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Bright Lights, Big Debuts
In America four major auto shows anchor the U.S. auto show “season.” After the traditional start to the new model year in the fall, the auto shows begin featuring cars for the following model year: Los Angeles in November, Detroit in January, Chicago in February and New York in March or early April, making the New York International Auto Show the final major show of the season. And — as in many cases — the best is saved for last. Over the years hundreds of new vehicles have been shown for the first time at the auto salon in the Big Apple, but we have limited space and you have limited time, so let’s look at highlights from the last 10 years — enough to get your motor runnin’ until we report on this year’s New York International Auto Show, which takes place March 25 – April 3, 2016.
2006 NY Show – 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
For many Jeep enthusiasts, the idea of a 4-door Wrangler was utter sacrilege. But at the 2006 New York Auto Show press preview Jeep debuted the Wrangler Unlimited, boasting the legendary off-road capability of a Wrangler but with room for the whole family. And Jeep unveiled the new model to journalists in spectacular fashion – the Unlimited was completely buried in a mound of dirt, so Jeep had the NY Fire Department dig it out via their high-powered fire hoses.
2006 NY Show – 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line
Before General Motors shuttered the Saturn brand there was the sexy Sky roadster. This high-performance Red Line edition of the Sky made its debut at the 2006 New York show, equipped with a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. Styling was more aggressive with a unique front fascia, 18-inch wheels and dual exhaust.
2007 NY Show – 2008 Ford Flex
Ford already had a 7-passenger crossover in the Taurus X; however, the Flex was a fresh approach to the typical SUV. Seating is very comfortable — even with seven adults — and the unique design built on the Volvo S80 platform makes for a roomy interior. With Microsoft SYNC interface and available amenities such as a rear-seat entertainment system and integrated refrigerator, the Flex stood out then as it does today.
2007 NY Show – 2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX
The 2007 New York Auto Show saw the debut of the redesigned Impreza and sporty WRX. Larger and more spacious inside, the new models were actually lighter than the outgoing versions. Styling was also redone, most noticeably in the new grille and headlights. Available as a 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback, the 2008 WRX features a 224-horsepower turbocharged boxer engine powering all four wheels.
2008 NY Show – 2009 Nissan cube
Nissan decided to try something a little different when it introduced this small boxlike vehicle at the 2008 New York Auto Show. Already sold in Japan, the cube coming to America had been a big rumor and its appearance in the Big Apple confirmed Nissan’s intentions. Although the cube on display that year in New York was powered by an electric motor, when it arrived in U.S. showrooms it was only available with the expected gas-powered engine. Unfortunately, cube didn’t really make the cut and only lasted on the U.S. market until 2014.
2008 NY Show – Saleen S5S Raptor Concept
This bright yellow exotic captured everyone’s attention at the 2008 New York show, and signaled that Saleen might be coming to market with a successor to the vaunted S7 Twin Turbo. The S5S Raptor got its power from a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine teamed with a 6-speed manual transmission. According to Saleen, with 650 horsepower on tap the S55 Raptor could reach 60 mph in a mere 3.2 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 200 mph. The expected price was to be around $185,000, but unfortunately we never saw this car again.
2009 NY Show – Acura ZDX Concept
The idea of an SUV that has sleeker styling yet offers less utility had already been tackled by BMW with the X6, so Acura followed suit in 2009 with the introduction of the ZDX concept. Practically the same as the production vehicle that followed shortly, the ZDX was a “personal sports coupe that defies categorization,” according to Acura press materials. The idea didn’t make a lot of sense to us, and apparently it didn’t to the buying public — the ZDX only lasted four years.
2009 NY Show – 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
A mere one year after the redesigned 370Z replaced the 350Z, Nissan took the wraps off an open-top version of the legendary Z car. Sticking with a soft-top instead of the retractable hardtop that many sports cars had already adopted, the 370Z Roadster can drop its top in about 20 seconds, with the entire works hidden below a hard tonneau cover. With 332 horsepower on tap sending power to the rear wheels, the 370Z is a great option for an open-air sports car.
2010 NY Show – 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
Just a year after Cadillac introduced the high-powered CTS-V sedan, the luxury brand made every family-hauling auto enthusiast’s day with the debut of the CTS-V Sport Wagon. Boasting 556 horsepower from its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, the CTS-V wagon could blow the doors off almost any other family car on the market at the time. Available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, the CTS-V Wagon features Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires mounted on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
2010 NY Show – 2011 Hyundai Equus
The Equus had been on sale in Korea since 1999, but in New York Hyundai announced that the company’s new flagship would be coming to America. Designed to rival such lofty competitors as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS, the 2011 Equus featured all of the expected luxury amenities including high-end wood and leather trim, a roomy rear seat as well as available seat massagers and a rear-console refrigerator. From Equus evolved the new Genesis brand that Hyundai began launching in 2016.
2011 NY Show – Scion FR-S Concept
At the 2011 New York show the world got its first look at the long-awaited sport coupe created from a joint effort between Subaru and Toyota. Still in concept form, the 2011 FR-S (Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport) was a properly-proportioned sports coupe that would get a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine sourced from Subaru when it went on sale the following year. Later that year we would get to see its Subaru twin, the BR-Z.
2011 NY Show – 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
In 2011 Jeep introduced a completely redesigned Grand Cherokee, so it was only a matter of time before the SRT team had their way with this popular SUV. A major boost over the previous version, the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 boasts a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 producing 470 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, making it the most power model Jeep had ever built up to that time. The performance stats are impressive: 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, a top speed of 160 mph and .90g on the skidpad — not the numbers you’d expect from a 5-passenger SUV, but they certainly get us excited.
2012 NY Show – 2013 SRT Viper
The Viper always bring excitement to an auto show, and at the 2012 New York show journalists were treated to the all-new SRT Viper reveal. This reborn snake features an all-new interior as well as updated exterior styling with a carbon-fiber and aluminum skin. Stiffer and lighter than the previous generation, this Viper also got a power boost: the big 8.4-liter V10 engine put out 640 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. Top speed exceeded 200 mph and the new Viper could accelerate to 100 mph and back to a full stop in less than 12 seconds.
2012 NY Show – Terrafugia Transition
It’s a popular sci-fi prediction transferred from generation to generation — in the future we’ll all have flying cars. Well, all of us may not have them yet, but there was a flying vehicle on display at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The Terrafugia Transition may be more of a road-going airplane than a flying car, but it is a plane that can be driven like motor vehicle. With wings folded the 2-seater has the footprint of a large SUV and can be driven via standard carlike controls. After arriving at the airport, the wings unfold, flight controls appear and with a rear propeller to provide thrust, the Terrafugia can take to the skies.
2013 NY Show – 2014 Jeep Cherokee
It had been more than 10 years since Jeep had sold a Cherokee, but at the 2013 New York show the nameplate was back, but with a design as far removed from the original as possible. The sleek styling and unique headlights made the Cherokee stand out from the rest of the crossover crowd, but with three new 4-wheel drive systems and a Selec-Terrain traction control system, the Cherokee would live up to the vaunted Jeep off-roading reputation.
2013 NY Show – Subaru WRX Concept
Automotive concept cars often function as teasers, providing a glimpse of an upcoming production model. Unfortunately, this sexy WRX Concept was simply a tease — although some styling cues were used in the next-generation WRX, for the most part the concept was not seen again. Low and wide with bulging fender flares, a large hood scoop and sleek lines, the WRX Concept was exactly what we would have loved to see on the road with Subaru’s 300-plus horsepower turbocharged engine and legendary all-wheel drive. Someday, perhaps.
2014 NY Show – 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible
A scant few months after Chevrolet introduced its most capable Corvette ever, the brand went one better in New York and removed the top. This was the first Z06 convertible since 1963, and thanks to its supercharged 650-horsepower V8 engine it provides a whole new definition of wind-in-your-hair motoring. The Z06 reaches 60 mph in less than 3 seconds and boasts lateral acceleration of 1.2 g. The top can be operated via the key fob or at speeds up to 30 mph.
2014 NY Show – 2015 Hyundai Sonata
An all-new Sonata made its debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show, representing the 7th generation of the Korean sedan. The exterior design — called Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 by Hyundai — gave Sonata a much more premium look and took the car to a new level. Inside, premium features and materials make the Sonata much more competitive in a very tough midsize sedan market. The updated Sonata’s style has since been picked up by the rest of the Hyundai lineup.
2015 NY Show – Lincoln Continental Concept
One of the stars of the 2015 New York Auto Show was the Lincoln Continental Concept, a car showcasing a new full-size Continental luxury sedan that was ultimately introduced in early 2016. The Lincoln Continental Concept introduced a new face for Lincoln, as well as a new 3.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged V6 engine, which is to be exclusive to Lincoln. The design features a sleek profile and a new centered chrome grille, as well as LED matrix headlamps with laser-assist high beams and signature full-width taillights. Inside, the Continental Concept includes Venetian leather seat and door panels, Alcantara seat inserts and armrests, rose gold trim around the instrument cluster, and shearling wool carpet.
2015 NY Show – 2016 Jaguar XF
The all-new XF made its debut at last year’s New York Auto Show — the first complete redesign of this sport sedan since it debuted as a 2008 model. The new Jag showcases a more coupelike profile with a longer wheelbase, more interior space and very low aerodynamic drag. The XF was the second model based on Jaguar’s aluminum-intensive architecture, with weight reduced by 132 pounds for the rear-drive car and 265 pounds for the all-wheel-drive variant. The Jaguar XF launched with a choice of two supercharged V6 engines producing 340 or 380 horsepower. Available technology includes full-LED headlights, Laser Heads-Up Display, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue-Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Intelligent Speed Limiter and Semi-Automated Parking.


