6 Live Show This Week March 18, 2024

 

Joshua Radin

Saturday March 23, 8 pm. City Winery 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville

The singer songwriter has recorded 9 albums with his songs appearing in TV series and movies. Radin will be joined by Maddie Pope at City Winery this week.

Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series

Thursday March 21 7:30 pm Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street Franklin.

The March Songwriters Series event at The Franklin Theatre is back.

Songwriter features this month will be Shane Minor, Karen Staley, Montey Criswell.

Adam Paddock

Saturday March 23, 8 pm

Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville

The pop vocalist will debut at Exit this week. Special guest will be Walker Burroughs and Kikko Mai.

Dan + Shay

Thursday March 21 7 pm

Bridgestone Arena 501 broadway Nashville

Dan + Shay are bringing the Heartbreak on Map Tour to Bridgestone Arena on March 21, 2024 with Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters.

Sierra Ferrell

Wednesday Thursday March 20-21 7:30 pm

Ryman Auditorium 116 Rep.John Lewis Way Nashville

The Nashville based singer songwriter is known for unique style of music and will perform for 2 nights at Ryman this week.

St Paul and The Broken Bones

Brooklyn Bowl 925 erd Avenue N Nashville

 

‘Step by Step’ cast remembers Suzanne Somers at 90s con reunion

Suzanne Somers die in October 2023 following a ten year long fight with breast cancer.

Suzanne Somers was missed during Step by Step cast reunion at 90s Con.

Step by Step created by William Bickley and Michael Warren aired on ABC from September 1991 to August 1997 then moved to CBS where it ran from September 1997 to june 1998.

Suzanne gave the beautiful thoughtful gifts and she was person of immense style and glamour in her real life and I will never forget and I still have them Keanan shared.

Lakin gushed over the Three Company Star ” Growing up with her and watching her as a woman as a businesswoman as someone who was huge star who had bright light who was so gorgeous and someone I Just really admired.”

Sasha Mitchell, Patrick Duffy, Jason Marsden, Castile, christopher, Christine Lakin, Angela Watson and Staci Keanan remembered their co star who passed away in October following breast cancer diagnosis.

Shortly after her death in October Duffy honored Somers with moving tribute to his friend.

” As with everyone who knew her I was stunned yesterday by the news that my dear and deep friend Suzanne had passed. For that brief moment it was unbelievable” he posted on Instagram.”

“But indeed she has passed. She beautifully passed through my life on this leg of her endless journey. My task is remain on roadside as she continues on”

Suzanne Somers was honored by cast of Step by Step nearly five months after her death.

Somers died from breast cancer at her home in Palm Desert on Oct. 15 . She was 76.

On Sunday her former Step by Step co stars reunited at 90s con and share some legacy working on tv for decades as leading actress.

Duffy and Somers starred as single parent Frank Lambert and Carol Foster who fell in love married and joined families together.

Newlyweds starting over again as adults, they each had 3 children and created a new idea of family.

Step by Step debuted in 1991 and ran for 7 season before its last episode aired in 1998.

The actress was known for her role as Chrissy Snow in sitcom Three’s Company. She gained a popularity in the 90s with Step by Step playing a widow named Carol Foster Lambert.

Jason Marsden played Rick Halke on show for various years until 1998 series finale. He attended 90s Con wearing a pink shirt under his suit which featured an image of Somers.

A contractor named Frank Lambert sweeps her off her feet and pair must  start the daunting task of blending their families and trying to create harmony.

Lakin 45 tells There was one Christmas where she just gave ThighMasters to every one referring to exercise equipment that Somers became so popular for selling in 80s and 90s.

Beside being a actress Somers was also author, having written more than 25 books including 2 autobiographies, 4 diet books and book of poetry.

Keanan told media TV icon was “universally adored on set of Step by Step and felt as though to know her was to love her.As her TV daughter she was so warm and nurturing towards me, I thought she was just flawless, I will miss her but was lucky to have known her”

The casts 90s con appearance marked first mega reunion in years though they have known to remain in touch over years.

In 2018 Keanan, Lakin and Duffy got back together for chat on Lakin’s Worst Ever Podcast.

