Matthew Cruz

Killer Asteroid: NASA, FEMA Now Viewing It As A Major Concern

In the third of a series of joint exercises held by NASA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in El Segundo, California, the discussion centered on a low probability but high stakes situation: the possibility of a killer asteroid hitting the Earth. The two agencies held a simulation that broke down what would need to be done, while NASA has developed an alert system and process if it were to someday identify an asteroid of possibly deadly impact. more

Chevrolet Cruze Trying To Make Hatchbacks Hot Again

The Chevrolet Cruze is hardly an unfamiliar vehicle, it is actually Chevy's top-selling car worldwide, but the company is testing the waters with something new: the 2017 Chevrolet Cruz Hatch. Hatchbacks have been selling like hotcakes in Europe, and Chevy is hoping that the vehicle's popularity is cross-continental, bringing its hatch to the US after a confidence boost thanks to 9 percent growth in the category last year. more

Pebble 2: Now Is The Time To Buy, As The Smartwatch May Not Be Around For Much Longer

Rumors have begun to circulate that Kickstarter company Pebble, a smartwatch maker that has gained a loyal, growing fanbase, is possibly going to be bought out by FitBit. If the acquisition does indeed pan out, FitBit would create its own smartwatch, meaning the end of the line for the Pebble smartwatch. It may then be time to purchase the Pebble 2, their latest offering, before it's too late. more

Nintendo NES Classic Sold Out? Urban Outfitters Is Coming To The Rescue

After the Nintendo NES Classic Edition was launched last November 11, it's been swiftly selling out of both toy and gaming stores, making the retro throwback mini console extremely difficult to locate. But now, an unlikely retailer seems to be holiday shoppers' best hope at scoring the NES in time for Christmas: Urban Outfitters, which begins sale on December 6. more

Electric Vehicles: False Information Still Being Spread By Former BBC Personality

Clarkson's skepticism over electric vehicles has a storied history, going as far back as seven years ago when he tested a Tesla Roadster on "Top Gear." The episode depicted the vehicle quickly running out of charge, an episode that infuriated Tesla to a degree so high it brought the case to court. Tesla eventually lost, only because a judge demeed "Top Gear" an entertainment show, meaning it didn't have to follow the same strict adherence to facts. more

Toyota C-HR Is The Brand's Most Radical Model Yet: Get The Full Specs Here

The Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover stole the spotlight at the Los Angeles Auto Show this year with its radical styling, unlike any other vehicle the Tokyo-based company, known for its safe designs, has put forward before. The company is well-aware of this: the Toyota C-HR was first conceived as a revolutionary new vehicle that could pull up its sales in Europe, one of the only markets where Toyota lags behind. more

BMW 1-Series Luxury Sedan: Star Of The 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show

The BMW 1-Series may be the German automaker's smallest sedan in the lineup, but it has no shortage of star power. According to Forbes, the 1-Series is BMW's most significant reveal in China for 2016, and BMW waited until this year's Guangzhou Auto Show to showcase the compact, premium sedan. more

2018 BMW X2 To Rival Range Rover Evoque With Bold New Design [VIDEO]

One of the stars of the Paris Motor Show this year was the 2018 BMW X2 Concept, a bold new addition to the German automaker's SUV/crossover lineup that is scheduled to hit the market on the second quarter of 2018. Featuring the latest design innovations by BMW, it is also a taste of what could come in upcoming X vehicles. more

Volkswagen Crest Collection: Special Edition Cars With A Stylish Makeover

The Ameo subcompact has been on the market for less than a year, yet Volkswagen India has already rolled out a special edition that they call the 'Crest Collection.' The collection provides a stylish makeover to the Volkswagen Ameo's variants, including the Highline and comfortline Polo trim and Highline Vento trim. more

'Neverwinter Nights' Diamond Edition: For Free And Other Great Deals On GOG's Massive Winter Sale [VIDEO]

DRM-free PC store GOG.com is bringing Christmas to gamers a little early with its annual sale dubbed "The Monstrous Winter Sale," which kicked off yesterday and has not disappointed thus far. Among many gems and great deals, the standout at the moment is the Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition, being offered for free for the first 48 hours. more

'The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild': New Footage Reveals A Gorgeous World [VIDEO]

New footage of Nintendo's much-anticipated RPG "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" debuted at The Game Awards held last Thursday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Subtitled "Life in Ruins," the gameplay trailer features a vast, truly gorgeous, spectacularly-colored world that also highlights the rivals Link must face off against in his journey. more

'Amityville: The Awakening' News: Will It Ever Be Released?

"Amityville: The Awakening" has passed development, even releasing a trailer to horror-hungry fans. But two years later, it still has yet to be released. more

'Assassin's Creed' News: A Virtual Reality Experience Could Be Coming To A Theater Near You

AMC theaters in four American cities will be screening virtual reality (VR) experiences based on the much-antacipated "Assassin's Creed" film. more

Nikola One Electric Truck: A Massive 1,200 Mile Range Game-Changing Vehicle

Nikola Motor Company unveiled on Friday its hydrogen-electric semi-truck in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first vehicle of its kind and a real game changer for both trucks and electric vehicles. more

Self-Driving Cars No Longer In The Works For BMW, Baidu After Partnership Hits Dead End

Developing the autonomous vehicles still seems to be on the mind of at least one of the companies, however, with Baidu saying it was now in the process of looking for a new global research partner. more

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