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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Brand New 26-Year-Old Ducati 996 SPS For Sale in Original Packing Crate
If you're into unboxing videos, you might love this 1999 Ducati 996 SPS. Since the day the factory strapped it down into its shipping crate, it's sat there, never once coming out. Now, it's for sale, and despite the work that would need to go into making it rideable, it's going for big money. This motorcycle rolled into this crate with 123 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque. For the day, those figures were massive. The 996 SPS is a special bike beyond its performance capabilities, though. As an evolution of the 916, it shared many of the groundbreaking design elements of that bike while adding new enhancements. It features five-spoke Marchesini wheels, Marelli fuel injection, a carbon fiber intake, and Brembo brakes. The adjustable suspension includes an inverted 43mm Showa fork as well as a piggyback Öhlins monoshock mounted to the single-sided aluminum swingarm. SPS stands for Sport Production Special, and it's a signifier that this is everything the 916 was and more. All of these components were small upgrades that made for a much more capable bike. The chassis was stronger, the wheels were lighter, and the brakes were more durable and heat-resistant. Perhaps that's one reason that filmmakers used the 996 SPS in the movie, The Matrix Reloaded. It's the star getaway vehicle in a chase scene. This particular Ducati 996 SPS has sat in its original crate with the first owner in Sweden until the dealer now selling it on Bring a Trailer bought it last year, the listing says. Importantly, and despite having fewer than two whole miles on the clock, it's far from street-ready as it sits. Anyone looking to put it on the road would need to address just about every system to ensure they're in working order. Photos appear to show some issues, such as a leaky brake master cylinder. It's more likely that the next buyer will keep it as a display-only unit. That said, whoever gets it will pay a pretty penny. As of this writing, it's sitting with a high bid of €22,500 or around $26,240. Disclosure: Bring a Trailer is also owned by Road & Track's parent company, Hearst. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
GSM Arena
13-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 in for review
A Galaxy of new Samsung devices made their way to the office, and we keep unpacking them. The Galaxy Watch8 is the new entry-point in Samsung's smartwatch portfolio and we have the 40mm Silver version with us. But first – a quick unboxing. Watch8 comes in a simple white cardboard box, which contains the watch and the same proprietary 10W wireless charging puck that ends with a USB-C cable. The inside compartment also holds the new proprietary TPU strap. You'll immediately notice the new cushion design, which takes inspiration from the Galaxy Watch Ultra. In short, the casing is made from two parts – a brushed aluminum squircle piece and a round AMOLED display on top. The new design allowed Samsung to make the Watch8 thinner as it now measures just 8.6 mm. It feels pretty light on the wrist too at just 30 grams. Our 40mm version gets a 1.34-inch diagonal, but Samsung is also offering a larger 44mm size, which bumps up to 1.47 inches. Regardless of the casing size, you get Sapphire Crystal protection and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits – a big upgrade over the 2,000 nits peak on the Watch7 series. The updated design also brings Samsung's Dynamic Lug system, which is advertised to bring improvement in health and activity readings. There's a bunch of new health and activity tracking features inside One UI 8 Watch, and we're eager to see how the new Antioxidant Index fares in the real world. Watch8 brings two side buttons on the right-hand side, while the opposite houses the speakers. There's no physical rotating bezel like on the Classic version. Instead, the edges of the panel give off vibrations to simulate a 'digital bezel'. The 325mAh battery inside the Watch8 claims up to 40 hours with Always-on Display (AoD) off and 30 hours with AoD on. As usual, we'll make sure to test this and all of the other key features in our detailed review. In the meantime, feel free to check out our Galaxy Watch8 series hands-on. Samsung Galaxy Watch8
GSM Arena
11-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 in for review
