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Meta’s smart glasses allow creators to record strangers without holding up an obvious camera. Unsurprisingly, it's enabled a lot of bad behavior. Now, Instagram is placing new limits on what happens to that footage once it reaches the platform.In an Instagram Story (first reported by Business Insider), Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the platform would remove smart-glasses videos that show people being harassed or taken advantage of. "If you’re posting content that is taking advanta

The iPhone 18 is about to launch, along with the final version of its operating system, iOS 27, most likely in September. But a new report says it may arrive with a feature that lets Apple, and third-party lenders, remotely deactivate phones if customers fall behind on payments. With the iOS 27 beta now widely available, 9to5Mac found code that would let Apple place delinquent iPhones in "Restricted Mode." This would limit users to a short list of widgets and apps, including the App Store, Clock

In yet another interesting direction of resources, federal transportation leaders are systematically removing bike safety information from official websites. Transportation employees, including those working for the Federal Highway Administration, have been ordered to find and even remove mentions of bikes, bike lanes, and bike safety from online pages, an investigation by NPR found. In the last week, dozens of safety pages have been taken down or edited to remove public access to resources, the

The second public beta for macOS 27 Golden Gate has just been released by Apple. The first beta brought some brand-new features to Mac, including a relaunch of Siri as a true AI assistant.Siri AI can answer questions based on a user's inbox, documents, and camera roll, and can also carry out tasks in a user's email, messages, and other apps. And, as Mashable previously covered, users can also access a hidden Siri AI interface, which is very much in its test phase, within the public beta.macOS 27

For the first time ever, Percy Jackson and the Olympians book fans will get to the see the events of The Titan's Curse, the third book in Rick Riordan's series, play out in live action.While the first two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians covered books that had already been adapted into films, The Titan's Curse has yet to come to life onscreen. That changes with Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, and, based on the teaser released at San Diego Comic Con, the show will be pulling n

Johnny Depp has cleared his Instagram grid and replaced it with three posts carrying a message for his nearly 30 million followers: Prepare to be humbugged.As of July 23, the actor has wiped his previous posts, updated his profile picture, and transformed his account into an advertisement for Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, his upcoming movie based on Charles Dickens' holiday classic.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
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Months after it first debuted to a select group of testers, OpenAI is now making ChatGPT Health available to the public, the company announced Thursday. The product allows users to connect Apple Health and eligible medical records to ChatGPT. In return, users can view recent trends, browse their records, and try suggested prompts. Health queries are massively popular on chatbot platforms. OpenAI said Thursday that more than 300 million people ask ChatGPT health-related questions every week. Roug

Creators have another sign that major financial companies increasingly view them as business owners: Mastercard is helping launch a debit card built specifically for the creator economy.Manifest Financial announced Thursday that it has partnered with Mastercard on the Manifest Business Debit Mastercard, which combines a business bank account and card with tools for managing creator income, expenses, invoices, taxes, and payments.SEE ALSO:The Mashable 101: The creators defining the internet in 20

SAVE $1,050: The Dell 14 Plus laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB) is on sale at Dell for $999.99, down from the normal price of $2,049.99. That's a 51% discount. Opens in a new windowCredit: DellDell 14 Plus laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB)$999.99 at Dell $2,049.99 Save $1,050.00 Get DealTell your friends, neighbors, and your favorite high-school grad who's entering college: there's a shockingly good deal on a Dell laptop live right now. At a time when tech prices are on the rise a

Apple just launched the public iOS 27 beta 2, mostly centered around small quality-of-life updates.The iOS 27 beta 2, which should be identical to the fourth developer beta released earlier this week, isn't as momentous as the first beta was. That one brought over the bulk of iOS 27's new features, including the Siri AI beta experience, while the second beta seems more focused on making everything the first beta introduced work a little better. Still, there are some new things to try. If you wan

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TL; DR: Technics and The Rolling Stones have teamed up on limited-edition EAH-AZ100 earbuds, timed to the band's new album "Foreign Tongues." Only 5,000 units exist worldwide, each individually serial-numbered, with a case featuring the band's Lips & Tongue logo. They're priced at €299 in Europe and £259 in the UK.Opens in a new windowCredit: Rolling Stones / TechnicsTechnics Rolling Stones EAH-AZ100 Earbuds£259 at Technics  Shop NowRolling Stones fans have a new way to

