Articles by Mashable from July 2013

Summer is the ideal time to take it easy. But even laid-back activities like eating popsicles can benefit from clever hacks.In his latest YouTube video, Grant Thompson — the self-proclaimed "K...

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while maintaining a “neutral” stance toward the prosecution of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, failed to live up to its commitment to the free ex...

(Warning: Some of the videos included in this post contain graphic language and content.)Fans of the massively popular animated YouTube series Dick Figures: Your long wait is almost over. The show abo...

Earlier this month, IFTTT (If This Then That) released its first mobile app. Exclusively available for iOS devices, the app brings the same functionality as IFTTT’s web-based product and adds se...

Flanked by his wife and children backstage before one of his recent concerts, Jon Bon Jovi tested Google Glass for the first time.The charcoal-colored Glass made its way onstage at MetLife Stadium in ...

Walt Disney was always a little vague about the time and location of his animated tales. "Once upon a time" and "a land far, far away" doesn't give much away as to where those princes and princesses f...

A Turkish hacker organization could be behind a campaign targeting White House personnel who strategize digital outreach, according to forensics researchers.Three staffers have had their personal Gmai...

These rapper-inspired cereals are a balanced way to start off your day.From Weeeezies, the breakfast of Young Money, to Corn Pacs, the morning treat paying tribute to a rap legend, Rappers and Cereal ...

Corporations are too busy these days to sniff out copyright infringements. Many rely on automated systems to generate Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requestsMicrosoft, for example, u...

Irrational Games announced three new downloadable content chapters for BioShock Infinite, and the first is available Tuesday.Combat in the Clouds is a purely combat-based expansion that presents playe...

This story is developing. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.Bradley Manning, the source of WikiLeaks' most famous revelations, has been found not guilty of aidi...

There's no need to guess what you're seeing in Justin Timberlake's just-released "Take Back The Night" video. That's because his website has an interactive experience that goes along with the video, d...

LUSAKA, Zambia — In early 2011 Google team members visited the University of Zambia to encourage students to participate in the Africa Android Competition. When one student asked the Google pres...

Happy National Cheesecake Day! Let's take a moment to acknowledge our eternal gratefulness for cheesecake, a dessert so luscious, it should be considered a sinThis succulent sweet treat has come a lon...

You'd never expect to see Pee Wee Herman, Spongebob Squarepants and Green Goblin in the same room — let alone hear them in the same voice box.But Quinton Kappel managed to impersonate each ...

Apple just received a patent on a new kind of camera for mobile devices, one with a triple lens and triple sensor design. The patent suggests future cameras on iPhones and iPads will be able to captur...

Wolverine may be blowing up in the box office — but that doesn't mean we can't get excited about other X-Men charactersTo get fans excited about next summer's X-Men: Days of Future Past, the tea...

Online design store Fab announced Tuesday that it plans to lay off more than 100 employees in its Berlin office — about 14% of its total staff — by the end of the year.News of the layoffs ...

GQ UK on Monday unveiled its latest set of covers, which are plastered with portraits of One Direction members and provocative words intended to make you pick up the magazine.Some Tweeters, however, w...

Four months after Bit.ly announced the resignation of CEO Peter Stern, the company has finally revealed a replacement: Mark Josephson.Josephson currently serves as the head of revenue and marketing at...

Think everyone is buying an iPad? Think againApple shipped less than half as many tablets as Android in Q2, representing 28.3% of the market compared with Android's 67%. One year ago, during the secon...

Animation Domination High-Def (ADHD), Fox's new online and late-night cartoon comedy block, pitted the Internet's grumpiest cat against the original grumpy cat on Monday.In the clip above, Garfield ch...

This week, we asked you to humanize your animals for our photo challenge. We wanted your pets to pose in creative ways, or for you to simply capture the candid moments when your dog smiles and ba...

The turnover at Zynga continued this month as three top executives left the company, according to a report.According to Bloomberg, the departures included John Osvald, SVP of games; Jesse Janosov, a V...

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has repeatedly said he isn't thinking about taking the company public — but apparently, the same isn't true for Twitter's hiring managersThe social networking company re...

These rapper-inspired cereals are a balanced way to start off your day.From Weeeezies, the breakfast of Young Money, to Corn Pacs, the morning treat paying tribute to a rap legend, Rappers and Cereal ...

While Steve Jobs may have regretted not making an iCar, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has felt ambivalent about the auto industry for years. Now, it's vying for dashboard space held by Microsoft (MSFT) Corp., Bla...

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 storiesV...

It's hard to recall the last ad for a feminine product that you might describe as "cute," which is why this one for HelloFlo may win the prize for most adorable ever.In the ad, a young girl becomes th...

This story is developing. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.Bradley Manning, the source of WikiLeaks' most famous revelations, has been found not guilty of aidi...

Creative photography has never been easier with the advent of smartphones. But after you’ve shared that snapshot of yummy pizza you had in Rome, with St. Peter’s Basilica carefully positi...

Groupon Reserve, the company's pivot away from daily deals and into restaurant reservations, is going mobileGroupon Reserve functionality is coming to Groupon's existing iPhone app on Tuesday. Groupon...

If Dick Wolf and company are suffering from writer's block this summer as they work on the next season of Law and Order: SVU, they might want to visit the rideshare section of CraigslistMost posts in ...

Apple just received a patent on a new kind of camera for mobile devices, one with a triple lens and triple sensor design. The patent suggests future cameras on iPhones and iPads will be able to captur...

Summer's coming to an end, but don't let that get you down — instead, take advantage of back-to-school season and upgrade to a tablet that you truly love.We've rounded up the best tablets on the...

Think everyone is buying an iPad? Think againApple shipped less than half as many tablets as Android in Q2, representing 28.3% of the market compared with Android's 67%. One year ago, during the secon...

Mac vs. PC? iPhone vs. Android? Democrat vs. Republican? These are big decisions, peopleBut for a '90s kid, there was no decision more crucial than pledging allegiance to Nickelodeon or Disney Channel...

Olapic has come a long way since it raised $1 million in seed funding a year ago. The company's flagship product, a platform that allows companies to collect ("crowdsource") images and videos from soc...

College is stressful, but designing your dorm room shouldn't be. From finalizing your room's layout to choosing the perfect color scheme, these five digital tools will save you some trouble.Most are h...

This week, we asked you to humanize your animals for our photo challenge. We wanted your pets to pose in creative ways, or for you to simply capture the candid moments when your dog smiles and ba...

From scary lingerie to cosplay costumes, Etsy has anything and everythingWe found 20 of the weirdest handmade miniatures — crocheted superheroes, taxidermy animals and more. You really shouldn't...

iFixit, the company known for its elaborate teardowns of various gadgets, has gotten its paws on Google's Chromecast, the USB dongle that lets you stream web video to a TV setGiven the small form fact...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.Offering meals to employe...

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has repeatedly said he isn't thinking about taking the company public — but apparently, the same isn't true for Twitter's hiring managersThe social networking company re...

China's surveillance of its citizens' digital activities is common knowledge. However, questions remain concerning what content is targeted by government censors and how these blacklists change in res...

It's hard to recall the last ad for a feminine product that you might describe as "cute," which is why this one for HelloFlo may win the prize for most adorable ever.In the ad, a young girl becomes th...

Wolverine may be blowing up in the box office — but that doesn't mean we can't get excited about other X-Men charactersTo get fans excited about next summer's X-Men: Days of Future Past, the tea...

To date, more than $680 million has been raised on Kickstarter, as crowdfunding becomes an increasingly viable option for startups to raise much-needed funds without the help of VCs, angels or banks. ...

Are you excited about the upcoming "Breaking Bad" finale? The latest teaser won't reveal much about the actual plot of the final episodes, but it will set the mood nicely — especially if you're ...

The story of Amelia Earhart's disappearance remains unresolved, but historians haven't stopped searching for answers. Recently-recovered images provide further insight into her travels.Aerial ViewImag...

Wireless speakers have been on the market for some time, but the Blazar, a Bluetooth aluminum speaker from Beacon Audio that allows dual stereo pairing, achieves deeper, more immersive sound from port...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.Offering meals to employe...

To date, more than $680 million has been raised on Kickstarter, as crowdfunding becomes an increasingly viable option for startups to raise much-needed funds without the help of VCs, angels or banks. ...

According to Francis Pedraza's Twitter profile, the founder of Everest seeks to lead his team "towards our vision of unlocking human potential." It's an interesting goal to consider in light of what P...

Two of Japan's largest consumer-electronics competitors — Sony and Panasonic — are joining forces to develop next-generation optical discs that pack 300 GB of data.The companies announced ...

For cyclists who want to ride faster, but are reluctant to buy a pricey e-bike, the Rubbee bicycle mount may be a happy medium.Once attached, the device converts your regular bicycle into electric bik...

Thomson Reuters appears to be the latest victim of hacking by the Syrian Electronic Army.The media company's Twitter account, @ThomsonReuters, tweeted links to images of political cartoons that suppor...

Unless you were one of those kids with perfect teeth and baby model hair, you probably experienced the dreaded awkward years. You know, that uncomfortable time between bright-eyed adorableness and adu...

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: DataRankOne-Liner ...

Canada has developed a new version of its famed robotic space arm to give exploration of the final frontier a helping hand.The nation's Next-Generation Canadarm (NGC) program is designed to support bo...

In an effort to highlight the gems in its extensive comedy database, Spotify is joining forces with YouTube channel Official Comedy to launch an app that aggregates content into a comedy audio library...

Two of Japan's largest consumer-electronics competitors — Sony and Panasonic — are joining forces to develop next-generation optical discs that pack 300 GB of data.The companies announced ...

You can blame Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel for paying too much attention to Twitter, or you can blame fans for having nothing better to do than throw shade at a 20-year-old kid onlineBut no matte...

"Hold me closer Tony Danza." "Sweet dreams are made of cheese." "We're goin' da da in a looleeloowad!"Song lyrics can be hard to remember, but that doesn't stop us from singing along. For Music Monday...

A new labor report painting a grim picture of conditions at an Apple supplier factory in Shanghai, China, claims that Apple is working on "a scaled-back, less expensive version of the iPhone."Monday's...

Werner Herzog, cinema's man of many hats, is branching out with a new documentary that takes on the issue of texting while driving. One Second To The Next will focus on the aftermath of the national ...

All-female R&B group TLC reunited at the second annual Mixtape Festival in Pennsylvania on Saturday, to perform a medley of their singles. Group members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozanda "Chilli"...

Unless you were one of those kids with perfect teeth and baby model hair, you probably experienced the dreaded awkward years. You know, that uncomfortable time between bright-eyed adorableness and adu...

Welcome to college sports in 2013Twitter CEO and University of Michigan alum and supporter Dick Costolo appears to have committed an NCAA recruiting violation by contacting a Wolverines recruit —...

Whenever I go out in public wearing Google Glass, inevitably somebody (sometimes several somebodies) asks me about it. Typically they already know what it is and are curious how I'm enjoying it. But s...

When Jack Hidary, the latest candidate to join New York City's mayoral race, talks about the future of the city, the words "startups," "broadband," and "computer science," keep coming up — and h...

Canada has developed a new version of its famed robotic space arm to give exploration of the final frontier a helping hand.The nation's Next-Generation Canadarm (NGC) program is designed to support bo...

Carly Simon joined Taylor Swift on stage at the Gillette Stadium on July 27 in Foxborough, Mass., to perform Simon's iconic 1972 single, "You're So Vain." The pair sang and danced around stage, reachi...

She can't stop, she won't stop and she didn't stop. Miley Cyrus released a director's cut of "We Can't Stop" on Monday, featuring plenty of additional twerking footage for our pleasureCyrus' triumphan...

German luxury automaker BMW unveiled its first mass-produced electric vehicle to the world on Monday.The BMW i3 has the trademark BMW kidney-shaped grille; but what's underneath the hood is unlike its...

If you spend much time wandering the sports Internet, you've no doubt seen these two videos by now. Adorable, creative and oh-so-random, each features Kenyan orphans re-enacting one of the most iconic...

"Hold me closer Tony Danza." "Sweet dreams are made of cheese." "We're goin' da da in a looleeloowad!"Song lyrics can be hard to remember, but that doesn't stop us from singing along. For Music Monday...

Webcomics typically adhere to the classic newspaper funny pages formats of a either a single frame, or a few panels laid out in sequence — but that's not a hard rule. Online comics can have a li...

Werner Herzog, cinema's man of many hats, is branching out with a new documentary that takes on the issue of texting while driving. One Second To The Next will focus on the aftermath of the national ...

Photographers bend, stretch and contort their bodies into unnatural positions to capture the perfect shot. Imagine replacing the camera with another person and it might look like a page out of the Kam...

Shares of DI Corp., a South Korean company that makes testing equipment for the semiconductor industry, shot up last year. The reason? Perhaps, you say, a robust increase in the company's earnings fun...

If you want to make your own baby food, the Baby Bullet slices, dices, blends and purees the heck out of a piece of produceIt's a far cuter version of the Magic Bullet, but with a souped-up engine tha...

At first blush, it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for an exterminator to project a youth-friendly brand. You never see bug killers advertised on MTV, and it's unlikely that you'll see Justin Bieb...

When Google launched the first Nexus 7 tablet about a year ago, it quickly set the bar for other Android tablets. Before it arrived, the category was a mess. There were plenty of substandard performer...

The summer of 2013, bereft of an Olympics or a World Cup, has been a particularly slow one for sports. But the season comes with a silver lining: Thousands of students on break with nothing better to ...

The Xbox One's new wireless controller will cost $60, according to an update from the Microsoft Store, making it $10 more expensive than its predecessor.Microsoft announced some of the pricing for Xbo...

Crying "I've been hacked!" to cover up a big mistake on Twitter is all too easy. You'll have skeptics and you might have to work hard to convince them your lie is the truth, in part because some peopl...

Glee star Lea Michele has been mute on social media since her boyfriend and castmate Cory Monteith fatally overdosed on a mix of heroin and alcohol on July 13 in a Vancouver hotelMichele, however, bro...

Homeland on Monday released its season three teaser trailer, which gives viewers a heads-up on at least one of the series' upcoming story lines.The clip, titled "Signals," plays like a transient radio...

Russian graphic designer Ruslan Khasanov has created the perfect psychedelic dose to cure your work day blues.For his new experimental video, Khasanov captured close up shots of colored ink droplets m...

German luxury automaker BMW unveiled its first mass-produced electric vehicle to the world on Monday.The BMW i3 has the trademark BMW kidney-shaped grille; but what's underneath the hood is unlike its...

While awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto V, a group of modders added character swapping — one of the new game's most talked-about features — to its predecessor.Modding group GTA X Sc...

When Newt Gingrich visited Peoria Zoo in Illinois last week, he captured the day with Google Glass.Gingrich didn't disappoint: He tweeted several images of himself wearing GlassIn Peoria on way to zoo...

Webcomics typically adhere to the classic newspaper funny pages formats of a either a single frame, or a few panels laid out in sequence — but that's not a hard rule. Online comics can have a li...

The filming for Peter Jackson's three-part Hobbit movie trilogy has come to a close — as evidenced by Facebook uploads of a sleepy cat, green screens and rambunctious teenagers.A flurry of posts...

Some of the biggest names in technology are coming to Apple's aid as it faces a ban by the International Trade Commission (ITC) of the iPhone 4. Intel, Microsoft and Oracle are now coming to Apple's d...

Photographers bend, stretch and contort their bodies into unnatural positions to capture the perfect shot. Imagine replacing the camera with another person and it might look like a page out of the Kam...

Grumpy Cat is cashing in on her Internet fame with a branded cappuccino group called — what else? — a GrumppuccinoThe Internet meme announced the move to her 1.2 million social media fans ...

If you want to make your own baby food, the Baby Bullet slices, dices, blends and purees the heck out of a piece of produceIt's a far cuter version of the Magic Bullet, but with a souped-up engine tha...

For those looking for a truly immersive gaming experience — where you have to actually duck and dodge from every bullet — the demo above will amaze you.A UK-based developer combined the Oc...

At first blush, it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for an exterminator to project a youth-friendly brand. You never see bug killers advertised on MTV, and it's unlikely that Orkin will tap Justin ...

No activity is more stressful than job-hunting. Whether your parents are on your back about being unemployed or desperate for some green in your pocket, it can be quite an overwhelming process.Craigsl...

Kmart, which became an unlikely purveyor of viral video ads earlier this year with "Ship My Pants" and "Big Gas Savings," has set the off-color puns aside for a back-to-school effort featuring 10- to ...

Certain apps — like ones that help you wake up or beat writers' block — make your everyday life easier. Others help out in times of disasterThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) r...

"Look at this stuff, isn't it crap?"If Disney had the gall to cast Grumpy Cat for the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, she would want no part in your silly world filled with stupid whatzits and te...

A laptop is undoubtedly at the top of most student’s back-to-school wish list. From writing papers and posting online discussions to sharing party photos and playing games, your laptop should be...

When you’re on that first-ever first date, you have all kinds of questions: Should I hold her hand? Is a kiss goodnight too much to ask? How will I know if he likes me back?On second dates and t...

Death threats, rape threats and misogynist hate mail. If you're a woman who likes to express her opinion on the Internet, these might seem like inevitable responses. Just ask Anita Sarkeesian.But this...

Even though the summer heat waves are snapping, we're giving you one more reason to stay in the pool.This week's edition of our viral video recap also includes a musical cat, the season finale of Conv...

Here's a quick recap of what you may have missed in the world of entertainment this weekend.1. Lady Gaga Releases Art for "Applause" SingleLady Gaga's anticipated musical comeback gained steam Sunday ...

Netflix leads public Internet companies with the fastest-growing stock prices in the last year.One year ago, on July 27, 2012, the stock closed at $58.92 per share. On Friday, it closed at $246.31, in...

Clown shirts, lamp shades and bikes without brake pads — all of the items required to enter hipster centralIn the latest video from Derick Watts and The Sunday Blues, the YouTube comedy duo from...

U.S. wireless carriers are making it easier for customers to upgrade phones more often. That's welcome news for consumers and could also provide a much-needed lift for Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung El...

Welcome to Apple's incredible shrinking executive team.Bob Mansfield, Apple's SVP of technologies, has been removed from the company's top executive team, Apple confirmed on SundaySee also: 22 Best Ma...

Homeland on Monday released its season three teaser trailer, which gives viewers a heads-up on at least one of the series' upcoming story lines.The clip, titled "Signals," plays like a transient radio...

NASA has accomplished some awe-inspiring things since it was formed on July 28, 1958. From putting man on the moon to the Mars Rover's recent explorations of the Red Planet, NASA's missions have led t...

Russian graphic designer Ruslan Khasanov has created the perfect psychedelic dose to cure your work day blues.For his new experimental video, Khasanov captured close up shots of colored ink droplets m...

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...

It's been two and a half years since Pose first launched on the iPhone, going on to expand to new platforms, including the web, iPad and Android. Having recently passed the 2 million registered users ...

The filming for Peter Jackson's three-part Hobbit movie trilogy has come to a close — as evidenced by Facebook uploads of a sleepy cat, green screens and rambunctious teenagers.A flurry of posts...

No activity is more stressful than job-hunting. Whether your parents are on your back about being unemployed or desperate for some green in your pocket, it can be quite an overwhelming process.Craigsl...

Kmart, which became an unlikely purveyor of viral video ads earlier this year with "Ship My Pants" and "Big Gas Savings," has set the off-color puns aside for a back-to-school effort featuring 10- to ...

A laptop is undoubtedly at the top of most student’s back-to-school wish list. From writing papers and posting online discussions to sharing party photos and playing games, your laptop should be...

When exercising, a dislodged headphone interrupts your fitness time and takes you out of "the zone" you worked so hard to reach in the first place.According to marketing information firm NPD Group, wh...

For those looking for a truly immersive gaming experience — where you have to actually duck and dodge from every bullet — the demo above will amaze you.A UK-based developer combined the Oc...

In contrast to skeuomorphic design, flat design focuses on simple shapes, colors and typography to emphasize clarity and usability. It was a term coined by Allan Grinshtein of LayerVault in his post "...

Even though the summer heat waves are snapping, we're giving you one more reason to stay in the pool.This week's edition of our viral video recap also includes a musical cat, the season finale of Conv...

NASA has accomplished some awe-inspiring things since it was formed on July 28, 1958. From putting man on the moon to the Mars Rover's recent explorations of the Red Planet, NASA's missions have led t...

Netflix leads public Internet companies with the fastest-growing stock prices in the last year.One year ago, on July 27, 2012, the stock closed at $58.92 per share. On Friday, it closed at $246.31, in...

Education is a two-way street — oftentimes, those who teach could stand to learn a few things as well. Social media, for one, is largely dominated by Generation Y. We invented it, we grew up wi...

Big hard drives, generous amounts of RAM and touchscreens typically carry a premium price tag in laptops, but Toshiba is altering that picture with its new Satellite laptops.The Satellite E55D packs a...

When exercising, a dislodged headphone interrupts your fitness time and takes you out of "the zone" you worked so hard to reach in the first place.According to marketing information firm NPD Group, wh...

More than 4,000 ships fought in a huge battle in EVE Online, a massive multiplayer space game.Since EVE Online users play in a persistant universe, as opposed to the game being divided into multiple w...

Somewhere out there is a world where you don't have to wait in line for coffee — where you don't have to get stampeded by caffeine addicts, where all you have to do is yawn, and magically, your ...

Before social media, smartphones and tablets, going on vacation meant taking a hiatus from just about everything — no breaking news, no email and no updates from friends. If you really wanted to...

Although it's always nice to receive a thoughtful greeting card, they're not exactly the most innovative medium.A new Kickstarter from Artiphany is attempting to change this by developing Augmented Re...

Tired of the same old stock ringtones? One app called Klingelring claims to give users access to millions of ringtones for the iPhone, iPad or iPod.According to the app's iTunes page, the process is s...

While Google Glass is a technological marvel, it isn't exactly the most stylish of gadgets. Its awkward frame and chunky camera make the wearer look like they belong in a science-fiction film.So, in a...

The team behind the forthcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher is taking promotional tactics to the next level. Along with an already intense social-media hype strategy, the official websit...

We can't see it with the naked human eye, so NASA scientists have figured out how to use satellites to show plants undergoing photosynthesis.Photosynthesis is a process plants go through to convert su...

Tired of the same old stock ringtones? One app called Klingelring claims to give users access to millions of ringtones for the iPhone, iPad or iPod.According to the app's iTunes page, the process is s...

The team behind the forthcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher is taking promotional tactics to the next level. Along with an already intense social-media hype strategy, the official websit...

Teen sloths these days! They're lazy, narcissistic, constantly on their smartphones and they all still live with their parents.SEE ALSO: More Sunday ComicsIn this Sunday comic, Maria Scrivan imagines ...

Before social media, smartphones and tablets, going on vacation meant taking a hiatus from just about everything — no breaking news, no email and no updates from friends. If you really wanted to...

A 21-year-old man turned himself in to Virginia police after receiving a pop-up message that led him to believe authorities had warrants on file for his child pornography use.Jay Matthew Riley, 21, of...

You don't need to be following the PGA Tour to appreciate this golf storyOne day, curiosity struck photographer James Friedman and he decided to cut a golf ball from his collection in halfThe cross-se...

A volatile advertising market isn't the only reason British newspapers are pushing print and digital subscriptions — it's also to combat a sharp decline in the number of copies being sold at the...

In a recent internal email to all Microsoft employees, CEO Steve Ballmer announced massive company restructuring, identifying efficiency and quicker problem-solving as core values across the board.SEE...

Unemployed, underemployed or somewhere in between? The Mashable Job Board is here to help.Since 2005, Mashable has been dedicated to providing the hottest digital, social and tech news to our readersh...

In just five years from now, 7,500 licensed unmanned aircrafts — commonly known as drones — will fly the skies above United States soil. By 2030, there will be 30,000.However, these number...

An image of what appears to be plastic retail packaging for Apple's rumored budget iPhone has surfaced on Chinese discussion forum WeiPhoneThere is speculation that the so-called iPhone 5C is the budg...

Being in love is a wonderful, but tricky thing. Finding the right words to say just how much you care can feel like an almost impossible feat to overcome.But why tell someone how much you care when yo...

It's so easy to tweet, post or Instagram something in the heat of the moment. But sometimes, emotionally charged posts or questionable content can come back to bite you. That could be why a new survey...

Interns are often hired to run social media for small companies that can’t afford a full-time social media manager. Employers assume the job is simple and they have the skills to handle it becau...

The team behind the forthcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher is taking promotional tactics to the next level. Along with an already intense social-media hype strategy, the official websit...

A 21-year-old man turned himself in to Virginia police after receiving a pop-up message that led him to believe authorities had warrants on file for his child pornography use.Jay Matthew Riley, 21, of...

The world's second-largest advertising company, New York-based Omnicom, and the third largest, Paris-based Publicis, announced Sunday their plans to merge. Together, they become the world's largest ad...

Before social media, smartphones and tablets, going on vacation meant taking a hiatus from just about everything — no breaking news, no email and no updates from friends. If you really wanted to...

In a recent internal email to all Microsoft employees, CEO Steve Ballmer announced massive company restructuring, identifying efficiency and quicker problem-solving as core values across the board.SEE...

In just five years from now, 7,500 licensed unmanned aircrafts — commonly known as drones — will fly the skies above United States soil. By 2030, there will be 30,000.However, these number...

Who needs royalty when you have reality television royalty? Millions of tweets and many major publications have been tracking the news of the royal baby's arrival into the world, but we've all been fo...

It's so easy to tweet, post or Instagram something in the heat of the moment. But sometimes, emotionally charged posts or questionable content can come back to bite you. That could be why a new survey...

The world's second-largest advertising company, New York-based Omnicom, and the third largest, Paris-based Publicis, announced Sunday their plans to merge. Together, they become the world's largest ad...

John Williams will score Star Wars: Episode VII, continuing his legacy of composing music for all of the previous six movies in the Star Wars saga.Lucasfilm confirmed Saturday that Williams will be pa...

Who needs royalty when you have reality television royalty? Millions of tweets and many major publications have been tracking the news of the royal baby's arrival into the world, but we've all been fo...

John Williams will score Star Wars: Episode VII, continuing his legacy of composing music for all of the previous six movies in the Star Wars saga.Lucasfilm confirmed Saturday that Williams will be pa...

With Photoshop you can pretty much produce any image you want. Experimenting with this powerful tool can lead to some crazy results.One entertaining project is to combine two animal species into one. ...

Life can be a little different in space — without the pull of gravity, liquids and matter float everywhere. At the International Space Station, where astronauts stay for months at a time, there ...

Child prodigies, take note. Sylvia Todd is a 12-year-old tech genius who created a robot that paints watercolor paintings for you.The device, called Watercolor Bot, works much like an Etch-a-Sketch. T...

Audio editing software can be expensive and difficult to useThat's why we scoured the web to compile the 14 best free audio editing apps, for your creative — and frugal — pleasure. Program...

Game on. Classic console enthusiasts will appreciate this stop-motion tribute to the original Donkey Kong.The video is impressive on its own, but YouTube animator GuizDP may have spent less time makin...

It can be hard to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. That's why, dear readers, we've compiled a list of the biggest tech announcements from this week — just for you.Google ...

And the award for NCAA's model student-athlete goes to ... Jacob Karam.The University of Memphis starting quarterback recently spent his free time at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital playing pian...

Child prodigies, take note. Sylvia Todd is a 12-year-old tech genius who created a robot that paints watercolor paintings for you.The device, called Watercolor Bot, works much like an Etch-a-Sketch. 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...

One of the most common rules of comedy is to never break character. The comedic geniuses that grow up on Saturday Night Live have created some of the most laugh-inducing personas, including Bill Hader...

For those of you who have been too busy celebrating the birth of a certain prince to keep up with this week's tech news, don't worry — we've got you coveredHere at Mashable, we've rounded up the...

Pinterest announced on Friday that it is rolling out a few new features, including personalized pin and board recommendations based on the sites you visit.In a blog post Friday, the San Francisco-base...

Video has become the next big thing in personal branding — just look at the success and popularity of apps like Vine and now Instagram video. But beyond just trying to become the next YouTube se...

Just like the sudden need to play your VHS copy of The Little Mermaid, food nostalgia can strike at any time. Being an adult may give you the freedom to walk into a supermarket and buy a box of Gusher...

