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People tend to be lax when it comes to staying up to date with the latest smartphone developments. However, it’s sensible to learn why old phones are a security risk and how to stay protected from potential threats. This article lists some of the most recommended security tools to look out for.
For years, people had been clamoring to get their hands on the latest model of their favorite phone manufacturer. Sitting in long lines or even camping overnight wasn’t strange at all. But recent studies have found that this trend is in decline. Instead, people are sticking with their old phones.
Explained below are the reasons why keeping an old phone might not be as thrifty in the long run as one might think. They will be followed by some tips on how to stay safe with an older phone in this ever-changing world.
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Is it a Good Economic Decision To Buy Latest Smartphone?
As national debts rise in many countries and it becomes harder to stretch a dollar (or whatever preferred currency), people are finding new ways to save. Luxuries are often the first things to get cut - and buying the newest smartphone counts.
It used to be normal and trendy for people to eschew their old phones for the latest phones. However, that trend has been changing over the past few years. People are, now more than ever, holding on to their phones for longer. Even president Trump still reportedly used his old 2012 Samsung Galaxy S3 model up until at least 2017.
In recent years, a huge market has sprung up around old and used phones, especially in China. People are buying up older models and reselling them or buying them from recycling plants to resell the parts. The US government wasn’t all too happy about this, because they found some manufacturers using the old parts in newer models. The security side of the problem isn’t so much about an old LCD screen, but rather around the software these old parts can handle.
There’s nothing wrong with being thrifty of course. But the ideology of capitalism is so deeply entrenched in the mobile manufacturer’s bible that it does pose increased security risks. This is mainly because manufacturers stop focusing on updates for older models after a while. After a certain threshold, the updates start coming slower and slower until they eventually stop. It’s at that point that the phone is no longer safe to use.
Is it fair? Who’s to say, but it doesn’t look likely that they’re going to change their ways any time soon. Not when there are new device models to sell and money to make.
Why Holding Onto an Old Phone is a Risk?
Unless someone is using an old Nokia 3310 from 2000 that can’t connect to the internet, they’re at risk. Most cyberattackers don’t focus as much on hardware these days but mainly look for software exploits to gain access to devices. These exploits usually come in the form of malware and phishing attempts. They can wreak havoc if left unchecked.
Luckily, mobile manufacturers and companies like Google try to stay on top of things as much as they can by finding security holes. Of course, these are sometimes found after an attack has already happened, but companies still try to negate most of the damage. They do this by releasing constant updates for the mobile device’s operating system. Similarly, app developers are also always on the lookout for threats and do the same.
Newer models are usually privy to getting the latest updates first, while older models lag behind and are eventually forgotten. This means that new models are still protected by the manufacturers constantly keeping up with the latest threats. In the meantime, older models are a playground for exploits and privacy invasion.
So for how long is it safe to keep using a mobile device? Interestingly, the answer differs between Apple and Android products.
How Long is it Safe to Keep Using an iPhone?
Apple is slightly better than Android in this regard because they support security updates and patches for known vulnerabilities for up to five years. Which is great, considering they try to get people to buy a new phone at least every two years or so.
Working with the five-year window means that an iPhone 5 from 2012 was safe to use until 2017, and is now a security risk. While an iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will only be safe to use until roughly the end of this year.
Another thing that counts in Apple users’ favor is that the manufacturer’s iOS is generally considered very secure. Well, more secure than Android, at least.
But that shouldn’t be taken to heart and doesn’t mean that using an old iPhone is completely safe. Because millions of people all over the world use Apple products, making them an alluring target for motivated attackers. Anyone with the means and the will can still find their way in.
How Long Is it Safe to Keep Using an Android phone?
Whereas Apple’s iPhones are pretty standard across the board, Android phones are a whole other doozy of a ballgame. The main issue is that there are so many different Android manufacturers and each does their own thing. Some manufacturers load their own bloatware and software settings onto the phones while some keep the changes minimal.
The problem is, these manufacturers often fail to make sure their devices are loaded with the latest updated version (which is currently Pie). To make matters worse, manufacturers and carriers can also be lax in quickly upgrading their phones to the latest version. Not to mention users themselves who also tend to forget to update their phones. However, luckily, many do let their phones update automatically.
According to Google’s data, about 7.5% of Android users are currently using Oreo 8.1, while less than 0.1% are using Pie. The most used Android version is currently Marshmallow at 21.3%, which released back in 2015 - four years ago. Meaning most people are using an outdated version, putting themselves at risk.
Still, it can be hard to determine the appropriate amount of time to keep using an Android. Most experts agree that three years is probably the general limit. Anyone who goes beyond that is simply looking for trouble since most phones only get updates for around 2 years. And that’s if they get the latest, consistent updates. Which isn’t always the case.
The real answer will differ from one manufacturer to the next, however. Google’s Pixel phones, for instance, are always up to date with the latest version and get updates and security patches as they’re released. Samsung and Huawei aren’t far behind either.
Why Old Smartphones are a Huge Risk to Corporate Security
While most people might only care about how mobile security risks could affect them personally, they aren’t the only targets.
These days, almost everyone carries their mobile around with them everywhere they go, including work. And a lot of workplaces have WiFi that employees can connect to. That’s a big issue when most of the employees are running older OS versions that pose security risks.
Attackers aren’t as motivated to target individuals because it’s a lot of input for minimal reward. But infiltrating a company’s network is an entirely different matter. They can get access to the connected company network through the unsecured phone and then wreak all kinds of havoc.
Currently, one of the most popular motivations behind this type of hacking is holding company data ransom. Also known as ransomware.
Of course, it can be hard for companies to regulate this type of threat. The best they can do is to either limit employees’ access to the network or try to make sure employees update their phones. The latter of which gives them no guarantee.
According to CSO, companies face at least a 28% chance of experiencing data leakage via mobile in the coming year. This is an ongoing problem for most corporate companies with little in the way of relief in the foreseeable future.
Ways to Guard Against Mobile Security Threats
Holding on to an older phone is appealing for many reasons. With a whole eco-friendly movement taking on the wastefulness of the world, it’s also a more environmentally friendly choice. So, many people are sticking to their older phones and will probably keep doing so despite the risks.
The outlook for these mobile device owners isn’t all bleak, however. There are some things one can do to limit the potential security holes an attacker can exploit. The methods outlined below will help both new and old phone owners alike make sure they’re just that much safer.
Use two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication makes it harder for cybercriminals to breach an account or app, even if they have the login details.
For many years now, companies have used two-factor authentication when employees try to access corporate data, and more are adopting the practice. Most apps and software clients are also switching to this security tool. It provides another layer of security on top of the old username and password authentication route.
Mobile users can also benefit from using this security tool to ward off unwanted login attempts. One form of two-factor authentication is having a soft security token which is either on the mobile itself or can be sent via text. Another, arguably more secure, the method is user biometrics.
There’s been a massive growth in mobile devices that have fingerprint scanners on board. Companies are starting to use this form of security to protect users and their assets whenever they log into websites or apps. Biometric security is set to become an industry standard through an estimated 4.8 billion devices by 2020.
Get a Password Manager
Almost everyone knows what safe password practices are. Things like not using the same password for everything and making the password complex through additional symbols. However, many, if not most, people still stick to simple passwords.
The main culprit here is the mobile typing interface. There isn’t enough space on mobile screens for the keyboard to be fully displayed. So the standard mobile keyboard splits the characters and symbols into tabs, and people often have to search for what they want. That isn’t conducive to good password hygiene. Most of the time, people will stick to what is quick and simple.
That’s why passwords remain a hugely lucrative avenue for malicious actors within the hacking community.
Luckily, honest developers won’t let themselves be left behind, and password-saving managers exist. These password managers employ different methods and encryptions to keep their users’ passwords safe. Someone with a password manager only has to remember one main password that will grant them access to their ‘vault.’ This vault can contain all of their passwords and things like PINs and credit card details.
A password manager generates super long and complicated passwords that a person can use instead for their various accounts. All of these passwords are stored in the vault, so one doesn’t have to remember them. One just has to remember the main password that unlocks it all.
This is a super secure alternative to traditional passwords.
Using a VPN a good idea
Virtual private networks are all the rage right now, and it’s for a good reason. Reliable VPN services will not only make a person anonymous online but also protect them. Most VPNs natively support both Android and iOS devices, and many even offer multiple simultaneous VPN connections.
A VPN is a service that uses security procedures like encryption protocols to offer a secure connection over a network. The service makes use of the existing internet network infrastructure but offers a safe way to access it. There are plenty of VPN services out there, all of whom provide their users with a way to access the internet without fear.
