Articles by Mashable from April 2015

As some Apple Watch customers eagerly await the arrival of their not-yet-shipped product, news has surfaced that one of the major components of the device may have, in early production runs, been defe...

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference kicked off in San Francisco on Wednesday — and if you didn't follow along, there's one thing you should know: The keynote was three hours long.The g...

Microsoft smartly waited until the end of its excruciatingly long keynote to give us a second look at the HoloLens, the company's forward-looking take on virtual reality. Before a packed crowd of deve...

Microsoft’s annual Build event, led by CEO Satya Nadella, waited until the end of Wednesday’s keynote to unveil the most stunning part of its presentation: HoloLensThe company showed off h...

Aero Glass is back.At its annual Build conference, Microsoft showed off some new features of Windows 10, including a more transparent look and feel.Microsoft's Joe Belfiore, corporate vice-president o...

As some Apple Watch customers eagerly await the arrival of their not-yet-shipped product, news has surfaced that one of the major components of the device may have, in early production runs, been defe...

One of the most interesting features on Windows 10 is Cortana, the digital voice assistant that's integrated into Microsoft's new operating system.While we already had an idea of what Cortana would be...

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference kicked off in San Francisco on Wednesday — and if you didn't follow along, there's one thing you should know: The keynote was three hours long.The g...

Project Spartan, Windows 10's new web browser, has a new name: Microsoft Edge.Microsoft made the announcement on Wednesday at Build 2015, its annual developers conference.See also: Hands on with Micro...

Microsoft has revealed a series of extensions for Office 2016 called "add-ins," which let third-party developers offer services that work in tandem with the company's software suite.The add-ins will w...

Microsoft announced on Wednesday a move that will allow iOS and Android developers to port apps directly into its new Windows universal app platformThe company detailed two new software development ki...

Microsoft has really ambitious plans for Windows 10.Speaking on stage at the Build 2015, Terry Myerson, Microsoft's executive vice president of operating systems, said he wants to see 1 billion device...

NASA has successfully tested a shape-changing wing design that could do away with the conventional flaps seen on commercial airlinersSince last year, NASA researchers have been conducting the tests in...

Hell has officially frozen over. Microsoft is bringing some of its developer tools to the Mac and Linux.At the tech giant's Build 2015 conference on Wednesday, Scott Guthrie, Microsoft's executive vi...

Airbnb's app is getting a little more travel-friendly.The company will roll out a new version of the app for iPad and Android tablet users Wednesday night, the first time Airbnb has had a dedicated ap...

Microsoft’s annual Build event, led by CEO Satya Nadella, waited until the end of Wednesday’s keynote to unveil the most stunning part of its presentation: HoloLensThe company showed off h...

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference kicked off in San Francisco on Wednesday — and if you didn't follow along, there's one thing you should know: The keynote was three hours long.The g...

ELY, Minnesota — Brian Peterson is driving through the pitch-black, achingly cold northern Minnesota night through a series of firstIt’s the first time he’s driven his all-electric T...

Microsoft’s annual Build event, led by CEO Satya Nadella, waited until the end of Wednesday’s keynote to unveil the most stunning part of its presentation: HoloLensThe company showed off h...

Aero Glass is back.At its annual Build conference, Microsoft showed off some new features of Windows 10, including a more transparent look and feel.Microsoft's Joe Belfiore, corporate vice-president o...

One of the most interesting features on Windows 10 is Cortana, the digital voice assistant that's integrated into Microsoft's new operating system.While we already had an idea of what Cortana would be...

Microsoft has revealed a series of extensions for Office 2016 called "add-ins," which let third-party developers offer services that work in tandem with the company's software suite.The add-ins will w...

ELY, Minnesota — Brian Peterson is driving through the pitch-black, achingly cold northern Minnesota night through a series of firstIt’s the first time he’s driven his all-electric T...

Microsoft has really ambitious plans for Windows 10.Speaking on stage at its Build 2015 conference, Terry Myerson, Microsoft's executive vice-president of operating systems, said he wants to see 1 bil...

NASA has successfully tested a shape-changing wing design that could do away with the conventional flaps seen on commercial airlinersSince last year, NASA researchers have been conducting the tests in...

Microsoft's biggest event of the year is about to begin.The company's annual Build developer conference kicks off Wednesday with an opening keynote from CEO Satya Nadella and other top execs who will ...

Walking around alone with a selfie stick is depressing. It’s basically proof that you either don't have a friend to take your photo, or that you're too embarrassed to ask a stranger to do so. Bu...

Soon just walking down the street could help keep your laptop battery juiced.In 2007, a team at Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (C...

Microsoft's biggest event of the year is about to begin.The company's annual Build developer conference kicks off Wednesday with an opening keynote from CEO Satya Nadella and other top execs who will ...

Walking around alone with a selfie stick is depressing. It’s basically proof that you either don't have a friend to take your photo, or that you're too embarrassed to ask a stranger to do so. Bu...

This time last year we told you about DARPA's smart bullet — a terrifying piece of technology that has the ability to correct itself in mid-air to reach its targetAs if that wasn't scary enough,...

This time last year we told you about DARPA's smart bullet — a terrifying piece of technology that has the ability to correct itself in mid-air to reach its targetAs if that wasn't scary enough,...

2015 is shaping up to be an excellent year to be an Android userJust about every major smartphone company has stepped up its game in terms of bold premium designs and high-speed performance. We're als...

It seems like Apple users are always looking for the next AntennaGate or Bendgate, often with no luck, but some Apple Watch users may indeed have a problem, and it's being called TattooGateA couple of...

Twitter confirmed early success of its Periscope app on Tuesday with news that it racked up more than 1 million users just 10 days after launch.The company said during an earnings call with investors ...

The Tamagotchi has returned — again.Those who want to relive the experience of taking care of the favorite handheld virtual pets of the '90s can now do so from their Apple Watch. Tamagotchi Clas...

If you were wondering just how creative you'll be able to get with your Apple Watch timekeeper, we have some bad news. Apple is rejecting apps that just tell time, effectively eliminating all custom w...

The Apple Watch is jam-packed with technology and innovation. It is the essence of a tiny, wearable computer. But what kind of wearable would it be without those crazy, new-fangled watch bands?See als...

2015 is shaping up to be an excellent year to be an Android userJust about every major smartphone company has stepped up its game in terms of bold premium designs and high-speed performance. We're als...

If you need a foot, ankle or hand brace, you have several choices. You can select one from a few one-size-fits-all options or stick your appendage in cold, wet plaster to make a cast — which you...

Google Now just got a lot more powerful. Google is expanding its Android-based predictive search service's capabilities to include 70 more third-party apps, the company announced Tuesday.The goal of G...

With the upcoming Windows 10 completely revamping (and backpedaling) the entire Windows experience, this year's Microsoft developers conference should be called Re-Build 2015. Ba-dum-tsh. Seriously, t...

If you were wondering just how creative you'll be able to get with your Apple Watch timekeeper, we have some bad news. Apple is rejecting apps that just tell time, effectively eliminating all custom w...

The Apple Watch is jam-packed with technology and innovation. It is the essence of a tiny, wearable computer. But what kind of wearable would it be without those crazy, new-fangled watch bands?See als...

