One has been on holiday… hence the delay in this week’s Top Two Tech Stories… however, here they are!
- Up first… Tech related (maybe) but close to my heart (definitely!)
Lamborghini actually did it. For the first time in the history of Lamborghini supercars, the storied company from Sant’Agata Bolognese revived a nameplate for a new vehicle. It’s not just any nameplate either – the Countach is arguably the exotic car that created the supercar segment. And now, after 30 years, it lives again.
And let’s be honest… how awesome does it look!
Why is this close to my heart… when I was a kid, I had a poster of the original.
First thing’s first. You can’t have a Lamborghini Countach without a V12 and this one has it in spades. The familiar 6.5-litre naturally aspirated engine develops 769 bhp (573 kilowatts) on its own, but it has help in the form of a 34-bhp (25-kW) electric motor powered by Lamborghini’s 48-volt supercapacitor tech. With everything combined, the Countach cranks out 803 bhp (599 kW) to all four wheels through a seven-speed gearbox. Lamborghini says it reaches 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, 124 mph in 8.6 seconds, and if you never lift, wind resistance will stop you at 221 mph. It’s easily the quickest, fastest Countach ever.
2. Tik Tok helping you work rest and sleep…
TikTok has announced a series of changes it says are designed to protect its teenage users’ wellbeing.
Users aged 13-15 will not receive push notifications from 21:00 – and for 16- and 17-year-olds, from 22:00.
This is to help them focus on work, study, relaxation and sleep, the video-sharing app says.
It is also changing its default settings so 16- and 17-year-olds will have to opt in to receive direct messages.
About time some of these apps took some responsibility and ensured that well-being is a priority.
So there you go…. from the new Countach (even though it’s not electric… but I’m looking forward to it very much!) to wellbeing is being taking seriously by Tik Tok!