o Beauty in radishes: Parisian tells lockdown story in watercolor By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:18:06 -0400 From a bunch of radishes to a sleeping cat, Parisian Agnes Goyet has turned to her life indoors for inspiration as France's coronavirus lockdown frees her up to pursue her hobby - art. Full Article artsNews
o With just a canary for company, Russian artist self-isolates in gallery By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:14:50 -0400 When an art gallery in southern Russia closed its doors to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, one artist asked to self-isolate there rather than leave his place of work. Full Article artsNews
o Dance at home: Georgian national ballet moves lessons online By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:12:13 -0400 Georgia's National Ballet, the former Soviet country's famous folk dance ensemble, started giving lessons online after the group's popular dance schools closed their doors due to the coronavirus. Full Article artsNews
o In dress of giant inflatable roses, Chinese artist marks Earth Day By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:17:12 -0400 Wearing a dress she made of eight giant plastic inflatable roses over a wire structure and a headpiece crowned by a globe, Chinese performance artist Kong Ning is using fashion to draw attention to environmental protection on Earth Day. Full Article artsNews
o Banksy's 'Girl with a Pierced Eardrum' gains a coronavirus face mask By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:17:03 -0400 Banksy's "Girl with a Pierced Eardrum" has been updated for the coronavirus era with the addition of a blue surgical face mask. Full Article artsNews
o Spray it, don't say it: Kenya graffiti artists spread health message By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:39:43 -0400 A six-foot image of a sad-eyed man, baseball cap askew and mask covering his nose and mouth is spray painted on a building in a Nairobi slum. Next to it are the words “Corona is real”. Full Article artsNews
o Dancing in the streets: Ballet stars perform in empty Amsterdam By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:49:28 -0400 Six dancers from the Dutch National Ballet headed out into the empty streets of Amsterdam this week to perform their parts in a piece of choreography inspired by the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article artsNews
o The man with the epidemiologist tattoo - a very Swedish tribute By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:15:35 -0400 It's not every day that the face of a chief epidemiologist is inked as a tattoo. But then it's not every country that has tackled the coronavirus pandemic like Sweden. Full Article artsNews
o Bus-stop art gallery lifts spirits in lockdown London By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:36:56 -0400 A London bus stop has been transformed into a children's art gallery by a local resident who wanted to brighten the drudgery of lockdown life, creating a colourful community hub amid the anxiety and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article artsNews
o U.S. coronavirus outbreak soon to be deadlier than any flu since 1967 as deaths top 60,000 By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:15:06 -0400 U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 60,000 on Wednesday and the outbreak will soon be deadlier than any flu season since 1967, according to a Reuters tally. Full Article artsNews
o Russia drops plans for Putin mosaic in military church By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:33:37 -0400 A grandiose mosaic depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials will not be put on display in a new military church after objections from the Kremlin leader, a church official said on Friday. Full Article artsNews
o A Minute With: Tim Gunn on pajamas and post-quarantine fashion By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:42:56 -0400 Even Tim Gunn, the immaculately dressed fashion mentor from "Project Runway" and Amazon's new competition show "Making the Cut," is finding it hard to get out of his pajamas these days. Full Article artsNews
o Cuba's artists make music and dance on rooftops during lockdown By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:11:41 -0400 Cuba's artists are rising to the occasion during the coronavirus lockdown, taking to rooftops and balconies to create music or dance. Full Article artsNews
o Locked out of galleries, Londoners find Caravaggio street art By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:29:20 -0400 Londoners locked out of galleries can find an alternative art fix on a wall under under some railway arches after street artist Lionel Stanhope painted a Caravaggio classic, updated for the coronavirus age. Full Article artsNews
o Belgium brings back its bling with reopening of world's largest diamond hub By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:37:55 -0400 Antwerp is regaining its glitz as Belgium eases a two-month nationwide coronavirus lockdown that virtually halted business in the world's largest diamond trade centre. Full Article artsNews
o "Bailing out the Titanic" - French arts struggle amid coronavirus By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:08:08 -0400 Dancer and choreographer Nicolas Maloufi has not worked since France went into lockdown in mid-March, and his daily yoga sessions in a borrowed Paris apartment are his only form of training. Full Article artsNews
o A British nurse is the chosen superhero in new Banksy artwork By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:03:15 -0400 A young boy chooses a nurse as the superhero he wants to play with over Batman and Spiderman in a new artwork by Banksy that encapsulates the gratitude Britons have felt toward the country's National Health Service during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article artsNews
