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REALTIME had the privilege of delivering visual effects for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, a gripping five-part limited series produced by Carnival Films for Sky and Peacock. Starring Colin Firth, the series revisits the tragic 1988 Lockerbie disaster through the eyes of the Swire family, whose relentless search for justice shaped the aftermath of the event. The VFX work was carefully crafted to balance emotional storytelling with historical authenticity, helping recreate both the intimate and large-scale moments that define this heartbreaking real-world story. From subtle enhancements to impactful recreations, REALTIME’s contribution helps immerse viewers in this powerful narrative journey. The post Lockerbie: A Search for Truth – VFX Breakdown by REALTIME appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Since President Donald Trump unleashed an onslaught of import taxes on countries around the world, the word tariff has entered the collective vocabulary, and with it reciprocal tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, compound tariffs, and most-favored nation tariffs. But here’s one you may not have heard before, even though it’s been around for decades: the pink tariff. Pink tariffs add a roughly 3% U.S. tax onto the price of women’s clothing compared to the same products made for men, according to CNN. How do pink tariffs work? Research shows that tariffs don’t affect everyone equally. In 2018, a U.S. International Trade Commission study found that women pay more than men for gendered product categories like clothing and shoes, as reported by Politico. That’s because the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which creates U.S. tariff rates on U.S. imports, classifies footwear and apparel by gender, per CNN. “It is very strange and hugely inappropriate that the U.S. government should be having differential tax rates that attack women more than men for essentially the same things,” Ed Gresser, vice president and director for trade and global markets at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), told Politico. For example, Gresser looked at tariff rates for women’s clothing in 2022 and found they were 16.7% higher than men’s, at 13.6%. How will Trump’s trade war affect pink tariffs? Notably, Trump’s disruption of tariff policy does not extend to pink tariffs, which are being left in place. As women’s clothing will continue to be taxed at a higher rate than men’s, the tariffs Trump is placing on China and potentially other countries could hit female consumers in the U.S. harder than their male counterparts. Women in the U.S. were already paying “a kind of gender surcharge of at least $2 billion a year,” according to the PPI. Add on Trump’s tariffs, and that number will likely go up. For now, women will need to wait and see by how much. Although Trump has currently paused tariffs on all countries for 90 days—except China, which now faces a whopping 145% tax on imports to the U.S.—many companies aren’t waiting to see the effects; they’re increasing their prices and passing those costs on to consumers. It’s now common to see “tariff surcharges” on company invoices and websites.

Skullcandy’s Method 360 ANC earbuds are shaking up the wireless audio scene, not just in terms of sound, but in how you express yourself every time you pop a pair in your ears. With headphone jacks having all but vanished from smartphones, wireless earbuds have become nearly as essential as the phones themselves. It’s practically a rite of passage to misplace a bud or case, leading many to own several pairs at once just to keep up with their on-the-go routines. Choice is rapidly becoming the name of the game, and not only when it comes to features. Nowadays, earbuds are an extension of personal taste, a way to broadcast your style as confidently as you curate your playlists. Skullcandy has made this a mission, revamping its visual design language to set itself apart from the monochrome monotony. A quick glance at the Method 360 ANC’s color palette drives the point home: there’s vibrant Red for extra flash, Primer for those who prefer warm earthy vibes, and Leopard for an eye-catching, wild touch you won’t find elsewhere. Designer: Skullcandy The case for these buds is generously sized compared to some rivals, but there’s a method to the madness. The size is deliberate, inviting owners to let it peek out of bags or pockets instead of hiding it away. The integrated O-ring makes it even easier to hang it on bags and belts for everyone to see. These finishes are unapologetically bold, and the overall build quality hints at durability that can withstand everyday hustle. Skullcandy’s roots in bold, street-ready aesthetics definitely show, offering a fun twist for anyone tired of bland tech accessories. Design, however, is only half of the story. The Method 360 ANC partners with Bose, a brand that has long been revered by audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Exact partnership details remain under wraps, but having the “Sound by Bose” promise attached is something of a mic-drop moment. Fans of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds will even spot the familiar stabilizing fins, which help these buds nestle snugly for jogging, commuting, or losing yourself in your favorite album. Active noise cancellation is a huge part of the appeal, and that’s where the Bose influence really shines. Whether drowning out the din of public transport or blocking the chitchat of your local coffee shop, these earbuds get the job done. Battery life stands just as tall, clocking up to 40 hours with the combined charge of buds and case, impressive stamina for long days and spontaneous adventures. Skullcandy packs all these touches into a competitively priced package. The Method 360 ANC comes in at $129.99, but early shoppers can grab them for just $99, offering both premium features and hassle-free buying. For anyone craving audio engineered by industry leaders without giving up personality or playful design, these earbuds make a persuasive case for being your new daily essential. The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC with Sound by Bose lets listeners double down on both fidelity and flair, transforming the daily ritual of plugging in music into a genuine style statement. The post Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds bring bold designs and Bose audio first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Effective stabilization People tracking with other apps Compact dimensions Cons Tripod legs are not very robust Our Verdict Whether vlogging while travelling, action-packed sports shots, or a YouTube tutorial, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro impresses across the board and scores with well-thought-out details. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed169,99 Euro Best Prices Today: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Retailer Price 169,99 € View Deal 169,99 € View Deal 169,99 € View Deal 169,99 € View Deal 169,99 € View Deal Insta360 170,00 € View Deal 179,00 € View Deal 199,99 € View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket A gimbal is a motorised stabilization mount for cameras that compensates for vibrations and enables smooth video recordings. It uses motors and algorithms on three axes (tilt, pan, roll) to correct unwanted movements. Gimbals are used in professional video production and by iPhone filmmakers to stabilize shots and enable creative camera movements. For iPhone film-makers who are also vloggers, however, a gimbal must be able to do even more. And so Insta360 has packed features into the revised Flow 2 Pro ideal for the iPhone, offering versatile tracking via Apple DockKit in over 200 iOS apps, including apps for streaming and video conferencing. The Flow 2 Pro offers everything mobile filmmakers need: an integrated selfie stick, an extendable tripod, and a practical selfie mirror. The Insta360 app also includes exciting features such as 360-degree panorama, dolly zoom, motion timelapse, time shift, and even a teleprompter for vlogging. The Flow 2 Pro follows every movement in 360 degrees and can be operated remotely using gesture control, Apple Watch or even a second iPhone. And best of all: when folded up, it fits easily into a jacket or trouser pocket. When folded, the dimensions are still compact at 97.9 by 178.4 by 36.7 millimeters. When unfolded, the dimensions are 121.1 by 282.1 by 54 mm. The weight is low at 357 grams. The built-in battery has a capacity of 1,100 mAh, which should be enough for a maximum runtime of ten hours. This almost worked for us in the test. With a charging time of just two hours, it is also recharged relatively quickly. Thanks to the USB-C connection, the gimbal’s built-in battery can be used as a power bank for the iPhone. Lots of fun in practice Pack up and go–an exercise that the Flow 2 Pro masters well. It takes a bit of trial and error to get it to lock into position and switch off straight away. But then it is a compact package that takes up roughly the same space as the iPhone Pro Max. The Flow 2 Pro comes with a fabric bag for transport, which also holds accessories such as the iPhone holder and the LED light. The Flow 2 Pro is quickly ready for use and fascinates with its range of functions. The Flow 2 Pro can also be controlled sensitively with the joystick. Rotating the iPhone from portrait to landscape format is easily achieved with the thumb, as is switching between the front and rear camera. The infinitely variable zoom using the rotating ring through all iPhone lenses offers great creative freedom and enables smooth transitions. It compensates for walking and climbing stairs very smoothly, as well as panning. The AI functions are the icing on the cake. First and foremost, the tracking: press the front button and the Flow 2 Pro automatically recognizes faces in many apps that use the camera. Further tracking is not limited to faces, which are recognized automatically, but the selection is made simply by dragging a selection frame. This even works if the object is briefly obscured. This makes the 360-degree photo function seem almost boring, even though it works perfectly. One AI function should not be forgotten: remote control via gestures, as known from action cams, or control via the app on the Apple Watch. Although the image on the Apple Watch is somewhat delayed, it still works well. What is always fiddly is pulling out the selfie stick and the tripod legs. The Flow 2 Pro also feels much better in the hand than its predecessor, the Flow Pro. Accessories include a short USB-C charging cable for the iPhone, a magnetic smartphone holder, the Spotlight LED light, a backpack holder and a sturdy carrying case. Should you buy the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro? The gimbal does its job impressively well and provides excellent stabilization even when walking, climbing stairs, or panning the camera. However, the real highlight is the tracking functions. Thanks to Apple DockKit, the Flow 2 Pro enables precise automatic tracking, while objects can also be marked manually. Even if interfering objects get into the picture, the tracked subject remains in focus. This makes the gimbal perfect not only for vlogging, but also for sports and action videos, or even video conferences. A product is only really complete when the details are convincing. And this is exactly where the Flow 2 Pro shines in the truest sense of the word with its selfie mirror and intuitive, one-handed controls. Well thought-out extras such as the USB-C ports for powering the iPhone and the optional additional light make the gimbal even more versatile. The support of other apps thanks to Apple DockKit is no small matter. For example, the professional camera app Blackmagic Cam from Blackmagic can be used seamlessly with the Flow 2 Pro–a real plus for discerning filmmakers.