The royal baby has been dominating headlines recently, overshadowing many other camera-worthy moments. So, we've curated 32 breathtaking images that capture some incredible events from the past weekBr...

Future astronauts should expect a lighter, more practical suit for suborbital and orbital commercial space travel.As reported by PopSci, a new "3G" space suit was unveiled at Capitol Hill this week by...

It can be hard to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. That's why, dear readers, we've compiled a list of the biggest tech announcements from this week — just for you.Google ...

Many rogue news anchors have spewed f-bombs or battled co-workers in on-screen fights, but the best news gaffes don't always happen in the forefrontSometimes it's the people standing in the background...

Prince William and Kate Middleton's first child was born on Monday, following a huge media frenzy. The hype was matched only by the buzz around what they would name the newborn prince. When it was ann...

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...

For those of you who have been too busy celebrating the birth of a certain prince to keep up with this week's tech news, don't worry — we've got you coveredHere at Mashable, we've rounded up the...

When computers were new, people interacted with them via punch cards. Then came the keyboard, and soon after, the mouse. More recently, touchscreens have become another way we interface with devices. ...

For those of you who have been too busy celebrating the birth of a certain prince to keep up with this week's tech news, don't worry — we've got you coveredHere at Mashable, we've rounded up the...

With all the buzz behind Comic-Con and a slew of superhero movies hitting theaters soon — including The Wolverine on Friday — it's been hard to dodge the superpower mindset.The people at f...

You probably have this in your kitchen, but you've likely never thought to put it under a scannerPolyvinylidene chloride is a fancy name for what most people refer to as saran wrap, but usually it's u...

We have ventured away from clunky WordArt and outlandish Myspace layouts, into the age of sleek and simplistic design aesthetics. But sometimes our attempt to keep things as minimal as possible leaves...

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People aren't waiting until they are unemployed to start looking for their next opportunities. New research has found that 73% of employees say they are comfortable searching for a job while they stil...

The Silicon Valley startup Morpheus Medical hopes to save lives by commercializing software for diagnosing heart failure from MRI scans. But because of trouble securing a visa, its dreams were nearly ...

Print may seem like a declining medium, but Novalia is trying to preserve the paper form by turning formerly static objects into usable interfaces.Novalia comprises a team of seven scientists, program...

Your day just got way more adorable.Jiff the Pomeranian — or what we like to call him, Jiff the Wonder Dog — has a special talent. He technically can't talk the talk, but he can most certa...

People aren't waiting until they are unemployed to start looking for their next opportunities. New research has found that 73% of employees say they are comfortable searching for a job while they stil...

This girl is about to put your DIY projects to shame.Vancouver-based actress, model and former circus artist Jori Phillips, 21, crafted a one-of-a-kind dress made entirely out of the pages of a book. ...

The Silicon Valley startup Morpheus Medical hopes to save lives by commercializing software for diagnosing heart failure from MRI scans. But because of trouble securing a visa, its dreams were nearly ...

Kemosabe, a prehensile porcupine, has squealed his way into the Internet's heart with his giant body, long tail and odd vocalizations.In this YouTube video from Animal Wonders Montana, this big guy sq...

Yesterday, an unmanned Russian cargo ship filled with trash and an astronaut treadmill cast off from the International Space Station to make way for a fresh delivery, set to launch to the orbiting lab...

Beer labels can be just as diverse as the brews inside the bottels and cans. The bold lettering, appealing color schemes and logos help you easily spot your favorite brands from across the bar or supe...

Your day just got way more adorable.Jiff the Pomeranian — or what we like to call him, Jiff the Wonder Dog — has a special talent. He technically can't talk the talk, but he can most certa...

This girl is about to put your DIY projects to shame.Vancouver-based actress, model and former circus artist Jori Phillips, 21, crafted a one-of-a-kind dress made entirely out of the pages of a book. ...

Ask some frequent fliers about the TSA’s PreCheck program and their eyes widen and their breath quickens. Well, at least mine does—PreCheck, the TSA’s expedited security-check servic...

For this week's Mashable Vine Challenge, we want you to create a Vine video that plays with "colors in motion."Try experimenting with different tools and objects — play with paint, construct or ...

If you need another fix of a freak tornado that hurls terrifying, ocean-dwelling sharks onto land, we've got good news for youSyfy's made-for-TV movie Sharknado will get some time on the big screen. T...

During the week, we consume words in snackable, tweetable bites. But on the weekends, we have the time to take a dive into the murkier, lengthier depths of the Internet and expand our attention spans ...

You probably tap on QWERTY keyboards more than you practice your penmanship, but even Google hasn't forgetten the manual method.For words you can't type using your regular keyboard, such as Chinese, J...

We don't have a mind-reading machine yet, but that's not to say we don't have the technology to create one.The technique of functional MRI (fMRI), which measure changes in localized brain activity ove...

Leave it to FedEx to post a speedy response to a possible social media PR crisisShortly after a video of a driver throwing packages hit the Internet, the company posted a video featuring Shannon A. Br...

The Parisian contemporary ballet Mr. & Mrs. Dream features a high-tech set that brilliantly combines virtual reality with live dance. Kinect sensors are placed above the stage to track the dancers...

The Silicon Valley startup Morpheus Medical hopes to save lives by commercializing software for diagnosing heart failure from MRI scans. But because of trouble securing a visa, its dreams were nearly ...

Some of the NBA's brightest young stars played a game in Las Vegas Thursday night, but an Air Force soldier wearing camouflage and combat boots stole the showSee also: Meet Sports Twitter's 10 Worst G...

Some of the NBA's brightest young stars played a game in Las Vegas Thursday night, but an Air Force airman wearing camouflage and combat boots stole the showSee also: Meet Sports Twitter's 10 Worst Gr...

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has admitted that the company built too many Surface tablets and that Windows device sales haven't been as strong as expected.During an internal town hall event earlier thi...

NFL player Tarell Brown's agent had one job to do. (One job!) And he didn't do it, as Brown learned the hard way via an article on TwitterSee, Brown is a cornerback entering the final year of contract...

Yesterday, an unmanned Russian cargo ship filled with trash and an astronaut treadmill cast off from the International Space Station to make way for a fresh delivery, set to launch to the orbiting lab...

Welcome to the world of inference advertising, which relies on targeted ads that use your smartphone's geo-location and social history to serve relevant mobile ads that know what you wa...

This girl is about to put your DIY projects to shame.Vancouver-based actress, model and former circus artist Jori Phillips, 21, crafted a one-of-a-kind dress made entirely out of the pages of a book. ...

A spectacular new photo gives a deep-space view of Comet ISON, which could put on a dazzling show when it zooms through the inner solar system this November.The image — which researchers stitche...

Beer labels can be just as diverse as the brews inside the bottels and cans. The bold lettering, appealing color schemes and logos help you easily spot your favorite brands from across the bar or supe...

The Silicon Valley startup Morpheus Medical hopes to save lives by commercializing software for diagnosing heart failure from MRI scans. But because of trouble securing a visa, its dreams were nearly ...

Sixteen-year-old Jeremy Frost gets told all the time that he looks like Justin Bieber. Instead of sitting back and enjoying the comparisons to his famous doppelgänger, Jeremy took the resemblance...

Ask some frequent fliers about the TSA’s PreCheck program and their eyes widen and their breath quickens. Well, at least mine does—PreCheck, the TSA’s expedited security-check servic...

There are few sounds in this world more calming than those of water dripping, rushing and crashing.Singer and songwriter Andrew Huang takes advantage of nature's backing track in his latest YouTube vi...

For this week's Mashable Vine Challenge, we want you to create a Vine video that plays with "colors in motion."Try experimenting with different tools and objects — play with paint, construct or ...

If you need another fix of a freak tornado that hurls terrifying, ocean-dwelling sharks onto land, we've got good news for youSyfy's made-for-TV movie Sharknado will get some time on the big screen. T...

Kemosabe, a prehensile porcupine, has squealed his way into the Internet's heart with his giant body, long tail and odd vocalizations.In this YouTube video from Animal Wonders Montana, this big guy sq...

Google made a huge splash when the company unveiled the Chromecast — a $35 dongle that streams content from your computer, Android or iOS device to your TV — during its Android and Chrome ...

You probably tap on QWERTY keyboards more than you practice your penmanship, but even Google hasn't forgetten the manual method.For words you can't type using your regular keyboard, such as Chinese, J...

We don't have a mind-reading machine yet, but that's not to say we don't have the technology to create one.The technique of functional MRI (fMRI), which measure changes in localized brain activity ove...

Leave it to FedEx to post a speedy response to a possible social media PR crisisShortly after a video of a driver throwing packages hit the Internet, the company posted a video featuring Shannon A. Br...

"Not every young kid who plays ball can go to Louisville or play for Coach K," says Gerald Cannon, co-founder of the startup Ballers BridgeThat's exactly why Cannon and his partner, Armand Brown, star...

The Parisian contemporary ballet Mr. & Mrs. Dream features a high-tech set that brilliantly combines virtual reality with live dance. Kinect sensors are placed above the stage to track the dancers...

Last week, Russian activist Alexei Navalny was arrested for politically-motivated embezzlement charges stemming from his use of a social network to organize public demonstrations against President Vla...

Activision Blizzard reached a deal to buy itself back from struggling publisher Vivendi for about $8 billion, the company announced early Friday morning.In two separate transactions, Activision Blizza...

Some of the NBA's brightest young stars played a game in Las Vegas Thursday night, but an Air Force airman wearing camouflage and combat boots stole the showSee also: Meet Sports Twitter's 10 Worst Gr...

It's not just the computers on Star Trek that Google wants to build for real. The company is also working on a device similar to the show's universal translator — a mythical device on the show t...

According to the BBC, the filtering system promoted by Britain's prime minister to protect sensitive eyes from the horrors of Internet pornography is run by the controversial Chinese technology compan...

Laurene Powell Jobs generally stayed out of the spotlight while her husband Steve Jobs ran Apple, but since his passing, she has emerged occasionally to promote immigration reform and the passage of t...

Beer labels can be just as diverse as the brews inside the bottels and cans. The bold lettering, appealing color schemes and logos help you easily spot your favorite brands from across the bar or supe...

Facebook execs have been upfront about the fact that at some point, Instagram will include advertising.The timeline remains a mystery. Based on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's comments during the company's seco...

The works of art above aren't actual photos, even though we'd really like them to be. They were created by talented 3D artists who blew our minds with spectacular graphics skills.The artists create po...

Welcome to the world of inference advertising, which relies on targeted ads that use your smartphone's geo-location and social history to serve relevant mobile ads that know what you wa...

The much-reviled banner ad appears to have some life left.Display advertising — a category that includes banners — grew 26.3% globally in the first quarter, according to Nielsen. The incre...

When Walt Disney passed away almost 50 years ago, his studio was best known for animated and live action hits such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Bambi and Treasure IslandSince then, ...

Samsung Electronics Co. will invest $18 billion in its memory-chip and display businesses this year as the world’s biggest smartphone maker tries to ward off slowing demand for high-end devices ...

Sixteen-year-old Jeremy Frost gets told all the time that he looks like Justin Bieber. Instead of sitting back and enjoying the comparisons to his famous doppelgänger, Jeremy took the resemblance...

There are few sounds in this world more calming than those of water dripping, rushing and crashing.Singer and songwriter Andrew Huang takes advantage of nature's backing track in his latest YouTube vi...

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 storiesA...

We hate to break it to you: It's not technology, it's youIn this comic, Drew at Toothpaste For Dinner points out that if your phone isn't ringing, maybe it's not because people don't make calls anymor...

Google's recently announced new tablet, the Nexus 7, is already available at Best Buy, The Verge reportsThough the new Nexus 7 isn't officially available until July 30, it has already shipped to custo...

Google made a huge splash when the company unveiled the Chromecast — a $35 dongle that streams content from your computer, Android or iOS device to your TV — during its Android and Chrome ...

When we have questions — from daily curiosities to deepest doubts — Google has answersGoogle is there when we need to know how frequently a newborn baby is fed; where to get a bento box on...

If you're cooped up inside an air-conditioned home this summer or your household air just feels stale, you're probably breaking out bottles of Febreze, burning scented candles or using those plug-in a...

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has admitted that the company built too many Surface tablets and that Windows device sales haven't been as strong as expected.During an internal town hall event earlier thi...

NFL player Tarell Brown's agent had one job to do. (One job!) And he didn't do it, as Brown learned the hard way via an article on TwitterSee, Brown is a cornerback entering the final year of contract...

Last week, Russian activist Alexei Navalny was arrested for politically-motivated embezzlement charges stemming from his use of a social network to organize public demonstrations against President Vla...

No one is ever sure how it starts, but one day it emerges — that newsletter in your inbox or a "We're Having a Sale" email. And then, for the next 30 years of your life, you continue to receive ...

Activision Blizzard reached a deal to buy itself back from struggling publisher Vivendi for about $8 billion, the company announced early Friday morning.In two separate transactions, Activision Blizza...

Does your undies drawer need an overhaul?Etsy sells all of the decorative and novelty lingerie one would ever need. Rhinestone and flower-encrusted bras out dazzle bland cotton undergarments. And unde...

It's not just the computers on Star Trek that Google wants to build for real. The company is also working on a device similar to the show's universal translator — a mythical device on the show t...

According to the BBC, the filtering system promoted by Britain's prime minister to protect sensitive eyes from the horrors of Internet pornography is run by the controversial Chinese technology compan...

Laurene Powell Jobs generally stayed out of the spotlight while her husband Steve Jobs ran Apple, but since his passing, she has emerged occasionally to promote immigration reform and the passage of t...

During the creation of Uncharted 2, Naughty Dog Creative Director Neil Druckmann watched Planet Earth, the nature documentary series. What was originally just entertainment generated the next idea for...

Summer is supposed to be a festive season — the toasty weather, backyard BBQs and relaxed family vacations are just a few of the perks.However, not everyone shares the same appreciation, especia...

There are few sounds in this world more calming than those of water dripping, rushing and crashing.Singer and songwriter Andrew Huang takes advantage of nature's backing track in his latest YouTube vi...

Google's recently announced new tablet, the Nexus 7, is already available at Best Buy, The Verge reportsThough the new Nexus 7 isn't officially available until July 30, it has already shipped to custo...

Stargazing is a cheap and relaxing alternative to break-the-bank activities, but with thousands of stars up there twinkling away, it can be difficult to identify the various constellations and other f...

The much-reviled banner ad appears to have some life left.Display advertising — a category that includes banners — grew 26.3% globally in the first quarter, according to Nielsen. The incre...

When Walt Disney passed away almost 50 years ago, his studio was best known for animated and live action hits such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Bambi and Treasure IslandSince then, ...

Samsung Electronics Co. will invest $18 billion in its memory-chip and display businesses this year as the world’s biggest smartphone maker tries to ward off slowing demand for high-end devices ...

If you're cooped up inside an air-conditioned home this summer or your household air just feels stale, you're probably breaking out bottles of Febreze, burning scented candles or using those plug-in a...

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 storiesA...

We hate to break it to you: It's not technology, it's youIn this comic, Drew at Toothpaste For Dinner points out that if your phone isn't ringing, maybe it's not because people don't make calls anymor...

Google's recently announced new tablet, the Nexus 7, is already available at Best Buy, The Verge reportsThough the new Nexus 7 isn't officially available until July 30, it has already shipped to custo...

YouTube is pretty incredible. Surf from cat video to amateur vlog to high-quality episodic show in just a few clicks, all under one network.Of course, with billions of hours of video available to chos...

When we have questions — from daily curiosities to deepest doubts — Google has answersGoogle is there when we need to know how frequently a newborn baby is fed; where to get a bento box on...

No one is ever sure how it starts, but one day it emerges — that newsletter in your inbox or a "We're Having a Sale" email. And then, for the next 30 years of your life, you continue to receive ...

The moon could be to blame for a bad night's sleep, researchers now say. These findings are the first reliable evidence that lunar rhythms can influence sleep in humans.The moon often gets blamed for ...

If you're cooped up inside an air-conditioned home this summer or your household air just feels stale, you're probably breaking out bottles of Febreze, burning scented candles or using those plug-in a...

According to the latest quarterly data from IDC, Samsung has shipped more than twice as many smartphones as Apple in Q2 2013In fact, with 72.4 million shipments in the period, the Korean giant shipped...

During the creation of Uncharted 2, Naughty Dog Creative Director Neil Druckmann watched Planet Earth, the nature documentary series. What was originally just entertainment generated the next idea for...

Does your undies drawer need an overhaul?Etsy sells all of the decorative and novelty lingerie one would ever need. Rhinestone and flower-encrusted bras out dazzle bland cotton undergarments. And unde...

Summer is supposed to be a festive season — the toasty weather, backyard BBQs and relaxed family vacations are just a few of the perks.However, not everyone shares the same appreciation, especia...

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 storiesA...

Asia has experienced its share of devastating natural disasters: earthquakes, tsunamis, storms and floods. Although some might say weather and calamities are unpredictable, it doesn't hurt to be prepa...

Stargazing is a cheap and relaxing alternative to break-the-bank activities, but with thousands of stars up there twinkling away, it can be difficult to identify the various constellations and other f...

The Force was with Boba Fett, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Emperor Palpatine, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Wicket the Ewok Thursday. The actors behind these seven iconic Return of the Jedi characters were r...

Asia has experienced its share of devastating natural disasters: earthquakes, tsunamis, storms and floods. Although some might say weather and calamities are unpredictable, it doesn't hurt to be prepa...

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: HappierOne-Liner P...

Google introduced an updated version of the popular Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday, adding a higher resolution screen and better processor, while still keeping the price at an affordable $229.When the or...

We've seen holograms in Star Wars and Star Trek and other Hollywood cinema. But now, life-size holograms could eventually be a reality in your own living room.Los Angeles-based Provision 3D Media is t...

Look out, Jadeveon Clowney. There's a new sheriff on the gridironWe don't know his name, or where's from. We just know he's really, really small and tackles really, really hard:The surprising pee-wee ...

The days of going out and buying an electric car to demonstrate your steadfast devotion to the environment are coming to an end. Pretty soon, people might suspect you bought the car because you actual...

Using a PIN to lock your Android phone will keep it safe from most people, but not from R2B2 — a robot designed to brute-force its way through any four-digit code in less than a day.R2B2, the Ro...

Since Tumblr's acquisition by Yahoo, users have been seeing an uptick in ads. This shouldn't come as a surprise, though; Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said early and often that monetizing the microblogging ...

On Wednesday, at 8.41 p.m. local time, a train derailed and crashed near the northwestern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, leaving 80 people dead and 31 critically injuredMonths before the trag...

Google’s Chromecast bills itself on the box as “the easiest way to watch online video on your TV.” Following in the footsteps of Google TV and the company’s never-released Nexu...

Asia has experienced its share of devastating natural disasters: earthquakes, tsunamis, storms and floods. Although some might say weather and calamities are unpredictable, it doesn't hurt to be prepa...

Forget your classic Crayola 64 pack from elementary school and ogle over these new expressions of color.Daniel Seung Lee is the photographer behind Crayola Theory. The project is a visual transla...

Last week, NASA released a draft solicitation for the fourth and final development phase of its Commercial Crew Program — an initiative that has plans for a crewed space launch to the Internatio...

A video showing what appears to be the first completely 3D-printed rifle in action was uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday.The video shows the plastic rifle, called "the Grizzly," clamped to a workbench ...

We've seen holograms in Star Wars and Star Trek and other Hollywood cinema. But now, life-size holograms could eventually be a reality in your own living room.Los Angeles-based Provision 3D Media is t...

It was a good deal that didn't last very longGoogle reportedly ended its three-month Netflix subscription promotion for Chromecast buyers on Thursday, just one day after the new media streaming produc...

Google introduced an updated version of the popular Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday, adding a higher resolution screen and better processor, while still keeping the price at an affordable $229.When the or...

On July 19, NASA's Cassini mission took pictures of Earth from 900 million miles away. The full Saturn mosaic will take weeks to process, but while we're waiting, filmmaker Fabio di Donato created a S...

When 4chan pranksters started bombarding my inbox with spam emails for women's lingerie, I laughed. They were easy enough to ignore and made for interesting small talk.When they ordered two large pizz...

Five hackers have been charged with attacking the computer networks of more than a dozen major corporations and stealing at least 160 million credit and debit card numbers in an operation that spanned...

Zynga's stock fell 14% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company announced it was abandoning plans to get into real-money gambling."While the Company continues to evaluate its real money ga...

Amazon's second quarter earnings came below Wall Street estimates, causing the stock to dip by as much as 4% in after hours trading.The ecommerce giant posted a net loss of $7 million or -$0.02 per sh...

Getting stuck with writer's block is a huge pain. Since each person's writing style differs, creative prompts can be very hit-or-miss.The Prompts app provides helpful questions that offer inspiration....

Getting stuck with writer's block is a huge pain. Since each person's writing style differs, creative prompts can be very hit-or-miss.The Prompts app provides helpful questions that offer inspiration....

Bay Area local news station KTVU has fired three veteran producers for a viral news gaffe that broadcast racist, fictitious names for the flight crew of Asiana Airlines Flight 214's deadly crash at Sa...

Male porcupines urinate on females in hopes of getting laid. Snails make out before shooting a love dart, and hippos incorporate poop into their mating ritualThere's a whole kingdom of animal informat...

Since Tumblr's acquisition by Yahoo, users have been seeing an uptick in ads. This shouldn't come as a surprise, though; Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said early and often that monetizing the microblogging ...

Google’s Chromecast bills itself on the box as “the easiest way to watch online video on your TV.” Following in the footsteps of Google TV and the company’s never-released Nexu...

Technology seems to take us away from "active" activities like sports for recreation instead of video games or just walking around a physical store rather than shopping online. But, plenty of innovati...

Blimps are experiencing a bit of a renaissance. Montabello, Calif.-based Aeros recently said it was working on a rigid airship that could fly like a plane and float like a balloon. And now, Raytheon h...

Last week, NASA released a draft solicitation for the fourth and final development phase of its Commercial Crew Program — an initiative that has plans for a crewed space launch to the Internatio...

A video showing what appears to be the first completely 3D-printed rifle in action was uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday.The video shows the plastic rifle, called "the Grizzly," clamped to a workbench ...

Lady Gaga is finally coming back with new music. After hip surgery and a leave of absence from the public eye, Gaga will debut her new single from upcoming album ARTPOP at the MTV VMAs on on August 25...

It was a good deal that didn't last very longGoogle reportedly ended its three-month Netflix subscription promotion for Chromecast buyers on Thursday, just one day after the new media streaming produc...

Kickstarter is the go-to crowdfunding site for people hoping to launch ambitious and oftentimes niche projects. But it takes more than money to turn ideas into realities, and sometimes Kickstarter cam...

On July 19, NASA's Cassini mission took pictures of Earth from 900 million miles away. The full Saturn mosaic will take weeks to process, but while we're waiting, filmmaker Fabio di Donato created a S...

Last week, NASA released a draft solicitation for the fourth and final development phase of its Commercial Crew Program — an initiative that has plans for a crewed space launch to the Internatio...

Look out, Jadeveon Clowney. There's a new sheriff on the gridironWe don't know his name, or where's from. We just know he's really, really small and tackles really, really hard:The surprising pee-wee ...

Julian Assange is officially taking his fight for transparency from the Internet to the Australian SenateThe founder of WikiLeaks formally announced the launch of the WikiLeaks Party on Thursday, alon...

Shark lovers' jaws will drop when they hear this news: Discovery Channel will be hosting an underwater Google Hangout for the 26th anniversary of Shark Week, straight from the National Aquarium in Bal...

Using a PIN to lock your Android phone will keep it safe from most people, but not from R2B2 — a robot designed to brute-force its way through any four-digit code in less than a day.R2B2, the Ro...

On July 19, NASA's Cassini mission took pictures of Earth from 900 million miles away. The full Saturn mosaic will take weeks to process, but while we're waiting, filmmaker Fabio di Donato created a S...

For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge Guest Series, we want you to show us your animal's human side. Does your little pup sneeze like a grown man? Do you ever find your cat sleeping with her head o...

Five hackers have been charged with attacking the computer networks of more than a dozen major corporations and stealing at least 160 million credit and debit card numbers in an operation that spanned...

Not too long ago, work meant being in an office and travel meant not working. Today, with both flexible employers and digital communication tools, many of us can work from anywhere. But, it's easier s...

Since Tumblr's acquisition by Yahoo, users have been seeing an uptick in ads. This shouldn't come as a surprise, though; Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said early and often that monetizing the microblogging ...

Zynga's stock fell 14% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company announced it was abandoning plans to get into real-money gambling."While the Company continues to evaluate its real money ga...

A new alarm app called Walk Up has a unique way of making sure you actually get out of bed in the morning: It requires you to take it for a walk before finally shutting up.This may be a trump card for...

Google’s Chromecast bills itself on the box as “the easiest way to watch online video on your TV.” Following in the footsteps of Google TV and the company’s never-released Nexu...

Getting stuck with writer's block is a huge pain. Since each person's writing style differs, creative prompts can be very hit-or-miss.The Prompts app provides helpful questions that offer inspiration....

When 4chan pranksters started bombarding my inbox with spam emails for women's lingerie, I laughed. They were easy enough to ignore and made for interesting small talk.When they ordered two large pizz...

BlackBerry (originally RIM) laid off 250 more employees on Tuesday as part of a continued effort to turnaround the company.The layoffs, which were first reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, affected emp...

No tech company survives for more than a decade without making at least a few big changes, and Seamless is no exception.Seamless launched in 1999 as SeamlessWeb, an online food delivery service that s...

They say great minds think alike. That’s why Mashable's Events Board is here to help you make valuable connections — when you attend your industry’s leading conferences, that is. Whe...

In politics, gaffes last anywhere from a few minutes to an entire campaign. However, on YouTube, they live forever.From Howard Dean's infamous "Yeeeeeearghhh" to Rick Perry's "Oops" moment, Mashable c...

Most of the headlines surrounding Facebook’s (FB) second-quarter results centered on two things: the company’s very strong mobile revenue and the 20% stock jump that news triggered. The bo...

Blimps are experiencing a bit of a renaissance. Montabello, Calif.-based Aeros recently said it was working on a rigid airship that could fly like a plane and float like a balloon. And now, Raytheon h...

Ashton Kutcher, who's playing Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic called "Jobs," sat down with Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show," revealing some of his thoughts on the legendary Apple co-founderKutcher said...

Forget waving at the screen, I want my computer to look into my eyes and know what I want to doThat is, after all, the experience of using a Tobii Gaze eye-tracking technology-equipped laptop. Over th...

Kickstarter is the go-to crowdfunding site for people hoping to launch ambitious and oftentimes niche projects. But it takes more than money to turn ideas into realities, and sometimes Kickstarter cam...

The Syrian Electronic Army, the hacker group responsible for defacing several online news sites, has struck again. Visitors to a section of Viber Media's website — which provides a Skype-like In...

It took more than a year, but it looks like Facebook has finally impressed Wall Street.Facebook's stock opened above $33 a share on Thursday, its highest opening price since the day after it went publ...

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 storiesF...

From building imaginary cities to miniaturized movie characters, Legos provide endless possibilities for imaginative kids. The possibilities are endless, thanks to those colorful building blocks.Some ...

Everyone has a favorite sweet spot on their bed. You can't drift off into a blissful snore-filled sleep until the pillow has been adjusted to a perfect 63-degree angle, and your arm is placed in that ...

Are you, or is someone you know, headed off to dwell in a dorm room for the foreseeable future? Then you might want to check out our space-saving selection of tiny techFrom mini kitchen gadgetry to sm...

Scientists at the University College London have perhaps discovered a method for restoring the vision of blind people.As reported by New Scientist, researchers have been able to grow light-sensing cel...

Craigslist can be a great place to find or recycle items for free, like an old air conditioner or gently used couchIt also serves as an excellent source of entertainment, offering some of the strange...

A new alarm app called Walk Up has a unique way of making sure you actually get out of bed in the morning: It requires you to take it for a walk before finally shutting up.This may be a trump card for...

BlackBerry (originally RIM) laid off 250 more employees on Tuesday as part of a continued effort to turnaround the company.The layoffs, which were first reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, affected emp...

