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Adobe Max 2024: All the major announcements around design and AI
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge From a AI video model to new features for Creative Cloud apps, here’s everything announced at this year’s Adobe Max conference. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Fujifilm’s X-M5 is its first sub-$1,000 camera in years
Fujifilm has released its first sub-$1,000 camera in a long while and resurrected the 11-year old “M” branding with the $799 X-M5. With that price, it’s primarily aimed at photographers on a budget or vloggers looking to step up from a smartphone. Fujifilm film cut a few features like a viewfinder (EVF) to get to…
How to watch Canadiens vs. Penguins online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Monday Night Hockey is coming to Prime Video, which is great news for sports fans looking to live stream top-quality action without spending anything. All you…
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn wants you addicted to learning
Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Duolingo The cofounder of the world’s largest education app thinks AI and gamification can supercharge language learning. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Fujifilm goes after aspiring vloggers with its new $800 X-M5 camera
Image: Fujifilm Even as it keeps working to catch up with demand for the massively popular X100VI, Fujifilm has been on a steady cadence of releasing new cameras. The X-T50 was announced in May, and it was the first to feature a physical dial for switching between the company’s signature film simulations. That dial is…
Internet Archive is back up as read-only after data breach
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is back up in read-only mode following massive data breaches last week. Brewster Kahle, founder and digital librarian of the Internet Archive, posted an update on Monday morning on X (formerly Twitter) announcing the site’s return in a “provisional manner.” “Safe to resume but might need further maintenance, in which…
The next Tron game is an isometric action adventure due out in 2025
The next Tron game is a follow-up to Tron: Identity, but it’s also something completely new. Where Tron: Identity was a visual novel, Tron: Catalyst is an isometric action game with a looping narrative, and it’s coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch in 2025. Tron: Catalyst is in development at Bithell…
Meta Quest 3S review: Impressive VR for $300
You can think of the $300 Meta Quest 3S as a basic Honda Accord of VR headsets. It doesn’t have the same high-quality optics as the $500 Quest 3, which is more like a Touring-grade Honda for enthusiasts, but they both get you to the same place: Truly immersive virtual reality. After testing the Quest…
Photoshop is getting a bunch of new AI tools
The updated Remove Tool in Photoshop can now find and remove common distractions for you. | Image: Adobe Adobe is kicking off its annual Adobe Max conference today with the launch of new AI-powered features across its Creative Cloud apps. New AI features for Photoshop, like automatic background distraction removal and a more powerful Firefly…
Adobe’s AI video model is here, and it’s already inside Premiere Pro
Adobe’s Firefly Video Model can generate a range of styles, including ‘realism’ (as pictured). | Image: Adobe Adobe is making the jump into generative AI video. The company’s Firefly Video Model, which has been teased since earlier this year, is launching today across a handful of new tools, including some right inside Premiere Pro that…
Frame.io’s massive productivity update is now available for everyone
Frame.io V4 aims to make collaborating on large projects much easier by removing the need to jump between different apps. | Image:Adobe The latest version of Frame.io, Adobe’s review and collaboration platform for Video and photography, is rolling today, making it easier to manage sprawling creative projects in a single app. Available for all users…
Meta Quest 3S review: Best VR headset for new gamers, but seasoned players will notice flaws
Meta Quest 3S made me feel like Tony Stark without needing his billionaire bank account. For just $299, I got to step into my own Iron Man suit right in my living room (shout out to Marvel’s Iron Man VR). Did I almost break my hand from being too into it? Maybe. But hey, if…
‘It’s Florida, Man’ review: A mean meme gets a dose of humanity
It’s Florida, Man is here to make you rethink the meme that simultaneously celebrates and denigrates a particular brand of American eccentric. From the producers of The Righteous Gemstones, this new HBO Original plays like Drunk History meets The Jinx, walking a fine line between enlightened empathy and smirking exploitation. For those unfamiliar, the title…
The Morning After: Pokémon hack exposes future games, beta designs and more
Pokémon developer Game Freak has confirmed its servers were hacked in August. The breach meant internal materials — from source codes to early and even scrapped character designs — were circulating on social media over the weekend. Leaked documents and images flooded Reddit and X after Centro Leaks began dumping it all on Saturday afternoon….
Apple might launch smart glasses in 2027
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is incredibly powerful, but also very expensive and quite bulky. The company is reportedly planning to launch a much lighter wearable device — though don’t expect it to arrive very soon. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s Vision Products Group is working on (at least) four new devices, including a second…
Simu Liu, bubble tea, and ‘Dragons’ Den’: Why TikTok is in an uproar
Clips from Canada’s Dragons’ Den have gone viral after guest Simu Liu called out bubble tea business Bobba for cultural appropriation. Now investing Dragon Manjit Minhas has withdrawn her $1 million investment offer, Bobba is scrambling to do damage control, and Liu is calling for calm as they receive a significant amount of criticism online….
