on ‘Girl With a Purell Earring’: How artists are tweaking famous paintings for our coronavirus era By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:00:16 +0000 Artists are creating social-distancing versions of Vermeer, da Vinci, Michelangelo and more. Full Article
on San Diego Comic-Con canceled because of coronavirus pandemic By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:18:06 +0000 For the first time in 50 years there won't be a San Diego Comic Con. Full Article
on ‘The Incredibles’ director Brad Bird picks what to watch in isolation By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:04 +0000 Here's how the new Turner Classic Movies "Essentials" guest — the man behind "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille" — has been influenced by Hitchcock, '50s sci-fi and James Bond. Full Article
on A New Yorker cartoonist got covid-19. So he drew this public warning. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:00:05 +0000 New York humorist Jason Chatfield chronicled his experience with the illness, from symptoms to recovery. Full Article
on ‘The Clone Wars’ proves yet again that Darth Maul is the most tragic Star Wars character By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:34 +0000 Darth Maul could have saved the galaxy in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars," and lived on in the movies. Neither happened. Full Article
on How cartoonists are ridiculing Pence’s Mayo Clinic visit without a mask By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:43:21 +0000 The vice president's visit inspired reactions from cartoonists on both sides of the political aisle. Full Article
on ‘Paper Beast’: A truly great PlayStation VR game By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:35:24 +0000 Don’t be surprised to see the visionary "Paper Beast" on the year’s best list. Full Article
on How ‘The Clone Wars’ turned Ahsoka Tano into a legendary Star Wars character By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:40 +0000 "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is coming to an end on Disney Plus, but voice actress Ashley Eckstein helped assure that Ahsoka will live on. Full Article
on We’d like to see the artwork you’re creating during the coronavirus crisis By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:00:25 +0000 Submit your visual art here. We'll publish some of the submissions. Full Article
on The Grim Reaper shows up often in pandemic cartoons — whether to provoke or provide dark humor By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:49 +0000 Some cartoonists try to deliver a political shock. Others want to deliver levity in this trying time. Full Article
on News24.com | Pirates kidnap 6 crewmen from 2 fishing boats off Gabon: source By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:20:38 +0200 Pirates have attacked two fishing vessels near the Gabonese capital Libreville, abducting six crewmen, a source close to the Gabonese government told AFP. Full Article
on News24.com | IMF releases $226 million to help Cameroon against virus By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:20:57 +0200 The International Monetary Fund has approved a $226 million loan to help Cameroon to combat the coronavirus as it faced plunging oil revenues. Full Article
on News24.com | Six killed as plane carrying coronavirus aid crashes in Somalia By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:55:25 +0200 Former defence minister says cargo plane shot down as it tried to land in the southern town of Bardale. Full Article
on News24.com | Nigeria reports record infections hours after lockdown was eased By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:56:30 +0200 Number of Covid-19 cases jumps by 245, the day Nigeria began phasing out emergency measures. Full Article
on News24.com | Niger labour minister died from coronavirus - public TV By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:50:07 +0200 The novel coronavirus caused the death of Niger's minister of employment and labour, Mohamed Ben Omar, public television has announced. Full Article
on News24.com | WATCH | Lesotho's murdered first lady agreed to divorce on day she died - sources By www.news24.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:08:37 +0200 Hours before she was shot dead on the outskirts of the capital, Lesotho's former first lady, Lipolelo Thabane, made a surprising decision. Full Article
on News24.com | Egypt reopens slowly to revive pandemic-hit economy By www.news24.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:05:10 +0200 Egypt's economy had just started to recover after years of political turmoil and militant attacks when the coronavirus crisis hit, impacting especially its vital tourism sector. Full Article
on News24.com | Morocco launches fleet of drones to tackle virus from the sky By www.news24.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:15:31 +0200 Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public service announcements and sanitisation. Full Article
on News24.com | Ethiopia's Abiy warns of opposition power grab amid pandemic By www.news24.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:26:49 +0200 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that opposition politicians were trying to exploit uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic to seize power, risking instability. Full Article
on News24.com | Lesotho PM confirms plans to step down by July 31 By www.news24.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:56:22 +0200 Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has reiterated his intention to retire by the end of July "or earlier", despite risk of prosecution for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of his estranged wife. Full Article
on News24.com | UN triples coronavirus appeal to $6.7bn to help poor countries By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:53:14 +0200 The United Nations wants the money to help people in 63 countries, mainly in Africa and Latin America. Full Article
on News24.com | Misinformation flood hampers fight for virus vaccine in Africa By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:09:47 +0200 The task of introducing a vaccine for the coronavirus faces an uphill struggle in Africa, where a flood of online misinformation is feeding on mistrust of Western medical research. Full Article
on News24.com | Tanzania gets Madagascar's anti-coronavirus drink disputed by WHO By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:00:32 +0200 Tanzania says it has received its first shipment of Madagascar's self-proclaimed, plant-based "cure" for coronavirus, despite warnings from the World Health Organisation that its efficacy is unproven. Full Article
on More than 140 migrants intercepted in Channel - highest number in one day By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:36:00 +0100 A record number of migrants crossed the English Channel on Friday. Full Article
on Anti-lockdown protest broken up by police in London By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:00 +0100 Police made a number of arrests and issued fines as they broke up a small anti-lockdown protest in central London. Full Article
on Virgin Atlantic puts advisers on standby as industry teeters By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:34:00 +0100 Virgin Atlantic Airways has put advisers on standby to handle a potential administration as it races to secure a £500m rescue that would enable Sir Richard Branson’s flagship company to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