A mobile device with a VPN app (that’s turned on) can access the internet securely through one of many existing encryption protocols. These protocols protect the data going out and coming in through what is known as VPN tunneling via external servers. Essentially, the app encrypts the data before sending it to the VPN server where it’s decrypted again before it’s sent to the website.
This “tunnel” keeps any prying eyes from seeing what’s being sent, even if the phone’s security has become compromised -making this a great option for anyone with a new or older phone. Because even if the attacker has access to the phone, they still won’t be able to access any data sent over the internet, unless it’s from their own app that’s installed on the device, of course.
Before signing up for a VPN service, make sure to do thorough research about what it has to offer. If privacy is a concern, then stay away from free VPN services since there’s no way of telling if they’re safe.
Make sure to keep up with all app and OS updates
OS updates are extremely important for mobile security, but it can be argued that app updates and patches are even more so. This is because Android and Apple have made considerable improvements in their operating systems over the years. They are always on the lookout for fresh threats and working hard to stay one step ahead of the curve.
App developers, however, aren’t as concerned about security threats, in general. And the issue is, most users can’t be sure how secure the app they’re using really is. Using strong encryption methods isn’t always a top priority, and sometimes passwords or other data get sent without being hashed. That poses a significant risk. Anyone who’s peeping in on the connection either via the phone or the network will get that information.
It’s therefore vital to keep all apps up to date with the very latest version. Sure, many of those updates only contain improvements to the app itself. But no one wants to miss out on those updates that contain security patches. Especially on hugely popular apps because they will be the most targeted. It’s much more profitable to target an app that gives one access to a large user base, after all.
Unsafe apps pose the biggest risk to both smartphone users and companies. The digital-dependant generation is now taking leading positions in top companies, and they are all using their phones. Employees that access company information via their phone can give cybercriminals all the info they need without even realizing it.
Some things in the world of tech move incredibly fast and develop daily, especially in the field of cybersecurity. But not everyone is keeping up.
There’s a rising trend of using phones for longer, which is normal given the current economic climate as well as increased environmental awareness. However, mobile manufacturers keep pushing people to buy new models.
One of the methods they employ is through security updates that no longer support older devices. And this causes problems for both individual and corporate security.
If you would like to know more ways to keep your data safe, check our list of 13 ways to secure your phone.
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The UAW had previously announced targeted strikes at assembly plants belonging to the “Big Three” Detroit automakers, which affected approximately 12,700 workers. These strikes have already caused disruptions in the supply chain and production at several key facilities.
To pressure the automakers further, the UAW has set a deadline of noon ET on Friday, September 22nd. This gives both parties a limited time frame to make significant strides in negotiations. Fain and the union have been engaged in talks with each of the automakers since the targeted strikes began, seeking resolutions for the workers’ demands.
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The article reports on the ban of sugary drinks in New York. According to the writer the ban was as a result of a unanimous decision of the Cities’ board charged with health matters. The ban, according to the article, would take effect within six months unless blocked by a judicial action. The affected products would include sweetened beverages, non diet soda and pre sweated ice teas. Alcoholics, juices and dairy based drinks would remain unaffected. The article also observes that organizations with their own drink fountains like restaurants would also be affected. Such organizations, according to the article would not be permitted use cups bigger than 16 ounces. However, organizations not receiving inspection grading from the health units would be exempted from the rules.
I share sentiments with the author in adopting the ban. For a long time, not only in New York, industries selling soft drinks and other sugary products have continued to slowly endanger human life. Personally I have experienced my own grandmother, who is obsess, get admitted to hospital after experiencing breathing challenges soon after consuming two bottlers of non diet soda. I have also seen such efforts being continuously ignored despite numerous medical reports and research findings indicating that such practices were a contributing factor towards early deaths and diseases. According to an article in the Guardian written by a health editor Sarah Boseley , sugar is the sole cause of obesity as opposed to fats. The recently written article reveals findings conducted and recorded by Dr Robert Lustig's in his book Fat Chance. According to Dr Robert sugar and not fat is the main cause’s obesity. Health reports also indicate that obesity not only yields social crisis but is a major cause of pre-mature deaths in the US (Tina Moffat, 2010).
It is quite unfortunate that business opportunist make a lot of profit against human while increasing rates of deaths and creating other social crisis. This ban presents an awakening to the health sector in the entire world. The unanimous decision by health professionals in New York sends a strong message to the entire world and should be supported. Human life is comparable to nothing and should remain sacred and deserving of respect just as it ought to.
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2014 numbers show Milwaukee tourism revenue growth
According to new data released this morning by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the greater Milwaukee area saw significant growth in tourism revenue last year.
In the greater Milwaukee area – including Milwaukee, Washington, Ozaukee and Waukesha counties – total business sales related to tourism in 2014 were estimated at $4.89 billion, a 5.6 percent increase from 2013. Tourism-supported full-time jobs increased two percent from 2013 to 49,372, in addition to total labor income, which grew to $1.54 billion earned – a 5.4 increase from the previous year. Overall, tourism-generated local and state tax revenue grew 4.6 percent from 2013, landing at $330.5 million.
Milwaukee County alone – the largest tourism economy in the state – total business sales related to tourism in 2014 were estimated at $3.2 billion, a six percent increase from 2013. Tourism-supported full-time jobs increased by 1.9 percent to roughly 30,900, while total labor income increased to $1 billion earned – a 5.6 percent growth from 2013. Tourism-generated local and state tax revenue in Milwaukee County grew by five percent, equalling $217.9 million.
Hotels additionally saw growth in 2014, with Downtown Milwaukee hotels hitting a record-setting occupancy rate of 69.5 percent and Wauwatosa hotels landing a 68.7 percent occupancy rate.
"All of these numbers translate to economic growth in our region," said Paul Upchurch, president and CEO of Visit Milwaukee in a press release. "Milwaukee offers leisure travelers, meeting planners and convention attendees unique, authentic experiences at an affordable price tag. As Milwaukee is in the news more and more for its outstanding attractions, restaurants and events, we will continue to see these numbers improve."
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Nitin Seth, President-LCV & defence, Ashok Leyland
After exiting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) joint venture with Japanese auto major Nissan, Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland Ltd, has now evolved a new strategy encompassing the revival of two brands that have been taken off the market for a year now.
In November 2016, Ashok Leyland completed the acquisition of shares from Nissan Motor Co Ltd in three joint ventures it had entered into with the Japanese firm.
Nitin Seth, President (light commercial vehicle & defence), Ashok Leyland speaks to T E Narasimhan on Ashok Leyland's intent to go it alone, its new product pipeline and its ambition of becoming the number two player in its segment.
How things have progressed after the break-up?
We have got the IPRs (intellectual property rights) for Dost, Partner and MiTR from Nissan. The production line from Nissan's factory has now moved to Ashok Leyland's Hosur facility and we are all set to embark on a new journey.
You have only one product currently. Will it be enough to cater to a market that has a demand potential of over 4,00,000 units?
We have started working on Partner and Mitr, which have been off the market for over a year now. The updated products will be launched this month. These will have address some of the issues related to overload and fuel quality.
Now that we have the IPRs, know-how, supply-chain and other resources, we are looking at deploying our own LCV products going forward. Every three months, something new will emerge from these platforms.
Dost, the small LCV from Ashok Leyland, has redefined the market and offers better technology. The company has never entered into a price war, but has been a premium player and this philosophy will be extended to new products as well.
Does it call for big investments?
We are looking at minimum investment of around Rs 400 crore in this business.
What happened to the Pillaipakam land, acquired jointly by Ashok Leyland and Nissan, to set up a greenfield facility for LCV?
Land is in our possession. The company will take a decision on construction at an appropriate time based on expansion plans
Where do you want to position Ashok Leyland in the LCV space?
When we decided to get into this business it clearly known this will be a good business in the long run and will also help the company address any cycles in M&HCV. During a slowdown in the M&HCV business, the capacity can be utilised for LCVs. This has also helped boost vendor confidence during such times as their business is assured.
We continue to bet on this business, which contributes to around 26 per cent by volumes to our sales and are confident 1:1 (one LCV sale for every M&HCV sold) is doable.
Today, with about 30,000 units, Ashok Leyland is the third-largest player in the LCV space and we aspire to be No 2 with about 50,000 units in 18 months and will double that in the coming years.
Earlier, Ashok Leyland had some constraints such as limitations in export markets for LCV business. What does the export market look like now, after the break-up with Nissan, and what are the other things stated in the agreement with Nissan?
First of all, from now onwards we don't need their permission for anything, be it for product development or sales. While the global market is open for Ashok Leyland, Nissan has agreed it will not enter the Indian LCV market for some time.
Ashok Leyland has identified four clusters as part of its LCV export strategy: ASEAN, Africa, Gulf and SAARC.


