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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Luigi Nuñez, Founder of Beer Below Zero, is on a quest to harness the way you use your smartphone and change the way you live. This agenda doesn’t come as a surprise as his first entrepreneurial endeavor single-handedly changed the way the world drinks beer, cold as ice.
Innovators do not always possess the technical specialization nor the gray matter that would merit being called a genius. On the contrary, it’s more about ideas that reinvent certain things that were thought to be set, about looking at things from a different perspective. As technology continues to advance, being creative is getting more challenging to the point that the New York Times reported that innovators are now left making derivative improvements or less life-altering technologies.
Nuñez, up until two years ago, was just like any consumer with a smartphone, using more social than e-commerce apps on a daily basis. When he got stuck on the road during a major traffic jam after going for a routine haircut, it was only then that he started taking a closer look at the potential of apps.
“It was a simple and regular grooming trip and thought nothing of it until that turned out to be a loss of some three and a half hours for a six-kilometer round trip. That got me thinking about how the market takes so well to e-commerce sites – because they eliminate the travel aspect” he shared.
Having had extensive experience in advertising sales, Nuñez only knew too well the advantages of being a first-to-market brand and wouldn’t dream of being another trying hard late entrant in e-commerce. He was well aware, however, that there were other things that connectivity and convenience could lend itself very well, especially under threat of traffic.
The common occurrence of traffic, one that costs the Philippine economy some PhP 3.5B daily, gave birth to Luggin Digital Ventures, Nuñez’ app development company in 2017. The first project, now available for both Android and iOS, is SIF, a location-based services aggregator and provider that offers more than just one kind of service, a super app.
Super apps, a distinction applied to products that are designed as a one-stop platform carrying various complementing function provides more revenue opportunities versus traditional one-purpose apps. International investors have already showcased speculation which took SIF’s value to US$1.5M, primarily because of how rapid it has grown and the potential to launch and expand in other markets. Such promise gives SIF the lead in possibly becoming the country’s first tech unicorn.
He said that the inspiration comes from taking a look at the regular errands that would typically take the consumer out of the home and into traffic and creating a platform that put both institutional and independent services providers for various needs in touch with SIF users. What started out as a grooming and beauty segment grew to include other categories such massage, labworks, nutrition counselling, physical therapy, tutors and yoga. With the coming launch of other home-based yet important services such as SIF Home, SIF Pets, SIF Motors and SIF Food, this really pushes SIF as the country’s first local super app.
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Nuñez shares the appeal of SIF among his primary target audience of 18 to 44-year olds, “We knew the connected will be comfortable with using SIF, given that they are already predisposed to ride-hailing and food apps. Data showcases that the Philippine median age for the market is 25, right in the middle of our expected user base and that gives SIF such a wide market base.”
The numbers both local and global make perfect sense for Luggin Digital Ventures’ first foray into this aggressive industry. Studies cite that of some 60% of the Philippine population are connected to the internet as both data from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the World Bank (WB) confirm. Of this, sampling groups have revealed that some 90% have either searched online for a service or product to purchase with 60% of them actually completing a booking or service. Laid against a population currently close to 110M, the numbers for app development and utilization are staggering.
“The premise of SIF is simple, we mine for our customers what is today’s most valuable commodity, time. In a bullish economy such as our now, opportunities are abundant, investments are everywhere. Time, however, is something that we have a finite supply of, regardless of status. I believe this is the biggest differentiator for the next decade,” Nuñez revealed.
The firm has also set its sights on key markets in the region, Vietnam and Myanmar in particular, given the huge potential of SIF and the ease of opening in traffic-stricken cities due to consumer demand.
Future iteration of the SIF app will be designed to cast both live and on-demand content that will allow users to virtually attend exercise and other training sessions, still keeping them free from traffic via SIF Live, SIF Doc, SIF Law and a retail platform for complementing product lines. As of this time, physicians and legal counsels have indicated their desire to have a virtual venue that can take their practices digital and allow them to widen their client base. The inclusion of this feature will bring professionals closer to their clients while providing a larger number of users access to prohibitive medical and legal services. This alone promises a business opportunity for not only SIF but for the service providers who can cover more without dealing with the road.
As it turns out, Nuñez is merely getting started in this journey as he shares that there are three new products for release this year, a gift matching app that acts like a registry for kids with a strong retail component, a job-matching one that utilizes analytics based on both sides’ needs and requirements as well as a funding platform that connects entrepreneurs with the investors.
Innovators have a different way of looking at things and the wealth of opportunities that technology and a tech-savvy generation of on-demand consumers bring are ingredients for what will very well be a great pivot for Nuñez, from super cold hops to super apps.


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Dubbed “big and beautiful”, the 48 second promo displays 360 views of the generous 6-inch HD screen. The video also depicts the phone in orange, matte yellow, matte black and glossy white - a trend which Nokia began.
The latest addition to the Lumia line-up sports a 1.7 GHZ Dual-Core Snapdragon processor alongside 1GB of memory. While the phone's capacity is limited to 8GB, a much welcome micro SD card slot will allow up to 64GB expansion. The solid 5MP Auto Focus flash camera is also capable of HD 1080p video recording. Not bad for the rock-bottom starting price of just US$339.
The device is expected to debut in China and Vietnam in early 2014.

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Uber confirms $3.1bn Careem acquisition in Q1 2020
Careem become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber operating under its own brand
Uber has confirmed that it will acquire Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem for $3.1 billion in Q1 of 2020, in the Middle East's largest technology transaction, according to the US mobility giant.
The acquisition, which will consist of $1.7bn in convertible notes and $1.4bn in cash, will see Careem become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, but will continue operating as an independent company under the Careem brand and its founders Mudassir Sheikha and Magnus Olsson.
Uber will acquire all of Careem's mobility, delivery, and payments businesses across the Middle East including in Morocco, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The movie will aim to "rapidly expand and capitalise on the region's underpenetrated mobility opportunity and growing digital economy", according to a statement by Uber.
It also insisted that Careem will be "preserving its brand" and will report to its own board made up of three representatives from Uber and two representatives from Careem.
In an email to Uber staff, company CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said by keeping Careem independent, it would allow the company to "build new products and try new ideas across not one, but two, strong brands, with strong operators within each".
"Over time, by integrating parts of our networks, we can operate more efficiently, achieve even lower wait times, expand new products like high-capacity vehicles and payments, and quicken the already remarkable pace of innovation in the region," he said.
Careem CEO and co-founder Mudassir Sheikha said, "the mobility and broader internet opportunity in the region is massive and untapped, and has the potential to leapfrog our region into the digital future".
"We could not have found a better partner than Uber under Dara's leadership to realise this opportunity. This is a milestone moment for us and the region, and will serve as a catalyst for the region's technology ecosystem by increasing the availability of resources for budding entrepreneurs from local and global investors," he added.
The transaction is expected to provide better work opportunities with higher earnings for drivers and captains of both companies, the Uber statement said.


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A high-end smartphone that has until now only been available in Europe and Asia will be released in the United States later this summer.
The HTC Desire runs Google’s Android OS 2.1 on a 1 GHz pricessor and sports a 3.7-inch touchscreen.
HTC said today that the model is going to be offered by “select regional operators”. This means it is coming to smaller carriers such as MetroPCS or U.S. Cellular. Exactly which carriers was not announced.
This model will launch in the U.S. in August, and pricing will be up to the carrier..
Overview of the HTC Desire
This model may seem familiar to many Americans, as it is a version of a device already being sold as the HTC Droid Incredible and Google Nexus One.
Like its sister models, the Desire has a tablet shape dominated by a 3.7-inch, 800 x 480 (WVGA) AMOLED display.
It is powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and sports 512 MB RAM and a microSD memory card slot.
The smartphone uses HTC Sense, this company’s alternate user interface which overlays and extends Google’s stndard one.
It also includes 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, compass, and an array of other features.


