Author: Trendici
Ligier recently hit the news by recording the slowest ever lap of the Nürburgring, amusingly claiming this “hinted at its glorious history”. But what exactly is that history? Well, the name Ligier first appeared in Autocar in March 1964, on the entry list for the forthcoming Le Mans 24 Hours. Driving for the French importer of Porsches, Guy Ligier would finish seventh in a 904. It had taken the 33-year-old seven years to reach this point since entering his first car race – a rise that was inspiringly self-propelled. Ligier had lost his father, a Vichy farmer, aged seven and left school…
This year, SAP customers are looking ahead to an imminent end-of-support deadline and are continuing their journey to update their enterprise systems to support the latest version. SAP is ending support for its Enterprise Core Components (ECC) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in 2027, and while some organisations will opt to extend software support for their ageing SAP-based ERP systems, the majority are using the end-of-support deadline as an opportunity to reboot their SAP ERP strategy. Forrester senior analyst Akshara Lopez wrote in a blog post in August 2025 that when it comes to transitioning from ECC, the right…
Noted turntable manufacturer Victrola just announced the Soundstage speaker at CES. This thin little doodad actually sits underneath turntables, removing the need for a full stereo set-up. The Soundstage isn’t the first speaker that offers this functionality, but this one has tech-forward features.It offers multiple connection options, including Bluetooth. Many newer Victrola turntables can do Bluetooth streaming, so adding this speaker to a setup would be extremely simple. Otherwise, companies offer Bluetooth receivers for turntables.It also allows for traditional wired connections, and there’s an option for USB-C. In other words, the Soundstage should easily connect to other audio sources like…
The Swiss bar that was the scene of a fire that killed 40 people and injured 116 hadn’t undergone safety checks for five years, authorities say. The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Feraud, told a Tuesday press conference that he could not explain why the La Constellation bar hadn’t been checked in so long, but that the council was “profoundly sorry”. “We regret that – we owe it to the families and we will accept the responsibility,” he said.He added that sparklers – which are believed to have caused the fire – will be banned in local venues. Local authorities will…
Gareth LewisWales political editorBBCTaking part in the debate were Labour’s Huw Irranca Davies, Conservatives’ James Evans, Lib Dems’ Rodney Berman, Greens’ Anthony Slaughter and Plaid Cymru’s Mabon ap GwynforThe 2026 Welsh Senedd election will make history with an increased 96-seat Parliament, 16 new constituencies each returning six members, a system of proportional representation and the potential for real political jeopardy.Polls suggest Labour’s 27-year dominance is under serious threat from Plaid Cymru and Reform.To kick off the new year, five parties took part in a special debate on BBC Radio Wales’ Sunday Supplement with Huw Irranca Davies for Labour, Conservatives’ James…
Chelsea have officially confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach as their January transfer window plan comes to light. The Blues parted company with Enzo Maresca last month as the Italian ‘felt a lack of protection and interference leading to critical issues with ownership’. And Chelsea confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that former Hull City boss Rosenior had joined as new head coach from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a deal until 2032. Speaking of his joy at joining Chelsea, Rosenior told the club’s official website: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of…
Ligier has set a record at the Nürburgring, claiming the slowest ever lap around the Nordscheife. Its diesel-powered JS50 quadricycle – homologated in the same category as the Citroën Ami so limited to a top speed of just 28mph – took 28min 25.8sec to complete a lap of the 12.9-mile circuit. This, according to the French microcar manufacturer, “hinted at [its] glorious history in Formula 1”. The JS50 is notable for not being a conventional car but a ‘voiture sans permis’ – a category of two-seaters that allows French motorists to drive on public roads without a licence, from as early as…
Fujitsu staff in the Post Office Horizon support centre could have stolen money from subpostmasters without them knowing, but never did, according to a 2015 whistleblower interview. According to former Fujitsu tech worker turned vital scandal whistleblower Richard Roll, remote access auditing rules could be ignored by a team of “legalised hackers” who used backdoors to access branch accounts. Roll, who worked in the Fujitsu support centre from 2001 to 2004, offering third-line tech support to subpostmasters, gave evidence in the High Court that helped subpostmasters expose the truth about the Post Office and Fujitsu’s treatment of them. The…
As a long-time Mint user, I was frustrated to say the least when news broke at the end of 2023 that Intuit would shut Mint down. I, like millions of others, enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management.So I set out to find the best Mint alternatives in the wake of its disappointing demise. I gave Credit Karma, Intuit’s other financial app, a try but found it to be…
The survivor of a gang rape in the northern Indian state of Haryana has been discharged from hospital a week after her horrific assault, a police official told the BBC.The 26-year-old mother-of-two was taken to hospital in Faridabad city on the morning of 30 December with serious head and facial injuries and several fractures.Her sister said she was out visiting a friend and was waiting for transport just after midnight when two men in an ambulance offered her a lift. They drove her to a deserted place where they raped her and then threw her out of the speeding vehicle.A…