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Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
The latest episode of The Verge’s Vergecast podcast dives into Google’s Pixel 11 Pro, focusing on a new suite of computational photography features called Camera Looks, which lets users tweak their photo processing to move away from the smartphone industry’s typically over-sharpened, over-processed image style and towards a softer, more film-like “digicam” aesthetic. Host Jacob…
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Steve Way Wanted To Throw the Script Out the Window for ‘Furious’
Actor Steve Way has spoken about starring in Hulu’s crime thriller Furious, revealing that his role of Alden was written specifically for him after he met creator Elizabeth Meriwether on a panel discussion about caregiving in the media. In a Collider interview following the broadcast of Episode 6, “They Make a Noise Like Feathers,” Way…
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Massie, Greene slam Trump’s move to lower beef prices
Two Republicans pushed back on the Trump administration’s Friday decision to temporarily lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef in an effort to bring down prices for American consumers ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Friday morning that he had finalized “a deal to substantially lower the…
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Spotify’s Stock Up 5.5% on Fresh $1.5B Stock Buyback Program
Spotify’s share price jumped nearly 5.5% on Friday 21 August after the company disclosed that its board had approved a further $1.5 billion (£1.18 billion) in stock buybacks. Combined with $723 million (£569 million) still available from an earlier repurchase plan, the streaming giant’s total buyback firepower now stands at roughly $2.223 billion (£1.75 billion).…
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David Harbour has blown Tony Stark’s cover in Avengers: Doomsday. It might just be what Marvel needs
David Harbour, who plays Red Guardian in Avengers: Doomsday, appears to have let slip a major spoiler about Robert Downey Jr’s role in the upcoming Marvel film. Asked by Variety to deliver a line from the movie “out of context”, Harbour adopted his character’s Russian accent and said “You… are Tony Stark” – seemingly contradicting…
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Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos share blunt advice for couples planning a big wedding
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, married for 30 years, have offered blunt advice to couples planning their weddings, urging them to steer clear of large, elaborate ceremonies. The comments come amid wider discussion of a potential “wedding boom” in the United States, with commentators linking rising interest in big celebrations to high-profile events such as…
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Insidious sequel earns $3 million in Thursday previews
Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth instalment in Screen Gems’ long-running horror franchise, opened in around 2,700 North American cinemas, taking roughly $3 million from Thursday night previews as it competed against blockbuster juggernaut Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sony Pictures projected an opening weekend of about $23 million for the film, directed by Jacob…
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EFL Block Potential Sheffield Wednesday Signing – Football Lowdown
EFL Block Potential Sheffield Wednesday Signing Football Lowdown
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Sam Smith Wears Their Heart on Their Sleeve With the Lovestruck ‘Hazel Eyes’: Album Review
Variety’s Jem Aswad has reviewed Sam Smith’s new album “Hazel Eyes”, describing it as a lovestruck, largely acoustic reset that marks a stark departure from the singer’s previous record, 2023’s “Gloria”. Where “Gloria” was musically wide-ranging but sonically consistent, built around big pop moments such as the global hit “Unholy”, “Hazel Eyes” strips things back…
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Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Severe storms swept through the north-eastern United States, spawning tornadoes that struck New York and Delaware. The extreme weather brought heavy rain and powerful winds, causing damage in Atlantic Beach on Long Island and cutting power across parts of Delaware’s capital, Dover. Police reported no serious injuries in Atlantic Beach despite the tornado touching down…