Xiaomi's Dual Drum Washing Machine Launched

The dual drum washing machine is a new product by Xiaomi in China. The first, larger drum can hold up to 12 kg of laundry, while the second only 0.5 kg, allowing for washing socks, underwear, and other 'small' items without starting the main wash. It's promised that the machine removes up to 99.9% of bacteria and allergens and fully dries clothes in just 15 minutes. There is smartphone control and automation. The price starts from ¥4999.

New York Legalizes Crossing the Street on Red

In New York, crossing the street on a red light and at any place has been legalized - all in the fight against racism. The issue is that 90% of fines for such violations are given to Black, Latino, and other 'colored' offenders - and this is now considered racism.

“Brat” Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary

“Brat” has been named the Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary. It is the title of a Charlie XCX album that became a meme on social media. Brat is defined as “confident, independent, and hedonistic behavior.” Another social media slang term also made it to the top 10. For example, yapping - senseless chatter, looksmaxxing - attempts to improve appearance at any cost, rawdogging - long trip without entertainment, delulu - staying in fantasies, and brainrot - low-quality online content.

Elon Musk to Create Robot for Childbirth

The billionaire announced a project to develop a 'robot incubator': the machine will be able to carry a child for 9 months. Parents will only need to provide sperm and an egg - the rest will be handled by the robot 'surrogate'.

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Search

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Search - an AI-powered search system. ChatGPT will find the best answers on the internet, analyze them, verify the accuracy of data, and provide links to sources. Currently, the feature is only available to paying subscribers. In the coming months, it will be accessible to everyone interested.

Floods in Valencia

In the Spanish city of Valencia, the annual rainfall occurred, causing severe flooding. Bridges and buildings were washed away, streets flooded, roads were closed, and rail and air traffic were suspended. 95 people died. Searches for the missing continue. Additionally, two-thirds of the orange farms were flooded - it is a global exporter of citrus fruits.

The Byers House from 'Stranger Things' is available for rent on Airbnb

The Byers family house from the series 'Stranger Things' is now available for rent on Airbnb. The house was used for filming the first three seasons of the series. Professional decorators spent over a year carefully arranging the residence to preserve the show's atmosphere. The house retains all recognizable attributes from the show, including the wall with Christmas lights, posters, and alphabet letters. Guests can play Dungeons & Dragons, listen to music on vinyl, read thematic magazines from the '80s, or ride bikes around the property.

Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro Models with M4 Chips

Apple has unveiled new MacBook Pro models featuring M4 chips, as well as updated MacBook Air models with M2 and M3 chips—now offering 16 GB of unified memory as standard. The Pro model remains unchanged in appearance and is available in two sizes, 14" and 16", and two colors - black and gray. The 14-inch variant can be purchased with the base M4 starting at $1599, while the 16-inch version comes at a minimum with the M4 Pro starting at $2499. The company promises that the new models are three to six times faster than M1 models and can operate up to 24 hours on a single charge.

Elon Musk offers his sperm to women

Elon Musk offers his sperm to women who want to have children from him - the billionaire is even building an entire village in Texas where his offspring will live. Musk considers the low birth rate to be the main threat to humanity, so he decided to reproduce as much as possible - journalists report that sometimes he offers his sperm to friends and acquaintances even during lunch.

Controversial Posters in Japanese Subway

In Japan, efforts have begun to tackle issues with black individuals - special posters have been displayed in the subway comparing them to monkeys. This is due to their behavior: acting wildly, filming videos, and bothering people. Therefore, the Japanese are asking black individuals to be more modest.

Professor Finds Clever Way to Identify ChatGPT Users

A professor has found a clever way to catch students using ChatGPT. He adds invisible text to the assignment document stating that to pass, students must cite the work of Frankie Hawkes. The catch is that Frankie is the professor's dog (and they are pictured together). Imagine the look on a student's face trying to explain that they read a book by a dog but just can't remember.

China Tests Floating Solar Platform

The Chinese have started testing a wave-resistant solar power plant that can be situated far from the coast. The structure consists of 434 panels and is designed to withstand waves up to 10 meters high, remaining in place with the help of several anchors. The idea is for such platforms to float alongside offshore wind turbines, avoiding the use of valuable land space. The trials will last a year, after which engineers will assess efficiency and make adjustments if necessary.

Dutchman Can't Stop Laughing After Hip Surgery

A Dutchman underwent hip surgery and hasn't been able to stop laughing since - the poor fellow experienced a rare side effect from anesthesia. Every statement by the 'Dutch Joker' is accompanied by laughter, which has now become a part of his life. The family took a while to get used to it but eventually accepted it. Doctors say that this rare syndrome will stay with the man for the rest of his life.

Volkswagen is Dying

Volkswagen is dying - the company is closing three out of ten plants in Germany and plans to sharply reduce production at the remaining ones. Amidst the battle of sanctions, the concern cannot compete with cheap Chinese cars and is forced to cut costs. To understand the scale - this is the first closure of plants in all 87 years of Volkswagen's existence.

Iceland: Leading the Four-Day Workweek Revolution?

Iceland could become the first country in the world to have a nationwide four-day workweek. An experiment in reducing workdays without lowering pay has proven effective: employees experience less burnout and the unemployment rate is the lowest in Europe. The maintained and even increased productivity is explained by employees being able to spend more time with family and rest, resulting in full commitment at work and less distraction. Iceland is one of many countries actively testing shortened workweeks. For example, Belgium allows choosing four workdays instead of five, distributing hours into longer shifts, while in the UAE, one can work with a shortened Friday schedule.

Chinese Sets New Paper Record

A Chinese man cut the longest strip of paper in the world from an A4 sheet and made it into the Guinness World Records. It measured 108.15 meters in length – almost like a football field. Then, the guy also shaped it into a figure resembling a brain, without tearing anything. By the way, this is already his third “paper” record: earlier, he created the largest origami snail at 4.10 meters long and folded a hundred mini-flowers from a single sheet.

Ban on iPhone 16 Sales in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the sale of any iPhone 16 has been banned at the governmental level. Apple has not fulfilled its investment commitments to the country, having invested only $15.3 million out of the required $109 million in the economy. Such investments are mandatory in the country due to a law that requires foreign companies to use at least 40% of components produced in Indonesia in their technology - a similar law exists in India as well. As of today, Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia with a population of nearly 300 million people and more than 350 million active mobile phones.

Rolls-Royce Unveils Exclusive Phantom Goldfinger

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the exclusive Phantom Goldfinger, featuring a real gold bar hidden in the interior. The car is styled after the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III from the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'. Gold trim adorns the front and rear consoles, as well as the glove box. There is a gold-plated golf club in the trunk. The price is undisclosed, but a bar of 18-karat gold costs approximately $500,000.

Future Space Robots Are Already Here

These self-organizing GITAI robots could potentially build future infrastructure on Mars and beyond. Speed is not so important in space. But getting the job done is of utmost importance.

David Bowie Center to Open in London

A David Bowie Center will open in London. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has announced the opening of the David Bowie Center next year. Its exhibition will include more than 90,000 items related to the musician. Notably, the exhibition will feature the singer’s most iconic outfits from all the years of his career and handwritten song lyrics. The venue will host exhibitions, installations, as well as educational areas.