Make sense of the metaverse and NFTs with this guide to 2022 tech

Whether you find yourself playing VR golf with your coworkers after a big virtual meeting or getting caught up in an NFT heist about bored apes, tech in 2022 is about to get real weird for all of us. You'd best get educated now. If 2021 was the year ... more - mashable

Apple reportedly wants nothing to do with Zuck's metaverse

The metaverse, a VR playground Mark Zuckerberg is forcing down everyone's throats, might threaten to consume us all over the next few years. However, it seems Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't buying what Zuck is selling yet. That’s if Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman ... more - mashable

Apple introduced the first iPhone 15 years ago. Here's a look back at everything that's changed.

Fifteen years ago today, Steve Jobs introduced the world to the iPhone. From its humble beginnings as a bulky device dismissed by naysayers for being too expensive for mass markets, to something many people can't imagine living without. It's been a wild ... more - mashable

The 5 coolest new TVs shown off at CES 2022

The 2022 edition of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may have pulled off something extraordinary: Having more TVs in attendance than people. Whether that’s literally true or not, the fact remains that even a skeletal CES will inevitably ... more - mashable

Enjoy a new all-time low Amazon price on this 24-inch iMac

SAVE $50: Apple's entry-level 24-inch iMac comes with an M1 processor, an 8-core CPU, a 7-core GPU, and 256GB of storage. It typically sells for $1,299, but as of Jan. 5, Amazon has the silver version on sale for just $1,249. That's its best price to ... more - mashable

The most anticipated TV shows coming in 2022

We're not going to sit here and wax poetic about 2021, the latest in a series of interminable years where we have clung to television like a life raft. The good news is our raft is still very much afloat! We can't even begin to predict what life in 2022 ... more - mashable

How to use your iPhone's Burst mode for better action shots

Your iPhone is a pretty capable little camera, and, chances are, you always have it with you, handy to capture all of life's memorable moments. One feature the iPhone's camera offers makes it superb at grabbing great action shots — this is called Burst ... more - mashable

What will dating be like in 2022?

We've all faced specific pandemic-fueled challenges in the past two years, and daters aren't any different. Last year, we were forced to date through screens or not at all. This year, we had a hodge-podge of varying desires — and COVID mandates — as ... more - mashable

'Feel' in the metaverse with this VR outfit — Future Blink

You can bring virtual reality closer to the real world with the Skinetic vest, which is outfitted with 20 vibrating sections that mimic actual sensations. ... more - mashable

LG's 'Virtual Ride' OLED will make you feel like you're cycling outdoors

When it comes to trade shows such as CES, LG is typically the king of curvy displays. The company always brings some cool concepts to these shows, and next year's CES 2022, which kicks off on Jan. 5, is no exception. LG Display has announced it will ... more - mashable

Mercedes' first electric AMG is a show-stopper with massage seats

It might not look like an electric sports car, but the first all-electric Mercedes-AMG EQS certainly feels like one. What presents itself to the world as a traditional model in the car brand's storied lineup is, under the hood, clearly a car for the ... more - mashable

This noise-canceling gaming headset can make you feel immersed in every game

TL;DR: The Alpha Bravo GX-1 Gaming Headset is just $119.99 at the Mashable Shop as of Dec. 17. Don’t just play your favorite games — get immersed in them. The closest thing to virtual reality without having to wear goggles, the right gaming headset — ... more - mashable

This stacked web development course bundle is on sale for 98% off

TL;DR: The 25 Course Web Development Super Bundle is on sale for £25, saving you 98% on list price. Skilled tech talent, especially in web development, is hard to come by these days, which means there’s an ever-increasing demand for people who can walk ... more - mashable

14 of the most anticipated electric vehicles of 2022

There'll be electricity in the air in 2022. Some of the most hotly anticipated EV models of all time are scheduled for release, including a trio of groundbreaking pickups: the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, and the GMC Hummer EV. But it's also ... more - mashable

'Among Us' is coming to VR, and the trailer will make you jump

Among Us developer Innersloth has revealed it's bringing the hit social deduction game to virtual reality. Getting betrayed by your friends and dying in space is about to feel much more real. Announced during The Game Awards 2021, Among Us VR won't look ... more - mashable

Save almost $200 on the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, plus more great laptop deals this weekend

