While Big Bud’s deep-ripping days may be over, the iconic line of tractors made a comeback in 2023. At Con Expo, a popular construction trade event, Big Equipment Company and Rome Agriculture Equipment announced the return of a new Big Bud tractor. Before you get too excited, know that they won’t be as big as the iconic Big Bud 747. 

According to Western Ag Network, the new Big Bud tractors weigh a measly 70,000 pounds, with only 640-750 horsepower. Compared to the 747, these are rookie numbers, but in the overall tractor industry, the new Big Buds will be a go-to for any farmer needing an oversized vehicle. Remember, the Big Bud 747 was an anomaly. It’s a custom build that made it the world’s largest tractor but originated from the Big Bud line of farming vehicles. In the 70s and 80s, over 500 Big Buds hit the market and quickly became popular among farmers. While they haven’t been in production since 1991, the Big Bud tractors will be the first new line for the brand in over 40 years. 

Rome and Big Equipment unveiled the new Big Bud tractors at Con Expo 2023, and Western Ag’s YouTube video lets you experience it and all its massive glory. The biggest draw? Farmers can repair their vehicles from the comfort of their farms. The original Big Buds, while popular, quickly ran into repair issues. With this new line, Big Equipment stressed the importance of allowing farmers to repair their vehicles no matter how far out in farm country they are.

Apple’s iPhone and Watch design chief is leaving the company to work with Jony Ive, the man who led Apple’s design decisions until 2019 and who was key in creating the look of some of its most iconic products.

Tang Tan, who joined Apple a decade ago, is heading to the LoveFrom, the design firm set up by Ive after departing the tech giant four years ago, according to Apple tipster and Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.

Citing people familiar with the matter, Gurman said that Tan will lead hardware engineering for a new project set up by Ive and Sam Altman, the AI visionary who co-founded and now heads ChatGPT creator OpenAI.

The Ive/Altman-led venture made headlines in September, with the pair reported at the time to be in talks about creating a product dubbed “the iPhone of artificial intelligence.”

There’s been no public announcement about the ambitious-sounding endeavor, but the news of Tan’s reported move to LoveFrom to help with the venture suggests that it’s still very much moving forward.

According to Gurman, Tan will “shape the look and capabilities of the new products,” but he added that the first products — apparently for the home — remain at an early development stage, with the current focus on building a team that will create concepts.

Gurman notes how Tan’s exit marks a further disintegration of the design team that Ive built at Apple, with more than a dozen members having left since Ive’s departure and only about six remaining in post. It’s reported that more than 20 personnel have moved from Apple to Ive’s LoveFrom.

With a team in place and Ive joining forces with Altman, 2024 will hopefully be the year in which the endeavor drops some big news about its ambitions or even reveals its first product. Other firms are already showcasing phone-replacement devices with AI at their core, so Ive and his crew won’t want to leave it too long before unveiling something themselves.

As for who will take over from Tan at Apple, reports suggest that rather than bringing in a replacement, his duties have been divided up among existing personnel.

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While Milwaukee makes quite a few items that can help you bring a little style and comfort to your workstation, there are probably a few things you’d like to bring that aren’t part of its modular system. Luckily, Milwaukee thought of this, too. There is a wide variety of hardshell bins, structured bags, and totes available that are all part of the Packout modular system. These can be used for any non-tool-specific items that you want to bring with you. Many still have more tool-oriented designs, but they also make a backpack for a more casual storage option.

The Milwaukee backpack isn’t like ordinary school bags, however. It’s made of tear-resistant basketweave 1680D ballistic nylon with all metal hardware and has an impact-resistant polymer base. There are 48 pockets for tools, but it also has a hardshell-protected electronics pocket in case you’d like to bring a laptop or tablet. This is an excellent way to transport a screen if you like watching TV or playing games on your break.

Of course, the biggest benefit of a backpack is its easy mobility. You can attach it to your Packout workstation for rolling out and setting up at a primary location, and then throw whatever you need in the bag and carry it wherever your legs can take you.

Exploring the thousands of titles on Netflix can be both exciting and overwhelming. Content of all types abounds, from dramas and comedies to reality shows and documentaries. There’s even a list to help narrow your decision by letting you see the most popular Netflix shows. Every week, Netflix releases the list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period.

This week, Trevor Noah’s latest special, Where Was I, debuted in the second position. It wasn’t enough to knock My Life with the Walter Boys season 1 out of the top spot. Below, we have listed the top 10 shows in the U.S. from December 18 to December 24, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.

Note: There will be a description of plot points from each of the series, so consider this a spoiler warning if you haven’t watched them yet. We’ve also rounded up the best shows on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best movies on Disney+. For Netflix fans, also check out the 10 most popular movies on Netflix right now.

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