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Three Lessons From the United Airlines Fiasco On How to Manage a PR Crisis
Last week, the Internet and social media exploded with criticism of United Airlines for forcefully removing a 69-year old Dr. David Dao from United Express Flight 3411. Passengers captured the entire episode on smartphones and the videos went viral. Irate consumers vowed to boycott the airline, the unfortunate passenger is pressing charges and a problem that could have been solved with a diplomatic solution has turned into a public relations nightmare.
In today’s world, widespread adoption of smartphones and social media has changed the relationship between brands and consumers. What used to be a monologue is now a dialog. In other words, consumers now have the power to shape brand storytelling by advocating for or protesting against brands, and they can share their opinions with hundreds, if not thousands, of friends online who can then use their own networks to further spread the word. This new media landscape makes it nearly impossible for brands to cover-up controversial information and demands authenticity, accountability, and transparency. Now more than ever, it’s critical to maintain a positive brand image to avoid public relations crisis.
Here are three ways to avoid a public relations crisis:
1. Ensure profits don’t jeopardize company values: It goes without saying that customer service is vital to any successful business; however, what happens when user experience is at odds with the bottom line?
To maximize occupancy and profits, airlines often overbook flights with the expectation that some passengers won’t show up. Similarly, as was the case on Flight 3411, carriers will move flight attendants to a different location so they can work their next shift. Last week, United removed Dr. Dao to ensure crew members made their connection; otherwise the next flight would have been canceled.
In essence, the company’s desire to cut costs outweighed its dedication to customer service. In the end, the incident ended up costing the company far more money than finding an alternative solution, displayed poor customer service and tarnished the brand.
The key takeaway here is that you must prioritize purposeful values over short-term profits, which will strengthen consumer loyalty, improve reputation and lay the foundation for a successful business in the long run. What’s more, it is important to establish policies that cover unlikely but difficult to handle situations, and have a dynamic yet flexible playbook that employees can reference when they’re unsure of what to do.
2. Immediately take responsibility for actions: After the incident, the company’s CEO Oscar Munoz wrote a letter in which he admonished Dr. Dao for his “defiance of both our crew and security officials.”
After fielding increasing numbers of complaints from consumers and the media, Munoz changed his stance. Instead of defending the airline, Munoz took “full responsibility” for the actions, promised to review and revise company policy and vowed that this would never happen again.
Although he eventually admitted wrongdoing and changed company policy, Munoz originally responded with defiance, which fanned the flames of consumer furry.
The lesson here is that if a crisis situation does arise it is vital to work on reestablishing trust by immediately admitting faults, promising to mend shortcomings, and demonstrating accountability.
3. Be mindful of how social media shapes brand storytelling: The day after the incident, United Airlines’ Facebook page received over 135,000 engagements — compared with 700 the day before — most of which criticized them for the unacceptable conduct.
While social media can be used to castigate irresponsible corporate behavior, it can also be a place for brands to engage with consumers and inspire them to be brand ambassadors. In fact, studies show that consumers are over 60 percent more likely to recommend a brand if they have engaged with them via social media.
Ultimately, social media offers amazing opportunities for brands to interact with consumers and this should be something that is done every day, not only when responding to crisis. A great way to keep consumers engaged is by creating contests, inviting consumers to vote on which NGOs should receive corporate donations, and creating emotionally touching videos that demonstrate brand purpose.
In today’s technologically connected world, consumer activism through social media is now commonplace. People are eager to support ethically responsible brands and equally ready to oppose companies that go against consumer values. To thrive as a socially conscious business leader you must invest in purpose not only in marketing initiatives, but also customer service and employee culture. If you do receive allegations, respond with authenticity, accountability and transparency. In turn, you will mitigate crisis situations before they escalate and be a part of the growing number of social good-minded companies changing capitalism for the better.
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As Lenovo promised back in February, it has today started rolling out the long-awaited Lollipop update to the Vibe Z2 Pro in India. This upgrade brings the latest build of the Android operating system, the brand new ART runtime and a multitude of bug fixes to the handset.
If you own an HTC One Mini 2, we regrettably have some bad news for you. Earlier today, the Taiwanese company announced that it will not be rolling out the much-anticipated and eagerly-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the handset as its convinced the “software will not provide an optimal experience”.
The Nexus 9 is Google’s only tablet that hasn’t been updated to Android 5.1, which is extremely weird considering how old (and discontinued!) some of the other Nexus tablets are. Nexus devices are typically updated around the same time, so it’s strange to see the latest flagship tab from Google lagging behind.
Fortunately, Google is working on getting 5.1 ready for the Nexus 9, and an update should be available “soon.” Just soon, no specific date. It’s not going to make you feel that much better if you’re holding out for the update on your precious tablet, but it’s better than being left completely in the dark. Read more
Samsung is finally rolling out the long-awaited Android 5.0 update to all LTE variants of the Galaxy Note 3 located in Poland. As far as added functionality goes, this upgrade transports the latest build of Lollipop to the handset, in addition to a multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
Samsung usually isn’t the quickest when it comes to Android update, but it looks like they’ve worked some magic with T-Mobile, as the Galaxy S6 Edge is now receiving the Android 5.1.1 update over the air. Only the Edge variant on T-Mobile specifically is seeing the update, but that might just mean that the normal S6 (and other carrier models) will join the party soon. Read more
Google has released factory images for the latest version of Android for both (WiFi only) versions of the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10. The image brings the tablets up to Android 5.1.1, bringing a few bug fixes and performance enhancements, but no new features, unfortunately. The OTA updates for these tablets should start hitting devices relatively soon. Read more
The Google Nexus 10 is possibly the longest supported Nexus device in recent memory. The tablet has been one of the first Nexus tablets to receive the latest updates, despite the fact that it’s over two years old in the tablet industry now. And now, Google has reiterated that yet again by rolling out the Android 5.1.1 update to the device. Read more
Samsung is now pushing out the much-anticipated Android 5.0.2 update to all models of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 located in the United States. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade transports the latest build of Lollipop to the handset, in addition to a multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
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We just heard that Samsung is bringing Guest Mode to the Android 5.1 update, and now it’s rolling already? One user over at XDA is reporting that his T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge received the Android 5.1.1 update.
I don’t think this means that it’s officially rolling out, but it does mean that it’s being tested which is a good thing. It’s more than likely that it’s pure luck that his device received it. There could be others, but who knows if they even read tech blogs.
Google has just updated the Messenger app for Android, which brings the much needed quick reply feature for texts. With this update, you will finally be able to reply to an incoming SMS right from the notifications tray, saving you the trouble of having to manually open the Messenger app to draft your reply. Read more

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The British Independent Retail Association (bira) will welcome former Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna to this year’s High Street Conference to discuss how retailers could be affected by the UK’s EU referendum.
Umunna will talk to delegates about what any potential changes to Britain’s relationship with Europe might mean for independent retailers.
The announcement comes weeks after retail heavyweights, including Ann Summers CEO Jacqueline Gold and Marks & Spencer outgoing CEO Marc Bolland, signed an anti-Brexit letter addressed to The Times.
The signatories joined the campaign to remain in the EU after Prime Minister David Cameron secured a commitment from the Union to “reduce the burden of regulation, deepen the single market and to sign-off crucial international trade deals”.
Umunna, who served as the Shadow Business Secretary from 2011-15, will join Greg Williams from Wired magazine along with a number of other speakers at the Chateau Impney in Worcestershire on May 11.
Shanker Patel from the Lords Group of Companies, and Claire Harper, owner of independent childrenswear retailer IndiaCoco, will be looking at the future of retail, with a particular focus on how digital technology can work with, rather than against, bricks and mortar businesses.
Delegates will be able to network with fellow retailers and suppliers and will have time to talk to bira’s service partners who will be available during the day.
Vin Vara, bira National president said: “The speaker programme is just one part of what will be a day full of inspiring and valuable experiences for retailers. We know that time is short so retailers will want to make the most of their time out of the shop, that is why we are providing a truly stimulating day that will leave retailers feeling excited for the future.”
bira will also celebrate the UK’s best independent retailers at the event’s British Independent Retail Awards 2016.
These rousing awards will recognise and reward the talent, hard work, innovation and achievements of members, celebrating their shining successes as independent retailers in the UK.
Sarah Golden, marketing and membership director at bira said: “It’s not often that independent retailers pat themselves on the back and celebrate their own successes. We recognise how hard our retailers work and our annual awards ceremony highlights the outstanding job they do.
“It is well worth entering the awards as they are a great way to raise the profile of businesses amongst the independent family and also recognise how hard retailers and their team’s work.”


