Browsing Category: Tech News

  • Apple reveals its new Melbourne flagship store, and opinions are flying

    Every editorial product is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our journalism. Apple has revealed plans for its brand-new flagship store in Melbourne’s main cultural hub, Federation Square.  But not everyone’s convinced. SEE ALSO: Apple will probably launch new AirPods in the …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Bitcoin Cash skyrockets in value after Coinbase adds support

    Oh, you’re still into Bitcoin? That’s cool. Except Bitcoin Cash is the hot new cryptocurrency now.  Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, announced Tuesday it would add support for Bitcoin Cash.  SEE ALSO: The top 10 tech stories of 2017 No, Bitcoin Cash isn’t new. It arrived on the scene back in August. (Its origin story …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Don't think you can make a difference? This Democrat won by a SINGLE vote.

    Democracy! Sometimes it feels so pointless. But before you decide to skip next election, consider this: a race in the Virginia House of Delegates was decided by a single vote.  On Tuesday, the results of a recount by Virginia election officials was announced, and it turns out Democrat Shelly Simonds beat incumbent Republican David Yancey. …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Low-aroma fried chicken is here so you don't annoy other people on your commute

    The smell of fried chicken sure gets people really, really, excited, but there’s always someone out there who isn’t too enthusiastic about that aromatic blend of herbs and spices. In Japan, where politeness is ever so paramount, KFC is selling a special kind of low-smell fried chicken, according to Sora News 24. SEE ALSO: 14 …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Madame Tussauds trolls Disney over its horrific Trump robot

    Let the likeness wars begin. Disney World unveiled a fancy new Donald Trump in its newly refurbished Hall of Presidents exhibit on Monday, and well, have a look. Some said the animatronic figure looked like Hillary Clinton, sparking a conspiracy theory. Others claimed it looked more like actor Jon Voight. One thing is certain though, …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Even Dogecoin is rallying in this cryptocurrency boom

    Dogecoin was as high as $0.00673467 Tuesday. That seems like nothing compared to the $16,663 for one Bitcoin, but the meme-based cryptocurrency is having a moment. SEE ALSO: Learn to invest in Bitcoin so you can finally make those millions Look at this price chart from CoinGecko showing Dogecoin since it started in 2013. It’s …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • You know who's not loving Bitcoin's rise? Speed freaks.

    Bitcoin is having a moment. In addition to becoming the talk of the town, its staggering price rise over the last 12 months has made some early holders of the cryptocurrency exorbitantly wealthy.  But not everyone is riding that high. In fact, it’s directly contributed to frustrated would-be Bitcoin transactors chasing a high of a …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Uh, this chess tournament logo is kinda NSFW

    Look, chess hasn’t been sexy since probably the 18th century.  So it’s no wonder the folks at London’s 2018 World Chess Championship are looking to get people titillated with a logo that looks like something out of the Kama Sutra. SEE ALSO: How to be the most insufferable person at your ugly Christmas sweater party …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Order burgers with your face with this restaurant's facial recognition kiosk

    Why bother trying to describe your perfect, nitpicky burger over the counter when you could just order one with your face? Caliburger launched a new point-of-sale system on Tuesday that lets customers order using facial recognition technology. (This isn’t the first time the American fast food chain has gone high tech — it previously welcomed …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 'Get Out' is the best rated movie of 2017

    The best-rated movie of 2017 was a comedy, horror, or documentary – depending on how you look at it. Jordan Peele’s directorial debut Get Out was the highest rated film of the year on Rotten Tomatoes, with a steadfast 99% from critics and 87% from audiences. SEE ALSO: Jordan Peele jokes about ‘Get Out’ being …

    December 20, 2017 | by Raheel