The Limitless Pendant is an uncool trip into the tech nerd future
Cool people invent things like surfboards, Ray-Bans and Triumph Spitfires. Nerds make profoundly uncool things like cars that drive themselves and the absurd Limitless Pendant device that I have been attempting to wear.
Let me start this review by stating I hope the Pendant – yours for $199 – fails very hard. It is an awful and life-negating device that subjugates any human stupid enough to place one around their neck to an AI processing unit. It's all too easy to imagine a not too distant future in which each of us is compelled by authoritarian governments to put one on in order that social credit scores can be apportioned based on activity behind closed doors.
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Metro
6 hours ago
- Metro
Emmerdale star Joe Absolom hints at when Ray story will end
Joe Absolom, a new face to Emmerdale, has opened up about how long his storyline will last. Joe plays Ray Walters in the ITV soap, a drug dealer. In May, when his casting was confirmed, Joe said: 'Well what an honour to join such a talented team at Emmerdale! It's an iconic show and I'm grateful to be part of it. I can't wait to see what's in stock for Ray!' Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw added: 'We are thrilled to welcome Joe Absolom to the cast. 'It's fantastic to have such a high calibre and immensely talented actor join our wonderful team to play the role of Ray. 'Charming, charismatic and effortlessly likeable, Ray is an extremely complex character who very quickly shows his dark and villainous side to some of our most loved villagers, leaving them in no doubt as to what he's capable of.' He first visited the village after being contacted by Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb). Ray was interested in the weed plants Mack, Ross Barton (Michael Parr) and Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) were growing, but was sent on his way when the Barton brothers told him the products were no longer for sale. The plants disappeared because Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) stole them and gave them to Ray for money. In recent weeks, Ray has been seen talking to Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle). These scenes confirmed that he's been paying him to do 'drugs drop offs'. Joe, who is 46, is best known for his role as Matthew Rose in EastEnders. He recently appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk to Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley about his new role, and the difference in working at Emmerdale over EastEnders. 'I did EastEnders a long time ago and it was fun but Emmerdale is genuinely a very nice place to work. I keep waiting for someone to tell me that this isn't the real job. 'The crew is really good and the set is basically a proper place. They can film anywhere. That means you can work quickly but you don't feel rushed. EastEnders was rushed and it just feels nicer.' Joe went on to confirm that his contract for Emmerdale will end this November, meaning Ray will cause trouble in the village for quite a while. 'When I did EastEnders, there wasn't anything else to do. So, I've got kids now, and they won't sit down at seven and watch telly in the same way I did or my friends did. So I think there's a duty to find where the television now fits', he added, discussing the current changes in how we consume TV. 'It changes, and it is changing. We're streaming and stuff like that, I don't know if that's gonna carry on forever because that does get a little boring. 'I think it will [come round again], I think there will always be a place for it but if it's where it once was, I don't know.' This week, Ray will find Dylan in the village again and tempt him with another job. The difference this time around though, is that Dylan's friend April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) will find out about it. She gives him permission to go ahead but is hit with a shocker when Dylan reveals it's her Ray wants to complete the job, not him. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! This was not on her 16th birthday bingo card and April is left terrified but torn as to how to help Dylan. Ray manipulates her into doing the drug drop, and just like that, April is now involved in a dangerous drugs ring. More Trending Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) is oblivious and gives April and Dylan's relationship his blessing. She hugs her dad but is filled with dread as she eyes the backpack full of drugs just over his shoulder. April might think she knows what she's getting into, but she has no idea the risks she faces. How will Dylan save her? View More » When Joe left EastEnders, he went on to land roles in The Bill, New Tricks, Doc Martin, Death in Paradise and A Confession – and recently appeared in Silent Witness. MORE: Hollyoaks star, 45, confirms she is pregnant with first baby MORE: Inside EastEnders and Strictly star Balvinder Sopal's life and prolific career MORE: Lisa Riley had the 'most wonderful' time recording new show away from Emmerdale
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
New Emmerdale star Joe Absolom takes a savage swipe at EastEnders xx years after quitting soap