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Etsy, the uber-cool marketplace for all things handmade and vintage, has put its intricately crocheted foot down: no more selling body parts. Or bodily fluids. Hair and teeth, however, are still allowed.
Google will pay $500 million to the federal government for allowing ads from Canadian pharmacies to be displayed through its AdWords program, the Department of Justice announced today.
The mysterious $500 million Google set aside in the last quarter for an ongoing Department of Justice probe was finally made clear last night. Google is apparently close to settling a criminal investigation over ads from illegal online pharmacies that have earned the company hundreds of millions, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board came up with a questionnaire today that it hopes will address the need to provide appropriateness ratings for the growing number of downloadable online games. Now game developers will have a better picture about what is OK to submit in terms of racy, violent, or other potentially offensive content.
Few tech startups actually save lives. Sproxil may be the rare exception.
Not many tech startups save lives. Sproxil may be one of them.


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Nike+ Move, First Introduced M7 Coprocessor-Integrated App, Launches in App Store
First announced at Apple's September 10 media event alongside the iPhone 5s and its M7 motion coprocessor, the Nike+ Move app has launched in the App Store, allowing iPhone 5s users to get enhanced statistics daily about their physical activity.
The new app was the first introduced to take advantage of the M7 coprocessor and new CoreMotion APIs in iOS 7, allowing it to track more reliable and accurate movement data in the background, even when the phone is asleep, while also conserving battery life. The app then takes all the movement data it gathers and converts it into NikeFuel, the fitness company's measuring unit for physical activities, and uses it to motivate a user to keep exercising.
Nike+ Move offers insight into when you move, how you move and where you move - and lets you challenge your friends to see who moves more.
-Win the day by beating your NikeFuel average and watch your goal ring change from Red to Green.
- See when you are most active throughout the day and how you’re doing compared to yesterday.
- Move more often and win as many hours as you can throughout the day.
- See how you moved through the day with a breakdown of running, walking, and other movement.
- See where you're moving and where you move the most each day.
- Check out how you compare against your Game Center friends or other Nike+ Move users near you.
While Nike+ Move isn't the first app to integrate the M7 coprocessor, it is the highest profile app to take advantage of the new processor onboard the iPhone 5s. Apple is planning to take advantage of the M7 in future software updates by leveraging it to improve iPhones' mapping and location services.
Nike+ Move is available only for the iPhone 5s in the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
Continuing the tradition set with the iPhone 13 Pro, only the highest-end iPhone 14 models will feature Apple's ProMotion display technology, according to a respected display analyst.
Ross Young, who on multiple occasions has detailed accurate information about Apple's future products, said in a tweet that ProMotion will not be expanded to the entire iPhone 14 lineup and will remain...
In a nutshell, the bug allows any website that uses IndexedDB to access the names of IndexedDB databases generated by other websites during a user's browsing session....
Apple is planning to release a fifth-generation iPad Air with similar features as the sixth-generation iPad mini, including an A15 Bionic chip, 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage support, 5G for cellular models, and Quad-LED True Tone flash, according to Japanese blog Mac Otakara.
Citing reliables sources in China, the report claims that the new iPad Air could be...
Much has been said about what consumers could see from Apple in 2022, but the company is also working on a handful of rumored products that aren't expected to be unveiled for at least another 12 months, and in some cases a lot longer. Of course, that's assuming they get released at all. Apple works on many potential products some of which ultimately never see the light of day. With that in...
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro could arrive alongside a new series of accessories, recent leaked images suggest.
Alleged leaked photos of the next-generation AirPods Pro obtained by MacRumors showed a charging case with a metal loop on the side for attaching a strap. Apple has not used this design for any of its other AirPod models and it is unclear why it would be added in this...
Netflix today updated the prices for its streaming plans, and all of its offerings are now more expensive. The Basic plan is now priced at $9.99 per month, the Standard plan is priced at $15.49 per month, and the Premium plan is priced at $19.99 per month.
The Basic plan is $1 more expensive, up from $8.99 per month. This plan allows users to watch on just one screen at a time, and it limits ...
A Tesla Model 3 owner has resorted to a workaround to implement Apple CarPlay in his vehicle, amid no sign of official support from Tesla (via Tesla North).
Apple CarPlay and Apple Music support are among the most-requested Tesla features, but with no indication that Tesla is willing to implement Apple CarPlay in its vehicles, Polish developer Michał Gapiński took matters into his own...
Hole-punch? Pill? Hole-punch and pill? Rumors about what the front camera system on the iPhone 14 Pro will look like are evolving rapidly, and it now appears we might be getting a novel but potentially controversial design later this year.
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Since 1998's Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Samsung has been an official partner of the Olympic Games, often supplying one thing or another, or helping with financial considerations for the games. This year's summer Olympics in Rio are no different. Samsung has already created an Olympic edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge, along with an app meant to keep fans of the games in the loop with the latest developments. On Thursday, it was revealed that Samsung even delivered 12,500 of these special limited edition units to Olympic athletes. Today, they announced that they are opening up a Galaxy Studio in the Olympic Park, where fans can interact with athletes, as well as check out the latest and greatest from Samsung, and even buy items if they wish.
The Galaxy Studio is open to fans and athletes alike, and features some of Samsung's latest and greatest for demonstration. Galaxy fans can rent out a Galaxy S7 to try out the Galaxy ecosystem during the games, or try out a 4D kayaking experience with the aid of the Gear VR, among other options and experiences. The Galaxy Studio, being designed to help spread the Olympic spirit, will also be a place to collect exclusive Olympic-themed pins. Those who fall in love with the hardware they try out in the Galaxy Studio always have the option, of course, to shell out the necessary cash and own their new favorite device.
Along with the Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park, a number of Galaxy Studios will open up in various locations during the games so that no matter where fans and athletes may be, they won't be far from the nearest one, and the comprehensive Samsung experience can be tried out by more people. When the dust settles, Galaxy Studios are set to be found in the Olympic Village, the Main Press Center, and in various locations around the city of Rio de Janeiro, allowing even those outside of the grounds to experience Samsung's uniquely high-tech take on the Olympic spirit. This initiative is only a small part of Samsung's massive involvement in this year's Olympics in Rio, part of a partnership with the Olympics that is, at the moment, set to last until at least 2020.


