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A man was arrested for showing a Mongrel Mob sign three minutes after New Zealand enacted a law banning gang symbols. In an effort to curb gang violence, New Zealand has enacted a law banning the display of gang symbols on clothing and vehicles in public. The law went into effect on Thursday, and within […]
Donald Trump’s policy to introduce tariffs will have a negative impact on the Australian economy but there are ways to diversify and increase Australia’s capacity to deal with Trump’s tariffs, writes Craig Hill. EVEN THOUGH TRUMP SAYS he’s going to do a lot of things, in reality he is usually constrained by the checks and balances in […]
Vignetting is a simple but effective way to make your smartphone photos look better, and you can use this effect on several kinds of images. I’ve experimented with vignettes on bright and overcast days, and in both urban areas and natural landscapes. Here’s how to make the most of this photo effect in different scenarios. […]
Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
Australia’s communications minister said Wednesday the government won’t force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms. Michelle Rowland plans to introduce into Parliament on Thursday world-first legislation that would make X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram responsible for […]
Key Takeaways Get a soft, out-of-focus bokeh effect on iPhone using Portrait mode or manipulating the standard camera mode. Portrait mode adds artificial bokeh allowing you to adjust the focus point and simulated aperture, but the effect can sometimes fall apart and feel overdone. Alternatively, use your iPhone’s standard wide camera in the right position […]
These early Black Friday deals are providing shoppers with an opportunity to pick up an iPad for the entire family at up to $1,000 off. Weekend flash deals offer up to $1,000 off iPads. Amazon, Best Buy and B&H are all fighting for your business this holiday season with early Black Friday deals across Apple’s […]
A capricious and cruel autocrat handing out privileges and punishments, women struggling to assert themselves, the populist mob at the gate – and through it all a decent man, we hope, steers a hazardous course. The first two books of Hilary Mantel’s epic Wolf Hall trilogy became a BBC series in 2015, and now the […]
When the Dodgers run it back in the 2025 season, Mookie Betts will be playing in the infield. (Photo by Emma Sharon/MLB Photos via Getty Images) A year ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason with a frustratingly familiar sour taste of an early postseason exit. A decade of consecutive trips to October had […]
The Photoshop twirl effect is a cool editing trick that can turn bland images into abstract art. Even if you haven’t heard of it by name, I’m sure you’ve seen it around – it’s very popular among Photoshop lovers. But how does it work, and how can you apply it to your own photos? In […]
The wait is finally over: Amazon has put a live-action Mass Effect TV series into active development. The exclusive came from Variety on, of course, N7 Day (November 7). The site also added that Daniel Casey (Fast & Furious 9, 10 Cloverfield Lane) is currently set to write and executive produce alongside Karim Zreik from […]