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Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, modifications, arrangements and procedures. Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The word technology comes from Greek τεχνολογία (technología); from τέχνη (téchnē), meaning "art, skill, craft", and -λογία (-logía), meaning "study of-". The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology, and information technology.
The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of...
The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of...
This guy made ice wheels for his bike, and they are awesome
Is your bike-riding experience too easy? Amateur inventor Colin Furze is here to help.
5 can't-miss apps: 'Monster Flash,' Tackk and more
This week's list includes the latest Star Wars tower-defense game, Any.do 2.0 and a spooky monster-themed title that proves creepy creatures really do live in the dark.
HP and Gilt Groupe unveil fashion-focused smartwatch
HP has unveiled its entry into the smartwatch race with a device designed to attract fashion-focused men.
Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 phones try to capture young people's attention
Samsung is trying to make its phones as cool as possible.
Andy Rubin exits Google: Where are the robots?
Sure, Google makes a wicked self-driving car that is mostly robot, but that's not the kind of robot I or anyone else was expecting from Andy Rubin.
Google rotates 6 Doodles for Halloween and lets you spookify selfies
There are six Halloween-themed animations rotating on Google's homepage.
For Microsoft Outlook for Mac, 2015 has come early
The new Outlook for Mac has arrived.
British Museum now lets you 3D print its artifacts using Sketchfab
Why visit a museum halfway around the world, when you can check out 3D scans, and print them from your own home?
Despite a rough debut, Amazon will keep developing Fire Phones
Amazon's senior VP of devices admitted that the Fire Phone's price point was mostly to blame for sluggish sales.
Plantronics BackBeat Pro: Wireless headphones you'll actually want to use
Plantronics BackBeat Pro are a great pair of wireless stereo headphones, with many virtues and only a few flaws.
Google reveals first functional Project Ara prototype (for real this time)
Project Ara is Google's ambitious plan for modular smartphones.
The creators of Google Inbox explain why it's the future of Gmail
Although the whole aim of Google Inbox is to make email more useful, it's not intended to replace the Gmail experience. Yet.
Nextdoor's treat map shows you where to find candy on Halloween
Nextdoor's treat maps show you where to find candy on Halloween night.
LG develops smartphone display with super-thin bezel
Does your phone lack screen real estate?
Amazon in 2014: A look back
'Mashable' is hosting a MashTalk Hangout on Air to recap Amazon's year.
Apple reverses course: calculator widgets now allowed in App Store
Apple has reversed course and decided to allow calculator widgets in the App Store.
The latest version of Flipboard is all about the smartphone
The third version of Flipboard is rolling out on Thursday, and it's revamping the way the app works with smartphones.
Game on! Nintendo jumps into health tracking with a sleep sensor
When Nintendo games don't keep you up all night, the company wants to help you sleep as soundly as possible.
About.me revamps the business card with Intro app
About.me rolled out Intro, a new iPhone app that functions as a digital business card.
College students trust Snapchat despite hack, study says
A new study found that most students still trust the service and haven't changed their use of the app since the recent hack.
Microsoft officially announces wearable after early app release
“Once the algorithms know enough about you and your biometrics in a steady state, they will recognize patterns and opportunities to improve your health and fitness."
11 free tools to protect your online activity from surveillance
Basically, how to hide on the Internet.
Verizon refutes editor's claims that its tech site will censor stories
Has responded to reports that its new tech site will censor stories about net neutrality and spying with a denial, sort of.
Hands on with Google's Nexus 9: This Lollipop tastes like an iPad
Laying eyes on the Google Nexus 9 for the first time, you’d be forgiven for thinking Apple made it.
What's the point of Google's Nexus Player?
The purpose of the Nexus Player will become clear to anyone on Android: Putting "consumption" apps on a TV, while letting you keep the phone in your pocket.
Apple tells developer to kill iOS app widget after the company promoted it
After featuring PCalc in the App Store, Apple is now demanding that the developer remove it standout feature.
Stick a fork in CurrentC. It's done.
How can anyone trust a mobile payment system that couldn't get through a pilot program without a data breach?
Twitter's executive shakeup continues with 2 more resignations
Jeremy Gordon, Twitter's VP of engineering and Adam Kinney, who heads up analytics, are both stepping down from Twitter's engineering team.
Hands on with the Google Nexus 6: Android goes big
Google is making a statement with the Nexus 6: Big, phablet-size phones are the new flagships.
