Jordan Peele appeared on “The Tonight Show” and ranked classic horror movies for Jimmy Fallon.
How SpaceX became the MyPillow of government contractors
Contractors gone wild. | Photo by Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images It really has been something to watch Elon Musk turn SpaceX into the MyPillow of rocket companies, hasn’t it? Christ, I guess I have to list off all the depressing stuff from the past few months: the Trump rally, the creepy assassination…
Lynk & Co’s first EV is meant to be shared to lower its price
The 02 is Lynk & Co’s first all-electric car. | Image: Lynk & Co Lynk & Co just launched the 02, the company’s first fully-electric vehicle that’s designed from the ground up to be shared with family, friends, or anyone willing to pay for the privilege. The EV is interesting, but not nearly as interesting…
Bluesky pitches new features at disgruntled Threads users
The Bluesky app will now let users pin posts to the top of their profiles. | Image: Bluesky Bluesky will now let you pin posts, apply language filters, and customize fonts and text size. The decentralized short posting platform announced these and other new features via the Threads account it created yesterday, seizing the chance…
Xbox gamers will soon be able to buy games from the Xbox Android app
Starting in November, Xbox players will be able to play and purchase games directly from the Xbox App on Android. Sarah Bond, the president of Xbox at Microsoft, has made the announcement on X, with a comment that the “court’s ruling to open up Google’s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and…
What to expect from Apple’s next Mac and iPad announcements
The M3 Pro generation of MacBook Pros arrived about one year ago in October 2023. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Another round of Apple devices is about to arrive. After launching the iPhone 16 lineup, new Apple Watches, and the AirPods 4 in September, Apple appears to be gearing up to…
The Morning After: This is Tesla’s robotaxi, the Cybercab
At Tesla’s We, Robot event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California, the company finally unveiled its robotaxi. The car is expected to go into production before 2027, but even Musk caveated that, saying he was “highly optimistic with timeframes.” The Cybercab doesn’t have a steering wheel and, according to Elon Musk (so pinch of…
CDC confirms link between teen social media use and mental health struggles
Social media has been a part of Americans’ lives for well over a decade and, in part because of its newness, some people argue that there is a dearth of research about its effect on us — particularly its effect on young people. For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control’s Youth Risk…
‘Daily Show’ mocks Fox News for saying ‘real men’ don’t vote Democrat
“Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper has made fun of the people on Fox implying that real men don’t vote Democrat. Please follow and like us:
Webb telescope finds first clear evidence of a ‘steam world’
Among the 5,700 confirmed exoplanets astronomers have discovered outside the solar system, there are those considered ice worlds and water worlds, but what about a steam world? Well, they’ve done it. Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership of NASA and its European and Canadian counterparts, have indeed detected a sauna-like planet about…
Upgrade your WFH setup with this heavily discounted curved monitor from Samsung
SAVE $60: As of Oct. 11, the Samsung 27-Inch Essential S3 Curved Monitor is on sale for $119.99 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 33% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-Inch Essential S3 Curved Monitor $119.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal We spent a lot of time…
Bose Ultra Open earbuds are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 11, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for $249 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 17% on list price, and the lowest-ever price on Amazon. Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $249.00 at Amazon $299.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal If you thought the end of Prime Day meant the end…
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 11
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier…
SpaceX plans to launch this space station. It looks futuristic.
NASA, in 2030, will plunge the aging International Space Station into the ocean. The space agency is banking on commercial companies to build and operate future habits in orbit around Earth. One of them could look like Haven-1, built by the space technology company Vast. The Southern California company has released the final designs for…
‘The Surfer’ review: Nicolas Cage is plunged into toxic masculinity hell
Nicolas Cage wages war on a gang of hostile Australian surfers who stole his surfboard. That’s the elevator pitch for The Surfer, a trippy psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan (Nocebo, Vivarium) and written by Thomas Martin. But there’s more afoot within the riptide of this strangely hypnotic film, which ruminates on toxic masculinity and…
‘Daddy’s Head’s disturbing ending, explained
So, what in the sweet heck did we just watch? A family literally being haunted by the scuttling, Frankenstein-esque form of their dead loved one? One giant metaphor for grief? Or some combination of the two? Despite its amusingly ridiculous title, Daddy’s Head is a disturbing (and sometimes confusing) movie about bereavement and a family…
From the Dolomites to your device: Tech’s role in preserving Indigenous languages
Languages are more than just a means of communication; they encapsulate the essence of a person or community’s identity, history, and culture. But languages – and everything that comes wrapped up in their complex fabrics – don’t last forever. And unfortunately, it’s the lesser spoken, Indigenous languages that are at risk of slipping away first….
