Articles by Mashable from December 2020

Ah yes, it is once again time to bask in the vanity of your Instagram’s top nine most-liked posts of the year. It’s an honored tradition, even if so many of our pics this year were ta...

On New Year’s Day, many people will kick off Dry January, when they’ll try to go a month without consuming alcohol, or at least drinking less.As we've done with many things this pandemic y...

Save $70: A two-pack of the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet is on sale on Amazon for $209.98 as of Dec. 30. Surprise your little ones with a little something extra after the holidays. Actually, thi...

Apple has pulled the plug on Vybe Together, an iPhone app that allowed users to organize secret parties that would breach social-distancing rules in many cities.  At writing time, the app isn't a...

Apple computers — MacBook and iMac — are arguably some of the best available on the market. They’re often the top choice for artistic types, designers, illustrators, and other creati...

TL;DR: Stay warm with a Värme Portable Air Heater for $67.99 with the code HOLIDAY20, as of Dec. 30. Even with fluffy socks, a sweater, and a weighted blanket, it can be tough to stay cozy i...

TL;DR: Further your career with the 2021 Business Intelligence and Data Science Super Bundle for $39.99, a 96% savings as of Dec. 30. If you're looking for a sign that studying up on data science...

TL;DR: Power through your next workout with a pair of TREBLAB X3 Pro earbuds for $51.19 with the code HOLIDAY20 at checkout, as of Dec. 30. The science is clear: working out while listening to mu...

Keyboards have come a long way in the past couple of years; Apple's best laptops now have a built-in fingerprint scanner and the programmable Touch Bar. But what if every single key on the MacBook key...

Whether you want to save your receipts or share a bizarre targeted ad with the group text, there are a handful of reasons you might need to take a screenshot of your Mac desktop. And the good news is,...

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a work meeting and — ding! — a text from Jen about the stimulus bill that just passed. Or maybe you finally get around to watching...

Creepy or cool? We'll let you decide after watching Boston Dynamics' latest video featuring several of its robots, and their dance moves. Set to the Contours' Do You Love Me, the choreographed mo...

Save $150: This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H processor, GTX 1650 Ti, and 256GB SSD is now $669.99 at Amazon as of Dec. 29. Gaming isn't exactly the cheapes...

Several new Apple Macs are on sale on Amazon as of Dec. 29: OUR TOP PICK: Apple iMac with Retina 4K Display — save up to $199.01BEST BUDGET PICK: Apple Mac mini with M1 chip —
...

Save $60: The Fitbit Ionic watch is on sale for $189.99 as of Dec. 29.The holidays may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean that it's too late to get yourself an extra little something. Gift you...

SAVE $59.99: Get your smart home going with an Amazon Echo and two free Philips Hue smart bulbs, on sale for $69.99 as of Dec. 29.If you've been dreaming of saying "Alexa, turn the lights off," for ag...

Save $350: Get $100 off Mirror, plus free shipping and installation — a $350 value — when you use the code NEWYEARS21.New Year's resolutions seem irrelevant after a year that was so unpred...

The long-awaited software update that lets Tesla owners change their horn sound to anything they want is here. The sounds on offer include farts, goat, snake, applause, and more. Change your...

LG will announce its first-ever Mini LED TV at CES in January. The company is well-known for quality OLED TVs, but Mini LED technology is said to be even better than OLED in some regards (and def...

TL;DR: Swap your TV for a take-anywhere, portable AAXA P7 Pico Projector, on sale for $377.99 as of Dec. 29.So, you finally took a leap of faith and cut the cord on your exorbitant cable bill this yea...

TL;DR: Say goodbye to wires with the Wireless Qi Canvas Duo Device Charger for $47.99 with the code HOLIDAY20 as of Dec. 29. If you want to join the 21st century, you need to add "Qi" to your voc...

As promised a week ago, Xiaomi on Monday launched the world's first smartphone with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip — the Xiaomi Mi 11. The phone was announced at an event in China ...

In tough times, it may help to look to heroes, those who faced incredible odds, tremendous tragedy, and abject horror only to rally and fight back. What better place to find such stories than in war m...

We’ve all dealt with it: the colorful spinning wheel of doom. An app on your computer is slowing down your MacOS, and it’s time to take action so you can get back to work.When the whe...

Naya Studio is a platform that lets you turn your doodles and mood boards into real, custom-made furniture thanks to AI and some help from designers and architects.  Read more...More about Design...

Overcoming the briefest of Trump temper tantrums, Congress has finally passed a new coronavirus relief bill that includes a second round of "economic impact payments." That's the name for checks or di...

Yeah, we know, we know. This year is unlike any other; unprecedented; blah blah blah. By now, we’ve more than resigned ourselves to the fact that New Year’s Eve won’t be rung in with...

TL;DR: Keep your watch juiced up with an Apple Watch magnetic charging cable for $26.99, a 55% savings as of Dec. 28. Apple is known for being exclusive. It’s like a club everyone wants to ...

TL;DR: Get a bird's eye view with a Global Drone 4K Platinum Version for $87.96 with the code HOLIDAY20 as of Dec. 28. Congratulations on making it through 2020. Whether it was the worst or best ...

TL;DR: Get an extra eye on the road with this Car Dash Cam with WiFi and App, on sale for $35.99 as of Dec. 28.If there was anything on your gift list you didn't receive this year, you're in luck. End...

Save $330: The Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale on Amazon for $249.99 as of Dec. 28. Remember the days when the iRobot Roomba was first introduced? Just about everyone wanted to get their...

The hottest memes of 2020! The most viral videos of the year! The hottest hashtags!The year-in-review lists from Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter were missing the biggest story of the year: their failur...

Samsung's Galaxy S21 smartphones don't have a fixed launch date yet, but you can already reserve your spot in the pre-order line. As noticed by XDA Developers, Samsung started offering pre-order ...

If there's ever a reward for the most mythical gadget, the Apple car should win it. The fabled electric, self-driving vehicle has reportedly been in the works for at least six years, and a recent repo...

We're huge fans of Wikipedia. The nonprofit organization represents the largest collection of knowledge collaboratively accumulated in one place — ever. While the concept of a free, communi...

TL;DR: Make homemade meals like pizza, burgers, steaks, fish, and more with the Fremont Wood Fire Pizza Oven for $223.20 using the promo code HOLIDAY20, a total of 39% savings. As easy as it is t...

TL;DR: Keep your devices juiced up with a Wooden Qi Wireless Charger for $69.99, a 29% savings as of Dec. 27. You probably don’t think of your iPhone charger as more than something purely f...

Multitaskers, this is for you. If you work with multiple apps and windows at once, you might find it frustrating to constantly switch back and forth between those windows. Or maybe, depending on what ...

Oh what a difference literally just two months makes.Chinese phone maker Xiaomi is taking some flak over the news that its next major phone, the Mi 11, will be shipping without a charger in the box. I...

We all wonder who’s been looking at our Instagram content lately, but no one really knows how to find out. Instagram doesn’t have a built-in way to see who’s been on your profil...

TL;DR: Work on your game with the Golf Pad TAGS Automatic Game Tracking System for $89.99, a 9% savings as of Dec. 26. While golf may seem like a minimalist game on the surface, there's no shorta...

TL;DR: Upgrade your movie nights with a AAXA BP1 100-Lumen nHD speaker projector for $143.99, a 12% savings as of Dec. 26. Sometimes electronics can get complicated. First, there's the screen, th...

When it launched the Mojave operating system in 2018, Apple introduced built-in screen recording for the macOS (and came down hard on other screen recording apps). The app, called Screenshot, is an ea...

TL;DR: Relieve your muscle aches with a Addsfit mini portable massage gun for $89.25, a 15% savings as of Dec. 25. Massage guns have truly had a moment in 2020. Amongst all the stress, panic, and...

TL;DR: Opt for a clutter-free charging experience with the Aduro Fidget Magnetic Self-Winding MFi Lightning Cable for $11.89, a 75% savings as of Dec. 25.  Whether you have a cord that gets tangl...

