Apple WWDC 2023 preview: Everything you need to know

Folks, prepare for an epic WWDC. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off on June 5 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, is typically the stage for Apple's numerous software platforms to shine. We're very likely to see new versions ... more - mashable

A ton of QLED TVs are on sale this weekend — here are the best deals

UPDATE: May. 19, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest 4K and 8K TV deals. Check out our favorites below: Our top picks this week: Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-inch U6GR ULED TV (opens in a new tab) $379.99 (save $320) Get ... more - mashable

This $25 retro-inspired gaming console comes preloaded with over 600 classic titles

TL;DR: As of May 17, get this Retro-Inspired Game Console with 600 games for just $24.99 — A 10% discount. While there's a smattering of state-of-the-art gaming consoles that transport you into virtual worlds and deliver the most immersive experience ... more - mashable

TikTok finally lets creators cash in on their viral effects

Since 2020, TikTok creators have been able to monetize their content through the Creator Fund, providing a revenue stream for videos that get a lot of views. But for the first time, the short video app is providing a path to financial rewards for another ... more - mashable

Apple may have leaked the name of its mixed reality operating system

Apple's launching a new operating system soon, and it's probably going to be called "xrOS." Apple's xrOS will power the company's upcoming mixed reality headset, likely to be unveiled at Apple WWDC in June. While the news isn't official yet, ... more - mashable

The best gaming laptops for levelling up and beating the competition

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Serious gamers know that PC gaming is the real deal. Because high-end gaming computers pack more graphical and processing power than any home console, ... more - mashable

Save $130 on a refurbished Meta Quest 2 VR headset

TL;DR: As of April 30, get this Meta Quest 2 VR Headset for just $419.99 — that's 23% off the regular price of $549.98. Technology hasn't advanced far enough to give us the tools that would enable us to teleport into another dimension in one piece, but ... more - mashable

The VIVE XR Elite is a step toward making home VR headsets more popular

I am not a wealthy woman. I have neither the funds to invest in a virtual reality headset, nor the free leisure time to make the investment pay off. But if I did, the VIVE XR Elite would be a decent contender for my home VR headset. As our own reality ... more - mashable

Get creative with no-code game, app, and web design software for just $49

TL;DR: Want to build your own games, websites, and more? Grab a lifetime subscription to arcade dot studio Pro while it's on sale for just $49 for a limited time. Coding isn’t the only way to design games, apps, and websites. If you want to skip to the ... more - mashable

Apple is reportedly working on an AI health coach

Apple is reportedly working on a health coaching service powered by artificial intelligence. The report, which comes from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, would be a big advancement in Apple's efforts to make its devices indispensable through health and wellness ... more - mashable

The fandom business is booming. Can Weverse capture its growth?

HYBE Corporation, the company behind K-Pop megastars BTS, understands the business of fandom. And that's perhaps why their "global fandom life platform" project, Weverse, feels so compelling. Envisioned as neither a social network nor a private ... more - mashable

Xiaomi 13 Ultra has four 50-megapixel cameras

The Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone which launched in February, had a surprisingly great camera. Now, Xiaomi is trying to improve on that with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, a smartphone tailor-made for mobile photography enthusiasts. More portable ... more - mashable

The best gaming headsets for consoles and PC: SteelSeries, Razer, and more of our top picks

Gaming can be an immersive experience as is, but the right headset can truly push it to the next level. So many games today have incredible sound and music, whether it's the booming score of God of War Ragnarok or whizzing rockets in Call of Duty: Warzone ... more - mashable

Smart garments: Your next jacket might come with a futuristic tag

At this year's London Fashion Week, the growing intersection between fashion and technology took an innovative form: digital clothing tags. Backstage at the Ahluwalia show in February, I saw these tags attached to pieces from the British brand's latest ... more - mashable

This is your last chance to get the Panic Playdate for just $179

PRE-ORDER AND SAVE $20: As of April 6, you can still pre-order your Panic Playdate handheld for its base price of $179. Today is the last day to get it at this price before the April 7 price increase to $199. Opens in a new tab Credit: Panic Panic Playdate ... more - mashable

