In the scope of a couple of days, several people -- including Mashable staffers -- have seen their Facebook cover photos disappear without explanation. The issue appears to be a move by Facebook to aggressively crack down on images that are considere...
Bridget Hughes' quest for her lost hat -- which belonged to her mother before she passed away from cancer -- has the Internet searching with her.
Every wonder how Santa keeps track of who’s been naughty or nice? According to a new Windows Phone ad, there’s an app for that. In the video above, the Naughty or Nice Live App helps Santa watch out for who’s been bad or good, delivering that informa...
Is Kony 2012 an ad? If so, it was the most-viral ad of the year. If not, it was just an extremely effective advocacy video and a Belgian video for cable network TNT was actually the most-viral ad of 2012. Unruly, which keeps tabs on viral video activ...
Ever have trouble finding your iPhone or iPad? Now there’s an app that hides your iDevice on purpose. Meet Chameleon Clock, which uses the rear-facing camera on your device to blend it in to its surroundings. The clock displays what’s behind it on th...
The Wandant dog pedometer, developed by electronics maker Fujitsu, is a specialized pedometer made to keep track of your pet’s health.
This year, holiday shopping can be as easy as scrolling through an app and clicking "Gift It." The best part: You won't have to worry about shipping. Sesame is a gift-giving app launched this week by Sincerely -- the makers of Postagram. The gift set...
A UK architecture firm is constructing an "amphibious" home near the River Thames to better prevent damage from flooding.
If you've been spending way too little time with your tablet because it's usually in the hands of your kids, it may be time to think about getting them one of their own. Plus, like it or not, a portable tablet is a great way to keep kids entertained ...
Griffin Technology‘s first Lightning connector accessories are expected to launch at retail locations beginning on Dec. 3.
Unison lets employees communicate through virtual rooms organized around specific projects to help boost collaboration and productivity.
For the unemployed, the holidays are not only a fantastic opportunity to earn money, but also a chance to get a foot in the door with companies.
If you even blinked this week you might have missed one of Mashable's top news stories, opinion pieces or reviews -- including the biggest fake news on Facebook (and how to protect yourself from it), interviews with NASA and Neil Patrick Harris, and ...
You've probably read all the stories about how sitting for too long can kill you. How prolonged sitting causes discomfort, numbness and spine misalignment. I have a new magic weapon -- the newly relaunched Jawbone Up. If I've been sitting for too lon...
Hukkster is a new online shopping tool that tracks your most coveted fashion finds and alerts you by email about sudden price drops.
The bizarre story of McAfee antivirus software company founder John McAfee keeps getting weirder, and now CNN has caught up with the 67-year-old tech titan at his hideout in Belize.
Even Google's two-step authentication can't protect you from naiveté.
Over the last week, I've found myself wondering what Steve Jobs would make of Windows 8 if he were alive today. It's likely he would be entirely dismissive or unwilling to comment on the new OS at all. Even so, I'm betting he would consider the new W...
What was on the minds of Black Friday shoppers? This infographic details the top-tweeted words on Black Friday.
If the traditional hall decking and tree decorating gives you a case of the Scrooges, electrify your Christmas decor with offbeat ornaments. Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like festive poop on a rope or Santa hat-clad boogers.
You bring your phone everywhere -- your desk, the kitchen, your car and, dare we say, the bathroom. Wouldn't it be handy if you could secure that valuable device in each of the places you use it most? Created by Studio Proper, the Wallee M smartphone...
An emotional reaction video to the viral cyberbullying clip uploaded to YouTube by Amanda Todd, a student later found dead, showcases a range of emotions.
It was another exciting week in technology and gadgetry. Check out our gallery and read the full stories right here on Top 10 Tech.
Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend and committed suicide Saturday. Here's how NFL players and teams reacted on Twitter.
It's been another busy week in the digital world. Catch up on the latest digital media resources with our weekly features roundup.
It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck -- here's our app roundup.
Who would have guessed -- the futuristic-looking luxury fireplace industry is booming. Surprisingly, if you can dream it, it can be built. But, most of the time, it'll cost you. It seems we're no longer just content to view the crackling Yule Log on ...
There are key market principles driving a social media audience's value. Here's how digital marketers can tap into them.
Tim Cook gave his first TV interview as Apple CEO to NBC, and the segment will show Cook stroll through Grand Central in New York virtually unnoticed.
On Glee's Thanksgiving show, this hyper-produced version of "Gangnam Style" happened, with lots of well-tuned singing and wooden dancing. Ouch.
