Articles by Mashable from May 2013

In case you've never been able to relate to the Captain of the Starship Enterprise, you now can — you've both had hangover-induced pizza bingesPatrick Stewart, better known as Capt. Jean Luc Pic...

Khoa Phan, know for his stop-motion animations on Vine, has finished his first creation for Peanuts Worldwide as part of a 12-Vine deal he inked with the company to promote Charles Schulz's Peanuts co...

A man indicted on murder charges set up a fake Facebook page to lure a teenage girl before kidnapping and killing her, according to police.Kyle Dube, 20, is accused of using Facebook in a bizarre sche...

Julian Assange "has become everything he originally, rightly, despised," according to former Wikileaks spokesperson James Ball.Ball wrote about working for Assange and his decision to leave Wikileaks ...

Snoop Lion, fresh off teaming up with Mashable for a Twitter chat Q&A, has unleashed his somber "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" music video, featuring Miley Cyrus.Together, they rap and sing about fill...

A pair of Los Angeles filmmakers are raising funds through Kickstarter for a documentary about Kickstarter — or, more specifically, about crowdfunding. The project, called Kickstarted, will foc...

When President Barack Obama signed a new open data initiative earlier this month, he argued that providing government data to entrepreneurs enables them to create new businesses and strengthen the eco...

Pro tip: Don't mess with Justin Bieber online — even if you're an NFL legend and Hall of Fame running backScores of Justin Bieber fans have unleashed a digital fusillade of Twitter barbs, rebuke...

There's no denying that two-factor authentication is valuable for anyone looking to protect their Twitter account from hackers, but there's been a resounding frustration from brands with multiple soci...

Google Street View is filled with odd sightings, weird situations and the occasional half-man, half-horse. The latest strange thing spotted on the service appears to be a woman collecting her belongi...

After nearly a year of teasers, trailers and a spoof college admissions website for Monsters University, the prequel to 2001's Monsters, Inc., Disney Pixar released the movie's final trailer Thursday....

One month after introducing sponsored posts to users' mobile news feeds (a.k.a. dashboards), Tumblr announced that it's bringing the ad unit to desktop news feeds, as well.The ad units look like a reg...

Summer's coming up, and if you go strutting around with an ice cold soda in your hands, everyone will be hoping you'll share it with them. Now some creative ad people have attempted to solve that prob...

Most brands have a "pretty decent" email marketing program, but could it be better? Take a look at these 10 things to try and improve your engagement.1. Take a hard look at your preference strategy. T...

In case you've been looking for a quick way to escape that ball and chain, just ask prankster Nathan Fielder for some love advice — your significant other will be running the other way in no tim...

A ‘Google Edition’ of the HTC One is headed to Google Play. It will run stock Android, with no additional software added by HTC.Google’s Sundar Pichai announced the phone during an i...

Anonymity, one of Bitcoin's supposed biggest advantages over regular currencies, is all but gone on Mt. Gox, the world's largest Bitcoin exchange and trading websiteThe japanese-based Mt.Gox announced...

Nearly six years after the iPod touch first launched in 2007, Apple is celebrating a milestone: It's sold 100 million of the pocket-sized media players.Since Apple first introduced the first-generatio...

Reports are emerging that the The Chicago Sun-Times has laid off its entire photo staff.According to The Chicago Tribune, 20 full-time staffers in the photo department received layoff notices Thursday...

If you like a little tabletop gaming mixed in with your first-person shooters, and are itching for more Borderlands 2 content, you'll be excited about the upcoming final downloadable expansion for the...

“I hate Windows 8.”No, not me. I actually rather like Windows 8, especially on a touchscreen device. My wife, however, is another matter — and, for her, the just-announced Windows 8....

For a company that bills itself as the maker of "the world's finest seasoned salt," Borsari hasn't attracted a lot of fans in social media. At this writing, the brand only had 133 Facebook fans and 73...

Google announced during a presentation on Thursday morning in New York City it will be bringing more nutritional information to search.Starting today, users can type in — or use voice commands v...

Spun is a gorgeously designed newsreader app with a location twist, bringing you news and information so you can discover cool things in your city. That's great — as long as you live in one of t...

April was a big news month for The New York Times and other national news outlets that covered the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent suspect chase. To accommodate the growing number of readers w...

Khoa Phan, know for his stop-motion animations on Vine, has finished his first creation for Peanuts Worldwide as part of a 12-Vine deal he inked with the company to promote Charles Schulz's Peanuts co...

There is one social situation dreaded by both single people and couples across the globe: the third wheel. For this Vine challenge, we want to you capture scenario where two's company, and three is a ...

LinkedIn added the ability for users to share photos, presentations and documents from the LinkedIn homepage on Thursday, just as people might already share status messages or links to news stories.Ea...

UPDATE: Dropbox has confirmed to Mashable that the site is back up and running after experiencing a widespread service disruption this morning. "We apologize for any inconvenience that might...

An online campaign has raised nearly $50,000 to rebuild a home for Barbara Garcia, the women whose dog emerged from the rubble on TV, after a tornado tore through her hometown of Moore, OklaErin DeRug...

A new kind of artificial heart that combines synthetic and biological materials as well as sensors and software to detect a patient’s level of exertion and adjust output accordingly is to be tes...

There's no denying that two-factor authentication is valuable for anyone looking to protect their Twitter account from hackers, but there's been a resounding frustration from brands with multiple soci...

Days ahead of a May 31 deadline to remove graphic images from body scan machines at airports, Transportation Security Administration officials told lawmakers the machines now show screeners only gener...

Apple has announced the lineup for its iTunes festival in London, which includes Justin Timberlake, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jack Johnson, Jessie J and Queens of the Stone Age. More than 60 artists wil...

After nearly a year of teasers, trailers and a spoof college admissions website for Monsters University, the prequel to 2001's Monsters, Inc., Disney Pixar released the movie's final trailer Thursday....

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.More and more, today̵...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesG...

Fan TV, unveiled on Thursday, lets viewers concentrate on TV shows and movies rather than apps or content providers. The two-part device consists of a gently curved base component that plugs into the ...

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S4 Mini, an Android smartphone with a 4.3-inch screen and a 1.7GHz dual-core processor.The Galaxy S4's little brother is not only smaller but, at 3.8 ounces, much light...

Most brands have a "pretty decent" email marketing program, but could it be better? Take a look at these 10 things to try and improve your engagement.1. Take a hard look at your preference strategy. T...

The world's grumpiest furry creature will get a chance to show off her acting talent in a major Hollywood movie, the Wall Street Journal reportsBen Lashes, talent manager in Los Angeles and Grumpy Cat...

Microsoft has revealed many of the new features, improvements and, yes, do-overs coming in Windows 8.1, the first major upgrade to Windows 8. Formerly called "Windows Blue," Windows 8.1 has three main...

You know the scene: hundreds of customers packed together like sardines, each one checking out the latest iPad, iPhone or MacBook without any intention of making a purchase, yet hogging all of the emp...

The After Earth mobile game arrives Thursday to iOS and Android, just a day before its movie namesake hits theaters.The After Earth game is an endless runner, similar in feel to Temple Run. The game's...

When Microsoft introduced Windows 8 to the world, it removed perhaps the most familiar part of the Windows user interface: the Start button. In the wake of feedback from users, the company is reversin...

Waze, the social navigation app that is reportedly an acquisition target for Google, among others, on Thursday unveiled an upgrade that includes integration with Facebook Events.The upgrade, timed for...

Khoa Phan, know for his stop-motion animations on Vine, has finished his first creation for Peanuts Worldwide as part of a 12-Vine deal he inked with the company to promote Charles Schulz's Peanuts co...

Reports are emerging that the The Chicago Sun-Times has laid off its entire photo staff.According to The Chicago Tribune, 20 full-time staffers in the photo department received layoff notices Thursday...

The world's grumpiest furry creature will get a chance to show off her acting talent in a major Hollywood movie, the Wall Street Journal reportsBen Lashes, talent manager in Los Angeles and Grumpy Cat...

A man indicted on murder charges set up a fake Facebook page to lure a teenage girl before kidnapping and killing her, according to police.Kyle Dube, 20, is accused of using Facebook in a bizarre sche...

A massive asteroid nearly 2 miles wide will zip by Earth on May 31, in a cosmic event that has grabbed the attention of stargazers, scientists and even White House officials. The asteroid poses no thr...

There's a reason the Evernote logo is an elephant. Because when used correctly, this helpful, versatile, free app will make sure you never forget anything ever. Just like an elephantIf you're unfamili...

Snoop Lion, fresh off teaming up with Mashable for a Twitter chat Q&A, has unleashed his somber "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" music video, featuring Miley Cyrus.Together, they rap and sing about fill...

One of the most addictive iPhone games in recent memory just made its way onto the iPad.Dots, a deceptively simple game that prompts users to connect the dots, rolled out an update Thursday that optim...

There is one social situation dreaded by both single people and couples across the globe: the third wheel. For this Vine challenge, we want to you capture scenario where two's company, and three is a ...

There's no denying that two-factor authentication is valuable for anyone looking to protect their Twitter account from hackers, but there's been a resounding frustration from brands with multiple soci...

UPDATE: It looks like Dropbox has returned for many users.If you had trouble accessing your files on Dropbox this morning, you're not alone.The cloud storage service experiencing a widespread outage, ...

An online campaign has raised nearly $50,000 to rebuild a home for Barbara Garcia, the women whose dog emerged from the rubble on TV, after a tornado tore through her hometown of Moore, OklaErin DeRug...

Apple has launched a new iPod touch variant which sports the same 4-inch Retina display like the 5th generation iPod touch, but doesn't have a rear camera.Before this latest addition, Apple's iPod tou...

LinkedIn added the ability for users to share photos, presentations and documents from the LinkedIn homepage on Thursday, just as people might already share status messages or links to news stories.Ea...

Two platforms clearly stand out when it comes to hosting online videos: YouTube and Vimeo.YouTube's clearly the big dog. At 800 million unique visitors per month, with roughly 72 hours of content bein...

Microsoft has revealed many of the new features, improvements and, yes, do-overs coming in Windows 8.1, the first major upgrade to Windows 8. Formerly called "Windows Blue," Windows 8.1 has three main...

When Microsoft introduced Windows 8 to the world, it removed perhaps the most familiar part of the Windows user interface: the Start button. In the wake of feedback from users, the company is reversin...

Google announced during a presentation on Thursday morning in New York City it will be bringing more nutritional information to search.Starting today, users can type in — or use voice commands v...

Comedian Jon Lajoie has started a "campaign" with one simple goal: he wants to become filthy richHis plan is simple: he wants people to give him money, for no reason other than for him to become even ...

There's a reason the Evernote logo is an elephant. Because when used correctly, this helpful, versatile, free app will make sure you never forget anything ever. Just like an elephantIf you're unfamili...

Speaking at Wall Street Journal's D: All Things Digital conference, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a "dramatic acceleration" of the Tesla Supercharger network.The expansion should triple the Supercharg...

Wikipedia has launched a new feature called "Nearby" that recommends articles based on a user's locationThe Nearby page page aims to help readers learn more about their current surroundings. For examp...

Apple has announced the lineup for its iTunes festival in London, which includes Justin Timberlake, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jack Johnson, Jessie J and Queens of the Stone Age. More than 60 artists wil...

Apple has launched a new iPod touch variant which sports the same 4-inch Retina display like the 5th generation iPod touch, but doesn't have a rear camera.Before this latest addition, Apple's iPod tou...

A new 3D-tracking app aims to help hopeless handymen and women become expert mechanics.Tech firm Inglobe Technologies released a demo that shows off its augmented-reality 3D tracker. The app helps car...

Bundles have always been an effective way to create pre-orders for a game, but it seems Grid 2 Bac Mono Edition has taken things even further by offering an actual racing car with its latest release.T...

When the FBI seized a child pornography website at the end of last year, they couldn't identify its users through the site's records. That's why, instead of shutting it down, they decided to keep it l...

Comedian Jon Lajoie has started a "campaign" with one simple goal: he wants to become filthy richHis plan is simple: he wants people to give him money, for no reason other than for him to become even ...

A new biosensing tool puts the power of a high tech laboratory in the pockets of researchers in the field. This iPhone-enabled device could be used in pop-up clinics, waste management sites, refugee c...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: WebflakesOne-Liner...

There's extreme, and there's extreme. And then — way down at the end of the extreme sports spectrum — there's BASE jumping off Mount EverestThat, however, is exactly what Russian daredevil...

Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside confirmed Wednesday that the company is working on a new flagship smartphone — the long-rumored Moto X.During an interview at All Things Digital's D11 conference, Wo...

We've seen QR codes being incorporated into all kinds of things, from billboards to toilet paper to beer bottles. Now, German automaker Mercedes-Benz will incorporate those scannable, black-and-white ...

This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee is now underway, and Wednesday morning's action provided our annual reminder of just how much smarter some kids are than the rest of usThe @ScrippsBee Twitter...

Google updated its calendar app for Android Wednesday, bringing with it one of the most requested features for the app: the ability to customize event and calendar colors.Available for Android 4.1 dev...

The American Civil Liberties Union wants hackers and developers to take its treasure trove of torture documents and make apps and data visualizations with it. The goal? Hold the U.S. government accoun...

There's extreme, and there's extreme. And then — way down at the end of the extreme sports spectrum — there's BASE jumping off Mount EverestThat, however, is exactly what Russian daredevil...

You know that little chime on Facebook that bleats out when you're chatting with someone? Here, it sounds like this:Well, that's not an off-the-shelf sound effect. It is the Facebook ping, and it was ...

A grainy sonar image captured off an uninhabited tropical island in the southwestern Pacific republic of Kiribati might represent the remains of the Electra, the two-engine aircraft legendary aviator ...

At Tuesday night's NBA Eastern Conference Finals game, an Indiana Pacers fan wanted to publicly humiliate Miami Heat supporters in front of a national TV audience.So what'd he do? Brought out the big ...

Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside confirmed Wednesday that the company is working on a new flagship smartphone — the long-rumored Moto X.During an interview at All Things Digital's D11 conference, Wo...

High on the list of most awkward things imaginable: Being caught on a sports stadium kiss cam with your sibling while tens of thousands of clueless onlookers peer pressure you into a Jumbotron smoochW...

Making threats against the president's life is a crime, regardless of whether it's done on paper or on Twitter. That's the lesson from the case of Donte Jamar Sims, a 22-year-old man who was sentenced...

Who said proposals should be long and complex? Six seconds will do just fineCurt Buthman, a business consultant from Los Angeles, used Vine to propose to girlfriend Marsha Collier Tuesday night. It wa...

A grainy sonar image captured off an uninhabited tropical island in the southwestern Pacific republic of Kiribati might represent the remains of the Electra, the two-engine aircraft legendary aviator ...

Relationships can be challenging, but social networks make connecting with the special people in your life a little bit easier. Connecting and tweeting, Instagramming and poking.In this comic, illustr...

If you're looking for a more versatile version of your Xbox 360, especially with the upcoming launch of the Xbox One, you might considering turning it into a portable gaming device.The Austin, Texas-b...

Government agencies will challenge thousands of programmers across the country to solve community problems with open data and lines of code this weekend during the first-ever National Day of Civic Hac...

Private asteroid mining company Planetary Resources today unveiled its plans for the world's first publicly accessible space telescope, the Arkyd.Similar to Hubble, Arkyd is designed to take high-reso...

A man named Herman Cain once said, "Imagine there's no pizza." Apparently, Sir Patrick Stewart has spent the past 73 years living without it.That is, until Wednesday, when the actor known for his role...

Dan Rollman just created Internet Inception and it'll jiggle your brainThe founder and CEO of Record Setter tweeted a Vine of an Instagram photo of a Tumblr post of a Facebook update of a tweet. Got t...

The Tokyo-based motor company is getting into the walking business.Honda's new Walking Assist Device will help provide rehabilitation training and physical therapy in Japanese hospitals, as explained ...

Twitter updated its iOS and Android apps on Wednesday by improving the photo uploading experience and making it easier to switch between multiple accounts.Now when you add an image to tweet from Twitt...

How'd you like to kick it poolside with Rick Ross? How'd you like to steal Beyonce from Jay-Z? More importantly, how'd you like to hitch a lift on Nicki Minaj's outsized behind like a Rebel Alliance s...

Streaming device company Roku has raised another $60 million in funding.In the competitive connected device space, Roku stands out as one of the most viable competitors to Apple TV and consoles such a...

When the FBI seized a child pornography website at the end of last year, they couldn't identify its users through the site's records. That's why, instead of shutting it down, they decided to keep it l...

The Television Academy has once again tapped How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris to host the Primetime Emmy Awards, CBS announced. He previously emceed the ceremony in 2009, followed by Jim...

The latest version of Microsoft Office is the company's best-selling edition to date, hitting the 1 million milestone just 100 days after its launch, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.The company said ...

It's tough to be a kid. You may not have a job to commute to or bills to pay, but you do have to navigate a world that is, in every way, too big for you — a world that is, understandably but als...

Mashable has one of the most influential communities online. We recognize that our readers are more familiar with digital culture and technology than the average internet user. Since we appreciate our...

Did the real Justin Bieber just send you a friend request? Now you can know for sure, thanks to a new Facebook feature: Verified Pages.Much like verified accounts on Twitter, verified Facebook pages ...

If it feels like you're increasingly bombarded by photos from friends and family, you're not aloneMary Meeker, a renowned analyst with Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, estimates that there are now more...

In his 1979 novel The Fountains of Paradise, science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke introduced the idea of space elevators to the mainstream scientific community and the general public.The fundamenta...

There are only two men whose voices can make any script sound like pure cinematic gold: Morgan Freeman and Samuel L. Jackson.Freeman is too busy napping, but the great SLJ is hosting a contest on Redd...

As rumored, the Gmail inbox is getting a new look on the desktop, iOS and Android.The new inbox matches leaked screenshots that appeared at the end of last week and it shows off a look that is more ab...

Apple has chosen former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson as its new head of environmental policy, CEO Tim Cook announced. Jackson stepped down from the EPA in February.Pre...

Who said proposals should be long and complex? Six seconds will do just fineCurt Buthman, a business consultant from Los Angeles, used Vine to propose to girlfriend Marsha Collier Tuesday night. It wa...

Nasdaq will pay $10 million to settle a suit with the Securities and Exchange Commission that charges that the exchange botched the company's IPO.The amount — which comes in addition to the $2 m...

The French investigative publication Reflets discovered that American company Blue Coat is currently providing the government of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and that of the Islamic Republic of Iran ...

If you're looking for a more versatile version of your Xbox 360, especially with the upcoming launch of the Xbox One, you might considering turning it into a portable gaming device.The Austin, Texas-b...

Kyle Andrews hasn't exactly been to space, but in his new music video, he gets as close as possible without ever setting foot off the ground.In "The Way to Wonder," from the songwriter's forthcoming a...

Summer is just around the corner — that blissful time of year when you can kick back in the sun and get lost in the books you've been meaning to read for months. Whether you're searching for an ...

Newsweek editor-in-chief Tina Brown and CEO Baba Shetty confirmed that parent company IAC is exploring a sale of the beleaguered newsweekly shortly after completing a redesign of its website.In an int...

Private asteroid mining company Planetary Resources today unveiled its plans for the world's first publicly accessible space telescope, the Arkyd.Similar to Hubble, Arkyd is designed to take high-reso...

IT security consultant Denis Andzakovic, 22, created a motorcycle that also doubles as a Wi-Fi security testing machine.Andzakovic, an avid biker since age 15, equipped his motorcycle with a Raspberry...

Meditation is no laughing matter at the Osho International Meditation Resort in the city of Pune, India. When I went to the 26-acre grounds at Koreagon Park for the afternoon tour and jokingly asked i...

Have you ever dropped into Facebook to check your news feed, only to be amazed how many unfamiliar names fill your screen? Lab partners from seventh grade, friends' parents; it's enough to spur anothe...

On an annual trip to the Arctic, a Canadian scientist spotted some moss that had previously been frozen under glaciers for about 400 years. When she took the plant back to the lab, she wondered if it ...

Streaming device company Roku has raised another $60 million in funding.In the competitive connected device space, Roku stands out as one of the most viable competitors to Apple TV and consoles such a...

When you think about electric vehicles, skateboards are probably not first on the list. But thanks to new tech upgrades, the toy which was long considered just for teenagers is breathing new life into...

Yahoo isn't the only company ramping up acquisitions in recent monthsApple is speeding up its rate of buying companies, too.During the D: All Things Digital conference Tuesday night, Apple CEO Tim Coo...

Meet Ray Charles, a rescued golden retriever that was born blind on December 8, 2012. The puppy is currently winning over hearts on the Internet with his smiling face and adorable outfits.Ray Charles ...

Amazon has begun production on five original TV series — Alpha House, Betas, Annebots, Creative Galaxy and Tumbleaf — that will debut on its U.S. and UK streaming video services later this...

It's tough to be a kid. You may not have a job to commute to or bills to pay, but you do have to navigate a world that is, in every way, too big for you — a world that is, understandably but als...

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or looking for something a more challenging, the Mashable Job Board is full of listings that will help take your career to the next level.Since 2005, Mashable ...

In Star Wars, R2-D2 provided Luke Skywalker with in-flight maintenance and navigation from within a little hatch on top of his X-wing fighter. In this comic, Scott Johnson of ExtraLife applies that sa...

Did you know that on Facebook, you can make a post totally invisible to a certain person or group of people? It's a great privacy option for anyone planning a surprise event, shielding personal photos...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories....

If it feels like you're increasingly bombarded by photos from friends and family, you're not aloneMary Meeker, a renowned analyst with Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, estimates that there are now more...

Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann won't seek a fifth term in Congress next year, she announced in a YouTube video released early Wednesday."I have decided next year I will not seek a fifth Co...

After more than a dozen companies pulled advertising on the social network following a boycott campaign, Facebook vowed to do a better job of policing domestic violence imagery on the network."In rece...

Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the D: All Things Digital conference Tuesday night for the second year in a row. While several of last year's questions focused on Cook's vision for the company in...

It's tough to be a kid. You may not have a job to commute to or bills to pay, but you do have to navigate a world that is, in every way, too big for you — a world that is, understandably but als...

3D-printing studio Shapeways unveiled a new app Wednesday that allows customers to create their own 3D-printed rings without the need for sophisticated 3D-modeling software.To create a ring, just crea...

As rumored, the Gmail inbox is getting a new look on the desktop, iOS and Android.The new inbox matches leaked screenshots that appeared at the end of last week and it shows off a look that is more ab...

While IT managers aren't exactly jumping at Windows 8, manufacturers are rising to the occasion to create new kinds of PCs that cater to the needs of enterprise. The Portégé Z10t is Toshiba'...

Apple has chosen former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson as its new head of environmental policy, CEO Tim Cook announced. Jackson stepped down from the EPA in February.Pre...

Did the real Justin Bieber just send you a friend request? Now you can know for sure, thanks to a new Facebook feature: Verified Pages.Much like verified accounts on Twitter, verified Facebook pages ...

Nasdaq will pay $10 million to settle a suit with the Securities and Exchange Commission that charges that the exchange botched the company's IPO.The amount — which comes in addition to the $2 m...

Have you ever had a thirst for a cold beverage, and wished it would just magically appear in your hands? It might just happen in the near future, as researchers at Cornell University have developed a ...

Summer is just around the corner — that blissful time of year when you can kick back in the sun and get lost in the books you've been meaning to read for months. Whether you're searching for an ...

The Television Academy has once again tapped How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris to host the Primetime Emmy Awards, CBS announced. He previously emceed the ceremony in 2009, followed by Jim...

The Financial Times is taking the wraps off fastFT, a 24-hour financial news-commentary wire that promises, in the words of FT editor Lionel Barber, to "deliver up-to-the-minute reporting and comment ...

Spotify has made its "Discover" feature, which offers personalized music recommendations to users, available to all.Discover — originally announced in December 2012 — is showing users rele...

Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the D: All Things Digital conference Tuesday night for the second year in a row. While several of last year's questions focused on Cook's vision for the company in...

Kyle Andrews hasn't exactly been to space, but in his new music video, he gets as close as possible without ever setting foot off the ground.In "The Way to Wonder," from the songwriter's forthcoming a...

While IT managers aren't exactly jumping at Windows 8, manufacturers are rising to the occasion to create new kinds of PCs that cater to the needs of enterprise. The Portégé Z10t is Toshiba'...

Forget trowels and pruners — gardeners now have another, more high-tech tool at their disposal. A new point-and-shoot camera called "Infragram" can transform into a plant monitor that tells you ...

Do you ever wish a cold drink would magically appear in your hands on a hot summer day? It might just happen in the near future, as researchers at Cornell University have developed a robot which can p...

The Force may be strong with one handheld laser that its creator describes as a "homemade lightsaber."The laser, which emits a blue light and includes a metal handle, can torch through paper, tape, pi...

T-Mobile is set to launch the HTC One and BlackBerry Q10 across the U.S. on June 5, TmoNews reportedHTC's long-awaited flagship device originally launched on T-Mobile on April 24, but its availability...

T-Mobile is set to launch the HTC One and BlackBerry Q10 across the U.S. on June 5, TmoNews reportedHTC's long-awaited flagship device originally launched on T-Mobile on April 24, but its availability...

The Financial Times is taking the wraps off fastFT, a 24-hour financial news-commentary wire that promises, in the words of FT editor Lionel Barber, to "deliver up-to-the-minute reporting and comment ...

When a Chinese farmer couldn't afford expensive prosthetic arms, he reportedly created his own functional, bionic arms, which later turned him into an entrepreneur.New Tang Dynasty (NTD) Television re...

Week after week, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine urges Americans to vote for the contestants he mentors on NBC's The Voice. But on Tuesday night's top 8 results show, viewers unexpectedly heard him proc...

If you thought crowdfunding was only good for Zach Braff's movies, weird Segway-like transportation devices and dancing robot alarm clocks, think againIn Bogotá, Colombia's capital city, crowdfun...

Meet Romain Bechu. He's a French pro golfer. But maybe, just maybe, his future with the game isn't in trying to win tournament purses. Maybe insane YouTube videos are his true callingSEE ALSO: Crowd G...

As excitement around Microsoft's unveiling of the new Xbox One and updated Kinect dies down, the inevitable questions about consumer privacy are now cropping up.Wary of the Kinect sensor, Peter Schaar...

Tim Knoll's insane bike skills can ride circles around your popped wheelie on that rusty Huffy.The BMX freestyler shows off tricks that seem impossible, but Knoll tackles the stunts with ease. The inc...

Featuring Justin Bieber, an NFL Hall of Famer, a Ferrari, a Prius, neighborly discord and — of course — Twitter, this is Tuesday's strangest storyWe start with a mid-morning tweet from Eri...

Apple did not try to acquire Waze.CEO Tim Cook set the record straight during an interview Tuesday evening, remarking that Apple “did not make a bid for Waze” — contrary to reports b...

What turns an average video into a spectacular one? Slow motion.Working under the premise that “slow-mo makes everything better,” YouTube added a new slow motion enhancement tool to its bu...

Apple has sold over 13 million Apple TVs, CEO Tim Cook announced during an interview on stage at All Things D’s annual conference currently being held in southern California.Cook said that for s...

Has Apple lost its cool? “Absolutely not,” says CEO Tim Cook.All Things Digital’s Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg interviewed the CEO as a kickoff to their annual D11 conference being...

Getting a late start on finding that summer internship? Well, here's a tip, college students: LeBron James is hiringJames posted a link to the job description on his Facebook page. It seeks applicants...

Everything you need to know about life, you can find in your drawing notebook. Well, maybe that's an overstatement, but you might learn something about yourself.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableGrant ...

Bayern Munich won Saturday's Champions League final over fellow German club Borussia Dortmund on a stunning 89th-minute goal from star Arjen Robben. That much, by now, is old news. What's not old new...

Clark Kent transforms from a bearded man to the clean-shaven Superman in the upcoming Man of Steel movie. In some tales, Superman must reflect his heat vision off his Kryptonian ship or mirror to remo...

The long-awaited fourth season of Arrested Development made its Netflix debut on Sunday and viewers from across the country tuned in to get their stream on.Although Netflix has not released official d...

In what could be a bad sign for the future of Bitcoin, the feds have shut down Liberty Reserve, a virtual currency exchange system that prosecutors claim was a $6-billion money-laundering scheme desig...

Pre-game singers mangling the national anthem rank both among the most cringe-inducing and oddly entertaining traditions in American sports.Sure, most of the time the anthem goes off without a hitch, ...

Apple has sold over 13 million Apple TVs, CEO Tim Cook announced during an interview on stage at All Things D’s annual conference currently being held in southern California.Cook said that for s...

If you wanted to listen to North Korea’s English-language propaganda in the past, your only option was to buy a shortwave radio or listen to edited clips on the Voice of [North] Korea websiteNow...

It's neither an ATV, nor a mini Humvee. Boeing's new Phantom Badger vehicle is a little jeep that can fit inside of a V-22 Osprey aircraft.Boeing's new proposal for a tactical vehicle can be loaded in...

Getting a late start on finding that summer internship? Well, here's a tip, college students: LeBron James is hiringJames posted a link to the job description on his Facebook page. It seeks applicants...

President Barack Obama got a lesson in football carnival games from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday afternoon as they toured the rebuilt Jersey Shore together.Obama missed several attempts a...

LG will not make Google's next Nexus device, the Nexus 5, despite previous rumors.In an interview with Dutch website All About Phones, Won Kim, vice president of LG Mobile Europe, indicated that the c...

Just in time for summer, Google is rolling out a modern twist on the classic boardwalk game SkeeballThe game, called "Roll It," can be played directly in your Chrome browser — and if you don't a...

Kickstarter announced Tuesday that it passed a major milestone: More than 100,000 projects have been launched on the crowdfunding serviceIt's official! Over 100K projects have launched on Kickstarter....

Rubik's Cube extraordinaire, Anthony Brooks, shows off his puzzle-solving skills at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey.SEE ALSO: It Took 85,000 Rubik's Cubes to Make This MuralImage courtesy of ...

Bayern Munich won Saturday's Champions League final over fellow German club Borussia Dortmund on a stunning 89th-minute goal from star Arjen Robben. That much, by now, is old news. What's not old new...

Chris Hadfield spoiled the Internet. For six months, all it took was a few clicks to find the Canadian astronaut's nearly real-time photos of our planet from low-Earth orbitNow that Hadfield's boots a...

There are so many creative advertising options these days that you might not even realize you're staring at a billboardUnfortunately, many local businesses can't afford marketing budgets. But this doe...

Another Anonymous hacker has surrendered to the long arm of justice. Jeremy Hammond, 28, a political activist and hacker, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge for breaching the servers of the U.S. pr...

If the first generation of self-publishing platforms best served serious writers, the second generation of self-publishing platforms — think Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram — have favored th...

