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Gizmodo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Amazon Clears Out This Anker 60,000mAh Power Bank for Nearly Free, Even Cheaper Than Prime Day
The Summer has a few weeks left, which means that there's still plenty of time to get outdoors and make the most of the nicer weather. That means you can go camping, or just enjoy a day trip to the beach, because for some of us, the weather's not going to last past September. If you want to do that while still enjoying some modern conveniences, then it's a good idea to get a portable power station to keep things charged up. Right now, you can get your hands on an amazing portable power bank from Anker with 41% off. That means that instead of the usual price of $150, it's down to just $88 while this discount lasts. We're not expecting this deal to last for very long though. See at Amazon A power station is a great way to keep a little bit of modern life in your return to the outdoors. For camping trips, that might mean electric lights and cooking, and for beach days, that could be just keeping your phone or Bluetooth speaker topped up. No matter what you're using it for, these can basically function as a few outlets outdoors, which can be amazing. The Anker Power Bank Power Station has a huge capacity of 60,000mAh, which means that you can comfortably charge your phones, tablets, laptops, and more with no issues at all. It has an 87W output too, which means that you can fast-charge many devices, making things a bit more efficient. There's also a smart digital display to help you keep an eye on how much power you have left, which is always useful, and it even has a retractable light which can help out a lot if things go later than you were expecting them too. If you're someone who happens to have a solar panel lying around, you can even use that to charge this power bank too. That means it can go even longer while outdoors, and helps it function as a solid backup option at home, just in case things go wrong with the mains. Sometimes it's just nice to know you've got something in reserve for if things go wrong. It's easy to understand why a lot of people would be happy to pay $150 for this amazing power station, so if the chance to save 41% on that is one that's not worth missing out on. Just be quick, because limited-time deals on Amazon don't stick around for long. See at Amazon
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders schedule shake-up sparks 'technical error' as fans spot Jack Branning blunder
EastEnders fans were left baffled during Tuesday's episode as they noticed a blunder due to the ongoing Summer schedule changes taking place due to sporting events EastEnders fans spotted a blunder on DI Jack Branning's (Scott Maslen) work computer during tonight's episode - and it's all down to the schedule changes. Tonight's episode of EastEnders picked up after last night's cliff hanger, in which Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) was arrested by Jack Branning over possession with intent to supply. Today, we saw Ravi being questioned in the police station as Priya's house was searched by the police. However, Ravi wasn't giving in to the officers as he offered "no comment" to all of their questions. Ravi's solicitor then asked for a further private consultation with his client, as the officer in the room was forced to leave the room and suspend the interview. As he left the room, he told his solicitor he needed him to get a message to someone for him - but it was the next part that left fans scratching their heads. The officer questioning Ravi joined Jack outside who was re watching the interview on his computer. "I reckon he's sweating," Jack said about Ravi. The date and time were pinned at the top of Jack's computer, with some eagle-eyed fans noticing the date said 23/7 instead of today's date, 22/7. "This is very particular but did anyone notice Jack's computer date said 23/7?" asked one fan on Reddit. "Defo done before schedule changes came into play." The soap has undergone a number of schedule changes over the summer as huge sporting events including Wimbledon and the UEFA Women's Euros broadcast on the BBC. This week, the soap is undergoing another huge schedule shake-up, as the soap will be taken off air tomorrow night (July 23). This is due to the Women's Euros second semi-final airing on the BBC from 7.30pm tomorrow night, which will see Germany take on Spain for a place in the all important final. To make up for the soap being off air on Wednesday, a double bill aired on Monday, meaning tonight's episode was originally meant to air on Wednesday, hence the date 'blunder'. EastEnders isn't the only soap undergoing schedule changes this week. Emmerdale has been taken off air tonight as the first Women's Euros semi-final, which will see England take on Italy in an attempt to secure their spot in the final. Fans can relax again from next week, as EastEnders will be airing in its usual 7.30pm slot from Monday to Thursday, and as always, will be available to stream on iPlayer from 6am that morning.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Craig Gordon and Summer Harl's relationship from Celtic colleagues to blended family