Ivan, 13 July 2025 The Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived at the office, and that means it's time to unbox it. There are no surprises here - you get a SIM tool and a USB-C cable. Samsung does give you the 512GB storage for the base price during the pre-order period, which is nice! The phone is available in Blue, Black, and Silver, and will ship from July 25. Samsung finally gave the cover screen a regular aspect of 21:9, and along with the much slimmer and lighter body the Galaxy Z Fold7 really feels like a regular phone when closed. It's something you need to experience in real life, so go to your local store and hold the Galaxy Z Fold7 for a while! A great cover display When open, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now a more expansive canvas than before. It's a noticeable difference from the Galaxy Z Fold6, too. Also, unlike the vivo X Fold5 and its glossy, slightly-rounded frame, the Galaxy Z Fold7's flat and matte sides are easier to pry open. Speaking of the frame, here it is compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Ultra is thinner at 8.2mm, though it's not immediately noticeable when looking at the two side-by-side. Side-by-side with the Galaxy S25 Ultra The Galaxy Z Fold7 snagged the main camera from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We know what the 200MP imager can do. It's an excellent performer with superb dynamic range, colors, and excellent detail retention! It's a big step up from the Galaxy Z Fold6's main shooter. The ultrawide got autofocus, which is a nice touch! Sadly, Samsung kept the 4,400mAh battery from the Galaxy Z Fold6, and even sadder, it only charges at a maximum of 25 watts. That's very disappointing in 2025 and given this phone's competition. Anyway - there's a lot to test on this one, so we'll now be handing it over to our experts to do their magic! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB 12GB RAM € 2,099.00 € 2,099.00 512GB 12GB RAM € 2,099.00
GSM Arena
11-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 in for review
The Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived at the office, and that means it's time to unbox it. There are no surprises here - you get a SIM tool and a USB-C cable. Samsung does give you the 512GB storage for the base price during the pre-order period, which is nice! The phone is available in Blue, Black, and Silver, and will ship from July 25. Samsung finally gave the cover screen a regular aspect of 21:9, and along with the much slimmer and lighter body the Galaxy Z Fold7 really feels like a regular phone when closed. It's something you need to experience in real life, so go to your local store and hold the Galaxy Z Fold7 for a while! A great cover display When open, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now a more expansive canvas than before. It's a noticeable difference from the Galaxy Z Fold6, too. Also, unlike the vivo X Fold5 and its glossy, slightly-rounded frame, the Galaxy Z Fold7's flat and matte sides are easier to pry open. Speaking of the frame, here it is compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Ultra is thinner at 8.2mm, though it's not immediately noticeable when looking at the two side-by-side. Side-by-side with the Galaxy S25 Ultra The Galaxy Z Fold7 snagged the main camera from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We know what the 200MP imager can do. It's an excellent performer with superb dynamic range, colors, and excellent detail retention! It's a big step up from the Galaxy Z Fold6's main shooter. The ultrawide got autofocus, which is a nice touch! Sadly, Samsung kept the 4,400mAh battery from the Galaxy Z Fold6, and even sadder, it only charges at a maximum of 25 watts. That's very disappointing in 2025 and given this phone's competition. Anyway - there's a lot to test on this one, so we'll now be handing it over to our experts to do their magic! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Meet trading card king Tubman Breaks: 'I've sold £2m worth of cards using live selling'
'Oh my days, oh my days,' Andrew yells, the happiness in his voice undeniable. 'This is insane.' Andrew Thomas, known in the trading card world as Tubman Breaks, has just unboxed a one-of-one trading card autographed by former Brazilian football players Ronaldinho and Rivaldo. It's a rare card, and Thomas is understandably happy with the pull, but he isn't adding the card to his own personal collection. In fact, Thomas is livestreaming the unboxing on the live selling platform Whatnot. Some of the cards he is showing have already been purchased by viewers who are hoping he will reveal a prized player, others cards are soon snapped up by buyers during the livestream. Sometimes six days a week, potential buyers login to the platform to watch Thomas open trading card packs, be it football, Disney, Marvel or Pokémon. On Whatnot, Thomas's Tubman Breaks page has amassed more than 18,000 followers. The first of Thomas's current 65,600 sales came less than two years ago when Whatnot invited him to joint the platform as a seller. Up until then, Thomas had only used the platform to collect trading cards, a hobby he and his son had picked up during the pandemic. After Thomas's first live selling show, there was clear demand for more live streams, he says. He told This is Money: 'We went from doing one show a week through February, then we did six shows in March. Then we must have done eight or ten shows in April. 