TL;DR: Keep your phone charged and ready with the Rush Charge Max: 3,600mAh Apple Lightning Battery Charger for $25, a 24% savings as of Dec. 25. Is there anything more useless than a dead phone ...

Many of your daily computer activities — like opening programs, logging onto email, and navigating websites — are saved as temporary files within your computer. This is called caching, whi...

I can't quite think of a worse way for a company to test whether its employees will fall for a phishing scam than by sending out an email notifying them that they'd be receiving a holiday bonus, espec...

If you're a book nerd who misses spending hours at the local library, thumbing through thousands of titles and roaming the shelves, then Library Explorer might help ease the sadness. Currently in beta...

Google has finally caught up with Microsoft Teams and Zoom and rolled out the ability to change your background on a Google Meet call made using the Chrome browser to a customized option. This aw...

If you're currently on T-Mobile and own an older smartphone, like the OnePlus One, Nexus 9, or Xperia Z3, then you may soon be eligible for a free device. According to internal documents obtained by A...

We can all agree that 2020 has been awful, but do you know what else has been awful? Your Spotify listening habits — according to an A.I. bot, that is. With How Bad Is Your Spotify?, a proj...

Let's talk about the good things that happened this year. Yes, 2020 has been a relentless nightmare that's unspooled at rapidly shifting speeds — and it's showing no signs of magically abat...

Given how 2020 went down, we can't blame you for missing your biannual dental visits. Fortunately, plenty of products are available to give your teeth and gums a little extra love from home. From elec...

TL;DR: Turn any desk into a charger with the Hudly Invisible Wireless Charger for $55.99 with the code MERRY15, a 45% savings as of Dec. 24. Christmas sales are already here. And with wireless ch...

TL;DR: Upgrade your Apple Watch with an Aura Smart Strap for $101.14 with the code MERRY15, a 15% savings as of Dec. 24. The Apple Watch has dominated Christmas wish lists once again this year. I...

MIT researchers, Boston Dynamics, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital came together to make a robot, called Spot, that can take contact-free vital signs.  Read more...More about Robots, Mashab...

Back in July, Apple announced that it was making a special type of iPhone consumers wouldn't be able to buy. Instead, this hacker-friendly iDevice would be sent exclusively to security researchers. Th...

Lamborghini unveiled a one-off, limited edition track car, specifically commissioned by a customer who was involved in the entire design process.  Read more...More about Cars, Transportation, Mas...

Save $32: The Miroco light therapy lamp is on sale on Amazon for $27.99 as of Dec. 23. Whether or not you're a fan of cold weather, I think we can all agree that the actual worst part about winte...

SAVE $100: Typically $1,499, the all-new Apple MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage space is on sale for just $1,399 on Amazon as of Dec. 23.Five shiny new iPhones, four new MacBooks, three new iPads, tw...

Save $273.99: Dell's Inspiron 7000 all-in-one touchscreen desktop is on sale for $930.99, down from $1,204.98 as of Dec. 23.Desktops can be bulky as hell and take up precious real estate in your home....

I've lost track of the amount of times people predicted Apple would finally announce its long-rumored AirPods Max at one of its many 2020 events. And when it didn't happen, I figured we'd all continue...

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are two of the hottest items to get this holiday season..if you can manage to find them. For those who are lucky enough to snag one of these next-gen consoles, ther...

If you're still using the home WiFi router that came from your cable company, it may be time for an upgrade. Whether you're looking for extra security or extended signal, there are plenty of next-leve...

TL;DR: Have your coffee at the precise temperature you want with the Electric Smart Mug Warmer for $22.99, a 61% savings as of Dec. 23.Nailing down your coffee routine can be difficult. You pour yours...

A few days ago, a Reuters report revived the old rumors about Apple building an electric, self-driving car, and the first thing on everyone's mind was Tesla. There's no direct connection, but App...

Save $30: The Garmin Venu Sq GPS fitness smartwatch is down to just $169.99 at Amazon as of Dec. 22. It's hard to believe it, but 2020 is almost over. Before you celebrate that with more gingerbr...

Save up to $30: Both Apple Pencils are on sale at Amazon as of Dec. 22 — get the first-gen model for $79.99 or the second-gen model for $99.Everyone understands the basic concept of a stylus. Bu...

SAVE UP TO $103.94: Get a Google Chromecast with Google TV, six months of Netflix, and $60 off your first three months of YouTube TV for only $89.99 as of Dec. 22. If we learned anything from 202...

Amazon's been releasing and iterating on its Fire TV streaming device line for six years. Now it's built into various TVs and sold in sticks and cubes. But one constant has remained: a bloated, ad-fil...

TL;DR: Keep your video chats secure with a one-year license to xroom.app's video conferencing tool, on sale for $99.99 as of Dec. 22.Do you ever wonder how safe your Teams or Zoom video channels are? ...

TL;DR: Keep your home spotless with a Quantum X Water Filtration Vacuum for $399.99, a 19% savings as of Dec. 22. Since you've likely been staying home quite a bit lately, you've probably noticed...

Xiaomi is often the first company to launch phones with new Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (even if it's only by a week or two), and the new Snapdragon 888 will be no exception. The company annou...

Because when you think coronavirus relief, you definitely think copyright and punishing illegal streamers. The U.S. Congress unveiled the latest proposed spending bill Monday, and while the $900 ...

Your can make your timeline a whole lot cleaner. Twitter reminded users Monday that it solved the age-old problem of otherwise valuable accounts constantly retweeting trash into your timeline. Th...

Though plagued by setbacks and layoffs, Apple has reportedly been building a car under the “Project Titan” banner for years. Now, a new report shows the rubber might actually be hitting th...

Though plagued by setbacks and layoffs, Apple has reportedly been building a car under the “Project Titan” banner for years. Now, a new report shows the rubber might actually be hitting th...

TL;DR: Free your home of stray hairs with the Shed Pal Pet Fur Grooming Vacuum for $24.99, a 64% savings as of Dec. 21. Rather than doing laundry and vacuuming your carpets multiple times a day, ...

SAVE UP TO $60: As of Dec. 21, Walmart and Amazon have select variants of the all-new Apple Watch Series 6 on sale for as low as $339.Still on sale for a mere $169 at select retailers, 2017's Apple Wa...

TL;DR: Bring your ideas to life with The Learn to Create an iPhone App Bundle, on sale for $39.99 as of Dec. 21. If you've been developing the perfect app idea in your head, the Learn to Create a...

Save $120: The iRobot Roomba 960 robot vacuum is on sale on Amazon for $279.99 through Dec. 21 in an Amazon deal of the day. The only thing that would give away the fact that this Roomba has been...

TL;DR: Keep track of your AirPods with the Air Fob AirPods tracker on sale for $38.99, a 13% savings as of Dec. 21.Do your AirPods ever go missing in the couch cushions for weeks at a time? You should...

TL;DR: Forget about ever losing your keys again, thanks to the KeySmart Max Key Holder for $89.99, a 25% savings as of Dec. 21. Your keys may be small, but boy, are they essential. They're also e...

OnePlus announced a new concept phone, somewhat unimaginatively called the OnePlus 8T Concept. But the device has a feature we haven't seen on a smartphone before: It changes color. More pre...

The sequel to WiFi is here.We've all spent most of the last decade relying on something called WiFi 5, but that's all in the past now. Don't worry about that. It's time for the future. And the future ...

Zoom is launching an update that brings support for Apple's new M1 processors, the company has announced. In the release notes for the new version of Zoom software for Macs (via 9to5Mac), schedul...

Every Apple store in California is closing as the state sees a massive surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. According to USA Today, all 53 stores around the state are "tempor...

So, you finally deleted your Facebook account. The misinformation, the scams, the data privacy issues, the odd company decisions (like the one giving politicians a pass to lie) — it all just bec...

If you want your Tesla to drive itself down some streets and on the highway (with you still at the wheel, paying attention, of course) you need to put down some serious cash for the Full Self-Driving ...

