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Tim Marcin

Tim Marcin

Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, food, and the occasional hot take. You can find him posting endlessly about Buffalo wings on the website formerly known as Twitter at @timmarcin.

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Fitbit watches and trackers to get a premium feature for free
Readiness score for all.
By Tim Marcin
Fitbit watches and trackers to get a premium feature for free
Microsoft 365 goes down as users report issues with service
Tough day for Microsoft users.
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Microsoft 365 goes down as users report issues with service
Apple Event 2024: Everything announced, including iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10
iPhone 16, a new Apple Watch, and much more.
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Apple Event 2024: Everything announced, including iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Sports app will give real-time NFL and CFB updates on your iPhone and Apple Watch
Updates made easy.
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Apple Sports app will give real-time NFL and CFB updates on your iPhone and Apple Watch
Attention all multitaskers: Google Meet makes its picture-in-picture feature automatic
Multitasking made easy.
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Attention all multitaskers: Google Meet makes its picture-in-picture feature automatic
Tesla's Supercharger rollout for other EVs has been super slow. Here's why.
What gives?
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Tesla's Supercharger rollout for other EVs has been super slow. Here's why.
NASA's new plan keeps Starliner astronauts in space until 2025
Eight days turned to eight months.
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NASA's new plan keeps Starliner astronauts in space until 2025
X must pay $600K to employee who didn't click yes to work 'hardcore'
That's a hardcore check to cut.
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X must pay $600K to employee who didn't click yes to work 'hardcore'
Everything announced at Made by Google 2024, including the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 3, and Gemini Live
Lots of news from Google's Pixel 9 event.
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Everything announced at Made by Google 2024, including the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 3, and Gemini Live
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Every performer and celebrity who appeared
Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, and more.
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Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Every performer and celebrity who appeared
Celine Dion triumphs at Olympics opening ceremony and the internet lights up
The internet is all about this opening ceremony.
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Celine Dion triumphs at Olympics opening ceremony and the internet lights up
Who will appear in the Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The icons we think will show up
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Who will appear in the Olympics Opening Ceremony?
CrowdStrike outage: We just got more info on what, exactly, caused the chaos
CrowdStrike released a new report.
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CrowdStrike outage: We just got more info on what, exactly, caused the chaos
It’s 4 days later and Delta is still affected by CrowdStrike. Here’s why.
Still struggling.
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It’s 4 days later and Delta is still affected by CrowdStrike. Here’s why.
X is developing a tool to block links in replies to cut down on spam
No more weird links.
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X is developing a tool to block links in replies to cut down on spam
CrowdStrike on outage: 'Bad actors will try to exploit events like this'
A truly bad day for the company.
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CrowdStrike on outage: 'Bad actors will try to exploit events like this'
Microsoft outage: What is CrowdStrike and why users are getting Windows blue screens
Here's what you need to know.
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Microsoft outage: What is CrowdStrike and why users are getting Windows blue screens
Microsoft outage updates: Crowdstrike issue still wreaking havoc despite fix
A fitting end to the week.
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Microsoft outage updates: Crowdstrike issue still wreaking havoc despite fix
How long will the Microsoft outage last? The CrowdStrike CEO warns it could take a while.
It's not looking good.
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How long will the Microsoft outage last? The CrowdStrike CEO warns it could take a while.
Senators press AT&T on why it stores call records on a third-party 'AI data cloud'
The company is reeling after massive breach.
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Senators press AT&T on why it stores call records on a third-party 'AI data cloud'
'College Football '25' players unable to connect to EA servers. They're not taking it well.
Not an ideal start.
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'College Football '25' players unable to connect to EA servers. They're not taking it well.
Xbox Series X is $50 off at Best Buy in early Prime Day deal
Upgrade your gaming setup for less.
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Xbox Series X is $50 off at Best Buy in early Prime Day deal
Spoiler alert: Everything that will be announced at Unpacked July 2024
The Galaxy Ring and more.
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Spoiler alert: Everything that will be announced at Unpacked July 2024
Instagram is rolling out AI chatbot versions of creators, Mark Zuckerberg says
Chatting with AI versions of celebs! Nothing sad about that!
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Instagram is rolling out AI chatbot versions of creators, Mark Zuckerberg says
50 Cent got hacked by someone shilling memecoins
Get rich or hacked trying.
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50 Cent got hacked by someone shilling memecoins
Cybertruck buyers are reporting delivery delays due to windshield wiper issue
Even more problems.
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Cybertruck buyers are reporting delivery delays due to windshield wiper issue
Apple surges past Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company
Apple reclaims its title.
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Apple surges past Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company
Everything announced at WWDC 2024, from iOS 18 to Apple Intelligence
Lots happened at WWDC. Here's everything Apple announced at its annual developers conference.
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Everything announced at WWDC 2024, from iOS 18 to Apple Intelligence
Netflix is testing a new TV homepage design — here's what it could look like
Get ready for a new look (possibly).
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Netflix is testing a new TV homepage design — here's what it could look like
Spotify to refund Car Thing purchases. Here's how to get yours.
Get your Car Thing refund before it's bricked.
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Spotify to refund Car Thing purchases. Here's how to get yours.
How to leave a group chat on iPhone
It takes just a few simple steps.
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How to leave a group chat on iPhone
Everything announced at Microsoft Build 2024, including new Copilot and Edge features
Lots happening at the major Microsoft events.
By Tim Marcin
Everything announced at Microsoft Build 2024, including new Copilot and Edge features
Everything announced at Google I/O, including AI Agents, Ask Photos, and more
Android news, Gemini updates, and more.
By Tim Marcin
Everything announced at Google I/O, including AI Agents, Ask Photos, and more
ChatGPT is getting a desktop app, but only for Mac
Sorry, Windows users.
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ChatGPT is getting a desktop app, but only for Mac
How to connect your AirPods to a computer
Don't worry: It's super easy.
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How to connect your AirPods to a computer
Apple iPad event: Adaptive True Tone flash announced for better document scanning
No more lighting worries.
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Apple iPad event: Adaptive True Tone flash announced for better document scanning
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error
The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
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Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error
How to unpair an Apple Watch
It takes a few simple steps.
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How to unpair an Apple Watch
Live: Jaw-dropping images of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Beautiful and rare pics.
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Live: Jaw-dropping images of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Meta briefly blocked a local news organization critical of Facebook
It was accidental, the tech giant said.
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Meta briefly blocked a local news organization critical of Facebook
Elon Musk promises Tesla robotaxis in August
Sure, Elon.
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Elon Musk promises Tesla robotaxis in August
How to reset your Apple ID password
It's just a few steps.
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How to reset your Apple ID password
The simple steps to factory reset a MacBook
It's just a few steps.
By Tim Marcin
The simple steps to factory reset a MacBook
Boeing's CEO will resign amid mountain of controversy and bad headlines
Not really a surprise, is it?
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Boeing's CEO will resign amid mountain of controversy and bad headlines
Microsoft's Surface event spotlighted new accessibility features and accessories
Tech that'll help people.
By Tim Marcin
Microsoft's Surface event spotlighted new accessibility features and accessories
Instagram may be developing Snap Map dupe to locate your friends
Another Snap feature on Insta? Groundbreaking.
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Instagram may be developing Snap Map dupe to locate your friends
X is launching audio and visual calls for regular users. Did anyone want this?
OK, thanks.
By Tim Marcin
X is launching audio and visual calls for regular users. Did anyone want this?
Google Maps search not working: Why it says 'no results found'
Not ideal!
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Google Maps search not working: Why it says 'no results found'
Snapchat+ is reportedly introducing an AI Bitmoji pet
OK then.
By Tim Marcin
Snapchat+ is reportedly introducing an AI Bitmoji pet
AI can now copy your handwriting. We're concerned.
First voices, now this.
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AI can now copy your handwriting. We're concerned.
AI George Carlin releases comedy special that real George Carlin would've despised
Who wanted this?
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AI George Carlin releases comedy special that real George Carlin would've despised
Google Assistant is losing 17 features: See the list
See ya.
By Tim Marcin
Google Assistant is losing 17 features: See the list
Slack's new 'Catch Up' feature knows you're overwhelmed and overworked
It's trying to help.
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Slack's new 'Catch Up' feature knows you're overwhelmed and overworked
Apple iPhone 'batterygate' settlement payments might be on the way soon
Check that bank account.
By Tim Marcin
Apple iPhone 'batterygate' settlement payments might be on the way soon
CES 2024: Dates, ticket prices, exhibitors, and everything else you must know
All the details on CES 2024.
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CES 2024: Dates, ticket prices, exhibitors, and everything else you must know
CES 2024: 5 car trends we're expecting to see
EVs are in. AI is out.
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CES 2024: 5 car trends we're expecting to see
Teenage 'GTA 6' hacker sentenced to an indefinite hospital stay
He could spend the rest of his life in hospital.
By Tim Marcin
Teenage 'GTA 6' hacker sentenced to an indefinite hospital stay
Chameleon Android malware can turn off fingerprint unlock to steal your pin
Be careful out there.
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Chameleon Android malware can turn off fingerprint unlock to steal your pin
Every link on X /Twitter is broken
Clicking any link led to an error page.
By Tim Marcin
Every link on X /Twitter is broken
Reddit crashed today. Here's what happened.
The outage was short-lived but seemingly widespread.
By Tim Marcin
Reddit crashed today. Here's what happened.
Crunchyroll is adding mobile games to its subscription service
Games, for free!
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Crunchyroll is adding mobile games to its subscription service
YouTube pissed off NFL fans with 'Sunday Ticket' buffering issues on Sunday
Don't mess with Sunday football.
By Tim Marcin
YouTube pissed off NFL fans with 'Sunday Ticket' buffering issues on Sunday
YouTube has a new built-in screenshot feature you can test — here’s how
It's over for the 'Screenshot YouTube' Google extension!
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YouTube has a new built-in screenshot feature you can test — here’s how
iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s lowest-rated Pro model ever — and we’ve got a hunch why
Not great!
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iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s lowest-rated Pro model ever — and we’ve got a hunch why
A sketchy picture claiming to be the new MacBook box leaks online
What's in the box?!
By Tim Marcin
A sketchy picture claiming to be the new MacBook box leaks online
Apple announces October Mac event called 'Scary Fast'
A new iMac?
By Tim Marcin
Apple announces October Mac event called 'Scary Fast'
Next Apple iPad Pro (2024): Every single thing we know so far
The rumors and news for the new iPad Pro.
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Next Apple iPad Pro (2024): Every single thing we know so far
3 ways Google Chrome is speeding up your searches
Searching, made better.
By Tim Marcin
3 ways Google Chrome is speeding up your searches
23andMe may have suffered yet another breach – your data is in jeopardy
23andMe hacker leaks more user records. The company is investigating the breach.
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23andMe may have suffered yet another breach – your data is in jeopardy
A free IRS tax-filing software is launching in 2024 — but the question is, do you qualify?
Taxes made easier.
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A free IRS tax-filing software is launching in 2024 — but the question is, do you qualify?
What are Meta's AI Personas, and how do you chat with them?
The AI celebrity chatbots are live, and they're weird.
By Tim Marcin
What are Meta's AI Personas, and how do you chat with them?
Netflix is opening stores soon — but don’t expect a ‘Blockbuster’ revival
Netflix, but IRL.
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Netflix is opening stores soon — but don’t expect a ‘Blockbuster’ revival
Google Chrome now lets you wipe the last 15 minutes of your cringey activities — here’s how
Deleting history, made quick and easy.
By Tim Marcin
Google Chrome now lets you wipe the last 15 minutes of your cringey activities — here’s how
Prime Day: 11 things you should buy, and 3 to avoid
No impulse buys!
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Prime Day: 11 things you should buy, and 3 to avoid
Teens love Apple products — except for this one, according to a new survey
Hint: Spotify wins.
By Tim Marcin
Teens love Apple products — except for this one, according to a new survey
'What did green ever do to them?' Samsung joins Google in shaming Apple for iMessage
A new ad wonders: Why green vs. blue?
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'What did green ever do to them?' Samsung joins Google in shaming Apple for iMessage
The best Prime Day deals on printers to tide you over until the world goes paperless
If you have to print, print for cheap!
By Tim Marcin
The best Prime Day deals on printers to tide you over until the world goes paperless
Your Google Chrome tabs are a mess — this new 'auto organization' tool may fix 'em for you
One click, automatically fixed.
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Your Google Chrome tabs are a mess — this new 'auto organization' tool may fix 'em for you
YouTube isn't happy you're using ad blockers — and it's doing something about it
Annoying.
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YouTube isn't happy you're using ad blockers — and it's doing something about it
Everything announced at the Google Pixel event: Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and more
We're even getting some huge updates to ChatGPT rival Google Bard!
By Tim Marcin
Everything announced at the Google Pixel event: Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and more
iPhone 15 durability test is in: Did it shatter like the iPhone 15 Pro?
Aluminum might be better than titanium.
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iPhone 15 durability test is in: Did it shatter like the iPhone 15 Pro?
Apple and Google are streamlining how we listen to podcasts and audio content
It's all about consolidation.
By Tim Marcin
Apple and Google are streamlining how we listen to podcasts and audio content
'The Office' reboot is a good idea — if Michael, Jim, Dwight, and Pam aren't in it
Tell a new story.
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'The Office' reboot is a good idea — if Michael, Jim, Dwight, and Pam aren't in it
This iPhone 15 drop test may shatter your thoughts of upgrading from iPhone 14
Sure, titanium is lighter, but it doesn't seem to be more durable.
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This iPhone 15 drop test may shatter your thoughts of upgrading from iPhone 14
Every AI announcement from the Microsoft Surface event
AI is pretty much everywhere.
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Every AI announcement from the Microsoft Surface event
iPhone 15 charging speed may be just as slow as iPhone 14
Still slow?
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iPhone 15 charging speed may be just as slow as iPhone 14
The next Prime Day is officially less than a month away
This is not a drill.
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The next Prime Day is officially less than a month away
I just learned you're not supposed to throw away old phone chargers
Be honest: Did you know you should recycle your old phone chargers?
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I just learned you're not supposed to throw away old phone chargers
Apple's charger switch is the smartest decision they've made in years
So long, Lightning.
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Apple's charger switch is the smartest decision they've made in years
Everything Apple announced at the iPhone 15 event
It's a lot!
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Everything Apple announced at the iPhone 15 event
Apple announces iOS 17 release date. Here's when you can get it.
Here's when you can update.
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Apple announces iOS 17 release date. Here's when you can get it.
Apple Watch gets 'double tap' feature: It requires two fingers and no touching of the device
Tap tap.
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Apple Watch gets 'double tap' feature: It requires two fingers and no touching of the device
It's time for MySpace to make a comeback
A modest proposal: Bring back MySpace.
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It's time for MySpace to make a comeback
The internet just learned how the dinosaurs went extinct
No, the asteroid didn't kill them all on impact.
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The internet just learned how the dinosaurs went extinct
Could the AI Drake and Weeknd song actually win a Grammy?
Seems like a great publicity stunt.
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Could the AI Drake and Weeknd song actually win a Grammy?
Jimmy Buffett was more than Margaritaville
He was a man who made the world more sincere.
By Tim Marcin
Jimmy Buffett was more than Margaritaville
Microsoft is finally killing off WordPad after nearly 30 years
Use Word or Notepad, Microsoft says.
By Tim Marcin
Microsoft is finally killing off WordPad after nearly 30 years
Samsung launched its AI-powered recipe app called Food
Sure, this'll be fine.
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Samsung launched its AI-powered recipe app called Food
Meta is reportedly rolling out legs for its VR avatars
Legs. LEGS!
By Tim Marcin
Meta is reportedly rolling out legs for its VR avatars
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