Author: Press Room
What even is a field watch? Unlike most types of watch, this one cannot be easily and definitely described in a sentence, or with a set of specifications. Instead, it’s best to think of a field watch as one not worn “in the field” as such, but one that would look at home on the wrist of a soldier or pilot. Field watches therefore tend to have a vintage aesthetic, complete with smaller case diameters (meaning sub-40 mm), colourways often featuring brown or green, and sometimes even details that give them a faux patina. They also have simple, high-contrast dials with…
Usually, when a celebrity appears onscreen for a minute during a movie, you’re supposed to notice. Think about Stan Lee appearing in every Marvel movie for well over a decade; spotting him became a game for fans. Sticking with Marvel, what about the scene in Thor: Ragnarok where Thor, Loki, and Odin are played by Luke Hemsworth, Matt Damon, and Sam Neill, subbing in briefly for Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Anthony Hopkins? You’re supposed to see that and go, “Ha!” But there are other celebrity cameos that fly under the radar, cameos where the point is that they’re hard…
It’s been a busy week in Switzerland – the kind that makes my inbox groan under the sheer weight of new watch launches. Between Hublot, TAG Heuer, Zenith, and Omega, there’s been no shortage of shiny new releases vying for attention. I’ve trawled through them all and narrowed things down to seven that really stood out. Of course, we also had the nostalgia-packed Casio x Back to the Future collaboration that’ll have film fans buzzing, as well as a gloriously retro digital watch from Seiko. But they’ve had their time in the spotlight – this list is all about the watches…
I was very much an early adopter of streaming services, especially once I found out that Netflix existed. I was a happy customer for years before the streaming market became congested with too many other options attempting to emulate Netflix’s success, which it no doubt enjoys and continues to enjoy. Getting rid of cable and not having to buy physical media were actually positives for me, especially the former. But as a society, we’ve collectively shifted toward a streaming-first mindset, and I’ve become disillusioned with the whole thing. Like cable before it, streaming has become too big and too expensive…
Acting can be a chaotic career choice, especially when it comes to getting chosen for a particular role. The competition is fierce, and it can often be a toss-up over who gets what role. And even when an actor lands a role, it’s not always a guarantee that recasts won’t happen. It’s a volatile business, and anything can really happen, especially the stuff you least expect. Of course, we as viewers don’t really see this happen. We just hear about it on the news and then eventually watch the finished product, no matter who’s in it. But imagine some of…
The history of TV is littered with great sci-fi shows that found passionate fan bases only to be cut short for one reason or another. Some of these shows got conclusions in the form of movies, some were banished to the darkest corners of the streaming world, and some still have fans out there fighting to bring them back. Sci-fi shows can be expensive to make and appeal to a niche audience, so it makes sense that not everyone makes it to the finish line. But it still hurts when this happens, because the fans who love this kind of…
Husqvarna’s latest crop of robotic mowers finally solves one of my biggest issues with the machines: navigation. The machines in the latest Nera range can now actually see what’s in front of them. The new additions – the 405VE, 410VE, 430V, and 450V – mark Husqvarna’s first foray into vision-equipped mowing. If you’ve ever watched a robot lawnmower plough into your garden furniture then aimlessly reverse into a flower bed, you’ll understand why built-in AI vision might just be the smartest thing ever done. These robots are fitted with an infrared camera and AI vision system that lets them identify…
For months, I used ChatGPT almost daily as a friendly partner. Yet I somehow ignored one tiny setting that could have made everything smoother: Custom Instructions. Once I finally started experimenting with it, my answers became sharper, more relevant, and more “me.” It was like giving ChatGPT split personalities as I could dial into different voices whenever I wanted. Even if you are a ChatGPT beginner learning to write prompts, set up this underused feature and shape ChatGPT into a personal assistant that actually sounds like it knows you. What are ChatGPT personas? A simple setting to change how ChatGPT…
Smartphones that transform into sizeable tablets used to be pure sci-fi… but now bendable screens are our tech reality. Besides the obvious wow factor, these book-style foldables offer innovative flexibility that could change the way you use your mobile – while also packing in hardware to rival the best phones with more traditional form factors. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again. The best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get, even if they almost exclusively come at prices that make regular flagships look cheap. We’ve tested them all to work out which is best,…
As Claudia Pina pirouettes on the edge of the penalty box and slams yet another shot low past my helpless goalkeeper I wonder why I bother. If you’ve played Ultimate Team on FC 26 – whether on console or PC – you’ll almost certainly recognise this tedious scenario that plays out on an irritatingly regular basis in online games. Like Arjen Robben’s trademark cut-in-and-shoot move, you can see it coming, but there’s very little you can do to stop it. So why do I keep coming back? Spot the difference I’ve been playing FIFA games (with the obligatory Pro Evo…