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Engadget
12-05-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Philips Fixables will let you 3D print replacement parts for your electric razors and trimmers
To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Philips is launching a new program called Fixables, where it will make plans available so that customers can 3D print replacement parts for the company's personal care products. The video introducing the initiative touts it as a simpler and easier way to extend the lifetimes of functional items rather than throwing them out because a single part or attachment is broken. Philips has partnered with Prusa Research and LePub on this endeavor, and Printables is hosting the plans. There are some caveats and limitations to this concept. The quality of the replacement part will depend on the materials used to create it, and not every customer has a 3D printer at home. (Although some public library systems, universities and local maker communities may have equipment that can be used or rented on site.) It's also still a project in its early stages. Fixables is initially launching in the Czech Republic. On the website for the Fixables program (which is in Czech), Philips explains that it's starting with the home country for Prusa Research and it is reaching out to the 3D printing company's existing maker community for this project. Another sign that the initiative is still in the early stages is that there's only one part plan available: a comb attachment for the OneBlade trimmer. But per Google Translate, two more plans are labeled as "We are working on it" and there are three different icons with no descriptions that point to additional plans. The Fixables website also has an option for customers to submit a request for parts they want to be able to 3D print. So while Fixables is a long way from making a real dent in waste from personal care products, it's exciting to see a major brand making a serious effort to explore the potential of 3D printing for better sustainability.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Como Women's captain retires, spotlighting uncertain future for female footballers
At 37, most soccer players know the end is near. For FC Como Women captain Alia Guagni, the decision to retire wasn't just about age — it was about life beyond the game and her long-delayed dream of becoming a mother. One of the most respected names in Italian women's soccer, Guagni is hanging up her boots. But on Sunday, she did more than just say goodbye — she used the moment to spotlight a dilemma many female athletes face: What happens after the game? Advertisement 'My future is still uncertain. I hope to stay in football, but nothing is guaranteed,' Guagni told . Como's 3-1 win felt almost symbolic, a quiet nod to her No. 3 jersey. 'After a career on the pitch, we (female) footballers are forced to stop and face a void. We don't have clear pathways into professional life, and we can't stop working.' So she decided to leave the pitch with a message that hit just as hard. In collaboration with her club and the creative agency LePub, Guagni debuted a unique retirement jersey before her last game, printed with her professional résumé — a statement on the uncertainty players confront when their careers end. The message is clear: Many players, like Guagni, need a job after the final whistle blows. 'It is hard to retire for every player, but unlike Serie A players who retire with millions in the bank and a lineup of opportunities, we have to fight for everything,' she said. Advertisement To help make that transition a bit smoother for others, Guagni and FC Como Women launched the Beyond program in the 2024/25 season — an initiative offering tools, mentorship and career planning to retiring players. Starting next season, the club will only accept sponsors who commit to hiring its players after their playing days are over. 'This long-term commitment ensures that athletes are not left behind,' the club said in a statement, 'but are instead supported in building meaningful, fulfilling futures beyond football.' 'Alia Guagni is more than a legend of Italian football — she's a symbol of resilience, ambition, and the dual reality faced by so many women in sport,' Victoire Cogevina Reynal, co-founder and co-CEO of Mercury/13, the women's multi-club network that owns FC Como Women, told . 