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Chance Townsend

Assistant Editor, General Assignments

Currently residing in Austin, Texas, Chance Townsend is an Assistant Editor at Mashable. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas with the bulk of his research primarily focused on online communities, dating apps, and professional wrestling.

In his free time, he's an avid cook, loves to sleep, and "enjoys" watching the Lions and Pistons break his heart on a weekly basis. If you have any stories or recipes that might be of interest you can reach him by email at [email protected].


By Chance Townsend
'Helldivers 2' on Xbox? What we know so far
four 3d models of soldiers stand in front of an explosion

Facebook and Instagram are down. Users aren't taking it well
In this photo illustration the Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram logos are seen on a smartphone.

Waze update: 6 new features added to make driving safer, easier
composite of screenshots of the waze app on top of a purple background

M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: What’s the difference?
 The image depicts a comparison between two Apple MacBook computers, differentiated by their processors, the M3 and the M2. On the left, there is a MacBook with a colorful display showing various multimedia editing timelines, representing the M3 chip, which is also shown above the laptop. On the right, there is a MacBook displaying a swirling blue abstract design, representing the M2 chip, with its icon displayed above. Centered between the two laptops is a blue "VS" symbol, indicating a versus comparison. The background is a light pattern with purple accents around the laptops and chip icons.

Google Maps: A new time-saving feature is finally here
a Google Maps logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen

Google Genie lets users generate AI outputs resembling video games
A logo sits illuminated outside the Google booth at ISE 2024 on January 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain

Nintendo Switch 2 release date delayed? The new rumored launch window
Two men use an Oled model Nintendo Switch gaming system while playing video games at the Japanese publisher Nintendo Switch's stand during Milan Games Week 2023

Apple is giving iMessage a massive security update
The Apple Messages app in the Apple App Store on a smartphone

Apple Watch: The next one could track your sweat
Hand touching an Apple Watch displaying home screen

'Pacific Drive' review: A frustrating treat of a game
a 3D generated image of a character holding a gas canister in front of a beat down car


Biden Administration to slow down EV shift to appease automakers
Old white man in blue suit speaks into a microphone. In the background is a display lined with electric vehicles in red, white, and blue variations

It's easy to catfish strangers on dating apps
An illustration showing a woman holding a phone that's displaying an online dating profile. The man in the photo is a bulky, square jawed white man. However, the man is revealed to be a catfish in a blue shirt





TikTok quietly kills hashtag view count feature
A laptop keyboard and TikTok logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo

Yes, 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered' is worth it: 3 convincing reasons why
The girl wearing a brown coat and grey backpack overlooks a city skyline that is disheveled and covered in greenery


Spotify is signing Joe Rogan to a multi-year deal worth $250 million
In this photo illustration, "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast is viewed on Spotify's mobile app

WTF was that 'Death Stranding 2' trailer
A man kisses a baby. In the foreground the title 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' can be read

Google's Bard Advanced is getting a subscription paywall soon
A Google logo displayed on a personal computer and a Bard logo displayed on a mobile phone

Elmo's wellness check turned into a mass online trauma dump
Picture of Elmo standing at a desk

PlayStation 'State of Play': How to watch it
Playstation 5's DualSense game controller and Playstation logo.
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