A bustling metropolis, such as London in the UK, provides a fascinating contrast of old and new, with modern glass-and-steel structures butting up against historic buildings. However, cities are also full of people, traffic, building work and other unsightly distractions that could spoil your shot.
But employing the use of an ND (neutral density) filter can help blur moving elements, turning a…
The #1 mistake in black-and-white photography: Why monochrome images look flat – and how to fix it
August 13, 2025
Black-and-white photography is timeless. From its roots in the 1800s to today’s digital world, it continues to hold a powerful place in visual storytelling. Monochrome images are often praised for their emotional depth and dramatic feel – and rightly so.
But not…
Comet: Understanding Its Cosmic Significance
August 13, 2025
The fastest-moving objects are often the most challenging subjects to photograph – which means NASA scientists had a challenge ahead of them when the ATLAS comet warning system flagged the fastest solar system visitor yet. The Hubble Space Telescope has managed to capture…
Deploying military forces is the strongest of political signals, and the most potent of these deployments is to move nuclear weapons or launch platforms near a potential adversary.
So when nuclear-capable Chinese bombers joined their Russian counterparts in joint patrols near Alaska in 2024, as well as similar flights deep into the Pacific, Western observers assumed there was a political message.
Instead of welding tank treads by the thousands, the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, is now 3D printing Patriot missile parts in weeks, advancing robotics and strapping virtual reality headsets on Army leadership to simulate how future weapons are being developed.
In…
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper takes over at CENTCOM
August 13, 2025
The U.S. Central Command ushered in new leadership on Friday, bidding farewell to its previous commander, U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, and welcoming incoming commander U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper. Cooper, who previously served as deputy commander at CENTCOM, was…
Phasmophobia: The Big Interview With Kinetic Games as Revamp for Fan-Favorite Grafton Farmhouse Map Goes Live
August 13, 2025
2025 has already been a productive year for Phasmophobia maker Kinetic Games, not least because though it’s only August, we’ve already seen a major overhaul of the in-game journal, the release of the (terrifying) reworked Bleasedale Farmhouse, and now a revamp for the fan-favorite Grafton Farmhouse map has just gone live.
As we dive into the final half of the year — and get ever…
Monster Hunter Wilds’ crucial update 1.021 goes live tomorrow, August 13 (Tuesday August 12, 2025 7.30pm PT), and ahead of that Capcom has released early patch notes alongside a message to the community apologizing for the state of the game.
Director Yuya Tokuda confirmed…
Developer Remedy believes the release of its first self-published game and Control spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, “succeeded technically,” but acknowledged it “underperformed” on Steam, admitting that “commercially, we were unsatisfied.”
In a…
A decent antivirus program and VPN are a great first line of defense against hackers. But if you haven’t tweaked certain Windows settings, you could still be leaving back doors open for malicious actors to access your PC and compromise your sensitive data.
Here are the top six Windows settings and changes you need to know about to minimize the risk of getting hacked.
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