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Yahoo! expands mobile partnership with Samsung
Yahoo! said Monday it was expanding its partnership with Samsung to put more of its Internet services on mobile phones from the South Korean giant.
The Sunnyvale, California-based Yahoo! said that beginning in May, millions of devices powered by Samsung's "Bada" operating system and Google's Android platform will feature Yahoo! services.
Yahoo! services to be pre-loaded in Samsung devices include Yahoo! email, messenger, search, Flickr, news, finance, contacts, calendar and weather.
"We're thrilled to deepen our relationship with Samsung and look forward to continuing to drive the global adoption of mobile Internet services," David Ko, a Yahoo! senior vice president, said in a statement.
"We want to provide our customers with the best possible services designed to enhance their mobile experience," said Kenny Lee, vice president of content planning at Samsung.
Yahoo! and Samsung have been partners since 2007.
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PayPal’s brand new purchase now, spend later function will become available on all acquisitions this autumn.
Aim of sale financingвЂ”the modern layaway that lets you buy a brand new television or dress yourself in four installments in the place of placing it on your own credit cardвЂ”has been increasing steeply in appeal in the last couple of years, in addition to pandemic is propelling it to brand new heights. Australian business Afterpay, whose business that is entire staked regarding the scheme, has sailed from an industry valuation of $1 billion in 2018 to $18 billion today. Eight-year-old bay area startup Affirm is rumored become preparing an IPO which could fetch ten dollars billion. Now PayPal PYPL is cramming to the area. ItsвЂњPay that is new in product enables you to buy any items that are priced at between $30 and $600 in four installments over six months.
Pay in 4вЂ™s costs allow it to be distinct from other вЂњbuy now, pay laterвЂќ products. Afterpay costs merchants roughly 5% of every deal to supply its funding function. It does not charge interest to your customer, however if youвЂ™re late on a payment, youвЂ™ll pay costs. Affirm additionally charges merchants deal costs. But the majority of that time, it generates users spend interest of 10 – 30%, and contains no belated costs. PayPal appears to be a hybrid that is lower-cost of two. It wonвЂ™t fee interest into the customer or an extra cost to the merchant, however if youвЂ™re late on a re payment, youвЂ™ll pay a cost as high as ten dollars.
PayPal coounder & Affirm CEO Max Levchin
PayPal can undercut your competition on costs it can leverage because it already has a dominant, highly profitable payments network. Eighty % regarding the top 100 merchants into the U.S. let clients spend with PayPal, and almost 70% of U.S. on line purchasers have actually PayPal reports. PayPal fees stores per-transaction charges of 2.9% plus $0.30, plus in the quarter that is second as Covid-19 made online acquisitions skyrocket, it saw record revenues of $5.3 billion and earnings of $1.5 billion. Its stock has ballooned, incorporating $95 billion of market value in the last 6 months. An analyst at MoffettNathanson in an economic environment where ecommerce is surging, вЂњPayPal can grow 18-19% before it gets out of bed in the morning,вЂќ says Lisa Ellis.
Information from Afterpay and PayPal reveal that customers save money moneyвЂ”sometimes 20% moreвЂ”when theyвЂ™re offered point of purchase funding options. Whenever PayPal launches spend in 4 this fall, it will probably see deal sizes rise, and since it currently earns 2.9% for each deal, its charge income will increase in tandem.
The online point of purchase funding market has scores of US customers to date. Afterpay, which expanded towards the U.S. online payday IA in 2018, has 5.6 million users. Affirm additionally claims this has 5.6 million. Stockholm-based Klarna, 9 million, and sezzle that is minneapolis-based at minimum one million.
Separate from Pay in 4, PayPal was providing point of purchase funding for over a ten years. It purchased Baltimore Bill that is startup Me in 2008 and rebranded it as PayPal Credit in 2014. PayPal Credit lets consumers make an application for a lump-sum credit line and contains scores of borrowers today. Like credit cards, it levies high rates of interest of about 25% and needs monthly premiums. These customer loans may have a high danger of standard, and PayPal doesnвЂ™t obtain almost all of themвЂ”it offloads the U.S. loans to Synchrony Bank. (In 2018, Synchrony acquired PayPalвЂ™s massive book of U.S. customer loans for around $7 billion.)
This previous springtime, as the pandemic ended up being distributing quickly and issues spiked about consumers defaulting on loans, PayPal pumped the brakes on lending. вЂњLike numerous lenders that are installment they really halted expanding loans in March or early April,вЂќ MoffettNathansonвЂ™s Ellis states. вЂњSquare SQ did the exact same.вЂќ PayPal vice that is senior Doug Bland claims, вЂњWe took wise, accountable action from a danger perspective.вЂќ
The company is getting more aggressive in a volatile economy where many consumers have fared better than expected so far with pay in 4, PayPalвЂ™s renewed push into lending is an indication. Unlike PayPal Credit, PayPal will house these brand new loans on its balance that is own sheet. Bland states, вЂњWeвЂ™re extremely comfortable in managing the credit chance of this.вЂќ


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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 2:04pm
St. Pete/Clearwater (March 18, 2016) - A feature touting the winners of the annual "Best of St. Pete/Clearwater" poll, an expanded pull-out dining guide and a new and unique distribution method are just a few of the new features of the fourth edition of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater's Gulf to Bay destination magazine.
The 112-page glossy publication is making its biggest splash ever with more than 200,000 copies being distributed this Sunday via insertions in The New York Times in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
This year's edition will also be distributed via AT&T U-verse and Comcast cable providers, whose cutting edge technologies allow their 28 million households to order a Gulf to Bay magazine with the click of a button on their TV remote.
"We continue to push Gulf to Bay to places our print product has never gone before," said VSPC Executive Director David Downing. "So we're leveraging some of the latest digital technologies---such as AT&T U-verse---to ensure we continually employ creative and effective ways to get it into the hands of potential visitors."
One of the most anticipated features is the results of this year's "Best Of" competition, an annual ranking determined by an online poll of thousands of locals and visitors. For 2016, the competition featured several new categories, including Best Scenic Drives and Best Movies Filmed in St. Pete/Clearwater, along with favorites Best Hotels, Best Grouper and Best Beach. See all the winners in this video.
Published in partnership with the Tampa Bay Times, this year's magazine includes work from 11 different illustrators from around the world, increased industry partner ads and a first-ever regional look with a Tampa Bay overview spread (Pages 54-55).
Gulf to Bay has been the area's replacement for the traditional visitors guide and has increased in circulation each year since 2013. It is distributed worldwide via Visit St. Pete/Clearwater's international offices, at hundreds of industry and consumer tradeshows and events and can be ordered via an online order form on VisitStPeteClearwater.com.
Locally, the magazine can be found at various visitors centers and kiosks, as well as at St. Pete/Clearwater and Tampa International Airports. Additional state-wide distribution will take place via insertions in The New York Times in Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, as well as in the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville, Orlando Sentinel, Tampa Bay Times and West Palm Beach Post.


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United Nations (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – February 10, 2023) Russia has not yet been able to export any food products under the grain trade, because the confiscation and general licenses issued by the West for Russian goods are a sham and do not allow exports. Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations Vasiliy Nebenzia in an interview with Sputnik.
“During more than half a year of the agreement between Russia and the UN, not a single grain and almost no mineral fertilizers were sent from this line. And this is despite the demand and need for Russian products, which everyone recognizes,” said Nebenzia.
The diplomat said that the West’s illegal unilateral sanctions against Russia on an unprecedented scale prevent the fulfillment of this demand.
“Since Western sanctions regimes are legally binding on operators in these countries and are a serious punitive tool for those who try to avoid them, all this pseudo-system confiscation and general licenses are a sham that in no way undermines freedom of action in business. does not guarantee the environment,” he added.