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMMERDALE star Joe Absolom took a savage swipe at EastEnders - 25 years after quitting the BBC soap. The actor, 46, rose to fame while playing Matthew Rose from 1997 to 2000. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Joe Absolom took a savage swipe at EastEnders - 25 years after quitting Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 He played Matthew Rose from 1997 to 2000 Credit: BBC 4 Joe is now playing Emmerdale baddie Ray Walters Credit: ITV Since leaving Albert Square behind, Joe since appeared in several other programmes. He has most recently joined the Emmerdale cast, playing new villain Ray. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Joe took a shock swipe at his former soap. He said: "I did EastEnders a long time ago and it was fun but Emmerdale is genuinely a very nice place to work. "I keep waiting for someone to tell me that this isn't the real job. "The crew is really good and the set is basically a proper place. They can film anywhere. "That means you can work quickly but you don't feel rushed. "EastEnders was rushed and it just feels nicer." During Matthew Rose's time on EastEnders, the character feuded with Steve Owen (Martin Kemp). The older man framed Matthew for killing Steve's ex Saskia Duncan (Deborah Sheridan-Taylor). Emmerdale star Joe Absolom teases dark storyline for drug dealer villain Later released from prison, Matthew subsequently vowed to get revenge on Steve. He achieved this by capturing the villain and forcing him to beg for mercy - before leaving the Square for good. Earlier this year, Emmerdale fans learned of Joe's imminent arrival to the ITV soap. His character, Ray, was billed as an old acquaintance of Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb). Ray later became involved with returning fan favourite Dylan (Fred Kettle). Meanwhile, Joe previously said of his casting: "Well what an honour to join such a talented team at Emmerdale! "It's an iconic show and I'm grateful to be part of it." He added: "I can't wait to see what's in stock for Ray!'
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Emmerdale star takes brutal swipe at EastEnders after quitting BBC soap
Joe Absolom made his name as Matthew Rose in EastEnders nearly 30 years ago but has now taken a huge swipe at the soap as he joins an ITV rival Emmerdale star Joe Absolom has taken a swipe at his former soap EastEnders. The actor, 46, made his name as Matthew Rose on the BBC soap when he joined in 1997, and his character was famously framed for the murder of Saskia Duncan (Deborah Sheridan-Taylor) by Steve Owen (Martin Kemp) prior to his departure in 2000. Now, Joe has joined the cast of ITV soap Emmerdale as drug dealer villain Ray Walters, and while promoting his new role, he hinted that his time on EastEnders wasn't all rosy as he claimed that it is 'nicer' to be working on the set of the Yorkshire-based serial. Speaking to Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley on Tuesday's edition of Good Morning Britain, he said: "I did EastEnders a long time ago and it was fun but Emmerdale is genuinely a very nice place to work. I keep waiting for someone to tell me that this isn't the real job. He added: "The crew is really good and the set is basically a proper place. They can film anywhere. That means you can work quickly but you don't feel rushed. EastEnders was rushed and it just feels nicer." It comes after Coronation Street and Mrs Brown's Boys actor dies after short illness. Joe, who is also known for his long-running role as Al Large on Doc Martin, was then asked about the future of soap as a genre, which comes amid budget cuts that will reportedly see up to 10% of cast members slashed, and explained that so much has changed since he first joined EastEnders now, especially when considering the advent of streaming platforms. At first, he joked: "I hope they have til November because that's when my contract ends," before adding :"But I think it's a very good point. When I did EastEnders, there wasn't anything else to do. So, I've got kids now, and they won't sit down at seven and watch telly in the same way I did or my friends did. So I think there's a duty to find where the television now fits." "It changes, and it is changing. We're streaming and stuff like that, I don't know if that's gonna carry on forever because that does get a little boring. I think it will [come round again], I think there will always be a place for it but if it's where it once was, I don't know." Joe's casting was first announced in May, and at the time, he said: 'Well what an honour to join such a talented team at Emmerdale! It's an iconic show and I'm grateful to be part of it. I can't wait to see what's in stock for Ray!' As for his what fans can expect to see from the new villain role, the soap have revealed that the character, like many others, will have a dark side. Ray will arrive at the farm claiming to be selling farm machinery but it won't be long before his true drug dealing ways become clear. Despite Ray's calm and collected exterior, it's clear a menacing streak hides just below the surface. The cast and crew are thrilled to have Joe on board, as Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said: 'We are thrilled to welcome Joe Absolom to the cast. It's fantastic to have such a high calibre and immensely talented actor join our wonderful team to play the role of Ray.
