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A surprise hit with a cult following, Lawn Mowing Simulator has made the jump from consoles to virtual reality, launching on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. Described as a peaceful, zen-like experience, the game tasks players with mowing lawns and strimming grass in a series of stunning locations. It's better than the real thing and nowhere near as messy, dropping players into a world where the sun is always shining and you don't have to pick up loads of dog poo and cat droppings before you get started. …

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeNothing brings together Oscar fans quite like complaining about the Oscars. The nature of the annual competition fuels entirely pointless animosity – who should have won, who got cruelly overlooked, and why Jamie Lee Curtis absolutely didn’t deserve her Academy Award last year. In some people’s opinion, anyway.Sometimes, though, the most unpopular Oscar wins in history – the ones that…

Craving an immersive driving experience where your favourite music comes alive? Look no further than the diverse lineup of Sony car speakers! You may be a bass-loving enthusiast, a clarity-seeking audiophile, or a budget-conscious driver. Thecar sound system Sony is designed to ignite your passion for sound. This guide delves into the top contenders, exploring their strengths, ideal applications, and key considerations. It will help you find the perfect match for your car and your sonic desires. So buckle up and…

In today's digital age, streaming services like Netflix have transformed how people consume entertainment. With its vast library of movies and TV shows, Netflix offers the convenience of watching content on-the-go, even without an internet connection. One of the most useful features Netflix provides is the ability to download your favourite shows and films for offline viewing. Here's a simple guide on how to download content from Netflix in just five easy steps:Step 1: Launch Netflix and Choose ContentOpen the Netflix app…

Mobile World Congress 2024 is awash with new products with countless phones, tablets and wearables unveiled in Barcelona. But much to my surprise, my favourite piece of kit is an accessory.  The gadget in question is Xiaomi’s Photography Kit for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone and is a dream come true for budding photographers and videographers alike.  I’ve been thinking about buying a proper camera, mainly to take photos of my daughter, but maybe I don’t need to now – especially if I can combine it with my…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freePorky’s actor Tony Ganios has died of a heart attack, aged 64.The actor, known for playing the fan favourite role of Meat in the 1981 comedy, died on Sunday (18 February) after suffering a cardiac arrest following surgery at a hospital in New York. The news was confirmed by his fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, on Tuesday (20 February). She wrote on X/Twitter: “The last words we said to…

Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled "Our Changing Planet" to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page.Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday.This week: From fashion to burials: How fungi can help fight climate change 2024 has barely started and is already threatening to set temperature records World's globetrotting animals at risk due to habitat…

As It Happens6:24Great apes get a kick out of 'playfully teasing' each other, study findsWhat do you call it when a chimpanzee offers his buddy a delicious piece of fruit only to pull his hand away at the last second? Or when a bonobo repeatedly pokes, prods and pulls on the hair of an older relative not hard enough to hurt, but just enough to be annoying?It's not quite play, argues anthropologist Erica Cartmill, but it's not quite aggression either. It's "playful teasing." And, according to a new study, it's a very…

As well as everything else, this wonderfully sweet and funny film will contribute to the debate about whether repressive regimes are the nursery of artistic greatness. The Iranian government has prevented the film’s two directors, Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, from travelling to Berlin to attend their own premiere; six months ago, their production offices were raided and computers and hard drives confiscated. But, fortunately, the police couldn’t find the film itself, whose gentle humanity is a compelling rebuke…

In a move shaking up the Indian car market, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the launch of home delivery for its new cars and SUVs. This innovative service, while common in the world of luxury brands like Rolls Royce and Bentley, marks a first for a mainstream manufacturer like Toyota in India. Traditionally, car buyers visit dealerships for test drives, finalization, and delivery. Toyota’s home delivery option streamlines this process, offering convenience and flexibility to customers. This move comes…