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New SportsNet, TSN fees leave P.E.I. bars weighing options
'I'm very disappointed,' says Island restaurant owner
Islanders who want to watch the big game but don't have a cable package may have to look elsewhere other than their local sports bar.
As of May 1, establishments with liquor licenses will have to pay more if they want to show the live sports.
- Bell and Rogers to ask bars to pay more for sports packages
- Rogers, Bell are going to charge bars more for sports channels
Earlier this year, Bell and Rogers announced that they would be charging establishments with liquor licenses more to broadcast live sports games.
TSN and SportsNet will be included in new sports packages for businesses with a liquor license.
"Prices vary depending on the size of the business and other factors such as the specific sports package a business client wants," said Bell in an earlier statement to CBC.
'I'm very disappointed'
Liam Dolan is on the board of directors for Restaurants Canada and owner of The Olde Dublin Pub in Charlottetown, where they often air big games on their TV screens.
"I'm very disappointed," said Dolan. "I didn't believe it at first. We were all very shocked. Everyone was caught off guard."
Dolan said the deal doesn't take into account how many people are actually watching the TV.
"If you only have one TV and there's only 20 per cent of your people can see the TV, they're still going to charge you the full amount for the whole bar, so it's very confusing and very upsetting," he said.
Dolan said he hasn't decided whether or not he'll subscribe to the new package. He been has told he'll be paying an additional $275 a month for the pub, which has 140 seats.
"I'd love to keep doing what I'm doing but I don't want to pay … more. It's a little expensive," he said.
'This decision will definitely have an impact on our franchisees'
Boston Pizza said its Charlottetown location will continue to provide guests with sports programming, as will locations across the country.
"We want to continue being the place Canadians think of when looking to watch their favourite sports on the big screen," senior director of communications Alexandra Cygal said in an e-mail, who said the company was reviewing the situation with franchisees.
"This decision will definitely have an impact on our franchisees financially, along with a multitude of other rising costs affecting small businesses across the country."
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Google has called in comScore in a deal announced this week, to provide independent brand safety reporting of advertising campaigns on YouTube. This is an absolute first, Google responding to outside pressure to fix a problem, rather than taking two years to write its own software. This is seen as a quick fix by Google to prevent advertising appearing next to hate speech videos or in other inappropriate context. comScore will use what it calls a brand safety engine, part of its validated Campaign Essentials suite, which continuously monitors patterns within text content to identify the brand safety of a given ad context.
SPI International has shelled out for the rights to show 2016 musical romance drama La La Land on its Filmbox service, acquired from Freeman Distribution. The rights cover the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary, as part of a bundled movie package.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will apparently be playing no part in the Verizon-owned company which will be renamed Oath, according to Business Insider sources. AOL CEO Tim Armstrong will head up the newly formed business arm as the Oath-in-Chief.
French MPEG technology group Vitec has announced that Sacramento-based events arena Golden 1 Center has deployed its IPTV Sports Venue Solution, handling live TV channels, low-latency streaming, and customizable digital signage for over 700 displays in the facility. The solution includes Vitec’s EZ TV platform which provides hardware-based IPTV and signage end points, plus Blade System encoders – allowing Golden 1 Center to manage and distribute up to 16 in-house feeds, 16 unique menu board channels, and 74 TV channels.
Deutsche Telekom is following in the footsteps of T-Mobile US, as the German operator has confirmed plans to roll out the StreamOn offering to give its mobile subscribers free access to video and music streaming services, as of April 19. New and existing customers of the MagentaMobil service will receive zero-rated data for a variety of streaming service providers, depending on the size of the plan, which initially includes Apple Music, Amazon Music and Amazon Video, Napster, Netflix, Sky Go, YouTube, and ZDF, plus more to be confirmed.
Amazon has just paid five times more for rights to stream 10 live Thursday night NFL games, compared to the amount Twitter coughed up last year. Amazon has acquired the non-exclusive rights for a reported $50 million, outbidding Facebook and YouTube. CBS and NBC also hold Thursday night NFL rights and will show five games each on TV and streaming formats.
UK viewer measurement specialist Genius Digital has teamed up with billing company Paywizard to provide pay TV operators with audience insights and churn analytics on their pay TV subscriber bases, which the pair say drive loyalty and growth. The collaboration combines Genius Digital’s audience analytics with Paywizard’s transactional behavior data – to provide a platform which takes into account subscriber data from type of content, type of device, and time and day, from where operators can take actions in an attempt to reduce churn.
French set top software player Netgem recorded 2016 revenues down 6% year on year to €74.3 million ($79.2 million), while increasing gross profit by 7% to €27.5 million ($29.3 million) for the year.
UK digital video systems reseller Garland has announced that Sky Sports has selected contribution encoders and decoders from Japanese firm NTT Electronics. NTT will support Sky’s distribution of HEVC UHD sports content over IP on its Sky Q set tops. NTT’s UHD products can deliver up to 160Mbps transport stream, with 120ms delay. Sky has been a long-term user of Elemental’s encoding expertise for distribution feeds, so perhaps Elemental is focused less on high bandwidth contribution encoding these days.
Ad measurement firm TVSquared has partnered with Spanish business intelligence group Smartek, to bring TV ad optimization to Spain’s €2.5 billion TV advertising industry. TVSquared says its ADvantage system can improve campaign efficiency, while its Predict product can identify the best TV buy opportunities to optimize spend.
CBS’ Showtime has launched on Sling TV for $10 a month, offering 8 live channels including HBO, Cinemax and Starz, plus 2,000 on-demand titles, updated weekly. Sling TV has also upgraded its Spanish-language catalog this week with three new networks – Estrella TV, Vme Kids and El Financiero.
Verizon Digital Media Services said it will soon be launching its new OTT video cloud-based content intelligence system (CIS) Xperience Studio. VDMS says Xperience automates and simplifies the production and distribution of content for broadcasters, OTT providers and online video distributors. The CIS can be integrated with third-party vendor systems or with its own platform, which includes the Uplynk Video Streaming service, Edgecast CDN, and Volicon Media Intelligence service.
Spotify and Vivendi-owned Universal Music Group (UMG) have reached an agreement on the distribution of music streaming services, in which UMG will cut its share of Spotify’s revenues to below the current 55%. Spotify must meet the condition that it meets its paid-subscriber growth number, of an undisclosed figure, and UMG will have more influence over which releases are free or paid.
Harmonic’s Spectrum X advanced media server and MediaGrid shared storage system products have been selected by Globosat in Latin America, to support its hybrid IP infrastructure. Globosat used Harmonic for broadcast of a 24-hour UHD channel for the Rio Olympics last year, and is now expanding the deal to include technology for playout and offline content management for IP.


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The three-week-long China Import and Export Fair opening Wednesday expects a lower turnout compared to previous years, down 8 million attendees from last year’s total of 188,000, South China Morning Post reported, citing fair spokesman and deputy director-general of the China Foreign Trade Center Liu Jianjun. The twice-yearly Canton Fair in Guangzhou is popularly viewed as an indicator of probable export performance for mainland China, where both imports and exports fell by double digits last month. The fair saw peak attendance in 2012 of 210,000 overseas buyers.
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Kogan's first Smart HDR 4K LED Android TV range with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Audio has arrived at special pre-sale pricing of $449.99 for 50-inches, $499.99 for a 55-inch model and $799.99 for a 65-inch model, but the sale ends on at 11.59pm AEDT on October 23.
LG has held its annual Innofest event in Australia for the first time, showcasing its amazing range of connected home appliances, while focusing on the 2019 TVs and Sound Bars it is launching in Australia.
"What the 4K!", exclaims Foxtel at the new 4K section of its site, launching Australia's first dedicated 4K channel using satellite transmission to guarantee consistent the 4K quality that streaming, as yet, can't.
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Clemson Researchers Hope to Breed Tastier, Healthy Peaches
A research team from Clemson University, led by geneticist Ksenija Gasic, hopes to boost the taste, smell, and nutritional value of peaches through a three-year, $150,000 grant from the United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD).
Researchers hope to evaluate the biochemical and molecular regulation of carotenoid accumulation in stone fruits such as peaches, apricots, and plums. Carotenoids are molecules that give peaches their bright yellow and orange colors. They’re also a source of Vitamin A, contain antioxidant properties, and have been suggested to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disorders and cancers.
Additionally, carotenoids serve as precursors to chemical compounds responsible for flavor and aroma.
“Manipulating carotenoid content will allow improved fruit appearance, aroma, taste, and nutritional value,” said Gasic, peach breeder and associate professor of horticulture with the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.
Flavor and aroma have been largely neglected by peach breeders, who have instead focused on producing larger fruits that appeal to consumers and fetch growers more money, said Gasic, who also has an extensive research program focused on developing peach varieties with disease resistance.
While new peach varieties are producing larger, eye-appealing fruits, other problems have emerged, Gasic said. These larger, perishable fruits often lose flavor quickly due to inadequate storage and handling during distribution, so fruits consumers purchase aren’t nearly as tasty as those growers pick. Texture has been adversely affected too, Gasic explained, with some varieties becoming mealy.
“Peaches require cold storage after harvest to preserve the fruit quality,” she said. “Consumers then buy peaches that look perfect, take them home and the peaches have already lost the flavor, or with some varieties, the peaches are dry.”
Gasic will collaborate with Douglas Bielenberg, an associate professor of biological sciences, and researchers at the Israel Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the project. Once they have mapped the genetic expressions that create carotenoids, they can manipulate the presence of specific carotenoids to create the chemical compounds that provide desirable tastes and aromas.
“We may find old cultivars that were thought to have little value that now show good genetics for carotenoids, so maybe we can cross the things that we want,” Bielenberg said. “This is a way to step back and go back to some source material that is more diverse.”