Can Tesla get a re-do? In October, Tesla released an early version of its full self-driving mode (known as FSD) for a small, select group of Tesla drivers with the advanced driving system, Autopi...

NOTE FOR 2020 READERS: This is the 14th in an award-winning series of open letters to the next century, now just one generation away. Babies born in more than 40 countries this year are expected to li...

We're huge fans of the WhatsApp messaging service. Offering free, cross-platform text, multimedia, voice messaging, and free voice and video calls, what's not to like? Chances are you've been using it...

Apart from the virus that shall not be named, I'll forever remember 2020 as the year when new product releases never stopped coming. In these past 12 months, we've seen a flurry of new smartphones, ta...

Influencers, advertisers, friends of friends of friends. Social media is a great way to get mundane updates about people you don't know very well. Unfortunately, in 2020, it was one of the only ways t...

Electric vehicles had quite the yearTesla stock soared. Promises of new electric models came from a long list of legacy carmakers like GM, Toyota, BMW, Nissan, and even luxury brand Bentley. Plucky st...

TL;DR: Get some help studying with The Project Management and Scrum Certification Preparation Exams Bundle for $45.99, a 97% savings as of Dec. 20. In the project management field, certifications...

TL;DR: Create seamless digital workflows for your business with a one-year subscription to Zoho Creator Premium Plan for $149.99, a 37% savings as of Dec. 20. If it were cheap and easy to create ...

TL;DR: Charge your iPhone 12 sans wires with the MagSafe wireless charging cable, on sale for $32.99, a 17% savings as of Dec. 20.If you invested in a fancy new iPhone 12, consider adding some top-not...

At long last, Donald Trump's Twitter account has acknowledged that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election. Twitter had to do it for him, though.A new update to some of the social media company's...

Taking notes is a necessary task for many. Whether you're a student attending classes, a business person who needs to take minutes, or just someone that wants a way to jot down thoughts and ideas...

We're big fans of Apple's Shortcuts app. It's a time-saving widget-maker that's really fun to experiment with. Think of Shortcuts as an in-phone version of If This Then That, which gets your iPhone's ...

2020 was arguably the greatest year of all time for staring at screens and one of the worst for every other thing imaginable. With the majority of the world at least strongly encouraged to stay i...

The holiday shopping rush and a slew of retail sales are finally coming to an end. If you still didn't find your dream Apple deal, we've got news for you: It's time to shop refurbished. Refurbish...

TL;DR: Only hear what you want to hear with the PaMu Quiet Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds for $99.99, a 15% savings as of Dec. 19. Taking a leap of faith on a brand you’ve never h...

TL;DR: Sterilize your phone with the KeySmart CleanTray ToGo Rechargeable UV Light Sterilizer for $59.99, a 25% savings as of Dec. 19. Note: UVC light is a known disinfectant, according to the FD...

A senior Zoom employee falsely accused users of supporting terrorism and distributing child sexual abuse material in an effort to stop them from talking about the Tiananmen Square massacre, according ...

The Amazon-owned startup Zoox debuted its prototype for an autonomous taxi, and it could change what we think autonomous vehicles can look like in the first place.  Read more...More about Amazon,...

Save $70: As of Dec. 18, the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 watch is on sale on Amazon for $199.99. Long gone are the days when watches were only used to tell time. Nowadays, most smart watches are able...

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced in a conference call on Friday morning that DJI, a big name in the consumer drone space, would be put on a government blacklist, according to Reuters. No...

Anyone who's sorely wishing they had a fireplace still has time to order a TV that'll arrive before Christmas — just in time to pull up their favorite eight-hour yule log video in crispy 4K...

Save $28.37: The Philips SmartSleep wake-up light is on sale for $151.58 at Amazon as of Dec. 18, down from its MSRP of $179.95.Almost every day for the past nine or so months has felt like March 13, ...

These are the best deals on cheap laptops this weekend (Dec. 18):OUR TOP PICK: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 — save $360BEST DISPLAY: Asus VivoBook S15 — save $150BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: HP 11.6-i...

Xiaomi's new smartwatch won't win any originality contests — it's a dead-ringer for Apple Watch. But it beats the Apple Watch in two key regards, and by a massive margin. The Xiaomi Mi Watc...

In case there were any lingering doubts, 2020 swooped in hard to remind us all that life is now mediated through devices. The ongoing pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and resultant Black Lives Mat...

Samsung's upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S21+, is still a month or more away from launch. That, however, didn't stop YouTube channel Random Stuff 2 from posting a five-minute video review of the n...

TL;DR: Enter the Complete Home Gym Giveaway and get a chance to win a Peloton Bike+, a Mirror, a Theragun Prime, and more. Enter for free — or up your chances with a donation to Playing for Chan...

Christmas has come, like, a week early for anyone who cares about the American government enforcing its antitrust laws.In the last quarter of 2020, states and the federal government have filed multipl...

Nothing pairs with your pinot and gruyère quite like a Twitter test feature.The social media company that brought you the fleet is back at it again with a new addition it hopes will, when done ri...

Twitter wants you to remember that there are actual people on the other side of your replies. The company began testing a new feature, dubbed humanization prompts, on Thursday with the goal of im...

Your New Year's resolution to get verified on Twitter just got slightly more realistic.Three years after pausing the verification process, Twitter announced Thursday that it's making good on its Novem...

In collaboration with the Japanese design studio Nendo, OPPO has unveiled a smartphone that can unfold into a screen three times its size.  Read more...More about Smartphone, Mashable Video, Phon...

Save $319: The Harman Kardon Go + Play portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale for just $179.99 at Walmart as of Dec. 17. (As of the time of this writing, it should arrive in time for Christmas.)Part of...

SAVE $30: Walmart has both sizes of the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) on sale at their Prime Day pricing as of Dec. 17 — get the 38mm variant for $169 (normally $199) or the 42mm one for $199 ...

Save $300: The MSI GF65 Thin Intel Core i5 gaming laptop is down to $699 with free shipping at Walmart as of Dec. 17  — but it'll probably arrive the day after Christmas.Shopping for a...

Save $40: The Vybe percussion massage gun is on sale on Amazon for $149.99 as of Dec. 18. If you're searching for a (semi) last minute gift for the workout addict in your life, look no further. M...

SAVE $80: Bring the garden inside with this AeroGarden Harvest Elite 360 system, on sale for $99.95 as of Dec. 17.It's never too late to start growing your own food (yes, even if it's freezing cold an...

If it weren't for technology, 2020 would truly have been the end of the world.We've had plagues before. We've had calls for social justice and government reform. We've had elections, overthrown tyrant...

Users of Facebook's Messenger and Instagram in Europe started seeing a warning message on Wednesday."Some features Not Available," the message in my Instagram read. "This is to respect new rules for m...

TL;DR: Browse on a larger display with a Apple iMac 21.5" Core i5, 8GB RAM 1TB HDD for $599.99, a 53% savings as of Dec. 17. If you're still earning your paycheck from your home office, you might...

The Apple-Facebook beef over user tracking is getting serious. On Monday, Apple launched iOS 14.3, giving users the ability to see the myriad ways in which apps track you (and for Facebook, that'...

Well, it was worth a shot. Twitter announced Wednesday that it will cease prompting users to quote tweet in lieu of the standard retweet. That's right, you can now retweet — without first a...

Google's digital wallet app is suddenly super popular, probably because the company is giving away money. At one point on Wednesday, Google Pay was the most downloaded app on Apple's App Store, a...

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The GPD WIN Max's screen is just eight inches but the laptop can run AAA games and has a built-in gamepad.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Video Games, Gaming Laptop, Gaming Laptops, and ...

Wristcam is a high-tech Apple Watch add-on that lets you set up your Apple Watch with two cameras.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Apple Watch, Camera, Apple Watch Bands, and Smart Watch...

Knowing Facebook tracks everything you do is one thing, but actually seeing it? Oof. Apple officially launched iOS 14.3 Monday, and with it came an update to the App Store that promises to foreve...

