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Automotive

$5-Million Bugatti Divo, Nicknamed “Ladybug”, Gets Unboxed

By Jackson Chung January 11, 2021

Photo credit: The Stradman
Limited to 40-units worldwide, the Bugatti Divo is one of the rarest and priciest hypercars in the world. James Neese, better known as The Stradman online, recently witnessed an unboxing, courtesy of a close friend who was fortunate enough to acquire one. This particular example has a custom black and red paint job, making the “Ladybug” nickname a perfect fit. Power still comes from the ultra impressive quad-turbocharged 8.0L W16 engine making 1,479 hp and 1,180 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 60 mph in a mere 2.4 seconds, while topping out at 236 mph.

Technology

Patent Reveals Apple May be Developing a MacBook with Integrated Wireless Charging Pads

By Bill Smith January 10, 2021

Photo credit: Sarang Sheth
Apple recently received approval for two US patents that includes sketches of a MacBook with integrated reverse-charging coils capable of wirelessly charging an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. These charging coils are located beneath the trackpad and palm rest areas. Apparently, there are coils in the top lid for charging purposes when the laptop is closed in clamshell mode. Similar to how the iPhone 12 has built-in magnets on the back, these special areas on the MacBook will have them as well.

Technology

Lenovo L24i-30 and L27e-30 Monitors Come with a Built-in Smartphone Stand

By Jackson Chung January 9, 2021

Always wanted to keep an eye on your smartphone notifications while using the computer without having to turn up the notification volume? If so, then look no further than the Lenovo 23.8″ L24i-30 and 27″ L27e-30 (above) monitors. Both use premium In-Plane Switching (IPS) panels that deliver crisp, clean images at wide-viewing angles, making them perfect for distance as well as hybrid learning or video conferencing purposes.

Video Games

Premium Bandai Unveils Gengar Sleeping Companion Plush with a Tongue You Can Sleep on

By Jackson Chung January 8, 2021

Gengar first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue before showing up in subsequent sequels, spin-off games, related merchandise, and animated as well as print versions of the franchise. Most of the merchandise is your standard action figure or plush, but Premium Bandai’s Gengar “Sleeping Companion” plush actually has a tongue large enough for you to sleep on. In the game, Gengar can lick victims with its tongue and paralyze them, although that ability won’t quite work with this plush.

Automotive

James May Gets an Up-Close Look at the 1,970HP All-Electric Lotus Evija Hypercar

By Bill Smith January 7, 2021

The Lotus Evija may have been unveiled over a year ago in July 2019, but we’ve seen and heard little about it since. Former Top Gear presenter James May gives us an up-close look at this all-electric hypercar. It’s powered by a four individual in-wheel electric motors rated at 493 hp that generate a combined output of 1,970 hp and 1,254 lb⋅ft of torque. The vehicle most recently participated in high-speed testing at a track on circuits in Europe.