John Legend crashed strangers’ video call dates to sing about twerking
[embedded content] Dating is tough even in the best of times, but trying to maintain a healthy love life during a pandemic can be downright exhausting. Video call dates can…
Home Depot has canceled Black Friday
Home improvement chain Home Depot announced Wednesday it was doing away with Black Friday deals this year.
FaZe Clan, Jeffree Star, and MrBeast received coronavirus relief loans
A number of high-earning online figures received federal relief loans designated for helping small businesses to get through the pandemic, including MrBeast, Jeffree Star, and FaZe Clan. Companies belonging to…
People are mocking a private island pandemic party with ‘summer fun’ memes
Summer may be ending soon, but the “Summer fun!” meme is just getting started. You may have seen a “Summer fun!” meme or two on your timeline recently. You’ll know,…
The coronavirus could be here to stay. Your privacy may be another victim.
Mashable’s series Tech in 2025 explores how the challenges of today will dramatically change the near future. You want to go grocery shopping, but the location-tracking app you were forced…
Google Maps uses much more recent traffic data due to COVID-19
Google Maps has had to adjust to life during a pandemic just like the rest of us. When the coronavirus outbreak first hit, traffic patterns were immediately and noticeably out…
The Rock describes his fight with COVID-19 in powerful new video
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has endured his fair share of pain: He played football at Miami, had a long career as pro wrestler, and has starred in countless high-paced action…
Uber to require mask selfies for riders who haven’t been covering up
Uber drivers have long had to take a selfie to show they’re wearing a mask before accepting rides. Now the same scanning software will be used on passengers. By the…
Can the next generation of contact-tracing apps avoid past mistakes?
A nonprofit is trying to build a better exposure-notification system
Apple preps more store reopenings ahead of new iPhone launch
Apple has been closing and reopening stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic