Hyundai announced at the New York Auto Show that they will be offering a nice bonus to anyone who buys their Equus this September; all models will come with an iPad instead of a boring old paper owner's manual. North American chief executive John Krafcik told the Times, “Who reads a 300-page manual anyway? Instead, they’ll have a gorgeous color touchscreen loaded with the manual electronically, as well as photos of the whole Hyundai lineup.” Owners will be able to use the iPad to find the trunk-release switch, schedule maintenance appointments and locate the fuse box. The Equus is priced around $50,000; the iPad currently runs for $499, and blends way too easily. more ›

Sour cherry trees in Brooklyn (and yes, there are a few) are just at their peak, and the greenmarkets are flooding with cherries now as well. Sweet bing cherries are better for eating fresh and plain, but sour cherries (also known as pie cherries) are more flavorful and better for baking. more ›