You know the type. He created a Facebook account in 2009 and hasn't touched it since. No profile picture. No status update. Occasionally, someone tags him in a photo, but does he even receive the noti...

No tech company survives for more than a decade without making at least a few big changes, and Seamless is no exception.Seamless launched in 1999 as SeamlessWeb, an online food delivery service that s...

Women's Health magazine has inspired its fair share of body and lifestyle makeovers, and now its website is getting a makeover of its own.The Rodale-owned title recently took the wraps off a new site ...

They say great minds think alike. That’s why Mashable's Events Board is here to help you make valuable connections — when you attend your industry’s leading conferences, that is. Whe...

It's the goal of every tech entrepreneur to hatch new ideas. Alejandro Fernandez is just as interested in hatching endangered birds.The co-founder of Fractalia Remote Systems, a maker of device manage...

As autumn creeps in and classes begin again, some parents are starting to think about their child's first cellphone. For safety and basic communication, first phones represent an important decision &#...

You've likely heard the phrase "Don't play with your food!" These photos just took the cliché to another level.French artist Vivi Mac uses food items and a sharp wit to speed paint iconic celebri...

You've likely heard the phrase "Don't play with your food!" These photos just took the cliché to another level.French artist Vivi Mac uses food items and a sharp wit to speed paint iconic celebri...

Shark lovers' jaws will drop when they hear this news: Discovery Channel will be hosting an underwater Google Hangout for the 26th anniversary of Shark Week, straight from the National Aquarium in Bal...

Horror-fantasy icon and best-selling author Neil Gaiman is stepping into a whole new world. A virtual one. Today the British-born writer is announcing the launch of his first video game, Wayward Manor...

Horror-fantasy icon and best-selling author Neil Gaiman is stepping into a whole new world. A virtual one. Today the British-born writer is announcing the launch of his first video game, Wayward Manor...

Sorry to bum you out, students, but summer is almost over — and that means you’ll have to go back to school and once again function like a normal human being. You'll have to shower regular...

The ultimate sarcastic animated teenager has finally been portrayed by her perfect real-life counterpartAubrey Plaza, unofficial queen of the deadpan, plays the titular role of Daria Morgendorffer in ...

As promised, YouTube has started its Easter egg hunt in preparation for the upcoming Geek WeekThe first clue has been dropped via YouTube's Twitter account — it's a code one needs to crack to "g...

The idea of firing bullets doesn't exactly bring the word "relaxation" to mindBut in The Slow-Mo Guys' latest installment, the team fires bullets underwater, and the resulting slow-motion footage is s...

Even if you find yourself in Helsinki with no phone or wallet, that may not stop you from shopping. Finnish company Uniqul has patented and tested out a new payment system that lets you pay your bill...

Online stores, recommendation sites like Goodreads (which Amazon (AMZN) bought in March), and other sites in the virtual marketplace for books can’t produce the kind of sales driven by customers...

Electric cars can be environmentally friendly and economically responsible, but they're not necessarily known for being flashy. Volvo is now trying to change that by introducing a new portable electr...

Free Wi-Fi is coming to 31 San Francisco parks, thanks to local tech giant Google picking up the massive tabCity supervisor Mark Farrell announced the news on Wednesday. All of the parks, plazas and o...

The ultimate sarcastic animated teenager has finally been portrayed by her perfect real-life counterpartAubrey Plaza, unofficial queen of the deadpan, plays the titular role of Daria Morgendorffer in ...

Our lives are increasingly online, which means a lot of our personal data is at riskAbine, an online privacy company, found that the three things users wanted most protection for were emails, phone nu...

Even we novices can spot design atrocities when they occur — Comic Sans and upside-down text, anyone? Those design flaws can be like nails on a chalkboard to common folk, but to people in the bi...

An amendment to stop the NSA's bulk collection of Americans' phone records was narrowly defeated by the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday evening with a vote tally of 205 "yeas" and 217 "nays....

Welp, this happened Tuesday night at a Michigan ABC affiliateWJRT reporter Siobhan Riley was explaining the effect of construction on downtown traffic in Saginaw while using a telestrator to diagram t...

Many of us dislike those repetitive loops of cheesy music that play when we're put on hold with customer service. And when friends put us on hold during personal phone calls, all we get is silence. Lu...

During a press event in San Francisco Wednesday morning Google unveiled the next generation of its popular Nexus 7 tablet. The first device to ship running Android 4.3, the tablet is both thinner and ...

Cerebro, find all the mutants. Scratch that — find all the mistakes.This video outlines 40 fails found in the first installment of the X-Men film series. From ridiculous haircuts to un...

Twitter has apologized for using fake tweets attributed to real users to push a new advertising product earlier this weekThe company announced on Tuesday that its "Amplify" product allowing media bran...

Former President George H. W. Bush shaved his head this week in support of a young boy named Patrick, the 2-year-old son of a member of Bush's security detail suffering from leukemiaOther members of B...

The official video to Kanye West's single "Black Skinhead" was released earlier this week, but it might've been one upped by an unlikely person.David Fuenz, a copywriter at a Montreal ad agency, was t...

On the heels of revelations about NSA spying comes a film that may leave online security advocates further infuriated.In a documentary, titled Terms And Conditions May Apply, Facebook's CEO Mark Zucke...

Jay Z officially dropped the hyphen in his name last week, confusing fans and copy editors everywhere with the seemingly sudden decision. Perhaps most upset of all was the former hyphen itselfFeeling ...

Chipotle appeared to be the latest brand to have its Twitter account hacked on Sunday when its main account, @ChipotleTweets, posted a series of confusing and seemingly random tweets over the course o...

Microsoft said it will allow indie game creators to self-publish their content on the upcoming Xbox One console, a dramatic departure from its current policy on the Xbox 360.Additionally, Microsoft sa...

Google announced Google Chromecast on Wednesday, a new pint-sized $35 device streams content to your television from your computer, Android and even iOS device.The box dubs it "the easiest way to watc...

Facebook posted impressive second quarter results on Wednesday, beating Wall Street's estimates for revenue, earnings and mobile ad growthHere are a few charts breaking down Facebook's strengths for t...

Universal Pictures released the first trailer for 47 Ronin on Wednesday, starring Keanu Reeves as "The One" — but in a very different setting.In the clip, viewers get a glimpse of Reeves as an o...

Get ready to hone your time-wasting skills.After two months of beta testing, Reddit released a new feature called "multireddits," which allows users to view specific, customized groups of subreddits a...

Facebook's stock rose more than 15% in afterhours trading on Wednesday after the company reported that 41% of its advertising revenues now come from mobileThe surprising mobile numbers — Wall St...

Chromecast, the surprise announcement at Wednesday's Google Breakfast event in San Francisco, is the most welcome of unexpected guests and already Google's best and brightest hope for living room domi...

At an age when many of his contemporaries are logging on to Snapchat for the first time, 13-year-old Daniel Singer has created his own messaging app, which hit iTunes on Wednesday.Backdoor is billed a...

These 10 creative food-filled Vine videos will satisfy your visual appetiteThis week's Mashable Vine Challenge was guest hosted by Vine pro Jethro Ames. We encouraged you to creatively play with your ...

Just a couple hours after Google announced its new media streaming accessory — Chromecast — the dongle sold out initial orders on the Google Play store.Initially, anyone could purchase the...

Cerebro, find all the mutants. Scratch that — find all the mistakes.This video outlines 40 fails found in the first installment of the X-Men film series. From ridiculous haircuts to un...

A new trailer for Jobs, the independent film about the late tech luminary Steve Jobs, debuted on Instagram Wednesday. The video shows the former Apple CEO, played by Ashton Kutcher, yelling into a lan...

At Comic-Con International 2013, Mashable united the world of superheroes and memes in one spectacular celebration known as SuperMEMES. The party, co-hosted with Digitaria and presented by Samsung Gal...

The big takeaway from Apple's third-quarter earnings report was that the iPhone is continuing to defy gravity and post stellar sales despite an apparently saturated market for smartphones.The news put...

Former President George H. W. Bush shaved his head this week in support of a young boy named Patrick, the 2-year-old son of a member of Bush's security detail suffering from leukemiaOther members of B...

The official video to Kanye West's single "Black Skinhead" was released earlier this week, but it might've been one upped by an unlikely person.David Fuenz, a copywriter at a Montreal ad agency, was t...

The Royal Baby's name is ..drumroll, please ... George Alexander LouisPrince William and Duchess Kate announced the prince's name on Wednesday, earning applause from Georges around the world. Imagine ...

On the heels of revelations about NSA spying comes a film that may leave online security advocates further infuriated.In a documentary, titled Terms And Conditions May Apply, Facebook's CEO Mark Zucke...

One of our goals is to make Mashable accessible on as many platforms as possible, which is why we offer a responsive website, a variety of mobile apps and dozens of subscription options across social ...

Chipotle appeared to be the latest brand to have its Twitter account hacked on Sunday when its main account, @ChipotleTweets, posted a series of confusing and seemingly random tweets over the course o...

Earth isn't the only pale blue dot out there in our solar systemNASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which circles the Red Planet, snapped a photo of Curiosity rover just before it embarked on a 5-mile...

Google has announced a brand new streaming accessory — the Chromecast — that makes it easy to bring web content to the TV.At first blush, the Chromecast looks like the spiritual successor ...

Google announced on Wednesday huge news for students: You can soon buy and rent textbooks for tablets via its Google Play store.The company announced during a press event in San Francisco that it's ad...

Google is clearly going after a younger demographic for the next generation Nexus 7 tablet, which it unveiled Wednesday.In the company's first commercial for the new tablet, Google shows how one young...

Google announced Google Chromecast on Wednesday, a new pint-sized $35 device streams content to your television from your computer, Android and even iOS device.The box dubs it "the easiest way to watc...

When Reddit user SpnkyHappy proposed to his girlfriend at Walt Disney World, he wanted a photograph to commemorate his engagement. Instead, he unknowingly birthed a new meme: "In the Way Guy."The orig...

Beats by Dre introduced a brand new version of its iconic Studio headphones Wednesday, the first update to the headphones since their launch in 2008.“When we came out with the first studio headp...

Every other tablet that's activated is an Android tablet, Google has revealed. In addition, the momentum for Android tablet sales has accelerated considerably in the last year, the company said, with ...

Warner Bros. this week released the latest teaser trailers for its star-studded film, Gravity, and the combination of galactic visuals and calamity will surely leave your mouth agape.In the clip (abov...

Until now, the only way you could subscribe to a YouTube channel was on the main site. The video-sharing company has just introduced an embeddable button that you can place on your own website, giving...

There are now 1 million apps in the Google Play store. That's up from 500,000 apps last year.Sundar Pichai — who heads up the Android and Chrome teams for Google — made the announcement a...

Google announced the next iteration of its Android mobile operating system, version 4.3, at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday. The new version of Android is actually the third version to carry th...

Apple's iTunes said "Hi-yo" to footage from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, as Carson Entertainment Group on Tuesday unfurled 15 hours of archived clips from the iconic late-night TV show exc...

Google unveiled its next generation Nexus 7 tablet device on Wednesday at a press event in San Francisco.It is the first tablet to ship with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

In what appears to be a fashion industry first, Oscar de la Renta has taken to Instagram to release its fall ad campaign, which typically debuts — for consumers, at least — in the pages of...

YouTube is finally adding one-click embeddable Subscribe buttons to offsite pages, allowing users to subscribe to a company or individual's channel without visiting its YouTube page.See also: 20 Funni...

In the hours leading up to Google's much-anticipated launch of its next generation Nexus 7 tablet, the device has already showed up on Best Buy's website.A product page for the 7-inch Nexus 7 tablet w...

It had to happen sooner or later: The first professional pornographic video starring Google Glass.The video, starring porn actors James Deen and Andy San Dimas, was produced by MiKandi, the company th...

Technology always makes our lives better, unless it makes things worse. For those of us who sit behind a computer for eight hours each day (or more), we may eventually find ourselves at the chiropract...

Pete Souza, the official photographer of the White House, has launched an Instagram account, which will bring "behind-the-scenes" pictures of the presidency, as Souza put it in his first Instagram pic...

Unemployed, underemployed or somewhere in between? The Mashable Job Board is here to help.Since 2005, Mashable has been dedicated to providing the hottest digital, social and tech news to our readers...

At Comic-Con International 2013, Mashable united the world of superheroes and memes in one spectacular celebration known as SuperMEMES. The party, co-hosted with Digitaria and presented by Samsung Gal...

Update: Russia Today confirms that Edward Snowden's request for asylum is still under review by Russian immigration authorities, according to his lawyer, meaning that he will remain at the Moscow airp...

Thomas Edison vs. Nikola Tesla. Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal. Amanda Bynes vsTwitterThe world is full of great rivalries, and for smartphones, there are no exceptions. The iPhone vsAndroid debate is...

The Royal Baby's name is ..drumroll, please ... George Alexander LouisPrince William and Duchess Kate announced the prince's name on Wednesday, earning applause from Georges around the world. Imagine ...

Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly stated that Facebook is now a "mobile company," but investors will still be looking for proof that it is making progress on the mobile front when the company reports its...

Google’s Senior VP in charge of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai, is hosting an event in San Francisco Wednesday morning.An invite-only breakfast being held at a small event location in town, t...

You've most likely spent all summer trying to get Daft Punk's infectious tune, "Get Lucky," out of your head. But the truth is, you've been singing it incorrectly this whole timeSEE ALSO: More Comics ...

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 storiesA...

When Reddit user SpnkyHappy proposed to his girlfriend at Walt Disney World, he wanted a photograph to commemorate his engagement. Instead, he unknowingly birthed a new meme: "In the Way Guy."The orig...

Video game trivia might not be your opening salvo on a first date, but here on the Internet, it's serious business.Fans of #5facts asked us for a gaming show and we have delivered unto thee. Behold! F...

Until now, the only way you could subscribe to a YouTube channel was on the main site. The video-sharing company has just introduced an embeddable button that you can place on your own website, giving...

Now that watches and glasses are old school, researchers are creating a tattoo that monitors your sweat so it can tell if you are healthy.A team at the University of California-San Diego are looking i...

YouTube is finally adding one-click embeddable Subscribe buttons to offsite pages, allowing users to subscribe to a company or individual's channel without visiting its YouTube page.See also: How to A...

If we're trying to make the world a greener place, moving away from alkaline batteries might be the first step. That might be easier now that there are people developing wooden batteries.Liangbing Hu ...

When your next vacation is approximately six lightyears away (or so it seems) and the beach is calling your name, it's time to think outside of the box You might not be able to book the next flight to...

It had to happen sooner or later: The first professional pornographic video starring Google Glass.The video, starring porn actors James Deen and Andy San Dimas, was produced by MiKandi, the company th...

Job interviews have always been intimidating. What to wear, what to say, how to prepare — mastering the art of the interview is a job within itself. With the growing popularity of video intervie...

Pete Souza, the official photographer of the White House, has launched an Instagram account, which will bring "behind-the-scenes" pictures of the presidency, as Souza put it in his first Instagram pic...

Google’s Senior VP in charge of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai, is hosting an event in San Francisco Wednesday morning.An invite-only breakfast being held at a small event location in town, t...

Don't act too surprised, but animals can bust some serious moves. And those who don't can at least pretend by shaking it.These YouTube videos feature a plethora of species — from gorillas to tea...

Update: Russia Today confirms that Edward Snowden's request for asylum is still under review by Russian immigration authorities, according to his lawyer, meaning that he will remain at the Moscow airp...

Talk about making it hard on yourself: Hal Lasko, a legally blind 97-year-old man is using Microsoft Paint from Windows 95 to create his artworksMS Paint, especially in its older iterations, is Micros...

Talk about making it hard on yourself: Hal Lasko, a legally blind 97-year-old man is using Microsoft Paint from Windows 95 to create his artworksMS Paint, especially in its older iterations, is Micros...

Talk about making it hard on yourself: Hal Lasko, a legally blind 97-year-old, is using Microsoft Paint from Windows 95 to create artMS Paint, especially in its older iterations, is Microsoft's notori...

Video editing isn't just for Hollywood. Once only a task for professionals, editing raw footage has become as simple as dragging and dropping, and many of the features that used to come only with high...

Motorola's new Droid trio for 2013 — the big-screen Ultra, the battery-packing Maxx and the oh-so-cute Mini — includes an interesting and kind of strange way of sharing photos. Droid Zap i...

The Mac App Store, now two years old and offering just under 16,000 apps, is chock-full of great resources for Mac usersWhether your passion is photography, writing or gaming, the Mac App Store has a ...

Geeks and nerds of the world, hear this: August 4 might be a good time to tune into YouTube, as the world's most popular video platform launches its first ever Geek Week on that dateProduced in partne...

Geeks and nerds of the world, hear this: Aug. 4 might be a good time to tune into YouTube, as the world's most popular video platform launches its first ever Geek Week on that dateProduced in partners...

Self-publishing might make the definition of "writer" rather murky, but it has undoubtedly leveled the playing field, letting people build up a reader base from scratch — and get paid for it.See...

Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and the rest of the superhero crew might routinely save the world, but they came from humble beginnings. California-based graphic designer Khoa Ho created a series of post...

Nokia's latest flagship smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 1020, has all of the standard Windows Phone 8 accoutrements, while also packing a massive 41-megapixel cameraEqual parts Lumia 920 and Nokia 808 Pur...

Between this historic first pitch and the video, above, South Korea looks like it has the goofiest baseball league aroundIndeed, just press play to behold the sports magic that is a Korean baseball ma...

Spike Lee is hopping on the Kickstarter bandwagon to finance his next filmFollowing the likes of Scrubs star Zach Braff and the creators of Veronica Mars, the acclaimed director is developing an unti...

3D-printed prosthetics have been used to help humans and even birds regain mobility. Now, two students in Canada are using 3D-printed prosthetic pieces to play music.CNET Australia reports that the tw...

Last month, President Obama appeared to sing Daft Punk's summer anthem "Get Lucky." He owed his stellar singing skills to a little editing magic by YouTube channel baracksdubs. And now, former Preside...

Self-publishing might make the definition of "writer" rather murky, but it has undoubtedly leveled the playing field, letting people build up a reader base from scratch — and get paid for it.See...

Television content is usually what parents want to protect their kids from — not the actual TV. But a new study found the rate of television sets falling and injuring children is rising, uncover...

Hate getting to work in the morning? Too many people in your personal space? Trust us, it could be worse — a lot worse.The cringe-inducing YouTube video, above, shows the terror that is Beijing...

We've all heard that age-old platitude: "You can be anything you want to be." Teachers, parents, books and TV shows preached it to us as kids — but it seems there are a few disclaimers they may ...

Sports fans can be crazy. Sometimes they'll rush a baseball field at the All-Star Game because their Twitter post was retweeted 1,000 times. Sometimes they'll almost win $4.5 million off an NFL supers...

For the connected generation and those living in the digital age, quality content is king. New research focusing on television-viewing trends shows that traditional TV-marketing habits — on-air ...

The humble kaleidoscope might not have much on video games, but it's still a pretty cool toy. Its primary purpose is to take an everyday image and make it a little more magical. Don't you want yours b...

Alibaba — the largest e-commerce company in China — is getting into the smart TV businessThe merchant announced on Monday it will be selling its own branded Smart TV operating system and s...

Apple has a message for customers and investors: new products are coming soonDuring the company's third quarter earnings call Tuesday, Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer noted that the company is planning to...

A glitch in New York bike sharing company Citi Bike's software exposed the financial and personal information of more than 1,000 customersThe accidental breach, which also leaked credit card numbers, ...

A glitch in New York bike sharing company Citi Bike's software exposed the financial and personal information of more than 1,000 customersThe accidental breach, which also leaked credit card numbers, ...

When MLB star Ryan Braun was suspended for the rest of the season earlier this week for using steroids, he didn't just damage his own career and reputation. He also may have cost NFL quarterback Aaron...

Directioners — the loyal legion of One Direction fans — helped the boy band's new "Best Song Ever" video shatter Vevo's record for most views in a 24-hour time spanPeople watched the off-t...

Apple posted generally positive results for the June quarter, which helped push the stock up more than 5% after hoursAs usual, Apple revealed some staggering statistics about its business in the repor...

Apple's iPhone business is alive and well.The Cupertino, Calif.-based company reported selling 31.2 million iPhones in the June quarter, coming in well ahead of Wall Street estimates for about 26 mill...

Internet activists are once again rallying netizens to call their representatives. This time, they want Internet users to convince Congress to strip funding from the National Security Agency surveilla...

Westeros and the Death Star may seem light years apart in the sci-fi universe, but Game of Thrones and Star Wars actually share a lot of scenarios. And thanks to this awesome subreddit, we can prove i...

Bruno Mars is treasuring your Instagram videos. The "Locked Out of Heaven" singer and his label, Atlantic Records, launched Treasure Dance, a website that collects Instagram videos tagged with #Treasu...

Android’s favorite keyboard just improved by leaps and bounds.SwiftKey unveiled SwiftKey Cloud on Tuesday, a new suite of services that only improves how SwiftKey works on your device, but also ...

This spring, Twitter unveiled "Twitter Amplify," a new ad product that allows media brands and their advertising partners to re-promote their television ads on Twitter. After several months of beta te...

This week, we asked you to submit your best long exposure photos. Your impressive submissions ranged from beautiful time-lapse shots of busy highways streaked with car headlights to refreshing photos ...

Accessing your private computer from anywhere could save you the trouble of lugging around your laptop, charger and all those assorted add-ons. A pair of German scientists are working on the first ste...

Nintendo's stock rose to the highest point since 2011, as the console maker has begun to come back after two years of weak sales, Bloomberg reports.The stock's boost is being contributed to huge gains...

Real-time marketing is all the rage these days, and Monday's much-anticipated announcement of the birth of Prince William's and Kate Middleton's first child gave marketers plenty of leadway to craft "...

In partnership with Motorola, Verizon unveiled the next generation of its Droid lineup on Tuesday, comprising the Droid Ultra, the Droid Maxx and the Droid Mini.At 0.28 inch thick, the 5-inch Droid Ul...

Certain rules and regulations keep us safe. Laws that require us to wear seat belts or ban us from texting while driving, for example, make total senseBut other laws are less clear-cut. It's illegal t...

Estimating the cost of cyberattacks is a daunting task. In 2009, McAfee published a study that estimated the costs of cybercrime and cyberespionage at a whopping $1 trillion to the world economy per y...

As the most successful Android phone of all time, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is still a major player in the smartphone world.Since Samsung first announced the Galaxy S4 in March 2013, just ten months after...

If you think you're Beyoncé's most persistent fan, you better step up to the competition.Forgive us for the cheesy pun. While performing "Halo" at a concert in Montreal on Monday night, Beyonc...

LinkedIn is taking another page from the playbooks of Facebook and Twitter with its latest ad product.LinkedIn introduced Sponsored Updates on Tuesday, which will let the more than 3 million companies...

Want to climb to the top of Japan's tallest mountain without leaving your desk chair? Google sends you on a virtual vacation with new Street View imagery of Mount Fuji, providing a glimpse into how tr...

Don't expect too much.Those four words summarize the sentiment surrounding Apple's upcoming third-quarter earnings report and arguably the company as a whole, at least in the short term.Apple didn't r...

SanDisk released a flash storage device Monday that can actually beam files to and from your devices — without an Internet connection.Once you pair the SanDisk Connect flash drive with up to eig...

Gmail's inbox has changed again. To help you navigate the changes, we've taken a closer look at the service's new customizable tabsDesigned to make your inbox more approachable, tabs organize your inc...

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 storiesA...

After three years as a tablet-only app — and later, for smartphones, too — Flipboard is now making its way to the browser. Beginning Tuesday, user-created magazines will begin appearing on...

Facebook is a not-so-secret secret weapon for promoting your business. That being said, a lot of companies don't take full advantage of what this social media platform has to offer when it comes to ma...

Contrary to what your Facebook news feed might insinuate, the self portrait has been around for centuriesWhile Robert Cornelius was not making duck faces in the 1800s, he is responsible for the first ...

Certain rules and regulations keep us safe. Laws that require us to wear seat belts or ban us from texting while driving, for example, make total senseBut other laws are less clear-cut. It's illegal t...

There are a lot of reasons to envy Disney princesses: shiny hair, love at first sight, and fairy godmothers, just to name a few.See also: 12 Disney Moments Gone Terribly, Terribly WrongBut what about ...

Nokia has announced its biggest WIndows Phone yet, the 4.7-inch Lumia 625It's far from a flagship, though — with a 1.2GHz, dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, a 5-megapixel camera, 512MB of RAM a...

Want to climb to the top of Japan's tallest mountain without leaving your desk chair? Google sends you on a virtual vacation with new Street View imagery of Mount Fuji, providing a glimpse into how tr...

While certain types of permanent graffiti can be a very beautiful addition to an otherwise bland space, much of the time it's unattractive and a pain to remove. Yarn bombing, however, is a completely ...

SanDisk released a flash storage device Monday that can actually beam files to and from your devices — without an Internet connection.Once you pair the SanDisk Connect flash drive with up to eig...

Gmail's inbox has changed again. To help you navigate the changes, we've taken a closer look at the service's new customizable tabsDesigned to make your inbox more approachable, tabs organize your inc...

LUSAKA, Zambia — Just as any good community healthcare manager should, Ignicious Bulongo has his eyes peeled for disease outbreaks from his post at the Ng'ombe Integrated HIV/TB Clinic, located ...

Facebook is a not-so-secret secret weapon for promoting your business. That being said, a lot of companies don't take full advantage of what this social media platform has to offer when it comes to ma...

If you're looking for a curved OLED TV set, we've got some good news for you: both LG and Samsung announced the pricing and availability of such devices in the U.SLG's 55EA9800 (pictured above) is alr...

Nokia has announced its biggest WIndows Phone yet, the 4.7-inch Lumia 625It's far from a flagship, though; with a 1.2GHz, dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, a 5-megapixel camera, 512MB of RAM and 8GB ...

Microsoft researchers are working on ways to use the Kinect's body-reading capabilities to understand sign language inputs.Microsoft Research Asia and the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Com...

Dennis Rodman visits aside, North Korea is primarily known in the western world for its fiercely isolationist reputation and antagonistic relationship with neighboring South Korea and the United State...

If you are expecting a package but out at the store, don't you wish you could remotely tell the UPS guy to leave it on the front step? Believe it or not, there are Wi-Fi enabled doorbells that let you...

It's a sad, but true, fact that the Internet loves to watch people doing painful thingsNeed proof? Twenty-seven million people have watched "Scarlet Takes a Tumble," Jennifer Lawrence's trip at the Os...

Monday was an unusually big day for music videos. Entertainment platform VEVO debuted videos from One Direction ("Best Song Ever"), Selena Gomez ("Slow Down" — the official, not the leak), Chris...

Warning: The above video and following post contain spoilers and graphic violence.Before celebrating its approaching fourth season at a Comic-Con panel, Game of Thrones paid homage to all the characte...

LUSAKA, Zambia — Just as any good community healthcare manager should, Ignicious Bulongo has his eyes peeled for disease outbreaks from his post at the Ng'ombe Integrated HIV/TB Clinic, located ...

When you're a professional wedding photographer, there's a lot of pressure to get the perfect shots of your own nuptials. So when photographer Joshua Watson and his then-girlfriend Rachel, who works i...

It's July, the dullest month of the sports calendar, when days pass slower than Rich Eisen running a 40-yard dash, and we're forced to entertain ourselves with the fact that Kevin Love's dad looks jus...

The heat wave that's been plaguing the U.S. for the past week has finally broken, but things aren't cooling down any time soon. For Music Monday this week, we've compiled a list of your favorite track...

Listen up, guys: Ice is back with a brand new invention. Only this time, Vanilla Ice wasn't the only one invited to the party — 280 movies showed up too.In this video by dondrapersayswhat, every...

Getting that last-minute gift from Best Buy, missing tool from Home Depot or medicine for that cold you picked up at work, just got a little easier.eBay Now, a service that lets you order products fro...

You could be forgiven for thinking your Twitter feed was nothing but Royal baby news earlier Monday. Not only was the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's son officially announced on the servi...

It's a sad, but true, fact that the Internet loves to watch people doing painful thingsNeed proof? Twenty-seven million people have watched "Scarlet Takes a Tumble," Jennifer Lawrence's trip at the Os...

