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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
I upgraded my social content with this budget ring light — and now I can't take a selfie without it
When I was younger, I didn't think "social media content creator" was a possible job title—but here we are in 2025 and it's the job everybody wants. Whether it's beauty, lifestyle, or tech, there are influencers for everything. But you don't need an expensive setup to achieve that same professional look with your content — one of the best ring lights is all you need. The Godox LR120 ring light is an easy way to achieve that slick look when creating video content — and it doesn't break the bank. It provides polished and consistent lighting to enhance content. Just improved lighting can make the overall quality you can achieve using just your phone so much better. The Godox LR120 12-inch ring light is ideal for anyone who needs a reliable lighting solution to make themselves appear clearer and polished for social media content or in video calls. After using the ring light, I don't think I can go back to producing videos in natural lighting. With seven levels of brightness to choose from and three different color settings, there is a lighting setup to suit every situation. The Godox LR120 is a dream when it comes to customization to achieve the best look wherever you are. Whether you are in a dark room or somewhere with natural lighting that you want to enhance, you can alter the brightness or lighting color to get the best look. There are seven levels of brightness to choose from, ranging from 10% to 100%. This meant that I could turn down the light if I was looking washed out, and increase the brightness in darker situations. The three different color temperatures also mean that there are lighting options to suit a variety of skin tones. Using the warmer-toned lighting settings made my face appear warmer and more lively, while the white light setting created a less vibrant look. At the centre of the ring light is a tripod thread to attach the included flexible phone holder. This integrated feature makes it super easy to position your phone for filming without having to hold it. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Having the phone remain central to the ring light eliminates any shadows that might've been created by your arm holding the phone, allowing for even lighting around the frame. It also eliminates the need for a separate phone stand, having a secure and efficient setup ready to go. The phone holder also rotates on a 360° bevel, so I was able to easily switch between shooting video content in landscape and portrait. This is ideal if you need to make short-form content and long-form video at the same time. The Godox LR120 can replicate real-world color with ease thanks to a CRI rating of over 90. Thai is a rating of how well colors are represented on a scale of 1 to 100. The difference between these pictures taken in natural lighting and with the ring light speaks for itself. The color of my t-shirt is far more vibrant and true to life when using the ring light. Since the Godox LR120 has a built-in USB-A cable, you are not limited to where you can use it. You don't need to be next to a power outlet to operate the light, as you can plug it into your laptop or use a portable power bank. This is great if you need to shoot content outdoors but still want that polished, vibrant look that you can't always get with natural lighting, depending on the time of day. You can find out more about the ring light in my full Godox LR120 review. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Catholic Sabha demands justice for nuns arrested in Chhattisgarh
Mangaluru/ Udupi: Hundreds of citizens, social activists, and religious leaders gathered outside the Mini Vidhana Soudha on Monday, under the aegis of the Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh, to demand justice for two Catholic nuns and a tribal youth arrested in Chhattisgarh under dubious charges. They stood in solidarity with Sister Preethi Mary and Sister Vandana Francis—both from Kerala—and Sukaman Mandavi of Narayanpur, arrested on July 25 at Durg Railway Station on alleged charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion of three tribal women. Santosh D'Souza, president of the Catholic Sabha, delivered the opening remarks. Rophy D'Costa, former president and PRO of the Catholic Sabha, delivered the keynote address, underscoring the increasing intolerance and misuse of legal systems to target marginalised communities. Sr. Severine Menezes, former president of Conference of Religious India (CRI) Mangalore, said, "Christian institutions serve the most vulnerable—with education, healthcare, and social upliftment. To accuse us of coercion is to attack every person who selflessly serves." Rev Fr Dominic Vas, present CRI president and parish priest of St Mary's Church, Bikarnakatta, said, "We hold the Bible in one hand and the Constitution in the other. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We are patriots—not fanatics. This case is fabricated and must be quashed. Justice delayed is justice denied." Roy Castelino, PRO of the Diocese of Mangalore, said, "The woman who lodged the complaint has vanished. Yet the sisters were quickly arrested. This is not justice. We demand that Jyothi Sharma face charges for filing a false, malicious complaint." The demonstration was also joined by former MLA JR Lobo, clergy members, and religious sisters—symbolising a united, intergenerational stand against rising hostility. A massive protest was held on Monday near the Ajjarakadu Martyrs' Memorial in Udupi, organised under the leadership of the Catholic Sabha of Udupi, in collaboration with various supporting organisations. The protest condemned the wrongful arrest and inhuman treatment of Christian nuns in Chhattisgarh based on false allegations.