The couple, who met at Celtic Football Club, tied the knot in an intimate ceremony last week. Craig Gordon and his fiancee Summer Harl tied the knot in an intimate ceremony last week after being together for eight years. Yesterday, former Celtic TV presenter Summer shared the news that she and the Hearts goalkeeper had got married surrounded by their friends and family. She wrote: "Mr & Mrs Gordon. 17.07.25. We did it!" The couple share two young sons together, Ace and Axel, and also two daughters from Craig's previous marriage. Let's take a look back at their relationship timeline after they met while both working for Celtic Football Club... Meeting at Celtic Craig and Summer initially met when they both worked at Celtic TV. Craig was the club's goalkeeper and Summer was the main host of Celtic TV. They didn't start dating until after Summer departed her role. When the now dad-of-four left the club, Summer paid tribute to him on Instagram and shared a sweet snap of them both in the Celtic TV studio. She penned: "Hard to put six years into a caption, especially after you did it so eloquently. "But I'm so proud of all you have achieved. You arrived as someone who had just spent two years out, unsure of how things would go. You leave with some incredible memories and as the most decorated goalkeeper the club has had. "It's been amazing to watch you do this. From the Celtic TV studio, from the stands, and from our home. Thank you for letting me be part of this story. An Invincible, and a great pro... it's been quite the comeback CG. Here's to you, and to what awaits... we love you." Blended family Before Craig and Summer got together, he and his ex-wife Jennifer welcomed two daughters, Emma and Freya. After they split and Craig met Summer, she took on the role of stepmother to the two girls, and she has regularly shared updates about their life as a blended family on her social media profiles. Summer has an incredible relationship with the girls and is often seen on Instagram taking them to concerts and other outings. Speaking about Mother's Day previously, Summer said: "We all know you don't need to be a mother to really be a mother. Sometimes we give too much credit to biology. Parenthood requires love, not DNA. There are the most incredible people leading, inspiring, nurturing, and mothering in all kinds of ways. "Teachers, carers, friends, nurses, step-parents, godparents, doctors and fathers going it alone - they all mother us. And so on this Mother's Day, if you're one of those people - celebrate yourself for offering a little slice of mothering to whoever is in your life!" Before they welcomed their sons, Summer told her followers that the couple had been trying for a baby for 'quite some time'. In a blog post she answered a question asking if the pair were planning on having kids together, and she revealed she suffered from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) so had faced some challenges. Summer said: "Yes absolutely, We would love to grow our family. We have been trying for quite a long time. I have PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) so we have been working our way through that for almost a year. It's really tough, but something that will work out one day." In April 2021, Craig and Summer welcomed their son Ace and in April the following year they announced that they were expecting another child. Axel Ever Gordon was born in September 2022. The blended family of six are often spotted on Summer's Instagram enjoying family trips, holidays and days out. Intimate wedding In January 2023, Summer revealed that the pair had gotten engaged in a sweet post. Sharing a video with the caption 'Mrs Gordon to be', the clips shows the couple's two sons and Craig's daughters slowly removing their hands one-by-one to reveal a beautiful sparking oval shaped halo ring. The couple got engaged in secret in December 2022 just days before Craig suffered a horrific injury after breaking both his legs. In the post, Summer wrote: "Just over a month ago, all these hands - big and small, had a hand in the BEST moment. 21.12.22. "A lot has happened since, and almost immediately after, so we decided to hold off celebrating for a bit, but sharing this (happier) news with family and friends has been so lovely. YES x 1,000,000. "Mrs Gordon to be! X" And just last night, Summer announced that they tied the knot surrounded by their nearest and dearest. The bride wore a gorgeous short blazer style dress, whilst groom Craig wore a smart black tuxedo. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Song of the summer 2025: writers pick their tracks of the season
