All posts tagged: practical

Game of Thrones icon teases “fun” Practical Magic sequel which “fans are going to love”

Game of Thrones icon teases “fun” Practical Magic sequel which “fans are going to love”

Published by Daniella Wilson

Last week, a new trailer was released for hotly anticipated sequel Practical Magic 2 – which will see Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprise their roles from the cult romantic fantasy film. That pair will be joined by a number of new faces in the cast, with those additions including a key role for former Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams. And speaking exclusively to Radio Times, Williams revealed that she couldn’t wait for audiences to watch the film – which she said had been an extremely enjoyable one to make. “It was so fun,” she revealed. “We shot at Leavesden Studios. It was the first time I’ve ever done a shoot on an official lot like that, and it felt so cool. I loved working there, and I loved working on this film, which I love so much, with the most incredible cast.” She continued: “I think that the fans are going to love it, and I just can’t wait to start promoting it.” Other new faces in the film include The Kissing Booth’s …

Driving an EV to France: Is it practical for a family holiday?

Driving an EV to France: Is it practical for a family holiday?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get our weekly Drive Smart newsletter for motoring news, reviews and advice from EV editor Steve Fowler Get motoring news, reviews and advice from EV editor Steve Fowler Get our EV editor’s weekly Drive Smart newsletter Electric cars are becoming an increasingly common sight on Britain’s roads, but one question still crops up time and again in my inbox: are they really practical for long family holidays abroad? It’s an understandable concern. Driving to France has long been a summer tradition for British families, but swapping a five-minute fuel stop for charging breaks can feel like a leap into the unknown. Virginia Greene recently emailed me to ask: “We’re planning to drive to France in our next car, including a summer holiday with four people, luggage and a roof box. My husband says an electric car will be a nightmare once we get off the ferry, but I’m not so sure. Is taking an EV abroad actually practical?” Virginia’s husband is right about one thing: a family holiday is not the time to discover that …

‘Living in a warming world requires practical solutions that save lives, don’t harm our environment’

‘Living in a warming world requires practical solutions that save lives, don’t harm our environment’

Published by Sam Flores

As Europe confronts increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, the conversation around climate adaptation is shifting from environmental policy to public health, education, and social infrastructure. Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Caradee Wright, Chief Specialist Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council leading the Climate and Health Research Programme. She argues that schools have become one of the clearest frontlines of climate change. Her analysis moves beyond the immediate debate over air conditioning to present a more systemic vision of heat resilience, combining architecture, behavioural adaptation, public awareness, and educational policy.Rather than framing extreme heat as a temporary disruption, Wright treats it as a defining condition of the coming decades that demands structural change. She highlights children’s unique physiological vulnerability, questions whether historic school buildings remain fit for a warming climate, and argues that protecting education requires redesigning both physical spaces and institutional routines. Keywords for this article Source link

Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27

Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27

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Siri’s AI overhaul may have been the headline announcement at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month, but Apple’s broader AI strategy is taking shape through a series of smaller features embedded across its software. Rather than asking consumers to adopt the new AI-powered version of Siri to get all the benefits that AI brings, the company is weaving AI into the apps and services people already use, with a focus on solving real-world problems. The result is that your iPhone will be able to split restaurant bills among friends, secure your passwords after data breaches, automate tasks, and organize information with less manual effort, among other things. Individually, these features may not be as dramatic as a Siri that finally understands your personal context and can take action on your behalf. But combined, they showcase a vision for AI that’s less about chatting with a bot and more about making Apple’s software itself feel smarter and more capable. Beyond Siri AI, here are the smaller AI features in iOS 27 that we’re most looking …

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: elegant but practical, capri pants are a perfect summer look | Fashion

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: elegant but practical, capri pants are a perfect summer look | Fashion

Published by Sam Flores

I think we can probably agree that Audrey Hepburn would not have been seen dead in jorts. The baggy, grunge-adjacent knee-length denims that were everywhere last summer and are creeping back around are definitely cool. Totally a vibe. But elegant they are not. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The capri pant is an undeniably elegant solution to the problem of what to wear when jeans or tailored trousers are too hot and cumbersome, but you don’t want to wear shorts. For instance, when it is sunny while you are getting dressed, but you are going to be out all day and the forecast looks dodgy later on. Or when there is a heatwave but you still have to go to the office, so Daisy Dukes are not going to work. Capri pants were invented in Munich in the late 1940s. Diminutive German designer Sonja de Lennart was frustrated that the Katharine Hepburn style of blousy trouser didn’t flatter her shape. She came up …

Building Online Community and Mutual Mentorship, Part 1: 5 Practical Tips to Revolutionize Your Work-in-Progress Groups