We’ve seen plenty of new Android phones since the start of the year, and now comes time for LG’s big move: the launch of its much-leaked new flagship, the LG G4.Samsung grabbed big headlin...

If you need a foot, ankle or hand brace, you have several choices. You can select one from a few one-size-fits-all options or stick your appendage in cold, wet plaster to make a cast — which you...

LG's G4 is finally here. After weeks of online teases and leaks, the Korean electronics company officially unveiled its new flagship Android phone on the top of 1 World Trade Center in New York City.A...

Dropbox rolled out an update Tuesday that makes it easier for users to collaborate on shared files with a new commenting feature that allows people to have conversations within individual documents.Us...

JUPITER, Florida — The car is, by Brooks Weisblat’s measure, as easy to drag race as it is good-looking.“Just point and shoot,” Weisblat thinks to himself as he lines up his sl...

Dropbox rolled out an update Tuesday that makes it easier for users to collaborate on shared files with a new commenting feature that allows people to have conversations within individual documents.Us...

LG Watch Urbane, the company's latest smartwatch originally unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is now available for order in the Google StoreThe watch costs $349 — exactly the same ...

Technology-powered visual storytelling is the new frontier in journalism. But that doesn't just refer to video-streaming apps such as Snapchat and Periscope; there are also ways you can report in virt...

Intel's Compute Stick, an entire PC crammed into an HDMI stick that fits in the palm of your hand, is nothing short of a landmark in computing.Fifty years of Moore's Law, which states that the number ...

Tesla has sent out an official invite to a mystery press event in Hawthorne, Calif. on Thursday night, promising to provide a "missing piece" — and teasing an image of a white four-sided pyramid...

There are many legitimate reasons why so many professionals use Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. It's powerful, has a gorgeous high-resolution display and comes in a timeless premium d...

We already knew, thanks to Elon Musk, that Tesla was working on big, energy-efficient batteries for businesses and households using the same technology from its electric carsNow, more information abou...

The Apple Watch officially started shipping on Friday, but for many buyers, the wait is just beginning.Within hours of becoming available for preorder, the Apple Watch sold out and was backordered by ...

Technology-powered visual storytelling is the new frontier in journalism. But that doesn't just refer to video-streaming apps such as Snapchat and Periscope; there are also ways you can report in virt...

Tesla has sent out an official invite to a mystery press event in Hawthorne, Calif. on Thursday night, promising to provide a "missing piece" — and teasing an image of a white four-sided pyramid...

There are many legitimate reasons why so many professionals use Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. It's powerful, has a gorgeous high-resolution display and comes in a timeless premium d...

Facebook is urging its members to donate to the emergency response teams responding to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend — and the social network w...

We already knew, thanks to Elon Musk, that Tesla was working on big, energy-efficient batteries for businesses and households using the same technology from its electric carsNow, more information abou...

Instagram just made emoji posted within the app a lot more powerful. The company updated its iOS and Android apps Monday with the ability to add emoji hashtags to posts along with three brand-new filt...

Tesla has sent out an official invite to a mystery press event in Hawthorne, Calif. on Thursday night, promising to provide a "missing piece" — and teasing an image of a white four-sided pyramid...

Don't call it scratchgate — yet.New owners of the stainless steel Apple Watch may be surprised to discover their luxe wearable is prone to scratching. Don't be alarmed, though; it's normal for t...

We already knew, thanks to Elon Musk, that Tesla was working on big, energy-efficient batteries for businesses and households using the same technology from its electric carsNow, more information abou...

California realtor Lisa Karos talks fast and pretty much non-stop. It serves her well in her chosen profession. One can imagine Karos' clients succumbing to a fusillade of words, throwing up their han...

Facebook is urging its members to donate to the emergency response teams responding to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend — and the social network w...

Instagram just made emoji posted within the app a lot more powerful. The company updated its iOS and Android apps Monday with the ability to add emoji hashtags to posts along with three brand-new filt...

It's no secret that LG is debuting its fourth G-series flagship tomorrow, the G4, because, well, LG is one of the most transparent companies around when it comes to hyping its products prior to a laun...

In the aftermath of the earthquake, getting calls and messages into or out of Nepal has been one of the greatest challenges facing those searching for loved ones.See also: Facebook Safe...

Instagram just made emoji posted within the app a lot more powerful. The company updated its iOS and Android apps Monday with the ability to add emoji hashtags to posts along with three brand-new filt...

We bet the "Social" folder on your phone is pretty full. If you always think twice before taking the plunge with a new app, we get itThat's why we've taken a look at Super, a visual social app created...

HONOLULU — An apparent cyberattack Sunday temporarily disrupted the main website of Thirty Meter Telescope, the organization trying to construct one of the world's largest telescopes near the su...

In the aftermath of the earthquake, getting calls and messages into or out of Nepal has been one of the greatest challenges facing those searching for loved ones.See also: Facebook Safe...

We bet the "Social" folder on your phone is pretty full. If you always think twice before taking the plunge with a new app, we get itThat's why we've taken a look at Super, a visual social app created...

When you have an Apple Watch on your wrist you automatically turn into a bit of a tool. My arm was doing totally unnecessary maneuvers — hair flicking all over town, reaching for things I didn't...

In the aftermath of the earthquake, getting calls and messages into or out of Nepal has been one of the greatest challenges facing those searching for loved ones.See also: Facebook Safe...

In the aftermath of the earthquake, getting calls and messages into or out of Nepal has been one of the greatest challenges facing those searching for loved ones.See also: Facebook Safe...

Now that users finally have the Apple Watch in their eager little hands, the device is finally being put to the test in real world conditions, which includes cracking the screenAlthough there is (than...

HONOLULU — An apparent cyberattack Sunday temporarily disrupted the main website of Thirty Meter Telescope, the organization trying to construct one of the world's largest telescopes near the su...

We bet the "Social" folder on your phone is pretty full. If you always think twice before taking the plunge with a new app, we get itThat's why we've taken a look at Super, a visual social app created...

iOS Engineer, Marty Burolla, breaks down the popular dependency manager for Swift and Objective-C projects, most commonly known as CocoaPods.Not 100% sure what a dependency manager is? Don't worry. Ma...

When you have an Apple Watch on your wrist you automatically turn into a bit of a tool. My arm was doing totally unnecessary maneuvers — hair flicking all over town, reaching for things I didn't...

HONOLULU — An apparent cyberattack Sunday temporarily disrupted the main website of Thirty Meter Telescope, the organization trying to construct one of the world's largest telescopes near the su...

When you have an Apple Watch on your wrist you automatically turn into a bit of a tool. My arm was doing totally unnecessary maneuvers — hair flicking all over town, reaching for things I didn't...

Now that users finally have the Apple Watch in their eager little hands, the device is finally being put to the test in real world conditions, which includes cracking the screenAlthough there is (than...

Jay Z fired back at critics of his Tidal music service on Sunday, claiming the site is "doing just fine" and that its subscriber base is growing.The rapper, who relaunched Tidal after purchasing its p...

iOS Engineer, Marty Burolla, breaks down the popular dependency manager for Swift and Objective-C projects, most commonly known as CocoaPods.Not 100% sure what a dependency manager is? Don't worry. Ma...

