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Posted: 07/26/2013 - Some county officials are asking Kansas lawmakers to clarify whether back taxes on personal property follow the property, or be assessed to its owner.
Updated: 07/22/2013 - The Kansas Lottery says 43-year-old Nelson Worley, of Osawatomie, matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball number in Saturday night's drawing.
Posted: 07/21/2013 - The editors of Consumer Reports’ ShopSmart magazine took the time to test and try different programs and separated the good from the bad.
Updated: 07/20/2013 - Michelin is voluntarily recalling 100,000 tires after a retailer discovered that some had holes and quickly deflated.
Posted: 07/19/2013 - Weak earnings from big technology companies sent the stock market lower in early trading.
Updated: 07/18/2013 - Panasonic's guilty plea involves prices for auto parts sold to Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Mazda Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Posted: 07/17/2013 - City of Wichita officials will host a social media town hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight concerning the proposed budget.
Posted: 07/17/2013 - Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve's timetable for reducing its bond purchases is not on a "preset course" and the Fed could increase or decrease the amount based on how the economy performs.
Updated: 07/17/2013 - Creating a personal financial management plan can seem complicated. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Posted: 07/15/2013 - Eligible Kansas residents will receive additional assistance through a state program to help them pay their summer utility bills.
Posted: 07/12/2013 - Twinkies are making an early comeback at Wal-Mart stores, and they won't be frozen beforehand.
Posted: 07/11/2013 - The stock market surged to all-time highs Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would keep supporting the economy for the foreseeable future.
Posted: 07/10/2013 - The judge at a New York civil anti-trust trial has found that Apple Inc. conspired with publishers to raise electronic book prices.
Posted: 07/10/2013 - A public hearing is scheduled for this week in Salina on Westar Energy's proposed increase in electric rates.
Posted: 07/10/2013 - Debt can be quite high for some people, with credit card interest rates going as high as 29 percent because of late or minimum payments.
Posted: 07/05/2013 - Whole Foods says the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Posted: 07/05/2013 - The FCC gave thumbs up to the $21.6 billion deal on Friday.
Posted: 07/03/2013 - We all want to be responsible when it comes to money. That means you need to live by sound money principles that allow you to build a stable future for yourself and your family.
Posted: 06/27/2013 - Better news on jobs and consumer spending are pushing stocks higher in early trading.
Posted: 06/26/2013 - There are moves you can make to boost your Social Security benefits, even when you've taken your benefits early.
Posted: 06/25/2013 - Kansas gambling revenues raised through lottery ticket sales and three state-owned casinos are expected to top $150 million for the fiscal year ending June 30.
Posted: 06/25/2013 - A realtors association says home sales in Kansas in May were the highest in the state since 2007.
Posted: 06/25/2013 - U.S. home prices jumped 12.1 percent in April from a year ago, buoyed by strong demand and a limited supply of available homes.


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It’s time to check your fridge — especially if you’re a hummus lover.
A variety of frozen spinach sold at Meijer has been recalled due to Listeria concerns.
The frozen ravioli products were produced with organic spinach that may have been contaminated.
It’s time to check your freezer.
Kraft has received eight reports about metal fragments in this product, although no injuries have been reported.
To date, Trader Joe’s has received one report of an allergic reaction potentially linked to this product.
The FDA has issued three separate food recalls related to undeclared allergens.
The bagels were sent to stores in 23 states, including Michigan.
An Ohio bakery is recalling some of its pastry products that were sold in Michigan due to an undeclared allergen warning.
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PSA Group to buy Opel/Vauxhall?
14 February 2017
Author: James Richardson
Talks between PSA Group (Peugeot-Citroen's parent company) and General Motors (GM) about the sale of the US company's European operations, namely Opel and Vauxhall, are said to be at an advanced stage.
Although GM has yet to confirm or deny that any negotiations are taking place, PSA confirmed earlier today (14 February) that talks about a number of potential strategic partnerships between the two companies, including the possible purchase of Opel/Vauxhall by PSA Group, had occurred.
PSA said in a statement that "PSA Group confirms that, together with General Motors, it is exploring numerous strategic initiatives aimed at improving its profitability and operational efficiency, including a potential acquisition of Opel. There can be no assurance that an agreement will be reached."
GM and PSA Group have been working together on various technical collaborations, including three projects in Europe since 2012, which, according to the statement released by PSA has generated "substantial synergies for the two groups".
The statement went on to say that "within this framework, General Motors and PSA Group regularly examine additional expansion and cooperation possibilities as well". Rumours have circulated recently that GM and PSA were looking at possible platform sharing, as well as other technical collaboration opportunities.
Nothing is set in stone as yet, although more information is likely to be forthcoming in the coming days and weeks. We have approached Vauxhall UK for comment.


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Created to democratise credit, P2P lenders are going after big money
But rising red tape and competition could see them stumble
“GET YOUR money right,” says a giant billboard in garish, Instagram-friendly colours in San Francisco’s downtown. It is part of a campaign by SoFi, a fintech firm, to position itself as a one-stop shop for alternative finance. Founded in 2011 to cut the cost of student loans by enabling alumni to sponsor undergraduates, last year SoFi spent over $200m courting shoppers, homebuyers and young parents. It now collects funding from a wide variety of investors, including big institutions.
The vision behind peer-to-peer (P2P) lending—allowing one ordinary person with spare cash to help another with a decent plan for spending it—was always a romantic one. Today only a few die-hards like RateSetter, a decade-old British lender, still hew to it; the rest, like SoFi, have diversified. New rules in Britain are the first salvo in a regulatory effort that will bring greater scrutiny. The bets P2P firms have made as they have grown will make or break them.
Zopa was the first P2P lender, in Britain in 2005, closely followed by Prosper and LendingClub in America. The industry took off after the financial crisis of 2008, when consumers lost confidence in banks and started to move their lives online. The idea was that lower costs and less red tape would enable firms to serve clients whom banks shunned.
The retail investors who provided funding could hope for annual returns of 4% or more. The firms would avoid credit risk while making money from transaction fees, and any late fees. Between 2013 and 2015 the stock of P2P loans grew fourfold in Britain, to £2.6bn ($3.4bn), and ninefold in the Americas, to $29bn.
But further growth proved elusive. One reason was the high cost of acquiring customers. Platforms do not know how creditworthy someone who clicks on a Facebook or Google ad is, says Scott Sanborn of LendingClub. “[But] I have to pay for that click regardless.” At first they allowed investors to price loans—but gave them limited information about borrowers with which to do it. Investors thus asked for higher interest rates across the board, resulting in adverse selection.
Banks can draw on cheap and plentiful deposits, whereas platforms had to compete for savings held by retail investors. That required a lot of hand-holding, says Neil Rimer of Index Ventures, a venture-capital firm. So from the mid-2010s P2P lenders turned to family offices, and pension and sovereign-wealth funds. They started to securitise loans, bundling hundreds of tiny amounts and selling them together. In 2017 institutional investors snapped up $13bn worth of securitised P2P loans. Last year they funded 90% of Prosper’s new loans, 94% of LendingClub’s and 64% of those of Funding Circle, a British firm that lends to small businesses.
To cut acquisition costs, many platforms now cross-sell several types of loans. Zopa, which obtained a banking licence last December, offers car finance and wedding loans. LendingClub backs small businesses and refinances credit-card debt. Some also “white-label” their products, originating loans for traditional banks while remaining invisible to the public.
The shift from pure P2P has earned these firms a new moniker: marketplace lenders (MPL). Last year they issued $50bn of loans in America, a tiny but growing slice of the stock of consumer credit ($4trn in 2018). PwC, a consultancy, reckons that figure will hit $1trn by 2030. Large MPLs, including LendingClub and Funding Circle, have gone public. Zopa is rumoured to be planning to follow.
MPLs are now well-positioned for rapid growth, boosters say. Yet that vision is rosy. Born in an era of lax rules and economic expansion, the sector has never been truly tested. That is about to change.
The first challenge is new competition. Fintech startups such as Affirm and Afterpay now provide instalment loans to shoppers at checkout. Payment firms such as PayPal and Square have started lending to small businesses. Amazon sponsors sellers on its marketplace; Uber will soon fund its drivers. Meanwhile banks are snapping up fintechs and investing in software.
Second is a slowing economy. To make more money MPLs need to issue more loans. Since they do not take a hit from defaults, they have a bias towards accepting risky borrowers. That bias is worsened by reliance on institutional investors, who demand higher returns than retail investors, says Rhydian Lewis of RateSetter. A downturn could see defaults spike—and investors flee. Default rates are already rising at platforms that make them public.
That is drawing regulatory attention—the industry’s third challenge. Britain is getting tougher on disclosure, governance and wind-down arrangements. From December 9th firms will be allowed to market themselves only to sophisticated investors. Some are preparing by running stress tests; others by creating “provision funds” that will make lenders whole if borrowers default. But rising compliance costs have pushed some smaller ones out of business. Further consolidation is due, insiders say.
The winners may emerge stronger. For now, however, P2P backers are cautious. LendingClub, which was valued at $5.4bn when it listed in 2014, now has a market capitalisation of just $1.1bn. Funding Circle, which listed 15 months ago at a valuation of £1.5bn, is worth £346m. SoFi’s $4.3bn valuation has not budged since its 2017 funding round. “At first platforms were valued like tech companies,” says Aditya Khurjekar of Medici, a data firm. “But fintech is harder, much harder.” ■
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline "Nothing personal"
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- The perils and rewards of economies in rehab
- For 15 years two currencies have outperformed all others
- Myanmar admits foreign life insurers
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Because Apple obtained Beats from Dr. Dre and also Jimmy Iovine, just step-by-step upgrades have actually been launched to the firm’s earphones and also audio speakers profile. PowerBeats Pro will certainly be the initial brand-new earphones.
Apple is currently a market leader in this area by introducing its initial AirPods set of earphones. Last week, the 2nd generation of prominent sets of earphones was released, with numerous significant upgrades.
In April, if the info launched from the just recently introduced iphone 12.2 becomes reasonable, the initial Beats-branded headset ought to be formally introduced. These will certainly adhere to the PowerBeats standards of the 3rd generation, with the Pro variation not having a cord in between the left and also ideal headgears.
Similar to AirPods, the brand-new PowerBeats Pro will certainly include a distinct billing situation that can be billed through a Lightning cord, much like any kind of apple iphone in the last few years. The earphones will certainly have a flashy style and also an ear hook system that ought to guarantee securing throughout running sessions or various other kinds of initiative.
Most likely, like AirPods 2, they will certainly come jam-packed with the H1 cordless chipset that makes it very easy to couple with iDevices and also Macs. It will certainly be fascinating to see if, like AirPods, they will certainly be formally suitable with Apple’s only terminals. If this circumstance shows to be, it would certainly be the initial Beats earphones that can not be utilized in tandem with an Android.
As for the rate is worried, up until the main launch, we can just hypothesize. Probably, it will certainly move around $ 200 or around 175 euros, similar to AirPods 2.