Summer is for out-of-office email bouncebacks, smashing your laptop shut at 4pm and putting it off until tomorrow. This year, no song represents the simple thrill of shrugging it off better than Addison Rae's Headphones On. With a detached, lobotomy-chic delivery that's drawn comparisons to Y2K-era Madonna, the TikTok star turned serious pop scholar breezes through a list of anxieties, from her parents' relationship to the ever-present thrill of being bumped down a notch by 'the new it girl'. Ultimately, our laconic heroine swaps a panic attack for slipping those headphones on and riding it all out with a song. Clocking in at exactly four minutes, there's a straightforwardness to it all that I can't help but appreciate. Rae will make you dance without working too hard. And that's all I want right now. Alaina Demopoulos This song, sung by a six-woman international K-pop group, begins with an analysis of how malleable English slang is. 'They could describe everything with one single word, you know? / Boba tea, gnarly / Tesla, gnarly / Fried chicken, gnarly,' one member of Katseye sings, the bass thumping every time she says the most versatile descriptive word in the language, signifying intensity, both positive and negative. It's the early 2010s, and we're so back. The song is as maximalist as can be, similar to Skrillex's 2011 Bangarang or Kesha's 2010 hit TiK ToK. The music video, in which the group assembles a grotesque sandwich, calls back to 2010's Telephone, when Lady Gaga does the same. The song is fun and rowdy. It speeds forward, apt for TikTok (the app), where it first gained popularity with a distinctive, jerky dance. If you like Gnarly, I would suggest going in search of other songs by one of the song's writers, Alice Longyu Gao. Rich Bitch Juice and 100 Boyfriends feature the same mix of heavy bass and saccharine, electrified vocals and instrumentation. Blake Montgomery Since squishing a NOW! compilation's worth of ideas into three minutes on her solo single Angel of My Dreams, Jade has backed up what Little Mixologists always suspected – that she knows pop as if she has an MA in Bangers. Ahead of the release of her debut album That's Showbiz, Baby!, there's something invitingly scrappy to the way she's dovetailed from brash EDM to orgasmic disco, discarding cheap wigs and Jade-branded buttplugs in her wake. (To my mind, the only other pop act exploring genre this boldly is Sabrina Carpenter, who is something like a spiritual sibling to Jade as well as her stylistic opposite.) Plastic Box bottles a certain Scandinavian strain of sweet melancholy, with Jade playing the jilted lover over seductive electro-pop. Co-producers Grades and Oscar Görres, the latter of whom helmed most of Troye Sivan's slick Something to Give Each Other, hug her voice with rosy synths and a chorus that explodes in a cloud of confetti. It's an end of summer party that's chicer than SSENSE – and despite Jade's antics that made her so much fun to follow, Plastic Box proves that she's just as magnetic when she strips them away. Owen Myers To me, summer feels like going at terminal velocity down a waterslide: an unstoppable blur that before you know it has spat you out in the run-out pool of autumn, dazed and blinking. PinkPantheress's new 20-minute, 30-second mixtape Fancy That feels the same way, a rush of UK dance music history – heavy with samples of Basement Jaxx and Underworld and nods to Fatboy Slim and Groove Armada – guided by a flirt laying down the law in girlish RP. Illegal is the only time Pink's grip loosens, thanks to a hero dose of THC that leaves her tangled in lust, paranoia and shame. Between the reality-obliterating synth strobes, her sensory production makes you feel all the freedom and frustration of being high, close breaths and screams flickering through the slipstream. Laura Snapes There are plenty of songs of the summer about falling in love or partying or breaking up or going for a long, gorgeous drive, but there are hardly enough songs for summer lethargy. When the mercury hits 90 degrees, all my friends go insane, my technology stops working, and I start napping for at least one hour a day. Enter commie bf, a blunt buzzsaw of a song on which forty winks singer Cilia Catello yells that 'everyone and everything makes my ears ring' right before she and her bandmates unleash a maelstrom of nasty, dementedly catchy punk-pop. This is a funny, and fun, and ferocious track – loud and unruly, but so intensely catchy that even the guitar-music-averse among us would have to admire its moxie. Catello's sheer frustration rings through every second of the song, enough to shake you from that heatwave-induced stupor and get your ass back into gear, no matter how sweaty and malcontent you may be. Shaad D'Souza While pop fans fret about there not being a good enough song of the summer this year, the UK has gone ahead and anointed its choice anyway. MK's Dior is now at No 1 in the UK charts, standard behaviour for a country whose inhabitants need only the faintest hint of a 4/4 pop-dance beat on a temperate day to crack open a tinned cocktail at 11am and go 'wheeeeey' with arms stretched wide. US producer MK, AKA Marc Kinchen, has been around since the early 90s (he's behind the still-ubiquitous Push the Feeling On) and therefore brings a level of craft to bear on his productions that puts them into a different league to all other mirrored-wall nightclub fodder. 