A train derailed and later reportedly triggered a massive explosion seen for miles away near Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday afternoon. One witness, Twitter user @KRL224, tweeted pictures from the dera...

In their latest and perhaps most staggering espionage feat, Chinese hackers reportedly breached the designs of more than two dozen advanced U.S. weapons systemsThis treasure trove of military technolo...

"You're a monster, Zod, and I'm going to stop you," bellows Superman in the eighth TV spot for the upcoming Zack Snyder-directed Man of Steel movieThe short clip shows off the villainous General Zod's...

Yawning is more contagious than pink eye, bird flu and "Call Me Maybe" combined. That's science, people.YouTuber Roman Atwood proves the yawn's infectious spreadability with what could be the world's ...

The tablet may be the latest product darling of the tech world, but its success is hindering PC growth.According to the market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), shipments of PC compu...

Have you ever wondered how those space telescopes, like the Hubble, capture such stunning images of all the wonders the Universe holds? Video series PBS Off Book thoughtfully interviewed astronomers a...

Like many parents with young children, my wife and I think Netflix is a godsend. While its streaming service has never been a good place to find current, high-quality titles, that $7.99 a month gets y...

Mozilla is teaming up with Taiwanese company Hon Hai Precision Industry — better known as Foxconn — to launch a new device running the Firefox OS.Mozilla confirmed the partnership to Reute...

Comcast didn't discriminate against the Tennis Channel when it rebuked the network's proposal to be placed in a cheaper and thus more widely transmitted sports programming tier, an appeals court unani...

LG will not make Google's next Nexus device, the Nexus 5, despite previous rumors.In an interview with Dutch website All About Phones, Won Kim, vice president of LG Mobile Europe, indicated that the c...

In the new "People Like Us" music video, three-time Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson assumes the role of a misfit scientist trapped in black-and-white world where colorful people are inspected for being d...

Just in time for summer, Google is rolling out a modern twist on the classic boardwalk game SkeeballThe game, called "Roll It," can be played directly in your Chrome browser — and if you don't a...

Kickstarter announced Tuesday that it passed a major milestone: More than 100,000 projects have been launched on the crowdfunding serviceIt's official! Over 100K projects have launched on Kickstarter....

Yahoo unveiled a major redesign of Flickr's website last week, and now it looks like the company is taking a clever approach to recruiting engineering talent to Flickr's team.Flickr has added a link t...

Rubik's Cube extraordinaire, Anthony Brooks, shows off his puzzle-solving skills at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey.SEE ALSO: It Took 85,000 Rubik's Cubes to Make This MuralImage courtesy of ...

A billboard ad for a Michael Graves-designed tea kettle from JCPenney has become an Internet sensation thanks to its uncanny resemblance to Adolph Hitler.The ad on the 405 Interstate highway near Culv...

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying an American astronaut, an Italian astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will launch on the second-ever express trip to the International Space Station Tuesday.NASA's Ka...

PayPal is withholding payment from a 17-year-old German hacker who found a vulnerability on its website, the teen claims.Robert Kugler is not subject to PayPal's Bug Bounty program because he is not y...

Chris Hadfield spoiled the Internet. For six months, all it took was a few clicks to find the Canadian astronaut's nearly real-time photos of our planet from low-Earth orbitNow that Hadfield's boots a...

Ever get stuck inside an EF4 tornado? No? That's probably a good thing, judging by this stormchaser footage posted to YouTube Monday evening.The footage was taken by Brandon Ivey and Sean Casey, who d...

From magical fruit to a bizarre food combinations, you'll want to check out these vines of quirky unexpected pairs.We challenged you to use Vine to capture the best unexpected pairs out there. You def...

Advertising executives admit the tide of ads is changing and online video ads are taking the lead, new research has found.75% of ad agency executives say that online video ads are more effective than ...

Battery life is always a huge concern with any smartphone. If you’re not careful, especially with Android devices, you can wind up with quite a few applications running in the background, which ...

Yawning is more contagious than pink eye, bird flu and "Call Me Maybe" combined. That's science, people.YouTuber Roman Atwood proves the yawn's infectious spreadability with what could be the world's ...

If you've always wanted to work for a hot new startup, but you aren't sure if you've got the necessary experience, don't give up just yetMax Crowley is the senior community manager for Uber in Chicago...

Brad Carter undergoes surgery to treat Parkinson's disease and inadvertently invents a new Hospital Hardcore genre.SEE ALSO: UCLA Surgeons Live Vine Brain SurgeryImage via iStockphoto, Digital_Diva Re...

Twitter is only as useful as the people you're following. For many of us, that involves a gaggle of accounts from members of our industry: entrepreneurs, marketing pros, journalists and developers. Bu...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories....

Yawning is more contagious than pink eye, bird flu and "Call Me Maybe" combined. That's science, people.YouTuber Roman Atwood proves the yawn's infectious spreadability with what could be the world's ...

Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky will shake hands with top executives at Facebook, Google and eBay on a fundraising tour through Silicon Valley later this week.Paul will begin his trip Thursda...

The tablet may be the latest product darling of the tech world, but its success is hindering PC growth.According to the market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), shipments of PC compu...

It's safe to say that Lenovo's ad campaign for its Yoga 11S is unlike any other for a PC-type device. The only product feature touted in the ad is its ability to switch from laptop to tabletThat featu...

Tesla certainly isn't a loser anymore.The car company's stock topped $100 a share for the first time ever in early trading Tuesday, following a string of good news in recent weeks. Earlier this month,...

LG officially launched the Nexus 4 White, a milky-colored version of its black Nexus 4 smartphone, created in collaboration with Google. Aside from color, the two phones are identical.The Nexus 4 Whit...

Mozilla is teaming up with Taiwanese company Hon Hai Precision Industry — better known as Foxconn — to launch a new device running the Firefox OS.Mozilla confirmed the partnership to Reute...

In the new "People Like Us" music video, three-time Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson assumes the role of a misfit scientist trapped in black-and-white world where colorful people are inspected for being d...

PayPal is withholding payment from a 17-year-old German hacker who found a vulnerability on its website, the teen claims.Robert Kugler is not subject to PayPal's Bug Bounty program because he is not y...

Over and over, you ask yourself the same question: "What are Bitcoins? Do they bite?"Well, no, they don't. We can tell you that much from experience. The digital peer-to-peer currency was invented in...

Advertising executives admit the tide of ads is changing and online video ads are taking the lead, new research has found.75% of ad agency executives say that online video ads are more effective than ...

NASA has posted an image of its new solar-electric propulsion thruster, which uses xenon ions for propulsionThe engine in the photo, blue with the glow of xenon gas, is being considered to become a pa...

Battery life is always a huge concern with any smartphone. If you’re not careful, especially with Android devices, you can wind up with quite a few applications running in the background, which ...

If you've always wanted to work for a hot new startup, but you aren't sure if you've got the necessary experience, don't give up just yetMax Crowley is the senior community manager for Uber in Chicago...

Whether you're an Android newbie or a longtime user looking to boost your experience without breaking the bank, one thing is certain: You're going to need some apps. Not sure where to start? Mashable ...

This Saturday, Bayern Munchen won the Champions League final game against Borussia Dortmund 2:1, securing the team's fifth title in Europe's most prestigious football cupThe game was intense, with Arj...

Are you in need of turn-by-turn navigation for your cycling adventures in Europe? Cyclists rejoice, as Google Maps has just added bike directions to six new European countries: Germany, France, Poland...

For the past few weeks, Warner Bros. has been releasing trailers to promote its Superman flick, Man of Steel. One, entitled "Ideal of Hope," just received the Minecraft treatment — everything fr...

We're not sure who those naysayers are, but if somehow there remains anyone on the planet who denies the absolute awesomeness of animals, this video will set them straightCreated by YouTuber Humansare...

In real-life, your friends are great — they're normal, fun-loving people — until, that is, they log online. After that, your friends become social-media monsters, sharing too-personal stat...

It all began in June of 2010 when a photographer spotted Keanu Reeves eating a sandwich on a New York park bench. In one shot, Reeves looks dejected for reasons unknown. The image was metastatic: he w...

NASA's Curiosity rover, the 1-ton mobile laboratory that's been tooling around Mars since August 2012, has sent tens of thousands of images of the remote planet back to Earth. Now, thanks to one YouTu...

Gawker successfully raised $200,000 on Monday to bankroll the purchase of an iPhone video that allegedly shows Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine. But with an AWOL seller, the medi...

When it comes to comedy, the fewer bells and whistles, the betterOccam's razor, and all that.YouTube user perkyballs has clearly taken the axiom of the effortless to heart, uploading a 10-second video...

The Internet has a new way to bum you outBehold, Screenshots of Despair, a Tumblr dedicated to sharing the web's most depressing screengrabs. That's right — you no longer need to peruse your Fac...

You're either a huge fan of Google Glass or you think it's ridiculous. Either way, Google's pair of augmented reality glasses remains the most talked-about gadget in the tech world, and it's getting b...

Memorial Day may mean three-day weekends and the start of summer to some but, at it's heart, the holiday is in remembrance of the fallen men and women who have served the United States in its military...

There's a new drone on the market that can fly higher and faster than bad weather. The Aeryon SkyRanger is a rugged, four-rotor copter that can sustain extreme weather conditions, making it a big inno...

Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky stopped play at the French Open on Monday to use his iPhone to snap a photo of a disputed line call.The bizarre interruption happened during 101st-ranked Stak...

Ten years ago today, the first public release of WordPress became available. Initially started as a fork of the little-known blogging platform b2/Cafelog, WordPress has grown to be the largest CMS in ...

The weather isn't the only thing heating up for singlesSummer means hot weather and hot romances.Finding a summer fling to keep you occupied between barbecues and trips to the beach can be a self este...

Memorial Day may mean three-day weekends and the start of summer to some but, at it's heart, the holiday is in remembrance of the fallen men and women who have served the United States in its military...

NBC is going to war to crown a new king of late night — one comedian to rule over the Iron DeskIn Jimmy Fallon's chuckle-worthy parody of Game of Thrones, House Fallon is pitted against House Fi...

Dear Bob & Doug: I am the CEO of a major quick-service chain that serves food and food-like substances to billions worldwide. At our annual meeting last week, I called on a nine-year-old girl, who...

There's a new drone on the market that can fly higher and faster than bad weather. The Aeryon SkyRanger is a rugged, four-rotor copter that can sustain extreme weather conditions, making it a big inno...

We get it, you've been busy lately. First you had to plan the menu for the big Memorial Day barbecue, and then you had to stay up all weekend to stream the entire new season of Arrested DevelopmentSo ...

If you're on the look out for a new iPhone 5 case, why not celebrate the start of spring and the impending summer season with a fresh floral design?We have found 10 marvelous, blooming iPhone case des...

Eighteen-year-old Theodore Chalfen's speech at Fairview High School's commencement ceremony was truly one of a kind. Not because he announced he was gay during it — his whole class already knew ...

Sometimes you just can't put your finger on that perfect song. So you end up skipping 15 tracks until you find one that's suitable for your mood. Why can't your music player just know what you want, w...

The creation of a Hollywood movie started with a question on Reddit: Could a modern U.S. Marine infantry battalion destroy the entire Roman Empire during the reign of Augustus?The head-scratcher of a ...

The weather isn't the only thing heating up for singlesSummer means hot weather and hot romances.Finding a summer fling to keep you occupied between barbecues and trips to the beach can be a self este...

Products like Google Glass and Nike+ FuelBand hint at the future of wearable technology. It looks pretty exciting, especially for entrepreneurs already planning to implement it in their own businesses...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories...

NBC is going to war to crown a new king of late night — one comedian to rule over the Iron DeskIn Jimmy Fallon's chuckle-worthy parody of Game of Thrones, House Fallon is pitted against House Fi...

Five years ago Mashable started covering the intersection of technology and social change. We held the first Social Good Summit to open up the conversations that take place during the United Nati...

Dear Bob & Doug: I am the CEO of a major quick-service chain that serves food and food-like substances to billions worldwide. At our annual meeting last week, I called on a nine-year-old girl, who...

Ten years ago today, the first public release of WordPress became available. Initially started as a fork of the little-known blogging platform b2/Cafelog, WordPress has grown to be the largest CMS in ...

If you're on the look out for a new iPhone 5 case, why not celebrate the start of spring and the impending summer season with a fresh floral design?We have found 10 marvelous, blooming iPhone case des...

Samsung has just announced an event called the "Samsung Premiere 2013," held on June 20, 2013 in London.Absolutely no details were given about the event except four cryptic, black and white images (tw...

We get it, you've been busy lately. First you had to plan the menu for the big Memorial Day barbecue, and then you had to stay up all weekend to stream the entire new season of Arrested DevelopmentSo ...

Eighteen-year-old Theodore Chalfen's speech at Fairview High School's commencement ceremony was truly one of a kind. Not because he announced he was gay during it — his whole class already knew ...

Products like Google Glass and Nike+ FuelBand hint at the future of wearable technology. It looks pretty exciting, especially for entrepreneurs already planning to implement it in their own businesses...

Sometimes you just can't put your finger on that perfect song. So you end up skipping 15 tracks until you find one that's suitable for your mood. Why can't your music player just know what you want, w...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories...

Five years ago Mashable started covering the intersection of technology and social change. We held the first Social Good Summit to open up the conversations that take place during the United Nati...

Electronic Arts has announced Need for Speed Rivals, the next iteration of the popular racing game, for the upcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.The game will also be available for the Xbox 36...

Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen is the billionaire grandson of the founder of LEGO. He was born in the Danish town of Billund — a rural municipality in Jutland that Copenhagen residents refer to as "hick...

Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen is the billionaire grandson of the founder of LEGO. He was born in the Danish town of Billund — a rural municipality in Jutland that Copenhagen residents refer to as "hick...

Products like Google Glass and Nike+ FuelBand hint at the future of wearable technology. It looks pretty exciting, especially for entrepreneurs already planning to implement it in their own businesses...

Five years ago Mashable started covering the intersection of technology and social change. We held the first Social Good Summit to open up the conversations that take place during the United Nati...

A Northern California company is taking bike lights to a new level by developing LEDs that light up wheels with custom images and animations.MonkeyLectric's Monkey Light Pro system for bicycle wheels ...

Yahoo has bid between $600 million to $800 million for premium video-streaming service Hulu, according to sources.The wide range is due to the fact that Yahoo has tabled several different offers that ...

A new app lets users explore Mount Everest in lifelike detail without ever having to leave the couch.Called Mount Everest 3D, the iOS app shows the world's highest mountain from "any perspective" in t...

A very rare Apple 1 computer sold for a record $671,400 in a German auction on Saturday, according to The New York Times.As Mashable reported ahead of the auction, the Apple 1 computer is a low-powere...

What do you do when you have an abandoned airplane and a van? If you’re Officer Jeff Bloch, you get some buddies together and weld them into the a plane that’s also a car, and call it "The...

Yahoo has had quite a week. Within a matter of days, the company, led by CEO Marisa Mayer, revamped the design of its photo service Flickr, bought gaming platform PlayerScale and entered the bidding f...

Electronic Arts has announced Need for Speed Rivals, the next iteration of the popular racing game, for the upcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.The game will also be available for the Xbox 36...

It was an interesting week for apps.Shazam and Flickr got a whole new look, and a new video app brought filters and pro-effects for mobile video editing. What's more, Google's Ingress received a huge ...

Yahoo has bid between $600 million to $800 million for premium video-streaming service Hulu, according to sources.The wide range is due to the fact that Yahoo has tabled several different offers that ...

Did you know that you can create a totally, top secret group on Facebook that only you, and people you invite to join, can see?We have taken a quick look at how to make such a group, and some essentia...

Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen is the billionaire grandson of the founder of LEGO. He was born in the Danish town of Billund — a rural municipality in Jutland that Copenhagen residents refer to as "hick...

If you create and share your own videos on YouTube, then you've already taken the first step in putting your face out there. But there's another way to put your best face forward: Craft your channel p...

Kids have the most creative, fascinating imaginations. These little tikes have no filter and no problem saying exactly what's on their mind.It's that curiosity and wide-eyed view of the world that bri...

Yahoo has had quite a week. Within a matter of days, the company, led by CEO Marisa Mayer, revamped the design of its photo service Flickr, bought gaming platform PlayerScale and entered the bidding f...

If someone asked you how many social networks you actively use, how many would you list? To start, you need Facebook to share your personal updates, Twitter to share the latest news, Google+ for Hango...

With the power of iPhones, we can do incredible things on the go. We can manage bank accounts without speaking to a teller; water the lawn at home while on vacation; monitor and track our heart rate.T...

It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck — Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated ap...

It was an interesting week for apps.Shazam and Flickr got a whole new look, and a new video app brought filters and pro-effects for mobile video editing. What's more, Google's Ingress received a huge ...

It looks like all those Samsung Galaxy S4 mini rumors might be true. While Samsung hasn’t officially announced the pint-sized version of the phone, the handset has shown up in images on Samsung...

Did you know that you can create a totally, top secret group on Facebook that only you, and people you invite to join, can see?We have taken a quick look at how to make such a group, and some essentia...

More than 2 million protesters in 436 cities across the world took to the streets Saturday, in a unified charge against agribusiness giant Monsanto and genetically modified foods. The AP reported that...

If you create and share your own videos on YouTube, then you've already taken the first step in putting your face out there. But there's another way to put your best face forward: Craft your channel p...

On Tuesday Microsoft announced the Xbox One, the next generation of its popular gaming console. The announcement came roughly three months after Sony announced its own next-generation console, the Pla...

The U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations claims that Apple didn't pay taxes on at least $74 billion in overseas income by setting up subsidiaries in other countries.SEE ALSO: More Su...

It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck — Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated ap...

If someone asked you how many social networks you actively use, how many would you list? To start, you need Facebook to share your personal updates, Twitter to share the latest news, Google+ for Hango...

When Klipsch decided to insert a new wireless music system at the top of its line of Bluetooth speakers, it wasn't messing around with the Klipsch KMC 3 Wireless Music SystemThe 17-inch-wide Bluetooth...

Since this Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, you might be dusting off those gardening gloves to spruce up your home.But if you're looking for an easy way to keep plants alive thi...

If you stayed up all night watching season 4 of Arrested Development — released Sunday in its entirety on Netflix at 12:01 AM PT — you might be too bleary-eyed to read this candid note fro...

Whether you consider the advent of social media to have started with Usenet systems in the 1970s or with the creation of Facebook in 2004, it's been around for a while. But what about cavemen? How did...

The U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations claims that Apple didn't pay taxes on at least $74 billion in overseas income by setting up subsidiaries in other countries.SEE ALSO: More Su...

Hey wait a minute, is that the Apple iWatch we caught a glimpse of in the company's latest soft-sell image spot, released on Thursday?As you can see in the screen grab above and in the video below, th...

On Tuesday Microsoft announced the Xbox One, the next generation of its popular gaming console. The announcement came roughly three months after Sony announced its own next-generation console, the Pla...

Want to be a consultant? If you’re looking to switch career gears but still stay within your industry, a consulting job just might be for you. Here are tips showing you how to break into the con...

After a more than seven-year absence, Arrested Development returned to Netflix on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. PT.And we couldn't be more excited — so excited, in fact, that we stayed awake to watch all...

Whether you consider the advent of social media to have started with Usenet systems in the 1970s or with the creation of Facebook in 2004, it's been around for a while. But what about cavemen? How did...

If you stayed up all night watching season 4 of Arrested Development — released Sunday in its entirety on Netflix at 12:01 AM PT — you might be too bleary-eyed to read this candid note fro...

Whether you consider the advent of social media to have started with Usenet systems in the 1970s or with the creation of Facebook in 2004, it's been around for a while. But what about cavemen? How did...

Want to be a consultant? If you’re looking to switch career gears but still stay within your industry, a consulting job just might be for you. Here are tips showing you how to break into the con...

Since this Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, you might be dusting off those gardening gloves to spruce up your home.But if you're looking for an easy way to keep plants alive thi...

Want to be a consultant? If you’re looking to switch career gears but still stay within your industry, a consulting job just might be for you. Here are tips showing you how to break into the con...

After a more than seven-year absence, Arrested Development returned to Netflix on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. PT.And we couldn't be more excited — so excited, in fact, that we stayed awake to watch all...

With its efficient picture-taking capabilities, Google Glass could revolutionize photography — but not necessarily for the better, as one video showsThe nearly two-minute video follows a Google ...

Benedict Evans, a consultant at UK-based research firm Enders Analysis, has a great post describing the market for smartphones (and phones more broadly) in three charts and about 600 words. Admirable ...

Julian Assange is a villain, Bradley Manning is a hero: That is the message of We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks, a new documentary now showing in theaters nationwide.We Steal Secrets opens wit...

It's been a big week for Yahoo. The company purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion, rolled out a major update to Flickr and reportedly put in a bid for Hulu.On top of all that, it also lost its senior vice...

A 2011 study found that one in six mobile devices has fecal matter on it as a result of bringing them into the bathroom, but does that include company-owned gadgets, too?SEE ALSO: More Comics on Masha...

Julian Assange is a villain, Bradley Manning is a hero: That is the message of We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks, a new documentary now showing in theaters nationwide.We Steal Secrets opens wit...

Ghost, an open-source blogging platform that hopes to shake up the personal publishing space, is nearing the end of its Kickstarter journey.Almost a month ago, Ghost launched with what seemed like an...

As we enjoy Memorial Weekend, we look back to another great week in the world of technology. And if you're wondering what happened in the last seven days, worry not — Top 10 Tech brings you a li...

To say that dieting is tough is quite the understatement. In fact, sometimes we go to great measures to overcome the temptation of deliciously unhealthy foods.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this ...

Per tradition, Memorial Day in America is often observed with parades. Large or small, elaborate or simple, their purposes are always the same: to commemorate U.S. men and women who have died in milit...

To say that dieting is tough is quite the understatement. In fact, sometimes we go to great measures to overcome the temptation of deliciously unhealthy foods.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this ...

It's been a big week for Yahoo. The company purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion, rolled out a major update to Flickr and reportedly put in a bid for Hulu.On top of all that, it also lost its senior vice...

As we enjoy Memorial Weekend, we look back to another great week in the world of technology. And if you're wondering what happened in the last seven days, worry not — Top 10 Tech brings you a li...

It was a bank heist for the digital era: No masks, no weapons, no standoffs with police — just a few keyboards and an elaborate hacking plan. In two sprightly operations, on December 12, 2012, ...

With its efficient picture-taking capabilities, Google Glass could revolutionize photography — but not necessarily for the better, as one video showsThe nearly two-minute video follows a Google ...

To say the Facebook Developer Platform changed the web as we know it would be a dramatic understatement. Originally launching in 2007 as a tool for developers to build apps for the social network, six...

Julian Assange is a villain, Bradley Manning is a hero: That is the message of We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks, a new documentary now showing in theaters nationwide.We Steal Secrets opens wit...

More than 18 months after announcing that it was shutting down Google Buzz, Google is taking the final steps in snuffing out the platform.According to an email sent to Buzz users, as of July 17, 2013,...

Ghost, an open-source blogging platform that hopes to shake up the personal publishing space, is nearing the end of its Kickstarter journey.Almost a month ago, Ghost launched with what seemed like an...

The East Coast cicadas, currently emerging by the billions, have spent the last 17 years underground, making today's world a bit of a shock for themIn 1996, Alanis Morissette was just a "Jagged Little...

Memorial Day weekend has arrived in a hurry, spreading some unseasonably cold weather across the country. If you've been busy prepping for your weekend getaway plans and haven't had time to check out ...

The Westboro Baptist Church can add another group to its "hate" list: hackers.The Christian fundamentalist group, notorious for its "God Hates Fags" protests, launched a website on Monday called GodHa...

Ghost, an open-source blogging platform that hopes to shake up the personal publishing space, is nearing the end of its Kickstarter journey.Almost a month ago, Ghost launched with what seemed like an...

When you think about enjoying the great outdoors, embracing the natural world and soaking up all of the sun's vitamin D, technology doesn't really enter the picture, does it? But using tech and being ...

The national conversation of late has revolved around a trio of Washington scandals, a weather disaster, and the seesaw views in financial markets about whether crisis looms. Yet for all their promine...

At the Webby Awards this week, Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, used his five-word acceptance speech to end a popular debate: It's pronounced "JIF," not "GIF." Unsurprisingly,...

Despite rolling out a major overhaul a little over a year ago, Google could be preparing to redesign the Gmail experience on iOS, Android and the desktop.Reports of a new look for the Android client c...

To say that dieting is tough is quite the understatement. In fact, sometimes we go to great measures to overcome the temptation of deliciously unhealthy foods.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this ...

The Westboro Baptist Church can add another group to its "hate" list: hackers.The Christian fundamentalist group, notorious for its "God Hates Fags" protests, launched a website on Monday called GodHa...

As we enjoy Memorial Weekend, we look back to another great week in the world of technology. And if you're wondering what happened in the last seven days, worry not — Top 10 Tech brings you a li...

More than 18 months after announcing that it was shutting down Google Buzz, Google is taking the final steps in snuffing out the platform.According to an email sent to Buzz users, as of July 17, 2013,...

Per tradition, Memorial Day in America is often observed with parades. Large or small, elaborate or simple, their purposes are always the same: to commemorate U.S. men and women who have died in milit...

At the Webby Awards this week, Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, used his five-word acceptance speech to end a popular debate: It's pronounced "JIF," not "GIF." Unsurprisingly,...

The East Coast cicadas, currently emerging by the billions, have spent the last 17 years underground, making today's world a bit of a shock for themIn 1996, Alanis Morissette was just a "Jagged Little...

You're surrounded by geeks every day. Your commute is filled with people playing Dots. Your best friend spends her Saturday nights creating Everquest fan art. And you constantly imagine scenarios in t...

Memorial Day weekend has arrived in a hurry, spreading some unseasonably cold weather across the country. If you've been busy prepping for your weekend getaway plans and haven't had time to check out ...

When you think about enjoying the great outdoors, embracing the natural world and soaking up all of the sun's vitamin D, technology doesn't really enter the picture, does it? But using tech and being ...

Hiring interns for your company means more than just finding a pair of hands to get you coffee or feet to run your clothes to the dry cleaner. Interns can be the future of your company, so it makes se...

The national conversation of late has revolved around a trio of Washington scandals, a weather disaster, and the seesaw views in financial markets about whether crisis looms. Yet for all their promine...

At the Webby Awards this week, Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, used his five-word acceptance speech to end a popular debate: It's pronounced "JIF," not "GIF." Unsurprisingly,...

Hiring interns for your company means more than just finding a pair of hands to get you coffee or feet to run your clothes to the dry cleaner. Interns can be the future of your company, so it makes se...

For all the amazing ways social media has changed our lives, it's come with some downsides, as well. Chief among those is FOMO — that is, of course, Fear of Missing Out, a documented disease amo...

How did you spend you Friday night? Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk spent his answering questions about paying back the government and musing about the next kind of electric vehicle he might like to m...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: AskemThe Pitch: As...

More proof that the cameras are everywhere. The frightening collapse of a bridge in Washington State on the busy Interstate 5 was actually caught by a surveillance camera.A huge portion of the bridge ...

There's perhaps nothing harder than changing the public perception of a brand once it's been imprinted in popular culture's psyche. Especially when it's left a bad taste in users' mouths. But that was...

Gather 'round nerds, '90s kids and fans of Carlton BanksWill Smith and son Jaden recently made an appearance on the BBC's Graham Norton Show. In the video above, they perform a father-son rap together...

How did you spend you Friday night? Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk spent his answering questions about paying back the government and musing about the next kind of electric vehicle he might like to m...

Doctors at UCLA Health in Southern California documented a brain surgery on Thursday by using Instagram and Vine, showing yet another ground-breaking use of social media in the hospital setting.We've ...

For all the amazing ways social media has changed our lives, it's come with some downsides, as well. Chief among those is FOMO — that is, of course, Fear of Missing Out, a documented disease amo...

How did you spend you Friday night? Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk spent his answering questions about paying back the government and musing about the next kind of electric vehicle he might like to m...

An Apple I computer, the low-powered PC that started it all for the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, co-founder Steve Wozniak and the then very new Apple Computers, is up for grabs on May 25. All you need i...

An Apple 1 computer, the low-powered PC that started it all for the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, co-founder Steve Wozniak and the then very new Apple Computers, is up for grabs on May 25. All you need i...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: AskemThe Pitch: As...

Nearly two years after pop band Hanson announced it would be introducing a beer line, Mmmhops is almost ready for its debut. That's right, dear readers — you'll be able to sip your way into '90s...

More proof that the cameras are everywhere. The frightening collapse of a bridge in Washington State on the busy Interstate 5 was actually caught by a surveillance camera.A huge portion of the bridge ...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: AskemThe Pitch: As...

As the world's first 3D-printed handgun starts to be replicated, authorities are scrambling to react to a technological advancement that only a few weeks ago sounded more like science fiction than fa...

There's perhaps nothing harder than changing the public perception of a brand once it's been imprinted in popular culture's psyche. Especially when it's left a bad taste in users' mouths. But that was...

The Syrian Electronic Army claimed credit for hacking one of British television network ITV's Twitter accounts Friday. One of the SEA's hijacked tweets linked to a story about Twitter's recently intro...

I'm kind of in love with Sony's little egg-shaped speaker, the SRS-BTV5. The tiny, tennis-ball-sized gadget is so cute, it really deserves a name other than the seemingly random series of characters. ...

Windows Phone customers won't be shut out of seeing YouTube videos after all. After tussling over the YouTube app for Windows Phone, Google and Microsoft have settled their differences now that Micros...

If you're going to get thrown off the field, you might as well go in style, right? This pants-less goal celebration definitely qualifiesSEE ALSO: Crowd Goes Wild as Baby Scores Cutest Goal in Soccer H...

Gather 'round nerds, '90s kids and fans of Carlton BanksWill Smith and son Jaden recently made an appearance on the BBC's Graham Norton Show. In the video above, they perform a father-son rap together...

Look alive, Simpsons fans — everyone's favorite animated family is getting its own expanded area at the Universal Orlando Resort. Woo-hoo!The Simpsons franchise has had a presence at Universal S...

When a baby was afflicted with a condition that blocked his ability to breathe, professors at the University of Michigan developed a 3D-printed splint that saved the child's life.Baby Kaiba Gionfriddo...

Doctors at UCLA Health in Southern California documented a brain surgery on Thursday by using Instagram and Vine, showing yet another ground-breaking use of social media in the hospital setting.We've ...

California-based company Barobo is all about robots. Their newest invention, Linkbot, is a modular robotic platform that lets you build and customize your own robot, block by block, like LEGOsYou star...

The roster of companies interested in acquiring a stake in Hulu is growing. In addition to The Chernin Group (in partnership with Providence Equity), Guggenheim Digital, DirecTV and Time Warner Cable ...

If there's one thing gamers have been clamoring for, it's more badger simulators. And by "more," we mean "one singular" badger simulator, because to our knowledge, there is no such genre.SEE ALSO: 10 ...