'As she retires, we honor not only her incredible career but also the personal choices and sacrifices behind it, including her desire to become a mother. As a mother myself to a young daughter, I feel deeply connected to Alia's journey.' Launched in August 2023, Mercury/13 acquired a controlling stake in FC Como Women in March 2024, its first major move. Later that year, the group raised an undisclosed amount from Avenue Sports Fund, the sports-focused arm of former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital. The deal brought a high-profile addition to Mercury/13's board: two-time USWNT gold medalist Lauren Holiday. Holiday also serves as a mentor at the Beyond program. Before landing in Como, the group explored a deal for third-tier English club Lewes FC, but negotiations ended before the takeover was finalized. The group told it will add four new clubs to its portfolio before the end of 2026. Advertisement Guagni, 37, began her career in 2002 with Firenze Calcio Femminile, eventually becoming a captain as the team evolved into Fiorentina's women's team. She won a Scudetto, two Coppa Italia titles, and an Italian Super Cup with the club. Her career also included a stint with Atlético Madrid, where she added a Spanish Super Cup to her trophy case, then returned to Italy with AC Milan. Internationally, Guaugni earned over 100 caps with the Italian national team, playing two UEFA Women's Euros and the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she helped Italy reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 28 years. Known by her peers for her pace, leadership and relentless work ethic, Guagni consistently ranked among Europe's top defenders and was twice named Italy's Player of the Year. 'I'll miss sprinting down the wing and sharing laughs with my teammates. Football has always been my passion, my joy and one thing that came naturally,' she said. 'But becoming a mother is my priority now, and that's no longer a secret. I just hope everything goes well, and I can start that chapter soon.' This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Soccer, International Football, UK Women's Football 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Como Women's captain retires, spotlighting uncertain future for female footballers
At 37, most soccer players know the end is near. For FC Como Women captain Alia Guagni, the decision to retire wasn't just about age — it was about life beyond the game and her long-delayed dream of becoming a mother. One of the most respected names in Italian women's soccer, Guagni is hanging up her boots. But on Sunday, she did more than just say goodbye — she used the moment to spotlight a dilemma many female athletes face: What happens after the game? Advertisement 'My future is still uncertain. I hope to stay in football, but nothing is guaranteed,' Guagni told The Athletic. Como's 3-1 win felt almost symbolic, a quiet nod to her No. 3 jersey. 'After a career on the pitch, we (female) footballers are forced to stop and face a void. We don't have clear pathways into professional life, and we can't stop working.' So she decided to leave the pitch with a message that hit just as hard. In collaboration with her club and the creative agency LePub, Guagni debuted a unique retirement jersey before her last game, printed with her professional résumé — a statement on the uncertainty players confront when their careers end. The message is clear: Many players, like Guagni, need a job after the final whistle blows. 'It is hard to retire for every player, but unlike Serie A players who retire with millions in the bank and a lineup of opportunities, we have to fight for everything,' she said. To help make that transition a bit smoother for others, Guagni and FC Como Women launched the Beyond program in the 2024/25 season — an initiative offering tools, mentorship and career planning to retiring players. Starting next season, the club will only accept sponsors who commit to hiring its players after their playing days are over. 'This long-term commitment ensures that athletes are not left behind,' the club said in a statement, 'but are instead supported in building meaningful, fulfilling futures beyond football.' 'Alia Guagni is more than a legend of Italian football — she's a symbol of resilience, ambition, and the dual reality faced by so many women in sport,' Victoire Cogevina Reynal, co-founder and co-CEO of Mercury/13, the women's multi-club network that owns FC Como Women, told The Athletic. 'As she retires, we honor not only her incredible career but also the personal choices and sacrifices behind it, including her desire to become a mother. As a mother myself to a young daughter, I feel deeply connected to Alia's journey.' Advertisement Launched in August 2023, Mercury/13 acquired a controlling stake in FC Como Women in March 2024, its first major move. Later that year, the group raised an undisclosed amount from Avenue Sports Fund, the sports-focused arm of former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital. The deal brought a high-profile addition to Mercury/13's board: two-time USWNT gold medalist Lauren Holiday. Holiday also serves as a mentor at the Beyond program. Before landing in Como, the group explored a deal for third-tier English club Lewes FC, but negotiations ended before the takeover was finalized. The group told The Athletic it will add four new clubs to its portfolio before the end of 2026. Guagni, 37, began her career in 2002 with Firenze Calcio Femminile, eventually becoming a captain as the team evolved into Fiorentina's women's team. She won a Scudetto, two Coppa Italia titles, and an Italian Super Cup with the club. Her career also included a stint with Atlético Madrid, where she added a Spanish Super Cup to her trophy case, then returned to Italy with AC Milan. Internationally, Guaugni earned over 100 caps with the Italian national team, playing two UEFA Women's Euros and the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she helped Italy reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 28 years. Known by her peers for her pace, leadership and relentless work ethic, Guagni consistently ranked among Europe's top defenders and was twice named Italy's Player of the Year. 'I'll miss sprinting down the wing and sharing laughs with my teammates. Football has always been my passion, my joy and one thing that came naturally,' she said. 'But becoming a mother is my priority now, and that's no longer a secret. I just hope everything goes well, and I can start that chapter soon.' (Top photo of Alia Guagni from 2022: Emilio Andreoli / Getty Images)
