The Trek FX+ 2 e-bike is a jack-of-all-trades
Review: Trek's hybrid FX+ 2 e-bike puts cycling front and center. Enlarge / The Trek FX+ 2 e-bike (credit: Eric Bangeman) When it came time to buy our son his "adult" bike, the Trek FX 2 was an easy choice. Not only is t.....»»
A cargo bike with a low price and pedals so low they scrape the ground
A budget offering with a torque sensor (good!) and a whole lot of issues (not good). Enlarge / The CycWagon. (credit: John Timmer) More so than most other forms of bicycle, cargo bikes are specifically designed to make d.....»»
Jack Black stars as expert crafter Steve in A Minecraft Movie teaser
"Anything you can dream about here, you can make." Jason Momoa and Jack Black star in A Minecraft Movie. Minecraft is among the most successful and influential games of the early 21st century, winning many awards and selling over 30.....»»
Sutskever strikes AI gold with billion-dollar backing for superintelligent AI
Top venture firms back SSI to develop "safe" AI with teams in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv. Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI Chief Scientist, speaks at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. (credit: JACK GUEZ via Getty Images).....»»
How gravitational waves could help detect Star Trek-style warp drive spaceships
How much do we really know about what else is out there in the universe?.....»»
A Minecraft Movie teaser brings a magical video game world to life
Jason Momoa with bangs, virtual sheep, and Jack Black's Steve come to life in the first teaser for A Minecraft Movie......»»
Heybike Hauler review: Hefty yet comfortable e-bike for errands
The Heybike Hauler is a premium e-bike that offers a comfortable ride and ample cargo options, if you can stomach the price tag.The Heybike HaulerIf you live in a busy metropolitan area, chances are good you've seen your share of people tooling aroun.....»»
Quentin Tarantino talks failed Star Trek movie and why he’ll never watch Toy Story 4
On a recent podcast appearance, Quentin Tarantino discussed the status of his Star Trek movie and why he'll never watch Toy Story 4......»»
Aventon Ramblas eMTB e-bike review: the trails are waiting
Even if you're an experienced mountain bike rider, you should check out what Aventon includes in its first eMTB......»»
Our favorite e-bike, the Lectric XPeak, is having a free battery promo
The Lectric XPeak is an all-terrain e-bike that's already relatively affordable at $1,399, but if you buy it from Lectric now, you'll get free items worth $727......»»
Does the Google Pixel 9 have a headphone jack?
The Google Pixel 9 range has been revealed, and it's made up of four models. Do any of those four contain a headphone jack though? Here's where to find out......»»
This flash drive became the Swiss army knife of my gaming setup
This external SSD looks like a flash driv,e but performs like an SSD, and it's turned into a jack-of-all-trades for my gaming needs......»»
This GoTrax e-bike has a top speed of 20 MPH, and it’s $150 off today
Put the pedal to the metal with this awesome GoTrax e-bike deal. Save $150 when you order the GoTrax Z4 Lite at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
The 6 coolest things about the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe
The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe, which trades fastback styling for the third row found in its GV80 counterpart, is on sale now with a starting price of $81,300......»»
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
People love to complain about traffic calming, but it makes roads safer. Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (.....»»
Star Trek: Lower Decks S5 teaser gives Cerritos crew one last mission
Also: teaser for Section 31, news on Strange New Worlds S3, Starfleet Academy, and more. "Lower decks! Lower decks!" The fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks will be the animated series' last (boo!). Star Trek: Lower Decks is a pa.....»»
The Summit 1 is not peak e-mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
The Summit 1 is not peak mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier
This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there's a whole lot of head-related science on the front burner these days. There were new findings regarding.....»»
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.....»»