This Memorial Day holiday weekend in the U.S. kicks off the start of the summer travel season. You might have a trip or two meticulously planned and carefully entered into your Google Calendar for the...

Rumors of an Apple iWatch have started to surface again, now suggesting that an Apple-branded smart watch will be hitting store shelves in late 2014.In a note to investors, KGI Securities analyst Ming...

An Apple 1 computer, the low-powered PC that started it all for the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, co-founder Steve Wozniak and the then very new Apple Computers, is up for grabs on May 25. All you need i...

AT&T's prepaid GoPhone brand will now support the iPhone 5 and other LTE/HSPA+ devices.Although iPhone users have been able to sign up for voice service using GoPhone, this is the first time AT&am...

App.net, an ad-free social platform popular with developers, has reached a big milestone: 100,000 registered users.The network launched in August 2012 to users willing to join for $50 per year. Since ...

App.net, an ad-free social platform popular with developers, has reached a big milestone: 100,000 registered users.The network launched in August 2012 to users willing to join for $50 per year. Since ...

With the smartphone increasingly becoming the tool of choice for many shoppers, businesses with their own mobile apps are quickly learning this is an excellent way to get a leg up on the competition.B...

Lord Voldemort and Gandalf the White (formerly Grey) are the two baddest wizards in town. After all, they've bypassed that whole death thing with Horcruxes and coming back from the deadAnd with Dumble...

The New Yorker's new Strongbox feature claims to be an online safebox for whistleblowers to submit documents safely and anonymously. The system, based on open source DeadDrop software developed by the...

The Syrian Electronic Army claimed credit for hacking one of British television network ITV's Twitter accounts Friday. One of the SEA's hijacked tweets linked to a story about Twitter's recently intro...

Ron Paul doesn't own RonPaul.com. Ron Paul wants RonPaul.com. Ron Paul isn't getting RonPaul.comPaul has lost his World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) petition to get RonPaul.com from Paul ...

Standardized testing has long been a hot-button topic among educational circles. But a veteran teacher is now taking a very open position against the concept by resigning from her job — and tell...

As the world's first 3D-printed handgun starts to be replicated, authorities are scrambling to react to a technological advancement that only a few weeks ago sounded more like science fiction than fa...

Morgan Freeman set the Internet atwitter this week when he briefly fell asleep during a live TV interview alongside Michael Caine in support of their new film Now You See Me.But, as it turns out, ther...

The never-dull story of Kai the Hitchhiker took a dark turn last week when the viral hero was unexpectedly arrested on murder charges. Since then, a small handful of online campaigns have tried to dru...

On the heels of Yahoo's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr, Hulu is suddenly snapping up bids left and right.According to The Los Angeles Times and Reuters, both the Chernin Group, in partnership with...

The Syrian Electronic Army claimed credit for hacking one of British television network ITV's Twitter accounts Friday. One of the SEA's hijacked tweets linked to a story about Twitter's recently intro...

A glitch Thursday night prompted rumors that Instagram was randomly deleting accounts. However, the company says although some people lost access to their accounts for a short time, there was no mass ...

If you're going to get thrown off the field, you might as well go in style, right? This pants-less goal celebration definitely qualifiesSEE ALSO: Crowd Goes Wild as Baby Scores Cutest Goal in Soccer H...

As the world's first 3D-printed handgun starts to be replicated, authorities are scrambling to react to a technological advancement that only a few weeks ago sounded more like science fiction than fa...

The trend in dating apps is to mimic real life. While websites like OKCupid and Match.com made online dating feel like ecommerce, with many search functions and profile specifications to fill in, the ...

Rumors that Apple is preparing major design changes with iOS 7 continue to heat up, with new reports suggesting a more muted and flat design aesthetic.Last October, Jonathan Ive became responsible not...

When a baby was afflicted with a condition that blocked his ability to breathe, professors at the University of Michigan developed a 3D-printed splint that saved the child's life.Baby Kaiba Gionfriddo...

I'm kind of in love with Sony's little egg-shaped speaker, the SRS-BTV5. The tiny, tennis-ball-sized gadget is so cute, it really deserves a name other than the seemingly random series of characters. ...

AT&T's prepaid GoPhone brand will now support the iPhone 5 and other LTE/HSPA+ devices.Although iPhone users have been able to sign up for voice service using GoPhone, this is the first time AT&am...

California-based company Barobo is all about robots. Their newest invention, Linkbot, is a modular robotic platform that lets you build and customize your own robot, block by block, like LEGOsYou star...

Don't feel too bad for high school student Jake Davidson, whose viral prom proposal to Kate Upton was ultimately turned down. Instead, he walked into the dance last weekend with supermodel Nina Agdal ...

The roster of companies interested in acquiring a stake in Hulu is growing. In addition to The Chernin Group (in partnership with Providence Equity), Guggenheim Digital, DirecTV and Time Warner Cable ...

It's been a big week for 3D-printed weaponry. On Monday, a Wisconsin man announced that he had built a largely plastic gun for just $25. Now, a Tennessee man has designed and printed bullets using the...

If there's one thing gamers have been clamoring for, it's more badger simulators. And by "more," we mean "one singular" badger simulator, because to our knowledge, there is no such genre.SEE ALSO: 10 ...

In a neat gimmick to illustrate its stop-start technology, which turns the car off when stopped, Volkswagen launched a Chrome plugin that pauses a video when you look away from the screen.The app uses...

This Memorial Day holiday weekend in the U.S. kicks off the start of the summer travel season. You might have a trip or two meticulously planned and carefully entered into your Google Calendar for the...

AT&T's prepaid GoPhone brand will now support the iPhone 5 and other LTE/HSPA+ devices.Although iPhone users have been able to sign up for voice service using GoPhone, this is the first time AT&am...

Sally Ride, the United States' first woman in space, will be posthumously honored with the country's highest civilian commendation and the renaming of a high-flying camera.President Barack Obama annou...

The past few years have proved that crowdfunding has evolved into the most effective tool for digital panhandling, bankrolling everything from failed Hollywood films to much more adult fare. Now, a ne...

With the smartphone increasingly becoming the tool of choice for many shoppers, businesses with their own mobile apps are quickly learning this is an excellent way to get a leg up on the competition.B...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesG...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.Many founders and CEOs co...

If you haven't stopped listening to Daft Punk's new album Random Access Memories since its release, consider switching it up a bit.Musician Joe Jeremiah released this amazing 8-bit arrangement, featur...

The New Yorker's new Strongbox feature claims to be an online safebox for whistleblowers to submit documents safely and anonymously. The system, based on open source DeadDrop software developed by the...

Tumblr isn't the only sought-after billion-dollar startup in townWaze, a popular mobile mapping app, has reportedly been in talks with Facebook for several weeks about a possible acquisition for as mu...

Google wastes little time updating its maps: The four-lane bridge in Washington state that partially collapsed on Thursday has been removed from Google Maps 12 hours after falling into the Skagit Rive...

With iOS 6, Apple introduced much greater Facebook integration. Part of this is the ability to sync your Facebook friends into your iPhone contactsIt's not an automatic process, however. You have to a...

Don't feel too bad for high school student Jake Davidson, whose viral prom proposal to Kate Upton was ultimately turned down. Instead, he walked into the dance last weekend with supermodel Nina Agdal ...

Among today's modes of online communication, we’re well-versed in the use of text, images and video. But what about dance?In a campaign for its new Sync fragrances, Puma is proposing a new form ...

It's been a big week for 3D-printed weaponry. On Monday, a Wisconsin man announced that he had built a largely plastic gun for just $25. Now, a Tennessee man has designed and printed bullets using the...

The Nokia Lumia 928 is essentially the Verizon iteration of the landmark Lumia 920. That's the short version of this review. If you liked the Lumia 920 but wanted it on Verizon, this is the phone for ...

The past few years have proved that crowdfunding has evolved into the most effective tool for digital panhandling, bankrolling everything from failed Hollywood films to much more adult fare. Now, a ne...

Planning a meeting can be a hassle — between finding a meeting time convenient for everyone and sending out invites and follow-up notes, everyone could use some tools to make it easierSEE ALSO: ...

Google wastes little time updating its maps: The four-lane bridge in Washington state that partially collapsed on Thursday has been removed from Google Maps 12 hours after falling into the Skagit Rive...

Despite official claims to the contrary, HTC will be releasing a variant of HTC One with stock Android, Geek claims citing unspecified sourcesHTC's flagship smartphone without the company's Sense UI s...

It's World Turtle Day, hooray! Today, we finally get to celebrate the awesomeness of the shelled reptiles of the planet. These chill dudes really don't get the recognition they deserve, constantly bei...

When Justin Bieber tweets, 39,361,876 people (and counting) immediately jump to attention. But when one of those nearly 40 million people tweet, does the Beebs see it? Does he react at all?Communicati...

The Guardian's international editions are proliferating, but before the newspaper launches an online edition in Australia later this year, it's uniting all of its websites under a single domain, thegu...

The Guardian's international editions are proliferating, but before the newspaper launches an online edition in Australia later this year, it's uniting all of its websites under a single domain, thegu...

Millions of online activists, signing some 124 different petitions, helped to end the Boy Scouts of America's century-long ban on gay members.According to online petition platform Change.org, 1,866,00...

Scientists at Princeton University have designed a bionic ear that can hear better than human ears. And get this: It was printed using an off-the-shelf 3D printer.We've heard of 3D printers someday bu...

Planning a meeting can be a hassle — between finding a meeting time convenient for everyone and sending out invites and follow-up notes, everyone could use some tools to make it easierSEE ALSO: ...

Samsung may sell more smartphones, but a new Apple ad claims that more people listen to music on their iPhones than any other phoneThe 60-second ad, which broke Thursday night, is a bit of a stylistic...

A group of students in France crafted wooden, energy-producing stationary bicycles from trash. These novel bikes were recently used to power a film festival screening in St. Étienne.The whole thi...

Vials of moon dust brought back to Earth by the first men on the moon have been found inside a lab warehouse in California after sitting in storage unnoticed for more than 40 yearsThe samples — ...

The cicada swarms are coming, and there is nothing you can do to stop itYou will step on a cicada shell, one will fall in your hair and that buzzing drone will haunt your entire summer. But instead of...

It's prom season — for the planetsEvery couple of years, give or take, planets get together in the night sky in such a way that they seem to be aligned with each other. They seem to be, really &...

What if you could have your smartphone greet customers while they’re shopping in your store or have a tablet work as a babysitter?That’s the idea behind R.bots Synergy SWAN, a telepresence...

What kind of experience do you have in the field? Who are your references? What's your Facebook password?If the Password Protection Act becomes law, it would make it a crime for employers to ask that ...

What's it like to drive a snowmobile off a cliff? Thanks to B.A.S.E. (Buildings, Antennas, Spans and Earth) jumper Erik Roner and his trusty trio of GoPro cameras, we get to experience just that witho...

The Boy Scouts of America's governing council voted on Thursday to allow openly gay scouts to join local troops for the first time in the organization's 103-year history. Gay adults still can't serve ...

Are the images in your Pinterest feed not quite manly enough for you? If you think the virtual pinboard site is a little too feminine, you’re not aloneIn a recent Pew study of social media users...

It's World Turtle Day, hooray! Today, we finally get to celebrate the awesomeness of the shelled reptiles of the planet. These chill dudes really don't get the recognition they deserve, constantly bei...

Can an airplane flying during the day and night really cross the United States running only on solar power? The team at Solar Impulse is setting out to prove it's possible — and Mashable spoke w...

Millions of online activists, signing some 124 different petitions, helped to end the Boy Scouts of America's century-long ban on gay members.According to online petition platform Change.org, 1,866,00...

Google is now making it easier for users to find their own photos using Google Search.On its Inside Search blog, the company explained that users can now search for and through their photos hosted in ...

Actor and prominent startup investor Aston Kutcher took the stage at CTIA Thursday to talk about mobile, and specifically mobile apps.During a fireside chat at the wireless trade show Kutcher talked a...

The Solar Impulse made the 958-mile trip from Phoenix to Dallas in about 18 hours.It is the second leg of the plane's historic trip across the United States, from California to New York. If all five l...

Chevy just attached a price tag and delivery date to the 2014 Spark electric vehicle on Thursday, and it's looking good. General Motors announced lease pricing of the Chevy Spark EV at $199 per month ...

The cicada swarms are coming, and there is nothing you can do to stop itYou will step on a cicada shell, one will fall in your hair and that buzzing drone will haunt your entire summer. But instead of...

It's prom season — for the planetsEvery couple of years, give or take, planets get together in the night sky in such a way that they seem to be aligned with each other. They seem to be, really &...

Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine star in a new film called Now You See Me. So they are, as one does, making the press junket interview rounds to hype the releaseThe dynamic duo recently appeared on Ta...

Sometimes, people are strippers. And sometimes, strippers have a hard time convincing people that stripping is their chosen profession, apparently — as we learn from Jennifer Aniston's skin-bari...

Two months ago, Google entered the same-day delivery business with a pilot program for a service called Google Shopping Express, which many billed as an attempt to compete with the likes of eBay Now a...

Well, this is disgusting, and it may make you think twice before ordering a snack from one of those stadium vendors next time you're out at the ol' ballgameA roving snow cone salesman at Major League ...

Well, this is disgusting, and it may make you think twice before ordering a snack from one of those stadium vendors next time you're out at the ol' ballgameA roving snow cone salesman at Major League ...

Building on our long-standing commitment to social good, Mashable is thrilled to announce our next event, WomenDeliver+SocialGood.This summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 27 at 7 p.m. MYT, will a...

The Internet's favorite astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield may no longer tweet from the International Space Station, but that doesn't mean he's giving up on social media outreachNASA is hosting a live...

The Internet's favorite astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield may no longer tweet from the International Space Station, but that doesn't mean he's giving up on social media outreachNASA hosted a Google H...

Anthony Weiner's Twitter account feels human again — but a very safe human.Weiner first returned to Twitter last November, but his tweets lacked the, ahem, personality of his former social prese...

We've all sat through meetings that are teeming with buzzwords. Optimization! Synergy! Collaboration! Engagement! While some buzzwords actually have substance (i.e. big data), many people use (and ove...

Google is now making it easier for users to find their own photos using Google Search.On its Inside Search blog, the company explained that users can now search for and through their photos hosted in ...

Jon Stewart derided a Senate panel's kid-gloves treatment of Apple Inc.’s testimony on its complex corporate tax structure.Tuesday's hearing in front of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Inve...

Around the world, the seasons are changing. In some parts of the world it's getting colder, while for many of us, summer has officially arrived. With the change of the seasons comes a host of other ch...

The University of Cincinnati baseball team may be mediocre on the field, but they are true artists of the modern videobombThe Bearcats finished their season last weekend with a 24-32 record. The video...

Just how bad was the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma on Monday? A series of before-and-after satellite images posted on Google's Crisis Center shows the Oklahoma tornado's deadly and destructive p...

Chinese manufacturer Hisense, known for its aggressive pricing on electronics such as tablets and televisions, unveiled two new budget tablets: the Sero 7 Lt and Sero 7 Pro tablet, both aimed to take ...

A new web app from Warner Bros. for the upcoming Man of Steel movie lets users become part of Superman's world — turning fans of the superhero into children of planet KryptonThe Glyph Creator ap...

Stop the madness, everyone. The verdict is out — it's pronounced "JIF," not "GIF". Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange format, settled the debate earlier this week and now all thos...

The U.S. government’s price-fixing lawsuit against Apple goes to trial next month in New York. Ahead of its court date, the U.S. released emails that purport to show Apple was the “ringlea...

If you're a foreign student who studied for an advanced math or science degree in the United States, you might know how tough it can be to stay in the country when you're done with your studies. Reps....

Major brands with a presence on Twitter are being encouraged to implement Twitter's new two-factor authentication feature to help ward off hackers, and for good reason. If you look at recent hacks aga...

Microsoft unveiled its newest gaming console, the Xbox One, earlier this week, and along with it, revealed many new features attached to the console. From Xbox One's new Kinect and controller to its a...

Microsoft unveiled its newest gaming console, the Xbox One, earlier this week, and along with it, revealed many new features attached to the console. From Xbox One's new Kinect and controller to its a...

Sometimes, people are strippers. And sometimes, strippers have a hard time convincing people that stripping is their chosen profession, apparently — as we learn from Jennifer Aniston's skin-bari...

Kmart is on a roll with its adsThe discount chain is promoting a deal on gas with a funny new video called Big Gas Savings. If you don't realize the joke already, just say "big gas" out lout a couple ...

Two months ago, Google entered the same-day delivery business with a pilot program for a service called Google Shopping Express, which many billed as an attempt to compete with the likes of eBay Now a...

It's a dream come true for fans across the entire nerd spectrum: a life-sized X-Wing fighter built entirely of LEGOs(Just take a second to let the awesomeness of that sentence sink in. Ready? OK.) In ...

What is it about kids that makes their nonsensical comments and absurd thoughts sound brilliant? Oh yes, they are so darn cuteKids often get away with murder — on the English language, that is. ...

Chicken and waffles for breakfast, Seth Rogan and Katherine Heigl as a couple in Knocked Up, Snoop Lion and Miley Cyrus teaming up for a reggae song: some things shouldn't work — yet, they total...

Twitter took the stage at Internet Week New York Thursday to introduce a new advertising product for media and consumer brands.Dubbed "Twitter Amplify," the product allows media brands and their adver...

Robert Reimann watched the second plane hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 and then observed as his office nearby destroyed as the towers fell. Then he did something few A...

Do you want more from your iPhone charger than Apple's simple, in-box option offers? We have taken a look at some rather nifty third-party charging solutionsWhether you're looking for a compact option...

Marissa Mayer's acquisition spree continues.Yahoo has acquired the gaming platform startup PlayerScale, the two companies announced Thursday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.PlayerScale, whic...

Billions of cicadas are getting ready to awaken from a 17-year dormancy — and the Science Channel wants you to watch it happen live.The network has installed a Cicada Cam in a terrarium to give ...

Jon Stewart derided a Senate panel's kid-gloves treatment of Apple Inc.’s testimony on its complex corporate tax structure.Tuesday's hearing in front of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Inve...

An erupting Alaskan volcano shot ash plumes so high into the air that astronauts on board the International Space Station were able to capture the activity in crisp, detailed photographsPavlof Volcano...

The Microsoft-Apple rivalry is heating up againIn a new 30-second ad for Windows 8, Microsoft manages to skewer the iPad, Siri and Apple's promotional strategyThe ad shows the iPad and a Windows 8 tab...

Just how bad was the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma on Monday? A series of before-and-after satellite images posted on Google's Crisis Center shows the Oklahoma tornado's deadly and destructive p...

The directions were simple: Illustrate your "best day ever." Sabrina Brady of Wisconsin's Sparta High School combined Google's logo with a memorable and moving six-frame story.This is Google's fourth ...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three ways that tech giants are expandi...

Think Apple's retina-display MacBooks are pretty cool? Then you might like the HP Envy TouchSmart 14, Hewlett-Packard's new ultra-high-resolution laptop. Boasting a crazy-high pixel count of 3,200 x ...

Square is expanding into its first country outside North America: Japan.The mobile payments service announced Thursday that it is now available for use in Japan thanks to a partnership with Sumitomo M...

Mashable's Events Board is a great place to find the leading conferences in your industry — whether that's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five ...

Mailbox, the much-hyped email app for iPhone, is now available for iPad.Like the iPhone app, the iPad version of Mailbox lets users schedule incoming messages to read later and sort into different lis...

With social media, apps and email available at all times, smartphones allow us to be more connected than ever before — but at what cost?SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic from Doghou...

Microsoft unveiled its newest gaming console, the Xbox One, earlier this week, and along with it, revealed many new features attached to the console. From Xbox One's new Kinect and controller to its a...

The ol' 9-5 office gig: great for financial security, ideal for cornflower blue tie fanatics, and kickass for anyone looking to score sweet gym membership benefits. It can get a little dull sometimes,...

It's a dream come true for fans across the entire nerd spectrum: a life-sized X-Wing fighter built entirely of LEGOs(Just take a second to let the awesomeness of that sentence sink in. Ready? OK.) In ...

Twitter took the stage at Internet Week New York Thursday to introduce a new advertising product for media and consumer brands.Dubbed "Twitter Amplify," the product allows media brands and their adver...

Shazam on the iPad just got a whole lot better.The company launched a completely updated version of its tablet app Thursday, with a new discovery home screen, and an auto-tagging feature that can dete...

HTC has launched the Desire 600, a dual-sim Android smartphone and the company's first mid-range device that offers HTC's Sense 5 UIThe HTC Desire 600 sports a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, an 8-megapix...

Facebook is a lot like crystal meth — it's highly addictive and will probably cause your teeth to fall out.* Android users are always one tap away from a snarky status update or a friend's vacat...

Think Apple's retina-display MacBooks are pretty cool? Then you might like the HP Envy TouchSmart 14, Hewlett-Packard's new ultra-high-resolution laptop. Boasting a crazy-high pixel count of 3,200 x ...

Microsoft unveiled its newest gaming console, the Xbox One, earlier this week, and along with it, revealed many new features attached to the console. From Xbox One's new Kinect and controller to its a...

Mashable's Events Board is a great place to find the leading conferences in your industry — whether that's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five ...

Amazon has made its Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9'' tablets available for pre-order in more than 170 countriesSo far, these devices were only available in the U.S., the UK, Germany, France, Sp...

Mailbox, the much-hyped email app for iPhone, is now available for iPad.Like the iPhone app, the iPad version of Mailbox lets users schedule incoming messages to read later and sort into different lis...

Galaxy S4 sales have topped 10 million in "record" time, Samsung announced Thursday.Less than a month after its global release on April 27, Samsung's flagship smartphone surpassed 10 million units, ac...

Shazam on the iPad just got a whole lot better.The company launched a completely updated version of its tablet app Thursday, with a new discovery home screen, and an auto-tagging feature that can dete...

Foursquare has refined its search capabilities to make it easier for users to look for particular venues.The location-based social network unveiled what it's calling "super-specific searches" for iOS ...

Another full-length trailer for The Wolverine has debuted online, and it shows our surly superhero facing his mortality.Posted to YouTube on Tuesday, the two-and-a-half-minute video features Hugh Jack...

Windows 8 has officially created a new category: the monster tablet. Last fall's Sony Tap 20 could have been dismissed as a one-off aberration, but others have since launched giant screens equipped wi...

Ready to start marketing your new company, product or brand? Before you create a blog, draft content for your brand-spanking-new website or start tweeting, first define your “brand voice.”...

Windows 8 has officially created a new category: the monster tablet. Last fall's Sony Tap 20 could have been dismissed as a one-off aberration, but others have since launched giant screens equipped wi...

Tech manufacturers that boast how fast their devices can juice up might want to listen up: A California teen has developed a super-capacitor that could lead to a 20- to 30-second phone charge.Super-ca...

Galaxy S4 sales have topped 10 million in "record" time, Samsung announced Thursday.Less than a month after its global release on April 27, Samsung's flagship smartphone surpassed 10 million units, ac...

Tech manufacturers that boast how fast their devices can juice up might want to listen up: A California teen has developed a super-capacitor that could lead to a 20- to 30-second phone charge.Super-ca...

Android, the world's most popular smartphone operating system, has malware issuesWe knew that already. But a new report suggests these issues are only destined to worsenIn fact, 99.9% of new mobile ma...

Syncing audio to a Bluetooth speaker is a common practice these days, but sending it wirelessly to two old-school speakers at the same time is a thing of the future.A new Kickstarter project for the V...

In January, Eran Melnik wrote NFL superstar J.J. Watt a public message on FacebookMelnik explained that he's a nurse for a young man named Itzy Cagen. Cagen has been a quadriplegic since being struck ...

Windows 8 has officially created a new category: the monster tablet. Last fall's Sony Tap 20 could have been dismissed as a one-off aberration, but others have since launched giant screens equipped wi...

It's official: Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One, its newest gaming console and entertainment system. While many of the features were met with positive reviews on social media, those loyal to other ...

Just when you thought display technology could hardly get any better, along come quantum dots, making screens more colorful while consuming less powerThis is not just some pie-in-the-sky dream of scie...

Trunk is a charging cable equipped with a USB connector on one side and a Lightning connector on the other, and it's rigid enough to hold your iPhone 5 or iPod in whatever position you desire. Made b...

Tech manufacturers that boast how fast their devices can juice up might want to listen up: A California teen has developed a super-capacitor that could lead to a 20- to 30-second phone charge.Super-ca...

Though Facebook is still the most popular social network among teens, their enthusiasm for Mark Zuckerberg's network is decreasing, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center.Pew reports t...

François Gissy is a French bicyclist, but he's about the furthest thing from your typical fixie-riding hipster. No, this is how Gissy rolls: attaching a rocket to his bike to reach a reported spe...

Call of Duty: Ghosts represents a significant graphical upgrade from the previous titles in the series, according to publisher Activision.To prove this, it showed a video during Tuesday's Xbox One unv...

A bipartisan and independent commission studying corporate espionage's impact on the American economy recommended passing the controversial Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) in its ...

Though Facebook is still the most popular social network among teens, their enthusiasm for Mark Zuckerberg's network is decreasing, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center.Pew reports t...

Hewlett-Packard posted mixed results in its second quarter, but beat analysts' profit estimates, helping to send the stock up more than 13% in after-hours tradingHP reported earnings per share of $0.8...

Engineering students at Oklahoma State University (OSU) have designed three concept drones that could one day help storm trackers and researchers better understand tornadoes.Led by professor Jamey Jac...

ZZ Ward, who Fuse TV recently proclaimed as one of 30 must-see artists at South by Southwest, just launched a web app that plots when fans first discovered her. How? The "365 Days of ZZ Ward" app use...

It was only a matter of time.Jif, the popular peanut butter company, has finally weighed in on the debate about how to pronounce GIF:It's pronounced Jif® #Jif #GIF bit.ly/10QjQim— Jif®...

In January, Eran Melnik wrote NFL superstar J.J. Watt a public message on FacebookMelnik explained that he's a nurse for a young man named Itzy Cagen. Cagen has been a quadriplegic since being struck ...

Here's a video of Tina, 14, covering Eddie Van Halen‘s “Eruption” guitar solo and absolutely shredding itIf the words “Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ guitar sol...

Vancouver, Wash.-based company Investist has a new idea for rolling in style. It's called Hovertrax, and it's an auto-balancing, electronic transporter with two-wheeled gyro technology — or, mor...

Two years and millions of units later, Microsoft Kinect motion and voice capture and control system for the Xbox 360 is an unparalleled success. So it came as little surprise that the powerful control...

Twitter has finally introduced two-factor authentication to more securely protect accounts, the company announced Wednesday.The move comes after a number of hacks of high-profile Twitter accounts, inc...

The L.A. Kings handed its Twitter account over to a local morning show host, who ended up having to apologize for his posts Tuesday eveningKevin Ryder is co-host of L.A. radio station KROQ's Kevin and...

Just when you thought display technology could hardly get any better, along come quantum dots, making screens more colorful while consuming less powerThis is not just some pie-in-the-sky dream of scie...

LAS VEGAS — Jennifer Lopez unexpectedly took the stage at a Verizon Wireless press conference Wednesday to talk about Latinos and wireless service.“As modern Latinos we do things different...

In 1995, Tiger Electronics released a wearable video game system called the R-Zone that projected crappy beat 'em ups directly into kids' eyeballs. It was a flop — and obviously way ahead of its...

GIFs are about to get a bit more seriousGiphy, a startup that recently launched out of Betaworks, aims to empower the community of GIF creators and consumers by making it easier for users to search fo...

This article was written by Elana Varon, and a version of it originally appeared on the Adobe-owned site CMO.com. For more information about BrandSpeak, click here.Agile management methods, experts sa...

Police shot two assailants Wednesday in a southeastern London neighborhood after they allegedly murdered a person in public with a machete. The victim is believed to be a solider from a nearby barrack...

The L.A. Kings handed its Twitter account over to a local morning show host, who ended up having to apologize for his posts Tuesday eveningKevin Ryder is co-host of L.A. radio station KROQ's Kevin and...

Redbox Instant is offering a free rental of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — but only on May 22 — after fans unlocked the freebie in a tweet-to-stream promotion.People who rent the movi...

Apple CEO Tim Cook got specific about where in the U.S. the company would be building its Mac computers, something he promised last year.Cook said in a statement before the Senate subcommitee in Washi...

Trunk is a charging cable equipped with a USB connector on one side and a Lightning connector on the other, and it's rigid enough to hold your iPhone 5 or iPod in whatever position you desire. Made b...

In her lecture “Hacking Healthcare: How Makers can Save Medicine” at the 2013 Bay Area Maker Faire, Dr. Amy Baxter, an Atlanta-based pediatrician and pain researcher, told the story of tak...

Rushing to your gate and making your flight, it’s easy to forget just how you got there. But, the next time you’re on your way to the airport, take a look around you. You might find that s...

Having difficulty growing a manly beard worthy of a lumberjack? Try sticking a cat up to your face, and head out the door in a flannel shirtCat bearding is the latest viral photo trend to sweep the co...

IBM's cognitive supercomputer Watson will soon be helping several of the company's most important customers, who will have the opportunity to ask for his assistance via web chats, email, SMS and smart...

NASA's plan to lasso an asteroid for astronauts as a deep-space dry run for a future mission to Mars has some members of Congress wondering if the space agency would be better off setting its sights o...

It was only a matter of time.Jif, the popular peanut butter company, has finally weighed in on the debate about how to pronounce GIF:It's pronounced Jif® #Jif #GIF bit.ly/10QjQim— Jif®...

Arrested Development returns this Sunday for a new season on Netflix, which means that you have less than 100 hours to catch up on all the hijinks and hilarity of the Bluth familyFeeling overwhelmed? ...

Here's a video of Tina, 14, covering Eddie Van Halen‘s “Eruption” guitar solo and absolutely shredding itIf the words “Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ guitar sol...

Fans booed when Bob Dylan went electric in 1965, but in 2013 in the Czech Republic no one seemed to bat an eye when the Czech National Symphony Orchestra one-upped Dylan by also going mobile.As part o...

Trunk is a charging cable equipped with a USB connector on one side and a Lightning connector on the other, and it's rigid enough to hold your iPhone 5 or iPod in whatever position you desire. Made b...

Most entrepreneurs assume they’ll have to move to Silicon Valley to make it big. Let’s face it, some regions are more abundant with investors, resources and talent than others. But if you&...

Most entrepreneurs assume they’ll have to move to Silicon Valley to make it big. Let’s face it, some regions are more abundant with investors, resources and talent than others. But if you&...

This robot can sprint 13.6 miles per hour, making it the second-fastest robot on land. (Here's the fastest one, which can run 18 miles an hour.)While the scientist dubbed it "cheetah robot," it's...

