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Metro
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Metro
New Look's £13 Ribbed Tank Top is the affordable alternative to Maebe's version
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more A tank top is an essential wardrobe staple, so it's not surprising the Contour Popper Top from Molly Mae's fashion brand Maebe has sold out due to popular demand. We searched high and low to find a similar alternative that is in stock, and more affordable, which is when we stumbled across New Look's White Rib Button Through Tank Top. New Look's elevated take on the humble tank top retails for £12.99, whereas the Maebe design fetches £50, which is quite steep if you ask us. Crafted from a cotton and elastane blend, this tank top provides enough stretch to hug the body boasts a slash neckline, button front fastening and slip front detail at the lower hem of the design. Available in 10 colours, but stock is selling fast. BUY NOW FOR £12.99 The New Look Button Through Tank Top boasts a slash neckline, while the Maebe version is a tight round neck. The high street number has been crafted from a cotton and elastane blend, which provides just enough stretch to hug the body in the right places without sagging or causing discomfort. Believe me, I have worn it for weeks and it's buttery soft, lightweight and breathable – even to wear abroad and travel in. While the Maebe alternative has been crafted from a semi-brushed knitted jersey fabric. More Trending The New Look tank features ribbed detailing, and button front fastening, whereas Maebe's fastening uses snap buttons instead. What I love about the New Look Tank Top is it is comfortable to wear, stylish, but also versatile. You can unfasten a few buttons at the top of the neck, or lower down to create a flare silhouette and hourglass fit. Alternatively you can wear fully buttoned up. The sleeveless tank top can be paired with jeans, culottes, a mini or midi skirt, even an A-line skirt to accentuate the flare creation on the bottom half. However, what we love best is New Look's top is available in 10 colours, including white, black, light blue, brown, navy, green, pink, red, orange and yellow. Plus, the price tag is much more purse friendly, as New Look's Tank Top retails for £12.99, and the Maebe tank fetches £50, which is a hefty saving of £37.01. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: Save over £100 on Boots beauty boxes packed with brands like Liz Earle and Laura Mercier MORE: Nobody's Child now has a whole page dedicated to dresses with pockets MORE: Aligne's new denim collection is here – and it's all about fit, style and everyday cool
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
OnePlus 13s launching in India on June 5; Price and other key specs tipped online
OnePlus is set to launch its new compact mobile phone, the OnePlus 13s, in India next week. This model is believed to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T, which was introduced in China last month. Ahead of the official release, several details about the upcoming phone's specifications and pricing have been emerging online. Let's take a look at what OnePlus will offer Indian consumers. According to well-known tipster Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles), the OnePlus 13s will be priced below Rs. 55,000 in India. This would position the phone as one of the most affordable options powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the country. For comparison, the OnePlus 13 currently starts at Rs. 69,999, while the OnePlus 13R is priced from Rs. 42,999. Other smartphones like the iQOO 13 and Realme GT 7 Pro are also available in the sub-Rs. 55,000 range, which indicates a competitive market segment. Also read: Realme Neo 7 Turbo key features tipped online ahead of May 29 launch: Here's what to expect The company has yet to disclose the exact RAM and storage options that will be available for the OnePlus 13s. However, the phone will be available to purchase on Amazon India once it officially launches on June 5, 2025. On the other hand, the OnePlus website reveals that the new phone will have a smaller display than its predecessors. The OnePlus 13s will come with a 6.32-inch LTPO OLED screen, whereas the OnePlus 13 and 13R feature larger screens measuring 6.82 inches and 6.78 inches, respectively. Also read: Alcatel V3 Ultra, V3 Pro and V3 Classic launched in India with NXTPAPER display tech - Details Furthermore, OnePlus has also announced that the 13s will include several artificial intelligence features, which will combine on-device processing with a new private computing cloud system. Users will control the AI features through a new Plus Key, a programmable button inspired by Apple's Action Button. For photography, the OnePlus 13s is expected to include two 50MP rear cameras, one main sensor and one telephoto lens. It will also include a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and vlogging. Also read: PlayStation Days of Play Sale: Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, and more games get big price cuts Moreover, OnePlus has reintroduced a new Plus Key, a customisable button inspired by Apple's Action Button. Designed to give users control over the AI features, it will come with the device. The phone will also support Wi-Fi connectivity via a dedicated chip and run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite system-on-chip. It will have a battery capacity above 6,000 mAh and support for 80W wired fast charging. In the meantime, you can take a sneak peek at these camera samples taken from the OnePlus 13s. And stay connected for the latest updates on the OnePlus 13s. A post shared by HT Tech (@hindustantimestech)
Metro