The best antivirus software for Mac
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. We’ve all heard the rumours that Macs don’t need antivirus software. We hate to break it to you but that just isn’t true. As security software brands will tell you: Any machine is susceptible to attack. Even…
The best cheap VPNs for security and streaming
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. All those hours you’ve spent searching for the perfect reaction GIF or drooling over recipes on YouTube seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things — but to Google, hackers, your internet service provider (ISP), and even…
The best VPNs for streaming movies
What would we do without movies? It’s honestly not worth thinking about. A good movie has the ability to capture your attention and keep it for hours, which is especially useful if all you’ve got planned is staying in and doing as little as possible. The good news for anyone planning on a movie marathon…
The fastest VPNs for streaming and security
There is a fairly long list of things that you should care about when it comes to VPNs. These services are primarily designed to provide data and identity protection when you’re navigating the online world, so they need to provide powerful encryption that secures all of your traffic. With this in mind, you should only…
Need a new gaming keyboard? Save over $100 on this powerful model from Logitech.
SAVE OVER $100: As of Oct. 14, the Logitech G915 TKL gaming keyboard is on sale for $118.74 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 48% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech G915 TKL Gaming Keyboard $118.74 at Amazon $229.99 Save $111.25 Get Deal Gaming accessories can be an extra expense…
Want to make your resume stand out? Learn in-demand data science skills in $30 course bundle.
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this data science course bundle for only $29.99 (reg. $239.92) and learn valuable new skills for your career. In today’s competitive job market, data skills aren’t just a nice-to-have — they’re often a must. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or a new career in tech, this comprehensive data science…
Get your steps in during a meeting with this 65% off walking pad treadmill sale
TL;DR: The iQ Slim Foldable Walking Pad treadmill is available for just $349.99 (reg. $999) — a 65% discount — while supplies last. Opens in a new window Credit: iQ Slim iQ Slim Foldable Walking Pad $349.99 at the Mashable Shop $999.99 Save $650.00 Get Deal If you’ve been looking for a way to stay active…
Add this ultra-compact flashlight to your emergency pack for $17.99
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can order the FlashMiniAIR 12-in-1 Micro Flashlight from the Mashable Shop for only $17.99, a 48% discount from the regular price. With all the hurricanes and wildfires in the news recently, you’ve likely thought more about preparing for natural disasters. The easiest way to ready yourself? You’ll want to…
Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are ‘natural’
What do you do when people aren’t taking the climate crisis seriously? You make them part of the problem. That’s the narrative-altering tack taken by Act of Man, a new nonpartisan climate coalition and social activation that’s shifting the vocabulary around so-called “natural” disasters to center the increasingly essential role of human climate change in…
Can’t afford a fancy-schmancy art TV? Display 4K art with this $75 hack
TL;DR: Dreamscreens can turn your TV into a stunning 4K digital art gallery with over 1,000 classic paintings and photos for just $74.99 (reg. $89.99). Opens in a new window Credit: DreamScreens DreamScreens Bundles: Turn Your TV Into a 4K Digital Art Gallery $74.99 at the Mashable Shop $89.98 Save $14.99 Get Deal When we…
Best HP laptops 2024, tested and reviewed by experts
Mashable reviews quite a few laptops every year, and one of the most reliable laptop brands we’ve tested is HP. That said, multiple great options can be a double-edged sword. How do you narrow it down to find the best HP laptop for your specific needs? Well, it depends on what you need a laptop…
The Internet Archive is back as a read-only service after cyberattacks
Image: the Internet Archive The Internet Archive is back online in a read-only state after a cyberattack brought down the digital library and Wayback Machine last week. A data breach and DDoS attack kicked the site offline on October 9th, with a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records also stolen in recent weeks….
The MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop is on sale for under $1,000
SAVE OVER $200: As of Oct. 14, the MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop is on sale for $978.99 at Walmart. That’s a saving of 18% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Katana 15.6-Inch 144Hz Gaming Laptop $978.00 at Walmart $1,199.00 Save $221.00 Get Deal Gaming laptops are a great option…
Need a new smartwatch? The Garmin vívoactive 5 is $50 off.
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 14, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $249.99 at Best Buy. That’s a saving of 17% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 5 $249.99 at Best Buy $299.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Deals on Garmin smartwatches don’t come along very often, especially…