2017's 17 still shines like the white walls and high-tensile glass of an Ibizan villa; 2023's Asking is as good as build-and-drop dance gets. 2025's offering Dior is more coiled and sensual than those tracks, with a really dramatic delayed drop: silence and Chrystal's a cappella vocal fill the space where you expect the beat, creating a simple but spine-tingling effect. The high fashion references meanwhile make it a sort of sequel to 2023's equivalent dance-pop song of the summer, Cassö's Prada. Ben Beaumont-Thomas Best efforts notwithstanding, the vibes aren't great this summer. The news is terrible, the AI ominous, the culture still in an extended hangover from last year's Espresso buzz and Brat bumps. There is no obvious song of the summer – the charts are basically tracks from 2024 or Morgan Wallen (though you wouldn't know it in godless New York); Charli xcx basically headlined Glastonbury; people are too busy arguing over Sabrina Carpenter's album cover to remember her Espresso follow-up Manchild. In this muggy malaise, I've been stuck on Haim's Relationships – the LA trio's best pop song to date, a bright, deceptively airy anthem for being fucking over it. Lyrically, this lead single off the sisters' aspirationally titled fourth album I Quit describes the messy end of some ill-defined entanglement. But its spare, intoxicating production – simple piano chords, ambling bass, synths glimmering like barlights at 9pm dusk – evokes a more general, potent summer ennui. I normally want the bpm up when it's hot, but this summer, I've been circling blocks to Danielle's dreamy falsetto, ascending with her rhetorical questions – fucking relationships, don't they end up all the same? – and then crashing back to earth with her 'when there's no one else to blame'. Feelings? In this strung-out summer? Try me next year. Adrian Horton The most joyous sounding song of this summer addresses depression, numbness and the futility of it all. No Joy, by the tuneful New Zealand quartet the Beths, provides an ideal object lesson in the thrill of mixed messages in pop. The music couldn't feel more summery or light, fired by bouncy powerpop chords and chirpy backup vocals. The video, set in a candy-colored child's playroom, follows suit, with lead singer/writer Elizabeth Stokes deadpanning her way through lyrics like: 'All my pleasures, guilty / Clean slate looking filthy' and 'I feel nothing,' all while her bandmates smile with satirically exaggerated pleasure. It's impossible to keep a straight face while watching or listening to it, despite the fact that the numbness Stokes reports in her words reflects something sadly real. The lyrics chronicle her experience on the dulling SSRI drug she has used to deal with her depression. True as that may be for her, the song winds up giving the opposite feeling to the listener. When she sings 'no joy' over and over we feel nothing but – a twist that could make this the most ironic song of this summer, as well as the most irresistible. Jim Farber Welcome to sombr season. Summer '25 seems to have given us a new star, and he's Shane Boose – otherwise known by his melancholy moniker, sombr. A native of New York's bustling Lower East Side, at just 19 he has effectively launched his mainstream career with a series of chart-topping singles which flaunts the artist's emotional, guitar-propelled lyrics. Yes you read that right, the new generation has officially rediscovered actual instruments, with the teenage artist seemingly channelling alt-rock acts like Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the latter of whom he's cited as a major influence. Songs like We Never Dated flaunt brutally honest lyrics accented by guitar-picking led it to become an instant breakout upon its late June release, which makes it a no-brainer when it comes to Song of the Summer status. Meanwhile, he's riding high on other explosive singles including Back to Friends, which recently was anointed as the most-streamed song on Spotify's global charts. Rob LeDonne Without a factory-made earworm to invade our every waking moment, the floor has opened up to a wider selection of artists this summer and, as there always should be in my opinion, a wider selection of vibes to go with it. Songs of the summer are typically characterised by the infectious perk and sweaty overwhelm of mid-afternoon sun but there's another seasonal feeling we all know, as the brightness starts to fade, that also deserves its space. Boston-born singer Khamari knows it too and in delicate downer Head in a Jar, he captures a brand of summery sadness that's also rather seductive, a deliberate dive into dark feelings that's as refreshing as an early evening breeze. It's a song about being pushed away from the centre of someone's life, forced to watch from a distance instead and, with a voice that has rightly earned comparisons to the mostly awol Frank Ocean, Khamari pierces right through. He's quietly been gaining buzz since his similarly reflective 2020 EP Eldorado and this one deserves to vault him from the outside in. Benjamin Lee You