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Before Bethesda revealed the upcoming DOOM revival, another title was in the works and this is what it looked like
It seems id Software had a very different idea for DOOM 4 before it was cancelled and that’s proven in this footage of the game which has surfaced online. And no, this isn’t a new trailer for the upcoming Call of Duty video game.
The video, which you can see above, includes pretty terrible audio so if you’re wearing headphones turn it down. Are you on mute? Good. Now take a look at the video before and wonder, if this was the next DOOM, would it be something you’d be keen to play? If you’re a fan of the series you’re probably thinking “hell no”. Well, aren’t you glad it’s been cancelled in favour of this.
For those who don’t know the history behind the above video. Before the DOOM revival which has been teased recently and will likely be fully unveiled at E3 next month, DOOM 4 was in development but switched hands when the earlier version failed to hit the mark. One of the many reasons for the cancellation was because the game which was initially in production at id Software was “not Doom 4”, said Bethesda marketing executive, Pete Hines.
The video above proves exactly that.


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Nigerian Rice Smugglers Now Trafficking Bags Of Rice Using Fuel Tanker [PHOTOS]
November 30, 2016 – Photos: Rice Smugglers Now Trafficking Bags Of Rice Using Petrol Tanker
Now that Christmas is approaching, Rice is gradually becoming the most expensive food item in Nigeria as the government begins massive crack down on rice smuggling.
Those in the illegal business are now trafficking rice using fuel tankers in a bid to make more money.
Hahaha my people never give up.. Naija we hail thee.


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Capcom’s upcoming video game that was announced at the end of the previous year finally received its release date. Last year, during the PlayStation Experience, the game was revealed officially, and some important details were highlighted for the first time. Street Fighter V is based on Unreal Engine 4 and will feature cross-platform gameplay.
By the beginning of 2015, Capcom said that the game will not have an Xbox One version because of some contracts with Sony Entertainment. Street Fighter V supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, featuring sixteen characters including four whom are completely new to this game: Rashid and Necalli are the only ones announced so far.
In the first quarter of 2016, both Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 versions will be released. Do you think they should have made an Xbox version? Feel free to share your thoughts with us.


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Facebook has just released a new feature in the form of short Reels videos like on Instagram. As it turns out, Reels on Facebook has some interesting features.
Based on a Facebook press release, Wednesday (23/2/2022), there are a number of Reels features that Facebook users can create.
Starting with “60-second Reels”, a feature that allows users to create short videos with a longer duration than the usual 60-second Reels.
Then, there’s the “Remix” feature, where users can create reply Reels side by side with Reels that have already been shared publicly on Facebook.
When a user creates a “Remix”, it means the user can create Reels that includes all or part of the Reels content of other creators.
Facebook will also bring a “Drafts” feature to its Reels, so users can be more creative and can choose the “Save As Draft” option under the Save button.
There is also a “Video Clipping” feature in Facebook Reels which hasn’t been launched yet but will be released in the near future.
This feature makes it easy for creators who like to share live and long-form videos to create video footage and test it in various video content formats before publishing it to netizens.
More update on Reels
In addition to the four features above, in the coming weeks, Facebook will also roll out an update on Reels to make it easier for Facebook users to find.
Some of the embedded updates include “Reels in Stories”, “Reels in Watch”, “Top of Feed”, and “Suggested Reels in Feed”.
Reels in Stories:
For “Reels in Stories”, users can easily share Reels to their Facebook Stories and give creators greater visibility and reach. Users can also create Reels from existing “Stories” content.
Reels in Watch:
Next, for “Reels in Watch”, users will easily watch Reels directly in the “Watch” tab. Facebook is also planning to develop a new tool for users to be able to create Reels in the “Watch” tab.
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Then, another update is “Top of Feed” which is a new Reels label at the top of the user’s Homepage so that Reels is easier to access either to search for content or to create it.
Suggested Reels in Feed:
Not only that, but Facebook is also preparing “Suggested Reels in Feed”, this feature only applies in certain countries. Facebook provides suggestions about Reels content that users might like on its Homepage from people the user has never followed.
Finally, Facebook also initiated the integration of Reels across platforms between Facebook and Instagram so that users’ videos can be easily shared on the two giant social media platforms.


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New orders for U.S.-made goods fell in February, likely weighed down by unseasonably cold weather, though manufacturing remains strong as the economic recovery regains steam amid an improving public health situation.
Japanese household spending likely dropped in February from a year earlier, falling for a third straight month, a poll found on Friday, suggesting emergency coronavirus measures kept a lid on consumer expenditure.
Amazon has apologized to U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, admitting to scoring an "own goal" in its initial denial of his suggestion that its drivers were sometimes forced to urinate in bottles during delivery rounds.
A push to attract young and diverse talent and global consumers is behind some of corporate America’s willingness to speak out on politically charged issues, executives and corporate governance experts said.
Unmade, the London based SaaS company that enables apparel and sportswear brands to realise on-demand manufacturing, has confirmed a strategic technology relationship with global athletic leader, New Balance.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and the charitable foundation run by crystal maker Swarovski have partnered up to launch a $30,000 annual scholarship for fashion students innovating with sustainable systems.
Garment makers in nine countries spanning Asia, the Middle East and North Africa have banded together to demand better contract terms from global clothing retailers, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.
J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Thursday it has agreed to transfer its pension obligations to annuities provider Athene Holding Ltd, ensuring that the chain's retired employees will continue to get their benefits.


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Consumer confidence improves in January, GKI says
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Economic research institute GKI's gauge of consumer confidence rose to -33.8 points in January from -38.5 points in the previous month, according to a report by state news wire MTI.
Fear of unemployment continued to grow but households were less pessimistic about their own financial situation than a month earlier. More planned to make big-ticket purchases. Their outlook for the economy as a whole also improved slightly.
GKI's consumer confidence index bottomed out at -49.8 points in April, when the country went into pandemic lockdown. It recovered as far as -26.9 points by July, but started to decline again ahead of the second wave. In December, the index was level with its position in May.
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Colder months can be perfect time to photograph gardens
November 11, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) —
The coronavirus has led more people to spend time outdoors, and many find themselves walking the same paths and gazing at the same trees or shrubs day after day.
Author and self-taught landscape photographer Larry Lederman suggests looking at your surroundings anew by turning a camera on them. Fall and winter, he says, are the perfect time to take up landscape photography.
There's the gorgeous fall foliage but also the beauty of the bare trees and their shapes. Lederman says to start photographing now and then watch the year-round transformation of the landscape.


