Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott in The Rundown Universal Pictures / Universal Pictures The moment Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson lumbered out of the wrestling ring and onto movie sets, Hollywood became determined to make him the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s easy to see the logic of that idea. With Arnold then leaving the industry […]

2019 Gocycle GX review: Carry me MSRP $3,299.00 “The Gocycle GX is an attractive electric bike that’s an excellent fit for urban commuters or even for casual rides around a village or town.” Pros Lightweight strength with style High-quality custom components Easy to carry when folded Perfect for urban commuting Cons No standard front and […]

2019 Juiced Bikes CityScrambler review: Fast fat tire fun MSRP $2,199.00 “The CityScrambler’s unpretentious style conceals strength, comfort, and speed, all of which contribute to a fast, fun ride.” Pros High fun factor Class 3 e-bike speed Comfortable to ride Clean retro minibike style Sturdy construction Cons System-connected brake light not standard What if you […]

2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced review: Serious mileage MSRP $34,305.00 “The 2019 Toyota Prius Prime offers impressive gas mileage in a strangely-shaped package.” Pros Good overall efficiency Comfortable ride Decently practical Peppy powertrain Cons Middling electric range Unimpressive tech Oddly-shaped cargo area Toyota thinks you can’t get too much of a good thing. After Japan’s […]

Audi has picked the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show to make the global debut of the 2020 e-tron Sportback. Several other models will make their global debut here as well; the 2020 RS models including the Audi RS 6 Avant and the RS 7, and — as a highlight — the global debut of the […]

Last night, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts held its sixteenth annual awards show honoring excellence in games — this year, entirely live-streamed online due to COVID-19. Mobius Digital’s Outer Wilds took home the honor for best game, and was celebrated as well as the best original property and for best in game […]

2020 Juiced Bikes Scorpion review: The Cadillac of e-mopeds MSRP $2,199.00 “If Juiced Bikes’ Scorpion is your first e-bike ride, prepare yourself to be spoiled.” Pros Best-in-class comfort Excellent value Standard rear rack and fenders Bright motorcycle-style LED headlamp If Juiced Bikes’ Scorpion is your first e-bike ride, you’ll be spoiled. There are many good […]

2020 Rad Power Bikes RadRunner: Build it your way MSRP $1,299.00 “The RadRunner brings surprising customization at a very affordable price.” Pros Excellent value Designed to be customized Step-thru frame easy to mount Great customer support Easy to ride Cons The optional carrier console’s cup and phone holders are a bit too small Ride can […]

2020 Zero Motorcycles Zero S review: A naked electric bike MSRP $10,995.00 “The 2020 Zero S is the most highly-evolved version of a vehicle with the longest production history in a product class most people don’t know exists.” Pros A mature e-motorcycle design Excellent driving per charge range No gears, no clutch, no shifting Powerful […]

“The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” were the big winners at the 73rd Emmy Awards, with each series earning 11 awards. “Saturday Night Live” followed behind with eight Emmys, and “Ted Lasso” and “The Mandalorian” won seven apiece. During Sunday’s telecast, “The Crown” won the outstanding drama series award, “Ted Lasso” took home the outstanding […]