We are all curious beings at heart, and play is one of the best ways to learn. That is why we are introducing a few new ways for you to learn more about culture in fun and engaging ways. We are now adding a way to record videos with Art Projector, a tool that uses augmented reality to bring famous artworks to wherever you are. Tap the Camera icon to start recording your thoughts about these paintings, available now in the Google Arts & Culture Android app and coming soon on iOS. While an Art Projector video is a way for everyone to become an artistic video curator, creative coders in the Google Arts & Culture Lab have come up...
In these stressful times, a dad reflects on taking a gentler approach with his teenager. When the lockdown started, we braced for trouble. Our daughter is a highly sociable, extremely energetic 15-year-old whose world revolves around school, her teachers, and her friends—in other words, she’s a typical teenager. With school closed, the lack of freedom to go out, no sporting activities, and too much free time spent on the phone, we knew we were in for it. As expected, in the beginning it was very difficult for all of us. My wife and I are healthcare workers, so we’re very busy during this pandemic. Coming home and having to face an angry, disgruntled teen after the terrible stress of work...
Summer camps may be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the fun isn’t! While camp may look different this year, you can still have your own DIY summer camp at home filled with activities, games, and crafts that will keep the kids busy and having fun. We rounded up our favorite tried-and-true summer camp activities that you can do right from home. Try these ideas to create an experience that will give you amazing family memories that will last a lifetime. Jump to: How to Start a Summer Camp at Home Summer Camp Theme Ideas Activities and Games DIY Arts and Crafts How To Start A Summer Camp At Home Starting a summer camp at home is a great...
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a sci-fi job simulator that gives you a laborer’s-eye view of a setting that we’re used to dominating from the god-like perspectives of rulers and admirals. Developed by Blackbird Interactive, and employing the brightly industrial Homeworld-esque aesthetics that they perfected with Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a literal exploration of the detritus of capitalism. Shipbreaker isn’t aiming for thematic subtlety, with a bluegrass soundtrack that gives the game a “Harlan County in Space” vibe and frequent reminders of the debt-indenture that has trapped your character in this lonely scrapheap. You spend the game crawling over and through the carcasses of decommissioned starships in a remote breaking-yard, dismantling them for scrap or salvage value. For each...
It’s time to challenge friends or family with Expat Living’s Weekly Quiz. You can get together with a small group, have a glass of wine and try these out – or stick to Zoom, of course! This week, it’s 20 trivia questions on games and puzzles (of the non-digital variety!) Questions #1 If you’re pretty sure that Colonel Mustard did it in the Billiard Room with the candlestick, what game are you playing? #2 What colour is the Geography “wedge” or “piece of pie” in the classic version of Trivial Pursuit? #3 Controversial when first released in 1966 – it was described as “sex in a box” by one critic – which game features a large plastic mat with coloured...
