April, 2016

• 23 April

  Plaque marks site of Shakespeare’s home

  

    London / AFP A plaque was unveiled in central London on Thursday, marking the place where William Shakespeare lodged in the city, in time for the 400th anniversary of the playwriter’s death. Actress Fiona Shaw read out Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 55”, while hand bell ringers and a children’s choir performed. “William Shakespeare had lodgings near here in 1604, at the house ...

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• 23 April

  Mind-controlled drone race pushes future technology

  

    JASON DEAREN/ AP Wearing black headsets with tentacle-like sensors stretched over their foreheads, the competitors stare at cubes floating on computer screens as their small white drones prepare for takeoff. “Three, two, one … GO!” the announcer hollers, and as the racers fix their thoughts on pushing the cubes, the drones suddenly whir, rise and buzz through the air. ...

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• 23 April

  Hologram-based technology helps Magic Leap augment reality

  

    Relaxnews The American startup Magic Leap has released a spectacular video showing a virtual screen superimposed over a real-world environment. This is seen used for work, entertainment and online shopping while the user moves around their home or office without being cut off from surroundings. Companies including Google, Alibaba and Qualcomm have already invested in the project. The somewhat ...

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• 23 April

  Microsoft brings Outlook to Android wearables

  

    Relaxnews The latest update to Microsoft’s Outlook Android app brings compatibility with Android Wear. Owners of Android-based wearables can now join their Apple Watch-wearing counterparts in receiving Outlook notifications directly on their watches. With Microsoft’s updated Outlook app, owners of smartwatches running Android Wear software can get email notifications, read messages and reply to them directly by voice or ...

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• 23 April

  Google search looks to other bets

  

    AFP A Google empire built on search has shifted attention to high-speed Internet networks, 360-degree video broadcasting and other bets as parent company Alphabet logged disappointing earnings. Alphabet said net income hit US$4.2 billion in the first three months of this year, but shares sank more than five percent to US$714 in after-market trades that followed release of the ...

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• 23 April

  New Windows 10 build released

  

    Relaxnews Windows has announced the release of the new PC and mobile OS build, allowing users — among other updates – to try out Windows Ink, a hub for writing and sketching apps. As part of the new Windows 10 Build 14328, users will be able to test the system’s new features, most notably Windows Ink, whose workspace includes ...

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• 23 April

  Art-inspired fashion!

  

    RITIKA SHARMA/ Emirates Business Chosen by Fluke originated with the purpose of advocating the arts in relation to precision and detail. The brand focuses on fashion and homeware accessories. The brand claims to have created a ‘special piece for every customer’. The brand items use exorbitant materials to make products long lasting and lavishly elegant. The brand appreciates art ...

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• 23 April

  Drama and elegance rule the 2017 bridal collections

  

    Relaxnews Dramatic elegance is the key trend for bridalwear for the upcoming season it seems, as brands unveil their 2017 wedding gown collections. Luxury designer Carolina Herrera opted for a simple and sophisticated take on romance for the Spring 2017 line, focusing heavily on graceful styles and modern shapes. Re-embroidered lace, nude tulle and floral motif appliqués paid homage ...

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• 23 April

  CK says goodbye to Francisco Costa, Italo Zucchelli

  

    Relaxnews Calvin Klein is the latest major fashion house on the lookout for a new star designer following the news that Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli are stepping down from the luxury brand. The respective heads of the US house’s womenswear and menswear clothing lines are leaving the label as part of its new strategy to unify the two ...

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• 23 April

  Viktor&Rolf to star in Melbourne fashion exhibition

  

    Relaxnews Fashion house Viktor&Rolf will be in the spotlight this fall, thanks to a new collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, the avant-garde design duo behind the Dutch label, will dig deep into their archives from the past 20 years for “Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists,” opening in October. The exhibition will explore ...

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