Oppo Enco X2 TWS earbuds were launched on Thursday at a virtual launch event. The earbuds are a successor to the company’s Oppo Enco X true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The wireless earbuds are equipped with a SuperDBEE coaxial dual driver system and feature support for the LHDC 4.0 codec for high-resolution audio streaming. At the launch event today, Oppo also unveiled its flagship Oppo Find X5 and Oppo Find X5 Pro smartphones. Oppo Find X5 and Oppo Find X5 Pro are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888 SoCs, respectively. Both smartphones come with 80W SuperVOOC…
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We now know of more than 5,000 exoplanets beyond the solar system. What we really understand about each of these worlds, though, is barely anything at all. Most of them have been seen only indirectly from their shadows as they cross in front of the stars they orbit. The few that researchers have managed to actually take a picture of—that is, to directly image using light emanating from the planets themselves—appear as little more than monochromatic dots even in the very best current telescopes. And so far all of those directly imaged worlds are among the brightest, largest and least…
Circuit des Yeux (aka Haley Fohr) has shared a new four-track EP called Live From Chicago—out now via Matador. Fohr recorded the live session at Jamdek Recording Studio in Chicago; the EP comprises songs from her 2021 album -io, tracked as she developed arrangements for her current tour. Fohr’s band included the musicians Whitney Johnson, Andrew Scott Young, and Ashley Guerrero. The recordings first appeared as part of the series Music Is Everything! with Elia Einhorn (Einhorn is a Pitchfork contributor who has run Pitchfork Radio). Check out the Live From Chicago EP, as well as Circuit des Yeux’s tour…
The public’s reception to many movies changes after 20 years of hindsight. From would-be blockbusters that were unable to stand the test of time to hidden gems brought into the limelight, it’s almost impossible to guess a film’s legacy from its inception. However, there are few films whose reception has changed so drastically from when they were first released as Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.When it premiered, Attack of the Clones was slammed by vocal critics and loud members of the public alike, derided as being the new worst Star Wars movie, with vitriol thrown in the faces…
In a 3-2 vote from the school board, 24 books were permanently removed from Nampa, Idaho, schools. The list, brought to the board earlier this year from “concerned parents,” includes books on the well-circulated Moms For Liberty book list. Here are the 24 books banned from Nampa schools: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater Drama by Raina Telgemeier Looking for Alaska by John Green The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison The Handmaid’s Tale…
The prayers of Daredevil fans around the globe could be answered. Variety reported Thursday that a Daredevil series is in the works at Disney+. Matt Corman and Chris Ord are on board to write, and exec produce the series. No details have been revealed about the cast, and without confirmation, all we can do is speculate. Despite Netflix canceling Daredevil after four seasons, stars of the show have popped up in other MCU projects. Once again played by Charlie Cox, Matt Murdock resurfaced on Spider-Man No Way Home, which premiered in 2021. Vincent D’Onofrio also showed up in the Hawkeye…
I’ve spent the last few days filtering out the hottest new-in pieces so you don’t have to (in fact, I’ve already shared my go-to spring outfits), and instead, you can click through my edit and snap up these perfect pieces before they go, from must-have designer sunnies to key footwear shapes to take your wardrobe through to summer and the new names to know. I apologise in advance, as you are going to want it all! Happy shopping! Read The Full Article Here
Oppo Find X5, Find X5 Pro, and Find X5 Lite were launched at a virtual event on Thursday (February 24). The Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro both come with a dedicated Oppo MariSilicon X chip to boost image processing. The cameras on the Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro are also optimised at the software level in partnership with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad. The phones additionally bring IP68-certified water-resistant builds. In contrast, the Oppo Find X5 Lite 5G has debuted as a budget option in the series. It is essentially a rebadged Oppo Reno 7 5G that…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics play a key role in strategy work. However, business intelligence is not just a data mass that supplements strategy or a self-evident prop, but, together with the predictions generated by new algorithms and computational models, it can even act as a driving force or “prime mover” in strategy formation, according to Yassine Talaoui’s doctoral thesis at the University of Vaasa. Business intelligence is needed to help firms sustain their competitive advantage and understand the behavior of their employees. “The volumes of data are of little to no value for firms unless…
Bam Margera had a landmark moment in his drug and alcohol treatment recently, leaving his rehab center after a one year program. The former Jackass star tells TMZ that he’s living near the rehab center in Boca Raton, Florida, and will go to outpatient treatment classes for the next two months.Things seem to be looking up after a long road for Margera. He entered rehab for the first time in 2009 and went back in 2015. He didn’t finish either program. After getting arrested for a DUI in 2018, he checked himself into another facility. Managing to stay sober for a few months, he was back in…
