Tomas Kaplan

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200 Best Inventions of 2024

Groundbreaking innovations that are making the world better, smarter, and a little more fun

TIME
Waymo is adding the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to its robotaxi fleet

Waymo’s next robotaxi will be the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The two companies are forming a multiyear partnership that will see the EV added to Waymo’s fleet in a few years.

The Verge
Two months after i invested in my new RTX4070 laptop with 32 GB soldered RAM...
None of the buildings in our progressive cities should be mediocre or ugly. https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/18/riba-neave-brown-award-housing/
RIBA reveals UK's best affordable housing for 2024

The revamp of a 1960s estate and a stepped brick terrace on an infill site feature on the 2024 shortlist for RIBA's Neave Brown Award for Housing.

Dezeen
MAD's huge steel Tornado installed on Fenix Museum in Rotterdam

A spiral staircase has been installed on top of a warehouse in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as part of the Fenix Museum designed by Chinese studio MAD.

Dezeen
Keurig caught making ‘inaccurate’ recycling claims about its coffee pods

Keurig says it will pay to settle SEC charges over “inaccurate” recycling claims.

The Verge
Henning Larsen-Led Team Unveils Master Plan for Singapore’s North-South Corridor Urban Transformation

Henning Larsen's North-South Corridor design integrates transport, community, and green spaces, redefining urban life in Singapore.

ArchDaily
Copenhagen will reward its visitors who demonstrate climate-friendly behavior by participating in the city’s green initiatives — including cycling, train travel and clean-up efforts — by granting access to museum tours, kayak rentals, free meals and more. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/travel/copenhagen-sustainable-tourism.html?smid=threads-nytimes
Copenhagen Offers Rewards to Summer Visitors Who Act Responsibly

The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives.

The New York Times
SOM unveils new bus shelter designs for a more equitable future LA

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has shared photos of its new bus shelter designs for the City of Los Angeles.  The LAST STAP (short for Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program) shelters are the first prototype designs for the initiative that will eventually install 3,000 shelters and 450 shade...

Archinect
Electric bikepacking: lessons learned over four days and 250 miles

Is e-bikepacking really a thing? This review documents a four-day trip, including an evolving charging strategy, favorite gadgets and bike gear, and lessons learned.

The Verge