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Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! on Apple Arcade: All you need to know
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'D2C brands have better connect with youth'
"We feel D2C can be a more serious competition than the traditional competence because of the aspiration of that age group, social media, the kind of connection which resonates with their thinking as well as the agility," said VS Ganesh, managing director at Page Industries that runs Jockey and Speedo stores in India.
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Cheltenham Festival 2023 will soon be here. Although there are no rated races at this meet, 17 horses have competed there in the previous 13 years before winning the major race in March.
Page Industries shares hit 52-week high on strong Q1 earningsThe stock witnessed a similar movement on the NSE, where it started at Rs 49,750, and then touched its 52-week high of Rs 50,350, a rise of 2.73 per cent over its last close.
Will competition make the going tight for Page Industries?Page Industries, an exclusive licensee of Jockey (USA) in India and some Asian countries, has established market leadership in men's premium innerwear and women's lingerie segments. With 70% in-house manufacturing, Page has substantial control over cost structure.
Ladakh plans to use fences around Hunder sand dunes, develop Sumoor desertLt Governor R K Mathur Mathur of Ladakh also suggested that a landscaping plan for Nubra should be developed and fences be put around the sand dunes at Hunder for their protection.
Despite online growth, consumers still prefer to purchase large-ticket products offlineIn electronic products, the market share of organised retail stores has increased 4-7 percentage points in the last two years, according to latest data from market researcher GfK India. Listed apparel manufacturers Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail and Page Industries said sales from large chains and their exclusive stores have already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, but small stores are yet to catch up.
Page’s growth story reads just fine with small-town push, high demandThe new strategy is a part of the company’s endeavour to be closer to the consumer to improve purchasing frequency. Online sales have picked up too. It now contributes 8 per cent to the sales compared with 2 per cent before the pandemic.
Leisurewear, reach offer comfort for Page IndustriesThe company’s stock has underperformed due to a weak show in the first quarter of FY22. Though it clocked a 76% revenue growth in the June quarter, it was largely on a low base. When compared sequentially, revenue fell by 43%.
Page Industries' journey is only beginning: Chandrasekar K, CFO"We are innovating in terms of product design, in terms of availability, in terms of our own digital transformation in being connected with the last mile all the time. This journey, as I told you, is just beginning. We have been 25 years in India, and we are still only present in one-fourth of India in terms of the number of cities and towns."
Page Industries Q1 net profit at Rs 11 cr; revenue up 76% to Rs 501 crRevenue from operations rose 76.08 per cent to Rs 501.53 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 284.82 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
Page Industries Q4 results: Net profit rises about 4-folds to Rs 116 croreRevenue from operations rose 62.72 per cent to Rs 880.76 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 541.28 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
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Hosiery baron Vinod Gupta decodes the inner workings of India's innerwear industry"The gap in prices of cotton and cotton yarn will impact the entire hosiery industry. MSMEs and mid-sized hosiery businesses will be impacted most significantly, because of (i) short supply from spinning mills owing to price rise, and (ii) increase in demand for working capital."
From right fitting to endless choices, online lingerie is filling the gaping holes of India’s hosiery marketFor Myntra, one of the peak sales categories after the lockdown was lingerie, which saw an unprecedented 150% y-o-y growth.
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Speedo to probe findings of human rights violations against Indian partner PageNorway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, on Monday said that "unacceptable risk" due to human rights violation led to exclusion of some companies including Page, which is the exclusive licensee for Speedo and innerwear maker Jockey International in India.
Nalanda Capital eyes $800 million fundAfter quitting Warburg Pincus, Prasad set up Nalanda Capital in 2007 based out of Singapore.
Page Industries reports pick up in demand after lockdown relaxationThe company expects the business to normalise in the next two-three quarters.
Gaja Capital, L Catterton eye 40% stake in ZivameBoth funds are in separate discussions to acquire stake, while Gaja Capital is said to be in advanced talks. Currently, technology-focused investment firm Zodius Capital is the largest shareholder in Zivame with about 60% stake. Zivame is the second largest selling women lingerie brand in India after Jockey.
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05/04/2016 - Sustainability news
Z Energy today installed the first electric vehicle rapid charging station at a service station in Christchurch, at Z Moorhouse Avenue, Addington. The station was officially opened by Christchurch Deputy Mayor, Vicki Buck.
The installation is part of Z’s commitment to install six rapid-charge electric vehicle charging stations at sites in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch over the following weeks.
The rapid-charge stations are being supplied by Charge Net and will be available for public use. The Tritium fast chargers draw up to 400 volts of electricity and can charge a standard electric vehicle in the time it takes a customer to buy and drink a cup of coffee.
Z Sustainability Manager, Gerri Ward, said the move was part of Z’s continued commitment to moving from being a part of the climate change problem to the heart of the solution.
“We’re not an oil company, we’re a transport energy company and we’re committed to meeting the needs of our customers, whatever they might be.
“We also want to be at the front of the push towards a cleaner, more sustainable New Zealand and to give Kiwis choices to use more renewable fuels.”
The electric charging stations will cost approximately $5 - $10 for the vast majority of users (i.e. a Nissan Leaf) to fill up, and the charge time from empty will be approximately 10 – 25 minutes, as opposed to up to eight hours for a conventional slow charge. A 25 minute charge will “fill up” an entry level electric vehicle like a Leaf and allow customers to travel around 120 kilometres,
“These stations provide another option to keep our customers moving regardless of the vehicle they drive or the fuel they need,” said Gerri.
Chief Executive Steve West from Charge Net has found working with Z Energy to be a great experience, and is pleased to see the iconic Kiwi brand charging into the future.
“Z Energy is a great company to work and collaborate with. We are excited to see these stations go live,” he said.