Step by Step was a sitcom created by William Bickley and Michael Warren and developed by Thomas L Miller and Robert L Boyett. It ran for 6 seasons on ABC and a 7th and final season on CBS.

Tommy Dreamer Examines AEW’s Choice with Wardlow

Tommy Dreamer has discussed AEW star Wardlow plans after he defeated in his title match at AEW Dynamite Big Business his first defeat since joining the Undisputed Kingdom.

Wardlow came up short in his AEW World Championship match versus Samoa Joe leading to queries about what could be next for Mr Mayhem

Dreamer does not view Wardlow needs an immediate change in a bid to get people to cheer for him.

Dreamer doesn’t think Wardlow needs an immediate change in a bid to get people to cheer for him.

Dreamer has view Wardlow could be used as Undisputed Kingdom leader Adam Cole heater while the ECW star proposed another angle AEW could use him for.

The key point for Dreamer is that they address the fact he lost this match and remains only active group member without a title to tell a story.

Build to that build to this group who all have championship be like. you dude we all have champions and you do not and then have the cult leader hold on guys and he finally puts it on Wardlow.

Dreamer suggested Whether Wardlow wins or Wardlow fails then you have to face repercussions.

Dreamer suggested Wardlow could be used as the Undisputed Kingdom leader Adam Cole heater while the former ECW star proposed other angle AEW could use him for.

Tommy Dreamer Examines AEW’s Options With Wardlow AEW BY MATTHEW WILKINSON/MARCH 18, 2024 1:21 AM EST Tommy Dreamer has discussed AEW star Wardlow’s plans after he lost his title match at “AEW Dynamite: Big Business,” his first loss since joining the Undisputed Kingdom.

Wardlow came up short in his AEW World Championship match against Samoa Joe, leading to questions about what could be next for “Mr. Mayhem.”

“Where are they going to go from there with Wardlow he kind of let the new leader down Tommy Dreamer added on Busted Open Radio. Enjoyed the match I really did. There was lot of moments there where I was like are they going to put the title on Warldlow which is what I desire to see when I watch professional wrestling. I donot want to know an outcome or finish.

Zoe Kravitz, Channing Tatum planning intimate wedding with close friends

Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz are planning an intimate marriage with their close family members and A list friends reports has opened up.

The pair will keep their marriage low key just as they keep mum on description of private lives a tipster spilled of Life & Style.

Zoe and Channing knew they had special from the start. They are so ready to become husband and wife.

The Batman star sparket engagement news after flaunting a mega diamond during Halloween celebrations previous year.

The pair who have been dating for multiple year they have not declared their engagement. Tatum proposed to Kravitz with her dream ring.

“She could not believe Channing knew exactly what to get the source said the Magic Mike star while speaking the media.But he is a romantic like that”.

Speaking of the pair deciding to exchange vows the source added getting married seem like the most natural things to do ” to Tatum and Kravitz who have been divorced previously.

They unveiled sharing details of wedding plans, Zoe is a stickler for design and aesthetics and details so backyard donot think BBQ.

But its going to be relaxed elevated A list affair that guest will be talking about for years to come the insider open up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hanuman ott release date telugu movie 2024 Here is some facts

Hanuman has made a mega progress in the Indian Cinema Scene was being screened in theatres.

According to the contract the movie was to be released in OTT with in three weeks of the release of the film.

As the picture is still in theatre it was decided to bring the movie in OTT after 55 days. The film should have been released on Zee 5 from March 2. It did not occur.

Hanuman was not found on March 2nd on OTT. So another date was unveiled.Hanuman was likely to come on OTT on March 16.

Unfortunately the Movie was not available on that date on OTT.

The news of Hanuman 2 making is viral on social media.Hanuman earned 250 crore rupees in 14 days of its release

Hanuman directed by Prashant Verma is proved to be a mega hit on cinema box.

The picture Hanuman  starring Teja Sajja is already a super duper hit.Preparation are already in progress to making the part 2 of the movie.

There is a speculation Yash will act in lead role and Pradeep Verma will direct the film Hanuman Part 2.

Hanuman is one of the latest movies that have raised the bar on the level. Without mega star hanuman has emerged as meg hit on box office at pan india level due to its amazing VFX, huge promotion and story.

