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We last heard about the Model Y crossover mid-size SUV car last year and it sounded like it was going to be revealed sooner rather than later. Well in true Musk fashion, it's looking like later. But not too much later.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk teases 'Model Y,' says it's coming in a few years During Wednesday's fourth-quarter earnings call , Musk shared more about the newest electric car to complement the Model S, X, and 3 cars. He said it should be here by the end of 2020. The Y is apparently completed, designed out, and shares 75 percent of its build and design with the Model 3, so it should be easier to ramp up, Musk said. Read more... More about Tesla , Electric Vehicles , Semi , Pickup , and Model Y from Mashable http://bit.ly/2SeNrUN via IFTTT

Elon Musk knows you want Tesla's Model 3, but it's just too expensive. Tesla was able to sell nearly 140,000 Model 3s last year — and it hopes to make 7,000 of the sedans per week by the end of 2019. But don't expect to see the price drop by much.  Right now, the problem isn't ramping up Model 3 production, but getting the price down. Years ago, Tesla promised a $35,000 base model. Previously Musk said the cheaper model would get here around April or May , but that now seems unlikely. During Wednesday's fourth-quarter earnings call , Musk sounded content with the current price of $45,000 ( and that's with a smaller battery ). Read more... More about Tesla , Elon Musk , Electric Vehicles , Tech , and Elon Musk from Mashable http://bit.ly/2HITNrl via IFTTT

The separation between Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram is about to get even blurrier. Speaking during the company's quarterly earnings call, Zuckerberg confirmed that Facebook wants to make it easier to send messages across its apps, but cautioned that it would be a "a 2020 thing or beyond."  "We're really early in thinking through this. There's a lot more we need to figure out before we finalize the plan," Zuckerberg said. Still, the CEO offered an explanation of why the company wants to merge the apps' underlying infrastructure. SEE ALSO: Zuckerberg is breaking promises to Instagram and WhatsApp. Be concerned. Read more... More about Tech , Facebook , Instagram , Mark Zuckerberg , and Facebook Messenger from Mashable http://bit.ly/2sUCwkV via IFTTT

                                                                                                 WATCH: 6 tech myths that live on in 2019 Read more... More about Tech , Google , Social Media , Google , and Big Tech Companies from Mashable http://bit.ly/2UwMDIp via IFTTT

There are few things more pretentious than the Genius Verified series , which has over-the-top artists explain the lyrics to one of their songs in front of signature yellow background. YouTuber Zane Hijazi poked fun at the series with an explainer of his song "Boom," which he refers to as "a story" and a "positive epidemic." Explaining that his love interest has him feeling "like an animal," he makes sure to hold up a dog to explain that it too is an animal.  "We all have dirty little secrets," Zane continues. "But I, I have a little dirty secret ... I'm not wearing any underwear."  He then describes how he wants to take his "babe" on a long drive out of Los Angeles because he "only wants her presence." Read more... More about Youtube , Viral Videos , Genius , Culture , and Web Culture from Mashable http://bit.ly/2HHrKsq via IFTTT

Everyone starts off as a beginner. Even someone great at what they do like Michael Jordan was a beginner at basketball at one time and look how far it took him. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the Michael Jordan of droning one day. But for now, you have to start somewhere. We scoured the internet looking for the best and brightest drones for first-timers. No matter what your field of interest, like photography or racing, we found a drone that's perfect for you.  We also didn't forget all the kids out there looking to get into droning. We found just the right drones for children ages 8 and up, while also taking into consideration teenagers and parents who want to know there are safety features and settings that will help prevent accidents and mishaps. Read more... More about Tech , Drones , Quadcopters , Mashable Shopping , and Consumer Tech from Mashable http://bit.ly/2GcawRp via IFTTT

Brrrr.... It's cold in here.  The winter months can be harsh since the days are shorter and the weather is, of course, much, much colder — especially if you live in the midwest and east coast. Temperatures can drop down to below zero Fahrenheit from day-to-day, while having a roof over your head doesn't guarantee instant warmth. SEE ALSO: Polar vortex 2019: Combat the cold with these 50 products So how can you turn up the heat in one part of the home without turning it up everywhere else? If you invest in a good space heater, you can assure yourself a nice and toasty winter as you anxiously wait for the spring to finally come. Read more... More about Tech , Polar Vortex , Shopping Amazon , Space Heater , and Shopping Linkshare from Mashable http://bit.ly/2RwhvXG via IFTTT

The fight to reform sexual assault policies on campus is facing a maddeningly bureaucratic hurdle.  On the final day during which citizens could share comments with the Department of Education about its proposed changes to Title IX protections for sexual assault victims, the government website went down. SEE ALSO: 20% of Colleges Flout Federal Law in Handling Sexual Assault, Report Finds Starting at 10 am ET, comment submissions sections on regulations.gov and federalregister.gov were inoperable for "a few hours" Wednesday morning, and have been "finicky" since, according to organizers.  🚨Today’s the last day to submit comments on Betsy DeVos’ dangerous proposed Title IX changes, but the @UsEdGov site is 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. This is unacceptable — @KLMarcusOCR , @BenjaminEW , @MHackman , this needs to be fixed IMMEDIATELY. #HandsOffIX pic.twitter.com/oVYmcXrn2W — NWLC (@nwlc) January 30, 2019 Read more... More about Sexual Assault , Outages , Title Ix , Te

Sorry, haters! Despite privacy scandal after privacy scandal, Facebook posted record profits last quarter.  As one Facebook employee recently put it, " Fuck ethics. Money is everything ." Revenue in Q4 hit $16.9 billion , up 30 percent from a year ago. Facebook also posted record profits of $6.9 billion. That's up more than 60 percent from the previous year.  SEE ALSO: Surprise! Facebook's ad targeting makes people uncomfortable, study says Facebook also gained users. Imagine Mark Zuckerberg climbing up this chart, standing atop the Q4 2018 column triumphantly, with what his friends assure him is a very human-like smile on his face.  Read more... More about Tech , Tech , and Big Tech Companies from Mashable http://bit.ly/2sTMbIl via IFTTT

If you've watched Netflix's Fyre Fest documentary , than you definitely know Andy King, the festival producer that Billy McFarland asked to perform oral sex with a customs agent in return for getting water to the festival site. It's one of the most jaw-dropping scenes in a movie full of them, and it has inspired a legion of memes — memes it turns out that King is totally cool with.  In a video released on Tuesday afternoon by Netflix, King says, in a fun bit of wordplay, "I'm completely blown away by the response to the documentary." King admits he had no idea before his sudden fame what "trending" meant, and he admits to originally pronouncing the word "meme" as "me me," which is hilarious considering King was supposed to help McFarland rescue his "festival" built on a mountain of social media scams savvy.  Read more... More about Memes , Netflix , Fyre Festival , Culture , and Web Culture from Mashable http://

Do you miss your headphone jack on your expensive iPhone ? Quit crying because at least it isn't the Meizu Zero phone, which has no buttons, no ports, and no speaker holes whatsoever. Announced earlier this month, the Zero phone takes minimalism to the extreme, leapfrogging even Apple's seeming dislike for buttons and ports. The bragging rights won't come cheap: The hole-less phone is priced at $1,299. SEE ALSO: Xiaomi’s flexible phone is real and puts Samsung and Royole to shame Chinese phone maker Meizu's selling the Zero on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo with devices expected to be delivered in April. Read more... More about Mobile , Android , Meizu , Ports , and Buttons from Mashable http://bit.ly/2Tn646n via IFTTT