July, 2016

• 9 July

  FB messenger to offer stronger encryption

  

    San Francisco / AFP Facebook has announced that it would roll out optional “end to end encryption” for its Messenger application, following a trend aimed at stronger security and protection against snooping. The US technology giant said this feature would be known as “secret conversations” which can be read only by the sender and recipient. “Providing more ways for ...

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• 9 July

  Google smartphones on the cards

  

    Relaxnews After a first PC (Chromebook Pixel) and a tablet (Pixel C), Google reportedly has its own smartphones and smartwatches in the pipeline, optimized for use with the web-search giant’s mobile operating systems. The Telegraph reports that Google could be gearing up to release its own smartphone by the end of 2016. Until now, Google has relied on its ...

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• 9 July

  Netherlands gets 1st nationwide ‘IoT’

  

    The Hague / Relaxnews Dutch telecoms group KPN said that The Netherlands had become the first country in the world to implement a nationwide long range (LoRa) network for the so-called Internet of Things (IoT). Connecting everyday objects to networks, allowing them to send and receive data, is widely seen as the next major evolution of the Internet and ...

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• 9 July

  Newspapers fall further as news goes ‘mobile’: Survey

  

    AFP Americans are increasingly turning to their mobile devices for news, with print newspapers losing more ground, a poll showed. The Pew Research Center survey found an acceleration in the use of mobile devices for news over the past three years, as fewer Americans relied on newspapers. Television meanwhile held steady as a source of news, including local, network ...

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• 9 July

  Children vogue: Must-have accessory

  

    Relaxnews French designer Franck Sorbier dressed up half a kindergarten class as little tsarinas with fez-like pillbox hats and red fur trimmed cloaks as a colourful contrast to the mourning weeds of his aristocratic Russian black widows Don’t put your daughter on the stage, Noel Coward, the great chronicler of the follies of fashion, once warned in his song ...

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• 9 July

  Adidas and Kanye double down ties

  

    Relaxnews Adidas doubled down on its business ties with rap star Kanye West, announcing a new line of footwear and accessories to be sold in dedicated shops. The Germany-based athletic wear giant said merchandise under the newly launched adidas + KANYE WEST label is an expansion of its existing YEEZY brand. “With adidas + KANYE WEST we are exploring ...

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• 9 July

  Sneaker with a concept car’s soul

  

    Relaxnews The new Puma X-Cat Disc running shoe takes next-generation automotive ideas from the iconic BMW Project GINA fabric skinned concept car and applies them to footwear. Sportswear brands and car companies working together is nothing new. For instance, Puma is a Ferrari Formula One team official sponsor and even makes its drivers’ shoes. However, the collaboration between Puma ...

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• 9 July

  Chantal Thomass takes over the Crazy Horse

  

    Relaxnews Parisian lingerie designer Chantal Thomass has been unveiled as the new Artistic Director of Crazy Horse Paris. The French creative will take the reins at the famous cabaret house for three months, as its first ‘Guest Creator’ to celebrate the venue’s 65th anniversary this year. In addition to dressing the dancers, Thomass will present four exclusive, brand new ...

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• 9 July

  Lagerfeld dresses the latest Paris ballet

  

    Relaxnews Karl Lagerfeld has turned his talented hand to costume design for the latest ballet to hit Opéra Bastille in Paris. The fashion designer has created the costumes for the upcoming production “Brahms-Schönberg Quartet” at the request of choreographer choreographer Benjamin Millepied, WWD reports. Lagerfeld has created the looks for all four acts of the George Balanchine piece, totaling ...

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• 9 July

  Fashion halt for urban chic men

  

    Relaxnews The Italian fashion house and the French carmaker have joined forces for a capsule collection of luxury ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, showcasing the elegance and expertise that characterise the two brands. The “Giorgio Armani for Bugatti” range is a high-end men’s clothing and accessories collection aimed at sophisticated gents. It features superior-quality materials, such as calfskin, crocodile, cashmere ...

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