Flipkart valuation Declines by more than Rs 41,000 Crore in 2 years

Flipkart attribute the fall in valuation to the demerger of fintech firm PhonePe into a separate entity.

E commerce company Flipkarts valuation has decreased by USD 5 billion as of Jan 2024 compared to that in January 2022 according to equity transactions carried out by its US based parent company Walmart.

The valuation of the e commerce company declined to 35 billion US$ as january 31, 2024 from USD 40 billion in financial year ended on January 31, 2022 as per Walmart change in equity structure in Flipkart.

Valuation Exercise

Flipkart sources added the enterprise valuation exercise was done in 2021 and total value of firm included fintech firm PhonePe valuation as well.

Flipkart’s valuation remains what it was in 2021 adjusting for PhonePe hive off a company source added.

PhonePe is now valued at over USD 12 billion after a USD 850 million fund raise from group of investors including TVS Capital Funds, Ribbit Capital, Tiger Global etc.

According to Flipkart the GMV of company raise in range of 25-28 per cent on a  year old basis in range of USD 29-30 billion in 2023 as festival sales were softer in 2022.

Flipkart sources added that there is no change in organic valuation of Flipkart. Last valuation exercise was in 2021 when Flipkart raised funds. PhonePe valuation has climbed they raised funds.

Dilution in Equity

Walmart diluted 8 per cent equity in Flipkart for USD 3.2 billion FY 2022 reflecting the company value of the ecommerce at USD 40 billion.

The US retail owner in FY 2024 spiked its shareholding by 10% to 85% by paying 3.5 US$ reflecting the Flipkart valuation at USD 35 billion.

Flipkart reply the decline in valuation shown as per Walmart’s report and said it an appropriate adjustment in company valuation.

During FY the company paid USD 3.5 billion acquire shares from certain Flipkart noncontrolling interest holders and settle the liability to former noncontrolling interest holders of PhonePe.

Amber Alert for 4 year old girl abducted in Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Police Department issued and Amber Alert for 4 year old girl out of Kansas City.

Amira Bills was kidnapped by her biological father Aerian Bills after he attacked the mother inside of a  automobile around 9 pm Saturday night. 

Amira was wearing a pink shirt with unicorn on it a pink jacket. She had blue jeans and black shoes on. Her hair was styled in 2 ponytails.

Aerian Bills was last view driving a white chevy Maliby with plates number 077RUE.

Anyone with info should call 911 or the Kansas City Crime stoppers 816-474-TIPS

The vehicle was last view driving west on Meyer Blvd near Olive St Aerian is 6 feet tall weighing 260 pounds and is considered armed and threatful.

The vehicle was last seen driving west on Meyer Blvd. near Olive St.
Aerian is 6 feet tall, weighing 260 pounds and is considered armed and dangerous.

 

WhatsApp is increasing app lock with latest authentication methods

Whatsapp prioritizes user data security with encrypted text, recent additions like upcoming upgrades and chat lock. The latest Whatsapp bet version expands app lock options to include face unlock and other methods for convenience while maintaining security.

Biometric authentication options for Whatsapp include app lock for entire devices and chat lock fo individual conversations.

If you desire to safe your chat with biometric authentication Whatsapp offers two methods the first is to hide private chats from main chat lists by enabling chat lock on pre conversation basis.

You have to pull down on chat list like when refreshing a webpage and you will see an option for locked chats appear at top of list.

The app will request authentication by face or fingerprint when you try to unlock.

Privacy and safety of user data are value high on Whatsapp list of priorities and that helps the app remain one among the top encrypted instant messaging apps out there.

The company initiated testing new label to emphasize chat encryption and released utilities help keep your chats secure from prying eyes.

If you have work cell phone where all conversation must be protected you are better off setting up an app lock. The feature is available at device level in Android skins by OEMs. Meta Chat app its own version built in.

Whatsapp tests new methods to unlock the app

The change would assist people set up feature even if they do not prefer fingerprint unlock or they are using an affordable Android device which lacks reliable biometric sensors.

Latest Whatsapp beta version 2.24.6.20 the sleuths at WABetaInfo discovered app lock is expanding to include other unlock method like device passcodes and face unlock.

This is mega set up from implementation of Whatsapp lock feature, WABetaInfo cautions against installing beta to try feature before wider release.

