It looks like something from a science fiction movie, but this Volkswagen Formula XL1 plug-in hybrid vehicle will actually be available for sale to real drivers like you and me. Concept cars such as this are usually built one at a time, gracing trade shows and the pages of flashy auto publications. But according to […] Continue reading
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Is “Closing” Honeycomb the Beginning of an Androidocalypse? Hardly.
Earlier today, we learned that Google would be limiting access to the source code for Android 3.0, a.k.a. Honeycomb, its tablet-specific OS. For… Continue reading
Plug Hub Makes That Mess of Cables Disappear [PICS]
Time to get organized? Here’s the Plug Hub, innovatively designed to hide that rat’s nest of cables, wires and plugs underneath your desk. Run your power cords through one of the three holes in the top, then you can plug them into a power strip sitting on its shelf below. I especially like the way […] Continue reading
42 New Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
It’s been another busy week at Mashable. We’ve hired a San Francisco Bureau Chief and sent our own Pete Cashmore to Davos. Still, the team was able to turn out another lineup of tools and resources from the past week or so for your reading pleasure. Scroll down for infographics on the size of the […] Continue reading
Futuristic VW To Hit the Streets, Gets 260 MPG [PICS]
Motorola Atrix 4G Shows Off for the Camera [VIDEO]
Motorola has just released a new promo video for its upcoming Atrix 4G smartphone. We were really impressed by the Motorola Atrix 4G when we saw it at CES. Packed with a powerful dual-core 1GHz processor, this Android phone is fast. It’s also versatile. Motorola will be selling two different docks for the Atrix 4G. […] Continue reading
Paul Frank iPod Dock Adds Some Monkey to Your Music [GALLERY]
Everything is more fun when there’s a monkey involved. That’s just basically a fact. That’s why Paul Frank’s Julius Dance Machine is a must for your next wild party. Paul Frank — oh! maker of colorful, neon things — partnered with audio manufacturer SpeakerCraft to create this little Zenned-out creature, which works with all iPod […] Continue reading
The Biggest Stories in Tech, Social Media & Marketing This Morning
Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on three particular stories of interest today. Images of White Google Nexus S Leak Online Alleged photographs of a white version of Google’s Nexus S […] Continue reading
HANDS ON: InMotion Air Wireless Audio System Is Surprisingly Powerful [PICS]
The Altec Lansing inMotion Air Wireless Audio System is a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker that works with a Mac, PC or any Bluetooth-enabled music player or smartphone. We tried it with a variety of devices, and were surprised by its stellar sound quality, not to mention its good looks. However, in our tests, its wireless range […] Continue reading
“Discovr” iPad App Shows Interactive Maps of Music [VIDEO]
Discovr is a new music discovery app for iPad that shows connections between bands, and with a quick double tap, you can see the musicians’ videos on YouTube and a lot more. Launched today, the $2.99 app is described as “interactive map of the world of music for iPad,” and we took it for a […] Continue reading
HANDS ON: Wireless Charger for iPhone 4 [PICS & VIDEO]
Tired of dealing with wires to charge your mobile device? The Energizer Inductive Charger lets you place your iPhone or Blackberry on its shiny black surface, where it immediately begins charging wirelessly. Energizer’s $89 inductive charging station has been available for a few months, and the company’s been working on the various sleeves that must […] Continue reading