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
Xbox players want to join the fight for democracy.
Facebook and Instagram are down. Users aren't taking it well
Oh no, we might have to touch grass.
Waze update: 6 new features added to make driving safer, easier
Waze wants you to drive like a local with a suite of new features.
M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: What’s the difference?
The M3 is here, but is it worth the upgrade?
Google Maps: A new time-saving feature is finally here
It took a year, but it's finally here.
Google Genie lets users generate AI outputs resembling video games
It's not 'Sora for video games,' but it's a step in that direction
Nintendo Switch 2 release date delayed? The new rumored launch window
We can wait until 2025. That's fine or whatever.
Apple is giving iMessage a massive security update
Security so good it rivals the government...allegedly.
Apple Watch: The next one could track your sweat
Purpose-built to be hot and sweaty.
'Pacific Drive' review: A frustrating treat of a game
The highway to hell rewards those with patience.
Stop using rice to save your wet phone, Apple warns. What to do instead.
There may be a better way.
Biden Administration to slow down EV shift to appease automakers
Auto worker's unions also reportedly favored the move.
It's easy to catfish strangers on dating apps
The internet isn't real and neither is the person you're talking to on Tinder.
Social media erupts as Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl in OT thriller
This one was for you Taylor.
Usher did his thing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show and the internet blew up
Usher has us "Caught Up."
'Deadpool and Wolverine' Super Bowl trailer promises to save the MCU
Marvel Jesus has arrvied.
Taylor Swift made it to the Super Bowl, and she brought friends
Big news for Swiftie fan pages.
TikTok quietly kills hashtag view count feature
A useful transparency tool for social media researchers studying the Israel-Gaza war is now gone.
Yes, 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered' is worth it: 3 convincing reasons why
Naughty Dog does a decent job at enticing players to buy a remaster of an almost 4-year-old game.
'Elden Ring' is reportedly coming to your phone. Here’s what we know.
AAA gaming ports are so hot right now.
Spotify is signing Joe Rogan to a multi-year deal worth $250 million
Spotify locks down its top COVID expert for a few more years.
Google's Bard Advanced is getting a subscription paywall soon
Sorry, this premium AI experience is gonna cost some money.
Elmo's wellness check turned into a mass online trauma dump
Check 'the internet trauma dumps on Elmo' off your 2024 bingo card
PlayStation 'State of Play': How to watch it
Sonic Generations and Silent Hill 2 are rumored to make an appearance during the show.