With its boxy exterior and compact proportions, the Kia Soul was the first truly stylish vehicle from the Korean automaker, and is still being imitated by competitors. The Soul remains a distinctive design to this day, so Kia had a big challenge before it when it set out to launch a new version. The completely redesigned 2020 Kia Soul debuts… Continue reading "2020 Kia Soul and Soul EV Revealed at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show"
A few blocks away from the frenzy of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, at a private event held in a walled-off and canopied corner of downtown, Audi took direct aim at Tesla’s Model S. While it certainly isn’t the first time a luxury automaker has put the pioneering automotive startup in its crosshairs, the e-tron GT concept is one… Continue reading "Audi E-Tron GT Concept Shows Tesla-Fighting Electric Sedan"
Although Microsoft’s second-generation Surface Studio is just beginning to ship, the company may be planning a bigger, more radical refresh come 2020. According to Thurrott writer Brad Sams in his new book, Beneath A Surface, Microsoft will release a stand-alone Surface Studio monitor with modular functionality that could potentially deliver easy at-home upgrade options. Sams’ mention of a modular design isn’t… Continue reading "Microsoft May Expand Its Surface PC Lineup in 2020 With Surface Monitor"
Late last week, The Information speculated that Apple may soon slum it with the likes of Roku, Amazon, and Google by releasing a (gasp!) affordable streaming stick or dongle. On the surface, the idea makes sense: Streaming sticks are popular. For under $100, they’ll give your TV a zippy, modern interface, every app you could ask for, and coveted technologies… Continue reading "Why Apple Won’t Make a Cheap Streaming Stick"
More than 10 years after The Sopranos ended its six-season run, the drama remains one of HBO’s most popular series of all time — so much so, in fact, that a prequel movie is now in the works. The project’s working title is The Many Saints of Newark. Sopranos creator David Chase teamed up with one of the show’s former writers, Lawrence Konner, to pen the… Continue reading "‘Sopranos’ Prequel ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Casts Its First Actor"
Apple hardware might be typically more expensive than some of its Windows-based counterparts, but if you time it right, you can often get them at great deals. That’s certainly the case this Cyber Monday, with B&H offering sizeable discounts on a variety of Apple products, most notably its flagship MacBook Pro laptop and our favorite miniature desktop, the 2018 Mac Mini. Cyber… Continue reading "Save Hundreds on MacBook Pro and Mac Mini This Cyber Monday"
