Morocco has opened a new architectural symbol of the country – the skyscraper “Tower of Mohammed VI”, which already claims the status of the main attraction of the capital Rabat. The high-rise, which reaches 250 meters, has become the tallest building in the kingdom and one of the notable skyscrapers on the African continent.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has announced a major leak of personal data from France Titres (formerly ANTS), the French government database responsible for processing passports, ID cards and driver’s licenses.
A rare Hermès Birkin bag with a double autograph of Jane Birkin will be the main lot of the spring auction, organized by the auction house Heritage Auctions. According to preliminary estimates, its value may reach 275,000 euros – the interest of collectors in fashion items with a “personal history” continues to grow.
Chinese streaming platform iQIYI is betting on artificial intelligence as a key driver of the future of the movie industry. The company intends to significantly reduce the share of traditional production in the coming years, replacing it with automated solutions.
The resonance around the use of the iconic song “My Way” got a new development after Donald Trump published a video of Frank Sinatra’s performance on his social network. The short clip of the famous hit song was posted without any explanation – and that’s what sparked a wave of discussion.
A new device for storing and serving wine has been introduced to the smart home appliances market – the Porta portable wine cooler developed by Metaproi. The manufacturer positions it as a compact alternative to traditional wine coolers, combining autonomous operation and functions controlled via an app.
An unusual installation appeared at Hong Kong International Airport during the Easter holidays, attracting the attention of passengers already in the arrival area. This is a giant interactive cat, unofficially nicknamed “Catzilla”.
The head of Kering announced plans to bring to the market smart glasses of luxury class, which will be created in partnership with Google. The project envisages the release of the device under the Gucci brand as early as 2027, which could be one of the first examples of the integration of artificial intelligence in the segment of high fashion.
Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has become the world’s largest real estate owner, amassing a portfolio worth about $25 billion, spanning more than 200 properties in dozens of countries from North America to Asia.
A charity raffle with a work by Pablo Picasso has once again attracted attention: this time a rare work by the master went away not at a traditional auction, but went to the winner of the raffle for only 100 euros.
Prices for sea and air freight transportation continue to seek a new equilibrium against the backdrop of an unstable geopolitical environment and the realignment of logistics routes.
German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft has unveiled a conceptual design of a cruise liner Project Vision, focused on a complete transition to electric propulsion using rechargeable batteries. The development is scheduled to be presented at Seatrade Cruise Global, an international industry trade show taking place in Miami from April 13-16.
Tesla has begun development of a new compact and more affordable electric SUV. Sources familiar with the project say that we are talking about a completely new model, not a modification of the existing Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y.
Jacob & Co. has unveiled the long-awaited continuation of its collection of watches inspired by the legendary mafia saga The Godfather. The new model is called The Godfather II and continues the theme of musical watches, but with a number of significant improvements. If the first watch of 2019 was dedicated to the opera version of the movie, the new model is able to play two famous Nino Rota melodies at once – the main theme and a touching wedding composition. The melody is selected via a button at the 8 o’clock mark, while a function at the 10 o’clock mark allows you to switch between songs. Each melody lasts 15-20 seconds and can be repeated up to 10 times per winding.
An electric guitar that belonged to Elvis Presley will be one of the brightest lots of the spring auction at Sotheby’s. It’s about the Hagstrom Viking II model – the instrument the musician used during his legendary television comeback in 1968.
Fashion experts are increasingly paying attention not only to styles and brands, but also to the power of color in creating the impression of an “expensive” image. According to Natalia Semenova, the art director of a French fashion brand, it is the right shades that can give depth, status and completeness to a style.
Japanese company Maxell has introduced an updated version of its portable cassette player, adapted to modern realities. The device, designed in the style of classic models of the 1980s, received Bluetooth support, which allows it to be used with wireless headphones and acoustics.
Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto has presented an unusual solution to improve road safety – but this time not for cars, but for bicycles. The company has developed an innovative bicycle bell capable of attracting the attention of pedestrians even with active noise-canceling headphones.
Young people who experience social anxiety are more likely to be drawn into excessive use of social networks – this is the conclusion reached by psychologists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The study showed that it’s not just the habit of “flipping through the feed,” but a deeper psychological mechanism.
TikTok has announced plans to invest about $1.16 billion in a new data center in Finland. The project will be part of a large-scale strategy to localize data storage for European users and strengthen data protection in the region.