The current beta version is prone to crashes and could vulnerable the app core functions.

Various authentication methods also assist serve as backups for fingerprint authentication when you are wearing gloves but you need to unlock the app.

The update improve the accessibility with app lock some people may be unable to use some of authentication methods.

A screenshot shared by WABetaInfo shows user may soon able to lock their app behind  a biometric key meaning if they desire a fingerprint face such as the device passcode to open it.

If your phone falls into wrong man hand your conversation NFSW are safe.

Early indication show there will be 3 time limits for when the app locks after it is closed immediately as often case with banking apps after 30 minutes and one minutes.

WABetainfo team added ” In our opinion introducing additional layer of security is important step toward enhancing user privacy and safeguarding personal data.”

The team did warn against downloading the current beta version which has causing the app to crash and recommend waiting for new feature to be rolled out to live version.

The update comes in wake of Whatsapp developing its Chat Lock feature which enable user to hid text in hidden folder that can be accessed by them. They can hide notification from those chats.

Whatsapp not only provides flexibility for user but reinforces the integrity of accounts against unauthorised access.

Bruno Mars Allegedly Owes $50 Million in Gambling Debt

Bruno Mars struck a deal with MGM Casino and now has a mega multi million dollar debt to pay off.

The musician who unveiled his multi year residency with MGM Resorts International in 2016 in Las Vegas owes large debts at the table.

Bruno Mars recently entered the 9th year of his residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas which he extended with 12 shows taking place through out 2024.

Mars has open about his affinity for gambling in past media interviews sharing that he visited his first casino at 19 years old and is unknown singer covered his rent by playing cards.

He owes millions to MGM from gambling. MGM basically own him.

He makes ninety million dollar a year off of the deal he did with the casino but he has to pay his debt after taxes.

After tax deduction Mars is left with a sum of $60 million net worth.

Back in 2016 president of MGM Resorts International claimed Mars is among the most talented performers in world and we are excited to start a long term relationship with him across our industry leading portfolio of entertainment venues

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How to stream series premiere of Diara From Detroit for free on BET

The series premiere of Diarra from Detroit is set to air on BET on Saturday March 16 at 10 pm ET.

A live stream of new episode can be search on Fubo TV free trial, Philo free trial and other streamin services listed below.

Diarra from Detroit is a clever, humorous mystery with irreveren sleuth that will have laughing one minute and on edge of your seat next.

Exec produce by black ish creator kenya Barris and BET studios eigh episode series Thursday March 21 on BET+ first 3 installments drop on premiere day followed by weekly releases on Thursday for remaining 5 episodes.

Diarra is a schoolteacher who returns to her inner city Detroit neighborhood while going through a divorce. She is very sentimental about her ex it unclear whether she is deeply heartbroken or humiliated.

Diarra re enters the dating scene through dating app Tinder and falls for first guy she meets only to have him ghost her or has he?

Diarra is convinced her beau wouldnot disappear because attraction was mutual and he had made plans for 2nd date.

Her friends thinks she is living in fantasyland. When she goes to his house and instead of her date see a mysterious man tied to chair. Diarra puts on her detective hat.

Some farcical scenes looks to be there just to laugh at hood stereotype. Diarra social circle consist of stock characters.

How can I watch Diarra From Detroit for free?

If you do not have traditional cable you can stream the latest episodes of Diarra from Detroit on BET using platforms like DirectTV Stream free trial, Fubo TV free trial and Philo free trial.

What are the differences between the streaming services?

DirectTV Stream is same as FuboTv same channel provides. Basic package priced at $74.99 per month with free trial include just 75 live tv channels.

You can explore DirectTV stream channel packages on website.

FuboTV is live TV streaming service focused on live sports including US, the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB.It offers 150 channels starting at $74.99 including 1000 hours of DVR and streams.

Philo is live TV streaming service focused on entertainment channels like MTV Discovery and Paramount Network.

IT offers 60+ channels for $25 per month. It has unlimited DVR and can be streamed on all app enabled devices.

What is the show about?

Show theme is about following a divorcing school teacher who refuses to believe she has been ghosted by her rebound tinder date her search for missing man pulls her into a decade old mystery involving the Detroit underworld.