The best VR headsets we’ve tested for 2023: Only three models made the cut

Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new frontier of entertainment that has yet to attract mainstream appeal. But with more industry giants throwing their hats into the metaverse as of late — looking at you, Apple, Sony, and Meta — an intrigue exists ... more - mashable

Apple confirms dates for WWDC 2023

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) is officially slated to kick off on June 5. On Wednesday, the tech giant confirmed that WWDC23 will be held from June 5 to June 9. Like several other Apple events in the recent past, this one will be online. ... more - mashable

A brief history of meditation video games

March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. From an expansive point of view, the first video game to promote mindfulness was also the first successful home video game. Pong , created ... more - mashable

Mesh WiFi routers for gamers are better than before, say industry experts

Avid gamers know how crucial it is to have a reliable internet connection. The last thing you want is for your game to lag when you’re having a good match. But when your internet connection isn’t strong, it can be tough to take your game to the next ... more - mashable

Nreal Air AR glasses are so cool, but need some serious work

When I was a kid, I was given a Virtual Boy — Nintendo’s very ‘90s predecessor to the VR headsets we know today — and I loved it. Since then, I’ve been obsessed with adding new technology to my gaming experience including a 3D projector for movies and ... more - mashable

Apple's iOS 16.4 has a cool feature that can make cellular calls better

These days, phones come with a zillion features that you may never use, but how about a feature that actually makes cellular calls – a core function of the phone – better? Apple's new iOS 16.4, currently available in beta, has the potential to do just ... more - mashable

Google stops selling its Glass headset, years after you forgot it existed

If you remember Google Glass, the augmented reality headset introduced in 2013, canceled in 2015, then brought back in a business-oriented “enterprise edition” in 2017, you may be surprised to know Google has finally decided to end that edition this ... more - mashable

Dude, where's my car? Use a smartphone app to find it.

Do you often have trouble remembering where you parked your car? Losing track of it can be easy if you’ve parked in a crowded lot. But don’t worry, with the right smartphone app, you can mark where you parked and quickly locate it again. Google Maps ... more - mashable

Where to buy a Meta Quest 2 now that the price has permanently dropped

SAVE $69: The Meta Quest 2 just got a permanent price drop, so now is the time to snag one if you've been toying with the idea. Save $69 at Meta, as well as various other retailers (listed below). The most accessible VR headset just hit a new all-time ... more - mashable

Don't let the yellow iPhone fool you

Folks, pay no attention to the beautiful, bright yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. They're a distraction — bad deals covered in fun colors. And Apple knows it. I was the proud owner of a yellow iPhone XR for four years, and I loved that darn device. ... more - mashable

Meta hacks 30% off the price of its Meta Quest Pro VR headset

VR is about to become slightly more affordable as of March 5, says Meta. The company will drop the retail price of its 256 GB Meta Quest 2 headset by $70, from $499.99 to $429.99. And the Meta Quest Pro headset will take an even more significant dive ... more - mashable

Meta has massive plans for VR, despite users not being that into it

Meta is planning to launch a new version of its Quest virtual reality headset this year, followed by two more advanced models later on. This is according to a detailed roadmap presentation, obtained by The Verge, that Meta shared with its employees on ... more - mashable

Meta will create 'AI personas' for WhatsApp and Messenger

Chatbots such as ChatGPT might one day be an important part of our everyday lives, and Facebook is facilitating that by building them into its chat apps, Messenger and WhatsApp. In a post published on Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company ... more - mashable

Xiaomi launches AR glasses ahead of Apple's rumored headset

Shortly after launching a new smartphone flagship, Xiaomi has secured an early start in the upcoming augmented/mixed reality headset race. On Monday, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the company announced the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery ... more - mashable

8 PlayStation VR2 launch games you should definitely check out

PlayStation VR2 is finally here, at long last. But what can you actually play on Sony’s new headset? With a launch lineup about 30 games deep, PSVR2 has a lot to offer on day one. However, there’s a big caveat to that: Almost all of the launch games ... more - mashable