Justice League’s Affleck is still technically the DC Extended Universe’s Batman, although his future remains unclear. While Jake Gyllenhaal is a rumoured favourite for Batman solo movie director Matt Reeves, others stars have been throwing their hats in the ring for the iconic role. The latest is Urban, the Kiki star best known for Star […]
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Honda’s Urban EV pre-orders start in early 2019
Honda said it wanted to sell its Urban EV Concept sometime in 2019, and now it’s official. The automaker has announced that it will start taking orders for a production version of the tiny retro electric car in early 2019, with a European launch in late 2019. There’s no mention of launches in other areas, […]
White House aides are reportedly furious at Ben Carson over the fallout from a renovations scandal at the housing and urban development department
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images White House aides are reportedly furious after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) became embroiled in a scandal. HUD had reportedly spent over $ 31,000 for a dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office last year. A whistleblower also alleged she was retaliated against after pushing back on the […]
Big Data Suggests Big Potential for Urban Farming
A global analysis finds that urban agriculture could yield up to 10 percent of many food crops—good news for its future as a force for sustainability. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a8758e8915fc539b509aa1b/master/pass/urbanfarmhk-490580465.jpg
Uber, Lyft, and others sign ‘shared mobility pledge’ to improve urban transportation options
Ridesharing startups like Uber and Lyft have been notorious for clashing with city leaders as they’ve expanded. Now, as many transportation startups are looking toward autonomous technology, 15 of them have signed on to a joint mobility pledge, outlining for skeptical city leaders how they aim to create more livable, sustainable cities. The 10 “shared […]
BMW buys parking app in hopes of tackling urban traffic
Automakers increasingly see parking as the next great frontier, and BMW is no exception. It just bought Parkmobile, which it says is the largest mobile parking services provider in North America. This isn’t BMW’s first parking initiative, but it promises to help the German brand craft a parking offering it can market around the world. […]
The Astrophysicist Who Wants to Help Solve Baltimore’s Urban Blight
Vacant buildings are more than just an economic threat. They’re also a public safety concern. And it turns out they have their own sort of gravitational pull. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a59602e764b3542ee2f606f/master/pass/baltimoreblight-899693962.jpg
This week's top party-proof make-up products from Urban Decay, Smashbox and more
From left to right: Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara, £19.50, urbandecay.co.uk This does everything: silica in the formula volumises (13.7 times as much, apparently), superfine fibres add length, and the specially designed comb reaches and separates out every lash. It will also stay smudge-free through even the wildest nights on the dance floor. Lancôme Teint Idole […]
Converse Urban Utility Uses Gore-Tex to Keep the Water Out
The Nike-owned shoemaker teams up with Gore to make a new line of weatherproof mens shoes and outerwear. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a1c98c4c146b6147ee67e9f/master/pass/_31A5452-1.jpg Feed: All Latest
Asthma attacks: Trees carrying out silent DEFENCE for sufferers in urban areas
Researchers from the University of Exeter’s media school studied the impact of urban greenery on the potentially life-threatening respiratory condition. Their findings suggest planting trees could help reduce the effects of traffic pollution on Britons’ respiratory health. Asthma affects about five million in the country – including a quarter of 13 to 14-year-olds – at […]