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Every time someone takes a photo in a restaurant, dining app GiftAMeal provides a meal to someone in need in the local community. Users may also recommend the restaurant to friends and share their photos to social media to provide additional meals. GiftAMeal ( formerly FoodShare ) has partnered with more than 20 Chicagoland restaurants, and has provided more than 6,500 meals. See http://giftameal.com/.
The 75th-anniversary celebration is in full swing at Chicago dining legend Gene & Georgetti, 500 N. Franklin St., with the announcement of a new general manager and a special donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Proprietors Tony and Marion Durpetti, along with Managing Partners Michelle Durpetti and Rich Ciota, announced the appointment of Adam Solomon as the new general manager at the downtown location. Also, the restaurant announced a $10,000 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation courtesy of a special 75th-anniversary menu that was available for three days in July in both the Chicago and Rosemont locations.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House has a new general manager, Chicago hospitality veteran Rich Keefer, and executive chef, Javier Fuentes. For nearly 13 years, Keefer owned and operated the Keefer's steakhouse in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Fuentes played a crucial role on the opening team as sous chef for Del Frisco's in 2012.
La Grange restaurant fourteensixteen, 14 W. Calendar Ave., is now open. Diners can expect urban flavors and decor matched with the suburb's only wine cave and a rooftop dining space. fourteensixteen is the sister restaurant to Oak Park's Marion Street Market.
Get ready for the first TV series inspired by an app. The All Recipes Dinner Spinner app is going to become Dinner Spinner, a half-hour Saturday morning show, starting Oct. 1 on the CW, AdWeek reported. Chef Gabe Kennedy will host Dinner Spinner, which will be a head-to-head competition featuring two contestants. The show will focus on healthy food choices.
The 7th annual Hoosier Hops & Harvest microbrew festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Story Inn in Nashville, Indiana, 1-7 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and attendees much be 21 years old; see HoosierHopsAndHarvest.com or call 812-988-2273.
On Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., Chef Cory Morris will host the 2016 Tomahawk edition of Chef's Course Dinner, a refined three-hour culinary experience co-featuring chefs Evan Behmer of Mercat la Plancha, Jonathan Meyer of Broken Shaker, and Greg Laketek of West Loop Salumi. The event will take place at Rural Society by Jose Garces, 455 N. Park Dr. Tickets to the dinners are available online at $90 per person and will benefit Piggy Bank, a farm-in-the-making benefiting heritage breed pigs; visit Piggy-bank.org/dinners.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m., Cochon555 returns to Chicago for the city's 3rd Annual Heritage BBQ. The festivities will be held at Loews Hotel Chicago, the official host for the weekend. Visit http://cochon555.com/2016-tour/chicago-bbq/.
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, 210 E. Illinois St., will celebrate National Caipirinha Day on Tuesday, Sept. 13, with happy-hour pricing all night long. Made with cachaca, the Brazilian distilled spirit made from sugar cane, caipirinhas will be available 4:30-10 p.m. for half-price at $5 per drink that night only.
Epic Burger has announced that with every late-night burger purchase, diners will receive a FREE hangover kit ( while supplies last. ) Kits include a packet of antacid, two types of pain-relief tablets and a moist towelette. The Epic Hangover Kits will be available beginning Sept. 8 during Epic Burger's late-night service, which runs Thursday-Saturday at 12-4 a.m. at the River North and South Loop locations.
Nonnina, 340 N. Clark St., will host an exclusive wine dinner Tuesday, Sept. 13, celebrating varietals of Italy's Luce della Vita vineyard. Beginning at 6 p.m., for $90 per person, attendees savor a four-course Italian experience curated by Chef Chris Macchia. Food items are slated to include grilled calamari, maccheroni, beef tenderloin rossini and assorted Italian cheeses. Seating is limited and tickets are available by contacting email@example.com or calling 312-822-0077.
Jake's Cider Bash will take place Thursday, Sept. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, 41 E. Superior St. Among the featured items will be smoked apple BBQ wings; local hot links with cider-braised onions; applewood-smoked pork-loin sliders with bacon-honey mustard slaw; BBQ chips; and house-baked apple pie. Admission is $40; visit CiderBash.eventbrite.com .
Mid-Autumn Festival, also referred to as Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday, will take place Thursday, Sept. 15. In celebration, The Peninsula Chicago's Shanghai Terrace, 108 E. Superior St., will be selling mooncakes, round pastries filled with egg custard, which are made individually by Chef de Cuisine Elmo Han. Orders can be placed starting this week and can be picked up from Shanghai Terrace Aug. 15-Sept. 15. ( They are $40 for a four-piece box and $78 for an eight-piece box, and they're on the menu at Shanghai Terrace for $8 apiece. )
Chicago Loop Alliance ( CLA ) launches its fifth ACTIVATE event of the year, TASTE, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 5-10 p.m., in Cow Path Alley, 100 W. Monroe St. Attendees will get a TASTE of ACTIVATE as they experience art installations by local artists, a fashion show, DJs and plenty of sweet surprises in the transformed Cow Path Alley. Next, guests will venture from alley to rooftops AIRE Rooftop Bar/Hyatt Centric The Loop and Boleo at The Grey Hotel as the journey continues with more art, food, live shows and specialty bites and sips. Guests who RSVP in advance at LoopChicago.com/activate receive a complimentary drink ticket for beer or wine.
The Chicago Athletic Association hotel announced Shake Shack in-room dining service, becoming the first hotel worldwide to offer Shake Shack room service for hotel guests. Now available for daily delivery to all 241 guestrooms, the burger stand features all menu items available from its location within the hotel's first-floor lobby, including a selection of ingredients from local purveyors such as Publican Quality Meats, Bang Bang Pie Shop, Glazed & Infused and more.
Hofbrauhaus Chicagothe German microbrewery, beer hall and restaurant directly affiliated with the original Hofbrauhaus in Munichwill celebrate its fourth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 16-Oct. 23. Festivities include a variety of authentic Bavarian entertainment, freshly brewed "Oktoberfestbier" inspired by the original HofbrÃ¤uhaus in Munich, daily food specials and celebrity keg-tapping ceremonies. See HBChicago.com .
Drink Locala one-day showcase of domestic, U.S. distilleries, breweries and wineries with a special focus on Chicago's popular bar and restaurant scenewill take place Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC, 625 S. Ashland Ave. ( Food will be available for purchase ) Tickets are $60 ( general ) and $80 ( VIP ); visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drink-local-chicago-presented-by-social-power-hour-tickets-26494827743.
The Signature Room, 875 N. Michigan Ave., and Veuve Clicquot join forces to host an exclusive brunch reception on Sunday, Sept. 18. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can enjoy a brunch buffet along with champagne pairings, including Veuve Clicquot Rose, Veuve Clicquot Rose Yellow Label, and The Signature Room at the 95th Sparkling Brut. Tickets are all inclusive and are available for $75 per person. Guests will also take home a signature gift bag. Seats may be reserved by calling 312-280-0465.
Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet will take place in Millennium Park on Sept. 23-25. This year's celebration welcomes its first-ever host chef, Rick Bayless, who will be joined by celebrity chefs such as Todd English, Stephanie Izard, Jose Garces, Art Smith, Amanda Cohen, Lorena Garcia, Jeff Mauro, Takashi Yagihashi, Tony Mantuano, Jimmy Bannos Jr., Sarah Grueneberg, Edward Lee and Richard Sandoval, among others. The complete line-up is at ChicagoGourmet.org .
Smack Shack, 326 N. Morgan St., is unveiling new cocktails for fall. They include the Mule Stable, Rose Today, Gin It to Win It ( all $12 each ) and Hurricane ( $15 ). Those who are looking for other ways to enjoy Smack Shack's new cocktails should check out their Moscow Mule Tasting on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Tasting tickets are $30 and include trips to Five Unique Moscow Mule tasting stations ( each with different recipes, liquor vendors and types of ginger beer ), passed apps and a complimentary Smack Shack Mule mug. See https://nightout.com/events/smack-shack-chicagos-moscow-mule-tasting/tickets?a=pr-6#.V8WBryMrL1w.
The 28th Annual Oyster Fest Presented by Shaw's Crab House returns to Chicago on Friday, Sept. 30, 3-10 p.m., at the corner of Hubbard and Rush streets in River North. Oyster Fest will feature six varieties of oystersboth East Coast and West Coaston the half shell as well as other festival favorites like king crab bites, lobster rolls, clam chowder, fish tacos and more; there will also be local blues bands including headliner Bumpus. Admission is $20-$50; visit OysterFestChicago.com .
Identita Golose returns to the United States for the third annual Identita Chicago on Oct. 1-2. Eataly Chicago, 43 E. Ohio St., will host the event, which features some of Italy's most revered chefs along with esteemed U.S. chefs, all from prominent Michelin-starred restaurants. Admission is $75 for the Oct. 1 master classes, and $150 for the Oct. 2 lunch; see IdentitaGolose.com .
French restaurant Bistronomic, 848 N. Wabash Ave., will offer a celebratory three-course Rosh Hashanah menu from Sunday, Oct. 2, through Tuesday, Oct. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. nightly. Rosh Hashanah menu highlights include Bistronomic's signature chioggia and golden beet salad, prime beef short ribs and the apple challah bread pudding; vegetarian options are offered for each course. The price for the three-course meal is $39. A two-course meal is available at 5-6 p.m. on Oct. 2-9 for $32. Call 312-944-8400.
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It’s a new sign of the times.
Ontario residents began downloading new proof-of-vaccination certificates that include secure QR codes on Friday.
Only people born from January to April were allowed to download the COVID-19 vaccination receipts on the first day, and so many accessed the Ministry of Health website at the same time that it briefly crashed.
Those with birthdays from May to August can download the certificates as of Saturday, and people born from September to December can do so Sunday.
As of Monday, everyone can access the portal.
“We cohorted the downloads to help ensure a smooth and seamless experience while ensuring that everyone can be ready well before the new enhanced certificate takes effect on Oct. 22,” Premier Doug Ford told reporters at Queen’s Park.
People can also call the provincial vaccine contact centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have their enhanced vaccination certificate sent to them by email or surface mail.
Ford noted Ontarians have needed to show proof of vaccination to enter many businesses since Sept. 22.
The new QR codes can be read directly from phones or tablets, as well as from paper printouts. Public libraries are offering free printing services for those who don’t have their own printers.
The Health Ministry said only those with green photo health cards can use the website, but expired cards are accepted. Those with the old red and white OHIP cards, which don’t have a photograph or embedded information, should phone the vaccine contact centre.
Ontario’s new system is more sophisticated that the grassroots QR codes that many people have already downloaded and now store in their phones.
Those are not official government documents and cannot be scanned by the new Verify Ontario application, which is available for businesses to download for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
The government’s QR code can’t yet be placed in an iPhone’s Apple Wallet or the Android Wallet though the province is working with Apple and Google to make that possible.
“The (current) iOS is not compatible with the health card standard in any jurisdiction so Apple is going to address this in its next software update,” an official said.
Ford touted the government app that comes into effect as of Oct. 22
“The enhanced certificate and Verify Ontario app will make it easier and more secure for Ontarians to show their proof of vaccine. As we have developed these tools, protecting your privacy has been top of mind,” the premier said, adding the next stages of the government’s reopening plan would be announced next week.
“We’re now able to finalize our plans to exit step three of the road map to reopening and cautiously lift more public health measures,” he said, referring to looming increases for indoor capacity in restaurants, bars and gyms.
“The work began months ago, and we’re finalizing the plan now, including where and when we may need to reapply measures should they be required to stop a surge in transmission. The chief medical officer of health (Dr. Kieran Moore) has been clear: the objective is to avoid further lockdowns.”
Moore said a plan is being prepared for the government to review next week, and “I would ask that our business partners stay tuned.
“We’ll provide dates and timelines and data by which we anticipate further opening of the economy in a staged, phased and cautious approach that will best protect Ontarians and our businesses and allow us to step forward and not step backwards,” he said.
Last weekend, the government’s abrupt removal of capacity limits on major sporting venues, concert halls and theatres raised consternation among restaurateurs and other small business owners.
Some 87.3 per cent of eligible Ontarians aged 12 and up have had one shot and 82.8 per cent are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which has killed more than 9,800 people in the province since the pandemic struck in March 2020.


