Did "Project Hail Mary" Author Mocked "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"?

The adaptation of novelist Andy Weir's 2021 book, "Project Hail Mary", dropped in cinemas made its theatrical debut a few weeks ago and the film has already made US$ 306.1 million worldwide. On the other hand, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy", which was released later by Paramount suffered an embarasing reception that the producers announced Season 3's cancellation last 23 March.

The Hugo Award-nominated author made it clear why the modern-day Star Trek series fared badly compared to his work. During a recent appearance on The Critical Drinker After Hours, Weir did say, "I don't like a lot of the new Trek [...] Those shows are s**t."

Toyota’s bZ7 Is More Than Just An Electric Sedan

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?

Coachella Will Be Streaming At YouTube For Free

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.

Why Was "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" Cancelled?

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.

Marks & Spencer Philippines Is Closing Shop

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.