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Tequila Herradura launched its first ever advertising campaign last week to coincide with International Margarita Day on February 22.
The activation, entitled Tequila Herradura – Extraordinary Awaits this Margarita Month, saw a series of guerrilla projections across central London. The projections featured imagery of the tequila and its ingredients to drive brand awareness, particularly among the rising number of tequila drinkers in the UK.
Tequila Herradura, which is part of Brown-Forman’s emerging brands portfolio, was also featured on cocktail menus in selected Soho and Covent Garden restaurants to support the campaign.
Chao Roberts, Brown-Forman UK’s tequila portfolio brand manager, said: “Margarita Month is the perfect time to launch Herradura’s Extraordinary campaign. With tequila demand growing in the double-digits, it is the fastest growing spirits category in the UK.
“As our first ever OOH activation in London, we’re hoping this will catch the eye of London tequila lovers.”


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Toyota has started production of the Prius hybrid car in China with local joint venture partner FAW Group, with a goal of selling 3,000 vehicles in 2006. The Japanese automaker has taken the important first step to promote the gasoline-electric cars in China, one of the fastest-growing and world’s largest car markets, as it aims to make hybrids a global standard for fuel-efficient vehicles.
Hybrids burn less gasoline by adding one or more electric motors to a standard engine, while China could also use help with pollution and energy shortage problems, which could slow their economic growth. China currently encourages the use of hybrid vehicles and is moving forward on common level emission regulations with those in Europe and the United States.
The Chinese-built Prius will be priced between 288,000 Yuan and 302,000 Yuan ($35,680 to $37,410), compared to pricing around $22,000 in Japan and North America. Toyota is targeting worldwide hybrid sales of 1 million vehicles a year sometime around 2010.


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Like everything else in 2020, holiday shopping this year is going to be more difficult than usual. As gatherings continue getting smaller and smaller, it'll be hard to give gifts to your friends and family. A new app, however, aims to solve just that.
NATE acts as the first universal accelerator for mobile checkout, allowing users to purchase any item through the app and share it as a gift to anyone through a custom URL. Once the recipient opens the app, they accept the gift and enter their address to receive the present.
To help launch the app, New York socialite Andrew Warren teamed up with NATE to produce a hilarious spoof video inspired by Ryan Murphy's iconic TV show, Scream Queens. The promo features singer Nora Gjieli, Cipriani's Julia Moshy, PAPER's own SNATCHURAL beauty star Ethan D'Spain and model Brooke Korine.
NATE's new gifting feature makes holiday purchases seamless and is the first mobile app to integrate AI technology that enables checkout at any online retailer anywhere on behalf of a customer.
"We're on our phones all day long and I often come across things that I know people in my life would love," Warren says. "I usually end up forgetting about it or spoiling the surprise by asking for someone's address. Especially now, since we're not able to get together with all our friends and family, NATE has really changed the game for me. I'm able to gift on the spot and even do some shopping for myself, all too easily."
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One lucky winner will win their favorite item from one of Warren's lists. To enter, comment the name of any item you want on his post and tag three friends.
Additionally, NATE will be choosing two users to win their entire holiday wishlist on December 14th. All you have to do is create a list on the app and share it on Instagram or TikTok with the hashtag, #MakeSomeoneSmile.
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Azoya, a leading turnkey e-commerce solutions and services provider, has appointed Rania Awad as managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
Based in Melbourne, Ms Awad is responsible for driving the company’s business forward in A/NZ.
Azoya assists overseas retailers to break into the lucrative China cross-border e-commerce market.
In her new role, Ms Awad will focus on new market development and enhancing business operations excellence.
“Rania’s industry reputation, experience, innovation and e-commerce expertise will enhance the solid reputation Azoya holds in the Australian and New Zealand market and drive our business to the next level,” said Don Zhao, executive director and CEO of Overseas Business for Azoya. “Rania’s appointment forms a crucial role in helping local retail businesses take advantage of growing demand from Chinese consumers for high quality and ethical products from Australia.
Ms Awad brings a deep understanding of the retail pharmacy landscape in Australia and New Zealand to Azoya, as well as experience in fast-consuming retail operations management.
She founded a successful pharmacy in Sydney in 2001, followed by Your Chemist Shop in 2004 – a thriving online pharmacy with an enviable yearly growth of 15-20 percent.
In 2014, Your Chemist Shop was acquired by a large pharmacy chain, Pharmacy 4 Less. Ms Awad became the GM of Ecommerce & IT at Pharmacy 4 Less, helping execute its ecommerce strategy. This included successfully launching two of its brands into China’s lucrative health and beauty market.
“Azoya has an incredibly strong offering, solid brand and expansive opportunity for growth, particularly in the health, beauty, mum and baby, fashion and home categories,” Ms Awad said.
“As we continue to face a changing competitive landscape and increase our leadership in the cross-border ecommerce market, I’m focused on driving the strategic direction of the business, while delivering innovation and value for our retail customers.”
Azoya offers Australian and New Zealand based retailers a cost-effective and risk-free approach to break into the Chinese e-commerce market.
Setting up a local business identity
The company has assisted more than 35 overseas retailers in 11 countries to successfully trade in China.
Azoya helps with the ground work in China so that retailers avoid all the nuisances arising from traditional international expansion, such as setting up a local business entity, confusion over government policies and market adaptation.


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Every few a long time, new innovation comes alongside that’s so revolutionary and adjustments the world for good. Blockchain know-how is doing that right now, and it’s setting the muse for the longer term, believes Santander Bank Polska SA’s Piotr Zielonka.
Zielonka spoke to CoinGeek Backstage host Becky Liggero in Warsaw at Blockchain 4 Gaming, an occasion that introduced collectively players, blockchain lovers, technophiles, and even bankers like himself.
Zielonka is the senior fairness analysis analyst at Santander Bank Polska, the third-largest financial institution within the Central European nation. His focus is on the tech trade, with a particular curiosity in gaming.
“We’re every excited for the trends that are emerging within the sector because a new emerging trend can define the future of a sector for the next several years,” he identified.
Change isn’t straightforward, he admitted. However, when an rising development or know-how is revolutionary, there’s no holding it again, and it generally results in the collapse of present behemoths that fail to adapt rapidly sufficient.
Zielonka remembers a number of a long time in the past when a few of the largest corporations in sure sectors have been tiny startups with huge ambitions. In gaming, for example, he remembers when CD Projekt Red was beginning out. Now, the Polish firm is a big within the gaming world with a few of the largest video games, together with The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.
“[Today] we have new trends like metaverse, like blockchain, like Web3. These are new trends that are emerging and starting to transform not just the gaming sector but the technology sector in general,” he mentioned.
Zielonka warned any firm that stays stagnant underneath the misguided perception that its affect will final endlessly. This sort of mentality will “probably be the end of this company as there’s always something new on the horizon.”
Poland has develop into one of many largest gaming markets, each for the customers in addition to the builders. The nation has over 400 sport growth studios that churn out a few of the best-performing video games. According to Piotr, it boils right down to the hardworking nature of the Poles.
“We are a country that is still trying to define who we are and what we want to achieve,” he famous.
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The latest information from AppleInsider's sources suggest Mac OS X 10.6, codenamed Snow Leopard, should ship about two months after WWDC. Also, updates to Leopard and several video-related Pro apps are expected soon.
Snow Leopard has already had a few test builds released to developers, but three more builds are expected before Mac OS X 10.6 hits store shelves, possibly in August. One more test build will be released before WWDC with major updates to system components and functionality, and a "feature complete" build is expected to be shown off at WWDC and released to developers at that time. A third test build is expected to be released before the final release candidate.
The next update to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, codenamed Juno, has been receiving weekly test builds recently. The latest build, 9J39, contains 99 bug fixes; the 10.5.6 update clocked in at over 100 bugfixes when it was released. 10.5.7 is said to be "on track" for an April release.
Further information on updates to Apple's professional video-related applications also points specifically to Color, Motion, and Final Cut Server, as well as a new version of the Apple ProRes high-def video codec. Also, an update to Xsan, Apple's SAN filesystem often used in video applications, is expected to be released "shortly." Previous rumors suggested the release to coincide with the NAB trade show later this month.


