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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aura Launches "Lifetime of Protection" Ad Featuring Robert Downey Jr. to Spotlight The Need for Protection at Every Stage of Life
Produced under the creative direction of Joe Russo, co-founder of AGBO; and directed by AGBO's Ryan McNeely, the spot shows Downey aging from childhood to senior years using specialized VFX underpinned by artificial intelligence and machine learning. BOSTON, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Aura, the leading AI-powered online safety solution for individuals and families, launched a new commercial titled "A Lifetime of Protection" showcasing the company's commitment to helping families navigate online risks throughout every stage of their lives, from protecting children from cyberbullying, online predators and the mental health impacts of technology to protecting older adults from telephone and text scams, identity theft and bank fraud. "The digital world is evolving faster than ever, and every new device or app introduces new kinds of threats," said Hari Ravichandran, founder and CEO of Aura. "At Aura, we understand that online safety needs adapt as people move through different life stages. Our platform is built to grow alongside your family—whether protecting a child when they get their first phone or intervening before an aging grandparent is targeted with a scam." Featuring Robert Downey Jr., "A Lifetime of Protection" was created in collaboration with AGBO co-founder and acclaimed filmmaker Joe Russo. The cinematic ad uses advanced AI and machine learning to de-age and then age Downey as he walks through an illustration of a full life, protected from a myriad of evolving digital risks. The commercial showcases Aura's role, at the users' side, throughout all life's twists and turns. The spot will run on streaming platforms and during high-impact TV moments throughout the year and follows the release of new AI tools designed to help parents safeguard their children from online harm. "The surge in online crime in recent years is alarming," said Downey. "Protecting our families, friends, and neighbors requires genuine innovation, so it's reassuring to know there's a resource available that looks out for all of the people we love at every stage of our digital worlds." "The concept behind this commercial is beautiful– the idea that this app can protect you through all stages of life is powerful," said Russo. "I enjoyed bringing that symbolism to life on screen. What made it even more compelling was that we did so using the same AI technology Aura uses to protect families every day. It's rare when both the method and the message align so seamlessly on screen." A Platform That Grows With YouAura's "Lifetime of Protection" ad highlights its all-in-one approach to digital safety—offering AI-powered protection that evolves with your family's needs. Whether it's helping parents manage screen time and spot signs of cyberbullying, shielding adults from identity theft and financial fraud, or keeping seniors safe from scams with a simple interface, Aura adapts to every stage of life. As online threats evolve to include not just stolen data but emotional harms like cyberbullying and body image issues, Aura is redefining what protection means—giving families deeper insight into their digital lives and overall wellbeing. "At Aura, we believe your safety should grow with your family," said Hari Ravichandran. "This is more than a product—it's a lifelong promise." To learn more about how Aura can protect you and your family, visit About Aura:Aura is one of the fastest-growing online safety solutions for individuals and families. Whether you're protecting yourself, your kids or your aging loved ones, Aura meets your needs at every stage of life. From real-time threat detection and scam alerts to tools that help parents protect their kids from predators, cyberbullying and tech-driven mental health risks – Aura empowers families to thrive in the digital world. Learn more at About AGBO:AGBO is an Academy Award-Winning independent studio focused on developing and producing intellectual property universes spanning film, TV, gaming, and publishing. The "Lifetime of Protection" spot was directed by Ryan McNeely, who oversees AGBO's Animation and Virtual Production Studios. Superconductor (the creative agency founded by the Russo Brothers and Justin Lin) wrote and developed the spot. The project was creatively overseen in production and post by AGBO Co-Founder and acclaimed filmmaker Joe Russo, who served as Creative Director. For information about AGBO, visit and for information about Superconductor, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Aura Sign in to access your portfolio
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Robert Downey Jr.'s Look From Avengers: Doomsday Leaked? Check Here