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Oni Press is planning to “level up” in celebration of the 15th-anniversary of the release of Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life, and the way they’re doing that is… releasing Scott Pilgrim again. This time, the hit comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley, which Oni Press has called “a classic”, will come in three hardcover collections, retailing for $29.99 each, and featuring the coloring of Nathan Fairbairn. The whole set can be purchased for $89.99, which is actually two cents more than just buying the three individually.
Here’s the details from the press release:
The New York Times bestselling series and basis for the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is now available in a new full-color softcover format! This Color Collection Box Set contains all six volumes of the award-winning series in three massive books that might wreak havoc on your bookshelf. But the memories will be worth it! Laugh as slacker Scott Pilgrim tries and sometimes fails to get his life together and win the heart of the literal girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers! Cry when things look bleak for our heroes! Make a confused face at the countless Canadian references! (Unless you live in Canada already.) The perfect gift for a Scottoholic—or for anyone discovering the bestselling series for the first time.
In the press release, O’Malley commented:
I never expected these little books to take on such a life of their own, but here we are 15 years later and still going. I hope these editions will appeal to both the original fans and the next generation.
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Picturesque Christmas Island is getting ready to lend a helping hand to Australians who rely on medical marijuana. Australian company AusCann has teamed up with a Spanish company to plant medical cannabis on Christmas Island. With a new bill for medical pot promised in 2016, it looks like Australia is getting ready to catch up with other developed nations that already have opened up access to medical marijuana for those in need. Christmas Island has been chosen to be at the vanguard of this new medical movement because of its strategic location. Due to its climate & geographical location, the island is perfect for growing pot. This is an exciting new development that will give Australians a viable option for accessing medical cannabis.
Christmas Island Readies For Medical Marijuana Revolution
2016 has been undoubtedly be a turning point for Australia’s current medical pot patients; as the government has introduced a bill that allows the cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Even though medical marijuana id legal in 23 states of the U.S. & many other countries Australia is late in the game. But this new bill has given Australia the chance to starting to catch up with the changing times. Nowadays public opinion on medical marijuana is dramatically different from just a few decades ago.
Around the world, the medical pot industry has been booming for the last 15 years & has generated millions in tax revenue. The CBD component found in cannabis has been praised for its ability to alleviate seizures & disrupt tumour growth. It’s also being used to treat: inflammation, pain, anxiety, spasms & psychosis. The true beauty of CBD is that unlike THC it doesn’t make the user “stoned” & allows the patient to carry on normal daily tasks without incident. The reignited interest in medical marijuana is stirring up debate around the world & is leading many countries to investigate the powerful effects of this once-taboo plant.
Efforts to legalize medical marijuana
AusCann is an innovative company that’s pioneering Australia’s road towards legalizing medical marijuana. It wasestablished in 2014 to produce homegrown medicinal cannabis for export to other countries as well as for the local Australian market once the proposed legislation passes. They carefully selected Christmas Island for several reasons including the number of hours of daylight, climate & location. Locals of Christmas Island are hopeful that the new business will jumpstart their waning economy & give jobs to the locals. AusCann’s managing director Dr Elaine Darby assured that they would do their part to help revive the local economy:
“We have carefully selected Christmas Island for its isolation, climate and security. In particular, we note that the amount of available daylight hours is critical to triggering cannabis plant flowering. Christmas Island experiences minimal changes to its daylight hours, so it is feasible for us to produce two crops each year.”
“If our commercial plans go well, we will create local employment and provide a vital boost to the local economy,” she said.
Australia to allow access to medicinal marijuana
These promising developments are showing that Australia is ready to join the rest of the world; & allow people to get safe access to medicinal marijuana. AusCann plans to plant 5 different cannabis strains sourced by their Spanish partner Phytoplant Research. This is a vital step for helping patients alleviate their ailments with natural medicine. With all the people on the same page, it is the right time for Aussie medical marijuana to gain political acceptance.


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Twitter is facing new scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission over privacy and security, due to the rapidly changing and chaotic circumstances at the social media platform.
The agency stated Thursday that it is “tracking recent developments at Twitter with deep concern.”
“No CEO or company is above the law, and companies must follow our consent decrees,” a spokesperson said in a statement to MediaPost. “Our revised consent order gives us new tools to ensure compliance, and we are prepared to use them.”
The FTC's warning came soon after it was revealed that members of the company's privacy and security team -- including former Chief Information Security Officer Lea Kissner -- had quit. Other departing employees reportedly include the former chief privacy officer and chief compliance officer.
The FTC and Twitter first entered into a consent decree in 2011 that prohibits the company from misleading consumers about privacy. That order stemmed from allegations that security glitches resulted in hackers obtaining access to some users' names, passwords and private messages.
Earlier this year, Twitter agreed to pay a $150 million fine and enter into a revised agreement with the FTC over allegations that the company violated the earlier order by misleading users about their data. Specifically, Twitter allegedly asked users for their phone numbers and email addresses for security purposes, then drew on the contact information for ad targeting.
Less than two weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took over Twitter and promptly began firing people. He immediately fired top executives including Vijaya Gadde (former head of legal policy, trust, and safety) and reportedly is in the process of laying off around half of the company's 7,500 workers.


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Saksoft acquires US firm Electronic Data
Information management specialist company Saksoft has acquired the US-based business intelligence and information management company, Electronic Data Professionals, through its subsidiary for an undisclosed amount. The company said in a statement on Tuesday that EDP would operate as a separate entity in the US. It would be a direct subsidiary of Saksoft, United States. EDP has been operational for seven years and has grown consistently well for the last few years. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition is effective immediately. Aditya Krishna, CEO, Saksoft said, “Saksoft is investing in sales, marketing and delivery capabilities for the US market and EDP will be an additional channel for client acquisition and account management.”
Mercedes Benz hikes car prices by up to 3%
Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday declared a price increase plan for their vehicle range in India. The increase in the price range is from 1-3% and will be effective from 14-January, 2013, a company statement said. Eberhard Kern, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Rising inputs cost, volatility of the rupee-euro, high interest rates and other associated factors have put significant pressure on us. Consequently, we are forced to share a part of this burden with our customers and we will increase prices of our vehicles to the tune of 1-3% effective January 14.” The price of the B-Class will be increased by 1%, for the C-Class and E-Class sedans it will be 1.5% and for the S-Class sedan, the rise in price will be 3%. The M-Class SUV will be more expensive by 3% and the prices of the CBU range of vehicles comprising the CLS-Class, SLK-Class, R-Class and the SLS AMG will also be increased by 1%.
Easun Reyrolle plans to raise R100 crore
Easun Reyrolle, a key player in electrical power management, plans to raise R100 crore by way of mixed instruments including private placement, offer to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), rights offer, foreign currency loan and global depository receipts. The company is in the process of expanding its business by pursuing growth opportunities in power transmission and distribution front for which long term funds are required to be generated. It has sought shareholders’ nod for the fund raising plans The fund-raising is to fuel the future growth plans and the existing endeavors of the company. This will help the company repay the existing debts (including those taken from


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Equities research analysts predict that Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER – Get Rating) will post sales of $744.03 million for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Four analysts have made estimates for Teradyne’s earnings, with the highest sales estimate coming in at $765.00 million and the lowest estimate coming in at $731.00 million. Teradyne posted sales of $781.61 million during the same quarter last year, which would indicate a negative year over year growth rate of 4.8%. The firm is expected to report its next quarterly earnings report after the market closes on Monday, January 1st.
On average, analysts expect that Teradyne will report full year sales of $3.45 billion for the current fiscal year, with estimates ranging from $3.32 billion to $3.61 billion. For the next year, analysts forecast that the firm will post sales of $4.19 billion, with estimates ranging from $3.89 billion to $4.54 billion. Zacks’ sales calculations are a mean average based on a survey of sell-side research analysts that that provide coverage for Teradyne.
Separately, StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Teradyne in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company.
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The Show-Me State is home to an abundance of resources, one of which has proven an underrated asset for USDA and its school food distribution costs. Can you guess what it is?
The answer lies deep underground in a huge manmade cave complex dubbed “SubTropolis.” This 5 million foot facility houses 50 businesses, including Missouri’s Food and Nutrition Services USDA food storage. That allows it to have the lowest-cost school commodities distribution system in the U.S.
USDA provides food for the program, including vegetables, fruit, dry goods and meat. SubTropolis maintains a stable temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F year round. That reduces refrigeration costs to just 22 cents to store an entire case of food.
“Missouri is fortunate to have cave storage available,” says Andy Dudenhoeffer, director of food distribution for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “Not only do we save refrigeration costs, but having cave storage in the western part of the state and standard warehouse storage on the eastern side saves transportation costs for delivery.”
SubTropolis is the creation of the late Kanas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt. With 55 million total square feet, USDA is not the only tenant. Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards, the U.S. Postal Service and more than 40 other businesses also use the space.
Learn more about the self-described “World’s Largest Business Labyrinth.”