Who is Q, the anonymous poster who kicked off the conspiracy-driven right wing movement known as QAnon?While there is still no definitive answer, a new study seems to back claims that there’s mo...

While 2021 isn't likely going to bring the salvation we're all hoping for, it's still on track to bring us some of the biggest innovations for the next generation of electric vehicles. Almost all...

Save $72: As of Dec. 16, the Sony WF-SP800N wireless noise canceling headphones are on sale for $128 on Amazon. Getting through a workout isn't always the easiest task (especially when you'd rath...

SAVE $30.99: Typically $229.99, the Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier is on sale at Walmart and Amazon for just $199 as of Dec. 16.You may not think of winter as peak allergy season, but between old...

SAVE $40: One of Razer's most popular gaming keyboards is $40 off at Best Buy and Amazon.Planning on booting up Cyberpunk 2077 on your PC? First of all, good for you — the game barely even works...

SAVE $100: Perfect for music, movies, and all your work from home needs, the Jabra Elite 85h wireless noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $149.99 as of Dec. 16. It's not too late to snag C...

Las Vegas has long been the only place where you can request a Lyft ride and be greeted by a self-driving car. But on Wednesday, Lyft and autonomous car company Motional announced driverless taxi...

It took a while, but it finally happened: One bitcoin is currently worth more than $20,000. The number has a special significance for proponents of the cryptocurrency. On Dec. 17, 2017, after a p...

Facebook is taking its fight against COVID-19-related misinformation a step further.According to a report by Fast Company, Facebook will soon start sending notifications to users who have shared, comm...

TL;DR: Make coffee, espresso, cappuccinos, and lattes with the Seven & Me™ espresso maker, on sale for $255.96 as of Dec. 16.The Seven & Me™ espresso maker is an Indiegogo-funded k...

If you don't already own one a USB hub, it might be worth rethinking your daily setup: These gadgets will make it easier for you to transfer data, connect multiple devices at once, and keep your elect...

California voters were told that voting for Prop. 22 last month would keep ride-hailing and delivery prices from increasing on apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart, because all gig workers wo...

Twitter is cleanin' out the closet.On Tuesday, Twitter announced that it is ending its live video service, Periscope, as a standalone app. The app will cease to exist as of March 2021, and people won'...

The best messaging app around just got even better. Signal, the free and open source encrypted messaging app, launched end-to-end encrypted group video calls Tuesday. The feature, which at presen...

Save $200: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 256GB 11-inch WiFi tablet is $529.99 at Amazon as of Dec. 15. You get a $150 instant discount and a bonus $50 coupon applied at checkout. The iPad continues t...

As of Dec. 15, select refurbished Dyson vacuums are on sale at Walmart for up to 26% off:OUR TOP PICK: Dyson V8 Absolute — save $60BEST VALUE: Dyson V10 Total Clean — save $100BEST BU...

Is Samsung's Galaxy Note lineup dead or not dead? That is the question. According to Samsung's president and head of mobile communications business, Roh Tae-moon, it pretty much is — in the U.S....

Save $100: The JBL Boombox is on sale on Amazon for $299.95 as of Dec. 15. Sure, portable speakers are great and all but they always come with the worry that they'll die right before the chorus o...

Save $100: The 2019 Oculus Rift S VR gaming headset is $100 off at Amazon as of Dec. 15, bringing the price down to $299.Once the hot, new successor of the OG 2016 Rift, the Oculus Rift S is now a sor...

SAVE $120: This unconventional wearable speaker from Sony is way cooler than you might think, and it's $120 off the usual price at Amazon. Maybe headphones aren't your thing — they block ou...

Save $200: The nostalgic Motorola Razr 5G 256GB is on sale for $1,199.99, down from $1,399.99.Motorola really tapped into nostalgia by bringing back its Razr phone, but Mashable's tech reviewer was no...

Let's face it: For most of us, the novelty of video chatting (whether with co-workers or friends) has worn off since the pandemic started. But Spatial's new mobile app, available for iOS and Android, ...

Twitter has been issued a big fine for late reporting of a data breach under GDPR rules.Ireland’s Data Protection Commission slapped a fine of €450,000 ($547,000) on the social media compa...

Timed to the launch of its Fitness+ service, Apple has also launched some new features for the Apple Watch. Starting with iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, the Apple Watch will monitor a user's cardiores...

TL;DR: Say goodbye to annoying cords with a Dolce cordless portable hair dryer for $109.95, a 45% savings as of Dec. 15. A fresh wash and blow dry can make you feel like you just went to the salo...

Do you miss going to the movies? Same. But if you're willing to get creative, it's actually pretty easy to turn your home (or even tiny apartment) into a theater-ish experience.All you need is a mini ...

Taking photos or videos with your phone out of the window of an airplane is not a great idea; the winds are strong up there in the sky, and you can easily lose your phone. But one man who dropped...

Long before Amazon acquired the self-driving startup Zoox in June, the Bay Area-based company was prototyping its own custom-designed and built self-driving taxi from the ground up. On Monday, it fina...

This four-legged wheeled robot, called ANYmal, makes a good case for why wheels might just be a better option than feet for some robots.   Read more...More about Robots, Mashable Video, Wheels, S...

Unlike wine, cars don't get better with age, so your vehicle could perhaps use an upgrade. Scroll ahead to score some great bargains, and remember to use promo code GREEN20 for an additional 20% off e...

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Researchers at Northwestern University created a first-of-its-kind material that moves like a robot without hardware, hydraulics, or electricity.  Read more...More about Robots, Mashable Video, R...

If there’s one gift that everyone in your life will appreciate, it’s an innovative charger or power bank. We all have devices, and those devices need to be charged.Here are 15 options...

If Parler is a conservative alternative to Twitter and MeWe is attempting to replicate Facebook, BitChute is best described as the right-wing alternative to YouTube.Hate speech. Neo-Nazi propaganda. A...

TL;DR: Take photos and videos from the sky with this E88 Four-Axis High-Definition Aerial Photography Drone, on sale for $47.96 as of Dec. 14.The E88 Four-Axis High-Definition Aerial Photography Drone...

Save $30: The Ninja SS201 Foodi Power Pitcher is on sale on Amazon for $109.99 as of Dec. 14. If you're the one that usually acts as the chef in your household, you'll understand how much of a pr...

Save 20%: Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards are 20% off as part of GameStop's massive Green Monday sale. Save $5 on a $25 card, $10 on a $50 card, or $20 on a $100 card.The flood of food deliveries ov...

Save $80: The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is back down to its Black Friday price of $1,519 at Amazon.Not everyone has a $1,500 budget for holiday gifts, but if you have someone you really want to spoil thi...

SAVE UP TO $75: Get an extra $10 off when you buy two Echo Dot devices with the code DOT2PACK and an extra $15 off two Echo devices with the code ECHO2PACK as of Dec. 14. Building a smart home ta...

Several major Google services are currently unavailable.At the time of writing, Gmail and YouTube are returning an error message on access. We've tried the services from several geographic locations a...

One of Google Meet's niftiest features is the ability to share your screen with others when you're on a video call. Google calls this "Presenting." This functionality, which can be indispensable for h...

At a time when pretty much every app on desktop and mobile has a dark mode, it's a bit sad that us darkness lovers still have to endure unbearable whiteness on one of the most commonly opened pages on...

Reddit has acquired Dubsmash, the lipsyncing video app which launched in 2014 and was largely supplanted when TikTok showed up. Announced via Reddit's blog on Sunday, the annexing of Dubsmash's 1...

It might be hard to see in the midst of Donald Trump's daily assault on U.S. democracy, but America's enemies are still out there and still up to no good.Now there's word that hackers backed by an as-...

It might be hard to see in the midst of Donald Trump's daily assault on U.S. democracy, but America's enemies are still out there and still up to no good.Now there's word that hackers backed by the Ru...

Android users may miss out on Apple's "animoji" but they do get to enjoy Google's ever-growing zoo of augmented reality animals.It started in mid-2019, when Google searches for a handful of animals on...

