Mashable

Mashable is a digital media company that publishes news, features, and videos focused on technology, entertainment, and culture. It was founded in 2005 by Pete Cashmore and is headquartered in New York City, United States. The organization delivers content through its website, social media channels, and newsletters, aiming to inform a global audience about emerging trends and digital culture. Mashable’s editorial coverage includes product reviews, industry analysis, and lifestyle stories that intersect with the tech sector.

Over the years it has built a reputation for rapid reporting and a multimedia approach that blends articles with video and interactive elements. The company reaches readers across multiple countries and maintains a presence on major platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. While specific audience figures are not disclosed in the provided sources, Mashable is recognized as a prominent voice in online media. Its distinguishing attributes include an early emphasis on social media‑driven distribution and a focus on the intersection of technology with everyday life.

In 2018 the business was acquired by Ziff Davis, becoming part of that company’s digital media portfolio. A notable incident occurred on November 4, 2020, when a hacker leaked data from Mashable’s discontinued social‑media sign‑in feature, exposing names, email addresses, location data, registration dates, IP addresses, social‑media profile links, expired OAuth tokens, and partial birth details; the company confirmed that no financial data or passwords were compromised, disabled the affected accounts, and launched an investigation. Following the breach, Mashable stated it would enhance its protective measures and urged users to remain vigilant against suspicious communications.