【推荐1】Four Best Music Festivals to Attend Next Year

This festival is organised by Pharrell Williams and around 50,000 visitors enjoyed the event this year. It always has an impressive star lineup (阵容) with the likes of Usher, Justin Timberlake, J Balvin, Dave Matthews Band and Calvin Harris headlining the festival in advance. Next year’s lineup is to be announced soon.

Dates: 28 — 30 April

Venue (场馆): Virginia Beach, Virginia

There’s a reason why this festival draws crowds to the Belgian countryside annually. An electro and house music lover’s dream, the event is famous for not only its special stage design, but also activities like hidden nooks (角落) to be explored. Names like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Nicky Romero, and Tiësto have been known to play here.

Dates: 21 — 30 July

Venue: Schorre Recreation Area, Boom

The annual music festival is one of the most famous ones people in the UK and around the world are looking forward to attending. Next year will see big names like Elton John take the stage. This year, the festival brought acts like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Haim, and Megan Thee Stallion to the party.

Dates: 21 — 25 June

Venue: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset

A must-visit event for an electronic music lover, the Amsterdam Dance Event is entertainment-driven education for any learner of this kind of music. At the festival, there are many live performances and lectures, and bands such as Suzanne Ciani & Metropole Orkest, and Jameszoo’s Blind Group will play here. There are more than 1,000 events planned over 200 venues next year.

Dates: 18 — 22August

Venue: Across Amsterdam

【推荐3】If you ever wondered where Elizabeth worked, celebrated, and rested, this is your guide.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

The Royal Family’s HQ, London, England

Buckingham Palace, home of the famous Changing of the Guard, has been the official residence of the U.K. sovereigns (君主) since 1837, but the history of the site dates back to King James I in the early 17th century. When you see a photo of the royal family waving from a balcony, it was likely taken at Buckingham Palace.

WINDSOR CASTLE

The Country Home Windsor, Berkshire, England

Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, founded in the 11th century. The Queen used it for both work and relaxation. Frogmore Cottage, a home belonging to Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex， is also located on the property.

BALMORAL HOUSE

The Holiday House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prince Albert purchased Balmoral House for Queen Victoria in 1852, and it was passed through the royal Himai generations. It was a favorite holiday spot for the Queen—she particularly enjoyed riding a horse through the vast terrain on summer holidays.

SANDRINGHAM HOUSE

The Winter House Sandringham, Norfolk, England

Purchased by the royal family in 1862, Sandringham House is a full-scale Victorian country home. Elizabeth spent about two months each winter there, arriving in time to celebrate Christmas and staying through February.

【推荐1】Top Technology Products at CES 2024

One of the world’s largest technology events, CES, is taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here is a look at some top products presented at CES 2024.

Robot that adds walking power

WIRobotics introduced a wearable robot that provides walking assistance to users. The company’s WIM model is designed for anyone who needs an extra “push” when walking. An online description explains the robot can help individuals “walk farther, faster and healthier”. The price for such assistance is high, though, with the WIM selling for about $2,500.

Body power to charge a phone

Sports equipment developer LifeSpan introduced an exercise bicycle/desk combination that uses human power to charge phones or other devices. The Ampera bike is designed to be used with a “standing” desk table. LifeSpan says the bike can produce up to 65 watts of electricity per hour.

Home-made ice cream in 2 minutes

The ColdSnap company introduced a machine that can make single servings of ice cream in about two minutes. The machine uses small containers, called pods, just like Keurig coffeemakers. The company points out the pods for its ColdSnap machine can be kept at room temperature, saving energy costs. The machines can be taken anywhere and are simple to operate.

Smart mirror for better mental health

French health product developer Baracoda presented what it described as “the world’s first AI-powered smart mirror for mental wellness.” The company’s BMind model is built to work in any bathroom. The product was designed to use cameras and sensors to collect data on a person's movements , expressions and language. It can identify a user’s moods (心情) and sense other possible mental health issues.

【推荐2】Have you ever feel stuck?

Robert Susa helps you do up the power and creativity significantly with a few simple changes to your daily routine:

Go for a walk

Regular exercise helps improve thinking and memory retention. Taking a walk, a cardio class, or a long-distance run gives your brain a rest from work-related thoughts. It has a chance to be creative, which could help you fix the little problem you’ve been having with your invention idea.

Indulge in a hobby

A brain needs novelty and exercises to maintain its youthful functions. If your artistic abilities take over your mind for a few hours each week, perhaps an hour a day is enough to strength your brain.

Eat brain food

Like your body, your brain needs healthy and nutrient-rich foods to increase productivity. Food rich in flavonoids(黄酮类) can help you optimize your brain and assist with creating your produce or service and helping you remember the conversations and connections you have with other people, as well as those random middle-of-the-night thoughts that could prove useful later on.

Find time to clear your mind

If you’re having trouble concentrating or you’re stuck on a problem, take a little time to meditate. It can clear your mind and provide stress release, and let all worries and problems escape. It benefits your body as well.

Add any of these activities-or all four-to your daily routine, and it may help ignite a creative spark. Allowing your brain to change from its workaholic state and into a free-minded flow might be what you need to figure out your great idea.