o Nintendo smashes Switch sales view; says Animal Crossing is device's fastest-selling game By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:49:20 -0400 Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Thursday its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Full Article artsNews
o After the triumph of Animal Crossing, a thin pipeline for Nintendo By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:49:20 -0400 The runaway success of Nintendo Co Ltd's island life simulator Animal Crossing: New Horizons has overshadowed an uncomfortable fact for fans of the Switch console - it lacks upcoming titles. Full Article artsNews
o Australia sets plan to end most COVID-19 restrictions by July By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:09:05 -0400 Australia will ease social distancing restrictions in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, as Canberra aims to remove most curbs by July and get nearly 1 million people back to work amid a decline in coronavirus cases. Full Article artsNews
o The Sound of Safety: HARMAN HALOsonic By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:42:00 GMT When it comes to electric vehicles, there’s no denying the multitude of benefits for manufacturers, consumers, and the environment – from reduced emissions to lower fuel costs, increased efficiency, and lower noise pollution. These benefits continue to... Full Article
o HARMAN Delivers Premium Experiences for Electric Vehicles with Suite of Industry-First Eco-Friendly Audio Innovations By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT CES 2020, LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 6, 2020 – Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced its EV Plus+ Solutions, a new... Full Article
o Breakingviews TV: Kim Jong ill? By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:49:50 -0400 North Korea’s portly dictator has dropped out of sight. Concern is rampant: Is he sick with coronavirus? In a coma? Dead? Whatever his condition, Pete Sweeney discusses the country’s succession problem and its implications for the region. Full Article
o Breakingviews TV: CETWon By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:48:09 -0400 Shares in Europe’s top banks have plunged as investors fret about a surge in bad debts. Yet most lenders’ capital buffers can absorb a spike three times as bad as the 2009 average. As Liam Proud explains, that makes taxpayer bailouts and widespread equity hikes unlikely. Full Article
o Breakingviews TV: Cable Cowboy By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:15:00 -0400 U.S. billionaire John Malone may merge his Virgin Media broadband outfit with mobile operator O2. A joint venture could see Spain’s Telefonica, O2’s indebted parent, pocketing over 4 billion pounds. Ed Cropley explains how this might mean a lonelier future for rival Vodafone. Full Article
o Breakingviews TV: China cloud By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:33:33 -0400 Kingsoft Cloud will debut on Nasdaq, testing appetite for Chinese shares a month after the Luckin Coffee scandal. Data demand is booming in China amid Covid-19, and Kingsoft is a strong rival to market leader Alibaba. Robyn Mak explains why New York might like this listing. Full Article
o Breakingviews TV: Cord cutting By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:39:20 -0400 U.S. cable firms are in for pain even after the pandemic starts to fade. Sports rights to air football games and other matchups are expected to soar and so will monthly bills. Jennifer Saba explains why non-sports lovers will choose Netflix and Disney+ and ditch their cable. Full Article
o SpaceX, Blue Origin get contracts to build NASA's astronaut moon lander By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:04:20 -0400 NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the space agency's moon-to-Mars campaign. Jillian Kitchener has more. Full Article
o On AI: How AI affects human rights By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:03:34 -0400 From surveillance to healthcare, artificial intelligence is getting personal. As companies join the AI race, the technology is also raising ethical concerns. Full Article
o Lego-based robot sanitizer created at refugee camp By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:12:20 -0400 Refugees at the Zaatari camp in Jordan have designed a robot prototype made from LEGOs, which automatically dispenses sanitizer to avoid contact with the bottle and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
o Lego-based robot sanitizer created at refugee camp By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:14:19 -0400 Refugees at the Zaatari camp in Jordan have designed a robot prototype made from LEGOs, which automatically dispenses sanitizer to avoid contact with the bottle and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
o Destination Space: Cleaning up space junk By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:05:40 -0400 It might be hard to imagine but space is getting crowded. ‘Space junk’ is becoming a dangerous hazard for orbiting satellites, and now some countries are joining forces to tackle it. Full Article
o European coalition takes shape on coronavirus contact-tracing By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:36:19 -0400 A European coalition is forming around an approach to using smartphone technology to trace coronavirus infections which, it's hoped, will enable borders to reopen. Joe Davies reports. Full Article
o 5G: Is the U.S. easing up on Huawei? By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:36:27 -0400 The U.S. Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow U.S. companies to work with China’s Huawei Technologies on setting standards for next generation 5G networks, people familiar with the matter said. Full Article
