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A global photography open call reimagines everyday spaces in Chennai

Walk past OSR Park in MRC Nagar, and one is transported on an unexpected journey — one that moves from the mangroves of the Sundarbans to the peat-rich bogs of Ireland, from the industrial scars of the Western Balkans to distant, shifting…

Dell made its new Pro laptops thinner and tweaked their naming scheme, again

Say goodbye to Plus, Premium, and Max (mostly). And say hello to a series of odd numbers. Say goodbye to Plus, Premium, and Max (mostly). And say hello to a series of odd numbers. Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the…

The shot that shows the absurdity of war: Peter van Agtmael's best photograph

I took this picture during my first time in Iraq, 20 years ago. It was the first entry in a body of work about the US post-9/11, at home and at war, which has occupied a good chunk of my professional life for the last two decades. I had turned 25…

UK photographic studio crashes into administration - in business since 1980s

A North London studio has collapsed into administration A long-running London photography business that has served the creative industries for more than four decades has collapsed into administration. Holborn Studios Limited, a well-known operator…

The Galaxy S26 Ultra successor should copy these 3 Ultra phones

Do you remember the first Ultra phone? It is widely recognized as the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and features several new firsts for Samsung's mobile experience lineup. It also set the industry standard and ushered in a new era, much as the original Galaxy…

First music roster for disabled artists aims to stop 'infantilisation'

A new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry. UnMute has already seen its artists booked for shows at festivals such as…

This new flagship isn't a Samsung, but it's a literal Fan Edition

The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Max Wind Edition swaps passive cooling for a built-in turbofan to prioritize sustained performance. The fan dynamically adjusts speed and works with 1,200+ vents and thermal fins for real heat control. However, one camera is…

Observer's April 2026 Art Fair Calendar (Updated)

Spring hasn't exactly sprung here on the East Coast, but whether it's frigid or frying, it's one of the art world's busiest seasons, packed with a carousel of high-impact fairs, highbrow auctions and highly anticipated cultural events across the…

Samsung's Galaxy A57 gets thinner, faster, and more expensive

Both it and the A37 arrive in the US with a $50 price bump. Both it and the A37 arrive in the US with a $50 price bump. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade's experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech…

'Mummy Won't Approve': Robert Irwin's Rumored New Girlfriend Sparks Heated Reactions

Australian conservationist and zookeeper Robert Irwin is back in the spotlight, this time over his rumored new romance with a woman many believe shares close ties to his world. The mystery woman reportedly has nearly a decade-long connection with…

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Rise on Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Sputters

Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Intel (INTC) and AMD (AMD) have raised processor prices in March with 2026 increases reaching 10%-15% as market lead times extend to six months. Meanwhile, SanDisk (SNDK) is…

Celluloid: the story of the plastic that made Hollywood

History can sometimes take an unexpected turn. One of these curious, revolutionary twists came in the mid-19th century, when the tale of an unassuming everyday object – the billiard ball – ended in cinematic proportions. Billiard…

Starfleet Academy' Deserved Better Than This

This week, Paramount confirmed that it would not renew Starfleet Academy for a third season. It is likely to mark, even as Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the end of an era for the franchise as the studio prepares to pivot Trek…

Kurdish kitchens, baked bean alaska and Mexican soul: the best spring cookbooks for 2026 - review

Nandên: Recipes from my Kurdish Kitchen by Pary Baban Because the Kurdish people are spread across several national boundaries, their food tends to get lumped in with that of the Turkish, Iranian, Syrian and other communities with which they…