Jay Z fired back at critics of his Tidal music service on Sunday, claiming the site is "doing just fine" and that its subscriber base is growing.The rapper, who relaunched Tidal after purchasing its p...

Photo editing is easier than it's ever been before, which means there's no longer any excuses for posting substandard pics on your social sitesTo help you maximize the potential of your images, we've ...

If you've checked almost any social network in the last few days, chances are you've seen weird animated avatars of your friends (or celebrities) singing, dancing or gyrating on stripper polesAll thes...

Photo editing is easier than it's ever been before, which means there's no longer any excuses for posting substandard pics on your social sitesTo help you maximize the potential of your images, we've ...

With the Apple Watch finally launching — and bringing thousands of new and updated apps with it — you may have missed some of this week's best new apps.Luckily, each weekend, we round up o...

If you've checked almost any social network in the last few days, chances are you've seen weird animated avatars of your friends (or celebrities) singing, dancing or gyrating on stripper polesAll thes...

The Apple Watch has finally arrived, putting an end to a lot of the speculation surrounding the device, which means this is the perfect time for Apple's design chief Jony Ive to deliver answers to som...

The most talked about electric vehicle in the tech world, Tesla Motors, suffered a hack targeting its Twitter account Saturday. The company's CEO, Elon Musk, was also a victimShortly after 4:30 p.m. E...

Back in March, Apple gave the world a close look at its first wearable, weeks before the device officially debuted in stores.Developers worked quickly to equip the Apple Watch with everything from an ...

With the Apple Watch finally launching — and bringing thousands of new and updated apps with it — you may have missed some of this week's best new apps.Luckily, each weekend, we round up o...

If you've checked almost any social network in the last few days, chances are you've seen weird animated avatars of your friends (or celebrities) singing, dancing or gyrating on stripper polesAll thes...

Everywhere you look these days, whether at the mall, restaurants or grocery stores, you see kids hunched over screens, eyes glazed over and entranced by the flashing lights. It’s no surprise tha...

The Apple Watch has finally arrived, putting an end to a lot of the speculation surrounding the device, which means this is the perfect time for Apple's design chief Jony Ive to deliver answers to som...

Much has been made about the $10,000 gold Apple Watch Edition, and how unattainable it is for most of us. But one clever consumer decided to take matters into his own hands, and create a gold Apple Wa...

In a potentially disruptive and possibly precedent-setting move, Google has taken the vertical integration of its telecom businesses to the next level by actually becoming a mobile virtual network ope...

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook often promotes the company’s green initiatives and socially progressive policies, but if look at what the company is putting in front of consumers in recent months, th...

The most talked about electric vehicle in the tech world, Tesla Motors, suffered a hack targeting its Twitter account Saturday. The company's CEO, Elon Musk, was also a victimShortly after 4:30 p.m. E...

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook often promotes the company’s green initiatives and socially progressive policies, but if look at what the company is putting in front of consumers in recent months, th...

Back in March, Apple gave the world a close look at its first wearable, weeks before the device officially debuted in stores.Developers worked quickly to equip the Apple Watch with everything from an ...

In a potentially disruptive and possibly precedent-setting move, Google has taken the vertical integration of its telecom businesses to the next level by actually becoming a mobile virtual network ope...

Everywhere you look these days, whether at the mall, restaurants or grocery stores, you see kids hunched over screens, eyes glazed over and entranced by the flashing lights. It’s no surprise tha...

Much has been made about the $10,000 gold Apple Watch Edition, and how unattainable it is for most of us. But one clever consumer decided to take matters into his own hands, and create a gold Apple Wa...

In a potentially disruptive and possibly precedent-setting move, Google has taken the vertical integration of its telecom businesses to the next level by actually becoming a mobile virtual network ope...

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook often promotes the company’s green initiatives and socially progressive policies, but if look at what the company is putting in front of consumers in recent months, th...

SAN FRANCISCO — Fallout from the Sony hack has not only had "unavoidable" effects on filmmakers, but it has made celebrities and others in the industry think twice about how they communicate, ac...

It's been a big week in the tech world.The Apple Watch finally hit stores on Friday, and Google announced the launch of its anticipated new wireless service, Project Fi, on Wednesday.See also: Google ...

"Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right," Steve Jobs, the late Apple co-founder who was known for sweating all the details, once said.The Apple Watch has been described as gorgeous product...

The Apple Watch started arriving on doorsteps nationwide on Friday, marking the first time Apple's much-hyped smartwatch has landed on consumer wrists. While some stayed up until 3 a.m. to order one o...

Thought you knew everything there was to know about the Apple Watch? Think again.Apple fans worldwide began posting their unboxing videos and first-impressions on Friday. While reviews have been out f...

SAN FRANCISCO — Fallout from the Sony hack has not only had "unavoidable" effects on filmmakers, but it has made celebrities and others in the industry think twice about how they communicate, ac...

The first wave of Apple Watches is finally arriving to the lucky few who ordered early. Meanwhile, everyone else — except for those willing to line up at boutique stores — will just have ...

I've tested a countless number of fitness trackers, and typically after a few weeks of use, each one ends up in a box on my desk. My collection has become tracker graveyard, and I'm not alone; studies...

It's been a big week in the tech world.The Apple Watch finally hit stores on Friday, and Google announced the launch of its anticipated new wireless service, Project Fi, on Wednesday.See also: Google ...

In case you've been living under a rock, the Apple Watch is available on Friday. But just to cover its bases, the company has launched three new ads that showcase three different aspects of the wearab...

"Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right," Steve Jobs, the late Apple co-founder who was known for sweating all the details, once said.The Apple Watch has been described as gorgeous product...

In case you've been living under a rock, the Apple Watch is available on Friday. But just to cover its bases, the company has launched three new ads that showcase three different aspects of the wearab...

Look down at what you're wearing. Do you know who made it and where?On April 24, 2013, a factory complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh, called Rana Plaza — where thousands of laborers worked on outsource...

This is the first day the Apple Watch has become available, but we didn't have to wait very long to see what the device looks from the insideThe disassembling experts at iFixit found the task of teari...

The Apple Watch started arriving on doorsteps nationwide on Friday, marking the first time Apple's much-hyped smartwatch has landed on consumer wrists. While some stayed up until 3 a.m. to order one o...

Sick of all the Apple Watch news today? You're in luck, because we have something completely different for you. An image of an Android mascot, also known as an Android bot or Bugdroid, peeing on an Ap...

The Apple Watch is finally here and with the long-awaited wearable comes a flood of new apps optimized for your wrist.Apple updated its App Store Thursday with previews of the more than 3,000 watch ap...

Thought you knew everything there was to know about the Apple Watch? Think again.Apple fans worldwide began posting their unboxing videos and first-impressions on Friday. While reviews have been out f...

LONDON — He wouldn't fully admit it, but his female companion made it clear: Josep planned a special holiday in London to try and get an Apple Watch.The pair, who travelled from Spain for a mini...

The first wave of Apple Watches is finally arriving to the lucky few who ordered early. Meanwhile, everyone else — except for those willing to line up at boutique stores — will just have ...

I've tested a countless number of fitness trackers, and typically after a few weeks of use, each one ends up in a box on my desk. My collection has become tracker graveyard, and I'm not alone; studies...