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The Queensland Department of Health is working to patch what it is calling a 'computer infrastructure issue' that has affected the department's central data service centre, which is hooked into the state's hospital network.
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When a leading Android fansite picks the iPad Air 2 as the top tablet for it's holiday gift guide, you know something is seriously wrong with Android tablets ecosystem as a whole.
Optus has announced the availability of a new data cable broadband bundle for customers that are being serviced by its hybrid fibre-coaxial cable network.
Amazon's latest round of price reductions targets bandwidth costs, knocking down prices significantly for outbound data from its cloud and content delivery network CloudFront.
Sony Pictures Entertainment's internal network was reportedly hijacked this week, and it seems corporate data has leaked on to the web.
The National Security Agency has released a new open-source program for data network interoperability.
Buyers and users of business tablets in Europe report productivity increases of 30 to 33 percent, but over two-thirds remain less than completely satisfied with the tablet experience.
Australian telecommunications player Amcom will provide data network services to an additional 141 sites across the Northern Territory after signing an AU$6.5 million deal with the NT government.
The network data storage provider beat EPS expectations by one cent, but missed on revenue targets.
The $80 million cash deal will allow the network data storage provider to expand the flexibility of its data backup and protection services.
Three new Lenovo tablets land with (depending on your choice) Windows and Android. The Yoga Tablet 2 Pro also has an in-built pico-projector.
Ello, the new ad-free, porn-friendly social network is taking the Internet by storm with people clamouring for invites to the site. But does it have what it takes to make a dent in Facebook’s dominance without mining data about our connected lives?
The Iconia Tab 8 W joins other suddenly inexpensive Windows tablets hitting the market, while the Android-powered Iconia One 8 is available in 10 different color choices.
JPMorgan is reportedly one of multiple US banks which have suffered network breaches resulting in the loss of customer data.
The app, which collects, aggregates and filters wire data from both network endpoints, is the first product delivered from Splunk's acquisition of Cloudmeter last year.
Falling tablet sales make the news regularly with folks concerned that the buying public is ready to cast tablets aside. The fact is they're just too good, and owners feel no need to upgrade.
The budding social network wants to remind people that underneath all of the DIY wedding tips, it, too, is a big data company.
Vodafone has announced a raft of new products that see the company ramp up its data offering, as it works to encourage customers to adopt its 4G network.
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Doc Johnson pays Net 1on1 a visit
Posted: January 26, 2009
Wholesale customers of Net 1on1 were able to benefit from the knowledge of adult toy manufacturer Doc Johnson, when company representatives came to visit the distributor at the end of 2008.
Doc Johnson presented its latest product ranges as well as giving out a full portfolio of materials and expert buying advice. The seminar, which was exclusive to Net 1on1 trade customers, was reportedly a great success and the company plans to hold more in the future.
“The seminar received a brilliant response from those that attended and due to its success we are looking at holding more in partnership with our most popular brands,” said Net 1on1 Director Monique Carty. “These seminars are great for our customers to receive first-hand advice and knowledge from the people most passionate and expertly equipped to talk about their brands.”
To enquire about future Net 1on1 seminars call Claire Jacques on 08451 662 805 or email Claire@1on1wholesale.co.uk


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When an issue is reported with an application, an early debugging step is to reproduce the problem. Because our platform is an API, and developers use it for many different kinds of applications, TokBox employees used to have to reproduce problems by building a new application for each new use case. After doing that a couple of times, we wizened up and started using pre-built sample applications as the starting point. This still meant that any functionality that wasn’t generic needed to be added in. What we really needed was an application that used a myriad of features we offered: Enter the TokBox Live Debugger.
At this month’s TechTok, Philipp ‘Fippo’ Hancke, &yet’s WebRTC lead and industry veteran, explains everything you need to know about how to handle failures with WebRTC.
‘If you’re going to launch a WebRTC powered service for financial gain, then you need to have done everything within your power to ensure it works reliably across as many cases as possible.’ Chris Koehnke.
Philipp knows just how to do this so we will leave it to him to tell you. If you want to learn more about how to fail gracefully with WebRTC you can watch a video of Philipp’s full presentation here:
The OpenTok.js SDK integrates beautifully into current HTML elements, providing a great variety of layouts and styles. But why should we stick to the traditional 2D design? Modern browsers offer us the power of 3D visualization with WebGL, a technology that has already opened up a new world of interaction and presentation of data within the browser domain.
With an objective to take advantage of the possibilities of 3D within the browser, we created the OpenTok 3D demo. The OpenTok 3D demo is a multi-party video application which shows how we can integrate the OpenTok.js API with WebGL technology using the three.js library. One of the objectives of this demo application is to inspire people building on top of the OpenTok.js SDK, showing them the beginning of endless possibilities on how we can present the video screens in a true 3D world. Cameras, lights, textures, rendering effects, and more, can be leveraged to enrich the final experience.
Several months ago, we began to notice a new trending mode of use of WebRTC in the area of Field Service enablement. I’ve also heard people describe it as remote workforce applications, or even fleet management systems.
The key concept is that a field worker – someone who goes onsite to a customer location to effect a repair, make an inspection, or deliver or pick up products, uses some sort of a computer or electronic device as an essential tool for that onsite visit. Increasingly these devices are smartphones or tablets.
It’s predicted that by 2018, 70% of mobile workers will use a tablet or a hybrid device that has tablet-like characteristics. (Source: RapidValue Solutions)
At this month’s TechTok on May 21, Philipp ‘Fippo’ Hancke, &yet’s WebRTC lead and industry veteran will tell us everything we need to know about how to handle failures with WebRTC.
TokBox is excited to be sponsoring Video Hack Day in New York this Saturday (May 9), an event dedicated to all things video. At a time when more and more exciting video apps and services are popping up, we are looking forward to going along to see what the community can come up with next.
We’ll be sending Ankur along to the event who will offer up a couple of OpenTok hack ideas as well as answers and advice on the day. If you’re up for a challenge, why not think about WebRTC powered augmented or virtual reality apps? Or adding a live video chat to a media site? We’ll be awarding a GoPro for the best OpenTok hack so give it a go!
Hype used to be what every new app developer wanted, until it became a euphemism for flash in the pan. Meerkat and Periscope are so hot right now, as evidenced by the breathless fan boy bloggers and the equally breathless declarations of their death (in particular Meerkat’s).
This current iteration of native mobile live video streaming has captured the attention of the media and also the general public. Is this a game-changing and sustainable phenom, or a flash in the pan?
Google shuts down plenty of products. Reader, Glass, Talk, Wave. But the closing down of Helpouts gives particularly valuable lessons for those who are building WebRTC based applications and services for the always on ‘find an expert market’, of which there are many.
While it’s clear that it didn’t get enough traction and had some monetization issues, the real question is why? In healthcare in particular there is a large and growing world of people for whom video communications, powered by WebRTC, is a critical lifeline (literally). This is a world that includes housebound cancer-patients, the blind, recovering drug addicts, time-constrained parents and their community of carers, and healthcare practitioners. A recent report cited 89% of healthcare executives that said they expect telemedicine to transform the U.S. healthcare system in the next decade, with the number of patients using telehealth services growing to 7 million in 2018, up from 350,000 in 2013.
There is no doubt that the financial service industry is going through a period of accelerated change. In order to keep up with shifting customer behavior and expectations, organizations are turning to a range of new technologies in order to create better experiences for their employees and customers.
Money2020, the world’s largest fintech event, focuses exactly on these innovative and disruptive technologies and how they are being used. For the first time, TokBox will be exhibiting this year at the European show, taking place in Copenhagen, April 4-7.


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Facebook, which is well known for disregarding users' privacy and submitting them to various psychological tests, is now trying to introduce Free Basics, "a programme that gives its users free access to Facebook and a handful of other online services" on the smartphones of poor people in third world countries. Critics are however arguing that Facebook's "generosity" is nothing more than a "land-grab," which will force users into a "walled garden of Facebook-approved content," among other issues.
Critics of the programme say that Facebook’s generosity is a cover for a land-grab. They argue that Free Basics is a walled garden of Facebook-approved content, that it breaches consumer privacy by sucking up all the data generated by users of Free Basics, and that it is anticompetitive to boot. Moreover, critics fear that if new internet users are merely Facebook users, other online businesses will have no choice but to operate within Facebook’s world. Nandan Nilekani, an Indian tech luminary opposed to Free Basics, suggests that, instead, the government subsidises a monthly allowance of free mobile data for each user.
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PepsiCo's beverage focus in 2020 will include growing the Bolt24 fitness line and reinvigorating Mtn Dew sales, particularly the Mtn Dew Amp Game Fuel energy brand, says CEO Ramon Laguarta. In addition to Gatorade Zero exceeding $500 million in sales since launching last year, he reports the Lifewtr and Propel brands have hit double-digit net revenue growth.
Today's carton packaging is produced using aseptic technology, which enables food and beverage safety for shelf-stable products, without altering taste, says Pedro Goncalves, vice president of US and Canadian marketing for Tetra Pak. He says more recycling programs are including carton packaging, prompting companies to use it for more products, including water.
United Kingdom-based Ugly Drinks, a line of zero-sugar sparkling waters featuring fruit-based essential oils, was unable to launch successfully in the US until CEO Hugh Thomas moved to New York. He explains that understanding the distribution, marketing and regulatory differences required first-hand experience and in-person networking.
Unilever, which owns Lipton, has pledged to cut the amount of new plastic it uses in half by 2025 and to collect and process around 600,000 tons of plastic each year. "It requires us to introduce new and innovative packaging materials and scale up new business models, like re-use and re-fill formats, at an unprecedented speed and intensity," said CEO Alan Jope.
Digital advertising and content recommendation platform Taboola plans to purchase competitor Outbrain, giving the new entity a combined monthly reach of 2 billion people and the intention to take on powerhouses Facebook and Google. ADmantX's Nick Welch cautions that, since neither are "particularly known for their premium or 'quality' headlines," the new company will have to "adapt" to publishers and brands' brand safety sensitivities.
Global ad spending is expected to increase 4.4% this year totaling an estimated $640 billion, with TV capturing the top spot, followed by paid search and social media, reports Publicis Media's Zenith agency. Both TV and social are showing signs of slowing growth and the US accounts for 48% of new ad spend, according to the report.
A growing number of restaurants and retailers are encouraging employees to use their own smartphones at work to access training materials and scheduling apps that make it easier to pick up extra shifts, Tricia Contreras writes. About 57% of millennials said they'd rather use their own phones to access work-related apps, according to a WorkJam survey.


