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The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road
APPLE'S latest ad has been mocked by bemused onlookers for resembling the male member. The manhood gaffe was spotted on a billboard in Miami that was meant to show off the company's creative tech features on iPhone and iPad. 1 Is that a penis? No, it's a finger... Credit: Reddit It's been shared by the company on Instagram too. The ad is supposed to show a shark photo alongside a cartoon scuba diver. However, the scuba diver has an oversized pointing finger that looks more like a penis. Even local press put out a story asking: "Did Apple Put a Giant Phallic Symbol on I-95?" Read more about Apple The hilarious - and seemingly unintentional - move has caught the attention of the public for all the wrong reasons. "Don't tell me I'm the only one," one stunned onlooker wrote on Reddit sharing an image of the billboard. "Can't believe it got through legal," another commented. "They saw it only up close and thought nothing of it," a third joked. Most read in Tech The ad is meant to be part of a "shot on iPhone, drawn on iPad" campaign with work by several artists. It's not the first time Apple has raised eyebrows with ads. Last year the Bosses decided not to air the ad on TV in the end and apologised saying it "missed the mark". 'We missed the mark' says Apple as iPhone maker apologises for 'inhuman and tone deaf' new advert
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major update in MasterChef saga as embattled BBC forge ahead with new series
SCANDAL-hit MasterChef is casting for contestants for a new series. The BBC show put out an internet plea days after confirming it would Bosses said the decision came 'after consultation with the contestants'. Earlier this month, a report revealed more than The BBC said it had taken the decision 'after consultation with the contestants' but some of the women who came forward with claims against Wallace have slammed the move. Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt is read more on MasterChef Production firm Banijay posted: 'For over 20 years we have been putting Britain's best food talents through their paces. 'Cooking doesn't get tougher than this. 'Whether you're an amateur cook looking to showcase your home-taught skills or a professional chef wanting to take your career to the next level you can apply for a UK MasterChef series below.' Hopefuls can apply online at Most read in News TV Shamed Gregg Wallace says 'I'm no groper, sex pest or flasher,' as tearful star refuses to accept blame for BBC sacking 1 MasterChef is casting for contestants for a new series after axing John Torode and Gregg Wallace Credit: BBC Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newly merged VodafoneThree vows to eradicate mobile ‘not spots'
VodafoneThree, the newly-merged telecoms giant, has vowed to banish weak mobile phone signals across swathes of rural Britain by the year-end as it pours £11bn into 5G. The company, formed by a £15bn tie-up between Vodafone and Three earlier this month, vowed to fix 16,500 square kilometre of so-called mobile 'not-spots' over the next six months so people can get better phone signals. The area targeted for improvement is around ten times the size of London while bosses have also set a target of reaching 95pc geographic coverage and total population coverage by 2034 under ambitious plans revealed as part of the merger. Max Taylor, chief executive of VodafoneThree, said the tie-up would 'set a new benchmark for mobile quality' and encouraged rivals, including BT's EE, to follow suit. He said: 'For too long we've been languishing behind on the global connectivity stage and quite frankly the industry needed a change. 'This will set a new standard and it will be great for consumers and the country if the others follow.' Mobile network operators have come under increasing pressure from ministers amid concerns about patchy signal and misleading coverage maps. VodafoneThree has promised to invest £11bn in its 5G network over the next decade – including £1.3bn in its first year – as part of a package of remedies agreed with competition regulators. The company said the merger would initially help to tackle not-spots in rural areas as the merger brings together mobile masts belonging to Vodafone and Three into a single network. Three customers are expected to enjoy an upgraded service 'within weeks', while the remainder of the group's 27m customers will see the benefits in the coming months and years. VodafoneThree is also aiming to boost its coverage in the most remote regions through a new satellite venture. It will launch trials of the service, which will beam broadband connections directly to smartphones, within the next year – after inking a deal with Texas-based AST Space Mobile. VodafoneThree will continue to operate with multiple consumer brands, including Voxi and Smarty. However, analysts expect the company to gradually phase out the Three brand. It has already scrapped the Three brand for business customers, while Vodafone will be the only brand for customers buying both mobile and broadband services. Bosses said the combined company will create a major new challenger in the broadband market. It has struck a partnership with London-based broadband firm Community Fibre, adding to its existing agreements with BT's Openreach and CityFibre. The company has also pledged to improve customer service, opening new call centres in Belfast and Sheffield and launching a new policy dubbed 'Just Ask Once' that will allow subscribers to leave without penalty if they are not satisfied. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fare increases planned for Ring and Ride buses
