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

The best EOFY deals in Australia for 2024 – Live now

Best EOFY laptop deals Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop – A$1,973 (was $2,099, 41% off) Asus Vivobook S EVO 14" Laptop – A$989 (was $1,799,save $810) HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop – A$1,297 (was $2,199, 41% off) HP Laptop 17 – A$934 (was $1,699, ... more - mashable

PlayStation State of Play May 2024: All games announced, including 'Astro Bot'

Dust off that PlayStation 5 because there are finally some new video games you can play on it. Well, not immediately, but soon. Sony took about half an hour to showcase a bunch of upcoming PS5 games during a State of Play stream on Thursday. In total, ... more - mashable

Google teases 3D avatar prototype that mirrors users' likeness — is it in Google Meet's future?

If you're joining a video call via Microsoft Teams or Apple's FaceTime, and don't quite feel like showing your face, both companies provide users an option to use cartoony 3D avatars in their place. However, as of now, Google has yet to provide users ... more - mashable

Viture Pro XR Glasses: I worked with 3 virtual displays while using my MacBook

The Viture Pro XR Glasses are what I call the "mind your own darn business" spectacles. Recently unveiled in mid-May, they're the sequel to the Viture ONE glasses, which made a splash among on-the-go, privacy-obsessed gamers. With them, you ... more - mashable

PlayStation's Days of Play starts now — here's where to find the most epic deals

The best Days of Play deals at a glance: Best console deal PS5 Digital Edition (slim model) $399.99 at PlayStation (save $50) Get Deal Best VR headset deal PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $499.99 at PlayStation (save $100) Get Deal ... more - mashable

Take $100 off the PlayStation VR2 and explore new worlds

SAVE $100: As of May 29, get the PlayStation VR2 for $449.99, down from its normal price of $549.99. That's a discount of 18%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon PlayStation VR2 $449.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal If you're looking to explore ... more - mashable

The 22 best shows on Amazon Prime streaming free right now

Thanks to an endless string of powerhouse hits, prestige watches, and offbeat swings unlike anything else out there, you’re likely to find your new favorite show on Amazon. Jeff Bezos already has all of our money, he might as well have all our time, ... more - mashable

New 'Meta Quest 3 Lite' tipped to be in the works. Everything we know.

Meta may soon release a budget-friendly version of the Meta Quest 3, potentially called the Meta Quest 3 Lite or Quest 3s (with an apparently intentional lowercase s). This is according to leaks from @Lunayian on Twitter that suggest this new VR headset ... more - mashable

MacBook Pro in trouble? New 'AI laptops' claim to be better, with one claiming 26-hour battery life

Newly unveiled AI laptops are making bold claims that may have Apple shaking its boots: they're faster, better, and more power-efficient than the MacBook. As a laptop reviewer, when people ask, "Hey, which laptop has great performance and long battery ... more - mashable

Does the Renpho Eyeris face massager pass the hype test?

My TikTok FYP is full of viral products that are worth the hype (here’s looking at you, Solawave), but there are also a lot of viral products that are…less exciting. Deciphering between the two can be difficult, especially when it comes to products that ... more - mashable

Conner O'Malley's new standup special is a scathing critique of our AI reality

Pressing play on a Conner O'Malley video is a disorienting experience. Could it be a continuation of a previous character or universe? Could it be another installation of Truth Hunters host Mark Seevers, O'Malley's creation for the 2016 election that ... more - mashable

5 essential gadgets for turning your home into a self-care sanctuary

While some people gain energy from going out and talking to people, others gain it from staying at home. Spending a cosy night in can be a comforting and restorative experience, whether you're curling up on the couch to binge watch Netflix, sipping a ... more - mashable

No one's talking about the Apple Vision Pro anymore — and this may be why

Apple took a leap just two months ago and launched an entire brand new product category for the company with the release of the Apple Vision Pro. In the days and weeks after its February release, Apple's new AR/VR headset was the talk of social media. ... more - mashable

Save $50 on the Meta Quest 2 at Amazon and dive into an alternate reality

SAVE $50.99: The Meta Quest 2 (128GB) VR headset is on sale for $199 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a 20% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 2 (128GB) $199.00 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal ... more - mashable

Save over $1,000 on one of our favorite gaming laptops

SAVE $1,100: As of April 24, the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,499.99, or $1,100 off the original price of $2,599.99, at Best Buy. It's one of our favorite gaming laptops in general, but we specifically love it for its power, compact ... more - mashable

Sustainable laptops to make every day Earth Day

We all want to make greener choices, but shopping for sustainable tech products isn’t quite as easy as choosing greener fashion or furniture, partly because high-performance second-hand tech is almost impossible to come by. Dell and Intel have set out ... more - mashable

Watch out, Apple Vision Pro. An ‘Xbox-inspired’ Meta Quest VR headset is in the works.

Finally, Xbox is getting into the VR game! Kind of. Nestled into a larger blog post featuring multiple big announcements, Meta revealed on Monday that it is working with Microsoft on an Xbox-branded VR headset. To be more specific, it's a "limited-edition ... more - mashable

IKEA's new furniture line attempts to take gamers out of the basement

If you're a gamer with a design bug, IKEA thinks you'll love it's new collection of "gaming furniture," due in stores in September 2024. The furniture giant says that its 20-piece Brännboll collection "challenges traditional gaming design" ... more - mashable

iPhone SE 4: It reportedly borrows features from iPhone 13, iPhone XR

Folks who love iPhones, but don't want to spend $1,000 on their next one, got some good news on Thursday. Freelance coder Nguyen Phi Hung (spotted via Phone Arena) posted a bundle of purported iPhone SE 4 specs this week on X. The basic gist is that ... more - mashable

Jinkx Monsoon on trans visibility, Patti LaBelle's Virgo energy, and bad lip reading

On her first night playing Audrey in Off Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors , Jinkx Monsoon stopped traffic. "I've been rehearsing this for weeks now," she tells Mashable over Zoom, but "I still forget that there's moving set pieces and ... more - mashable

The 15 best new shows on Netflix

Netflix has a lot of shows and movies from which to choose. Like, a lot. Sifting through all the streaming options can cause chronic indecision, leaving us scrolling down the Netflix main page just trying to pick something to watch. Instead of getting ... more - mashable

Score a free pair of Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds with the XREAL Air 2 Pro

GET A FREE PAIR OF EARBUDS: As of April 3, you can get a free pair of Liberty 4 NC earbuds when you purchase the XREAL Air 2 Pro smart glasses. Opens in a new window Credit: XREAL XREAL Air 2 Pro at XREAL Shop Now If you've ever wished you could carry ... more - mashable

Got a Meta Quest? You'll have to re-enter your age.

Are you the proud owner of a Meta Quest? You'll have to re-verify your age if you want to use it. On Tuesday, Meta announced that it's mandatory for Quest 2 and Quest 3 users to confirm their age by re-entering their birthday. In a blog post, Meta said ... more - mashable