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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
Figma debuts Glass Effect Playground to help developers prep iOS 26 apps
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. During the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple previewed iOS 26 and its all-new Liquid Glass design. With important changes to the company's stock apps, some developers are also expected to adapt their software to this new language, which Apple describes as 'beautiful, delightful, and instantly familiar.' While simulating glass on software can be challenging, designer tools have been racing against time to crack Apple's Liquid Glass. For instance, the latest Sketch Beta already offers a glass-like effect for users, and now Figma has announced a similar feature. Today's Top Deals XGIMI Prime Day deals feature the new MoGo 4 and up to 42% off smart projectors Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Best Ring Video Doorbell deals On an X post, the company wrote: 'Let's touch glass,' followed by a 30-second video showing the many possibilities Glass Effect Playground offers. Although it's still in beta, the feature allows users to customize several details of the interface, including how light behaves, as well as the refraction, depth, dispersion, frost, and more. Developers and designers can now work on improving their apps to look more consistent with the iOS 26 experience Apple is going to offer in a couple of months. Here's how Figma describes this new Glass feature: 'Glass is a new effect in Figma that allows you to manipulate light, depth, frost, and more to create dynamic elements in Figma that refract light like physical glass. This playground file will teach you how to use the effect and provide creative inspiration to have fun with glass.' This new Glass tool comes a few months after Config 2025. At its conference, Figma announced Make, a prompt-to-code tool that lets users take an existing design and prompt their way to a fully coded prototype. The company also introduced Figma Sites, which let teams publish design directly to the web with a single click, and Grid, which gives designers a flexible layout with enhanced control and responsiveness when designing on the platform. A public beta of iOS 26 is expected for next week, but users will have to wait until later this fall when iOS 26 is released to all users to see how third-party apps will actually look in the new software. In the meantime, Figma's Glass Effect Playground is available here. Don't Miss: Today's deals: Nintendo Switch games, $5 smart plugs, $150 Vizio soundbar, $100 Beats Pill speaker, more More Top Deals Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink's unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98 See the
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adin Ross blames old community for Sketch controversy, says he only deleted X community to get unbanned
(Image via @hotspotloop/X) In a recent livestream, Adin Ross opened up about the drama surrounding his former X Community, AR Loyals , and their role in uncovering Sketch's controversial past. Reflecting on the incident and his forced disbandment of the group to regain his Twitch access, Adin admitted he had no idea his own fans were behind the viral leak — and if it were up to him, the community would still be active today. 'It Was My Old Community That Did That' Adin Ross didn't mince words when he addressed how the internet discovered details about Sketch's past, specifically, the viral revelation that Sketch had previously been involved in LGBTQ+ adult content. The topic exploded in July 2024, but only recently did Adin learn that his own followers had dug up the information. 'I didn't even know this. Konvy told me,' he said in disbelief. 'It was my old comm that did that.' Adin, clearly taken aback, explained that the situation was a wake-up call. 'Once I found out you guys could really get your hands on literally anything, it's kinda scary. Really, really scary.' 'I Would've Never Deleted AR Loyals' The discussion didn't stop at the Sketch situation. Adin went on to reveal a key piece of behind-the-scenes drama: the real reason he deleted AR Loyals. According to him, it was never a personal choice — it was a condition Twitch gave him to lift his ban. 'Not have never it wasn't for getting unbanned,' Adin said. He emphasised that toxicity wasn't exclusive to his group and that many streamer communities exhibit similar, if not worse, behavior. 'It doesn't make sense,' he added. 'That was kinda my way to get it (my account) back. Then I got it back.' His tone carried a mix of frustration and resignation, revealing that the deletion of AR Loyals wasn't a moral decision, but a business one. 'It Sucks Because I Had No Choice' Adin's final thoughts on the matter were blunt and emotional. 'That's what sucks,' he said. 'Because I had no choice but to do that.' The incident highlights the tension creators often face between community loyalty and platform policies. Adin made it clear that his bond with his audience runs deep, even if it comes with unexpected consequences. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New Statesman
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Statesman
Letter of the week: Small government
Photo by Mike Kipling Photography / Alamy Andrew Marr writes of 'the spreading perception that democratic politics is failing' (Politics, 20 June), but makes no mention of the one issue I would suggest is key to this: illegal immigration, and the small-boats 'crisis' in particular. This is not to do with the actual number of arrivals, which is tiny compared to other forms of immigration, but the failure of successive administrations to solve this issue, which feeds a crisis in trust. It reminds me of a story told about the former Labour MP Lena Jeger when she was campaigning in 1953 in Holborn and St Pancras. For Jeger, the issue of the day was the rearmament of West Germany. When canvassing in a block of council flats, she noticed the smell of urine in the lift. One woman listened patiently to Jeger's pitch about the folly of rearming the Germans, and then asked whether she'd used the lift. 'Stinks of pee, doesn't it? Can't you stop 'em peeing in our lift?' 'I don't think I can,' replied Jeger. 