Omar Sharif, the Egyptian actor whose striking good looks and Oscar nominated-performances once graced the big screen in “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Dr. Zhivago” and “The Night of the Generals” died today, 10 July, at the age of 83. Sharif swiftly rose to stardom after appearing in a rapid succession of widely successful films in the ‘60s, but later turned his interest to the game of …
Since 2005, Little White Lies has been a unique creative read for film buffs seeking something besides hype. Dedicating each issue largely to a single film, the bi-monthly indie publication broadens the conversation beyond just reviews and interviews by initiating discussions on gender politics, history, technology and more—and strengthening the connection between fans, films and today’s culture. LWLies’ newly published first book, “What I Love …
A team of researchers at the Queen Mary University of London, with help from Nokia, has developed a prototype cellphone that charges using sound waves in the atmosphere. The secret is super-sensitive zinc oxide nanowires, which convert those sound vibrations into electrical currents. This means, hopefully in the nearer future, cellphones can be charged—sans cable—merely by the sound of your voice during a phone call, …
