If your biggest problem with motorcycles is that they are just too darn safe, then I’ve got just the product for you! This week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week series is the strangest one-wheeled self-balancing electric motorcycle you’ve ever seen. And also probably the only one you’ve ever seen. If
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James Cameron’s Avatar might be 12 years old, but it has reclaimed the title of history’s highest-grossing film, switching places with Avengers: Endgame. The famed director’s blockbuster hit was helped by its reissue in China on Friday which, according to Deadline, saw it take an estimated $8.9m (£6.4m). This closed the $7.82m (£5.6m) gap that
Elon Musk says that has Tesla removed from the Full Self-Driving Beta drivers who they determined weren’t paying enough attention. The automaker also expanded the beta to now a total of roughly 2000 Tesla owners. Last week, Musk announced that Tesla is doubling the size of its Full Self-Driving beta program. Back in October 2020,
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): China built more new wind farms in 2020 than the world combined in 2019 – and a lot of coal plants. Supermarket chain Aldi announces its new clean energy and sustainability goals. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for
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A wand used by Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter is among the showbiz-related items going up for auction in California next month. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film in the series, the wand – which was used in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire in 2005 – is expected to fetch
While many parents might balk at the idea of handing control to their kids for 24 hours, it’s easy to see why the idea makes a great premise for a family film. So it’s no surprise that after reading about “yes days” – and doing them with her own children – Hollywood star Jennifer Garner
When it comes to high-end electric surfboards, the Swedish company Awake floats near the upper crust of the category. Its boards are high quality, but they also carry high prices. Now the premium electric surfboard company is releasing its third model with an eye on a more affordable price point. Of course, terms like “affordable”
In the weeks before she died, Caroline Flack had met with documentary makers in the hope of reclaiming a story she had felt on the periphery of, despite it being hers. A successful presenter, Flack was a former X Factor and Xtra Factor host, a Strictly Come Dancing winner and the face of Love Island,
Details of a fully-electric pickup truck from EV startup, Canoo ($GOEV) leaked today. The images and features were scheduled to be unveiled during the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day (VMD). This new truck is the third vehicle to sit upon the company’s proprietary multi-purpose platform. The new pickup truck is loaded with unique features
The executive director of the Society of Editors has resigned after the body came under fire for comments about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s accusations of racism. Ian Murray said he would step down from his role so the organisation can “rebuild its reputation”. The society had issued a strongly-worded statement following Harry and
It’s music’s biggest night, and this year’s Grammy Awards will set the tone for up and coming ceremonies across 2021. However, several artists who have been missed off the nominations list have been making their feelings felt ahead of Sunday’s show. British R&B star The Weeknd has said he’s going to boycott all future Grammys
There are, of course, two versions of the complex story that still binds Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, decades after their break-up. Farrow’s is that Allen sexually assaulted their adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, when she was seven years old, with the little girl’s description of alleged abuse captured on video. Allen, who has strenuously denied
Tesla Model Y is already seen as putting pressure on NIO and Xpeng, which mainly sell competing electric SUVs, as Tesla’s latest entry in the Chinese EV market is rapidly ramping up. Chinese EV buyers had to wait a while for the Model Y as Tesla decided to only launch the vehicle in the market
Mumford & Sons’ banjo player has announced he is “taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots” after facing a backlash online for praising a conservative writer. Winston Marshall tweeted support for US journalist Andy Ngo over the weekend, but later deleted the post after criticism which saw the chart-topping band trending on
Piers Morgan has said he still doesn’t believe the Duchess of Sussex after he left Good Morning Britain following controversial comments he made after her interview with Oprah Winfrey. The presenter tweeted: “On Monday, I said I didn’t believe Meghan Markle in her Oprah interview. I’ve had time to reflect on this opinion, and I