Confession: This past week marked my first time at the nerdfest known as Comic-Con. This fact has surprised many people. Aren't I a west-coast nerd? A nerd journalist, in fact, and thus someone who co...

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The magical mayhem that was San Diego Comic-Con is officially over. For many, the end of the four-day convention on Sunday came not with a bang, but with a wheezing sigh of relief.We're rounded up the...

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Microsoft researchers are working on ways to use the Kinect's body-reading capabilities to understand sign language inputs.Microsoft Research Asia and the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Com...

When wedding photographer Steph Grant snapped this photo of Los Angeles brides Shannon and Seema at their June wedding, she knew it was gorgeous. The couple looks head over heels in love and their att...

It's July, the dullest month of the sports calendar, when days pass slower than Rich Eisen running a 40-yard dash, and we're forced to entertain ourselves with the fact that Kevin Love's dad looks jus...

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It's a boy! According to the official @ClarenceHouse Twitter feed, we know that Kate Middleton has finally delivered her baby. The newest member of the English monarchy was born at 4:24 p.m. and weig...

Despite the big launch surrounding the fourth season of Arrested Development, which garnered only lukewarm reviews, Netflix attracted only a fraction of the streaming subscribers it brought on in quar...

Listen up, guys: Ice is back with a brand new invention. Only this time, Vanilla Ice wasn't the only one invited to the party — 280 movies showed up too.In this video by dondrapersayswhat, every...

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The other day I noticed I had more than 165 apps on my iPhone. Of them, I consistently use, maybe, 15. In other words, 91% of my aa\pps are in the way of other apps I want to use. Organization does he...

You could be forgiven for thinking your Twitter feed was nothing but Royal baby news earlier Monday. Not only was the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's son officially announced on the servi...

Warning: The above video and following post contain spoilers and graphic violence.Before celebrating its approaching fourth season at a Comic-Con panel, Game of Thrones paid homage to all the characte...

Dennis Farina, a former real-life Chicago police officer who later became known for his role as a small-screen cop on Law & Order, died in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital early Monday after sufferin...

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The British Monarchy has a brand new prince. Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave birth to a healthy baby boy at 4:24 p.m. — and the world was told via TwitterNews came piecemeal in tweets f...

Data whiz and nerd demigod Nate Silver has left The New York Times for sports media giant ESPNSilver and ESPN officially announced the new pairing on Monday afternoon via Twitter and a post to ESPN's ...

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The wait is over and the frustration has (momentarily) subsided. Self-proclaimed music god Kanye West today released the official version of his "BLKKK SKKKN HEAD" music video.On the heels of a mini T...

When you're a professional wedding photographer, there's a lot of pressure to get the perfect shots of your own nuptials. So when photographer Joshua Watson and his then-girlfriend Rachel, who works i...

If you are expecting a package but out at the store, don't you wish you could remotely tell the UPS guy to leave it on the front step? Believe it or not, there are Wi-Fi enabled doorbells that let you...

The One Direction boys are back and it looks like they aren't quite themselves."Best Song Ever" premiered Monday on VEVO, featuring the English-Irish pop boy band transformed into an ensemble of quirk...

The tech capabilities in our smartphones is slowly making its way outside to other devices around our homes and inspiring new ways of making life more efficient. It's hard to keep track of the latest ...

When the newest member of the British monarchy was announced to the world, marketers were ready. Within minutes of the birth announcement, brands across the globe — from Delta to Starbucks to Pa...

The hot new thing at Comic-Con this year? Actors disguising themselves as their characters — and going unnoticedBryan Cranston, star of the AMC hit show Breaking Bad, revealed at a panel Sunday ...

He's Ron Burgundy? Everyone's favorite anchorman bears a striking resemblance to the father of one of the world's top basketball players, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love. DNA results aren't ...

Nada al-Ahdal is an 11-year-old girl from Yemen, but instead of just playing with her friends after school or focusing on homework like other girls her age might, she says she had no other choice but ...

Tired of Royal Baby news? The Guardian hears you.The UK-based newspaper has fixed a linked at the top right of its homepage that lets you toggle between its normal Royal Baby-filled front page and a v...

The heat wave that's been plaguing the U.S. for the past week has finally broken, but things aren't cooling down any time soon. For Music Monday this week, we've compiled a list of your favorite track...

The royal baby deserves a regal shindig.This heir to the British throne is being ushered into the world with a flurry of funny tweets and a swelling crowd in front of the hospital. Even if you can't a...

The first-ever Samsung Developer Conference will take place in San Francisco this October, Samsung announced Monday. The company describes the two-day conference as its first "large scale" developer e...

For the past few weeks, Mashable has been crowdsourcing a Digital Bill of Rights to highlight the digital freedoms and protections our readers feel each user should be guaranteed as a citizen of the I...

Despite the big launch surrounding the fourth season of Arrested Development, which garnered only lukewarm reviews, Netflix attracted only a fraction of the streaming subscribers it brought on in quar...

The way singers' voices get from their mouths to your ears becomes easier than ever because of the music-distribution services sprouting up online. Gone are the days when consumers were required to li...

Major data breaches, leaks and hacks often consume the news, but the sheer numbers involved — 6 million records or 300,000 leaked passwords — may be hard to conceptualize, especially in co...

The other day I noticed I had more than 165 apps on my iPhone. Of them, I consistently use, maybe, 15. In other words, 91% of my apps are in the way of other apps I want to use. Organization does help...

A security researcher has claimed responsibility for the breach of Apple's developer portal.The researcher, who goes by the Twitter handle ibrahim BALİÇ, released a YouTube video claiming r...

With Windows 8, Microsoft integrated SkyDrive more deeply into the Windows experience, making it easy to save documents and providing a pre-loaded SkyDrive appIn Windows 8.1, the integration advances ...

Dennis Farina, a former real-life Chicago police officer who later became known for his role as a small-screen cop on Law & Order, died in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital early Monday after sufferin...

Puppy livestreams are cute, but what about a royal baby cam? The Telegraph set one up outside of St. Mary's hospital in London, where Kate Middleton is reportedly in labor. If you want to watch the sc...

The British Monarchy has a brand new prince. Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave birth to a healthy baby boy at 4:24 p.m. — and the world was told via TwitterNews came piecemeal in tweets f...

Data whiz and nerd demigod Nate Silver has left The New York Times for sports media giant ESPNSilver and ESPN officially announced the new pairing on Monday afternoon via Twitter and a post to ESPN's ...

Dan Loeb won.Loeb, an activist shareholder and member of Yahoo's board, was largely responsible for pushing out one of Yahoo's CEOs and hiring current CEO Marissa Mayer, boosting the company's stock i...

NASA's Cassini snapped this photo of Earth and the moon from 898,410,414 miles away as the spacecraft orbited Saturn on July 19. Earth is the bright object near the center of the photo with the mo...

NASA's Cassini snapped this photo of Earth and the moon from 898,410,414 miles away as the spacecraft orbited Saturn on July 19. Earth is the bright object near the center of the photo with the mo...

Tired of Royal Baby news? The Guardian hears you.The UK-based newspaper has fixed a linked at the top right of its homepage that lets you toggle between its normal Royal Baby-filled front page and a v...

Summer has been good to Robin Thicke. His hit "Blurred Lines," which features T.I. and Pharrell Williams, has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart five weeks in a row and is perhaps the only song more i...

Not long after Apple purchased transit navigation app HopStop, the service stopped working on Windows PhonesAs noted by AllThingsD, the app mysteriously vanished from the Windows Phone Marketplace. Me...

Adobe Photoshop may be dominant among industry professionals, but the software can be daunting for beginners and amateurs who just want to touch up the occasional photo. There are many simpler, easier...

Nvidia says its Shield portable gaming system will be ready to ship on July 31, after more than a month of delays.Nvidia began taking preorders for the console in late May, promising a June 27 deliver...

In case your mother hasn't woken you up with Royal Baby updates, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge went into labor early Monday morningUnless you're Pippa Middleton, or the number-one fan, this basically mea...

Canary is a home security system, but a departure from what we've seen before. It doesn't require expensive installation and works for homeowners and renters alike. Most of all, Canary's mission is to...

The royal baby deserves a regal shindig.This heir to the British throne is being ushered into the world with a flurry of funny tweets and a swelling crowd in front of the hospital. Even if you can't a...

Facebook announced late Sunday that more than 100 million people are now using Facebook for Every Phone, a native app that runs on more than 3,000 feature phone models around the worldWhile Facebook h...

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....

Cosplay requires a tremendous amount of time, dedication and DIY skills — or does it? SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic, John Kovalic of Dork Tower shows us that the only way to avo...

Summer is the perfect time to get your DIY on. It's often too hot to go outside and there's nothing better than putting your mind to a task and seeing something you created with your own two handsThat...

The British Monarchy has a new prince. Kate Middleton gave birth to a healthy baby boy at 4:24 p.m., journalists in the UK have learnedNews came piecemeal via tweets from the account of Clarence House...

Data whiz and nerd demigod Nate Silver has left The New York Times for sports media giant ESPNSilver and ESPN officially announced the new pairing on Monday afternoon via Twitter and a post to ESPN's ...

Writing "I am sad" doesn't really paint an accurate picture of the pain you're feeling. Your friend wouldn't know exactly how to help you. Do you need food, words of encouragement or to be left alone ...

With Windows 8, Microsoft integrated SkyDrive more deeply into the Windows experience, making it easy to save documents and providing a pre-loaded SkyDrive appIn Windows 8.1, the integration advances ...

The Leap Motion Controller officially begins shipping Monday. While the Controller is just now making it into the hands of consumers, it’s been in the hands of some developers for some time now,...

Ever since Tom Cruise played PreCrime piano with a gesture-based workstation in Minority Report back in 2002, motion control looked like a sure bet as the interface of the future. Although the movie i...

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Dan Loeb won.Loeb, an activist shareholder and member of Yahoo's board, was largely responsible for pushing out one of Yahoo's CEOs and hiring current CEO Marissa Mayer, boosting the company's stock i...

It happens to the best of us — you hop on the subway and someone grabs your attention across the car. They're reading a book that's been on your list forever and, eventually you're caught starin...

Apple's developer portal has been hacked on Thursday. An intruder managed to obtain some personal info from registered developers, Apple has announced"Last Thursday, an intruder attempted to secure pe...

Tired of Royal Baby news? The Guardian hears you.The UK-based newspaper has fixed a linked at the top right of its homepage that lets you toggle between its normal Royal Baby-filled front page and a v...

Nvidia says its Shield portable gaming system will be ready to ship on July 31, after more than a month of delays.Nvidia began taking preorders for the console in late May, promising a June 27 deliver...

Apple is testing a 13-inch iPad as well as an iPhone with a larger screen, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing officials at Apple's Asian suppliers. The company is looking into producing an iPad ...

Canary is a home security system, but a departure from what we've seen before. It doesn't require expensive installation and works for homeowners and renters alike. Most of all, Canary's mission is to...

It may only be July, but before you know it, it'll be time to go back to school. For college-bound students especially, the shopping spree involves a long list of expensive tech and digital gear.See a...

A dangerous SIM card hack has been discovered, potentially allowing attackers to remotely send premium SMS messages or re-direct and record calls, Forbes reportsIt took Karsten Nohl, German cryptograp...

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.For most of us, more of o...

Puppy livestreams are cute, but what about a royal baby cam? The Telegraph set one up outside of St. Mary's hospital in London, where Kate Middleton is reportedly in labor. If you want to watch the sc...

It happens to the best of us — you hop on the subway and someone grabs your attention across the car. They're reading a book that's been on your list forever and, eventually you're caught starin...

Just a regular lawnmower? Think again. As the video above explains, Honda's newest lawnmower sports a 1000cc motorcycle engine, which means this machine has the capacity to reach 130 mph, and can go...

"Kids, did I ever tell you the story of how I met your mother?" Sounds like a beginning of a real cool story — unless that story drags on and on for 8 years, and you can't even take a real bathr...

Just a regular lawnmower? Think again. As the video above explains, Honda's newest lawnmower sports a 1000cc motorcycle engine, which means this machine has the capacity to reach 130 mph, and can go...

Looking for a way to distract yourself from the insane summer heat? This week's edition of our viral video recap should help.We've got a heartwarming clip of a cat rescued and nursed back to health by...

"Kids, did I ever tell you the story of how I met your mother?" Sounds like a beginning of a real cool story — unless that story drags on and on for 8 years, and you can't even take a real bathr...

Edward Snowden has been holed up in a Moscow airport for nearly a month, but now one campaign on the crowdfunding website Indiegogo aims to help the NSA whistleblower make his way outThe campaign, ap...

At 13 episodes, you can finish the first season of Orange Is the New Black in less than 24 hours — and we recommend that you do watch at some point, if not all in one dayOrange Is the New Black ...

Looking for a way to distract yourself from the insane summer heat? This week's edition of our viral video recap should help.We've got a heartwarming clip of a cat rescued and nursed back to health by...

There are many reasons to put off a trip to the mailbox: extreme temperatures, injuries, pure laziness, not to mention the disappointment of going through all that trouble only to greet an empty mailb...

Space: the final frontier — these will be the voyages of Neil deGrasse Tyson. The popular astrophysicist is taking his talents to Fox and National Geographic to host a new 13-episode series...

Matt Conn grew up in rural Vermont, where he felt like an outcast among members of the Gay/Straight Alliance because he is a gamer, but also an outcast among gamers because he is gay. "An alien even t...

Browser histories are very personal. Only you should know how much time you spend staring at cat GIFs, watching YouTube videos of screaming goats and Googling home remedies for weird skin rashes. So n...

When the original iPhone was released in 2007, Greg Packer waited on the street for more than 100 hours to ensure that he would be the first in line to get it at Apple's flagship store in New York. Si...

So you met someone, things became serious and you both decided to get married. Congratulations!But remember what they say: You don't just marry a person, you marry their whole family. Oftentimes, a we...

Like so many others in attendance, Lego was feeling like showing off at Comic-Con. The company unveiled a second teaser trailer for its forthcoming video game, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, revealing new ...

In the wake of Sharknado — you know, the film about sharks getting sucked out of the ocean by a tornado, and then raining down on Los Angeles — homeowners have been in a panic over protect...

As soon as people learn that we help Fortune 500 companies and leading brands recruit their teams, I’m usually asked one of two questionsThose looking for shortcuts ask whether systems can be ma...

There are many reasons to put off a trip to the mailbox: extreme temperatures, injuries, pure laziness, not to mention the disappointment of going through all that trouble only to greet an empty mailb...

Crank up the adorable on Instagram by packing your feed with cute animals.Not just regular cuteness — we're talking the ultimate, heart-tickling amazingness of the 75 cutest animals on Instagram...

Space: the final frontier — these will be the voyages of Neil deGrasse Tyson. The popular astrophysicist is taking his talents to Fox and National Geographic to host a new 13-episode series...

Hooray, it's National Ice Cream Day! It's the one day of the year we can all relinquish our guilt for scarfing down an entire pint (or four) of Ben & Jerry's in one sitting. But in case your taste...

Matt Conn grew up in rural Vermont, where he felt like an outcast among members of the Gay/Straight Alliance because he is a gamer, but also an outcast among gamers because he is gay. "An alien even t...

Chipotle's primary Twitter account unleashed a series of strange tweets Sunday afternoon, which read more like someone trying to talk to Siri than a social-media account manager posting on behalf of a...

With Instagram just a quick click away, it's easy to go overboard. It begins with an innocent skyline or a beautiful beach day, and before you know it, you're Instagramming your ham sandwichSEE ALSO: ...

The portable Bluetooth speaker market is sizzling hot, making it difficult to pick a standout among the crowd of contenders. I found a worthy candidate, the Soundfreaq Sound Spot, a diminutive wireles...

These days, "retail startup" is generally synonymous with "new ecommerce site." Given the relative low costs of building an online shopping destination, combined with projections for online shopping g...

Tech-loving new parents often ask how they can access their baby monitors like an IP camera on the goThe Withings Smart Baby monitor is made by the same company that makes the Wi-Fi scale that tweets ...

It's not every day that the founder of one company decides to tell a competitor how to run its business, but Biz Stone decided to do just that this week.Stone, one of Twitter's three co-founders, reve...

Crank up the adorable on Instagram by packing your feed with cute animals.Not just regular cuteness — we're talking the ultimate, heart-tickling amazingness of the 75 cutest animals on Instagram...

Unemployed, underemployed or somewhere in between? The Mashable Job Board is here to help.Since 2005, Mashable has been dedicated to providing the hottest digital, social and tech news to our readersh...

As soon as people learn that we help Fortune 500 companies and leading brands recruit their teams, I’m usually asked one of two questionsThose looking for shortcuts ask whether systems can be ma...

It's not every day that the founder of one company decides to tell a competitor how to run its business, but Biz Stone decided to do just that this week.Stone, one of Twitter's three co-founders, reve...

When you hear the word "app," you immediately think of those small programs for your smartphone. However, an app is simply any piece of software that serves some kind of purpose, either online, on you...

Everyone needs a fresh start sometimes. If your computer's operating system software has been modified or rendered unusable, consider applying a clean install. See also: How to Install Windows 8 Wit...

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We've already read about 3D-printing liquid metal. Now, a new patent awarded to Apple hints at the possibility of the company introducing liquid metals to the mobile market.Apple is looking to incorpo...

Warner Bros. made worlds collide on Saturday with the announcement at Comic-Con that Superman and Batman will be hitting the big screen together in a follow up to 2013’s Man of Steel. The film, ...

Few topics affecting those new to the work force have been more unproductively addressed than unpaid internships. That is, until recently, when Eric Glatt and Alex Footman, two production interns from...

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Forty-four years ago on July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin landed on the moon's surface, successfully completing humankind's first manned lunar landing as part of the Apo...

"This message will self-destruct in five seconds" — it's a scene straight out of Mission: Impossible that's now becoming realityResearchers at the University of Illinois — in collaboration...

Lionsgate is on a (promotional) roll this week. The entertainment company first whipped out its series of Quarter Quell wetsuit posters for Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Then, Saturday afternoon, it pr...

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In case you've been too distracted by the intense heat wave to read up on tech news, we've compiled a list of top 10 tech from this week.First up: That familiar orange VLC traffic cone has been missin...

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...

Pets — they're just like us. People have made our furry (or scaled) friends more and more like humans, without opposable thumbs, of course.Animals wear outfits, eat special baked goods made for ...

A long time ago, Veronica Mars aired on UPN only to be taken off television, way too early, three seasons later in 2007. Fast forward to the present, and the first look at the Kickstarter-backed Veron...

As a child, did you ever think "Hey Cinderella, do you really think it's a good idea to let those forest animals do your chores?" It never crossed our minds either. Now that we're older and wiser, per...

Forty-four years ago on July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin landed on the moon's surface, successfully completing humankind's first manned lunar landing as part of the Apo...

Jesse and The Rippers, the fictional band from the hit '90s show Full House, stopped by Jimmy Fallon's Late Night on Friday to perform a medley of their greatest hits, including the show's theme song....

Cats may win the Internet, but sloths have a firm grip on our heartsThese positively adorable creatures usually go au naturale — and we love them for it — but we wouldn't blame them for wa...

Cats may win the Internet, but sloths have a firm grip on our heartsThese positively adorable creatures usually go au naturale — and we love them for it — but we wouldn't blame them for wa...

What happened to outtakes from the original Star Wars movie, since renamed Episode IV: A New Hope? No, we're not talking about that scene where the stormtrooper bangs his head on the door — that...

Warner Bros. made worlds collide on Saturday with the announcement at Comic-Con that Superman and Batman will be hitting the big screen together in a follow up to 2013’s Man of Steel. The film, ...

Being a superhero is hard enough, what with all the "with great power comes great responsibility" and battling twisted villains. But being a superhero in 2013 is especially difficult. Not because vill...

These days it seems that the only way to truly disconnect from your social networks is to attend a Digital Detox camp. Of course, there's always a way to DIY — though it may not be as peaceful a...

MIAMI, FLORIDA — Univision infused its social-media coverage of this year's Premios Juventud — a televised awards show honoring musicians, athletes and soap-opera stars — with intima...

Though summer barbecues are a pastime we can all get behind, things get tricky when the one backyard item you lack is a grill to cook your meal onWhen you lack access to a proper grill, don't resign y...

Pets — they're just like us. People have made our furry (or scaled) friends more and more like humans, without opposable thumbs, of course.Animals wear outfits, eat special baked goods made for ...

Helen Thomas, a pioneer for female journalists and the first woman to join the White House Correspondents' Association, died Saturday morning at the age of 92Thomas was also the first female member an...

The Weinstein Company released the first official U.S. trailer for Nelson Mandela biopic, Long Walk to Freedom, this week. It arrived just in time for the former South African president's 95 birthday ...

A long time ago, Veronica Mars aired on UPN only to be taken off television, way too early, three seasons later in 2007. Fast forward to the present, and the first look at the Kickstarter-backed Veron...

Selenators were in for a treat on Friday, as word spread that Justin Bieber's on-again, off-again sweetheart's new music video for "Slow Down" leaked a little earlier than expected.The song is the sec...

Rather than constantly clicking the "new tweets" pop-up banner, refresh your Twitter feed automatically.We have found, tried and tested two useful extensions for Chrome and Firefox users that will kee...

Though summer barbecues are a pastime we can all get behind, things get tricky when the one backyard item you lack is a grill to cook your meal onWhen you lack access to a proper grill, don't resign y...

Helen Thomas, a pioneer for female journalists and the first woman to join the White House Correspondents' Association, died Saturday morning at the age of 92Thomas was also the first female member an...

Quick — how many of these words can you define without turning to Urban Dictionary?Swole.Yoked.GDI.If you knew the first two are synonyms for "muscular" and the third stands for "goddamn indepen...

Take heed, readers: Lego is officially letting you take a crack at building your own DeLorean time machine. The construction-toy company this week opened the sale floodgates for its fourth collaborati...

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: SwellOne-Liner Pit...

(Warning: The following is an approved trailer for a movie that has strong violence, language and sexual content.)Comic-Con's exhibition Hall H was the scene of a discussion of the latest Riddick flic...

The groom had two simple rules for his Norwegian bachelor party: no parachuting and no bungee jumping. So what did the groom's trusty cohort do? They cooked up the most creative bachelor party prank w...

When Stephen Hawking isn't playing Words With Friends against The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper, he likes to speculate about the universe.The iconic physicist and author started a panel featuring p...

Filing FOIA requests is the stuff of nightmares. First the paperwork, then the waiting and the keeping track of it. And, if you're the kind of person who files many in a day, it can be a rabbit hole f...

If you're in New Jersey, it has a just become a lot tougher for cops to get their hands on your cellphone location information.In a landmark decision (.PDF) that seems to follow a rising tide towards ...

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: SwellOne-Liner Pit...

During the week, we consume words in snackable, tweetable bites. But on the weekends, we have the time to take a dive into the murkier, lengthier depths of the Internet and expand our attention spans ...

The 100th Tour de France ends this Sunday with what promises to be a gorgeous nighttime ride down the Champs Elysees in Paris. Overall leader Chris Froome maintains a solid advantage over the rest of ...

Good news iOS transit users, Apple has acquired transit and navigation service HopStop as part of its continuing bid to improve its mapping software.The deal was first reported by Bloomberg and confir...

After numerous leaks and being spotted in the hands of Google's Eric Schmidt, Motorola's new flagship phone, the Moto X, is set to make its first public appearance on Aug. 1.The Google-owned company s...

Comic-Con only entered day two on Friday, but we've already nominated this moment as the sweetest encounter of the conventionIn the unexpected meeting, a 10-foot-tall robot comes across a little girl ...

Happy birthday, Clueless! The 90s classic turned 18 today.Although it's been nearly two decades since the film's release, it's still totally worth watching on repeat. For Clueless fans, it wasn't just...

Despite promising users that it "wouldn't police porn," Tumblr has already made changes to the way adult or NSFW content shows up within its network.Although Tumblr won't actively police content and b...

Tracks, the company behind the group photo-sharing service of the same name, launched a new mobile app Friday that expands upon image sharing by letting you create sharable content with pictures, text...

In a surprise appearance on Friday, President Obama made an emotional speech about race in America following the acquittal of George Zimmerman, explaining how the death of Trayvon Martin felt personal...

Along with a team of explorers, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos plunged to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean a few months ago to resurrect what he suspected were Apollo 11's lost F-1 enginesThe onlin...

"I'm the best there is at what I do, but what I do best isn't very nice."We know him best as a ruthless X-Men authority figure. He's brusque, irreverent and rebellious — but also a cunning leade...

When Stephen Hawking isn't playing Words With Friends against The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper, he likes to speculate about the universe.The iconic physicist and author started a panel featuring p...

Filing FOIA requests is the stuff of nightmares. First the paperwork, then the waiting and the keeping track of it. And, if you're the kind of person who files many in a day, it can be a rabbit hole f...

Omelettes are being cooked on city sidewalks and popsicles are melting before the first lick. It's really hot. But you already knew that.Heat waves aren't particularly surprising during the summer, bu...

Polish tennis star Agnieszka Radwanska was dropped by a prominent Catholic youth group in her home country earlier this week after she posed for a nude photo in ESPN The Magazine's annual "Body Issue...

During the week, we consume words in snackable, tweetable bites. But on the weekends, we have the time to take a dive into the murkier, lengthier depths of the Internet and expand our attention spans ...

Here's a grandma who won't be telling you to "turn that racket down" any time soon.The staff of Coalition Drum Shop was in for quite the surprise when this innocuous-looking lady strolled in. "We have...

The 100th Tour de France ends this Sunday with what promises to be a gorgeous nighttime ride down the Champs Elysees in Paris. Overall leader Chris Froome maintains a solid advantage over the rest of ...

Unless we're talking about senior citizens, when the adjective "active" is applied, it's usually a synonym for "rugged" or "tough." In the case of gadgets, when I hear the word I think, "It takes a li...

The Social Good Summit is a three-day conference that explores how digital is being used to solve some of our greatest problems. While the central event occurs in New York City, meetups take place aro...

Benedict Cumberbatch, star of Sherlock and basically everything on Tumblr, turned 37 on Friday. Cue the balloons and confetti. Sadly, though, you're probably not invited to his birthday party.See also...

Magic is science. The best illusions are based, in some way, on the laws of physics, chemistry, or psychology, mixed expertly with theatrics. So why should we be surprised that magician Marco Tempest ...

Irony is a notoriously misused concept, and singer Alanis Morissette is no exception.The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "irony" as "the use of words to express something other than and especially ...

Comic-Con, the annual confab of global geekdom now in its second day in San Diego, wouldn't be half as fun if fans didn't dress upSome go as their favorite movie, TV or comic-book character; others in...

"Oh no, here we go again."Those words from Siri kick off Microsoft's latest ad attempt to bash the iPad and promote the Surface RT tablet. This time, Microsoft focuses on the built-in kickstand and US...

Set your alarm for Friday afternoon to look up at the sky and wave as NASA's Cassini spacecraft snaps photos of the Earth from Saturn.Currently orbiting Saturn nearly 900 million miles away from Earth...

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a motion on Thursday to delay the release of the Secret Service files on Aaron Swartz, the late hacker and Internet freedom activist.In an unusual and l...

Best Buy just trimmed $200 off its stock of 13-inch MacBook Pro computers — and $300 off for studentsThe offer, which applies to non-Retina display MacBook Pro models, kicked off on Thursday and...

Polish tennis star Agnieszka Radwanska was dropped by a prominent Catholic youth group in her home country earlier this week after she posed for a nude photo in ESPN The Magazine's annual "Body Issue...

Shortly after Apple launched its MacBook Air for 2013, many users began reporting problems connecting to Wi-Fi networks, and others encountered a strange screen flicker when using Adobe Photoshop. App...

Microsoft is having a bad day.The company's stock was down more than 8% when the stock market opened Friday following a dismal earnings report, and declined by as much as nearly 10% in early morning t...

Microsoft is having a bad day.The company's stock was down more than 8% when the stock market opened Friday following a dismal earnings report, and declined by as much as 10% in early morning trading....

Unless we're talking about senior citizens, when the adjective "active" is applied, it's usually a synonym for "rugged" or "tough." In the case of gadgets, when I hear the word I think, "It takes a li...

