Rolling in Style: The Priority E-Coast Beach Cruiser - New Price Revealed

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Rolling in style: The Priority E-Coast beach cruiser

Sometimes, no matter what you think your level of expertise is, you need to follow the advice of others. I learned this lesson again while assembling the Priority E-Coast, a $1,999 electric beach cruiser from Priority Bicycles. Priority told me right there on the box. "Warning: Bicycle assembly should be performed or verified by a professional bicycle mechanic."

Once I finished putting the E-Coast together, I was left with a gorgeous e-bike that was enjoyable to ride. But getting there involved more time and swearing than I'm used to. The good news is that Priority apparently heard the curses of its customers, as the part that made assembly miserable has been removed. So you might not need a pro bike tech after all.

Unlike some e-bike manufacturers, which seem to have popped up out of nowhere in the last couple of years, Priority has been around since 2014, when it launched via Kickstarter. Nine years and two Kickstarters later, it has a robust lineup of motorized and human-powered bicycles.

Source: Ars Technica

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval

Britain's antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.

Source: The New York Times

Case-Mate's see-through Fuel Chargers are on sale starting at just $10

Happy iPhone 15 day! If you were planning on picking up Apple's newest smartphone now that it's officially available, why not pick up a USB-C charger to go with it? Now until October 3rd, Case-Mate's 30W Fuel Charger is on sale at Woot in blue, orange, and white with a 90-day warranty for just $9.99 ($20 off). You can also buy the lime green version on Amazon for just $5 more using the on-page coupon.

Source: The Verge

GGV, which invested in Alibaba, ByteDance, and other Chinese companies, splits its Asia and US units

GGV, a venture capital firm that invested in major Chinese companies like Alibaba and ByteDance, has announced the split of its Asia and US units. In July, the US sought details about GGV's holdings in China, following similar measures by other venture capital firms and an executive order from President Biden to limit American investment in Chinese tech.

Source: Financial Times