Pokemon Go players are actually training a giant AI model

In 2016, Pokemon Go was about as wholesome as video games got, as it largely involved walking around your neighborhood and meeting up with strangers. In 2024, nothing is allowed to be wholesome, apparently. Based on a blog post by developer Niantic as ... more - mashable

2024 Black Friday ads: Best deals from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, and more

Black Friday is fast approaching, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more. It's the best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the top retailers. And it gets seriously competitive between the leading ... more - mashable

The best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy: Save on Samsung's The Frame, Oura Rings, and more

UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated with new early Black Friday deals at Best Buy and more info about the retailer's upcoming official Black Friday sale. The best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy at a glance: Best TV ... more - mashable

The Game Awards 2024 nominations: Which games are up for the gold?

There's been a veritable avalanche of great games in 2024, and the big hitters are now up for the gold. The nominations for The Game Awards were announced on Monday evening, with Game of the Year nominees Final Fantasy VII Rebirth , Balatro , Black Myth: ... more - mashable

Meta Orion AR glasses: 4 futuristic features they're getting with Project Aria update

Meta announced yet another pair of smart glasses back in September — and now we have an idea of what researchers are doing with it before it's ready for consumers. As part of its research-focused Project Aria initiative, Meta released a list of research ... more - mashable

Get a massive 85-inch Sony Bravia 7 4K TV at its lowest-ever price on Amazon

SAVE $801.99: As of Nov. 18, Sony's 85-inch Bravia 7 4K TV has dropped to $2,498 at Amazon. This is a 24% discount from its $3,299.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony Bravia 7 85-Inch 4K TV $2,498.00 at Amazon $3,299.99 Save $801.99 ... more - mashable

Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online

Black Friday is looming large on the horizon, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and just about everything else. It's the single best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the leading retailers. And these ... more - mashable

Meta Horizon Worlds is letting preteens back into the world of virtual hangouts

Meta is cracking the door back open for minors interested in the company's virtual offerings, with new parent-approved entry to the platform's Horizon Worlds. Children (or "preteens," as Meta refers to them) between the ages of 10 to 12 on ... more - mashable

The Home Depot Labor Day sale is here: Check out the best deals so far

Labor Day is still ten days away, but we're already seeing some of the biggest sales of the year from major retailers like Home Depot. If you'll be spending your long weekend barbequing with the family, camping out under the stars, or hitting the beach, ... more - mashable

Gamescom 2024: Every game and series announced and shown at this year's event, so far

Gamescom, one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year, has not disappointed so far. The festivities kicked off with the much-hyped Opening Night Live showcase, setting the stage for what's to come in the world of gaming. Last year, we got a ... more - mashable

Apple Vision Pro: I watched a Billie Eilish concert in Bora Bora — and I didn't need to spend a penny

I just watched Billie Eilish, in all of her talented glory, jamming out in the middle of Bora Bora with a breathtaking, sepia-toned sunset vibe in the background. And I didn't have to spend a penny — well, save for the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro headset ... more - mashable

'Half-Life 3' happening? These clues have fans on high alert.

After 17 years without a proper, non-VR Half-Life title, fans have at least a little reason to hope again. That's due to supposed leaks appearing in a couple of different places, per Eurogamer. Evidence of Half-Life 3 ? First, a voice actor's website ... more - mashable

Save $200 on a 'Horizon' PSVR 2 bundle, plus more of the best gaming deals today

Best gaming deals today Our top pick 'Horizon Call of the Mountain' PSVR2 bundle $399.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best subscription deal EA Play (one-month membership) $0.99 (save $5) Get Deal Best Xbox deal Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (three-month membership) ... more - mashable

Score $200 off a PlayStation VR2

GET $200 OFF: As of July 29, the PlayStation VR2 is available at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy for just $349 — $200.99 off the listing price. Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation Our pick: PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) $349.00 at Amazon $549.99 Save $200.99 ... more - mashable

How AI is trying to medal at the Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Olympic Games commence, the world's top athletes will float down the Seine, walk under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, and compete in the 33rd iteration of the centuries old competition. Backing their push for the podium — resting in the ... more - mashable