The primetime Emmy nominations were announced on Thursday — and, as usual, fans believed certain shows were snubbed while others were inexplicably includedThe Emmy Awards categories follow a lon...

Benedict Cumberbatch, star of Sherlock and basically everything on Tumblr, turned 37 on Friday. Cue the balloons and confetti. Sadly, though, you're probably not invited to his birthday party.See also...

Apple has acquired Locationary, a Toronto-based startup that organizes data on local businesses, for an undisclosed sum.Apple confirmed the deal to AllThingsD, which also reported hearing from sources...

Irony is a notoriously misused concept, and singer Alanis Morissette is no exception.The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "irony" as "the use of words to express something other than and especially ...

You can spot a TED Talk from a mile away. They always have that perfect balance of dramatic pauses and uplifting anecdotes — and they usually change your life forever, convincing you to quit you...

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....

Kids are naturally trusting, especially when it comes to their parents. Sometimes said adults just have to take advantage of that wide-eyed faith by filming their own low budget episodes of Punk'd.Hop...

"Oh no, here we go again."Those words from Siri kick off Microsoft's latest ad attempt to bash the iPad and promote the Surface RT tablet. This time, Microsoft focuses on the built-in kickstand and US...

Here at Mashable, we live and breathe Twitter. However, sometimes we see a tweet containing an acronym or an abbreviation with which we're not very familiarIf you find yourself in the same situation, ...

Get your L.A. Gears out, because Jesse and the Rippers of Full House fame are performing Friday on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. And if a new performance of "Forever" could air before the week is ove...

You may think of your cellphone as your own personal assistant. It manages your calendar, wakes you up and reminds you of lunch time. But that's not reality at allSEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn t...

Here at Mashable, we live and breathe Twitter. However, sometimes we see a tweet containing an acronym or an abbreviation with which we're not very familiarIf you find yourself in the same situation, ...

Shortly after Apple launched its MacBook Air for 2013, many users began reporting problems connecting to Wi-Fi networks, and others encountered a strange screen flicker when using Adobe Photoshop. App...

Microsoft is having a bad day.The company's stock was down more than 8% when the stock market opened Friday following a dismal earnings report, and declined by as much as 10% in early morning trading....

For every craze-inducing cronut, there's a grapple waiting on the sidelines, hoping that one day people will line up around the block to taste its food hybrid goodnessWell, it's time to give all food ...

As ecommerce gains more ground, catering to the growing number of online shoppers around the world, it's easier than ever to purchase anything you want on the Internet.While online shopping offers con...

If networking is a key to success, some very lucky entrepreneurs are getting the chance to rub elbows with power influencers they didn't realize were in their network. It's called the influencer ...

Educational and inspirational content has a powerful impact on your audience, but design plays a huge role in your blog's performance. How your readers experience content on your site directly affects...

The X-Cube, above, is a 3D-printed cube funded through a Kickstarter campaign.Even though the cube was successfully funded, the marketing campaign isn't over. The creator listed it on Shopstarter, a s...

VLC, the media player that enables users to watch nearly every video format on iOS devices, is back after a two-year hiatusA spin-off of the popular desktop version, VideoLAN's VLC was pulled from the...

When Microsoft announced its Q4 2013 earnings Thursday, it included a jaw-dropping $900 million charge related to its Surface RT.The charge comes just days after Microsoft cut the price of the Surface...

Educational and inspirational content has a powerful impact on your audience, but design plays a huge role in your blog's performance. How your readers experience content on your site directly affects...

On the heels of Tumblr's password-security issue, the micro-blogging website fired off a double-dashboard update Thursday, which re-introduced activity feeds and launched a new way to view notes."Firs...

A new smart knife developed in London can help surgeons find cancerous tissue real-time during surgery, at a faster rate than traditional lab tests.This intelligent knife — known as the "iKnife"...

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: ZeegaOne-Liner Pit...

If you listen to — but don't watch — the video above, you'll hear a pretty solid tune. The raw vocals, snappy drums and rough guitar all fit together quite nicely, you'll think to yourself...

A beautiful new data visualization piece from Twitter employee Isaac Hepworth shows how the microblogging network's approximately 50,000 verified users connect onlineThe zoomable graphic below shows m...

G'Day Star Wars fans! We know you like epic tales of intergalactic adventure, but do you also like beer? We thought so. Then meet the bloke you'll want to hang with at the boozer: lone Jedi, Merve Bus...

The Internet loves Jon Hamm. The Internet loves to hate Dwight Howard. The Internet loves a good roastAll those forces of love and hate collided in a perfect storm on Wednesday night at the ESPYs, ESP...

Think of Comic-Con, the sprawling geekfest underway Thursday in San Diego, and what images come to mind? Legions of men, perhaps carrying a few more pounds of weight than their superhero costumes can ...

NASA is dipping its toes in the 3D-printing revolution pool, and it doesn't care who knows. Instead of using traditional assembly processes, the agency has used additive manufacturing to construct a r...

NASA is dipping its toes in the 3D-printing revolution pool, and it doesn't care who knows. Instead of using traditional assembly processes, the agency has used additive manufacturing to construct a r...

The workplace just became a zoo.The latest Internet photo fad — called Desk Safari — aligns the heads of office workers with an animal body on the computer screen. The results are totally ...

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: ZeegaOne-Liner Pit...

The city of Detroit, Mich., has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the largest city in the history of the United States to do so.City officials filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection (.PDF) on Thursday...

Fans of Fox shows "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy" are in for a very special treat: A crossover edition is coming soon.According to a Variety report, the two series will be teaming up for one episode t...

Print is alive and booming — at least if you're Vogue. Enjoying a recent resurgence in print advertising investments from fashion, luxury and beauty companies, among other categories, the 121-ye...

Now that AT&T and T-Mobile have created cellphone plans that make it somewhat less painful for early adopters to upgrade to a new phone earlier than the usual two years, Verizon has jumped on the ...

If you've ever wondered what it's like to stand onstage and rock out in front of a glut of rambunctious fans — now you can, kind of. Because the Bay Area-based band Wallpaper (stylized Wallpaper...

Aspiring pop princess Tay Allyn released her first single on Wednesday and, well, we're kind of confused.The song, titled "Mass Text," mainly consists of the lyrics "Why didn't I get your mass text? /...

Aspiring pop princess Tay Allyn released her first single on Wednesday and, well, we're kind of confused.The song, titled "Mass Text," mainly consists of the lyrics "Why didn't I get your mass text? /...

G'Day Star Wars fans! We know you like epic tales of intergalactic adventure, but do you also like beer? We thought so. Then meet the bloke you'll want to hang with at the boozer: lone Jedi, Merve Bus...

It's been one month since Facebook introduced photo comments for personal accounts, and now the social network is extending the feature to brand Pages.Users and Page admins can now respond to posts an...

A beautiful new data visualization piece from Twitter employee Isaac Hepworth shows how the microblogging network's approximately 50,000 verified users connect onlineThe zoomable graphic below shows m...

Netflix earned 14 Emmy nominations Thursday for three shows that weren’t made for television. For years in the entertainment industry, we've talked — sometimes fought (strike!) — abo...

Halo has transformed from a first-person shooter to a top-down mobile title for a Windows 8-exclusive release. Thankfully, however, nothing fans love about the series gets lost in translation.Halo Spa...

Google Play users have downloaded more than 50 billion apps, CEO Larry Page revealed during the company's second quarter earnings call Thursday.Google announced at its I/O developers conference in May...

Think of Comic-Con, the sprawling geekfest underway Thursday in San Diego, and what images come to mind? Legions of men, perhaps carrying a few more pounds of weight than their superhero costumes can ...

Just in time for Comic-Con in San Diego, this comic infographic honoring the DIY Superhero offers context, facts and figures about the ways in which denizens of the garage are creating the future.Not ...

The company behind the OUYA announced that it will match funds raised by any indie game creator on its Kickstarter in trade for six months of exclusive distribution rights.The OUYA — the $99, ha...

Microsoft announced a 10% increase in revenue for its fourth quarter of 2013 on Thursday, bringing in a revenue of $19.90 billion, up from the same period last year. But the numbers missed expectation...

Google reported strong revenue growth for the June quarter, but fell shy of Wall Street's estimates, sending the stock down by as much as 5% in after hours tradingThe search giant reported earnings pe...

New York City is home to a endless number of restaurants — more than 25,000. Now, Google Maps makes it easier to get a feel for some of the city's most popular eateries by taking you inside with...

The workplace just became a zoo.The latest Internet photo fad — called Desk Safari — aligns the heads of office workers with an animal body on the computer screen. The results are totally ...

Mars or Jupiter may not be as far from reach as you thinkA new laser system, developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, can now span interplanetary distan...

It seems Danish golf pros exist to make the sport just a bit more interestingFirst, there was the fellow who dropped trou to chip his way out of a water hazard back in April. Then on Thursday morning,...

The military judge presiding over Bradley Manning's court martial refused to drop a series of charges against him on Thursday, including the most serious one he faces: "aiding the enemy."Last week, th...

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....

The coloring book has just gone high-tech.Mobile app colAR takes traditional 2D coloring pages and then turns them into 3D models that literally jump off the page. Unlike any coloring experience you&...

We want you to play with your food for this week's very special Mashable Vine Challenge. Share your creation with the hashtag #FoodPlay for a chance to be featured on Mashable and have your creation r...

Ever wondered about the chemistry between Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling? Well, in preparation for the duo's next tag-team flick, Only God Forgives, we've got a revealing behind-the-scenes gem ...

Aspiring pop princess Tay Allyn released her first single on Wednesday and, well, we're kind of confused.The song, titled "Mass Text," mainly consists of the lyrics "Why didn't I get your mass text? /...

Life is hard out there for a jet-setter, and if you find yourself on a plane or a train more than at your desk, these tips are for youBetween calculating expense reports and trying to navigate around ...

The city of Detroit, Mich., has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the largest city in the history of the United States to do so.City officials filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection (.PDF) on Thursday...

When the credits roll at the end of Disney movies, we are all aware of what the future holds for our beloved heroes and heroines. They will waltz off into the sunset and have lots of royal babies who ...

Fans of Fox shows "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy" are in for a very special treat: A crossover edition is coming soon.According to a Variety report, the two series will be teaming up for one episode t...

Print is alive and booming — at least if you're Vogue. Enjoying a recent resurgence in print advertising investments from fashion, luxury and beauty companies, among other categories, the 121-ye...

Netflix earned 14 Emmy nominations Thursday for three shows that weren’t made for television. For years in the entertainment industry, we've talked — sometimes fought (strike!) — abo...

Ender's Game, the forthcoming adaptation of the sci-fi classic by Orson Scott Card, has run into trouble over the author's antagonistic gay rights views. As an LGBT group called Geeks Out plans to lea...

Now that AT&T and T-Mobile have created cellphone plans that make it somewhat less painful for early adopters to upgrade to a new phone earlier than the usual two years, Verizon has jumped on the ...

Halo has transformed from a first-person shooter to a top-down mobile title for a Windows 8-exclusive release. Thankfully, however, nothing fans love about the series gets lost in translation.Halo Spa...

Hugh Jackman's muscle-bulging portrayal of Wolverine has undergone a puppet-style makeover for a catchy song-and-dance video.In "Wolverine - The Musical!," the squishier version of the X-Men superhero...

Kal-El. Clark Kent. The Man of Tomorrow. Whatever you call Superman, this humble Kansas farm boy has captured our hearts ever since we found him playing in the cornfieldOur favorite Kryptonian and his...

Univision continues to adapt its digital strategy based on changes to social media and technology. For Thursday's star-studded Premios Juventued (Youth Awards), the Spanish-language network asked Mash...

If you've longed to tour the streets of cities near and far, an iOS game hitting shelves on Thursday will give a glimpse of life outside your hometown — while you battle waves of bugs.Critter's ...

Google reported strong revenue growth for the June quarter, but fell shy of Wall Street's estimates, sending the stock down by as much as 5% in after hours tradingThe search giant reported earnings pe...

New York City is home to a endless number of restaurants — more than 25,000. Now, Google Maps makes it easier to get a feel for some of the city's most popular eateries by taking you inside with...

Rebecca Minkoff is targeting the Tumblr community to boost awareness for her upcoming spring collection show at New York Fashion Week in September, inviting Tumblr's artists, models and photographers ...

It seems Danish golf pros exist to make the sport just a bit more interestingFirst, there was the fellow who dropped trou to chip his way out of a water hazard back in April. Then on Thursday morning,...

Comic-Con, the massive geek gathering kicking off Thursday at the San Diego Convention Center, can feel a little like a scavenger hunt. You rush around among merchandise, panels and signings with your...

The military judge presiding over Bradley Manning's court martial refused to drop a series of charges against him on Thursday, including the most serious one he faces: "aiding the enemy."Last week, th...

A wide coalition of major tech companies — including giants like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple and Microsoft — along with advocy groups and trade associations — has sent a letter ...

Ever wondered about the chemistry between Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling? Well, in preparation for the duo's next tag-team flick, Only God Forgives, we've got a revealing behind-the-scenes gem ...

We all buy it, we all use it, but when it comes to toilet paper style, everyone has his own setup. After all, no two bathrooms look alikeSEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic from Doghouse Di...

We all buy it, we all use it, but when it comes to toilet paper style, everyone has his own setup. After all, no two bathrooms look alikeSEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic from Doghouse Di...

On the heels of Google's invitation to members of the press for an Android launch event on July 24, leaked pictures of the new Nexus 7 tablet have made their way online.Although we don't know too much...

The company behind the OUYA announced that it will match funds raised by any indie game creator on its Kickstarter in trade for six months of exclusive distribution rights.The OUYA — the $99, ha...

We want you to play with your food for this week's very special Mashable Vine Challenge. Share your creation with the hashtag #FoodPlay for a chance to be featured on Mashable and have your creation r...

After a long stream of rumors, leaks and half-announcements, HTC has finally announced the HTC One Mini, a smaller version of the company's flagship Android device, the HTC OneAs expected, the HTC One...

Long exposure can produce the most breathtaking images. You've probably seen the artistic technique used on exploding fireworks, crashing waterfalls, clouds, fog, stars and more. For scenes that have ...

Ever wondered about the chemistry between Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling? Well, in preparation for the duo's next tag-team flick, Only God Forgives, we've got a revealing behind-the-scenes gem ...

Ender's Game, the forthcoming adaptation of the sci-fi classic by Orson Scott Card, has run into trouble over the author's antagonistic gay rights views. As an LGBT group called Geeks Out plans to lea...

Mars or Jupiter may not be as far from reach as you thinkA new laser system, developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, can now span interplanetary distan...

It's 2 a.m. on a Thursday morning and I'm buying up shares of virtual potato stock. I need to earn fake money to feed my fake llama some fake apples — which are his favoriteI am deep in the onli...

Life is hard out there for a jet-setter, and if you find yourself on a plane or a train more than at your desk, these tips are for youBetween calculating expense reports and trying to navigate around ...

When the credits roll at the end of Disney movies, we are all aware of what the future holds for our beloved heroes and heroines. They will waltz off into the sunset and have lots of royal babies who ...

Univision continues to adapt its digital strategy based on changes to social media and technology. For Thursday's star-studded Premios Juventud (Youth Awards), the Spanish-language network asked Masha...

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 Verizon's latest numbers are any indication, Apple's iPhone shipments for the second quarter may be better than expected.Verizon reported Thursday that it activated 7.5 million smartphones during t...

They say great minds think alike. That’s why Mashable's Events Board is here to help you make valuable connections — when you attend your industry’s leading conferences, that is. Whe...

Would you be willing to abandon your flight plans to take a free trip to a mysterious location? For most travelers, the answer seems to be no.In its latest marketing stunt, Heineken asked travelers in...

Univision continues to adapt its digital strategy based on changes to social media and technology. For Thursday's star-studded Premios Juventud (Youth Awards), the Spanish-language network asked Masha...

A new teaser featuring Jamie Foxx as Spider-Man villain Electro surfaced online Wednesday night.The 40-second spot, which reveals a veiny and sinister-looking Electro attached to a large contraption, ...

It's no surprise that the selfie has become a huge part of web culture — you need only scroll through your Facebook or Instagram to see that. Some have questioned their dignity, while others hav...

If you've longed to tour the streets of cities near and far, an iOS game hitting shelves on Thursday will give a glimpse of life outside your hometown — while you battle waves of bugs.Critter's ...

In May, Mashable taught you how to make Social Media Day official in your city, and we're continuing to see more cities join in on the global movement. Just across the San Francisco Bay and the madnes...

Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris will reveal the nominees for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards on Thursday (watch the live stream below) at Leonard H. Goldenson ...

In today's tech-inundated society, downloading a bunch of apps and tools to help make your life easier can actually take a lot of time and even disrupt your productivity. However, we at Mashable are a...

Rebecca Minkoff is targeting the Tumblr community to boost awareness for her upcoming spring collection show at New York Fashion Week in September, inviting Tumblr's artists, models and photographers ...

LG has announced a new naming scheme for its premium smartphones, which will now be categorized under the "G" brandSince the company's current flagship smartphone is called the Optimus G, the next fla...

Comic-Con, the massive geek gathering kicking off Thursday at the San Diego Convention Center, can feel a little like a scavenger hunt. You rush around among merchandise, panels and signings with your...

A wide coalition of major tech companies — including giants like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple and Microsoft — along with advocy groups and trade associations — has sent a letter ...

Android and iOS users will cite thousands of reasons of why they have issues with the competing mobile operating system: user interface, battery life — the list goes on. But in reality, there's ...

Do you spend hours of your life searching high and low for lost keys? Did you know there are super-cool solutions that will mean you can track them down using your iPhone or Android handset?We have fo...

Growing up, almost everyone remembers being jealous of that kid with a treehouse in his backyard.Maybe you don't have the space or resources to make your childhood dreams come true today, but you'd be...

It's 2 a.m. on a Thursday morning and I'm buying up shares of virtual potato stock. I need to earn fake money to feed my fake llama some fake apples — which are his favoriteI am deep in the onli...

If Verizon's latest numbers are any indication, Apple's iPhone shipments for the second quarter may be better than expected.Verizon reported Thursday that it activated 7.5 million smartphones during t...

After a long stream of rumors, leaks and half-announcements, HTC has finally announced the HTC One Mini, a smaller version of the company's flagship Android device, the HTC OneAs expected, the HTC One...

Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris revealed the nominees for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards on Thursday at Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in California. Winners wi...

In today's tech-inundated society, downloading a bunch of apps and tools to help make your life easier can actually take a lot of time and even disrupt your productivity. However, we at Mashable are a...

Apple is branching out into a new area: your car. The company was granted a patent last week for a new car dashboard that would make most of the manual controls in your vehicle digital, letting you co...

A new teaser featuring Jamie Foxx as Spider-Man villain Electro surfaced online Wednesday night.The 40-second spot, which reveals a veiny and sinister-looking Electro attached to a large contraption, ...

In May, Mashable taught you how to make Social Media Day official in your city, and we're continuing to see more cities join in on the global movement. Just across the San Francisco Bay and the madnes...

LG has announced a new naming scheme for its premium smartphones, which will now be categorized under the "G" brandSince the company's current flagship smartphone is called the Optimus G, the next fla...

Firing up the grill is a summertime tradition, but not every cookout devotee is skilled in the art of barbecue. Luckily, one device and app combination claims to turn any iOS or Android device into a ...

It looks like the relationship between former CIA Director Allen Dulles and 007 mastermind Ian Fleming ran deeper than some might've expected. A study of declassified documents has revealed that the U...

Bethany Bronson and her children were at the beach when they got a little underwater surprise (no, not sharks). Bronson's husband popped out of the water, decked out in scuba gear, for an early homeco...

Scarcely larger than a half-stick of gum, the Muku Shuttr lets you shoot Android or iPhone photos or videos of yourself ("selfies") or a group at a range far greater than arm's lengthUsing this diminu...

In May, Mashable taught you how to make Social Media Day official in your city, and we're continuing to see more cities join in on the global movement. Just across the San Francisco Bay and the madnes...

A new Kickstarter project, in the form of a pen, wants you to pick up good vibrations — as well as handwriting and spelling skills.Dubbed the Lernstift (German for "learning pen"), the digital s...

Charmouth beach, along England's Jurassic Coast, has been the site of many fascinating dinosaur-fossil discoveries over the years. So stumbling across some prehistoric bones wouldn't be that out of th...

With e-readers growing in popularity and Barnes & Noble planning to eliminate 30% of their stores within the next 10 years, it seems the days of perusing bookstores for a good summer read are numb...

An online-only class schedulePetty spats with Internet trolls. A short-lived resolution to quit Twitter altogetherIt's been an eventful off-season for Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who las...

Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore — we're in a Pitch Perfect movieTodrick Hall, the mastermind behind viral videos such as Mean Gurlz and Beauty and the Beat, is back again. And this time he's c...

Bethany Bronson and her children were at the beach when they got a little underwater surprise (no, not sharks). Bronson's husband popped out of the water, decked out in scuba gear, for an early homeco...

Love Star Wars? Love social media? Then you've no doubt heard about Course of the Force, which is fast becoming the geek world's answer to the carrying of the Olympic flameNow in its second year, the ...

Surfing pros and novices alike will be intrigued by an ongoing Kickstarter project from a company that wants to design 3D-printed custom boards based on actual data derived from riding in the water.Ch...

Actors David Koechner (Anchorman 2) and Harland Williams (Half Baked, Dumb & Dumber) are tapping into Instagram's one-month-old video feature to craft a short, social media-exclusive buddy-cop fil...

Demi Lovato has washed her hands of the dark rock star glam look from "Heart Attack" and put on the All-American charm for her new "Made in the USA" music video.The video was released Wednesday on VEV...

Charmouth beach, along England's Jurassic Coast, has been the site of many fascinating dinosaur-fossil discoveries over the years. So stumbling across some prehistoric bones wouldn't be that out of th...

Major League Baseball touted its 2014 All-Star Game as a social media showcase, and statistics from Twitter on Tuesday night prove its successThe game generated more than 1 million tweets overall, acc...

With e-readers growing in popularity and Barnes & Noble planning to eliminate 30% of their stores within the next 10 years, it seems the days of perusing bookstores for a good summer read are numb...

SimCity creative director Ocean Quigley said he didn't leave Electronic Arts' studio Maxis because of any creative differences, but because it was time to do something different with his career.Quigle...

The nominees for this year's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed on Thursday in a special Twitter chat running alongside the traditional live TV announcement.The hashtag for the chat is #emmys...

Twitter found a new villain today: Rolling Stone magazine.The magazine selected Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for the cover of its July 19 issue, which many on the Internet found offense atRolling Stone's Faceboo...

A small Colorado town of just over 550 people may allow its citizens to pay for licenses to shoot down drones, an initiative that could effectively implement a bounty program for flying robot huntersP...

Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore — we're in a Pitch Perfect movieTodrick Hall, the mastermind behind viral videos such as Mean Gurlz and Beauty and the Beat, is back again. And this time he's c...

What's the point of being insanely musically gifted if you don't have a little fun with your talents? Music producers Andrew Huang and Dave Brown collaborated to create a song encompassing 26 genres i...

Just like your first love, you never forget your first carRick Lookebill of Indiana knows that story all too well. Twenty four years ago, he was forced to part ways with his first car, a 1972 Ford Mus...

Shopping, if done right, is a marathon, a slow steady race to the finish line, where you embrace a brand-spanking-new purchase. You must have patience, endurance, tenacity and the ability to remember ...

What's the point of being insanely musically gifted if you don't have a little fun with your talents? Music producers Andrew Huang and Dave Brown collaborated to create a song encompassing 26 genres i...

Love Star Wars? Love social media? Then you've no doubt heard about Course of the Force, which is fast becoming the geek world's answer to the carrying of the Olympic flameNow in its second year, the ...

Scrap the teleprompter and the blue screen. You don't need to be on TV to broadcast meteorology anymore. You don't even need to get off the couch to share your thoughts on the forecast. With a few cli...

Andrew Fern had no idea what he was in for when he decided to build a new kind of all-terrain vehicle. The idea was simple: Create a new type of skateboard that works on land, make it fast, and give i...

Could there be a less expensive Google Glass competitor coming soon? GlassUp aims to give customers an alternative to Google's connected glasses with its own pair of augmented reality specs.Italian co...

The digital rights advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is leading an unlikely and broad coalition of 19 groups to sue the National Security Agency on account of its surveillance progra...

Actors David Koechner (Anchorman 2) and Harland Williams (Half Baked, Dumb & Dumber) are tapping into Instagram's one-month-old video feature to craft a short, social media-exclusive buddy-cop fil...

Demi Lovato has washed her hands of the dark rock star glam look from "Heart Attack" and put on the All-American charm for her new "Made in the USA" music video.The video was released Wednesday on VEV...

Sony will begin offering 4K movies for download via its Video Unlimited service in the early fall, company executives announced Wednesday. The movies will be from Sony Pictures, as well as other indep...

For the upcoming Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie, Lionsgate this week revealed the wetsuit-clad victors of past Hunger Games who will now compete in the Quarter Quell — a deadly tradition pitt...

Marissa Mayer's second year as Yahoo CEO got off to a good start with the company's stock hitting a five-year high.Yahoo topped $29 a share in early trading Wednesday, an increase of more than 8.5% on...

After acquiring 16 companies focused on consumer-facing mobile products, Yahoo has made its first investment in mobile ad technology since Marissa Mayer became CEO a year agoYahoo announced Wednesday ...

"HULK SMASH!""The Incredible Hulk" issue #1, written by Stan Lee himself (and additionally co-plotted by Jack Kirby), debuted in 1962. Despite his on-and-off again comic book presence, this Avengers c...

It looks like The Jonas Brothers really love Las Vegas. In the group's latest music video, which was released this morning on Clear Channel and iHeartRadio, the trio stacks poker chips, fiddles with f...

Twitter found a new villain today: Rolling Stone magazine.The magazine selected Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for the cover of its July 19 issue, which many on the Internet found offense atRolling Stone's Faceboo...

Hey, dictionaries: It's time to get an update.The people behind a Vimeo account called HACKmarriage posted a video Tuesday showing hooded figure entering San Francisco bookstores and libraries. The di...

A small Colorado town of just over 550 people may allow its citizens to pay for licenses to shoot down drones, an initiative that could effectively implement a bounty program for flying robot huntersP...

Branch, a startup backed by two of Twitter's cofounders, introduced a new social network last month called Potluck that promised to take much of the anxiety out of sharing things online by focusing on...

Just like your first love, you never forget your first carRick Lookebill of Indiana knows that story all too well. Twenty four years ago, he was forced to part ways with his first car, a 1972 Ford Mus...

Shopping, if done right, is a marathon, a slow steady race to the finish line, where you embrace a brand-spanking-new purchase. You must have patience, endurance, tenacity and the ability to remember ...

What's the point of being insanely musically gifted if you don't have a little fun with your talents? Music producers Andrew Huang and Dave Brown collaborated to create a song encompassing 26 genres i...

Budweiser is joining forces with Facebook and VICE to launch a custom content platform as an extension of the brand’s Made for Music campaign, which kicked off earlier last week, in an effort to...

Scrap the teleprompter and the blue screen. You don't need to be on TV to broadcast meteorology anymore. You don't even need to get off the couch to share your thoughts on the forecast. With a few cli...

Andrew Fern had no idea what he was in for when he decided to build a new kind of all-terrain vehicle. The idea was simple: Create a new type of skateboard that works on land, make it fast, and give i...

Unemployed, underemployed or somewhere in between? The Mashable Job Board is here to help.Since 2005, Mashable has been dedicated to providing the hottest digital, social and tech news to our readers...

Could there be a less expensive Google Glass competitor coming soon? GlassUp aims to give customers an alternative to Google's connected glasses with its own pair of augmented reality specs.Italian co...

Less than a week after Sharknado debuted on the SyFy network and created a frenzy on Twitter, the company officially announced a sequel is in the works for 2014. Now, to capitalize on the massive atte...

The digital rights advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is leading an unlikely and broad coalition of 19 groups to sue the National Security Agency on account of its surveillance progra...

Google has fixed a security issue that enabled hackers to intercept data from Google Glass and even completely take over control over the deviceThe attack was based on Glass' ability to automatically ...

Finding the ideal speaker for your smartphone can be a chore. With a plethora of options to choose from and a range of budget to high-end selections, it can be difficult to locate one that fits your n...

