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5 hours ago
- Entertainment
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How to shoot 4K video on iPhone just like Danny Boyle did for '28 Years Later'
I have a confession: 2002's 28 Days Later was the movie that sparked my obsession for zombies during my teenage years. I loved that movie, and so I'm dying to see the latest chapter, 28 Years Later, when it hits theaters on June 20. A lot has happened since director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland's original flick came out, including the launch of the iPhone in 2007. When I first saw 28 Days Later, my cell phone had a retractable antenna. For the sequel, Boyle actually used iPhones to help make the movie. As Boyle recently told Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko in an interview for our video podcast Say More, the director deployed iPhones shooting in 4K video mode for pivotal scenes in the movie. (Boyle isn't the first director to use iPhones while making feature-length movies, from Sean Baker's Tangerine to Steven Soderbergh's Unsane.) Featured Video For You Say More: Danny Boyle reveals the tech and origins of '28 Years Later's most shocking moments In the behind-the-scenes photo below, you can see a custom-made camera rig featuring 20 iPhone 15s, which was used to shoot "bullet time" scenes in 28 Years Later. As Boyle told Mashable, there are actually distinct advantages to shooting movies with an iPhone. "They're lightweight. They do now record at 4K, which, when you make your own videos, you have to put a special setting in to make it 4K because otherwise your cloud storage would be just ginormous for every little video that you made," Boyle said. "But they allowed us to visit places, remote places in the UK, with a very light footprint." Behind the scenes of "28 Years Later." Credit: Sony Pictures So, while you might not have Boyle's plethora of devices or a custom-built rig, how can you shoot in 4K video mode on your own iPhone? It's actually incredibly easy. SEE ALSO: Watch Stormzy's short film 'Big Man' shot on iPhone 16 Pro Essentially, the key to shooting 4K video on iPhone is activating it in your device's settings. The precise steps might vary depending on the type of iPhone you have, but in general, it's a simple process. By default, your iPhone usually shoots HD video (1080p) at 30 frames per second. On my iPhone 15 Pro, I can change my video settings in the upper-right corner of the Video mode. Look for symbols that say "HD" and "30." The HD version of me. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Do I look more or less handsome in 4K? Don't answer that. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable By tapping on "HD," your camera should switch to "4K" mode instantly. On the iPhone 15, you can also update the frame rate, choosing from 24 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps. The higher the frame rate, the higher the video quality and the smoother the motion in the video. And if you have an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max, you can jack those settings all the way up to 120 fps. Be warned, 4K video files are "ginormous," as Boyle put it. How large? According to Apple, one minute of 4K video at 60 fps will be 440 MB large. Your efforts will also cost you precious battery life, so plan accordingly. Save this video mode for special occasions, such as when you're filming the long-awaited sequel to your 2002 horror masterpiece. For other advanced camera settings, go into your iPhone's Settings, select Camera, and select Record Video. There, you can toggle HDR video on and off, lock white balance, and make other adjustments. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable And that's it. Apple makes the entire process relatively painless once you know what you're looking for. So, what's stopping you from making your own legendary horror film trilogy?
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hurdle hints and answers for today, June 19, 2025: Your guide to winning
If you enjoy solving puzzles like Wordle, then Hurdle is the next big IQ challenge to add to your morning brain workout. This daily word game gives your mind a fun stretch with five rounds of guessing five-letter words. Each round gives clues to help you solve the next. If you're stuck on today's puzzle, don't worry—we've got all the Hurdle hints and answers for June 19, 2025 to keep your winning streak going strong! What is Hurdle? Hurdle is an exciting word game that blends simple mechanics with a clever twist. Each day, players solve five rounds of five-letter word puzzles. You get six chances per round to guess the correct word. The twist? The answer from each round becomes your starting guess in the next one. In the final round, all previous correct words show up with colour-coded clues—green for correct letters in the right spot, yellow for correct letters in the wrong spot. This makes the final round the ultimate test of your word skills and memory. Available on websites like Mashable's games hub, Hurdle is perfect for anyone who loves logic, language, and a daily IQ challenge. How to Play Hurdle – Step-by-Step Before we jump into today's hints and answers, here's a quick guide on how to play Hurdle effectively: Start with a Guess: Enter any five-letter word. The game will colour the letters: Green: Correct letter, correct spot Yellow: Correct letter, wrong spot Grey: Letter not in the word Move Through the Rounds: You must solve four rounds before reaching the final fifth. Final Hurdle Challenge: This round uses all your past answers to help guide you, but also tests your memory and deduction. Use Smart Strategy: Start with words like 'audio', 'stare', or 'crane' that include common vowels and consonants. Hurdle Hints for June 19, 2025 If you need a nudge in the right direction without spoiling the fun, here are the clues for all five rounds of today's game: Round 1 Hint Clue: A vital