Jon Stewart pretended to be an undecided voter on “The Daily Show”, and used some charts to analyse Donald Trump’s responses to specific policy questions.
Google Lens’ video search tool begins to roll out
The Google Lens video feature first announced at I/O 2024 appears to now be rolling out to more Android users. The search tool enables people to discover content based on a photograph or a video. When you search with a video, for example, it’ll bring up related content to help you identify objects, discover similar…
The best depressing games to languish to in 2024
What qualifies a video game as “depressing?” The most obvious answer is that game you simply cannot beat no matter how hard you try, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. Instead, we’re looking at games that just have a pall over them, whether it’s directly from story beats or a more subtle vibe…
Parents can now set Fortnite time limits
Image: Epic Games Fortnite is getting controls that let parents set time limits for how much their children play the game. Parents will be able to pick how much their child can play Fortnite per day, select windows for when they can play, and choose if their child has the ability to ask for more…
The Morning After: Verizon and PlayStation’s network separately hit by outages
It was a messy Monday if you were a Verizon customer or wanted some PS5 gaming in the evening. First, Verizon mobile customers reported outages across the US on Monday. At around 9:30AM ET, hundreds of thousands of users flagged problems with their mobile service on Downdetector. Reports spiked at almost 105,000 at 11:20AM. Issues…
Serve is partnering with Wing to expand the range of its robot deliveries
Serve’s robots will bring packages to a Wing drone AutoLoader, which will make the final delivery. | Image: Serve Robotics Serve Robotics has announced a pilot partnership with Wing Aviation to expand the range of its autonomous food delivery without requiring restaurants to install new equipment to accommodate drone pickups. Serve, which was spun out of…
How to start Shattered Space, Starfield’s first big story expansion
The time has come for more Starfield content thanks to the Shattered Space DLC, adding a bit more horror to the space exploration experience. If you’ve got all the downloads done and are looking to jump straight in, it’s actually a little confusing as to how to begin the Shattered Space campaign. Here, we’ll explain…
How long is Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC?
It’s always a slightly strange question when people ask how long a game actually is. It’s the old ‘how long is a piece of string’ question. But even though it is largely an impossible metric to say how long it will somebody to complete something – we all play our games in our own way…
Crypto exchange Gemini is closing all customer accounts in Canada by end of year
The crypto exchange Gemini is preparing to close customer accounts in Canada by the end of the year. The news came via an email to Canadian users which says accounts will be closed on December 31, with customers having 90 days to remove their assets from the platform. The email circulating on social media says:…
UK Gambling Commission charges Sorare with unlicensed gambling
The UK Gambling Commission has charged online fantasy sports game Sorare with providing unlicensed gambling services. The French company is due to appear in court on October 4. The UK Gambling Commission doesn’t often level charges against companies and this particular case is three years in the making. Since its conception in 2005, the commission…
Are the 2024 presidential campaigns Too Online?
There’s a certain kind of person you don’t want to be Too Online. I’d be uneasy, for instance, if my brain surgeon had a vast meme collection — put down the phone, pick up the scalpel. Politicians, however, are in a more complicated position. In 2024, it’s impossible to run an effective campaign while ignoring…
eBay is off the hook for selling harmful products
eBay was shielded from liability in the civil lawsuit by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. | The Verge A US government lawsuit accusing eBay of selling almost 350,000 polluting and environmentally harmful products — including pesticides and “defeat” devices that let motor vehicles evade emission controls — has been dismissed by a federal…
Trump family’s World Liberty Financial crypto project opens doors for sign-ups – but not for all
The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, opened up sign-ups yesterday, although not all Americans will be eligible. Former president Donald Trump and his family first released details about how the public can get involved with World Liberty Financial last month (Sept. 17). On Monday (Sept. 30), the crypto exchange opened up the doors…
Mini crossword answers for October 1
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there’s no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If…
The best VPN for travel
Travelling requires a lot of planning. You need to be prepared with a checklist of essentials, and then pack everything in such a way that you’re not left with a crumpled mess of belongings on the other side. Something you don’t need to pack is a VPN, but it should still be at the top…
How to unblock and watch Max from anywhere in the world
There is no such thing as too many streaming sites. Sure, you might already be subscribed to Netflix and Prime Video, but there might be hit shows and newly-releases movies still out of reach. We’re not suggesting you subscribe to everything out there, but one more subscription couldn’t hurt. If you’re looking to expand your…
Starfield Shattered Space mission list – here are all the main campaigns in the new DLC