Sony will begin offering 4K movies for download via its Video Unlimited service in the early fall, company executives announced Wednesday. The movies will be from Sony Pictures, as well as other indep...

David Karp continued his post-Tumblr acquisition publicity tour Tuesday with his appearance on The Colbert Report.During the six-minute interview, host Stephen Colbert asked Karp about his decision to...

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 storiesM...

The home of toy building blocks might not be your first guess as the biggest producer of tires, but it all makes sense when you think about it. By number of units, the LEGO corporation makes more tire...

"HULK SMASH!""The Incredible Hulk" issue #1, written by Stan Lee himself (and additionally co-plotted by Jack Kirby), debuted in 1962. Despite his on-and-off again comic book presence, this Avengers c...

It looks like The Jonas Brothers really love Las Vegas. In the group's latest music video, which was released this morning on Clear Channel and iHeartRadio, the trio stacks poker chips, fiddles with f...

Almost everyone's fallen into the procrastination trap at least once. While finishing a paper the night before is doable, getting together a decent costume for Comic Con in 24 hours can seem impossibl...

It's 1962, and America is gripped by fear of the Soviets and Communism. The country is in the midst of a blockade against Cuba after it sided with the U.S.S.R., and the only thing dominating the colle...

Microsoft is launching tools for developers to give their users online experiences that work in partnership with Internet Explorer and mobile devices.The Companion Web initiative, announced by Microso...

Easily among the sweetest photography gigs in the world is Official White House Photographer: You get to hang out with the Leader of the Free World day in and day out, making images of history through...

It's pretty daring to get down on one knee, bare your soul to the love of your life, and ask for their hand in marriage. But if you can muster up the courage to do all of that, why stop there? Take cu...

Craigslist: It's likely better known for job searches and furniture hunting than it is for true romance. But if you dig deep into your local missed connections section, you'll find the hopeful notes o...

Branch, a startup backed by two of Twitter's co-founders, introduced a new social network last month called Potluck that promised to take much of the anxiety out of sharing things online by focusing o...

We all know how an addition to your look, whether it's new earrings or simply a fresh haircut, can elevate self-confidence and put a spring in your step. With smartphones now becoming a staple of our...

Unemployed, underemployed or somewhere in between? The Mashable Job Board is here to help.Since 2005, Mashable has been dedicated to providing the hottest digital, social and tech news to our readers...

Sometimes it's the small annoyances in life that really drive you nuts. The little glitches and quirks that bug you in a minor way, but on a regular basisIf having multiple copies of the same song in ...

Craigslist: It's likely better known for job searches and furniture hunting than it is for true romance. But if you dig deep into your local missed connections section, you'll find the hopeful notes o...

Google has fixed a security issue that enabled hackers to intercept data from Google Glass and even completely take over control over the deviceThe attack was based on Glass' ability to automatically ...

Finding the ideal speaker for your smartphone can be a chore. With a plethora of options to choose from and a range of budget to high-end selections, it can be difficult to locate one that fits your n...

It's huge. It's number-heavy. And many say it has the potential to drastically change the way our business, government, academia and healthcare fields operateBut what does "big data" really mean? It's...

It's huge. It's number-heavy. And many say it has the potential to drastically change the way our business, government, academia and healthcare fields operateBut what does "big data" really mean? It's...

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 storiesM...

Sometimes it's the small annoyances in life that really drive you nuts. The little glitches and quirks that bug you in a minor way, but on a regular basisIf having multiple copies of the same song in ...

Sometimes it's the small annoyances in life that really drive you nuts. The little glitches and quirks that bug you in a minor way, but on a regular basisIf having multiple copies of the same song in ...

Google has fixed a security issue that enabled hackers to intercept data from Google Glass and even completely take over control over the deviceThe attack was based on Glass' ability to automatically ...

The home of toy building blocks might not be your first guess as the biggest producer of tires, but it all makes sense when you think about it. By number of units, the LEGO corporation makes more tire...

David Karp continued his post-Tumblr acquisition publicity tour Tuesday with his appearance on The Colbert Report.During the six-minute interview, host Stephen Colbert asked Karp about his decision to...

Almost everyone's fallen into the procrastination trap at least once. While finishing a paper the night before is doable, getting together a decent costume for Comic Con in 24 hours can seem impossibl...

At Beyoncé Knowles' concert in Atlanta on Friday, she didn't hesitate to let the crowd know who's in charge.Knowles led an acoustic sing-along of her 2006 hit "Irreplaceable," letting members of ...

Microsoft is launching tools for developers to give their users online experiences that work in partnership with Internet Explorer and mobile devices.The Companion Web initiative, announced by Microso...

A week after launching the new version of Google Maps for Android, Google has launched a new version of the app for iOS devices, including a dedicated tablet designGoogle Maps for iOS 2.0 features tur...

It's pretty daring to get down on one knee, bare your soul to the love of your life, and ask for their hand in marriage. But if you can muster up the courage to do all of that, why stop there? Take cu...

The first trailer for Hollywood's WikiLeaks movie, The Fifth Estate, debuted online Tuesday nightIt gives a sneak peek into the film's main plotline: the troubled relationship between Wikieaks founde...

Firing up the grill is a summertime traditionImage courtesy of Kickstarter, BBiQ Read more...More about Apps Software, Lifestyle, Travel Leisure, and Work Play...

We all know how an addition to your look, whether it's new earrings or simply a fresh haircut, can elevate self-confidence and put a spring in your step. With smartphones now becoming a staple of our...

Google Maps' redesigned web app is now open to everyone — and no invites are necessaryIn a tweet sent Tuesday night, @GoogleMaps said users simply have to "sign up" to access the new app.SEE ALS...

Talking to our phones is something we do all the time: It makes our multitasking easier. And now Google is apparently upping its game in the sector with the rumored Motorola X handset.In a leaked vide...

Icona Pop's "I Love It" has topped the charts for months with its anthem-like hook and infectious beatSo it can be tough to imagine how a song so joyously pro-female might sound stripped of its' pound...

It's huge. It's number-heavy. And many say it has the potential to drastically change the way our business, government, academia and healthcare fields operateBut what does "big data" really mean? It's...

Do you know your blood type? A Portuguese student has designed a device that can quickly determine blood type — four times faster than current solutions. In emergency situations, diagnosing a pa...

Tumblr urged users to download an important update for its iOS apps on Tuesday, after a "security vulnerability" put passwords at risk."We have just released a very important security update for our i...

Prepare your brain for a Five Alarm level of cute.A firefighter in Fresno, Calif. rescued a kitten from a burning home and the entire heroic act was caught on his helmet camYouTube channel kalanick111...

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: GivtedOne-Liner Pi...

Pancakes, bacon and eggs are about to feel quite plain.Oakland-based artist Milena Korolczuk was feeling bored with her routine breakfast, so with a little creativity and a few pantry items, she start...

The first trailer for Hollywood's WikiLeaks movie, The Fifth Estate, debuted online Tuesday nightIt gives a sneak peek into the film's main plotline: the troubled relationship between Wikieaks founde...

Firing up the grill is a summertime traditionImage courtesy of Kickstarter, BBiQ Read more...More about Apps Software, Lifestyle, Travel Leisure, and Work Play...

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: GivtedOne-Liner Pi...

"Twitter made me do it!" That's a fame-seeking fan's excuse after rushing the field during the middle of Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game. Our antagonistic proganonist's tale begins with this Tuesd...

Google Maps' redesigned web app is now open to everyone — and no invites are necessaryIn a tweet sent Tuesday night, @GoogleMaps said users simply have to "sign up" to access the new app.SEE ALS...

The Internet is dark and full of terrors, so we're lucky Thomas Stwaazy is here to bring some levity to the situationStwaazy, better known on Instagram as @Dancehardwow, has taken full advantage of th...

Talking to our phones is something we do all the time: It makes our multitasking easier. And now Google is apparently upping its game in the sector with the rumored Motorola X handset.In a leaked vide...

Your day-to-day grind can be exhausting, even impossible, without a little help. We want to know what apps, gadgets and tricks help youOn Thursday, we'll be hosting a Twitter chat on our Lifestyle Acc...

Verizon plans to “unveil the next generation of one of their most popular family of devices” next Tuesday.The wireless carrier sent out invitations to members of the press for a private ev...

It's summertime, which means your local Shakespeare Thespian Society (or some variation of the name) heads to the park — equipped with their tights, corsets and epic words — to perform for...

Look out, Gabby Douglas! This robot gymnast is incredible, absolutely nailing a quadruple backflip with both grace and styleWatch as it gets a boost up to the horizontal bar then generates its own mom...

Weeds star Mary-Louise Parker says she's just about done with acting and you may be partially to blameParker tells the website news.com.au that the Internet's culture of celebrity destruction has beco...

Babies in New York City have a pretty sweet deal. Being strapped to a parent's chest frees them of the horrors of jumping over weird technicolor puddles, stepping on chicken bones and being hit by rog...

Microsoft indirectly hinted that Skype communications can be intercepted and handed over to the National Security Agency, according to two privacy and security researchers' interpretation of the lates...

At least one person is a big fan of Yahoo's performance under Marissa Mayer in her first year as Yahoo CEO: Marissa MayerDuring Yahoo's second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Mayer broke down Yahoo'...

If you've ever wished for a pop song that painfully details the murky territory of using a dating app, you're in luck.While Taylor Swift probably isn't on Tinder, this Funny or Die parody imagines a w...

As a part of a greater effort to use social media to connect with Catholics worldwide, the Pope will start granting forgiveness to people via social media.According to the Vatican's Sacred Apostolic P...

As a part of a greater effort to use social media to connect with Catholics worldwide, the Pope will start relieving punishment for your sins via social media.According to the Vatican's Sacred Apostol...

As a part of a greater effort to use social media to connect with Catholics worldwide, the Pope will start relieving punishment for your sins via social media.According to the Vatican's Sacred Apostol...

If you've ever used Google Glass, the fascinating wearable technology that some 1,500 Glass explorers are currently walking around the world with today, then you're familiar with the phrase "O.K. Glas...

When the fourth season of USA Network's hit show Covert Affairs premieres Tuesday night, fans will get to enjoy a prequel storyline — thanks to the second screen.The series, dubbed Sights Unseen...

Next time you check in to a location on Foursquare, you may see an ad pop up right after.AdAge reports that brands like Toys 'R' Us and Captain Morgan have started placing ads that appear after users ...

The summer blockbuster Man of Steel had quite a controversial ending. But regardless of your feelings on how Superman's final showdown played out, it's worth checking out alternate endingsYouTube chan...

Yahoo announced its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating earnings forecasts but missing slightly on revenueYahoo reported earnings of $0.35 share on revenue of $1.07 billion after ad commission...

Want to climb the Eiffel Tower but don't have the vacation days (or funds) to get to Paris right now? Google has constructed a breathtaking tour of the most visited landmark in the world.Google Street...

Trying to take a picture in low light is a challenge for even the very best photographers, much less Snapchat selfie-takers.Since smartphones don't have forward-facing flashes, the inability to take s...

Rumors are swirling around the successor to Sony's Xperia Z smartphone, after specifications of the alleged Xperia i1 Honami phone leaked online.Taiwanese site ePrice claims the new Honami model will ...

Things were looking like they were about to get pretty exciting Monday night, when Jimmy Fallon said he had a legendary special guest for his Late Night audience."The coolest thing just happened, we r...

Things were looking like they were about to get pretty exciting Monday night, when Jimmy Fallon said he had a legendary special guest for his Late Night audience."The coolest thing just happened, we r...

At least one person is a big fan of Yahoo's performance under Marissa Mayer in her first year as Yahoo CEO: Marissa MayerDuring Yahoo's second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Mayer broke down Yahoo'...

The innocents of Gotham City — and the comic book world in general — owe its allegiance to Batman.Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in DC Comics' iss...

The innocents of Gotham City — and the comic book world in general — owe its allegiance to Batman.Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in DC Comics' iss...

Three experts in digital have joined the Mashies judges panel to share their expertise and years of industry experience and decide who will redefine the future of digital marketing. The Mashies is Mas...

If you've ever wished for a pop song that painfully details the murky territory of using a dating app, you're in luck.While Taylor Swift probably isn't on Tinder, this Funny or Die parody imagines a w...

LUSAKA, Zambia — Pastor Kangwa Chileshe leads a dual life. In addition to his mission work, Chileshe plays one of the lead characters in Zambian TV drama Love Games, in which he plays a divorc&#...

This week marks one year since Marissa Mayer left Google to take on the CEO role at Yahoo. In that time, Mayer has led the company to a rising stock price while facing some highs and lows along the wa...

Although he has been in the Internet spotlight for controversial music videos lately, David Bowie has moved to embrace subtext with a new music video from his recent album The Next Day.Bowie released ...

What's scarier than a movie poster featuring a baby amid darkness and smoke? A motion movie poster of a terrified Lambert family and the mystery of not knowing what's haunting themBelow, Mashable is d...

Next time you check in to a location on Foursquare, you may see an ad pop up right after.AdAge reports that brands like Toys 'R' Us and Captain Morgan have started placing ads that appear after users ...

Babies in New York City have a pretty sweet deal. Being strapped to a parent's chest frees them of the horrors of jumping over weird technicolor puddles, stepping on chicken bones and being hit by rog...

Marissa Mayer is coming under some heavy fire on her first anniversary as CEO of Yahoo — criticism, I believe, that is wholly unmerited. Mayer did not promise to turn around the company in 12 mo...

Marissa Mayer is coming under some heavy fire on her first anniversary as CEO of Yahoo — criticism, I believe, that is wholly unmerited. Mayer did not promise to turn around the company in 12 mo...

UPDATE: PrimeSense released the following statement from its CEO, Inon Beracha:"We are focused on building a prosperous company while bringing 3D sensing and Natural Interaction to the mass market in ...

The summer blockbuster Man of Steel had quite a controversial ending. But regardless of your feelings on how Superman's final showdown played out, it's worth checking out alternate endingsYouTube chan...

Yahoo announced its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating earnings forecasts but missing slightly on revenueYahoo reported earnings of $0.35 share on revenue of $1.07 billion after ad commission...

As he announced last week, Edward Snowden has officially requested temporary asylum in Russia on TuesdayThe whistleblower behind the slew of revelations about top secret NSA surveillance programs has ...

Want to climb the Eiffel Tower but don't have the vacation days (or funds) to get to Paris right now? Google has constructed a breathtaking tour of the most visited landmark in the world.Google Street...

For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked you to distort reality using the reflections around you. We challenged you to be creative and choose interesting reflective surfaces — and we w...

Ahead of the MTV Video Music Awards — which will air live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 25 — MTV will reveal the ceremony's Video of the Year nominees and contenders ...

Contracts on major wireless carriers lock customers into devices for up to two years, which can be infuriating to serial upgraders. Now, just one week after T-Mobile launched a bi-annual upgrade progr...

Yahoo won a small legal battle on Monday against the secretive surveillance court that oversees the far-reaching snooping programs revealed by Edward SnowdenThe Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court...

Not every great Vine video must be a completely original creation. Sometimes, it just needs a different soundtrackIn one of the biggest trends on Vine, users pair two or more seemingly unrelated telev...

Apple unveiled Logic Pro X today, the latest version of its creative tool for musicians.Notable new features include Drummer, a virtual session player that accompanies songs with a variety of drumming...

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....

With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to accessorize for the seasonBut if you've grown tired of wearing the same old uniform of Wayfarers and jorts, there are other, erm, unique ways to s...

Your summer vacation is coming up, and you've prepped for that eight-hour car ride to the beach. Snacks? Check. Magazines? CheckUltimate road trip playlist? Check.But good luck making that iPhone batt...

Advertisers are pulling out all the tricks when it comes to getting your eyeballs on their mobile content. So could they be successful if the incentive is free data for your smartphone? A Boston-based...

For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked you to distort reality using the reflections around you. We challenged you to be creative and choose interesting reflective surfaces — and we w...

The Atlantic Media Company unveiled the latest addition to its digital portfolio Tuesday morning with the launch of Defense One, a web publication dedicated to national security coverage.Under the dir...

The Atlantic Media Company unveiled the latest addition to its digital portfolio Tuesday morning with the launch of Defense One, a web publication dedicated to national security coverage.Under the dir...

As Louis CK has pointed out, airplanes are pieces of amazing technology that have made travel quicker and easier for millions of peopleBut that doesn't mean waiting in a TSA line, wondering if your li...

In case you haven't noticed or possibly live in the arctic circle, it's hotter than a toaster oven outside. Many are fortunate enough to have the luxury of modern air conditioning, but some of us have...

If you're continually mistaking your Macbook for everyone else's, try showing off a little personality with a creative decal to make your laptop stand out.We've gathered 15 fun and unique decals from ...

Ahead of the MTV Video Music Awards — which will air live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 25 — MTV will reveal the ceremony's Video of the Year nominees and contenders ...

As Louis CK has pointed out, airplanes are pieces of amazing technology that have made travel quicker and easier for millions of peopleBut that doesn't mean waiting in a TSA line, wondering if your li...

Think "free ringtones" and you likely imagine unsavory pop-up ads and spam. It's hard to come by real ringtones that won't put the health of your computer to riskAnd though you can make your own ringt...

For this week's viral video recap, we're mixing it up a little: This isn't your ordinary Internet-cat video.We've also got a deep-space hair-washing demo, some epic turtle acrobatics, a Good Samaritan...

Apple unveiled Logic Pro X today, the latest version of its creative tool for musicians.Notable new features include Drummer, a virtual session player that accompanies songs with a variety of drumming...

Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" has all the qualities of a perfect summer jam. It's insanely catchy, it makes for fantastic dancing-and-driving music and there are enough covers on YouTube to keep you up all ...

Successful Kickstarter project and highly publicized Android gaming console OUYA has ignited a feeding frenzy as competitors rise to fill the market.What's the appeal of the Android console? As develo...

In case you haven't noticed or possibly live in the arctic circle, it's hotter than a toaster oven outside. Many are fortunate enough to have the luxury of modern air conditioning, but some of us have...

The cost to be Spider-Man may have gotten a little steeper, after details about Spidey's new suit reveal some high-tech additions.Entertainment Weekly interviewed the team behind Amazing Spider-Man 2,...

As Louis CK has pointed out, airplanes are pieces of amazing technology that have made travel quicker and easier for millions of peopleBut that doesn't mean waiting in a TSA line, wondering if your li...

Rumor has it that HTC is building a smaller version of its flagship Android smartphone, the HTC One. And while HTC hasn't addressed any reports directly, the company just released an infographic calle...

YouTube views of Korean artists have surged in the year since "Gangnam Style" debuted last July, the video-streaming service announced Monday.Data compiled by YouTube indicates that videos featuring K...

Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" has all the qualities of a perfect summer jam. It's insanely catchy, makes for fantastic dancing-and-driving music and there are enough covers on YouTube to keep you up all nig...

It's hard to forget Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video from 1983. During the video, Jackson woos a young Ola Ray with his flashy dance moves and that iconic red leather jacket. But it's even har...

We all deserve to treat ourselves sometimesIn this video, Jemima the Goat dines on an elegant spread of apples and red wine, while reading — okay, chewing — the "Motoring" section of the d...

The cost to be Spider-Man may have gotten a little steeper, after details about Spidey's new suit reveal some high-tech additions.Entertainment Weekly interviewed the team behind Amazing Spider-Man 2,...

Via eight Vine videos, Scottish musician Aidan John Moffat released a new album, The Eternalist. Moffat realizes this may not be an album in the "strictest sense," but a perk of the non-traditional fo...

Forget digital music files or streaming services: Vinyl is back. Well, it's re-emerging at least for fans of Universal Music's catalog of albums.UVinyl — Universal Music's vinyl branch — i...

Rumor has it that HTC is building a smaller version of its flagship Android smartphone, the HTC One. And while HTC hasn't addressed any reports directly, the company just released an infographic calle...

YouTube views of Korean artists have surged in the year since "Gangnam Style" debuted last July, the video-streaming service announced Monday.Data compiled by YouTube indicates that videos featuring K...

As technology advances, the list of gadgets we own grows longer: laptops, music players, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and Google Glass — it's endless. Now, with the buzz around smart watches,...

Star New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey will start Tuesday's MLB All-Star game — something he reportedly learned via TwitterHarvey enters the All-Star break with a stellar 7-2 record to go with h...

Ever had an amazing idea for a novel, but dismissed it because you thought writing an entire book would just be way too time-consuming? Well, you've probably already written that book ... by accident ...

Now you can buy movie tickets from directly within IMDb’s mobile app.Starting Monday, users in the United States can purchase movie tickets from Fandango by selecting the theater and time of cho...

It's all about the Benjamins, baby.Much of the criticism surrounding Jay-Z's new record Magna Carta Holy Grail pointed to Jay-Z's insistence on continuing to rap about his wealth. This was exacerbated...

Although the Sharknado storm ravaged the Twitterverse last week, global information and measurement company Nielsen just revealed — perhaps contrary to popular belief — that the Syfy origi...

We all deserve to treat ourselves sometimesIn this video, Jemima the Goat dines on an elegant spread of apples and red wine, while reading — okay, chewing — the "Motoring" section of the d...

It's time to party like it's 2004 — Whose Line Is It Anyway? returns to TV. The improv show will make its triumphant return to The CW on Tuesday night, and there's so much to look forward toSEE...

It looks like Microsoft may be close to completing its own Surface-branded smart watch.Sources inside the Redmond-based company told AmongTech that prototypes of the smart watch are reportedly already...

Taming fan anxiety over the long wait until How to Train Your Dragon 2 comes out in 2014, DreamWorks Animation released a beautiful trailer for the fantasy film. The teaser shows main character Hiccup...

While scrolling through her Tumblr dashboard late Saturday night, Natasha Cougoule came across a post about Cory Monteith's death. She initially thought it was a hoax, until she checked the facts and ...

Forget digital music files or streaming services: Vinyl is back. Well, it's re-emerging at least for fans of Universal Music's catalog of albums.UVinyl — Universal Music's vinyl branch — i...

He may not have a passport, or a home address beyond Terminal F in Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow. But NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden does at least have a shot at winning the Nobel Peace Prize, it e...

Between Tuesday's All-Star Game and Monday's Home Run Derby, Major League Baseball is set to make quite a splash on social media over the next couple of daysBut that doesn't mean MLB commissioner Bud ...

As technology advances, the list of gadgets we own grows longer: laptops, music players, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and Google Glass — it's endless. Now, with the buzz around smart watches,...

Lauren Hammersley's 2-year-old daughter Hazel was diagnosed in April with Stage 3 neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. One day, in the hospital, Hammersley taped a message to her daughter's...

"I will never be Trayvon Martin. Look at me. I am a white man from New York. I wear boat shoes and white T-shirts," reads the first post of We Are Not Trayvon Martin, added to Tumblr on Sunday.The Tum...

Star New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey will start Tuesday's MLB All-Star game — something he reportedly learned via TwitterHarvey enters the All-Star break with a stellar 7-2 record to go with h...

Major League Baseball players aren't typically allowed to use mobile devices during games, but for the next two days, it's encouraged. In fact, tonight at the Home Run Derby event in New York City, yo...

Ever had an amazing idea for a novel, but dismissed it because you thought writing an entire book would just be way too time-consuming? Well, you've probably already written that book ... by accident ...

The speakers roster for Social Good Summit — a three-day conference exploring how digital technology is impacting the world for good — is filling up fast. The Social Good Summit partners a...

A trailer for Jobs, the indie film about the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, has debuted on Instagram. Similar to The Wolverine trailer that premiered on rival video-sharing service Vine in May, studio Ope...

You don't need to be the National Security Agency to spy on Americans' cellphone calls and messages. You only need to hack into a cellphone signal-boosting device that Verizon sells for $250 — a...

It's all about the Benjamins, baby.Much of the criticism surrounding Jay-Z's new record Magna Carta Holy Grail pointed to Jay-Z's insistence on continuing to rap about his wealth. This was exacerbated...

Hostess is back.Seven months after Hostess announced plans to shut down following its bankruptcy, the snack food brand is bringing its products back to stores. Hostess Brands, which is now owned by th...

While scrolling through her Tumblr dashboard late Saturday night, Natasha Cougoule came across a post about Cory Monteith's death. She initially thought it was a hoax, until she checked the facts and ...

A new Kickstarter project helps musicians perform a new kind of light show.The Firefly is a motion-activated guitar pick that responds to picking and strumming motions, creating a portable light show ...

NFL star Maurkice Pouncey took to Twitter on Monday morning to apologize after being photographed over the weekend in a "Free Hernandez" hatThe cap made controversial reference to Aaron Hernandez, a f...

It looks like Microsoft may be close to completing its own Surface-branded smart watch.Sources inside the Redmond-based company told AmongTech that prototypes of the smart watch are reportedly already...

These days, it's all about convenience. Time is money, and people are willing to pay a premium for not having to go out of the way to run errands and buy certain things. We like having other people go...

Samsung is now taking preorders for its low-cost, ultrathin ATIV Book 9 Lite notebook.The Ativ Book 9 Lite was first announced at Samsung's big ATIV event last month. Samsung is now uniting its notebo...

Taming fan anxiety over the long wait until How to Train Your Dragon 2 comes out in 2014, DreamWorks Animation released a beautiful trailer for the fantasy film. The teaser shows main character Hiccup...

The Hubble Space Telescope spied a new moon circling Neptune, making it the planet's 14th known moon, NASA announced MondayAt just 12 miles wide, Neptune's newest moon — dubbed S/2004 N 1 —...

It's all about the Benjamins, baby.Much of the criticism surrounding Jay-Z's new record Magna Carta Holy Grail pointed to Jay-Z's insistence on continuing to rap about his wealth. This was exacerbated...

Elon Musk is trying to conquer space travel. He's spearheading a new class of electric vehicles. And now the entrepreneur is planning his next venture: a high-speed transportation system that some say...

Monday marks the 30th anniversary of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. It was launched in Japan on July 15, 1983, as the Famicom, and changed the way we played for years to come.That simple ...

You won't find Happy Gilmore's swing in a manual on golf fundamentals. But then, Gilmore was never one to follow someone else's rules, written or otherwiseThe golfing roustabout Adam Sandler brought t...

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich took several albums off Spotify over the weekend — a move they describe as a "rebellion" against the streaming-music service for the way ...

In the movie Pacific Rim, humans build giant robots to fight enormous monsters that emerge from the ocean depths. Only they're not strictly robots: Each enormous machine is controlled by the brains of...

Lauren Hammersley's 2-year-old daughter Hazel was diagnosed in April with Stage 3 neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. One day, in the hospital, Hammersley taped a message to her daughter's...

For someone who's a fan of superhero movies, the past few years must be grand — there's almost always a new film in theaters, and it's almost always about Spider-Man. OK, perhaps there were five...

Your browser does not support iframes.It's safe to assume that no one will be calling Carly Rae Jepsen for a quick game of baseball anytime soon. Not even maybeThe pop singer threw the ceremonial firs...

Disney films are known for their lighthearted characters and feel-good morale — and sometimes, for scarring your childhood.Twitter users played a hashtag game on Monday sure to make Mickey blush...

A trailer for Jobs, the indie film about the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, has debuted on Instagram. Similar to The Wolverine trailer that premiered on rival video-sharing service Vine in May, studio Ope...

You don't need to be the National Security Agency to spy on Americans' cellphone calls and messages. You only need to hack into a cellphone signal-boosting device that Verizon sells for $250 — a...

Savior. Visionary. A new hope.These were just some of the glowing words used by the press to describe Marissa Mayer when she was hired as Yahoo's CEO one year ago. That sense of optimism appeared insi...

Hostess is back.Seven months after Hostess announced plans to shut down following its bankruptcy, the snack food brand is bringing its products back to stores. Hostess Brands, which is now owned by th...

A new Kickstarter project helps musicians perform a new kind of light show.The Firefly is a motion-activated guitar pick that responds to picking and strumming motions, creating a portable light show ...

The Internet Association, the lobbying conglomerate of big tech companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook, has launched a new website that allows users to comment on proposed bills.The association un...

Honda plans to respond to tweets from customers with real-time Vine videos as part of a new ad campaign launched on MondayThe Vine videos, which will come in response to tweets using the hashtag #want...