In case you've been living under a rock, the Apple Watch is available on Friday. But just to cover its bases, the company has launched three new ads that showcase three different aspects of the wearab...

Look down at what you're wearing. Do you know who made it and where?On April 24, 2013, a factory complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh, called Rana Plaza — where thousands of laborers worked on outsource...

The Apple Watch is finally here and with the long-awaited wearable comes a flood of new apps optimized for your wrist.Apple updated its App Store Thursday with previews of the more than 3,000 watch ap...

This is the first day the Apple Watch has become available, but we didn't have to wait very long to see what the device looks from the insideThe disassembling experts at iFixit found the task of teari...

Friday is Apple Watch launch day, so naturally it seems like everyone — from your mom to your dentist — is showing their new smart watch off on social media.See also: Aussie woman among fi...

Sick of all the Apple Watch news today? You're in luck, because we have something completely different for you. An image of an Android mascot, also known as an Android bot or Bugdroid, peeing on an Ap...

The Apple Watch is finally here and with the long-awaited wearable comes a flood of new apps optimized for your wrist.Apple updated its App Store Thursday with previews of the more than 3,000 watch ap...

The beefy Liquid X2 Android smartphone, Liquid Leap fitness trackers and new lineup of tablets and laptops were the highlights of Acer's big spring event on Thursday, but tucked away in one corner of ...

LONDON — He wouldn't fully admit it, but his female companion made it clear: Josep planned a special holiday in London to try and get an Apple Watch.The pair, who travelled from Spain for a mini...

The Apple Watch is one of the most anticipated technologies in the world, and on Friday morning, an Australian woman became among the first globally to get her hands on the smart watch.Sydney-based fi...

We are writing to you from the future. In Australia, it is already after 9 a.m. on April 24 and obsessed fans are getting their hands on the Apple Watch hours before the majority of the worldThe same ...

Chromebooks are synonymous with cheap PCs. I mean, they run Chrome OS, a bare-bones operating system that’s essentially Google Chrome with some Google apps sprinkled around itIn many ways, Chrom...

The Apple Watch is one of the most anticipated technologies in the world, and on Friday morning, an Australian woman became among the first globally to get her hands on the smart watch.Sydney-based fi...

The beefy Liquid X2 Android smartphone, Liquid Leap fitness trackers and new lineup of tablets and laptops were the highlights of Acer's big spring event on Thursday, but tucked away in one corner of ...

The Apple Watch is Apple’s first wearable and first true fashion accessory. As such, it’s plowing a fresh path through the traditional Apple gadget-buying process and leaving a lot of conf...

Friday is Apple Watch launch day, so naturally it seems like everyone — from your mom to your dentist — is showing their new smart watch off on social media.See also: Aussie woman among fi...

The Apple Watch is Apple’s first wearable and first true fashion accessory. As such, it’s plowing a fresh path through the traditional Apple gadget-buying process and leaving a lot of conf...

The beefy Liquid X2 Android smartphone, Liquid Leap fitness trackers and new lineup of tablets and laptops were the highlights of Acer's big spring event on Thursday, but tucked away in one corner of ...

Remember that mandatory Apple Watch app that came with the iOS 8.2 update? You can now use it to preview apps for Apple's new wearable.In preparation for Friday's Apple Watch launch, the company updat...

We are writing to you from the future. In Australia, it is already after 9 a.m. on April 24 and obsessed fans are getting their hands on the Apple Watch hours before the majority of the worldThe same ...

Microsoft just rolled out a new preview of Windows 10 for PCs, and while most of the new features are focused on helping users be more efficient and productive, there's one addition that will surely s...

Chromebooks are synonymous with cheap PCs. I mean, they run Chrome OS, a bare-bones operating system that’s essentially Google Chrome with some Google apps sprinkled around itIn many ways, Chrom...

The Apple Watch is one of the most anticipated technologies in the world, and on Friday morning, an Australian woman became among the first globally to get her hands on the smart watch.Sydney-based fi...

Mobile security company Skycure revealed details about an iOS 8 vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to put all nearby iOS devices in an unusable stateThe company calls this bug the ...

The Apple Watch is Apple’s first wearable and first true fashion accessory. As such, it’s plowing a fresh path through the traditional Apple gadget-buying process and leaving a lot of conf...

Acer will begin selling smartphones in the U.S. this May.The electronics company announced on Thursday the Liquid X2, a smartphone with a 64-bit octa-core processor, 4,000 mAh battery and tri-SIM card...

Mobile security company Skycure revealed details about an iOS vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to put all nearby iOS devices in an unusable stateThe company calls this bug the "N...

Xiaomi, the Beijing-based electronics company that produces mouthwatering smartphones and tablets only for Chinese markets, has launched a global model: the Xiaomi Mi 4iThe Mi 4i, which was unveiled i...

Remember that mandatory Apple Watch app that came with the iOS 8.2 update? You can now use it to preview apps for Apple's new wearable.In preparation for Friday's Apple Watch launch, the company updat...

If Box CEO Aaron Levie made one thing clear during the company's second annual developer conference Wednesday it's that startup developers should be paying very close attention to the cloud-based comp...

Mobile security company Skycure revealed details about an iOS 8 vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to put all nearby iOS devices in an unusable stateThe company calls this bug the ...

Mobile security company Skycure revealed details about an iOS 8 vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to put all nearby iOS devices in an unusable stateThe company calls this bug the ...

Assuming Apple follows its two-year design cycle, this year's iPhone is going to get an "S" upgrade, meaning it'll look identical to the iPhone 6, but the major changes will be internalBut what would ...

If you are on the May or June list for Apple Watch delivery, we may have good news for youApple is sending out watch units prior to the stated delivery date on a bunch of orders. Eagle-eyed Apple obse...

It's not often that an app comes along just as you think of needing it, but that's exactly what happened this weekend when I stumbled upon a new app focused on language translationI was in the middle ...

Google is ramping up its efforts to lure workplaces into using its Chrome browser and Chromebook laptops with a handful of updates.The tech giant said at its first Chrome Live event on Wednesday that ...

If you are on the May or June list for Apple Watch delivery, we may have good news for youApple is sending out watch units prior to the stated delivery date on a bunch of orders. Eagle-eyed Apple obse...

If Box CEO Aaron Levie made one thing clear during the company's second annual developer conference Wednesday it's that startup developers should be paying very close attention to the cloud-based comp...

If you are on the May or June list for Apple Watch delivery, we may have good news for youApple is sending out watch units prior to the stated delivery date on a bunch of orders. Eagle-eyed Apple obse...

It's not often that an app comes along just as you think of needing it, but that's exactly what happened this weekend when I stumbled upon a new app focused on language translationI was in the middle ...

Delivery of Amazon goods via flying drones might sound outlandish to some, but another, mobile app-powered experiment may draw similarly raised eyebrows: Amazon deliveries to your car trunk.The experi...

If you are on the May or June list for Apple Watch delivery, we may have good news for youApple is sending out watch units prior to the stated delivery date on a bunch of orders. Eagle-eyed Apple obse...

Toyota has a reputation for designing classic family cars, but it's also one of the most innovative manufacturers around.The company not only cranked out the cutting-edge hybrid electric Prius, it's n...

