Browsing Category: Tech News

  • Get a 5-pack of Etekcity smart plugs for just $25, an Amazon lighting deal for Feb. 15

    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. These Etekcity smart plugs go on sale pretty regularly, and Thursday is one of those days. Get more bang for your buck and save on a …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The 2018 Mashable House will warp you into another dimension

    It’s that time of year again, people.  No, not the Olympics. We’re talking about this year’s SXSW in Austin, TX. As usual, it’s where the best of tech and culture converge — and Mashable is right there in the middle of everything.  The Mashable House will be returning to SXSW Interactive from March 9 to 11. …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • This beauty device shattered its Kickstarter goal and wants to help you achieve flawless skin

    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. Remember when skin care just meant not sleeping in your makeup? Yeah, that ship has sailed and full on beauty routines have taken over. While a …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Warren Buffett's investment chief just called Bitcoin 'noxious poison'

    Who woulda guessed: an old school investor is really, really anti-Bitcoin. On Wednesday, Charles Munger, the vice chairman of Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, described Bitcoin as “noxious poison.” SEE ALSO: The cryptocurrency market has halved in less than a month While at the annual meeting of the Daily Journal,  which Munger chairs, the …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Save on a wireless charger that doubles as a smartphone stand

    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. Plugging things in is just the worst, right? Get those precious seconds back by investing in a wireless charging pad for your new phone. This vertical …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • This single-character message can crash your iPhone

    Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. There’s a new iOS bug in town, and — like so many times before — it appears to be fairly easy to exploit.  Italian blog MobileWorld first reported its existence, …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Amazon daily deals for Feb. 15: Smart plugs, travel gear, speakers, and more

    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. Today’s best deals include plenty of different outlet and charging options. There’s a $50 4-port USB charger for 60% off, a couple of USB-compatible power strips, …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Companies and nonprofits can now post on Facebook's Community Help during a crisis

    When crisis strikes, Facebook users often turn to the platform to let friends and family know they’re safe.  In the last year, since the social media company launched its Community Help tool, people have also used Facebook to ask for emergency assistance and aid, or offer help to those who’ve been affected.  SEE ALSO: Facebook …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Han Solo's BFF Chewbacca is now the cutest, cuddliest toy in the galaxy

    Everyone’s favorite wookie is now cuter and cuddlier than ever before. Ahead of New York Toy Fair, Hasbro has announced the “Star Wars Ultimate Co-pilot Chewie,” a 16-inch tall furry version of Han Solo’s BFF that roars when it’s pet and detects movement and sounds. And here’s the craziest part: rock Chewie and he’ll fall …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel
  • There's a powerful story behind today's Dictionary.com 'Word of the Day'

    Words are powerful beyond measure, but they hold different meanings for each person. With that truth in mind, Save the Children — an international organization that fights for children’s rights – enlisted the help of Dictionary.com to show how definitions can vary under different circumstances. On Thursday, Dictionary.com chose “SOS,” a noun defined as “any …

    February 15, 2018 | by Raheel