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[OLED summit 2016] HDR contents- OLED TV, most suitable
Movie companies in Hollywood has begun to produce HDR contents since 2015, and recently so have media contents companies. Consequently HDR-supporting 4K TV becomes a center of attention in the market.
HDR is being applied to Samsung SUHD TV and LG OLED TV, as well as most 4KTV companies.
HDR applicability will be a daunting challenge for a premium TV.
At OLED summit 2016 LG Display proudly announced that OLED TV is the best to express HDR contents among existing TV sets in the market.
Yu, SahngJin, the senior researcher at LG Display screen quality development team said, “the most critical component to express HDR is peak highlight and the most frequent peak highlight size in the HDR screen is less than 1% window size. In case of more than 1% window size, the peak brightness of QD-LCD is over 1,200nit, higher than OLED TV, however if it is reduced to 1% or less the peak brightness of QD-LCD is drastically reduced and for the 0.01% window size, approximately 100nit merely. OLED TV can express consistent peak brightness over 500nit on average in a less than 10% window size. Say HDR contents expression range is 100. QD-LCD TV is equivalent to 40 while OLED TV, 60, 20% better quality than QD-LCD to express HDR contents.” Certainly OLED TV is most suitable for HDR.
At the demonstration of OLED TV and QD-LCDTV, OLED TV stressed on the best screen quality ever in the existing market with the crystal clear presentation of black and other colors plus wide visual angle-.
QD-LCDTV is also being developed to express various and rich colors on TV screen but there is a limit of non-emissive display in BLU, which therefore presumably cannot exceed LG OLED TV screen quality.
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Mazda2 Red Edition model goes on sale at Jennings
Jennings Mazda, part of the multi-award winning Jennings Motor Group, has taken delivery of a new special edition model at its Middlesbrough-based dealership.
The Mazda2 Red Edition is on display and available to test drive at the group’s Cargo Fleet Lane dealership.
Based on the 90ps SE-L Nav, the new model adds youthful design cues to the Mazda2’s sporty and spirited character with Soul Red accents to the rear spoiler and rear underskirt.
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Free-of-charge Snowflake White Pearlescent or Black Mica paint is available and customers can enhance the styling further by adding optional Dark Gunmetal 15-inch alloy wheels, helping to set apart the special model.
Inside, the redden theme continues with red cloth seat trim, red knee pad inserts and red door trim inserts, while a red and white décor panel on the dash adds a large sweep of colour.
With production limited to just 400 models in the UK, Jennings Mazda’s franchise manager, James Chorlton, is encouraging customers to pay a visit to the dealership to see and test drive the model for themselves.
“Thanks to its combination of fun-to-drive handling, stylish looks and generous equipment, the Mazda2 is already winning over UK supermini buyers and our latest special edition model offers stand-out looks and bold cabin for those customers who want to make a statement with their car. With free-of-charge metallic paint and its striking styling enhancements, the Mazda2 Red Edition is a colourful addition to the Mazda2 range, that I’m sure will be popular with younger buyers.
“Customers wanting to get their hands on the new special edition model are being urged to get to the dealership for a test drive, as stock is limited.
The new Red Edition model offers Mazda’s latest entertainment infotainment system, MZD-Connect, ensuring Mazda customers can stay in touch with the world around them while driving.
The sales team at Jennings is on hand to demonstrate Mazda’s internet connectivity, in addition to other advanced technologies, such as its navigation system and head-up display.
For more information about the range of products and services available at Jennings Mazda, customers can call into the Cargo Fleet Lane dealership, contact 0333 414 9750.
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Lithium snaps up Jive Software community business
Social media management platform player, Lithium Technologies, has picked up Jive’s external community business for an undisclosed sum.
The deal comes just months after Jive Software was acquired by ESX Capital division, Aurea, in a deal worth US$462 million. Aurea is a customer experience platform vendor focused on enterprise process management, messaging, CRM, email marketing and collaboration software.
In a statement, Lithium said the move reinforces its commitment to external online communities, and will see the two companies combine their customer bases. It also gives Lithium access to a wider array of community features. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and closing conditions.
“Bringing Jive-x customers into the Lithium portfolio will give these customers access to our cumulative knowledge and the best innovation of both products, delivering significant business value for all,” said Lithium president and CEO, Rob Tarkoff.
“During this transition, we will be focused on ensuring continuity of service for all Jive-x customers. We will continue to offer the Jive-x solution and are committed to providing continued, excellent support for the customers and the platform.”
Aurea CEO, Scott Brighton, said the deal allows Jive to narrow its focus onto serving internal communities. “Jive will deepen its commitment to creating true enterprise-wide collaboration in an increasingly complex, fractured and global business environment,” he said.
In an interview with CMS Wire, principal and co-founder of The Community Roundtable, Rachel Happe, said the Jive purchase, combined with Lithium’s acquisition of social media ranking platform, Klout, made it the go-to shop for building customer communities.
Sizmek completes acquisition of Rocket Fuel
Sizmek is claiming it now offers the world’s largest independent buy-side platform for agencies and brands after completing its acquisition of Rocket Fuel.
Sizmek announced its intention to acquire the marketing technology company in July in a deal worth US$145 million. Together, the businesses service 20,000 advertisers and 3600 agencies globally in 70 countries with artificial intelligence-based predictive analytics, dynamic creative and media optimisation, making them one of the largest independent marketing platforms in this space.
Following closure of the deal this week, Sizmek confirmed it plans to drop the Rocket Fuel brand in coming months. Company executive chairman, Mark Grether will become CEO of Sizmek, with former Rocket Fuel CEO, Randy Wootton, as special advisor, working with both Sizmek and Rocket Fuel teams throughout the transition period in order to ensure it is seamless.
Sizmek said aligning its creative optimisation and data activation capabilities with Rocket Fuel's artificial intelligence-powered predictive marketing platform will provide clients with a full buy-side stack to manage campaigns and maximise ROI across their entire media plans in real time.
“Sizmek’s unique ability to centralise data components in one place, across the entirety of the media plan, combined with Rocket Fuel’s AI-enabled decisioning, provides our clients with robust data on the campaign, the consumer, the context, the creative, and the cost,” said Grether.
LookBookHQ raises US$11m to fund expansion
Content marketing vendor, LookBookHQ, has secured US$11 million in a Series B funding round to scale up sales and marketing and ramp up product innovation.
The Canadian-based company offers a content platform for B2B marketers aimed at helping them better manage content along the path to purchase. It does this by tapping data sets to identify where a prospect is in the buyer funnel then selects content appropriate to their needs.
The latest cash injection was made by existing investor, Edison Partners, 12 months after its original investment. Since them, LookBookHQ claims to have realised 2.5X recurring revenue growth and signed up more than 100 enterprise organisations to its platform.
In a statement, LookBookHQ noted figures from the Content Marketing Institute suggesting content marketing is a US4200 billion industry and expected to climb.
“The market opportunity is enormous, with 91 per cent of B2B marketers embracing content marketing and only 42 per cent providing its effectiveness,” said Edison Partners partner, Gregg Michaelson. “LookBookHQ CEO, Mark Opauszky, and his exceptional team are attacking this issue head-on. With this funding, we look forward to continuing to help the company drive exponential growth and deliver content marketing effectiveness for its customers.”
WhatsApp pitches at businesses
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has taken the wrappers off plans to develop standalone versions of its mobile messaging app aimed at connecting businesses and their customers more easily.
WhatsApp Business will be free for small businesses, with a paid-for enterprise version targeted at those with a global customer base. Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for approximately US$19 billion. The app now has more than 1 billion users.
In a blog post, the company said the proposed enterprise app will allow large organisations including airlines, e-commerce sites, and banks to contact customers with notifications, such as “flight times, delivery confirmations, and other updates”. Pricing information was not disclosed.
WhatsApp has been steadily enhancing its business-to-consumer capabilities for some time now. Last week, the firm announced a business verification system, with a green badge indicating WhatsApp has confirmed a phone number belongs to an authenticated business account. WhatsApp has previously announced plans to allow businesses to contact customers with marketing messages.
In its blog post, WhatsApp said it will work with business users as part of a closed pilot program to test additional new services ahead of a wider launch.
RhythmOne purchases video ad platform player for US$185m
The third acquisition across the adtech space in the past week is RhythmOne’s purchase of video ad platform provider, YuMe.
The deal is worth up to US$185 million and a combination of both cash and stock, and is due to close in Q1, 2018. As part of the deal, RhythmOne’s CEO, Ted Hastings, will lead the unified entity. The YuMe business is expected to continue to run independently, but its managed services DSP will be put into the RhythmOne marketplace to open up programmatic selling opportunities.
RhythmOne chairman, Raj Chellaraj, said YuMe’s demand-side strengths and innovation in video advertising complement the programmatic platform that his company has built over the last three years. The vendor noted YuMe’s experienced executive team, its sales, engineering, product and operational expertise and its India-based technology development and ad operations centre as key reasons for the acquisition.
YuMe CEO, Paul Porrini, told AdExchanger the group had been “pivoting strategically” to having a programmatic pipeline and increased its programmatic revenue from about 25 per cent to 35 per cent of total revenue, clocking $21 million in annual programmatic revenue for 2016. Combining with RhythmOne positions us to be a leading programmatic platform end to end, he said.
RhythmOne itself is made up of acquired parts. First known as Blinkx for its video platform and ad network offering, the company purchased Burst Media in 2011 and then select pieces of the RadiumOne ad network earlier this year.
YuMe, meanwhile, is a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Aussie startup to bring VR to the masses
A South Australian startup is looking to bring virtual reality capability to the masses with a new tool for making quick and affordable virtual tours.
Augment Space’s online platform allows anyone, from home owner to business, to upload 360-degree photos and create interactive virtual tours and walkthroughs. The platform is compatible with 360-degree cameras and is looking to also include all mobile devices in the future, and finished tours can be viewed on any device including mobile. They can also be shared on social media or embedded into a website.
Augment Spaceco-founder and CEO, Akash Nigam, said the platform is particularly suited to those wanting to showcase a property or project. An early customer on the company’s books is Raine & Horne South Australia, which said the platform was a user-friendly and cost-effective way of producing virtual tour content.
The platform is being pitched from $10 per month (ex-GST) and is all cloud based.
“The platform also allows users who share their virtual tour on social media or a website to track the number of views and interactions, which can deliver an insight into the level of interest in your project,” Nigam said. “And you can easily add a floor plan to your video, delivering a significant advantage for real estate agents or private home sellers wanting to showcase a property especially those in more rural locations.”
Demandbase and ITSMA join forces
Account-based marketing platform vendor, Demandbase, has joined forces with ITSMA, the B2B marketing leadership community that pioneered the ABM concept to promote the strategy to a wider market.
The two organisations said they’re coming together to help accelerate ABM take-up and will work in unison on integrated strategies and programs across the three key ABM approaches: One-to-one, one-to-few and one-to-many. The aim is to enable marketers to drive impact more efficiently, flexibly and quickly by tapping into the combined technology, advisory, education and process capabilities that exist across both organisations. The two also offer certification courses in ABM.
ITSMA and Demandbase marked the news of their partnership with a new research report in partnership with the ABM Leadership Alliance, that found most successful B2B companies take a comprehensive approach to their ABM programs. The research found 35 per cent of ABM marketers today implement more than one type of ABM, but among high performers, 63 per cent had at least two methods running.
“The partnership with fellow ABM leader, Demandbase, is a natural step in the evolution of ABM as a strategic discipline for business and marketing leaders,” ITSMA president and CEO, David Munn, said.
“Bringing the expertise of our two organisations together will allow all marketers to understand, implement and ultimately benefit from ABM.”
RTL Group takes full control of SpotX
Germany-based RTL Group has confirmed it’s taken full ownership of SpotX, a global adserving platform, for US$145 million.
The broadcaster originally took a 65 per cent stake in SpotX back in 2014. The SpotX business will sit underneath RTL’s Digital Hub division, where the team will collaborate with Smartclip, a video ad distribution platform RTL acquired in March.
“Together with the very experienced management teams of SpotX and Smartclip, we are working on an ambitious growth plan for our adtech businesses,” said RTL Group co-chief executive officers, Bert Habets and Guillaume de Posch, in the company’s recent second quarter financial announcement.
“This plan includes the close collaboration between SpotX and Smartclip, rolling out their solutions across our operations and scaling up the businesses with further acquisitions and partnerships.”
The deal is due to close in October.
- With additional reporting by Matthew Finnegan.