o Class of 2020 graduates with 'robot ceremony' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:56:19 -0400 Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management utilizes robots to give its students a virtual graduation ceremony. Freddie Joyner has more. Full Article
o Youth recreate Iraq's ancient Nineveh in VR technology By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:08:19 -0400 Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh's heritage sites in the digital world. Francis Maguire reports. Full Article
o ‘Making it Personal’ with Samsung Nexshop™ By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:20:00 GMT Competition in the retail space is continuing to intensify. With the internet profoundly changing consumer attitudes and shopping behavior, studies report that 91% of consumers are more likely to shop with a brand who recognizes, remembers, and provides... Full Article
o Paving the Way for Autonomous Vehicles – Improving National Readiness through Smart (and Timely) Public Policy By news.harman.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT In a new report, KPMG ranks countries' autonomous vehicle (AV) readiness by analyzing how policymakers perform on four pillars: policy and legislation, technology and innovation, infrastructure, and consumer acceptance. The top rankings? The... Full Article
o RPM to EPM: User-Centric Experiences Arrive in Mobility By news.harman.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT With an action-packed Mobile World Congress behind us, HARMAN continued the momentum by revealing a range of breakthrough in-car audio and infotainment experiences at the Geneva International Motor Show 2019. At this event in Switzerland, HARMAN’s... Full Article
o HARMAN Delivers Next-Generation Infotainment, Cybersecurity and OTA Solutions for Great Wall Motor Company By news.harman.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:40:00 GMT Shanghai Auto Show 2019 – SHANGHAI – April 16, 2019 – HARMAN , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced a continued partnership with the... Full Article
o HARMAN Partners with Chinese Automotive Manufacturer Leading Ideal to Fuel Data-Driven Vehicle Experiences By news.harman.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:46:00 GMT Shanghai Auto Show 2019 – SHANGHAI – April 16, 2019 –HARMAN , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced that the company has entered into... Full Article
o Engineering Leaders & Innovators at HARMAN’s Novi Headquarters By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:30:00 GMT As a leading technology company with applications across a range of industries including automotive, audio and enterprise technology, HARMAN has a strong focus on recognizing our talented in-house engineers, developers and designers who help bring ... Full Article
o HARMAN Ushers in the Future of Mobility at Auto Shanghai 2019 By news.harman.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 13:28:00 GMT For eight consecutive days beginning on April 18th, the world’s largest motor show attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors from the automotive world. With China becoming a leading market for electromobility, autonomous driving and connected car... Full Article
o Amplifying the Connected Driving Experience with the Cloud By news.harman.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 13:44:00 GMT Cloud technology, big data and artificial intelligence are empowering automakers to create in-car experiences that rival the at-home experience for end users. Automakers themselves can leverage these technologies over time to consistently and ... Full Article
o The 2025 User Experience: Predictions for the Future of Personalized Technology By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:30:00 GMT History is witness to the many scientific leaders and technology visionaries who all tried to predict what innovations will exist in the future. While not all predictions come to fruition, others were not so far off. We may not have flying cars like The... Full Article
o Connectivity & ADAS: Two Foundational Components for High Level Automotive Autonomy By news.harman.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:00:00 GMT While the automotive industry is taking great strides to make a truly autonomous future a reality, there is still a long way to go before fully autonomous vehicles are on our roads. In the meantime, automakers and technology suppliers are developing... Full Article
o HARMAN and Spotify Collaborate to Usher In New Generation of Automotive Streaming Experience By news.harman.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 GMT STAMFORD, Conn. – SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced a new automotive partnership with... Full Article
o The Driving Forces for Increased Quality Assurance in the Automotive Industry By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:12:00 GMT It’s evident that the automotive industry has come a long way since the creation of the first moving assembly line in 1913. In today’s age, the advent of connected and self-driven cars has unleashed unheard-of levels of autonomy. While the fast paced... Full Article
o Quality 2020: Problem Solving to Connect People, Processes, and Technology By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT In business and in life, measuring progress is a crucial step to staying on track and achieving your goals. After all, how can you determine how far you’ve come without looking back to where you began? As HARMAN continues to celebrate World Quality... Full Article
o Showcasing the Safety Benefits of V2X Technologies with 5GAA in Turin, Italy By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:29:00 GMT Analysts are forecasting that 250 million connected cars will be on the road as early as 2020. At the same time, the magnitude of data transfers between these cars and their environment will only continue to grow. The automotive industry is at a tipping... Full Article