While it’s rare to look at the news without finding some headline related to AI and energy, a lot of us are stuck waving our hands when it comes to what it all means. Sure, you’ve probably read that AI will drive an increase in electricity demand. But how that fits into the context of the current and future grid can feel less clear from the headlines. That’s true even for people working in the field.  A new report from the International Energy Agency digs into the details of energy and AI, and I think it’s worth looking at some of the data to help clear things up. Here are four charts from the report that sum up the crucial points about AI and energy demand. 1. AI is power hungry, and the world will need to ramp up electricity supply to meet demand.  This point is the most obvious, but it bears repeating: AI is exploding, and it’s going to lead to higher energy demand from data centers. “AI has gone from an academic pursuit to an industry with trillions of dollars at stake,” as the IEA report’s executive summary puts it. Data centers used less than 300 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2020. That could increase to nearly 1,000 terawatt-hours in the next five years, which is more than Japan’s total electricity consumption today. Today, the US has about 45% of the world’s data center capacity, followed by China. Those two countries will continue to represent the overwhelming majority of capacity through 2035.   2. The electricity needed to power data centers will largely come from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas in the near term, but nuclear and renewables could play a key role, especially after 2030. The IEA report is relatively optimistic on the potential for renewables to power data centers, projecting that nearly half of global growth by 2035 will be met with renewables like wind and solar. (In Europe, the IEA projects, renewables will meet 85% of new demand.) In the near term, though, natural gas and coal will also expand. An additional 175 terawatt-hours from gas will help meet demand in the next decade, largely in the US, according to the IEA’s projections. Another report, published this week by the energy consultancy BloombergNEF, suggests that fossil fuels will play an even larger role than the IEA projects, accounting for two-thirds of additional electricity generation between now and 2035. Nuclear energy, a favorite of big tech companies looking to power operations without generating massive emissions, could start to make a dent after 2030, according to the IEA data. 3. Data centers are just a small piece of expected electricity demand growth this decade. We should be talking more about appliances, industry, and EVs when we talk about energy! Electricity demand is on the rise from a whole host of sources: Electric vehicles, air-conditioning, and appliances will each drive more electricity demand than data centers between now and the end of the decade. In total, data centers make up a little over 8% of electricity demand expected between now and 2030. There are interesting regional effects here, though. Growing economies will see more demand from the likes of air-conditioning than from data centers. On the other hand, the US has seen relatively flat electricity demand from consumers and industry for years, so newly rising demand from high-performance computing will make up a larger chunk.  4. Data centers tend to be clustered together and close to population centers, making them a unique challenge for the power grid.   The grid is no stranger to facilities that use huge amounts of energy: Cement plants, aluminum smelters, and coal mines all pull a lot of power in one place. However, data centers are a unique sort of beast. First, they tend to be closely clustered together. Globally, data centers make up about 1.5% of total electricity demand. However, in Ireland, that number is 20%, and in Virginia, it’s 25%. That trend looks likely to continue, too: Half of data centers under development in the US are in preexisting clusters. Data centers also tend to be closer to urban areas than other energy-intensive facilities like factories and mines.  Since data centers are close both to each other and to communities, they could have significant impacts on the regions where they’re situated, whether by bringing on more fossil fuels close to urban centers or by adding strain to the local grid. Or both. Overall, AI and data centers more broadly are going to be a major driving force for electricity demand. It’s not the whole story, but it’s a unique part of our energy picture to continue watching moving forward.  This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here.

Jorg Greuel/Getty Images IN BRIEF When left unchallenged, our rapid conclusions about others become entrenched beliefs that feel like facts, creating a self-reinforcing cycle in which we notice only evidence that confirms our existing stories. Breaking the cycle requires intentional curiosity—noticing when emotions arise, identifying the “story” driving those feelings, and deliberately climbing back down your ladder to consider alternative explanations. Leaders who master this skill build stronger relationships, make better decisions, and collaborate more effectively by avoiding the trap of faulty assumptions and snap judgments. “The human mind rarely operates in a rational fashion, and our judgments are seldom […] The post Leading with Empathy: How Understanding Your Ladder of Inference Strengthens Your Leadership appeared first on Harvard Business Publishing.