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US: TAL Group improves productivity with Lawson tool
Leading garment manufacturer TAL Group has rolled out a latest version of the Lawson enterprise software system.
Hong Kong-based TAL, which manufactures men's and women's garments for Liz Claiborne, Brooks Brothers, JCPenney, LL Bean, Giordano, Banana Republic, Uniqlo, and Polo Ralph Lauren, is now using Lawson Smart Office.
The software is helping to improve productivity across its global operations, by helping users personalise their information workspace and bring together enterprise applications, business intelligence, desktop tools, and group collaboration.
TAL launched the system upgrade in Hong Kong, mainland China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, starting in May 2009 and going live last month.
Dr Delman Lee, director of technology for TAL, said: "The ability for users to personalise their user experience in Smart Office is a highly effective way to help users work in a more productive and dynamic manner."
The manufacturer has been using the Lawson M3 enterprise software system since 2002 for supply chain management, order management, capacity planning, production planning, inventory management, procurement, vendor managed inventory, material requirements planning, and finance.
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In the coming years in Britain can appear innovative brothels, where they will be sex robots. Authorities believe that this will help you to solve a range of social problems, in particular, illegal prostitution and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
The use of sex robots will completely decriminalize field of sexual services, according to British officials. No more problems with pimps also no longer need to fear fans of selling love with perverse inclinations.
In addition, consumers of sex services will be more convenient to relax in the company of a robot, they will have no fear of failure. Finally, to contain an artificial sex workers are much cheaper than paying a salary to living girls.
Manufacturers of innovative sex dolls say their products are made of high quality silicone and feel almost indistinguishable from humans. Earlier it was reported that the brothels with robots appeared in Amsterdam.


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The need for Halal products and services continues to grow as Muslim populations increase around the world. In addition to food and food packaging, Halal is playing a very important role in new market segments, such as beauty, home and health care and pharmaceuticals.
Croda is currently undergoing a wider Halal certification process of its products around the globe, and has published a new guide listing all the certified ingredients in the group
After being audited in July by the HCS company (Halal Certification Swiss), Crodarom, the botanical expert of Croda company, has renewed its certification and the manufacturing site in South of France is now Halal certified.
With its entire certified manufacturing site, all the Crodarom portfolio is Halal and all the future developments and customer’s requests will be automatically certified. This increases its responsiveness for new Halal customer’s development to meet the growing market demand.


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China-based smartphone maker Vivo confirmed that the X60 Pro Plus, expected to be the new and most powerful member of the X60 family it unveiled last month, will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone has an under-screen fingerprint reader and offers an extremely stylish look with its leather back surface.
Vivo X60 Pro Plus counts down the days
Chinese manufacturer Vivo, which has received great acclaim with the phones it has developed in recent years, remains a good alternative to users. Vivo, which unveiled its new flagship phones X60 and X60 Pro in December, is set to come up with its new model, the X60 Pro Plus, which will raise the bar even higher.
Sharing a poster from Weibo, one of China’s popular social media platforms, the Chinese brand revealed the design and some features of the X60 Pro Plus. At the heart of the device accordingly will be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset. The poster also confirms that the X60 Pro Plus will have a leather back surface and come in two different colors.
Featuring a highly advanced quad camera system with ZEISS optics, the flagship uses the 50MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor as the main unit. Promising impressive camera performance and high-quality sound in low light, the Vivo X60 Pro will also come with a 3C certification that supports 55W fast charging.
Vivo has not yet announced all the features of the X60 Pro Plus, but the device is listed on the company’s official website with two memory options: 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. Images of the front of the phone show a UD fingerprint scanner at the bottom of the X60 Pro Plus’s perforated screen.
We will find out everything about the Vivo X60 Pro Plus at the launch in China on January 21. Until then, we will continue to share with you if new details about the device emerge.


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Acer Quarter PC Sales DisappointBy Reuters | Print
PC maker Acer's first quarter PC sales came in 10 percent lower than the previous quarter due to weak demand in Western Europe and the United States. Plus, Acer said that it did not expect PC shipments to grow in the second quarter compared the the first.
(Reuters) - Taiwan's Acer Inc's personal computer sales in the first quarter to date were 10 percent lower than the previous quarter due to weak demand in Western Europe and the U.S., in a worrying sign for technology demand.
Acer also said in a statement on Friday that it expected PC revenues in the first quarter to fall short of expectations. It also saw shipments of personal computers not growing in the second quarter from the first.
The disappointing outlook from the world's No.2 PC vendor comes after government figures showed orders for Taiwan's exports in February grew at the slowest pace since October 2009, a possible sign of a slowdown in the export-dependent economy.
Acer's figures may also be a negative indicator for the computer and contract manufacturing and design industry, analysts said.
"The notebook market is not doing well in general and Acer's sales performance may indicate other ODMs are not doing well either," said Angela Hsiang, an analyst of KGI Securities.
"Acer's first-quarter target of 3 percent sales growth was too aggressive, but a 10 percent drop is really bad since its fourth-quarter sales were already not good."
Acer said new tablet models scheduled to launch in the second quarter may improve sales, though Hsiang said the devices are not price-competitive enough compared with Apple Inc's iPad 2.
She said possible disruption of raw material supplies after the earthquake in Japan hurt companies there could also be a big downside for Acer's sales in the next quarter.
Acer posted unconsolidated sales of T$61.42 billion ($2.08 billion) in the first two months of this year, 35.6 percent lower than the same period last year.
Its rivals also reported harder times. Compal , the world's No.2 contract laptop PC maker reported a 21 percent fall in combined January and February sales over the same two months a year earlier, while those of the world's top contract laptop PC maker, Quanta , declined 10 percent. ($1 = 29.520 Taiwan Dollars) (Reporting by Clare Jim; Editing by Jonathan Standing)