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PNC integrates with Visa digital service
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. on Monday said it has become the first U.S. bank to integrate Visa’s new digital wallet service. Pittsburgh-based PNC (NYSE:PNC) announced that V.me by Visa is available to more than 1.2 million PNC Virtual Wallet customer accounts and a commitment to make V.me available to more than 6.3 million accounts in 2013. Virtual Wallet, PNC’s online and mobile money management tool, provides customers a visual and interactive way to manage their finances and monitor everyday saving and spending.
In addition to PNC Visa cards, consumers are also able to enroll other U.S. issued payment cards through the V.me site and make online purchases at participating merchants by simply entering a username and password.
“Consumers are shifting to a digital economy, and we believe the emergence of simple, secure payment technology will play a key role in helping customers manage their money,” Tom Kunz, PNC senior vice president and head of e-business and payments, said in a prepared statement. “We continue to use innovative technology to give our customers convenient access to their money when and where they want.”
The V.me wallet service simplifies eCommerce by reducing the friction in online transactions. Registered users can make secure online payments to participating merchants without having to enter account number, bill-to and ship-to information. V.me stores personal account information behind layers of security within Visa’s industry-leading network, making checkout as simple as a click of a mouse, touch on a mobile browser, or in the future, a wave at the physical point-of-sale.
PNC is scheduled to release third quarter financials Tuesday.
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Retail Sales Rise, With Electronics Leading the Way
Led by a big gain in the CE sector, domestic retail sales rose 0.3 percent in the month of February from January, according to figures released Friday by the Department of Commerce's Census Bureau. The number actually represented a 3.9 percent rise from the same time last year.
According to MarketWatch, economists had predicted a smaller gain of 0.1 percent.
Sales at electronics and appliance stores posted a 3.7 percent gain from January, the largest of any product category and largest gain for CE in a year, when numbers were adjusted for seasonal variation; in non-adjusted numbers, the CE gain was 4.4 percent, second only to clothing and clothing accessories.


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More “Soft Power” To Expect From BENELLI Leoncino 800
China – Recently, BENELLI officially released a trailer of the new Leoncino 800, which will come in two versions, the standard version and the more aggressive Trail Version.
BENELLI’s Leoncino 800 was first unveiled at EICMA in 2019. It will be powered by the same engine of 752S, a 754cc dual-cylinder engine with a maximum horsepower of 74hp and a top speed of 190km/h.
CFMOTO CLX700 is expected to be released recently. In addition to its attractive appearance, it is the first time that a large domestic model adopts electronic control technologies such as electronic throttle and cruise control, indicating that the control is changing from the mechanical mode to a more sophisticated electronic auxiliary stage. Greater traction control, riding assistance at curves, and other active safety control technologies will be applied in the near future.
In addition to the engine and basic configuration, more electronic “soft power” is expected to be seen on Leoncino 800.
Engine: in-line double cylinder, water-cooled four-stroke eight-valve DOHC
Max. Power: 56kW /8,000rpm
Max. Torque: 67N·m/6,500rpm
Braking system: front:two-way four-piston calipers+310mm double discs
rear: two-way four-piston calipers+260mm single disc
Seat height: 800mm
Tire: front 120/70-ZR17; rear 180/55-ZR17
Curb weight: 228kg
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The frequent restrictions imposed by state governments to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections is likely to push up the demand for luxury properties, both in metros and at holiday destinations, according to property developers and brokerage firms.
Home buyers are now increasingly looking for secure gated communities, open spaces, greens, vehicle-free podiums and play areas for children, they said.
“Covid has brought in extra momentum and people have started preferring horizontal development,” said Kamal Singal, managing director of Arvind SmartsSpaces, which is executing luxury villa projects in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Pune. “A lot of HNIs (high net worth individuals) are looking for second homes. Also, holiday destinations and villas on the outskirts of the city are in great demand.”
According to an India survey by Sotheby’s International Realty, the majority of HNIs are proposing to buy property in the next two years, reflecting a strong and decisive turnaround in the luxury real estate segment.
Sotheby’s International Realty said that 67% of the respondents polled in a recent survey said they would look to buy luxury residential real estate in 2022.
According to Amit Goyal, CEO of India’s Sotheby’s International Realty, 46% of the respondents said the main reason for purchasing property during the pandemic is a “lifestyle upgrade”.
The luxury home market in India has grown in size in the last seven to nine years, but during the pandemic, the demand for luxury homes has gone up as buyers are increasingly looking for larger, greener and spacious homes.
“Post-pandemic, people are looking for projects that will provide them with a better lifestyle, while also meeting their wellness needs in a green setting,” said Amarjit Bakshi, chairman of Central Park.
Brokerage firms said that 60% of the demand is coming from people aged over 50 years, and millennials are also showing some interest in investing in premium properties.
“We have seen around a 70% cumulative rise in the demand for premium properties in the last 24 months. Interestingly, of the total luxury real estate responses generated, 20–25% are asking for private gyms, pools, and party areas, which further demonstrates that luxury real estate in India has come of age and is a fast-growing market segment,” said Ankit Kansal, founder of 360 Realtors.
Experts say there is also a spurt in demand for second homes or holiday home properties in cities such as Goa, Alibaug, Shimla, Coorg, Ooty and Dehradun.
“We have more demand for luxury villas in Shimla and Solan in Himachal than for 2/3 BHK flats, and the buyers are from all over the country,” said Sudershan Singla, managing partner, Chester Hills real estate.
Also in demand are farmhouse-style of compounded living in the city suburbs, and luxury residences providing end-to-end facilities, including housekeeping, concierge services, chef on call, and laundry services.
“Changes in consumer behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic have accelerated the sale of mid-range and luxury homes in Mumbai and across the country,” said Cyrus Mody, managing partner, Viceroy Properties LLP.
According to Karle Infra, which is developing luxury residential projects in Bengaluru, demand for bigger homes in their projects has increased significantly. Apartments with sizes ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 7,500 sq ft are in great demand.
“HNIs and UHNIs (ultra-high net worth individuals) are looking for properties that provide a wholesome living experience. In this regard, we noticed that demand for farmhouses has gone up,” said Nayan Raheja, Raheja Developers.
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On September 12-14, Pakawaste will be exhibiting at this year’s celebrated RWM event at the NEC in Birmingham.
This annual event is an opportunity for UK businesses to showcase their progress towards efficient resource usage across a variety of sectors.
Our innovative waste management systems enable businesses in commercial and industrial sectors to handle their waste materials more effectively.
The efficient management of waste – particularly recyclables – is a fundamental part of sustainability both now and in the future. We are proud to contribute towards a more environmentally-friendly economy in the years to come.
Resource efficiency is essential for business, not just for the environment but also in terms of cost. The implementation of a well-designed and efficient waste management system saves businesses time and money.
In addition, some of our products can even supply an extra revenue stream via the collection of baled recyclables like cardboard and paper.
The RWM event is a celebration of the movement towards energy efficiency and sustainability.
This year, the event takes place on 12-14th of September at the NEC in Birmingham. Our stand will be number 5Q113 and there will be several Pakawaste products on show:
To learn more about our business and these exceptional waste management products, why not come and see our stall?
We will be happy to demonstrate use of the products and explain how they can save your business time and money.
More importantly, we can show you how Pakawaste is contributing to the UK’s role in the One Planet Living scheme.
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The growing black market in cigarettes will dent profits at Imperial Tobacco in the first half of its financial year, the company said today.
The warning by the maker of Davidoff and Gauloises Blondes drove its shares down 4 per cent in early trading to £24, valuing the company at £23.4 billion.
Imperial, the world’s fourth-largest cigarette group, said today that trends had worsened in a number of key markets, including Russia, towards the end of the first financial quarter and into January.
A comprehensive cost-cutting programme will mean full-year results are in line with its expectations, the company said.
Alison Cooper, Imperial chief executive, said: “The growth momentum in key markets in Africa and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific is being offset by the…


