Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is a 621-mile luxury hypermiler

This research concept went from sketches to the real world in just 18 months. It's loaded with advancements that could be in your next EV.
Read more: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mercedes-vision-eqxx-concept-debut-ces-2022/?source=Snapzu

Amazon Alexa Devices Take Voiceprints, Misuse Biometric Data, Says Class Action

Amazon improperly collects and stores consumers’ biometric data through its Alexa voice-based virtual assistant devices, a new class action lawsuit alleges. Lead plaintiff April Schaeffer claims Amazon uses devices equipped with the Alexa virtual assistant, such as its Amazon Echo smart speaker and Fire tablet — in addition to many other company’s products — to capture and store voiceprints and create transcriptions. She wants to represent an Illinois Class of consumers who own an Alexa-enabled device.
Read more: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/amazon-alexa-devices-take-voiceprints-misuse-biometric-data-says-class-action/?source=Snapzu

Sony to establish new electric vehicle company

Japan's Sony Group will establish a new company for electric vehicles this spring, its chairman said, becoming the latest tech company to beef up its ambitions in the fast-growing market.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/technology/sony-says-establish-new-electric-vehicle-company-2022-01-05/?source=Snapzu

KFC to launch plant-based fried chicken made with Beyond Meat nationwide

KFC restaurants nationwide will add Beyond Meat's plant-based chicken to their menus, starting Monday for a limited time.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/04/kfc-to-launch-meatless-fried-chicken-made-with-beyond-meat-nationwide.html?source=Snapzu

Marvel Movies Made 30% Of The Total Box Office Last Year

The era of Marvel superhero movie domination is here to stay, and the proof is in the 2021 box office returns.
Read more: https://www.slashfilm.com/723877/marvel-movies-made-30-of-the-total-box-office-last-year/?source=Snapzu

BlackBerry: End of an era as company pulls plug on iconic handsets

The company itself now provides security software and had been maintaining support for the devices "as an expression of thanks" to loyal customers.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/amp/blackberry-end-of-an-era-as-company-pulls-plug-on-iconic-handsets-12508731?source=Snapzu

From Squid Game to Hellbound: how South Korean TV took over the world

This year saw the long-awaited return of music festivals, clubs, theatres and cinema, but the biggest entertainment story of the year was arguably one that took place on the small screen. Squid Game was the global media sensation of the year, a bonafide TV hit that smashed viewership records, and was the latest South Korean cultural artefact to set the world alight after BTS, Blackpink and Parasite.
Read more: https://theface.com/culture/korean-cinema-took-over-the-world-squid-game-dr-brain-hellbound-parasite-netflix?source=Snapzu