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Trench coats and new handbags help Burberry’s turnaround gain momentum, but brand still reports decline in profits
Lightweight trench coats and new handbags helped Burberry’s turnaround gain momentum, although the luxury fashion brand still reported a decline in profits.
Clothing sales were boosted by an £825 cashmere and wool poncho, which Euromonitor researchers said was its fastest-selling item.
Profits fell 5 per cent to £394.8m in the year to March 31, despite the Brexit-hit pound driving tourists to the UK and boosting overseas income.
Best foot forward: Clothing sales were boosted by an £825 cashmere and wool poncho
Sales dipped by 2 per cent to £3.8bn. Top sellers included the new DK88 handbag, while its gabardine trench coats performed well in Asia.
Burberry has been hit by a downturn in US department stores and has refurbished stores, reduced its range from three labels to one and cut back on discount sales.
The results were the last that Christopher Bailey oversaw as chief executive. He is being replaced by former Celine chief Marco Gobbetti, who takes over in July.
Yesterday it used some of the benefits from recent savings to announce a £300m share buyback. Shares rose 4.7 per cent, or 77p, to 1718p.
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Today we announced our integration with HubSpot, deepening our relationship with the game-changing CRM platform. Together we’re helping go-to-market teams and their privacy counterparts to build robust privacy programs that build brand trust, without tying up a lot of internal resources. HubSpot is also an investor in DataGrail, and well known as a leader in the SaaS ecosystem, so we’re especially pleased to expand our relationship.
Marketing, Sales and Customer Teams Are on the Front Lines of the Age of Privacy
Dharmesh Shah, HubSpot’s Founder and CTO, writes in HubSpot’s Customer Code, “Customers are more independent, more impatient, and less trusting of businesses.” Brands have been relying on deep, nearly unfettered access to high volumes of customers’ personal information, to fuel their marketing, sales, and engagement strategies. But consumers and governments are clear that people want more control over their personal data. Even just with core Big Tech companies, people exercised their rights to privacy more than 25 million times in 2020.
Access to customer data is a social contract, and trust is a measure of how well that social contract is doing. DataGrail, integrated HubSpot, enables marketing, sales and customer services teams to be responsible stewards of personal information, build customer trust, and easily comply with regulations like CCPA, GDPR, VCDPA and CPRA.
Integrating DataGrail and HubSpot in Just a Few Clicks
The DataGrail integration for HubSpot makes it easy for our customers to automate critical components of a privacy program, including the processing of data subject requests (DSRs and DSARs), and automated system inventories to track where personal data may live across an organization’s tech stack.
Plus, joint customers will be able to connect their HubSpot accounts to DataGrail with just a few clicks, no coding required. And marketers appreciate that DataGrail makes the end customer’s privacy flow feel polished with a seamless, branded web experience.
We already have over 20 joint customers leveraging this integration to make privacy easier, including leading brands like Snyk and Plume. Vincent Samuel, Head of Data Protection at Plume shared, “DataGrail’s integrations with top business apps, including HubSpot, made it easy for us to automate management of our privacy rights’ compliance —we didn’t have to do it from scratch with a lot of error-prone, manual processes. We can handle privacy requests faster and easier than before, and address our customers’ privacy rights with confidence.”
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It’s been more than three years since the Hearst Corporation has been looking for a tenant to fill the 14,000-plus-square-foot ground floor of its now not-so-new Lord Norman Foster–designed tower at Eighth Avenue and 57th Street.
Sources attribute much of the delay to the Hearst Corporation’s style of decision-making. Any retailer must be approved not only by the firm’s head of real estate, but also by its president and CFO. And then there’s the fact that, for a while, Hearst apparently insisted on asking $400 a square foot for space that, despite its proximity to the Time Warner Center, exists in a retail hinterland.
But we can’t put all the blame on the fumbling Hearsts. For one thing, it would be a tad disappointing were the ground floor to go to a tenant like CVS (one would-be retailer allowed to wither on the vine). For another, any retailer looking to make its own bold statement would find its voice overwhelmed by the glassine pitch of Lord Foster’s angular, towering creation.
Even so, what possible complaint could Hearst have with Anthropologie, which was pretty close to a deal but is now, as a source rather obliquely put it, “in cyberspace?” What tenant could be a better fit for the ladies at Cosmo and Marie Claire?
As Hearst dithers, the economy has undermined its price point, and the very ability of tenants to open stores.
We hear that Hearst has of late become more reasonable, from a pricing perspective. Richard Hodos of CB Richard Ellis, who a while back took over the challenging leasing assignment from arch-nemesis Cushman & Wakefield, said interest in the space remains strong.
“Hearst is in negotiations with a number of quality retailers—some for all of the 57th Street space and some for just a portion—and no decision has yet been made as to which retailer(s) to proceed with,” Mr. Hodos wrote in an email. “We’ve also had a lot of interest in the 56th Street corner, mainly from quality food uses.”


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Google Ranks As Most ‘Dynamic’ Brand
CANNES, FRANCE — Google is the top brand poised to succeed in the future, according to IPG Mediabrands’ inaugural D100 report in partnership with Jonah Berger, Associate Professor, The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania and New York Times best-selling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On.
The report – released during the Cannes Lions here – queried global consumers about which brands are well-rounded in both traditional metrics and newer influences across social media. The report then measured these findings through four key dimensions: How agilely brands adjust to changing market conditions; Responsiveness to which brands listen and respond to customers; Innovation; and Sociability to assess how large and engaged a brand’s audience is on social media.
“We applied a rigorous and comprehensive methodology that showcases which brands are driving the future,” says Berger. “Ultimately, it is not about being relevant today; it’s about being transformative tomorrow.”


