Author: Trendici
It has been said for years that when autonomous cars arrive, the technology driving them won’t be all-new but more an evolution of the advanced driver assistance systems we have today. ADAS really got going as standard kit in the UK a decade ago, when manufacturers had to fit autonomous emergency braking to have a hope of gaining five stars from Euro NCAP. But beyond computer simulation, how can these increasingly complex systems be tested safely and without trashing thousands of vehicles on proving grounds? One way is by using soft targets like the Soft Car 360, developed by AB…
A group of German anarchists have claimed responsibility for an arson attack on critical energy infrastructure in Berlin, citing the “insatiable” energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies. On 3 January 2026, members of the Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group) used homemade incendiary devices to destroy cables connected to the Lichterfelde power station in south-west Berlin, leaving around 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses in the city without electricity, according to grid operator Stromnetz Berlin. While some key buildings like hospitals and schools were able to continue operating via emergency power generators, most households and businesses were left without…
Anker is going up against Tesla in the home battery backup segment with Solix E10 that promises “whole-home backup” at an affordable price. The system delivers enough power to handle heavy-duty air conditioners and other high-power appliances in the event of a blackout. It also claims that the E10 supports DIY-friendly installation thanks to the stackable, plug-and-play design.Each Anker Solix E10 unit can deliver up to 37.2kW of surge power and stacking two boosts that to 66kW. It also comes with a “turbo output” mode that can output 10kW per unit for 90 minutes maximum. That level of power, along…
Prosecutors have asked for South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol to be handed a death sentence if he is found guilty over his botched attempt to impose martial law.A court in Seoul heard closing arguments in Yoon’s trial, in which he was accused of being the “ringleader of an insurrection”. The charge stems from Yoon’s attempt in December 2024 to impose military rule in South Korea – an act that lasted just hours but plunged the country into political turmoil. He was later impeached by parliament and detained to face trial.Yoon has denied the charges against him, arguing that…
A Reform politician who was suspended from Wales’ parliament for using a racial slur about Chinese people has denied she is racist.Laura Anne Jones told BBC Radio Wales that the offensive word she used in a WhatsApp chat “was a term used for a takeaway” during her childhood.The former Conservative said she was “genuinely sorry” for using the slur in August 2023, had since undergone language training, and vowed not to use the word again.Members of the Chinese community told the BBC in December that the use of the term had caused “a lot of hurt”.Jones, Reform’s only Member of…
Tottenham are set to make an offer to rival Liverpool for the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to reports. The north London outfit are not having a great season with Thomas Frank’s men currently 14th in the Premier League after 21 matches. There are rumours that Frank is now coming under pressure to turn their form around with the Tottenham board ‘split’ over ending the Dane’s time at the club. Spurs have already committed to bringing in new players in January with Conor Gallagher to have a medical on Tuesday ahead of a transfer from Atletico Madrid.…
Geely is going after the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the Galaxy Cruiser – and it will be coming to the UK, the Chinese firm has told Autocar. The SUV – which first appeared at the Shanghai motor show last year – is currently in concept form but is very close to production, said design studio director Flavien Dachet, with sales due to start in China by the end of the year. While no concrete date for exports have been set, Yan Tianxiao, Geely Auto UK’s marketing boss confirmed that “we will definitely launch that car in the UK”.…
Fujitsu should be banned from all UK government contracts, according to the Post Office scandal’s oldest victim. Former subpostmaster Betty Brown, who turned 93 today (13 January), made the call after watching Fujitsu’s European boss, Paul Patterson, appear at a recent Business and Trade Select Committee hearing. During the meeting, Fujitsu was described by an MP as a “parasite” on the British state. The supplier, which is at the centre of the Post Office scandal, makes billions of pounds from government IT contracts, but has yet to pay a penny towards the huge costs of the scandal. Brown, with…
We aren’t even two weeks into the new year and Ubisoft is already looking to carry out its second round of layoffs in 2026. The company has informed workers at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm of a “proposed organizational restructure” that could affect around 55 roles across its two Swedish studios. Workers at Massive (the developer of The Division series, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora) were offered voluntary buyouts late last year as part of Ubisoft’s ongoing cost-cutting efforts.”This restructure follows the completion of the Voluntary Leave Program launched during the fall of 2025, a finalized long-term…
Central banks across the world have joined together to declare that they stand in “full solidarity” with the Federal Reserve’s chair after the US launched a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell.The heads of the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Canada are among 11 senior bankers who have signed a statement highlighting the importance of independence in setting interest rates. “Chair Powell has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest,” they said.The Department of Justice is conducting the probe. President Donald Trump has said he did not…