In viral TikTok, mom uses data to visualize the workload of a new parent

A viral TikTok video posted this week shows one mother making a strong case for parental support using data visualization, augmented reality, and the viral nature of the video-sharing app. Shared on her husband’s TikTok account that.data.guy, the video ... more - mashable

Get a 70-inch Samsung for under $600, plus other great 4K TV deals as of Nov. 12

UPDATE: Nov. 12, 2021 10:30 a.m. ET A collection of Samsung QLED TVs are on sale as part of Amazon's early Black Friday deals. We've gathered the best deals on 4K TVs ahead of Black Friday. These are the top ones to consider as of Nov. 12: The Samsung ... more - mashable

How will supply chain issues affect Black Friday this year? Experts weigh in.

It’s November, you’re shopping early to get ahead, and yet you’ve already been hit with some version of the low stock, backorder, or even out of stock alert. What gives? The short answer: supply chain shortages. The slightly longer answer is that COVID-19 ... more - mashable

Black Friday TV deals have started. Here are the best sales to shop.

UPDATE: Nov. 11, 2021 5:30 p.m. ET A slew of Samsung QLED TVs are on sale as part of Amazon's early Black Friday deals. We've gathered the best deals on 4K TVs ahead of Black Friday. These are the top ones to consider as of Nov. 11: The Samsung 70-inch ... more - mashable

The best Black Friday laptop deals so far

UPDATE: Nov. 11, 2021, 4:55 p.m. EST Laptop deals are a Black Friday staple, and 2021 will be no different. We've already started putting together a list of the best discounts so far — check out our top picks below, and read on for even more offers as ... more - mashable

What is the metaverse? A (kind of) simple explainer

Despite how new it appears, it already feels like the metaverse is everywhere. Facebook's, I mean, Meta's recent rebrand and investments, triggered a new wave of interest in the metaverse. It's all over headlines, corporate news, memes, gaming platforms, ... more - mashable

The best gaming deals in Black Friday 2021

Navigating Black Friday can be a pain, so we've tried to make your life a little bit easier by organising the deals you need into convenient category pages: Cyber Monday Deals (UK) Cyber Monday Laptop Deals (UK) Cyber Monday TV Deals (UK) Cyber Monday ... more - mashable

The best Black Friday deals for 2021, all in one place

UPDATE: Nov. 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest deals from Walmart's second Black Friday Deals for Days sale. We've rounded up all of the best early Black Friday deals as of Nov. 10 — here are our top picks: BEST TV DEAL: ... more - mashable

What is the metaverse? A (kind of) simple explainer

Despite how new it appears, it already feels like the metaverse is everywhere. Facebook's, I mean, Meta's recent rebrand and investments, triggered a new wave of interest in the metaverse. It's all over headlines, corporate news, memes, gaming platforms, ... more - mashable

20 gift ideas for kids and science enthusiasts

What do kids and science lovers have in common? They're pretty hard to please when it comes to presents. Instead of hassling yourself and racking your brain as to what to give them, we did the work on your behalf and came up with 20 gift ideas that can ... more - mashable

The most underrated sex positions, according to porn stars

Glossy magazines, sex and relationship blogs, and hacky tabloids constantly tell us that, if we want to spice up our sex lives — to be and remain good in the sack — we need to try out new and exciting sex positions. Conveniently, they just so happen ... more - mashable

Save 56% on a Facebook Portal device for video calls

SAVE $100: Want a separate device just for making video calls? As of Nov. 5, the Facebook Portal 10" Touch is on sale for just $79 at Amazon — that's 56% off its regular price of $179. After a year and a half of pandemic living, we're all familiar ... more - mashable

Level up: 7 of the best laptops to net you a great gaming experience

BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS (updated Nov. 4, 2021): 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) ... more - mashable

Facebook makes big show of kinda ending facial recognition

Apply enough pressure, and even Facebook will buckle. The tech giant, which recently rebranded as Meta, announced Tuesday that it intends to disable Facebook's facial recognition features. While a massive win for privacy activists and users, the move ... more - mashable

The best early Black Friday laptop deals so far

UPDATE: Nov. 1, 2021, 4:25 p.m. EDT This list has been updated with the best laptop deals as of Nov. 1. BEST APPLE DEAL: 2020 Apple MacBook Air — save $99.01 BEST GAMING DEAL: Razer Blade 15 — save $901.16 BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 ... more - mashable