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Concerned hybrid shoppers may be able to rest a little easier, as Toyota plans to resume production. “Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it will resume Japan production Monday of Prius along with the Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h,” says Toyota in a press release.
There could still be issues with parts availability. “A trickle of key products, such as the Toyota Prius, is starting to come out of Japan — but the key question is whether suppliers will be able to keep parts coming,” says Edmunds correspondent, Anita Lienert.
Not all of the automaker’s plants are ready to resume production. “As for the company's nine other factories in Japan, Toyota has only said shutdowns will last at least until Saturday,” writes the Detroit News. “It will have lost production of about 140,000 vehicles by then.”
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Coffee growers have initiated new technology to assure consumers around the world that the coffee purchased is derived from high quality beans of Colombian origin said the Colombian Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC), El Espectador reported Thursday.
The new technology, Near Infrared Spectroscopy or NIRS, measures the spectral fingerprint of the coffee which can identify its regional and global origin. NIRS was developed by the FNC in association with the University of Rioja in Spain.
Luis Genaro Muñoz, head of the FNC, said that the aim of the new technology is to protect the quality and reputation of Colombian coffee. “This new technology seeks to ensure that the product the consumer is savouring is really a coffee with all the sensory characteristics of the best coffee in the world.”
The FNC has been creating a database of Colombian coffee from all the different regions since 2004 and it is presently collecting coffee samples from around the world.
In 2010 analyses were carried out on 32,000 samples of Colombia and 1,000 additional samples were taken from stores in Asia, Europe and North America.


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Business Registration Certificates Will Now Have Tax ID—CAC
By Adedapo Adesanya
As part of the federal government’s directive to ease the process of doing business in the country, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) said the processes of registering a business and getting a tax ID have been merged.
This means prospective business owners who want to register their companies would no longer need to approach the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for a tax identification number (TIN).
In a statement released on Monday, CAC said its certificates of incorporation issued to business owners will now carry TINs, eliminating the long process of acquiring the tax IDs from the FIRS.
“This is to inform our esteemed customers that as part of the ease of doing business initiative, certificates of incorporation of companies registered under part A of CAMA will henceforth carry tax identification numbers issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),” the commission said.
“This has dispensed with the need for companies to apply for the issuance of tax identification numbers from FIRS after incorporation,” the agency added.
President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has been making efforts to improve Nigeria’s ease of doing business ranking of the World Bank.
This has led to the setting up of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to remove bottlenecks in the business environment and attract investments.
Another similar initiative that the FG has pushed out to achieve this goal include the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) offering micro, small and medium scale enterprises 80 percent discount to get their products registered. The discount, which began in May, will last for six months.
Also, between October 2018 and March 2019, MSMEs were offered a N5,000 flat rate to register business names with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Nigeria is ranked 131 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Nigeria improved to 131 in 2019 from 146 in 2018.
Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria is expected to reach 155.00 basis points by the end of 2020, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria is projected to trend around 155.00 in 2021. according to its latest econometric models.


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A leading Bitcoin company in Australia, DigitalBTC says that it has dissolved a supply agreement with cloud mining service CloudHashing. The agreement according to the company was signed in March wherein CloudHashing was to run DigitalBTC hardware in data centers in Iceland and Texas to mine Bitcoin.
The abrupt decision from the company according to a source has been communicated to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) wherein it states that the two companies agree to dissolve the supply deal. DigitalBTC informs that under the settlement, CloudHashing’s shares in it are to be cancelled. The decision was taken unanimously by the management board of the company.
According to the announcement from DigitalBTC, “The settlement agreement stipulates that 8,276,465 ordinary shares in the company (4.9% of the issued capital) are to be cancelled for nil consideration, delivering a net benefit to all remaining shareholders by reducing the total number of ordinary shares on issue.”
The company further informs media that in addition, 3,742,520 Performance Rights issued to CloudHashing under the previous supply agreement are to be cancelled as well. Like DigitalBTC, CloudHashing too informed its customers about the buyback plan in an email sent on 29th January wherein it elaborated the issue.
CloudHashing says, “We have some important information for you about your CloudHashing service. Please visit [our website] and login to view your account message. For a limited period only CloudHashing is offering to purchase your Bitcoin mining contract. This offer expires in 10 days. Please log into your account to view this offer.”
The Partnership that could not be worked out
The latest update is that when the customers log in they are presented with a choice of keeping their contracts with an increased management fees, or selling them back to the company. On the other hand, DigitalBTC’s management board unanimously recommended that all shareholder vote in favor of the proposal.
Their decision was inspired from the fact that it would deliver an increase in value per share for remaining shareholders. The company made it clear that the buyback will not require any payments on to CloudHashing. Also, it had managed mining operations without any input from CloudHashing from mid-2014.
DigitalBTC clarified that it has not used CloudHashing for over six months, it’s just taken time to settle the agreement. The company had no choice but to terminate the partnership as key outcomes from the strategic agreement in March 2014 did not eventuate.
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Starbucks to sell audiobooks in stores
Get a 'Velveteen Rabbit' with coffee
Published 10:00 pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Starbucks Corp. will market "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Night Before Christmas" audiobooks under an agreement with Random House Inc. as the coffee chain tries to expand its entertainment sales.
Read by actress Meryl Streep, the two audiobooks will include a CD and an illustrated storybook and will cost $15.95, Ken Lombard, president of Starbucks Entertainment, said Tuesday. This is the first time Starbucks has offered audiobooks.
Starbucks is adding more CDs, DVDs and movie soundtracks as it tries to expand sales beyond coffee. The company is selling a DVD by children's singer Laurie Berkner, and in April it started promoting the Lionsgate movie "Akeelah and the Bee" with spelling quizzes on coffee-cup sleeves and in-store ads in exchange for part of the film's profits.
"We love these titles, and we are committed to providing family entertainment," Lombard said.
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Tomorrow, Friday the 27th, at 9:00 AM ET and 9:00 PM ET Sirius XM - Pearl Jam Radio Channel 22 will air a special program from Dierks’ Record Store Day performance in Seattle, WA with special guest Pearl Jam's Mike McCready.
Dierks had the opportunity to play a special acoustic set at Easy Street Records in Downtown Seattle on April 21st in support of small record shops everywhere.
In celebration of Record Store Day this past Saturday, Dierks had the opportunity to play a special acoustic set at Easy Street Records in downtown Seattle. Check out the special appearance by Mike McCready of Pearl Jam!
Dierks has been added to the list of artists who will be taking part in the 5th Annual Record Store Day on April 21st with a special acoustic performance at Easy Street Records' Queen Anne location in downtown Seattle, WA at 1:00 PM PT.


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Hewlett-Packard introduced its new OMEN gaming PC lineup last year, and now its receiving a number of updates for those that like Intel Core i7 and AMD Ryzen power along with GeForce GTX 10-Series and Radeon RX graphics. The company has launched a big update to the Omen line of VR (virtual reality) and gaming devices with the launch of the Omen X Desktop and Omen X Compact Desktop.
Omen X VR Pack is a wearable machine that could provide fully rendered 3D virtual environments while letting the user walk around untethered from a desktop. The VR Backpack PC accessory for the OMEN X that allows you to take your high-powered gaming PC mobile, this especially comes in handy for “untethered” VR experiences using devices like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. The OMEN X supports hot-swappable batteries so that you can keep gaming for an extended period of time, and four batteries are included right of the bat with the backpack accessory.
While last year’s wearable model was designed for VR developers who wanted to use the hardware to test their designs, the new versions are aimed squarely at consumers. The entry-level Omen X Desktop starts at $1,569.99, and comes with a Kaby Lake version of an Intel i5 processor, along with 8 GB of RAM, a 128 SSD, and 1 TB HD, along with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 as a graphics card.
Although HP said that the Omen family was designed exclusively with gamers in mind, the company is not being shy about the fact that it sees the devices as VR platforms.


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Gaymercon is a gaming convention that is specifically designed for LGBT culture in mind. Microsoft has recently released a video of their support for Gaymercon.
"At Microsoft we value the ideas and leadership of all of our employees and believe an inclusive and diverse community is important to a thriving Xbox Live," a Microsoft spokesperson told GameSpot. "This video was an employee-driven effort to show support of GaymerCon’s Kickstarter campaign and had the full support of Xbox Live leadership.”
I think it's wonderful that Microsoft officially supports Gaymercon. One of the main criticisms that I've read against Gaymercon is that it further segregates LGBT and hetero gamers. People often ask, why make a convention that focuses solely on the differences rather than the similarities? Shouldn't these gaming communities focus on the gaming aspect rather than their sexual preference?
Well, in a perfect world, you wouldn't need a convention like this. But gaming today is filled with homophobia and cultural ignorance. Online gaming communities (Xbox Live) discourage LGBT users from playing, developers make sexually ignorant mistakes in both their games and choice of words, and people don't know how to approach LGBT issues in story lines.
Gaymercon tries to alleviate these problems by merging these two worlds together and educate people to become more aware of these issues.
I know I'm late to the discussion but with only 9 hours left to go, Gaymercon has already achieved over 300% of its 25,000 dollar goal.