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BlackBerry Priv To Arrive On Verizon Soon, Carrier ConfirmsBy cheatmaster 08:47 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 Comments
BlackBerry Priv is now available for purchase in the US, although among carriers, only AT&T is currently selling it. However, for those on Verizon waiting for the handset, here is some fine news: the carrier has confirmed that it will be carrying the device "soon."
PRIV™ by BlackBerry. The first-ever BlackBerry powered by Android. Coming soon.https://t.co/xsZRn0ukN0 pic.twitter.com/QkZts5de11— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) November 6, 2015
The confirmation came in the form of a tweet (shown above) sent out by the company's @VerizonNews Twitter account. Interested users can now also sign up for updates related to the Verizon variant on the carrier's website (head to the Source link at the bottom).
This comes just a week after a BlackBerry Priv was spotted online running on Verizon's network, although nothing could be deduced at that time as it was just a random image.
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By Rita Liao
Massive news just dropped for Hong Kong’s capital markets. Alibaba, one of the world’s largest tech companies, is considering raising $20 billion through a second listing in Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported on Monday citing sources.
TechCrunch has reached out to Alibaba for comment and will update the story if and when we have more information.
Alibaba said it doesn’t comment on market rumors when reached out by TechCrunch.
Unnamed people told Bloomberg that the money raised in Hong Kong is intended to help Alibaba “diversify funding channels and boost liquidity.” The Chinese ecommerce behemoth is aiming to file a listing application confidentially as early as the second half of 2019, according to the report. That would come five years after Alibaba famously scored a record $25 billion listing on the New York Stock Exchange following Hong Kong’s refusal to approve its filing due to rules around company structure.
But the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is becoming an increasingly popular destination for public offerings that put Chinese tech businesses closer to investors at home, as my colleague Jon Russell explained in 2017. The turning point came when the bourse finally introduced dual-class tech stock listings last year, a major appeal …read more
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New e-commerce outlet serves smaller retailers
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The high streets of the UK have become increasingly barren since the economic downturn really began to take hold, with major names forced out of business and many store fronts left deserted for years.
While big companies have struggled to stay in the black as a result of financial pressures and increased competition from safe shopping online, smaller independent shops have also been feeling the pinch, as consumers turn to their computers and smartphones, rather than the high street, to make purchases.
However, the Telegraph reports that there is a new online outlet which is specifically designed to help these minor retailers make a difference, in a market that has moved away from traditional bricks and mortar outlets.
MyHigh.st is the site in question and it was created by Somerset entrepreneur and independent shop owner, Loaye Agabani, in order to give small retailers somewhere to offer their products online.
At the moment, around 50 stores have committed to using the service, most of them based around the Somerset area.
However, the site is expanding and will begin to feature shops from further afield, with at least 10 other high streets joining the fray.
The site will allow consumers to browse products online and then place their order from their PC, at which point they will be able to visit the store itself in order to collect the items.
Part of the problem for the UK's high streets is that most people want to shop in after-work hours, when stores may no longer be open. 8pm is the peak period for safe shopping online and so this site proposes to capture this market and drive more business to small retailers in the process.
MyHigh.st takes 14 per cent of the revenue that is generated by the retailers who use it, but it also markets, delivers and deals with payments for them.
20 May 2013 10:10
Just days after Morrisons was criticised for its lack of action over the launch of an e-commerce service, the supermarket giant has confirmed that it will be working with delivery firm, Ocado, to [...]
17 May 2013 10:58
The results of a survey published this month, suggest that there are still many improvements which retailers can make to modern m-commerce platforms, to enhance customer satisfaction.
16 May 2013 10:19
The spread of new retail experiences to emerging nations is an intriguing process to watch and one which throws new light on the way that things work here in the UK.
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With more than 30 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industries, it's safe to say Immunocologie's founder and CEO, Karen Ballou, has seen numerous trends come and go over the years. So when the Global Wellness Summit, an international organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively impact and shape the future of the global wellness industry, approached Karen about speaking on a panel this year, Karen knew she had to accept the invitation.
On a Keynote Panel titled "Science & Technology: Fueling the Future of Wellness," Karen was joined by Dilip Barot, founder of Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences, India & US; and Fred Maxik, founder and chief technology officer of Healthē by Lighting Science, US. Moderated by Nancy Davis, chief creative officer and executive director of the Global Wellness Summit, US, the panelists discussed the history of technology and wellness throughout their careers and what they predict the future of the two will be.
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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the growth of the ecommerce industry in Bangladesh. The sector was already on an upward trend even before the pandemic. The pandemic has come as a strong tailwind.
As lockdown and social distancing come into effect and people are forced to stay indoors, online order has become the mainstream way to buy food and groceries. Amid the widespread fall in demand, the sector is enjoying healthy growth.
A number of online grocery businesses we spoke with in the past few weeks reported a sharp rise in orders from new users who never ordered on their platforms before. Internet usage has exploded and people are looking up things online, using digital tools and services are some indisputable facts. And I’m positive that some of these behavioral changes will stick around and be lasting consumer trends in the coming days.
The data about Bangladesh's ecommerce remains scarce. A recent report by the TBS puts Bangladesh ecommerce at Tk700 crore monthly and more than Tk8000 crore annual market. Online data platform Statista puts the size of the ecommerce market in Bangladesh at $2077 million in 2020 and predicted the size will reach $3077 million in 2023.
As the discussion around ecommerce and the future of ecommerce continues to grow in Bangladesh, the role of Facebook and the power the social media giant holds in the sector become more and more clear. Facebook remains the single most important player in ecommerce in Bangladesh. The social media giant has been both an enabler and a barrier to the growth of the sector and will continue to dictate the direction of the sector in the coming years.
In fact, while ecommerce has seen enviable growth over the past years, Facebook remains a major challenge for any independent ecommerce platform in Bangladesh. Facebook plays two very critical roles in digital commerce. On the one hand, it has enabled a large number of small digital retailers who run their operations using Facebook. Second, almost every independent ecommerce player uses Facebook for acquiring customers. In most instances, Facebook remains the ultimate owner of the customer interaction for all these players and thus demands. This means if these players stop paying Facebook for customers many of these businesses will suffer a significant decline in demand.
As I mentioned earlier, Facebook has been playing an instrumental role in the growth of online shopping in Bangladesh. The platform has enabled a large number of small digital retailers who sell products using Facebook pages as a medium for reaching out to customers and selling products. These retailers, often run by solo entrepreneurs or/and eventually a small team, housewives, students, and professionals on the side, build an audience first and then sell products.
In many estimates, there are hundreds of thousands of small online retailers in Bangladesh who sell products using Facebook pages. Industry insiders suggest that the total revenue these Facebook-based retailers generate exceeds the total revenue generated by some of the largest ecommerce players combined in Bangladesh.
The second important role Facebook plays is in digital advertising and customer acquisition. Almost all digital businesses, as well as a growing number of non-digital businesses, in Bangladesh, spend on Facebook advertising. In fact, Facebook advertising continues to dominate all ad spending in digital for most businesses. In fact, most ecommerce companies rely on Facebook for customers. Paid advertising on Facebook and other campaigns drive sales.
Apparently, there is no problem with paying for advertising in order to grow and achieve your sales target. But if you are an ecommerce marketplace or an online retailer and you need to rely on a third-party platform and pay that third party to acquire customers, then it is a problem.
Ecommerce marketplace is essentially second-tier aggregators. These companies make money, mostly, out of commission from sellers. There are nuances such as many marketplaces invest in white-label brands and make money out of it. Others get into wholesale selling with the seller of their own marketplaces and make money from there and so. But mostly and if there are some regulatory disciplines, marketplaces make money out of commission. The way they make and maximize this commission is through owning customer interaction thus demand and then making sellers and brands to rely on them for customers. For example, why Unilever would pay Chaldal a commission because Chaldal generates orders for Unilever and so on. As Chaldal continues to drive more and more orders for Unilever, Unilever’s reliance on Chaldal for demand continues to grow to allow Chaldal greater bargaining power to grow its commission. But if Chaldal has to rely on a third party for that same demand acquisition and pay them, it means Chaldal’s power will remain limited.
This applies to small online retailers as well. Small retailers who sell through the Facebook page, work hard to build a follower base and then monetize that follower base by selling products to them. But when Facebook exercises platform power and does not allow these small retailers to reach their followers, it means these small retailers don’t truly own their customers and thus demand. It means they will continue to pay Facebook for acquiring demand. This is becoming a challenge for many of these small online retailers as Facebook advertising costs continue to grow which continues to gradually eat into the profit of their business. For many, it is gradually reaching a point of the meaninglessness of running a business.
The scenario is not all bad though. Facebook ads continue to be the cheapest digital ads available. The platform offers superior targeting technology. It still remains cheap to run ads on Facebook. But the problem remains in owning demand. For any business, owning customer interaction is critical for long-term sustainability and predictability, and profit. For digital businesses, it is more so.
In many ways, Facebook has made starting an online retail business cheap and simple. You create a Facebook page. You build an audience through consistent communication. You sell products to these people. The entire thing has lowered the entry barrier to the market. Anyone with access to the internet and a product that has some demands in the market could open a shop with almost zero investment and go on to have a sizable business. Facebook has also allowed other digital businesses such as ecommerce companies to build an audience and reach their target customers relatively easily.
In the early days, all these were good things. Facebook allowed companies to reach people who liked their pages organically. You did not need to pay anything to Facebook. Simply good engaging contents were enough to reach most of the people who like your page and eventually make sales.
However, the free and organic reach on the platform did not last long. Facebook soon made changes to the platform algorithm to the extent that today organic reach is almost zero for most pages. As a result, customer acquisition cost, which was almost free before, became a huge cost for most companies driving up the acquisition cost and eating into their profits.
These changes, in the Facebook algorithm, have made things complicated for both small digital retailers who entirely run their shop on Facebook as well as online commerce companies who have independent platforms but rely on Facebook for customer acquisition.
In fact, while Facebook has enabled a digital commerce boom in Bangladesh, the platform has become a challenge for small and big digital commerce companies. The problem lies in the nature of Facebook’s relationship with these small retailers as well as with the users.
The problem for small online retailers is that they don’t own the consumer relationship. Facebook does. Although users like the particular page of a small online retailer, Facebook does not allow the retailers to directly reach the users. It puts itself in the middle as a gatekeeper. Retailers can only reach users that Facebook allows them to reach. Facebook is the ultimate aggregator here. Facebook aggregates all the users and it dictates who sees what. As a result, if retailers want to reach customers they need to pay up to Facebook. This has created a complex problem for these small retailers. Since they don’t often have a website or an independent platform, they invariably depend on Facebook for customers and thus in the long run rely on Facebook’s dictation for sales.
The scenario is no better for other large ecommerce companies. Most of these companies continue to fall short of becoming a destination platform for online shopping in Bangladesh, which Amazon has done in the US and other large ecommerce players have done in other markets.
A destination platform is a go-to site where shoppers go directly when they need to find or buy a product. A destination site is more of an everything store or a dominant player in a niche that gains enough user trust as a reliable platform for particular products. Chaldal has become a destination for groceries in Bangladesh. For most others, the journey appears to be somewhere in the middle. In order to truly become aggregators, ecommerce marketplaces should invest in owning customer interaction.
Similarly, small Facebook retailers should find sustainable growth levers and find ways to own customer interaction so that they can own their customers and control their costs of customer acquisition. These are not easy things to do. And any worth pursuing is never easy either.