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Research underpins need for Scottish business leadership on food waste
Scottish businesses have been urged to provide "clear leadership" on food waste, as new research shows that an estimated 1.35 million tonnes of food and drink is wasted in the country each year.
Pioneering research prepared by Zero Waste Scotland has quantified food waste for all sectors of the Scottish economy. The report finds that while households accounted for 44% of the country’s waste in 2013, the majority in fact came from the commercial and industrial sector.
While the overwhelming majority of Scottish businesses are now following environmental regulations, Zero Waste Scotland insists that companies must step up efforts to address expensive supply chain and landfill waste to ensure efficiency and competitiveness.
Zero Waste Scotland chief executive Iain Gulland said: “When we talk about the true scale of food waste in Scotland we need to look at the whole supply chain. Whilst household food waste remains the biggest sector, the fact that over half comes from business and public sector shows that we need clear leadership in these areas to make the transformative change we all want to see.
“Our research shows for the first time the true scale of the challenge we face to achieve Scotland’s ambitious food waste reduction target – but it’s one we are determined to take on together. Tackling the scale of wasted food in our society is an economic, environmental and moral imperative.”
According to the research, an estimated 740,000 tonnes of solid food and drink waste were produced in commercial and industrial sectors in 2013. Of this amount, the manufacturing industry accounted for around 510,000 tonnes, while the hospitality and retail sectors wasted an estimated combined total of 85,000 tonnes.
Food and drink accounts for approximately 20% of Scotland’s carbon footprint from consumption. To combat this, the Scottish Government recently set an ambitious target to reduce food and drink waste by 33% by 2025 compared to a 2013 baseline. Gulland believes that collaboration with organisations from all sections of the supply chain will help to develop policy options to meet the target.
“We have made a good start,” he said. “Since putting the issue of food waste on the map we have worked to reduce household food waste, resulting in a 6% decrease. We’re also providing small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) with dedicated advice and support to reduce their food waste and related costs.”
The statistics come amid various attempts from the Scottish Government to deliver high waste reduction across the country. Zero Waste Scotland are currently seeking candidates to apply for the title of Scotland’s third ‘Zero Waste Town’ by demonstrating a commitment to circular economy principles.
SEPA recently published its new environmental regulation strategy, which will set about the task of helping regulated businesses reduce all forms of waste beyond compliance standards in ways that improves profitability and long-term viability.
Earlier this year, the Government unveiled its first ever circular economy strategy, outlining bold plans to significantly reduce the country’s waste in the food and construction sectors and promote recycling and reuse.
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Wal-Mart Bans Man for too Much Price Matching
We have all seen the Wal-Mart advertisements saying they will match or beat anyone's prices. Well one man was doing exactly this and earned himself a lifetime ban.
Joe Cantrell made a hobby out of browsing local stores and going to Wal-Mart to get the cheapest prices for its products through ad matching. Last week, Cantrell took a trip to a Wal-Mart location, where an employee stopped him and told him he wasn’t allowed to ad match. Cantrell got upset and complained to management. Upon his return trip four days later, he was placed in handcuffs by local law enforcement.
The former wrestler says he was "handcuffed, humiliated and embarrassed in front of everybody at Wal-Mart," but the deputies quickly released him. The customer was released by the cops, who realized Cantrell was not a threat. Nevertheless, he says he's facing charges of threatening, intimidation and disorderly conduct.
On top of all that, he will no longer be able to pursue his hobby. Cantrell has been slapped with a lifetime ban from Wal-Mart. The ban is baffling when you consider what the retailer says about ad matching on its official website: "We're committed to providing low prices every day. On everything. So if you find a lower advertised price on an identical product, tell us and we’ll match it. Right at the register."
So I guess we are allowed only a certain amount of ad matching without getting banned from Wal-Mart. Choose your ad matches carefully shoppers, it could be your last.


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Checkout BOLD N1 Android 10 update release date and process on how to update it with the latest Android release.
BLU sub-brand Bold Mobiles unveiled Bold N1 mobile phone recently and we have already gone through its specifications, guide to download usb drivers also the best case and covers. Here we through Android 10 update for Bold N1 smartphone.
BOLD N1 Android 10 update
The Bold N1 runs on Android 9.0 Pie version out of the box but during the launch company CEO Samuel Ohev Zion promised Android 10 upgrade later.
About Bold N1
Bold N1 is the latest and the first mid-range smartphone that re-defines specifications and features for a $200 mobile. BLU has previously done their best to offer competitive pricing for their mobiles in the past two years with a mobile under $100 and even Android Go device at just $50.
About Android 10 Version
We have reached Android Pie last year and this year during the testing it was known as Android Q and there were 5 Android Q beta version before Google made illusion to name it as Android 10 in August 2019.
Bold N1 Android 10 update
Talking about Android 10 update there are a number of smartphones expect to get this latest Android update. Several OEMs have already made a projection into it and BLU Products has a chance to redefine what they were lacking until now. This is Blu thought of coming out with the sub brand that delivers what customer need from their handheld device.
Blu had a bad history in terms of delivering Android software update, in fact all the mobile phone manufacturers around the world who just sold China made smartphone with their brand on top and did not invest in infrastructures had this problem. Popular sellers like Micromax, Karbonn struggled and story of BLU Products is much alike.
How to Update
If you are looking for the answers on how to update, then follow the process mentioned below –
- BLU phone OTA updates
- By manually flashing/check
For details process on how to update BLU phone is provided.
So that’s all about Bold N1 Android 10 update. Do check out for news and updates as it happens on our blog.
Bold N1 Security Updates
As reported by Matthews Tech on his YouTube channel, the October 2019 Android security patch update is now rolling out.
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Straight talk on internet security and identity theft prevention leading in to the holidays
Online shopping and banking, social media sites, smartphones and tables and ever-growing free wi-fi networks and provided us with an amazing amount of freedom and convenience. Sadly, it has done the same for criminals. Malware, email phishing schemes, massive data breaches at national retailers such as Target and Home Depot, and plain old theft, more than 3 million smartphones were stolen in the United States last year, put our most personal and vital information at risk. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and joining us to identify online dangers and to share tips on how you can protect your information are Dave Hatter, solution architect and partner with Definity Partners, LLC, and Phil Horney, director of technology at the NKU METS Center. For more information on online and digital safety, check out these sites from Consumer Reports and ikeepsafe.org.


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A Swedish startup announced this week that it has developed an innovative technology, nanowires in liquid form, which can increase the efficiency of solar cells by up to 25 percent, enabling solar panel manufacturers to use fewer panels to generate more energy and lower costs.
Sweden-based SolVoltaics, founded in 2008, unveiled SolInk, a liquid filled with microscopic semiconductors called nanowires that are made of gallium arsenide, which can convert greater amounts of sunlight into energy than traditional solar panel materials like silicon.
Scientists have been working on tapping nanowires for photovoltaics for many years, but the challenge has always been how to fabricate nanowires economically, since gallium arsenide is very expensive to mass-produce. The other challenge has been depositing the nano material on the solar cells cheaply.
SolVoltaics has addressed both issues by coming up with a liquid form of nanowires, which it calls ink, that can be sprayed onto solar panels. A layer of polymer material is then added to keep the nanowires anchored to the solar panel.
Until now, nanowires have typically been grown as crystals on a substrate in batches, but SolVoltaics’ method eliminates substrates and uses a method called aerotaxy to grow gallium arsenide nanowires 20 to 1,000 times faster than the traditional method. Aerotaxy involves using gold as a catalyst, which combines with two other gases to form the nanowires.
The company has demonstrated how its technology works on indium phosphide solar cells, increasing their efficiency by 13.8 percent. But while indium phosphide is easier to work with, it’s not as effective as gallium arsenide in producing energy. Now SolVoltaics is using the data from indium phosphide to project that nanowires made of gallium arsenide will improve a solar cell’s efficiency by 25 percent.
Next it will need to demonstrate that on silicon solar cells. The company says the new technology can also be applied on other solar panel materials such as cadmium telluride and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) technology.
The startup has $11 million in funding from private investors like Industrifonden, Teknoinvest and Nano Future Invest and public funding from the European Union and the Nordic Innovation Center.
It is looking to raise $10-$20 million this year to work with an equipment manufacturer to build a pilot plant by 2015.
SolVoltaics expects it will need no more than $50 million to scale-up to a mass production roll-out in 2016, since its product is an add-on, not the whole solar panel. It will sell to solar panel manufacturers, which will pay an additional one or two cents per watt in production costs to add the nanowires, according to CEO Dave Epstein.
To read the SolVoltaics press release, click here
To read a recent article about nanowires in the journal Science, click here