 

 

 

 

Nissan Ariya NISMO Launched in Japan Will it come in India? See Details

Making an official appearance at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, Nissan has launched the Ariya Nismo in the international market Japan.

The EV has introduce with whopping price tag of 6,590,100 Yen.

There are news the model may reach the Indian soil. However the company has not unveiled the detail for same as yet.

Sales Starts Schedule

The model has been offered in 2 variant B6-e-4ORCE and the B9 e-4ORCE.

Trims are available in 6 color including Nismo Stealth Gray shade with black finish roof. Sale period set for june 2024. Company accepted bookings for same.

Interior

The vehicle gets a premium blacked theme complimented by red accent on various area such floor mat, armrest, seatring, centre console among others.

Bose sound system, ambient lighting various driving modes and whatnot. Steering wheel multi functional, several control buttons.

Google Photos adds documents label and screenshot with manual categorization

Back in November Google Photos introduce document sorting and another update to capability add labels to notes and screenshots as well as manual categorization option.

When opening a photo of document in fullscreen we are viewing a label in top left corner the back arrow.

This is Google Photos explicitly telling how it has labeled a document.

Tapping lets you change categories or view all documents. The categorization choices are

 

    • Screenshots
    • Books and magazines
    • Even information
    • Identity
    • Notes
    • Payment methods
    • Receipts
    • Recipes and menus
    • Social

you can select and apply various categories per image. We are viewing labels live in Google Photos for Android and ioS.

This option is not available on web.

Google announce improved automatic document categorization and recognition using AI.

This upgrade was unveiled alongside Photo Stacks with carousel of Documents found in Search tab.

  • Google Photos is introducing manual categorization for document allowing users to change category of images like tickets and receipts
  • Google Photos has categorize images of documents since 2021 the ability to recategorize them is new
  • Google Photos change in categorization options are likely a serve side update

Google Photos to store images of documents you know that it does not get categorization right.

With this change you have the choice to change which category images goes in.

Google services AssembleDebug shared on X That Google Photos was working on a way to change how the app categorize images what it calls Documents.

The new setup allow users manually change images photos of receipts tickets are tagged making it easier to organize info in images.

Manual categorization rolling out.

Google first introduce machine learning powered document categorization to Photos back in 2021 until now.

Im viewing these choices live on Pixel 8 running the version of Google Photos mentioned above.

Changes are server side which means that even if you are using the same app version functionality might be enabled for you on Google end.

 

Fujifilm New Instant Camera and Smartphone App Update

A look at Fuji Instax Mini 99 plus updates coming to INSTAX UP smartphone app.

FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI 99

Designed to fun and cool instant photo camera for content creators, the INSTAX MINI 99 allow user show their creativity with photos in a true analog experience.

INSTAX MINI 99 user will able to use 6 various color effect setting or just a normal setting for true rendition of photos.

There is 5 shooting modes which include.

  • Bulb
  • Sports
  • Indoor
  • Normal
  • Double Exposure

These modes can optimized for particular shot by offering fine level adjustments for brightness, highlights or even shadow detail.

The images are printed on 2 x3 inch Instax Mini instant film is sold separately.

Pricing and Availability

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 instant camera is expected to available online and in stores here in mid April 2024. You can check purchase and full specs choice below

  • 6 color effect settings
  • Built in self timer
  • manual vignette switch
  • 2 shutter buttons for landscape/portrait
  • Base Grip with Tripod mount
  • Macro and Landscape Modes
  • Prints 2×3: Instant Photos
  • 5 Shooting Modes with Auto Exposure
  • Built in Flash Control
  • 5 levels of brightness

Instax up Smartphone App Update

Instant camera unveil Fujifilm the brand declared an update to its free downloadable Instax Up Smartphone App.

Designed for Instax user to digitally scan, organize, import with Instax up smartphone app. Fujifilm user can

 

  • Organize scanned digital photos by category/list view for easy locating
  • Scan Instax photo prints and store them digitally in one place
  • Easily share digitally store photos and collection via social media or tex
  • import digitally stored photos from other Instax apps

This new update adds new album feature where user can organize and store digital Instax photos by themes.

