Friday, April 10, 2026

Toyota’s bZ7 Is More Than Just An Electric Sedan

Toyota bZ7
Carmaker Toyota has launched a new electric sedan in China together with its local joint venture partner GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co), the full-size bZ7.

First shown a year ago at Auto Shanghai 2025, the Toyota bZ7 has now gone on sale in China, where it starts at a very tempting 147,800 yuan, the equivalent of just US$ 21,500. How is it possible that a 202-in long large sedan with a 373-mile standard range costs much less than America’s cheapest EV, the 2027 Chevy Bolt that starts at just under US$ 29,000?

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Coachella Will Be Streaming At YouTube For Free

Coachella
Coachella officially kicks off next Friday, 10 April. But for anyone who doesn’t want to fly out to the desert or fork over upwards of US$ 650 for a ticket, YouTube is going to livestream the concert for free so you can enjoy it on your own terms. Here’s a quick overview of all the programming that will be available in just over a week.

With YouTube planning on providing feeds of seven different stages, there will be no shortage of content. This includes the Quasar stage in both horizontal and vertical formats, so no matter what device you're using, there should be an aspect ratio that works.

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Why Was "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" Cancelled?

Starfleet Academy
Well, it's obvious from the first episode that some interstellar journeys are not meant to last long and it appears we're already approaching the end of the road for "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy."

Only weeks after season 1 came to a stirring conclusion and with filming on season 2 already in the can, Variety reports that Paramount has decided not to move forward with future seasons of the series. This comes because "Starfleet Academy" season is not garnering enough positive reviews and being what seemed like a forced inclusion agenda when it should have been courting the die-hard fans and their much younger family menbers.

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Marks & Spencer Philippines Is Closing Shop

Marks & Spencer
After nearly 40 years in the Philippines, Marks & Spencer will close its local operations, marking the end of a long-running partnership that introduced generations of Filipino shoppers to British fashion staples and specialty food items.

In a statement to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) confirmed that it will cease operating Marks & Spencer stores in the country, with the final day of operations set for 2 May 2026. The company described the move as a strategic decision amid shifting consumer trends and the evolving retail environment.

Friday, April 3, 2026

"Super Mario Brothers Galaxy" Faced Mixed Reviews

Mario Bros Galaxy
The most famous plumber and his brother in the world returns to cinemas this week with a sequel to the mega-successful "Super Mario Brothers Movie".

It has been three years since Nintendo's mustachioed mascot appeared alongside brother Luigi, Princess Peach and their nemesis Bowser, making more than US$ 1.3bn (almost £1bn) worldwide.