The seasons changed faster than usual here in the upper Midwest — it doesn’t usually snow this early. But we don’t mind — the fresh blanket of snow on the ground today is as beautiful as ever.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
PowerUp 3.0, the powered paper airplane of the future
Until now, paper airplanes have had a serious limitation: they’re gliders rather than powered aircraft. That’s all changed with PowerUp 3.0, a tiny attachment controlled by a smartphone app, giving your paper airplane design the ability to fly as long as its battery holds out. Continue reading
2014 Buick Regal GS is a sporty wolf in sheep’s clothing
The 2014 Buick Regal GS is bristling with high-tech and performance features, aimed squarely at European luxury sport sedans such as the Audi A4. It promises the speed, handling and comfort of those coveted Audis, Mercedes and BMWs for a lower price.
The company brought a 2014 Buick Regal GS with almost every available option to the Midwest Test Facility, giving me a week to put it through its paces. How does it measure up to those fancy European sedans? Continue reading
25 writing errors that make you look like an amateur, part 3
Even after listing 75 writing errors in parts one and two of this ongoing series, I haven’t mentioned hundreds more writing, usage and style errors that could seriously diminish a professional writer’s credibility.
I’m sure you aren’t one of those error-prone authors, and there won’t be a single thing on this list that trips you up. But you might want to take a look at it just to be sure. Continue reading
Element Ronin Au case makes a gold iPhone even more pretentious
Come along with me as I explore the rarified realm of high-end iPhone cases. Today I’m reviewing the Element Ronin Au, a case specifically created for the gold iPhone 5S (but it fits the iPhone 5, too). Put this on that fancy phone and you’ll feel like a one-percenter, even if all you have to your name is $189.95. Continue reading
Mercedes designs the sexiest car on the planet
When game developer Polyphony Digital challenged car manufacturers to design spectacular and futuristic vehicles for its new Gran Turismo 6 driving game debuting in December, Mercedes-Benz took that seriously.
Not only did the German automaker design this super sexy concept car to debut in the upcoming game, it actually built a 1:1 scale model of the AMG Vision Gran Turismo, and is flaunting it at a press event at its Sunnyvale, Calif. headquarters. Continue reading
Horse on a treadmill goes viral [VIDEO]
Horses can run on treadmills, too. Here’s video proof.
But why has this one gone viral? This galloping stallion is promoting a university — Virginia Tech — and is featured on commercials for the school. Continue reading
Kwikset Kevo lets you unlock your door with a touch [REVIEW]
How would you like to do away with house keys altogether? Kwikset Kevo does just that, letting you unlock a door by touch, recognizing you as long as you have your iPhone or a special key fob in your pocket. Sounds too good to be true. Let’s put it to the test. Continue reading