User can tag, add, share, download and delete Instax images from digital albums and can view images in list/box view as well.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 more advanced Instant Camera

The Color Effect Dial has 6 effects that driven by LED inside of camera, Warm Tone, Light Blue, Sepia, Soft Magneta, Light Leak Faded Green.

Lights are included photos photos are exposed along with color onto Instax Mini instant film.

The Brightness Control Dial is a rudimentary exposure compensation dial that has 2 levels of light and darkness around a neutral middle.

Fujifilm Instax Mini film the Mini 99 has new color effect dial, control dial, shooting modes vignette switch and 3 focus mode and included grip that screw into built in tripod mount.

The body of camera features a tripod screw mount that works with precision milled Base Grip.

The camera features a rechargeable 680mAh battery charge while in camera it does ship with USB external charger PetaPixel Chris Niccolls had hands on time with camera.

The Award winning Sony A80L OLED TV price has fall to Black Friday levels

2023 was awash with next generation MLA OLED and QD OLED TVs Sony proved that standard OLED technology is capable of producing extraordinary results when it tuned with attention and care.

The A80L produces photo that pops with vibrant colors and contrast combine with a naturalism that mean you are seeing films and TV shows as desired.

The Acoustic Surface Audio + technology which use actuators that vibrate screen in order to make sound ensures audio and imagery are connected in a way than non Sony TV can not match and the A80L sound direct open and detailed by general TV standards too.

The 65 inch model is one sale for 2099 euro from 2999 euro another 900 euro saving. It is a good price for 5 start Award Winning OLED TV.

The Sony A80L uses standard OLED technology to amazing effect delivering an image that balances with cinematically subtle with absolute aplomb.

It sounds great by TV standards too and has solid gaming feature set.

LG C3 is still superb TV we felt that LG did not differentiate from the C2 enough despite high price at launch.

The A80L on other hand is great step and best performance per pound TV of year so far particularly with this discount.

LG is offering the C3 OLED TV for bit less than this Sony we are enamoured by A80L performance making it top pick when it comes to performance per pound ratio.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus review

The company 2nd Accentum model is same to its predecessor.

Less than four month after making its mid range Accentum headphones Sennheiser open up another version at CES that remains less costly than its momentum set.

Accentum Plus model offers touch controls, revised active noise cancellation, wear detection and conveniences first version didnot have.

All of addition come costly plus  detection and conveniences first version did not have.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus

Changes to ANC and few new features the Accentum Plus is not upgrade over the regular Accentum that debut previous year.

       Pros

  • Wear Detection
  • Multipoint Bluetooth
  • Trademark Sennheiser sound at louder volumes
  • Better than expected battery life.

Cons

  • Spind suffers at lower volumes
  • Cheap look design
  • Adpative ANC is mega difference

The headphones made out of plastic which gives them a cheap look and feel. The  company introduce new design style on Momentum 4 in 2022 which it continued with overall look on Accentum line.

Wrap-up

Sennheiser try to improve mid range accentum offering is mixed bag. Accentum Plus is not the mega improvement you expect with cost price.

Better expected battery life. You can get same play time on regular Accentum for $50 less. Small design refinements and more step up in terms of audio quality and ANC performance would have mega impact.

Accentum Plus is mega upgrade over last year model.

Design

Accentu, Plus and Accentum apart at first look.

The Plus version has one button which control power. Audio and call controls are touch based and located on outside of right rear cup.

Plus has 3.5mm aux jack along with USB-C connection whereas first accentum only has latter.

Battery life

The Plus battery life unchanged from regular Accentum at 50 hours.You can get 5 hours of listening time after plugging in for only ten minutes.

Software and features

The Sennheiser Smart Control app offers features for Accentum Plus as does for the Accentum. Battery percentage is at top.You can adjust a 5 band EQ, select a prebuilt sound preset or make own.

The company offer sound personalization calibrates the audio based on response to few samples in the app.

On ANC control disable automatic adaptive adjustment to Accentum Plus noise cancellation and leave regular noise cancellation on.

You can cycle between ANC and transparency mode with double tap on right ear cup. action does not allow you to active any preferred blends. Turns on full ANC or complete transparency.

Sennheiser Sound Zones are here giving you ability to configure specific audio setting based on location.

You can generate 20 these for places like work, home and more. You have to give the app permission to track your location which could be a nonstarter for some users.