Assuming Apple follows its two-year design cycle, this year's iPhone is going to get an "S" upgrade, meaning it'll look identical to the iPhone 6, but the major changes will be internalBut what would ...

The near constant flow of news detailing yet another shooting death of a black person by U.S. police officers may eventually dull the shock for some observers, but what if you could relive the inciden...

Oh the horror.The armpit of New York City, aka the Gowanus Canal, is by far the most disgusting, infested and polluted embarrassments of the city. In 2010, the EPA designated the old transportation ro...

People are predictable, whether they're battling for the Iron Throne or unsure of how to interact with their coworkers at an office party.To prove it, writer Liz Belsky gave Game of Thrones screencaps...

Hell hath no fury like a girlfriend scorned.Nothing makes a bad breakup worse than public shaming, but Twitter user @foolishnessfly2 may have taken it a little far. She took revenge on her cheating bo...

Step 1: Take classic Disney songs.Step 2: Add in some '90s R&B flavor.Step 3: Shake liberallyWhat do you end up with? This collection of songs performed by Todrick Hall and Shoshana Bean that are ...

Facebook may have missed Wall Street's estimates for its latest quarter, but it continues to grow at a healthy clip when it comes to users.During the social network's Q1 2015 earni...

Left Shark can't be held down by anyone, not even Katy Perry.The singer's claim to trademark of the lazily dancing shark was rejected by the U.S. Trademark Office, according to The Hollywood ReporterS...

Google Project Fi, which features one of the company's most rational names for a project ("Loon" anyone?), is a real thing — or at least as real as any Google experiment can be — and ready...

Take note, journalists. Tony Stark does not play aroundRobert Downey Jr., a.k.a. Iron Man, recently walked out of an interview with British Channel 4 journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy, after Guru-Murthy...

Some forms of comedy are just timeless.Pie Face from Rocket Games is like a (mostly) harmless version of Russian roulette for kids. Players take turns placing their faces in range of a mechanical hand...

Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction has been reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the governm...

Startups: Box just gave you 40 million reasons to use its fire sharing and cloud management platformThe newly public company is partnering with two venture capital firms, which will provide up to $40 ...

This article is part of DBA, a new series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management.As an entrepreneur, your natural ...

Google is ramping up its efforts to lure workplaces into using its Chrome browser and Chromebook laptops with a handful of updates.The tech giant said at its first Chrome Live event on Wednesday that ...

Wall Street didn't know whether to Facebook a thumbs up or a thumbs down after the company reported a small and very rare miss on revenue expectations in the first three months of the yearFacebook pos...

In its first quarter earnings call Wednesday, Facebook CEO and cofounder Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the social network now serves more than four billion video views a day, 75% of which come from mo...

LAS VEGAS — Disney/Pixar debuted Inside Out for the industry audience at CinemaCon on Wednesday, and although reviews are strictly verboten — this is not a review! I'll do one of those lat...

A 3-year-old girl without feet shares a special bond with the puppy she just adopted, who happened to be born without a paw.Sapphyre Johnson was born missing fingers and toes. Her parents decided to h...

On Earth Day — annual celebration of our planet and much-needed reminder why we must protect it — we often focus on what individuals and international governments can do to make a differen...

Logic indicates that we probably don't want to know what the bird seen in the new motion poster below is nibbling on, and if we had to guess, it's probably not the leftover pieces from someone's bagel...

The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Michele Leonhart, on Tuesday announced her resignation, in part because of reports that some of her agents had partied with prostitutes in ColombiaIf t...

Cats and birds are not natural friends, as evidenced by this clipWhen a tree-climbing cat and a large crow eye a spot on the same branch, the pesky bird does everything in its power to keep the cat aw...

If creating an eerily lifelike and accurate version of yourself and having it sing "Let It Go" sounds like fun, we've found the app for you.Created by Huanshi Ltd., MyIdol allows users to take a selfi...

Taste that? It's the sour residue of a rotten NFL season still fresh in the mouths of many sports fansNot long ago, a domestic violence scandal and increasing knowledge about the debilitating effects ...

The Super Bowl XLIX halftime antics of Left Shark left an indelible mark on our culture. Now the hapless creature is set to be immortalized in World of Warcraft.You read that right. Left Shark en...

INDIO, California — Stromae, the flamboyant Belgian artist who is sweeping up fans worldwide, surprised Coachella attendees at one of the festival's smaller stages over the weekend by bringing K...

Tony Stark is just like you and me. Okay, he's way smarter than us and has unlimited funds, but the thing that makes him Iron Man is a super suit, one that only exists in comic books and movies like t...

A day after Saudi Arabia announced an end to the monthlong Operation Decisive Storm against Shiite rebels in Yemen's capital and the north of the country, Sanaa residents documented the destruction le...

The Fast and the Furious franchise has featured an amazing assortment of expensive, beautiful and exotic cars throughout its seven films. Now, Paul Walker fans will have the chance to own a piece of t...

It's a beautiful day to enjoy mother nature — from your desk.Unfortunately, people with indoor jobs don't always have the luxury of basking in the great outdoors on Earth Day. Starring out of th...

This dog doesn't stop for anything.Humphrey the English bulldog, also known as chubbytired on Instagram, has a little problem. As much as he dreams of fetching his beloved tennis ball, he just can't s...

Road work in the southern Chinese city of Heyuan was interrupted on Sunday when construction workers noticed something unusual in the ground: a fat stash of dinosaur eggs — 43, to be exact.The d...

Road work in the southern Chinese city of Heyuan was interrupted on Sunday when construction workers noticed something unusual in the ground: a fat stash of dinosaur eggs — 43, to be exact.The d...

There are raisins stored in California warehouses as part of the U.S. government's National Raisin Reserve — but the program may shrivel in the face of a Supreme Court challengeThe National Rais...

Monitoring global deforestation can be a tedious process of analyzing individual satellite images from a handful of government spacecraft and trying to infer trends from relatively blurry pixels. Even...

It's a universal truth that the people who take care of you are always going to be your biggest champions — whether they're related to you or notWhen a formerly-paralyzed patient decided to surp...

Residents of Brooklyn have the loudest sex in New York City's five boroughs, according to 311 records obtained through a Freedom of Information request by DNAinfo New York.The records, which document ...

MARSA, Malta — The morgue in Malta overflows with handwritten notes and radiant flowers, commemorating the migrants whose bodies were brought here on Saturday after they drowned while attempting...

Despite the physically dangerous and legally damaging risks, people still love sneaking into buildings just to jump off of themA new YouTube clip shows two BASE jumpers effortlessly navigating their w...

The phone app on your smartphone is really dumb. Facebook's new Hello app wants to make it smarter. For an encore, it's more connected and provides the context for things that matter to you.Available ...

Delivery of Amazon goods via flying drones might sound outlandish to some, but another, mobile app-powered experiment may draw similarly raised eyebrows: Amazon deliveries to your car trunk.The experi...

Leave the selfies to your friends.Maximizing your Instagram intake is about drawing a line between good follows and bad follows, and when it comes to plucking style tips from your feed, the fashionist...

Predators goalie Pekka Rinne is really good at stopping a hockey puck. Maybe too good.Last night's Predators-Blackhawks matchup turned into a triple overtime game that featured 101 minutes of hockey a...

