Luxury cars often operate in a world of extremesloud, ostentatious machines built to grab attention. Yet sometimes, the most compelling statement is a whisper. Maseratis latest creation, the MC20 Cielo Fuoriserie by Hiroshi Fujiwara, leans into that philosophy with an elegance that feels almost defiant in a landscape of neon paint jobs and roaring exhausts. This isnt a car clamoring for approval; its a piece of design that sits confidently in its own space, daring you to look closer and discover its layers.What makes this collaboration intriguing isnt simply the car or Fujiwaras influence but the way it bridges two worlds: the heritage-laden tradition of Italian sports cars and the quiet precision of Japanese streetwear. Its a cultural dialogue, an exchange of ideas rendered in matte finishes and stitched leather. Instead of shouting, the MC20 Cielo invites conversation, embodying the kind of luxury that thrives on subtlety and leaves a lasting impression precisely because of it.Designer: Hiroshi Fujiwara for MaseratiFujiwaras touch on the MC20 Cielo is subtle yet unmistakable. This isnt a wild departure from Maseratis DNA but rather a nuanced refinement. The car comes in two striking matte finishes, Nero Vulcano and Bianco Audaceblack and white, perfectly mirroring Fujiwaras signature monochromatic style. What really draws the eye, though, is the Fragment logo, replacing Maseratis Trident emblem on the rear hood. Its bold, unconventional, and feels like a deliberate nod to those who appreciate quiet luxury with an edge.Slip inside, and the details tell a similar story. Black leather upholstery dominates the cabin, punctuated by Fujiwaras unique wave-pattern stitching in white. Its not flashy, but its undeniably coola design choice that feels tactile, intimate, and in step with the cars exterior aesthetic. Even the steering wheel, swathed in Alcantara, feels like it was tailored for this collaboration. Between the headrests sits a commemorative metal plate, a small but significant marker of the partnership between Maserati and the Godfather of Streetwear.Of course, a Maserati is only as good as its engine, and the MC20 Cielo doesnt disappoint. At its heart is the F1-inspired 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 Nettuno engine, capable of delivering a jaw-dropping 621 horsepower. This is a car that can hit 100 km/h in three seconds flat and soar beyond 320 km/h without breaking a sweat. Its raw, its responsive, and yet, thanks to the refined suspension and cutting-edge aerodynamics, it never feels unwieldy.The roof, however, might be the real showstopper. Maserati calls it a smart glass panel, and thats not just a marketing term. With the push of a button, it can shift from clear to opaque, letting you choose between an open-air driving experience or a bit more privacy. Its the kind of feature thats as functional as it is showyperfect for cruising city streets or taking in coastal views.But heres where Fujiwaras influence really shines: this isnt a car screaming for attention. Instead, it whispers to those who already know its value. The collaboration feels curated for a niche audience that appreciates both the legacy of Maserati and the cultural currency of Fujiwaras Fragment label. Its a balancing actmelding high performance with high fashionand this car nails it.The MC20 Cielo Fuoriserie isnt mass-produced; its available only on request, making it as exclusive as it is stunning. While pricing remains a closely guarded secret, its safe to say that owning one is as much about buying into a lifestyle as it is about the car itself. For enthusiasts and collectors alike, it represents a rare intersection of automotive excellence and contemporary design.The post Streetwear Meets Supercars: Hiroshi Fujiwaras Custom Maserati MC20 Cielo first appeared on Yanko Design.