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How Hackers Can Copy Everything on Your Phone
Celeb hacking scandal sheds light on tools hackers might use.
— -- The hacks into the clouds of dozens of Hollywood A-listers, including Kate Upton and Jennifer Lawrence, have shed new light on the methods hackers might use and the tools they have at their disposal.
On the Web forum Anon-IB, a popular image sharing board, users posted what they claimed were stolen, naked photos, and talked about how they got them. They discussed using the ElcomSoft Phone Password Breaker, according to Wired.
The product is just one of many available for sale online.
The company said the product is intended for computer forensics experts and people who need help cracking their own accounts, allowing users to download everything from a cloud account. The end result can be a virtual copy of someone's entire phone. The software starts at $79 and can be purchased from the Moscow-based company's website.
Robert Siciliano, a McAfee identity theft expert, told ABC News that while the tools are marketed to law enforcement professionals, they were originally geared toward security professionals who are called "ethical hackers."
"These are your white hat hackers, good guys who spend their days looking for vulnerabilities in various networks or devices so they can patch them and update that organization's security posture," Siciliano said.
For ordinary civilians, though, it's not just their phones that could be vulnerable.
ElcomSoft also offers software that claims to be able to access someone's Facebook log-in and password information.
"The free Facebook Password Extractor reveals Facebook passwords cached in all popular Web browsers in just a click. Multiple Facebook accounts and latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Google Chrome are supported," the product description said.
ElcomSoft also offers email and instant messenger password recovery products.
In addition, a Forensic Toolkit product is listed for sale on ElcomSoft's website starting at $1,495. The bundle claims to allow users to acquire bit-precise images of targeted Apple iOS devices in real time.
Olga Koksharova, a spokeswoman for ElcomSoft, told ABC News that limiting access to the software won't prevent hackers from finding a free version somewhere else.
"There are numerous legitimated uses of this software," Koksharova told ABC News via email. "One of them is getting access to your own iCloud information in case you break, lose or somehow damage iOS device and are not going to or cannot buy a new device to restore the data to a new device."
The company said on its website that it "caters to the needs of law enforcement, military and intelligence agencies, supplying a range of forensic products and tools used in criminal investigations."
While Siciliano said this type of software is generally sold with good intentions for commercial use, it could just as easily be used to inflict damage.
"These software programs are no different than a gun," he said. "They can be used for defense or offense. They can be used to kill or to save a life."
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Michigan Apple Committee raising awareness through social media
The Michigan Apple Committee works in the areas of consumer education, research, market development and communications with the primary goal to help Michigan Apple growers be successful in their businesses.
“Our main focus area is working to increase Michigan Apple consumption amongst consumers,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee. “Our mission is to enhance the reputation of Michigan Apples, improve their share of sales in target markets and aid the profitability and sustainability of Michigan’s apple industry.”
The Michigan Apple Committee feels fortunate to have received Specialty Crop Block Grant funds to implement social media and other campaigns to raise brand awareness and increase consumption of Michigan Apples.
“Social media is our primary tactic for reaching and engaging with our target audience,” Smith said. “Over the past several years, we have developed social media messaging that resonates with our audience, on targeted platforms to raise brand awareness and educate consumers.”
Michigan is the second largest producer of apples in the nation, behind Washington. The 2023 crop was projected to be 32 million bushels, and the 2022 crop was just over 32 million bushels.
“Apples are an important part of Michigan’s economy, as the largest and most valuable fruit crop in the state,” Smith said.
Michigan Apples are hand-harvested which requires farm worker hand labor. Production is labor-intensive, with 60 percent of production costs going to labor; that can be a major challenge Smith said.
She explained that the 2024 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for Michigan is $18.50 — an increase of about 7 percent.
“More broadly, increased administrative burdens and increased production costs continue to be a challenge for growers,” Smith said. “Our national organization, the U.C. Apple Association, has been helpful in bringing the concerns of the growers to Congress, the Department of Labor and the Department of Agriculture.”
With costs skyrocketing, continued increases threaten to put many farms out of business. It is without a doubt the biggest concern of apple growers in Michigan and across the country.
“Continuing to work toward our mission will help growers be successful,” Smith said. “We represent all apple growers in the state of Michigan, aiming to increase consumption of apples, strengthen Michigan’s presence in the retail marketplace, and fund important research on a wide variety of production and marketing challenges face by the industry.”
At the beginning of January, there were plenty of Michigan Apples available for consumers and Smith encourages consumers to try a new variety or an old favorite.
“Gala, Honeycrisp and Fuji are always popular with consumers,” she said. “In addition, managed varieties have grown in popularity year over year. Keeping these varieties stocked for longer periods of time and not just for a sale or a ‘limited time’ will keep the consumer coming back to purchase their new favorite apple variety. We expect managed varieties to continue to thrive.”
In winter, Smith feels retailers should be focusing on healthy lifestyles.
“Apples are a symbol of health and there is good reason for that,” she said. “Retail dietitians can request our turnkey dietitian kit by emailing [email protected]. MAC has a wealth of health and nutrition information that retailers can share with their shoppers.”
Overall, consumers are attracted to Michigan apples because of the flavor, and no one can produce an apple quite like growers in the state, Smith said.
“Our proximity to the Great Lakes allows for plenty of moisture; the topography of the apple growing regions equal hilly landscapes and nutrient rich soil; and good weather conditions in each season help to enhance both color and flavor of the fruit,” Smith said. “Bite into a Michigan Apple and you’ll taste the difference.”


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Sage & Co. adds home accents
July 16, 2013,
The company unveiled about 1,200 new products during the Atlanta market, including lighting, wall décor, pillows and decorative accessories.
"All of the furnishings and fixtures (in the showroom) are also for sale, and containers are an expanding category for us," said Robert Jones, creative director.
Jones said the new introductions have been well-received so far, with the wire and burlap French Market pendants among the best-sellers.
The company's other home accents introductions also embody a sophisticated rustic look, including jute and wire lanterns, antique decorative bottles, wall art, mirrors, terrariums and an assortment of pillows and textiles.
Sage & Co. plans to continue expanding its home accents offerings at future markets, Jones said.
"From a design perspective, it makes for a more interesting ensemble," he said. "We want to be a one-stop shop. We have a lot of folks come in who want to duplicate the whole look."
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MACHESNEY PARK — The urgent care market is growing about 10 percent a year.
Practice Velocity’s annual growth is 20 percent.
The company will have plenty of room to expand the software and billing services it sells urgent care clinics in its new building, the former Machesney Park Mall. The company, which employs 220 people and plans to add 80 more by the end of 2015, officially opened an $8 million, 63,000-square-foot office in what was once the Kohl’s store on the west side of the mall.
What’s a tech company doing in an old shopping mall, rebranded as Towne Center?
“Most businesses don’t pack as many employees per square foot as Practice Velocity does,” said Dr. David Stern, the company’s CEO. “We needed parking spaces and it turned out that the best place we could find with the maximum number of parking spaces is an old mall.”
In addition to the 500 parking spaces the company can grow into, it also received about $5.8 million in state, county and village tax credits, loans, grants and TIF money to locate there.
State incentives are tied to job creation.
“We need to add 80 by the end of next year,” said Stern.
The new office has high ceilings, an open-floor plan and natural light. The furniture is modern.
“Our culture is very team oriented,” he said. “There are no walls. You can see nearly every employee working in a large open space.”
Practice Velocity was founded in 2002 by Stern and fellow urgent care physicians John Koehler and Terry Buzzard in a basement office with five employees.
Stern said the company will be hiring medical billers who’ll earn from $11 to $16 an hour and software developers who make between $60,000 and $130,000. Other future jobs will include managers, marketers, sales staff and product support workers.
Machesney Park Village President Jerry Bolin said he expects Practice Velocity to become a showcase for other companies that want to expand in the next decade.
“Practice Velocity has become the anchor for the future growth of Towne Center,” Bolin said.
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Photo-sharing app Instagram has rolled out a new payment feature this week. The Facebook-owned platform now is capable of supporting in-app payments. The new payment feature has earlier introduced both to Whatsapp and Messenger.
Instagram rolls out payment feature
With the new payment feature, Instagram users could now use the app to shop directly from within the app. This is not the first time that Instagram was rumored to roll out such feature. Prior to its roll out, there have been reports surfaced online confirming the release of the payment features.
If you are an Instagram user based in the US and the UK, you can take advantage of this feature as its only available in both countries. The photo-sharing app’s new feature would soon be released globally. This feature, according to tech users, works similarly with Snapchat’s Snapchash feature, wherein the users of the app can shop for items without leaving the app.
In addition, the app’s new feature also allows the users store their payment source, This includes their debit and credit card information within the app to directly make purchases from within the Instagram app. But this type of feature is only restricted to a few users and a few partners prior to its global rollout.