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Metro
F1 25 review
Codemasters' latest Formula One sim includes the return of Braking Point mode, a movie tie-in, and the introduction of reverse tracks. This year's instalment of EA's officially licenced Formula One game arrives just as the real-life F1 season is starting to get into its stride. As is customary, the game, like last year's F1 24, was crafted in the exotic climes of Birmingham by veteran racing game specialist Codemasters. And while it remains as startlingly realistic as ever, F1 25 goes much further in adding elements of fantasy, that fit in surprisingly well. Perhaps the headline inclusion in F1 25 is the return of Braking Point, the story mode which returns for a third time, after a two year hiatus. Braking Point 3 is surely the best instalment yet, of the Konnersport story, with a twisty storyline that feels like a big budget TV soap opera. Its action is cleverly varied, too. At times, for example, you might have to hold up the cars behind you without being passed, while your teammate catches up on new tyres after a pit stop, or you have to set a sequence of fastest laps to reel in and pass the rampant Red Bull cars. With 15 – albeit sometimes short – chapters, it's quite meaty, too. Like the other recent F1 games, F1 25 is pretty complex in structural terms, offering a bewildering variety of play modes. This year, these modes have been arranged in a more logical manner and Codemasters has turned most of its attention to the key My Team Career mode, giving it such a major revamp that it decided to call it My Team 2.0. You still take on the role of the owner of a new team, but this time around you don't drive the car yourself, but can jump into each race as either of the two drivers you have hired. Which makes much more sense – and in general, My Team 2.0 feels much more logical and authentic than it used to. You can opt to start from scratch or with a more established factory, and as you improve your factory facilities (a key mechanic in the game) you actually see them grow more sprawling. Separating research and development, so that you often have to choose which driver gets upgrades, also aligns more with the real world. The Driver Career mode is more or less unchanged, although the addition of specialists – in subjects like manufacturing or strategy – gives you additional goals, bringing further perks as you seek to get one over your teammate. This time round, you can also play as a number of iconic drivers, including Button, Senna, and Schumacher, as well as fictional ones from Braking Point and the upcoming F1: The Movie. There's also a whole new Career mode entitled Challenge Career, which lets you work through scenarios which are available for a limited time and post your best effort to compete on a global leaderboard. Pre-launch, the only such scenario involved steering Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari through three race weekends, so the jury is somewhat out on whether Challenge Career might develop into something compelling. Speaking of Jerry Bruckheimer and Brad Pitt's F1: The Movie, F1 25 lets you play through scenes from the film, starting with Pitt testing his fictional car at Silverstone. Like Challenge Career, various playable episodes will be added after launch. The fun of a Formula One game is that it cannot only simulate the reality of the current season but also what-if scenarios of varying degrees of plausibility. F1 25 takes that fantasy element to a new dimension with the ability to drive around three tracks – Silverstone, Zandvoort, and the Red Bull Ring in Austria – in the reverse direction. More Trending That's something that isn't allowed in real life and involved more work than you might imagine, since pit lane entries, exits and so on had to be virtually remodelled. But the effect is stunning; the tracks' characters completely change when you drive the wrong way around them. Silverstone becomes even more high-speed, feeling like a longer version of Thruxton, while Zandvoort, with its banked corners, is bonkers in reverse. All the essential building blocks of a Formula One game feel impressively solid in F1 25. The cars' handling and tyre modelling is fantastically realistic – after a wobble in F1 24, when Codemasters improved the physics but had to make some tweaks when the game was released. And it looks simply magnificent, some tracks scanned in using Lidar technology, bringing a new level of ultra-realism to them. This year's game has the best Braking Point yet, the tweaks to My Team Career work beautifully, the Challenge Career is intriguing (albeit unproven), and the reverse tracks should prove irresistible to Formula One fanatics. It's difficult for any yearly sequel to truly break the mould but F1 25 provides a heady mix of both realism and fantasy, to appeal to every kind of Formula One fan. In Short: Startling realism mixed with clever fantasy elements create one of the most compelling motorsport games of the current gen. Pros: Great new Braking Point mode and astutely tweaked My Team options. Looks and feels fantastic, with more iconic drivers than ever. Reverse tracks work great. Cons: The jury is out on Challenge Career and the overwhelming number of options and complex handling can be intimidating for inexperienced players. Score: 8/10 Formats: Xbox Series X/S (reviewed), PlayStation 5, and PCPrice: £69.99Publisher: EADeveloper: CodemastersRelease Date: 30th March 2025 Age Rating: 3 Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. 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The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
Experience smart photography with new Honor 400 Lite – now available in South Africa
