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Brooklyn’s Barclays Center Arena Launches Public Art Program
The Barclays Center arena in downtown Brooklyn is expanding its arts programming in the service of “Brooklyn Art Encounters,” a new multi-year initiative to continue public art presentations on the building’s high-profile plaza but also move into other realms including an artist-in-residence program to be inaugurated by Paul Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer, whose work has engaged the spectacle around sports, will lead what a press release describes as “a year-long media workshop engaging justice-impacted youth and adults from surrounding communities” in collaboration with artist Shaun Leonardo. With support from the Social Justice Fund, the two artists will provide training in video production, storytelling, and media practices, as well as behind-the-scenes access to Barclays Center operations during live events, including broadcasting, security, and concessions. Related Articles That begins in May, when a new “Art on the Hour” series of digital artworks will also start broadcasting 60-second artworks on the arena’s looming “Oculus” LED screen. In the fall, Sarah Sze will premiere Wave, a new commissioned work “suspending over 250 animated projected images in a wave like …
Analyst: Foldable iPhone Likely to Ship in December, iPhone 18 Plus is Possible Next Year
In a research note for investment bank Barclays earlier this month, Apple analyst Tim Long said his supply chain sources mentioned the possibility of the iPhone 18 base model being announced in March next year, rather than in September this year. This split launch has been widely rumored by multiple sources in recent months. More interestingly, Long dropped two unique pieces of information. First, he said shipments of the rumored foldable iPhone will likely begin in December this year, a few months after the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in the usual September timeframe. A similar situation occurred in 2017, with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus launching in September, and the iPhone X launching in November. Second, Long said that Apple plans to release two other devices alongside the iPhone 18 base model in March next year, including a lower-end iPhone 18e and either an iPhone 18 Plus or an iPhone Air 2. Long mentioning the possibility of an iPhone 18 Plus is notable, as we have not heard …
Lloyds, HSBC, Natwest, Barclays customers face major change from Thursday | UK | News
Shoppers across the UK could soon see changes to the way they pay at tills after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed plans to scrap the national limit on contactless card payments from Thursday. Currently, shoppers can spend up to £100 in a single contactless transaction, but the regulator says it will remove the cap and instead allow banks such as Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays and payment providers to set their own limits. The move means some customers may be able to tap and pay for much larger purchases, depending on the rules set by their bank or card provider. Under the new approach, firms will be able to decide their own contactless limits based on factors such as fraud protection, spending patterns and security checks. David Geale, executive director of payments and digital finance at the FCA, said: “Contactless is people’s favoured way to pay. We want to make sure our rules provide flexibility for the future, and choice for both firms and consumers.” Many retailers already accept contactless payments for everyday purchases, and …
High street banks paying customers up to £500 for free – full list | Personal Finance | Finance
The banks are paying customers who switch to them £100s (stock image) (Image: Getty ) Several major high street banks are offering customers substantial cash incentives through their latest current account switching schemes. The team of financial experts at Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) has compiled a list detailing which banks are providing complimentary payments and the eligibility criteria. Certain customers could receive up to £500, though this varies depending on which bank they opt to switch to. Lloyds, Barclays and Santander are amongst the banks presently offering £100s to current account holders who transfer to them. According to MSE, the most generous switching bonus is the Lloyds Bank Premier current account, which provides £500 to those who switch, although it targets high earners exclusively. In second place is the Barclays Premier current account, which similarly caters to high earners only and includes a £400 switching bonus. Third on the list is Santander, with a switching offer that should be accessible to considerably more people, featuring a complimentary £200. Its Edge current account also delivers 1% …