BMW defends U.S. luxury crown
Deep-pocketed customers helped insulate the U.S. luxury market from the brunt of the pandemic in 2020, as premium deliveries fell 11 percent compared with a 14 percent slide for the overall industry. Hybrids helped Lexus surpass Mercedes and finish N.....»»
How a small town in Japan fiercely defends its dark skies
Light pollution ruins dark skies. It's a scourge that ground-based observatories have to deal with in one form or another. Scientists used a small observatory in Japan to measure what changed when a nearby town improved its lighting practices. They a.....»»
What’s new in January 2024: 7 games that should be on your radar
January 2024's most notable new games include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more......»»
Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury
Public safety professionals want technology upgrades and adoption of federal standards for first responder IT security, reporting and efficiency, according to Mark43. “We heard a resounding response from first responders across the country: They ar.....»»
Feldman Automotive, Todd Blue among dealership buyers in Q3 and Q4 transactions
A buyer purchased her first dealership, Feldman Automotive entered a new state, and former luxury dealership group founder Todd Blue returned to automotive retail,all in third- and fourth-quarter transactions......»»
Master & Dynamic’s luxury headphones get cyber upgrade with brain-sensing tech
Boutique personal audio company Master & Dynamic has partnered with brain-computer interface company Neurable to create brain-sensing headphones......»»
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs. BMW i7: Ultra-luxury, head-to-head
The BMW i7 is a pretty serious luxury EV, with features that you won't find anywhere else. But how does it compare with the Mercedes EQE SUV?.....»»
Lucid Gravity vs. Tesla Model X: Luxury electric SUVs duke it out
The Tesla Model X has some serious competition -- the Lucid Gravity has been revealed, and it has a lot to offer. But how do they compare?.....»»
Cadillac to add Vistiq electric three-row crossover for 2026
General Motors' luxury brand confirmed the Vistiq will slot between the midsize Lyriq and the Escalade IQ large SUV. Other details, including pricing, will be released in 2024......»»
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is big enough to justify its price tag
We played a few hours of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and its way bigger than we expected......»»
As U.S. EV market flattens, some brands perk up and gain on Tesla
EV registrations grew at a healthy pace, led by old-guard luxury brands, in the January-to-October period but are no longer taking share from gasoline and hybrid vehicles, according to the most recent new-vehicle registration data from Experian......»»
Lucid Group"s CFO Sherry House leaves struggling luxury EV maker
House is leaving as the luxury EV maker struggles with weak demand for its first vehicle, the Lucid Air sedan, and before launching the Gravity crossover next year in hopes of boosting sales......»»
More Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 leaks suggest it"s coming for Fitbit"s crown
It looks as though the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 might be worth the extended wait we've had for it......»»
X advertisers stay away as CEO defends Musk’s “go f*** yourself” interview
"Elon's interview was candid and profound," Yaccarino writes in memo to staff. Enlarge / X CEO Linda Yaccarino speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. (credit: Getty.....»»
The 52 best shows on Netflix in December 2023
The best shows on Netflix in December include Obliterated, Virgin River, Squid Game: The Challenge, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Crown, and more......»»
Meta’s “overpriced” ad-free subscriptions make privacy a “luxury good”: EU suit
Meta's terms for data collection are still too vague, consumer groups allege. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Backlash over Meta's ad-free subscription model in the European Union has begun just one m.....»»
Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the ‘trend of the year’
After teasing the finalists earlier this month, Apple has now unveiled the full list of App Store Award winners for 2023. AllTrails has taken home the iPhone App of the Year crown, while Photomator was crowned the Mac App of the Year. Head below for.....»»
BMW to air 2024 Super Bowl commercial after sitting out this year
The luxury auto brand is expected to promote EVs in a 60-second spot that marks the second time it has run a Super Bowl ad since 2015......»»
The 52 best shows on Netflix in November 2023
The best shows on Netflix in November include Squid Game: The Challenge, The Railway Men, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Crown, and more......»»
BMW to air 2024 Super Bowl commercial after sitting out last year
The luxury auto brand is expected to promote EVs in a 60-second spot that marks the second time it has run a Super Bowl ad since 2015......»»
Firearms officers: UK report reveals the "toxic culture" keeping women and ethnic minorities out of specialist squads
Hundreds of London's Metropolitan police officers temporarily turned in their firearms in September after the Crown Prosecution Service charged an officer with the murder of unarmed 24-year-old Chris Kaba. Up to 300 of the force's 2,500 armed officer.....»»