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Organic Recipes, Supportive Government, and New Products to Spur Growth in Organic Pesticides Industry
Farmers have been opting for organic farming techniques after understanding the effects of usage of harmful chemicals on the environment and the public health. The implementation of organic pesticides in farming practices is one of the moves adopted by them. Farmers as well as students have taken interest in contributing toward the environment and have developed organic pesticides for their farming and obtained marvelous results in terms of yield and cost incurred. Consumers are also becoming aware of organic products and began preferring them over others. Moreover, there are ongoing research activities across the world to develop organic pesticide products and commercializing them to enable farmers to use them. The regulatory bodies have been offering grants and governments have been offering funding to companies that showed the potential in their organic products.Some of the governments across the world have realized the importance of promoting organic farming and prioritized the health of people.
The organic pesticide industry will grow significant over the next years as advancements in organic product development technologies and shift toward organic farming. According to the research report published by Allied Market Research, the global organic pesticides market would reach $279.2billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2017 to 2023. Following are the trends elaborated with recent activities across the world that would give a boost the organic pesticides industry:
Organic Recipe For Pesticides:
Two years ago, a tea farmer in West Tripura decided to go organic after 22 years. Mr. Gopal Chakraborty decided to weed out chemical intervention during the production process. This has led to development of unique pesticide. The process to convert the farming to organic started with replacement of urea, potash, and others with the homemade compost. Mr. Chakraborty realized that pesticides contain more chemicals than fertilizers and he strived to make the difference in cooperation with Rajasthani famers who visited his farm at that time. They suggested the usage of a salve of leaves such aspapaya, neem, and the bitter ‘Vaait’ plant that have been traditionally used as an anti-worm herb. This preparation is used in a proportion of 1:10 with water, while gau-mutra (cow urine) is utilized in proportion of 1:10 with the mixture. He reported that the organic pesticide was a miraculous alternative. Moreover, the salve helped in countering the ‘red spider’ disease developed on the plants due to heat wave.
Many tea growers in Tripura have shifted to organic tea farming. Mr.Chakraborty and Kalyan Debbarma of Mohanpur in West Tripura have gained organic Scope certificates by fulfilling the National Programme for Organic Production Standards. Both of them are optimistic about the organic farming venture will be profitable in the long-run. Other small farmers are following their lead and gradually, the adoption of organic pesticides would skyrocket.
Students have gained interest in farming and investing a lot of their time in researching on development of organic pesticides. Gautami Kharade, 21, is a student pursuing an M. Sc. in environmental science from Savitribai PhulePune University (SPPU). She developed a recipe for organic pesticides, which consisted of neem leaves, dhatura leaves, cow urine, and others. Then she applied these pesticides while working at wheat farms for three months. The costs of pesticides were compared with other five farmers using the chemical pesticides. The cost of organic pesticides was one-sixth of chemical pesticides. She outlined that farmers do not trust the organic products easily, and the lack of trust is restraining their adoption. “I feel that if we increase the awareness and make organic products easily and cheaply accessible, we stand a chance to witness wonders,” told Ms. Kharade to India Times. The recipe of organic pesticides would prove to be the boon for farmers if they take risks and adopt them for their own benefit in the future.
Support from Governments toDevelop Organic Pesticides:
Governments have been investing in few projects that offer natural pesticides. Cluster Biotechnology developed an organic preservative to be used as an organic pesticide against fruit flies. Innovation Minister in the Palaszczuk Government Kate Jones announced that the firm would get more than $90,000 in Ignite Ideas funding. This funding is a part of more than $8.3 million funding announced to Queensland companies in August 2018.Ms. Jones said, “Cluster Biotechnology has developed a product that has international appeal. That’s why we’ve invested to help them scale-up their operation, potentially export overseas and ultimately create more jobs in Queensland.”
She added that the government is pleased to support these companies as they showed that they have innovative products, talent, and right mindset for scaling up their businesses and expand into new markets.
Dr. Gustavo Maia De Cerqueira,the Chief Executive Officer of Cluster Biotechnology,said that the company developed Apical Foodiefrom an Australian microorganism to extend the shelf life of fruits.Hesaid, “Farmers in Kingaroy noticed significantly less fruit fly larvae in organic peaches grown with Apical Foodie, when applied as a pre-harvest product, which gave us the idea to investigate its use also as a natural pesticide.”
The funding will enable the firm to conduct laboratory and field trials on the impact of Apical Foodie on reproduction and survival of adult flies. This trial will create more jobs in next three years.
MEP Eric Andrieu, the president of the PEST committee in the European Parliament, outlined that we should focus more on health instead of economy when it comes to pesticides. The European Commission has taken has taken a diplomatic approach on this matter and stated that it prioritizes the public health and considered environment implications of the pesticidesmade from copper. Andrieu has questioned the call of the European Commission calling to renew the authorization of copper though there are proven dangers to the public health and environment. Copper compounds such as copper sulphate have been authorized by the EU to apply as bactericides and fungicides. Moreover, they gained approval for usage in organic farming for potato, tomato, grape, and apple.
“European public policies must favor the diversification of production and encourage agronomic practices limiting chemical inputs. More generally, the new CAP will have to accompany farmers in this transition towards a sustainable development model that is economically viable,” said Andrieu. He added that the wine sector and organic farming adopters have already investing substitute products. The policies should help farmers in facilitating the transition and accelerating the research. There needs to be increased budget and better resources made available for them. Andrieu highlighted the importance of organic compounds and support needed from government and other regulatory bodies.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offered a grant to the Riverside-based biotech company for development of eight eco-friendly innovations to control the insect pesticides and enhance yields of crops. ISCA Technologies has been offered six “Phase 1” grants from the Small Business Innovation Research Programof the department. The company received a grant to develop and test five pest control products and another one product to improve the pollination rates of fruit blossom. ISCA also gained two “Phase 2” grants for making the commercial products that have already showed the results in field trials. These grants would enable ISCA to develop technologies that are effective, economical, and ground-breaking. These grants would play a significant part as ISCA is instrumental in revolutionizing pest control through methods that will not be harmful for other creatures and reduce or even entirely replace pesticide applications.
New Products Hitting the Market:
New products have been launched by market players active in the market to gain new customer base and grow international presence. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., has announced its new offering Ennoble after availing an approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Marrone, being a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products, outlined that the product showed powerful results in trials conducted by strawberries, lettuce, and celery. It has shown a high efficiency in controlling soil-borne diseases and rising yields for aforementioned crops.
MBI carried out research to evaluate the soil microbiome by treating it with Ennoble. Then the company analyzed soil. The analysis indicated minimal to no effect on the microbial communities and diversity of microbials present in the soil. The product can become a part of an integrated pest management program and offersprevention from soil-borne diseases and nematodes.
“Based upon previous trials, we know the use of Ennoble will increase yields at levels comparable to methyl bromide and the other commonly used fumigants in California. While effective against many soil-borne pests and diseases, Ennoble does not kill weeds, so they will need to be addressed with additional tools or tactics,”said Pam Marrone, founder and CEO of MBI. There will be new products coming next few years as the ongoing research and development activities are in full swing.


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Taiwan: Stocks rise to near 3-week high; techs up
[TAIPEI] Taiwan stocks rose for a third straight session on Tuesday and hit an almost three-week high, helped by technology heavyweights such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and Hon Hai Precision Industry .
As of 0410 GMT, the main Taiex index was up 0.2 per cent at 9,243.12 after closing 0.7 per cent higher in the previous session.
The electronics subindex rose 0.5 per cent, while the financials subindex dropped 0.3 per cent.
TSMC, the world's top contract chip maker, was up 0.3 per cent. Hon Hai, a major Apple Inc supplier, jumped 1.4 per cent.
The Taiwan dollar firmed NT$0.011 to NT$31.791 per US dollar.


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According to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc, The Black seed oil market value is expected to cross USD 30 million by 2027. The ease of processing and easy miscibility with different ingredients is likely to raise the demand for seed oil from different applications over the forecast period.Demand for seed oil from the pharmaceutical sector is expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period owing to increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients in drug formulations to minimize the side effects of its consumption on the human body.
The report included details about the Black seed oil market. The growing consumer awareness regarding the ill effects of drugs composed of chemical-based ingredients should raise product demand. The growing health consciousness among consumers and increased intake of dietary supplements to improve body immunity and metabolism should drive the demand for Black seed oil in capsule form. The industry of seed oil in capsule form is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.5% between 2021 and 2027.
The ability of Black seed oil to provide a cooling sensation and soothing effect on the scalp is likely to escalate product demand for manufacturing anti-dandruff products during the forecast time frame.The black seed oil market from hair care applications exceeded US D 2.5 Million in 2020.
The European seed oil market is expected to register over 7.5% CAGR between 2021 and 2027, owing to rising product demand from the personal care and cosmetics sector. Increasing instances of skin and scalp issues such as pimples, acne, dry skin, psoriasis, itchy scalp, etc. among the population of the region are driving consumer attention towards the use of cosmetic products with anti-inflammatory and calming properties, which should, in turn, raise the product demand and fuel the regional industry outlook.


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Black Friday deals from $10: Save big on Echo, Fire TV, and more at Amazon right now
For over a year now, we have been hearing about HMD Global working on a successor to the Nokia 9 Pureview. Last month, a report claimed that the Nokia 9.3 PureView would be announced at a dedicated event in November. A new rumor claims the Nokia 9.3 PureView has been delayed yet again and will now debut as the Nokia 10 PureView.
According to a new report from NokiaPowerUser, HMD Global is working on a flagship Nokia smartphone with a sapphire glass display. The phone is said to be in early stages of development and may not be announced until the second half of 2021. Like the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the upcoming phone is tipped to feature a stainless steel frame.
Under the hood, it could feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 875 processor, which is set to be announced on December 1. In the camera department, Nokia 10 PureView is rumored to have a multi-lens setup with Zeiss optics.
The Nokia 5.3 is among the more impressive devices in HMD Global’s lineup. It is part of the Android One program, which means you get clean software and regular security updates through June 2023. The phone also offers up to two days of battery life and has a quad-camera setup on the back.
If you’re still mulling a Surface Duo, the run-up to Black Friday brings a pretty sterling deal. You can save $200 on Microsoft’s foldable when you bundle it up with a Surface Slim Pen and a pair of Surface Earbuds.
in 2016, Big Tech was criticised for being complacent amid a storm of misinformation. In 2020, Facebook, Google, and Twitter are using their platforms to encourage their customers do do their civic duty.
A number of users have reported Elite Straps breaking on social media, and Facebook has paused shipments to investigate the problem.
The Nokia 8.3 5G has finally arrived! With a beautiful design, 5G connectivity, and some impressive specs this phone might be one of the best phones this year. But with a phone that looks this great, you’ll want to keep it safe from life, so we’ve found the best cases.
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Panasonic reveals OLED Smart TV refreshes for 2022 with 4K and 120 Hz panels
Panasonic has expanded its OLED Smart TVs, which it refreshed in January at CES 2022. While the company showcased the LZW2000 in Las Vegas, it has now introduced a slew of new series that span 42-inch to 77-inch panel sizes. The LZW2000 remains Panasonic's flagship OLED TV series, but it has now added the LZ800, LZ980, LZ1000 and the LZ1500.
According to Panasonic's press release, its new OLED TVs will be available in the following panel sizes:
- Panasonic LZ2000 - 55-inch, 65-inch, 77-inch
- Panasonic LZ1500 - 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch
- Panasonic LZ1000 - 55-inch, 65-inch
- Panasonic LZ980 - 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch
- Panasonic LZ800 - 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch
If that was not confusing enough, not all LZ2000 and LZ1500 TVs feature the same panel type. Specifically, Panasonic offers all but 42-inch and 48-inch with Master OLED Pro panels. Instead, these TVs have standard OLED panels, a step up down from the Master OLED panels found in the LZ1000. For reference, the LZ800 series has standard OLED panels too.
Regardless, Panasonic's OLED portfolio outputs at 4K with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, Panasonic has included HDMI 2.1 connectivity, AMD FreeSync Premium and HDMI Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Pricing has not been announced yet, but Panasonic has confirmed that all its OLED TVs come with ambient light sensors to optimise brightness levels and colour temperature. Also, the TVs run My Home Screen 7.0, which features current streaming services.