SAVE $90: The DJI Mini 4K drone combo is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the list price of $389. That's a 23% discount and the best price we've seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mini 4K drone combo$299 at Amazon $389 Save $90 Get DealIf you've never flown a drone before to capture footage of your best outdoor adventures, today's the day. Since we're taking advantage of the summer weather and getting outside, the season marks a great opportunity to become a drone exper

Seattle may need to prepare for the possibility of multiple Jimothys — Jimothies? Jimothem? Jimothi? The internet has not yet settled on the plural.The unusually shaped raccoon became an internet celebrity after footage of him walking through the city’s Ballard neighborhood went viral. But as residents continue sharing possible sightings — including some they claim date back to 2017 — wildlife experts are questioning whether every round raccoon caught on camera is actuall

After a rough try in May and a scrubbed launch last week, SpaceX will attempt to launch Starship on its 13th test flight Thursday. The launch follows a scrubbed attempt on July 16 — canceled because some of the engines didn't start, triggering an abort, company founder Elon Musk said in a post on X. SpaceX officials say they're ready to give it another go, but weather conditions could foul their plans.  As previously reported by Mashable, this test will seek to prove the roc

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I've been using PlayStation consoles for almost 30 years. So in this PS5 vs. PS5 Slim face off, I'll be helping you decide which console is best for you.With the recent launch of the upgraded PS5 Pro console, now might be the perfect opportunity to snag a slightly older — yet still incredibly powerful — PS5.With potential sweet deals, or even permanent price drops on the horizon, it’s essential to know exactly what you’re getting (and not getting) with the PS5 and PS5 Sli

SAVE $800: The Mova Lidax Ultra 3000 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,199, down from the list price of $2,999. That's a 27% discount and the best price we've seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: MovaMova Lidax Ultra 3000$2,199 at Amazon $2,999 Save $800 Get DealWe wait all year for long summer nights spent outside. It's the best time of the year to gather friends and family in the yard for some relaxation or an outdoor movie night. It's also an ideal time to finally catch

TL;DR: Laifen is expanding its P3 lineup with the P3-Blade Electric Shaver, featuring a twin linear motor at 12,000 x 2 cuts per minute and a 0.55mm ultra-thin foil. It launches Aug. 3 for $159.99 in four colorways.Laifen is following up its popular P3 Pro Electric Razor with a new model: the P3-Blade Electric Shaver. It launches Aug. 3 for $159.99, and it's built to be more travel-friendly and lightweight than its predecessor, while packing some notable upgrades.The biggest change is the motor

After months of rumors and leaks, Samsung finally told us everything we wanted to know about its new marquee foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra was officially announced during a Galaxy Unpacked showcase in London, where the company also debuted two more foldable phones and two new Galaxy smartwatches. In a twist to its usual naming convention, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is the successor to last year's excellent Z Fold 7. That means it's a new book-style foldable wit

TL;DR: Hulken has launched its first-ever Target-exclusive colorways: a Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue handles for $125, and a Medium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green handles for $110.Opens in a new windowCredit: HulkenMedium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green$110 at Target  Shop Now Opens in a new windowCredit: HulkenLarge Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue$125 at Target  Shop NowHulken, the cult-favorite rolling tote bra

The Apple Store app is soon getting an AI bot to help you with your shopping decisions. MacRumors reported the news after noticing a change in Apple's privacy policy for the Apple Store app.SEE ALSO:Apple prepares new MacBook Neo with more RAM and color options, report says
Now, the document has a paragraph related to a "Virtual Shopping Assistant," explaining that the company "collects and stores your account information, device identifiers, carrier information, chat information, and where enab

TL;DR: The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $899.99 at Amazon, down from its typical $1,266 price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 49-inch Odyssey G93SC Series Curved Gaming Monitor$899.99 at Amazon $1,149 Save $249.01 Get DealTo give your gaming setup the ultimate upgrade in size, a 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor usually costs well over $1,000. That is, until Amazon has brought one of Samsung’s most premium models down to a more budget-friendly l