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PR and marketing firms in the financial services sector predict that sales growth will increase by as much as six per cent this year, a new report reveals.
[ClickPress, Tue Dec 11 2007] PR and marketing firms in the financial services sector predict that sales growth will increase by as much as six per cent this year, a new report reveals.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing's latest Marketing Trends Survey reveals that financial services are much more optimistic about their future prospects than other sectors. Just 22 per cent of charity marketing firms expect growth of over six per cent, and only 46 per cent of retail sectors predict that growth levels of an equivalent size.
Over marketing firms as a whole, 55 per cent feel that they can achieve at least six per cent sales growth, while 22 per cent think that they can manage an increase of more than 16 per cent.
"There's clearly some divide over how sales will proceed next year," David Thorp, director of research and information at The Chartered Institute of Marketing, said.
"The survey also revealed that marketers are more pessimistic about the economy at the moment, and maybe this is reflected in the forecasted sales figures for the retail sector as they’re often first to be hit when the economy is under pressure."
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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: The ‘Chicken Tax’ That Makes Pickup Trucks More Expensive
The brief trade war between the U.S. and Europe in the early 1960s might seem hardly worth remembering—and it pales in comparison to the political and cultural upheaval that defined that decade.
But any American who has bought a pickup truck in the past 50 years has been collateral damage in that conflict—a conflict that started because European farmers were mad about American exports of frozen chicken.
The 25 percent retaliatory tariffs that President Lyndon B. Johnson set on imported light trucks have fenced off the American pickup truck market from foreign competitors for decades. As a result of the so-called chicken tax, consumers pay higher prices, and a handful of brands have become dominant in the marketplace. The other tariffs that were part of that long-ago trade war have been repealed. This one remains.
“There are a few people highly invested in keeping it around and no one really cares to get rid of it,” explains Jordan Golson, a freelance automotive journalist. When it comes to tariffs, he says, “It’s not easy to make one of these rules, but it’s a thousand times harder to get rid of one.”
On this week’s show, Golson also discusses the lengths that some foreign truck-makers have gone to in order to avoid those tariffs. That includes the story of the Subaru BRAT: a small pickup truck that was imported to America with
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Consumer giant Clorox (CLX) has had a strong rally the past 12 months, but that strength could be running out of steam. Let's go to the charts.
In this daily chart of CLX, above, we can see the uptrend and that prices are above the rising 200-day moving average line. All the touches or tests of the 200-day line over the past 12 months have been buying opportunities. We could see another test in the near future. While CLX is above the 200-day line, it is now below the 50-day moving average line, which is starting to curl over.
The daily On-Balance-Volume (OBV) line has been rising and confirming the rally until late June. The declining OBV line suggests we are seeing a shift from aggressive buying to aggressive selling. Now look at the momentum study during May and July. CLX makes higher highs from May to July, but the momentum readings show a pattern of lower highs, or a bearish divergence.
In this three-year weekly chart of CLX, above, we can see an uptrend, with prices above the rising 40-week moving average line. Notice how touches or tests of that rising moving average were opportunities to buy CLX or add to long positions. We could see another test soon.
The weekly OBV line has been going up since August 2014; impressive, but the line has turned lower recently. The OBV line has not yet broken its uptrend, but we are watching this closely. In the lower panel, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) oscillator is generating a new sell signal from a lower high, as the moving averages that make up the indicator are crossing.
Strategy: CLX looks like it is bouncing to the upside this morning, but we want to pay attention to the risk. The risk is a close below the rising 200-day moving average line (daily) and a close below the 40-week moving average (a Friday close). With a weakening OBV line, it could mean that these averages don't become buying opportunities this time around.


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Complaints are rolling it at Belgium's ombuds service for telecommunications. As a result of the Pokémon Go rage many children are watching and sending far more videos and this too is pushing up telecom bills. Children quizzed by VRT News often had no or only a very vague idea of the charges as it's often parents who pay the mobile phone bills of their progeny.
Luc Tuerlinckx is the telecoms ombudsman: "For many years now it's been a regular occurrence that parents are confronted by excessive bills as a result of the consumer behaviour of their children. It used to be chiefly as a result of expensive texting or the use of premium numbers (0900 numbers). Today it's mainly as a result of the data traffic generated by their children due to Pokémon Go."
The ombudsman says telecom operators should provide customers with clear information about their charges. At present some subscriptions intended for the entire family don't allow such restrictions.
"When mobile phone sellers hear that the set or the subscription is intended for a minor they should inform the parents of the possibility to block services."
Telephone operators like Telenet say they often don't know who exactly will be using a SIM-card or a subscription, only who will foot the bill. They also point to privacy restrictions, but Telenet for instance will inform new subscribers about the possibility of setting limits on data traffic and the like.


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Do you want to own a house that’s the talk of the town? Want to invest in your own little cosy home that fits well within your budget? Get yourself a container home! Container homes are grabbing more headlines than luxurious bungalows and sophisticated villas. When these steel structures take on new avatars, they are…
Over the past two decades, technology has allowed for drastic revolutions in many industrial sectors, and agriculture seemed to lag. Not anymore! Shipping container manufacturers have found yet another way to put the ubiquitous container to use.
Container farming is the latest buzzword that’s
With the advent of modernization, almost every logistics industry has started investing in a reefer container. Reefers have undoubtedly gained demand by aiding international trade as a popular storage solution. This refrigerated shipping container, being widely used in freight transports, effectively transports
Ever heard of a “ghost kitchen”? No, this is not the name of yet another cooking reality show on your favourite TV channel. A ghost kitchen is the modern, 21st-century avatar of the restaurant kitchen. But there is one big difference. Unlike restaurants with a fully functional dining area, a ghost kitchen serves as a pick-up and delivery only restaurant.
There’s a lot to like about shipping containers. They belong to a unique group of essentials that fulfil a crucial need in the world economy. When they’re re-purposed into homes (or cargo homes, as they’re called), shipping containers prove they’re worth every penny. In recent years, shipping containers ..
When shipping containers came into existence a few decades ago, they were touted to be one of the best innovations for the shipping industry. Soon enough, they proved to be generally useful for the transportation of goods even by road. Today, shipping containers are considered the most effective, safe, and affordable solution to move goods by sea or road. When you think of shipping containers,
Thanks to the Covid19 pandemic, roughly 11 million shipping containers are lying unused in container yards worldwide. In addition, more containers are being taken off service every day as the shipping industry faces unpredictable fluctuations with sluggish global trade. But there’s good news too! Despite the bad impact, the Covid19 crisis has greatly influenced these idling
As a leading shipping container manufacturer in Dubai, we’ve witnessed the growing popularity of container conversion. Shipping containers that have been decommissioned are redesigned into pop-up shops, restaurants and more. With over two and a half decades of lifespan, they are a great choice for many premises. Plus, they require minimal maintenance and are ridiculously…
Nowadays, more and more people are increasingly conscious of the planet. They are making concentrated and concerted efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. One way people are helping the environment is through recycling. And when we say recycling, it doesn’t just include paper, metal, or plastics.


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Brussels – A new report from circular economy platform Reloop confirms that deposit return systems (DRS) are increasingly being chosen by governments around the world as a tool to tackle the mounting global crisis of wasted plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans.
The data shows that by the end of 2020, 291 million people will have access to a deposit return system, increasing by an additional 207 million people by the end of 2023.
The report, called Reloop’s Global Deposit Book 2020: An Overview of Deposit Return Systems for One-Way Beverage Containers, shows that:
European countries with DRS have the highest rate of success, with an average beverage container return rate of 91%
Australia’s deposit programs, which are relatively new compared to other jurisdictions, have the lowest success rates so far, with an average return rate of 68%.
The return-to-retail model of DRS – where empty bottles and cans are returned for a refund of the deposit at shops where they are purchased – is the most effective, with an average return rate of 89%, compared to return-to-redemption center or depot systems, which have an average return rate of 81%
“Reloop’s Global Deposit Book 2020 is good news for the planet,” said Clarissa Morawski, CEO of Reloop. “It reveals that each year more and more countries are realizing the need for deposit return schemes to collect and recycle valuable cans and bottles and to address the massive crisis in wasted containers, many of which end up as litter.
“Deposit Return Systems are the only proven way for a country to achieve recycling rates of over 90%, meaning fewer bottles and cans in our forests and on our beaches.”
You can read Reloop’s Global Deposit Book 2020 published here.
Reloop is an international non-profit organization that brings together industry, government, and NGOs who share a vision of a thriving global circular economy – a system where resources are kept in continuous use and waste and pollution are eliminated. Our broad network seeks to bring about positive change at all levels of resource and waste policy.
We want a world free of pollution, where an ambitious and integrated circular economy allows our precious resources to remain resources, so that people, businesses and nature can flourish.


