2020 BMW M235i and 228i Gran Coupe Prototype First Drive

The 2020 BMW 2-Series is a sprightly little compact coupe. Available with either a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder or inline-six motor driving the front wheels, the 2-Series have always felt like a proper BMW. If there’s one thing that has been holding back the existing 2 Series from its places as the Ultimate Driving Machine of German luxury compacts, it’s the … Continue reading

2020 Audi Q3 Sportback gives luxury compact crossover a style injection

Audi has revealed its first compact crossover, and if the 2020 Q3 Sportback is the shape of things to come then consider us interested. A small SUV, with crossover dimensions and a coupe-esque sloping roofline at the rear, the Q3 Sportback promises driving dynamics to match, too. Outside, it’s clearly related to Audi’s other small SUVs like the Q3 and … Continue reading

Google Nest Hub Max release date briefly appears in support document

In early May, Google took the wraps off its new Nest Hub Max, a smart display featuring a built-in camera and 10-inch screen. The device has been available to preorder through the Google Store in the months since its unveiling, but the company has kept the product’s release date a secret. That briefly changed earlier today when a shipping date … Continue reading

Betterment Is Basically Becoming a Bank With New Savings and Checking Accounts

Less than a year after launching its not-quite-a-savings-account Smart Saver product, popular robo-advisor Betterment is taking big steps towards becoming a real bank by introducing two new services: true savings accounts, and free checking accounts.

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Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill To Cancel $640 Billion In Student Loan Debt

The 2020 presidential candidate laid out the proposal along with Democratic House Whip James Clyburn.

Here’s Where 2020 Candidates Stand On Abolishing The Debt Ceiling

The next president could face another debt ceiling crisis if Republicans decide to hold it hostage as they have done.

Justice Department launches sweeping review of competition in tech

The US is intensifying its already stepped-up scrutiny of the tech industry. The Department of Justice is launching a comprehensive antitrust review of “market-leading online platforms” to see if they’re abusing their leading positions. There’s no…

The Witcher's Showrunner on Getting Video Game Fans Into the Series, and Season 2 Hints

When Netflix first pitched Lauren Schmidt Hissrich the idea of doing a series based on The Witcher, she turned it down. She was a fan of the books and video games—so much so she even included a bathtub Easter egg in the first season—but was afraid of taking on a fantasy saga. What finally convinced her? Getting to…

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Amazon expands in-car deliveries to some Honda and Acura vehicles

Amazon offers in-car package deliveries for eligible vehicles, the list of which has expanded to include some Honda and Acura models. The automaker announced its involvement in the delivery program on Tuesday, saying the support is available on certain Accord, Insight, Pilot, Passport, and Odyssey vehicles with the HondaLink Remote Package subscription. With Key by Amazon, customers who have select … Continue reading

The 10 Best Deals of July 23, 2019

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

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