Have you ever wanted to help name a mountain on Pluto? How about a crater on Pluto's largest moon, Charon? Well, you have until Friday to tryFor about the past month, NASA has been asking members of t...

Celebrate the Earth's birthday by giving yourself a little present.Earth Day is a great time to plant a tree, pick up extra litter or do anything to conserve energy and help the environment — bu...

The characters on SundanceTV's The Red Road — an acclaimed drama about the tensions between a Native American tribe and residents in a New Jersey mountain town — are getting origin stories...

As rumored, Google on Wednesday took the wraps off its new wireless service, called Project Fi, and it offers a new take on how users pay for data.Project Fi is invite-only for now, and it offers just...

Nothing captures the essence of modern-day communication like emoji — transcending language barriers and demographics — but a new study suggests that you're more likely to play favorites w...

Google Project Fi, which features one of the company's most rational names for a project ("Loon" anyone?), is a real thing — or at least as real as any Google experiment can be — and ready...

It seems stringrays aren't the only photobombers in the sea.Self-proclaimed adventurer Diuvs de Jesus shared a photo that has the Internet shell-shockedSee also: 10 Greatest Selfie Photobombs of All T...

In this Friday Night Lights parody, Football Town Nights, comedian Amy Schumer plays the wine-loving wife of a small town's new high school football coach, who is making enemies with his controversial...

Contrary to what some might think, cats actually have amazing postureYour nagging mother would be impressed by the upright stance of George, an adorably quizzical cat who prefers to sit up on his hind...

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is set to grow next month when developer 343 Industries releases the next title update, adding the story mode from Halo 3: ODST to the gameODST is a Halo 3 ...

Proving once again that every film should just be animated Lego, the folks behind Youtube channel Toscano Bricks recreated the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer, shot-for-shot, with mini-figures and bri...

The near constant flow of news detailing yet another shooting death of a black person by U.S. police officers may eventually dull the shock for some observers, but what if you could relive the inciden...

Hundreds of black body bags lined Brighton Beach in the UK on Wednesday morning during a striking demonstration over the European Union's limited response to the ongoing migrant crisisAmnesty Internat...

Comedian Amy Schumer posed with fellow honorees Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at the Time 100 Gala on Wednesday nightBy pose, of course, we mean she dove right in front of them onto the red carpet. Yo...

Japanese authorities said they were investigating after a small drone laced with traces of radiation was found Wednesday on the roof of the prime minister's office, sparking concerns about drones and ...

Wednesday, April 22, is Earth Day — that special time of year when we should all think long and hard about how we're treating our home planet.To celebrate, Google released an interactive Doodle,...

Take note, journalists. Tony Stark does not play aroundRobert Downey Jr., a.k.a. Iron Man, recently walked out of an interview with British Channel 4 journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy, after Guru-Murthy...

It's been rumored for more than a year that Google has been working on a wireless service for smartphones, but now, the company is expected to launch the service in the U.S. as early as Wednesday, acc...

When it comes to Star Wars, we are all these babies.A few adorable babies watch in awe of the Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens trailer in this supercut from America's Funniest Home Videos.This...

From experiencing the warmest start to the year on record to facing potentially drastic water supply shortfalls within the next 15 years, climate change is literally changing the face of the Earth ...

She's beauty and she's grace. Sandra Bullock just upgraded from Miss.Congeniality to People's 2015 World's Most Beautiful Woman.The magazine revealed Bullock's cover on The Today Show Wednesday mornin...

When you lose in your own house, it stings a little bit more.Actress Blake Lively stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday night and taught Jimmy Fallon a thing or two about smooth talking with a game o...

LONDON — It was already one for the the history books, but photos released by police Wednesday show just how Hollywood-worthy the heist in the city's jewellery quarter really was.Released by the...

In a move that some Danish officials have found embarrassing, Denmark has approved a law banning sex with animalsIn a 91-75 vote Tuesday, Danish lawmakers approved banning sex with animals. Five absta...

A man in a motorized wheelchair was saved by two passers-by, after he fell off a subway platform in Washington, D.C, according to local reports.The 54-year-old man drove his wheelchair off the platfor...

The Oklahoma Geological Survey said Tuesday it is "very likely" that most of the state's recent earthquakes were triggered by the subsurface injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas drilling o...

Most analysts are now falling over themselves for Facebook.Facebook is "cranking on innovation," an analyst at Cowen wrote in a note last month. It has "unmatched targeting potential and very potent m...

A joyriding sheepdog looking to spice up his morning routine crashed his owner's tractor on a busy roadway Wednesday in Abington, Scotland.STV News reports that farmer Tom Hamilton was tending to lamb...

Pope Francis will visit Cuba before arriving in the United States in the last week of September, the Vatican said Wednesday.The Vatican spokesman, Rev. Federico Lombardi, confirmed the Cuba leg to rep...

Earth recently hit several remarkable records — but not in a good way.The amount of carbon dioxide gas, a global warming pollutant, has risen to the highest level in at least 800,000 years. Mont...

A critical mass of brands, businesses, marketers, and corporate executives may have a presence on social media today, but that doesn't mean they have a clue what they're doing on these online communic...

A critical mass of brands, businesses, marketers, and corporate executives may have a presence on social media today, but that doesn't mean they have a clue what they're doing on these online communic...

Admit it: you’ve thought of launching a crowdfunding campaign before. Especially when someone can raise $55,000 to make a potato salad. But it’s a lot easier said than done. And most campa...

Admit it: you’ve thought of launching a crowdfunding campaign before. Especially when someone can raise $55,000 to make a potato salad. But it’s a lot easier said than done. And most campa...

This dog doesn't stop for anything.Humphrey the English bulldog, also known as chubbytired on Instagram, has a little problem. As much as he dreams of fetching his beloved tennis ball, he just can't s...

J.J. Abrams and Chewbacca gave Star Wars fans something else to talk about after accepting Jimmy Kimmel's nomination to take the #TwizzlerChallenge for AutismThe Star Wars director and everyone's favo...

J.J. Abrams and Chewbacca gave Star Wars fans something else to talk about after accepting Jimmy Kimmel's nomination to take the #TwizzlerChallenge for AutismThe Star Wars director and everyone's favo...

LONDON — Did the chairman of the Conservative Party edit his own Wikipedia page to make himself sound better? Administrators for the online encyclopedia claim he or someone close to him did.See ...

LONDON — Did the chairman of the Conservative Party edit his own Wikipedia page to make himself sound better? Administrators for the online encyclopedia claim he or someone close to him did.See ...

Valve and HTC have opened up sign ups for the Developer Edition of their upcoming virtual reality headset, the HTC ViveThe developer kit will be given to developers free of charge, but, while the comp...

Valve and HTC have opened up sign ups for the Developer Edition of their upcoming virtual reality headset, the HTC ViveThe developer kit will be given to developers free of charge, but, while the comp...

The European Union is under international pressure to establish a new search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean on the heels of the worst migrant disaster in the area in which more than 800 peo...

The European Union is under international pressure to establish a new search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean on the heels of the worst migrant disaster in the area in which more than 800 peo...

RICHMOND, Virginia — There are many unsolved mysteries from Twin Peaks that, for 25 years, have left fans desperate for more, or at least an explanation.Did Shelly say yes? Did Lucy have a boy o...