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Veteran diplomat Bilahari Kausikan has reminded us that Singapore is a small state, and staying relevant must be the overarching strategic objective of small states ("Small? Become extraordinary"; Wednesday).
He adds that Singaporeans do not sufficiently appreciate that Singapore is a small state in a vulnerable part of the world.
This may be so because many Singaporeans think it is the Government's job to keep the country relevant to the world. And since it is doing such a good job, there is no need for individuals to care too much.
This attitude is reflected in domestic politics, as the electorate begins to voice demands for greater preferential treatment from the Government. This is worrisome for the future of our country.
To maintain our economic success, our Government has always been open to foreign talent in order to attract multinational corporations (MNCs). But MNCs can take us only to a certain point on the economic ladder.
Singaporeans and Singapore companies need to think about providing goods and services that are relevant to the world, to extend our economic influence.
A good example is Nestle. Founded in Switzerland in 1866, it is the largest food company in the world by revenue, with operations in 194 countries. However, as a group, it remains firmly Swiss.
With a strategic imperative in mind, hopefully more Singaporeans will think about the impact on our nation before they decide to cash out on iconic local brands like Tiger Beer or Crystal Jade.
Like the foreign owners, Singaporeans need to recognise the potential of these brands to grow global and extend the relevance of the little red dot.
Liu Fook Thim
This article was first published on January 31, 2015.
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The current Samsung Galaxy A8 is the slickest and sexiest smartphone in the company’s portfolio, boasting an incredibly thin silhouette, being just 5.9 millimeters thick. Today’s piece of intel is that the Korean tech giant is preparing a sequel (I can hear the fanboys cheering), as the 2016 version of the Samsung Galaxy A8 just surfaced on GFXBench.
LeEco had gained a lot of ground in the smartphone world, and they looked to pick up more when they teamed up with Coolpad. We don’t know the name of their first collaboration, but new details have emerged about the unannounced smartphone today.
While we only cover a fraction of the smartphones and slates that pass through the benchmark listings, rest assured, those wheels never stop turning. The Lenovo P2c72 has passed through GFXBench today, which means we have a new handset to discuss in the Lenovo Vibe P2.
Last year, the Samsung Galaxy S2 was something we saw coming a mile away. News regarding the Gear S3 release has been sparse to say the least, but a new report says we may see it in September when IFA rolls around.
A picture of the upcoming New Gear VR surfaces and shows few changes on the outside compared to the current model. However, there might be new stuff under the hood.
Each week India sees a half-dozen handsets or more launched in the region. Today we’ve already covered on from LYF, and now it’s time to touch on the TCL 562 which is set to debut through Amazon.in.
Well, well, what do we have here? Samsung has officially released the Galaxy Note7 Ad. With the release date closing in on us it is only logical for Samsung to release the ad now. The release date is confirmed to be on the 2nd of August which is just 5 days from now. Even though most of the specs of the phone have already been leaked by the famous leakster (*cough Evan Blass), the ad confirms a few of these further more. If you haven’t seen the ad yet, check it out below!
There has been a large influx of LYF smartphones over the past few months, and it appears the company isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The LYF Water 8 specs and release date were announced today as the handset became official for consumers in India.
In one of my previous articles I mentioned the fact that Sony released its Xperia X line of smartphones in the US and today’s piece of intel is that the best of the bunch, the Xperia XA Ultra is now available for $369,99 unlocked and loaded.
The latest smartphone in the company’s portfolio i.e. the ZTE Axon 7 is now available on pre-order for $400 (399.98 to be more precise) and it represents the Chinese’s company “swan song” sort to speak, being an attempt to enter the high-end niche.


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Late last week, we discussed Amazon’s plans for world domination. Not unlike Pinky and the Brain, Jeff Bezos spends his evenings pacing around his cell (read: palatial Washington estate) planning to take over the world.
Most recently, that plan developed as a promise to deliver one-day shipping to all subscribers to Amazon Prime, their delivery and streaming subscription service.
We explained how that was a clear shot at brick-and-mortar competitors like Target and Walmart, who were already working hard to keep up with Amazon’s two day promises.
Well, Walmart got the message, and decided to fire back with a not-so-veiled message on Twitter.
One-day free shipping…without a membership fee. Now THAT would be groundbreaking. Stay tuned.
— Walmart (@Walmart) April 26, 2019
That’s right, now Walmart is trying to match what Amazon is promising by offering free one-day shipping themselves.
Walmart has an advantage on Amazon, with a widespread network of stores already in place. Amazon is working on building fulfillment networks, but it would be ages before they can begin to compete with the superstore. Target is working on joining the fun as well.
So what will Amazon’s next move be in this war? Same-day shipping? Precognitive shipping? Who knows! The only thing that is certain is that the more business there are providing one-day free shipping, the more we win.


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Information Appliance Market to Explode to $17.8 Billion by 2004
Bolstered by the almost-daily announcement of new products, technologies and vendors, the marketplace for information appliances is rapidly taking off, according to new research from IDC (Framingham, Mass.). As an ever-broader group of vendors attempt to address the "Post PC Era," the worldwide market for information appliances will exceed 89 million units, or $17.8 billion, in 2004, up from a market of 11 million units and $2.4 billion in 1999.
"As the Internet becomes more tightly woven into everyday life, an increasing number of consumers will desire the applications and services it can provide," said Bryan Ma, an analyst for IDC’s Consumer Devices research program. "Current online users want access to services in more locations and situations, while many other consumers desire Internet access without the inherent complexities of PCs. It is clear the PC will not be the only enabling device as both groups find information appliances a solution that can improve their lifestyle and work style."
Information appliances, as IDC has defined them, are an emerging category of digital consumer electronics that provide low-cost, easy-to-use, consumer-focused access to the features and benefits of the Internet. IDC’s information appliance taxonomy includes shipments from Internet gaming consoles, NetTVs, Internet smart handheld devices, Web terminals, e-mail terminals, and screenphones. As these and other new devices arrive in the next few years, IDC forecasts that U.S. unit shipments of consumer information appliances will outnumber those of consumer PCs by 2002.
"The devices that will lead the information appliance market are ones that take advantage of existing infrastructures and usage patterns," said Kevin Hause, manager for IDC's Consumer Devices research program. "Devices such as NetTV set-top boxes as well as Internet gaming consoles will benefit from consumers’ familiarity with the television. Internet connectivity is also making inroads into the increasingly popular smart handheld device market."
IDC predicts the other form factors (Web terminals, e-mail terminals and screenphones) should follow in volume, but these devices are only now arriving on the scene.


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No self-respecting major automaker is without a ride-sharing dance partner these days. GM is cozy with Lyft, and Ford has a partnership with Postmates (the delivery service). Everyone has some sort of partnership with Uber, large or small. Toyota just tapped Uber on the shoulder and decided to go big.
Half-billion big in terms of dollar investments and big in terms of technology sharing as well. The interesting part of the new Toyota-Uber teamup is that Toyota plans to deploy its Guardian self-driving software alongside Uber's own. Why Uber needs a second set of electronic safety nannies is a bit vague. Could it have anything to do with a self-driving Uber Volvo and a pedestrian in Arizona a while back?
Unlike some self-driving systems, Toyota's Guardian is only there when you need it. If you find yourself in a jam, Guardian will intervene to save your butt and then go back to sleep. Think of it as stability control and autonomous braking on steroids.
We like Dr. Gill Pratt, Toyota's lead man on the autonomous front. He leads TRI, a company Toyota set up a few years back to develop both Guardian and also Chauffeur. The latter is what you think of when someone says "full-self-driving." Dr. Pratt explained the new collaboration which will involve purpose-built Toyota Sienna minivans this way: “Uber’s automated driving system and Toyota’s Guardian system will independently monitor the vehicle environment and real-time situation, enhancing overall vehicle safety for both the automated driver and the vehicle,” said Dr. Gill Pratt, Toyota Research Institute CEO and TMC Fellow. “We look forward to this partnership accelerating both companies’ development and deployment of automated driving technology.” We look forward to the finger pointing if anything should go wrong out in the real world.
Toyota also bought a half-billion in Uber stock. Sort of as an engagement ring gesture.
Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Shigeki Tomoyama, executive vice president, TMC, and president, Toyota Connected Company, shake hands on the agreement to collaborate with the aim of advancing and bringing to market autonomous ride-sharing as a mobility service at scale


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Lamb of God have announced two massive livestream events, both of which will see the Virginian metal veterans playing albums in full live from their hometown of Richmond. For the first, scheduled for Friday, September 18th, the band will perform the songs from their latest, self-titled album, which was released in June. For the second stream, on Friday, September 25, the group will play the their classic 2004 album, Ashes of the Wake, in its entirety for the first time ever. Both sets will feature encores, including fan favorites as well as songs that haven't been performed in years.
The streams are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on their respective days. Livestream tickets will be $15 per show or, for a limited time, $20 for both shows and are on-sale now at watch.lamb-of-god.com. Streams will be available to watch video-on-demand through 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday for fans who purchase a ticket. Additionally, the band will be offering ticket and limited-edition merch bundles plus an exclusive merchandise store available only to ticket holders during the stream.
A pre-show is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT before each stream, hosted by Jose Mangin, featuring exclusive interviews with members of the band and opening sets from Bleed From Within (September 18th) and Whitechapel (September 25th). Bleed from Within will be airing a brand-new full-production 30-minute set and Whitechapel will air their 2014 hometown performance from Knoxville, Tennessee.