Last Updated: A picture circulating on the internet shows an individual in full costume as the villainous Doctor Doom. Marvel fans can finally get excited as the much-awaited Avengers: Doomsday has entered production, and we already have the most exciting scoop. Ever since the announcement about Robert Downey Jr's return as villain Doctor Doom, the anticipation has been at its peak, with the latest update likely to take things further. A few pictures have been circulating online, with many claiming it is Downey's full costume look as Dr Doom. The picture in question shows an individual dressed in the full costume of Dr Doom; however, his face remains hidden. With the picture now going viral on the internet, fans have been discussing whether it is Downey inside the metallic armour and the dark green hood. One can also spot the crew members, a dramatic setup, and cameras in position. Reacting to the picture, one commented, 'The suit looks comic-accurate!" while another countered, 'There is NO way RDJ is in a full getup on set. He hadn't worn an entire Iron Man suit since the first one. The suits are CGI, and so it's almost all capes." An impressed fan praised the makers for going completely 'comic accurate." Another commented, 'Oh, this is real? I know so many people will say that Doctor Doom's suit looks bad because that's only the screening, and of course, they haven't completed it yet. This isn't his suit in the final version, and we will get confirmation 1-2 weeks before the movie, like Thunderbolts." The now-viral picture came weeks after Robert Downey Jr. shared a photo from the film's sets, giving a nod to Jeremy Renner. 'Reading Renner's book and feeling stronger already… What a journey to wisdom … very instructive… a must read!" he posted on Instagram, while also flexing his biceps while reading Renner's My Next Breath. The post had Downey sitting in front of his trailer with a poster of the comic book version of Doctor Doom that read, 'Do not Knock. Trust yourself." Avengers: Doomsday's release date has been pushed from May 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026. While RDJ has been confirmed to be a part of the show, he will be joined by Marvel A-listers like Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), and Florence Pugh (Yelena), among others. First Published:
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'Disappointment' as Cork football clubs denied stand tickets for hurlers' Munster final
A Cork football club has expressed disappointment that they and all other football units in the county have been denied stand tickets to the Munster hurling final by the Cork County Board. Earlier this week, the Cork County Board notified clubs of the ticket allocation breakdown for the provincial decider against Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds on June 7th. Allocations were determined by a club's adult grading, with Premier Senior and Senior A hurling clubs each receiving 10 stand and 50 terrace tickets. Premier Intermediate, Intermediate A, and Premier Junior hurling clubs were given eight stand and 40 terrace tickets, Junior A units afforded six stand and 30 terrace, with Junior B/C clubs receiving two stand and 16 terrace tickets. While football affiliations were also catered for, no stand tickets were made available to football-only clubs. Senior football clubs received 40 terrace tickets, 30 for all intermediate grades and Premier Junior, 16 for Junior A clubs, and eight for Junior B/C. St Nick's football club, sister club to Glen Rovers and with whom the Downey brothers, Rob and Eoin, play football, have questioned where Cork's entire stand allocation has gone given not one stand ticket could be spared for a football club. 'We'd just be disappointed with it more than anything else,' said St Nick's chairman Robert Brosnan. 'We just don't think there's any need to distinguish between the codes. There's enough people do that already without any good ground for it. Hurling is obviously No 1 in Cork, it is a sad state of affairs when the county board is backing that up. 'Even for an All-Ireland final, whether your county is involved or not, every club in the country receives two stand tickets. Our county is in the Munster final and we are not getting a stand ticket, not one.' St Nick's are further puzzled by football clubs being left out in the cold for the round-robin fixture between the counties at the same venue as the Munster final, they were allocated 20 stand tickets, and this for a game where a section of tickets were put up for public sale. 'When Cork and Limerick met in the round-robin, we got 20 stand and 26 terrace tickets. So this club is wondering where all the stand tickets are gone? Because even the hurling clubs aren't getting a big allocation. 'Castlehaven, for whom the Cahalanes play football, have no hurling club attached to them, so they've no access to stand tickets. 'We might get some more tickets if other clubs don't take their full allocation, but given what we've seen so far, you don't see them giving stand tickets to football clubs. If there is a reallocation of tickets, you'd expect them to go to hurling clubs again rather than football clubs.' Following a query by the Irish Examiner, Cork GAA CEO Kevin O'Donovan said that due to demand, priority had to be given to hurling clubs over their football equivalents. 'Due to a far higher demand for this game than has been experienced previously, and given the broad range of members that the Board has to cater for, priority on this occasion had to be given to hurling clubs over football clubs,' he told the Irish Examiner. 'It is hoped that more terrace tickets may become available to clubs next week. 'Obviously, we are thrilled with the levels of interest that our senior hurlers are generating currently and regret that we simply can't cater for all requests.'
