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News.com.au
14-05-2025
- News.com.au
Cops charge two men affter 247kgs of cocaine found in yacht
It's Ben Marshall's biggest find yet – 247kg of cocaine concealed within the hull of a yacht up in Townsville. Officer Marshall is a member of the Australian Federal Police's Forensic Search and Imagery Team that was instrumental in the operation that led to two men being charged with importing the commercial quantity of cocaine in 2023. The yacht arrived in Townsville after sailing from Vanuatu. But once out of the water, Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police officers found minor anomalies with the vessel's hull. And Marshall, using a variety of mechanical tools with his team and ABF officials removed the cocaine hidden in enclosed sections. Marshall says it's the big jobs like this one, and the smaller finds that lead to big arrests are what keep him on his toes. 'It was my dream job, and I found the stories, audiobooks and crime shows around the application of Forensics to assist with investigations fascinating,' he told 'I was a kid who struggled to pay attention to anything for prolonged periods of time, but anytime I was reading, watching or listening to anything about crime and the application of forensics, I had no distractions and was totally invested.' Officer Marshall is urging anyone interested in a career in the AFP to spare a few minutes to take the Career Finder quiz to see if there is a role in the 200 plus on offer to match their skills and interests. AFP Recruitment Manager Jodie McEwan said the new quiz aims to suit people to more than 200 different roles across 40-plus job streams, from crypto investigators to librarian to chemical criminalist. 'The AFP's mission is to protect Australians and Australia's interests, but there are myriad ways to be part of that, across both sworn and unsworn roles,' Ms McEwan said.   'If you dream of adventure, a role as a Protective Service Officer can take you to places as far flung as Pine Gap and Geraldton or as prestigious as Parliament House. 'If travel is in your blood, working in the Pacific with the ocean as your office backdrop could be a perfect alignment. 'We also have some of the world's least boring desk jobs, linking together intelligence and analysis to help bring offenders to justice.'
Business Mayor
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Beats by Dre Expands Its Pill People Family With Angel Reese and Daniel Ricciardo
When the Pill People first debuted in an ad campaign a decade ago, Beats by Dre had a surprise hit on its hands. Fan love was so strong that the brand revived the anthropomorphic spokescharacters last year, coinciding with the return of the re-engineered portable Pill speaker. The mascots—three wise-cracking roomies played by actor-comedians Ben Marshall, Megan Stalter, and Desi Banks—are now expanding their found family with a pair of famous athletes, representing two new colors, in two 15-second spots. WNBA star Angel Reese provides the voice for the Blush Pink Pill, while former Formula 1 champ Daniel Ricciardo brings the Navy Blue Pill to life. Both were already embedded in the high-profile Beats endorser stable. The new Pill People characters, developed with CGI, come from agency Buck, which has been shepherding the campaign since 2024. The ongoing goal has been to infuse personality into characters that are walking, talking pieces of technology with speakers for heads, according to Fernando Bittar, Buck's creative director. 'The idea was to make the spots feel like live action,' Bittar told ADWEEK, 'with characters that are relatable and tactile.' Beats has dubbed the upcoming season 'the summer of speakers,' according to CMO Chris Thorne, noting the importance of the warm-weather months for sales of the go-anywhere product. The addition of Reese and Ricciardo 'brings the perfect mix of attitude and humor that made Pill People iconic in the first place.' The campaign drops as mascots are having a marketing moment. Some brands are leaning into, and sometimes unearthing, classic characters, a la McDonald's and Grimace, while others are creating original mascots as a way to engage and entertain consumers. Read More Amazon to sunset ad server by end of 2024 Instacart, for its Super Bowl 59 ad from TBWA\Chiat\Day, assembled an entire cast of iconic characters, including the Kool-Aid Man, the Pillsbury Doughboy, Old Spice's The Man Your Man Can Smell Like, and Mountain Dew's PuppyMonkeyBaby.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Beats Introduces 'Beats Cables' to Its Dynamic Product Portfolio
Available in USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning CULVER CITY, Calif., April 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beats today announces its first-ever collection of reinforced charging cables in an assortment of lengths and colors. Beats Cables are available to order starting today at in four electric colors—Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red—at $18.99 (US) for a single cable and $34.99 (US) for a pack of two.1 Beats Cables are made with a tangle-free woven design for increased durability and to prevent fraying.2 The cables are available in two convenient lengths—1.5 meters3 and 20 centimeters (8 inches)4—for both stationary and portable use. The cables are offered in a variety of configurations: USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning. Power adapters are not included in purchase.5 "Pill People" Campaign To launch Beats into this new category, the iconic "Pill People" return for a comedic spot highlighting the cables' features and uses. Voiced by comedians Ben Marshall, Desi Banks and Megan Stalter, the campaign is available now across Beats' social media channels. Watch the campaign HERE. "From bold colors and packaging to bringing product features to life with the Pill People campaign, we're energizing this category in true Beats fashion," said Beats CMO Chris Thorne. Compatibility and Features USB-C to USB-C works with USB-C Apple and Android devices and is built for charging, syncing, audio, CarPlay, and transferring data. It charges USB-C compatible Beats headphones and speakers while listening to audio or streaming lossless audio. When used with compatible hardware, USB-C to USB-C also supports fast charging up to 60 watts and can transfer data at USB 2.0 rates. For fast, efficient charging, pair the USB-C cable with a USB-C power adapter and conveniently charge compatible devices from a wall outlet. USB-A to USB-C is designed for charging, syncing, CarPlay, and transferring data. Fast charging reaches up to 15 watts on select iPhone and iPad models, and data is transferred at USB 2.0 rates. USB-C to Lightning is compatible with iOS and iPadOS devices that have Lightning ports and supports charging, syncing, and CarPlay—with fast charging on select iPhone and iPad models. Bold Colors Beats Cables come in an array of colors—including Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red—and a variety of lengths, including: USB-C to USB-C (1.5 m) in Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red. USB-A to USB-C (1.5 m) in Bolt Black, Surge Stone, and Rapid Red.* USB-C to Lightning (1.5 m) in Bolt Black, Surge Stone, and Rapid Red.* USB-C to USB-C (2-pack, 1.5 m) in Bolt Black. USB-A to USB-C (2-pack, 1.5 m) in Bolt Black. USB-C to USB-C (20 cm) in Bolt Black. USB-A to USB-C (20 cm) in Bolt Black. USB-C to Lightning (20 cm) in Bolt Black. * USB-A to USB-C (1.5 m) and USB-C to Lightning (1.5 m) in Rapid Red will be available this summer. Designed with the Environment in Mind Beats' cable packaging is made from 100% plant-based material sourced from recycled fiber and sustainable forests.6 Pricing and Availability Beats cables are available to order starting today for $18.99 (1.5 meters and 20 centimeters) and $34.99 (1.5 meters, two-pack, USB-C to USB-C and USB-A to USB-C) from in the US, with on-shelf beginning Thursday, April 17. Media Images and assets: DOWNLOAD Two-pack of cables available in USB-C to USB-C and USB-A to USB-C (1.5 meters). Beats cables undergo thousands of hours of testing throughout the design and manufacturing process and are reinforced to help prevent fraying. Precise length of 1.5-meter cable is 4 feet, 11 inches. Precise length of .2-meter / 8-inch cable is 7.87 inches. Cable packaging does not include power adapters. Power adapters sold separately. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight. View source version on Contacts Erin ManagoBeats PRemanago@ Alexis JohnsonBeats PRalexis_n_johnson@ Sign in to access your portfolio