South Wales Argus
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Newport Weekend What's On: Music, theatre and more
Le Pub live performances from Broken Fires On April 26, music lovers can enjoy a night of live performances at Le Pub. The event will feature Broken Fires, Plus Basic State, and Truck. Doors will open at 7.30pm, promising an evening filled with great music and lively atmosphere. Midnight Hour Band at the Gaer Inn Also on April 26, the Midnight Hour Band will be back at The Gaer Inn. The band will be performing the best songs from the 60s to the 90s, providing a perfect opportunity for a sing-along and dance. Pirate Loves Underpants at the Riverfront For a family-friendly event, Pirates Love Underpants will be held at The Riverfront on April 26 and 27. Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, this children's event is filled with music, puppetry, and glittering pants of gold. The show is suitable for children aged one and above. Tickets are priced at £17 for adults and £14.50 for children. Magick In The Market at Newport Indoor Market On April 27, Newport Indoor Market will host Magick In The Market, an event for the spiritual, witchy, and alternative folk of Newport and South Wales. The event will feature a market with vibrant artisan traders, tarot and oracle readers, and healing therapies. There will also be performances, talks, and demonstrations from knowledgeable individuals in the spiritual community. Entry is free for customers.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Heineken Is Recruiting the Next Owner of a Rural Irish Pub, With One Stipulation
On Achill Island, off Ireland's rugged west coast, there's a pub called McLoughlin's Bar that's been in the family for four generations and part of the community for 155 years. The current owner, Joseph "Josie" McLoughlin, was born upstairs in the pub and has worked behind the bar for 43 years. Now McLoughlin is about to retire, and he has no one in the family to pass the pub on to. Enter Heineken, which is running an unconventional recruitment campaign to find the pub's next owner. There's one important requirement, though: your name must also be McLoughlin. Heineken's "Pub Succession" initiative launches on St. Patrick's Day (March 17), when Irish pubs are naturally in the spotlight, and will be open until the end of May in cities around the world. From New York to Boston to Buenos Aires to Sydney to Phan Thiết, Vietnam–all places where large numbers of Irish people have emigrated–the brewer will run billboards, ads, and a digital and PR campaign to find a McLoughlin successor. Besides sharing a name with the current owner, the right candidate must also have experience in hospitality, a passion for running a pub, and a desire to immerse themselves in Irish pub culture, according to the brand. If the search is unsuccessful, Heineken may explore other ways to help Josie McLoughlin find his replacement. The successful applicant will also receive mentorship, business support, and investment guidance from Heineken. LePub and Publicis Dublin created the campaign, with support from PR agencies The Romans, Thinkhouse, and M Booth. More than an Irish-themed marketing stunt for St. Patrick's Day, Heineken's initiative aims to address a bigger issue. Many family-run Irish pubs face an uncertain future, as more than 4 in 10 rural publicans say they are considering retirement, but 84% have no family to take on their legacy, per data from trade organization Vintners' Federation of Ireland. Heineken's Technology Stops Smartphones From Ruining Gigs Heineken's Technology Stops Smartphones From Ruining Gigs "Pubs in Ireland are more than just places to enjoy a drink; they are living pieces of history, places of laughter, song, and kinship. With many of these institutions facing uncertain futures, we want to rally the Irish diaspora, inspiring a new generation of pub owners to take on not just a business, but a cultural legacy," Mark Noble, marketing manager at Heineken Ireland, said in a statement. This is part of a broader program, "For the Love of Pubs," through which Heineken supports and invests in pubs. Last year, the brewer invested about $50 million (£39 million) to upgrade and reopen British pubs. Also in 2024, Heineken's "Pub Museums" campaign used augmented reality (AR) technology to preserve the stories of Irish pubs. It won gold and silver Lions at Cannes Lions and was shortlisted for the Titanium Lions.
