The Stig, an anonymous racing driver from Top Gear, has been seen drifting the electric Ford SuperVan with 2,000 hp around the Top Gear test track. This is the latest development of the SuperVan project, which has previously showcased record-breaking performance at various motorsports events.

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Blue Origin successfully hot-fired its New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and obtained a Part 450 launch license from the FAA.

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Sandvik has successfully deployed two fully autonomous, battery-electric loaders at New Gold Inc.'s New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada. The loaders have been in a test area since mid-November and will move to regular service in the C-Zone by the new year, marking the first autonomous electric loaders in North America.

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Type is a minimalist note-taking app for Mac that allows users to capture and organize notes with a simple keyboard shortcut, similar to Spotlight.

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Apple Card is approaching its 5-year anniversary and may need a refresh to increase profitability. Considering Apple's declining hardware sales and focus on services revenue, a higher-end credit card could be a viable option.

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Apple is planning to update the HomePod mini in the next year with a new networking chip, named 'Proxima'. This upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 6E support to the device. Since its initial release in 2020, the HomePod mini has seen only minor updates, such as new color options and a recycled mesh fabric for the Midnight variant.

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Apple is reportedly developing a second generation AirTag with enhanced features, including an ultrawide band chip for up to triple the range and improved location accuracy, and a stronger focus on privacy.

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Three months after launch, the Pixel 9 Pro has been updated to Android 15 and received a significant December Pixel Feature Drop. The device has improved and feels robust and polished, setting a new standard for Google's hardware.

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Contargo, a European logistics firm, is adding 20 Mercedes eActros 600 battery electric semi trucks to its fleet, increasing its electric truck count to 60, with plans to reach 90. The trucks have a 300-mile all-electric range and are designed for long-haul trucking.

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Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone, a clamshell device with a display size larger than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and a 20-inch foldable iPad.

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