The soap opera is on the brink of extinction. Soaps are struggling to connect with young viewers, and without a new generation of viewers tuning into soaps, it’s hard to see how they can survive in the long term. According to TV journalist Scott Bryan, a rise in “individual viewing” is a huge factor in losing viewers. “This means that there is less of a tradition in terms of parents watching a soap opera with their kids and passing that on to them,” Bryan explains. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here