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LISBON – The town is reviewing its decision to grant a residential building permit to a woman running a business out of her home.
Donna J. Royce, owner of Create-A-Can, was granted a permit to build an addition on her home and told town Code Enforcement Officer Christopher J. Sherwin she was no longer operating her business.
Citing prohibitive overhead costs, Ms. Royce closed down her 637 State St., Ogdensburg, storefront at the end of August. Instead of the physical store, Ms. Royce said she was going to focus on growing the online sales operation from her home. She had said she planned to deliver her products and make arrangements with customers to pick up orders.
Create-A-Cans website is still operational and the stores Facebook page includes a post dated Sept. 26 advertising the businesss availability to deliver, ship and have people come to Ms. Royces house to pick up orders.
Mr. Sherwin said Ms. Royce told him she wanted to build an addition to her home for personal use.
At the Aug. 10 Planning Board meeting, the board approved her application unless it was discovered that she was running her business from her home.
She told me she closed the business down, said Mr. Sherwin.
He said if he found Ms. Royce to be continuing pickups or other business operations at her house, she would be required to install handicapped access, a sprinkler system and emergency exits.
St. Lawrence County Planning Office Deputy Director Jason C. Pfotenhauer said in order to avoid those requirements, businesses operating out of a private home must be incidental to the primary function of the home. In other words, the home must be a home first and a business second.
Ms. Royce said Thursday she is taking a step back from the business for personal reasons.
We get a few online orders, maybe one per month, she said when asked about the volume of business she is keeping up.
If people come to her house its a problem, said Mr. Sherwin.
Mr. Sherwin said he has gotten several complaints from people who saw a sign at Create-A-Cans old Ogdensburg location redirecting them to her home location. That sign had been taken down Thursday.
Susan M. Duffy, Town Council member and liaison to the town Planning Board, said, We absolutely want businesses, but you have to file the proper permit.
Ms. Royce posted a statement to Facebook on Thursday saying, As I told the code enforcer, its my goal down the road to open the business here for pickups and a small store front, but its not something I am doing at the moment nor in the foreseeable future - we have taken a step back from the business at this point in time for several reasons.
Mr. Sherwin said he will be speaking with the County Planning Office about how to proceed.


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- Is the iPhone 5g compatible?
- Does iPhone 10 support 5g?
- Is iPhone XR 5g ready?
- Should I buy iPhone 11 or wait for 5g?
- Will 5g require new phones?
- Is iPhone 11 waterproof?
- What phones are 5g ready?
- Does iPhone 11 have wireless charging?
- Is iPhone 11 good?
- Can the iPhone XR take pictures underwater?
- Should I wait for iPhone 5g?
- Should I buy iPhone 11 or wait 2020?
- Does the iPhone 11 come with AirPods?
- Does iPhone 11 have Touch ID?
Is the iPhone 5g compatible?
Apple iPhone 5G release date
Apple hasn’t announced when it will officially announce a 5G iPhone of course, but we’re expecting the models debuting in late 2020 to support 5G. Reports suggest Apple will support 5G in at least one of its 2020 iPhone models.
Does iPhone 10 support 5g?
No, it does not. No iPhone uses 5G cellular because they don’t have a chip capable of using that signal. There is speculation they may not have the capability until 2021 models. Apple is not in a rush because honestly, despite the claims of some cellular carriers, 5G is not widespread.
Is iPhone XR 5g ready?
Apple’s 2018 iPhones include the XR and XS models. And the latest on that is that all three versions of the 2020 iPhone should have 5G capabilities, according to a new report. Analyst Ming-chi Kuo had earlier predicted that two of the three iPhones that’ll be unveiled in 2020 would be 5G-ready.
Should I buy iPhone 11 or wait for 5g?
Your new iPhone 11 doesn’t have 5G, but you shouldn’t care. Commentary: Analysts say a lack of 5G could hurt iPhone sales in 2019, but Apple’s reputation won’t feel the brunt for long. The iPhone 11 channels 4G speeds this year. You won’t see 5G on the iPhone 11, 11 Pro or any Apple iPhone until at least 2020.
Will 5g require new phones?
The new standard requires a new device. That new device may hit download speeds of 1 Gbps (but only on a high-band 5G network) and theoretically hit a peak of 10 Gbps. That means you’ll be able to download full-length movies in seconds, but it will also open up a world of possibilities we can’t even imagine yet.
Is iPhone 11 waterproof?
Is the iPhone 11 waterproof? According to Apple, the iPhone 11 is rated IP68, which means it’s water resistant in up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) of water for 30 minutes. The more expensive iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are also IP68 but can go deeper: 13 feet for 30 minutes.
What phones are 5g ready?
5G phones available now
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
- Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
- Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G.
- Samsung Galaxy A90 5G.
- LG V50 ThinQ.
- Moto Z4 (with 5G Moto Mod)
- Moto Z3 (with 5G Moto Mod)
- Moto Z2 Force (with 5G Moto Mod, post-Android Pie update and only on Verizon)
Does iPhone 11 have wireless charging?
The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are Apple’s new flagship smartphones, featuring the new ‘Pro’ design and specifications, including upgraded camera, display and processor. As their predecessors, all the three devices have been confirmed integrating Qi-Certified wireless charging.
Is iPhone 11 good?
The iPhone 11 delivers with day-long battery life, excellent performance, and a strong camera that’s more versatile than last year’s iPhone XR, not to mention all the improvements that come with iOS 13. If you don’t want to spend more than $1,000 on a new smartphone, the iPhone 11 is great value.
Can the iPhone XR take pictures underwater?
Yes, you can take pictures underwater but above 1 to 2 meter with iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, and iPhone XR but take care about maximum depth in water. The newest iPhone’s are passed with a rating of IP68/ IP67 which means it can resist water up to 2m depth for 30-minutes and 1m depth for 30 minutes respectively.
Should I wait for iPhone 5g?
There might be increased internet speed, but that’s not what 5G is for (4G theoretically can give you speed in order of Gbps) . So if your only reason is 5G, then you better not wait and buy iPhone 11.
Should I buy iPhone 11 or wait 2020?
If you’re in the market for a phone right now, and the iPhone 11 that Apple trots out in September ticks enough boxes on your wish list, there’s absolutely no need to wait until something better comes along in 2020.
Does the iPhone 11 come with AirPods?
However, the iPhone 11 does not come with AirPods. Instead, the iPhone 11 comes with a brand new charger and EarPods with a lightning connector in the box, according to Apple. AirPods have to be purchased separately at an added cost.
Does iPhone 11 have Touch ID?
It’s convenient, it’s reliable and it feels futuristic. Regardless, Apple’s newly announced iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone Pro Max have all opted to exclude the feature in favor of Face ID. If that’s the case, Apple could well resurrect Touch ID using an in-display fingerprint sensor.


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The business year has been gratifying for the Group in Western Europe. In most other sales regions, however, Liebherr has recorded a decline in turnover. Particularly in the Far East / Australia region as well as in the Near and Middle East, the level of dynamism has been very low. In Africa and America, on the other hand, the turnover for the entire year is anticipated to almost reach the previous year’s level.
In the current business year, the Group has once again invested heavily in production, sales and service – the total amount of investment was 820 million euros.
The number of employees in the Group has continued to increase this year. By the end of 2014, the Liebherr companies will employ about 41,000 people around the world. Compared with last year’s figure, the number of employees will consequently have risen by more than 1,800.
For 2015, a worldwide growth of 3.8 % is anticipated, which would represent a greater dynamic than in this year. Against this backdrop, the Group is looking optimistically towards the next year: Based on an initial estimate, Liebherr expects the overall turnover to increase.