The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Christians protest, demand justice for Kerala nuns, tribal man
Christians and others took out processions and staged protests in Mangaluru and Udupi on Monday demanding justice for Kerala nuns and a tribal youth arrested in Chhattisgarh on July 25, and subsequently released on bail on August 2. Holding the protest outside mini Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru under the auspices of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh, they stood in solidarity with Sister Preethi Mary and Sister Vandana Francis — both from Kerala — and Sukaman Mandavi of Narayanpur, arrested at Durg Railway Station on alleged charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion of three tribal women. Speaking on the occasion, Sr. Severine Menezes, former president of Mangaluru unit of the Conference of Religious India (CRI) said that Christian institutions serve the most vulnerable with education, healthcare, and social uplift. 'To accuse us of coercion is to attack every person who selflessly serves.' Fr. Dominic Vas, present CRI president of Mangaluru chapter and Parish Priest of St. Mary's Church, Bikarnakatta, stated: 'We are patriots—not fanatics. This case is fabricated and must be quashed. Justice delayed is justice denied.' Roy Castelino, Public Relation Officer of Mangaluru Diocese said: 'The woman who lodged the complaint has vanished. Yet the sisters were quickly arrested. This is not justice. We demand that Jyothi Sharma face charges for filing a false, malicious complaint.' At Udupi Catholic Sabha of Udupi Pradesh held the protest at Ajjarakadu in Udupi. Speaking on the occasion Gananatha Ekkar, a former college teacher, said that the country had over 30,000 Christian education institutes and over 50 lakh persons, from different religions, benefitted from them. The sabha demanded withdrawal of the case filed against the three persons.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Religious body condemns attack, arrest of nuns in Chhattisgarh
Panaji: The Conference of Religious India (CRI), Goa, has strongly condemned the attack and arrest of Catholic nuns Sr Preethi Mary and Sr Vandana Francis, in Chhattisgarh. In a press release issued through the Archdiocese of Goa's diocesan centre for social communications media, the CRI stated that it is deeply pained by the baseless allegations levelled against these two dedicated nuns, who devoted their lives to uplifting the marginalised through education, healthcare, and faith. 'Acts of this nature are affronts to the very foundations of justice, humanity, and religious freedom enshrined in our Constitution,' the Goa CRI unit stated. 'While we are relieved that bail was granted and our sisters are no longer detained, we remain concerned about the injustice meted out to them and the distress caused. The suffering faced by Sr Preethi Mary and Sr Vandana Francis is a painful reminder of the challenges that those who serve selflessly may endure,' the Goa unit stated. 'The religious of Goa unite to decry these shameful actions, which threaten not only the harmony and peace of our society but also the sanctity of selfless service. At this hour, we continue to stand in total solidarity with our sisters and all who work for justice and compassion,' the unit stated. President of the CRI Goa unit, Sr Flory Rodrigues, called upon the faithful to offer prayers for the sisters' continued safety, vindication, and restoration of justice and peace. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Carter's (CRI) Stock Is Nosediving
What Happened? Shares of children's apparel manufacturer Carter's (NYSE:CRI) fell 21.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter earnings, missed profit estimates, and suspended its full-year financial guidance. The children's apparel company posted adjusted earnings of $0.17 per share, falling significantly short of analyst expectations of around $0.37 and marking a steep drop from the $0.76 per share reported a year earlier. While revenue increased slightly by 3.7% to $585.3 million, this was overshadowed by a severe decline in profitability. The company's operating income fell by nearly 90%. Management attributed the poor results to investments in pricing, costs from new stores, and the impact of higher tariffs. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Is now the time to buy Carter's? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. What Is The Market Telling Us Carter's shares are quite volatile and have had 17 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Carter's and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 5 months ago when the stock dropped 18.1% on the news that the company reported disappointing Q4 2024 results. Its full-year EPS guidance missed significantly and its EPS guidance for next quarter also fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Revenue was flat, as growth in U.S. Wholesale was offset by declines in U.S. Retail and International segments. Adjusted EBITDA took a hit, with margins shrinking due to higher freight costs and increased promotional spending, which hurt profitability. Management pointed to macroeconomic pressures, high interest rates, and planned pricing investments as ongoing challenges. On the bright side, the company beat analysts' same-store sales expectations, which helped deliver an EPS beat. Still, the weak guidance is weighing on the stock. Carter's is down 52.2% since the beginning of the year, and at $25.72 per share, it is trading 63.8% below its 52-week high of $71.04 from September 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Carter's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $292.34. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
