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

WhatsApp now lets 32 people join a video call on all platforms

WhatsApp is slowly turning into a decent Zoom or Google Meet competitor. Meta's social app just rolled out a number of improvements to its Calling functionality, including upping the limit for video call participants to 32 people. This is on all devices; ... more - mashable

Apple enters the AI era on its own terms

Despite the mystique that has wrapped itself around Apple since Steve Jobs brought it back from the brink, this isn't a company that likes to be first to lucrative technologies like the tech world's latest darling, generative AI. The mouse, the graphical ... more - mashable

iOS 18 is coming, but which iPhones will support it?

At the June 10, 2024 Apple WWDC presentation, the brand revealed its latest software including iOS 18, as we speculated. While hardware updates only affect users gearing up for the new devices, most Apple users will see the benefits of the latest integrations ... more - mashable

VisionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro announced at WWDC 2024, including ultra-wide Mac virtual display

One year ago at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple officially made the announcement that it was releasing an AR/VR headset and introduced the Apple Vision Pro to the world. The internet was abuzz with the potential of Apple's take on such ... more - mashable

New Quest 3S headset: Did Meta just leak it in a Threads video?

Meta is leaking devices on Threads for those who are eagle-eyed enough to see it. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth posted a video (via TechRadar) on Threads that's meant to showcase some new VR software features, but that's not why it's interesting. At one point, ... more - mashable

Surprise! It seems that the Apple Vision Pro can track your breathing

World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) is just days away, so the conversation around what Apple has planned for the big event is really starting to ramp up. What will Apple have in store for everyone? Well, here's something that seems likely, based ... more - mashable

'Dot and Bubble': All the Easter eggs in 'Doctor Who's brutal 'Black Mirror' parody

"Dot and Bubble" may count as one of the greatest fake-outs in Doctor Who history. Just when you think you know what it's about — a Black Mirror parody in which the rich-kid colonists of planet Finetime are so obsessed with their augmented ... more - mashable