Yap Music, a company advised by Steve Wozniak, is moving into the burgeoning social music market after building a popular second-screen app for television.Social music brings music to like-minded list...

Twitter has finally introduced two-factor authentication to more securely protect accounts, the company announced Wednesday.The move comes after a number of hacks of high-profile Twitter accounts, inc...

A new generation of Retina displays with high pixel densities is now on the market. Unfortunately, that means your website imagery could instantly become ugly and pixelated if you don't take actionWit...

LAS VEGAS — Jennifer Lopez unexpectedly took the stage at a Verizon Wireless press conference Wednesday to talk about Latinos and wireless service.“As modern Latinos we do things different...

Sure, Friends has been off the air for nine years, but aren't the former cast members still hanging out like old times in a cozy coffee shop somewhere in downtown New York City? To help promote an upc...

Beloved novels, games, even TV series have spawned pages upon pages of fan fiction — much of it unauthorized and unsellableAmazon is hoping to create a new model to commercialize the genre. The ...

Brace yourselves, New York City: Anthony Weiner officially wants to be your mayor.Weiner formally announced his candidacy in a YouTube video that first appeared late Tuesday night and was then shared ...

Bloomberg Businessweek is targeting twentysomethings living at home for a campaign that aims to gently nudge them out of their parents' basements by offering — what else? — a subscription ...

Police shot two assailants Wednesday in a southeastern London neighborhood after they allegedly murdered a person in public with a machete. The victim is believed to be a solider from a nearby barrack...

Twitter just took another step towards helping brands generate revenues from the social networkThe company announced a new feature on Wednesday called the Lead Generation card, which gives businesses ...

In high school, geeks and nerds aren't exactly seen as cool, but have you noticed how that perception gets turned on its head once you reach adulthood? Suddenly sci-fi films, high-tech gadgets and vid...

You can now talk to your computer, kind of like you would a person — that is, if you're running Google's Chrome browser. The conversational search abilities that Google showed off last week at i...

In her lecture “Hacking Healthcare: How Makers can Save Medicine” at the 2013 Bay Area Maker Faire, Dr. Amy Baxter, an Atlanta-based pediatrician and pain researcher, told the story of tak...

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or just looking for something a bit more interesting, the Mashable Job Board is full of listings to take your career to the next level.Since 2005, Mashable has...

Rushing to your gate and making your flight, it’s easy to forget just how you got there. But, the next time you’re on your way to the airport, take a look around you. You might find that s...

Having difficulty growing a manly beard worthy of a lumberjack? Try sticking a cat up to your face, and head out the door in a flannel shirtCat bearding is the latest viral photo trend to sweep the co...

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has evolved from SMS-based status updates to one of the most popular social networks out there. The platform has more than 200 million active users, and odds are you'...

AOL Founder Steve Case, whose been among high-tech immigration reform's most vocal advocates, will join Mashable in a Google Hangout Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Case will discuss the technology industry'...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Microsoft announced the Xbox One Tuesday. The console will repl...

One of my favorite things about technology is its role in democratizing media. With little more than a laptop and Internet connection, I was able to start Mashable from a rather unlikely place —...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Kevin Spacey, Jerry Seinfeld and Fred Armisen were among the celebrities who graced the Webby Awards stage Tuesday night. The ceremony, which honored the best of the Internet (Grumpy Cat included), wi...

It’s easier than ever to share what you’re listening to on Pandora with your Facebook friends, thanks to an extended partnership between the two companiesStarting Wednesday, the songs and ...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

If you’ve been longing for the day you can just scan your body at home to find out what’s wrong when you’re sick rather than head to the ER — your day is here.Meet Scout, a dev...

Yap Music, a company advised by Steve Wozniak, is moving into the burgeoning social music market after building a popular second-screen app for television.Social music brings music to like-minded list...

German business software company SAP said it wants to hire programmers with autism, the BBC reportsAutism is a neural development disorder characterized by repetitive and restricted behavior. It also ...

There are more than 300,000 iPad apps currently available in Apple's App Store — with all those options, how do you find what you're looking for without wasting your hard-earned cash?SEE ALSO: T...

Beloved novels, games, even TV series have spawned pages upon pages of fan fiction — much of it unauthorized and unsellableAmazon is hoping to create a new model to commercialize the genre. The ...

Brace yourselves, New York City: Anthony Weiner officially wants to be your mayor.Weiner formally announced his candidacy in a YouTube video that first appeared late Tuesday night and was then shared ...

Microsoft announced its newest gaming console, the Xbox One, Tuesday, and it plans to position the console as the intersection between television, gaming and other entertainment in your living room.Mi...

In high school, geeks and nerds aren't exactly seen as cool, but have you noticed how that perception gets turned on its head once you reach adulthood? Suddenly sci-fi films, high-tech gadgets and vid...

You can now talk to your computer, kind of like you would a person — that is, if you're running Google's Chrome browser. The conversational search abilities that Google showed off last week at i...

IBM's cognitive supercomputer Watson will soon be helping several of the company's most important customers, who will have the opportunity to ask for his assistance via web chats, email, SMS and smart...

We all have those Facebook friends who seem to make a living posting pictures and video clips of their kidsHow cute is little Johnny eating a banana? Here’s Johnny at the playground going down t...

Samsung has bought a 10-percent stake in Pantech, a South Korean mobile phone maker known primarily for its huge, feature-packed handsets, Yonhap News reportsThe deal is valued at around 53 billion wo...

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has evolved from SMS-based status updates to one of the most popular social networks out there. The platform has well over 200 million active users, and odds are you'...

One of my favorite things about technology is its role in democratizing media. With little more than a laptop and Internet connection, I was able to start Mashable from a rather unlikely place —...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Mashable is proud to join technology's brightest entrepreneurs in the March For Innovation, a virtual march on Washington that calls for smart, comprehensive immigration reform to attract and keep the...

Kevin Spacey, Jerry Seinfeld and Fred Armisen were among the celebrities who graced the Webby Awards stage Tuesday night. The ceremony, which honored the best of the Internet (Grumpy Cat included), wi...

Is Social Media Anxiety Disorder, known as SMAD, the newest affliction resulting from our love affair with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites? Researchers have stopped short of ...

German business software company SAP said it wants to hire programmers with autism, the BBC reportsAutism is a neural development disorder characterized by repetitive and restricted behavior. It also ...

Less than a week after Google+ unveiled a redesign for desktop, the social network is also getting overhauled on the mobile web.In a post on its official G+ page Tuesday, the service said that posts n...

The latest trailer for Man of Steel, Warner Bros.' reboot of the Superman film series, landed online Tuesday — and it has a decidedly darker feel than previous spotsSEE ALSO: New 'Man of Steel' ...

Yahoo unveiled a brand new Flickr experience for its desktop and Android users on MondaySEE ALSO: Yahoo Unveils 'Awesome' New Look for FlickrThere are plenty of changes to take in, but no need to feel...

Chanel doesn't even have an active account on Pinterest, but that didn't stop the Paris-based fashion house from ranking first in a study of luxury fashion brands on the platform.Software developer Pi...

If an extreme solar storm aimed at the Earth hits in just the right way, it could put interconnected electrical grids around the world at serious risk, experts say.In addition to creating beautiful au...

Think you know the Marvel Universe? Well, your trivia knowledge probably can't match that of this four-year-old girl.From the God of Thunder's common name to the substance that makes Captain America's...

In the run-up to Tuesday’s big Microsoft Xbox One reveal, many pondered the fate of the beloved Xbox 360 controller, perhaps the best gaming controller in the business. Would Microsoft make it r...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: AlcohootOne-Liner ...

Here's a lesson in what not to do online, straight from the Twitter for Dummies handbook.Our story begins on Sunday in Norwich, England, where an organized cycling event called the Boudicca Sportive r...

On the heels of the $610,000 coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook, online charity auction platform CharityBuzz is offering lunches with some of Silicon Valley's top venture capitalists. If you'd love t...

The Marshall Fridge is shaped like one of the company’s ubiquitous amps, complete with the Marshall logo and brass-finished faceplate. For $399.99, the mini-fridge comes with 4 cubic feet of sto...

Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, has ended the heated debate on how to pronounce "GIF." Wilhite, then working at CompuServe, debuted the file format in June 1987. He accepted ...

It's graduation season — can you smell the ambition in the air? Graduates everywhere are figuring out what's next, which can be as frightening as it is exciting.SEE ALSO: More Comics on Mashable...

Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Perez was once among the team's most open and engaging players online. The closer would respond to fans, and became known for sharing a "song of the day" with followers...

About 12 years ago, I happened to take my Palm Pilot (remember those?) to a friend's house. A friend of a friend asked if she could borrow it. Sure, I said. She proceeded to download a game called Bub...

Nutella, the chocolate hazelnut spread brand, has soured many of its social media fans by cracking down on a superfan who has helped spread the word in social media for more than seven years.Ferraro S...

For cyclists looking to pimp their bikes with smartphone integration, look no further — new stylish technology from startup Helios makes your bike "smart."Helios Bars boast an integrated headlig...

If you want to see what the Apple TV will look like, I hope you were tuned to Spike at about 1 p.m. Eastern today, because we got a pretty solid picture of the rumored device: a powerful all-in-one en...

Arizona Senator John McCain gave Apple CEO Tim Cook a customer satisfaction review at Tuesday's senate hearing on corporate tax reform."What I really want to ask is why the hell I have to keep updatin...

Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One Tuesday, showing off its vision for the future of gaming and home entertainment to the public.Of course, when the Xbox One debuts later this year, it won't be alone. It...

When people pick up after disaster, there are invariably stories of helpfulness and heroism. In the wake of tragic damage Monday's tornado brought to Oklahoma City, there are already reports that remi...

Officials at the American military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have shut down Wi-Fi access throughtout the camp and banned the use of any social networks following threats from hacktivist collective ...

It's been a while since Will Smith bust out his rapping chops, but he proved on Monday that he's still as skilled as he was in his Fresh Prince daysWhen Smith appeared on the Late Show with David Lett...

A supercell thunderstorm spawned a deadly F-4 tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs on Monday, and NASA satellites tracked and beamed images of the storm.As the storm plowed throug...

Technology companies' public policy project of the year has been their fight for changes to the United States' immigration systemFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote an op-ed about immigration reform an...

The newly announced Xbox One will not be able to play previous generation Xbox 360 games, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday.The Xbox One is designed on an x86 architecture, on a new eight-core chip. The Xbo...

Microsoft made slew of Xbox announcements at its much-hyped "A New Generation Revealed" event, which was live streamed online and broadcasted on TV on Tuesday.Viewers were treated to the new Xbox One ...

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who catapulted into stardom in 2007 with her hit "Love Song," just launched an eight-part YouTube series that will take fans behind the scenes as she makes a new albu...

For cyclists looking to pimp their bikes with smartphone integration, look no further — new stylish technology from startup Helios makes your bike "smart."Helios Bars boast an integrated headlig...

Let's visit a ninth grade math class. You're learning the basics of geometry and discover that a circle has 360 degrees. If you add up the degrees of each angle in a four-sided figure, it's 360 degree...

Apple CEO Tim Cook calmly defended Apple's tax practices before Congress Tuesday afternoon, denying the company uses overseas "tax gimmicks" to duck its domestic financial obligations."We are proud to...

If you want to see what the Apple TV will look like, I hope you were tuned to Spike at about 1 p.m. Eastern today, because we got a pretty solid picture of the rumored device: a powerful all-in-one en...

Microsoft announced on Tuesday an alliance with the National Football League (NFL) to bring exclusive content to tablet and smartphone apps that ties the TV experience in with your fantasy league team...

Footage from next-generation blockbuster shooter Call of Duty: Ghosts premiered at Microsoft's Xbox One event, demonstrating the graphical capabilities of the new console and Activision's new gameplay...

At Microsoft's Xbox One event Tuesday, the company announced the next evolution of its entertainment focus: Halo the TV series.Halo the TV series will be a live-action show coming to Xbox Live. That's...

ESPN is laying off as many as 400 employees Tuesday in an effort to boost profit margins, according to reports.A spokesperson for the Disney-owned network confirmed in an e-mail to Mashable that layof...

Arizona Senator John McCain gave Apple CEO Tim Cook a customer satisfaction review at Tuesday's senate hearing on corporate tax reform."What I really want to ask is why the hell I have to keep updatin...

Anjan Contractor’s 3D food printer might evoke visions of the “replicator” popularized in Star Trek, from which Captain Picard was constantly interrupting himself to order tea. And i...

You've had some fun with Vine, but now you want to get serious. Here are 12 tips to turn you into a Vine pro.With Vine, you have six seconds to really impress a viewer. Thankfully, six seconds is more...

After months of speculation and rumors, Microsoft detailed its next generation console — the Xbox One — to a packed room in Redmond, Wash., Tuesday.The Xbox One, described by Don Mattrick,...

Nearly one million people are affected by natural disasters each year. In the U.S. alone, some 400 people die from disasters that cost the economy $17.6 billion. Helping respond to these cataclysmic e...

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who catapulted into stardom in 2007 with her hit "Love Song," just launched an eight-part YouTube series that will take fans behind the scenes as she makes a new albu...

RunKeeper dramatically affects the way many people around the world stay healthy, and has plans to do a whole lot more. Available for iOS and Android, the mobile app lets you track your workouts, and ...

Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One Tuesday, showing off its vision for the future of gaming and home entertainment to the public.Of course, when the Xbox One debuts later this year, it won't be alone. It...

A judge in New York City ruled that renting an entire apartment using Airbnb in the city is, indeed, illegal.The ruling, mailed last week, determined that a man who rented out his apartment using the ...

A judge in New York City ruled that renting an entire apartment using Airbnb in the city is, indeed, illegal.The ruling, mailed last week, determined that a man who rented out his apartment using the ...

In July 2005, I created Mashable.com on a WordPress blog. In 2007, I created the @mashable Twitter account. In the beginning it was a feed of my personal thoughts and actions. Mainly, I was posting wh...

REDMOND, Wash. — After months of rumors, Microsoft finally reveals its plans for the next major Xbox gaming console update on Tuesday. Most expect this will be the most significant design, compo...

Want proof that the "rugged" version of Samsung's Galaxy S4 — dubbed the Galaxy S4 Active — is as durable as promised? The video above from MobileTechReview confirms plans that the phone w...

A supercell thunderstorm spawned a deadly F-4 tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs on Monday, and NASA satellites tracked and beamed images of the storm.As the storm plowed throug...

As all eyes look toward Microsoft's announcement of the next generation Xbox and its bid to take on the PlayStation 4 in the gaming space, the company also has an opportunity to broadly take over the ...

You've had some fun with Vine, but now you want to get serious. Here are 12 tips to turn you into a Vine pro.With Vine, you have six seconds to really impress a viewer. Thankfully, six seconds is more...

The newly announced Xbox One will not be able to play previous generation Xbox 360 games, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday.The Xbox One is designed on an x86 architecture, on a new eight-core chip. The Xbo...

A massive mile-wide tornado struck the town of Moore, Okla., near Oklahoma City on Monday, destroying homes, schools, businesses and vehicles, among other things.Reports say that the tornado has kille...

Nearly one million people are affected by natural disasters each year. In the U.S. alone, some 400 people die from disasters that cost the economy $17.6 billion. Helping respond to these cataclysmic e...

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who announced on Monday that the company acquired popular social blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion, said she will use the site often to share her experiences and interests...

Microsoft made slew of Xbox announcements at its much-hyped "A New Generation Revealed" event, which was live streamed online and broadcasted on TV on Tuesday.Viewers were treated to the new Xbox One ...

A category 4 tornado swept through Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday, overflowing social media accounts with images and videos of the overwhelming destructionBut University of Central Oklahoma stud...

Microsoft is set to reveal the newest iteration of its Xbox gaming console on Tuesday. With expectations running high for the event, Microsoft has made the stream available to watch in several places....

One of Tumblr's earliest investors, venture capitalist Fred Wilson, says the Yahoo deal will lead to an influx of advertising on the platform and bring it to the level of Facebook and Yahoo in adverti...

The "Xbox: A New Generation Revealed" event — where Microsoft will show off an upgraded Xbox console, games and other gems, will be aired live May 21 on Spike TV as a commercial-free, one-hour b...

Let's visit a ninth grade math class. You're learning the basics of geometry and discover that a circle has 360 degrees. If you add up the degrees of each angle in a four-sided figure, it's 360 degree...

Apple CEO Tim Cook calmly defended Apple's tax practices before Congress Tuesday afternoon, denying the company uses overseas "tax gimmicks" to duck its domestic financial obligations."We are proud to...

One of the most devastating tornados in U.S. history tore through Oklahoma City Monday, wreaking considerable damage to the suburb of Moore.The Oklahoma City medical examiner's spokesperson originally...

Footage from next-generation blockbuster shooter Call of Duty: Ghosts premiered at Microsoft's Xbox One event, demonstrating the graphical capabilities of the new console and Activision's new gameplay...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories....

At Microsoft's Xbox One event Tuesday, the company announced the next evolution of its entertainment focus: Halo the TV series.Halo the TV series will be a live-action show coming to Xbox Live. That's...

ESPN is laying off as many as 400 employees Tuesday in an effort to boost profit margins, according to reports.A spokesperson for the Disney-owned network confirmed in an e-mail to Mashable that layof...

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to testify before a Senate subcommittee Tuesday to refute charges the company paid no taxes on tens of billions of dollars in overseas incomeThe Senate's Permanent Subco...

President Barack Obama is set to make a statement at 10 a.m. ET on the deadly tornadoes that struck Moore, Okla., Monday. Early reports Tuesday indicate 51 people were killed in the storm, though that...

Barbara Garcia, a survivor of the massive tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., found her dog alive under the rubble during an interview with CBS News.Before finding the dog, Garcia says in the inte...

It’s all but set in stone that Microsoft’s sleek, new next-gen iteration of the Xbox — whether it’s called the “Xbox 720” or simply “Xbox” — will ...

RunKeeper dramatically affects the way many people around the world stay healthy, and has plans to do a whole lot more. Available for iOS and Android, the mobile app lets you track your workouts, and ...

Forget Jambox. It's officially been replaced, at least in my mind, by the Ultimate Ears Boom: A portable wireless speaker that sounds almost as good as a much larger home system. It also has a brillia...

A judge in New York City ruled that renting an entire apartment using Airbnb in the city is, indeed, illegal.The ruling, mailed last week, determined that a man who rented out his apartment using the ...

Going to the movies is an expensive pastime, especially if you're a frequent visitorMoviePass, a service that launched late last year, is trying to ease the financial burden for film buffs by charging...

A judge in New York City ruled that renting an entire apartment using Airbnb in the city is, indeed, illegal.The ruling, mailed last week, determined that a man who rented out his apartment using the ...

Want proof that the "rugged" version of Samsung's Galaxy S4 — dubbed the Galaxy S4 Active — is as durable as promised? The video above from MobileTechReview confirms plans that the phone w...

You've had some fun with Vine, but now you want to get serious. Here are 12 tips to turn you into a Vine pro.With Vine, you have six seconds to really impress a viewer. Thankfully, six seconds is more...

Did you hear that YouTube has hit the impressive milestone of one billion visitors a month? What the video-sharing site didn't reveal, however, is how many of those visitors are actually humanWe have ...

Google will retire its payment processing service, Google Checkout, on November 20, 2013, as part of a transition to its multi-platform payment system — Google WalletCheckout was launched in Jun...

A category 4 tornado swept through Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday, overflowing social media accounts with images and videos of the overwhelming destructionBut University of Central Oklahoma stud...

Wired is debuting a new look for its June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday. The magazine has been completely made over by Scott Dadich, who before being named editor-in-chief last November worked ...

One of the most devastating tornados in U.S. history tore through Oklahoma City Monday, wreaking considerable damage to the suburb of Moore.The Oklahoma City medical examiner's spokesperson originally...

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who catapulted into stardom in 2007 with her hit "Love Song," just launched an eight-part YouTube series that will take fans behind the scenes as she makes a new albu...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories....

Who knows security better than a thief?Romanian computer expert Valentin Boanta used to supply thieves with the skimmers they used to gather information to create fake bank cards and then steal cash f...

Whether you're producing a title card for your new company, or just looking to wow your co-workers with a dazzling presentation on the dangers of hydraulic fracking, a little animation is never a bad ...

Barbara Garcia, a survivor of the massive tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., found her dog alive under the rubble during an interview with CBS News.Before finding the dog, Garcia says in the inte...

Sofia Vergara, whose role as the passionate and funny Gloria on ABC's Modern Family has earned her three Golden Globe nominations and three Emmy nods, wasn't lost when she appeared at a rival network'...

Zach Sobiech, creator of the "Clouds" song that became a viral YouTube hit, died of cancer on Monday. He was 18."Zach was at home and at peace with those he loved most," the Children's Cancer Research...

A Facebook group is helping the victims of the massive Oklahoma tornado, which killed 51 people and left many homeless, get their belongings backOn its trail of destruction, the tornado has blown debr...

Wired is debuting a new look for its June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday. The magazine has been completely made over by Scott Dadich, who before being named editor-in-chief last November worked ...

You’ve heard of 3D-printed clothes and 3D-printed buildings, but 3D-printed food? We are truly entering sci-fi territory. The Sugar Lab takes simple white sugar as its base material to print del...

Who knows security better than a thief?Romanian computer expert Valentin Boanta used to supply thieves with the skimmers they used to gather information to create fake bank cards and then steal cash f...

Brittany Wenger isn't your average high-school senior: She taught the computer how to diagnose leukemia.The 18-year-old student from Sarasota, Fla. built a custom, cloud-based "artificial neural netwo...

Brittany Wenger isn't your average high-school senior: She taught the computer how to diagnose leukemia.The 18-year-old student from Sarasota, Fla. built a custom, cloud-based "artificial neural netwo...

For parents looking for educational toys, a hardware startup developed electronic buildings blocks and a companion augmented reality app that make for an interactive learning experience.Founded by Tar...

Justin Bieber won two awards at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards, and the audience had mixed emotions about his speech"I'm 19 years old, I think I'm doing a pretty good job [...] it should really...

Welp, this is about as up close and personal as you'll ever get to a grizzly bear's mouth without being eaten alive or requiring some pretty major surgeryThe incredible clip embedded above comes from ...

YouTube recently celebrated its eighth birthday, reminding us that less than a decade ago we had no access to cute cat videos, screaming goat clips and viral trends such as the Harlem ShakeHow, oh how...

Several eyewitness videos of the massive tornado that devastated Oklahoma City suburbs Monday — killing at least 51 people — have gone viral online.SEE ALSO: CBS Delays 'Mike & Molly' ...

Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and international pop star Paulina Rubio will join The X Factor judging panel alongside Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato for season three, Fox revealed on the show's F...

When my daughter begged me a few years ago to go on Tumblr so she could engage with Harry Potter fandom, I said no. I was worried about what else she might encounter on the vast blogging serviceYou kn...

In the social-media age, even the most innocent misstep can have unintended consequences, as one NFL rookie recently found out the hard wayKeenan Allen is a talented wide receiver from Cal who was sel...

Yahoo unveiled some big changes to Flickr on Monday, both in terms of features and overall design. One of those changes is that free users are no longer limited to a certain number of photos; instead,...

A massive tornado struck a residential neighborhood in Moore, Okla., near Oklahoma City, Monday afternoon. The cyclone destroyed homes, schools and commercial buildings. The total cost in terms of pro...

Microsoft will announce the highly anticipated next-generation Xbox gaming console Tuesday from its Redmond, Wa., headquarters, and the company has set a high bar, considering the success of its curre...

A few days after Google announced the ability to send money via email, mobile payments purveyor Square has done the same.Square Cash, which the company introduced in invite-only mode on Monday, lets c...

Loyal Tumblr users shouldn't worry about changes that could come to the site, CEO David Karp said Monday night at an event hosted by Yahoo, which acquired his social-blogging platform earlier in the d...

CBS will hold off airing the scheduled May 20 finale of comedy Mike & Molly because of the massive tornado that wreaked havoc in Oklahoma on Monday, the network told Mashable.Mike & Molly star...

When Chinese hackers breached Google servers in 2010, they were not targeting the Gmail accounts of human rights activists, as the company claimed at the timeWhat the hackers were actually after was a...

In her now-famous tweet, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer promised not to "screw up" Tumblr. While it remains to be seen whether the site's users will soon be fleeing, Tumblr's advertising is a different story...

Just a couple of weeks after Cody Wilson and Defense Distributed released the files for the world's first 3D-printed handgun, imitators have already replicated and improved upon it. Two gunsmiths from...

After a long fight with bile duct cancer, 74-year-old keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors died Monday at RoMed Clinic in Germany, the rock band's Facebook and Twitter pages announced. His wife, Doro...

A massive tornado struck a residential neighborhood in Moore, Okla., near Oklahoma City, Monday afternoon. The cyclone destroyed homes, schools and commercial buildings. The total cost in terms of pro...

Call it a sign of the times. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced at a press event Monday that Yahoo is taking over four stories of the old New York Times building in Times Square. New York City Mayor Mi...

Yahoo has announced a brand new Flickr experience for the desktop and its Android users. Unveiled at a press event in New York City Monday, the new look aims to breathe new life into the once struggli...

Any avid Game of Thrones fan can see how Westeros is not too different from a modern corporation. There's a CEO who sits on the Iron Throne; his board of directors sit in the Small Council. Then there...

Jaws dropped at the Coachella music festival in 2012 when rapper Tupac Shakur arrived on stage to perform. After all, he died in 2006 from multiple gunshot wounds. Modern technology brought him back f...

Remember GeoCities? The quirky, city-themed web hosting service and early social network that, by 1999, was the third-most-visited site on the World Wide Web? Fourteen years ago, Yahoo acquired it ...

Nicole Muxo is a senior at Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High in Miami. She's also a huge fan of Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade. So last month, she made a minute-and-a-half YouTube video asking Wade to...

Baby scores goal! Crowd goes wild! This may just be the most adorable play in the history of soccerThe aww-inducing moment comes from Chelsea player Paulo Ferreira’s retirement ceremony at the c...

Three months ago, security firm Mandiant revealed that an army unit of Chinese hackers was to blame for attacks on U.S. targets for at least six years, stealing corporate and government secrets. Now, ...

CBS will hold off airing the scheduled May 20 finale of comedy Mike & Molly because of the massive tornado that wreaked havoc in Oklahoma on Monday, the network told Mashable.Mike & Molly star...

Abercrombie & Fitch's small sizes aren't stopping this blogger from taking a stand when it comes to the public image of plus-size womenJes, known on the Internet as The Militant Baker, recreated p...

Apple’s fifth-generation iPad will hit mass production in July and launch "as early as September," according to supply chain sources.Digitimes reports that the next iPad will still have a 9.7-in...

When Chinese hackers breached Google servers in 2010, they were not targeting the Gmail accounts of human rights activists, as the company claimed at the timeWhat the hackers were actually after was a...

LOS ANGELES — Sony picked one of the most high-profile parties of the year to debut its new headphones. And with a red carpet studded with vamping models, celebrities and enough papara...

When Michael Newman was a little kid, he liked to draw new video game levels. Quite literally, the obsessive tinkerer is still doing so, but judging by the Video Game Sans Video project he demoed at t...

Ever watch one of those juice infomercials that feature some self-created celebrity whirring blueberries in a blender? And did you believe, as they scraped all that fruit into a shoot, that this speak...

When Sony announced the PlayStation 4 in February, any images of the console itself were notably absent.Sony released Monday a YouTube teaser for its presence at next month's Electronic Entertainment ...

The rumors have finally been put to rest — Yahoo acquired Tumblr for a whopping $1.1 billion Monday morning.Many Internet users, particularly those on Tumblr, have expressed their harsh feelings...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was granted a search warrant in 2010 for a reporter's Gmail account without his knowledge in relation to a leak investigation, it was revealed Sunday. The warrant s...

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is a new documentary about the genesis of Julian Assange's website and soldier Bradley Manning's controversial document dump, which exposed U.S. security secre...

Microsoft's Xbox gaming console has always been a tiger with many kinds of stripes. Since the first console came out in November of 2001, the console has evolved into a centerpiece of the living room....

Yahoo has announced a brand new Flickr experience for the desktop and its Android users. Unveiled at a press event in New York City Monday, the new look aims to breathe new life into the once struggli...

Any avid Game of Thrones fan can see how Westeros is not too different from a modern corporation. There's a CEO who sits on the Iron Throne; his board of directors sit in the Small Council. Then there...

If you made it through the three Star Wars prequel movies, to the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, you'll recall the sense of excitement in the final few shots. We saw all the characters moved...

Even the most social-savvy business owners can get caught up in the numbers game: counting and recounting likes, followers, fans, retweets, shares. Not to say those numbers don't correlate to how well...

Taylor Swift often publicly airs her grievances when it comes to ex-boyfriends, but apparently the singer is also OK with showing the world how she feels about her friends' old flamesAt Sunday night's...

A little something extra is now arriving on the iPads of Esquire subscribers every week.The monthly men's lifestyle magazine launched a weekly, ad-supported edition dubbed Esquire Weekly, which will b...

Nicole Muxo is a senior at Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High in Miami. She's also a huge fan of Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade. So last month, she made a minute-and-a-half YouTube video asking Wade to...

WordPress CEO Matt Mullenweg claims the platform saw an unusually high number of imported posts from Tumblr Sunday night, perhaps an early indication that some are looking to flee in light of the pend...

Dear Bob & Doug: We are husband-and-wife proprietors of an Arizona eatery I won’t name, but which rhymes with “Framy's Fraking Frompany Frakery Froutique & Fristro.” Craziest...

Opening spaceflight up to the masses could help spark a global conservation ethic that stems the tide of environmental destruction on Earth, NASA's science chief says.Seeing our fragile Earth hanging ...

As creatives, we might imagine investors to be souless suits behind Excel spreadsheets who do little more than sign checks — but that's far from true. Increasingly, VCs are people who used to be...

Abercrombie & Fitch's small sizes aren't stopping this blogger from taking a stand when it comes to the public image of plus-size womenJes, known on the Internet as The Militant Baker, recreated p...

A massive storm generated several tornadoes on Sunday in the Midwest, hitting Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. The tornado in Kansas got so bad that news station staff at the NBC affiliate TV station in...

When Michael Newman was a little kid, he liked to draw new video game levels. Quite literally, the obsessive tinkerer is still doing so, but judging by the Video Game Sans Video project he demoed at t...

Itching for a chance to fly aboard Boeing's state-of-the-art 787 "Dreamliner?" Now's your chance: the aircraft is returning to commercial service in the United States after four months of grounded sta...

The Atlantic Media Company has hired an editor to run Defense One, a digital-only publication concentrating on defense and national security launching this summer.Kevin Baron, a national security repo...

When Sony announced the PlayStation 4 in February, any images of the console itself were notably absent.Sony released Monday a YouTube teaser for its presence at next month's Electronic Entertainment ...

