The TikTok beauty filters that will teach you how to apply makeup

When you hear "beauty filters," you probably think of the typical TikTok and Instagram filters that add makeup and sometimes alter your facial features, all in the pursuit of a prescribed beauty standard. Grace Choi's beauty filters don't do ... more - mashable

The best Prime Day 2022 deals on Amazon Australia

Amazon's infamous annual shopping event, Prime Day, will soon be upon us. This year's event kicks off at midnight AEST on July 12, with deals running across Amazon.com.au and Amazon's Global Store until 5pm AEST on July 14. This means a full 65 hours ... more - mashable

Prepare yourself: Apple is announcing even more "new" products

Alert Apple aficionados: the company has reportedly hinted at new products and updated OG's to be released over the next year. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the tech giant has a few more surprises up its 2022 sleeves than what was unveiled ... more - mashable

Meta has a sweet vision for VR, but it's a long way from reality for the rest of us

On Thursday last week, Mark Zuckerberg planted a flag in the VR sand. Speaking to reporters from a room decorated with decals of California, Montana, and Hawaii (all states where he owns homes), Zuckerberg led a show-and-tell of Meta's VR research and ... more - mashable

Amazon has announced dates for Prime Day 2022 in Australia

Amazon has finally confirmed the 2022 dates for its biggest shopping event of the year, Prime Day Australia, which will kick off on Tuesday, July 12. Despite its slightly misleading name, the annual "Prime Day" takes place over two days, delivering ... more - mashable

Save over $400 on a giant Sony TV if you're desperate for a Father's Day gift

Save $402.59: Become the favorite child this Father's Day with a gigantic 4K TV like the 75-inch Sony X90J 4K TV on sale for $1,497.40 at Amazon. As of June 15, you save about 21% on this popular Sony TV series. Now's not the time to panic if you're ... more - mashable

Meta expands parental controls, including virtual reality monitoring

In a much-needed step towards a safer internet for children, Meta's latest set of parental supervision tools helps monitor children and teens as we traipse through the world of virtual reality. Launched on June 14, the update allows parents and guardians ... more - mashable

11 hiking apps so you can step away from the screen

Step away from the computer. Reclaim your time in the great outdoors. Whether gathering supplies for a day hike or setting up camp for a while, these days savvy hikers are sure to pack their digital backpacks with apps to bring out the best in their ... more - mashable

The best deals from Best Buy's 3-day 'dads and grads' sale

Our top picks from Best Buy's three-day sale, which runs through Monday, June 13 at 12:59 a.m E.T. BEST HOME DEAL: Dyson V8 Animal cordless stick vacuum — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100) BEST TV DEAL: Insignia 55-inch F50 Series QLED TV — $339.99 $499.99 ... more - mashable

Meta gives up on Portal, report says

Facebook's parent company Meta seems to be scaling back hardware efforts. Hot on the heels of the news that Meta has reportedly given up on producing a camera-equipped smartwatch comes a new report, by Variety and The Information, that the company is ... more - mashable

What are NFTs? Everything you need to know.

NFTs are the latest cryptocurrency rage these days, with bands like Kings of Leon releasing their next album as limited edition "golden tickets," and NBA digital collectibles being sold for millions of dollars. They're interesting to collectors ... more - mashable

Apple's rumored realityOS was a no-show at WWDC22. Here's why.

Apple's WWDC 2022 wasn't short on updates. In fact, by the time Craig Federighi started explaining the minutiae of the new iPadOS, only the most ardent Apple fans were able to pay attention. One feature, as well as one device, was nowhere to be seen, ... more - mashable

Seth Meyers slams the Republican party as 'a collection of ghoulish con-men and weirdos'

Late Night host Seth Meyers continued his treasured pastime of mocking U.S. Republicans on Monday, calling out Texan senator Ted Cruz for blaming the Biden administration and the Green New Deal for rising electricity prices. As Meyers explains, that ... more - mashable

The best outfits from Apple WWDC 2022, ranked

This was my first year covering Apple's WWDC, and as I typed furiously to update our readers about the latest iPad OS updates it struck me that no one was talking about what really matters: Apple Daddy Craig Federighi the fashion. The style choices were ... more - mashable

Apple Daddy, a meme template, and editable messages: Everything Apple revealed at WWDC 2022

This year's Apple WWDC didn't give us the AR/VR announcement we'd hoped for, but it was still an experience. Most of that was due to Craig Federighi's tour-de-force emceeing and a screenshot that was begging to be meme-ed. Tweet may have been deleted ... more - mashable

Is Apple's new 'reality' incoming at WWDC 2022?

