Arts and Tech: What You Can Expect this 2015

Arts and Tech: What You Can Expect this 2015

The Cult News| March 2015
by Natalia Fernández

As future-oriented individuals we are, every year, we anxiously wait for the comings in technology and arts. This 2015 brings a wide range of innovations in regards to computers, video games, useful apps, movies and theater.

Here are some of them:

In Technology

Microsoft releases its Windows 10 for free

As announced by Microsoft, Windows 10.0 will be released during the second half of this year. Among some of the features of this OS are the return of the traditional Start Menu as well as the new apps for “Office 2016,” which will run in a virtual desktop. Also, Microsoft said that Win10 will be compatible with Xbox One, enabling gamers to play the same video games through both their PC and their console. Users of Windows 7 and 8 will not be charged when downloading the latest operating system of Microsoft.

Long Awaited Video Games are Coming

In regards to video games, a great variety of options will be offered this year. Assassin’s Creed Victory is expected to be released this 2015. However, no specific release date has been given by the developer, Ubisoft. Some leaked information- later confirmed by Ubisoft itself- says that this time, the game’s setting will be London’s Victorian Era. This game will be available for PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One. Other games will also be released this year such as Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda, Mortal Kombat X (announced to be available worldwide on Apr. 14, 2015), and Warner Bros’ Batman Arkham Knight (Jun. 2, 2015).

Pronunroid Helps to Improve IPA Learning

As people learning languages, phonetics apps are highly useful, especially for those oral courses where transcriptions are a daily life practice. This app is not new, but it is surely something college students would not like to miss. Just by typing a word, the app provides the phonetic transcription for it, alongside the option of listening to the correct pronunciation. It only requires 1.73 MB and can be stored in the cellphone’s external memory card. This college student’s tool is available in Google Play Store for free.

In Arts

Films

Film lovers in Costa Rica will have the chance to choose from animation to drama. Among some of the releases, 2015 will bring:

-          Cinderella (April 2)

-          Avengers 2:  Age of Ultron (April 30)

-          Minions (July 9)

-          Hotel Transylvania 2 (September 24)

-          Peanuts (November 6)

-          Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. (December 2015)

In addition, a new involving movie experience is being brought to Costa Rica at Cinépolis, Terramall. Those who want to go beyond the traditional experience may find this place attractive. This cinema introduced 4DX technologies, making spectators perceive elements of the movie such as smell, wind, water, movement, light, and fog at their own seat. For movies featuring this technology, look for 4DX theaters in Cinépolis.

Theater

Teatro Expressivo will feature "Bodas de Sangre" by Federico García Lorca and directed by Jose Pablo Umaña during the months of February and March.

"Crónica de una muerte anunciada" by Gabriel García Márquez and directed by Carlos Salazar Z. will be featured in April and May.

On the other hand, Teatro Nacional, will feature “Romeo & Juliet” with the interpretation of the Russian Classical Ballet on March 21 and March 22. Prices may vary.