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Gizmodo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Nebula's Netflix Licensed Outdoor Projector Hits Lowest Price, Flying Off the Shelves
If you're in the North East, that month-long wave of humidity seems to have finally broken. It's comfortably to be outside again. So why not get back the lost weeks of summer outdoors by hosting movie night in your backyard? Get yourself set up with an outdoor projector. Amazon has the Nebula Capsule 3, an outdoor projector officially licensed by Netflix, on sale for a solid 26% off. The projector is normally priced at $530, but after the reduction, you only have to pay $390. That works out to a savings of $140. That's not all though. Click the 'Redeem' button on the product page to receive an additional 15% off. This projector is designed for portability and outdoor use. It runs off a battery that will last you for two and a half hours of watch time. That should be enough to cover the length of most movies. Though if you're watching some long epic like Lawrence of Arabia, you can always plug it into a portable power bank to score some extra hours of use. A power bank is not included, you'll have to find one separately. See at Amazon You can also use the projector as a Bluetooth speaker. When doing so, you can enjoy 8W Dolby Audio and get a whole 8 to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge. Back to movie watching, you can stretch the projection to a massive image of 120 inches across. You'll capture the feeling of the cinema right in your own backyard with a screen that big. It projects with 200 lumens of brightness in gorgeous 1080p. Set up could not be simpler. The Nebula Capsule 3 projector uses a intelligent environment adaptive technology that can automatically adjust screen fit, keystone correction, autofocus, and obstacle avoidance in just a matter of a few seconds. Out of the box, the Nebula Capsule 3 outdoor projector supports a ton of your favorite apps. Netflix comes pre-installed and you can also watch content through Google TV, YouTube, and more. The stand is adjustable up to 180 degrees so you can position the projector at the best angle that fits your particular viewing area. The projector is nearly pocket-sized, making it easy to take with you to a friend's house or a weekend getaway and make your favorite movie or show part of the trip. For a limited time, you can pick up the Nebula Capsule 3 outdoor projector for a reduced price of just $390. Normally, you' find this projector selling for $530, so you'll save a whole $140. But again, that's not all. Click the 'Redeem' button on the product page to receive an additional 15% off. See at Amazon
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
City venue prepares to host Proms for first time
A city venue is preparing to host the BBC Proms for the first time. The Fire Station in Sunderland will host the jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch later. He will be presenting a special edition of his Radio 3 show Round Midnight, which celebrates jazz from all eras and around the globe. "There's such a breadth and diversity of expression within what we call jazz," said Kinch. Other guests expected at the Fire Station include jazz trumpeter Theo Croker, the band Joe Webb Trio and Newcastle-based musician Rivkala. On Friday pop star Jade, who found fame as part of Little Mix, will be at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The South Shields-born singer will be performing songs from her upcoming solo album, alongside the Royal Northern Sinfonia with the concert broadcast live on BBC radio. She previously said: "The Proms is such a huge part of British music culture, and to be performing with a full orchestra - in this iconic venue, with my hometown crowd - is a dream." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. More on this topic North East Brit success for Sam Fender and Jade Sage Gateshead new name to avoid confusion revealed Related internet links The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
BBC News
15 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Tyne Bridge funding rubberstamped to aid centenary restoration
The restoration of the Tyne Bridge will be completed in time for the structure's centenary year, officials say, after significant funding was North East Combined Authority (Neca) has green-lit more than £6m to finish the work in time for the crossing's centenary in October funding was initially announced in June as part of a £1.85bn investment in the region's transport from central now says it has "brought forward" the money, with agreement from the Chancellor and the Department for Transport (DfT), in light of the pressing timescale. Restoration of the bridge began in April 2024. Regional 'landmark' An initial £35.2m was provided by the DfT, but then Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also pledged to provide another £6.2m that would cover the full costs of upgrading the Grade II* listed crossing and the Central placed the award of the additional money under review after the general election last year, leading to fears among local leaders the funding would be in June, the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed Neca was planning to use