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Dwight Beach goers will soon be able to get ice cream at the beach.
Following a lengthy discussion, Lake of Bays council agreed to enter into a lease agreement with the owner of an ice cream truck for space at Dwight Beach.
The lease will run from June 10 to October 11 and cost the applicant $3,500 for the season. Council reduced the hours of operation for the ice cream vendor from the requested 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., noting that they didn’t think there’d be much business after 6 p.m.
Councillors expressed concern about the effect a growing number of food trucks could have on year-round businesses. They were also concerned about litter and the impact the truck would have on the view.
“I’m very torn by this,” said Councillor Nancy Tapley. “There’s so many food trucks popping up. I feel sorry for the restaurants and the hotels and the retail stores that are selling ice cream or food… there’s nine [food trucks]between Huntsville and here now.”
Tapley also said Dwight Beach is probably the most photographed beach on the lake and suggested the hours of operation for the ice cream truck could be shortened. “I mean after six o’clock people are going for dinner, not ice cream…,” she said.
Council agreed to reduce the hours.
Both Deputy Mayor Bob Lacroix and Councillor Rick Brooks said they wanted to see the vendor stick to ice cream as per their application.
Council heard that the lease agreement stipulates what the vendor will be selling.
Other sites like Gouldie Park were also considered but Lacroix noted it would mean sacrificing valuable public parking space.
In the end, Mayor Terry Glover suggested the municipality approve the truck on a trial period and revisit the issue at the end of the season.
Council agreed to enter into a lease agreement with the applicant for a site at Dwight Beach. They also agreed to revisit the issue at the end of the season to see if any problems arise, particularly since, as Councillor Brooks noted, the bylaw governing such trucks on municipal property was enacted before the proliferation of food trucks began.
You can find the staff report here (pdf).
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Pennsylvania resident Chris Persic says his wife called to let him know their SUV smelled like it was burning. When she opened the hood, a surprise was waiting: walnuts and grass piled all over the Kia engine, stashed their by misbehaving squirrels.
The couple estimate they found more than 200 walnuts crammed in there.
That wasn’t all, the Franklin Park couple took the SUV to a shop and the shop reportedly found another half a trashcan worth of walnuts under the engine.
Other than that they didn’t really do any extensive damage.
Persic says he was actually at a dealership on McKnight Road because his new truck started to shake when accelerating and the check engine light was on.
“Turns out my truck may have had a squirrel chew through or pull the fuel injector hose out,” Persic said.
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Someone outfitted a Boston Dynamics SPOT mobile robot with a silly fake horse head and suddenly the future of robotics looks a lot less scary. As esteemed futurist Jim Dator once said, “Any useful statement about the future should at first seem ridiculous.”
“He’s dead, Jim.” (via Laughing Squid)
Yesterday, five large department stores in the towns of Lindsay and Whitby, Ontario, Canada had to temporarily stop ringing up customers because every item scanned at the register showed up as Mr. Potato Head. “A point of sale downloading error caused item names to appear incorrectly,” said Cathy Kurzbock, manager of external communications for department […]
With our smartphones serving as the vital tether that links us to the rest of our lives, it’s no wonder how low batteries and power emergencies can occasionally feel like a life-and-death situation. I mean, it’s usually not, of course…but darned if it doesn’t feel that way when your indicator is showing only 5 percent […]
Despite all of our most fervent hopes, it doesn’t appear the specter of COVID-19 will be leaving us anytime soon. If anything, the past few weeks seems to indicate the need for social distancing and other preventative measures will likely continue indefinitely from coast to coast for a very, very, very long time. Of course, […]
For all their amazing growth over the past 25 years, the most impressive thing about the monumental rise of Amazon might be the speed and sophistication of their lightning-fast delivery network. Sometimes it doesn’t even take 24 hours for the idea you ordered to be perched right on your front porch, ready for use. The […]


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30 July 2020
In what would many see as surprising news, Google Nest smart display devices have received Netflix streaming support. The support is available for both Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max models. With this announcement, Google has beaten Amazon in the race of being the first to offer Netflix streaming on smart displays.
The support will arrive via an update that will enable Netflix streaming. A user will simply need to link his Netflix account inside the Google Home or Assistant app to get started. There is support for voice commands where users can ask the Assistant to launch the app or play any particular movie/show available on the platform.
The bigger version i.e. Nest Hub Max features a camera that Google has utilized for adding a Netflix-specific gesture. A user can look at the device's camera and hold up his hand in the air to play/pause currently playing content. It can be helpful in various situations as if you are busy in the kitchen and want to pause a show for a moment without touching the Max Hub.
With this update, Nest Hub devices become an even better smart display option in comparison to Amazon's Echo lineup. They already offer YouTube and deeper integration with Google Photos.


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Apple has just launched the new iMac 2021 and today we are going to talk about its specs, price, and release date. This is a revolutionary computer for the company.
Apple iMac 2021 specs
In a keynote full of news, Apple has had time to present the new AirTags, a new iPad Pro and even a new Apple TV, all together with the new iMac 2021. The device debuts a new design, where the display stands out as a kind of iPad Pro embedded in a stand similar to the Mac Pro’s XDR Display. It is a clear inspiration for the brand’s most popular desktop.
The profile of the device is really impressive for its thinness. These new computers come in seven different colors: blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, and green.
M1 processor and numerous internal innovations
Apple has explained that it could not change the design of the device because its internal components did not allow it. The previous generation had parts and pieces that were too large for the design the company wanted.
Thanks to the M1, the processor created by Apple, they have been able to reduce the size of the internal components forever. The technical improvements we will see in the new iMac 2021, thanks to M1, are as follows:
- CPU 85% more powerful than the previous generation.
- GPU up to twice as powerful.
- The performance of machine learning apps is up to three times better.
- 24-inch display, reduced bezels, and more enhancements.
The screen of this new iMac 2021 is 24 inches, although it is actually 23.5 inches. This model replaces the 21.5-inch model that Apple has been using until now.
The screen resolution is 4,480x 2,520 pixels for a total of 11.3 million pixels. Apple calls it a 4.5K display, with a slightly higher resolution than the 4K of the previous generation. The rest of the specs are True Tone, P3 color gamut, and 500 nits of peak brightness. It also features an anti-glare film covering the screen.
The screen has reduced the size of its top and side frames considerably while maintaining the characteristic chin of the iMac. At the top, we will see a 1080p FaceTime camera, the best quality in a Mac according to Apple. The proposal is rounded off with studio-quality microphones and six speakers throughout the unit.
Apple iMac 2021 release date and price
The new computer comes with a new-generation power connector, which plugs into the computer magnetically. Touch ID comes to the iMac thanks to the new Magic Keyboard, which embeds this function in one of its keys. This keyboard matches the preferred color, as does the new Magic Mouse.
There are three different models, we are going to leave you with the price list:
- 24-inch iMac, 8 CPU cores and 7 GPU cores, and 256GB for $1,299.
- 24-inch iMac, 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores, and 256GB for $1,499.
- 24-inch iMac, 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores, and 512GB for $1,699.
It can be pre-ordered starting April 30th and the first shipments will arrive in the second half of May.