ComingSoon is excited to debut the Broken Wings trailer for Jonathan Sutak’s documentary, which follows an Arkansas waitress that finds inspiration from an injured vulture. On May 16, Broken Wings will premiere on PBS as the season finale of its national broadcast series Reel South.“Broken Wings is the story of a one-winged American black vulture named Adonis, and the two women in his life: Jayne, a down-on-her-luck Arkansas waitress, and Ann, her 80-year-old British roommate,” says the official synopsis. “How can a bird who devours the dead inspire the living?”Check out the Broken Wings trailer below:Jonathan Sutak is an award-winning documentary filmmaker…
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Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Marnie Schulenburg, best known for playing Alison Stewart on As the World Turns from 2007 to 2010, has died at the age of 37. The veteran soap star passed away following a battle with breast cancer after first being diagnosed with the disease in 2020. Her death was confirmed by Kyle Luker at Industry Entertainment. Schulenburg appeared in the role of Alison for four years and brought the character over to The Young and the Restless in a crossover. During her time on the show, Schulenburg was nominated for Outstanding Younger Actress at the 2010 Daytime Emmys.…
Laboratory soil pellet lead element pXRF concentrations for a study site 1 and b study site 2 respectively. Dashed line marks graveyard extents. Credit: Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19676-z Dangerous elements like lead are present in concentrated levels in graveyard soils around UK churches, new analysis has found, presenting a potentially major problem for surrounding communities and potential redevelopment of sites like this. Led by Keele’s Dr. Jamie Pringle, the research team used portable X-ray fluorescence techniques to analyze soil in two U.K. churchyards—one in nearby Keele village in Staffordshire, and one in Norfolk. The sites chosen…
In general, the guideline for applying body lotion is pretty simple. “I recommend applying body lotion daily,” Wesley says. “If recently showered, the best time to apply is within three to five minutes after a bath or shower to help trap moisture in and restore the skin barrier that may have been disrupted by soap or cleansers.”While it seems straightforward, there are some mistakes you can make with body lotion. Wesley outlined these three for me:1. Not Applying Enough: Don’t be stingy with the stuff. Of course, you don’t need to empty the whole bottle onto your body, but be generous…
Portronics Harmonics 250 and Portronics Harmonics X1 neckband-style wireless earphones debuted in India on Thursday, February 24. The new audio products have an in-ear design and offer Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity for pairing with different smart devices. Portronics Harmonics 250 earphones are offered in two colour options and feature 10.5mm drivers. The Portronics Harmonics X1 earphones come in three different shades and have 10mm drivers. Both the wireless earphones feature USB Type-C connectivity and come with magnetic locks that attach and turn off the earpieces when not in use.Portronics Harmonics 250, Harmonics X1 price in India, availabilityPortronics Harmonics 250 earphones are…
Changes in plant ranges from the pre-PETM to PETM mapped on simplified Köppen climate types. Credit: University of Melbourne Around 56 million years ago, Earth’s climate underwent a major climatic transition. A huge release of carbon into the ocean and atmosphere raised atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations—which meant temperatures going up by 5 to 8°C and rising sea levels. Sound familiar? This event, called the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), happened over the course of a few tens of thousands of years, but the causes and consequences of this transition are still widely debated. Some of the hypothesized causes of the…
Lana Del Rey is known for her emotional, vulnerable lyrics, and in a new conversation with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele for W Magazine, she shared which of her stirring songs makes her cry. The singer revealed that her Honeymoon track “Swan Song” gets her misty-eyed. “Put your white tennis shoes on and follow me / Why work so hard when you could just be free? / You got your moment now, you got your legacy / Let’s leave the world for the ones who change everything,” she sings in the opening verse of the 2015 song. Explore Explore See latest videos,…
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Shadow’s Edge? The story behind the story is one of healing and redemption in the wake of trauma. I was inspired by the survivors who walk among us. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Psychological Thrillers and life-changing love stories. I LOVE writing and reading them. What books are on your TBR pile right now? The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James, Kill Creek by Scott Thomas, and anything by Stephen King or Joe Hill. What scene…
Talk about a powerful season finale! Law & Order has always been at its best when it presents complicated issues and doesn’t make it clear who we’re “supposed” to think is right. Law & Order Season 21 Episode 10 was no exception, tackling racism in the police force and how it plays out on the streets and leaving it up to viewers to decide what they believe is the right answer here. One thing was for sure: worrying about optics never works. McGrath wanted a decisive victory to send the message that killing cops is unacceptable. He claimed that would…