Things were kept pretty quiet ahead of the Shattered Space’s launch. The expansion wasn’t shown off much to anybody and there was no real clue as to what it would contain. Now it is with is though we can certainly dig deeper and examine what it is we have to do, have a look at…
Why Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni is the most surprising robot vacuum I’ve tested all year
We can talk about decision fatigue in the context of buying robot vacuums on the buyer’s end all day, but let’s consider an equally fatiguing decision experienced by me: a professional robot vacuum reviewer constantly being asked, “Which robot vacuum should I get?” After testing over 20 robot vacuums in the past five years, I…
How to turn your TV’s screensaver into a digital slideshow
Most default screensavers are pretty dull. Like, I already know my TV is a TCL — I don’t need the TCL logo to be constantly present onscreen. And don’t get me started on those old-school bouncing DVD icons that never made it into the corner. Luckily, it’s relatively easy to turn your TV screensaver into…
The 25 best horror movies on Max that’ll give you nightmares
Put on some flip flops, leave your cellphone at home, and wander alone into a dangerous place the town weirdo definitely warned you about, because it’s time to get scared! Right now on Max, the horror category is an embarrassment of terrifying riches with top-shelf selections available from every decade of horror history. You’ve got…
NASA astronaut snaps footage of glorious comet flying through space
An icy visitor is flying through the inner solar system. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also called Comet C/2023 A3, has grown brighter as it’s approached the sun, allowing astronauts aboard the International Space Station to capture vivid footage of this ancient ball of ice, rock, and dust. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently posted a view of the…
The 26 best horror movies now streaming on Peacock
Every day can be Halloween if you put in a little effort! And by effort, all we mean is “switch on Peacock” with your remote control and enjoy. This subscription streamer has heaps of terrific horror movies just laying in wait. Classic ghost tales, feminist werewolf revampings, slashers old and new. With so much to…
Get a streaming sidekick for life for just $20 — find tons of free content in one place
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to BitMar, a Bing-powered streaming content finder, for only $19.99 through October 6 — no ads, just endless content. Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription $19.99 $150.00 Save $130.01 Get Deal Endlessly scrolling through apps trying to find something to watch can be exhausting. That’s…
25 hidden gems of horror found on Shudder
Are you a connoisseur of horror? You appreciate all flavors of this rich genre, from the spine-tinglingly spooky to the gleefully gruesome, from the sickeningly suspenseful, to the willfully outrageous. But maybe you’ve seen so many horror movies that it has become a challenge to find something fresh to thrill. We’ve been there, and we’re…
The best monster movies of the 2010s
If you spent the 2010s actively popping red balloons, avoiding reading creepy children’s pop-up books, and declining invitations to quaint cabins in the woods, you must have been feasting on as many monster movies as we did. One of the oldest forms of horror cinema, monster movies and their dreaded villains come in all shapes….
Get a touchscreen car display for under $100 and instantly update your ride
TL;DR: Get an 8-inch touchscreen car display compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto on sale for $99.99 (reg. $159.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Mesay 8-inch Rotatable Touchscreen Display with Wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto Compatibility $99.99 $159.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal ’Tis the season for road trips, whether you’re navigating back home…
Capture things that go bump in the night with HD night vision binoculars on sale for $70
TL;DR: Get your hands on 1080p HD Digital Night Vision Binoculars for $69.99 (reg. $129.99) and start capturing fascinating sights in the night. Opens in a new window Credit: Mesay 1080p HD Digital Night Vision Binoculars with 2.8-inch Screen $69.99 $129.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Ever wondered what’s really going on in the woods or…
Scream time: The best horror movies on Netflix right now
Looking to spike your cortisol levels? Then we’ve got the Netflix streaming guide for you. From old frights to new fears, we’ve scoured Netflix’s horror catalog to find the best cinematic nightmares for darkening your device. Of course, not all terrifying titles are born of the same fire and brimstone — so we’ve included a…
Want a career boost? This $50 IT training bundle has your back.
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this CompTIA and IT exam training bundle for just $49.99 through October 27 — featuring top-rated exam simulators and hands-on labs. Opens in a new window Credit: ExamsDigest The Complete CompTIA & IT Exam Lifetime Access Training Bundle $49.99 $2,748.75 Save $2,698.76 Get Deal Breaking into the IT world can…
‘Nobody is immune’: Don’t fall for a Bitcoin ATM scam
In the first six months of 2024, Americans lost $65 million to Bitcoin ATM scams. The machines offer an easy way for people to get into cryptocurrency, and they’re increasingly showing up in grocery and convenience stores, gas stations, smoke and vape shops, and laundromats across the country. Their growing accessibility, plus the lack of…
7 chores to unload on Alexa
You already know you can ask Alexa to tell you the weather (and if it’s rainy, she’ll kindly suggest you bring an umbrella) but there are actually a ton more ways she can help you lead a more efficient, less stressful life. You just have to know what she can do. 1. Make a grocery…