Nissan unveiled the Z Kaze concept at ZCon in Phoenix, a retro-inspired sports car featuring a removable T-top roof and 1990s tuning aesthetics including Pacific Teal paint, carbon fiber body kit, and NISMO wheels. Developed as a passion project by Nissan's design team, the concept combines modern engineering with nostalgic styling inspired by the 300ZX and '90s tuning culture.
A blogger predicts Meta will announce a lightweight mixed-reality headset codenamed Phoenix at Meta Connect 2026, priced around $1,000 with 90° FOV and 2.5K resolution per eye. Additional predictions include new smartglasses models, a showcase of realistic Codec Avatars leveraging eye-tracking, and a redesigned user interface for HorizonOS led by former Apple designer Alan Dye.
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against GLP-1 drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk alleging their weight-loss medications, including Ozempic and Mounjaro, caused permanent vision loss through a condition called NAION. The plaintiffs claim the drugmakers failed to warn patients of this side effect, though it appears on labels in some other countries. Both companies deny a significant link between their drugs and vision loss.
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against GLP-1 drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, with patients alleging that popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro caused permanent vision loss through a condition called NAION. The plaintiffs claim the drugmakers failed to warn patients of this serious side effect, which appears on labels in some countries but not the United States. Both companies deny any significant link between their medications and vision loss.
Waymo launches a transit rewards program in the San Francisco Bay Area offering riders Waymo Cash when they combine Waymo rides with public transit using Visa cards. The initiative aims to make multimodal commuting more convenient and affordable, with plans to expand to additional cities.
Dr. Jesse McGuire performed the National Anthem at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks' 25th anniversary celebration of their 2001 World Series victory. When his trumpet malfunctioned mid-performance, he switched to singing the remainder of the anthem, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.
A Facebook group called Mayday Mysteries has grown significantly in membership. The group recently acquired a PO box managed by Robert Bannon in Spring, Texas, and is referenced in relation to Arizona and Phoenix Magazine content.