What is a mock-neck jumper? I hear you ask. Well, let’s start with what it’s not. A roll-neck (or a turtleneck, as they’re known in the U.S.) typically has just that—a roll neck, a portion of fabric on the neckline that folds back on itself to create a double-layer effect. Most roll-necks sit under the chin, even when doubled over. Of course, thicknesses vary, and you can choose whichever one speaks to you. Still, generally, I find a large percentage of roll-necks come up too high and feel somewhat suffocating on my petite frame—especially the fitted iterations. As for my bust?…
Despite concerns raised by Weaver and others in the field, fire suppression became a cornerstone of forest management. And at first, coinciding with a relatively cool, wet period, it seemed to work. Fires across the American West were limited and generally controllable. For about 50 years, this fire regime was presumed to be normal. The main goal of the forest service during this era was to support the timber industry and, for decades, it thrived in a stable, fire-free environment. Forests were first cleared of old growth, because large trees made more money than small trees. New-growth trees were then…
Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler, was a Hollywood movie star who acted in dozens of films, most notably Algiers, released in 1938 and Samson and Delilah, in 1949. Alongside her acting career, she was also an inventor, working on everything from the shape of aircraft wings to dissolvable drink flavourings.Most of her inventions were not widely used, but in the 1940s she wanted to create something that would help Allied forces fight the Nazis as part of the second world war – Lamarr, born to a Jewish family in Austria, fled to the US after the country was…
Not everyone in a band will always share respective views, but within Korn there’s a definite respect amongst each other when it comes to having certain views. Metal Hammer recently reached out to their readers for questions for Jonathan Davis, and one of the queries that came back was a question about where or not Davis had been to church with his Christian bandmates Brian “Head” Welch and Fieldy.Davis responded that while he had not joined them at their respective churches, he had been to church and he respects their beliefs. “The world would be a much better place if…
HBO has revealed a bunch of character posters and the trailer for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. The highly anticipated HBO Max series will premiere on August 21 and will run for ten episodes.Check out the House of the Dragon trailer below:MORE: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Trailer Teases Epic AdventureBased on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon chronicles the rise and the downfall of the Targaryens, who are the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. It will take place 300 years before the events of the award-winning series adaptation…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Something Blue: A Sweet Romance Anthology? This anthology is a collection of wedding-themed novellas from 18 different bestselling authors. I love doing group projects like this because they are a fun departure from the solitude of writing by myself. As a group, we were inspired to put together a fun collection of stories for our readers to enjoy and we hope that our readers can find new-to-them authors to follow! If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Something Blue: A Sweet Romance Anthology, what…
There’s a new sheriff in Big Sky Country, and he looks awfully familiar. Big Sky Season 2 Episode 18 introduces us to Beau Arlen, Tubb’s replacement, played to perfection by Jensen Ackles. The newbie spends time with Cassie and Jenny throughout the hour, and while he’s a little rough around the edges, he’s going to fit in just fine with the girls. Beau Arlen has a thick drawl and an interesting sense of humor, and from his first interactions with the ladies to the last, you can tell at the very least they’re intrigued by the newcomer. He seems to…
The relentless evolution of the COVID-causing coronavirus has taken a bit of the shine off the vaccines developed during the first year of the pandemic. Versions of the virus that now dominate circulation—Omicron and its subvariants—are more transmissible and adept at evading the body’s immune defenses than its original form. The current shots to the arm can still prevent serious illness, but their ability to ward off infection completely has been diminished. And part of the reason may be the location of the jabs, which some scientists now want to change. To block infections entirely, scientists want to deliver inoculations…
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde have managed to keep their relationship largely out of the paparazzi’s lens, but on Tuesday, a photographer captured proof that Wilde and Styles are thriving over a year into dating. The couple was photographed in an Italian village while on a “romantic getaway,” as the photo agency described it. “The couple looked happy as they took a stroll in the hazy Italian sunshine and even stopped to talk to fans who recognized them during their walk,” the agency added.Styles showed his love of the country by wearing Italy’s red, green, and white flag colors on…