Get a second phone number that lasts for life for $20
TL;DR: Put a second number on your phone with a lifetime subscription to Hushed, now just $19.99 with code SAVENOW. Opens in a new window Credit: Affinity Click Hushed Private Phone Line: Lifetime Virtual Number Subscription $19.99 at Mashable Shop $150.00 Save $130.01 with code SAVENOW Get Deal Whether you’re selling something off social media,…
Score refurbished Apple AirPods Pro at 51% off
TL;DR: Save 51% on refurbished AirPods Pros with active noise cancellation and get free shipping. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurished Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen) $119.99 $249.00 Save $129.01 with MagSafe Charging Case Get Deal Confession: I’m addicted to my AirPods Pro. I wear them more often than not. When I started…
Take piano lessons online for life for just $120
TL;DR: Use code SAVENOW at checkout to save 60% on a Skoove lifetime subscription (just $119.99) and take piano lessons online for life. Opens in a new window Credit: Skoove Skoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription $149.99 at Mashable Shop $299.99 Save $150.00 Use code SAVENOW at checkout Get Deal Okay, maybe I’m not quite…
This travel router is like your VPN, but better — and $69 off
TL;DR: Save 31% on this lifetime VPN router while it’s on sale with free shipping, and never pay subscription fees again. Opens in a new window Credit: Deeper Network Deeper Connect Air Portable VPN Travel Router $149.97 $219.00 Save $69.03 Get Deal Forget everything you thought you knew about VPNs. You actually don’t have to…
‘Disclaimer’ review: Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón’s thriller series will shatter you
“Beware of narrative and form. Their power can bring us closer to the truth, but they can also be a weapon with a great power to manipulate.” This statement isn’t just part of a speech introducing the work of Disclaimer‘s lead character, award-winning documentarian Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett). It’s also a direct message from Disclaimer…
Amazon’s Prime Day is over but the Beats Pill speaker is at its lowest-ever price
SAVE ALMOST $50: As of Oct. 11, the Beats Pill is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 33% on list price, and the lowest it’s ever been on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill $99.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $49.96 Get Deal This year’s October Prime day…
Steam now tells gamers up front that they’re buying a license, not a game
Steam appears to have started posting a notice in its shopping cart that purchases on its storefront are only for a license and not a game, according to a notice spotted by Engadget. It looks like an attempt by the company to get ahead of a new California law coming next year that forces companies…
Mini crossword answers for October 11
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale for over $100 off at Amazon
SAVE OVER $100: As of Oct. 11, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale for $541.34 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 17% on list price. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra $549.75 at Amazon $649.99 Save $100.24 Get Deal If a smartwatch upgrade is in your sights, you’re probably looking at the classics: Garmin, Apple,…
Hurdle hints and answers for October 11
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take…
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for October 11, 2024
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
Beats Solo 4 headphones are at their lowest-ever price after Amazon Prime Day
SAVE OVER $90: As of Oct. 11, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 50% on list price. Beats Solo 4 $99.99 at Amazon $199.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal The discounts aren’t over at Amazon, even if Prime Day might be officially finished. There are still plenty of…
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 11
If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky…
Tesla’s surprise announcements: Robovan and Optimus
Tesla just unveiled its long-awaited Robotaxi aka Cybercab, an automated electric car that CEO Elon Musk claims can drive itself without human intervention. If it works, you may end up having fewer awkward conversations with cab drivers about presidential elections. However, this wasn’t the only tech Musk revealed during Tesla’s We, Robot event. SEE ALSO:…