RICHMOND, Virginia — There are many unsolved mysteries from Twin Peaks that, for 25 years, have left fans desperate for more, or at least an explanation.Did Shelly say yes? Did Lucy have a boy o...

"National parks are the best idea we ever had," historian Wallace Stegner wrote in 1983. "Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst."This week ...

"National parks are the best idea we ever had," historian Wallace Stegner wrote in 1983. "Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst."This week ...

For the 45th annual Earth Day on Wednesday, President Obama will elevate global warming to the top of the list of environmental threats currently facing Americans, in a speech at the Everglades Nation...

For the 45th annual Earth Day on Wednesday, President Obama will elevate global warming to the top of the list of environmental threats currently facing Americans, in a speech at the Everglades Nation...

LONDON — He's been axed, but fans of Jeremy Clarkson haven't quite seen the last of the presenter on Top GearSee also: Jeremy Clarkson thought he had cancer before altercation with 'Top Gear' pr...

LONDON — He's been axed, but fans of Jeremy Clarkson haven't quite seen the last of the presenter on Top GearSee also: Jeremy Clarkson thought he had cancer before altercation with 'Top Gear' pr...

LONDON — With the UK general election edging ever closer, the political parties have been displaying their musical tastes at their manifesto launchesThe Conservatives blasted Jimmy Cliff and The...

LONDON — With the UK general election edging ever closer, the political parties have been displaying their musical tastes at their manifesto launchesThe Conservatives blasted Jimmy Cliff and The...

Your vacation plans are invalid.The Polynesia Cultural Center invited YouTuber devinsupertramp to film a highlight reel of their islands and help showcase its amazing beauty. Team Supertramp went to w...

Your vacation plans are invalid.The Polynesia Cultural Center invited YouTuber devinsupertramp to film a highlight reel of their islands and help showcase its amazing beauty. Team Supertramp went to w...

Australian health entrepreneur Belle Gibson was the poster girl for healthy living. The 20-something woman from Brisbane claimed she had survived multiple forms of cancer using a healthy diet and alte...

Australian health entrepreneur Belle Gibson was the poster girl for healthy living. The 20-something woman from Brisbane claimed she had survived multiple forms of cancer using a healthy diet and alte...

SAN FRANCISCO — Neanderthals may have died off because they failed to harness the power of fire to the extent their human cousins did, a new data analysis suggests.Using fire for cooking would h...

SAN FRANCISCO — Neanderthals may have died off because they failed to harness the power of fire to the extent their human cousins did, a new data analysis suggests.Using fire for cooking would h...

Horses aren't exactly known for their cuddling abilities.However, one baby horse at the Rapid Run Training Center is Morristown, Florida is exceptionally affectionate, acting more like a dog than a ho...

Horses aren't exactly known for their cuddling abilities.However, one baby horse at the Rapid Run Training Center is Morristown, Florida is exceptionally affectionate, acting more like a dog than a ho...

If they only serve ant-sized popcorn at this movie, shut it down.In what seems to be a diminutively-sized marketing campaign to promote the forthcoming Marvel film, "Ant-Man," Redditors in Sydney and ...

If they only serve ant-sized popcorn at this movie, shut it down.In what seems to be a diminutively-sized marketing campaign to promote the forthcoming Marvel film, "Ant-Man," Redditors in Sydney and ...

NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope, 25 years ago this week, on April 24, 1990. The $2.5 billion project has transformed the way the public and scientists understand the epic scale and cosmic str...

NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope, 25 years ago this week, on April 24, 1990. The $2.5 billion project has transformed the way the public and scientists understand the epic scale and cosmic str...

Netflix is plunging further into original comedy with a yet-to-be-titled series from Aziz Ansari, Mashable has learned.What is it about, exactly? That part is still murky, although the project has bee...

Netflix is plunging further into original comedy with a yet-to-be-titled series from Aziz Ansari, Mashable has learned.What is it about, exactly? That part is still murky, although the project has bee...

This is one hell of a bubble bath.A video posted on Facebook by Syl Sunny Freedman shows a beach covered in foam during the wild storm in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday morning.See also: iPhone Weather ...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for everything up to and including Season 5, episode 2 of Game of Thrones as well as for the book series.For years, we readers of George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice ...

If the stunning Chevrolet FNR concept vehicle unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2015 on Sunday, is any indication, the near future of driving — or is it not driving — looks exactly like something ...

Three people are dead, and two more are missing, as storms continue to smash coastal regions of New South Wales, AustraliaThe cities of Sydney and Newcastle have barely been functioning, as major road...

With Beats now owned by Apple, HP's turning to Bang & Olufsen (B&O), the Danish electronics company and audio experts, to help tune the sound in its new PCs.The new HP Envy x360 and Pavilion x...

Ben Affleck has expressed regret on Facebook for asking producers of the PBS show Finding Your Roots to omit that he had a slave-owning ancestor during an episode about his family history that aired l...

Even as a giant storm lashed Sydney on Wednesday morning, a forecast of snow was a little too unusual.See also: East coast of Australia hit by insane stormSome early-rising Sydneysiders woke to find t...

A helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard's Traverse City, Mich. station was on a routine patrol mission over northern Lake Michigan Friday, when crew members noticed a chilling sight.Beneath the crystal...

Another study has found no link between autism and the vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (called the MMR vaccine). This time, the finding comes from a study of children at high risk of develo...

Last week, we challenged you to photograph the changing of seasonsDifferent regions around the world can have very different seasonal patterns — we aimed to see this variety in your submissionsS...

I present you, the fruits of your binge watching efforts, Netflixers: Daredevil is coming back for a second seasonMarvel and the streaming network that owns your weekends confirmed the news TuesdaySee...

Australian tech fans are used to waiting months longer than the rest of the world for everything from the Google Nexus Player to The Lego Movie. But they need wait only a few months more for Sydney's ...

Aaron Schlechter loves dogs. Or, he loves naming them, anyway. It is a unique skill he has honed over time to honor a very special friend of his from childhood."When I was about four years old, our fa...

How committed is Garmin to the wearable space? The company is currently selling more than 24 different devices that run the trackable gamut from hiking to flying to golfingFor its part, the Vivofit 2 ...

Golden State's Draymond Green scored 14 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out five assists while playing incredible defense against New Orleans star Anthony Davis during the Warriors' win over th...

Parents will try anything to get their kid to stop crying and go to bed — even the Dark SideAfter 1-week-old Madison would not stop crying, her father Buddy Crotty discovered that the soothing s...

Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, will spin off its digital media businesses into a new company called TEGNA, the unlikely name of which was created by rearranging some of the letters in "Gannett."...

NEW YORK — This is the last year that the original version of Kraft Mac & Cheese sold in the U.S. will contain artificial preservatives or synthetic colors.Starting in January 2016, Kraft sa...

Even as a giant storm lashed Sydney on Wednesday morning, a forecast of snow was a little too unusual.See also: East coast of Australia hit by insane stormSome early-rising Sydneysiders woke to find t...

We've always suspected that Rihanna would likely be the one fun bridesmaid at every wedding who might get high in the bathroom and shower everyone with tequila shots. Now we have evidence.The pop star...

LONDON — For those who say all teenagers are apathetic about politics, we give you #milifandom.That was one of the top trending hashtags in the UK Tuesday evening as teenagers threw their suppor...