Honda plans to respond to tweets from customers with real-time Vine videos as part of a new ad campaign launched on MondayThe Vine videos, which will come in response to tweets using the hashtag #want...

Samsung is now taking preorders for its low-cost, ultrathin ATIV Book 9 Lite notebook.The Ativ Book 9 Lite was first announced at Samsung's big ATIV event last month. Samsung is now uniting its notebo...

Microsoft has reduced the price of its Surface RT tablet by $150. Originally priced at $499, the 32GB Surface RT now costs $349, while the price of the 64GB model is reduced from $649 to $499.The pric...

The Hubble Space Telescope spied a new moon circling Neptune, making it the planet's 14th known moon, NASA announced MondayAt just 12 miles wide, Neptune's newest moon — dubbed S/2004 N 1 —...

While much of the magazine industry is shifting resources from print to digital, recipe website Allrecipes.com, which was acquired by magazine publisher Meredith Corporation a year and a half ago, is ...

In the movie Pacific Rim, humans build giant robots to fight enormous monsters that emerge from the ocean depths. Only they're not strictly robots: Each enormous machine is controlled by the brains of...

One photographer has taken face-swapping to a whole new level.In his Genetics Portraits series, French-Canadian photographer Ulric Collette photographs two family members and edits half of each face t...

Elon Musk is trying to conquer space travel. He's spearheading a new class of electric vehicles. And now the entrepreneur is planning his next venture: a high-speed transportation system that some say...

It's been five days since Sharknado aired on Syfy and created a feeding frenzy on Twitter. The film, written by Thunder Levin and produced by Los Angeles-based studio Asylum, has capitalized on social...

You won't find Happy Gilmore's swing in a manual on golf fundamentals. But then, Gilmore was never one to follow someone else's rules, written or otherwiseThe golfing roustabout Adam Sandler brought t...

Your browser does not support iframes.It's safe to assume that no one will be calling Carly Rae Jepsen for a quick game of baseball anytime soon. Not even maybeThe pop singer threw the ceremonial firs...

Shortly after the Superdome lights went dark during Super Bowl XLX in February, Oreo tweeted a qipppy photo, which immediately launched a “real-time marketing” fervor. Since then, people ...

Apple will use Samsung's chips for its 2015 iOS devices, a report from The Korea Economic Daily claims, citing industry sourcesSamsung has been building the chips for Apple's iOS devices since the rel...

Hewlett Packard named three new directors to its board on Monday, including Raymond Ozzie, who previously served as the chief software architect at Microsoft.Ozzie stepped down from his position at Mi...

For someone who's a fan of superhero movies, the past few years must be grand — there's almost always a new film in theaters, and it's almost always about Spider-Man. OK, perhaps there were five...

Savior. Visionary. A new hope.These were just some of the glowing words used by the press to describe Marissa Mayer when she was hired as Yahoo's CEO one year ago. That sense of optimism appeared insi...

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 storiesA...

Players will be able to unlock their favorite Angry Birds Star Wars characters in the app whenever they want, with new toys.Hasbro's Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods, announced Monday morning, work with...

Parenting is tough to begin with, but add a smartphone-using, texting, emailing and Internet-surfing teen on top of that, and there's a whole new set of digital rules that apply.Keeping tabs on your k...

'Tis the season for summer camp. Can you smell the sunscreen and chlorine? For every child who's pumped about spending time away from home, making new friends, and engaging in crafts and Capture-the-F...

Hewlett Packard named three new directors to its board on Monday, including Raymond Ozzie, who previously served as the chief software architect at Microsoft.Ozzie stepped down from his position at Mi...

As more and more apps utilize the cloud's file-storing and -sharing capabilities, remote team collaboration becomes even easierThere are hundred of apps that claim to "increase productivity" and "opti...

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 storiesA...

If you're struggling in summer's stifling heat, but don't want to compromise your cool desk aesthetics for the sake of mundane creature comforts, we can helpWe have found seven table fans for your des...

'Tis the season for summer camp. Can you smell the sunscreen and chlorine? For every child who's pumped about spending time away from home, making new friends, and engaging in crafts and Capture-the-F...

Apple is on a hiring spree to solve iWatch design issues, Financial Times reports citing people familiar with Apple's plansThe iWatch is a rumored name for an Apple smartwatch, which would likely conn...

As more and more apps utilize the cloud's file-storing and -sharing capabilities, remote team collaboration becomes even easierThere are hundred of apps that claim to "increase productivity" and "opti...

If you're struggling in summer's stifling heat, but don't want to compromise your cool desk aesthetics for the sake of mundane creature comforts, we can helpWe have found seven table fans for your des...

A Canadian engineering team has finally captured the long-elusive Sikorsky prize — awarded to the "first successful controlled flight of a human-powered helicopter" — 33 years after it was...

Parents tend to throw away their baby's dirty diapers without hesitation — after all, they're unpleasant and useless after being worn. But a new kind of digital diaper may cause moms and dads to...

Mark Zuckerberg may take credit for the modern-day social network, but recent findings show that the "Like" button can be traced all the way back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. OK, not really...SE...

A Canadian engineering team has finally captured the long-elusive Sikorsky prize — awarded to the "first successful controlled flight of a human-powered helicopter" — 33 years after it was...

When Mother Nature has something to say, there's no ignoring her. She takes into no account your holiday plans or flight schedules. And she is blind to race, age and economic statusYet, for all of her...

In our professional lives, mentors make a difference. Whether you’re looking for that promotion or need help starting your own business, mentorship can often be the key ingredient to success.But...

Moms and dads are inescapable on social media these days, particularly parents on Facebook. Whether it's your mom posting embarrassing old baby photos, or your former college roommate updating about h...

Eric Schmidt, Google's executive chairman, recently told reporters that the long-standing rivalry between the search giant and Apple was finally being put to rest — but it's probably easier said...

Mark Zuckerberg may take credit for the modern-day social network, but recent findings show that the "Like" button can be traced all the way back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. OK, not really...SE...

Dr. Amar Bose, founder of audio manufacturing company Bose Corporation, died on Friday at his home in Wayland, Mass. He was 83. His death appears to be of natural causes. A sophisticated engineer wit...

Cory Monteith was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room Saturday night. The actor became famous in 2009 as Finn Hudson, the football player turned glee club captain, on the hit show Glee. Glee produc...

In our professional lives, mentors make a difference. Whether you’re looking for that promotion or need help starting your own business, mentorship can often be the key ingredient to success.But...

A dozen students huddle around a laptop-strewn table crammed with palm-sized circuit boards and unruly rainbows of wire. Each student tinkers with his or her own clear plastic platform, which resemble...

The mamaRoo is a baby swing that can play music from your personal music player.Instead of playing stock lullabies, mamaRoo lets parents play their own selection of music to soothe the little ones. An...

Moms and dads are inescapable on social media these days, particularly parents on Facebook. Whether it's your mom posting embarrassing old baby photos, or your former college roommate updating about h...

Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling has been unmasked as the author of The Cuckoo's Calling, a crime novel published in April under the pseudonym "Robert Galbraith," the Sunday Times reportsThe no...

Free People, Urban Outfitters' bohemian fashion label, released its first mobile app in Apple's App Store two weeks agoThe app, which is largely designed to facilitate purchasing, was downloaded 24,00...

Free People, Urban Outfitters' bohemian fashion label, released its first mobile app in Apple's App Store two weeks agoThe app, which is largely designed to facilitate purchasing, was downloaded 24,00...

Dr. Amar Bose, founder of audio manufacturing company Bose Corporation, died on Friday at his home in Wayland, Mass. He was 83. His death appears to be of natural causes. A sophisticated engineer wit...

There was no clear video of last weekend's tragic Asiana Airlines Flight 214's crash landing that killed three passengers, but animation artists were quick to provide crude renderings of what actually...

A Florida jury found on Saturday 29-year-old George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last February in Sanford, Fla. He was also acquitt...

Worn-out breakup lines are tried-and-true treasures: "It's not you it's me," "I really need to focus on my work," and "I'm just not ready for a serious relationship." But now that we're in the 21st ce...

Unemployed, underemployed or somewhere in between? The Mashable Job Board is here to help.Since 2005, Mashable has been dedicated to providing the hottest digital, social and tech news to our readersh...

Having siblings is a lot like bullfighting — you know exactly how to get them riled up, but make one false move or get them mad enough and you'll find yourself pounded into the ground.From food ...

Free People, Urban Outfitters' bohemian fashion label, released its first mobile app in Apple's App Store two weeks agoThe app, which is largely designed to facilitate purchasing, was downloaded 24,00...

Compulsive doodlers like me miss the good old days of paper, pens and white space for random scratches. Laptops, tablets and smartphones have almost done away with the need for handwritten notes ̵...

A Florida jury on Saturday found 29-year-old George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last February in Sanford, Fla. He was also acquitt...

Worn-out breakup lines are tried-and-true treasures: "It's not you it's me," "I really need to focus on my work," and "I'm just not ready for a serious relationship." But now that we're in the 21st ce...

A Florida jury found on Saturday 29-year-old George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last February in Sanford, Fla. He was also acquitt...

After a Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin Saturday, Twitter reacted with a firestorm of protest and anger.Zimmerman, 29, a ...

Cory Monteith, the 31-year-old actor best known for his role as Finn Hudson on Fox's Glee, was found dead Saturday afternoon on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in downtown Vancouver, ...

To make a great buddy comedy you can use one of two formulas: two people whose solid friendship anchors the movie, or an odd couple thrown together who eventually discover they're more alike than they...

After a Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin Saturday, Twitter reacted with a firestorm of protest and anger.Zimmerman, 29, a ...

Chad Mureta was in a car accident two years ago. During a lengthy recovery in the hospital, a friend gave him an article about the app market. Shortly thereafter, Mureta began designing and developing...

Cory Monteith, the 31-year-old actor best known for his role as Finn Hudson on Fox's Glee, was found dead Saturday afternoon on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in downtown Vancouver, ...

Here at Mashable, we understand that it's difficult to keep up with the latest in tech news. I mean, after all, Sharknado aired this week (that's a cinematic gem that you just have to make time for). ...

It's been another big week in the tech world, and we're here to show to you the best of the best in this week's top 10 techNokia unveiled the Lumia 1020 with a 41-megapixel camera. In the United State...

We all know what gaming laptops are supposed to look like: big and bulky, complete with gaudy Christmas lighting and enough air vents to make a Cylon cringe. That's what you get if you want desktop po...

DARPA's newest military robotic creation is a little too close to our sci-fi imaginations.Called "Atlas," the robot is designed to travel across rough terrain, use human tools and climb using its hand...

These calorie-burners probably shouldn't replace your daily gym sessions, but it's nice to know that even when you're sitting on the couch laughing at Seinfeld reruns, you're burning some calories. Un...

A new watch on Kickstarter is designed to help wearers — including the blind and visually impaired — tell time through touch rather than sight.Instead of traditional watch hands, time on "...

Chad Mureta was in a car accident two years ago. During a lengthy recovery in the hospital, a friend gave him an article about the app market. Shortly thereafter, Mureta began designing and developing...

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 you're planning to check out Pacific Rim, the summer blockbuster featuring giant robots fighting other-dimensional monsters, you might want to know that not all the robotic inventions you see in th...

Here at Mashable, we understand that it's difficult to keep up with the latest in tech news. I mean, after all, Sharknado aired this week (that's a cinematic gem that you just have to make time for). ...

Once upon a time, there might have been a valid argument that Apple had no hope for a bright future. But considering all the fanboys who own more Mac products than they can count on one hand, we'll ju...

It's been another big week in the tech world, and we're here to show to you the best of the best in this week's top 10 techNokia unveiled the Lumia 1020 with a 41-megapixel camera. In the United State...

Sixty three light-years away in a constellation called Vulpecula lies a planet called HD 189733b. While its name may sound unremarkable, astronomers proved this week that HD 189733b is, indeed, specia...

DARPA's newest military robotic creation is a little too close to our sci-fi imaginations.Called "Atlas," the robot is designed to travel across rough terrain, use human tools and climb using its hand...

One of the wonderful things about weddings: Because it's your special day, you can customize everything to suit you perfectlyYou can even commission a clever artist to create custom-made wedding cake ...

For small-business owners and bootstrapping startup founders, it's tough to completely retreat from work. If you’re an entrepreneur, you may feel there’s too much on your plate, no one to ...

We all know what gaming laptops are supposed to look like: big and bulky, complete with gaudy Christmas lighting and enough air vents to make a Cylon cringe. That's what you get if you want desktop po...

A new watch on Kickstarter is designed to help wearers — including the blind and visually impaired — tell time through touch rather than sight.Instead of traditional watch hands, time on "...

When Yahoo shut down AltaVista on Monday, it reminded us of the golden days of 1996 websites with their 8-bit graphics and primary color schemes.When the Internet was still a novelty, 1996 was a big y...

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...

Although the Fourth of July has come and gone, this week was still filled with photogenic events. Travel around the world with us as we show you these noteworthy, emotional and downright incredible mo...

Once upon a time, there might have been a valid argument that Apple had no hope for a bright future. But considering all the fanboys who own more Mac products than they can count on one hand, we'll ju...

If there's one thing you don't mess with, it's people's coffee. As this controversial infographic proved, trying to simplify coffee drinkers' personalities is as complicated as their drink orders. Tha...

Sixty three light-years away in a constellation called Vulpecula lies a planet called HD 189733b. While its name may sound unremarkable, astronomers proved this week that HD 189733b is, indeed, specia...

An intern was blamed for incorrect — and racist — names airing on a Oakland local television on FridayOn Friday afternoon, Oakland, Calif. Fox affiliate KTVU broadcast what it thought was ...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have accomplished a stunning architectural feat using silkworms. To construct this "Silk Pavillion," 6,500 live silkworms were guided via...

One of the wonderful things about weddings: Because it's your special day, you can customize everything to suit you perfectlyYou can even commission a clever artist to create custom-made wedding cake ...

Sixty three light-years away in a constellation called Vulpecula lies a planet called HD 189733b. While its name may sound unremarkable, astronomers proved this week that HD 189733b is, indeed, specia...

Email has become the primary way we contact people — whether we’re looking for a job, trying to land a freelance client or simply working to expand our network.So why do so many people wri...

For small-business owners and bootstrapping startup founders, it's tough to completely retreat from work. If you’re an entrepreneur, you may feel there’s too much on your plate, no one to ...

Email has become the primary way we contact people — whether we’re looking for a job, trying to land a freelance client or simply working to expand our network.So why do so many people wri...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have accomplished a stunning architectural feat using silkworms. To construct this "Silk Pavillion," 6,500 live silkworms were guided via...

Email has become the primary way we contact people — whether we’re looking for a job, trying to land a freelance client or simply working to expand our network.So why do so many people wri...

When you're away from home, it's always handy to have information about how things are in your house. Motes are wireless remote sensors that collect data on temperature, humidity, light and other data...

The America's Cup sailing race has more heritage than nearly any sporting event — in fact, its trophy is the oldest still used in international competitionBut the America's Cup hasn't exactly be...

You'll just have to bear with this hilarious reporter as she demonstrates how to protect yourself from wild animals in the woods.Following a news story about a man who faced down a bear, reporter Juli...

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: SoThreeOne-Liner P...

Tinder literally refers to a flammable material; a dry substance ready to burn. That name couldn't be more appropriate for a dating app with a problem that could leave users steaming.Tinder, the addic...

At its best, technology can connect people in a way that makes this big, crazy world seem small. Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir project does just that. He ta...

There are a few words that are rarely uttered in the same breath — 'grandparents' and 'twerking' are two of them.YouTube duo TheFineBros, best-known for their "Kids React To" series, introduced ...

If you've been anywhere near Twitter in the past 24 hours, you've probably been sucked into the phenomenon that is Sharknado. The campy Syfy TV movie, which aired Thursday night, has dominated convers...

The stethoscope is not only a medical staple more than 200 years old — it's also an iconic tool that immediately conjures images of doctor's offices in our minds. But now, designers have re-imag...

Kids grow up so fast these days — thanks to reality television that isYoutubers Jono and Ben at Ten, a satirical news and entertainment show from New Zealand, decided to poke fun at the trend of...

Twitter instantly connects us with celebrities and thought leaders. But it's all about who you follow — filling your stream with forward thinkers can help stoke innovation and provide a window i...

When you're away from home, it's always handy to have information about how things are in your house. Motes are wireless remote sensors that collect data on temperature, humidity, light and other data...

A Texas teenager charged for making a "terroristic" threat on Facebook earlier this year has been released from jail on bail Thursday after an anonymous donor reportedly posted a $500,000 bond.Back in...

The America's Cup sailing race has more heritage than nearly any sporting event — in fact, its trophy is the oldest still used in international competitionBut the America's Cup hasn't exactly be...

You'll just have to bear with this hilarious reporter as she demonstrates how to protect yourself from wild animals in the woods.Following a news story about a man who faced down a bear, reporter Juli...

While there are many iPad cases out there with built in keyboards, one company is attempting to bring a more musical type of keyboard to the iPad.Meet C.24, a two-octave wireless keyboard case for the...

First-person games are hard to create in the mobile spaceThe fidelity and control found when using a mouse-and-keyboard combination or a console controller's two analog sticks can't really be replicat...

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: SoThreeOne-Liner P...

3D and connected TVs aren't new, but the two new JVC models from AmTran have a new approach to audio: You won't need to buy a separate soundbar.The company added two new connected JVC TVs to its flags...

Players traveling to the United States for the official League of Legends annual tournament in Los Angeles this fall will be awarded the same type of visas traditionally given to professional athletes...

When Chicagoan Elizabeth Wylder selected her Twitter handle in 2009, she had no way of knowing that Syfy would produce a movie with the same name — and that Sharknado would captivate the Interne...

AT&T announced plans to acquire Leap Wireless Friday at a cash price of $15 per share.With the deal, all of Leap’s stock and wireless properties would become property of AT&T, including ...

The forecast didn't say anything about it being cloudy with a chance of tarantula downpour.Television movie Sharknado premiered on the Syfy channel Thursday night and was pretty much what it soun...

Tinder literally refers to a flammable material; a dry substance ready to burn. That name couldn't be more appropriate for a dating app with a problem that could leave users steaming.Tinder, the addic...

The world is on baby watch as Kate Middleton’s due date loomsMedia stepladders have been in place for days, hoping to snap the first pics of the royal baby. People have placed serious bets on th...

At its best, technology can connect people in a way that makes this big, crazy world seem small. Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir project does just that. He ta...

The world was forever changed Thursday night when the Syfy Channel debuted instant television classic Sharknado.Anyone on Twitter needs no explanation about the phenomenon, because the TV movie absolu...

If you've been anywhere near Twitter in the past 24 hours, you've probably been sucked into the phenomenon that is Sharknado. The campy Syfy TV movie, which aired Thursday night, has dominated convers...

After a legal battle spanning several months, Twitter has finally handed data over to French prosecutors to help them identify the authors of certain anti-Semitic tweetsJewish and anti-racism groups s...

There are a few words that are rarely uttered in the same breath — 'grandparents' and 'twerking' are two of them.YouTube duo TheFineBros, best-known for their "Kids React To" series, introduced ...

Depending on your level of commitment to dessert, you may want to drop whatever you're doing and start lining up right now. New York City's Dominique Ansel Bakery — of cronut fame — is deb...

Start drumming up your favorite Arrested Development one-liners and references, because a fifth season might be coming to a Netflix near you sooner than expected.Brian Grazer, co-chairman of Imagine E...

Kids grow up so fast these days — thanks to reality television that isYoutubers Jono and Ben at Ten, a satirical news and entertainment show from New Zealand, decided to poke fun at the trend of...

If you've been anywhere near Twitter in the past 24 hours, you've probably been sucked into the phenomenon that is Sharknado. The campy Syfy TV movie, which aired Thursday night, has dominated convers...

Jon Negroni spent one year untangling the secret world hidden deep within Pixar films. This thesis (printed in full below) originally appeared on his personal blog and quickly became a viral sensation...

Forget steroids, make-believe girlfriends and off-the-field law-breaking.Many of the sports world's biggest travesties happen right here on the Internet, where superstar athletes use Twitter to mangle...

The stethoscope is not only a medical staple more than 200 years old — it's also an iconic tool that immediately conjures images of doctor's offices in our minds. But now, designers have re-imag...

Taking your children to the doctor's office is not always an easy feat. As a kid, I remember one instance of flailing like a fish out of water as my kind primary care physician tried to treat an eye p...

Kids grow up so fast these days — thanks to reality television that isYoutubers Jono and Ben at Ten, a satirical news and entertainment show from New Zealand, decided to poke fun at the trend of...

People apparently don't visit an exterminator on social media unless they really mean business. This month, Bug Out has gotten close to 100 leads from its Facebook Page and Twitter feed. Considering B...

When photographer Mark Cox's 10-year-old daughter Sarah was diagnosed with acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), father and daughter made the most of the situation. They collaborated on a series of phot...

While there are many iPad cases out there with built in keyboards, one company is attempting to bring a more musical type of keyboard to the iPad.Meet C.24, a two-octave wireless keyboard case for the...

Lady Gaga is done egging us on (for the time being, at least): The monster megastar revealed the release dates for her ARTPOP album, app and latest single.The single will hit the deck on Aug. 19, pre-...

Twitter instantly connects us with celebrities and thought leaders. But it's all about who you follow — filling your stream with forward thinkers can help stoke innovation and provide a window i...

First-person games are hard to create in the mobile spaceThe fidelity and control found when using a mouse-and-keyboard combination or a console controller's two analog sticks can't really be replicat...

Google chairman Eric Schmidt was spotted with a smartphone that looks an awful lot like the upcoming Moto X smartphone.Schmidt was photographed with the phone at a meeting of the tech minds in Sun Val...

It's a well known fact that Jay-Z's got a few problems — 99 to be exact. But as an enormously successful rapper and, perhaps more importantly, Beyoncé's husband, it's hard to imagine what t...

A Texas teenager charged for making a "terroristic" threat on Facebook earlier this year has been released from jail on bail Thursday after an anonymous donor reportedly posted a $500,000 bond.Back in...

Hulu is no longer up for saleHulu's three parent companies — 21st Century Fox, NBCUniversal and The Walt Disney Company — called off the sale on Friday and announced that they would instea...

After announcing on Instagram in May that part two of his successful 20/20 Experience album would arrive Sept. 20, Justin Timberlake delivered that project's first single on Friday. Dubbed "Take Back ...

In a note to colleagues Friday, Jill Abramson, executive editor of the The New York Times, announced that the paper is developing a new, longform digital magazine, under the direction of former nation...

While there are many iPad cases out there with built in keyboards, one company is attempting to bring a more musical type of keyboard to the iPad.Meet C.24, a two-octave wireless keyboard case for the...

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani blogger who drew global attention after the Taliban shot her in the head for advocating girls' education, is celebrating her 16th birthday a little differently than mo...

First-person games are hard to create in the mobile spaceThe fidelity and control found when using a mouse-and-keyboard combination or a console controller's two analog sticks can't really be replicat...

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner owned by Ethiopian Airlines caught fire at London's Heathrow Airport Friday afternoon. No passengers were on board the aircraft at the time.Heathrow Airport has temporarily sus...

The world is on baby watch as Kate Middleton’s due date loomsMedia stepladders have been in place for days, hoping to snap the first pics of the royal baby. People have placed serious bets on th...

3D and connected TVs aren't new, but the two new JVC models from AmTran have a new approach to audio: You won't need to buy a separate soundbar.The company added two new connected JVC TVs to its flags...

Players traveling to the United States for the official League of Legends annual tournament in Los Angeles this fall will be awarded the same type of visas traditionally given to professional athletes...

When Chicagoan Elizabeth Wylder selected her Twitter handle in 2009, she had no way of knowing that Syfy would produce a movie with the same name — and that Sharknado would captivate the Interne...

AT&T announced plans to acquire Leap Wireless Friday at a cash price of $15 per share.With the deal, all of Leap’s stock and wireless properties would become property of AT&T, including ...

After a legal battle spanning several months, Twitter has finally handed data over to French prosecutors to help them identify the authors of certain anti-Semitic tweetsJewish and anti-racism groups s...

The forecast didn't say anything about it being cloudy with a chance of tarantula downpour.Television movie Sharknado premiered on the Syfy channel Thursday night and was pretty much what it soun...

Microsoft revealed new details on Thursday about what to expect in its next round of Windows Phone 8 updates. Although these minor updates are expected to appear in the next few weeks, rumor has it th...

The world is on baby watch as Kate Middleton’s due date loomsMedia stepladders have been in place for days, hoping to snap the first pics of the royal baby. People have placed serious bets on th...

After meeting with representatives from human rights organizations at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Friday, NSA leaker Edward Snowden released a statement through WikiLeaksIn the lengthy statement,...

The world was forever changed Thursday night when the Syfy Channel debuted instant television classic Sharknado.Anyone on Twitter needs no explanation about the phenomenon, because the TV movie absolu...

After a legal battle spanning several months, Twitter has finally handed data over to French prosecutors to help them identify the authors of certain anti-Semitic tweetsJewish and anti-racism groups s...

Depending on your level of commitment to dessert, you may want to drop whatever you're doing and start lining up right now. New York City's Dominique Ansel Bakery — of cronut fame — is deb...

Start drumming up your favorite Arrested Development one-liners and references, because a fifth season might be coming to a Netflix near you sooner than expected.Brian Grazer, co-chairman of Imagine E...

You’ve clicked them before: “5 Things Preventing You From Becoming a Billionaire,” “The Secret Video Obama Doesn’t Want You to See” and the ever-insidious R...

Two House Democrats pitched legislation this week that would establish a national park on the moonReps. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) proposed creating the Apollo Lunar Lan...

People apparently don't visit an exterminator on social media unless they really mean business. This month, Bug Out has gotten close to 100 leads from its Facebook Page and Twitter feed. Considering B...

Jon Negroni spent one year untangling the secret world hidden deep within Pixar films. This thesis (printed in full below) originally appeared on his personal blog and quickly became a viral sensation...

The rift between Apple and Google may finally be on the mend.Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google, suggested that the two companies are on better terms these days, according to multiple repo...

Forget steroids, make-believe girlfriends and off-the-field law-breaking.Many of the sports world's biggest travesties happen right here on the Internet, where superstar athletes use Twitter to mangle...

National Security Administration leaker Edward Snowden plans to file for asylum in Russia before later traveling to Latin America, according to a human rights professional who met with him Friday.The ...

Google chairman Eric Schmidt was spotted with a smartphone that looks an awful lot like the upcoming Moto X smartphone.Schmidt was photographed with the phone at a meeting of the tech minds in Sun Val...

The world was forever changed Thursday night when the Syfy Channel debuted instant television classic Sharknado.Anyone on Twitter needs no explanation about the phenomenon, because the TV movie absolu...

Taking your children to the doctor's office is not always an easy feat. As a kid, I remember one instance of flailing like a fish out of water as my kind primary care physician tried to treat an eye p...

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....

People apparently don't visit an exterminator on social media unless they really mean business. This month, Bug Out has gotten close to 100 leads from its Facebook Page and Twitter feed. Considering B...

When photographer Mark Cox's 10-year-old daughter Sarah was diagnosed with acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), father and daughter made the most of the situation. They collaborated on a series of phot...

It's time to face reality: that couture, fur-trimmed lace onesie does not make you look "fashion forward." It makes you look like a clown in trainingSEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic, Dre...

Depending on your level of commitment to dessert, you may want to drop whatever you're doing and start lining up right now. New York City's Dominique Ansel Bakery — of cronut fame — is deb...

Young adult books are almost inescapable, even if you haven't visited the teen section of your local library since high schoolBig-budget movie adaptations of YA books likeDivergent and The Maze Runne...

Young-adult books are almost inescapable, even if you haven't visited the teen section of your local library since high schoolBig-budget movie adaptations of young-adult books like Divergent and The ...

Front-facing cameras and Millennials go together like peanut butter and jelly. (There's practically an entire social media-exclusive reality series based on the very concept.) And smartphones are the ...

Having robust data about your customers (current or future) is critical to your startup's success. Good research can inform everything from creating your marketing plan to developing a brand-new idea....

If there's one thing Oscar Mayer excels in, it's making people smile — and double entendres. The company drives six 11-foot-tall hot dogs across the country, how could you not wish you were an O...