French startup outfit KILOW made the headlines a couple of years back for its two-seater La Bagnole electric UTV having the typical Willys Jeep vibe. This has inspired another concept design by an independent designer who envisions the Le Buddy single-seater buggy-styled commuter for inter-city rides. The vehicle gets the technical prowess of CIXI, a brand known for its electronic cranksets.The bicycle car is designed for an outdoor lifestyle in and around the city. Yes, it can even take on the odd gravel trip to the outskirts if need be. The primary use-case scenario for the vehicle is the hauling of light cargo, perfect for newbies.Designer: Alexandre PainThis low-carbon emission rural mobility vehicle is also ideal for people who dont want to invest in a heavy-duty ride because their needs are not that expansive. When the single-seater four-wheeler is not hauling everyday cargo or even your familys groceries, the compact footprint makes it the ideal choice for shorter trips. It has a dry weight of 85 kg and comes loaded with two 800Wh batteries for a range of 90 km on a single full charge. The maximum speed Le Buddy can reach is 70 km/h which is not that bad for a commuter targeted towards city and rural use.It boasts a chainless electronic crankset for a unique mobility experience as you dont have to go through gear shifting while stuck in moving city traffic. The tires on this one are a tad thin and stability on twisting streets or hills could be an issue, but you could always make some aftermarket upgrades. On the rear, there is a wooden cargo box for carrying anything medium-sized. While the vehicle could be a handful in inclement weather conditions, it could be a resourceful choice for regions that dont see that much rain or snow.The post This single-seater electric cargo buggy is the ideal choice for urban or rural hauling needs first appeared on Yanko Design.

Grab the lowest price in 30 days on the Apple Watch Series 10 at Amazon or pick up an SE 2 for under $200.Grab the lowest price in 30 days on the Apple Watch Series 10.Amazon has issued steeper price drops on Apple Watch models this weekend, with the Series 10 dipping back down to $329. This reflects a $70 discount off MSRP and is the lowest price seen in the past 30 days. If budget is a priority, the Apple Watch SE 2 is marked down to $199 the lowest Apple Watch price you can get across the range.Apple Watch sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Every year features hundreds of games, and while several stand out, elevating the medium to new heights, others fail miserably and make us question how they came to be. However, there are also The Other Games those ranging from good to slightly better than expected. Ignoring their flaws is impossible, but they may resonate with you. Check out 15 such examples of single-player titles from 2024, warts and all.SlitterheadA bizarre mix of action and body horror from Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of Silent Hill, Siren, and Gravity Rush, Slitterhead practically screams, Not for everyone. As Hyoki, an amnesiac spirit who must slay the Slitterheads, you can take over the bodies of different NPCs and leverage their powers. Combat can be enjoyable, but technical issues, jank, and repetition blemish the experience. Its an acquired taste, though, and some may enjoy the body-hopping-focused gameplay while basking in the sheer weirdness of it all.

Every year were treated to some fantastic games which will be remembered for years to come. But, on the flipside, every year brings games that are notorious in their failings and run the risk in being remembered for all the wrong reasons. The games on this rundown, sadly, are amongst the worst 2024 has seen, and whilst some stand chance to improve over time most are already condemned to the dustbins.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueThis game doesnt get what it means to be a superhero, full stop. Incremental powerups to characters who should already be suited to high-level meant this generic paint-by-numbers shooter was always destined to underwhelm. Most disappointing with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League though is the fact Rocksteady were at the helm. The Arkham developers crafted multiplayer shooter when atmospheric single players are their bread and butter. The reported $200 million loss on the game hasnt perturbed WB Games though who seem strangely hellbent on going all-in on live service for their future titles.