From air fryers to facial brushes, these 29 random deals are up to 80% off

Treat yourself day may have passed (it's October 13, for those who don't speak Parks and Recreation ), but that doesn't mean that you can't find excuses to spend your hard-earned money on something special. You're an adult, so you can do whatever you ... more - mashable

10 porn set horror stories that double as life lessons

Contrary to its persistent popular reputation as a den of chaos and sin, the modern adult industry is actually shockingly calm and orderly. Most porn producers and crews take pains to follow industry standards of safety and professionalism, and any performer ... more - mashable

Mark Zuckerberg's 'killer use case' for the metaverse is dumb as hell

The metaverse will revolutionize your ability to be a jerk. That rather confusing pitch was made by none other than Facebook (er, Meta) CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Tuesday interview, published Thursday, with Stratechery's Ben Thompson. In an attempt to ... more - mashable

Meta (aka Facebook) seems to be working on a smartwatch with a camera

Facebook's parent company Meta (for the record, I'm not happy about having to use this phrase instead of just "Facebook" for the next decade or so, until people get used to it) has teased a couple of new products. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of ... more - mashable

Now you can view Earth from aboard the ISS in VR

Most people will never get to see the Blue Marble that is Earth from the perspective of space. But a new VR experience takes us pretty dang close. The makers of a VR documentary about life aboard the International Space Station are releasing a new "fully ... more - mashable

Facebook has a new name: Meta

Facebook finally has a new name: Meta. During Facebook's Connect event on Thursday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the name change, saying he hopes, in the future, Facebook will be seen as "a metaverse company." "Right now, our brand is ... more - mashable

Facebook Connect: Pay no attention to the scandal behind the curtain

Mark Zuckerberg wants you to be wowed. At Thursday's Facebook Connect presentation, the CEO unveiled virtual and augmented reality technology that seems designed to change a world already struggling with Facebook's effects on it. The small, often unmentioned ... more - mashable

Meta teases Project Cambria VR headset and Nazaré AR glasses

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, talked about the future of its VR and AR hardware on Thursday...sort of. At the Connect 2021 keynote event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave a very brief overview of what's to come from the company's hardware division ... more - mashable

Facebook is 'Meta' now and the internet is obviously dunking on it

Some white dude from a long time ago asked, "What's in a name?" And, well, Facebook is called Meta now, and as journalist Kim Masters noted, "A Facebook by any other name is still a toxic waste site." So, yes Facebook has rebranded ... more - mashable

Facebook's new iOS app will let you make and share your own AR filters

Facebook wants to give creators the power to filter their own reality. At the social media giant's virtual 2021 Connect conference, it unveiled plans for a free iOS app currently codenamed "Polar" that would empower creators without coding ... more - mashable

Mark Zuckerberg wants to smooth the edges off Facebook's baby metaverse

There was an elephant in the Zoom room and Mark Zuckerberg knew it. In a call with reporters ahead of the company's 2021 Facebook Connect conference this week, the embattled social media CEO winkingly acknowledged his company's recent bout of controversy, ... more - mashable

Experience a more immersive video calling experience with Portal's range of all-new devices

TL;DR: As of Oct. 26, you can save £100 if you purchase two Facebook Portal devices. Staying in touch with your friends and family has always been important, but it's not so easy nowadays. You might need to get a little creative if you want to connect ... more - mashable

What size is the iPhone 13 (as well as the 12, 11, and X)?

If you're looking to buy an iPhone 13, or any iPhone, size is a big factor. Do you want something that can slip easily into your pocket, or do you believe that bigger is better? What about other factors related to size, like processing power, storage ... more - mashable

Facebook's Messenger gets AR effects, including mossy beards, in video calls

Ever wish you had a green, mossy beard in your Messenger video calls? If so, Facebook heard you loud and clear. On Thursday, the company announced a new Messenger feature, allowing users to add augmented reality effects to their video calls. Group Effects ... more - mashable

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly hasn't chosen a new name for Facebook yet

Talk about a last minute decision. Yesterday, The Verge reported that Facebook might be changing its name to better reflect its "metaverse" ambitions. Now another report claims that the name hasn't been decided upon yet, even though the company ... more - mashable