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Earnings missed estimates, while guidance was too light for investors' liking.
U.S. stock futures rise Tuesday as investors hope for a near-term breakthrough when trade talks resume next week between the U.S. and China; Amazon reportedly is looking to bring cashierless technology to airports and move theaters; Credit Suisse clears its CEO in spying scandal.
United Natural Foods revenue expected to rise 147.4% to $6.4 billion.
Investors in United Natural Foods Inc. saw new options become available this week, for the May 2020 expiration.
In recent trading, shares of United Natural Foods Inc. have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $13.08, changing hands for $13.12/share.
A bunch of beaten-up value names registered double-digit percentage gains last week; we'll see if the rally can continue.
In trading on Wednesday, shares of United Natural Foods Inc. crossed above their 200 day moving average of $11.92, changing hands as high as $11.99 per share.
Investors in United Natural Foods Inc. saw new options become available today, for the October 18th expiration.
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in United Natural Foods Inc. , where a total of 10,096 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.0 million underlying shares.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100.
Swing for the fences with these down-and-out companies primed to rise.
Investors in United Natural Foods Inc. saw new options become available today, for the September 20th expiration.
Let's review the performance of all three tranches released in December 2018.
By selling out of big losers prior to the quarter's close, portfolio managers can hide the stocks from clients, but some downtrodden shares could be ripe for bounces next week, so here's my list.
Investors in United Natural Foods Inc. saw new options begin trading this week, for the February 2020 expiration.
Appetite is growing for UNFI as the company is cutting debt and surpassing consensus earnings' estimates.
It was a great week for stocks, says Jim Cramer. And he's got your game plan for next week.
Jim Cramer takes a look at PayPal, Tesla, Pfizer, Americold Realty Trust, Continental Resources, United Natural Foods, Cintas, Splunk and more.
GameStop was among several slumping smaller-caps that rebounded nicely on Tuesday, but the video game retailer was hammered after hours on a sales miss and elimination of its dividend.
U.S. stock futures rise as investors bet that any trade-related slowdown in the domestic economy will be offset by an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve; Salesforce is higher after lifting its fiscal-year outlook; Apple CEO Tim Cook says he doesn't think the tech giant will be targeted by China should the trade war between Washington and Beijing seep further into the tech sector.
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It's not easy to stop a running of the bulls, and Friday's sideways Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) illustrated just that, as it gained 8 points, or less than 0.1%, to close at 13,981. The slight advance shows a reluctance to slow the hurried pace of the 2013 markets, even in the face of a big disappointment from the world's most dominant big-box retail store.
Shares of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), after falling for five straight days, led all Dow performers, with a 1.6% gain today. Rumors are swirling that the iconic soda giant may buy energy drink company Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST), diversifying its product line into the popular world of pep-me-up drinks. After a disappointing fourth quarter, Coke could use some pep to its step, that's for sure.
Here's a good rule of thumb for investors: Be wary of any company that has reached the point where top management terms its own sales a "total disaster." Such blunt negativity doesn't bode well for business. Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) was that company today, as a vice president berated via email the month-to-date revenue in February, noting that it was the worst he's seen in seven years. This was sufficient to shave 2.2% off Wally World's stock price, making it the weakling of the Dow on Friday.
The market seems to have been fixated on big name hedge fund managers in the past few weeks and months. Keeping with that theme, American International Group (NYSE:AIG) was revealed to be the most widely held stock by hedge funds today, overtaking a struggling Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Promptly falling 2.2%, AIG's own institutional popularity may have been behind the profit taking today; investors in the financial giant have seen 44% gains in the last year.
Lastly, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), up more than 20% at one point today, closed just 1.2% higher, after a steady decline during regular trading hours. Shares in the nutritional supplies company surged in early trading after famed activist investor Carl Icahn revealed a 13% ownership stake in the business yesterday. In another textbook case illustrating the influence of a handful of powerful investors, the stock gradually declined, as Icahn's pep talk on CNBC today failed to rally the stock further.


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Thousands of Britons are expected to return to Turkey, one of their favorite vacations, after the booking frenzy broke out when overseas travel rules were shaken.
Britain relaxed rules for international travel on Friday to boost tourism, including eliminating the need for fully vaccinated travelers to undergo costly Covit-19 tests when arriving from less dangerous countries.
Under the new plans, targets will be ranked lower or higher risk instead of red, amber, and green. Eight countries, including Turkey, Pakistan and the Maldives, will be removed from the high-risk red belt.
The result is that vaccinated people returning from Turkey do not have to be isolated in a hotel. These changes will go into effect on Wednesday.
The news has already sparked a huge spike in vacation bookings.
Vacation company TUI said it had seen a “spike” in bookings for Turkey, which had spent the entire summer in the red travel category.
The country was added to the high-risk segment in May and has since been largely limitless for UK travelers, holding back the country’s vibrant tourism industry and the vacation plans of millions of visitors.
Turkey was the most popular destination on the red list, attracting around 2.3 million British tourists a year before the epidemic.
Starting October 4, travelers from less dangerous countries will be able to perform cheaper lateral flow tests, now more than privately administered PCR lab tests. PCR tests for a family now cost hundreds of pounds.
The government says unvaccinated passengers should be isolated for another 10 days and tested for coronavirus before and after their trips.
Andrew Flintham, Managing Director of TUI UK, said the changes would be a “positive improvement” and would provide “much needed peace of mind” for those looking to book travel.
Steve Hebei, CEO of Jet.com and Jet2 Holidays, said demand had increased in recent days, adding that “there has been an immediate and massive increase in flight bookings and vacation packages behind this good news for travelers. vacationers”.
Heppi said that bookings have increased “by more than 250%”, which shows that Turkey is “exceptionally popular”.
“Thanks to the security that yesterday’s announcement gave customers, places like summer, winter or next summer are selling well. Unsurprisingly, the semester dates have seen an increase in bookings for families, ”said Heepy.
He noted that flights to Antalya and Dalaman, including Birmingham airport, will resume from September 23.
“We are pleased to relaunch this project and with great deals we know there will be separate demand for late summer sun, mid-October break and winter sun. This applies to more than 40 locations where we operate.
The Daily Mail reported a 133% increase in traffic in the 30 minutes after Skyscanner’s announcement, while searches for places like Turkey and the Maldives saw a “big spike” in anticipation of Friday’s news.
The Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TÜRSAB) expects at least 200,000 visitors from the UK over the next three months.
“We believe that this decision was made too early. Our guests from the UK, who have lost Turkey and want to vacation in our country, have been waiting for this decision, ”the association said in a statement.
He noted that tour operators have started taking bookings in anticipation of growth. “We hope that the decision to exclude Turkey from the red list will have a positive impact on tourism.”
Although Turkish tourism saw a strong improvement over last year, foreign tourist arrivals for July quadrupled to 4.36 million, which was below pre-epidemic levels as the UK’s absence blocked the progress.


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Indonesia Posts Lowest Growth in Almost Two Decades
Jakarta. Indonesia posted its slowest growth in more than two decades as the coronavirus crisis made its effects felt in export, investment and consumption in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Gross domestic product expanded by only 2.97 percent in January-March from the same period last year.
This compares to a 4.99 percent expansion in the last quarter last year, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced on Tuesday.
The last time Indonesia saw a lower growth was in the fourth quarter of 2001.
The first quarter reading might just be a sign of even more challenging times for the rest of the year.
Since the pandemic began, the government has revised its growth projection to 2.3 percent this year, down from its original target of 5.3 percent.
The economy could even shrink by 0.4 percent under the government's worst-case scenario.
"[What we're experiencing is] similar to other countries experiencing deep downturns," BPS Head Suhariyanto said in a press conference.
Indonesia's main trading partner China reported its economy had shrunk by 6.8 percent, its first drop in 28 years, following its all-out fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The economies of Indonesia's other large trading partners, such as the European Union, the United States and South Korea, were also in negative territory, slashing demand on Indonesian commodities.
As a result, export from Indonesia stagnated with a puny 0.05 percent growth in the first quarter.
Growth in household spending, which accounts for 58 percent of the country's economy, slowed to 2.8 percent in the quarter from 4.97 percent in the last quarter last year.
Investment is also under pressure, growing by only 1.7 percent in the first quarter, less than half of the figure in the previous quarter.
Government spending, however, bucked the trend of slow spending at the onset of every year, expanding by 3.7 percent.
This is because the government has started disbursing cash transfers and social safety net programs to the country's most vulnerable to counter the impact of the pandemic.
Bali, whose economy relies almost entirely on tourism, was the hardest-hit province in the first quarter.
The economy in Bali and nearby Nusa Tenggara islands expanded less than 1 percent in the first quarter while other islands managed to post at least a 2.5 percent growth.
The economy in Java, which accounts for 59 percent of Indonesia's economy, still expanded by 3.4 percent.
The latest growth reading was lower than the market expectation of 4.04 percent, according to a poll by Reuters last week.
But that was not enough to derail the stock market. The Jakarta Composite Index rose 0.3 percent in the first trading session to 4,617.
On the same occasion, BPS also announced the unemployment rate in February fell to its lowest in at least three years.
Only 4.99 percent of Indonesia's workforce were unemployed in February, down from 5.01 percent in the same month last year.
Indonesia holds unemployment surveys twice a year, in February and September.
In absolute number, there were 6.88 million unemployed workers in February, up from 6.82 million in the same period last year.
Suhariyanto said the reading has yet to incorporate the impact of the coronavirus crisis on job opportunities in Indonesia.
The Finance Ministry estimated 5 million Indonesians would lose their jobs during the pandemic.
The Manpower Ministry said as of last month more than 2 million workers have been furloughed or fired.
The government has launched an unemployment benefits program to provide income for the laid-off workers. Nearly nine million workers have signed up for the program.