The rumors have finally been put to rest — Yahoo acquired Tumblr for a whopping $1.1 billion Monday morning.Many Internet users, particularly those on Tumblr, have expressed their harsh feelings...

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer took a call with investors Monday morning to address Yahoo's $1.1 billion cash acquisition of Tumblr, fielding questions about how Yahoo plans to monetize a company that is not...

Apple’s App Store recently hit its 50 billionth download. Since its launch in July 2008, the store has been the go-to place for mobile apps. To this day, mobile developers often choose to releas...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories....

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is a new documentary about the genesis of Julian Assange's website and soldier Bradley Manning's controversial document dump, which exposed U.S. security secre...

Popular food delivery companies Seamless and GrubHub announced on Monday that the brands will be merging.The deal expands food delivery service to 500 cities across the U.S. from 20,000 local takeout ...

The world’s largest chip maker wants to see a new kind of economy bloom around personal dataIntel is a $53-billion-a-year company that enjoys a near monopoly on the computer chips that go into P...

After several reports over the weekend, an official press release Monday morning confirmed that Yahoo has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion — all in cash.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableThe news...

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or just looking for something a bit more interesting, the Mashable Job Board is full of listings to take your career to the next level.Since 2005, Mashable has...

What if there was a way to send and receive text messages via your business landline? Would you use it? A Cambridge, Mass. company is betting you and millions of others will.The service is called ...

The Dove Real Beauty Sketches clip that went viral on YouTube just one month ago has become the most watched video ad of all time, Dove announced Monday.The three-minute ad — which has also beco...

If you made it through the three Star Wars prequel movies, to the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, you'll recall the sense of excitement in the final few shots. We saw all the characters moved...

Even the most social-savvy business owners can get caught up in the numbers game: counting and recounting likes, followers, fans, retweets, shares. Not to say those numbers don't correlate to how well...

Three months ago, security firm Mandiant revealed that an army unit of Chinese hackers was to blame for attacks on U.S. targets for at least six years, stealing corporate and government secrets. Now, ...

The speculation is overYahoo has acquired Tumblr, according to official statements from Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Tumblr CEO and Founder David KarpIn a somewhat odd press release, Yahoo promises it ...

Summer isn't just the season of love — it's also the season of travel. If you're planning a getaway in the next few months, either large-scale or small, you most likely have a budget to abide by...

Samsung will be displaying some of its latest and greatest notebook and tablet screens at the Society for Information Display's Display Week 2013. Among them, one stands out: a 13.3-inch notebook disp...

Dear Bob & Doug: We are husband-and-wife proprietors of an Arizona eatery I won’t name, but which rhymes with “Framy's Fraking Frompany Frakery Froutique & Fristro.” Craziest...

Opening spaceflight up to the masses could help spark a global conservation ethic that stems the tide of environmental destruction on Earth, NASA's science chief says.Seeing our fragile Earth hanging ...

As creatives, we might imagine investors to be souless suits behind Excel spreadsheets who do little more than sign checks — but that's far from true. Increasingly, VCs are people who used to be...

A massive storm generated several tornadoes on Sunday in the Midwest, hitting Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. The tornado in Kansas got so bad that news station staff at the NBC affiliate TV station in...

Itching for a chance to fly aboard Boeing's state-of-the-art 787 "Dreamliner?" Now's your chance: the aircraft is returning to commercial service in the United States after four years of grounded stat...

The Atlantic Media Company has hired an editor to run Defense One, a digital-only publication concentrating on defense and national security launching this summer.Kevin Baron, a national security repo...

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer took a call with investors Monday morning to address Yahoo's $1.1 billion cash acquisition of Tumblr, fielding questions about how Yahoo plans to monetize a company that is not...

Apple’s App Store recently hit its 50 billionth download. Since its launch in July 2008, the store has been the go-to place for mobile apps. To this day, mobile developers often choose to releas...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.Looking to up your mobile...

What if there was a way to send and receive text messages via your business landline? Would you use it? A Cambridge, Mass. company is betting you and millions of others will.The service is called ...

The Dove Real Beauty Sketches clip that went viral on YouTube just one month ago has become the most watched video ad of all time, Dove announced Monday.The three-minute ad — which has also beco...

YouTube has just turned eight, and the company is marking the occasion by sharing a couple of cool stats about the serviceUsers of the world's most popular video sharing service upload 100 hours of vi...

Pinterest just got an upgrade that could make it easier for users to gather information by navigating in its site. Instead of exclusively linking back to the original source, pins from certain brands ...

It's never too late for an aging rock outfit to reinvent itself, as Stone Temple Pilots set out to prove by inviting Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington to perform with the band in the studio and ...

The Lagos taxi driver roars across the biggest bridge in Africa at 110 mph. Buffeted by the night wind, it feels as if we're riding a motorbike.I am with two South Africans and a guy from Silicon Vall...

In an ugly freak accident, singer Miguel landed on the heads of fans while attempting to jump over them during his performance of "Adorn" at the Billboard Music AwardsTwitter users quickly expressed t...

Procrastination is a serious business. In fact, procrastinators who are accomplished in their craft have a number of tools to help them — seven tools, to be exact, and counting.SEE ALSO: More Su...

After you have a few interviews under your belt, you typically know how to go into one feeling confident. You already know what to wear, what time to show up, what to bring, and what to research in ad...

If you've ever had your smartphone feel too hot after a long bout of Facebook, email, and taking photos or video, NEC hopes to solve that with its new liquid-cooled smartphone.The NEC Medias X 06E spo...

YouTube is the land of the amateur music cover. Anyone with a webcam and a hunger for the spotlight can arrange “Call Me Maybe” and launch it onto the video site, hoping to become the next...

We were a little sad to see Chris Hadfield leave the ISS earlier this month, but we're glad he's back safely, and that he's still tweeting about every step of the readjustment process.While Hadfield w...

There were a lot of great apps and updates released this week.Google announced two big apps during the keynote at its annual developer conference Google I/O. One app breaks out the Hangout feature of ...

The Lagos taxi driver roars across the biggest bridge in Africa at 110 mph. Buffeted by the night wind, it feels as if we're riding a motorbike.I am with two South Africans and a guy from Silicon Vall...

In an ugly freak accident, singer Miguel landed on the heads of fans while attempting to jump over them during his performance of "Adorn" at the Billboard Music AwardsTwitter users quickly expressed t...

Everyone loves a steamy reality TV show. And everyone loves a cute kid. Jimmy Kimmel combined the two with a reality show starring a cute kid: Baby Bachelor.In the genius sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live,...

Procrastination is a serious business. In fact, procrastinators who are accomplished in their craft have a number of tools to help them — seven tools, to be exact, and counting.SEE ALSO: More Su...

It's never too late for an aging rock outfit to reinvent itself, as Stone Temple Pilots set out to prove by inviting Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington to perform with the band in the studio and ...

Smartphones have made taking panoramic photos easy for even amateur iPhotographers (or photoids). Unfortunately, easy doesn't always mean stellar quality.Panoramic fails have resulted in disembodied h...

Congratulations, today is the day you graduate from student to real-world adult. It's terrifying and exciting, happy and sad, exhilarating and slightly mundane (the hours-long process of people receiv...

If you've ever had your smartphone feel too hot after a long bout of Facebook, email, and taking photos or video, NEC hopes to solve that with its new liquid-cooled smartphone.The NEC Medias X 06E spo...

Digital cameras are great, but like most electronics, they likely won't withstand the test of time in, say, a century from now.So Slovenian industrial designer and self-taught carpenter Elvis Halilovi...

Not all iPad games are created equal, especially when it comes to cost. You might download a great game only to fall into a trap of ugly graphics, bad controls and in-app purchases.Lucky for you, we'v...

Greg Sullivan, Microsoft's Windows Phone marketing lead, was grinning from ear to ear when we sat down for an interview earlier this week. Market research firm IDC had just anointed his phone platform...

Google Glass may have stolen the show at Google I/O this year, but Glass wasn’t the only pair of smart glasses displayed at the event. Enter Epson MoverioEpson used used I/O as a place to showca...

Google Glass is one of the hottest gadgets on the planet right now, but not everyone's a fan. In fact, there are many people worried about privacy.In this Sunday Comic, we see that the government is c...

Silicon Valley has long been at the forefront of the tech startup scene, but thanks to the growth of emerging companies in other areas of the U.S. and worldwide, the West Coast is no longer the only t...

Reports have recently surfaced that Yahoo's board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr. While Tumblr and Yahoo have yet to release official statements about the acquisition, ...

If our viral video recap is any indicator, there's a boatload of animal news to catch up on this week. Good thing it's the weekend, so snuggle up and prepare for a healthy dose of furry fun. As usual...

It's never too late for an aging rock outfit to reinvent itself, as Stone Temple Pilots set out to prove by inviting Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington to perform with the band in the studio and ...

Yahoo's board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr, it was reported earlier today. The initial reactions from many Tumblr users have ranged from skepticism to outright anger,...

Summer is upon us, and Pepsi wants to enhance your sun-filled season with interactive entertainment events as part of its celebrity-infused "Live for Now" global ad campaignPepsi is introducing "Iconi...

Commander Chris Hadfield, the web's favorite astronaut, returned to Earth last week after 146 days in space. While based at the International Space Station, Hadfield treated us to a number of breathta...

Yahoo's board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging platform Tumblr, according to a breaking news alert from The Wall Street Journal.The deal is reportedly an all-cash acqui...

Congratulations, today is the day you graduate from student to real-world adult. It's terrifying and exciting, happy and sad, exhilarating and slightly mundane (the hours-long process of people receiv...

If you've long complained about your typing speed and productivity, this iPhone 6 concept video may be the solution you're searching for.The above YouTube video shows an iPhone 6 mockup that, when set...

Not all iPad games are created equal, especially when it comes to cost. You might download a great game only to fall into a trap of ugly graphics, bad controls and in-app purchases.Lucky for you, we'v...

Internships are becoming an increasingly popular way to differentiate yourself from the hoi polloi; in fact, interns are 70% more likely to be hired as full-time employees with a company than candidat...

Greg Sullivan, Microsoft's Windows Phone marketing lead, was grinning from ear to ear when we sat down for an interview earlier this week. Market research firm IDC had just anointed his phone platform...

Saturday Night Live's season finale was full of surprises, goodbyes and guest stars. While it was hosted by Oscar-winner Ben Affleck, the show-stealer was a tribute to eight-season cast member Bill Ha...

A store in Australia made headlines earlier this year for charging consumers $5 to just walk through the door. The decision was made following the growth of "showrooming," a familiar concept when a pe...

Google Glass is one of the hottest gadgets on the planet right now, but not everyone's a fan. In fact, there are many people worried about privacy.In this Sunday Comic, we see that the government is c...

Even the simplest things in life are getting tech overhauls, so the next time you think it's too much work to wave a laser or string in the air to keep your cat entertained, consider this new toy that...

This is not gonna be pretty. Most of us have enough trouble pulling it together with our own DNA-crafted faces, but it's not a pleasant sight when technology helps you swap faces with an uncle, grandm...

Commander Chris Hadfield, the web's favorite astronaut, returned to Earth last week after 146 days in space. While based at the International Space Station, Hadfield treated us to a number of breathta...

Yahoo's board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging platform Tumblr, according to a breaking news alert from The Wall Street Journal.The deal is reportedly an all-cash acqui...

Summer is upon us, and Pepsi wants to enhance your sun-filled season with interactive entertainment events as part of its celebrity-infused "Live for Now" global ad campaignPepsi is introducing "Iconi...

If you've long complained about your typing speed and productivity, this iPhone 6 concept video may be the solution you're searching for.The above YouTube video shows an iPhone 6 mockup that, when set...

Internships are becoming an increasingly popular way to differentiate yourself from the hoi polloi; in fact, interns are 70% more likely to be hired as full-time employees with a company than candidat...

A store in Australia made headlines earlier this year for charging consumers $5 to just walk through the door. The decision was made following the growth of "showrooming," a familiar concept when a pe...

Internships are becoming an increasingly popular way to differentiate yourself from the hoi polloi; in fact, interns are 70% more likely to be hired as full-time employees with a company than candidat...

Even the simplest things in life are getting tech overhauls, so the next time you think it's too much work to wave a laser or string in the air to keep your cat entertained, consider this new toy that...

Saturday Night Live's season finale was full of surprises, goodbyes and guest stars. While it was hosted by Oscar-winner Ben Affleck, the show-stealer was a tribute to eight-season cast member Bill Ha...

A store in Australia made headlines earlier this year for charging consumers $5 to just walk through the door. The decision was made following the growth of "showrooming," a familiar concept when a pe...

"Facebook was not originally created to be a company," CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in his SEC Registration letter a little more than three months before Facebook went public on May 18, 2012. "It was bui...

It's easy to forget how sky-high expectations were for the Facebook IPO. The day before the company went public, some investors reasonably assumed that by the close of the market, Facebook would be wo...

"Facebook was not originally created to be a company," CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in his SEC Registration letter a little more than three months before Facebook went public on May 18, 2012. "It was bui...

Imagine you're a truck driver. You're coming up to a tunnel that might be too low for your truck to fit under, but you're not sure. Suddenly, a gigantic red stop sign appears to obstruct the road in f...

It was a big week in tech, the week of Google I/O. But apart from the annual Google geekfest that its developers conference is, there was much more. We were in San Francisco to cover Google I/O, but w...

Ah, the benefit of hindsight.Those who rushed to buy Facebook stock at its initial public offering price of $38 per share on May 18, 2012, are likely a little disappointed with their investment one ye...

It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck — Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated ap...

There are two sides to every story, even a viral video.In the top comments above, we've highlighted our readers' reactions to the contentious campaign against Abercrombie and Fitch. After the company'...

The obscure members of the Channel 4 News Team have assembled in the first trailer for Anchorman 2, the sequel to 2004's popular comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Dubbed Anchorman: The Le...

When Marc Okrand graduated from Berkeley University with a degree in linguistics decades ago, he never guessed he'd become the mastermind behind a language with one of the biggest cult followings in t...

Many animals are so in tune with the human species, that it might freak you out. Dogs can sense danger or sadnessMonkeys can use iPads. Honey badgers are all, "IDGAF," and eating pistachios.SEE ALSO: ...

In the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the title hero sets out to find the Holy Grail with only a diary and a map without any labels — and he has to find the grail before anyone el...

Low-budget recreations of movie trailers are nothing new. We've seen plenty on YouTube, but one Star Trek Into Darkness fan this week leveraged Twitter's six-second video service, Vine, in a crafty wa...

It's easy to forget how sky-high expectations were for the Facebook IPO. The day before the company went public, some investors reasonably assumed that by the close of the market, Facebook would be wo...

NASA may have retired the space shuttle, but that doesn't mean amateur explorers need to stay grounded, right? The Kua Fu Initiative is a photo project raising funds through Kickstarter to send a payl...

When Marc Okrand graduated from Berkeley University with a degree in linguistics decades ago, he never guessed he'd become the mastermind behind a language with one of the biggest cult followings in t...

"Facebook was not originally created to be a company," CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in his SEC Registration letter a little more than three months before Facebook went public on May 18, 2012. "It was bui...

Satellite TV provider DirecTV reportedly is considering buying streaming video service Hulu, which would strip away some or all ownership from Comcast Corporation, News Corporation and Walt Disney Com...

Imagine you're a truck driver. You're coming up to a tunnel that might be too low for your truck to fit under, but you're not sure. Suddenly, a gigantic red stop sign appears to obstruct the road in f...

It was a big week in tech, the week of Google I/O. But apart from the annual Google geekfest that its developers conference is, there was much more. We were in San Francisco to cover Google I/O, but w...

Sit back for a couple of minutes and take an exhilarating journey through Peru and Bolivia in this beautiful stop-motion video by Polish artist Piotr Wancerz of Timelapse Media. It's an elaborate comp...

Ah, the benefit of hindsight.Those who rushed to buy Facebook stock at its initial public offering price of $38 per share on May 18, 2012, are likely a little disappointed with their investment one ye...

It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck — Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated ap...

"Facebook was not originally created to be a company," CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in his SEC Registration letter a little more than three months before Facebook went public on May 18, 2012. "It was bui...

There are two sides to every story, even a viral video.In the top comments above, we've highlighted our readers' reactions to the contentious campaign against Abercrombie and Fitch. After the company'...

At the beginning of this year, Facebook overtook Google Maps as the most-used mobile app in the U.S. The social network giant also recently introduced a controversial new mobile interface, Facebook Ho...

The obscure members of the Channel 4 News Team have assembled in the first trailer for Anchorman 2, the sequel to 2004's popular comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Dubbed Anchorman: The Le...

It's a common practice for job applicants to use social media to stand out to employers. We've seen the Vine resume, the Kickstarter one and enough infographics to make you cry. But how often do you s...

It's a common practice for job applicants to use social media to stand out to employers. We've seen the Vine resume, the Kickstarter one and enough infographics to make you cry. But how often do you s...

Many animals are so in tune with the human species, that it might freak you out. Dogs can sense danger or sadnessMonkeys can use iPads. Honey badgers are all, "IDGAF," and eating pistachios.SEE ALSO: ...

In the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the title hero sets out to find the Holy Grail with only a diary and a map without any labels — and he has to find the grail before anyone el...

Rapper Kanye West is always eager to grab attention in the most elaborate way possible. Now he's debuting a new song in the form of videos simultaneously displayed on the exterior walls of more than f...

College grads and career-changers, be warned. When you search around for a job at your favorite startup (perhaps even on Mashable’s job board?), you’ll start seeing the buzziest of job des...

Many animals are so in tune with the human species, that it might freak you out. Dogs can sense danger or sadnessMonkeys can use iPads. Honey badgers are all, "IDGAF," and eating pistachios.SEE ALSO: ...

It's easy to forget how sky-high expectations were for the Facebook IPO. The day before the company went public, some investors reasonably assumed that by the close of the market, Facebook would be wo...

It has been another busy week as summer approaches, and everyone gets restless for the warm weather. If you've been too preoccupied soaking up some rays to check out the news, don't worry — we'v...

Your inability to land a job might be blamed on the economy, your chosen college major or just the fact that you're not a code-happy engineerFor many, it's less about finding a job and more about find...

When Marc Okrand graduated from Berkeley University with a degree in linguistics decades ago, he never guessed he'd become the mastermind behind a language with one of the biggest cult followings in t...

College grads and career-changers, be warned. When you search around for a job at your favorite startup (perhaps even on Mashable’s job board?), you’ll start seeing the buzziest of job des...

College grads and career-changers, be warned. When you search around for a job at your favorite startup (perhaps even on Mashable’s job board?), you’ll start seeing the buzziest of job des...

The human race has had a profound effect on the planet. Unfortunately, it hasn't always been positive. One of the overlooked issues we've caused is overfishing. By fishing too much, we have diminished...

Researchers from PlaceboEffect.com are raising funds through Indiegogo to create an app that administers a virtual placebo. No pills, no doctors — just pictures. Here's how it works: You begin ...

The human race has had a profound effect on the planet. Unfortunately, it hasn't always been positive. One of the overlooked issues we've caused is overfishing. By fishing too much, we have diminished...

This isn't exactly your textbook bit of damage control PRUFC fighter Nate Diaz (above) was suspended by the mixed martial arts body on Thursday night for earlier in the week using a gay slur against a...

Yahoo looks to be very seriously eyeing a Tumblr acquisition, according to a report from AllThingsDThe tech blog is reporting that the Yahoo board plans to meet Sunday to mull a $1.1 billion all-cash ...

Nintendo will collect revenue from fan-made YouTube videos that feature content from its games, according to a statement by the company.That means any time someone uploads a walkthrough or "let's play...

Think your network is fast? Getting a gigagbyte-sized movie over your local wireless network to your hard drive in a few seconds is old hat. Now there's a network that can push a 2-hour, high-definiti...

We might need to call it "Banned With Friends." A week after debuting the new mobile client for anonymous friend banging, the iOS version of Bang With Friends (BWF) was removed from the App Store by A...

If you've tried every alarm clock app and gadget under the sun but waking up on time still proves difficult, a beside companion that dances and talks might do the trick.No, it's not a human, it's a ro...

In the news business, when you start seeing enough reports about something, it usually means that at least part of those reports are true. That's why the media and tech worlds are in such a tizzy toda...

In the news business, when you start seeing enough reports about something, it usually means that at least part of those reports are true. That's why the media and tech worlds are in such a tizzy toda...

Researchers from PlaceboEffect.com are raising funds through Indiegogo to create an app that administers a virtual placebo. No pills, no doctors — just pictures. Here's how it works: You begin ...

Google made a lot of announcements in its marathon keynote to kick off Google I/O on Wednesday, but its most buzzed-about product was almost a no-show at the eventGoogle Glass barely got a mention, ev...

The U.S. Air Force is expecting to save a serious amount of cash as a result of deploying 18,000 iPads.With the iPads brought in to replace heavy, paper-bound flight manuals, a spokesman for the Air F...

If there was ever any question that sports are one of Twitter's hottest, most passion-inducing topics, this week should have put those doubts to restThe microblogging network on Friday announced a dea...

The human race has had a profound effect on the planet. Unfortunately, it hasn't always been positive. One of the overlooked issues we've caused is overfishing. By fishing too much, we have diminished...

MetroPCS dropped its lawsuit challenging the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules Friday, leaving Verizon the FCC's sole legal opponent in the case.T-Mobile purchased MetroPCS last...

This isn't exactly your textbook bit of damage control PRUFC fighter Nate Diaz (above) was suspended by the mixed martial arts body on Thursday night for earlier in the week using a gay slur against a...

Following rumors that Yahoo is in talks to buy blogging platform Tumblr for an estimated $1 billion, the company has sent members of the press invitations to a mysterious event it is holding next week...

With his New York Knicks locked in a back-and-forth NBA playoff showdown against the Indiana Pacers, struggling offensive specialist and enfant terrible of the social web J.R. Smith has a message for ...

Electronic musician Steve Aoki is a self-professed "Apple geek" and otherwise a big fan of technology.For his new music video for the track "Singularity," which Mashable is presenting for the first ti...

Nintendo will collect revenue from fan-made YouTube videos that feature content from its games, according to a statement by the company.That means any time someone uploads a walkthrough or "let's play...

For one week in May, 45,000 Internet professionals come together in NYC to celebrate Internet business and culture at more than 400 events for Internet Week New York 2013, from May 20 to 27Mashable is...

Think your network is fast? Getting a gigagbyte-sized movie over your local wireless network to your hard drive in a few seconds is old hat. Now there's a network that can push a 2-hour, high-definiti...

Wearable gizmos are the next frontier in the world of technology. And fitness trackers like Fitbit or Nike+ FuelBand already give runners a great way to track their workouts. But what about swimmers? ...

In the new techno-thriller Upload, a young computer scientist with a sketchy past and distrust of society decides to take the ultimate leap forward by scanning his brain and uploading his memories, pe...

We might need to call it "Banned With Friends." A week after debuting the new mobile client for anonymous friend banging, the iOS version of Bang With Friends (BWF) was removed from the App Store by A...

If you've tried every alarm clock app and gadget under the sun but waking up on time still proves difficult, a beside companion that dances and talks might do the trick.No, it's not a human, it's a ro...

Military family reunion videos are always a hit with Internet-goers happy to add some good feels to what may be an otherwise boring days. This one, however, puts a new — and especially heart-war...

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is denying the reported existence of camera-phone footage showing him partaking in crack cocaine.How is that video not online yet, you ask? Gawker's John Cook posted a story des...

Google's deal-of-the-day service Google Offers is coming to its social network Google+, so users can see and share limited-time promotions directly with their news stream.Companies participating in th...

If you've tried every alarm clock app and gadget under the sun but waking up on time still proves difficult, a beside companion that dances and talks might do the trick.No, it's not a human, it's a ro...

As Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, nears the end, it's time to take a look back at some of the biggest announcements the company made. The event kicked off with a 3.5-hour keynote wh...

The U.S. Air Force is expecting to save a serious amount of cash as a result of deploying 18,000 iPads.With the iPads brought in to replace heavy, paper-bound flight manuals, a spokesman for the Air F...

The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.The meteorite...

If there was ever any question that sports are one of Twitter's hottest, most passion-inducing topics, this week should have put those doubts to restThe microblogging network on Friday announced a dea...

Samsung's programmable TecTile technology is finally coming to the Galaxy S4.TecTiles are Samsung's near-field communications (NFC) stickers that be placed around the house or car, so you can automate...

Google made a lot of announcements in its marathon keynote to kick off Google I/O on Wednesday, but its most buzzed-about product was almost a no-show at the eventGoogle Glass barely got a mention, ev...

A term called gamification has taken UX by storm over the past few years, a trend likely spurred by Foursquare's success with badges. Whether they understand it or not, app designers desire to create ...

Mashable is excited to announce G-everyone, a 24-hour digital convening that will unite local groups around the world to discuss the pressing issues addressed at the G8 Summit.Organized through Mashab...

Following rumors that Yahoo is in talks to buy blogging platform Tumblr for an estimated $1 billion, the company has sent members of the press invitations to a mysterious event it is holding next week...

Building solar and wind projects in the wrong place is wasting billions of dollars in Europe.Siemens says it would make sense to build solar power plants in sunny countries in Europe rather than in cl...

A term called gamification has taken UX by storm over the past few years, a trend likely spurred by Foursquare's success with badges. Whether they understand it or not, app designers desire to create ...

Following rumors that Yahoo is in talks to buy blogging platform Tumblr for an estimated $1 billion, the company has sent members of the press invitations to a mysterious event it is holding next week...

For one week in May, 45,000 Internet professionals come together in NYC to celebrate Internet business and culture at more than 400 events for Internet Week New York 2013, from May 20 to 27Mashable is...

Mr. Cook is going to Washington.Apple CEO Tim Cook will testify before Congress Tuesday about the company's approximately $100 billion held overseas — more than double the estimated $45 billion ...

The original Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for Android through Google Play.Sega released the port, which has been modified for touch controls, to Android Thursday. Along with all the original So...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesG...

Add the Financial Times to the list of publications who have been compromised in recent months by an anonymous hacker collective calling itself the "Syrian Electronic Army."Multiple FT blogs and socia...

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is denying the reported existence of camera-phone footage showing him partaking in crack cocaine.How is that video not online yet, you ask? Gawker's John Cook posted a story des...

Google took home the Advertiser of the Year trophy this week during the 54th annual Clio Awards — the Oscars for advertising professionals — on the strength of ad campaigns for such projec...

Just think about how much smarter you'll be after watching this week's episode of Reddit Facts. In it, we'll learn about exploding pistachios, panda poop and Ryan Gosling's failure to become a Backstr...

Google Glass makes it easy for wearers to surreptitiously take pictures or video of unknowing subjects. That's caused more than a few people to ask: What does Glass mean for our privacy? Now Congress,...

As Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, nears the end, it's time to take a look back at some of the biggest announcements the company made. The event kicked off with a 3.5-hour keynote wh...

Your college years are the golden ones that everyone said you'd look back upon fondly in high school. The keg stands. Learning to live off of ramen. Training your body to run on four hours of sleep.Wh...

Samsung's programmable TecTile technology is finally coming to the Galaxy S4.TecTiles are Samsung's near-field communications (NFC) stickers that be placed around the house or car, so you can automate...

Google's deal-of-the-day service Google Offers is coming to its social network Google+, so users can see and share limited-time promotions directly with their news stream.Companies participating in th...

Mashable is excited to announce G-everyone, a 24-hour digital convening that will unite local groups around the world to discuss the pressing issues addressed at the G8 Summit.Organized through Mashab...

Millennials are a stubborn bunch. Likes: looking smart, being right. Dislikes: looking dumb, being wrong.That's why we turn to search engines to ask some of life's most pressing questions. Because whe...

Building solar and wind projects in the wrong place is wasting billions of dollars in Europe.Siemens says it would make sense to build solar power plants in sunny countries in Europe rather than in cl...

Samsung Galaxy S 4 is on track to pass 10 million in sales next week, which would make it the fastest-selling Galaxy S device in historyThe not-very-precise figure comes from Samsung CEO J.K. Shin, wh...

Mr. Cook is going to Washington.Apple CEO Tim Cook will testify before Congress Tuesday about the company's approximately $100 billion held overseas — more than double the estimated $45 billion ...

The original Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for Android through Google Play.Sega released the port, which has been modified for touch controls, to Android Thursday. Along with all the original So...

Infamous hacker and Internet troll Andrew Auernheimer, better known as Weev, said he wasn't afraid of going to prison. But he is now being held in "administrative segregation," which is a euphemism fo...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesG...

Add the Financial Times to the list of publications who have been compromised in recent months by an anonymous hacker collective calling itself the "Syrian Electronic Army."One FT blog and multiple so...

Google took home the Advertiser of the Year trophy this week during the 54th annual Clio Awards — the Oscars for advertising professionals — on the strength of ad campaigns for such projec...

It's hard to believe how long we've been instant messaging. The formerly ubiquitous AIM launched in 1997, and you've probably used a handful of services since registering your first screen nameFor man...

Millennials are a stubborn bunch. Likes: looking smart, being right. Dislikes: looking dumb, being wrong.That's why we turn to search engines to ask some of life's most pressing questions. Because whe...

Solar energy sounds like a dream, but buying and installing the equipment necessary to harness the power of the Sun can be expensive. But what if you could print your own solar panels?The researchers ...

A new material could potentially be used to extract uranium from seawater more efficiently, new research suggests.The world’s oceans contain nearly a thousand times as much uranium as convention...

Solar energy sounds like a dream, but buying and installing the equipment necessary to harness the power of the Sun can be expensive. But what if you could print your own solar panels?The researchers ...

Google engineers sometimes like to say the Star Trek computer is the ideal search engine. You can talk to it like it were a person, ask it anything, and it'll tell you the answer — verbally. Dur...

Hey sports bloggers, time to meet the man — er, boy — you'll all be working for one dayWhile most kids his age are preoccupied with Grand Theft Auto or first kiss fantasies, 14-year-old Ma...

These days, even lamps in your house can be programmed via Arduino.A Canadian design company called Fabule has developed Clyde, an LED desk lamp that can be programmed with personality modules in its ...

Infamous hacker and Internet troll Andrew Auernheimer, better known as Weev, said he wasn't afraid of going to prison. But he is now being held in "administrative segregation," which is a euphemism fo...

In a deal that would vault Yahoo into the premiere league of social media, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is said to be closing in on a $1 billion acquisition deal with David Karp, the CEO of New York-based ...

A new material could potentially be used to extract uranium from seawater more efficiently, new research suggests.The world’s oceans contain nearly a thousand times as much uranium as convention...

Even non-soccer fans know how hooliganism can quickly turn a harmless match into a veritable war zone, full of riots, stabbings, even death. To help keep the peace at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, FIF...

Technology has changed the way we do things. Yes, that's probably the "duh" statement of the year. But take a moment to flash back to the olden days (like 1992) and think about how you shopped, flirte...

