House Democrats' Climate Plan Is Finally Here, Doesn't Totally Suck

Democrats unveiled a 500-page plan to address the climate crisis on Tuesday morning. Its goals include reaching 100% electric vehicles by 2035, net-zero carbon emissions in the electricity sector by 2040, and in all sectors by 2050. If implemented, it says it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 37% below 2010…

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2020 Mazda CX-30 Review: Resetting the crossover balance

Somewhere along the line crossovers turned into “just smaller SUVs,” and the 2020 Mazda CX-30 isn’t willing to go along with that. The segment trend toward practicality and an elevated driving position has been gradual but insidious, with dynamics at best an afterthought if not forgotten altogether. Question is, can the CX-30 strike a better balance? There’s not much space … Continue reading

Polar Unite smart fitness watch will cost you around $150

The smart fitness watch Polar Unite was revealed today with an essential set of features that allow it to be priced at approximately $150. This same brand has a device called Polar Grit X that goes all-out on features for approximately 430-Euro, down to the Polar Ignite, a device that’ll cost just under 200-Euro. They’ve also got a Fitness Tracker … Continue reading

Parrot ANAFI USA rugged drone packs 32x zoom and thermal camera

European drone company Parrot has announced its new ANAFI USA, a drone model designed for industrial use with enterprise-grade data security and a variety of high-end technologies. The ANAFI USA isn’t meant for the average drone enthusiast — it’s a working machine that can be used to monitor wildfires and other natural disasters, to survey land and rural infrastructure, and … Continue reading

Google will host a virtual 'Hey Google' smart home keynote on July 8th

Google has just announced that it’s holding an online event for its smart home developer community on July 8th. The tech giant canceled I/O earlier this year, which was scheduled for May 12th, due to the pandemic and even decided not to host an an on…

Motorola's 5G-capable Edge will sell for $700 unlocked in the US

When we reviewed Motorola’s $1,000 Edge Plus, we found it a surprisingly competent smartphone that couldn’t quite outclass its premium competition. That review came with an asterisk, however. As a Verizon exclusive, the Edge Plus wasn’t really an opt…

Oppo put a 48MP camera and 5,000mAh battery into a budget phone

The affordable smartphone category is heating up, and Oppo wants to ride that wave. It just introduced an entry-level A72 phone that promises some strong features for the money, at least based on the spec sheet. It revolves around a 6.5-inch, 1080p d…

Samsung's first 8TB SSD for mainstream PCs is the 870 QVO

Samsung finally has an 8TB solid-state drive that’s ready for the mainstream. The company has unveiled an 870 QVO range of SSDs that ranges from ‘just’ 1TB through to the flagship 8TB capacity — enough that you may not have to worry about free space…

A Spring Semester Of Trauma, Sickness And Death At A Queens School

Students dealt with ailing parents, dying family members and economic insecurity — all while attending virtual class.

Why Coronavirus Cases Are Spiking Around the World

Recent outbreaks highlight larger structural problems and government failures.