Days are dwindling down to order things online if you expect them to arrive by Christmas. But with these deals, you don’t need to worry about shipping.As of Dec. 13, you can slash an extra 40% o...

If you're done gift shopping but are looking for an excuse for more retail therapy this season, why not get something for yourself? Sometimes that means investing in your professional growth with onli...

Didn't get the chance to score everything on your shopping list on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Don't fret. You get a third chance to take advantage of deals and discounts this weekend.To get you st...

Tesla's production lines for the Model S and Model X vehicles will go dark on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and they'll stay that way until Jan. 11, 2021.The company informed employees of the plan on Friday...

I love my Apple Watch without shame. It keeps me off my phone when I don’t really need to be on it, while still keeping me up to date. That's because of the Watch-unique apps I have installed, w...

Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better.During the great toilet paper and Purell shortage of 2020, my savior was Nowinstock.net. As coronavi...

TL;DR: Get the AI-powered, noise-canceling ReduxBuds for $89.95, a savings of 64% as of Dec. 12.There are two types of people in this world: Those who blindly follow everything Apple says or does and ...

If you're looking for a gift for a proud owner of Apple devices, you've come to the right place. From AirPod accessories to iPhone cases to multi-device charging docks, there's a little something for ...

TL;DR: Beef up your IT resume with the Ultimate Cybersecurity and IT Career Certification Pathway Training, on sale for $34.99 as of Dec. 12.As the majority of the world migrates from physical offices...

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This digital installation, called Sketch Ocean, lets you design and upload marine creatures onto an interactive "ocean."  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Ocean, Fish, Ocean Life, and Marin...

Zoom might have some competition…from Twitter.On Friday, two pieces of news hinted at Twitter mixing up its video strategy after buying Periscope five years ago.First, prolific code detective Ja...

SAVE $50: Typically $129.99, the 4-quart Ninja Air Fryer is on sale at Best Buy and Amazon for just $79.99 as of Dec. 11 (a 38% savings); order it from the former if you need it before Christmas.As yo...

If all of Disney's new announcements don't make you want to splurge on a new TV, we don't know what will.From live action Disney classics to Marvel to so many Star Wars spin-offs, there's something fo...

Best deals on Ring Video Doorbell and Echo Show 5 bundles as of Dec. 11:BEST FEATURES FOR THE PRICE: Ring Video Doorbell 3 with Echo Show 5 — save $139.99BEST FOR LIVE MONITORING: Ring Video Doo...

Hyundai has officially confirmed rumors that have been flying around since November. It has acquired a controlling interest in robotics company Boston Dynamics. Under the terms of the agreement, ...

TL;DR: For introverts, gamers, and movie lovers, gift the Entertainment & Streaming Mini Bundle Ft. PlayStation Plus, which is on sale for $129.99 as of Dec. 11.What do you get for the person who ...

Here's the problem with shipping phones and other gadgets, which inevitably must be plugged into a socket at some point, without a power adapter: technology advances, standards change, and often times...

Facebook says it's all about connecting people and building community. And it's done just that, uniting Republican and Democratic lawmakers against it.On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission and 46...

Trust us, Google Drive has a lot more to offer than you probably realize. Mashable's Brenda Stolyar walks you through ten tips to maximize your Google Drive use and make your life so much easier. ...

Looking Glass Portrait lets people make personal holograms as easily as just taking a Portrait mode photo on your iPhone.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Holograms, Hologram, Portrait Mod...

Kindergartens and elementary schools struggling to educate children amid sustained coronavirus-induced remote learning can officially add a new woe to their list: hackers. The U.S. government on ...

Twitter is coming to Snapchat. Starting Thursday, Twitter users will be able to share tweets directly to Snapchat. Much like selecting a tweet to forward to a friend via SMS, the new option ̵...

Save $500: This Lenovo Legion 5 15-inch laptop with Intel Core i7-10750H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, and 16GB RAM is $999 at Walmart as of Dec. 10. Even though Black Friday is over, you haven't mis...

SpaceX ran a test of its Starship rocket, which hit the land too quickly and exploded. But, yeah, maybe it'll get us to Mars one day. (Elon Musk says SpaceX got "all the data" it needed.)  Read m...

SAVE UP TO $100: As of Dec. 10, Apple's brand new iPad, iPad Air, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are all on sale at Walmart for as low as $299, $599, and $949, respectively — and if you order one s...

Save up to 30: Best Buy has a handful of webcams on sale as of Dec. 10:BEST VIDEO QUALITY: Aluratek 4K UHD Webcam — $149.99 (save $30)BEST FOR FAMILIES: j5create USB HD 360° Webcam ...

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SAVE $120: Google's largest smart speaker — the Google Home Max — is great for audiophiles, and is $120 off at B&H as of Dec. 10.We're getting to the point where almost everyone has at...

SAVE $175: Snag a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for the low price of $174.99 at Samsung as of Dec. 10.Looking for a solid non-Apple tablet to gift this holiday season? Look no further than the Samsung Ga...

5G is catching on quickly. According to a new report by Speedtest, the next-gen mobile network has seen major adoption this year. 5G has also gotten a lot faster, though speeds vary tremendously ...

Can't use Messenger right now? It's not just you. Users reported issues using Facebook and Instagram on Thursday morning, particularly regarding the messaging services of each platform.Reports be...

Hardcore gamers have likely already invested in a Nintendo Switch, PS5 (if they could get their hands on one), and Xbox Series X, so what can you get them for the holidays that they don’t alread...

TL;DR: Learn about cryptocurrency before you invest with the Complete Cryptocurrency Professional Trading Bundle, on sale for $29.99 as of Dec. 10. If you're going to get into cryptocurrency, you...

TL;DR: Get the lowdown on Google Workspace and more with the Complete Google Master Class Bundle, on sale for $40 as of Dec. 10. If you've been meaning to brush up on your Google skills for your ...

If you really hate bezels, and OLED just doesn't cut it in terms of picture quality, we've got good news: Samsung has launched a 110-inch MicroLED TV. The company has had a MicroLED TV in its lin...

Even GoFundMe thinks that people shouldn't have to depend on GoFundMe during the pandemic.The crowdfunding platform has launched a new campaign to highlight the economic impact of COVID — and pu...

That was one hell of a landing.SpaceX ran a high-altitude suborbital flight test of its Starship rocket on Wednesday. In the video above, the rocket launches at the 1:48:17 minute mark, and for a few ...

Lelo Sila$169View ProductThe GoodInnovative design • ideal for edging • wider mouth fits more bodies • slow build to a powerful climax • deep rumble sensation • broa...

Mashable's Alex Perry dove headfirst into the new Myst on the Oculus Quest and had some pretty fascinating opinions. Read the full review here. Read more...More about Gaming, Mashable Video, Ocul...

The Federal Trade Commission just fired the opening salvo in the war to break up Facebook. The FTC lawsuit, announced Wednesday, accuses Facebook of "illegally maintaining" its monopoly through, ...

A Dutch manufacturing company built a house based on the Fibonacci sequence using 3D-printing technology.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, House, 3d Printing, Dutch, and 3d Printed...

Mashable's Brenda Stolyar ranks the latest Apple products, from the least best to the most best...and everything in between. Read more...More about Apple, Mashable Video, Apple Watch, Iphone Mini, and...

The Moley robotic kitchen cooks full recipes with its robotic arms, sensors, and optical cameras.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Robot, Robot Arm, Kitchen, and Kitchen Gadget...

Cruise's self-driving cars have been testing on San Francisco streets for years, but always with a safety driver up front. On Wednesday, the General Motors-backed company announced it had started send...

Time is up for YouTubers spreading conspiracy theories about the outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.On Wednesday, YouTube announced that it will begin removing content that alleges fraud i...

SAVE $80: Grab a Eufy battery-powered wireless video doorbell for only $139.99 through Dec. 9 in this Amazon Deal of the Day.We're all getting a ton of packages lately (holiday shopping, am I right?),...

