Science & Technology

When you get a new iPhone, you're given the opportunity to name it something unique, such as "Brian's Awesome iPhone 12." But there are various reasons why you may want to change the name you assigned to your phone during setup. Thankfully, it's incredibly easy to change the name of your iPhone. In this article, we'll break down the reasons you may want to change the name of your iPhone, and how to do it. Why change the name of your iPhone? While the name of your iPhone may seem private, it can be revealed in a few situations. For instance, if you connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth device such as a car stereo, your phone's name may be revealed on the screen. Your phone name may also be displayed in AirDrop, iCloud backups, and when it is connected to a computer.  Read more...More about Iphone, Tech, and Iphone

You can’t find everything on Amazon, no matter how vast the inventory seems. Take these apps, software, and subscription services, for example.  From apps that improve your workday efficiency and productivity, like Parallels Pro, to ones that enhance your entertainment after you log off for the day, like Blinkist, you definitely won’t find these deals on Amazon. Get them on sale for a limited time and streamline your life. Design Wizard Pro: Lifetime Subscription You don’t need to be a designer to produce great designs. In fact, with Design Wizard Pro’s over 1.2 million curated images, 120 free fonts, and 30,000 design templates, you can make professional-quality designs for any purpose in minutes. Valued at $599, you can get a lifetime subscription for only $39 for a limited time. Read more...More about Apps And Software, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Consumer Tech

Investing in cryptocurrency is a bit like winning tokens at an arcade. It's exciting — thrilling even — but once all is said and done, you can't exactly cash in those tickets for anything in the real world. Or can you? If you've found yourself with some unexpected spending money thanks to a timely investment in crypto — or maybe you’re just looking to stop HODLing and cash out before the next market downturn — you might as well turn that found money into something you’d like. There’s no better opportunity to pick up some great tech or other goods that you’ve been eyeing than during Amazon Prime Day.  Read more...More about Prime Day, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Cryptocurrency Blockchain

TL;DR: Take your work setup with you wherever you go with the UPERFECT Battery Portable Monitor, on sale for 7% off. As of June 18, get one for only $312.99. If you're an on-the-go worker, this portable monitor will shake up the way you do business. The UPERFECT Battery Portable Monitor provides a truly single USB-C or HD connection, which means you don't have to be tied down to a power cable. It has a 15.6-inch HD monitor, 1920 x 1080 resolution, and 178-degree viewing. The monitor features a built-in 10,800mAh polymer battery that lasts up to seven hours once fully charged. But it's not just a portable monitor; it can also be used as a charging bank. If you use it to charge your phone or other device, it will still last up to four hours on a single charge. Read more...More about Monitor, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Consumer Tech

Privacy Please is an ongoing series exploring the ways privacy is violated in the modern world, and what can be done about it. Your phone number was never meant to be an all-access pass to your life.  That 10-digit string has likely followed you around the world and across the internet for years. Over the course of that time, you've almost certainly handed it out — willingly or otherwise — to every person, restaurant, social media platform, or online store that's asked. That's a problem. For someone with the right motivation, that number is a thread which, once pulled, can unravel your entire digital life — crashing down your privacy, bank account, or even your very identity. Read more...More about Cybersecurity, Privacy Please, Tech, and Cybersecurity

So, you or your client has finally pulled the trigger on a business license, brainstormed a genius blog idea, or purchased a domain name that promises to be the gateway to your future fortune. Now, it’s time to get your website up and running. But before you launch into copy, design, and development, you have to decide one small detail: Where will you host your site? Hosting may not sound like the sexiest part of building a website, but it’s one of the most important choices you’ll make. After all, your hosting service determines where in cyberspace your website will actually live — kind of like its virtual apartment (the domain is merely the address). And as anyone with noisy upstairs neighbours can attest, real estate is all about location, location, location — even online. Read more...More about Tech, Hosting, Website Building, Tech, and Consumer Tech

TL;DR: Stay safe on your bike with CYCL WingLights, on sale for 32% off. As of June 16, get them for only $54.99. Adding these CYCL WingLights to the handlebars of your bicycle is a quick and easy way to increase your visibility on the road and inform other road users of your intentions. The CYCL WingLights are easy to install and use — just screw them into your handlebars and you’re good to go. Pressing and holding their button activates the WingLights 360s permanent light function, with white LEDs in the front and red in the back. With a single tap, they become direction indicators with flashing orange LEDs. With 360-degree visibility, they can be seen from all angles and at any time of the day. Read more...More about Bike Light, Mashable Shopping, Cool Gadgets, Tech, and Work Life

Here are the best early Deals for Days sales at Walmart as of June 15: BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: Anker eufy RoboVac 35C WiFi Connected Robot Vacuum — save $150.99 BEST APPLE DEAL: Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 40mm) — save $70 BEST TV DEAL: Sceptre 55-inch Class TV (2160p) Android Smart 4K LED TV with Google Assistant (A558CV-U) — save $294.99 BEST LAPTOP DEAL: HP Chromebook x360, 14-inch HD touchscreen (Intel Celeron N4020, Intel UHD Graphics 600, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — save $250 BEST TABLET DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ (128GB) — save $80.99 BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Instant Pod Coffee Maker — save $20 Read more... More about Prime Day, Robot Vacuums, Mashable Shopping, 4k Tvs, and Tech

TL;DR: Prep for future overseas excursions with the nomadplug 18W World Charger, on sale for $74.95 as of June 15. Traveling to a new country should be all about excitement and adventure, not about worrying that you're bringing the right gear. If you're making stops in multiple countries, you don't want to carry around clunky converters that take up precious suitcase space. The Nomadplug is modular, lightweight, and compact. In fact, it's just about seven inches long. Nomadplug lets you charge your devices in over 195 countries. And since it includes 18W USB-C PD capabilities, it can charge devices at lightning fast speeds. Read more...More about Charger, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Consumer Tech

TL;DR: Set the mood in any room with the Protean Corner LED Floor Lamp, on sale for $79.99 — a 46% discount — as of June 15. With the Protean Corner LED Floor Lamp, you can style your room to fit your mood. The freestanding light fixture can be set to over 16 million color options, and will make any space look a little cooler. If you're not sure where to start (16 million is a lot), you can rotate through the programmed automatic color cycle mode. It all works with a remote control that even lets you control multiple lamps if you decide other rooms in your home need a bit of flair as well. It's fully dimmable, so you can adjust the amount of light that shines through as needed when the sun starts to go down. Read more...More about Lamp, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Work Life