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Jaguar Land Rover recently introduced the Range Rover GT prototype, an electric grand tourer designed for long-distance travel. It’s the fifth model in the Range Rover family and is built on a new Electric Modular Architecture, meaning it’s fully electric with fast charging capabilities focused on comfort during extended journeys. The interior features a simple, modern design using sustainable materials like woven fabrics, a streamlined dashboard, and hidden technology instead of many buttons and knobs.

On July 21, 2026, France’s Parliament passed a law restricting social media access for children under 15, making it the first country in the European Union to do so. The new rules will be put into place gradually, starting September 1, 2026. By January 1, 2027, all profiles belonging to users under 15 will need to be removed. President Emmanuel Macron supports this law as a way to improve young people’s mental wellbeing, and it also expands an existing ban on mobile phones in schools. A digital regulatory body called ARCOM will be responsible for making sure the rules are followed.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is reportedly in talks to invest in Liverpool Football Club. He’s considering joining a group led by Amit Bhatia, a former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, to buy a piece of the club. Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool, has confirmed the discussions. The deal could value the club at over $6 billion and involve up to a 30% ownership stake. Bhatia recently left his position at QPR to help make this potential investment happen.

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low returns featuring a vibrant, multicolor design. This release reflects the growing trend of the Kobe brand expanding beyond basketball shoes into everyday wear. While Kobe’s signature line was once focused solely on performance footwear, it now includes more lifestyle-focused models like this unique Air Force 1, which has a striking and somewhat mysterious aesthetic.

LEGO is now selling an official The X-Files building set! It started as an idea from a fan who entered LEGO’s ’90s Nostalgia Challenge. The set has 1,478 pieces and lets you build Fox Mulder’s office, plus a scene of a UFO landing in the woods. It also comes with eight minifigures: Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, Walter Skinner, and even a classic gray alien.

Grand Seiko has released a new limited-edition watch, the SBGA529 Spring Drive. Inspired by the beautiful peach blossoms of Nagano, Japan, this watch features a durable High‑Intensity Titanium case and runs on Grand Seiko’s innovative Spring Drive Caliber 9R65 movement. It’s priced at $7,600 and will only be available – in a limited run of 30 pieces – at the Reeds Jewelers boutique in Lenox Square.

For the 2026 US Open, Nike is giving the classic Air Tech Challenge 2 tennis shoe a makeover inspired by Back to the Future. They’re using the same grey and blue colors as Marty McFly’s iconic Nike Mag shoes. This combines a beloved pop culture moment with a historically significant tennis shoe design.

adidas is bringing back a classic shoe originally created for tennis legend Billie Jean King. First released in 1974, the shoe is being reissued over 50 years later, inspired by the historic match that changed the sport and featuring details from King’s personal story and a clean, vintage design.

Instagram now lets you easily change the music on your existing posts and carousels without losing any likes, comments, or views. Previously, if you wanted to update the song on a post, you had to delete it and upload it again – which meant starting over with engagement. Now, using the ‘edit’ option on a post, you can swap out the audio to better fit current trends or simply reflect your changing preferences.