HP Sprout is a physical-to-virtual PC. Translation: It's a weird new future
It's hard to find the words to describe the funky but creative HP Sprout system, but here's a closer look at how it will work.
Windows steps up its game: Running 8.1 on a 5K Retina iMac
When I was reviewing the new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K, I couldn't help but marvel at how well Apple's scaling technology worked and how nearly every single app I installed was optimized for Retina. Which of course, brought up the inevitable questi...
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review: A worthy iPad rival at 75% of the price
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is the clear choice for those turned off by Apple’s premium price points.
The rise of the 'quantified self'
The quantified self isn't a trend. It's a revolution.
Flying car prototype could get you to work faster than a 'Jetsons' episode
It's better than a bird, better than a plane -- maybe even better than Superman.
Cloth app uses weather forecasts to plan the perfect outfit
Cloth, an app for managing your wardrobe, provides personalized recommendations on what to wear based on the items in your closet.
HP reinvents the PC with Sprout and leaps into 3D printing
Hewlett Packard has been in the printing business for decades, but was far behind on 3D printing -- until now.
8 free emoji apps beyond what's pre-loaded in your phone
Sick of the same old emoji characters? Here are eight specialty emoji apps to take your conversations to the next level.
Why Kim Kardsahian won't help BlackBerry's comeback
Hint: The company's expected core audience isn't interested in her.
Verizon Droid Turbo hands on: A giant battery with few tradeoffs
Verizon’s Droid Turbo is designed to attack one of the main complaints about smartphones: battery life.
Fitbit CEO: Smartwatches 'lack a purpose' right now
Fitbit recently introduced new fitness wristband trackers, one of which the company is calling a "superwatch." But let's be clear, it's not a smartwatch.
Google is going after tumors with nanoparticles
Google is already experimenting with tiny intravenous machines that can detect cancer cells. You may be taking them in a pill soon.
Google Fit app arrives, poised to take on Apple's HealthKit
The app, which connects to your existing Google account, functions as a central dashboard for tracking fitness and health goals.
Nerds decide: Is the iPhone 6 better than the 6 Plus?
Mashable's Editor-at-Large and Tech Editor debate over which iPhone 6 size is right.
Hackers can use the Samsung Find My Mobile feature to attack phones
If Find My Mobile is turned on, hackers can execute code remotely to lock or change the device's lock code, rendering it useless.
Tim Cook reveals why Apple axed the iPod classic
"We couldn't get the parts anymore, not anywhere on Earth," Apple CEO Tim Cook said.
Verizon Droid Turbo boasts a 'monster' battery that can last 2 days
Verizon and Motorola took the wraps off the latest smartphone in its Droid line, the Droid Turbo. The Droid Turbo is designed for extended battery life, and Motorola says the phone can last 48 hours -- two full days -- of normal use. The "monster siz...
This is not your average light bulb
Cree's new LED light bulbs have a classic look and a lower price. We tried out one of the first ones.
Microsoft's Bing now supports emoji
Microsoft's search engine Bing announced support for emoji.
How to take iPad photos without annoying everyone
How do you whip out your iPad to take photos without being a jerk? Here are five crucial rules.
Tim Cook talks Apple Pay pushback, Alibaba deal, death of iPod Classic
Cook called Apple Pay a tremendous success even in its first week, and revealed that there had been 1 million credit cards activated on the system in its first 72 hours.
Baton promises to be the ultimate Android app switcher
Nextbit, a San Francisco-based startup is launching Baton, an Android app that uses the cloud to bring Handoff-like sharing capabilities to multiple devices.
Kim Kardashian loves her BlackBerrys, and 4 other things we learned
Kardashian spoke about her love of BlackBerry, the challenges of being a reality star and how she manages her social media presence.
ZTE's plan to be the next Samsung
ZTE is the official smartphone of the New York Knicks. It's all part of the company's grand plan to convince U.S. consumers to give its phones a look.
Windowless plane would let passengers see world around them
If the window seat is enough to make you nervous on a flight, then you might want to avoid this windowless plane.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Preorders Outpace Galaxy Note 4 on Samsung's Home Turf
There is little chance that the Apple will ever dethrone Samsung as the market leader in South Korea, but now that the iPhone is available in a larger size, it may be able to capture more users in a previously less enthusiastic market.
Facebook Makes It Easier to Share Photos 'In the Moment'
Facebook rolled out an update to its app that adds a new way to quickly organize and post small batches of photos from your smartphone.
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