Technology
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Technology Singapore30. May 2020Meet Spot: The Robotic Dog That Reminds Us to Maintain Social Distancing
Singapore’s parks can get crowded with walkers and runners, so the government has turned to a robotic dog amid corona times to ensure everyone’s respecting the two-meter social distancing measures!
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Technology The Netherlands23. May 2020“Beating Heart” in the Sky Honors Healthcare Workers
A drone performance streamed live in Rotterdam, the Netherlands ended with drones creating the image of a bright red beating heart up in the sky dedicated to the healthcare staff working hard amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Society West Africa10. May 2020Mobile Money Instead of Cash in West Africa to Help Slow Spread of Coronavirus
More and more people across West Africa have been switching from cash to mobile money to potentially help slow the spread of COVID-19, as providers make it easier – and cheaper – to go digital.
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Technology USA8. May 2020From the Northern Lights to Dog Sledding – This City Brings Its Biggest Events to Your Home
While some of Fairbank, Alaska’s biggest attractions have not been accessible to most due to the pandemic, the U.S. city has decided to digitize the events on their website for those feeling nostalgic to enjoy from their couch.
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Technology Philippines25. April 2020Faster and Cleaner: New Ferry Uses Ocean Waves for Power
The Philippines’ Visayas region thrives in the maritime sector – yet suffers from the pollution caused by conventional ships. Now a potential solution is underway: a fast-sailing boat that uses ocean waves to generate part of its power.
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Technology United Kingdom29. March 2020Tech Giant to Make 15,000 Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients Instead of Vacuum Cleaners
In response to the ventilator shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a tech company specializing in vacuums and hair dryers is refocusing their resources to produce 10,000 ventilators for the United Kingdom – while donating 5,000 more for the world!
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Society USA25. March 2020Now You Can Stay Home and “Go” to a Famous Museum at the Same Time
Google Arts and Culture has partnered with over 2,000 museums and galleries from around 80 countries to bring art to our homes through its online platform – a perk especially convenient amidst the international lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.