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Binance Australia recognised as a Rising Star in the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia Awards
Binance Australia has been recognised as a company to watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Awards for 2020, placing eighth in the Rising Star category of the prestigious awards.
Binance Australia, the pioneering AUD-to-crypto trading platform officially launched to the Australian market in July 2020 and has shown incredible signs of strong growth during the last quarter, with more and more Aussies investing in crypto every day.
The 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia Awards rank Australia’s fastest growing public or private technology companies, based on their percentage revenue growth over the last three years.
Binance Australia CEO Jeff Yew said he was proud to be recognised in the Fast 50 awards and the company’s fast growth is a testament to the rapidly expanding demand of digital assets and crypto adoption among Australians.
“We’ve seen consistent growth since we launched to the Australian market earlier in the year. Given the positive crypto environment we’re operating – we’re expecting this to continue to skyrocket,” Jeff said.
“We’re excited by this rapid growth, and we have ambitions to be the number one cryptocurrency exchange in Australia. We want Binance Australia to be the go-to platform for cryptocurrency users.”
The Rising Star category highlights companies reporting high levels of revenue growth over a period of less than three years and who do not yet qualify for the Technology Fast 50 Awards.
“The Rising Star list identifies those companies who are making a real name for themselves in the sector and who are poised to create further scale in the years ahead,” said Technology Fast 50 Leader, Deloitte Partner Josh Tanchel.
“Let’s face it, 2020 has not been a normal year. The winning list in 2020 highlights that the COVID-crisis has continued to accelerate the disruption of traditional industries,” said Tanchel.
“The rise of businesses that have successfully harnessed technology is clear. Every company nominated this year has shown great resilience and resourcefulness. We’re delighted that despite the extraordinary circumstances, so many Australian tech companies are continuing to experience growth.”
Binance Australia offers users deep liquidity and convenient deposit and withdrawal methods using cutting-edge proprietary technology that enables simple and quick AUD on/off ramp to the digital exchange platform via the New Payments Platform (NPP). The platform is compatible with over 100 Australian banks and credit unions.


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Development of a new technical standard that would allow digital TV (DTV) stations to broadcast to cellphones and other portable devices is moving at a rapid pace, say broadcasters and technology vendors. In fact, a preliminary “mobile DTV” standard should be in place by month's end.
A “candidate” standard would allow vendors to begin building products with the goal of having mobile DTV handsets and other receive devices at retail for the 2009 holiday shopping season. And that could be a big boost for broadcasters and for mobile TV growth.
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), the U.S. digital TV standards body, is currently considering the 800-page draft Mobile and Handheld standard that was submitted in September by an ATSC specialist working group. It should be raised to candidate-standard status in the next few weeks.
“It's one of the best efforts ever in our 25-year history, in terms of the efficiency, the technical breadth and the level of participation across the industry,” says ATSC President Mark Richer. “We are exactly on the schedule that we laid out, and I expect that the Technology and Standards Group will approve the ballots and elevate it to candidate-standard level by the end of this month.”
While minor tweaks are possible before it becomes a final ATSC standard, a candidate standard means that the major technology choices have been made, and vendors can start building devices based on those specifications. “It's a big step,” Richer says.
The draft ATSC-M/H standard is based on the MPH (Mobile Pedestrian Handheld) mobile DTV transmission system jointly developed by consumer electronics giant LG Electronics and transmitter manufacturer Harris Broadcast. It is also now supported by Samsung, which had previously pushed its own mobile DTV system.
By using a new digital exciter that is backward-compatible with the existing 8-VSB (vestigial sideband) transmission system currently used for DTV, MPH allows a mobile DTV stream to be broadcast within a station's digital channel without interfering with existing standard- or high-definition program services. The cost to implement MPH is relatively low, running $250,000 or less per station for the new exciter and supporting encoders and multiplexing gear.
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MPH has been tested successfully in the field by members of the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), a group of more than 800 local stations that has been pushing for a mobile DTV standard since early 2007. Ion Media Networks' WCPX and Fox Television Stations' WPWR in Chicago are currently transmitting mobile DTV signals from atop the Sears Tower using MPH. Ion also has been testing the system in Denver, from KPXC's tower in Fort Lupton north of the city.
All three stations are dedicating about 4 megabits of their 19.4 megabit-per-second (Mbps) DTV pipe to support the delivery of two live mobile TV streams. The Ion stations are broadcasting four standard-definition DTV streams in their remaining bandwidth, while WPWR, a MyNetwork TV affiliate, is transmitting a 720-line progressive HD feed alongside the mobile DTV services. The stations are using equipment from Harris, LG and Zenith to support the tests, and gauging reception with mobile phones, laptops fitted with USB receivers, and screens installed in traveling test vans throughout the downtown area, suburbs and rural regions.
Pat Mullen, VP and general manager of Fox's Chicago duopoly, has been testing the signals with a prototype LG handset. He likes what he sees so far. “You can get on the freeways at 75 mph, or get on a train and go 35 to 40 miles out from the transmitter, and the reception has been remarkable,” he says.
'NOT REINVENTING THE WHEEL'
In addition to the MPH transmission system, or “physical layer,” the draft standard for ATSC Mobile-Handheld also includes specifications for how content will be organized—the “management/transport layer”—and for how video, audio and data will be displayed on consumer devices—the “presentation layer.” In doing so, it encompasses existing technologies such as established video and audio compression schemes and mobile-phone control software.
The transport layer is IP-based, the video codec is the MPEG-4 Part-10 (H.264 or MPEG-4 AVC) compression system already used for Web and mobile video, and the audio specification is the HE AAC v2 standard used in Apple's iPods. Application software, such as that used to control the program guide on a mobile handset, will conform to the Open Mobile Alliance Rich Media Environment (OMA RME) specification, which is supported by leading handset manufacturers and mobile systems suppliers.
Using existing technologies for ATSC-M/H both cuts time-to-market and makes the ATSC system interoperable with existing mobile DTV standards such as Europe's DVB-H and Japan's ISDB-T, says Brett Jenkins, director of technology strategy and development for Ion and a member of the ATSC specialist group that drafted the standard.
“We're not reinventing the wheel just to reinvent it,” Jenkins says. “That makes it attractive both from an engineering perspective and a licensing perspective.”
Broadcasters and equipment manufacturers still have work to do. The ATSC and OMVC plan extensive interoperability testing in the coming months to ensure that prototype devices can receive mobile DTV signals, and guarantee that the signals don't interfere with existing DTV services. (So far, there have been “zero problems” with existing receivers, Richer says.)
That could be facilitated by creating one or more “model stations” for mobile DTV, says OMVC Executive Director Anne Schelle, similar to the model HDTV station created at WRC Washington in the early days of DTV. Or there could be “plugfests” where multiple vendors test their gear for compliance.
The OMVC plans consumer trials next year to better inform the business models and programming plans for mobile DTV, once enough prototype handsets with full functionality are available. Mullen believes consumers will naturally gravitate to the local news and sports programming that mobile DTV would provide.
“Imagine Grant Park [in Chicago] on Election Night,” he says. “You had 270,000 people there, with no access to their local TV stations. Now imagine having this device, and how many people would have been watching their local TV stations. Five years down the road, if there's a breaking news story, people are going to be opening their phones and watching.”


