• Eric Schmidt to step down as executive chairman of Alphabet

    Eric Schmidt will no longer serve as the executive chairman of Alphabet's board of directors. According to a company statement, he will be transitioning to a new role as technical advisor on "science and technology issues." Source: Engadget | Eric Schmidt to step down as executive chairman of Alphabet

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Eric Schmidt steps down as chairman of Alphabet

    One of Google’s longest-running executives is stepping away from the tech giant’s parent company Alphabet.  Eric Schmidt, who joined Google in 2001 as its CEO and chairman, is stepping away from his current role as executive chairman of Alphabet. Schmidt became executive chairman of Google’s board in 2010 and maintained the position when the company …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 13 geeky gifts for the comic book fans in your life (including yourself)

    Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you love drowning in the pages of a graphic novel or just enjoy keeping up with your favorite universe on-screen, we all have heroes and …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Empire-builder 'Civilization VI' comes to the iPad for $30

    Usually, playing Civilization on the go means playing one of the cut-down Revolution games. They're fine, but they're not the same thing. You won't have to make that compromise from now on, however. Aspyr Media has released Civilization VI for the… Source: Engadget | Empire-builder 'Civilization VI' comes to the iPad for

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • NYC bar really wants to teach people how to throw axes

    Throwing darts at the bar is so 2017.  Kick Axe is a new bar in Brooklyn that offers throwing axe lessons whether you’re alone or with a group of your adventurous friends.  The bar and lounge say they can teach you in under 10 minutes with an expert helping you perfect your throwing skills. Move …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Google enables third-party Assistant devices in Japan and the UK

    The Assistant SDK is the key to enabling Google's AI helper in third-party devices. It's a big deal, then, that it's now available in more corners of the world. Google has expanded the developer toolkit's support to several new countries, including… Source: Engadget | Google enables third-party Assistant devices in Japan and the UK

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 22 gifts under $25 for your kid's teacher

    Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Ok, so you probably can’t bribe your kids’ teachers to give them better grades, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t show appreciation to the people responsible …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Kit Harington is emotional about the end of 'Game of Thrones,' just like you

    Game of Thrones is coming to an end and it sounds like Kit Harington may be having a harder time letting go than most fans. Harington, who of course plays broody Jon Snow in HBO’s Game of Thrones, reflected on years of working on the series in an interview with Deadline, where he expressed how …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel