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Stan Schroeder

Stan Schroeder

Senior Editor

Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.

Stan writes fiction, plays guitar, keeps a rigorous workout schedule, attends numerous concerts, and starts too many books he will never finish. He's always one conversation away from becoming a fully engrossed in a new thing.

By Stan Schroeder

Samsung's Live Translate will be available on third-party apps like WhatsApp
Live Translate won't be just for Samsung apps.
By Stan Schroeder
Samsung's Live Translate will be available on third-party apps like WhatsApp
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: The upgrade is worth the money
It's the best e-reader out there, and it's not much pricier than the regular Kindle Paperwhite.
By Stan Schroeder
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: The upgrade is worth the money
Apple's smarter, AI-infused Siri may not come until 2025
Beta testing could start in January.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's smarter, AI-infused Siri may not come until 2025
Leak reveals full specs of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Here we go again.
By Stan Schroeder
Leak reveals full specs of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Is Samsung Galaxy S25+ dead? Maybe not.
Some say Samsung is skipping the "plus" variant this year, but we're not so sure.
By Stan Schroeder
Is Samsung Galaxy S25+ dead? Maybe not.
iPhone X and first-gen HomePod are now 'vintage' Apple products
If you have one of those...congrats, we guess?
By Stan Schroeder
iPhone X and first-gen HomePod are now 'vintage' Apple products
Apple Intelligence might get a paid tier one day
Want the AI smarts? Pay up.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple Intelligence might get a paid tier one day
Apple's upcoming AirPods might have built-in cameras
No, not that kind of camera.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's upcoming AirPods might have built-in cameras
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leak in new pictures
Samsung's upcoming phones were revealed ahead of time.
By Stan Schroeder
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leak in new pictures
Google Translate has learned 110 new languages with the help of AI
That was fast.
By Stan Schroeder
Google Translate has learned 110 new languages with the help of AI
ChatGPT for macOS is now available for everyone
It's broken out of subscriber prison.
By Stan Schroeder
ChatGPT for macOS is now available for everyone
Google ditches continuous scroll in search results, brings back good old pages
You now have to click for page two if you want more results.
By Stan Schroeder
Google ditches continuous scroll in search results, brings back good old pages
Scary AirPods hack could have someone replace the music you're listening to
Fortunately, it's been fixed.
By Stan Schroeder
Scary AirPods hack could have someone replace the music you're listening to
Tesla recalls every Cybertruck again
Fear the wiper.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla recalls every Cybertruck again
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 specs leaked by Amazon
The official unveil is on July 10, but we have the goods in advance thanks to Amazon Canada.
By Stan Schroeder
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 specs leaked by Amazon
Apple is in breach of EU's DMA, faces a humongous fine
The company has 12 months to comply, or else...
By Stan Schroeder
Apple is in breach of EU's DMA, faces a humongous fine
Apple fixes scary Vision Pro bug that allowed hackers to fill your virtual room with spiders
Adding this to our list of nightmares.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple fixes scary Vision Pro bug that allowed hackers to fill your virtual room with spiders
Bugatti's new $4 million Tourbillon has the wildest steering wheel ever
It's also very, very fast.
By Stan Schroeder
Bugatti's new $4 million Tourbillon has the wildest steering wheel ever
SpaceX launches Starlink Mini, a smaller satellite internet antenna
Need fast, satellite-based internet on the go? Enter Starlink Mini.
By Stan Schroeder
SpaceX launches Starlink Mini, a smaller satellite internet antenna
OpenAI's former chief scientist has a new startup, and it's all about superintelligence
"One focus, one goal, one product."
By Stan Schroeder
OpenAI's former chief scientist has a new startup, and it's all about superintelligence
Apple reportedly gives up on Vision Pro 2, focusing on cheaper model instead
There will be a new Vision Pro, but it may not be as powerful as originally planned.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple reportedly gives up on Vision Pro 2, focusing on cheaper model instead
WhatsApp fully embraces HD photos and videos
You can now set uploads to high definition by default.
By Stan Schroeder
WhatsApp fully embraces HD photos and videos
It's over: Electric car maker Fisker files for bankruptcy
The sale of assets is the "most viable path forward for the company."
By Stan Schroeder
It's over: Electric car maker Fisker files for bankruptcy
Apple is discontinuing Apple Pay Later, but a replacement is coming
Apple Pay Later out, installment loans in.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple is discontinuing Apple Pay Later, but a replacement is coming
Apple Watch Series 10 will reportedly be a huge upgrade
Literally huge.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple Watch Series 10 will reportedly be a huge upgrade
Apple's devices are about to get super-thin, report says
The "thinpossible" iPad Pro was just the beginning.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's devices are about to get super-thin, report says
WhatsApp now lets 32 people join a video call on all platforms
Trying to overtake Zoom?
By Stan Schroeder
WhatsApp now lets 32 people join a video call on all platforms
With iOS 18, your iPhone can tell the time even when battery is near-dead
It shows some other info, too.
By Stan Schroeder
With iOS 18, your iPhone can tell the time even when battery is near-dead
New Apple Watch face in watchOS 11 finally does photos right
So much better than the old one.
By Stan Schroeder
New Apple Watch face in watchOS 11 finally does photos right
Flashlight in iOS 18 has a super-cool new feature
We had no idea it could do this.
By Stan Schroeder
Flashlight in iOS 18 has a super-cool new feature
Apple to launch Passwords, a dedicated password manager, report claims
Probably not great news for LastPass and Dashlane.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple to launch Passwords, a dedicated password manager, report claims
Apple commits to 5 years of security updates for the iPhone, but that's not the whole story
The company typically exceeds this.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple commits to 5 years of security updates for the iPhone, but that's not the whole story
Humane to AI Pin owners: Don't use the charging case, it may burst into flames
Ouch.
By Stan Schroeder
Humane to AI Pin owners: Don't use the charging case, it may burst into flames
Watch out, some TikTok celeb accounts have been hacked
TikTok is working on it.
By Stan Schroeder
Watch out, some TikTok celeb accounts have been hacked
Max is now pricier if you don't want ads
Fortunately we love ads. Just kidding.
By Stan Schroeder
Max is now pricier if you don't want ads
Threads now lets you swipe posts to like or dislike them, Tinder-style
Pretty quick way to get more of what you want, and less of what you don't want to see in your Threads feed.
By Stan Schroeder
Threads now lets you swipe posts to like or dislike them, Tinder-style
Spotify has increased subscription prices in the US. Yes, again.
Two price hikes in less than a year.
By Stan Schroeder
Spotify has increased subscription prices in the US. Yes, again.
Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Users hate it.
We guess that's one way to keep you from doomscrolling.
By Stan Schroeder
Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Users hate it.
Legendary trader Roaring Kitty finally shows his hand, and it's full of GME
This is a man with conviction.
By Stan Schroeder
Legendary trader Roaring Kitty finally shows his hand, and it's full of GME
Apple's WWDC invite has arrived. Here's how to tune in.
We knew the date, but now we know the time, too.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's WWDC invite has arrived. Here's how to tune in.
Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to build AI systems for 'all of humanity'
The mission: 'To understand the true nature of the universe.'
By Stan Schroeder
Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to build AI systems for 'all of humanity'
Ethereum heats up over key ETF decision. Here's what you need to know.
Crypto is getting popular again.
By Stan Schroeder
Ethereum heats up over key ETF decision. Here's what you need to know.
Xiaomi tries to make fun of Apple's ill-fated Crush ad. The result isn't great.
They haven't exactly crushed it, though.
By Stan Schroeder
Xiaomi tries to make fun of Apple's ill-fated Crush ad. The result isn't great.
Google's AI Overviews are getting ads soon
Wait, you thought these would be ad-free?
By Stan Schroeder
Google's AI Overviews are getting ads soon
TomTom makes cars more chatty with the help of Microsoft AI
Hey, car. Yeah, it's been a rough day.
By Stan Schroeder
TomTom makes cars more chatty with the help of Microsoft AI
Sonos launches its first-ever headphones, the Sonos Ace
They play nice with other Sonos gear.
By Stan Schroeder
Sonos launches its first-ever headphones, the Sonos Ace
New iPad Pro has a massive, hidden improvement, and it has to do with the battery
The battery is easy to replace, but the iPad Pro is still hard to repair.
By Stan Schroeder
New iPad Pro has a massive, hidden improvement, and it has to do with the battery
Threads is testing new multi-column feature that will make it so much better
Finally, a way to organize Threads.
By Stan Schroeder
Threads is testing new multi-column feature that will make it so much better
Apple's super-thin iPad Pro passes bend test with flying colors
It does not bend! Well, it does, but you have to apply a lot of force.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's super-thin iPad Pro passes bend test with flying colors
Scary iOS 17.5 bug brings back old, deleted photos, including nudes
Yes, nudes, if you have them.
By Stan Schroeder
Scary iOS 17.5 bug brings back old, deleted photos, including nudes
Meme stocks are back as legendary trader returns, leaving shorters in disbelief
REKT.
By Stan Schroeder
Meme stocks are back as legendary trader returns, leaving shorters in disbelief
OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is leaving. But what did he see?
Perhaps we'll never know.
By Stan Schroeder
OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is leaving. But what did he see?
Gemini Nano can detect scam calls for you
This is pretty useful.
By Stan Schroeder
Gemini Nano can detect scam calls for you
Google I/O: Project Astra can tell where you live just by looking out the window
Not creepy at all.
By Stan Schroeder
Google I/O: Project Astra can tell where you live just by looking out the window
If you're waiting for a touchscreen MacBook, we've got bad news
There's still a small chance, though.
By Stan Schroeder
If you're waiting for a touchscreen MacBook, we've got bad news
"BRING THE BLUE BACK": WhatsApp announces app redesign, not everyone is pleased
Blue is out. Green is in.
By Stan Schroeder
"BRING THE BLUE BACK": WhatsApp announces app redesign, not everyone is pleased
What's missing: 6 features the new iPad Pro 2024 doesn't have
Apple's new iPad Pro is incredibly powerful, but some old features are missing from the new version.
By Stan Schroeder
What's missing: 6 features the new iPad Pro 2024 doesn't have
In the world of iPads, the Air is heavier than the Pro
Apple's new iPad Air is heavier than the new iPad Pro.
By Stan Schroeder
In the world of iPads, the Air is heavier than the Pro
iPad Pro 2024 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What are the differences?
The choice is getting tougher with each new upgrade.
By Stan Schroeder
iPad Pro 2024 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What are the differences?
Apple iPad Pro 2024: Thinner and lighter than ever, with M4 chip inside
'Impossibly thin.'
By Stan Schroeder
Apple iPad Pro 2024: Thinner and lighter than ever, with M4 chip inside
New iPad Air announced — here's everything you need to know
New Apple tablets are here.
By Stan Schroeder
New iPad Air announced — here's everything you need to know
Apple Store is down ahead of iPad event
New iPads are coming!
By Stan Schroeder
Apple Store is down ahead of iPad event
Wild Apple rumors for 2025 and beyond: Foldable devices, new 'Slim' iPhone
Take these with a chunk of salt.
By Stan Schroeder
Wild Apple rumors for 2025 and beyond: Foldable devices, new 'Slim' iPhone
X is changing how blocking works to curb abuse
No more blocking and slandering.
By Stan Schroeder
X is changing how blocking works to curb abuse
Spotify starts hiding song lyrics behind paywall
No lyrics for you (unless you pay up).
By Stan Schroeder
Spotify starts hiding song lyrics behind paywall
The final darkening: Android might soon let you force dark mode onto all apps
No app can be left undarkened.
By Stan Schroeder
The final darkening: Android might soon let you force dark mode onto all apps
Threads hits 150 million active users, adds option to archive posts
The app is welcoming new users with more functionality.
By Stan Schroeder
Threads hits 150 million active users, adds option to archive posts
Tesla Model 3 Performance is here. Here are 5 things that make it great, and 3 drawbacks.
Tesla's quickest ever Model 3 is now available for purchase.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla Model 3 Performance is here. Here are 5 things that make it great, and 3 drawbacks.
Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to selling Level 3 autonomous cars in the U.S.
Notably, it's very limited autonomous driving.
By Stan Schroeder
Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to selling Level 3 autonomous cars in the U.S.
Sonos' new app has all your music on the Home screen
No more tabs.
By Stan Schroeder
Sonos' new app has all your music on the Home screen
Tesla cuts FSD price, ditches Enhanced Autopilot
Teslas are getting cheaper in many ways.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla cuts FSD price, ditches Enhanced Autopilot
Apple's FineWoven accessories might be on their way out
To be replaced with new, non-leather material?
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's FineWoven accessories might be on their way out
Tesla leaks details about upcoming Model 3 Performance
It's probably coming any day now.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla leaks details about upcoming Model 3 Performance
Tesla cars are getting a massive software update. Here's everything we know.
The company has announced a big refresh for its vehicles, coming this spring.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla cars are getting a massive software update. Here's everything we know.