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This year's new iPhone will come with... a bigger camera bump?
A newly leaked image of an alleged schematic for a new iPhone shows the camera bump might grow from the iPhone XS and XS Max's pill-shaped bump into a larger square-shaped protrusion to accommodate a new third camera.
The image was posted to Slashleaks, a repository that aggregates images of leaked products from across the web, and shows what appears to be an iPhone with three camera cutouts arranged in a triangular array.
While we can't verify the authenticity of the alleged design, it does appear to corroborate previous reports that claimed at least one of this year's iPhones would have a triple camera system.
Back in January, prolific phone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks) shared concept renders of what he claimed this year's iPhone, tentatively called the "iPhone 11" or "iPhone XI," would look like with three cameras:
Back from September 2019, I bring you the very 1st and very early glimpse at which I guess #Apple will unveil as #iPhoneXI!!! Yes, time has already come to meet the new #iPhone through gorgeous 5K renders made on behalf of new coming Partner @digitindia -> https://t.co/b6SxFUS2tx pic.twitter.com/97jrlTHQ5G
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) January 6, 2019
And then earlier this month, Japanese Apple fan blog Mac Otakara also claimed Apple would add an extra camera to this year's iPhone(s), although the site said the camera arrangements would look more like the cameras on Huawei's Mate 20 Pro.
The image posted to Slashleaks doesn't reveal much except that this year's iPhones will likely keep wireless charging (there's a clear cutout for it). But a new tweet from Hemmerstoffer certainly adds more credibility.
Apple's got a steep hill to climb this year. As iPhone sales slow down, this year's new models need to come with compelling features to convince the masses to upgrade.
A third rear camera could be one way to differentiate why customers should pay a premium for the iPhone compared to other phones like the excellent OnePlus 6T, which starts at a more affordable $529.
Rumor has it the iPhone 11 might also come with reverse wireless charging similar to the Wireless PowerShare feature in the Galaxy S10, which allows it to wirelessly charge another phone or an accessory like wireless earbuds.
With so many leaks, it's looking more and more likely at least one of this year's new iPhones will come with an extra third camera. The big question mark is what the third camera will be. Will it be an ultra-wide camera like on the Galaxy S10? Or will it be a third "depth camera" (also called a "ToF" or Time of Flight camera) to improve augmented reality experiences and portrait mode shots?


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Ring Joins Z-Wave Alliance to Advance Wireless Smart Home Protocol
Ring will have a seat on the Alliance’s board of directors, which includes ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Nortek Security and Control, among others.
To continue to prioritize cybersecurity, interoperability and innovation in the ecosystem, the Amazon-backed smart home security provider will also have a seat on the Alliance’s board of directors.
Ring joins existing Alliance board of directors members ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Ingersoll Rand, Nexia Intelligence, Jasco Products, Leedarson, LG Uplus, Nortek Security and Control, Silicon Labs and SmartThings.
“We believe Z-Wave is one of the leading IoT technologies — particularly in home security. The Z-Wave Alliance has been a strong evangelist for interoperability, security and simplicity in the smart home, which are all things Ring strongly believes in too,” states Mike Harris, president of Ring Solutions. “We look forward to working with the board of directors and active Alliance membership and together finding new ways to make smart home security more accessible for everyone.”
The Ring Alarm security kit — which includes a base station, contact sensor, motion detector, keypad and range extender — are the first set of products currently available on the market that support SmartStart, a feature that is designed to make setting up devices quick and simple.
The implementation of SmartStart is mandatory for devices built on the new Z-Wave 700 platform. The Alliance also announced a change to certification for the next generation of Z-Wave IoT Devices. Z-Wave Plus v2 certification offers a suite of new features designed to enhance and simplify the smart home setup experience, according to the Alliance.
“The desire to feel safe and secure at home continues be a powerful driver of smart home adoption,” says Mitchell Klein, executive director of the Z-Wave Alliance. “With Z-Wave as the leading IoT technology in the residential security market, we’re thrilled to be adding one of the biggest DIY security players to our board of directors to lend their voice and expertise. We believe that together we can continue to give consumers everywhere peace of mind and make Z-Wave the most deployed smart home protocol in the world.”
The Z-Wave Alliance membership is now over 700 members worldwide with 3,000 smart home and IoT certified devices on the market. To date, more than 100 million Z-Wave IoT products have shipped worldwide.
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Kanye West indeed has a knack for rubbing people the wrong way. The man’s intolerance to criticism, and his responses that border bullying is undoubtedly famous. At the moment, Kanye West is once again making headlines. The famous brand, Adidas has ended its partnership with Kanye West, pushing him out of the billionaire club. The man has lost a fortune, thanks to Adidas and several other partnerships that have dissolved in its wake. Looks like this is the perfect time for the famous Ye to do some good old retrospection, and master the art of thinking before acting. Read along to know more.
On Tuesday, Forbes made it official that Kanye has lost his billionaire status in the wake of Adidas ending the partnership. In addition to this severe blow, several other deals falling apart including Gap might have had a detrimental effect on Kanye’s fortune, knocking him out of the billionaire club. According to the reports from Forbes, at the moment Kanye’s net worth is around $4oo million. Compared to his massive net worth a couple of years ago amounting to a whopping $1.3 billion, this is a major dip. Forbes states that most of Kanye’s riches at the moment are limited to selective sources that include real estate, liquid cash, his music catalog, and his less than 5 percent stake in Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand.
The anti-Semitic Remarks
Although the termination of the partnership resulted in a considerable loss of profits for Adidas, the brand is not going back on its decision, thanks to Kanye’s offensive and anti-semitic remarks that seem to get worse with time. Right after Adidas made the major decision, Gap and FootLocker followed suit stating that they don’t tolerate any form of racism or antisemitism.
“Foot Locker, Inc. does not tolerate any form of antisemitism or hateful and discriminatory behavior. While we remain a partner with Adidas and carry a wide assortment of their collections – we will not be supporting any future Yeezy product drops,” a Foot Locker spokesperson said.
Just like uncle Ben said to Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility,” and if one fails to live up to that, and even sabotage the same, consequences will follow. Kanye West is the perfect example of that.
Responses On Twitter
Quite naturally, Twitter was crowded with reactions and responses following the termination of the partnership by Adidas. Kanye’s recent offensive comments created quite a stir and it looks like netizens are ready for a payback. Let us flip through a couple of them.
okay but forreal, the swift response to kanye’s antisemitism vs. the silence when he was tormenting the black community is reaaaaally something to witness.


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The truth about the Toyota Fortuner 2016
As looking at the spied pictures f this new revamped Toyota Fortuner, the designers engaged with the company have managed to craft a quite innovative and distinct layout to the 2016 Toyota Fortuner, that looks much like a Lexus derived upscale fore along with diamond-cut 18 inch alloy wheels, a balanced roof along with tail lamps that look much pointed.
While as the Debut ceremony of the all new updated Toyota Fortuner 2016 is just around the corner, we have listed a few things, the market should be aware of about this new baby coming to paint the town red.
The Exterior of the car is extremely fresh :
As looking at the spied pictures f this new revamped Toyota Fortuner, the designers engaged with the company have managed to craft a quite innovative and distinct layout to the 2016 Toyota Fortuner, that looks much like a Lexus derived upscale fore along with diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels, a balanced roof along with tail lamps that look much pointed. Whereas the measurements are yet to be exposed, reports advise that the 2016 Fortuner is superior to its ancestor in dimension and wheelbase.
The interior looks classy:
While the external is stylized, of course the inshore cabin should be reciprocating; well yes it is, far more exclusive, elegant and upscale to look at in the new 2016 Toyota Fortuner. In accordance to the spy clicks, it houses a 3-spoke steering wheel, clad by a leather sheet, along with a new instrument cluster, and a upright in favor of middle console with a touchscreen entertainment system, automatic AC and a few of closets to house a mobile phone.
It has an all new Engine:
While this news has been confirmed that the new Toyota Fortuner would house the all new GD range of diesel engines that premiered on the Hilux Revo in the month of May, previous year.This new engine line-up would come in place of the 2.5-3.0 L diesel engine that is seen on the present day Fortuner.While it has been estimated that these new engines would provide a better fuel efficacy.
It surely has a better safety:
The top end model of the current running Fortuner, has just two airbags and now these days safety is becoming the crucial point of planning a car, Toyota has also updated its safety feature too in the car, as the upcoming 2016 Toyota Fortuner would be equipped with 7 airbags, comprising a driver-knee airbag, other than a bundle of electronic utilities containing ABS, EBD, VSM, ESC, HAC and Brake Assist. Even the new ladder-on-frame chassis of the SUV would be developed with high-strength ingredients for a better fore crash guard.
The car would be launch in the coming Fiscal in India:
This new car is making its way to Thailand on 17th July 2015, but the Indian launch would have to wait until the next year and it could also be an active participant in the Indian Auto Expo 2016.