Apple fans are going to have to resist the temptation to call in sick and spend a perfect summer Monday at the beach. The annual Worldwide Developers Conference is back and this year’s edition could be a doozy . CEO Tim Cook and the usual cast of Apple ... more - mashable

All the best deals from Walmart+ Weekend 2022

OUR TOP DEAL PICKS FROM WALMART+ WEEKEND: BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: iRobot Roomba i1+ self-emptying robot vacuum — $347 $599.99 (save $252.99) BEST TABLET DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus — $499 $849 (save $350) BEST GAMING DEAL: Xbox Series S with extra ... more - mashable

The 22 best tech podcasts (that aren't 'Reply All')

So your favorite tech podcast imploded after two beloved figures were accused of an anti-union push that contributed to a workplace culture of discrimination against colleagues of color. Then, after a lengthy hiatus, the remaining co-hosts announced ... more - mashable

Finding hope despite the hopelessness of mass shootings

Becoming numb is inevitable when living in a country that makes killing people easy. After learning that a gunman murdered 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school, it took me nearly 24 hours to weep. Distraught yet desensitized, I couldn't ... more - mashable

Google's foldable Pixel phone may have been postponed to 2023

Google's rumored foldable Pixel smartphone isn't coming anytime soon, new reports say. The device, possibly called the Pixel Notepad, was reportedly going to launch by the end of 2022. A new report by The Elec (via 9to5Google) says the phone's launch ... more - mashable

Google Maps is bringing its coolest Street View feature to mobile

Finally, another excuse to lose hours staring at your phone. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Google Maps Street View, the iconic feature that has allowed countless people to see their parents mowing their lawns with their faces blurred out, Google ... more - mashable

Everyone is crying on TikTok. Thanks, Snapchat.

Everyone is crying on TikTok. Don't worry: They're not crying actual tears — just ones created by augmented reality technology... found on Snapchat. Yes, a Snapchat filter is currently all over our FYPs this week. Also, TikTokkers are complaining about ... more - mashable

Mark Zuckerberg shares pixelated preview of Meta's upcoming VR headset

No, Mark Zuckerberg didn't post anything pornographic to Facebook on Thursday morning. It's just a video previewing Meta's upcoming VR headset, Project Cambria. Apparently, the project is so secretive that the actual VR headset needed to be pixelated ... more - mashable

The return of Google Glass? Google gives us a peak at its new AR glasses.

Remember Google Glass? The controversial wearable tech product ultimately failed, but it looks like Google is ready to give a version of it another try. At Google I/O 2022 on May 11, Google gave viewers a peak at its new AR glasses. And based on the ... more - mashable

Instagram jumps on the NFT bandwagon as the wheels spin off

Mark Zuckerberg's sense of timing is truly impeccable. On Tuesday, Instagram announced a plan to introduce in-app NFTs. Coming immediately on the heels of a significant non-fungible token market downturn, the new feature would let users connect digital ... more - mashable

How to watch Google's I/O 2022 keynote live

It’s Google announcement time, folks. Buckle up. Everyone’s favorite search engine and Android giant is gearing up for its annual I/O developer conference, which will be held virtually for everyone but Google employees this year. Google I/O will run ... more - mashable

Get the lowest price ever on the affordable but powerful Sony X80J 65-inch 4K TV

Save $301.99: Build a perfect home theater without hurting your budget. Start off with the Sony X80J 65-inch 4K TV on sale for $698 at Walmart, which as of May 4 is 30% off its original price. If you have the itch to finally upgrade your home entertainment ... more - mashable

ASMR is supposedly nonsexual. So why is there so much ASMR porn?

Although people often casually refer to ASMR content as "whisper porn," and call the tingling, relaxing sensations of ASMR itself a "headgasm," most mainstream ASMR creators, consumers, and researchers frequently and stringently insist ... more - mashable

7 deals on language-learning apps and subscriptions

It's definitely not too late to master a new language. And with modern apps and subscriptions, it can actually be pretty freaking fun to do it as a fully-fledged adult. From games to stories to AI conversations, here are seven different language learning ... more - mashable

The best cameras for travel are all right here

As anyone who's had to sit on their suitcase to close it would know, it's hard to navigate the fine line between overpacking and forgetting to bring things when you go on vacation. You should always make sure you have the essentials, but nobody wants ... more - mashable