A partial car substitute? Trek’s new cargo bike, reviewed
A pricey but feature-rich offering from Trek had me pedaling for my groceries. Enlarge (credit: John TImmer) As I watched a few berries I had just carted home roll gently down my driveway and into the road, it was hard t.....»»
The 10 best VPN services for 2024, reviewed by experts
It's scary knowing your data might not be private. VPNs help shield your online activities. To help you pick the right one, these are our favorite VPN services......»»
BMW recalls almost 300,000 vehicles over rear cargo rail failures
BMW is recalling 291,112 vehicles due to rear cargo rails detaching in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury. Following a crash involving a 2022 BMW X3, BMW North America and BMW AG were legally served. An investigation led to t.....»»
Why the MacBook Air reigns supreme over this Copilot+ PC
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is the least impressive Copilot+ laptop we've reviewed so far. But does it have enough to take on the MacBook Air 15?.....»»
These are the best reviewed shows on Apple TV+
Wondering what to watch next on Apple TV+? Apple’s streaming service is home to a host of original programming, but unlike bigger streamers (e.g., Netflix), its shows don’t always get much buzz—even the really great ones. Here are the best r.....»»
I reviewed the McAfee+ Premium bundle for antivirus protection. Is it worth it?
I researched and tested McAfee antivirus to check its malware protection, VPN quality, and customer service to find out is it offers good value......»»
Clicks Keyboard review: 2024’s most nostalgic iPhone accessory
Clicks brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone. Is this nostalgic feeling worth dropping your hard-earned money on? I reviewed it and found out......»»
We’ve reviewed 33 laptops this year so far. Let’s rank the 6 best
To say it's been a busy year for laptops would be a severe understatement. Of all the laptops we've reviewed so far, these are the 6 that stood out......»»
Coal-filled trains are likely sending people to the hospital
Coal-filled trains trail a cloud of particulates shaken free from their cargo. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg Creative Photos) Although US coal consumption has fallen dramatically since 2005, the country still consumes milli.....»»
Gazelle Eclipse C380+ e-bike review: A smart, smooth ride at a halting price
It's a powerful, comfortable, fun, and very smart ride. Is that enough? Enlarge (credit: Kevin Purdy) Let me get three negative points about the Gazelle Eclipse out of the way first. First, it’s a 62-pound e-bike, so i.....»»
Aventon, a major e-bike maker, tries its hand with a hardtail
Aventon's entry into the mountain bike market is good, but not quite low-budget. Enlarge / Aventon's Ramblas hardtail mountain bike. (credit: John TImmer) Full suspension mountain bikes are complicated beasts, with secti.....»»
Enhancing ratoon rice yield and sustainability through innovative breeding and mechanization
A research team has reviewed the advancements and prospects of ratoon rice cultivation in China, highlighting its significant rise due to improved breeding methods and cultivation technology. They examined key aspects such as cultivar selection, stub.....»»
Partial RenCen demolition under consideration as city vows to make "realistic decisions"
Consideration is being given to tearing down a portion of the Renaissance Center. A source familiar with the matter said no decision has been made on whether to tear down any of the General Motors Co.-owned hotel and office towers that define the.....»»
Turning the HomePod mini into a portable AirPlay speaker
When I reviewed the new Beats Pill last month, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth. Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to ma.....»»
Beats teams up with Minecraft for new special edition Solo 4 headphones
Apple’s Beats brand is teaming up with Minecraft to launch a special edition version of Beats Solo 4 headphones. These are the same Beats Solo 4 that I reviewed earlier this year, just with some classic Minecraft designs all over them. more….....»»
Studies investigate the impact of agriculture on air quality in Lombardy
In the wake of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers in northern Italy noticed that notwithstanding the partial suspension of travel and industrial production in the region, the level of particulate matter in the atmosphere remained high......»»
The best UST projector I’ve ever reviewed is $900 off right now
It's one of the best and brightest UST projectors on the market. And one of the priciest. But it can be yours for $900 off for Prime Day 2024. Get after it......»»
Best Rad Power Bikes Prime Day deals: $500 off electric bikes
For those who are thinking about getting an e-bike, you can get one for cheaper than usual if you're able to take advantage of Rad Power Bikes Prime Day deals......»»
Partial automated driving systems don’t make driving safer, study finds
Many driver assists do increase safety, but little evidence lane keeping is one. Enlarge / Nissan's ProPilot Assist was one of two partially automated driving systems to be studied for crash safety improvements. (credit: Nissan).....»»
Folding e-bikes are amazing, if you can deal with these caveats
Folding e-bikes are portable space savers, but they come with some downsides, too. Here are the most important pros and cons of choosing a folding e-bike......»»
Silo coming to Comic-Con July 27, with season 2 release date expected
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for Apple TV+ news. Apple’s first summer blockbuster debuted its teaser trailer; Sunny became the best-reviewed TV+ series of the year and Fancy Dance the best-reviewed movie; finally, the critically acclaime.....»»