How to turn on 3D buildings in Google Maps navigation
This feature should make it easier to find your way around in cities.
By Stan Schroeder
How to turn on 3D buildings in Google Maps navigation
Twitter/X might charge all new users a 'small fee' before they can post, like, and reply
"The only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots."
By Stan Schroeder
Twitter/X might charge all new users a 'small fee' before they can post, like, and reply
Tesla to cut more than 10% of workforce, report claims
Tesla is laying off workers amid poor quarterly results.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla to cut more than 10% of workforce, report claims
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving subscription price in half
It's still not actually fully self-driving, though.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving subscription price in half
Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: Does its pro-level cameras beat the iPhone?
Hey sir, can your camera also make phone calls?
By Stan Schroeder
Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: Does its pro-level cameras beat the iPhone?
Apple Vision Pro becomes more social with spatial Personas
"It feels like you're together in the same room."
By Stan Schroeder
Apple Vision Pro becomes more social with spatial Personas
This is Tesla's new Model 3 'Ludicrous'
The car is real, according to a bunch of leaked photos and videos.
By Stan Schroeder
This is Tesla's new Model 3 'Ludicrous'
Apple's new iPad Pro is coming in May, report claims
There will be a new iPad Air as well.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's new iPad Pro is coming in May, report claims
Polestar's Tesla Model Y rival gets price and launch date for North America
There's quite a big difference between the starting price and the top model price.
By Stan Schroeder
Polestar's Tesla Model Y rival gets price and launch date for North America
Apple users targeted by incredibly annoying 'Reset Password' attack
Those requests just keep on coming.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple users targeted by incredibly annoying 'Reset Password' attack
Buying a Tesla? The company will first take you on self-driving ride
"It is mandatory."
By Stan Schroeder
Buying a Tesla? The company will first take you on self-driving ride
Apple might finally let you freely customize Home Screen icons on iPhone
A change is coming with iOS 18.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple might finally let you freely customize Home Screen icons on iPhone
Tesla Model 3 'Ludicrous' will be more than just a speedier M3, new leaks show
It may even share some features with Cybertruck.
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla Model 3 'Ludicrous' will be more than just a speedier M3, new leaks show
Apple tried to make Apple Watch work with Android
It just wasn't meant to be.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple tried to make Apple Watch work with Android
Tesla Autopark is getting a new name, and it's very LOTR
"You are banished forthwith from the kingdom of Rohan and all its domains, under pain of death."
By Stan Schroeder
Tesla Autopark is getting a new name, and it's very LOTR
Apple and Google are reportedly talking. Could Gemini come to iPhone?
Apple's iPhones might be up for some new AI.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple and Google are reportedly talking. Could Gemini come to iPhone?
Apple to launch a new, 'mid-tier' version of AirPods, report claims
You'll have three versions to choose from this year.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple to launch a new, 'mid-tier' version of AirPods, report claims
Spotify to EU: Hey, Apple is now obstructing our iPhone app update
What's with the hold up?
By Stan Schroeder
Spotify to EU: Hey, Apple is now obstructing our iPhone app update
Google I/O 2024 date announced
Google's big developer conference is happening mid-May again.
By Stan Schroeder
Google I/O 2024 date announced
Apple Vision Pro may be coming to more countries soon
The hints are in visionOS.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple Vision Pro may be coming to more countries soon
EU's landmark new AI law bans social scoring, limits biometric identification
The AI Act aims to "protect fundamental rights (...) from high-risk AI" while "boosting innovation."
By Stan Schroeder
EU's landmark new AI law bans social scoring, limits biometric identification
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses can now describe landmarks for you
Why is the Golden Gate Bridge orange?
By Stan Schroeder
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses can now describe landmarks for you
Apple developed a monster chip for its Apple Car project, report says
Not one, not two, not three, but four M2 Ultras combined.
By Stan Schroeder
Apple developed a monster chip for its Apple Car project, report says
Rivian R2 is a $45,000 electric SUV, but the big surprise are its little brothers, R3 and R3X
Rivian had a lot to show on Thursday.
By Stan Schroeder
Rivian R2 is a $45,000 electric SUV, but the big surprise are its little brothers, R3 and R3X
Apple's foldable MacBook: We've got good news and bad news
The only product with a "clear development schedule."
By Stan Schroeder
Apple's foldable MacBook: We've got good news and bad news