With Beats now owned by Apple, HP's turning to Bang & Olufsen (B&O), the Danish electronics company and audio experts, to help tune the sound in its new PCs.The new HP Envy x360 and Pavilion x...

A helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard's Traverse City, Mich. station was on a routine patrol mission over northern Lake Michigan Friday, when crew members noticed a chilling sight.Beneath the crystal...

While the Internet is a beautiful thing, it can also serve as an immortal reminder of our social media screw-ups — especially if you happen to be a celebrityIn an act of well-intentioned cultura...

Look to darkened skies this week to see the annual Lyrid meteor shower, which is expected to peak Wednesday night into the wee hours of Thursday morning.The shower has been seen around the world for m...

A recent survey from Visa found that promposals cost an average of $324, which seems totally reasonableBut if you happen to be a high schooler/developer like Phillip Tennen, you can code your own orig...

Another study has found no link between autism and the vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (called the MMR vaccine). This time, the finding comes from a study of children at high risk of develo...

Gazing straight up into a partially cloudy sky, I could just make out the Parrot Bebop drone buzzing overhead. I looked down at the formidable Skycontroller and attached iPad Air 2 in my hands where I...

Finding success in the nonprofit space often depends on an organization's digital savviness. Especially when trying to reach a demographic that advocates for good causes with their dollars (hint, hint...

Last week, we challenged you to photograph the changing of seasonsDifferent regions around the world can have very different seasonal patterns — we aimed to see this variety in your submissionsS...

I present you, the fruits of your binge watching efforts, Netflixers: Daredevil is coming back for a second seasonMarvel and the streaming network that owns your weekends confirmed the news TuesdaySee...

Australian tech fans are used to waiting months longer than the rest of the world for everything from the Google Nexus Player to The Lego Movie. But they need wait only a few months more for Sydney's ...

NBA sharp-shooting legend Reggie Miller was part of the TNT broadcast team for Monday night's Warriors-Pelicans NBA playoff game, which Golden State won to go up 2-0 in its first round seriesBut forge...

The Apple Watch is on back order well into the summer. And that poses an interesting challenge for developers: How can they build apps for a watch they can't buy?Fortunately for them, Apple has decide...

Aaron Schlechter loves dogs. Or, he loves naming them, anyway. It is a unique skill he has honed over time to honor a very special friend of his from childhood."When I was about four years old, our fa...

As Match.com celebrates its 20th anniversary on Tuesday, with more than 125 million people joining the site over the years, one thing is clear: Online dating no longer has a stigma. But for old times...

The Centers for Disease Control and Protection is warning Ebola survivors to abstain from sex or use a condom when they engage in sexual intercourse, following a discovery that suggests the virus may ...

Marissa Mayer claimed on Tuesday that she is in the process of returning "an iconic company to greatness," but the company's latest earnings results don't quite support the rhetoric.Yahoo posted earni...

How committed is Garmin to the wearable space? The company is currently selling more than 24 different devices that run the trackable gamut from hiking to flying to golfingFor its part, the Vivofit 2 ...

WhatsApp users will soon be able to make free calls from within the iOS version of the app.The messaging service's iPhone update, which is available now, will eventually bring voice calling features t...

When 102-year-old Alice Barker strutted in the chorus line during the '30s and '40s, personal video was something only found in people's dreamsFortunately, with the help of David Shuff and Mark Cantor...

Freshman Rep. Steve Knight (R.-Calif.) is in hot water over a video that shows him threatening a protester with violence on Friday.In the video, the congressman — who spent 18 years as an office...

A rare deformity has amazed a pair of UK farmers.Bethan Davies and her son delivered a five-legged lamb named Jake last week. Davies told BBC, "He seems really happy, he's feeding well and bouncing ar...

Golden State's Draymond Green scored 14 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out five assists while playing incredible defense against New Orleans star Anthony Davis during the Warriors' win over th...

Gazing straight up into a partially cloudy sky, I could just make out the Parrot Bebop drone buzzing overhead. I looked down at the formidable Skycontroller and attached iPad Air 2 in my hands where I...

With the press of a button, my face is on the back of my iPhone case, then my colleague Christina's face shows up, followed a picture of someone's puppy I found on Instagram. The case on my iPhone 6 i...

Visitors to the observation deck of 1 World Trade Center will be treated to a breathtaking but haunting timelapse video superimposed onto the sides of the elevator to the top, revealing an intimate lo...

Adobe is making it easier for photographers to edit their photos from within Lightroom.The update to the photo management app comes with performance enhancements and new tools for editing and organizi...

Google is introducing a new algorithm that affects how mobile search results appear — a significant change that will take anywhere from several days to a week to roll out.Moving forward, wh...

Images are a vital element of social media. Set a photo with screwy dimensions as your profile pic or cover photo, and you've immediately set the tone all wrongBut don't worry — we took a look a...

How can you improve the bling factor of a $10,000+ gold Apple Watch Edition? Beyoncé has a pretty good idea.In a photo recently posted on her website, she's wearing an Apple Watch Edition with wh...

A Japanese maglev that is the fastest passenger train in the world has broken its own speed record.See also: Google Street View takes you inside Japan's newest high-speed railOperator JR Central said ...

Norwegians will no longer be able to tune into FM radio starting in 2017.Norway is slated to become the first country in the world to shut down its national FM radio airwaves, marking the end of an er...

Google will allow users to download their search history — a handy tool if you've ever wanted a closer look at what really makes you tick onlineThe details of the functionality are outlined in a...

If you've ever worried about old tweets or Facebook posts coming back to haunt you — but don't have time to sift through years of posts to manually delete them — a new app may be able to h...

If you're like me, I'm sure you often look at your skillfully crafted iPhone and think: If only it had really big, physical buttons.Okay, we don't think that at all, but there are reasons that large e...

Samsung's Galaxy S6 is hands-down the best Android smartphone you can buy. It's got the whole package, including a crazy sharp display, beautiful premium design, powerful performance and an amazing ca...

Have any burning questions that only electronic devices can answer? If the answer is "Yes, definitely," then you're in luck. The fortune-telling Magic 8 ball is getting a mobile update, intent on spri...

Google's smartwatch platform Android Wear received its biggest software update to date on Monday as a part of a greater move to take on the Apple Watch.And the update is a good one: there's more custo...

This might sound confusing, but bear with us. OnePlus, which originally launched its OnePlus One smartphone in April 2014 as an invite-only device, is now making it available without an invite. Howeve...

Wallet? Check. Keys? Check. Phone? [Cue moment of panic as you rummage to find it]. Check. [Cue audible sigh of relief]. Our mobiles have become our trusty sidekicks, accompanying us anywhere and ever...

Nokia, the Finnish manufacturer that sold off its devices and services business to Microsoft in 2013, is reportedly working on a new smartphone that will launch as soon as next year.According to a Re/...

"We’re writing with some unfortunate information about your Wink home."It's not the kind of email you want to get about your super-smart connected home device, but last night thousands of Wink c...

How would you like a 120-inch screen you can toss into your backpack or purse? Yes, please!First announced at CES 2015, ZTE's Android-powered smart projector Spro 2 is finally launching in the U.S. Th...