Xiaomi 13 Ultra has four 50-megapixel cameras

The Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone which launched in February, had a surprisingly great camera. Now, Xiaomi is trying to improve on that with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, a smartphone tailor-made for mobile photography enthusiasts. More portable ... more - mashable

The best gaming headsets for consoles and PC: SteelSeries, Razer, and more of our top picks

Gaming can be an immersive experience as is, but the right headset can truly push it to the next level. So many games today have incredible sound and music, whether it's the booming score of God of War Ragnarok or whizzing rockets in Call of Duty: Warzone ... more - mashable

Smart garments: Your next jacket might come with a futuristic tag

At this year's London Fashion Week, the growing intersection between fashion and technology took an innovative form: digital clothing tags. Backstage at the Ahluwalia show in February, I saw these tags attached to pieces from the British brand's latest ... more - mashable

This is your last chance to get the Panic Playdate for just $179

PRE-ORDER AND SAVE $20: As of April 6, you can still pre-order your Panic Playdate handheld for its base price of $179. Today is the last day to get it at this price before the April 7 price increase to $199. Opens in a new tab Credit: Panic Panic Playdate ... more - mashable

The best VR headsets we’ve tested for 2023: Only three models made the cut

Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new frontier of entertainment that has yet to attract mainstream appeal. But with more industry giants throwing their hats into the metaverse as of late — looking at you, Apple, Sony, and Meta — an intrigue exists ... more - mashable

Apple confirms dates for WWDC 2023

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) is officially slated to kick off on June 5. On Wednesday, the tech giant confirmed that WWDC23 will be held from June 5 to June 9. Like several other Apple events in the recent past, this one will be online. ... more - mashable

A brief history of meditation video games

March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. From an expansive point of view, the first video game to promote mindfulness was also the first successful home video game. Pong , created ... more - mashable

Mesh WiFi routers for gamers are better than before, say industry experts

Avid gamers know how crucial it is to have a reliable internet connection. The last thing you want is for your game to lag when you’re having a good match. But when your internet connection isn’t strong, it can be tough to take your game to the next ... more - mashable

Nreal Air AR glasses are so cool, but need some serious work

When I was a kid, I was given a Virtual Boy — Nintendo’s very ‘90s predecessor to the VR headsets we know today — and I loved it. Since then, I’ve been obsessed with adding new technology to my gaming experience including a 3D projector for movies and ... more - mashable

Apple's iOS 16.4 has a cool feature that can make cellular calls better

These days, phones come with a zillion features that you may never use, but how about a feature that actually makes cellular calls – a core function of the phone – better? Apple's new iOS 16.4, currently available in beta, has the potential to do just ... more - mashable

Google stops selling its Glass headset, years after you forgot it existed

If you remember Google Glass, the augmented reality headset introduced in 2013, canceled in 2015, then brought back in a business-oriented “enterprise edition” in 2017, you may be surprised to know Google has finally decided to end that edition this ... more - mashable

Dude, where's my car? Use a smartphone app to find it.

Do you often have trouble remembering where you parked your car? Losing track of it can be easy if you’ve parked in a crowded lot. But don’t worry, with the right smartphone app, you can mark where you parked and quickly locate it again. Google Maps ... more - mashable

Where to buy a Meta Quest 2 now that the price has permanently dropped

SAVE $69: The Meta Quest 2 just got a permanent price drop, so now is the time to snag one if you've been toying with the idea. Save $69 at Meta, as well as various other retailers (listed below). The most accessible VR headset just hit a new all-time ... more - mashable

Don't let the yellow iPhone fool you

Folks, pay no attention to the beautiful, bright yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. They're a distraction — bad deals covered in fun colors. And Apple knows it. I was the proud owner of a yellow iPhone XR for four years, and I loved that darn device. ... more - mashable

Meta hacks 30% off the price of its Meta Quest Pro VR headset

VR is about to become slightly more affordable as of March 5, says Meta. The company will drop the retail price of its 256 GB Meta Quest 2 headset by $70, from $499.99 to $429.99. And the Meta Quest Pro headset will take an even more significant dive ... more - mashable