'Well,' said the woman, 'if you can't stop 'em peeing in our lift, how can you expect me to believe you can stop the Germans rearming?' If the Labour government cannot resolve the small-boats issue, then talk of all the other areas and initiatives mentioned by Marr will be for nought. Daniel Callaghan, Ealing, London W13 New times, new thinking Once again the New Statesman has shown how change can be managed: under a new editor the best of the old, expansion of the familiar, immensely welcome new contributors, thoughtful focus on new ideas, but no drastic alterations to the trusted formula of more than a century. Veronica Baker-Smith, Pangbourne, Berks Light touch The latest Sketch piece by Matt Chorley (20 June) tickled me pink. After years of doom and gloom in the news, and cancel culture bottling up comedians, a piece that evenly takes a dig at all sides is a welcome relief. More servings of mirth and terrible puns please. Charles Lambert, London SW15 Cautious optimism David Miliband (World View, 13 June) describes a Damascus ice cream store being as 'packed as it was… in 2008'. Bashar al-Assad kept Syria together and reasonably well off until the Arab Spring. The new regime will face the same problem as him: some opposition will be seen as dangerous and have to be suppressed. For a while the country, exhausted by war, will be quiet, but every government resists being overthrown. Let us hope Syria succeeds where so many have failed. Alice Edwards, Wokingham, Berks Breakfast of champions Pescatarian Keir Starmer (Cover Story, 13 June) must have had an alternative motive for his breakfast choice of 'plain, untouched baked beans', as I am sure the Royal Navy could have furnished him with eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and potentially even hash browns. A sign of a return to austerity, perhaps? Colin Paine, Horsforth, Leeds Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Literature's last stand Hearty congratulations to James Marriott for his brilliant article on the decline of literature (The New Society, 13 June). His remark to his interviewers at Oxford, that 'literature shows us what it is or might be to be human', is spot on: certainly Dickens, TS Eliot and George Eliot, to name just a few, have taught me far more about that than the 'vulgar parvenu' of psychology, which I studied in the 1960s. I looked upon those people who studied English with envy. The fate of literature may not be the cause of catastrophe in our civilisation, or vice versa, but, as Marriott says, I too fear they might be coterminous. Nigel Austin, Dorchester, Dorset Power of writing Reading Pippa Bailey's Deleted Scenes (20 June) on the death of her father brought tears to my eyes. It was a deeply moving account of personal loss that also managed to be universal. It cannot have been an easy piece to write, but I am so glad she did and shared it with us. Honest, powerful and underlying the importance of human connections – writing like this is why I read the New Statesman. Thank you. John Adcock, Ashtead, Surrey Lezard spins eternal Returning to the New Statesman after several years, I was pleased to find that, in a world getting madder by the day, Lezard remains, spinning, as always, a thread of comforting continuity. Wonderful. Patrick O'Brien, Capel Seion, Aberystwyth Write to letters@ We reserve the right to edit letters [See also: Keir Starmer faces war on all fronts] Related
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kaliyugam' OTT release: Find out where and when to watch Shraddha Srinath starrer internationally
Picture Credit: Facebook Shraddha Srinath's futuristic thriller, 'Kaliyugam,' after its theatrical release earlier this year, is now gearing up for its digital release. Directed by Pramodh Sundar, the dystopian drama can now be watched globally on the internet. OTT details 'Kaliyugam' will be released on the OTT platform Simply South. The streaming platform confirmed through its social media handle that the film will be available for streaming from June 20 onwards. However, the film will not be accessible to viewers within India and will be available exclusively for international audiences. On X (formerly Twitter), they wrote, "#Kaliyugam, streaming on Simply South from June 20 worldwide, excluding India." Plot of the film The movie is set in the future, 2064, in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a series of unending catastrophes. Society has become deeply divided not just socially and economically, but physically. A large wall separates the privileged, known as the "residents," from the poor and deprived who struggle to survive on the other side. The film's central plot revolves around a man named Sketch, played by actor Kishore. Sketch stumbles upon a hidden safe house filled with comforts usually reserved for the elite. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo However, the safe house is located outside the wall, far from the grasp of the privileged class. Upon its release, the film received a varied response at the box office; it got praise for its ambitious storyline but got criticism for its lackluster execution and underwhelmingness. The film also features Iniyan Subramani, Asmal, Harry, Mithun, David Santhosh, Master Ronith, and Kesavan in supporting roles.
Pink Villa
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kaliyugam OTT Release: When and where to watch Shraddha Srinath and Kishore's dystopian bilingual psycho-thriller
Kaliyugam was released on May 9, 2025, and opened to a mixed response at the box office. The dystopian thriller was marked for its ambitious storytelling. However, it seemed to have felt flat in execution, since the visuals did not meet expectations. And now the film is all set to make its way on OTT. When and where to watch Kaliyugam Kaliyugam begins streaming on SimplySouth from June 20 onwards. The film will not be available for viewing within India, but audiences outside the country will be able to screen it. The OTT giant announced the same with a post on their X handle. Sharing a poster of the film, they wrote, '#Kaliyugam, streaming on Simply South from June 20 worldwide, excluding India.' Official trailer and plot of Kaliyugam The film showcases an alternate dystopian future set in the year 2064. The world is marked as a post-apocalyptic place after mankind has been struck by repeated loops of catastrophe. Kaliyugam's key themes include survival, morality, and human resilience in the face of all things unimaginably disastrous. The plot is based on the further bifurcated difference between the haves and the have-nots, who are actually separated by a physical wall. While the privileged are known as residents in the dystopian world, the poor and underprivileged continue to starve in different corners outside the wall. Amid all this, a man named Sketch (played by Kishore) lays his hands on a safe house filled with all the luxuries accessible to its residents, but it is placed outside the wall. His choice to keep this discovery a secret or share it with his fellow people forms the climax. Cast and crew of Kaliyugam Kaliyugam stars Shraddha Srinath and Kishore in lead roles. Other actors include Iniyan Subramani, Asmal, Harry, Mithun, David Santhosh, Master Ronith, Kesavan, and more. The movie is directed by Pramodh Sundar and is jointly produced by K.S. Ramakrishna and K Ramcharan. Dawn Vincent has composed the musical score.
