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By Seyi Oduwole, Simar Deol, Gabriela Białkowska and Dan Hastings-Narayanin

Kacper Motyka’s sex chair is hiding in plain sight, Beetlejuice makes its debut on Roblox and why EV and hybrid car sales in China are booming.

In today's news:
Kacper Motyka designs sleek sex-centred chair to enhance intimate experiences Kacper Motyka designs sleek sex-centred chair to enhance intimate experiences
Warner Bros revives Beetlejuice on Roblox with first virtual box office Warner Bros revives Beetlejuice on Roblox with first virtual box office
Apple introduces distraction control for Safari Apple introduces distraction control for Safari
Stat: EVs and hybrid cars surpass 50% of vehicle sales in China amid slowing market Stat: EVs and hybrid cars surpass 50% of vehicle sales in China amid slowing market

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