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CD Projekt Red shrinks Cyberpunk 2077, Windows releases the next generation of Witcher 3
CD Projekt Red reveals release windows for the next-gen versions of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, as well as details about the future of the game.
A game that has been a hot topic since it was announced in May 2012, Cyberpunk 2077 was released last December with a lot of excitement and hype surrounding it, even though its launch timing was less than ideal.
It’s not a secret Cyberpunk 2077 there are a lot of problems ran on older console generations at launch, but over the course of last year, the Cyberpunk 2077 took their time to fix and remove these issues from all versions of the game. And now CD Projekt Red is looking to the future.
CD Projekt Red has narrowed its release window for Cyberpunk 2077’s next-gen console release, set to launch in the first quarter of 2022 at an unspecified date, soon followed by the next-gen release of the console. The Witcher 3 in the second quarter of 2022.
In addition to the release Cyberpunk 2077 for the next generation of consoles, CD Projekt Red remains committed to giving the game the polish it so badly needed at launch, as well as expanding the development team working on it, with the promise of offer a major Cyberpunk 2077 update in the near future.
No specific date has been given for an update or expansion, initial plans to give the game rapid content support after launch appear to have been halted or stalled by work needed to complete Cyberpunk 2077’s raw edges. Although the fruits of CD Projekt Red’s labor Cyberpunk 2077 start a redemption story for the game, with new players picking up the game at a much more stable state, it’s clear that the journey has only just begun.
Players and fans of the game seem very excited about What does the future hold? Cyberpunk 2077, though – the game still lacks some obvious features that most would consider a major quality of life addition. Specifically, players are disappointed that the game still lacks any way to change the appearance of protagonist V after the character creation screen, as well as the lack of a transformation system for many of the clothing items found. seen in the Night City, Cyberpunk 2077 considered only pieces of armor rather than the fashion statement they are marketed for.
Hopefully the fan base will get some of the requested features in an upcoming update – as a sign that the developers still have plans for Night City – and will continue to support the game. years after its launch.
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Apeer has given a preview of its new website and colour brochure, following a review of the company’s marketing strategy.
The company has developed the lifestyle imagery and styling that characterised the company’s promotional videos, which were aired during lockdown earlier this year.
Delivered to homeowners through a social media campaign, potential buyers will be encouraged to design their own doors using Apeer’s Doorbuilder facility, which has also been improved on the new website. Sales leads generated will be distributed to local installers in the Apeer Dealer network.
“We want to appeal to homeowners to consider choosing a new front door in a similar way to how they would choose furniture, with the process of designing and even installing the door, just as stimulating,” Apeer’s marketing manager Linda Tomb said.
“In taking this approach we hope to move people on from only considering buying an entrance door when they carry out other major home improvements, to something they might do when they simply want do a home makeover, offering a huge range of colours and styling elements on our doors that will complement the rest of their décor scheme.”


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[Update 01/03/2021: This article has been updated to more accurately reflect Twitch’s DMCA stance and regulations]
As part of a collaborative effort to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise with several brands and artists, the Pokémon company reached a deal with Post Malone for him to stream a live concert on YouTube and Twitch on February 27th, otherwise known as Pokémon Day by fans. Though the stream will be available on both platforms, Twitch has raised some eyebrows within the community due to one controversial decision.
While previously streamers were able to play background music on their streams, an increase in DMCA takedown notices in 2020 led to more DMCA violations being issued, something which has continued into 2021. While ensuring that no laws are broken is quite important for a site dedicated to the constant streaming of content, Twitch has been under fire by viewers for being going overboard in some cases. Streamers such as xQc received DMCA violations for innocuous reasons such as showing a clip of their own content in their stream. Perhaps even worse is the Blizzcon live stream on the platform’s official channel, where Metallica fans were treated to 8-bit music, instead of the infamous riffs of its iconic song For Whom The Bell Tolls.
It is under these circumstances that Twitch Support tweeted to remind users that the event cannot be costreamed, and to state that they are looking forward to live streaming the concert. Predictably, the users took the opportunity to tweet their complaints in rather creative ways, as various memes and jokes emerged from among the general dissatisfaction. Some users directly referenced the Metallica incident, mockingly questioning whether they should expect folklore music rather than any Post Malone songs during the stream.
We’re looking forward to the Pokémon Day virtual concert with Post Malone this Saturday. Quick reminder that this event can’t be costreamed.
You can still get your Pikachu fix by heading to Pokémon’s channel: https://t.co/fey4IFSNFK. See you there!
— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) February 26, 2021
Fans believe this is a Twitch issue, rather than a DMCA issue. Many, including VG 24/7, point to the fact that Blizzard’s own Blizzcon livestream and YouTube feed were not edited in this way. Some viewers took this as proof that the fault is with the copyright system Twitch currently employs. Those who were already vexed by the ads on the platform might choose to migrate to a different streaming site in order if this issue persists.
It is true that Twitch has promised to look for a way to untangle this mess in the past, but that promise seems even further away, as the platform has yet to offer any tangible solutions on this front. Adding to that the fact that Twitch has not offered any statement regarding the issue with Metallica either. Pokémon fans will have to wait and see if this day of celebration is marred by DMCA controversy.


