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News18
2 days ago
- News18
Google's Find Hub Feature Will Soon Work Without Wi-Fi Or Mobile Network: Here's How
Google's location tracking for Android devices could soon work beyond the network regions and help people avoid getting stranded. Google is going to make its Find device network work better with a new upgrade coming in the next few months. The company rebranded the tool to Find Hub earlier this year and soon it will work even without any Wi-Fi or network in the region. Yes, Google is highly expected to offer satellite support for its device location tracking feature and it should be rolling out for everyone in the near future. But the details about the upgraded tool have been spotted recently and highlighted in a report as well. Satellite tracking makes these features extremely useful, especially when people head over to no-network areas. Find Hub is essentially the same Find my device network in a rebranded fashion from Google. The satellite upgrade has been mentioned by Android Authority that has found some clues about its usability and purpose. It does seem like Google could have it available for everyone soon. Find Hub via satellite is going to help you in remote places and allow others to know your position, especially if you get stranded somewhere without a mobile network. Google had recently made Find My work offline and this will also be equally useful for many users. The report says the satellite feature will not give you immediate position but ping the point of the device every 15 minutes. It also is going to work when the user enables it from the settings and the feature will work in the background, so that others don't know how the tracking is still active to keep their location private. Satellite-based services are not cheap. We are keen to see if Google plans to limit its support to the premium devices (or just Pixels for now) and eventually make it a paid feature. The Pixel 10 series is launching next week and it does seem quite premature to assume Google could share something about the new updates at the event, but going by the tests being done at the code level on the Find Hub app, its public availability might be not far away now. view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 15:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rare Clip Of Taylor Swift's First TV Appearance Resurfaces After 12th Album Announcement
Last Updated: In the video, Taylor Swift recalled meeting Toby Keith, who signed her to Big Machine Records. Today, Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in the world. But there was a time when she was just a teenager chasing her dreams, unknown to most. Now, shortly after the renowned singer announced her new studio album, a rare blast from the past has surfaced on social media, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse into her early days in the music industry. The clip shows Taylor Swift's first-ever television appearance in 2005, when she was just 15 years old. Having come to Nashville with nothing but a guitar and a head full of dreams, the future superstar appeared on local station WSMV4, where she performed her original song Teardrops on My Guitar. The track would later feature on her debut album, Taylor Swift (2006). At that time, she had just been discovered by the country music icon Toby Keith, who was also the co-founder of Big Machine Records. She was the first artist to be signed by the label, and she remained with it until 2019. Meeting Toby was a star-struck moment for the teenager from West Reading, Pennsylvania. In the video, Taylor recalled her meeting with the country music singer and said, 'You're in the room with him, and you can feel it. There is a power there, and you're like, 'Oh my God.' I don't think I'll ever get to a point where I won't see him and be like, 'Oh my God. That's Toby Keith.'" taylor swift getting interviewed in high school, 2005 — Culture (@notgwendalupe) December 8, 2024 Taylor Swift Released Her Debut Album With Big Machine Records She released her first album in 2006 after signing with Big Machine Records, and instantly rose to fame. Taylor mentioned in the video that she was thankful to have recognised her path much earlier in life than most people. 'Most people find out what they're going to do in college, and that's great. But I guess, for me, it came a little earlier. And I'm so thankful for that. Because this happens to be a dream come true for me," she mentioned. When Did Taylor Swift Announce Her New Album? During her appearance on her boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce's, podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, she made the exciting announcement. In a teaser video shared on August 12 on the official page of the New Heights podcast, she unveiled the colour theme of her new album and revealed that it is called The Life of a Showgirl. The album will be the singer's first full-length release since the release of her record-breaking The Tortured Poets Department, which was released in 2024. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 09:20 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
What parents need to know about ‘Superman,' ‘7 Bears' and more
Age 12+ Reboot mixes action violence with charming comic-book energy. Filmmaker James Gunn's take on the DC Comics superhero stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. It's full of comic-book-style violence, including intense battles, explosions, monsters and large-scale destruction with implied casualties. One particularly disturbing scene involves a villain using a pistol to shoot an innocent victim at close range. Characters are also tortured and detained without due process. Expect several passionate kisses between an established couple, plus mentions of a harem and a brief scene with implied sex workers. Strong language includes 's---,' 'b----,' 'a--hole,' 'goddamn' and 'oh my God.' Corenswet is the first Jewish actor to play Superman, and female characters — including Lois Lane, Hawkgirl and the Engineer — have key supporting roles. The story has clear messages about courage, empathy, moral responsibility and teamwork, while also highlighting how envy and arrogance can drive people to act immorally. (129 minutes)
Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Squid Game 3 originally had happy ending: Director Hwang Dong-hyuk
Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that the original plan was for the series to conclude on a much more hopeful note. PHOTO: REUTERS SEOUL - Squid Game, director Hwang Dong-hyuk's brainchild, wrapped its saga with Season 3, which topped Netflix's global TV charts on FlixPatrol within a day of release on J une 27 . But reviews have been divided, with some lauding its gripping twists and some criticising it for falling short of the original's creativity. Much of the backlash also centered on the ending, where Player 456 Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) dies to save a baby born during the deadly games. In a surprise twist, Hwang has revealed that the original plan was for the series to conclude on a much more hopeful note. 'When I first started thinking about the second season, I had a vague idea that Gi-hun would return to the game - maybe to destroy it or at least help a few people escape - and then go to see his daughter in the US,' Hwang said during a press interview held on June 30 in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. 'That was the rough storyline I initially had in mind. But as I began seriously writing the project, I asked myself, 'What is the story I truly want to tell?' And that led me to the realization that Gi-hun's journey had to end here.' Hwang emphasised that the show has always served as a reflection of contemporary realities. 'Compared to when I created Season 1, the world has gotten even worse. Economic inequality has deepened, ordinary people's lives have become more difficult and wars continue to escalate with no sign of ending,' he said. 'Every year, things seem to grow more serious by the day. But people don't seem to have either the will or the ability to fix it. If things continue this way, the future looks truly bleak. That's a reality I felt needed to be addressed.' He added that Gi-hun's tragic arc was meant to underline those themes, portraying 'the painful journey of someone like Gi-hun, an average or even below-average person'. In addition to the social message the series relayed, one of the elements that helped define Squid Game for viewers worldwide was its use of traditional Korean children's games repurposed into brutal life-or-death challenges. For Season 3, selecting the right games was not a straightforward task, according to Hwang. 'It may seem like any game could work, but when you actually try to adapt it, it becomes challenging,' he said. Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk (centre) attending a fan event with cast members Lee Jung-jae (left), Lee Byung-hun in Seoul, South Korea, on June 28. PHOTO: REUTERS 'You have to figure out how players will be eliminated, and there needs to be enough space in the game to allow character dynamics and story to unfold. The rules also must be clear so that the line between failure and success is well defined.' Some games did not make the cut. Hwang recalled considering the game 'Why did you come to my house?' which relies heavily on rock-paper-scissors and lacks narrative tension. Another idea involved tying players to a conveyor belt in 'Open the Dongdaemun gate' but he ultimately rejected it due to the excessive randomness and lack of character agency. One game that did survive development was tag, reimagined as a direct battle-to-the-death between contestants. 'Like the marble game in episode four of Season 1, I wanted the fourth game this time to carry the most emotional weight - a life-or-death moment for the characters. That's why I added the element of killing: to heighten the dramatic tension.' The finale also featured a surprise appearance by Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, who plays a recruiter conducting a game of ddakji with new candidates in the US. Hwang said casting Blanchett was a deliberate choice aimed at flipping the script. 'Since the person playing the ddakji game in Korea was a man (Gong Yoo), I thought it would be interesting to have a female character appear at the end in the US,' he said. 'I was thinking, it's such a brief scene, who's the actress who can charismatically command the screen in that short amount of time? She's someone I've always admired, and I thought she was the perfect fit for the role. Our chief executive and producers agreed, so we reached out to her.' The US-based final scene and Blanchett's cameo sparked rumors of an American remake or sequel, but Hwang dismissed the speculation. As for the future of the franchise, Hwang left the door open for potential spinoffs rather than direct sequels. 'I've already conveyed all the messages I wanted to share in this season, so continuing the main story wouldn't be meaningful,' he noted. 'If anything, it would make more sense to carry on with a spinoff or side story. For example, something like the private lives of the masked figures. Remember the photo found at Captain Park's house with the Front Man? It was just a fun little Easter egg we included, but wouldn't it be interesting to explore what kind of relationship they had and what happened between them?' THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Not his personal law firm': Pam Bondi called out by DeLauro over Dept of Justice loyalty to Trump
'Not his personal law firm': Pam Bondi called out by DeLauro over Dept of Justice loyalty to Trump 'Answer my Question!': Pam Bondi, Rosa DeLauro engage in fiery exchange over proposed ATF cuts 'Answer my Question!': Pam Bondi, Rosa DeLauro engage in fiery exchange over proposed ATF cuts Trump swears in Pam Bondi as Attorney General, says 'she'll lead DOJ in crushing violent ...' 'Biden admin weaponised DoJ for 4 yrs…': Ted Cruz vs Hirono's heated exchange at Pam Bondi hearing 'I'm not going to be bullied by you': Pam Bondi clashes with Dem Senators Schiff and Padilla Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US Attorney General hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws 'Protecting Christians not favouritism...': Pam Bondi hosts 'Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Task Force' meeting