Fares for the region's Ring and Ride services are set to increase for the first time in eight years due to cost pressures. Charges for a single trip would rise from £1.30 to £2 if the plans are approved by West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) board later this month. Board members are also expected to award contracts to operators which will guarantee the service for a minimum of five years from 1 December. Demand for Ring and Ride services has grown steadily, according to WMCA figures which show 2,487 people have taken a trip in the last six months. Bosses said the last week of March was the busiest since the start of 2020, when the service was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The authority currently provides a subsidy of nearly £6.5m per year to run the service but this is almost half the figure from 2010/11 when its budget was around £12 million. A WMCA report said income from fares brought in about £250,000 per year and that this was reinvested into the service. Despite rises in inflation, charges have remained the same since April 2017. The fees are much lower than the region's fixed route bus network – which will see fares increased further later this month – which has led to concerns people who do not need Ring and Ride might attempt to switch to it. "Fares are now significantly lower than the standard single bus fares despite the significantly higher level of customer service," the report said. "The current scenario could also potentially drive people who don't need this service to switch to it rather than using fixed route bus. "Without any fares adjustments the service will become increasingly unsustainable and place further pressure on the transport levy." If approved, the new Ring and Ride fare structure would be: £2 – Registered user aged 16+ / essential escort carer (up from £1.30) £1 – Registered user aged 5-15 (up from 65p) £2 – Adult travelling with registered user (down from £2.40) £1 – Child travelling with a registered user (up from 65p) Children under the age of 5 will still travel for free This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Hundreds of jobs saved at Ring and Ride service Strategy to improve bus network could cost £44m 'Ghost buses' and cut services: Passengers complain as bus cap rises WMCA Local Democracy Reporting Service
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
The Irish holiday park with water cars, go-karts, tubing and new sand playground and it's minutes from busy town
TAKE a look at this Irish holiday park with go-karts, archery and a new playground - it's perfect for families. As 5 The park is located in Co Wicklow Credit: River Valley 5 There's fast-paced go-karting on offer Credit: River Valley And River Valley, Co Nestled in the stunning green countryside of the Garden County, the adventure centre offers everything you'll need for an escape. During the day, there are heaps of outdoor activities on offer. One option is the unique downhill tubing, where visitors race downhill in an inflatable donut. Read more in Travel Bosses said: "An exhilarating activity for all the family which involves grabbing a snow tube and racing downhill on 3 tracks on an artificial snow surface. No previous experience is required." There are also electric go-karts, the first of their kind in Ireland. The fast-paced activity involves driving your own speedy car around a huge track. Another unique activity on site is the water cars, which are remote-controlled toys that you can race on the water. Most read in Family There are also remote controlled sail boats for those who want to manoeuvre at a slower pace. Plus, the park is filled with plenty of playgrounds that are ideal for young A new playground includes a huge sand pit and visitors are advised to bring a bucket and spade. Plus, the Fort Apache playground is home to swings, slides, and a zipline. Also on site is a crazy golf course ideal for those who aren't an ace on the green. Bosses said: "Crazy golf offers guaranteed enjoyment for the whole "Who is the most skilled, and takes the fewest shots to tap the ball into the hole? "It's funny how the kids quite often get the better of the adults here!" At night, River Valley offers multiple sleeping options, from log cabins to mobile homes. The Paddock Lodge is a self-catering lodge featuring all you need in a home-from-home that can sleep from four to six people. The log cabin option is a luxury self-catering accommodation that sleeps six people. And there are two and three bed mobile homes that provide the perfect family space. River Valley is also located just minutes away from Redcross Village, a quaint countryside town. It boasts cosy pubs for those who want to take the night off from cooking and has traditional Irish music on certain days. 5 There are multiple playgrounds on-site Credit: River Valley 5 Overnight stays are available with glamping options on offer Credit: River Valley 5 The tubing is a fun option for the entire family Credit: River Valley