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As per sources, in BENGALURU, OLA has partnered with BCL and ICICI and Axis Bank. For its alliance with the banks, Ola says that it has taken this initiative to ease up its finance-related issues like money exchange and setting up of Mobile ATMs in its offices.
Speaking of its bond with BCL, it says that this has been done in order to facilitate the process of obtaining fuel e-vouchers across all BCL petrol pumps in Bangalore.
Karanveer Singh Shekhawat, Vice President of the company said, “Aligned with government’s Digital India mission, Ola has been working towards helping hundreds of driver partners across the country get access to digital financial benefits like bank accounts, payment cards, online transfer of earnings on a daily basis.”
The activity has started this week and would thus soon be implemented in other main cities too.
In Kolkata too has the company started a new partnership with PNB to put up mobile ATMs in its cabs. Similarly, in Hyderabad, it has partnered with SBI and Andhra Bank. This would help the passengers to make easy payments.
The company seeks public interest, so does it seem.
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Here you will find the latest ARBURG press releases with images in printable form for you to download. Digital press folders for selected trade fairs can be found in the ‘press kits’ area. Please note that all ARBURG press releases and press folders are generally available in German and English.
to the press kits
K 2019: Arburg sets trends
More of Arburg’s digital world than ever before, concentrated expertise on the circular economy, 20 exhibits on its own and partners’ stands, including exciting product debuts and innovative applications: at K 2019, Arburg showed itself to be an innovative and sustainable industry leader, helping its customers to...
Arburg at Formnext 2019: New technologies and focus on medical technology
Arburg will be showcasing at its considerably enlarged Stand D121 in Hall 12.1 potential new applications for Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) at this year’s Formnext trade fair from 19 to 22 November in Frankfurt, Germany. For the first time at an Arburg AM stand, the company will have a special area dedicated to...
Arburg at the Moldplas 2019: Premiere for "arburgXworld" in Portugal
Digitalisation is Arburg's main topic (hall 20, stand 3 B10) at Moldplas from 6 to 9 November 2019 in Batalha. For the very first time presented at the K in Düsseldorf, Germany, "arburgXworld" will celebrate its premiere in Portugal shortly...
A perfect combination: Transfer moulding and the FDC process
Dieffenbacher and Arburg, both family-owned companies from Baden-Württemberg, will in future cooperate to develop new solutions for the transfer moulding of hybrid components.
Arburg makes K 2019 digital!
Digitalisation will be a focal point of Arburg’s appearance at the K 2019 trade fair. But the company is offering more than a presentation of its range of digital products and services – it’s going a big step further and enables K 2019 visitors with free Wi-Fi so that they can be online whenever they...
Concentrated expertise in application technology
With fully-owned organizations as well as trading partners, Arburg provides first-class, comprehensive support to its customers at the local level around the world.
Arburg at the MSV 2018: Expertise in multi-component injection moulding and additive manufacturing
The MSV trade fair, to be held from 1 to 5 October 2018 in Brno, is the most important industry event in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Here, Arburg will exhibit two plastic processing highlights on stand 33 in hall G1.
Gestica control system wins Red Dot Award
On 9 July 2018, the design world gathered in Essen, Germany, for the presentation of the internationally renowned "Red Dot Award" for design.
Fakuma 2018: On the "Road to Digitalisation" with Arburg
At the Fakuma, to be held in Friedrichshafen from 16 to 20 October 2018, Arburg will offer trade visitors a chance to experience the future of injection moulding, both digitally and in reality, on the "Road to Digitalisation" (stand 3101, hall A3).
"Wir sind da." – Arburg service worldwide
Arburg at the Interplastica 2018: High-performance for the packaging industry
At the Interplastica 2018, to be held in Moscow (Russia) from 23 to 26 January, Arburg will present a high-speed thin-wall application for the packaging industry in hall 21, stand 21B25: a "Packaging" version of a hybrid Allrounder 570 H will produce four IML tubs in a cycle time of around 1.9...
Arburg at the Fakuma 2017: Busy stand and excellent business
For those looking for information on industry trends, innovations and the latest topics at the Fakuma, a visit to Arburg was a must. Highlights were the two large hybrid machines Allrounder 1120 H and Allrounder 920 H with a new design and the new visionary Gestica control...
100th Allrounder delivered to Eppendorf
On Friday, 29 September 2017, a high-ranking delegation from Eppendorf Polymers visited Arburg headquarters in Lossburg to celebrate the acquisition of their 100th Allrounder machine.
300th Allrounder delivered to Hongfa
On 28 September 2017, Arburg welcomed a high-ranking delegation from Xiamen Hongfa Electroacoustic Co. Ltd., China's largest and leading global manufacturer of relays, semiconductors, low-voltage units and contact connectors and a world leader in its field.
Arburg at Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2017: High-speed solution for packaging items
Interplastica 2017: Arburg heralds a "golden" electric era
At the Interplastica 2017, to be held in Moscow (Russia) from January 24 to 27 2017, Arburg will present the cost-efficient automatic manufacturing of quality parts. t Arburg Stand 1B25 in Hall 2.1, an Allrounder 520 E Golden Electric from the new entry-level electric machine series will produce syringe barrels for the...
Swiss Plastics 2017: Arburg heralds a "golden" electric era
BArburg will present the cost-efficient automated manufacturing of quality parts at Swiss Plastics 2017, to be held in Lucerne (Switzerland) from 24 to 26 January 2017. An Allrounder 470 E Golden Electric from the new electric entry-level machine series will produce a connector as an example of a technical moulded part for...
Arabplast 2017: Efficient production of packaging items
From 8 to 10 January 2017, Arburg will be presenting its new electric entry-level machine series in the Middle East for the first time, at the Arabplast 2017 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates): an Allrounder 570 E Golden Electric will produce closure caps for drinking yoghurt bottles on stand D110 in Hall 5.
"Wir sind da." – Arburg makes a big impact at the K 2016 international trade fair
Those wanting to find out about innovations and trends in injection moulding and industrial additive manufacturing at the K 2016 leading international trade fair in Düsseldorf (Germany) could not afford to miss Arburg.
formnext 2016: New materials and applications for the Freeformer
Fakuma 2015: Arburg sets trends
An excellent atmosphere, enormous interest, far-reaching innovations – the Arburg stand at the Fakuma 2015 was an all-round success. With the main topic of "production efficiency" and a focus on "Industrie 4.0 - powered by Arburg", the Lossburg-based machine manufacturer consolidated its position as a...
Plast Eurasia 2015: Arburg highlight in Turkey at the end of the year
Arburg will be present on Stand 1214 in Hall 12 at the Plast Eurasia, to be held in Istanbul from 3 to 6 December 2015, demonstrating its credentials as an all-round partner to the plastics processing industry with a product range extending from the additive manufacturing of one-off parts and small-volume batches from...
Arburg-Laufmeisterschaften mit internationaler Beteiligung
Am 10. Oktober 2015 war es wieder einmal soweit: Im Rahmen des Loßburger Waldlaufs wurden die 14. Arburg-Laufmeisterschaften ausgetragen. Mehr als 40 laufbegeisterte Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter gingen auf die 10,3- bzw. 3,2-Kilometer-Strecke, darunter internationale Teams aus den Niederlassungen Schweiz und Niederlande.
Working group convenes at Arburg: Data exchange for injection moulding machines compatible with Industry 4.0
Control system and software developers from a number of leading injection moulding machine manufacturers met at Arburg in Lossburg on 6 and 7 October 2015. The 14 members of the working group, which is headed up by Dr Harald Weber of the German Machinery and Plant Manufacturers Association (VDMA), made good progress on...
Arburg at the Indonesia & Rubber 2015: Freeformer and high-speed injection moulding machine
From 18 to 21 November, at the Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2015 in Jakarta (Hall D2, stand D-9216), Arburg will present a high-end injection moulding machine as well as the Freeformer for additive manufacturing to cover the entire production spectrum from one-off parts to mass-produced items.
Expansion of Arburg subsidiary in Shenzhen
On 26 September 2014, Arburg’s Chinese subsidiary in Shenzhen celebrated the official inauguration of its new premises together with around 200 invited guests. The move increases the available space to 1,250 square metres. The 200 square metre demonstration room with space for three Allrounders and storage capacity for seven...
freeformer: “Best Innovative Exhibit”
At the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the MSV 2014, the freeformer was presented to the Czech trade visitors for the first time. With great success: the new industrial system for the additive manufacturing of functional plastic parts was awarded the gold medal in the category “Best Innovative Exhibit”.
Arburg at Plast Eurasia 2014 in Turkey
Arburg will show two high-end exhibits at stand 1215 in Hall 12 at the Plast Eurasia, to be held from 4 to 7 December 2014. The performance capacity of the electric and hybrid Alldrive and Hidrive machine series for the demanding packaging and optics industries will be presented, as well as expertise in processing...
Arburg at Plastimagen 2014 in Mexico
Arburg will be presenting two energy-efficient, high-end exhibits at the Plastimagen 2014, which will take place from 18 to 21 November 2014 in Mexico City. At exhibition stand 730 in Hall D, a “Packaging” version of a hybrid high-performance Allrounder 570 H will produce 24 high quality screw caps in a cycle time of 3.5...
Gira: Arburg and FPT Robotik named “Suppliers of the Year 2014”
As part of its suppliers' day held on 12 September 2014, Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG named Arburg and FPT Robotik as "Suppliers of the Year 2014". For many years, the two companies have jointly implemented complex production cells for automated injection moulding applications. The honour was awarded by Gira...
Preview of Euromold 2013
Between 3 and 6 December 2013, ARBURG is making its first appearance at the Euromold in Frankfurt. On exhibition stand E 121 in Hall 11, two freeformers will produce complex plastic parts from one and two components.
Review of K 2013
Ahead of this year’s international K trade fair, ARBURG generated a great deal of excitement with its slogan “Freedom has to be experienced!”. At an international press conference on the eve of first day of the fair, the secret was unveiled with the presentation of the Freeformer.
ARBURG invests in Polish location
On 17 September 2013, the big day finally arrived: The groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction for the Arburg Technology Center (ATC) in Warsaw.
Preview of MSV 2013
The MSV, the largest international machine-construction trade fair in the Czech Republic, will take place from 7 to 11 October at the exhibition centre in Brno.
ARBURG intensifies commitment to Belgium
Preview of MSV 2012
At the MSV 2012, which will take place from 10 to 14 September 2012 in Brno, ARBURG will focus on the overarching topic of production efficiency. The exhibits at the ARBURG stand No. 35 in Hall G1 will demonstrate various aspects of cost-effective moulded part production.
Preview of Fakuma 2012
Those who wish to find out all about production efficiency should visit the Arburg exhibition stand in Hall A3 at the Fakuma (16.-20.10.2012). Highlights include Particle-foam Composite Injection Moulding (PCIM), long-fibre direct injection moulding and inline printing – all to be seen for the first time at a trade fair.
ARBURG: ISO 50001 certified
In July 2012, Arburg faced a major challenge: ISO certification with TÜV Süd as the new certifier and ISO 50001 as the new certification – in addition to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. The certification according to ISO 50001 commits Arburg to the efficient use of energy in all company areas.
ARBURG loans machine to Duisburg-Essen University
The Institute of Product Engineering (department of Design and Plastic Machinery) at the Duisburg-Essen University looked forward to 18 April with great expectation.


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At last year’s inaugural Sight Tech Global event, a virtual event dedicated to applications of AI and related tech to accessibility for people who are blind, one of the most popular sessions belonged to Saqib Shaikh. The Microsoft engineer co-founded and leads the Seeing AI mobile app, which embeds a remarkable number of services beneficial to people who are blind, from reading documents and signs, to recognizing friends, grocery items, currency notes and even exploring photos by touch.
We’re delighted that Shaikh will make a return appearance at this year’s Sight Tech Global. Register now for the free, virtual event on December 1-2.
Shaikh describes his work as “a conversation between the blind community and the engineers/scientists at Microsoft — understanding the daily challenges our customers face and what emerging technologies could be leveraged to create novel solutions.”
In the past year, Shaikh’s team has been adding features at a fast pace. Most recently they have created an audio augmented reality experience to assist with exploring an unfamiliar environment. It recognizes things in the world and places them in 3D space. When wearing headphones, items will be announced from their position in the room, such as the word “chair” coming from the chair itself. Users can place virtual audio beacons on objects to track the location of the door, for example, and use the haptic proximity sensor to feel the outline of the room.
All of this is made possible by combining the latest advances in AR, computer vision and the iPhone 12 Pro’s lidar sensor.
At Sight Tech Global, Shaikh will discuss the Seeing AI team’s work to combine these remarkable technologies that promise to improve the independence of folks with vision loss, and describe the team’s latest steps toward this audio augmented reality experience, and paint a vision for the future of assistive agents.
Don’t forget to register now. Sight Tech Global is free, virtual and global.
Sight Tech Global is a production of the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We’re grateful to current sponsors Ford, Google, Humanware, Microsoft, Mojo Vision, Facebook and Vispero. If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact us. All sponsorship revenues go to the nonprofit Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which has been serving the Silicon Valley area for 75 years.
If you’re intrigued by Seeing AI, enjoy this wonderful video that captures a slice of life for a blind musician who depends on Seeing AI every day.