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Jeff Bezos supports a $20,000 electric pickup truck featuring a modular design.

Jeff Bezos is backing a new and ambitious startup in the electric vehicle sector—Slate Auto. They’ve introduced a straightforward, modular electric pickup known as the slate truck. Priced at around $20,000 after the federal EV incentive, it offers some surprisingly radical features. The base version of the slate truck is stripped down, lacking power windows, […]

App relaunched and homepage design updated

Guardian has relaunched its mobile app to enhance personalization and visual content, emphasizing the role of podcasts in its “mobile-first” approach. A new tab for podcasts makes it easier for users to discover and listen to episodes using the in-app player. Additionally, listeners can use the Speech feature to enjoy articles audibly. This overhaul acknowledges […]

Exploring the unique design of Japan’s love hotels through Moby Dick

The Quirky World of Japanese Love Hotels Ever wonder if a whale could spike your excitement? Or maybe you dream of dining in a fairytale castle—or even falling in love inside a giant biscuit canister? Whatever your whimsical fantasy might be, chances are Japan has somewhere that fits the bill. A new book explores the […]

The Oscars to Finally Include ‘Best Stunt Design’ Category

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Thursday that the Academy Awards televised broadcast will ultimately be included in the “Best Stunt Design” category. The long-term category will debut in 2028 in time for the 100th Academy Awards for the film released in 2027. It marks the second new category and best […]

Gucci parent Kering’s shares plummet after Demna tapped as design chief

Kering lost its stock market value of around $3 billion on Friday after the group chose internal talent Demna to reinvigorate internal talent Demna rather than hiring one of the fashion big ticket names as chief designers. Kering's shares fell by up to 13% in Paris, marking the worst day in almost a year after […]