Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration Freeform is an all-new app available, included in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Freeform helps users organise and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas, giving them the ability to see, share, and collaborate all in one place without worrying about layouts or page sizes. Users can add a wide range of files and preview them inline without ever leaving the board. Designed for collaboration, Freeform makes it easier than ever to invite others to work on a board together. Users can even collaborate…
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In 2019, the first SYMFONISK lamp speaker was launched, marking the first products developed together by IKEA and Sonos. Now, the collaboration continues with the introduction of the next version of SYMFONISK – in the shape of a floor lamp. Just like the previous products developed by IKEA and Sonos, the new SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker combines high-quality sound with a thoughtful design, and blends into the home in a new way to make the most out of people’s living space. “We have learnt a great deal about how people want to furnish with light and sound. We also know that many…
Nearly one in 10 young people are experiencing both persistent physical pain and suicidal feelings, according to a new paper from researchers from the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Oslo (Norway), King’s College London, and the Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu (Spain). Researchers say more awareness is needed across a range of health, social care, and school-based services in how to recognise suicidal risk, especially for those who also have physical pain and are more likely to come into contact with professionals. The data came from more than 8,000 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 years across the…
Telefónica has been recognised, for the ninth consecutive year, as a global leader in climate management, as part of the “A List” prepared by CDP, a non-profit organisation specialising in disclosure and environmental rating of companies and whose report is considered the “gold standard for corporate environmental transparency”. CDP has assessed Telefónica’s approach to its commitment to the planet, decoupling its growth from its environmental footprint with a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions in scopes 1 and 2 thanks to the use of renewable energy and technology efficiency, and a 27% reduction in scope 3 through the involvement of its most…
Novartis receives European Commission approval for Pluvicto® as the first targeted radioligand therapy for treatment of progressive PSMA–positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer Novartis has announced the European Commission (EC) approved Pluvicto® (INN: lutetium (177Lu) vipivotide tetraxetan), a targeted radioligand therapy. Pluvicto® is approved in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with or without androgen receptor (AR) pathway inhibition, for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)–positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). These patients have been treated with AR pathway inhibition and taxane-based chemotherapy. The approval follows a positive opinion issued in October by the Committee for Medicinal Products for…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-Town, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Chengdu, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings and a 24-hour Fitness Center. The hotel is a joint venture led by Chengdu Bio-Town Hotel Management Co., Ltd, Mingkai Hotel Branch and is operated by Minyoun Hospitality. Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-town is superbly located in the center of Chengdu Tianfu International Bio-Town.…
LSEG and Microsoft launch 10-year strategic partnership for next-generation data and analytics and cloud infrastructure solutions; Microsoft to make equity investment in LSEG through acquisition of shares London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Microsoft have entered into a new long-term strategic partnership to architect LSEG’s data infrastructure using the Microsoft Cloud, and to jointly develop new products and services for data and analytics. The partnership will build on the good progress made by LSEG on the integration of Refinitiv and enhance its position as a world-leading financial markets infrastructure and data provider. With the Microsoft Cloud and its AI capabilities,…
New Audi vehicles are delivered with environmentally friendly R33 Blue Diesel or R33 Blue Gasoline R33 fuels reduce CO2 emissions by at least 20 percent compared to fossil fuels No hardware updates required for filling stations Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants are delivered with environmentally-friendly R33 fuel. After the plants’ filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel last year, its complement R33 Blue Gasoline was introduced – Audi’s way of contributing to defossilization and helping to reach climate targets. Environmentally friendly R33 Blue Diesel has been available at Audi filling stations in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm since March 2021.…
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide. Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning and redeeming Points on all flights operated by Emirates – with access to more than 130 destinations across six continents, via the airline’s home and hub, Dubai. The agreement was signed yesterday by Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, and Mark Youssef Nasr, Senior Vice President,…
Amazon Games & Bandai Namco Online Bring Blue Protocol to the West in 2023 Amazon Games & Bandai Namco Online Inc. has announced they are bringing Blue Protocol, a multiplayer online action role-playing game featuring beautiful, anime-inspired art, to North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Blue Protocol will be free-to-play, and will launch for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in the second half of 2023, with a Closed Beta on PC earlier in the year. View the gameplay trailer, which debuted tonight at The Game Awards. “Blue Protocol is a beautifully crafted game; it’s like an anime come…