Road deaths jumped 7.2 percent in 2020 from the year before, hitting a 13-year high, even though people weren’t driving as much, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But while NHTSA’s numbers paint a grim picture, they offer only a glimpse at what’s shaping up to be a historically bloody year of… Read more
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The pandemic was the bloodiest year for driving in over a decade
Disney’s Cruella is absolutely absurd
Walk walk fashion babyDisney Filed under: Movie Review It will delight you even as you question its need to exist I spent the entire run of Disney’s Cruella torn between delight and horror. Rarely has a film so neatly emotionally vivisected me as this one about a villain best known for wanting to skin puppies… Read more
read more...Angell electric bike review: A match made in heaven?
(Pocket-lint) – The e-bike space is a fascinating one at the moment, with big brands hopping on board to release their own electrified bikes, but a very healthy independent scene also pumping out unique options too. The best electric bikes: Get around fast on these top ebikes One such bike is the Angell, a French… Read more
read more...FuroSystems Aventa e-bike review: Fast and furious?
(Pocket-lint) – While many of us are still very much locked indoors for the foreseeable, working from home, the spectre of a potential commute is beginning to rear its head for plenty of people. Now more than ever, an electric bike is an attractive prospect. Avoiding public transport, getting fresh air, but without the risk… Read more
read more...What is HDMI QFT? The future of low latency gaming explained
Home Advice (Image credit: HDMI.org) It’s not an HDMI standard with much publicity right now, but HDMI QFT should be one you’re keeping an eye on if gaming is a priority. It may be one of the lesser talked about HDMI 2.1 features but this low latency technology has the potential to make your on-screen… Read more
read more...Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review
Introduction Now that the Pro moniker has gone mainstream, it’s Ultra that has come to represent the cream of the crop, and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra can wear that badge proudly. Limited to its home market last year, the ultimate Mi has gone global this time around, and we’re happy to have it for… Read more
read more...Xbox Series S
Our Verdict The Xbox Series S isn’t perfect and won’t be for everyone, but it delivers a near next-gen gaming experience for a reasonable price For Attractively priced Solid AV and gaming performance Responsive controls Against Over-complicated AV set-up Doesn’t support native 4K gaming Small hard drive The Xbox Series S is a tough console… Read more
read more...Outriders review: A lootin’ shootin’ good time
(Pocket-lint) – If you were to pick out a gaming genre that’s hard to break into right now, online looter-shooters would be high up on the list. High-profile attempts like Anthem have shown how difficult it can be to upset the hierarchy. That’s just what developer People Can Fly is trying to do with Outriders…. Read more
read more...New trailers: Black Widow, Rick and Morty, and more
Hi, it’s Jay, and I’m holding down the fort for Kim today, which means I get to do a trailer roundup. I apparently picked a good week to take this responsibility, as there were a lot of good trailers to pick from — it seems like media companies are gearing up for a big year… Read more
read more...Watch the first trailer for Netflix’s Yasuke anime
Netflix just released the first good look at Yasuke, its upcoming anime based on the true story of a Black samurai who lived in Japan during the 16th century. Despite the real-life source material, the show takes a few liberties with the story, as you can see in the fantastical first trailer. Here’s the basic… Read more
read more...Tern HSD P9 review: the everything e-bike
A midtail cargo bike for the whole family The best measure of an electric bike is how easily it slots into your everyday life. By that metric, the Tern HSD P9 is one of the better ones I’ve tested. Tern let me borrow one at the end of July, and I rode it at least… Read more
read more...MacBook Pro 2021: New displays, MagSafe – and no more Touch Bar?
Apple is preparing a new edition of the MacBook Pro: In addition to a 16 “model, the manufacturer is planning Also reportedly the introduction of a new 14 “model. Both pro notebooks also use brighter, higher-contrast screens, as reported by the financial news agency Bloomberg with reference to an informed person. Mini-LED technology may be… Read more
read more...TechStage | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 in the test: waterproof and hard
Testing Tests overview Smartphone Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test: hard but slow Oneplus Nord N 10 5G in the test : Gallop in price Oppo Find X2 Pro in the test: performance bargain Asus… Read more
read more...Hayabusa 2: all images of the samples of the asteroid Ryugu
JAXA created a new post on the blog of the Hayabusa 2 mission showing all the images (so far published) of the samples of the asteroid Ryugu collected during the mission. Waiting for the results of the analyzes. by Mattia Speroni published 29 December 2020 , at 17: 21 in the Science and Technology channel… Read more
read more...Brand new Xiaomi Mi 11 gets torn down on video
The first phone with a Snapdragon 888 chipset is already official with the launch of Xiaomi’s Mi 11 yesterday in China. The brand new Xiaomi flagship has quickly made its way to local tech bloggers and teardown experts Aiao Technology decided to take it apart and show us what it looks like on the inside…. Read more
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