Mercedes will make modern headlights repairable within the framework of the Tomorrow XX initiative, aimed at developing a circular economy. If currently, lenses, covers, frames, housings, and electronics have adhesive connections, in the future they will be replaced by threaded ones.
On Tuesday, December 16 at 3:28 AM Eastern Time (08:28 GMT), a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched from the space station at Cape Canaveral. It delivered 27 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit, which are part of Amazon's satellite internet project.
Casio introduced the new G-Shock GBM2100CX-9A watch in the American market. The watch is based on the 2100 series platform, also known as “CasiOak”, but has its own visual features.
Google launched an experiment within Google Labs. The CC assistant is powered by the Gemini artificial intelligence and sends out a daily newsletter with updates about your day.
Amazon plans to lay off 370 employees at its European headquarters in Luxembourg, representing about 8.5% of the staff, reports Bloomberg. Initially, the company intended to cut 470 people, but according to EU legislation, layoffs must be agreed upon with employee representatives and, in some cases, with the government.
Meta has introduced a separate Instagram app for Amazon Fire TV. It is exclusively focused on Reels. This means that short vertical videos can now be watched on a big screen without touching the phone.
Meta has started implementing new features for Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. Early access program participants will receive updates first.
In 2026, Netflix will begin streaming video podcasts thanks to a partnership with iHeartMedia. The platform will get new episodes of over 15 popular shows, including The Breakfast Club, Dear Chelsea, My Favorite Murder, and others.
The new electric van was supposed to be produced alongside the next-generation F-150 Lightning pickup. Both models were subject to cuts in the all-electric Blue Oval lineup.
The Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Chery announced plans to participate in the 24-hour Le Mans race under the Exeed brand for five years.
The European Union approved rules under which, from 2035, it was planned to completely ban the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines. Cars with internal combustion engines can remain on sale even after this date.
