Facebook-backed Diem sells assets after scrapping its cryptocurrency project

This is the end of the line for Meta's crypto plans – at least for now. On Monday, the Diem Association announced it has sold its intellectual property (and other assets related to the running of Diem Payment Network) to the crypto-oriented bank Silvergate ... more - mashable

The best EVs for all different types of drivers

The search for the best electric vehicle is highly subjective. While obsessed Tesla fanatics can't fathom buying anything other than a Tesla, there is a wide selection whether you need something rugged, cheap, or quick-charging. With over 370 electric ... more - mashable

Learn to paint without judgment for just $20

TL;DR: The Ultimate 2022 Learn to Paint Bundle, valued at $1,194, is on sale for just $19.99 a of Jan. 23 — that's savings of 98%. If you’re new to painting, it can be pretty intimidating. Sitting in an art class and being judged by your fellow peers? ... more - mashable

The best VR games and apps that make working out fun

Every January we all seem to make (then inevitably break) the same New Year's resolution. So in 2022, maybe it's time to rethink what getting in shape looks like altogether. Fitness isn't the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to virtual ... more - mashable

Google's got AR glasses in the works. Here are 6 things you need to know.

If you’ve ever wanted to Google search with your eyes, we’ve got great news. The Verge reported on Thursday that Google is in the early stages of development on Project Iris, the codename for an upcoming augmented reality headset with a planned 2024 ... more - mashable

Facebook and Instagram are jumping on the NFT bandwagon, report claims

Facebook and Instagram might start letting users create, buy, and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a new report claims. According to the Financial Times , Meta's social media companies are exploring the idea at the moment, however it's still at an early ... more - mashable

Save over $400 on a 65-inch Sony 4K TV

Save $401.99: Get a TV that keeps up with your new PlayStation 5 with the Sony X85J 65-inch 4K TV, which is on sale for $798 at Amazon. It's 33% off as of Jan. 18, which means you'll pay this 2021 model's lowest price to date. Looking for a new TV to ... more - mashable

Apple CarKey is reportedly coming to more cars soon

In 2020, Apple launched CarKey, a feature that lets you add a digital key for your car to your iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature, however, was only made available to owners of new BMWs. According to a new report, this should change fairly soon. In the ... more - mashable

Meta is being investigated for alleged Oculus anti-trust violations

Mark Zuckerberg can change his company’s name all he wants, but that won’t stop the government from looking into its business practices. The latest round of government probes into the company now known as Meta actually centers on Oculus, its VR hardware ... more - mashable

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