Monthly Archives: February 2024
'Iwájú: A Day Ahead' trailer goes behind the scenes of the Disney series
If you’re not watching Disney’s latest animated series, Iwájú, get on it. And once you’re done, you can check out the behind-the-scenes documentary now streaming alongside it. A collaboration between Pan-African media company Kugali and Walt Disney Animation Studios, Iwájú has one hell of a origin story, involving sticking it to Disney itself. This story […]
Nothing Phone 2a design revealed: Still transparent, still pretty cool
Nothing’s upcoming entry-level smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, has been extensively leaked ahead of its official launch; mostly by Nothing itself. Now, however, the company decided to completely spill the beans on the phone’s design. On Wednesday, Nothing posted a YouTube video in which it reveals the phone to the company’s “biggest fan,” a kid […]
X launches live video for Spaces
X has added live video to Spaces, giving users the ability to not only broadcast their voice live but their faces, too. The platform formerly known as Twitter has made video available for Spaces, the formerly audio-only chat room feature. It functions in addition to X’s existing live video broadcast feature launched in August last […]
How Disney teamed with Kugali on 'Iwájú' to bring sci-fi Nigeria to life
Disney’s latest animated series, Iwájú, introduces young Tola (voiced by Simisola Gbadamosi), an endearing Nigerian heiress whose insatiable curiosity propels her on a thrilling adventure across a futuristic Lagos. At first glance, Iwájú appears standard Disney fare, complete with vibrant animation, timeless good-versus-evil motifs, and even an adorable animal sidekick. What sets the series apart […]
AI isn't your boss. It isn't a worker. It's a tool.
Fittingly, the CEO of a startup that hopes to take over the AI world appears on screen with what appears to be a robotic limb. “I’ve got this piece of metal in me now,” Dmitry Shapiro says of the high-tech brace. “It’s kind of cool, like a cyborg arm.” He ruptured his bicep while helping […]
The best VPN routers for securing all your devices
The VPN — virtual private network — used to have a bit of a dodgy reputation. It was once considered a means for conducting nefarious activities online. These days it just makes sense for everyone to have an extra layer of security when browsing online. Especially when doing things like checking your internet banking. Without […]
Wendy's is trying out dynamic pricing. It's not as Uber as it sounds.
UPDATE: Feb. 28, 2024, 11:39 a.m. GMT. Wendy’s has since clarified in a statement to Mashable that it “will not implement surge pricing.” Rather, it may experiment with variable pricing strictly to lower prices when their restaurants are quieter. “We have no plans to [raise prices when demand is highest] and would not raise prices […]
Control this $60 LED floor lamp’s 16 million colors with your smartphone
TL;DR: As of February 27, get this 55-inch RGB LED App-Enabled Remote Floor Lamp for only $59.99 — you’ll save 40%. Nowadays, it seems like every tech gadget has its own smartphone app, from toothbrushes to rings, to microwaves, and now we’re sharing a deal on this app-controlled LED floor lamp with millions of RGB […]
I tested this $800 HP Chromebook for a month: 3 things I love and hate about it
With the $800 HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c, you have to temper your expectations. If you’re expecting performance so fast you get whiplash, audio so crisp you can practically bite into the sound waves, and a display that can be described as “visual candy,” this laptop ain’t for you. However, if you’re seeking a simplistic […]
Jon Stewart shares his thoughts on the war in Gaza during 'Daily Show' monologue
Since returning to The Daily Show two weeks ago, Jon Stewart has spoken about the presidential race and Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin — but now he’s turned his attention to the ongoing war in Gaza. In the 13-minute video above from Monday night’s show, the host analyses the current situation, criticising statements from Prime […]