Monthly Archives: April 2024
What die hard Sonic fans can expect from 'Knuckles'
Mashable reporter Ty Cole sits down with Idris Elba to discuss his role in the upcoming Knuckles TV mini series and what die hard Sonic fans can expect to learn about him. Knuckles premieres April 26, 2024 on Paramount +.
Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.
Sometimes it feels like everything is getting a little bit worse every day. This latest Windows 11 update is a good example of that. In the patch notes for Windows 11 update KB5036980, Microsoft noted that the start menu in Windows 11 will now display recommended apps from the Windows app store. In other words, […]
Rabbit R1: I spent 17 hours with it — and something's iffy about it
“Hm, this is a lot wider than I expected,” I said when I held the Rabbit R1 for the first time. Laying flat on my hand, the vivid, electric orange chassis exceeded the span of my palm. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable No, it’s not the most comfortable gadget to hold with its unforgiving flat […]
Grab 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' for $5 at PlayStation ahead of May the 4th
SAVE 90%: As of April 23, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Deluxe Edition) is on sale for just $4.99 at the PlayStation Store. That’s $45 off of its usual price of $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Respawn Entertainment “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” (Deluxe Edition) for PS4 and PS5 $4.99 at PlayStation Store […]
Adobe unveils AI features for Photoshop — but not everyone is happy about it
Adobe has new generative AI features for rookie Photoshop users, but there are concerns from creative professionals. On Tuesday, Adobe announced a beta version of Photoshop with new features to generate and edit images from text prompts. Generative AI capabilities are powered by Adobe’s Firefly Image 3 model which was also released today. New to […]
A TikTok ban would probably also take down CapCut, Lemon8, and more
The U.S. government is inching closer and closer to a TikTok ban, a move that would impact more than just TikTok. As Mashable reported over the weekend, the House passed an updated version of the ban with bipartisan support. If or when it makes its way to President Biden’s desk, Biden has signaled he will […]
Sustainable laptops to make every day Earth Day
We all want to make greener choices, but shopping for sustainable tech products isn’t quite as easy as choosing greener fashion or furniture, partly because high-performance second-hand tech is almost impossible to come by. Dell and Intel have set out to change that with their Advancing Sustainability action plan, which aims to drive sustainability across […]
'Challengers' trailer: Zendaya has critics' raving (and breathless)
Happy Challengers week to all who celebrate! Luca Guadagnino’s (Bones and All, Call Me By Your Name) latest film has garnered heaps of critical praise, with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko declaring in her review it is “one of 2024’s best.” So naturally, the much-anticipated film’s final trailer highlights all that hype — as well […]
Would you let this robot cook your steak?
Dino Robotics has developed software that allows robots to understand their cooking environment. Using AI-based object localization and 3D image processing the robots can accomplish tasks like seasoning and cooking a steak, or preparing a salad with fresh ingredients.
iPhone password reset attacks are real – how to protect yourself
We’re hearing more and more about password reset attacks being used to target Apple iPhone users. As Mashable reported last month, hackers are attacking iPhones via a method that inundates them with password reset prompts. These hacking campaigns have also been called MFA (multi-factor authentication) bombing or fatigue attacks. These attacks aren’t new. Reports about […]