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Tech company Framework designs modular laptop to reduce e-waste
American tech company Framework has created a new laptop with modular components that can be easily repaired and replaced. It will help increase the lifespan of laptops and reduce the e-waste produced per unit. Laptops can be tricky products to purchase successfully, at least as far as getting the right thing that will last a long time. They tend to break seemingly without reason and you can easily wind up spending...
How pop-punk’s revival reflects modern Gen Z angst
2021 saw the return of guitar-driven, pop-punk orientated chart music. Its resurgence and angst-ridden aesthetic make perfect sense given the precarious nature of modern, lockdown living. This year was an odd one for nearly all of us, live entertainment industry included. On-and-off lockdowns, gig cancellations, and temperamental touring rules meant that most of us were only able to see live music a handful of times at most. As the new...
TikTok ousts Google as most popular domain of the year
Thanks to Gen Z and Millennial uptake of video sharing via TikTok, the platform finally knocked Google off the top spot for most popular domain of the year. It finally happened, people. The almighty reign of the world’s most popular search engine is over - at least for now, anyway. Google is no longer the most popular online domain as of 2021, with TikTok overtaking after coming only seventh the...
Uber and Arrival unveil new ride-sharing electric car
Electric car brand Arrival has collaborated with Uber to create a new, low-carbon vehicle designed with ride-sharing in mind. Let’s face it, whether you’re for or against ride-sharing services such as Uber and Bolt, they are undoubtably here to stay. Popular in cities, ride-sharing services can be a more environmentally efficient and cost-effective way to get around – especially late at night after a few too many cocktails. Though Uber...
Doja Cat partners with Girls Who Code to create ‘codable music video’
Created to introduce Gen Zers to coding, Doja Cat has partnered with Girls Who Code to create an interactive video experience that incorporates java script, python, and CSS. Ever wanted to get into coding but don’t know where to start? Are you also a fan of Doja Cat? Prepare to have your mind blown. Non-profit organisation Girls Who Code has partnered with Doja Cat to release what it calls the...
New Zealand to ban cigarettes for anyone born after 2008
In an effort to phase out smoking for good, New Zealand will be banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. Could this be the first of many international new laws? Remember watching those health and safety videos on the dangers of smoking as a child? Ever thought twice about the unsightly warning messages plastered all over cigarette boxes? Regardless of whether or not these deterrents actually help people...
CopenHill power plant and ski slope is World Building of the Year 2021
World Building of the Year 2021 has been given to CopenHill, a waste-to-energy power plant in Denmark that also serves as a ski slope, climbing wall, and rooftop bar. Looking for a fun getaway next year, provided the pandemic actually calms down for longer than twenty minutes? Want to get your ski practice in while also checking out the world’s most unique, clean energy power plant? Denmark has your very...
Brazilian gamers can now get a Covid-19 vaccine in GTA
In an effort to encourage young people to get vaccinated, Ogilvy Brazil has created a vaccine inside GTA V that gives players an extra health bar. They just need to prove they’ve had the shot in real life to get the in-game rewards. In true Metaverse, Decentraland fashion, gamers in Brazil can now get a vaccination shot for their character inside Grand Theft Auto V. Players who opt into the...
New poster campaign launched to fight anti-Asian hate crime
The Asian American Federation has released a series of posters created by various illustrators to raise money for ‘Hope Against Hate’ and to spread awareness of racial stereotyping. A new poster campaign by the Asian American Federation hopes to highlight racial discrimination and raise money for the ‘Hope Against Hate’ charity in New York City. The organisation has released ten unique posters created by artists of varying ages. Each one paints...
‘Eighth Continent’ concept design could recycle plastics from the ocean
Forget a trip to Australia, the only exotic continent you’ll need to visit in 2050 is this man-made recycling structure that collects ocean debris. No word on whether you’ll be able to get a tan yet, mind. If you’ve been checking in on Thred over the past few months – particularly during our COP26 coverage – then you’ll know all about ocean pollution. With plastic still being dumped into our seas...
