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Steve Martin and Martin Short's Conan interview turns into a hilariously brutal roast
Steve Martin and Martin Short's Conan interview turns into a hilariously brutal roast
Admittedly it's not quite as relentless as the interview the duo did with Jimmy Fallon
2023-08-24 19:23
The Best Android Phones for 2023
The Best Android Phones for 2023
Whether you're looking for a big or small phone, entry-level or top-of-the-line, Android offers options
2023-11-24 18:54
Get TP-Link WiFi mesh routers for $50 off at Amazon
Get TP-Link WiFi mesh routers for $50 off at Amazon
SAVE $50: As of September 19, the TP-Link WiFi 6 Mesh system is on sale
2023-09-20 01:52
Distant NASA spacecraft captures breathtaking views of volcano world
Distant NASA spacecraft captures breathtaking views of volcano world
Hundreds of millions of miles beyond Earth lies a world teeming with lava. It's Jupiter's
2023-08-05 18:59
France’s Le Maire Says Food Talks to Break Inflation Spiral
France’s Le Maire Says Food Talks to Break Inflation Spiral
Industrial food producers in France have agreed to reopen price negotiations with supermarkets, ceding to government demands to
2023-05-17 20:59
Snag a Nintendo Switch bundle with Mario Kart 8 for $299
Snag a Nintendo Switch bundle with Mario Kart 8 for $299
SAVE $67.98: Score a Nintendo Switch bundle that includes the console, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,
2023-10-11 03:56
F1 Juniors broadcast an admirable idea – but a reminder that all kids want to be is grown up
F1 Juniors broadcast an admirable idea – but a reminder that all kids want to be is grown up
“Now it’s time to cross over to our F1 Juniors,” said Sky’s lead presenter Simon Lazenby, in a feel which became familiar throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Often the broadcaster striving for new avenues, never afraid of the status quo, Sky Sports took their television trials to a different avenue this weekend with the first-ever Formula 1 broadcast for children. An admirable experiment, it gave three teenagers a few days to savour as they started their summer holidays in Budapest alongside broadcasters Radzi Chinyanganya and Harry Benjamin. For Braydon, Scarlett and Zak – the latter a go-karter at junior level, the former duo presenters on Sky’s BAFTA-winning kids show FYI – it presented opportunities of a lifetime with interviews, quizzes and predictions with the best drivers and pundits in the paddock. And it provided some indisputably heartwarming moments. Like the segment where Zak met Lewis Hamilton and spoke to his hero about how inspiring the Mercedes star has been to black kids around the world, before then sitting in his Mercedes car. Or Scarlett and Braydon quizzing the ‘terrible trio’ of George Russell, Lando Norris and Alex Albon about what ice cream they’d describe themselves as. “Vanilla,” Norris quipped, pointing at Russell. There’s something about the involvement of adolescents in a press environment which can bring some much-needed light-heartedness to what can sometimes be a sterile process for all involved. For example, who can forget the young boy, in awe of his sporting icon, who asked Roger Federer at the US Open in 2017: “Switzerland is really cool, right? There isn’t too much livestock. So why do they call you the GOAT?” Yet away from one-on-ones with drivers, the core aspect to the alternative broadcast was the informal race coverage, live on free-to-air Sky Showcase, which presented an F1 race in an entirely different format. There were bright, 3D augmented graphics throughout, with a colour-coordinated leaderboard which, frankly, seemed clearer than the usual feed at times. Explainers popped up at various points, defining key F1-focused terms for younger viewers. The use of avatars for each driver was a cute touch, though obviously best kept for this experiment. Overall, it provided something completely unique and distinctive for a 70-lap race which provided a common routine in the obligatory Max Verstappen victory. Sure, nobody was asking for an F1-kids broadcast. And inevitably, naysayers online will have been quick to roll their eyes at the initiative. It was notable that both Sky F1 and Benjamin turned off replies to their tweets involving F1 Juniors over the weekend. Less an indication of the general reaction to the initiative and more a sign of the times – and the highly-charged often-abusive nature of social media. But that is not the point. F1 has for a while been a step ahead of other sports in the intuitiveness and creativity of its product, to the stage now where it is in the midst of a period of unprecedented worldwide popularity. The most obvious is the fly-on-the-wall nature of Drive to Survive on Netflix, a format only now being followed by the professional tennis and golf tours in search of extra eyeballs. It is a fine balancing act, though. During practice and the qualifying show, there were regular interspersions on the main feed to the Juniors, a process which may well have irritated petrolheads and fans of a sterner generation. While Sky like to push boundaries, their executives will be all too aware of trying to avoid alienating their core viewership. The one-off nature of F1 Juniors, at least this season, means this is unlikely to materialise. And there were moments of awkwardness. Like cutting to Christian Horner on the pit wall, seemingly in a baffled daze, who bluntly said: “Can we come back and do this in another 10 laps or so?” Like a selfie in the commentary booth with Danica Patrick, who had earlier stated the nature of sport “is masculine and aggressive” as she spoke about the lack of female racing drivers. There were obviously a few mistakes here and there – and it wasn’t completely crisp and clear-cut. But then it wasn’t meant to be. And, frankly, nor is David Croft and Martin Brundle’s expert commentary always error-free. In a sport as technical and fast-paced as F1, perfection is near-on impossible. Of course, unless you’re Verstappen at the moment. But the underlying takeaway is this: as a child, all you want to be is treated as a grown-up. The best way of learning about the intricacies of a sport like Formula 1 is to immerse yourself in the usual feed on a regular basis, creating a curiosity gap to discover more. As a one-off, F1 Juniors was worthwhile and undoubtedly a commendable initiative. For intrigued parents, showing their children an F1 race for the first time, who knows how many may have flicked on the coverage? Who knows how many might now flick on an F1 race in the future on a Sunday afternoon? Something different is not to be something dismissed. 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2023-07-24 20:45
Edmunds compares: Honda Pilot vs. Hyundai Palisade
Edmunds compares: Honda Pilot vs. Hyundai Palisade
The Honda Pilot and Hyundai Palisade are midsize SUVs with three rows of seating and a reputation for comfort and value
2023-05-10 18:51
Flights Are Getting Cheaper as Summer Travel Season Ramps Up
Flights Are Getting Cheaper as Summer Travel Season Ramps Up
The cost of a plane ticket plunged in the early days of the summer travel season, continuing a
2023-07-12 23:25
Save $179 on two fast 4K drones for intermediate flyers
Save $179 on two fast 4K drones for intermediate flyers
TL;DR: As of Sept. 11, the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro 4K Optical Flow Drone
2023-09-11 17:28
Global goals on fighting poverty, inequality 'in peril': UN
Global goals on fighting poverty, inequality 'in peril': UN
The goals the world set to ease extreme poverty, improve access to drinking water and take steps toward sustainable development for all humanity are "in peril," the United Nations...
2023-07-11 00:55
Pet Retailer Chewy Soars as Recurring-Purchase Program Drives Sales
Pet Retailer Chewy Soars as Recurring-Purchase Program Drives Sales
Chewy Inc. stock jumped as much as 16% in late trading after the pet-products retailer beat sales expectations,
2023-06-01 05:47