The viral Internet star known as "Kai the Hitchhiker" was arrested and charged with murder on Thursday afternoon following allegations that he beat a man to death in New Jersey, according the Associat...

The viral Internet star known as "Kai the Hitchhiker" was arrested and charged with murder on Thursday afternoon following allegations that he beat a man to death in New Jersey, according the Associat...

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If you think Google Glass looks a little weird now, take a look at how it got its startDuring a Fireside chat at Google I/O Thursday Senior Industrial Designer at Google on the Glass team Isabelle Ols...

Electric cars are great for the environment, right? Well, yes, but their carbon footprint isn't exactly zero. You're still drawing that electricity from somewhere, mostly coal-fired power stationsHow ...

Republicans are promoting their 37th attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act — otherwise known as "Obamacare" — with the Twitter hashtag #ObamacareInThreeWords. Democrats all the way up ...

Even non-soccer fans know how hooliganism can quickly turn a harmless match into a veritable war zone, full of riots, stabbings, even death. To help keep the peace at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, FIF...

Microsoft's Bing search engine just got even more inventive, creating a strange new world where no web geek has gone before. To take a unique trip, simply type "beam me up" in the Bing search engine, ...

Infamous hacker and Internet troll Andrew Auernheimer, better known as Weev, said he wasn't afraid of going to prison. But he is now being held in "administrative segregation," which is a euphemism fo...

At the 2013 European Arm Wrestling Championships, one competitor relied on more than just her biceps to intimidate an opponentA competitor from Lithuania used eardrum-shattering yells and horror movie...

Thanks to a recent stock surge, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is once again the world's richest man, a title he hasn't held since 2007, according to Bloomberg.Gates' fortune is now worth $72.1 billi...

Technology has changed the way we do things. Yes, that's probably the "duh" statement of the year. But take a moment to flash back to the olden days (like 1992) and think about how you shopped, flirte...

After nine long years, The Office is coming to an end Thursday night. And while there are plenty of things we'll miss — Jim and Dwight's pranks, Kevin's one-liners, and all the Andy drama —...

ESPN's "embrace debate" show First Take has gained a reputation for its commentators blowing hot air, but this takes things to a whole new levelWith host Cari Champion and pro bloviators Skip Bayless ...

ESPN's "embrace debate" show First Take has gained a reputation for its commentators blowing hot air, but this takes things to a whole new levelWith host Cari Champion and pro bloviators Skip Bayless ...

There's a new rifle in town, and it's not a simple new weapon. It's a high-tech smart rifle that allegedly makes even novice shooters very accurate. With its lasers, built-in computer and color graphi...

Think you have the perfect idea of a Google Glass app, but don't have the high-tech specs (or perhaps the technical expertise) to make it happen? Now you can create your own Glass apps without having ...

Days after the worst Kitchen Nightmares on Gordan Ramsay's show had a series of public meltdowns, one of their victims is having her moment in the spotlight—on Reddit, one of the places currentl...

Everyone's favorite dysfunctional family, the Bluths, are making a highly anticipated return to a Netflix-screening device near you. But first, we remember all the antics that made the Arrested Develo...

In a deal that would vault Yahoo into the premiere league of social media, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is said to be closing in on a $1 billion acquisition deal with David Karp, the CEO of New York-based ...

As I wrapped up the last interview with Intel's outgoing CEO, Paul Otellini, for my feature on his legacy, he strode over to the whiteboard in the conference room. As he began to draw, he joked that h...

Google's first video promo for Google Play Music All Access, which launched Wednesday during Google I/O, walks us through the new subscription service's features with help from the world's most famous...

Two weeks ago, Instagram announced users could begin tagging themselves and others in photos through Instagram's iOS and Android apps. Those photos have been quietly filling up a hidden profile sectio...

Google Glass is about to get even more apps, from Facebook and Twitter to Tumblr and CNN.During a “Developing for Glass” session during its Google I/O conference on Thursday, Google announ...

Everyone's favorite smart watch — the Pebble — just raised $15 million in Series A funding. The company also released the next evolution of its official SDK, now known as the PebbleKit.Led...

Kai the hitchhiker, who captivated the Internet in February with an act of heroism and a contagiously entertaining local TV interview, is reportedly now a murder suspect in New JerseyUnion County law ...

Microsoft's Bing search engine just got even more inventive, creating a strange new world where no web geek has gone before. To take a unique trip, simply type "beam me up" in the Bing search engine, ...

In a move that shows how Yahoo values what industry organizations, outlets and people are saying on Twitter, the company announced it will be integrating tweets into the news stream on Yahoo.com.CEO M...

Electric cars are great for the environment, right? Well, yes, but their carbon footprint isn't exactly zero. You're still drawing that electricity from somewhere, mostly coal-fired power stationsHow ...

NASA's first space shuttle, the test orbiter Enterprise, was named after the fictional starship on Star Trek in response to fans staging a write-in campaign. But did the agency's use of the term "spac...

Rovio's latest update to its Angry Birds Seasons game involves a new element called Magic Portals, letting players teleport birds, pigs and other characters from one location in the game to another. T...

They are at it again. Japanese kids are storming the Internet with yet another clever viral photo trend. They've already turned into wizards to play Quidditch and into Dragon Ball Z masters to hadouke...

Thanks to a recent stock surge, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is once again the world's richest man, a title he hasn't held since 2007, according to Bloomberg.Gates' fortune is now worth $72.1 billi...

Yes, more traditional business practices are going digital these days. Though sometimes, a good ol' physical business card is just as effective for that networking event, trade fair or random grocery ...

An internal Microsoft video spoofing Google's Chrome ads has surfaced, warning consumers that the browser will track them across multiple devices.The ad is an exact parody of Google's "Chome: Now Ever...

Four members of the infamous hacking group LulzSec, which carried out a series of high-profile attacks in May and June of 2011, were sentenced to prison on Thursday in London. Two years after what the...

As we say farewell to the Dundler Mifflin crew forever, let's not forget everything they gave usFrom Steve Carrell's perfectly timed catchphrase, to Jim and Pam's love saga, here are the most memorabl...

Days after the worst Kitchen Nightmares on Gordan Ramsay's show had a series of public meltdowns, one of their victims is having her moment in the spotlight—on Reddit, one of the places currentl...

It may seem like an Android and iOS world, and that's because it is. The two mobile operating systems made up 92% of all smartphone shipments during the first quarter of 2013.New data from the Interna...

Cue the eye rollSynergy: The word everyone loves to hate, but can't help but use constantly. Synergy invades marketing lingo, financial discussions and management strategies alike — but does any...

Everyone's favorite dysfunctional family, the Bluths, are making a highly anticipated return to a Netflix-screening device near you. But first, we remember all the antics that made the Arrested Develo...

There's a new rifle in town, and it's not a simple new weapon. It's a high-tech smart rifle that allegedly makes even novice shooters very accurate. With its lasers, built-in computer and color graphi...

Only 2 million people in this country own horses, so just by selling a horse-specific product you've screened out more than 99% of the population. Does it make sense then to go on a mass market medium...

Social Media Day has become a full-fledged global movement since its launch in 2010. The event began with a few hundred Meetups and is now celebrated by thousands worldwideIt has been officially recog...

As I wrapped up the last interview with Intel's outgoing CEO, Paul Otellini, for my feature on his legacy, he strode over to the whiteboard in the conference room. As he began to draw, he joked that h...

Hell is other Twitter users — according to the head of Saudi Arabia's religious police force, anyway.Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh said Wednesday that Muslims who use Twitter or other ...

Quantum computing took a giant leap forward on the world stage today as NASA and Google, in partnership with a consortium of universities, launched an initiative to investigate how the technology migh...

Meetings — 'nuff said, right? Whether they overrun your workday schedule or you just have one that lasts forever, meetings always seem like a big waste of time.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableI...

A little less than two years after adding around 1,000 TV shows and movies from NBCUniversal, Amazon announced Thursday its expanding its licensing agreement with the media giant. As part of that agre...

Google Glass is about to get even more apps, from Facebook and Twitter to Tumblr and CNN.During a “Developing for Glass” session during its Google I/O conference on Thursday, Google announ...

Deadly tornadoes ripped through central Texas Wednesday evening 70 miles west of Dallas, leaving at least six people dead with more than a dozen still missing. Storm trackers believe up to 10 separate...

You and your phone are bunking together. You're up all night texting, checking Facebook or playing Candy Crush. Whatever the dalliance, that phone is keeping you up past your bedtime, stealing hours o...

Mashable's Events Board is a great place to find the leading conferences in your industry — whether that's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five ...

Google CEO Larry Page wasn't kidding when he publicly lamented Microsoft's lack of cooperation on interoperability. Just as Page was on stage at I/0 stating that Microsoft's stance made him "personall...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.In today's top stories: Google had a busy first day at its I/O ...

If your first reaction to Google Glass is, "That's amazing and also horrifying!", you're not alone. Wearable Internet is certainly the future, and probably the nail in the coffin of social grace.SEE A...

Kevin Smith has no intention of following Zach Braff's lead in using Kickstarter to finance his upcoming film Clerks III, according to a report.Smith told IGN that he considered the crowdsourcing plat...

Tablet apps are booming — not only are more people getting their hands on the devices, but users are spending even more time browsing with them than smartphones. With that information in hand, r...

Last week, a bug in the game Diablo III, which allows players to buy items with either real or in-game virtual money, wrecked its whole economy. This affected not only those using pretend gold, but pl...

Social Media Day has become a full-fledged global movement since its launch in 2010. The event began with a few hundred Meetups and is now celebrated by thousands worldwideIt has been officially recog...

Police were called to calm Star Wars and Doctor Who fans at a science fiction convention in Norwich, UK, after the two groups got into a heated argument, the BBC reportsA Norfolk Police spokesman said...

Police were called to calm Star Wars and Doctor Who fans at a science fiction convention in Norwich, UK, after the two groups got into a heated argument, the BBC reportsA Norfolk Police spokesman said...

Kai the hitchhiker, who captivated the Internet in February with an act of heroism and a contagiously entertaining local TV interview, is now a murder suspect in New JerseyUnion County law enforcement...

You are your Facebook account. Public or private, its contents define you in a professional, commercial and social nature. Your photos are keepsakes, and personal messages can be confidential exchange...

Quantum computing took a giant leap forward on the world stage today as NASA and Google, in partnership with a consortium of universities, launched an initiative to investigate how the technology migh...

A little less than two years after adding around 1,000 TV shows and movies from NBCUniversal, Amazon announced Thursday its expanding its licensing agreement with the media giant. As part of that agre...

Rovio's latest update to its Angry Birds Seasons game involves a new element called Magic Portals, letting players teleport birds, pigs and other characters from one location in the game to another. T...

Our rapidly changing universe has been perfecting itself for more than 13 billion years, and the proof is just above your head.Sure, you learned about the Big Dipper as a kid, but can you name the oth...

If your first reaction to Google Glass is, "That's amazing and also horrifying!", you're not alone. Wearable Internet is certainly the future, and probably the nail in the coffin of social grace.SEE A...

It's official: Gran Turismo 6 will be arriving this holiday season, with the first demo becoming available this JulyAt an event held to celebrate 15 years of the popular racing series, Gran Turismo cr...

Mixing a perfect drink is usually left to skilled bartenders, but a new device and app combination may help regular folks become cocktail-creating experts in no timeAfter placing a glass on the Barman...

Quantum computing took a giant leap forward on the world stage today as NASA and Google, in partnership with a consortium of universities, launched an initiative to investigate how the technology migh...

In addition to all the announcements and new features Google has shown us at Google I/O, the company is also continuing its spring cleaning of features and products that don't perform. Next up on the ...

Police were called to calm Star Wars and Doctor Who fans at a science fiction convention in Norwich, UK, after the two groups got into a heated argument, the BBC reportsA Norfolk Police spokesman said...

Gmail unveiled what it calls "quick action" buttons on Wednesday, helping users respond to certain types of emails without ever having to open them.SEE ALSO: 3 Quick Tricks to Improve Your Gmail Exper...

Hands up if you've ever been in this situation: You start a conversation with a friend or family member at your desk on Instant Messenger. Away from your desk, you send them a text. Later on, you deci...

It's a problem everyone's encountered before: Just when we need to hunker down and focus the most — studying for an exam or completing a project, for example — our minds begin to float awa...

Like Google Glass, but concerned that your activities might be too extreme for it to handle? Take a look at the Recon Jet, a Glass-like device aimed at the sports crowd. Not only is it made to be more...

In addition to all the announcements and new features Google has shown us at Google I/O, the company is also continuing its spring cleaning of features and products that don't perform. Next up on the ...

Google unveiled a brand new look for Google Maps on Wednesday. Redesigned from the ground up, the new Maps can take you from space all the way inside a building, and everywhere in between.The new Goog...

If you've been keeping up with Google Glass, you've probably seen Steven Yau. He's the man in one of the most widely circulated press photos of Glass. Before the headset became a real object that peop...

Gmail unveiled what it calls "quick action" buttons on Wednesday, helping users respond to certain types of emails without ever having to open them.SEE ALSO: 3 Quick Tricks to Improve Your Gmail Exper...

It's a problem everyone's encountered before: Just when we need to hunker down and focus the most — studying for an exam or completing a project, for example — our minds begin to float awa...

Traditional board games can still be fun, but really, who wants to read all of those instructions? SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic, Scott Johnson of ExtraLife shows us a very common exp...

Tax-season gripes regarding the Internal Revenue Service are about as American as baseball and apple pie. But we bet you've never expressed your frustration quite like NFL player Evan Mathis did on We...

Golf pro Ben Crane decided to give his regular caddie the day off on Wednesday at the HP Byron Nelson Championship Pro-Am in Texas. So where'd he turn to find a replacement? Twitter, of course —...

A lawsuit filed in California accuses the Internal Revenue Service of illegal seizure of 60 million electronic health care records belonging to 10 million Americans.The suit filed in the Superior Cour...

Not everyone is born with a parental sense of intuition. Being responsible for the needs of a living, breathing, pooping creature of any size isn't exactly a walk in the park — it's a flat-out c...

The bar was set high for the annual Google I/O Developer's Conference in San Francisco following a whole series of product announcements and surprises in 2012, and although no one jumped out of a plan...

I’m still digesting Google’s 3.5 hour Google I/O 2013 keynote, but I can’t shake the notion that Google is now the world’s most powerful and important company.I’m not say...

Internal medicine and infectious disease specialist Isaac Bogoch and his colleagues turned an iPhone 4S into a fairly accurate microscope by attaching an eight dollar, three-millimeter ball lens to th...

Got an email this morning from a "Tobias Funke," the "analrapist" (that's analyst/therapist for the uninitiated) and dilettante extraordinaire of Arrested Development fame. Seems the good doctor, in a...

Today, most online display ads are sold by the number of impressions or by click-throughs, metrics that favor sites that generate lots of pageviews, perhaps through short articles, sensationalized hea...

Google tacked another announcement onto a day full of them with an update to Google Wallet that lets you send money via Gmail.As the video above explains there will be a dollar-sign icon for Gmail att...

In 2008, the NBA's Seattle Supersonics left the Emerald City to become the Oklahoma City Thunder. They've since gone on to become one of the league's hottest young teams, powered by superstars Kevin D...

Remember that amazing/weird/hilarious/musical local auto ad that set the web on fire a couple weeks ago? The guys who made that, YouTube duo Rhett & Link, are back with a follow-up ad for another ...

The planet-hunting days of NASA's prolific Kepler space telescope, which has discovered more than 2,700 potential alien worlds to date, may be over.The second of Kepler's four reaction wheels — ...

There’s a lot that goes into making an exceptional cake. Sure, you can use the best ingredients, mix it perfectly, neatly put it into pans and pop it into your oven for the allotted time. But if...

So you think you're saving around $100 every month by cutting the cable cord. That may be true today, but streaming could get a lot more expensive as companies launch pay-per-view channels.Last week, ...

Northrup Grumman's X-47B drone has made aviation history as the first autonomous aircraft to take off from an aircraft carrier at sea. Carrier takeoffs are among aviation's most complicated and danger...

The best part about Minor League Baseball isn't necessarily the quaint stadiums or getting an up-close look at future MLB stars. It may just be the wild, mouth-watering and somewhat frightening roster...

If you've wanted every single member of the Justice League to help you solve a puzzle, or have Superman give you a lift to the top of a building, you'll be excited about the announcement of Scribblena...

Google CEO Larry Page delivered a highly unusual appearance on Wednesday during the company's I/O conference in which he delivered an impassioned speech discussing the competition, the importance of t...

Marketers have long been experimenting with "shoppable" videos, partnering with third-party technology providers to allow viewers to click on, say, a handbag in a music video or a lipstick in a makeup...

Dubai is one of the world's most futuristic and visually striking cities. This timelapse video takes us on a stunning trip through its streets, waterways and skyscrapersThe entrancing clip was uploade...

Following weeks of rumors that a new Google Maps design was imminent, the search engine giant announced a new look on Wednesday, and to sum it up: it looks spectacular.Google has rebuilt Google Maps f...

Google showed off during Wednesday's Google I/O Developers Conference a Chrome game that can build a race track based on the number of mobile devices presentRacer allows players to compete side-by-sid...

Not everyone is born with a parental sense of intuition. Being responsible for the needs of a living, breathing, pooping creature of any size isn't exactly a walk in the park — it's a flat-out c...

The easiest way to learn how to do something is often by seeing how it's done. But what can you really teach someone in just six seconds?Plenty.Vine, the rising video-sharing network, is full of short...

Google announced a major upgrade to its Hangouts real-time communication service, rolling out a new stand-alone Hangouts app for the web, Android and iOS that will be available later Wednesday.The app...

Google announced on Wednesday at its Google I/O conference in San Francisco updates to its Google+ social networking platform, including a new image-focused design that resembles Pinterest and Faceboo...

Jay Harris is a high school football star in the Philadelphia area who committed to play his college ball next season at Michigan State. He's also a rapper known as "Jay DatBull." But the two identiti...

Surround sound systems were all the rage a decade or so ago, but they've been overshadowed by simpler speakers like soundbars and iPod docks. So it's nice to see Bang & Olufsen inject some flash i...

Google announced on Wednesday during its big Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco a new effort called "Google Play for Education," which is designed for making devices and software afforda...

Google Chrome is well on its way to having a billion active usersGoogle announced at its I/O developers conference on Wednesday that the browser now has 750 million active users, an increase of about ...

At Google I/O in San Francisco on Wednesday, Hugo Barra, Android's VP product management announced an unlocked "Google Edition" of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone."What you're seeing here is real," B...

Google flaunted a new subscription music service, Google Play Music All Access, at Google I/O. The service, which Google says "blends your music collection with ours," will launch Wednesday in the Uni...

In 2008, the NBA's Seattle Supersonics left the Emerald City to become the Oklahoma City Thunder. They've since gone on to become one of the league's hottest young teams, powered by superstars Kevin D...

Google announced tools to help developers make their Android games more social at the Google I/O Developer Conference Wednesday morning.The suite of tools is part of updates to the Google Play Develop...

Remember that amazing/weird/hilarious/musical local auto ad that set the web on fire a couple weeks ago? The guys who made that, YouTube duo Rhett & Link, are back with a follow-up ad for another ...

The world’s cities are all trying to emulate Silicon Valley’s example and become the next global hub. Leading cities such as London, New York, Tel Aviv, Beijing and Berlin are all creating...

One of the best pieces of work advice I’ve ever received—and yes, it was from my mother—was to make sure to take my lunch hour.If you've gotten into the unhealthy habit of eating lun...

Google Cloud Messaging just got a big revamp during the big Google I/O conference held in San Francisco on Wednesday, and it's now a whole lot faster.Last year, it announced Google Cloud Messaging, wh...

At the Google I/O keynote at the Moscone Center in San Francisco Wednesday , Google announced enhancements to its Android location services. It will be rolling out three new APIs to developers, all of...

Google opened its I/O keynote on Wednesday by quoting a jaw-dropping stat: 900 million Android activations.The figure comes after Google had claimed 400 million activations at last year's show. The OS...

Whether you're exploring a new city or trying to find the fastest route to a new restaurant in your neighborhood, there are many apps to help you navigate. Depending on whether you'd prefer to arrive ...

So you think you're saving around $100 every month by cutting the cable cord. That may be true today, but streaming could get a lot more expensive as companies launch pay-per-view channels.Last week, ...

Google tacked another announcement onto a day full of them with an update to Google Wallet that lets you send money via Gmail.As the video above explains there will be a dollar-sign icon for Gmail att...

Google's annual developer conference Google I/O kicks off Wednesday, and if it's keynote is anything like last year's spectacle, you won't want to miss any of its latest product launches. Be sure to f...

The New Yorker on Wednesday launched "Strongbox," an online system for sources to send files and messages to the magazine's journalists with "a reasonable amount of anonymity," as Senior Editor Amy Da...

If you've wanted every single member of the Justice League to help you solve a puzzle, or have Superman give you a lift to the top of a building, you'll be excited about the announcement of Scribblena...

Google CEO Larry Page delivered a highly unusual appearance on Wednesday during the company's I/O conference in which he delivered an impassioned speech discussing the competition, the importance of t...

The Internet is moving away from its roots of anonymous users lurking on forums. With a few notable exceptions like Reddit and 4chan, online spaces are moving away from letting commenters hide behind ...

Marketers have long been experimenting with "shoppable" videos, partnering with third-party technology providers to allow viewers to click on, say, a handbag in a music video or a lipstick in a makeup...

Google is kicking off its annual developer conference, Google I/O, this morning at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.Last year’s keynote brought with it Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Nexus 7 tab...

Just a week after a previous online blackout, Syria is once again cut off from the global Internet. The latest disruption started at 07:01 UTC/03:01 a.m. ET, according to Internet monitoring firm Rene...

E-books are helping fuel overall growth in the publishing industry. According to BookStats figures released Wednesday by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Book Industry Study Group ...

Tupac Shakur's hologram "performed" alongside Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at the Coachella festival in 2012, and that trend will continue with Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E, who will be resurrected as holog...

Internal medicine and infectious disease specialist Isaac Bogoch and his colleagues turned an iPhone 4S into a fairly accurate microscope by attaching an eight dollar, three-millimeter ball lens to th...

Google showed off during Wednesday's Google I/O Developers Conference a Chrome game that can build a race track based on the number of mobile devices presentRacer allows players to compete side-by-sid...

Sometimes a phrase brings two words together, and the combined definition is more meaningful than the sum of the parts. Thus is so with "custom activation," a recent favorite of both marketers and PR ...

The easiest way to learn how to do something is often by seeing how it's done. But what can you really teach someone in just six seconds?Plenty.Vine, the rising video-sharing network, is full of short...

Disney has received a lot of flak this week, and it isn't for anything Star Wars-related. The media conglomerate gave Merida, the refreshingly tomboyish heroine of 2012 Pixar film Brave, a sexualized ...

A video is never guaranteed to go viral, but a few factors make it significantly more likely.In the first few months of 2013, viral videos covered all kinds of topics: a serious look at female self-es...

Google announced a major upgrade to its Hangouts real-time communication service, rolling out a new stand-alone Hangouts app for the web, Android and iOS that will be available later Wednesday.The app...

Google announced on Wednesday at its Google I/O conference in San Francisco updates to its Google+ social networking platform, including a new image-focused design that resembles Pinterest and Faceboo...

TNT and TBS announced Wednesday that they will be the first national entertainment networks to live stream their content 24/7The plan, announced during the Upfronts in New York, will begin this summer...

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or just looking for something a bit more interesting, the Mashable Job Board is full of listings to take your career to the next level.Since 2005, Mashable has...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the loop on what's happening in the digital world.In today's top stories: Google is reportedly preparing its subs...

Google's stock topped $900 a share in early trading Wednesday for the first time in the company's history, less than three months after it hit $800 for the first time.The latest surge in the stock pri...

Rovio Entertainment's long-awaited Angry Birds movie appears to be taking flight. The company on Wednesday announced both a distribution partner and a release date for the film, which is described as ...

In a bid to one-up Square, PayPal is offering free payment processing through the rest of the year for some U.S. businesses that use its PayPal Here mobile payment system.Starting next month, PayPal w...

Google announced a major upgrade to its Hangouts real-time communication service, rolling out a new stand-alone Hangouts app for the web, Android and iOS that will be available later Wednesday.The app...

Jawbone announced on Wednesday it is giving consumers the option of picking from 100 new color combinations for its Big Jambox speakersThe company, which was best known for selling Bluetooth earpieces...

Google Glass may be the most hyped piece of technology in years, but according to a new study, only one in 10 American smartphone owners would wear the high-tech specs regularly.Social awkwardness was...

Google flaunted a new subscription music service, Google Play Music All Access, at Google I/O. The service, which Google says "blends your music collection with ours" across multiple devices, will lau...

In the light of yesterday’s well-received unveiling of the new Nokia Lumia 925 flagship phone, we grabbed 15 minutes with Nokia’s VP of European Sales and Marketing, Chris Weber, and asked...

Surround sound systems were all the rage a decade or so ago, but they've been overshadowed by simpler speakers like soundbars and iPod docks. So it's nice to see Bang & Olufsen inject some flash i...

The best part about Minor League Baseball isn't necessarily the quaint stadiums or getting an up-close look at future MLB stars. It may just be the wild, mouth-watering and somewhat frightening roster...

The world’s cities are all trying to emulate Silicon Valley’s example and become the next global hub. Leading cities such as London, New York, Tel Aviv, Beijing and Berlin are all creating...

Whether you're exploring a new city or trying to find the fastest route to a new restaurant in your neighborhood, there are many apps to help you navigate. Depending on whether you'd prefer to arrive ...

Google Glass is the perfect medium for receiving news updates about the topics you care about, but up until today no one had quite perfected how to do that.The New York Times app comes standard with e...

Angelina Jolie wrote a heartfelt column, "My Medial Choice" for the New York Times Tuesday, detailing her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy at age 37. She explained that her choice ...

E-books are helping fuel overall growth in the publishing industry. According to BookStats figures released Wednesday by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Book Industry Study Group ...

TNT and TBS announced Wednesday that they will be the first national entertainment networks to live stream their content 24/7The plan, announced during the Upfronts in New York, will begin this summer...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the loop on what's happening in the digital world.In today's top stories: Google is reportedly preparing its subs...

As part of its Star Wars Weekends event (running from May 17 to June 9), Disney is giving fans the chance to put their face on a 3D-printed Stormtrooper figurineThe D-Tech Me experience at Disney̵...

In the light of yesterday’s well-received unveiling of the new Nokia Lumia 925 flagship phone, we grabbed 15 minutes with Nokia’s VP of European Sales and Marketing, Chris Weber, and asked...

A sign-up page for a new version of Google Maps for the desktop has briefly become available online, showing a plethora of new features and a new designThe page, unearthed by Droid Life, is no longer ...

An online campaign is attempting to "rebrand" Abercrombie & Fitch after an author alleged that company CEO Mike Jeffries "doesn't want larger people shopping in his store."The comments, made by Ro...

Google has updated its Google Play store for Android to version 4.1.6, bringing a change in design and several other improvementsThe new, colorful home buttons (Apps, Games, Movies, Music, Books and M...

Creaky sounds and strange shadows are enough to unsettle most adults, but they're especially frightening for children, who cope with overactive imaginations. This is the creative premise of Among the ...

Einstein's special relativity has proven more useful than ever, as scientists have now used it to discover an alien planet around another star.The newfound world — nicknamed "Einstein's planet" ...

A new salvo has been fired in the ongoing Apple-Samsung warIn a US District of California filing yesterday, Apple added the new Galaxy S4 smartphone to a list of 22 Samsu...

Hewlett-Packard is announcing a more powerful, larger-screen follow-up to the Envy x2 Windows 8 PC called the HP Split x2. The "x2" designates the device's dual nature: The keyboard and monitor are se...

Many manufacturers have tried to create a "productivity" solution for Android tablets. Samsung does a decent job with its stylus-focused Note line, but manufacturers that build hybrids — tablets...

Microsoft announced Tuesday an update to its Windows 8 software known previously by the code name "Windows Blue." Windows 8.1 will be a free update for Windows users when it debuts later this year, sa...

Andrew Wiggins is considered, by the men whose job it is to consider such things, the world's most promising basketball prospect since LeBron JamesHe's projected to be the top overall pick in the 2014...

ABC released trailers for its upcoming 12 new shows Tuesday after announcing its 2013-2014 TV schedule during its annual upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City's Avery Fisher HallSeven d...

Kobe Bryant either just proved he's awesome at social media, committed an egregious overshare or pulled off an All-Star troll moveIn fact, he may have done all three in one photoFirst, here's the back...

The Hunger Games has defined itself as one of this decade's major blockbusters, with intense special effects, a gigantic fan base and everyone's favorite Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence as the film's l...

Twitter and ESPN's relationship just got a bit cozier. The sports giant will publish an increasing amount of video highlights on Twitter shortly after they happen live in a bid for more reach and ad d...

Whether you're a soon-to-be graduate, someone unhappy with your current career path or just struggling in the economy, finding your one true calling isn't easy.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this...

Justin Krell is only 16 years old but says he really wants to do things that help people.The Plankinton, S.D., teen has designed a working prototype for an in-vehicle system he calls "HardHit," which ...

Rumor has it Google will debut a subscription music service this week at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. The rumor mill intensified Tuesday after The Verge reported that its music industr...

Entrepreneurial hero and NBA team owner Mark Cuban is no stranger to skipping the so-called "normal" way of doing thingsThe world got one more example of Cuban's unique approach to business and sports...

Hewlett-Packard is announcing a more powerful, larger-screen follow-up to the Envy x2 Windows 8 PC called the HP Split x2. The "x2" designates the device's dual nature: The keyboard and monitor are se...

One of the few bright spots in Facebook’s last quarterly report was a modest increase in how much money the company makes from payments (as opposed to the company’s primary source of reven...

Hewlett-Packard is announcing a more powerful, larger-screen follow-up to the Envy x2 Windows 8 PC called the HP Split x2. The "x2" designates the device's dual nature: The keyboard and monitor are se...

Here's the challenge: Get through this entire video without cringingIt's a tough one, because — ew. Socially Awkward host Kevin Gisi and YouTube megastar iJustine take us through these 25 words ...

Dwolla users are unable to transfer money to and from leading Bitcoin trading platform Mt. Gox following a court order from the Department of Homeland SecurityUsers of Dwolla's money-moving service be...

Kobe Bryant either just proved he's awesome at social media, committed an egregious overshare or pulled off an All-Star troll moveIn fact, he may have done all three in one photoFirst, here's the back...

The World Press Photo Foundation is denying accusations that its Photo of the Year is fakeIn February, a panel of international judges selected Paul Hansen's photograph "Gaza Burial," which shows a pr...

Club Monaco's fall lookbook isn't making its debut in a print catalog or on a press-only site. Instead, the Ralph Lauren-owned fashion brand is releasing its lookbook simultaneously to the public and ...