Building Online Community and Mutual Mentorship, Part 1: 5 Practical Tips to Revolutionize Your Work-in-Progress Groups

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Diversity and Inclusiveness Beat is running a two-part mini-series titled “Building Online Community and Mutual Mentorship.” This mini-series is co-authored by Cheryl Frazier (College of Southern Maryland), Jeremy Fried (College of Southern Maryland), Stephanie Holt (Wofford College), Sherri Irvin (University of Oklahoma), Babak M. Khoshroo (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), and Camilla Palazzolo (University of Genoa), all of whom belong to a work-in-progress group that has been running successfully for eight years. All have research interests in various aspects of aesthetics, including bodily beauty, aesthetic agency and incarceration, philosophy of music, AI and creativity, contemporary art, pop culture and intellectual property, and the connection between aesthetics and justice. This post is the first installment. Finding consistent, productive, and enjoyable ways to get feedback on works in progress, particularly in primarily online spaces, can be difficult. As seen with the recent cancellation of the APA’s pilot virtual meetings, reduction in hybrid/online conferences, and (anecdotally) the general vibe whenever there’s an online event, people seem averse to adding any more looking-at-people-in-boxes-on-a-screen into their lives. Yet, there are …

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

Published by Sam Flores

BRUSSELS, June 14 : The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company Anthropic and that measures should not be discriminatory against partners. Anthropic said on Friday it would “abruptly disable” its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals, citing national security concerns. “We are seeing a new generation of highly capable AI models reach the market. These models offer significant benefits, including for cyber-defence, but they also raise serious cybersecurity concerns that need to be addressed,” European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said in a statement. “We believe that contingency measures taken in this light should not be discriminatory against partners,” he said. “This development is a further illustration of why Europe needs to strengthen its technological sovereignty,” Regnier said. “We are looking closely at the practical consequences of this for European users of these services.” Source link

How to create a stylish and practical laundry room

How to create a stylish and practical laundry room

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more When it comes to everyday chores, creating a dedicated, organised space can be a lifesaver – especially if you run a busy household, are short on time, or simply want to spruce up a hardworking space. Especially with warm summer days signalling widespread washing, a need for fresh bedding to ensure good sleep hygiene, fair-weather wardrobes, and higher turnover of cleaning supplies to keep up with demand. And this is where you can make your dedicated space as aesthetically pleasing as it is practical, with sufficient cabinets, cupboards, stylish shelving, and clever storage ideas which bring everything together in a streamlined, calming, stress-free zone. “People increasingly expect more from the things they invest in, and practicality alone isn’t enough,” highlights Rachal Hutcheson, interiors expert …

I tested a BlackBerry-style Android phone with a keyboard, and it’s weirdly practical in 2026

I tested a BlackBerry-style Android phone with a keyboard, and it’s weirdly practical in 2026

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pros and cons Pros Compact form factor Key-specific shortcuts Keyboard supports cursor Five years of OS and security updates High-capacity silicon carbon battery Cons White and orange keys are hard to read Cameras aren’t the best No water resistance Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve been reviewing Unihertz phones since the Atom came out in 2018, and I’ve always enjoyed its affordable, if niche, devices. For the past few weeks, I’ve been testing its latest model: the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, and can confidently say it’s the best phone Unihertz has ever made.  One of the biggest reasons is the physical keyboard. Unihertz seems to be capitalizing on the excitement surrounding a return to keys — highlighted by the Clicks Communicator, first shown at CES in January (but still not available).  Also: The best Android phones you can buy The second is the Titan 2 Elite’s sleek form factor. Unlike past Unihertz phones, which tended to be bulkier than the competition, the Titan 2 Elite is much thinner: about the same width as an …

Why perimenopause makes you wake up between 2am and 4am – and practical ways to stop it

Why perimenopause makes you wake up between 2am and 4am – and practical ways to stop it

Published by Daniella Wilson

When did ‘stress’ become such a permanent fixture in our vocabulary? And what if I told you a single hormone could be sabotaging your well-being… or acting as your greatest ally? Only a few decades ago, many women navigated the menopause on their own with ‘less of a fuss’. Today, while we’re certainly more open about this stage of life, we also seem to be suffering more because of the fast pace of our modern times. Our generation has arrived at the threshold of the menopause – that is, perimenopause – ostensibly better equipped. We have more information, more resources, and more of a voice. But we’re also under a lot more pressure.  The mental load is relentless. Working days that feel like they’re 48 hours long, never-ending to-do lists, the kids, career goals, family commitments… It’s a constant race against the clock. During perimenopause, a drop in oestrogen makes your nervous system more sensitive. This can trigger a cortisol spike in the middle of the night, jolting you awake in a ‘fight or flight’ …