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Anglo-Dutch parent Unilever’s acquisition of an additional 14.8% stake through an open offer to the shareholders sent the shares of Hindustan Unilever soar to record highs on Friday, although the $3.2 billion spending fell short of the parent’s aim to raise the controlling stake to 75%.
HUL’s shares soared to a record high of Rs 632 in early morning trade on Friday before eventually closing at Rs 609, a gain of Rs 8.4 or 1.40 % up from the previous day’s close.
Unilever now owns 67.3 % of HUL, India’s largest consumer-goods company by revenue, from an earlier 52.48 %, according to a statement on its website.
“For the Indian arm (HUL) there is nothing specific,” said Gaurang Kakkad, vice president, Institutional Research Religare Capital Markets. “The revenue share for (companies like HUL) from markets like India is higher. India’s consumer market will grow faster as compared to western markets,” he added. The topline growth for the FMCG sector is in the 14 to 15% range, where according to Kakkad, HUL would fall short.
Unilever’s chief executive Paul Polman, said, “We are pleased to have received such a good response to our voluntary open offer and that as a result we will significantly increase our stake in Hindustan Unilever.” The acquisition is part of Unilever’s strategy of investing in emerging markets as growth in revenues from developed countries slows.
“The open offer and its price reveals Unilever’s view that India is a very important market for it,” said Sonam Udasi, head of research, IDBI Capital. India contributes 15 to 20% of Unilever’s revenues, analysts said, when consumer demand and growth in the developed markets of the United States and Europe has slowed sharply.
“Valuations for the company are pretty stretched and one could book some profits,” Kakkad said. “It is a good price to exit.”


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Valtra tractor number 1000 imported to Czech Republic and Slovakia
At the end of February this year, there was a special opportunity to celebrate the handover to a new owner of already one thousand VALTRA tractor imported into the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Exclusive importer of Valtra tractors situated in the city Beroun - company TOPAGRI s.r.o., together with the Embassy of the Republic of Finland, organized a dignified reminder of this milestone at the residence of the Finnish ambassador in Prague.
80 invited guests were welcomed outside the residence with the standing Valtra tractor T254 in special black metallic painting. Special welcome deserved also Mr. Josef Kincl and his son Josef Kincl and Mr Michal Havelka, representatives of Horymas SK, spol. s r.o. from the Starého Města u Bruntálu, the new owner of the thousandth tractor. Mrs. Ludmila Horská, who, as a business partner of TOPAGRI, managed the sale of the tractor was also one of the most important to be here.
Besides the host, Finnish Ambassador Mr. Jukka Pesola, the importance of this event was given with the presence of Valtra President Mr. Jari Rautjärvi, chairman of the Agricultural Union of the Czech Republic Martin Pýcha, vice president of the Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic Josef Kubiš, representatives of agricultural universities, major forestry and agricultural enterprises, regional Valtra dealers from Czech and Slovak Republic and other distinguished guests.
As mentioned at the beginning of the ceremony, the executive of TOPAGRI s.r.o. Jiří Zikmund, in the thirteen year history of the company, Horymas SK was one of the first customers to purchase the Valtra tractor and now the machine fleet enriches the sixth tractor of this brand. This reflects confidence and good cooperation between the importer, the regional dealer and the customer. He said that for a better understanding of what a thousand tractors are delivered, it is possible to imagine them line-up in a row that would measure five kilometers long. Despite the fact that Topagri entered the seemingly busy market years ago, thanks to the efforts of all our associates, Valtra has built up nearly five percent of market share in our country.
After brief talks and thanks for the cooperation from the ambassador and the president of Valtra, a new owner of the tractor, represented by Mr. Kincl, who said that years ago when buying the first Valtra, could not imagine buying a sixth. What he thinks about their quality said very briefly and aptly: "Which one of you has not bought Valtra tractor yet, just go and buy it immediately!"
Mrs. Ludmila Horská also thanked for their cooperation with the desire to continue to work together. She joined the other pre-speakers who expressed their determination to sell another thousand Finnish tractors to our farmers, forest owners and the public sphere as soon as possible. In memory of this special delivery of the one thousand tractor, all other Valtra will be marked with exclusive logo Valtra 1000+.
The festive moments of all present were made more pleasant by the music band Hlasoplet, which contributed to the great atmosphere throughout the afternoon and accompanied the singing and consumption of Finnish specialties at the final banquet.


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There have been more than a few community outbursts during the short life of MechWarrior Online
. Recently, players threatened to ask for refunds when the developers added a third-person camera
as an option during combat. Of the players who purchased the Phoenix Project pre-orders, only about 200 of them actually requested refunds of out 30,000 packages sold. Bullock mentioned that his team is still listening to those 200 and to others who showed their discomfort in other ways, even if they were in the minority. The developers tweaked the third-person options by not allowing them during competitive mode. The hardcore players still complain about the ability to peak over hills so more fixes are always due. To many, said Bullock, the third-person cameras were mostly an assault on the feelings of MechWarrior
purists. Bullock was aware that the way that many players attempt to get their way is to make a "hell of a lot of noise" and that there is some truth to the strategy.
During our conversation, Bullock talked about the difficulty of balancing a game for hardcore players while outsider or newer players make their way into the game. There are players who have literally played between 4,000 and 10,000 matches in less than 14 months. That's roughly 500 to 1,000 hours of play! Players like those are happy to see new 'Mechs come up for purchase, but Bullock pointed out again that what they really want are more community options.
Moving on to the new Clan Collection
, we talked about why some members of the community responded the way they did. Bullock admits that he was not 100 percent happy with the packages and arrangements of pricing. The team is making adjustments to them right now, adding options that will give the plans more pricing levels and flexibility.
Many players complained about having to spend $210.00 to gain access to the infamous Mad Cat, so one possibility is that they could move the 'Mech around to fit into a lower tier so players could pay less and get it for pre-order. We asked about purchasing the 'Mechs later, and as with other 'Mechs, a player could simply avoid
the pre-order and buy the Mech individually from the shop upon release, although it will lack the special bonuses and other items that come with the pre-orders. The timing of the announcement of the new DLC had many players gnashing teeth, but "it's fairly normal in the industry to release one DLC after another," Bullock told us. It's also important to note that the announcement was for the pre-order, not for items that were being immediately.
In a surprising announcement, Bullock mentioned that the team will be giving the $240.00 Masakari package for free to players who buy the $500.00 gold packages. That will essentially cut the $500.00 package in half and will be retroactive to those who have already bought a gold package. In fact, some players have already bought a gold package and a Masakari package as well!
Bullock closed with stating that the team is aware that even though players have been requesting Clan 'Mechs since the game was first announced, what they really want is community warfare. In a recent (and lengthy) forum post
, Bullock lit up a half-a-year's worth of timeline to show just how serious the team is about developing the game further. One of the bottlenecks that held back other projects, the user interface "2.0," is now coming to completion. This will allow the developers to move on to these other projects readily.
While Bullock was clear that times can flex and that not everything on the timeline can be completed by the June 17th, 2014 Clan invasion, the team was confident enough to release the possible dates for release of two more pillars from Community warfare: Association, which is more connections in factions and loyalty points, and Planetary Conquest, which is fighting over territories.
With such a passionate community at its back, you better believe that the team will get an ear-full if these promises aren't met!When readers want the scoop on a launch or a patch (or even a brewing fiasco), Massively goes right to the source to interview the developers themselves. Be they John Smedley or Chris Roberts or anyone in between, we ask the devs the hard questions. Of course, whether they tell us the truth or not is up to them!


text: When it comes to fringe players in the smartphone OS sector, we’ve seen Firefox OS, FireOS, and Cyanogen (which will soon be accompanied by OxygenOS). Another player is entering the fray next week courtesy of Spanish hardware manufacturer BQ. BQ has repurposed one of its existing Android handsets to give us the Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition, which will launch across Europe next week for ???169.90 (roughly $190).


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Ori and the Will of the Wisps Release Date Announced At Microsoft’s 2019 Xbox E3 Briefing; Gets New Gameplay Trailer
The release date of Ori and the Will of the Wisps has been announced during Microsoft’s Xbox 2019 E3 briefing.
Officially announced during Microsoft’s 2017 E3 press conference, the Ori sequel now finally has a release date – February 11, 2020. During last year’s E3 briefing, Microsoft mentioned a 2019 release date, but the title is now releasing early next year. Alongside the game’s release date, Microsoft released a new gameplay trailer for the Ori sequel, which we’ve included below:
Ori and the Will of the Wisps releases on February 11, 2020 and will be available with Xbox Game Pass, playable on Xbox One and Windows 10. Also, available in Steam.
From the creators of Ori and the Blind Forest - the acclaimed action platformer game with more than 50 awards and nominations - comes the highly-anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s true destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps will be released for both Xbox and Windows 10 PC.