Predictions for sex in the future that some will love — and some will hate

The past few years have been filled with changes. And amidst all the chaos, our relationships — from flings to "forever afters" — and the sex tech industry have taken some unexpected turns that few of us could have predicted (except maybe The ... more - mashable

iPhone SE 4, Apple’s cheapest phone, tipped to come with 3 big upgrades

The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring significant upgrades, according to well-known leaker "Ice Universe." As reported by MacRumors, these changes were posted on Chinese blogging site Weibo, and detailed three major additions to the ... more - mashable

Asus ROG Ally X review: 3 ways it beats the Steam Deck

The Asus ROG Ally X is like when you meet your crush's hot brother. Your crush is cute and all, but his brother? He's more refined, more mature, and more attractive. Similarly, the ROG Ally X, a slight upgrade from the ROG Ally, isn't too different from ... more - mashable

3 surefire dating sites that'll help you find your person

If you’re feeling lonely and opt for online dating to find love and companionship, you’re certainly not alone. By 2028, an estimated 452 million people will attempt to find "the one" through online platforms — and if you’re on Social Discovery ... more - mashable

Check out NASA's next space station. It won't orbit Earth.

As the International Space Station nears its retirement in 2030, NASA and its contractors are working full tilt on a new lab that will be whizzing through space much farther from Earth. Right now, at a facility in Turin, Italy, engineers are stress-testing ... more - mashable

XREAL Beam Pro is supposed to turn my AR glasses into an Apple Vision Pro dupe — it didn't go as expected

Since the Apple Vision Pro had many users screaming "Ouch!", including myself, many companies have been swooping in with the ol' "we're lighter, cheaper, and more comfy" pitch. XREAL is one of 'em. It's the mastermind behind AR glasses ... more - mashable

Uh-oh, Apple Vision Pro: A Samsung and Google XR headset is coming 'later this year'

Samsung and Google are working on an XR (extended reality) headset, threatening the Apple Vision Pro. How do we know? Well, Google SVP of Platforms and Services Rick Osterloh made an appearance at Samsung's Unpacked event, which showcased new products ... more - mashable

'Sunny' review: Rashida Jones and a robot make an unlikely mystery-solving duo

Like it or not, artificial intelligence has wormed its way into our lives, with people using it as a shortcut for everything from day-to-day work to filmmaking to human companionship. The latter becomes the focus of Sunny , the latest in a long line ... more - mashable

Is iOS 18 available for iPhone 11?

You may be wondering, "Is iOS 18 available for iPhone 11?" As luck would have it, if you have an iPhone 11, your device does, indeed, make the cut for iOS 18. Of course, iOS 18 is available for newer devices like the iPhone 15, 14, and 13 and ... more - mashable

Here are the best July 4th TV deals we could find

GET UP TO $200 OFF: Looking for a new TV? As of July 1, you can score up to $200 off Samsung, Sony, LG, and other leading brands. Our top picks: Best TV deal overall LG 65-inch Class C3 Series $1,499.99 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal Best runner-up ... more - mashable

M.I.A sells literal 'tin foil hat' to supposedly block 5G waves

Many a celebrity have entered the fashion and beauty space with brands of their own, but there's nothing quite like this one: musician M.I.A has just launched a clothing company that claims to block 5G waves from entering your body. And it includes a ... more - mashable

Apple fixes scary Vision Pro bug that allowed hackers to fill your virtual room with spiders

Apple has fixed a visionOS vulnerability that allowed a hacker to fill a Vision Pro user's virtual space with 3D animated objects. When spelled out like this, it doesn't sound that scary, but replaced "3D animated objects" with spiders, bats, ... more - mashable

Are vibrating sex toys on the way out?

One of my favourite sex toys looks like a slice of jelly. It’s a psychedelic shade of bright green and shaped like a tiny rectangle and has a slippery silicone texture. It also requires zero batteries or power at all. It sounds simple, but it’s the simplicity ... more - mashable

The 13 best TV episodes of 2024 (so far)

This year has already gifted us some pretty great TV shows, but what about great episodes? I'm talking about the kind of episode that makes you laugh nonstop, or stand up and cheer, or force you to such points of emotional devastation you can't think ... more - mashable

TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR concert coming to the U.S. this fall

If you missed out on the U.S. leg of TOMORROW X TOGETHER's current world tour, here's some news which might help soothe the pain. Mashable can exclusively reveal that the K-pop boy group will launch a virtual reality concert this fall, allowing you to ... more - mashable