Save $70: The Fitbit Sense is at its lowest price ever ($259.95) at Amazon and Best Buy.We know we told you about some sick Fitbit deals a few days ago, but the Fitbit Sense has dropped down even furt...

Need a yoga mat for your home gym? No worries, you can now pick one up at Apple's online store. Noticed by MacRumors, Apple has introduced some  new health and fitness products ahead of the ...

Back in April, Uber was scrambling to provide something for its users who were no longer ordering ride-shares because, well, many of us were stuck at home. The service quickly added a delivery service...

Next time you're heading out on a drive this December, Santa Claus can give you directions. Waze has launched a jolly new voice for its navigational app, allowing users to be directed by known ro...

Ditch that CD-ROM drive and CRT monitor — you don't need them to play Myst anymore.Well, to be fair, you haven't needed them for a while. 1991's island-based puzzle box Myst has been remade and ...

Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better.Much like its healthcare, the U.S. kitchen is woefully incomplete by international standards. As beautifu...

TL;DR: Keep your kids entertained with this DIY Building Block STEM Drone, on sale for $49.99 as of Dec. 9. Things are infinitely cooler when you make them yourself — beer, furniture, jewel...

TL;DR: Learn to make better use of your time with the Productivity and Motivation Master Class Bundle for $34.99, a 97% savings as of Dec. 9.Being productive is so much more than simply doing. There a...

Apple's freshly-announced wireless headphones, the AirPods Max, are one of the priciest around. And yet, judging by the shipping times on Apple's online stores, they're selling like hotcakes. At ...

It's official: Apple's Fitness+ streaming service will finally be available starting December 14. For $9.99 per month (or $79 per year), the streaming service offers tons of workouts based on a variet...

A new, nearly 800-page report on the 2019 Christchurch shooting claims that mainstream social media platforms had a much larger role in radicalizing the shooter than fringe websites.The two platforms ...

No, Facebook does not do its own original news reporting. Social media is increasingly a primary source of news for U.S. adults. According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, however, a...

SpaceX is set to launch its latest prototype of the Starship rocket to the "edge of space" (which is actually just 8 miles up and probably better described as high altitude) from a Texas test facility...

Save $300: This Dell G3 15.6-inch gaming laptop with 10th Generation Intel Core i5, 8GB memory, and 512GB SSD is $699.99 at Best Buy through the end of Dec. 8. Gaming was huge in 2020, and it wil...

SAVE $189.01: As of Dec. 8, the iRobot Roomba 981 is down to a record-low price of just $399.99 on Amazon — that's a 32% savings.If you think you've missed out on 2020's best Roomba deals now th...

HDR is finally coming to livestreaming content on YouTube.More than four years after rolling out HDR support for pre-recorded video content uploaded to the platform, YouTube announced on Tuesday that ...

SAVE $100: As of Dec. 8, select configurations of the Apple Watch Series 5 are on sale for as low as $299 at Best Buy and Amazon.For all of the Apple deals we found throughout Black Friday and Cyber M...

Save $80: Both of Samsung's Galaxy Tab A7 models (32GB and 64GB) are $80 off at Best Buy as of Dec. 8, taking them down to $149.99 and $199.99, respectively.There's no shame in having a cheap tablet f...

Apple is launching its new online fitness service, Apple Fitness+, on Monday, Dec. 14. Originally announced in September this year, Fitness+ is a service that lets you follow workouts on your iPh...

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Tesla's colossal Gigafactory being built just outside Berlin could see construction halted again, but this time by an unlikely foe: hibernating snakes.First reported by Berlin's Tagesspiegel and then ...

Law enforcement shouldn't be the only outside group peering inside Google. A coalition of 59 civil rights, labor, and civil society organizations sent an open letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai T...

Sometimes the perfect thing to give someone is something you know they need, but will likely never get around to buying themselves — like chargers, battery packs, and extra charging cables.Every...

TL;DR: Go from beginner to pro with the Ultimate 2021 Web Developer and Designer Super Bundle for $34.99, a 98% savings as of Dec. 8. As 2020 comes to an end, you’re probably thinking about...

TL;DR: Ditch your manual toothbrush for the Shyn Sonic Toothbrush set, on sale for $39.99 as of Dec. 8.There are plenty of electric toothbrushes to choose from these days, and it can be hard to separa...

TL;DR: Get a one-year subscription to Fitness Ally Premium AI Powered Workouts for $19.99, a 66% savings as of Dec. 8. 2020 is almost over and if you haven’t lost your motivation to exercis...

Remember when Samsung made fun of Apple for not shipping a charger with the iPhone?Well, now it looks as if the company might take the same road as Apple after all. Brazilian site Tecnoblog (via 9to5M...

The FCC is giving SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, $886 million as part of an effort to bring high-speed broadband to rural America. The money will come from a $9.2 billion fu...

Uber is offloading as much as it can as the pandemic continues to decimate demand for ride-hailing. On Monday, self-driving technology company Aurora announced it was acquiring Uber's Advanced Te...

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Aptera Motors unveiled a new solar electric vehicle that the company claims needs no charging.   Read more...More about Cars, Mashable Video, Electric Cars, Solar Power, and Electric Vehicle...

As of Dec. 7, select Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers (including all the new ones) are on sale on Amazon and Best Buy for up to 30% off:OUR TOP PICK: Fitbit Charge 4 — save $30BEST ...

TL;DR: Get yourself (or someone else) a beautiful minimalist watch and make a donation all with one purchase of a 1:Face charity watch for $39.99, a 49% savings as of Dec. 7. While Giving Tuesday...

TL;DR: Prepare for the CCNA & CCNP exams with the Complete 2021 Cisco Enterprise Certification Training Bundle for $49, a 95% savings as of Dec. 7. Movies and shows have always touted that yo...

Apple's M1 processor, launched in new MacBooks and a Mac mini in November, is just a taste of what's to come. The M1 processor surprised reviewers with its performance, especially given its low p...

Save up to 41%: Multiple pairs of Skullycandy truly wireless earbuds are between 29% and 41% off at Amazon as of Dec. 7:BEST BATTERY LIFE: Skullcandy Indy — $49.99 (save $35)BUDGET PICK: Skullca...

SAVE $30: Gift the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite this holiday season (or snag it for yourself). It's on sale for only $99.99 as of Dec 7.If you haven't ordered all your holiday presents yet, it's time to star...

These are the best deals on indoor grills this week: BIGGEST SAVINGS: Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Electric Countertop Grill — $179.99 ($50 savings)MOST AFFORDABLE: Cuisinart 5-in-1 Gridd...

Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better.Want to soar around a floating iridescent tree in a neon-lit, Tron-inspired atrium with one arm outstretc...

Apple's iOS 14.2 is causing battery-related headaches to a number of users. According to complaints on Apple's Developer Forums, posts on Apple Support forums, and this Reddit thread (via MacRumo...

Apple's Macintosh Classic launched in 1990 as an affordable home computing option. Now, 30 years later, there are photos on Twitter of a purported Classic prototype in a clear case.I'm no Apple expert...

Remember the mysterious illness caused by suspected "sonic" attacks back in 2017 that afflicted some U.S. diplomats and spies in Cuba, China, Russia, and elsewhere? A report released Saturday, commiss...

Remember when Amazon (quietly) announced its expansion to Sidewalk, back in September? Well, the feature is live for some in a new update for the Amazon Alexa app and you might want to go turn it off....

Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better.Between the election, the holidays, and the need to stay virtually connected to friends and family amid t...

TL;DR: Keep your online data private with the Premium Privacy Bundle Ft. ZenMate VPN and StartMail for $44.99, a 60% savings as of Dec. 6. If you want to protect your information online, it may b...

TL;DR: Get a two-pack of magnetic wireless chargers for the iPhone 12 for $49.99, a 35% savings as of Dec. 6. With a new iPhone launch usually comes a new way to charge your phone. And in this ca...

Google just can't help alienating large swaths of its employee base. More than 1,530 (and counting) Google employees have signed an open letter decrying the company's summary firing of the promin...

