Following its launch this fall, Google’s Apple Pay rival known as Android Pay is taking another notable step this morning: it’s now available to use within mobile applications. According to the company, Android Pay will initially be available as an alternative means of checking out and paying for goods and services in a number of apps in the U.S., including shopping apps like … [Read more...]
Google Maps on iOS Will Have Offline Navigation
Google is bringing one of its most useful Google Maps features to iOS. … [Read more...]
8 Home Gift Ideas for the Tech Geek in Your Family
Finding the perfect gift ideas can be a daunting task. After all, gift-giving is the ultimate test of how well you know someone. The pursuit demands a delicate balance between personal touch and genuine value, but there's always room for that irreplaceable "WOW" factor, too. Luckily, technology has helped us check-off two out of those three boxes — all that's left is to find … [Read more...]
Can Increased Efficiency Make You Miserable?
My life just keeps getting easier. These days, I don’t have to run out to the store to replenish my pantry — within an hour, Amazon Now will deliver my groceries. If I can’t wait an entire 60 minutes, I can use Curbside to request what I need, drive to Target and grab my order without ever getting out of the car. … [Read more...]
Siri Offends Some People With Definition of B*tch
An entry in Siri's dictionary has been updated after being criticized for being offensive. By now, we're all aware of Siri's often sassy nature. But Apple's personal assistant recently came under fire for one dictionary entry. … [Read more...]
Battle Against Militant Propaganda Kicked Up a Notch by Social Media
Facebook, Google and Twitter are stepping up efforts to combat online propaganda and recruiting by Islamic militants, but the Internet companies are doing it quietly to avoid the perception that they are helping the authorities police the Web. … [Read more...]
Badass Star Wars Google Cardboard Viewers Given Away by Verizon
Four Imperial Stormtroopers showed up to Mashable's New York City offices on Wednesday. Instead of bringing blasters, they brought Star Wars-themed Google Cardboard headsets. … [Read more...]
Apple to Release 4-Inch iPhone in 2016?
Record sales for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6S and 5.5-inch iPhone 6S Plus are proof people love bigger iPhones. But what about people who have small hands or for those who don't want a huge brick in their pants? … [Read more...]