Experience exceptional AI photography and stunning AMOLED display with innovative Honor 400 Lite. Honor has officially introduced the Honor 400 Lite, the latest addition to its smartphone line-up. Designed to meet the needs of today's content-driven, connected users, the device offers AI-powered photography, immersive visuals, and smart functionality — all packed into a sleek, premium design. At the heart of the Honor 400 Lite is the innovative AI Camera Button, a first for Android smartphones. This dedicated button allows users to instantly launch the camera, snap photos, or record videos with a single tap, making it easier than ever to capture spontaneous moments. Whether it's a bustling street scene, an impromptu selfie, or a memorable sunset, the AI Camera Button brings speed and creativity together in one seamless feature. It also activates Google Lens, letting users translate menus, identify local landmarks, or scan and explore products — adding everyday intelligence to your mobile experience. The device also features a powerful 108MP main camera, built to elevate mobile photography. It supports three portrait modes — Environmental, Classic, and Close-up — giving users creative control over how they frame their stories. The large f/1.75 aperture allows for vibrant, detailed images even in low light, making it ideal for night-time photography, events, or cityscapes after dark. For South Africans who spend plenty of time outdoors, the 6.7-inch AMOLED display is a standout. It delivers an impressive 3500nits of peak brightness, ensuring the screen remains clear even under bright sunlight. Whether you are reading messages by the pool, navigating through a city, or watching videos on the move, visuals remain sharp and vivid. The display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and includes seven eye care technologies that help reduce eye strain and promote better sleep. The Honor 400 Lite is now available in stores and available in stylish Velvet Black, and Marrs Green. The Honor 400 Lite is built for users who demand functionality, style, and value — without compromise. NOW READ: Honor 400 Lite: 5 ways the AI Camera Button quietly changes everything
NZ Herald
07-05-2025
- Science
- NZ Herald
New spider species discovered at Rotorua Canopy Tours restoration area on Dansey Rd
The specific name paapaakiri referred to the species' occurrence under rimu bark. The species will be scientifically named in Curtis' upcoming published work. For a new species to be categorised by a scientist, they ideally must find both an adult male and female of a new species. To do so, the attending scientists must closely examine the new spider's genitalia; a more trying task when the spider is as meagerly endowed as the paapaakiri. 'It's a bit of a weird thing to talk about but male spiders have genitalia called pedipalps, which are kind of like little boxing gloves up near their face,' Curtis said. 'The female spiders have something called an epigyne that sits under her abdomen. Basically we look at their structures, we photograph them, we draw them, we measure them and then we describe all of their features. 'Then we analyse that data to figure if we have discovered a new species. 'Unlike other spiders which rely on webs for trapping, the paapaakiri leaps to hunt its prey, requiring better eyesight and bigger eyes than is typical. 'But the flipside of having great eyes when you're a spider is that the genitalia is often simpler and more puny, and their mating rituals more complex. 'For scientists, this makes them harder to categorise than other species, but it doesn't appear to be an issue for the spiders themselves.' There are an estimated 250 species of jumping spider in New Zealand and only 50 are described, with fewer than 10 that can be reliably identified. A large proportion of New Zealand's described jumping spider species are affiliated with Australian relatives and there is very little known about the remaining endemic species. The Dansey Road Scenic Reserve has played host to a plethora of new species discoveries over previous years, including new kinds of beetles, mushrooms and tunnel web spiders. Canopy Tours general manager Paul Button said the discovery of new species points to the positive impact of the conservation work the business has undertaken. 'Over the years, we at Rotorua Canopy Tours have worked hard to significantly reduce the number of introduced pests in the bush. 'The benefit of this is not just to the larger animals, like our birds and bats, but also to our smallest creatures such as spiders, beetles and pseudoscorpions, which have historically all struggled but are now resurging,' Button said. The healthy, virgin New Zealand bushlands have become a keystone for the local tourist operator, which won the Tripadvisor World's Best Nature Activity in 2022 and Pacific's Best in 2023. 'To see the forest bounce back into good health has been an incredible pleasure and privilege,' Button said. 'Our pest control doesn't just protect animals we already knew about, it gives undiscovered creepy crawlies like the paapaakiri a chance at prosperity." Button said scientists, researchers and hobbyists obsessed with everything from birds, bats, mushrooms and bugs flocked to Dansey Rd. 'It is a special place that has really thrived in recent years due to the focused pest control and now we are seeing new creatures emerge that previously might have been on the edge of extinction. 'For a tourism business, you are the kaitiaki [guardians] of the place you work in. 'It is not enough to keep it as it is, you need to work to improve and restore the natural beauty of the place. 'To see animals thriving in this area is proof that ecotourism is not just a buzzword, but actively contributes to the survival of the incredible life that calls Aotearoa home.'
