Brittany Levine Beckman was Mashable's managing editor. She enjoys crafting feature ideas, learning new things, and party parrots. Before working at Mashable, she covered community news at the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register. That's how she met a zonkey and the tallest man in the world.
Latest From Brittany Levine Beckman
What Apple, Google, and Amazon’s websites looked like in 1999
Take a ride on the internet time machine.


Sony reveals electric SUV prototype as it tests EV market
Sony plans to look under the hood of the EV market with a new operating company, Sony Mobility, later in 2022.


Stunning spiral galaxies and glittering stars are among Hubble's stellar 2021 photos
The Hubble showed us stellar sights in 2021.


Want to buy Apple's polishing cloth as a Christmas gift? Too bad.
No polishing cloth for you.


Chevy expands $1 billion Bolt battery fire recall to even more EVs and EUVs
The recall includes the brand new 2022 Bolt EUV, a bright star in GM's portfolio as it sought an all-electric future.


Chevy paid me $33,000 after it recalled my Bolt EV. Here's how I got my money back.
Chevrolet has bought back some of its recalled Bolts — but not all customers have been so lucky.


2023 Cadillac Lyriq: Get a first look at the new luxury electric SUV
Cadillac's first all-electric SUV has an estimated 300 miles of range and starts at $59,990.


What does endemic mean when it comes to COVID?
COVID went from an epidemic to a pandemic. Will it become endemic next?


Why women in tech are so angry all the time
I’m simply a woman who works in tech and posts about it online. In exchange, I receive hoards of angry comments ranging from annoying trolling to death threats.
By Emily Kager


Simone Biles redefined GOAT. It's a win for us all.
Simone Biles has already won, even if she withdrew from an Olympic event for mental health reasons.


I was struck by the Pixel camera curse
The Pixel seems to have a flair for dramatic timing, too.


Why Pride organizers are banning cops
More organizers are banning police at Pride events than ever before, but it's been a contentious move.
By Mark Van Streefkerk


Archer reveals its Maker flying taxi, promising to lift us out of traffic hell
Archer's all-electric Maker, which takes off vertically like a helicopter but flies like a plane, can travel 60 miles at a top speed of 150 mph.


BMW reveals all-electric SUV pricing, fast-charging specs
BMW iX will start at $83,200, but its driver assistance capabilities trail behind GM's and Tesla's.


Lettuce Grow is an easy-to-use hydroponic garden that makes you feel like a scientist
The Lettuce Grow Farmstand is low maintenance, but has its quirks.


Tesla Roadster Gen 2 vs. Gen 1: See how much has changed for Musk's elusive first car
Compare an original 2008 Tesla Roadster to the prototype for the next generation Roadster, set to start production in 2022.


I quit Instagram with meditation, and you can too
Mindfulness techniques can help with social media addiction (and other cravings).


2022 Bolt EUV test drive: Slick electric SUV with truly hands-free driving (unlike Teslas)
The 2022 Bolt EUV is an all-electric SUV with hands-and-pedal-free driving and 250 miles of range.


The internet tricked me into believing I can multitask
You're either scrolling through Instagram or watching Netflix. You're not doing both at once.


Apple's been sued to remove Telegram from App Store over anti-Semitic posts
Telegram haters have been shouting into the internet void for years about its poor moderation, but a new lawsuit adds a unique twist.


How performative became the most searing callout in 2020
"It rings hollow. You're not gonna play us like that."


How to get in-stock alerts for everything from toilet paper to a PS5
Everything out of stock? Get an alert when online shelves are filled again.


Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's iconic fanny pack look revived in huge Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon
The silver chain, the gelled hair, the fanny pack, and that arched eyebrow were all there, floating among the skyscrapers.


Steve Carell is a stress-eating Santa in sweet commercial for grinchy Xfinity
Steve Carell is great as Santa in Xfinity's Christmas ad. Too bad Xfinity will be rolling out WiFi data caps after Christmas for some customers.