Hey, would you look at that? Apple just admitted to a mistake. No, the company that called ditching the headphone jack "courage" is not once again adopting the beloved universal standard. Rather,...

It's safe to say that Apple has released a ton of products in 2020, including three new iPads: iPad Pro, iPad Air, and the standard iPad (eighth generation). Each tablet not only comes in different si...

For the first time in the company's 17 year history, Tesla has publicly released statistics on the gender and racial makeup of its almost 50,000 employees. As reported by CNBC, Tesla's leadership...

TL;DR: Get PC functionality in a tiny package with a ODYSSEY Expandable X86 Mini Computer for $178.46, a 15% savings as of Dec. 5. SeeedStudio’s Odyssey X86 is just a humble 4.3-inch square...

If you're staying home for the winter, you at least deserve a nice cup of coffee. Luckily, you can still grab Cyber Monday-level deals on a bunch of cool espresso pots — all of which are on sale...

'Tis the season for holiday shopping. One way to make sure a gift hits the spot is to ask yourself how much its recipient will use it. Who wants to buy something that will just there and collect dust?...

It turns out HP's "free ink for life" plan wasn't actually "for life."HP recently informed Instant Ink plan customers that after just three years, it was ending its "free ink for life" deal, according...

Ever look at your Apple Watch and think: "Damn, I wish this thing could take photos and videos with this thing?" No? Me either. But a company called WristCam thinks otherwise, because it launched...

SAVE $100: The 256GB configuration of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro (featuring Apple's in-house M1 chip) usually sells for $1,299, but as of Dec. 4, Amazon's brought it back down to its Cyber Monday pri...

Save $100: The GoPro Hero8 holiday bundle is on sale at Best Buy for $299.99 as of Dec. 4. We know your typical adventures may have been on hold this year but that doesn't mean you can't start ge...

The recent Warner Bros. and HBO Max announcement gave all of us weekend plans for the foreseeable future. In light of the pandemic, we've seen a few big movies (like Mulan and Soul) forego theatr...

The recent Warner Bros. and HBO Max announcement gave all of us weekend plans for the foreseeable future. In light of the pandemic, we've seen a few big movies (like Mulan and Soul) forego theatr...

SAVE $135: Keep an eye on your home with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Chime Pro bundle, on sale for only $164.99 as of Dec. 4.As the holidays approach, you're probably ordering *a ton* of packages....

These are the best deals on cheap laptops this weekend (Dec. 4):OUR TOP PICK: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 — save $360BEST DISPLAY: Asus VivoBook 15 — save $160BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: HP 11.6-inc...

Save $50: The Oster Self-Cleaning Professional Juice extractor is on sale for $79.99 as of Dec. 4, down from its original price of $129.99, at both Amazon and Best Buy.Freshly squeezed juice is typica...

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The U.S. election season isn’t over yet. With two runoff elections in Georgia deciding which party has control of the Senate, all eyes are now on the state.Unfortunately, that includes nefarious...

TL;DR: Get a one-year subscription to VyprVPN for $45.99, a 76% savings as of Dec. 4.  In our dream world, we wouldn't need to live in fear of scary hacks. But in the world we actually live in, i...

TL;DR: Jump into the "internet of things" with the IoT E-Degree Certification bundle for $29.99, a 85% savings as of Dec. 4. If you want to really understand the devices and methods we use to con...

Apple's products have a wide variety of accessibility features, which can help people with disabilities personalize these products to better suit their needs. On Thursday – December 3, whic...

We finally know who watches the (exam) watchers. On Thursday, six Democratic senators sent an open letter to the CEO of the online test-administering company ExamSoft. At issue are claims online ...

On Monday, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg held a livestream with Dr. Anthony Fauci to talk about the coronavirus.The Facebook comments on the video quickly filled up with musings from conspi...

Holiday movie nights just got a lot more fun with the official launch of Hulu Watch Party. Following a successful trial in May, the video-on-demand platform this week announced access for all Hulu and...

The European Space Agency designed a mini, 3D-printed replica of the ExoMars rover, which anyone with a 3D printer can make.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Mars, 3d Printing, Mars Rover,...

Save $104: This kit, which includes the August Smart Lock Pro, Connect WiFi Bridge, and Smart Keypad, is on sale for $185.98 at Amazon as of Dec. 3. Few things are more stressful than wondering i...

Google Maps Street View has been an engaging time-waster for many years, though it's never been perfect. But, thanks to a new feature, it could get better at capturing obscure roads and paths going fo...

These are the best deals on Garmin watches this week: BEST FOR HIKING: Garmin Instinct — $169.99 ($130 savings)BEST FOR KIDS: Garmin VivoFit Jr. 2 — $49.99 ($20 savings)BEST FOR ...

Save $15: Get the Bella 0.9-liter deep fryer for $14.99 at Best Buy as of Dec. 3 — a 50% savings.Newsflash: You don't have to try to be "healthier" by using an air fryer. If you like the oily, c...

Google Authenticator is perhaps the most important app on my iPhone, as I can't log into my important accounts without it. And yet, until now, it had a glaring omission — it was impossible to tr...

Finding a Lime bike in your city just got a little easier. Lime and Citymapper have partnered up to allow riders to locate Lime e-bikes and scooters within the Citymapper app. The integratio...

TL;DR: Get the relief you need with a REATHLETE fold percussive massager for $212.49, a $137 savings as of Dec. 3. Will your muscles feel better faster if the percussion massager you bought was o...

TL;DR: Grab the HyperSonic DX Noise-Canceling Earbuds for $33.99 with the promo code DEC15, a 42% savings as of Dec. 3. Want to upgrade to noise-canceling headphones? They don't have to break the...

TL;DR: Learn the basics of robotics with the Robosen T9 Programmable Robot, on sale for $339.99 as of Dec. 3.Robots are getting cooler by the day. There's a robot powered by alcohol that can carr...

In October, Apple launched FaceTime HD on its iPhone 12 line of products, meaning users could make video calls in 1080p resolution (though only when connected to Wi-Fi or a 5G network). This was ...

Tesla lets you name your car (I went with the very original "Tessie" during a Model 3 loan last year), but Volkswagen's upcoming electric compact SUV, the ID.4, lets you customize the entire feel of t...

Let's be real: Some forms of online security are a pain in the ass. That doesn't, however, mean they aren't necessary.On Wednesday, Twitter announced a change that will make properly securing accounts...

Longer videos are coming to some users on TikTok.The company is reportedly letting some users create videos up to three minutes long. The previous limit was 60 seconds. 😮 TikTok is rollin...

You have to hand it to Huawei: The company never stopped experimenting. Huawei's in a tough spot. Once the world's biggest smartphone maker, the company is struggling to produce smartphones due t...

Select iRobot robotic vacuums and mops are on sale on Amazon for up to 43% off as of Dec. 2:OUR TOP PICK: iRobot Roomba i7 — save $300.99BEST BUDGET PICK: iRobot Roomba 675 — sav...

Save $81: The Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones is on sale on Amazon for $119 as of Dec. 2. The majority of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have ended (or sold out) but a few have stuck ...

SAVE $59.99: Get your smart home started with the all-new Echo and two Philips Hue smart lightbulbs for only $69.99 as of Dec. 2.Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over doesn't mean that l...

SAVE $90: One of the best gaming headsets around — the SteelSeries Arctis Pro — is $90 off at Amazon for a limited time. Whether you mostly play your games online or prefer going solo...

The world's first bio-reactive facade, where glass panels cultivate microalgae to produce renewable energy, was unveiled on a residential building in Hamburg, Germany in 2013. Since then, the tec...

Free $50 gift card: As of Dec. 2, you can buy a 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Family for $99.99 and get a free $50 Amazon gift card.If you've got multiple people in your family who go to scho...

TL;DR: Secure your internet connection with a one year subscription to IPVanish VPN, on sale for $24.65 as of Dec. 2.If you're concerned about your privacy online, you may want to invest in a virtual ...

