Mexico City's iconic Paseo de la Reforma boulevard transforms every Sunday, drawing over 100,000 people to bike, skate, and enjoy the city's most famous street, according to NPR News. The weekly event, a favorite ritual for many, showcases the city's diversity, with families, runners, and performers taking over the car-free zone.
The event, which shuts down the boulevard to car traffic, allows for a vibrant display of the city's culture. "I've seen gangs of clowns and gaggles of vatos on lowrider bikes," said Eyder Peralta of NPR. The event highlights the city's unique character.
In other tech news, the resurgence of wired earbuds continues, with brands like Diesel entering the market. According to The Verge, Diesel's new wired earbuds resemble traditional wired earbuds, offering a familiar design.
Meanwhile, the potential for electric vehicles (EVs) in Africa is growing. A new analysis, reported by MIT Technology Review, suggests that EVs could become cheaper to own than gas cars in Africa by 2040, particularly with the use of solar off-grid charging. While challenges like unreliable grids and limited financing exist, the falling costs of batteries and EVs are making the economic case for their adoption stronger. Electric two-wheelers, cars, and even minibuses could become competitive in most African countries.
Also, MIT Technology Review launched a new weekly newsletter, "Making AI Work," to explore the practical applications of generative AI across various sectors. The newsletter will feature case studies, delve into specific AI tools, and provide context on how different companies and industries are utilizing them.
Finally, budget laptops are improving, according to Wired. Chromebooks have modernized, and budget Windows laptops now offer good battery life.
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