fluid in the human body. Starts with: B Vowel count: 2 Think: What flows through veins and keeps us alive? Round 2 Hint Clue: Famous actress's surname from "How to Get Away with Murder." Starts with: D Vowel count: 3 Think: An Oscar-winning Hollywood performer. Round 3 Hint Clue: Refers to a small quantity or number. Starts with: F Vowel count: 2 Think: Opposite of 'many'. Round 4 Hint Clue: A place where ships and boats are tied up. Starts with: P Vowel count: 1 Think: A structure along the coast. Final Round Hint (Round 5) Clue: A common evergreen tree. Starts with: S Vowel count: 1 Think: Often decorated during Christmas. Hurdle Answers for June 19, 2025 Spoiler alert! Here are the correct answers for today's Hurdle puzzle, but only look if you truly need help or want to confirm your guesses: Round 1 Answer: BLOOD Round 2 Answer: DAVIS Round 3 Answer: FEWER Round 4 Answer: PIERS Round 5 Answer: SPRUCE These words were carefully selected to make today's IQ challenge both tricky and rewarding. Top Tips to Master the Hurdle Word Game Want to improve your Hurdle game? Here are some helpful strategies to up your success rate: Start Smart: Use words with a mix of vowels and common consonants—try 'slate', 'raise', or 'crane'. Track Letters: Note which letters appear frequently and where. Plan Ahead: Use logic from previous rounds to solve the next. Play Daily: Consistency builds skill. The more you practise, the better you get. Explore More Games: Mashable and similar hubs offer Sudoku, crosswords, and more to train your brain. Why Hurdle is Worth Your Time Hurdle is more than just a word game—it's a daily IQ challenge that makes you think critically and improves your vocabulary. Unlike other puzzles, it builds round by round, demanding both memory and logic. Whether you're in the UK, USA, India, UAE, or anywhere else, Hurdle is free, fun, and available online. Share it with friends, challenge each other, and start your mornings with a brain boost. The Hurdle hints and answers for June 19, 2025, provide everything you need to tackle today's puzzle. Whether you're aiming to maintain a winning streak or just love playing with words, this daily brain teaser won't disappoint. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for the latest Hurdle hints and answers. You can also explore other popular games like Wordle and NYT Connections for more wordplay fun. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
iOS 26 Finally Lets Us Get Rid of the Abomination That Is the 9-Minute Snooze
In 2007, Apple launched the iPhone, a monumental device that became synonymous with the advancement of mobile technology. At that time, it also included a dreadful alarm feature: the nine-minute snooze. The latest iPhones are bezel-free, can shoot 4K videos in slow-motion and we can unlock these devices by looking at them, just to name a few of the many advancements that have been made over the past 18 years. These iPhones are a far cry from the original model Apple launched in 2007, and yet the alarm's nine-minute snooze has persisted -- until iOS 26. The tech giant announced the next iPhone update at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2025, and the software upgrade will bring a lot of new features to your iPhone when Apple releases it later this year, like new tools in Messages and a new Games app. But the company could also loosen its grip on your alarm's snooze duration in your Clock app in the software. In the iOS 26 developer beta, you can set your default snooze duration to anywhere between one and 15 minutes. After messing around in the developer beta, this is one of my favorite tweaks. I should note that the developer beta of iOS 26 is an early version of the software that is specifically aimed at software developers. This means that part of it could change over the coming months, including this new snooze feature. But first, why does snooze last nine minutes? According to CNET's sister site Mashable, the snooze button was introduced to alarm clocks in the mid-1950s, and the snooze duration was -- that's right -- nine minutes. It was supposedly easier on the hardware to set the snooze duration to a single digit as opposed to a double digit. Thus, the wretched nine-minute snooze was born. The nine-minute snooze also has some scientific backing. Science says nine minutes might be an ideal snooze time before we fall back into a deep slumber. This is an early version of iOS 26 aimed at developers. The Snooze Duration menu could look different in the final version of iOS 26. Apple/Screenshot by CNET "In terms of sleep, nine minutes is just enough time for a brief rest," Holly Schiff, a licensed clinical psychologist, told Reader's Digest. "Once you get past the 10-minute mark, your body can start to fall back into a deep sleep, which will make waking up again difficult and more unpleasant." However, it's 2025: My iPhone can stream videos from Netflix, play games from Xbox Game Pass and Android devices can set snooze for 10 minutes, so we know we can leave the nine-minutes in the past. As for health science, it would probably say I should do a lot of things, like eat more vegetables and less cheese. My doctor hasn't mentioned my cheese intake at my annual checkup, so will one more minute of snooze really be that detrimental? I don't think so. But at the end of the day, my true reason for loving this change is not nearly as nuanced: This tweak makes my brain happy because in my mind, nine is an uncomfortable number for me. For starters, nine's an odd number, and everyone knows that even numbers are superior to odd numbers. The only exception to this rule is any odd increment of five, which are honorary even numbers, as everyone also knows. Is nine divisible by five? No. Strike one. Next, despite nine being an odd number, it isn't even a prime number. In fact, it's the only single-digit odd number that isn't also a prime number, so it's even weirder. That's strike two. And why would you pick nine when 