TL;DR: Donate to the Playing for Change Foundation for a chance to win The Ultimate Gaming Giveaway, which includes a PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series X, accessories and more.It's the season of giving, s...

TL;DR: Access 13 courses with the Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification training bundle for $38.24, a 99% savings as of Dec. 2. For four years in a row, Glassdoor has named "data sc...

You didn’t think the deals were over, did you? Even if you took an extended holiday from screens, you can still score some sweet deals — like these kitchen tools and gadgets, on sale for u...

Most smartphone hacks these days, even the most dangerous ones, require some sort of user interaction — tapping on a link, opening a message, installing an app — for the hacker to gain con...

Apple's dual, magnetic wireless charger for the iPhone and Apple Watch, the MagSafe Duo Charger, is now available for purchase. You can get it in Apple's online store for $129 or $10.75 in 12 monthly ...

Year after year, the same old social media apps have gotten the top spots on Apple's annual list of most downloaded apps. But not this year, my friends! Drumroll please. The most downloaded free ...

Amazon-powered employee tracking is coming to a warehouse, and possibly a store, near you. The ecommerce, logistics, and (among other things) cloud computing giant quietly previewed Tuesday new h...

"Space Karen" confirmed he had COVID-19 Tuesday while receiving an award (at a mostly mask-less in-person event) for a lifetime of accomplishments. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was in Berl...

Even in a world of ever-increasing employee tracking, Microsoft knows it went too far.The company announced Tuesday that, following widespread backlash, it will scale back recently announced additions...

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Digital decoration company AtmosFX makes animated projections that can bring the holiday light show right into your own home.  Read more...More about Holidays, Mashable Video, Christmas Lights, H...

Save $72: The Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD TU-8000 4K smart TV is on sale for $297.99 at Amazon as of Dec. 1. That's the lowest price we've seen on this model.The calendar might say that Black Friday a...

Facebook’s long-awaited Oversight Board, which has the power to make rulings about Facebook’s content decisions, and, based on its findings, recommend removed content be reinstated, has an...

Fashion tech designer Anouk Wipprecht incorporates engineering, robotics, and interactive design into her futuristic projects. Read more...More about Google, Mashable Video, Intel, Cirque Du Soleil, a...

Save $123: The LG Smart Home Theater CineBeam Projector is on sale on Amazon for $526.99 as of Dec. 1, saving you $123 on list price.Drive-in theaters had their time in the limelight this year when al...

Get a $50 gift card: Best Buy is adding free gift cards to any purchase of a full-price Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer or Airwrap Volume + Shape Styler.Scheming to gift a Dyson hair tool this holiday sea...

Having changed pretty much everything in the organization, the Libra Association is now changing its name. Goodbye Libra Association, hello Diem Association."The Diem Association will continue to purs...

Having changed pretty much everything in the organization, the Libra Association is now changing its name. Goodbye Libra Association, hello Diem Association."The Diem Association will continue to purs...

The Lucid Air needs to get the show on the road. The range-busting debut vehicle still feels mysterious and ephemeral despite its global unveiling in September. While we've seen it and sat in it, it s...

Keeping the air in your home as clean as possible is a must. Since you can't see all the allergens and other materials floating in the air, it's time to let an air purifier do some of the dirty work f...

TL;DR: Charge your devices at home and when you're away with the Naztech 2-in-1 charging dock, on sale for $39.99 as of Dec. 1.If your phone is always running out of battery, you need to make some adj...

On Facebook, each single serving of truth comes with a heaping side of bullshit. Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Anthony Fauci talked all things coronavirus Monday afternoon, but if you tuned in to the F...

SAVE $261 TOTAL: This Cyber Monday, Kohl's will give you a bonus $75 in Kohl's Cash when you buy the iRobot Roomba 677 on sale for $263.99 (normally $449.99 — be sure to enter the code YOUSAVE20...

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy phones to shop on Cyber Monday:BEST FOR 5G: Samsung Galaxy S20 5G — save $250BEST CHEAP PHONE: Samsung Galaxy A51 — save $115BEST FOR PERFORMANCE: Samsung Gala...

Save $164: This Cyber Monday, the BISSELL ICONpet cordless vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $185.99.Vacuum sales have been coming in hot all weekend, so we get it if you're overwhelmed by the options. ...

SAVE $115.01: The Furbo dog camera on is on sale for only $133.99 this Cyber Monday.Cyber Monday deals aren't just for humans. There are some pretty good sales on products for your favorite four-legge...

The Flynova Pro, a motorized flying spinner, can jump and float through the air...but returns just like a boomerang.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Toys, Innovations, Boomerang, and Spin...

SAVE $75: Get the Kindle Oasis for the lowest price we've seen all year, $174.99, this Cyber Monday.This shopping holiday, Amazon has graced us with some serious deals on Amazon devices, from smart ho...

Save $65: The Nixplay smart digital picture frame is on sale on Amazon for $114.99 for Cyber Monday 2020. If you're the kind of person who switches their phone background every month, you probabl...

Save up to $150: Multiple air purifiers are on sale this Cyber Monday:OUR TOP PICK: Dyson HP01 Pure Hot + Cool — $374.99 (save $125)BEST FOR KIDS' ROOMS: Molekule Air Mini+ — $399.99 ...

BeatSync lights have a built-in mic to analyze audio frequencies so they can pulse to the beat of your music. They're perfect for hosting your own holiday light show at home.  Read more...More ab...

Save $230: The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 laptop is on sale for $549.99 for Cyber Monday 2020 as of Nov. 30. Dell is calling all multitaskers with their latest deal. The new Inspiron 15 5000 laptop is...

Cyber Week is almost over, but we still have Cyber Monday deals to shop — and there are plenty of good ones worth your attention. While some of the best deals did sell out on Black Friday, Cyber...

Save $398: The Samsung Flat 82-Inch 4K 8 Series UHD Smart TV is on sale on Amazon for $1,099.99 for Cyber Monday as of Nov. 30. This weekend has probably been a blur for everyone. We've all alrea...

Benches are something you'll find in the public spaces of every city. But apart from allowing you to rest, they don't really serve any other purpose. This is changing. Croatian startup Include ha...

The UK's big play against Huawei all comes to a head next September. Mobile providers will not be allowed to install new Huawei gear in the UK's 5G mobile network from the end of Sept. 2021, acco...

Save $50: The 2nd generation Sonos One is on sale at Amazon for $149 as of Nov. 30. If you're still playing music from your iPhone, you need an upgrade. And what better day than Cyber Monday? If ...

TL;DR: Boost your home's WiFi signal with a Google WiFi Router, on sale for $84.99 as of Nov. 30. It’s 2020 and many of us are still struggling with slow internet speeds. Until now, it migh...

Whether you're setting goals for the new year, learning a new skill, or simply looking for a new streaming service to keep you entertained over the holidays, there's an app for that.You can even slash...

TL;DR: Charge your devices with a three-pack of 10 ft. nylon braided charging cables for $17.59, a $42 savings as of Nov. 30. No tea, no shade, but smartphone manufacturers struggle to make charg...

TL;DR: Get 12 apps for productivity, photo editing, and more with The Official Cyber Monday Mac Bundle for $41.99 with the code CMSAVE40, a 94% savings as of Nov. 30. Your Mac has been your lifel...

TL;DR: Keep all your devices charged with a Chargeworx 4-in-1 Multi-Charging Stand for $23.99, a savings of $40 as of Nov. 30. Whether you’re looking to declutter your workspace or your liv...

Spotify – the music streaming app – is publicly testing Snapchat-style stories. The new feature recently started showing on some users' phone apps. When you search for certain terms, ...

Save $100: The Ninja® Foodi™ TenderCrisp 9-in-1 8-Quart Deluxe XL pressure cooker is on sale at Walmart for $149 as of Nov. 30. Thanksgiving may have passed, but the delicious home coo...

These are the best tablet deals to shop Cyber Monday 2020:OUR TOP PICK: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 — save up to $150 and get a free $50 gift card at Best BuyBEST BUDGET PICK: Samsung Galaxy Tab ...