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Android Authority
a day ago
- General
- Android Authority
How one Google Photos feature is saving my photo library from chaos
Joe Maring / Android Authority As a Google Photos user for over 10 years, with thousands of photos in my library, it's safe to say that things often get chaotic. I regularly delete unwanted photos and try to organize them into albums, but even then, managing a library this large can still be a massive undertaking. One of the biggest issues I have is with my main Photos page often looking horribly messy. I'm someone who takes a lot of similar pictures, whether of my pets, partner, a sunset, etc. I like having multiple angles/shots to capture a moment, and while it's great for looking back on those memories, it also means my gallery of pictures is crowded with countless similar-looking photos. Thankfully, Google has rolled out a new feature to make this a thing of the past. A new 'manual stack' feature recently appeared on my Google Photos app, and it's quickly made my photo library more organized than ever before. Would you use Google Photos' manual stack feature? 0 votes Yes! Give it to me now. NaN % Maybe. NaN % No, I don't see the need for it. NaN % Manual photo stacks are exactly what I needed Joe Maring / Android Authority Photo stacks in Google Photos. In November 2023, Google Photos got 'Photo stacks' for the first time. If Google detects that you have multiple similar photos taken around the same time, they're automatically grouped into a stack. You can tap on the stack to see all of the individual shots, and it means that instead of having five spots of your home page taken up by five similar-looking images, you see just one with a stack icon. Since photo stacks rolled out almost two years ago, they've become one of my favorite features in Google Photos — but there's been just one problem. On multiple occasions, I've had a handful of similar pictures that weren't stacked together, forcing me to decide whether to let my library stay looking cluttered or to delete some 'unnecessary' pictures to keep things tidy. Thankfully, Google's new manual stacking option solves this. While photo stacks are still automatically created in the background for you, you've now also got the option to create them yourself. If you select two or more images in Google Photos, you can tap a new 'Stack photos' button to bundle them in a new stack. If you're someone who takes one picture of something and calls it a day, this probably doesn't matter all that much. But as a self-proclaimed over-taker of photos, manual stacks have been a godsend. Two un-stacked photos of my dog Prompting the new "Stack photos" button The two dog photos now bundled into a single stack Take these two pictures of my dog, Damon, as an example. Both of them are adorable, and as similar as they may be, I don't want to get rid of either one. At the same time, I don't need to see both of them on the homepage. And now, I don't! Since I can manually stack the photos, I get to save each one while reducing library clutter. Here's an even better example. I took a lot of photos during a recent show at a local brewery. Google Photos automatically stacked some shots, but it wasn't perfect. It left some photos entirely unstacked, while four photos taken in rapid succession were strangely split up into two stacks of two. Before manual stacking After manual stacking Previously, I would have had to make do with this. However, manually stacking allows me to clean things up significantly. Now, instead of seven photos taking up five spots in my library, the same number of shots is reduced to just two squares. Saving one or two gallery spots here and there may not seem like much, but done multiple times over, it quickly adds up. I get to keep all of the pictures I want, my Photos app is more organized than ever before, and not seeing countless similar shots while scrolling through my library makes my brain happy. A limited feature, for now Joe Maring / Android Authority My one and only issue with manual stacking is its limited availability. The feature has been live on the Photos app on my iPhone for at least a couple of weeks, but it's still nowhere to be found on the Google Photos desktop site or Android app. There's evidence that this will change (hopefully) sometime soon, but for now, it's an iOS-only feature. Even with the iPhone exclusivity, though, manual stacking has still been a game changer. As small a feature as it may seem on paper, it's made my Google Photos library look better than ever, and I already can't imagine not having it.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite in 'The Rip': a gripping crime drama you can't miss