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In the words of Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India,a safe reopening process will rely heavily on effective public health strategies, including increased testing for the virus, social distancing, occupancy restrictions, and cleaning and disinfection activities. Prama Hikvision has been striving hard to provide innovative products and solutions to combat the pandemic situation. The innovative security solutions that are helping to comply with health and safety guidelines are witnessing a surge in demand from across the verticals. These solutions are enabling businesses and enterprises to detect, protect and comply with norms.
Prama Hikvision’s innovative technology solutions are the shining examples of innovation in the pandemic situation. He says, “Our research and development teams have risen to the occasion and developed entirely new solutions and newer applications. Our latest products and solutions innovatively use the Thermal, Facial Recognition, AI Detection and Deep Learning technologies. The critical solutions related to Temperature Screening, Contactless Access Control, Face Recognition, Flow Control Solutions (Crowd Flow, Crowd Density and Social Distancing) are experiencing an uptick. These innovative solutions are extremely helpful in managing organisations and employees as they are getting back to work.”
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This Could be The Biggest Watch Flex by Jay-Z
Jay-Z attended a Q&A session wearing a Patek Philippe Tiffany-blue Nautilus.
Jay-Z is quite enthusiastic about watches. For instance, he showed up wearing a Patek Philippe worth $2.2 million to Diddy’s party a couple of years back. How could one also forget the Richard Mille that took over 3000 hours to produce? Similarly, in 2019, he sent the rare Rolex Daytonas as party invites.
Jay-Z wears a Patek Philippe Tiffany-blue Nautilus.
Without a doubt, Jay-Z loves to flex his watches. However, it looks like he might have been pulled off his biggest watch flex to date. Last night during the screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z attended a Q&A session wearing a Patek Philippe Tiffany-blue Nautilus.
Right now, the Tiffany-blue Patek Philippe Nautilus might be the hottest watch on earth. Earlier, Patek Philippe made it clear that it plans to discontinue the Nautilus 5711. However, before that happens, the watchmaker will be releasing the final version of the Nautilus.
The final version features the legendary blue colour by Tiffany with the jeweller’s name. Considering the fact that it is quite rare, it makes sense that the Tiffany-blue Patek Philippe Nautilus became one of the most popular watches in a short time.
Cam Wolf from GQ stated last year, “there is no greater treasure than a Patek Philippe kissed with an official stamp from legendary jeweler Tiffany & Co.”
So, a watch by Patek Philippe that also features a stamp from Tiffany is quite a treat for most watch collectors. However, the watch is quite expensive. Just recently, one example of this watch got sold for $6.5 million at an auction.
The proceeds from that sale are reserved for the Nature Conservancy, which is an organization that aims to protect the environment. Nevertheless, Jay-Z showing up with a Tiffany-stamped Nautilus is the peak of his watch flex.
Most of the examples of this watch have already been allocated to the top VIP customers by Tiffany. Others might have been sold already. After all, this watch is considered a rarity since the examples are very limited.
Nevertheless, this is not the only watch present in Jay-Z’s collection. The entertainment mogul is known for his diverse taste in luxurious watches.
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Arena Investors has joined SB Capital Group (an affiliate of Schottenstein) and 360 Merchant Solutions in a partnership to fund new institutional asset management firm Scargo Hill Capital and its investments.
The partnership provides Scargo Hill with the capital to finance senior secured private credit investments that address a substantial market dislocation in the lower middle-market, especially across emerging growth retail companies, consumer wholesale brands and companies in situations requiring transition capital.
“Arena actively seeks to partner with industry experts and proven asset managers that provide access to niche origination strategies and unique investment opportunities and this is exactly what SB Capital Group, 360 Merchant Solutions and the Scargo Hill team bring to the market,” says Scott Gold, managing director of Arena Investors. “We are excited about our partnership to capitalise Scargo Hill. This investment will complement Arena’s industry expertise in asset-based consumer and retail finance.”
“As seasoned private credit investors, we view Arena’s investment in Scargo Hill as further market validation of our platform and approach,” says Andrew H Moser, managing partner and chief executive officer, Scargo Hill Capital.
Scargo Hill will use the funding to provide tailored senior secured capital to lower middle-market companies concentrated on retail, consumer products and the broader supply chain. The firm’s primary focus is on providing transition capital to fuel “turn-ups”, emerging companies and consumer brands.
“We believe that we are uniquely equipped to fill the void left by many lenders, providing borrowers with timely, relevant capital solutions,” says Thomas J. Lynch, managing partner and chief risk officer, Scargo Hill Capital.


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Lenovo took the wraps off a new smartphone targeting the Chinese market which may be the first commercial use of Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 chip, reports said.
The smartphone, Z5 Pro GT, launched alongside a more mainstream version, Z5 Pro, which uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 processor. Both feature 6.39-inch, full HD displays, with a slider to expose the front-facing cameras and under-screen fingerprint scanner, enabling notchless designs and screen-to-body ratio of 95 per cent.
Qualcomm announced the new flagship silicon earlier this month. Device maker OnePlus also said it is looking to be among the first to use it: a claim that it would be first was subsequently put down to a mistranslation.
Z5 Pro GT offers dual 24MP and 16MP rear cameras (using Sony technology), with dual 16MP and 8MP cameras on the front. It comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM versions, with 128GB or 256GB storage.
It will be available from late January 2019.
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Imported fresh fruit – including oranges and pears – is now subject to a 45% tariff in Ecuador.
This comes under a new system – designed to help the country surmount a drop in oil prices and dollar appreciation – which applies surcharges of 5–45% for a period of 15 months on a wide range of goods.
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the measure was effective as of March 11 and impacts at least 461 food and agricultural product tariff lines.
A report by the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service said it will have a significant impact on the US. “This measure can potentially transform Ecuador into mere bulk commodity (e.g., wheat and cotton) and intermediate goods (e.g., soybean meal) export destination,” it said.
The Andes news agency reports there are also concerns about the move in Chile, which last year exported nearly 61,000 tons of apples to Ecuador.
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USDA FAS GAIN report: Ecuador Announces Unilateral Safeguards on Food and Agricultural Products
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Reducing eCommerce Fraud with Automated Driver’s License Verification
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven significant changes in consumer behavior. As countries implemented quarantine protocols to keep the infection rate down as much as possible, many people transitioned from in-person visits and transactions to digital ones. Ecommerce and online shopping have already been gaining popularity over the years, but usage of digital shopping platforms spiked during the pandemic as consumers stayed at home.
The ACI Worldwide Research has detailed that global retail eCommerce sales achieved 209% revenue growth in April 2020. Consequently, in the US alone, there has been a 110% increase in pure eCommerce orders.
While eCommerce has continued to soar during the quarantine period, fraud is also on the rise. As of April 2021, the Federal Trade Commission recorded about 273,034 COVID-19-related fraud cases, with online shopping as the most reported fraud case.
Criminals are trying to take advantage of today’s e-tailers by using fake identities to create new accounts or using stolen credentials to take over existing accounts, and perform fraudulent transactions, and even report chargebacks. These fraudulent activities can cost online retailers their reputation, customer trust, and revenues.
Therefore, to prevent felonious individuals from infiltrating their systems and exploiting their services, eCommerce platforms must improve their security measures. Online retailers can leverage modern identity verification solutions that leverage mobile biometrics and support identity document authentication.
Ecommerce merchants can use mobile facial biometric verification technology to help them confirm an individual’s claimed identity more efficiently and securely. Such verification solution often requires users to perform a liveness detection test, which requires them to make a gesture such as a turn of the head, a blink, or smile, to verify the presence of a real human being. These liveness features provide customers with a seamless user experience and prevent fraudsters from cheating the system.
E-tailers can further eliminate cybersecurity risks by supplementing their biometric verification procedure with an identity document authentication. They must conduct an automated driver’s license authentication when a customer presents it as a valid document to prove that the credential provided is genuine.
Aside from ensuring security in their operations, eCommerce platforms employing modern identity proofing solutions compliant with FIDO 2.0 standards can also improve their services and meet their customers’ demand for a better user experience. FIDO2 authentication solutions enable users to harness mobile technology for a more streamlined and convenient authentication.
With online shopping becoming the new norm for many, enterprises must improve their security measures against eCommerce fraud. They must replace legacy systems with modern authentication solutions to authenticate the identities of their customers and prove the genuineness of the provided identity credential. For more information, see this infographic by Ipsidy.