'Then we got to the point where we thought "we're going to have to take this more seriously".' Thomas began streaming two to three times per week, all the while working full time in motor sales. 'In July last year it got to the point where I was running myself into the ground. I realised I had to either stick with my nine-to-five and stream once a week, or take the leap of faith.' Thomas chose to jump. 'We never really looked back. It just went from strength to strength, and since we have opened up the second page and we hired another breaker [someone who opens packs of trading cards on a live stream],' Thomas said. 'Now we have a small team of breakers, a third page opening and we are launching an independent website.' In the space of less than two years, Thomas's life, along with that of his wife, Chantel, and his son, has changed dramatically. In the first ten months of trading, Thomas's business has turned over more than £2million in sales. It's hard to give exact projections for the future, Thomas says, but there is an expectation that sales could surpass £3million in the next year.' 'Put it this way,' Thomas said, 'we're a lot busier now than we were when we started.' It is Thomas's work as a car salesman that he credits with enabling him to be so successful on Whatnot. He said: 'I've always been able to sell, my background was selling in the motor trade, I always felt like I could do this.' For the trading card uninitiated, these figures may seem eye-watering, but the market for such collectibles is thriving. Certain cards, especially those that are unique or autographed, can reach well into the thousands of pounds. In December last year, Thomas made sales of more than £25,000 in a single show as viewers made purchases ahead of Christmas. Live selling, meanwhile, is booming in Europe, with applications going far beyond just trading cards. On Whatnot alone, $3billion worth of live sales were made across the world in 2024. Globally, some two million hours of live selling are watched by Whatnot users, with the average watch time extending well beyond an hour per day. More and more sellers are joining the platform. In Europe, the figure is growing 600 per cent year-on-year, Whatnot said. Daniel Fisher, Whatnot UK's general manager, and head of categories and expansion, told This is Money: 'We had more sellers join the platform in the first five months of this year than we had in the entirety of last year.' In the US, Whatnot's main market, Fisher says Whatnot is the US' fastest growing online marketplace ever, surpassing the likes of Uber and Airbnb. Figures from Grand View Research indicate that the live streaming market in Europe is expected to reach $83.9billion by 2030, while data from consultancy McKinsey suggests that live selling will account for 20 per cent of all e-commerce transactions by 2026. A live selling revolution Tubman Breaks means more to Thomas than profits alone, however. 'I'm a lot happier now than what I was a year or 18 months ago,' he said, 'I'm a workaholic, I grew up on Tesco Value and free school meals, that's probably why I have always worked so hard in my life… Now I've found a job I enjoy, I've taken it to the next level.' Thomas added: 'I've found something that allows me to pay the bills and I literally love doing it. 'I'm lucky enough that I get the same buzz of opening and hitting something big for a customer as I do with my own cards. It's the thrill of the chase, and when you finally catch that big one, it's amazing,' Thomas said. 'Being the best breaker on the platform isn't about hitting the biggest cards. For me, being the best breaker on that platform is making it so that even people that don't necessarily hit good cards that night, still leave having had a good time.' I don't know how anybody could doubt that live selling is the future of selling Andrew Thomas Viewers, Thomas says, don't just tune in to his shows to make purchases, many do so to access the community of other collectors, and communicate via the platform's chat function. Fisher said: 'It seems to work well and translate well for all categories because essentially what we're doing is giving people the opportunity to converge in a live chat around the thing that they really love. He added: 'Going into a shopping centre, you are sometimes there to browse and you don't necessarily know what you want to buy. In this case the sellers are the shops and it's very much down to the personality of the seller and the connection with the audience. 'Live selling builds a real personal connection, you know who you are buying from and you can interact with that seller directly.' Thomas agrees, he said: ' The high street is closing down, and with websites you don't get that personal touch. 'I don't know how anybody could doubt that live selling is the future of selling.'