FREE $100 GIFT CARD: As of July 23, Amazon is offering a $100 gift card for free when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. This offer lasts until Aug. 6.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 + $100 Gift Card$699.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $100 Pre-order HereSamsung's latest Unpacked event was full of exciting announcements, including the reveal of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. If you've got your eye on this smartwatch, it's worth considering pre-ordering it

The Perseid meteor shower has returned to the skies this summer, giving stargazers the chance to see one of the year’s most popular celestial displays. Known for its bright streaks of light and high number of visible meteors, the Perseids are a highlight of the annual stargazing calendar.Planning to head outside and look for shooting stars? We’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including when the meteor shower will peak and the best ways to improve your chances of seeing it.W

The Moon is still in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with more than half of its surface now lit up. This means we're getting closer to the Full Moon, which is now less than a week away.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Thursday, July 23, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Gibbous phase, with 58% of its surface visible. You won't need any visual aids to be able to spot the Mares Crisium, Fecunditatis, and Tranquillitatis. Binoculars will also help you to see the M

Tinder is expanding its in-app Events feature to nine cities beyond the original test case in Los Angeles, with more coming by the end of Sept. It sounds like Partiful or Facebook Events infused in the dating app.Tinder piloted Events in Los Angeles earlier this year as a way for singles to get off the app and meet people IRL. It coincides with an influx of offline dating events and the trend of trying to find a date anywhere but on one's phone — say, a run club.SEE ALSO:The best hookup ap

TL;DR: De'Longhi has launched the Magnifica Duo, a $999.95 automatic espresso and coffee machine with two dedicated milk carafes for making hot and cold drinks from a single machine.Opens in a new windowCredit: De'LonghiDe'Longhi Magnifica Duo Automatic Espresso Machine$999.95 at Amazon  Shop NowDe'Longhi just launched a new coffee machine, and it's built for people who can't decide between a hot cappuccino and an iced latte. The Magnifica Duo is the newest addition to De'Longhi's Magnifica

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is available to pre-order at Amazon for $80.86, down from its typical $84.99 price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3$80.86 at Amazon $84.99 Save $4.13 Pre-order HereThe Pokémon TCG’s popular Partner Collections are back with another Series, and you can already pre-order the third installment on sale.As of July 23, th

Lego is releasing an exciting new set that's an absolute treat for retro gaming fans: the Donkey Kong Arcade (72051). This incredible build, which comes with 1,367 pieces, is now available to pre-order from the Lego Store for $199.99. The release date is listed for Aug. 1. Not only is it an awesome display piece that's modeled after the original arcade cabinet game, but it's also very interactive.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLego Super Mario Donkey Kong Arcade (72051)$199.99 at Lego  Pr

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 play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

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SAVE $20: As of July 23, the Nothing Ear (3) earbuds are on sale for $129 at Amazon. That's $20 off their list price of $149.Opens in a new windowCredit: NothingNothing Ear (3)$129 at Amazon $149 Save $20 Get DealIf you're shopping around for noise-canceling earbuds, but don't want to drop a ton of cash on some of the more high-end models, the Nothing Ear (3) earbuds are worth a look. These earbuds, released last year, feature smart hybrid Active Noise Cancellation at a much more approachab

Multiple U.S. government departments launched official TikTok accounts this week, posting videos promoting the Trump administration to users on the popular video sharing app.SEE ALSO:The White House has an official TikTok, and it's already getting dragged
Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice stated that the ban against having TikTok on federal government devices is no longer in force due to the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations to a U.S.-government approved, majority-U.S. owned company e

Trump says he's "number one" on TikTok, and he's not about to let anything as inconvenient as the truth stop him from banging on about it — or stop him from pronouncing TikTok completely wrong."Ooh, number one on 'TicTac'?" says Daily Show host Desi Lydic in the monologue above, after playing a clip of the president flubbing the app's name. "Not to mention on 'Facebark' and 'Instagorp'. Let's see the master at work."Cue a TikTok of Trump cheerfully talking about his TikTok numbers and the

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TL;DR: 2K just made it official: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are your NBA 2K27 cover athletes, each repping a different edition of the game. NBA 2K27 hits PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 4, with early access starting Aug. 28 for Deluxe and Ultra buyers. Pre-orders are now live. Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are your NBA 2K27 cover athletes, and each one is fronting a different edition of the game. Wembanyama, the San Antonio Sp