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As a Cuban who grew up with all of those Alvarez Guedes LPs that kept us laughing in Wisconsin, I always ask one simple question: What word would Don Guillermo Alvarez Guedes of Unión de Reyes, Matanzas, say about this? How would he explain it? What adjective would he use to explain this story?
As Victoria’s Secret goes woke, so go the bad fortune of its shareholders. This is the story:
Victoria’s Secret brand CEO Amy Hauk announced that she will be leaving the lingerie giant after a brief stint at the company.
“Amy Hauk will be stepping down as CEO of Victoria’s Secret and PINK in order to spend more time with her family in Florida,” the company said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
The once-loved brand has had a tumultuous few years with an attempted rebranding that implemented “woke” policies like removing the iconic “Angels” models as well as the yearly fashion show.
In 2020, Victoria’s Secret announced that it would permanently close around 250 stores in the U.S. and Canada after considerable profit loss.
We wish Ms. Hauk a lot of fun with her family. Maybe she should take a little time to reread some of those business books about listening to and knowing your customers.
In other words, men and women walk into these stores to buy lingerie and other stuff. It could be a husband like me looking for an anniversary gift. Or it could be a wife looking to surprise her husband coming home from a business trip. I never heard of anybody who went to Victoria’s Secret to hear a political message. Never. I guess that politics and sexy lingerie are never in the same sentence.
So why do these business executives with fancy degrees and their PC intentions keep going woke and going broke? It reminds me of a local merchant who did not carry a certain product. I asked him why and he said because my customers don’t want that. The fellow is a Vietnamese refugee who came here in the 1970s. He has no MBA from Harvard or much in formal education but he knew what his customers wanted and stuck to it.
Yes, know your customers and don’t be a “comem.*****” who goes broke.


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Google Boutiques.com Launch
Google Boutiques.com Launch – In a recent move to bolster their e-commerce presence online, Google has released a new website called, Boutiques.com in time for consumers to take advantage of it for the holiday season. The timing is no coincidence and Google admits that they planned the launch of the new website for around Christmas time, hoping that it would generate a lot of traffic for the new online shop which will make all different types of items available to those who are interested.
It allows online web browsers to visit the site and create their own shop by customizing and coming up with a fashion style that is all their own.
Perhaps one of the most unique aspects of the new and upcoming website is the fact that it lets users search according to all different types of criteria, including patterns, silhouette, size, and colors. Google has stated that it is going to change the way people shop for and sell clothes online, making a number of styles and fashion available to people on the web. Apparently this new website from Google has been in the works for a number of years. The company has stated that it took them a while to really develop the idea in order to come up with an e-commerce idea that was unique and would draw in a lot of people.


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Questor says SELL
Carpetright, the UK’s largest flooring retailer, is making progress on a turnaround and the profits jumped 33pc higher in the full-year results announced yesterday, but the uncertainty of the vote to leave the EU sent the shares tumbling 20pc yesterday.
Carpetright’s retail model is facing serious challenges. The strategy of pile it high and sell it cheap through vast warehouses never really recovered from the 2008 recession. The shares have tumbled from record highs of around £13 in 2006 and the dividend was axed. The founder Lord Harris of Peckham left the business two years ago and was replaced by Wilf Walsh, the former Coral betting...
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This story is part ofOur editors will bring you the latest news and latest tools in the fully virtual CES 2021.
It will look a lot different in 2021, and will be completely hypothetical for the first time. Many of us Also in 2020, leaving the office behind and . The idea of having a computer to work in the office and a personal computer at home also came out of the window, and we are now looking for our machines to do more and work in multiple roles, which further blurs the line between consumer and corporate computers.
But given the long development cycle of new laptops, desktops, and tablets, no PC maker can realistically take these tremendous shifts and engineer them into new products in time for CES 2021. What they can do is change the narrative and emphasize new products or Updated that is more appropriate to the current reality.
In other words, expect to see a lot more business laptops at CES 2021.
All work, no play
We’ve seen a lot of – Various products with an enjoyable focus on the consumer. This year, it will be even more cruel.
instead ofMuch attention will be on laptops with better webcams, better microphones, and better security features. Basically the things your company’s IT department will look for in a new business laptop. It may not be flashy, but it is what many people need right now.
For example, if we learn anything in 2020, it is what most laptops have learned. Spend enough hours a day on Zoom meetings which start to become very important. Models with improved hardware, or at least software optimized for polishing the camera image digitally, will be given a major marketing boost. The popularity of physical webcam shutters will continue to increase.
Not much for 5G, which was just starting to filter out of laptop ads this time last year. With Wi-Fi at home replacing many workers’ need for reliable travel connections, I doubt we’ll see 5G antennas installed in every laptop; Instead, it will just be an option in a few high-end business systems.
Chromebook very general
The other big thing that we learned in 2020 is that. Need a low-cost, high-reliability laptop for a child who does remote learning? Chromebook! Do you need a parent or grandparents’ computer that you won’t have to troubleshoot? Chromebook!
Especially with so many families needing a separate device for each family member, and especially one for each student, Chromebooks have saved the day in 2020.
Chromebooks have been part of that mix at every recent CES, but this year, I think we’ll see them front and center, especially given the uncertainty aboutThe moving target for any kind of return to normal.
Every PC maker wants to get out of the Chromebook business at $ 250, so look for models that are slightly upgraded. Honestly, a $ 500 Chromebook can offer a more premium experience in design, materials, and performance, compared to a $ 500 Windows laptop, so here’s the perfect ChromeOS site right now.
For computer games, general rebuilding
We are in the middle of a big new era in video games. Unfortunately for PC gaming fans, all the excitement is wrapped around next-generation consoles, andAnd the .
This new cycle, which comes out every seven years or so, places sealed living room bins at the top of the toy pile, for now. After all, $ 500 (or $ 300 for the smaller Xbox Series SGives you ray tracing, HDR illumination, and other high-end GPU tricks, previously only available in expensive gaming PCs.
But the clock is already ticking on PS5 and Xbox. The hardware inside is frozen amber, aging slowly, and is judged to be more downturned from gaming PCs each year. Having said that, I wouldn’t expect too much, and Official CES Games theme page You look very sad now.
There is at least one big jump expected. At least according to informed speculation, we’ll see laptop-ready versions of Nvidia’s 3000-series graphics cards. This will further power gaming laptops – and maybe even some of them that could make Cyberpunk 2077 look so good …


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Ottavia Bourdain's Shake Shack and Bad Steak Diet, and More News
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In today's Media Mix, lobster haul is looking good, plus more California restaurants test foie gras ban
The Daily Meal brings you the biggest news in the food world.
• With the lobster haul bringing in record numbers this year, prices are dirt cheap while lobstermen are practically losing money. [NPR]
• McDonald's is reportedly testing blueberry pomegranate smoothies in Michigan. [Michigan Live]
• Wylie Dufresne's new tasting menu gets a rave, proving it's still kind of a big deal. [Village Voice]
• Looks like more California restaurants are tiptoeing around the foie gras ban, while PETA promises protests. Nothing ever changes. [ABC]
Chefs and Personalities
• Ottavia Bourdain shares her everyday eating with Grub Street, complaining about subpar free food (notably called getting "food f*cked.") Oh, it's tough to be married to Anthony Bourdain. [Grub Street]
• Mark Bittman got a cookbook and diet book deal, called VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health…for Good, out March 19, 2013. [Eater]
• New food channel "Tasted" has launched on YouTube, with videos from the gals behind Four & Twenty Blackbirds, as well as Top Chef's Dale Talde. [YouTube/Tasted]
Jessica Chou is an associate editor at The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter @jesschou.


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