a portion of the investment into the region's transport to restore the at a cabinet meeting in Dunston this week, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said: "We are allocating some of the £18.6bn that will transform the region's transport."That includes £6.3m to restore the iconic Tyne Bridge in time for the centenary."I'm so pleased that we have now secured that funding. There was no way that anybody around this table was ever giving up until we did."It would be completely unacceptable to not have the bridge up to standard when we are celebrating that landmark for our region."Deputy leader of Newcastle City Council, councillor Alex Hay, added: "It would be remiss of me as the representative from Newcastle not to mention how overjoyed we are to receive the additional funding needed to restore the Tyne Bridge in time for its centenary in 2028." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Why Liverpool have bought £79m Hugo Ekitike: The 'next Thierry Henry', a natural goalscorer and big-game player - but with one catch
When Hugo Ekitike looked for all the world like he had joined Newcastle from Stade Reims three years ago, all the chatter among those in the North East was that they were signing the 'next Thierry Henry '. Football is famously reticent to overhype raw, unproven talents, but here was another premature comparison at least framed by what the eye could see.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
European Union Commits €1.5m for Victims of Yelwata Crises and Other IDPs in Benue State and Supports Nigeria in Addressing the Nutrition Emergnecy Situation Particularly in the North-West and North-East
The European Union (EU) has committed 1.5 million Euros (€1.5m) to support victims of the recent Benue State conflict. The envelope is composed by the rapid humanitarian response from EU Humanitarian Office ECHO (€0.5m) and a repurposing of EU funded SIDPIN project for durable solutions (€1m). IOM, UNHCR UNICEF, and UN-HABITAT as other international NGOs are among the agencies dealing with the response. The European Union (EU) has committed 1.5 million Euros (€1.5m) to support victims of the recent Benue State conflict. The envelope is composed by the rapid humanitarian response from EU Humanitarian Office ECHO (€0.5m) and a repurposing of EU funded SIDPIN project for durable solutions (€1m). IOM, UNHCR UNICEF, and UN-HABITAT as other international NGOs are among the agencies dealing with the response. This was disclosed by the EU Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Gautier Mignot during a meeting between the EU delegation with the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Honourable Minister of State Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, Permanent Secretary Dr Yakubu Adam Kofarmata and Directors of the Ministry, held in the Minister's Office in Abuja on 14th July 2025. The delegation was in the Ministry to follow up on the visit to Benue State (24-25 June 2025) and explore ways of support to the victims in the IDP camps in the State as well as discuss on high level of severe malnutrition and food crisis affecting the North East and North West and other emerging hot spots in the country in particular during the ongoing lean season. Through ECHO, the EU has already brought 35 M€ of humanitarian assistance to Nigeria, mainly focused on nutrition, in 2025 and a possible top-up is being considered, in addition to the assistance also provided by several EU Member States. The Minister, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's appreciation of the continuous support of the International Community for vulnerable persons in the country. He said he recently visited Borno and Benue States and the communities are in dare need of humanitarian support 'We are in acute need of nutrition for children under five years and lactating mothers' he said. He acknowledged EU contributions and Presidential commitment to leaving no one behind and confirmed ongoing food support mobilization and validated needs assessments, especially in Benue state. He stated plans to establish a pooled funding mechanism with Federal, State and donor contributions, advocacy engagement with the Nigerian Governors Forum and commitment to declare malnutrition an emergency. The two parties agreed to establish a task force to define roles and accelerate interventions in relation to the current nutrition emergency situation in the northern regions and collaborate on joint food security assessment, streamline supply chain processes and convene a collaborative platform with partners to coordinate humanitarian response to address the high level of malnutrition and food insecurity. Finally, on 19-20 July, Minister Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Ambassador Gautier Mignot went for a joint visit to Sokoto State together with humanitarian partners (UNICEF, ACF, MSF). They paid a courtesy call to the Executive Governor of Sokoto H.E Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto and visited nutrition stabilization centers for children under 5 operated by ACF and MSF and with the support of UNICEF, to get a first-hand knowledge of the situation and discuss urgent next steps to face the crisis. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS.