The video game boss fight is one of those rewarding end-of-level prizes that gamers have held sacred over the long history of the hobby. Some games treat bosses with kids gloves while others revolve the entire experience around these climactic duals. 2024 gave us no shortage of interesting and intense boss fights, so lets reminisce about the truly exceptional ones. Here are the 10 hardest boss fights of 2024.10. Final Boss Contra: Operation GalugaSay what you will regarding the quality and length of Contra: Operation Galuga, but its definitely not lacking in difficulty. The bosses in particular are as hard-hitting as they come in the side-scrolling shoot-em-up genre. At the top of the food chain is the final boss. This antagonist appears in various incarnations throughout the Contra series, though its within Operation Galuga where its most horrific version yet surfaces with a design resembling a Xenomorph from the Alien films. And a giant it is, with its moving hands constituting the platforms you must shoot it from. Once you crack its skull, you must face its exposed brain whilst dodging a flurry of orbs. The battle has players frantically dodging and spraying in a truly Contra-like way, but no amount of co-op or Konami Code will ease you through this fight.9. Sanctum Zealot Enotria: The Last SongEnotria was a surprisingly fun Italian soulslike this year that ended up giving us a lot of tough bosses. Boss fights within Enotria rely upon parrying skill and mastery over the clever mask switching system. Sanctum Zealot is an optional boss fight that requires all that and them some. Found near the end of the Sicilian-themed level, Falesia Magna, this helmed giant wields an ultra greatsword capable of killing characters in two to three hits. The first phase of the fight can be overcome by dodging or parrying its slow and devastating swings, but the second phase ups the ante with extra speed, elemental buffs, and ranged flurries. If you want to overcome Sanctum Zealot, it may be prudent to return later after finishing most other sections of the game first, as this masked warrior packs a punch.8. Daigo, Saejima, And Majima Like A Dragon Infinite WealthEven best friends fight sometimes, but they probably didnt have to go as hard as they did in Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. Chapter 12 starts with Kiryu and his old-time buddies hanging out, but of course, Yakuza have a different concept of having fun than you or I. After some of the coolest scenes in the game, a fight ensues between the group of friends. What really makes this turn-based bout difficult is managing the elemental resistances and weaknesses between the three opponents. Yes, this is technically a four on three fight, but unless you specifically hit each opponent with their weakness, theres not much damage that can be done against the infamous trio.7. Hive Tyrant Space Marine 2As the battlefield commander of the Tyranids, the Hive Tyrant isnt one to be underestimated. Equipped with a long whip in one hand and a devastating cleaver in the other, this colossal Tyranid bioform absolutely punishes whether you keep your distance or decide to tank it up close. If you have a particularly good team, you may whittle down its health bar pretty quickand then be shocked (literally) by the second phase and its constant wave of psychic attacks. Grenades are about the only surefire offense guaranteed to stagger the Hive Tyrant if you havent already used them all on the waves of Tyranids during the fight, that is.6. Dullahan Dragons Dogma 2Dragons Dogma 2s Headless Horseman is among the coolest encounters that can be had in the game, even if theres no horse to accompany the Dullahan in this case. Wandering around at night can be costly enough in this series, but doing so in certain areas while fog is out can be downright deadly. Dullahan comes out on foggy nights and is about as hard to hit as it is to see through DD2s dense fog. The spectral teleportation that Dullahan employs is tough to anticipate, and worse yet, it slices at players immediately after vanishing. And you dont want to let a Dullahan catch you on the ground since its life-draining ability damages both life and loss bars to a devastating degree.5. Kiana The Forest Queen Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown has my favorite side-scrolling boss fights of any game since the release of Hollow Knight. Chief among those fights is the forest queen, Kiana. The fight comprises an impressive array of phases, attacks, and interesting animations, making it one of the most impressive in the game. Kianas three phases necessitate constant vigilance and concentration to overcome, yet never manages to feel unfair or cheap thanks to clear visual attack cues. The wolf/spear-wielder duo throws some clever combo moves at the player, such as the one-two punch of the spear throw followed by the wolf sweeping across the ground. Like other fights in The Lost Crown, Kiana makes sure players master every tool in their repertoire in order to come out on top.4. Gallanza and Maglielle Granblue Fantasy RelinkAs one of this years best co-op action RPGs, Granblue Fantasy Relink is no stranger to tough boss encounters. Some of the most difficult battles occur within the many optional missions of the game such is the case with the Gallanza/Maglielle duo fight. Players will encounter each of these commanders through the story, and individually they arent so tough to beat. But once you fight them in the Wolf and the Veil Proud Quest, things get out of hand. Gallanza serves as the brutish tank with quick attacks, while