Meta has massive plans for VR, despite users not being that into it

Meta is planning to launch a new version of its Quest virtual reality headset this year, followed by two more advanced models later on. This is according to a detailed roadmap presentation, obtained by The Verge, that Meta shared with its employees on ... more - mashable

Meta will create 'AI personas' for WhatsApp and Messenger

Chatbots such as ChatGPT might one day be an important part of our everyday lives, and Facebook is facilitating that by building them into its chat apps, Messenger and WhatsApp. In a post published on Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company ... more - mashable

Xiaomi launches AR glasses ahead of Apple's rumored headset

Shortly after launching a new smartphone flagship, Xiaomi has secured an early start in the upcoming augmented/mixed reality headset race. On Monday, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the company announced the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery ... more - mashable

8 PlayStation VR2 launch games you should definitely check out

PlayStation VR2 is finally here, at long last. But what can you actually play on Sony’s new headset? With a launch lineup about 30 games deep, PSVR2 has a lot to offer on day one. However, there’s a big caveat to that: Almost all of the launch games ... more - mashable

Make some memories with Kodak instant cameras and photo printers on sale

Looking to try out a fun new instant camera? Check out these deals at Amazon as of Feb. 22: BEST INSTANT CAMERA: The Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is a premium instant camera with an on-board printer that takes crystal-clear photos — $95.99 $174.99 (save $79) ... more - mashable

Get 2 drones with different features for the price of one

TL;DR : As of Feb. 22, you can get a free Blade X Pro drone with your purchase of the Ninja Dragon Phantom K Pro Drone for $179.99. That's 51% in savings. Finding something the whole family can enjoy is an accomplishment all of its own. If that something ... more - mashable

'Red Rose' review: You'll think twice about downloading apps after this Netflix horror

After you watch Red Rose , you'll probably hesitate before installing your next app. The British teen horror drama series follows a group of school-leavers terrorised by an evil app, which makes demands of its users with deadly outcomes. First aired ... more - mashable

Spectacular 'Horizon: Call of the Mountain' trailer promises a colossal PSVR2 adventure

The idea of losing one's self in the Horizon world in VR is the stuff of dreams, exploring those stunning, wild landscapes and hoping a killer machine isn't lurking in the grassland. Now, Horizon: Call of the Mountain, the new PlayStation VR2 game set ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 2 vs PSVR2: How the two VR headsets stack up

There are so many ways to embrace consumer-level VR now. How do you even choose? That’s the question I’ll attempt to answer today as I lay out the merits of both the PlayStation VR 2 and the Meta Quest 2 headsets. These are two very different “competitors” ... more - mashable

The PlayStation VR2 is the hottest new PS5 accessory — here's how to pre-order it

PREORDER: The new PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset is set for release on Feb. 22 from PlayStation Direct for $549.99. You can pre-order now through the PlayStation Direct retail storefront. The PlayStation VR2 is nearly here, over six years since ... more - mashable

PlayStation VR2 is a killer headset in need of a killer app

The present’s made of virtual insanity. Obvious Jamiroquai references aside, that’s one major takeaway of the tech landscape in 2023. Major companies from Meta to Valve (and allegedly Apple, soon) have all jumped on the tech-headset bandwagon with VR ... more - mashable

STEM educational content has a diversity problem. This free coding academy wants to fix that.

Through the expansion of educational content in recent years, YouTube has become much more than a site for entertaining escapism, and video creators have heralded in a form of accessible, digital education for all ages. But the longstanding problem of ... more - mashable

Learn about Black history and culture with new Snapchat Lens

As we move into the final weeks of February, digital Black History Month celebrations continue showcasing achievements and engaging audiences in an effort to recognize the lasting legacies of Black communities. This week, Snapchat unveiled a new set ... more - mashable

Apple debut of mixed reality headset is reportedly delayed until June

Apple fans eagerly anticipating its rumored mixed reality headset will have to wait a little longer. According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the expected launch has been moved back from March or April to June. Gurman's sources, who asked ... more - mashable

We've got a lot of questions about these Big Red Boots

If you have questions about the big red boots all over your feeds you're not alone. For one, they're officially called Big Red Boots, and yes, they are real and available to buy. MSCHF, the art collective that created the Big Red Boots, was cheekily ... more - mashable