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- 08 August 2013 | Surfing
Leaders of the surf industry will discuss the future of artificial surf pools at the Surf Park Summit, on the 13th September, 2013, in Costa Mesa, California.
How can we accelerate the future of sustainable surf? The question may be answered when researchers, investors, developers, suppliers, surfers and industry representatives get together in the upcoming Surf Park Summit.
Over the last 10 years, surfing has proven to be one of the fastest growing sports despite geographical limitations and access to quality wave conditions. Surf parks create profitable opportunities to overcome current obstacles and grow the sport of surfing globally.
Recent advancements in wave generation technology and energy consumption produce attractive returns for investors while surf parks create amazing visual and experiential attractions for visitors and complementary businesses.
Building authentic, sustainable and profitable surfing experiences to grow the surf industry and provide the mental, physical and emotional stoke of surfing beyond the ocean is clearly possible.
Man-made surf parks are on the daily menu and create the opportunity for international and Olympic competitive surfing to emerge through fair and technical standards of judging.
The 2013 Surf Park Summit will discuss the state of wave technology, surf park business models, surf tourism, surf park regulation, and advances in sustainable technologies.
Fernando Aguerre, Doug Palladini, Chad Nelson, Jess Ponting, Bruce McFarlan, Greg Webber, Tom Lochtefeld, Jamie Meiselman, Glenn Brumage, Chris Clarke and Lloyd Ravenscroft are invited speakers.


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Fancy a staycation this National Day? Atlantis The Palm has launched the ultimate offer this White Friday, offering 25 percent off all rooms and suites.
The deal will be available from Friday November 24 until Monday November 27 for all GCC residents and is valid on all stays at the five-star hotel between November 25 2017 and June 30 2018.
The hotel building itself dominates the Palm, and its pink edifice at the island’s trunk is a spectacle from all angles. Its theme is centred around the fabled lost city of Atlantis, of course, and it’s a motif that runs appropriately deep. Most notable is the huge aforementioned aquarium that runs up through the centre, housing both ‘the ancient ruins’ and a vast array of fish, sharks and stingrays that you can see – and even swim with.
Activities at the hotel are unrivalled in terms of scale and depth, and include helicopter rides, scuba diving and boat trips.
Factor in the huge array of restaurants and bars, including Yuan Chinese restaurant and Nasimi beach club, a decadent spa and a stretch of sandy beach and you’ve got all the makings of the ultimate stay-cay at a bargain price.
Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, www.atlantisthepalm.com/special-offers/sale (04 426 2000).


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Oatly – Challenging Amendment 171
In October 2020, the European Parliament voted yes to Amendment 171. If implemented, it would have had a catastrophic impact on the whole plant-based industry. It would extend current restrictions, and ban brands from using any language or imagery which even ‘evoked’ a comparison to dairy products. How do we mobilise everyday people to understand, and care about a complex legislation that hadn’t been implemented yet… and wouldn’t even impact the UK?
We developed an international comms. strategy for all of Oatly’s EU markets to follow, and a bespoke plan for the UK, designed to bring to life the absurdity of AM 171, and the potential impact of it on the industry and more importantly, the environment. The first phase of the campaign involved a joint petition with ProVeg International & Upfield alongside other brands, and, amplification of Oatly’s creative ATL ‘Are You Stupid’, plus influencer and content partnerships.
National and Europe-wide news coverage, organic influencer posts encouraging followers to sign the petition and over 1000 entries into the branded One Minute Briefs competitions, which galvanised a huge community of creatives to deliver the message to consumers.
The combined EMEA efforts drove over 450,000 consumer petition signatures demanding the end to AM171 and in May the amendment was fully withdrawn! A victory for the plant-based movement.
The Mobile World Congress series, which focuses on connectivity, mobile, and networks, has come to an end after another exciting year. This year witnessed many new innovations, led… Read More


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The MarketBeat reports analyze quarterly economic and commercial real estate activity including supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
“Renegotiations continued to remain a key feature in retailer – developer conversations as the business activity in physical retailing has taken a severe hit due to the pandemic, and many retailers have explored the e-commerce route where success has been better,” said the report.
As per the report, rental was Rs 1200 per sq ft at Khan market while at Connaught Place it was Rs 900 per square feet in July-September quarter, down by 14% in comparison with previous year.
Markets in Gurgaon and Noida also witnessed a drop of 23% and 28% respectively.
“While retailers continued to demand rental rebates and explore pure revenue share arrangements in a time of sluggish sales, mall owners are looking at this as short-term for the next 6-9 months, while also asking for increased rents beyond a certain time and a higher lock-in period commitment in return,” the report said.
As malls reopened in a gradual manner, some retail activity was observed with new store openings of 0.39 msf across malls, which included new space take-up as well as retailer churn.
Leisure activities and impulse purchases have taken a hit as average time spent by visitors in a mall has reduced in comparison to the pre-COVID scenario.
Khan Market saw transactions by designers including Ritu Kumar, Ranna Gill in a market scenario where closure of key F&B outlets has softened rents to some extent, thus allowing retailers to take advantage of this likely short-term disruption.
Apparel and lifestyle segment retailers including American Eagle, Levi’s, Madame, Meena Bazaar, Tommy Hilfiger, Aurelia opened new stores or reshuffled their spaces in some malls as part of space optimization and strategic store openings.
Japanese retailer, Uniqlo continues its expansion in the city with three stores across Delhi, Gurugram and Noida scheduled to open in the coming quarter.
A few F&B brands including Starbucks and Dominos opened new stores in Gurugram during the quarter.
“The upcoming festive season is likely to aid the recovery, even though the road forward for the sector is still difficult. This is an opportune time for retailers, especially hypermarket and department stores who are looking to expand and acquire strategic spaces, to close transactions at attractive rents and on preferred terms,” the report said.
Delhi-NCR did not record any new supply addition during the quarter and mall vacancy declined by 60 bps q-o-q to 16.1%. Even though retailer exits were recorded in some malls, especially in cases of inconclusive renegotiations and severe business losses, new stores becoming operational in a recently completed mall in Gurugram largely contributed to the fall in vacancy.
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It’s no secret that Japan’s advertising market is one of the world’s largest. Indeed, the world’s biggest advertising firm is a Japanese one.
In 2006, the top 10 Japanese advertising agencies billed clients ¥6 trillion (37 billion euro), according to Dentsu, Japan’s leading agency. Although the overall figure has been stagnant for the past few years, it still constitutes a more-than-significant sum.
What remains a secret for many, though, is exactly how their market operates.
A lot of European and other overseas companies would love to replace the lack of transparency in the Japanese ad industry with better insights into its inner workings.
One key difference between Japan’s market and others is the dominating influence of a handful of large players, who have for decades, more or less, controlled the industry by using practices and conventions that would be unacceptable elsewhere. One key example is billing practices.
Japan’s ad agencies have no legal obligation to itemize fees they charge advertisers, for example, the cost of placing an ad on the inside cover of a glossy monthly magazine or airing a 30-second TV commercial. Moreover, the agencies buy these spaces and times long in advance and sell them off as they wish, without disclosing how much it actually cost them in the first place.
The agencies then present their clients with a bill that states a single sum — and then expect no questions to be asked.
In European countries, such a practice is either discouraged or flatly outlawed. This is the case in France, where agencies are bound by law to declare all such charges or face fines of up to 300,000 euro (¥48 million). In addition, it is prohibited for agencies to purchase advertising anywhere without an express order to do so from a client.
Another aspect where agencies in Japan enjoy tremendous advantages comes with the widespread acceptance that they manage competitive accounts at the same time. Hence you can see a large agency simultaneously handling the accounts of various car manufacturers without anyone thinking it’s strange. The issue of conflicts of interests is not raised.
As a result, certain agencies have been able to grow massively large, creating a monopolistic market where advertisers have no choice but to follow.
Some agencies have become so predominant that publishers have been known to violate contracts with advertisers rather than risk falling out of favor with their agency’s partners — or perhaps, as some might say — “patrons.”
Agencies in Japan are vertical players, which further strengthens their control. The auditing and monitoring firms — whether public or private — are either directly controlled or indirectly influenced by the agencies. Since media buying practices can only operate where there is an understanding of how media is consumed, it is quite fruitful for the agencies to have this option at their disposal.
Regardless of who actually runs the circulation-auditing firms, it is a fact that auditing itself is not enforced in Japan, nor do advertisers seem to insist on it. Only 5 percent of all magazines in Japan are audited, compared with 21 percent in Britain. It is a similar situation with newspapers: Japan audits 57 percent of its titles, while Britain audits more than 80 percent.
The comparative lack of reliable circulation figures again gives the upper hand to the ad agencies.
Despite these drawbacks, foreign advertisers have been making larger and larger expenditures in Japan. No doubt this reflects their overall interest in the market rather than the openness of its advertising industry. The share of foreign expenditures in magazine advertising, for example, rose from 19 percent in 2001 to over 21 percent in 2005, according to the Japan Magazine Advertising Association.
In other words, more than 20 percent of these marketing expenses are paid by foreign firms.
Of course, it isn’t just the foreign ad firms that are suffering from the closed-door practices of Japanese ad agencies, but they are the ones most vocal in their opposition to this business model. The Fair Trade Commission has looked into the subject, but apart from noting some unfairness in the system, it has not yet suggested any legislative solutions. The status quo prevails.
In light of this situation, and given the increasing clout of foreign advertisers, calls for change are growing and becoming increasingly organized. Although a true consensus among foreign advertisers remains to be seen, various industrial groupings of foreign companies are studying the issue.
Japanese ad agencies could look at such critics as threats to their economic hegemony, but the truth is that a move to a more open playing field will benefit them as well. For despite the local preponderance, Japanese agencies have not done massive business overseas, where markets are more competitive.
If they can learn to fly without the help of shadowy contracts and compliant media outlets, these agencies can seek out and win clients anywhere they choose. And that’s no secret.
Jochen Legewie is president of German communications consultancy CNC Japan K.K.