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in a scene from "RIP" Image: Instagram. Nearly 30 years after their breakthrough movie, "Goodwill Hunting", Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will be sharing the screen in their upcoming crime thriller, "The Rip". This collaboration marks another chapter in their long-standing friendship that dates back to elementary school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where their journey began as neighbours and best friends. The film, directed by writer Joe Carnahan, known for his work on films such as "Narc" and "Smokin' Aces", features a stellar cast that includes Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Sasha Calle. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Produced by Artists Equity, the artist-led studio founded by Damon and Affleck in 2022, "The Rip" promises a gripping narrative infused with personal experience and the classic spirit of 1970s cop thrillers. Carnahan said in an online interview: "Working with Matt and Ben and having two, distinctly talented filmmakers, as both creative allies and the studio heads, wound up being the best of both worlds." He added that the process on set was a breeze, with Damon and Affleck providing unwavering support for his creative decisions. "The Rip" revolves around a team of Miami cops who, after discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, find their trust starting to erode. As outside forces get wind of the astounding seizure, the film delves into the murky waters of trust and loyalty. "The title for 'The Rip' is simply Miami cop parlance for 'taking the bad guy's stuff,' which is known as 'ripping' it", Carnahan explained. Damon and Affleck, who are now established A-list actors and producers, first gained fame for co-writing "Good Will Hunting", which won them an Oscar. Despite their numerous accolades, the pair have shared the screen in a limited number of films together. The duo recently teased "The Rip" during the Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, where Affleck jokingly said: "I trusted Matt would shave the beard before Tudum - and here we are." Damon is currently sporting a beard for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey". Affleck described "The Rip" as "a really fun, engaging ride that keeps you guessing", promising a compelling human drama that intertwines moral dilemmas with thrilling cinematic elements reminiscent of classics like "Heat" and "Narc". "The Rip" is set for a global release on Netflix on January 16, 2026.
New Statesman
2 days ago
- General
- New Statesman
Who can fill the left-wing gap?
With Reform being a right-wing populist movement, and splitting Tory voters. Why is there a lack of a strong left-wing populist party?, one listener asks. And another listener, Damon, writes in to ask, why are fishing rights on the agenda with regards to this latest EU deal? Do you agree that France has a disproportionate influence on the EU? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe. Subscribers to the New Statesman can listen ad-free in our app. Download it on iOS or Android. Not a regular podcast listener? Read our guide on how to listen to New Statesman Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Related
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's "RIP" Gets Release Date
Yara Sameh Netflix unveiled the premiere date for their upcoming crime pic "The RIP" starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, during the Tudum 2025 event. The cast also includes Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Sasha Calle. Written and directed by Joe Carnahan with Artists Equity producing, "The RIP" follows a group of Miami cops whose trust begins to fray after they discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on. Michael Joe and Kevin Halloran of Artists Equity exec produced. After launching Artists Equity in 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company's first film, "Air", in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance. Since then, it has produced the documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" for Amazon MGM Studios and "Small Things Like These", which opened this year's Berlin Film Festival and won the Silver Bear for supporting actress Emily Watson. Recent releases include Apple's "The Instigators" starring Damon. The company's most recent film, "The Accountant 2", starring Affleck, just crossed the $100 million marker at the global box-office. Artists Equity also recently released the documentary "Kiss The Future", which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. "The RIP" will be released on January 16, 2026. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Movie star Matt Damon doesn't look like this anymore
Movie star Matt Damon has stepped into his silver fox era, ditching his well-known clean-cut look. The 54-year-old sported a head full of grey hair and and a bushy beard as he attended Netflix Tudum 2025 — an event that celebrates the streaming service's fandom and 'culture-defining storytelling'. Damon headlined the event alongside actor Ben Affleck and singer Teyana Taylor. Affleck — who is Damon's best friend and co-star in upcoming crime-thriller movie The Rip — joked about Damon's unruly beard while on stage. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Credit: Kevin Winter / Getty Images 'I trusted Matt would shave the beard before Tudum — and here we are,' Affleck said. Damon has grown out his beard for his role as the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, for the movie adaptation of the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. Along with growing out his beard, Damon has also grown an incredible set of abs. Topless pictures of the actor emerged in April, showing off his ripped physique, with Affleck saying he is 'kind of impressed' with how good his childhood pal looks. Matt Damon attends Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic 'I have to say, I have to give him respect,' Affleck said. 'As you get on in life, it's less and less easy to do this, as I can tell you, and he is getting it done. 'And I'm a little bit — yeah, I don't like it, I feel like he's upstaging me, but what are you gonna do? 'I gotta respect it. He does look pretty good, I'm kind of impressed.'