Call Quality

The Accentum Plus is fine for calls. The audio quality is not pristin it passable for most uses.

You can choose to have headphones switch to transparency mode when you take a call. Accentum Plus does not pipe in your voice So overall studio is not natural as more costly options like the AirPods Max.

ANC performance

Sennheiser says Accentum Plus has hybrid adaptive ANC where Accentum just hydrid ANC.

The mean Plus model adjust to change in enviromental noise while regular mode has one level of blocking ability.

The overall ANC performance is good in circumstances it is far from what you get on the best that Bose, Sony have to offer.

Sound quality

Sennheiser earbuds and headphones have offered superb sound quality among all the products. The company has well tuned audio profile that is dynamic.

Thanks to clarity across the EQ.

 

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra with 6.78″ FHD + 144Hz AMOLED display 16 GB RAM IP68 ratings unveiled

ASUS declared the Zenfone 11 Ultra the company latest mobilephone it had promised. The cell has similar specs as the ROG Phone 8 that was introduce earlier this year. 

The Zenfone 11 Ulta packs a 6.78 inch Full HD _ AMOLED HDR display with 144 HZ refresh rate choice for gaming up to 2500 nits peak brightness and powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with up to 16GB of RAM.

The cell has dual cell 5500 mAh battery with 65W Hyper Charge fast charging for full charge in 39 minutes and comes with 15W Qi wireless charging.

The mobile has 50 MP camera with Sony sensor 6 Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3 13 MP utlrawide camrer and has 32 MP 3X telephoto lens with built in OIS.

The front 32 MP selfie camera ultrawire with RGBW sensor and filed of view of 90

Pricing and availability

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra comes in Eternal Black Skyline Blue, Desert Sand and is priced at 999 Euros. USD 1092 for the 12GB + 256 GB model in Europe with 100 Euro pre order discount and USD 899 in the US.

There is 16GB + 512GB model 1099 Euros. The phone is coming out across US and Europe.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ulta specifications

  • Android 14 With Zen UI
  • Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 34 nm Mobile Platform with Adren 750 GPU
  • Dual Sim nano + nano
  • 6.78 inch Full HD + 1-120 Hz LTP Samsung E6 Amoled 10 bit HDR 20 9 aspect ratio display upto 2500 nit brightness
  • 50 MP rear camera with 1/1.56 sony IMX890 sensor f/1.9 aperture 6 axis Gimbal stabilization 13 MP ultra wide camere 32 MP 3x telephoto sensor OIS
  • 32 MP front fac camera 90″ Fov
  • 3.5 mm audio jack dual speakers 5 magnet stereo speaker Dirac Virtuo for Headphone Spatial Sound Tri microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology
  • In dispaly fingerprint sensor.
  • 3500 mAh typical with 65W Hyper charge fast charging Quick charge 5 and PD charging 15W Qi Wireless Charging.

Walmart agrees to pay $70 Disability Discrimination

Walmart will pay $70,000 and furnish reliefs to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by US EEOC the federal agency declared on March 7, 2024.

The EEOC charge that Walmart violated ADA when it revoked permission from employee with disability to use store electric carts as reasonable accommodation for disability forcing him to take unpaid leave.

According to EEOC lawsuit after hiring Quinones whoe use a prosthetic leg Walmart accommodated Quinones by permitting him to use one of store electric carts to perform some of his job duties.

Seven months later Walmart told Quinones he was no longer able to use cart claiming that store electric carts were for consumer use only though employees were allowed to use carts to accommodate temporary injuries.

Walmart failed to offer reasonable accommodation that allowed Quinones to continue working Walmart placed him on indefinite unpaid leave.

Walmart agreed to offer Quinones a job at one of its South Carolina locations. 2 year consent decree settling the suit enjoins company from failing to provide reasonable accommodation to individual with disabilities related to walking and standing at store in Aiken.

The decree limited exception enjoin Walmart from eliminating existing reasonable accommodation for individual without identifying alternative that allows employee to remain in position except in circumstances.

Walmart will required to conduct annual training for salaried employee at affected store post an employee notice, submit compliance reports to the EEOC.

