- Mashable Tech•32 minutes ago
iOS 12 saved my old iPad mini from the trash heap
Until yesterday, I was thinking of turning my old iPad mini 2 into a digital photo frame. The tablet worked, but it was painfully slow. Launching an app always had an unacceptable lag, and any serious multitasking was near-impossible. Then I updated it from iOS 11 to iOS 12, and suddenly the little
- Mashable Tech•1 hour ago
Donald Trump exempts Apple products from tariffs on Chinese imports
Well well well, looks like Tim Cook's glad-handing has paid off. The Trump administration has now imposed a 10 percent import tariff on a total of more than $500 billion of goods made in China, set to increase to 25 percent in 2019. The tariffs will go into effect on September 24. SEE ALSO: What
- Mashable Tech•2 hours ago
Best deals for Sept. 18: Save on Roomba, Hoover, and Bissell vacuums, KitchenAid products, FitBits, and the Amazon Echo Spot
Hungry for a deal? We've gathered the best sales on small kitchen and household appliances from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. We've also rounded up a few discounts on Udemy online classes, plus other ways to save big. First up, there is a deal on this rice cooker from Zojirushi
- Digital Trends•3 hours ago
How to create, customize, and use Memoji in iOS 12
Apple's Memoji feature on iOS 12 allows you to send a customize Animoji that looks exactly like you. In comparison to other apps that allow you to make your own custom avatar, Memoji doesn't overcomplicate it.
- Digital Trends•3 hours ago
Firefox Reality wants to bring the ‘whimsical web’ to VR
Mozilla launched a VR-powered web browser today called Firefox Reality. But just what does browsing the web in VR feel like? We went hands-on with this new browser to see how Mozilla imagines the future of virtual reality content.
- Digital Trends•4 hours ago
Vizio is bringing Dolby Atmos to your living room without any setup headaches
Vizio’s new home theater sound systems offer all of the good parts of Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound to your living room without the troublesome setup chores of some other systems.
- Mashable Tech•5 hours ago
It's Reddit's turn: The 'front page of the internet' should be next to face Congress
Earlier this month, the Senate Intelligence Committee's fourth hearing on social media as it pertains to foreign influence in our elections took place on Capitol Hill. Representatives from Facebook, Google, Twitter, and YouTube have sat before Congress to answer questions regarding online interference
- Digital Trends•6 hours ago
Google Family Link: Everything you need to know
Google's Family Link app makes it easier for parents to keep track of their kids' smartphone usage. They can restrict them from downloading apps, see which services they use the most, and more. Here's everything you need to know.
- Mashable Tech•6 hours ago
Learn hundreds of new tech skills with unlimited access to these online courses
One of the best roads to job security is the ability to do stuff your boss can't do. And while some of your friends might be considering the classic route (going back to grad school), the idea of crippling debt and tedious lectures might not sound so great to you. Instead, try conquering new skill
- Digital Trends•6 hours ago
Here’s everything we know about Apple’s AirPower wireless charging mat
At its September event last year, Apple unveiled the AirPower -- its new wireless charging mat that will allow you to charge multiple devices at one time. It has not yer been released. Here's everything we know about the device so far.
- Mashable Tech•7 hours ago
Your nightstand needs this Alexa-compatible smart alarm clock that's on sale
Odds are you’ve probably had the same fake-wood-paneled drugstore alarm clock since the Bush administration, or you’ve resorted to setting an alarm on your smartphone and laying it next to your pillow every night. If any of that sounds familiar, you should check out Vobot. This cute little device is
- Mashable Tech•7 hours ago
7 of the best laptops for video editing right now
Video editing is often a tedious and intricate process that requires incredible attention to detail, long hours spent in front of editing software, and the ability to make a bunch of different factors (i.e. sound, graphics, film) line up and come together to achieve a great final product (aka, your masterpiece
- Digital Trends•10 hours ago
Facebook is paying cash rewards if you find vulnerabilities in third-party apps
As part of efforts to put the Cambridge Analytica scandal and related issues behind it, Facebook said this week it's expanding its bug bounty program to include third-party apps and websites that could potentially misuse its data.
- Mashable Tech•12 hours ago
Audi unveils its all-electric Tesla Model X competitor, the e-tron
Audi's first all-electric car, the e-tron, is ready to plug in. The German company's mid-sized SUV was revealed in Richmond, California, only about 40 miles from Tesla headquarters in Fremont, where the electric Model X SUV is made. And it's meant to be totally ... "normal."
- Mashable Tech•14 hours ago
Twitter will make it super easy to switch back to a chronological timeline
Since 2016, Twitter decided it was better to show you the best tweets first, based on an algorithm. Not everyone was a fan of the algorithmic timeline, though, and in a surprise decision, Twitter announced that it will allow users to easily switch to a view that shows the classic chronological timeline
- Mashable Tech•16 hours ago
Amazon could drop 8 new Alexa-powered devices, including a microwave
"Alexa, cook my burrito." Yes, that could be our glorious future as Amazon is planning to introduce at least eight new Alexa-powered devices this year, according to an internal document obtained by CNBC. Some of them will be revealed at an event later this month, CNBC reported. We could see
- Digital Trends•18 hours ago
Will your carry-on fit in that overhead bin? Kayak’s new AR tool can tell you
Don't break out the tape measure just yet -- a new augmented reality tool inside the Kayak app can help determine if your bag meets carry-on requirements. After measuring the bag, the app compares it to your airline's requirements.
- Mashable Tech•18 hours ago
Oh, no! A Samsung Galaxy 9 phone reportedly caught fire in a woman's purse
Oh, no! Have the Samsung Galaxy’s exploding battery woes returned? An alleged incident has been reported by the New York Post detailing what may be the first case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s battery catching on fire. SEE ALSO: Not a rumor: Samsung has almost completed its foldable phone According
- Mashable Tech•18 hours ago
Amazon's Storefronts is too little, too late for small businesses
Nice try, Amazon. Trying to make us think you're here to support small businesses. We see you with your glossy new "Storefronts" webpage on Amazon.com. In case you weren’t aware, Amazon has put a ton of pressure on brick-and-mortar businesses by undercutting them on price, sometimes with
- Digital Trends•19 hours ago
The best laptop deals for September 2018
Whether you're getting ready for a new school year, shopping for a special student, or just need a new computer, we've got you covered: These are the best laptop deals going, from discounted MacBooks to an on-the-go gaming PC.
- Digital Trends•20 hours ago
WatchOS 5: All our favorite new features
Months after Apple announced its latest software at WWDC, you can now download WatchOS for the Apple Watch. WatchOS 5 brings a number of new features including new watch faces and improved health tracking.
- Mashable Tech•20 hours ago
Instagram expands shopping features to take on Amazon
Shopping on Instagram is about to become an even bigger business. The company just announced two important updates to its growing e-commerce business: shoppable posts in Stories, which it first started began testing in June, will launch globally, and Instagram's Explore tab will get dedicated shopping
- Digital Trends•20 hours ago
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: Everything we know
Forget the Pixel 2: Google will announce its latest flagships, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, on October 9 in New York City and Paris. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
- Digital Trends•21 hours ago
Useful iOS 12 tips and tricks
Apple's iOS 12 mobile operating system introduces a ton of new features, with more options to help boost productivity. But updating to it can be overwhelming, so we're here to make it easier with some iOS 12 tips and tricks.
