Tesla touchscreens to offer minimalist ‘fade mode’

Screens can be distracting and, therefore, dangerous if you’re driving an expensive car down the freeway. If you own a Tesla, though, fear not: the company is adding a software feature that will make its giant touchscreens less intrusive. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, replying to a tweet by EV owner Andrew Gold, confirmed that a […]

Brad Jacobs continues to fade at Olympic curling trials

The reigning Olympic men’s curling champions were perfect at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings the last time around. The 2017 Trials have been far less kind to Brad Jacobs and his team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Chances of a repeat appearance at the Winter Games were all but dashed Thursday as Jacobs dropped a […]

‘In the Fade’ Trailer: Diane Kruger Goes on a Quest for Justice

Where is the line between justice and revenge? How do you move on after loved ones have been murdered? These questions are often reserved for movies starring grizzled tough guys, people like Liam Neeson or Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s rare that we see a story that tackles those topics with a woman at the center, but that’s exactly […]

This Week in Trailers: Mr. Roosevelt, In The Fade, Saving Capitalism, The Breadwinner, The Strange Ones

Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? This week […]

2017 Ford Focus Review: Former Favorite Begins to Fade

– Overview: A 10Best Cars winner in 2012 and 2013, Ford’s third-generation Focus is now merely a competent small car that is starting to show its age among a set of fresher rivals. The current Focus sedan and hatchback have been around since the 2012 model year without major changes, leaving it behind many competitors […]

As Family Farms Fade, This Industry Booms

Jason Smith and Martha Boyle have a fair amount in common. Both run ag-centric auction and real estate businesses and call the rolling plains of northwest Iowa home. Their offices, separated by about 70 miles, are in tiny towns surrounded by some of the continent’s most productive farmland. When they’re not orchestrating sales, Smith and […]