Want to try Google Glass, but can't get your hands on a pair? Chinese entrepreneur Sunny Gao just printed a 3D version of the high-tech specs. No big deal.During the Global Hackathon on Saturday in Sh...

Embattled Internet television streaming service Aereo has an unlikely friend in Congress: Sen. John McCain.McCain introduced a bill last week offering a carrot-and-stick approach to stop television di...

Whether you're a soon-to-be graduate, someone unhappy with your current career path or just struggling in the economy, finding your one true calling isn't easy.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this...

It's finally happened. Kickstarter users have said "No thanks!" to a celebrity's film project.The crowdfunding campaign for the film Darci's Walk of Shame, which had Melissa Joan Hart attached to it, ...

Rumor has it Google will debut a subscription music service this week at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. The rumor mill intensified Tuesday after The Verge reported that its music industr...

After a few days of posting teaser photos on Instagram, Lionsgate used the photo-sharing app on Tuesday to unveil a Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie posterEmblazoned on the poster, above a stoic Jenn...

The talk of the tech town is all about 3D printing. From iPhone cases to guns to full-sized houses, it feels like we've already come close to seeing it all. But what about sketches?A new drawing tool ...

The sun, it seems, is in overdrive. Late Monday night, the sun unleashed its third major solar flare in 24 hours — the biggest and most powerful solar storm of the year, so farThis latest sun st...

On last week's episode of Fox's Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsey visited Amy's Baking Company in Scottsdale, Ariz. But not even the loud-mouthed British chef could convince the stubborn (and, by some...

The detainment of alleged CIA spy Ryan Christopher Fogle on Monday has all the ingredients of a good, cold war-era spy thriller: a fake diplomat trying to recruit Russian spies, promises of million do...

Fun fact: Star Wars creator George Lucas(69) and Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg (29) share a birthdate: May 14That’s today if, well, you're reading this on May 14. If you're not, you s...

It's time to brush up on your Klingon, Star Trek fans. Search engine Bing has just added the official language of the series to its language translatorNow, you can translate words from English into Kl...

Jaime Moore wanted to do something special for her daughter’s fifth birthday photo, but when she looked online, all she could find were princess tutorials.“Now don’t get me wrong,...

Pinterest released on Tuesday updates to its iOS and Android apps, including new mobile features such as search suggestions, push notifications and the ability to mention friends in posts.The updates ...

After a few days of posting teaser photos on Instagram, Lionsgate used the photo-sharing app on Tuesday to unveil a Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie posterEmblazoned on the poster, above a stoic Jenn...

Nvidia's Shield is now available for early pre-order to those who've signed up to Nvidia's email list, and will open to the general public on May 20The Shield, which is dropping "Project" from its nam...

The World Press Photo Foundation is denying accusations that its Photo of the Year is fakeIn February, a panel of international judges selected Paul Hansen's photograph "Gaza Burial," which shows a pr...

A little less than a year ago, Google revealed that its co-founder and CEO Larry Page would skip out on a couple big company events because he had lost his voice. When Page finally spoke again at an e...

Even though Google Glass has taken a few shots lately, many of us at Mashable find it useful ... and fascinating. That's why we're launching Mashable Velocity for Google Glass, which alerts you when s...

If the Marketplace Fairness Act passes through Congress, more online retailers would have to collect sales tax at the point of purchase. Would you buy less stuff online if that becomes the case? If ye...

The three astronauts on board the International Space Station are getting an out-of-this world pre-screening of the latest Star Trek film just before it opens in the U.S..Star Trek Into Darkness ̵...

The World Press Photo Foundation is denying accusations that its Photo of the Year is fakeIn February, a panel of international judges selected Paul Hansen's photograph "Gaza Burial," which shows a pr...

ORLANDO, Fla. — BlackBerry has announced that it's bringing its BBM chat platform to multiple platforms and devices this summer, including iOS and Android.This move has been rumored for, literal...

If you're looking to launch a website, either as a personal or small business portfolio, the initial process can be a little dauntingWhere do I start? What do I include? Do I hire a professional web d...

Xbox Live users can download the Twitch app Tuesday, and access streaming video game content from Twitch users and channels.Viewers can watch the top 300 Twitch channels live, and browse through the c...

The Internet is massive — more than 634 million websites host more than 30 trillion pages — so we all need some help cutting through to the good stuff. Many of us turn to social media site...

Saturday Night Live is losing another show staple as Bill Hader announced on Tuesday that he will depart at the end of the seasonHader joined 'SNL' eight years ago, quickly making a name for himself w...

The talk of the tech town is all about 3D printing. From iPhone cases to guns to full-sized houses, it feels like we've already come close to seeing it all. But what about sketches?A new drawing tool ...

Square took another big step towards simplifying the payment processing experience for small businesses with the introduction of Square Stand on Tuesday.Square Stand, which retails for $299, is a slee...

The sun, it seems, is in overdrive. Late Monday night, the sun unleashed its third major solar flare in 24 hours — the biggest and most powerful solar storm of the year, so farThis latest sun st...

For the first time in about a decade, online dating site eHarmony is rolling out some pretty major design changes and improvements to the user experience.Santa Monica, Calif.-based eHarmony, which lau...

On last week's episode of Fox's Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsey visited Amy's Baking Company in Scottsdale, Ariz. But not even the loud-mouthed British chef could convince the stubborn (and, by some...

Microsoft announced Tuesday an update to its Windows 8 software known previously by the code name "Windows Blue." Windows 8.1 will be a free update for Windows users when it debuts later this year, sa...

If you've ever put bread on your feet or made a banana cream dessert into a chart, you might be doing things too literally. You're also wasting perfectly delicious food, but that's your belly's proble...

When Samsung and creative agency Possible approached professional photographer Chase Jarvis to make an image of one of his most vivid dreams, his response was, "Um. Hell yes." Samsung commissioned the...

Fun fact: Star Wars creator George Lucas(69) and Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg (29) share a birthdate: May 14That’s today if, well, you're reading this on May 14. If you're not, you s...

Just hours before Facebook became a publicly traded company last May, Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at a pre-IPO hackathon and received a standing ovation from thousands of his employees.In the year ...

Melinda Gates, co-founder of the Gates Foundation, delivered the commencement address to Duke University's 2013 graduating class. A 1986 Duke graduate, Gates centered Sunday's speech around the word "...

Aereo, the New York-based startup streaming live broadcast television online, is expanding to Atlanta.The cord-cutting service, which uses remote, cloud-based antennas to pull streaming TV content fro...

Atlantic Media is continuing to deliver on its ambitions of becoming a global, multi-brand digital media company with a new brand, Defense One, that will launch later this summer. It is the company's ...

ORLANDO — The BlackBerry Q5 will be the next phone to run BlackBerry's still young BlackBerry 10 operating system, but don't expect to see it outside of emerging markets. The Canadian tech compa...

When advertising and entertainment collide, as it so often does, "advertainment" is born.Remember Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking space jump? That's advertainment from Red Bull. And the 18-minute ...

After 146 days in space, Chris Hadfield, Roman Romanenko and Tom Marshburn landed safely in Dzhezkazgan, Russia, around 10:30 p.m. EDT Monday.The crew undocked from the International Space Station, wh...

Nvidia's Shield is now available for early pre-order to those who've signed up to Nvidia's email list, and will open to the general public on May 20The Shield, which is dropping "Project" from its nam...

LONDON — The Lumia 925 is another notch on the photographic bedpost of Nokia’s burgeoning cameraphone arsenal. The first in its flagship metal range, the company cites a "materials-based d...

Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, begins Wednesday morning, and it has a tough act to follow.The company set the bar high last year with a product- and event-dominated agenda, includin...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we look at three particularly interesting stories. In ho...

If the Marketplace Fairness Act passes through Congress, more online retailers would have to collect sales tax at the point of purchase. Would you buy less stuff online if that becomes the case? If ye...

Terry Crews is back in another Old Spice ad campaign, and he's got a little company.In the video spot above, called "Baby," Crews shouts that Old Spice's new shaving gel is "newer than a fresh pair of...

The three astronauts on board the International Space Station are getting a sneak peak of the latest Star Trek film just before people around the world get a chance to see it in theaters themselves.St...

ORLANDO, Fla. — BlackBerry has announced that it's bringing its BBM chat platform to multiple platforms and devices this summer, including iOS and Android.This move has been rumored for, literal...

Google Glass is a whole new breed of tech hardware, and along with it is coming a whole new world of mobile apps.Out of the box Glass comes loaded with Gmail, Path, the New York Times and Google Now. ...

Dribbble is a goldmine of talent, showcasing the work of some of the best designers, typographers and illustrators in the world. Creative types share small screenshots of their work, processes and cur...

An Australian computer-security expert has created an application that lets anyone see the locations of the last three Wi-Fi access points used by an Apple iPhone or iPad — information that coul...

Saturday Night Live is losing another show staple as Bill Hader announced on Tuesday that he will depart at the end of the seasonHader joined 'SNL' eight years ago, quickly making a name for himself w...

Square took another big step towards simplifying the payment processing experience for small businesses with the introduction of Square Stand on Tuesday.Square Stand, which retails for $299, is a slee...

For the first time in about a decade, online dating site eHarmony is rolling out some pretty major design changes and improvements to the user experience.Santa Monica, Calif.-based eHarmony, which lau...

Microsoft announced Tuesday an update to its Windows 8 software known previously by the code name "Windows Blue." Windows 8.1 will be a free update for Windows users when it debuts later this year, sa...

Google Glass is still in its infancy, and its current capabilities are quite limited, but most would probably agree that the possibilities it opens are endlessHow cool it would be if Glass could show ...

Aereo, the New York-based startup streaming live broadcast television online, is expanding to Atlanta.The cord-cutting service, which uses remote, cloud-based antennas to pull streaming TV content fro...

ORLANDO — The BlackBerry Q5 will be the next phone to run BlackBerry's still young BlackBerry 10 operating system, but don't expect to see it outside of emerging markets. The Canadian tech compa...

The weather’s getting warmer, the streets are getting hotter and the siren song of summer is a-calling. Whether your M.O is to head to the nearest pool, venture out to the local lake or just bic...

LONDON – In 2011, Nokia launched its first Windows Phones — the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 — on stage during an event in London.Nokia and Windows Phone have come a long way in the past ...

Gladstone, Missouri is the next city to get Google's ultra-fast broadband service, Google FiberThe news comes days after Google announced Fiber would be coming to the tiny town of Shawnee, Kansas. Goo...

The iPhone 5 is known for its diverse functionality, but one multi-tool accessory aims to up the ante by serving as a kind of Swiss Army knife for Apple's flagship phone.The XiStera has eight differen...

Google is commemorating the 37th birthday of classic Atari game Breakout in the best possible way: It turned Google Image Search into a version of the gameTo launch the Easter egg, you simply need to ...

From clothes and shoes to smartphone cases and even guns, there seems to be no limits to what 3D printers can create. And now, you can add prosthetic hands and fingers to the mix.SEE ALSO: 3D-Printed ...

On Monday, NBC teased its 2013-2014 TV schedule, an anticipated mix of returning shows and new series, during a star-studded upfront presentation to advertisers and media at New York City's Radio City...

Gladstone, Missouri is the next city to get Google's ultra-fast broadband service, Google FiberThe news comes days after Google announced Fiber would be coming to the tiny town of Shawnee, Kansas. Goo...

A Kickstarter for the XXX world? Meet Offbeatr, the crowdfunding platform for all things adult.It's sort of like a Kickstarter for porn — a  place to brainstorm and then create all you...

Nowadays, security threats affect every consumer regardless of the operating system or device they use. With that in mind, McAfee and Intel are launching an all-in-one security software suite called L...

It’s Thursday morning, you’re in the elevator, and the CEO skates between closing doors to join you for a 30-floor ride.You consider commenting on the unseasonably balmy weather, but inqui...

James Bond has always been known for his suave ability to wield guns, fight bad guys on moving trains and woo the ladies, but is 007 just as deadly cool in LEGO form? Yes, definitely, we have proof. Y...

Many of us protect our gadgets from clumsy falls and nicks with protective cases. But when your precious smartphone gets wet from the elements or from an unfortunate drop down the toilet, sometimes th...

LinkedIn is used by professionals of all types, but it looks like prostitutes and escorts will have to find another social network to promote themselves.The social network updated its user agreement t...

The growth of the web, the developing world and digital-age career skills were all topics of discussion last Thursday night at a special fireside chat with tech heavyweights Eric Schmidt and Jare...

The sense of smell is a tough one to work into media — attempts at getting it into movies date back to the 1930s, and Disneyland and Walt Disney World include scents in some of their attractions...

If you've ever wanted reason to shout "Full power to deflector shields!" or "Get ready to make the jump to light speed," you might need to give this Kickstarter a look.Quintet is a five-player party g...

That video of a couple singing karaoke at a gas station, Jay Leno's all-time greatest YouTube success, is totally fake.The clip is of a well-established Tonight Show bit called Pumpcast News, in which...

Khoa Phan's stop-motion animations on Vine have caught the attention of Peanuts Worldwide, the new owners of the popular Peanuts comic strips starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friendsIn a deal announ...

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to the Shire we go!The seven dwarfs are known for being the lovable (yes, even Grumpy was lovable) pals of Snow White, helping her survive the wrath of the evil Queen's apple tr...

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield made history on Sunday when he filmed the first ever music video in space (fittingly, a cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity"). To commemorate his accomplishment, we...

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LEGO fans can create their own programmable robot with a new device that works with the Raspberry Pi computer.If you have a Raspberry Pi, the BrickPi system lets you convert the tiny PC into a LEGO ro...

Many of us protect our gadgets from clumsy falls and nicks with protective cases. But when your precious smartphone gets wet from the elements or from an unfortunate drop down the toilet, sometimes th...

Twitter has acquired Lucky Sort, a startup that specializes in data visualization, the two companies announced Monday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Lucky Sort was founded two years ago and...

Wikipedia, the encyclopedia of the Internet, is a constant work in progress. Its articles are being crowd-edited every minute by scores of people around the world. Now, thanks to two programmers, you ...

A hyperactive sunspot on the surface of the sun has fired off two of the most powerful solar flares of the year in just 24 hours, and promises to unleash more solar storms over the next several days, ...

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As part of its mission to bring its music service "everywhere," Amazon announced the release of a dedicated Cloud Player app for desktop PCs Monday. The release comes less than a week after Amazon ann...

If the world of Baz Lurhmann's The Great Gatsby is too glitzy for you, maybe you'd like to try on something a little more ... pixelated.Great Gatsby Game transports you back to the land of the Nintend...

The sense of smell is a tough one to work into media — attempts at getting it into movies date back to the 1930s, and Disneyland and Walt Disney World include scents in some of their attractions...

Ask the average American what comes to mind when they think of Silicon Valley, and you'll often hear answers about the area's booming technology sector. Less discussed even among the technology commun...

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The team at Phonesuit wants to iPhone 5 users with extra battery power, but they don’t want to cramp your already existing iPhone case's style. So, the company released an external battery that ...

You know that shiny new iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 in your pocket? You probably call it a cellphone, right? Well, Newt Gingrich says you're wrong.Gingrich recently posted a three-minute video argui...

Vine has quickly become one of the top iPhone apps of 2013, and is arguably the most popular social media network since Instagram, which launched in 2010. Most commonly, people use Vine to create six-...

Google isn't the only company holding a mobile developer conference this weekBlackBerry's annual BlackBerry Live conference kicks off Tuesday in Orlando.It's been a big year for BlackBerry. In the las...

Google is consolidating storage between Drive, Gmail and Google+, now offering users 15GB of free storage shared across all three platforms.“Life gets a bit easier when your Google products...

In the history of spoiler alerts, there's never been anything quite like this.Over the weekend, it emerged that some U.S. fans of the popular BBC time travel show, Doctor Who, had been sent their preo...

In this week's Top Comments, we've focused in on the controversial discussion over Adobe's recent subscription pricing announcement. Does the new subscription-based model benefit freelancers, hobbyist...

Electronic music duo Daft Punk are teasing their upcoming fourth studio album in a new video set in what looks like a futuristic spaceship filled with buttons and switches for who knows what. Despite ...

Khoa Phan's stop-motion animations on Vine have caught the attention of Peanuts Worldwide, the new owners of the popular Peanuts comic strips starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friendsIn a deal announ...

Bloomberg LP continues to face backlash following last week's revelation that Bloomberg journalists were able to access information about subscriber activity on terminals, Bloomberg's $20,000-per-year...

If you own a Kindle Fire, you're now $5 richer — sort of.Amazon on Monday rolled out Amazon Coins, a virtual currency for Kindle Fire, by giving all registered users of the device 500 free coins...

Walk onto someone's lawn and you're trespassing; fly over it in a helicopter and you're in the clear — "the air is a public highway," the Supreme Court declared in 1946. But what about the in-be...

LEGO fans can create their own programmable robot with a new device that works with the Raspberry Pi computer.If you have a Raspberry Pi, the BrickPi system lets you convert the tiny PC into a LEGO ro...

Veteran TV journalist Barbara Walters announced her retirement Monday on The View, revealing that her more than 50-year run on television will end in the summer of 2014Walters, whose career started on...

Twitter has acquired Lucky Sort, a startup that specializes in data visualization, the two companies announced Monday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Lucky Sort was founded two years ago and...

Time's most recent cover story has struck a nerve with 20-somethings. The cover devoted to "Millennials" depicts a teenage girl snapping a selfie, and brands the group of individuals born between 1980...

For those who wish they could better remember names and faces, a new demo app for Google Glass gives you notes on how you know each person.Although the concept seems perfect for party or networking ev...

Pugs scrunching up their little flat faces. A wombat taking a stroll. A blob fish ... blobbing. Sometimes animals are just so ugly that they're actually quite cute.You know what we're talking about. D...

A hyperactive sunspot on the surface of the sun has fired off two of the most powerful solar flares of the year in just 24 hours, and promises to unleash more solar storms over the next several days, ...

The Internet's favorite astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield returns to Earth on Monday evening after living on board the International Space Station since December. During his five months in orbit, Ha...

If the world of Baz Lurhmann's The Great Gatsby is too glitzy for you, maybe you'd like to try on something a little more ... pixelated.Great Gatsby Game transports you back to the land of the Nintend...

Ask the average American what comes to mind when they think of Silicon Valley, and you'll often hear answers about the area's booming technology sector. Less discussed even among the technology commun...

The best part of browsing Reddit comments (besides the awesome pun threads) is discovering a new subreddit — a community so niche or fine-tuned to your interests that you can't imagine life befo...

A steady stream of entertainment news inundated Mother's Day weekendMashable stayed on top of the latest happenings in television, movie and music while you were enjoying your weekend.Here's a quick r...

The team at Phonesuit wants to iPhone 5 users with extra battery power, but they don’t want to cramp your already existing iPhone case's style. So, the company released an external battery that ...

You know that shiny new iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 in your pocket? You probably call it a cellphone, right? Well, Newt Gingrich says you're wrong.Gingrich recently posted a three-minute video argui...

Vine has quickly become one of the top iPhone apps of 2013, and is arguably the most popular social media network since Instagram, which launched in 2010. Most commonly, people use Vine to create six-...

After months living in space, two astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut will return home from the International Space Station on Monday night, and you can watch their landing live online.Canadian astron...

Google isn't the only company holding a mobile developer conference this weekBlackBerry's annual BlackBerry Live conference kicks off Tuesday in Orlando.It's been a big year for BlackBerry. In the las...

Google is consolidating storage between Drive, Gmail and Google+, now offering users 15GB of free storage shared across all three platforms.“Life gets a bit easier when your Google products...

In the history of spoiler alerts, there's never been anything quite like this.Over the weekend, it emerged that some U.S. fans of the popular BBC time travel show, Doctor Who, had been sent their preo...

The online ad industry is going native. Consumers' migration to mobile has prompted a do-over in which the dreaded banner ad is being kicked to the curb in favor of messaging that behaves much as othe...

In this week's Top Comments, we've focused in on the controversial discussion over Adobe's recent subscription pricing announcement. Does the new subscription-based model benefit freelancers, hobbyist...

Samsung is rumored to be building a mini-sized version of its Galaxy S4 smartphone, and if the latest string of surfaced pictures are any indication, the timing of that launch is nearing. Photos of a...

With thousands of film and TV titles available, Netflix is a cloud computing giant — and it needs to be, since it makes up one-third of North American Internet traffic during peak hours. Imagine...

Electronic music duo Daft Punk are teasing their upcoming fourth studio album in a new video set in what looks like a futuristic spaceship filled with buttons and switches for who knows what. Despite ...

Samsung has developed a new mobile data transfer technology that's potentially up to "several hundred times" faster than current 4G networks. More precisely, the company announced "the world’s f...

Before you take money from a venture capital firm, you'll agree to a valuation — how much your startup is worth. That valuation will also affect how much of your company you own. Optimizing for ...

Bloomberg LP continues to face backlash following last week's revelation that Bloomberg journalists were able to access information about subscriber activity on terminals, Bloomberg's $20,000-per-year...

Dear Bob & Doug: I’m the CEO of a youth fashion chain aimed at elite teens who think our clothes are the cost of admission to the non-loser tables in the cafeteria. Obviously, we don’t...

If you own a Kindle Fire, you're now $5 richer — sort of.Amazon on Monday rolled out Amazon Coins, a virtual currency for Kindle Fire, by giving all registered users of the device 500 free coins...

The Google I/O developer conference is less than 48 hours away and everyone is wondering if this will be another year of major product launches and skydiving Google Glass wearers. The short answer? Pr...

Walk onto someone's lawn and you're trespassing; fly over it in a helicopter and you're in the clear — "the air is a public highway," the Supreme Court declared in 1946. But what about the in-be...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories....

As part of its mission to bring its music service "everywhere," Amazon announced the release of a dedicated Cloud Player app for desktop PCs Thursday. The release comes less than a week after Amazon a...

Veteran TV journalist Barbara Walters announced her retirement Monday on The View, revealing that her more than 50-year run on television will end in the summer of 2014Walters, whose career started on...

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or just looking for something a bit more interesting, the Mashable Job Board is full of listings to take your career to the next level.Since 2005, Mashable has...

Ask the average American what comes to mind when they think of Silicon Valley, and you'll often hear answers about the area's booming technology sector. Less discussed even among the technology commun...

You know that shiny new iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 in your pocket? You probably call it a cellphone, right? Well, Newt Gingrich says you're wrong.Gingrich recently posted a three-minute video argui...

Google isn't the only company holding a mobile developer conference this weekBlackBerry's annual BlackBerry Live conference kicks off Tuesday in Orlando.It's been a big year for BlackBerry. In the las...

Nike+ is often the go-to app for active people. You can't beat its name recognition, after all, and it was the first athletic company to really dive into wearable and connected technology —...

In the history of spoiler alerts, there's never been anything quite like this.Over the weekend, it emerged that some U.S. fans of the popular BBC time travel show, Doctor Who, had been sent their preo...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.At an early stage company...

Electronic music duo Daft Punk are teasing their upcoming fourth studio album in a new video set in what looks like a futuristic spaceship filled with buttons and switches for who knows what. Despite ...

In an interview with CBS' 60 minutes, Microsoft founder and chairman Bill Gates answered several questions about his long time rival Steve Jobs. Reminiscing their last meeting — in May 2011, whe...

The online ad industry is going native. Consumers' migration to mobile has prompted a do-over in which the dreaded banner ad is being kicked to the curb in favor of messaging that behaves much as othe...

If you own a Kindle Fire, you're now $5 richer — sort of.Amazon on Monday rolled out Amazon Coins, a virtual currency for Kindle Fire, by giving all registered users of the device 500 free coins...

With thousands of film and TV titles available, Netflix is a cloud computing giant — and it needs to be, since it makes up one-third of North American Internet traffic during peak hours. Imagine...

Veteran TV journalist Barbara Walters announced her retirement Monday on The View, revealing that her more than 50-year run on television will end in the summer of 2014Walters, whose career started on...

Samsung has developed a new mobile data transfer technology that's potentially up to "several hundred times" faster than current 4G networks. More precisely, the company announced "the world’s f...

Spotify is one of the leading music streaming services available, with more than 24 million active users and countless songs, albums, playlists and radio stations. Like with any popular web service, S...

For those who wish they could better remember names and faces, a new demo app for Google Glass gives you notes on how you know each person.Although the concept seems perfect for party or networking ev...

The Internet's favorite astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield returns to Earth on Monday evening after living on board the International Space Station since December. During his five months in orbit, Ha...

So, you've decided it's time to take your job to the next level. Maybe you want a management position, or you're trying to reach director-level in your field. Or maybe you've gained some new skills or...

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The online ad industry is going native. Consumers' migration to mobile has prompted a do-over in which the dreaded banner ad is being kicked to the curb in favor of messaging that behaves much as othe...

With thousands of film and TV titles available, Netflix is a cloud computing giant — and it needs to be, since it makes up one-third of North American Internet traffic during peak hours. Imagine...

Before you take money from a venture capital firm, you'll agree to a valuation — how much your startup is worth. That valuation will also affect how much of your company you own. Optimizing for ...

Sony's new Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia ZR, has a trait not often seen in today's high-range smartphones: it can be submerged 5 feet deep under waterIts level of water resistance — IP55 a...

Twitter has the capacity to ignite revolutions and enable small acts of kindness, but there's also a darker side to the microblogging networkFloating Sheep, a group of geography academics, created the...

In an interview with CBS' 60 minutes, Microsoft founder and chairman Bill Gates answered several questions about his long time rival Steve Jobs. Reminiscing their last meeting — in May 2011, whe...

What if we could send functioning human brains directly into space, using them as intelligent storage devices capable of beaming images and data — in dream form — back to Earth? That's the...

After a seven-year hiatus, Arrested Development is back — and now, a trailer for the sitcom's fourth season has debuted online.Posted to YouTube on Sunday, it shows the quirky Bluth family ̵...

The ABC network is going to start live-streaming network content to all ABC-owned TV stations.The new service, dubbed Watch ABC, will debut on May 14 during ABC's upfront presentation in New York City...

The first promo for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the ABC television show about the comic-book universe's espionage and law-enforcement agency, has surfaced online.The 30-second spot highlights Cla...

It's natural to want to post pics of impressive meals on Instagram, but after a while, your followers might start getting annoyed.In this comic, we can see that it doesn't just apply to humans —...

Combine the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect, add incredible precision and a controller you can separate into two parts, and you get Mad Genius, a motion-controlling gamepad that could change the gam...

What if we could send functioning human brains directly into space, using them as intelligent storage devices capable of beaming images and data — in dream form — back to Earth? That's the...

This Mother's Day we're celebrating in our favorite way — through the medium of cats. We have found 10 mom 'n kittens pics that will melt even the hardest heartSEE ALSO: These 10 Cats Are More A...

On Mother's Day you can spoil your mom with a meal out, surprise her with a big bunch of flowers or treat her to a box of chocolatesYou can also celebrate her with a song. We have picked our top 10 mo...

"You're stranded on a deserted island, and you can only take three books/songs/movies with you off the boat. Which ones do you choose?"We've all heard and answered some variation of that question, but...

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is scheduled to make his return trip to Earth late Monday after five months aboard the International Space Station, and he decided to commemorate his final hours in s...

Facebook Home has finally hit 1 million downloads exactly one month after being released for Android, according to install numbers in the Google Play storeAt a press event on Thursday, Facebook's dire...

Combine the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect, add incredible precision and a controller you can separate into two parts, and you get Mad Genius, a motion-controlling gamepad that could change the gam...

Texting while driving has now replaced drunk driving as the number one cause of teenage deaths on the road in the U.S., new research has found.The study, performed by the Cohen Children's Medical Cent...

You must've had a seriously busy week last week if you missed all these goofy viral videos that came under our radar. Stop all that leaning forward and sit back while we catch you up on all the latest...

Get your Mother's Day-flavored sci-fi fix in this thrilling shortAliens have invaded our planet, and they're out to destroy our race. We've all seen this movie before. But in this gritty, surprisingly...

Seth Meyers will take over as the next host of Late Night on NBC, succeeding Jimmy Fallon who is heading to The Tonight Show, the network announced Sunday.Meyers, who is currently a head writer at Sat...

Lots of great new apps launched this week.Disney released Story, a new app that uses the location and time stamp on photos you take with your iPhone to instantly create a digital storybook based on di...

During her first earnings call after taking over as CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer laid out her plan to start acquiring smaller companies that "align well overall with our businesses," noting that she ha...

Applying for a job is not what it used to beIn this new digital world of work — where it’s more competitive than ever to land your dream position — offering a standard resume and wri...

Food porn on Instagram is ubiquitous. That is to say, pretty much everywhere you look someone's posted a meal for one reason or another. It's the perfect tool to show off how lovely your burger looks ...

Facebook Home has finally hit 1 million downloads exactly one month after being released for Android, according to install numbers in the Google Play storeAt a press event on Thursday, Facebook's dire...

Finding the perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day is never an easy feat. Her tastes change, your memory fades and you always wind up finding her something at the very last minute.SEE ALSO: More Su...

There have been rumors in recent weeks that Apple is planning a complete redesign for iOS 7 that moves away from the "skeuomorphic" look it has relied on to date, which designs digital objects like re...

Kristen Wiig made her much-anticipated return to Saturday Night Live, hosting the show for the first time after leaving it last year at the end of her seventh seasonOn the eve of Mother's Day, Wiig st...

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is scheduled to make his return trip to Earth late Monday after five months aboard the International Space Station, and he decided to commemorate his final hours in s...

When you first hear the phrase "two-way conversation," you probably think, "Well, what other kind of conversation is there?" But when it comes to brands, this phrase embodies a very specific marketing...

Lots of great new apps launched this week.Disney released Story, a new app that uses the location and time stamp on photos you take with your iPhone to instantly create a digital storybook based on di...

Google has outdone itself for Mother's Day this year.The search giant released an interactive Google Doodle on Sunday that actually creates cards for mom, which are designed to look like the kind of a...

During her first earnings call after taking over as CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer laid out her plan to start acquiring smaller companies that "align well overall with our businesses," noting that she ha...

When I was born, the Internet barely existed. My mom likely had no idea she had brought me into a soon-to-be digital world — much less how to raise me in itBut I've come to learn that she didn't...

Food porn on Instagram is ubiquitous. That is to say, pretty much everywhere you look someone's posted a meal for one reason or another. It's the perfect tool to show off how lovely your burger looks ...

Applying for a job is not what it used to beIn this new digital world of work — where it’s more competitive than ever to land your dream position — offering a standard resume and wri...

Finding the perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day is never an easy feat. Her tastes change, your memory fades and you always wind up finding her something at the very last minute.SEE ALSO: More Su...

There have been rumors in recent weeks that Apple is planning a complete redesign for iOS 7 that moves away from the "skeuomorphic" look it has relied on to date, which designs digital objects like re...

