Ben Heck's mini pinball: Pop bumpers and targets

The team is making progress with the miniature pinball machine. Felix designed the printed circuit board for the electronics control of the game using a Teensy and an Arduino. The layout of the board will be mounted toward the back of the device…

BMW X7 Concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt Auto Show

The 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show is only a few days away now, but BMW has decided to pull the curtain back a bit early on its largest SUV yet: the Concept X7 iPerformance. The upcoming crossover will top the German carmaker’s existing X5 SUV by offering three-row seating, as well launching as a plug-in hybrid model. BMW has been … Continue reading

Spelman College Just Changed Its Admissions Policy To Include Trans Women

The oldest historically black women’s college in America has announced that it will begin admitting transgender women.

U.S Military Begins Evacuations From St. Martin After Irma Destruction

British citizen Alex Woolfall said the island needs help: “It’s like a war zone.”

Sikh Canadian Politician Brilliantly Foils Racist Woman During Event

Instead of getting upset, Jagmeet Singh led the crowd in a chant of his campaign slogan, “Love and courage.”

After Irma, Tim Duncan Pens Emotional Plea: ‘Don’t Forget’ The Virgin Islands

The former NBA star donated $250,000 to relief efforts and pledged to match contributions that total up to $1 million.

The storm is moving along the state’s west coast.

Tesla extends range on cars to help owners avoid Hurricane Irma

Tesla may have software-limited the battery capacities of some cars to upsell owners to pricier trim levels, but it’s now clear that the company is willing to lift that limit during a crisis. The EV maker has confirmed to Electrek that it temporarily…

Here Are All The Records Irma Has Broken So Far

One hurricane expert described Irma as a “heavy hitter.”

EU countries aim to raise tech firms' taxes by targeting revenue

It’s no secret that European countries want major tech firms to pay more taxes, but how will they go about that beyond collecting back taxes? By taxing the companies where they’ll feel it the most, that’s how. The finance ministers of France, Germany…