Segway-Ninebot has just opened orders in North America for a new version of the company’s self-balancing electric scooter, the Ninebot S Max.
Unlike conventional electric scooters of the Bird and Lime variety, the Ninebot S Max uses the hoverboard-style parallel wheel design.
The previous version of the scooter offered by Ninebot included a center pillar that reached just short of the…
The latest build of the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge is now rolling out with a ton of new features including an in-built password manager and numerous new themes to add flavor to your browsing.
Announced as rolling out in a one-year celebratory official blog post, this…
Tesla is slashing the price of its media unit upgrade for Model S and Model X by $1,000.
While the move would generally be welcomed by owners, some are skeptical of Tesla’s intentions amid the controversy around a potential recall.
Tesla media unit (MCU)…
Visible, Verizon’s once iPhone-exclusive MVNO that offers “unlimited everything,” has begun to allow select Android phones to connect to Verizon’s 5G towers, starting with the Galaxy S20 series.
In an email being sent to current customers, Visible has announced that some Android phones will now be able to enjoy the benefits of Verizon’s 5G that the carrier began offering with the…
Leica Ad is an Evocative Reminder of Photography’s Importance
January 22, 2021
Commercials don’t have to be powerful and emotional works of art, but they are often much more successful if they are. Leica’s latest 1-minute ad is just that: an evocative reminder of photography’s value to society.
The commercial reminds viewers that this world we…
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III responds to a question during his Senate Armed Forces Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. Jan. 19, 2021. (DoD/EJ Hersom)
Members of Congress voted to grant Lloyd Austin a waiver to lead the Pentagon despite being out of uniform for…
9 best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency apps for your iPhone
January 22, 2021
Bitcoin isn’t a new phenomenon (it was actually released in its most primitive form way back in 2009), but it might be a new phenomenon for you! Thankfully, while the Bitcoin waters may be confusing and difficult to wade through, there are lots of great Bitcoin apps for your iPhone to help you get started. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the best Bitcoin-only apps and some other…
Apple debuts new interactive Valentine’s Day gift guide featuring iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more
January 22, 2021
Apple has updated Apple.com with an all new gift guide for Valentine’s Day shoppers. The gift guide is interactive and lets you shop for specific types of people like “lovers of photography” or “lovers of music.”
The page includes some fresh new product imagery…
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S gets 10% more EPA range. We tell you why
January 22, 2021
The EPA has the updated range estimates for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S, its midrange model now that the standard model Taycan has been announced. Surprisingly, the range jumped from 203 miles in 2020 to 227 miles of range this year, a gain of over 10%. What exactly…
Good news, Biden: 66% of US voters want green energy
January 22, 2021
Sixty-six percent of registered US voters say developing sources of clean energy should be a high or very high priority for the president and Congress. That’s according to a study released last week by Yale University and George Mason University’s climate change communication programs.
US voters on green energy
Nearly 1,000 registered voters from across the political spectrum —…