Alleged conduct violated the ADA which protect individuals with disabilities from workplace discrimination and requires that employees provide reasonable workplace accommodations.

The EEOC filed suit in US District Court for the District of South Carolina Aike Division after first try to reach pre litigation settlement through its admin council process.

 

Google brings all its Nest Cam features to Google Home for Web

You in near future will be able to view recorded videos, event, download clips and timelines from Google Nest cams through web browser.

The company says it is bringing the feature to generate custom clips from recorde footage both on web and in app, bringing the full functionality of its Nest cameras to its own platform.

This feature will require a Nest Aware subscription starting at $8 a month.

Google has open up that in upcoming days Nest Cam user will finally able to download and view recorded clips and scroll through their event timeline on new home.google.com web portal.

You can able to view live streams from here if you desire to see what happened earlier you need to go to Google Home app.

Older Nest Cam users could see live and recorded footage at home.nest.com you can see a live view in Google interface.

You could still access the Nest app or Google Home app to view clips and downloads them.

Google first said in 2021 to bring a web view to its camera in 2021 but it didnot happen.

Nest Cam user will be able to take benefit of both mega clip making choice and mega screen.

It is likely all old Nest Cams and New Google Nest Cams have been transferred to Google Home app. Picture in Picture viewing is also slated for Google Home for Web.

The custom clips feature which lets you pick a start and end time from recording and turn it into a clip will lauch in next few weeks both on Google Home app and web.

It will come to Nest Cam indoor, wired, Nest Cam outdoor or indoor, Nest Cam with Floodlight, Nest Doorbell wired, second gen, Nest Doorbell battery and Nest Cam Indoor first gen.

Google Home for web rolling out camera history

Google Home for web is entering availability and adding camera history with custom clips feature is exiting preview

In October 2022 home.google,com launched in preview. Google Home for web is getting ability to view camera history. Video appears at left while there is a timeline at right.

Google Home for web will help a version of Public Preview so you can try feature before they are more broadly available.

 

Ravinia Festival releases complete 2024 schedule

Ravinia Music Festival has released its 2024 schedule with highlights including, Gaelic Storm, Samara Joy, Meshell Ndgeocello, Ben Patt.

This year lineup consist over 100 concerst with 60 artists making debuts. Artists making return inclue James Taylor, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, The Roots, Little Feat and Los Lobos.

The Beach Boys with Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, John Stamos, Gipsy kings, Joffrey Ballet.

Tickets will go on sale April 2024.

Family and Film

Divi Roxx Kids June 15 Carousel Stage 6

Bridman 1oth Anniversary The complete film show while solo jazz percussion score live performed by composer Antonio Sanchex June 26 Martin Theatre.

July 20 Martin Theatre Elena Moon Park and Friends.

August 3 2 performance Laurie Berkner

Dan Brown wild symphony July 27 Bennett Gordon Hall

The Princess Bride complete movie with live score performed by CSO August 16.

August 31 Bennett Gordon Hall Fyutch

Big Drum Small World September 7 Bennett Gordon Hall

Jazz Blues Gospel Folk and American Songbook

June 16 Teach Play programs open night on Carousel Stage.

Jazz in June Battle of Big Bands Adonis Rose and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Orrin Evans and Captain Black Big Band with guests Rufus Reid and Kurt Elling.

June 27 Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Carousel Stage

Norah Jones and guest Mavis Staples July 14

Victor wooten and the Wooten Brother August 7 Carousel Stage

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue with Big Boi and Danielle Ponder June 19

Samara Joy August 25

Global Music and Latin

Little Feat and Los Lobos on Can not be Satisfied Tour June 22

The Reset An immersive sound experienced with Davin Youngs July 11 Carousel Stage

Gipsy kings Nicolas Reyes and Choco Orta with Caribe Project july 31

September 15 La Santa Cecilia featured for main stage performance.

Hip Hop, R&B, Indie, Pop, Rock, Country and DJs

June 7 Carousel Stage The Flock featuring Jerry Goodman

James Taylor & His All Star Band June 8 and 9

Violent Femmes play debut album with Chicago Philharmonic and conductor stuart Chafetz June 21.

Hauser on Rebel with Cello tour June 14

Robert Plant and JD McPherson and Alison Krauss on Cant Let Go Tour June 12