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Camp Snap’s 110D gives slim retro film cameras a digital upgrade
Camp Snap has unveiled the 110D, a pocket-sized screenless digital camera that revives the retro horizontal design of Kodak film cameras from the 1970s. Available for preorder at $74.95 in black and white/orange colour options, the camera bridges the gap between analogue nostalgia and digital convenience, appealing to photographers seeking a distinctive point-and-shoot experience without…
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I tried Tovala’s smart oven for two weeks — here’s whether it beats takeout
A TechCrunch journalist tested Tovala’s smart oven and meal-delivery system over two weeks to evaluate whether it truly delivers the convenience promised. Whilst the service provides genuine convenience and eliminates much of the cooking burden, it falls short of replicating the quality of skilled home cooking. The system addresses a real demand: convenience comparable to…
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Razer refreshes the one-handed Tartarus Pro keyboard with improved switches
Razer has introduced the Tartarus V2 Pro, an updated one-handed gaming keypad designed for ergonomic, highly customisable control. It replaces a conventional QWERTY layout with more than 30 programmable keys and buttons, while adding improved switches and new input features intended to make complex actions more consistent, particularly in fast-paced games. The device has upgraded…
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After being sidelined, Boeing’s Starliner to get starring role in NASA’s spaceflight plans
NASA will announce plans to order two additional crewed missions on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and provide financial support to fix its thruster problems and certify it on a new rocket. This move comes as SpaceX has privately indicated—and is now publicly confirming—its intention to retire its Crew Dragon spacecraft by 2030, leaving NASA without a…
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Football Daily | Michael Carrick risks untimely spell in the ‘crisis’ box seat with Manchester United
Michael Carrick is under growing scrutiny after Manchester United surrendered a 2–0 lead to lose to Brighton in the Milk Cup. The defeat has intensified speculation about his position, with the article suggesting that United’s recurring managerial crises are linked to poor recruitment, boardroom decisions and supporter dissatisfaction, although Carrick remains partly responsible for the…
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Thomas Tuchel’s shot at redemption begins with England’s tricky Nations League tests
England manager Thomas Tuchel continues to face criticism two months after England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, with some fans blaming his tactical decisions for surrendering a 1-0 lead late in the match. Despite this, the Football Association retains full confidence in Tuchel and views his performance as a success as he prepares…
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My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy audiobook review – gripping vision of a fearless writer
Deborah Levy’s novel presents an unnamed British writer in Paris investigating Gertrude Stein through her own friendships and experiences. Blending fiction with biography, it offers an inventive, gripping portrait of Stein while exploring the difficulties of understanding an artist whose work is both compelling and deliberately elusive. Set in late 2024, the narrator’s research takes…
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Beck: ‘What does a devil’s haircut look like? Anything with a lot of architecture and wild flights of fancy’
Beck reflects on his long career, describing songwriting as a persistent process of digging for worthwhile material. He says his introspective, “lonesome” side is closest to his true self, while funkier work helps him avoid becoming too serious; he also explains that his unconventional style and disruptive performances were deliberate reactions to formulaic media and…
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Opus13: Mendelssohn and Grieg album review – an assured and distinctive debut
Opus13, a young string quartet and current BBC New Generation Artists, have released their debut album on Alpha Classics, pairing works by Mendelssohn and Grieg. The quartet has already established themselves as competition winners at Wigmore Hall and Bordeaux, and this recording lives up to expectations, demonstrating both technical assurance and distinctive interpretation. The album…