Google has outdone itself for Mother's Day this year.The search giant released an interactive Google Doodle on Sunday that actually creates cards for mom, which are designed to look like the kind of a...

What would Facebook updates look like in real life? According to the video, above, it would involve an annoying person surprising you with changes made to your home — without your knowledge or c...

New video spots and posters for Man of Steel, Warner Bros.' reboot of the Superman film series, have surfaced onlineThe 40-second promo, above, features Superman (played by Henry Cavill), his father J...

The pitfalls for teens who are encountering the social web for the first time are myriad and well-documented. The issue is underscored by this public-service announcement from a Vancouver-based organi...

Kid President, the youthful powerhouse in a power suit who knows how to give one heck of a motivational pep talk, has taken his inspirational talents to Mother's Day.The video message, sent "on behalf...

On the night of May 5, a golden retriever named Gucci gave birth, live and online via puppycam, to a healthy litter of adorable puppies, each one with an important task ahead. The eight pups, who are ...

Love to travel? Like guessing games? GeoGuessr may be just the perfect diversion for you. But be careful — it's habit-forming.The smart game uses Google Street View and Google Maps to take you o...

On the night of May 5, a golden retriever named Gucci gave birth, live and online via puppycam, to a healthy litter of adorable puppies, each one with an important task ahead. The eight pups, who are ...

Even LeBron James and Kobe Bryant probably can't match this. Watch a former women's college-basketball player sink 132 out of 135 three-pointers in just five minutesHer name is Laurie Koehn, and she p...

It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck — Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated ap...

What would Facebook updates look like in real life? According to the video, above, it would involve an annoying person surprising you with changes made to your home — without your knowledge or c...

A simple gas-pump prank ends up turning into one of the funniest karaoke sessions you'll ever see, in this viral videoIt begins as an installment of The Tonight Show's "Pumpcast News," where gas custo...

Microsoft released a series of off-the-wall ads in Asia that promote its Windows 8 operating system using kooky visual analogies. "Beautiful and Fast," above, shows three bare-faced women racing to a...

It was a big week in tech, and chances are, you probably missed one or two big stories. Lucky you — we were here, closely following the world of tech for Top 10 Tech This WeekThe biggest story o...

Kid President, the youthful powerhouse in a power suit who knows how to give one heck of a motivational pep talk, has taken his inspirational talents to Mother's Day.The video message, sent "on behalf...

It jumps! It swims! It climbs! This is RHex, the latest DARPA-funded robot from Boston DynamicsThe little guy has six legs, a compact body and can really get around. It can handle all kinds of terrain...

Back in the summer of 2011, I bought an iPhone 4. Yup, that’s right, just three months before Apple unveiled iPhone 4S and Siri, I plunked down $200 for yesterday’s technology. In my defen...

On the night of May 5, a golden retriever named Gucci gave birth, live and online via puppycam, to a healthy litter of adorable puppies, each one with an important task ahead. The eight pups, who are ...

Even LeBron James and Kobe Bryant probably can't match this. Watch a former women's college-basketball player sink 132 out of 135 three-pointers in just five minutesHer name is Laurie Koehn, and she p...

Little known fact: Tatooine isn't actually located in a galaxy far, far away. It's right here on Earth — Tunisia, to be preciseThe North African country was where many of the most iconic Stars W...

Do you even lift, smartphone addicts? All that time spent fiddling with your iPhone has done little to improve your physique. Well, unless you count those killer thumb muscles you've built up.SEE ALSO...

A simple gas-pump prank ends up turning into one of the funnest karaoke sessions you'll ever see, in this viral videoIt begins as an installment of The Tonight Show's "Pumpcast News," where gas custom...

Kid President, the youthful powerhouse in a power suit who knows how to give one heck of a motivational pep talk, has taken his inspirational talents to Mother's Day.The video message, sent "on behalf...

To mark this year's Mother's Day, we gathered some lovely portraits of moms from all around the world, as taken by their talented offspringWe are highlighting nine photographs that caught our eye, acc...

It was a big week in tech, and chances are, you probably missed one or two big stories. Lucky you — we were here, closely following the world of tech for Top 10 Tech This WeekThe biggest story o...

Telecommuting is on the rise. As more jobs rely on just an Internet connection, companies look to stay nimble. Workers continue striving for balance in life, and simply working from home has become an...

Sometimes we need some otherworldly force to shine down and grant us divine inspiration, especially when we're experiencing blocks in creativity.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableBut in this comic, Jos...

It jumps! It swims! It climbs! This is RHex, the latest DARPA-funded robot from Boston DynamicsThe little guy has six legs, a compact body and can really get around. It can handle all kinds of terrain...

Sometimes we wonder how moms can accomplish all that they do. From traveling to outer space to running some of the world's most powerful companies to raising us, moms are unstoppable.While these incre...

If Doctor Who has anything to say about the dark side of technology, the show speaks loudest through its recurring cybernetic monsters, the Cybermen. Once human, the Cybermen have replaced their body ...

It jumps! It swims! It climbs! This is RHex, the latest DARPA-funded robot from Boston DynamicsThe little guy has six legs, a compact body and can really get around. It can handle all kinds of terrain...

HOUSTON — Astronaut Tom Marshburn was planning to spend Saturday (May 11) packing for home. After five months in space, his ride back to Earth is set to leave the International Space Station in ...

With graduation and Mother's Day quickly approaching, it would be easy to miss out on the latest updates in tech and social media — but don't worry, we've got you covered.As always, we at Mashab...

Microsoft released a series of off-the-wall ads in Asia that promote its Windows 8 operating system using kooky visual analogies. "Beautiful and Fast," above, shows three bare-faced women racing to a...

You've probably never seen so many bald eagles in one place. Bald eagles might be scarce in the lower 48 of the United States, but the noble national bird is in abundance in the unusually named and lo...

KPIs are often seen as a cure to what ails the online ad industry. During AOL's first-quarter earnings call in 2012, CEO Tim Armstrong discussed how he was trying to convince more advertisers to use t...

As graduation looms closer and closer, many soon-to-be college alumni have only one thing on their minds: the impending job search. Sometimes it feels like all we hear about are the dismal prospects f...

Back in the summer of 2011, I bought an iPhone 4. Yup, that’s right, just three months before Apple unveiled iPhone 4S and Siri, I plunked down $200 for yesterday’s technology. In my defen...

Do you even lift, smartphone addicts? All that time spent fiddling with your iPhone has done little to improve your physique. Well, unless you count those killer thumb muscles you've built up.SEE ALSO...

Sometimes we need some otherworldly force to shine down and grant us divine inspiration, especially when we're experiencing blocks in creativity.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableBut in this comic, Jos...

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KPIs are often seen as a cure to what ails the online ad industry. During AOL's first-quarter earnings call in 2012, CEO Tim Armstrong discussed how he was trying to convince more advertisers to use t...

Sometimes we wonder how moms can accomplish all that they do. From traveling to outer space to running some of the world's most powerful companies to raising us, moms are unstoppable.While these incre...

KPIs are often seen as a cure to what ails the online ad industry. During AOL's first-quarter earnings call in 2012, CEO Tim Armstrong discussed how he was trying to convince more advertisers to use t...

Eminem asked and this pooch obliged. When Slim Shady tells you to "Shake That," you do it, even if you're a dogThis 2011 video of rump-shaking Harley has made the viral rounds recently after being plu...

As graduation looms closer and closer, many soon-to-be college alumni have only one thing on their minds: the impending job search. Sometimes it feels like all we hear about are the dismal prospects f...

Facebook has become a central way for some of the sports world's biggest stars to share intimate looks at their lives off the playing field with fans around the worldDaily doings, thoughts on current ...

Accepting mobile payments —whether by accepting credit cards in the field or by letting users pay on-site with smartphones —is a must for businesses of all types. Figuring out which mobile...

Eminem asked and this pooch obliged. When Slim Shady tells you to "Shake That," you do it, even if you're a dogThis 2011 video of rump-shaking Harley has made the viral rounds recently after being plu...

I’m not sure when I first heard the term "lifecasting." It may have been in the late 90s when the TV reality show Big Brother first reached our living rooms, or it could have been much later whe...

May is charging ahead at warp speed leading quickly to full-fledged summer. And as the days grow longer and the sun beats down harder, there's only one thing that you need to do — grab a scoop o...

We all thought it was a joke, but it wasn'tThe Onion really got hacked on Monday, and it was indeed victim of the Syrian Electronic Army (SAE), the pro-Assad group of "hacktivists" who have been hacki...

The next installment of the saga set in a galaxy far, far away will return to the seat of an Empire much closer to homeStar Wars Episode VII will be at least partly filmed in the United Kingdom, it wa...

Jeff Bliss is an 18-year old high school student in Duncanville, Ill. who got fed up with a teacher for what he thought was lazy, apathetic teaching. So, he gave her a piece of his mind — and to...

Facebook has become a central way for some of the sports world's biggest stars to share intimate looks at their lives off the playing field with fans around the worldDaily doings, thoughts on current ...

Good news, Android fans: You can now install Facebook Home on your device — provided it's running Android 4.0 or higher — whether it's officially supported or not.Facebook Home was release...

The first of JJ Abrams' Star Trek films was undoubtedly a hit for its action and special effects, but did the movie really do the series justice for all those Trekkies out there? Screen Junkies sure d...

Accepting mobile payments —whether by accepting credit cards in the field or by letting users pay on-site with smartphones —is a must for businesses of all types. Figuring out which mobile...

It may feel like summer in many cities across the U.S. today, but a cruise through the southernmost place on Earth is never out of season.Chill out with this beautiful timelapse footage through Antarc...

We all thought it was a joke, but it wasn'tThe Onion really got hacked on Monday, and it was indeed victim of the Syrian Electronic Army (SAE), the pro-Assad group of "hacktivists" who have been hacki...

With the announcement this week that a handgun made from a 3D printer fired successfully, 3D manufacturers may soon find themselves in a gray area when it comes to liability. From the looks of it, the...

New York City — the place where dreams come true. You party all night and everything is like one big episode of Sex and the CityYeah, rightMore like, New York City — the place where it co...

It was the lightsaber practice heard 'round the world, and one of the earliest viral videos online. It spawned a dozen parodies. But for one teenager, it meant years of hell. Now he's finally speaking...

Twitter is a crowded place that can easily confuse beginner users and the less technologically savvy. Believe it or not, many prefer not to be a part of the online conversation.You might remember fumb...

The middle of May marks a definitive point of change. The seasons shift; the weather warms up in some parts of the world and cools off in others. For many, the school year is coming to an end, and eve...

It may feel like summer in many cities across the U.S. today, but a cruise through the southernmost place on Earth is never out of season.Chill out with this beautiful timelapse footage through Antarc...

I’m not sure when I first heard the term "lifecasting." It may have been in the late 90s when the TV reality show Big Brother first reached our living rooms, or it could have been much later whe...

Facebook has become a central way for some of the sports world's biggest stars to share intimate looks at their lives off the playing field with fans around the worldDaily doings, thoughts on current ...

When you count down the hours until a new episode of your favorite TV show airs, the last thing you want to encounter is a spoiler on social networking sites. Is there anything worse? Didn't think so....

Interacting with your friends on Facebook just got a lot easier — If you’re a Bing user, that is.Starting Friday, Bing will show comments from Facebook relevant to your search in the sideb...

Jeff Bliss is an 18-year old high school student in Duncanville, Ill. who got fed up with a teacher for what he thought was lazy, apathetic teaching. So, he gave her a piece of his mind — and to...

The Nokia Lumia 928 is officially coming to Verizon on May 16.The phone was already leaked earlier this week, thanks to an ad in Vanity Fair, but now the release date — and carrier — is of...

The iPhone Mashup Shoe design by Alan Nguyen of Freedom of Creation, a Dutch 3D printing house, is a pair of 3D printed platform heels with a holster on the side to hold an iPhone.The design was commi...

Welp, this could have gone a lot betterStetson University brought out an insurance company executive to throw the ceremonial first pitch before a recent baseball game against Florida State. But instea...

The middle of May marks a definitive point of change. The seasons shift; the weather warms up in some parts of the world and cools off in others. For many, the school year is coming to an end, and eve...

On Tuesday, the CIA announced the new head of its National Clandestine Service, one of the agency's most important branches, responsible for sending spies abroad and managing its drone program. And in...

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This Mother's Day, we're going to call it: Ours is a great age in which to be a mom. Yes, being a parent in the digital era means laying down rules about Snapchat and making sure your kids' online pri...

New York City — the place where dreams come true. You party all night and everything is like one big episode of Sex and the CityYeah, rightMore like, New York City — the place where it co...

It was the lightsaber practice heard 'round the world, and one of the earliest viral videos online. It spawned a dozen parodies. But for one teenager, it meant years of hell. Now he's finally speaking...

Amazon has expanded its Cloud Drive offerings with a new photo-centric app for iPhone.Amazon Cloud Drive Photos [iTunes link] for iPhone lets users back-up their entire iPhone photo libraries to Amazo...

John Kerry is set to make some digital diplomacy history Friday by becoming the first sitting secretary of state to take part in a Google HangoutDuring the Hangout, Kerry will discuss his view of the ...

In 2005, writer David Foster Wallace stood before the graduates of Kenyon College and delivered a memorable and impactful commencement addressThe speech, later turned into a book titled This Is Water,...

Jeff Bliss is an 18-year old high school student in Duncanville, Ill. who got fed up with a teacher for what he thought was lazy, apathetic teaching. So, he gave her a piece of his mind — and to...

It may seem like everyone already has all the mobile devices they need, but shipments for notebooks, tablets and smartphones reached 308.7 million in the first quarter of 2013, up more than 37% in the...

Borderlands 2 will have a reason to dive back into Pandora next week, as the new playable character Krieg joins the five other classes available to players.Eight months after the release of Borderland...

When you count down the hours until a new episode of your favorite TV show airs, the last thing you want to encounter is a spoiler on social networking sites. Is there anything worse? Didn't think so....

Camille Seaman was vacuuming her living room when the idea struck her: I should drive into the heart of a really dangerous storm. It was during a TV show about storm-chasing, one of those behind-the-...

Kickstarter has been criticized on and off in recent months for allowing celebrities to use the crowdfunding service to raise money — most recently Zach Braff, who raised more than $2 million on...

Dealing with coolant leaks has become a part of life for astronauts living aboard the International Space Station recently.On Thursday, astronauts discovered an ammonia leak in a loop that cools the p...

When you count down the hours until a new episode of your favorite TV show airs, the last thing you want to encounter is a spoiler on social networking sites. Is there anything worse? Didn't think so....

With the announcement this week that a handgun made from a 3D printer fired successfully, 3D manufacturers may soon find themselves in a gray area when it comes to liability. From the looks of it, the...

In the early days of a startup, you’re forced to do just about everything yourself, particularly if you’re bootstrapping. From wireframes to coding to marketing and customer support, when ...

If you're among the lucky few who have already taken Google Glass for a spin, you know wearing Google's high-tech specs in public brings in a whole lot of attention. The reaction is mixed too — ...

The middle of May marks a definitive point of change. The seasons shift; the weather warms up in some parts of the world and cools off in others. For many, the school year is coming to an end, and eve...

Social commerce, sometimes abbreviated as "s-ecommerce," is a term often used to describe new online retail models or marketing strategies that incorporate established social networks and/or peer-to-p...

Looking for a really large, powerful smartphone? The LG Optimus G Pro, available today at AT&T, might be right up your alleyThe device has a huge, 5.5-inch, full HD (1,920 x 1,080) screen, a 1.7GH...

On Tuesday, the CIA announced the new head of its National Clandestine Service, one of the agency's most important branches, responsible for sending spies abroad and managing its drone program. And in...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesY...

New York City's skyline came one step closer to feeling whole again Friday morning as a broadcast antennae was installed atop One World Trade Center, getting the "Freedom Tower" to its final symbolic ...

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Twitter has a message for everyone this Mother's Day: Stop using Twitter for once.In a special Mother's Day ad posted online Friday, Twitter touts its service for helping users connect with everyone f...

Being a mother requires a backbone of steel and an unfathomable amount of energy. While their babies — young and old — cry, they keep it together.These women deserve a laugh, and plenty ar...

Is graduation so close, yet so far away? We all know that feeling.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableBelow, you'll find three comics from Drew at Toothpaste For Dinner that might not necessarily prepare...

Amazon has expanded its Cloud Drive offerings with a new photo-centric app for iPhone.Amazon Cloud Drive Photos [iTunes link] for iPhone lets users back-up their entire iPhone photo libraries to Amazo...

Interacting with your friends on Facebook just got a lot easier — If you’re a Bing user, that is.Starting Friday, Bing will show comments from Facebook relevant to your search in the sideb...

In 2005, writer David Foster Wallace stood before the graduates of Kenyon College and delivered a memorable and impactful commencement addressThe speech, later turned into a book titled This Is Water,...

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and give thanks to the woman who brought you into this world. You've had all year to plan, and it's now the end of the week before that special Sunday. And you got ...

Borderlands 2 will have a reason to dive back into Pandora next week, as the new playable character Krieg joins the five other classes available to players.Eight months after the release of Borderland...

Camille Seaman was vacuuming her living room when the idea struck her: I should drive into the heart of a really dangerous storm. It was during a TV show about storm-chasing, one of those behind-the-...

Dealing with coolant leaks has become a part of life for astronauts living aboard the International Space Station recently.On Thursday, astronauts discovered an ammonia leak in a loop that cools the p...

In the early days of a startup, you’re forced to do just about everything yourself, particularly if you’re bootstrapping. From wireframes to coding to marketing and customer support, when ...

Social commerce, sometimes abbreviated as "s-ecommerce," is a term often used to describe new online retail models or marketing strategies that incorporate established social networks and/or peer-to-p...

If you’re headed to an important meeting or big date, it’s probably a good idea to make sure you don’t stink. Don’t burden your friends or family members with the heinous job o...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesY...

New York City's skyline came one step closer to feeling whole again Friday morning as a broadcast antennae was installed atop One World Trade Center, getting the "Freedom Tower" to its final symbolic ...

Borderlands 2 will have a reason to dive back into Pandora next week, as the new playable character Krieg joins the five other classes available to players.Eight months after the release of Borderland...

Camille Seaman was vacuuming her living room when the idea struck her: I should drive into the heart of a really dangerous storm. It was during a TV show about storm-chasing, one of those behind-the-...

Being a mother requires a backbone of steel and an unfathomable amount of energy. While their babies — young and old — cry, they keep it together.These women deserve a laugh, and plenty ar...

Daft Punk is all about blurring the line between man and machine. So what happens when a human transposes their electronic groove into a traditional score for piano? Redditor BeamPacer found out, and ...

Borderlands 2 will have a reason to dive back into Pandora next week, as the new playable character Krieg joins the five other classes available to players.Eight months after the release of Borderland...

Google+ is catching up on a lot of fronts to Facebook, but it's still lagging in one key metric: Time spent.The average user spent 6 minutes 47 seconds on Google+ in March vs. 6 hours, 44 m...

Google+ is catching up on a lot of fronts to Facebook, but it's still lagging in one key metric: Time spent.The average user spent 6 minutes 47 seconds on Google+'s site in March vs. 6 hour...

Google+ is catching up on a lot of fronts to Facebook, but it's still lagging in one key metric: Time spent.The average visitor to the social network spent 6 minutes 47 seconds on Google+'s...

Gravity, the new movie from Alfonso Cuarón, best known for his sci-fi movie Children of Men, now has an official teaser trailerWhile Gravity is also a sci-fi film, its setting its vastly differen...

The Olympus PEN F, launched in 1963, was a very advanced camera for its time. Now, for the F's 50th anniversary, Olympus is paying homage to its design with its new flagship model in the digital PEN l...

Valve has updated its Half-Life 2 shooter with the support for virtual reality head-mounted display Oculus RiftThe feature is experimental, and is available in the game's beta versionIt has some known...

Tiny, glowing robots could soon be injected into the eye to alert doctors of low oxygen levels that can lead to blindness.Led by Bradley Nelson, a professor of robotics and intelligent systems at ETH-...

The Olympus PEN F, launched in 1963, was a very advanced camera for its time. Now, for the F's 50th anniversary, Olympus is paying homage to its design with its new flagship model in the digital PEN l...

Daft Punk is all about blurring the line between man and machine. So what happens when a human transposes their electronic groove into a traditional score for piano? Redditor BeamPacer found out, and ...

New Jersey 19-year-old Marie Sowler was diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia. Her sister and father pitched in with a double bone marrow transplant. Sadly, it didn't work. Marie has been given just days to...

Gravity, the new movie from Alfonso Cuarón, best known for his sci-fi movie Children of Men, now has an official teaser trailerWhile Gravity is also a sci-fi film, its setting its vastly differen...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: GittipOne-Liner Pi...

For the most part, celebrities are an attractive bunch. And when attractive people mate, they usually make cute babiesBut it may turn out that only applies in very specific instances — and only ...

In the digital world, few things are ever truly deleted or destroyed. Not if you have the money to get them back.That's why one company is making hay out of a new service Thursday that offers to recov...

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our insular little social media world, we need an outsider to put things back in perspective and remind us of the bigger pictureThis time, that accidental hero is Uni...

Whether it's during the latest episode of Game of Thrones or a football game on TV, chances are you might be engaging with a second screen and tweeting, Facebook posting and otherwise communicating wi...

Apple component supplier Pegatron dismissed reports that iPad mini demand is stuttering to a halt.Bloomberg journalist Tim Culpan reported that Pegatron CEO Jason Cheng said iPad mini revenues had dro...

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's that time we appreciate all that Mom has done for us over the yearsYes, those 3 a.m. feedings were crucial and packing our lunches was a big deal, but th...

There was a time, not so long ago, when pro sports stars who were disenchanted with their occupational situations had just a few choices. Among those options: suffer in silence, approach management be...

Hate having to pay for hundreds of cable TV channels when you watch less than a dozen? How about those blackout rules that make it so you can't watch your favorite NFL team when a home game isn't sold...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: GittipOne-Liner Pi...

Snoop Dogg has been known for many things throughout his career, from his long list of hits as a solo artist to his very vocal love of marijuana. But he's also developed a reputation for being cutting...

For the most part, celebrities are an attractive bunch. And when attractive people mate, they usually make cute babiesBut it may turn out that only applies in very specific instances — and only ...

The highly anticipated movie from Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann, The Great Gatsby, opens this weekend. Whether or not Luhrmann has done justice to Fitzgerald's quintessential Jazz age novel ̵...

Ryan Gosling, if you don't eat your cereal, you'll get all skinny and look more Mickey Mouse Club than NotebookFilm director Ryan McHenry is trying to get the dreamy actor to stuff his belly with whea...

Federal prosecutors have accused eight people of being part of a global "cybercrime organization" said to be responsible for the theft of $45 million from ATMs around the world. Seven of the eight sus...

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our insular little social media world, we need an outsider to put things back in perspective and remind us of the bigger pictureThis time, that accidental hero is Uni...

After not talking to the media for 25 years, founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei Ren Zhengfei told reporters Thursday it is not working with the Chinese government to spy on the ...

Cody Wilson, the mind behind the "Liberator," the world's first 3D-printed handgun, said he didn't know what would happen once he upload the blueprints for the gun onlineNow he doesThe Department of S...

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could catch the perfect TV viewing angle from anywhere in your living room? That idea may not be too far off, according to a newly published patent from Samsung. The f...

Whether it's during the latest episode of Game of Thrones or a football game on TV, chances are you might be engaging with a second screen and tweeting, Facebook posting and otherwise communicating wi...

"CC" is 18 months old and probably knows more about the New York Yankees than most grown-up Major League Baseball fans. Watch her drop knowledge in this adorable videoSEE ALSO: Hilarious Kiss Cam Brea...

There’s a reason they call it cyberspace: Like space, the Internet has grown so expansive that we’ll likely never know all its secrets. Indeed, cyberspace is so deep and complex that even ...

Unemployed and feeling demotivated in the job hunt? Lucky for you, The Onion is hiring for some pretty competitive and exciting new positionsThe latest listing is for a "listening intern" who is willi...

Twitter has acquired a little-known scalable computing startup called Ubalo, the two companies announced Thursday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed."When we met the infrastructure folks at Twi...

A Columbia University football player has been charged with a hate crime for threatening a fellow student, who is Asian, using racial slurs and pushing him against a wallNBC broke the news on Wednesda...

Hate having to pay for hundreds of cable TV channels when you watch less than a dozen? How about those blackout rules that make it so you can't watch your favorite NFL team when a home game isn't sold...

Many members of congress use Twitter to stay in touch with their constituents. Some use it to arm them.Rep. Steve Stockman (R-Texas), used his Twitter account Wednesday to announce an AR-15 giveaway. ...

After months of rumors, YouTube finally introduced a pilot program for paid channels on Thursday.YouTube will now let a few dozen of popular channels charge viewers a subscription fee of 99 cents or m...

Four weeks ago, Facebook launched Facebook Home, a launcher for Android that brings the social network's experience front and center.The company on Thursday invited a small group of reporters to its c...

A new bill making it legal to unlock your cellphone or other mobile device has arrived in the House of RepresentativesThe Unlocking Technology Act of 2013 would also make it legal to circumvent digita...

Ryan Gosling, if you don't eat your cereal, you'll get all skinny and look more Mickey Mouse Club than NotebookFilm director Ryan McHenry is trying to get the dreamy actor to stuff his belly with whea...

For more than a year, there have been rumors that Amazon will release a smartphone. Now, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon will go a step further and release two.The Journal reported Th...

Federal prosecutors have accused eight people of being part of a global "cybercrime organization" said to be responsible for the theft of $45 million from ATMs around the world. Seven of the eight sus...

For years, gay people have been asked when they realized their sexual orientation. Now, a video asks the same question to the straight demographic and the results are profound.Travis Nuckolls and Chri...

Everyone knows a magician never breaks the code and reveals his secret. And by "never," of course, we mean there are magic trick revelations and tutorials all over YouTube.After inspection, it turns o...

Netflix has added its slick post-play feature to its iOS apps.The feature was originally introduced last August for the web player, PS3 and Xbox 360 and it allows users to watch more content automatic...

Ryan Gosling, if you don't eat your cereal, you'll get all skinny and look more Mickey Mouse Club than NotebookFilm director Ryan McHenry is trying to get the dreamy actor to stuff his belly with whea...

Consumer Reports has fallen in love with the Tesla Model S. On its scale of one to 100, the $70,000+ electric car scored a 99, tied with the highest rating the highly regarded publication has eve...

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could catch the perfect TV viewing angle from anywhere in your living room? That idea may not be too far off, according to a newly published patent from Samsung. The f...

Are you tired of hearing the same trite, cliché-ridden life advice from your friends and family? "Never Give Up" they tell you, or "Reach For the Stars!" No. There will be no more of that.Instead...

Most good ideas have a good story about how they was created, and good ideas can come from anywhere: while traveling the world, during a college course or while having a few drinks with friends, to na...

Contract-free cellphone plans were supposed to be easier to understand, but that's no longer the case. Washington state's attorney general recently blasted T-Mobile for its Simple Choice plan that tur...

Yahoo announced the acquisitions of both MileWise and GoPollGo Thursday. Both startups will be shutting down their services and joining Yahoo's mobile teams — Five people from MileWise will be r...

In just over a decade, AOL has gone from 27 million monthly subscribers to just 2.7 million. At the same time, Netflix's subscriber base has grown more than tenfold.(Side note: I can't believe 2.7 mil...

There’s a reason they call it cyberspace: Like space, the Internet has grown so expansive that we’ll likely never know all its secrets. Indeed, cyberspace is so deep and complex that even ...

To generate even more buzz around its highly-anticipated return, Arrested Development is setting up frozen banana stands in London, New York and Los Angeles.That's right, fans of the popular TV show &...

The Manhattan skyline with Lady Liberty standing tall is one of Earth's most iconic images, but what if that scene was constructed on another planet in our solar system? Artist Nickolay Lamm's stunnin...

President Barack Obama signed an order Thursday requiring federal agencies to make their publicly accessible data open and machine-readableObama's order, which enforces a new Open Data Policy, was iss...

Have you ever wondered what became of the Old Spice Guy a.k.a. Isaiah Mustafa?It turns out he's alive and well and selling beer in Israel. In this ad for Maccabee Beer, Mustafa employs some of his tra...

OUYA, the open, $99 Android game console, raised $15 million in new funding. Those funds more than double the company's resources, after the mega-successful Kickstarter that raised $8.6 million last s...

On Tuesday, Nokia chief Stephen Elop fielded questions from irate shareholders at his company’s annual meeting in Helsinki. When, they wanted to know, would he do something about Apple and Samsu...

Many members of congress use Twitter to stay in touch with their constituents. Some use it to arm them.Rep. Steve Stockman (R-Texas), used his Twitter account Wednesday to announce an AR-15 giveaway. ...

After months of rumors, YouTube finally introduced a pilot program for paid channels on Thursday.YouTube will now let a few dozen of popular channels charge viewers a subscription fee of 99 cents or m...

Four weeks ago, Facebook launched Facebook Home, a launcher for Android that brings the social network's experience front and center.The company on Thursday invited a small group of reporters to its c...

A series of ultra-quirky Windows 8 commercials that have never seen the light of day popped up on YouTube this week, and we guarantee you'll be left wondering what in the world just unfolded before yo...

There's a newcomer to Maxim's Hot 100 list for 2013, but she's no stranger to headlines: Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend.Coming in at number 69 — and beating out celebrities such as Jessica Chastai...

Ever notice that Commander William Riker has an odd stance whenever he sits down for a chat on the starship Enterprise? One YouTuber did, and now #Rikering is totally a thing.In this week's episode of...

Look around you. The world is full of hashtags: #jar, #rug, #craftbeer, #bieberdoll, #procrastination, #apileofnecklacesyouhaventuntangledsince2007. The hashtag can be just as much a source of maddeni...

Zach Sobiech is a 17-year-old musician who was diagnosed three years ago with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. With only months to live, Sobiech used music to say goodbye — moving milli...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.It wasn't that long ago t...

Flipboard announced a slew of releases Thursday, including a big update to its app for Android smartphones and tablets, which enables users to create their own magazines for the first time. (That upda...

Google can now take you back in time.The search giant unveiled a new project Thursday called Timelapse that visualizes how different parts of the earth have changed during the past 28 years. You can w...

When you were four, you imagined "engineers" as men in striped overalls who shouted "all aboard!" from trains. Later you learned that most engineers study more than just locomotives: mechanics, chemic...

Netflix has added its slick post-play feature to its iOS apps.The feature was originally introduced last August for the web player, PS3 and Xbox 360 and it allows users to watch more content automatic...

Consumer Reports has fallen in love with the Tesla Model S. On its scale of one to 100, the $70,000+ electric car scored a 99, tied with the highest rating the highly regarded publication has eve...

Mashable's Events Board is a great place to find the leading conferences in your industry — whether that's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five ...

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