Author: Trendici
Genesis will introduce a new, bespoke platform next year, as part of a move to make its cars more distinct to drive and cement its positioning as a standalone premium brand. The new architecture, which will be compatible with electric and hybrid drivetrains, is described as completely different from the Hyundai group architectures it currently uses in its cars: the E-GMP skateboard for EVs which is underneath the GV60 crossover, and the flexible M3 architecture that underpins its other models. The company has not given any details about the new structure, beyond confirming it is due to underpin its first…
The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Over the decades, this reference has provided readers with information about different countries and communities around the world. The post from the CIA announcing the news didn’t provide any information about why it will stop offering The World Factbook. The agency was subject to the same buyouts and job cuts that decimated much of the federal workforce in 2025, so maybe this type of public-facing tool is no longer a priority.This reference guide was first published in 1962 as The National Basic Intelligence Factbook. That…
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests.
Pål K. Lønseth, head of Økokrim – the economic crime unit investigating Jagland – said: “We consider there are reasonable grounds for investigation, given that he held the positions of chair of the Nobel Committee and Secretary General of the Council of Europe during the period covered by the released documents.
Some Real Madrid players are ‘already doubting’ Alvaro Arbeloa’s ability to take the team forward amid a ‘heated argument’ in the dressing room, according to reports. Los Blancos made the decision to sack Xabi Alonso last month after Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The decision came after months of speculation that Alonso – who has already been linked with Man City and Liverpool – could be sacked with rumours of unrest in the dressing room over tactics. Real Madrid, who appointed Arbeloa as Alonso’s immediate replacement, were four points adrift of arch-rivals Barcelona in the La Liga…
He said that the scale and scope of the Hyundai Motor Group and its affiliates across a huge range of industries – including robotics, software, construction, electronics and engineering – gives its car-making division a vertical-integration advantage that means it can make decisions faster and more efficiently respond to changes in its key global markets. “The agility is key, because we know there are geopolitical uncertainties and regulation is changing, so we need to be able to have this agility,” said Martinet. He pointed to the fact that the Ioniq 3 will be built alongside the similar-sized petrol i20 in Turkey as an example of…
The upcoming science fiction film Project Hail Mary is getting a LEGO set. This is fascinating because LEGO typically makes sets based on long-standing franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Project Hail Mary doesn’t even hit theaters until March 20.It’s not an entirely new IP. The movie is based on a 2021 book written by Andy Weir, the same author behind The Martian. It’s cool to see a LEGO set based on something more contemporary than its usual fare.The 830-piece set looks pretty nifty. It includes a replica of The Hail Mary spaceship in all of its glory, complete…
The perfect jumper to make her feel beautiful or this lovely bracelet. From $40. A gripping short story collection you can read together — like Brawler by Lauren Groff ($27, to arrive 2/24); I missed Freddie so much last night because I wanted to discuss one with him! — or a bookstore date to browse together. A ribbed beanie or pink socks to keep him cozy. From $7.50. A heart-shaped favorite photo of the two of you, $65. A 30-minute shoulder rub while watching his or her favorite show, priceless. (Extra points if you put her hair in a braid,…
Manchester City have at least 115 charges to face but failing to sell out the Etihad 30-plus times a season is way down their list of misdemeanours. City reached the Carabao Cup final on Wednesday night but much of the post-game focus has been not on who turned up on the pitch, but who didn’t show in the stands. The attendance at the Etihad in a cold mid-winter midweek was 41,843, including 5,359 Newcastle supporters, leaving just over 10,000 seats vacant. Empty seats, especially where City are concerned, have always been a great source of amusement to rival fans. Which…
Meta is developing a standalone app for Vibes, its feed of AI-generated videos, according to reports from TechCrunch and Platformer. Vibes was introduced as a feature in the Meta AI app in September 2025. Similar to OpenAI’s Sora app, Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style vertical videos.”Following the strong early traction of Vibes within Meta AI, we are testing a standalone app to build on that momentum,” Meta said in a statement. “We’ve seen that users are increasingly leaning into the format to create, discover, and share AI-generated video with friends. This standalone app provides a dedicated…