Merge 104.8 | 03 September 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in football history to score 850 official career goals. He did it yesterday when playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. His longtime rival Lionel Messi currently has 818 career goals.
Volkswagen in Norway have developed an office chair that has motorised wheels and is capable of speeds up to 20km per hour. It’s a battery-powered chair and features LED armrest lights for signaling, a rear-view camera, and sensors to avoid any obstacles. It is controlled by foot pedals instead of a traditional steering wheel, but sadly it’s not for sale. They say they have created the chair to showcase Volkswagen’s approach to integrating car technology into the work place.
Olivia Rodrigo has responded to rumours her new song Vampire is about Taylor Swift. Fans have scrutinised the lyrics and have worked out it seems to tease a falling-out, though fans weren’t sure if it was about a romantic relationship or another singer. Olivia said she was “very Surprised” fans think the song is about Taylor Swift but added that she never wants to say who any of her songs are about.