UPDATE: Dec. 9, 2021, 3:15 p.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Dec. 9. BEST SAMSUNG DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, a nice alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro — $809.99 $899.99 (save $190) BEST GAMING ... more - mashable

Horizon Worlds, Meta's virtual playground for creators, is now open for all adults to misbehave

Meta’s VRChat clone is ready for its close-up. More than a year after it soft-launched as an invite-only experience, Horizon Worlds, the “creator-friendly VR space” formerly known as Facebook Horizon, is finally emerging from its beta testing state. ... more - mashable

Take to the skies with the best drones for everyone

Drones and quadcopters have become increasingly accessible in the last few years. As the cost of designing and manufacturing a good quality drone has gone down, more people have been able to get into drone flying as a hobby — or to up their photography ... more - mashable

Was your iPhone repaired with official parts? New iOS update will tell you.

An upcoming iOS update will tell you the repair history for your iPhone, including if it contains official replacement parts or “unknown” third-party components. On Tuesday, Apple published a new support document outlining the "iPhone parts and ... more - mashable

The 20 absolute best TV shows of 2021

TV never really left , per se, but 2021 certainly did its part to bring it back. Disney+ relaunched the Marvel Universe with the captivating WandaVision , prestige TV like Mare of Easttown became appointment viewing, Netflix had the slam dunk of the ... more - mashable

New AirPods Pro are going to look very different, report says

Apple's upcoming AirPods Pro — possibly named AirPods Pro 2 — are getting a big redesign, a new report claims. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via Macrumors), Apple plans to launch the new earbuds in the last quarter of 2022. But Kuo also has ... more - mashable

Take to the skies with the best drones for beginners

Whatever activity you try your hand at, you always start off as a beginner. Hey, even the likes of Lionel Messi or Serena Williams were beginners once upon a time. And who knows? Maybe you’ll reach the heights of an elite droning competition one day. ... more - mashable

Apple's got a ton of new products coming next year, report says

Apple fans, start saving money now, because there's a ton of new Apple gear coming in 2022. In his latest Power On newsletter (via 9to5Mac), Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has listed all the new products Apple is planning to launch next year, according to his ... more - mashable

Turn your love of gaming into a career with this game development bundle

TL;DR: The 2022 Ultimate Learn Unreal Game Development Bundle is on sale for £26.22 as of Dec. 2, saving you 96% on list price. If your passion for gaming has taken over and made you curious about how things work on the back end of your favourite levels ... more - mashable

South Korea will use VR to assess whether elderly drivers can get a license

South Korea is planning to introduce conditional driver's licenses for the elderly by 2025 — and the way they're making sure drivers are fit to drive is quite interesting. According to South Korean news agency Yonhap News, Korea's National Police Agency ... more - mashable

Simu Liu is very proud of his Gollum impression, bless him

Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu joined Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, and wasted no time in playfully roasting his fellow Marvel cast members. Asked by Fallon whether a Shang-Chi sequel was in the works, Liu stated that he didn't know, and that ... more - mashable

A guide to the best tablets out there — for work or streaming your shows

Even if you have a very capable smartphone and a nice laptop, tablets are still a worthwhile hunk of tech to add to your arsenal. The touchscreen that can be carried anywhere makes for a portable studio for creatives, a crucial sidekick for commuters ... more - mashable

The best laptops to net you a great gaming experience

BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS: WD Black 2TB P10 Game Drive — $74.99 $89.99 (save $15 at Amazon) Razer Blade 15 Advanced gaming laptop — $1,698.83 $2,599.99 (save $901.16 at Amazon) Returnal — $49.80 $69.99 (save $20.19 at Walmart) Xbox Game Pass 3-Month ... more - mashable

Amazon's Black Friday sale is on — here's a monster list of the top deals

UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2021, 11:20 a.m. EST We've scoured Amazon for all the best Black Friday deals. Read on for the top discounts on TVs, laptops, home, kitchen, and more. BEST TV DEAL: LG 65-inch C1 Series OLED 4K TV, a TV with fast refresh rate that's ... more - mashable

Everything you should buy from Target's pre-Black Friday sale

UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2021, 9:05 a.m. EST This post has been updated to include new information about Target's Black Friday plans, along with the latest deals from its current Holiday Best sale. Target is running a series of Holiday Best sales ahead of its ... more - mashable