on 2,000 bars shut in Seoul as 17 new coronavirus cases linked to one man By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:55:00 +0100 More than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos in South Korea's capital have been shut after 18 new coronavirus cases - with all but one linked to a 29-year-old man. Full Article
on One leader looks hell-bent on turning COVID-19 into a catastrophe By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:42:00 +0100 If Belarus was already in the grip of a public health crisis, its president looks hell-bent on turning COVID-19 into a catastrophe for the country. Full Article
on 346 new coronavirus deaths in the UK, taking total to 31,587 By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:14:00 +0100 Another 346 people have died in the UK after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 31,587. Full Article
on Domino’s will start delivering pizzas via an autonomous robot this fall By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:53:05 +0000 Domino's plans to start delivering pizzas using an autonomous, unmanned vehicle. The announcement is the latest example of technology companies using robots to deliver food. Full Article
on Wearable technology started by tracking steps. Soon, it may allow your boss to track your performance. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:01:14 +0000 A team of researchers from Dartmouth say they’ve created a mobile sensing system — consisting of fitness bracelets, sensors and a custom app — that can measure employee performance with about 80 percent accuracy. Full Article
on Google’s balloon project has a new test: Providing Internet access to ‘mountainous villagers’ in Kenya By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:43:31 +0000 Loon — an Internet-providing balloon service owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company — will give “mountain villagers” in Kenya the opportunity to purchase 4G service. Full Article
on After death of YouTube star, Amazon will push for e-scooter safety warnings in the U.K. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:00:31 +0000 Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, will ask electronic scooter manufacturers to make clear in their online listings that their devices cannot be used on public roads. Full Article
on Ever wonder how much tech workers get paid in your town? This map might have the answer. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:00:09 +0000 Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business.org looked at 100 metro areas across the United States to rank average tech salaries. Full Article
on A new autonomous delivery vehicle is designed to operate like a bicycle By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:18:41 +0000 In Ann Arbor, Mich., the creators of a new autonomous vehicle have designed their robot to operate on local streets — but more so like a bicycle than a car. Full Article
on The world is getting hotter. Can temperature-controlled clothing provide some relief? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:08:31 +0000 Sony has introduced a new product called the Reon Pocket, which operates like a mobile air conditioner that fits inside clothing. Full Article
on Amazon’s autonomous robots have started delivering packages in a new location: Southern California By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:30:22 +0000 After nearly eight months of knowledge-gathering street tests and thousands of successful deliveries, Amazon has announced that its delivery robots have begun delivering packages to customers in Irvine, Calif. Full Article
on Researchers just created a robotic lens that can be controlled by the eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:22:11 +0000 A team of researchers at the University of California at San Diego have created a soft robotic lens that responds to eye movements. Full Article
on Japanese researchers want to give granny a robotic monkey tail By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:00:18 +0000 Japanese researchers at Keio University have unveiled a robotic tail that has been designed to be worn by elderly people who struggle to maintain their balance. Full Article
on This Tesla owner wanted to control her Model 3. So she implanted a valet key in her arm. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:00:25 +0000 A Texas woman wanted to control her Tesla Model 3. So she implanted part of the vehicle's valet key in her arm. Full Article
on Hyundai’s solution for navigating traffic-clogged cities: Mounting an electric scooter on your car By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:00:40 +0000 Hyundai, one of the world’s largest automakers, is exploring adding e-scooters to their vehicles. The company has released an e-scooter prototype that is charged using electricity produced while driving. Full Article
on D.C.-area gas station shuts off the pumps and goes all-electric By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 14:40:01 +0000 RS Automotive will become the first service station in the nation to completely convert their equipment from offering gasoline to 100 percent electric power. Full Article
on Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:00:26 +0000 How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots. Full Article
on Caltech’s latest creation: A hovering, bird-like robot that could someday explore Mars By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:20:21 +0000 Researchers at Caltech have unveiled a complex new robot with the ability move between flight and walking on two legs. The machine unique design was inspired by birds. Full Article
on This robotic hand learned to solve a Rubik’s Cube on its own — just like a human. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:43:10 +0000 The goal, researchers say, was to create a robot that learns the way humans do — through trial and error. Eventually, those robots could be used to complete tasks — in a warehouse or perhaps on the surface of a new planet — with more autonomy. Full Article
on Tired of long lines? A Canadian grocery chain debuts Smart Carts with self-checkout. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:57:05 +0000 A Canadian grocery chain says its introducing a fleet of intelligent grocery carts that scan and weigh products as customers place them in the cart. Full Article
on NBC’s latest gamble depends on the idea that you’ll want to shop while you watch TV By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:41:45 +0000 NBC has rolled out a new feature that allows people to shop while they watch television, but a question remains: will anybody use it? Full Article
on California has 33 million acres of forest. This company is training artificial intelligence to scour it all for wildfire. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:34 +0000 As fires tear across California, a Silicon Valley technology company believes artificial intelligence could be the key to preventing them in the future. Full Article
on The future of autonomous delivery may be unfolding in an unlikely place: Suburban Houston By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:00:57 +0000 For months now, Nuro’s robotically piloted vehicles have been quietly delivering groceries to restaurants and homes around Houston, the vehicles’ sensors mapping the city as they go. Full Article
on Boston Dynamics’ ‘terrifying’ robotic dogs have been put to work by at least one police agency By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:43:41 +0000 Boston Dynamics began began leasing their robotic dogs to the public this year. One of their first customers: The Massachusetts State Police. Full Article