Maglielle performs ranged AOE attacks from afar. The duo will occasional assail you together with devastating combo attacks as well, so its best to come as prepared as humanly possible before attempting to best them together.3. Gilgamesh Final Fantasy 7 RebirthFinal Fantasys returning eccentric swordsman constitutes not only the most difficult fight in Rebirth, but the most rewarding and involved to unlock. Cloud and company must first obtain every Protorelic in each of the games six massive regions. After doing this, a new landmass opens up, aptly called Gilgamesh Island. The final dual with Gilgamesh is quite the spectacle indeed, requiring post-game leveling and a whole lot of strategy to win. If the newly arranged Battle on the Big Bridge theme didnt convince you that old Gilgy means business, his dozens of unique (and often hilarious) attacks and huge HP will.2. Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master Black Myth WukongIn a game as focused on boss fights as Black Myth Wukong, the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master reigns supreme as the toughest. This centipede human hybrid monstrosity is incredibly hard to dodge and deflect due to its awkward attack positions and strange hit boxes. Every movement it makes seems just a tad bit delayed, and theyre all rather unpredictable. And then theres the second phase which adds a lightning buff to its attacks for extra measure. There is one item that makes this fight a bit easier though, and thats the stun-inducing Weavers Needle. But whether or not you choose to use the special item, Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master is one of those boss fights that warrants a celebration upon defeat due to its difficulty.1. Promised Consort Radahn Elden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeYou didnt think Shadow of the Erdtree wouldnt make it on a boss fight list, did you? Well, to no ones surprise, Elden Rings challenging DLC features more than a few tough-as-nails battles, and none are more difficult than the final boss awaiting players at the end. Promised Consort Radahn uses some familiar attacks from the original Radahn fight, but a majority are enhanced by Miquella. The first phase challenges the player against a bevy of gravity-based attacks that ripple multiple times in succession. The second phase is perhaps one of the few boss moments to rival the Malenia fight in the base game. Miquella controls Radahn directly during this second phase, infusing him with deadly Holy elemental buffs and occasionally inflicting an instant death move should the player get caught. Promised Consort Radahn serves as the ultimate conclusion to the DLC, distilling Shadow of the Erdtrees philosophy on difficulty in one crazy boss fight. No matter the build or level, youre going to have to fight tooth and nail to even stand an ounce of a chance this Miquella/Radahn duo.Note: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, GamingBolt as an organization.

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Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is testing a new floating Play something button that will pick a video for you, 9to5Google spotted in the YouTube app for Android. The button floats just above the bottom bar of the app, and when tapped, it picks a YouTube video to play for you.Just as in earlier versions of this feature YouTubes been testing, the new button reportedly uses the portrait-oriented YouTube Shorts player to show videos, regardless of whether theyre vertically formatted Shorts or standard YouTube videos. Hopefully that changes by the time the feature gets a wide release.Other incarnations the company has been testing for over a year include a Play Something banner and a simple button that looks like a black-and-white YouTube logo. If the features name sounds familiar, perhaps its because Netflix retired a similar random video picker last year called Surprise Me, which originally launched in 2021 as Play Something.

A Reddit user posted a screenshot overnight of a Spotify search that brought a surprise: a pornographic video tucked into suggested results for the rapper M.I.A. Heres a NSFW link to the thread. The video shown in their screenshot didnt appear for us, but we found others after scrolling through dozens of results in the Video tab.One of the accounts that posted videos we saw has published erotic audio for years but has sprinkled in sexually graphic videos more recently. Another account, which was named with a long string of alphanumeric characters, has been publishing equally nonsensically-titled explicit videos as a podcast account since mid-November. Spotify representative Laura Batey told The Verge in an email that the examples we provided have been removed due to violation of our policies. Those policies include forbidding sexually explicit material. We asked Spotify for more information on how the videos made it past its moderation and will update here if it responds. The videos we found appear to be unmoderated podcast uploads, and reporting them isnt very convenient. The Spotify app lacks a button for doing so instead, users have to copy the contents URL and head to a webpage for reporting possible violations.Porn on Spotify isnt a new thing. Other recent Reddit posts contain examples of unexpected explicit video in search results and even erotic audio tracks being suggested in one users Discovery Weekly algorithmic playlist. A 2022 Vice story also detailed sexually explicit audio on the platform, as well as other content like graphic nudity in user-made playlist cover art.