A crying baby is generally thought to mean hunger, sleepiness or a please-change-my-dirty-diaper request. But now researchers at Brown University say a baby's cry could be a "window into the brain" of...

No people, we do not need to know the details of your child's potty training tribulations.Today, parents are still trying to figure out the enigma that is Facebook. They have finally mastered some of ...

Leave the seven-minute power ballads to Celine Dion and Meatloaf — true musical genius can be spotted in mere secondsVine users know this, and they're showcasing their musical talents through so...

Say meow-llo to Wasabi-chan, a tiny kitten that recovered from an injury in the cutest way possible.The furry fighter survived a crow attack on June 2 and was rescued by a passerby who brought the inj...

Microsoft revealed new details on Thursday about what to expect in its next round of Windows Phone 8 updates. Although these minor updates are expected to appear in the next few weeks, rumor has it th...

Mommy bloggers reside in a very special corner of the Internet. Comprised of many stay-at-home moms, this blog genre focuses on product reviews, personal narratives, DIY tips and life-hacks to make da...

Dogs are way more athletic than humans. If you put Usain Bolt — the world's fastest man — up against a greyhound dog in a 200 meter dash, there's no way the Olympic champion could pull out...

Dogs are way more athletic than humans. If you put Usain Bolt — the world's fastest man — up against a greyhound dog in a 200 meter dash, there's no way the Olympic champion could pull out...

A new trailer for "Seventh Son," a fantasy film starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore, has been released for your viewing pleasureIn the movie, Jeff Bridges plays John Gregory, a Spook ...

As our world becomes more polluted, design students entering the Electrolux Design Lab competition are sprinting toward a solution. Here's one idea called the Hand Tree, a wristband that works as a pe...

LG has launched a 55- and a 65-inch 4K TV set in the U.S., priced at $6,999 and $7,999, respectivelyBoth devices belong to LG's LA9700 series and come with Ultra High Definition resolution, meaning 38...

Madrid's new Apple store won't just be harboring your run-of-the-mill iPhones and iPads in its basement. According to The Verge, the store is being built right on top of 15th century hospital ruins. ...

MLB pitcher Brandon McCarthy suffered a horrific injury last season when he was nailed in the head with a line driveMcCarthy somehow avoided longterm major damage and is back playing this season, but ...

Despite concerns around privacy and data security and the NSA, we remain curiosity about the content of other people's emails. Email has become the cultural touchstone that letter writing once was, an...

That Facebook profile picture is crucial. At the very least, it's your image, a semi-public glimpse into who you are. It can also be a branding tool or a peek at what potential employers can expect. A...

In what surely counts as the most laughable premise since Samuel Jackson got tired of all those snakes on his plane, the TV movie Sharknado debuted on the Syfy channel Thursday night. It features pret...

There are few things more annoying than watching a video filmed vertically on an iPhone. The shot is almost always cropped awkwardly and the black sidebars leave you wanting to see moreJonathan Mann, ...

You know how to make sure a government agency — or if you are a government agency, then Wikileaks — won't eventually read everything you type? By dumping your laptop and clacking the keys ...

When Facebook announced the rollout of its Twitter-like hashtag program last month, it wasn't immediately clear how marketers could take advantage.Facebook didn't provide much information, except to s...

Things get dicey pretty quickly in Out of the Furnace's first official trailer, which was released Thursday by the film's distributor, Relativity.Shedding the role of the Dark Knight and Bruce Wayne, ...

Baby Indigo entered the world on July 9, 2012. His father, Sam Christopher Cornwell, started the camera rolling on his son's day of birth and continued to capture snippets of footage every day to Indi...

You know how to make sure a government agency — or if you are a government agency, then Wikileaks — won't eventually read everything you type? By dumping your laptop and clacking the keys ...

Chalk it up to CGI magicMartial arts legend and action star Bruce Lee died 40 years ago, but whiskey purveyor Johnnie Walker has brought him — or at least his likeness — back to life. Its ...

Although the device is scheduled to be officially unveiled today, AT&T posted and then quickly hid several videos of the Nokia Lumia 1020 on its official YouTube channelThe 41-megapixel Windows 8 ...

Baby Indigo entered the world on July 9, 2012. His father, Sam Christopher Cornwell, started the camera rolling on his son's day of birth and continued to capture snippets of footage every day to Indi...

Unless you're the Royal Baby's number one fan, you probably haven't staked out a spot in London to welcome the future British monarch. Never fear, though, because there is a mini horse giving birth li...

At last year's DefCon, the world's largest hacker conference, NSA chief Gen. Keith Alexander showed up in blue jeans and a tucked-in T-shirt to give the keynote speech, asking hackers to join forces w...

Using only his voice and a microphone, Australian beatboxer Tom Thum gave a dynamic performance at TEDxSydney in May. His 11-minute act was uploaded to YouTube earlier this week and instantly went vir...

YouTube is quickly becoming Pearl Jam's (and Pearl Jam fans') best friend. The band dropped a couple bombs (in video form) on the video-sharing site today when the countdown clock on the band's websit...

The Royal Baby hubbub has swag-pushers on overdrive. Expect London store shelves filled with decorative plates, golden thimbles and commemorative scrunchies when Baby Cambridge arrives.Before Royal Ba...

Former Windows head Julie Larson-Green now holds the top spot for the Xbox division. The new job comes as part of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's aggressive company restructuring plan, which he announce...

Gamers are used to entering worlds in which they unleash rounds of bullets with reckless abandon, slaughtering everything that crosses their path and leaving trails of blood that would make Quentin Ta...

Microsoft has been collaborating with the National Security Agency for its Internet surveillance program PRISM, according to a new report in The Guardian.Despite Microsoft's complaints that it can't b...

Nokia finally unveiled its worst-kept-secret flagship Windows Phone, the Lumia 1020, on Thursday. We spent some time with the device, and even test-drove its jaw-dropping 41-megapixel camera.The Nokia...

Face palm. Doing it wrong. Epic fail. Pick your favorite expression of ridicule — it will apply hereThe man above, Maurides Roque Junior — known as Maurides — plays soccer for Brazil...

For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge Guest Series, we want to see you use reflection to take a picture."Follow the light and use that as your guide to find the best reflections," said this week's ...

Amazon's stock hit $300 for the first time Thursday afternoon, following a Wednesday ruling that found Apple guilty of conspiring with publishers to break up Amazon's price monopoly on the e-book indu...

Things get dicey pretty quickly in Out of the Furnace's first official trailer, which was released Thursday by the film's distributor, Relativity.Shedding the role of the Dark Knight and Bruce Wayne, ...

On Thursday, Nokia unveiled its new flagship Windows Phone, the Lumia 1020. We spent some time with the device, including its jaw-dropping 41-megapixel camera.The Nokia Lumia 1020 doesn't feel like a ...

Disney has broken the seal on the first movie trailer for Saving Mr. Banks, which tells the story of how Mary Poppins made its transition from pages of a book to the silver screen.Helmed by John Lee H...

What's the best way to sell a Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio? Why, paint up a dozen naked women, of course. No strangers to controversy, ad executives at Richards Group dreamed up this unusual idea, hiring lo...

Chalk it up to CGI magicMartial arts legend and action star Bruce Lee died 40 years ago, but whiskey purveyor Johnnie Walker has brought him — or at least his likeness — back to life. Its ...

Oh, drama! It seems celebrity sportscaster Erin Andrews and college basketball star Marshall Henderson don't share much mutual admiration right now.Our story starts with Twitter, as many do during the...

There's a time to be connected and a time to unplug, but those lines are becoming increasingly more blurred for many Americans addicted to their smartphones. In fact, according to a new study, about 9...

It's been a tough week for Justin Bieber and his best frenemy, the Internet. The Canadian pop-music sensation has come under fire lately for pictures of him posing with (and touching) the Stanley Cup,...

Imitation has long been called the highest form of flattery. But without receiving credit, it can be a frustrating way for innovators to see their ideas spread. And when publishers don't kno...

The highly-anticipated Royal Baby should arrive into the world any day now, and no one is more excited than Terry Hutt.Prince William and Kate's number one fan set up camp on Wednesday at Saint Mary's...

Amazon's stock hit $300 for the first time Thursday afternoon, following a Wednesday ruling that found Apple guilty of conspiring with publishers to break up Amazon's price monopoly on the e-book indu...

The team behind the Pebble smart watch announced Thursday that it has completed the Kickstarter phase of its production and is moving actively to shipping devices pre-ordered from its website.Pebble f...

Chipotle Mexican Grill turns 20 this Saturday. The popular food chain will celebrate its anniversary by kicking off a 20-day-long treasure hunt, "Adventurrito," that offers a 'burritoful' grand p...

Britney Spears' children got more than they bargained for when they went to watch Smurfs 2 at a movie theater — the film's villainous Gargamel magically inserted Ms. Spears into the Smurfs' worl...

Unless you're the Royal Baby's number one fan, you probably haven't staked out a spot in London to welcome the future British monarch. Never fear, though, because there is a mini horse giving birth li...

Most calendar apps focus on the list of things you need to get done in a particular day, but Any.DO takes a different approach by highlighting your free time.Cal, an iPhone calendar app released on Th...

It's been a tough week for Justin Bieber and his best frenemy, the Internet. The Canadian pop-music sensation has come under fire lately for pictures of him posing with (and touching) the Stanley Cup,...

It's been a tough week for Justin Bieber and his best frenemy, the Internet. The Canadian pop-music sensation has come under fire lately for pictures of him posing with (and touching) the Stanley Cup,...

Android and iOS users have already relished in the ability to make six-second Vine videos, but now — finally — Windows Phone fans will have their shot. A Vine app for Windows Phone is comi...

The Royal Baby hubbub has swag-pushers on overdrive. Expect London store shelves filled with decorative plates, golden thimbles and commemorative scrunchies when Baby Cambridge arrives.Before Royal Ba...

The possibilities afforded by 3D printing keep expanding. From spider robots to prosthetics for ducks, the sky seems to be the limit.Researchers at North Carolina State University took the technology...

We all know about the awesomeness of TripIt, Airbnb and Hipmunk and how they've revolutionized travel. But there's a new crew of travel startups taking flight and shaking up the industry even more. Th...

If you're wondering who's leading the charge in the fight for civil liberties in the digital age, look no further than MaineThe Pine Tree State enacted a law on Tuesday that requires cops and law-enfo...

Using only his voice and a microphone, Australian beatboxer Tom Thum gave a dynamic performance at TEDxSydney in May. His 11-minute act was uploaded to YouTube earlier this week and instantly went vir...

YouTube is quickly becoming Pearl Jam's (and Pearl Jam fans') best friend. The band dropped a couple bombs (in video form) on the video-sharing site today when the countdown clock on the band's websit...

Technically, Pepper Ann might be frozen in time, forever too cool for 7th grade. But illustrator Celeste Pille likes to think Pepper Ann and her One Saturday Morning crew eventually graduated, moving ...

Gran Turismo 6, the upcoming addition to the realistic racing game franchise for PlayStation, comes out at the end 2013, but Mashable recently test-drove the game and talked to Sony's Taku Imasaki at ...

Face palm. Doing it wrong. Epic fail. Pick your favorite expression of ridicule — it will apply hereThe man above, Maurides Roque Junior — known as Maurides — plays soccer for Brazil...

Social media users across the web have created amazing photo hacks for their Google+, Facebook and Twitter profiles, and you may have even recreated some yourself. So, why not show your Instagram prof...

Nokia finally unveiled its worst-kept-secret flagship Windows Phone, the Lumia 1020, on Thursday. We spent some time with the device, and even test-drove its jaw-dropping 41-megapixel camera.The Nokia...

After 30 years in print, PCWorld is going digital-only in the United States. Parent company IDG confirmed to Mashable that the August issue will be its last in printed form.PCWorld concentrates on rev...

New forensic testing has linked Albert DeSalvo to the last of the Boston Strangler's 1960s murders, Boston police announced Thursday.Familial DNA evidence linked DeSalvo to the 1964 rape and murder of...

There's a time to be connected and a time to unplug, but those lines are becoming increasingly more blurred for many Americans addicted to their smartphones. In fact, according to a new study, about 9...

Someone call Zordon and Alpha — it's mighty morphin' time for the red Power Ranger.The Official Power Rangers YouTube channel posted a video showing the evolution of the spandex-costumed heroes ...

Nokia has officially unveiled the Nokia Lumia 1020, a Windows Phone with a 41-megapixel camera. The phone will be exclusive to AT&T in the U.S., available July 26 for $299.99 with a two-year contr...

Google is planning to pump a lot of money into marketing Motorola's new flagship phone to ensure its success.According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Google may let Motorola spend as muc...

Imitation has long been called the highest form of flattery. But without receiving credit, it can be a frustrating way for innovators to see their ideas spread. And when publishers don't kno...

Amazon's stock hit $300 for the first time Thursday afternoon, following a Wednesday ruling that found Apple guilty of conspiring with publishers to break up Amazon's price monopoly on the e-book indu...

The team behind the Pebble smart watch announced Thursday that it has completed the Kickstarter phase of its production and is moving actively to shipping devices pre-ordered from its website.Pebble f...

Chipotle Mexican Grill turns 20 this Saturday. The popular food chain will celebrate its anniversary by kicking off a 20-day-long treasure hunt, "Adventurrito," that offers a 'burritoful' grand p...

On the heels of restructuring rumors, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent an internal email to employees on Thursday announcing a major overhaul at the company to bring all divisions under one united str...

Whether you're looking to save money or just like the idea of adding a homemade touch to your big day, DIY printable wedding invites are an excellent idea for crafty couplesWe've found 10 excellent op...

Needlepoint crafts may often be associated with the simpler times of your grandma's era — but don't be too quick to judge. The embroidery section of Etsy has some surprises in storeWhile the sit...

It's not every week that a cover story about hedge funds becomes a hot topic of conversation, but Bloomberg Businessweek managed to achieve that thanks to a provocative cover on its July 15 issue. Th...

Though the market is growing more slowly than previously projected, an eMarketer report predicts that mobile payments in the United States will break the $1 billion barrier this year and then hit $58 ...

They say great minds think alike. That’s why Mashable's Events Board is here to help you make valuable connections — when you attend your industry’s leading conferences, that is. Whe...

What do you do after selling your company for more than a quarter of a billion dollars? For Felix Miller and Martin Stiksel, the answer was pretty simple: find some hobbies.Miller and Stiksel were two...

Whether you're a latte lover, an Americano drinker or one who prefers to sip on a white hazelnut nonfat macchiato with whipped cream, your coffee preference says a lot about the type of person you are...

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....

For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge Guest Series, we want to see you use reflection to take a picture."Follow the light and use that as your guide to find the best reflections," said this week's ...

I’ve given up my laptop for 30 days.I pared down to just my phone and tablet because I believe this is the future of the Normals — the mainstream consumers. They don't care about how aweso...

Cats rule the Internet — that's not up for debate. According to Google, people search for the word "cats" 30 million times per month, nearly three times the amount of searches for "Kim Kardashia...

Though the device is due to be officially unveiled today, AT&T posted and then quickly hid several videos of Nokia Lumia 1020 on its official YouTube channelThe 41-megapixel Windows 8 phone —...

With roots in classical Latin literature, lorem ipsum has been the print industry's standard dummy text since the 16th century, and it was popularized in the 1960s. It has become the de facto placehol...

Remakes of beloved video games aren’t as common as movie or TV show reboots — especially when it comes to adventure games. But thanks to Kickstarter, fans of Sierra On-Line adventure games...

According to the latest numbers by IDC and Gartner, Lenovo is currently the biggest PC supplier in the world.This is not the first time Lenovo has surpassed Hewlett-Packard. According to Gartner's rep...

Social media can be a powerful tool. While you're probably using it to connect with friends, it's also helpful when trying to discipline your kids.No, we're not talking about taking away their Interne...

With roots in classical Latin literature, lorem ipsum has been the print industry's standard dummy text since the 16th century, and it was popularized in the 1960s. It has become the de facto placehol...

When your house becomes a sauna in the humid summer, you can always count on over-air conditioned malls to cool you down. And with all those paychecks rolling in from your seasonal lifeguarding gig, w...

Google is planning to pump a lot of money into marketing Motorola's new flagship phone to ensure its success.According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Google may let Motorola spend as muc...

According to the latest numbers by IDC and Gartner, Lenovo is currently the biggest PC supplier in the world.This is not the first time Lenovo has surpassed Hewlett-Packard. According to Gartner's rep...

Whether you're looking to save money or just like the idea of adding a homemade touch to your big day, DIY printable wedding invites are an excellent idea for crafty couplesWe've found 10 excellent op...

Needlepoint crafts may often be associated with the simpler times of your grandma's era — but don't be too quick to judge. The embroidery section of Etsy has some surprises in storeWhile the sit...

Technically, Pepper Ann might be frozen in time, forever too cool for 7th grade. But illustrator Celeste Pille likes to think Pepper Ann and her One Saturday Morning crew eventually graduated, moving ...

It's not every week that a cover story about hedge funds becomes a hot topic of conversation, but Bloomberg Businessweek managed to achieve that thanks to a provocative cover on its July 15 issue. Th...

Art is a beautiful way to express yourself — the simplest of paintings can be a window into a world of emotions. But just because you're a talented artist doesn't mean you should dabble in desig...

The Internet is home to a lot of disgusting things. Aside from an occasional pop-up ad or a few nasty viral videos having something to do with cups, it used to be that you actively had to search for t...

Gran Turismo 6, the upcoming addition to the realistic racing game franchise for PlayStation, comes out at the end 2013, but Mashable recently test-drove the game and talked to Sony's Taku Imasaki at ...

Your health is a complicated puzzle best solved by professionals, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use technology to make things more simple. Never has it been easier to track your heal...

Social media users across the web have created amazing photo hacks for their Google+, Facebook and Twitter profiles, and you may have even recreated some yourself. So, why not show your Instagram prof...

Although the device is scheduled to be officially unveiled today, AT&T posted and then quickly hid several videos of the Nokia Lumia 1020 on its official YouTube channelThe 41-megapixel Windows 8 ...

Nokia has officially unveiled the Nokia Lumia 1020, a Windows Phone with a 41-megapixel camera. The phone will be exclusive to AT&T in the United States, available July 26 for $299.99 with a two-y...

Currently, less than a quarter of all jobs in STEM — that is, science, technology, engineering and math — are held by women. It's a gender gap that children's performer Jenna Bryson wants ...

Currently, less than a quarter of all jobs in STEM — that is, science, technology, engineering and math — are held by women. It's a gender gap that children's performer Jenna Bryson wants ...

With roots in classical Latin literature, lorem ipsum has been the print industry's standard dummy text since the 16th century, and it was popularized in the 1960s. It has become the de facto placehol...

If This Then That (IFTTT) is now available for iPhone.If you’re not familiar, IFTTT is a service that lets you connect two different apps or services together based on specific parameters, in a ...

"Orange is the New Black," the new drama-comedy series that's exclusive to Netflix, starts airing 7/11 at 12:01am PTComing from Jenji Kohan, the writer/producer of the highly acclaimed "Weeds," OITNB ...

Every year, Facebook users are flooded with birthday messages from their online friends — but while they may be a welcome sight, virtual wishes are always trumped by real-life ones.Developed by ...

The Internet is home to a lot of disgusting things. Aside from an occasional pop-up ad or a few nasty viral videos having something to do with cups, it used to be that you actively had to search for t...

Social media can be a powerful tool. While you're probably using it to connect with friends, it's also helpful when trying to discipline your kids.No, we're not talking about taking away their Interne...

When your house becomes a sauna in the humid summer, you can always count on over-air conditioned malls to cool you down. And with all those paychecks rolling in from your seasonal lifeguarding gig, w...

According to the latest numbers by IDC and Gartner, Lenovo is currently the biggest PC supplier in the world.This is not the first time Lenovo has surpassed Hewlett-Packard. According to Gartner's rep...

Currently, less than a quarter of all jobs in STEM — that is, science, technology, engineering and math — are held by women. It's a gender gap that children's performer Jenna Bryson wants ...

Currently, less than a quarter of all jobs in STEM — that is, science, technology, engineering and math — are held by women. It's a gender gap that children's performer Jenna Bryson wants ...

Your health is a complicated puzzle best solved by professionals, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use technology to make things more simple. Never has it been easier to track your heal...

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: InstacartOne-Liner...

The latest testament to the wackily entertaining world that is NBA Twitter comes via Los Angeles Clippers star DeAndre Jordan — and his mom, KimberlyIt all started when Jordan shared a screensho...

A rare Apple 1 computer — among the first ever produced by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak's one-time tech startup — has sold at auction for nearly $400,000.The piece of computing history, ha...

The next time a toddler asks to play with your smartphone, you might want to think twiceA 14-month-old girl in Portland, Ore. went on a little shopping spree on on her dad's eBay app. Okay, not so lit...

Art is a beautiful way to express yourself — the simplest of paintings can be a window into a world of emotions. But just because you're a talented artist doesn't mean you should dabble in desig...

Five years ago Wednesday, Apple launched the iPhone App Store and, with it, ushered in a new app economy.Lots of changes have taken place over the last five years and it's hard to argue that the impac...

Yes, she did it again. Pop star Britney Spears made a new music videoBut on Wednesday, the 31-year-old singer gave fans a glimpse of her latest video in a unique way: she posted GIFs from her "Ooh La ...

The chatter about the alleged upcoming budget iPhone is reaching a fever pitch, and now artist Martin Hajek has created his interpretation of what the rumored lower-priced handset might look like.If y...

You've certainly seen, and probably shared, GIFs that recreate scenes from some of your favorite movies. The short, looping videos allow fans to spread the joy of distinct moments in their pop-cultura...

You may not be in quite good enough shape to participate in the Tour de France, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fabulous scenery bikers are taking in on the journey.To help...

James Franco left a bleary-eyed, monotone message for his Instagram followers this week: "Hey y'all, what's up? I'm gonna get roasted on Comedy Central."Comedy Central confirmed to Mashable that #Fran...

Bradley Manning's lawyers rested their case on Wednesday. The defense built its case for a shorter amount of time than expected, but argued exactly what most anticipated it would: Manning did not inte...

If you had told me, when the FCC slammed the brakes on AT&T's attempted merger with T-Mobile, that I would soon seriously consider switching to the nations fourth-largest carrier, which was set ad...

The chatter about the alleged upcoming budget iPhone is reaching a fever pitch, and now artist Martin Hajek has created his interpretation of what the rumored lower-priced handset might look like.If y...

With big-name summer albums such as Born Sinner, Yeezus, Magna Carta Holy Grail, Collapsible Lung, Random Access Memories, Hall of Fame, Halcyon Days and many, many more dropping, maybe now's a good t...

If you had told me, when the FCC slammed the brakes on AT&T's attempted merger with T-Mobile, that I would soon seriously consider switching to the nations fourth-largest carrier, which was set ad...

On the heels of Magna Carta Holy Grail's release, Jay-Z upped his post-release hype with interviews and an impromptu Twitter Q&A. Now, he's currently participating in a six-hour lip-sync, dance-of...

Life in space is not at all like it is here on terra firma. Case in point: how do you wash your hair in space? That's demonstrated here in the microgravity of the International Space Station by Expedi...

Let's say you're LeBron James (you're not LeBron James). You've just won back-to-back NBA titles and cemented your status as the world's foremost basketball specialist. How do you spend your off-seaso...

Your pet photos on Instagram are about to be put to shameJeremy Veach, a 23-year-old photographer in Seattle, Wash., adopted his pug Norm a year and a half ago, when the pup was just eight weeks old. ...

Five years ago Wednesday, Apple launched the iPhone App Store and, with it, ushered in a new app economy.Lots of changes have taken place over the last five years and it's hard to argue that the impac...

Spider-Man just got a little bit more amazing thanks to this video prank pulled off by one of the world's most popular streetball playersBasketball players at a neighborhood court were surprised recen...

You've certainly seen, and probably shared, GIFs that recreate scenes from some of your favorite movies. The short, looping videos allow fans to spread the joy of distinct moments in their pop-cultura...

Budweiser is cracking open two new musical ads featuring Jay-Z and Rihanna on TV and YouTube as part of a new global campaign set to launch today in 85 countries.Made for Music, the brand's first push...

T-Mobile announced Wednesday that its 4G LTE network now reaches 157 million users across the United States.T-Mobile launched its 4G LTE network in March and promised it would reach 100 million users ...

James Franco left a bleary-eyed, monotone message for his Instagram followers this week: "Hey y'all, what's up? I'm gonna get roasted on Comedy Central."Comedy Central confirmed to Mashable that #Fran...

Bill Hader has a new role: T-Mobile pitchman.The Saturday Night Live alum appears in a series of 30-second spots for T-Mobile promoting Jump, a new program that gives customers the option to upgrade t...

From real-time marketing to social advertising, digital is making a lasting impact on the marketing industry, and we want to highlight the best in digital marketing with the MashiesThe Mashies is Mash...

T-Mobile, which recently rebranded itself as the "uncarrier" among U.S. wireless companies because of its abolishing of traditional two-year contracts, on Wednesday announced a new program called Jump...

Hundreds of Miramax films, including classics like Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting and Amelie, are coming to Amazon's Prime Instant Video streaming service as part of a new licensing agreement with th...

So you think you can't dance and never could? This girl's transformation may surprise you.In this get-off-your-butt inspirational time-lapse video, Karen X. Cheng proves that if you're determined and ...

You may not be in quite good enough shape to participate in the Tour de France, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fabulous scenery bikers are taking in on the journey.To help...

Northrop Grumman's X-47B unmanned aircraft made aviation history Wednesday, becoming the first drone to successfully come to a full-stop landing on an aircraft carrier at seaThe X-47B flew from a Mary...

With big-name summer albums such as Born Sinner, Yeezus, Magna Carta Holy Grail, Collapsible Lung, Random Access Memories, Hall of Fame, Halcyon Days and many, many more dropping, maybe now's a good t...

While magazines' print ad pages were flat in the first half of the year, publishers continued to see a nice uptick in growth in sales of iPad units, which increased by 25% in the period.Using figures ...

Bradley Manning's lawyers rested their case on Wednesday. The defense built its case for a shorter amount of time than expected, but argued exactly what most anticipated it would: Manning did not inte...

Instagram added the ability to embed photos and videos on WednesdayUsers can find the embed button — available only on desktop — on the right side of public photos or videos. The button p...

Marissa Mayer has said the first step in her plan to turn around Yahoo is to make the company a more desirable place to work. So how well has that worked out?The average employee satisfaction rating a...

"How would you like to be remembered?" "Oh I don’t know. Haven’t thought about that. Dead and gone," replied Freddie Mercury.Whether he intended it or not, iconic Queen frontman Freddie Me...

On the heels of Magna Carta Holy Grail's release, Jay-Z upped his post-release hype with interviews and an impromptu Twitter Q&A. Now, he's currently participating in a six-hour lip-sync, dance-of...

Before they were A-listers, Angelina Jolie, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman were just kids trying to make it big in Hollywood. This video by Pleated Jeans compiles clips of 25 famous actors' firs...

If a picture is worth a thousand words, an emoticon must be worth at least half that. Stickers, kind of like extra-large emoticons, are prominent on chat apps like KakaoTalk, and more recently on Path...

A team of scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has discovered a medical breakthrough that could allow amputees to glean a better sense their surroundings.Researchers have develope...

Let's say you're LeBron James (you're not LeBron James). You've just won back-to-back NBA titles and cemented your status as the world's foremost basketball specialist. How do you spend your off-seaso...

Edward Snowden said during a recent interview he did not give any secret information to China or Russia while in either of those two countries"I never gave any information to either government, and th...

Good news, students and staff of West Virginia University: Your campus connectivity is about to improve drastically.WVU is turning unused television spectrum into Wi-Fi networks, the university announ...

T-Mobile announced Wednesday that its 4G LTE network now reaches 157 million users across the United States.T-Mobile launched its 4G LTE network in March and promised it would reach 100 million users ...

These crisp Vine videos will leave you feeling clean and fresh.For this week's Mashable Vine Challenge, we prompted our community on Vine to create videos that portrayed a sparkling sense of newness. ...

T-Mobile, which recently rebranded itself as the "uncarrier" among U.S. wireless companies because of its abolishing of traditional two-year contracts, on Wednesday announced a new program called Jump...