10 is right there? There's a reason people say, "On a scale from 1 to 10," and not, "On a scale from 1 to 9." See how weird that sounds? So now whenever I make an alarm in the iOS 26 developer beta, I'm changing my alarm's snooze duration to 10 minutes. It's an even number, and in my head it's a nice, smooth number that makes my brain happy. And isn't that really what snoozing is all about? Think of it like this: If you had to manually set a snooze timer, how long would you set it for? I'd bet almost everyone would pick some increment of five. Absolutely no one would pick nine, except maybe some clock enthusiasts and whatever mad scientist at Apple made it the default for all these years. Is 10 minutes a scientifically better snooze time than nine minutes? Probably not. Will it leave me in the same trap of just barely falling back asleep only to be abruptly woken up once more? Most likely. Am I relieved at the thought of snoozing for a number of minutes that is comfier for my brain? Absolutely. It's also nice to have the option to set it for a shorter time, like five minutes, so if you want a couple more minutes to wake up, you don't risk actually falling asleep again. Since this is a developer beta, I recommend downloading it only on something other than your primary device. Because this isn't the final version of iOS 26, the update might be buggy and battery life may be short, so it's best to keep those troubles on a secondary device. Note that the beta is not the final version of iOS 26, so there could be more features to land on your iPhone when iOS 26 is released. Apple wrote on its site that iOS 26 will be released to the general public this fall, but there's no word on an exact date. Until then, iOS 18 users are stuck with the horrid nine-minute snooze. For more on Apple, here's what you need to know about iOS 26 and everything the company announced at WWDC 2025.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Never pay monthly for cloud storage again with this 2TB lifetime deal
The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. TL;DR: Score 2TB of cloud storage for life with this deal from FileJump Cloud Storage, now just $69.97 (reg. $467) through July 20. Ever feel like your phone is a digital junk drawer filled with photos, videos, and files you keep meaning to organize? Whether you're the go-to family photographer or juggling work files for your side hustle, it's time to find a permanent space for your data. FileJump Cloud Storage provides 2TB of lifetime cloud storage for just $69.97 — no monthly fees, no catches — but you need to act fast. This deal only runs through July 20. Ditch the monthly cloud storage fees with this lifetime plan from FileJump Whether you're ready to stop spending a fortune on monthly cloud storage fees or finally take the initiative to safeguard your files in the cloud, let FileJump help. You can securely save files of all formats — from images and videos to MS Excel files — with this handy service, making it ideal for both personal and professional use. Uploading is easy with FileJump's drag-and-drop interface. Simply drop them into your FileJump dashboard and relax knowing they're securely stored. You can then access them at any time, from anywhere. FileJump offers built-in preview support so you can check out your content without having to download it. Speaking of downloading, you'll enjoy unlimited downloads and no speed caps for a seamless experience. Need to share something? That's easy too, with the option to share files or folders using secure links. This lifetime subscription with 2TB of storage is only available to new FileJump users, who will enjoy the ample storage, unlimited downloads, and 15GB per file upload. Keep your important files safe with this lifetime subscription to FileJump Cloud Storage, now only $69.97 (reg. $467) until July 20. StackSocial prices subject to change. Opens in a new window Credit: FileJump FileJump 2TB Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription $69.97 $467 Save $397.03 Get Deal
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Soundcore's Space A40 earbuds have never been cheaper than they are right now
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $35: As of June 17, Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are on sale for $44.98 at Amazon. That's a 44% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Space A40 $44.98 at Amazon $79.99 Save $35.01 Get Deal A good quality pair of earbuds doesn't have to cost hundreds of dollars. We're big fans of saving money here at Mashable, so we can't not shout about this great deal on Soundcore earbuds. Looking for quality sound at an affordable price? Meet the Soundcore Space A40. As of June 17, this pair is currently on sale for $44.98, saving you $35. There's also a range of colors to choose from, so you can pick something suited to your vibe. SEE ALSO: Soundcore announced the first sleep earbuds with active noise cancellation: Here's how to preorder them If you like noise cancellation, these are your new best friend. The Space A40 earbuds are basically designed for tuning out the world, no matter how intense the background noise is. And the best part is they adjust the noise canceling automatically depending on where you are. They are able to detect external noises and automatically select a suitable level of noise cancellation for your surroundings. You'll get loads of battery life as well, which we all know is super important for good earbuds. Enjoy up to 50 hours with the case, and a quick 10-minute charge gives you four more hours of listening time. And let's not forget about the sound quality: it is clear and punchy, despite the small size of these earbuds. Sold yet? Head to Amazon to snag this deal. Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00) Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99) Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00) Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
