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Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series
Google has introduced Camera Looks, a new Pixel 11 camera feature that applies image processing at the sensor level to create less conventionally “smartphone-like” photographs. It matters because the feature is being positioned as one of the new phones’ most distinctive camera tools, but is currently unavailable to owners of older Pixel devices. One example,…
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Inspires Wave of Witchy Merch, Including Gemstone Jewelry, Retro Tees and ‘Midnight Margaritas Club’ Aprons
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched the first official “Practical Magic” merchandise range as it promotes the forthcoming sequel, “Practical Magic 2”, which reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The collection draws on both the 1998 film and its follow-up, showing the studio’s effort to turn long-standing fan interest into retail sales ahead of the new…
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Trump sends the US Navy back to the steam age
President Trump has ordered the US Navy to prepare plans to replace electromagnetic launch and weapons-lift systems on the future USS Doris Miller with older steam and hydraulic technology. The move reflects concerns about reliability problems on the Ford-class carrier programme and forms part of a wider effort to accelerate and reform US naval shipbuilding.…
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Puma Launches Fresh Summer Shoes
This season is proving to be one for fashion and footwear collaborations. A key player in this market is, of course, Puma. The footwear giant is renowned for many styles; in particular, though, are their iconic suede shoes. Part of the label’s ongoing ‘Never Not Suede’ campaign, the Suede Bloom… The post Puma Launches Fresh…
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From Board Games To Boats — Find Out How ‘Widow’s Bay’ Was Built
‘Widow’s Bay’ production designer Steve Arnold and set decorator Jennifer Engel describe creating an island setting that balances cosy New England character with an undercurrent of horror. Their work matters to the series’ tone, using apparently welcoming spaces and period details to make the setting feel both lived-in and unsettling without overwhelming its comedy. Although…
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Lanterns co-creator says there’s “a lot of runway” for season 2, and wants to see a Wonder Man star in the DCU show
Lanterns co-creator Chris Mundy has said there is “a lot of runway” for a potential second season of the forthcoming DCU series. His comments suggest the creative team sees scope for a continuing story beyond the already announced first season, although no renewal has been confirmed. Mundy also said he would like to include actor…
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Drawing Tourists to Milan Prompting an 18% Increase in Visitors to the Film’s Locations in Italy’s Fashion Capital
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” has reportedly boosted international visitor numbers at Milan locations featured in the film, with pedestrian traffic rising 18% after its release. The trend illustrates how major screen productions can drive tourism and spending in prominent city-centre districts, particularly those associated with fashion and luxury. A Cities Analytics study for Confcommercio…
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Hasan Piker Debate Grows as Missing Florida Teen Found
Online discussion about political streamer Hasan Piker intensified in mid-August, with critics and supporters arguing over the interpretation of his past remarks and his role in progressive media. The debate was amplified by television and radio coverage that revisited controversial clips, while Piker and his allies said some material had been presented without sufficient context.…
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How Maresca’s Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side
Enzo Maresca’s early Manchester City side appears to retain many of Pep Guardiola’s core ideas, including possession, positional play and protection against counter-attacks. However, the article argues that Maresca is developing a more distinct structure, particularly through a rigid 3-2-2-3 shape in possession and greater emphasis on wide attackers. City had 64% possession in Maresca’s…