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Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has confirmed that Aston Martin have lost interest in making a Formula One engine after the sport changed its mind about the rules from 2021.
“When it looked like the rules were going to change, we did take a look at whether we should do our own engine for F1,” Palmer said when speaking to Reuters.
“But then [commercial rights holders] Liberty [Media] essentially changed their mind and continued with the current engine, so we cancelled those plans.”
The British car maker have been Red Bull’s title sponsor for this year and had show an initial interest into making engines for the proposed rules and regulations when they were originally announced earlier in the year.
Liberty Media had planned on introducing simpler and cheaper engines to be created to introduce new manufacturers to the sport by making some components available to new makers for a cost and scrapping the MGU-H.
“The premise that was being put forward originally was an investment cap on the engine and it would be simplified,”
“Simplification was around the turbocharger and the energy recovery, essentially taking that unit out which is where the majority of the development exists. As soon as the cap was removed, it was not viable for us.”
Mercedes has dominated the sport over other engine manufacturers; Ferrari, Renault and Honda, since the introduction of the turbo hybrid era in 2014. However, the gap is closing between the four making the races a bit less predictable.


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While the jury is still out on whether June 16, 2022, marked a bottom that the markets won’t return to this year, stocks have been rallying.
The S&P 500 dropped six times in seven sessions amid a widespread sell-off and growing recessionary concerns in response to global central banks’ actions to combat increasing inflation following the Federal Reserve’s highest rate hike since 1994.
The Fed issued an aggressive 75-basis point rate hike in June, it issued an additional 75-basis point rate hike in July and is considering a third rate hike in September.
Since June 16, the S&P 500 has climbed 15.04%, supported by the index’s heaviest stocks including Apple and Amazon, both of which have soared above 15%.
Also read: These 3 Dividend Yielding Stocks Are Warren Buffett’s Top-Owned Positions In Berkshire
Take a look at how much these six name-brand stocks have rallied since June 16.
Apple Inc AAPL
June 16: $129.04
Aug. 11: $169.61
Apple delivered its most recent earnings report in late July beating on both the top and bottom lines. EPS came in at $1.20 and total bookings stood at $83 billion. CEO Tim Cook did not give formal guidance for the next quarter, but said, “In terms of an outlook in the aggregate, we expect revenue to accelerate in the September quarter despite seeing some pockets of softness.”
Tesla Inc TSLA
June 16: $639.30
Aug. 11: $870.45
Tesla issued its most recent earnings in mid-July, beating on consensus estimates on top and bottom lines. Total revenues came in at $16.9 billion and EPS of $2.27. The company also increased its cash position from $800 million to $18.3 billion during the quarter by selling some of its Bitcoin BTC/USD holdings.
Tesla shareholders approved a 3-1 stock split which will take effect on Aug. 25.
Netflix Inc NFLX
June 16: $173.35
Aug. 11: $246.99
Netflix dealt its most recent earnings in mid-July that showed it lost fewer subscribers than the company foresaw in the first quarter. Total revenues came in at $7.97 billion and EPS was $3.20. The company said it expects to add around 1 million users in the third quarter.
The streaming service plans to launch its ad-supported tier in early 2023.
Related: 2022 Returns For Investor And Pandemic Darlings: You Won’t Believe This Stock That Is Positive On The Year
Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN
June 16: $103.66
Aug. 11: $141.97
Amazon’s late-July earnings report showed 7% revenue growth, aided by an uptick in Amazon Web Services bookings, with total revenues coming in at $121.23 billion versus the $119.09 billion estimate. The company lost $3.9 billion in the quarter due to its investment in plug-in truck maker Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN.
The company gave positive forward guidance, saying it expects to bring in between $125 billion and $130 billion in the third quarter.
PayPal Holdings Inc PYPL
June 16: $71.23
Aug. 11: $100.01
PayPal delivered its second-quarter earnings in early August that showed total bookings of $6.81 billion, ahead of analyst estimates. The company generated $339.8 billion in total payments volume, up from $311.0 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
The company also announced a new chief financial officer and a nearly $2 billion investment from Elliott Management Corp. activist investors.
Block Inc SQ
June 16: $57.51
Aug. 11: $87.88
Block issued its earnings in early August, beating on top and bottom lines. Total revenues came in at $4.4 billion, while EPS was $0.18. The company generated $755 million of gross profit in the second quarter, an increase of 29% year-over-year and 30% on a three-year CAGR basis.
Block owns payment systems Square, CashApp and Afterpay. It owns web hosting service Weebly and music streaming service Tidal.
Image and article originally from www.benzinga.com. Read the original article here.


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Sharp price movements require appropriate financing
The sharp price fluctuations for milk and other agricultural products mean that the development and funding of agricultural businesses require attention. Rabobank is accordingly looking at new forms of finance.
"We need to create financing structures that reflect the new reality. The markets and the development of prices are no longer linear," said Rabobank Executive Board Member Berry Marttin at a meeting with Dutch agricultural journalists, early April 2016.
The price of milk has fallen by 35 percent
Among other things, Marttin was referring to the situation in the dairy industry. Prices have slumped around the world due to less demand and high milk supply. In April 2016, dairy farmers in the Netherlands received around 27 euros per 100 kilos of milk (excluding supplements), which is roughly 5 euros (or 15 percent) less than a year ago. The April 2016 price is actually 15 euros (35 percent) lower than the peak reached in 2014 Rabobank does not expect the price to recover before the end of 2016. With over 12 billion euros of finance provided, the dairy farming sector in the Netherlands is by far the biggest agricultural sector funded by Rabobank. Worldwide, Rabobank has provided a total of almost 100 billion euros in loans to the agricultural and food sector.
To respond to these price fluctuations, Rabobank has started a flexible financing product for dairy farmers with a dairy processor and a financier in Ireland. Marttin: "When milk prices are stronger, farmers will repay more. When the price is low, they will repay less. This kind of solution takes a long time to implement, but we are already seeing much interest from the rest of Europe and from the Netherlands as well." This implementation concerns the sector as a whole as well as the effects for individual customers. Low prices usually lead to less supply of milk and therefore to a recovery in the market, but will this market mechanism also work if large numbers of dairy farmers experience less financial pain as a result of having to make lower repayments? In Ireland, farmers are therefore assessed individually to see if they can be offered this flexible financing product.
Helping businesses get back on their feet
Meanwhile, dairy farmers and Rabobank are already using existing products to respond to the low prices, which are leading to pressure in the current accounts of many dairy farmers. "The approach in Ireland involves components that we are already using in the Netherlands to help good businesses get back on their feet. Most dairy businesses are well capitalised. If a farmer early sees that he will have liquidity problems, he can find a solution with the bank. In many cases repayments can be suspended, since there is sufficient collateral to cover this," added Ruud Huirne, Director of Food & Agri Netherlands at Rabobank.
Another financing trend is that dairy farmers are investing less capital in land and machinery. Rabobank notes that dairy farmers are preferring to lease land and machinery rather than making purchases. Huirne: "Business owners are questioning whether they should invest their capital in land, since selling prices and also costs of feed are becoming increasingly volatile."
Consumption is rising
While prices of products such as milk and pork have fallen sharply, the outlook is positive in the longer term. Rabobank analysts expect meat consumption to increase strongly around the world in the coming years. The same applies to milk. Marttin says that worldwide dairy consumption is rising every year. The current poor state of the dairy market is due to increased supply in combination with lower demand from Russia (the EU trade boycott), China (high stocks and a slowing economy) and the oil-exporting countries, which have less money to spend due to low oil prices.
Whether prices are currently high or low, agricultural and horticultural businesses have to continually work on improving their international competitiveness. "Standing still is the same as going backwards," said Huirne. The dairy farming sector has made progress in recent years, but is now standing still. Dutch pig farmers and greenhouse horticulturists have work to do. Huirne: "It’s a question of adding value. More money from the market needs to come into the production chain, otherwise the poor state of affairs will spread. Revitalisation is also needed: clearing away businesses that have no prospect of expansion to make way for those with upside potential. Innovation is a permanent requirement to reduce costs and improve sustainability performance."