Snapchat's new safety tool lets parents see who their kids are talking to

Snapchat has announced a new in-app safety tool called Family Center, designed to let parents see who their kids are talking to while keeping the content of the conversations private. It's basically the online equivalent of watching your kid play with ... more - mashable

Snapchat's new AR game lets you hunt ghosts in your own home

Snapchat has released its first augmented reality (AR) game, letting you use your phone camera to hunt ghosts in the environment around you. If you're spooked out by imagining spirits lurking in the corners of your home, maybe play this game elsewhere. ... more - mashable

FTC sues Meta to stop VR developer acquisition

In an era full of giant tech companies devouring smaller tech companies, the Federal Trade Commission is actually trying to stop one such acquisition. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Meta from acquiring the VR developer Within, per The ... more - mashable

Meta is hiking the price of Quest 2 VR headsets by $100

If Meta's Quest 2 virtual reality headset has been on your shopping list for a while, you might want to pick one up before Aug. 1. Meta has confirmed that the start of August will also mark the beginning of a new, pricier chapter for the Quest 2. Both ... more - mashable

PlayStation VR2's nifty streaming feature makes Twitch magic with the PS5 camera

Sony's latest look at the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset paints the picture of a new virtual reality toy that's competitive with other popular HMDs, like the Oculus Quest 2. But there is one standout in its new broadcast feature. With a connected PlayStation ... more - mashable

In Meta's 'Are We There Yet,' not even Keke Palmer can make the metaverse make sense

In its new series Are We There Yet? , Meta is banking on the infinite charms of Keke Palmer to make their Metaverse more appealing. But the show's first episode, out today, proves that even entertainers of Palmer's caliber can only do so much with a ... more - mashable

The best astronomy apps for stargazing this summer

The Webb and Hubble telescopes blessed us with breathtaking new images of the cosmos earlier this month, leaving many folks inspired to learn more about space. Thanks to these astronomy apps, you can use your phone to see which stars and constellations ... more - mashable

Go on a spacewalk with ISS astronauts in virtual reality

Unless you have a quarter of a million dollars to drop on a seat in a suggestively shaped rocket, exploring the International Space Station in virtual reality is probably the closest you'll ever get to going to space. Luckily for us normies, the experience ... more - mashable

Netflix's 'Resident Evil' never divorces its story from the games. Is that on purpose?

Resident Evil on Netflix unexpectedly...nails it? I know, I'm shocked too. There's ample evidence across all of time and space that any attempt to adapt Capcom's hit horror series for TV or film will produce middling popcorn action at best, and a painfully ... more - mashable

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