Al Etihad
25-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi poised to lead in stem cell therapy, research with cutting-edge biobank
25 May 2025 23:17 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)With a state-of-the-art biobank located in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a regional leader in stem cell therapy and biomedical research, eventually eliminating the need for UAE citizens and residents to seek personalised, life-saving treatments Abu Dhabi Biobank is the region's largest multi-modal cord blood collection and storage facility. It offers private cord blood banking services at a fraction of prevailing market rates and also functions as a pan-human biobank, a world-class resource supporting biomedical innovation and personalised healthcare.'The ambition is to do something similar (to the UK Biobank) in Abu Dhabi: Following large numbers of people throughout their lives, understanding their lifestyles, their genetics, their occupation and the other things that influence their health and try to really unpick those details as to what is protective of health and what is deleterious to health,' said Paul Downey, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Biobank, M42, in an interview with collecting umbilical cord blood through its private services, the facility also stores donated samples from families who chose to contribute rather than discard the tissue. To date, more than 1,000 units have been banked — potentially life-saving resources for patients in need of stem cell treatment within the UAE or across the region.'At the moment, people are travelling overseas for stem cell therapy to Europe and the US.' But this could be a compromise, Downey stressed, 'because the stem cell unit you will receive in London or New York will not be as closely genetically matched as if it were a stem cell unit donated in Abu Dhabi'.With the support of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the biobank uses HLA typing to ensure the best biological match between donors and recipients, maximising success rates and minimising rejection.'People from the same ethnicity, same background, have a closer HLA match than somebody living in the UK, the US or Southeast Asia. So, it is important to collect stem cells locally, which is obviously what we're doing,' Downey cell therapy is still considered an emerging field of medicine. 'It falls under the category of regenerative medicine, and I think it is particularly interesting in the fact that it can treat a wide range of diseases.'Currently, umbilical cord blood is used to treat more than 80 serious conditions, but this number is bound to increase, he added. Expanding Stem Cell TreatmentsAbu Dhabi Biobank's dual approach — encompassing both therapeutic and research functions — is what sets it apart. 'We help facilitate stem cell research into how the stem cells can be used to treat other diseases where it is not currently licensed, so through clinical trials,' Downey biobank's research arm supports studies to expand stem cell treatments beyond the current 80 approved vision aligns closely with the work of the Omics Centre of Excellence, another cornerstone of Abu Dhabi's scientific ecosystem.'The Omics Centre of Excellence focuses on human genetics and, in particular, the Emirati Genome Programme and whole genome sequences in general,' Downey genetics is just one layer of the picture. 'Health and disease are a function of your genetics, but also your lifestyle, your occupation, the decisions that you make, things that you are exposed to, pollution, etc. So to understand health and disease, you need access to genetic information and exposure information.' Successful Transplant Eyed This YearFor Downey, Abu Dhabi's biobank is not just about research, it is about health transformation. 'By catalysing biomedical research through the development of this research resource, we will encourage investment in health innovation within the region.'There is, in fact, a growing interest from major pharmaceutical companies, he said.'We are helping facilitate that by developing the resources they need to do their research and biomedical innovation development,' Downey said, pointing to the bank's tumour samples, electronic medical records, and exposure data as major year, Abu Dhabi Biobank is hoping to 'successfully enable a transplant in Abu Dhabi'. 'If we come together, we can make a difference in the world and help develop the Abu Dhabi Biobank. We will surely see innovations, beneficial to people locally, but globally. Those innovations will arise within Abu Dhabi, which is extremely exciting,' Downey said.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach PDs prepare for Memorial Day weekend
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer tourist season on the Grand Strand, and two local police departments are working to keep visitors and residents safe. Leading up to the holiday weekend, North Myrtle Beach police officers say they drive around with pamphlets, educating people on how to stay safe in the city. 'It has safety information, some laws, and ordinances that we see as a problem, like burnouts, stopping in the road, that kind of thing,' Lt. Sean Downey said. 'It's just a quick leaflet that says, 'Hey. Welcome. Thanks for being here. This is what we expect from you. If you need us, this is how you contact us.'' Downey says hundreds of officers will patrol the city's streets during the holiday weekend. 'We've upstaffed with out-of-town, state and local, partners,' he said. 'They all come in today, so we'll brief them today. We house them and feed them for the weekend. We'll have north of 70-plus officers that will augment our officers. So, we'll have right around 200-plus officers on the road.' For the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, Downey told News13 the city is setting up a traffic chute on Friday. It will affect northbound traffic from 37th Avenue South to 27th Avenue South. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and SLED will also be along the traffic chute. Similarly, the Myrtle Beach Police Department says traffic will be one-way on Ocean Boulevard this weekend. The northbound lanes are reserved for emergency personnel. News13 asked beachgoers how they feel about the upcoming summer traffic. 'I'm sure, later on, it'll get kind of bad, which I'm kind of dreading,' Mina Jung said. 'But it'll be OK. I love coming to the beach, so it's worth it.' Downey says North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue also increased lifeguard staffing for Memorial Day Weekend. Many lifeguards are already on the beach. 'We have QR codes on all of our lifeguard towers and our beach crossovers,' Downey said. 'So, people can scan that, and it gives them the current conditions.' Downey says the city spends months preparing for more than 100,000 people Memorial Day Weekend. He says that when people feel safe, they come back. 'People have come here for years,' Downey said. 'Most everybody you talk to came here on vacation and moved here for that reason. There's a reason for that. There's a reason they want to come, and we want to keep that going.' The Myrtle Beach Police Department said that during any weekend or special event, it plans to have additional resources and staffing in 'areas of interest.' * * * Skylar Musick is a multimedia journalist at News13. Skylar is originally from Long Island, New York. She joined the News13 team in June 2024 after graduating from Villanova University in May 2024. Follow Skylar on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
