demos to the Uber rides […]
Snag a rare PlayStation 5 deal ASAP at GameStop
Save $40: The refurbished Sony PlayStation 5 console is at $459.99 at GameStop, down from the $499.99 price of a brand-new console. That’s a discount of 8%. If you’ve had a PS5 on your wishlist for a while but couldn’t afford to splurge on one (or possibly even find one for sale), GameStop is here […]
Party on a budget with this Anker portable speaker
Save $70.99: As of Jan. 11, the Anker Rave Neo portable speaker is on sale at Walmart for $69. That’s a savings of 50%. For music addicts, it’s important to have a soundtrack for any and every occasion, which means a portable speaker is an absolute must. The new year is the perfect time to […]
Best Buy has a bevy of Samsung smartwatches on sale
If you want to track your fitness, sleep, and stress levels for a healthier 2023, a smartwatch can be a great investment. As of Jan. 11, Best Buy has deals on various Samsung smartwatches. We rounded up the best ones: BEST OVERALL DEAL: The Samsung Galaxy4 smartwatch, 44mm (open box) is sleek and compact. $149.99 […]
Samsung will give you up to $100 for reserving a new device before its Galaxy Unpacked event
Free Samsung credit: You’ll receive a $50 credit toward a Samsung pre-order if you reserve the upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphone or Galaxy Book through Feb. 1, the day of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked showcase. Reserving both devices nabs you $100. Samsung is hoping you’re ready to take a chance ahead of its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. […]
All flight departures in the U.S. halted due to FAA outage (Update: Departures resuming)
UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2023, 2:55 p.m. CET Departures are resuming after the FAA managed to restore its NOTAM system. “Normal air traffic operations are resuming gradually across the U.S. following an overnight outage to the Notice to Air Missions system that provides safety info to flight crews. The ground stop has been lifted,” the FAA […]
Twitter may soon launch Coins, allowing you to reward creators
Twitter is working on a feature called Coins, allowing users to support creators on the platform. This is according to hacker Jane Manchun Wong, who managed to see the partially finished feature in action. SEE ALSO: Twitter’s rolling out its own TikTok-style For You page “Coins allow you to support creators who Tweet great content. […]
Gain access to an extensive entertainment library with a discounted subscription to SelectTV
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the SelectTV Streaming App is on sale for £83.22, saving you 79% on list price. Back when there were only a few streaming services, it wasn’t hard to keep all your shows organised. Now, the average person has at least four streaming subscriptions, and it’s inconvenient to switch between them […]
Twitter's rolling out its own TikTok-style For You page
Twitter is taking steps to make a For You Page-esque experience, similar to what TikTok offers. The social media app, which has undergone a tumultuous past year to say the least, is changing up users’ default feeds with two new tabs. SEE ALSO: What’s up with Twitter’s sports explore tab? So far, Twitter has allowed […]