know you're in the right party if someone throws down this tune. The Chilean-German firebrand Matías Aguayo returned in May with a subversive dancefloor heater that has been building in notoriety over the subsequent months. It's sung in Spanish but translates to, Aguayo says: 'walking through the city on hot summer nights looking for the perfect dancefloor'. But it's also a mission statement, longing for 'revolutions in music and dreams in community' away from homogenisation, social media likes and solely facing the DJ booth. In the track, Aguayo remembers the freewheeling days of YouTube rips where you could hear 'raw, primitive and direct music' from, say, a Syrian wedding or Angolan teenagers dancing on the streets – references for El Internet's own jittery, restless rhythm and also his live DJ sets, where he sings and dances inside a circle in the audience, inviting onlookers to move freely with him and let loose. It's lithe, gonzo techno for sticky evenings in search of catharsis and connection. Kate Hutchinson Taken from London-based polymath Tom Rasmussen's High Wire, a remixed and reimagined version of last year's excellent Live Wire album, new song Gay Bar – not a cover of Electric Six, apols – showcases two of my favourite summer past-times; trashy storytelling and gossip. Who doesn't love a steamy page-turner on the beach, interrupted only by the details of last night's escapades wafting over from the gaggle of pals nearby? On Gay Bar, Rasmussen details three attempts at a night out; the first is interrupted by a pint to the face, and then completely ruined by the gay bar now being a Slug & Lettuce. Night two, meanwhile, involves going to the place where 'Danielle sucked on that MP's armpit', but – shock horror! - it's now a Crossfit gym full of 'muscled up yuppies'. By night three, with hope dwindling, Rasmussen takes a straight friend giving off 'bi vibes' to a busy gay bar. As the song's hi-NRG dance pop ratchets up, you find yourself gripped as the story reaches its climax; will Cassandra get off with anyone? What's Rasmussen doing in the basement? When will the decimation of queer nightlife end? It's a real page-turner. Michael Cragg
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Craig Gordon and Summer Harl tie the knot in intimate ceremony
Summer Harl and Craig Gordon, who plays for Hearts FC, have officially tied the knot as the couple took to Instagram to announce the exciting news. Former Celtic TV presenter Summer Harl and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon have officially tied the knot celebrating their love in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. The couple took to Instagram to share the exciting news, with Summer posting a series of heartwarming photos capturing the special moment. In the images, the newlyweds are seen descending the steps of a venue as their guests shower them with confetti with the pair beaming with happiness. Summer captioned the post, "Mr & Mrs Gordon. 17.07.25. We did it!" marking the date the couple finally said "I do" and sharing their excitement with their followers. Fans of the couple quickly filled the comment section with well-wishes and messages of congratulations. One follower wrote: "Awww congratulations Summer. Gorgeous photos, you look beautiful," while another stated: "Congratulations Mr & Mrs Gordon. Beautiful photos!!" Other shred their delight at the news, with one user commenting: "This is the best news. Congratulations to you both xxx" and another simply writing: "How lovely xx Beautiful." A fifth fan wrote: "Scotland's number one. Congratulations guys, so happy for you." Summer and Craig, who have been together since 2017, first crossed paths during their time at Celtic FC - Craig as the team's goalkeeper and Summer as the presenter for Celtic TV. Their professional connection soon blossomed into a relationship and the couple become official in 2017. The couple became engaged in secret on December 21, 2022, a milestone they kept private until much later. Their engagement came just days before Craig faced one of the most challenging moments of his career - a devastating double leg break sustained during a Hearts FC match against Dundee United on Christmas Eve of that year. Summer and Craig share two young sons, Ace Harlow Gordon, aged 4, and Axel Ever Gordon, aged 3. Craig also has two teenage daughters, Freya and Emma, from his previous marriage to ex-wife Jennifer. The footballer and Summer shared the news of their engagement on Instagram, in an adorable video. The clip showed the couple's two son and Craig's daughters slowly removing their hands one by one to reveal a beautiful sparkling ring. Although they never announced the news until a month later, due to Craig's injury. In the post, Summer wrote: "Just over a month ago, all these hands - big and small, had a hand in the BEST moment. 21.12.22." "A lot has happened since, and almost immediately after, so we decided to hold off celebrating for a bit, but sharing this (happier) news with family and friends has been so lovely. YES x 1,000,000," the post continued.
