How to turn your ebike into a cargo-hauling car replacement

Lets get this out of the way: an ebike can neverfullyreplace a car. There will be times where having a car is more convenient. But sometimes bikes are the more convenient vehicle too. What follows are some of the most useful accessories Ive found for carrying stuff on the ebikes Ive tested. 40% off TNW Conference! Practicality is my only concern. I also know this list doesnt include every cargo accessory in the world, sue me....

April 16, 2021 · 2 min · 393 words · Jack Hardin

The Flair 58 espresso maker is a coffee-lover’s dream machine

The best money I ever spent on coffee was buying myself the originalFlair Espresso Maker. This was particularly an issue with light roasts, which require high brewing temperatures. Likewise, delivering multiple shots in a row could be a time-consuming process. Enter theFlair 58, currently on pre-order. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. If youre not familiar with how the earlier Flair models worked, you should read my reviews of theoriginalandPro....

April 16, 2021 · 1 min · 125 words · Eric Jackson

Washington state effectively bans gasoline vehicles from 2030

Lawmakers in Washington state passed a bill last night that has effectively given a death sentence to gasoline-powered vehicles. Thatsfive years earlier than California, which has been seen as a progressive trendsetter in the US. It seems Washington is set to take that crown. 40% off TNW Conference! Only when three-quarters of the states vehicles are subject to this road-usage charge will the bill kick in. The bill is now with Gov....

April 16, 2021 · 1 min · 144 words · Michael Simmons

4 questions you’ll need to answer to win VC funding

For many people, selling a business for $50 million is a win. But for venture capitalists, its a poor outcome. VC success is defined as achieving top quartile return status among your peers. In other words, go big or go home. At the same time, barriers to building software are falling exponentially. How do you go big in a world where the barriers to innovation can be so low? Thats strategy andthats also how VCs think about strategy....

April 15, 2021 · 2 min · 246 words · Cynthia Campbell

Chaos isn’t always a bad thing

The first one was the most prestigious, and it showed. They were well prepared, all the information was readily available, and nothing was left to chance. The second school we visited was utter chaos. It wasnt just the chaos I liked, it was what was causing it. I could see that her first priority was the students wellbeing. Everything she did and said reflected that. She didnt produce a perfect video or booklet, and her presentation wasnt even that well-rehearsed....

April 15, 2021 · 2 min · 283 words · Paul King

Even toy car maker Matchbox is jumping on the EV trend

Matchbox might be single-handedly responsible for getting more kids into cars than anyone, or anything, else. That company is the reason I smile every time I see an E31 era BMW 8 Series. 40% off TNW Conference! The Matchbox Tesla Roadster will be made from 99% recycled materials and will be available from 2022. At this rate, we might actually get the Matchbox Roadsterbefore Tesla comes out with the real one....

April 15, 2021 · 1 min · 114 words · Cindy Hahn

Great Wall Motors’ new EV is definitely, certainly, obviously NOT a VW Beetle

Every so often, a new car comes along that makes me think Ive seen it somewhere before. If you look at the images below and think today is one of those days, youd be mistaken. Thecar below is atotally newcar and looks nothing like a VW Beetle from a bygone era. The not-a-Beetle four-door EV is expected to be shown off at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

April 15, 2021 · 1 min · 197 words · James Martin

Keep your Android and iPhone at 100% with one of these 10 charging stations

When charging stations do their job, you never think about em. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The sweet 60-degree angle helps for easy viewing, even when charging is underway. Get theChargeWorx Wireless Charging Standfor $19.99 (Reg. Theres even a breathing lamp to show if the station is in use or not. Get theMagnetic Power Tiles 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stationfor $39.99 (Reg. Get thePowerHub Multi-Port, Dual Outlet, and Wireless Charging Stationfor $59....

April 15, 2021 · 1 min · 197 words · Carol Simon

Your company cars should all be electric

Read the original articlehereand follow them onLinkedinandTwitter. TheTop 3 Reasons Why Fleets areSwitchingtoEVs 1. Cost Savings The number one reason fleets go electric isto save costs on multiple fronts. Vehicle turnover is also lowerwithEVs. For large fleets, the possibilityofbi-directional chargingisanother huge cost incentive. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The delivery market in London and other major European cities transitioningto EVs have seenrapidincreases due to the pandemic. Many of the latest EVs come with extras specifically designed for fleet needs....

April 15, 2021 · 2 min · 425 words · Michelle Robinson

Amazon’s new $120 Echo Buds are 20% smaller and cancel twice the noise

Thats cheaper than most earbuds with ANC in general, too. Performance-wise, Amazon promises to maintain the sound quality while making noise-canceling twice as effective as their predecessor. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Also, mercifully, the headphones now charge via USB-C,the one port to rule them all. May Micro USB forever disappear from our collective memories. Also tagged with

April 14, 2021 · 1 min · 60 words · Paul Perez

France is giving citizens $3,000 to get rid of their car and get an ebike

Yes, an electric bicycle. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Earlier this week, lawmakers in France approved the measure in a preliminary vote. The Cash for Clunkers scheme is a success story in Finland especially for e-bikes ? With 1000 rebate, 3200 applicants have so far opted for: ? 1000 newer cars with cleaner emissions? The money could then be used against anything from escooters, to ebikes, to public transport tickets....

April 14, 2021 · 1 min · 157 words · Michelle Gonzales

Learning guitar is better than meditation: An ode to instruments

Then I have a simple suggestion: pick up an instrument. Hold on… whats that? Theresan entire videoabout this topic? If youre that way inclined,go and watch it. If not, no worries weve got everything you need below. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I played guitar for years. It was my primary passion for some time. But… then I stopped. Its hard to know exactlywhy(probably boozing? ), but the end result is I barely touched a guitar in the past 12 years....

April 14, 2021 · 3 min · 595 words · Julia Sanford

Why we should be excited – and worried – about Neuralink’s brain-computer interface

Some weeks ago, a nine-year-old macaque monkey calledPagersuccessfully played a game of Pong with its mind. Brain-machine interfaces could bring tremendous benefit to humanity. But to enjoy the benefits, well need to manage the risks down to an acceptable level. A perplexing game of Pong Pager enjoying a banana after a game of Pong. Screenshot via Neuralink on YouTube 40% off TNW Conference! When he made a correct move, hed receive a sip of banana smoothie....

April 14, 2021 · 4 min · 658 words · Deanna Lawrence