Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Technology
August 10, 2023

Simultaneous Face-to-Face Language Translation Will Be Offered at Tokyo Train Station This Fall

Japan is known for its state-of-the-art technology, and its latest creation is a significant step toward breaking language barriers. A new device named Voice Biz UCDisplay offers live face-to-face translation between Japanese and 11 other languages. Developed by printing company Toppan Inc, the translation tool can be best described as a window-like screen. When two users converse, real-time translations appear as text bubbles on either side of the screen.

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Animals
August 2, 2023

Cute Piggy Café in Tokyo Lets You Cuddle With Sweet Micro Piglets While You Sip Your Coffee

Around the world, cat cafés have given customers the opportunity to hang out with some furry friends. Now, a little place in Tokyo is offering a more unique type of company. Mipig Café lets you sip a cup of coffee in the company of micro pigs. The concept of chilling at a café while a group of piggies zoom around you turned out to be pretty popular.

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Entertainment
August 1, 2023

RIP Angus Cloud: Rising Star of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Dead at 25

Angus Cloud, the breakout star of HBO's Euphoria, has died at the age of 25. The actor, who starred as Fezco in the award-winning series, passed away at his family’s home in Oakland, California. A cause of death was not announced. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement.

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