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Today marks yet another interesting turn of events for the neverending Microsoft x Activision Blizzard saga. Yesterday, the US Federal Trade Commission announced its decision to sue to block the deal, as it would, in its view, enable Microsoft to 'suppress competitors to its Xbox consoles and its rapidly growing subscription content and cloud gaming business'.
To further its argument, the FTC cited in its complaint that Microsoft had reportedly lied to the European Union's regulatory body regarding the future exclusivity of ZeniMax games when that deal was cleared. Here's the excerpt from the FTC statement:
[...] the FTC pointed to Microsoft’s record of acquiring and using valuable gaming content to suppress competition from rival consoles, including its acquisition of ZeniMax, parent company of Bethesda Softworks (a well-known game developer). Microsoft decided to make several of Bethesda's titles including Starfield and Redfall Microsoft exclusives despite assurances it had given to European antitrust authorities that it had no incentive to withhold games from rival consoles.
However, the investigative news agency MLex contacted the EU regulator today and reportedly received a response that essentially rebukes FTC's on the matter. The article is behind a paywall, but ResetEra user Idas (original poster of the forum's official thread on the Microsoft x Activision Blizzard deal) reported its content on the board. You can find it in its entirety below.
Microsoft didn't mislead EU over ZeniMax deal, watchdog says in response to US concerns
Microsoft didn't make any "commitments" to EU regulators not to release Xbox-exclusive content following its takeover of ZeniMax Media, the European Commission has said.
US enforcers yesterday suggested that the US tech giant had misled the regulator in 2021 and cited that as a reason to challenge its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
"The commission cleared the Microsoft/ZeniMax transaction unconditionally as it concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns," the EU watchdog said in an emailed statement.
The absence of competition concerns "did not rely on any statements made by Microsoft about the future distribution strategy concerning ZeniMax's games," said the commission, which itself has opened an in-depth probe into the Activision Blizzard deal and appears keen to clarify what happened in the previous acquisition.
The EU agency found that even if Microsoft were to restrict access to ZeniMax titles, it wouldn't have a significant impact on competition because rivals wouldn't be denied access to an "essential input," and other consoles would still have a "large array" of attractive content.
We contacted Idas to get proof of the original article. Idas kindly provided them. Nonetheless, we've contacted the European Union to receive an official confirmation on the statement and will update this story if we hear back.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard announced to have reached a deal for the former to acquire the latter for roughly $68 billion on January 18th, 2022. Sony has been fighting a fierce PR war to proclaim that allowing the deal to happen would endanger competitors and consumers alike.
Some countries already waved it through, like Brazil, Serbia, and Saudi Arabia. Others, like the United Kingdom and the European Union, are conducting a deeper probe into the deal, which was originally targeting a June 2023 date for closing. That date will most certainly prove to be unrealistic if Microsoft and Activision end up fighting the FTC in court as they have promised to do unless the US regulatory body backs down.


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The £234 average projected spend for 2018 is exactly the same as 2017, suggesting demand has flattened out. Half of UK consumers also state they are not interested in the promotions, with 11% warning they would be purposely avoiding shopping altogether.
Alongside the 17% definitely intending to buy something while searching for a bargain over the weekend, a further 27% are open to persuasion if the deals are good enough, the analysis finds.
For those who are intending to buy, PWC found men are planning to spend £60 per head more than women on average. Meanwhile 25-34’s are the biggest spending age group, with a £278 planned spend per head, up by 17% compared with 2017. 18-24 year olds may be the most interested age group, but they have the lowest budgets and are the ones that have been the most squeezed this year, with their planned spend falling 20% to £181.
This year’s survey reveals a surge in interest in adult clothing, with double the number of consumers saying they will be looking for fashion bargains over Black Friday. It also found 40% of shoppers do buy on impulse over the period. There is still a significant amount of pre-planned purchase, with 42% sticking rigidly to a list, but 33% have a list and plan to browse too. Most impulsive are the 25-34’s and out of all shoppers they are most likely to buy in store.
Lisa Hooker, consumer markets leader at PwC, said: “While our survey found that consumer interest in Black Friday has begun to plateau, it has still established itself an important and much anticipated shopping event for many people. As ‘practical gifting’ makes Christmas more virtuous, Black Friday becomes our one chance for fun and frivolous spending, and to treat ourselves and our families.
“For some product categories, Black Friday is set to become more important than Christmas; most notably electricals, but also fashion, toys and beauty. So those retailers that have announced that they will not be participating in any discounting over this period risk their customers walking, or clicking, straight past to their competitors.”


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Based on enterprise scale, industries outlook and personal traits, the Chinese edition of Fortune has named 50 figures as the country's most influential giants in business circles.
What's more, China's private entrepreneurs are always the dominant force in this list. Even facing insufficient funding and resources, they are still driving companies forward and have globalized with their bravery, the magazine said.
Let's take a look at China's top 10 most influential tycoons:
No 10 Shen Nanpeng
Shen Nanpeng, founder and managing partner of Sequoia Capital China.
No 9 Ma Mingzhe
Ma Mingzhe, Chairman of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd, at the launch ceremony of the Internet Financial Industry Forum and ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co at Fudan University in Shanghai, Nov 6, 2013.
No 8 Wang Jianlin
Wang Jianlin, Chairman of Wanda Group, at a press conference in Shanghai, March 21, 2014.
No 7 Lei Jun
Lei Jun, chairman of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, holds up the latest models of Xiaomi Note at a press event in Beijing, Thursday, Jan 15, 2015.
No 6 Song Zhiping
Song Zhiping, president of China National Building Material Corp. [Photo/CFP]
No 5 Dong Mingzhu
Dong Mingzhu, president of Gree Electric Appliances Inc.
No 4 Yang Yuanqing
Yang Yuanqing, chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group, attends the 2012 CCTV Chinese Annual Economic Figures award ceremony in Beijing, Dec 12, 2012.
No 3 Ren Zhengfei
Ren Zhengfei, president of Huawei Technologies Co, gestures as he speaks during a session on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22, 2015.
No 2 Ma Huateng
Ma Huateng, founder and CEO of Tencent, speaks during the Global Mobile Internet Conference 2013 in Beijing, May 7, 2013.
No 1 Ma Yun
Alibaba founder and chairman Ma Yun poses for the media while touring the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover March 16, 2015.