Browsing Category: Tech News

  • Netflix is turning up the cheese-factor with these holiday originals

    Netflix has released two original Christmas movies to keep fans warm and cozy this holiday season.  Although even the streaming service recognizes they’re not exactly Oscar-quality, tweeting quips about fans who can’t stop watching. Read more… More about Film, Movies, Netflix, Christmas, and Holidays Source: Mashable | Netflix is turning up the cheese-factor with these …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • This hand amputee can play the piano thanks to this 'Luke Skywalker Prosthesis'

    Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a Luke Skywalker-inspired robotic hand that can help amputees play the piano. Read more… More about Music, Health, Social Good, Piano, and Musician Source: Mashable | This hand amputee can play the piano thanks to this 'Luke Skywalker Prosthesis'

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Please god no, don't revive 'The Office'

    As a self-appointed honorary Dunder Mifflin employee I can’t believe I’m about to type these words. But please, for the love of all that remains good in this world, DO NOT revive The Office. I am obsessed with the show. I consider myself best friends with all cast members — though I have never technically …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Sister surprises little brother with Lady Gaga tickets and his reaction is too cute

    Christmas came early for one 9-year-old super fan after a bad day at school.  Trenton’s classroom frog died Thursday morning and his sister decided to cheer him up by surprising him with tickets to see Lady Gaga on the same night.  SEE ALSO: Lucky ‘Star Wars’ fans got a surprise visit from Mark Hamill during …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • How to be a responsible citizen of the internet in a post-net neutrality world

    It’s now up to you and everyone else surfing the internet to make sure companies don’t destroy it. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to end net neutrality on Thursday, which could mean the end of the open internet as we know it. While there will be long court battles ahead as agencies attempt to …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Watch the moment this 16-year-old found out he got into Harvard

    A video of a 16-year-old student in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana has gone viral. The video shows him and his fellow classmates celebrating after he found out he got accepted to Harvard.  It’s truly a beautiful thing to watch.  Read more… More about Education, Mashable Video, Inspiring, Viral Videos, and Beautiful Source: Mashable | Watch the …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • You wouldn't complain about getting socks as a gift if you got these

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Socks. Just what you wanted, right? *eye roll* The disappointment of receiving socks as a gift is universal — no matter how old you are or where you’re from, some relative always ends up giving out socks. And …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Musical.ly launches $50 million ‘creator fund’ to build out its community

     In November, the popular lip-syncing app Musical.ly announced its acquisition by Chinese social media giant Toutiao, owned by Bytedance, in a deal sources said was valued at $800 million to $1 billion. Today, the acquisition has completed, with Musical.ly officially joining Bytedance, the companies said. In addition, Musical.ly announced the launch of a $50 million …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • High tech hair and beauty products to take your Instagram game up a notch

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Makeup Twitter, meet tech Twitter. Over the past few years, we’ve seen an explosion of beauty gurus and makeup tutorials on social media. There’s been a similar trend in the tech market, with robots and smart devices popping …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel