CES 2024: Hands-on with the TCL RayNeo X2 Lite AR glasses

If last year's CES was all about the Metaverse then CES 2024's big trend has got to be augmented reality, and TCL's RayNeo X2 specs are a good example of this still-in-development project category. AR wearables are the big thing at CES this year, and ... more - mashable

It's official: Apple Vision Pro is coming on February 2

The rumors were right: Apple's first augmented reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, will be available in the U.S. on February 2. The company announced the news on January, saying the Vision Pro will be available at all US Apple Store locations and ... more - mashable

5+ Apple products that will likely come out in 2024

2024 is here and that means a whole new generation of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more, are on the way from Apple. But 2024 also brings new beginnings for the company. For the first time, Apple will enter a new market in the tech space with its latest ... more - mashable

This NASA crew has survived Mars for six months — sort of

Halfway into a simulated Mars expedition, two men and two women living together in isolation have lost a crucial piece of equipment. "I may have accidentally murdered one of our robots," said Dr. Nathan Jones, the medical officer for the crew, ... more - mashable

The XREAL Air 2 smart glasses are a huge improvement from the original model

When I first heard about the XREAL (formerly Nreal) Air AR glasses, I knew I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. They looked like the perfect blend of cool, futuristic, and functional, but – while there were parts of the original Air glasses that ... more - mashable

CES 2024: 5 creepy or weird trends we're already seeing

CES 2024 officially kicks off on Jan. 9, but before the world's glitziest tech showcase opens its doors, we're already seeing some trends that are outlandish, offbeat, and peculiar. At CES 2023, smart spectacles, wireless TVs, the metaverse, web 3.0, ... more - mashable

Did Santa miss the mark? Here are 5 things on sale that you should gift to yourself.

A quick look at our favorite on-sale gifts for yourself Best New Year's resolution deal MasterClass save 40% on an annual subscription Get Deal Best self-care deal Renpho Eyeris 1 heated eye massager $69.99 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal Best splurge ... more - mashable

CES 2024: Dates, ticket prices, and everything else you need to know

CES 2024 is nearly here. If you're a tech-focused person, get your best walking shoes prepared and your warmer-weather clothes ready for the massive, fun convention in Las Vegas. The massive tech event creates headlines and debuts new products each year, ... more - mashable

8 of the loudest calls to action from youth activists in 2023

For nearly every incendiary piece of legislation, attempt to restrict access to resources, or rollback of digital protections and safe spaces proffered in 2023, a multiplied wave of activism has followed in its wake. The year proved to be a test of will ... more - mashable

Deal alert: Score Meta Quest 2 VR headsets at Cyber Monday prices

SAVE $50: As of Dec. 22, you can score a Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset for $50 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Our pick: Meta Quest 2 (128GB) $249.99 at Best Buy (save $50) Get Deal The holidays are in full swing, and if you're still scrambling ... more - mashable

A free Blackpink concert is coming to VR on Dec. 26

A front-row concert seat is every fan's dream, and Blackpink is making it a (virtual) reality for anyone with a VR headset. The group will host a free VR concert, "BLACKPINK: A VR Encore," in Meta's Horizon Worlds Music Valley on December 26 ... more - mashable

No, iPhones aren't all 'the same.' All the new features from iPhone 11 to iPhone 15.

"How the hell does the iPhone differ from generation to generation?" some ask. "All the iPhones in recent years are all the same!" others exclaim. It's true that most of the iPhone upgrades have been incremental, but in Apple's defense, ... more - mashable

5 tech trends we want to see in 2024

Whether you like it or not, one tech trend that we're all sick of — artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning (ML) — will continue to propagate our lives throughout 2024. That being said, all that we ask is that the AI trailblazers are more mindful ... more - mashable

The best cheap gaming laptops under $1,000 prove you can game on a budget

Many hardcore gamers believe that PC gaming is the best way to play video games. In many ways, that’s true — high-end gaming computers pack more graphical and processing power than any home console does, and they offer a level of freedom in terms of ... more - mashable

You can (technically) play 'Starfield' on Meta Quest 3 now

Did you try out Starfield earlier this year and find it boring like I did? Well, maybe playing it in VR (sort of) will fix that. To be clear, it's not actually being ported to VR, but you can play it — and anything else on Xbox's Game Pass streaming ... more - mashable

In Memoriam: The tech that died in 2023

2023 has been a year of incredible technological advancements. This year, we saw the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI models, and Apple finally released its long-awaited XR headset, the Vision Pro. But while we celebrate how far we've come, it's ... more - mashable

Get the eye-popping Viture One XR glasses for $50 off at Amazon

SAVE $50: As of Dec. 13, the Viture One XR glasses are down to $389 thanks to a $50 on-page coupon at Amazon. That's a savings of 17%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Viture One XR Glasses $389 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Why settle for watching ... more - mashable

Snapchat+ subscribers can now send custom generative AI images

Snapchat has launched generative AI images for Snapchat+ subscribers, along with a series of other updates. (Snapchat+, which has over 7 million users, costs $3.99 per month.) The new feature invites subscribers to write a short prompt to create an image ... more - mashable

6 med tech innovations from 2023 that could improve our lives

Whether you’re a professional expert, an enthusiast, or just a living, breathing human being, chances are that your life, and those of your loved ones, have been affected by advancements in medical technology, or the lack thereof. Just in my personal ... more - mashable

Sex workers are cloning themselves with AI to make sexy chatbots

It’s 4:30 p.m. on a Tuesday and I’m sexting with award-winning porn star Riley Reid. "I want to kiss your body all over," she tells me via voice note, "lick your sweet spots, and make you moan with pleasure." Sounds cool, I respond ... more - mashable

I have the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: 7 answers to questions from confused Redditors

As a tech reviewer, I love to peruse the far corners of the internet to understand what, exactly , people want to know about the products I test. I'm poised to review the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, a pair of spectacles I purchased with my own money, ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 3 is practically a Quest 3.5 now with this new update: 3 new features

The Quest 3 is getting a slew of new features — so much so that you might as well call it the Quest 3.5. According to a new Meta blog post, the social media tech giant is rolling out a new update called "v60." It's set to deliver game-changing ... more - mashable

10 exercises you can do while playing video games

If you feel like you need to get moving more, that doesn't mean that you need to neglect your valuable geek hobbies. It's totally possible to burn fat and build muscle and stay out of the gym at the same time. In fact, it's possible to get a decent workout ... more - mashable

Best Meta Quest games 2023 — and no, for goodness sakes, it's not 'Beat Saber'

The best Meta Quest games whisk you away to action-filled, fantastical virtual worlds that drag you into wild adventures. Or maybe you prefer calming, relaxing, mind-stimulating puzzle games. If so, the Meta Quest Store has plenty of incredible games ... more - mashable

'Taskmaster' is getting a Meta Quest VR game spinoff

Taskmaster , the UK comedy series that sees celebrities earning points as they complete a series of amusingly ridiculous tasks, is getting a VR game spinoff. Taskmaster VR will be a virtual reality game that sees players taking on the role of contestant. ... more - mashable

Apple Vision Pro: This ‘travel’ feature lets you escape your chaotic life

So much has been made about the augmented reality aspects of Apple Vision Pro that it's easy to forget it can also do virtual reality. But lest you forget, some videos have emerged on X (formerly Twitter) showing off what Vision Pro can do in the realm ... more - mashable

Wrap up your gamer’s holiday list with these epic gifts

If you have a gamer on your list this year — and who doesn’t — we feel your frustration. Finding the right gift for this fickle bunch can be as hard as a final boss battle, especially if you’re set on giving them something that you can wrap and put under ... more - mashable

200+ of the best deals from Amazon's Cyber Monday sale

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This post has been updated with all of the latest Cyber Monday deals available at Amazon. Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (WiFi, 64GB) $349 (save $100) Get Deal Best ... more - mashable

Cyber Monday deals on unlocked phones: Shop iPhone 14, Google Pixel 8, and more live offers

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest pricing and availability on unlocked phone deals. Best Cyber Monday unlocked phone deals at a glance: Best Apple iPhone deal Pre-owned iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) $749.99 (save ... more - mashable

Walmart Cyber Monday TV deals live now: New deals just landed

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This post has been updated to include the latest TV deals from Walmart during its Cyber Monday sale, which went live at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 26 for Walmart+ members, and 7 p.m. ET for the general public. A quick look ... more - mashable