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Actoserba Active Wholesale, the Bengaluru-based parent holding entity of online lingerie brand Zivame, has appointed Yash Dayal as its chief technology office (CTO).
Dayal will build and develop the company’s technology, and help set up a personalised platform for consumers with strong data orientation, according to the statement.
He has over 16 years of experience leading technology efforts at consumer technology companies, the statement said. Most recently, he was the head of mobile apps at fashion ecommerce platforms Myntra and Jabong. Prior to that, he was the director of engineering at Jabong. He has also worked in companies such as Yahoo, Hyves, Info Edge India, The University of Texas and VI Labs Technologies. Additionally, he has three patents to his name, the statement added.
“He brings a wealth of industry experience and we look forward to his contribution in making Zivame a personal and inclusive platform for our consumers along with driving efficiencies in supply chain and operations,” Amisha Jain, CEO, Zivame, said.
Dayal holds a BE in computer science from Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad, and an MSc in computer engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso. He has also completed programmes in business administration and management from IIM Bangalore and pursued an advanced management programme in international immersion from Jouy-en-Josas, Paris-based business school HEC Paris.
“I am excited to be a part of Zivame and look forward to build and scale systems on both the consumer side and supply chain. I am eager to build a seamless and hyper-personalised experience for our consumers and also harness the numerous opportunities to leverage data science to improve efficiencies in warehouse operations, demand and inventory management, and logistics,” Dayal said.
Zivame was founded in 2011 by Richa Kar, who previously worked with German software firm SAP. The company sells lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, nightwear and fashion apparel for women. Started as an aggregator, Zivame pivoted to a private label business in the middle of 2016.
Last month, India focussed private equity firm Gaja Capital and global fund L Catterton were reportedly in talks to acquire around 40% stake in Zivame in a secondary deal.
In September, Zivame raised $2.7 million from existing investors Zodius Capital and Avendus Capital.
In April, it raised $8.6 million in a bridge round, led by existing investor Zodius Technology Fund.


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Travelers Look Ahead with Optimism
New survey finds half of travelers ready to take a trip in the next 12 months, especially with vaccines widely available
December 29, 2020
Half of travelers say they feel optimistic about taking a trip in the next 12 months, according a new survey.The research by Expedia Group’s Media Solutions organization found the majority of travelers (57 percent) said they would be comfortable traveling if a vaccine is widely available.
This is promising news given that this survey of 11,000 travelers was done in October, prior to the rollout of several vaccines worldwide. Participants were from 11 countries; Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the UK, and the US.
Other findings from the survey include:
• Globally, Generation Z and millennial travelers are one and a half times more likely than other generations to take a leisure trip in January to March 2021.
• Brazilian, Chinese, and Mexican travelers are also more likely to travel between January and March 2021.
• However most respondents say they are more likely to take trips between April and September 2021.
• Seven in 10 travelers will look for flexibility, such as travel insurance and trip protection, full cancellations and refunds on transportation and accommodations.
While optimism about the resumption of travel varies by country and generation, the survey found widespread emphasis among travelers on the importance of hygiene protocols, with 60 percent of air travelers saying they would be most comfortable if social distancing measures are in place, and half of respondents citing continuing mask policies as an important factor in their future travel plans.
Additional considerations include contactless room service and takeout (24 percent) and contactless check in options (23 percent).
Globally almost half of respondents (45 percent) also said they expect travel providers to offer easy refunds or cancellation policies.
“We know the pent-up demand for travel will grow,” said Monya Mandich, vice president of global marketing, Expedia Group Media Solutions. “COVID-19 has driven a seismic shift in traveler preferences and influences, and understanding these changes is critical to recovery efforts.”


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Samsung is all set to hold a special event for its upcoming flagship Galaxy S11 series of smartphones in February. In this event, the company is also expected to release the much-awaited Galaxy Buds successor -the Galaxy Buds+.
While we don’t know much about the Galaxy Buds+, a recent listing on the Bluetooth Launch Studio website confirms the name is as so. It also provides confirmation that the earbuds will provide support for the Bluetooth 5.0 standard.
In more recent news, the Galaxy Buds+ have just appeared on the MIIT certification website of China- which further suggests its imminent launch.
The information about the price is also not known at this moment, but we expect the price range of the Galaxy Buds+ will be under $150.
If you haven’t seen them already, check out these leaked videos which give us a glimpse of what the earbuds will look like:


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The stakeholder’s forum which aim is to create an interactive, networking and learning platform for players in the fashion industry to share thoughts and experiences, discuss and deliberate on how to build a better brand, commercialize their creative works and other business related issues in the fashion industry.
The conference will be stream live online on Google+ hangout #Fashionmaniagh from 7pm Ghana time for those who want to be part but far away or couldn’t get invitation.
The guest speakers for the conference are Mr. Francis Kwasi Amenakpor, head of fashion design and textiles department Accra polytechnic, Dr Richard Boateng, technology researcher and lecturer, university of Ghana and Jennifer Williams-Baffoe, Operation Manager of Ethical Fashion Initiative Ghana.
Panelist for the interactive segment include; Designer: Beatrice Arthur (B’ExotiQ label) & Aya Morrison (Aya Morrison label), Photographer: Emmanuel Bobbie (Bob Pixel Photography) & Steve Adusei (Steve Adusei Photography), Fashion Blogger: Ob Abenser (FashionistaGh) and Nana Tamaklue (FashionGhana), Textiles Manufacturer: Georgina Mensah(Marketing Manager Woodin), PR Consultant: Chester Anie, Make-Up Artiste: Mawuena Martha Seshie ( Mawuena Make-Up school), Model: Herty Twens and Ralph Zillary.
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Some cheese contains more salt than seawater, new research has found, amid warnings about the high salt content in the majority of cheese sold in Britain.
Research published in BMJ Open found halloumi and imported blue cheese had the highest salt content, while cottage cheese had the lowest.
Large variations in salt content were found in the 612 cheeses examined - even different versions of the same cheese were found to vary.
Some types of cheddar - the most popular choice among British consumers - had much higher levels of salt than others, with supermarket own brands having lower levels than branded counterparts.
Researchers said a diet high in salt has been linked to numerous adverse affects on health including high blood pressure and an increased risk of stomach cancer and obesity.
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Purchased for £1 from a Hertfordshire charity shop earlier this year, a Qianlong famille rose wall vase will carry an estimate of over £50,000 in our November Asian Art Auction.
Purchased for £1 from a Hertfordshire charity shop earlier this year, a Qianlong famille rose wall vase will carry an estimate of over £50,000 in the Autumn.
The lucky purchaser of the vessel – that is inscribed with an imperial poem – was unaware of the significance of his find and had been deluged with bids and enquiries after placing it for sale on eBay. He took the decision to withdraw it from the online auction site and take it to Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers for a fuller appraisal.
The 8in (19cm) high pear-shaped wall pocket with ruyi handles and a yellow ‘sgraffito’ ground is inscribed with a poem praising incense alongside a yuti mark and two iron-red seal marks reading Qianlong chen han ('the Qianlong Emperor's own mark') and Weijing weiyi (be precise, be undivided).
The wall vase now form’s part of Sworders' Asian Art auction on November 8 with an estimate of £50,000-80,000.
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Politicians have asked the UK government to consider banning speculation on the sale of consoles (scalping). The main task is to prevent high resale rates Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X | S…
At the end of 2020, a group of British MPs made a proposal. By now the movement is led by Douglas Chapman managed to get 32 signatures in support of the initiative from the deputies of several parties.
“Voters first told me about the scalping problem. They were disappointed that it was impossible to legally purchase certain consoles or computer components before Christmas. In the course of the proceedings, we were able to get more information about the unfair practice of scalping by automated bots for bulk purchases. these goods with their subsequent resale at inflated prices, “- said the politician.
The scalping problem has taken on a new level with the advent of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and new graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD. According to some estimates, about 10% of all available PS5 consoles were resold in the US. Moreover, resellers, as a rule, put up a price tag that was twice the recommended retail price on eBay. In the UK, as in many other countries of the world, a similar situation has developed due to the shortage of devices.
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In a move that flips conventional media wisdom on its head, streaming portal Roku says it will guarantee that advertisers can reach bigger audiences in primetime than some of the company’s traditional cable rivals.
“TV streaming has long brought precision and measurement to the largest screen in the home,” says Kristina Shepard, Roku’s co-head of U.S. brand sales, in a prepared statement. “Now, marketers can launch campaigns knowing they will deliver meaningful reach and impact quickly, too.” Roku has 70 million active accounts.
Though the advent of streaming has given consumers the ability to choose when they want to watch their video favorites, the hours of 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., still known as “primetime” in the TV industry remain a choice period to reach potential customers. These hours are viewed as a block when consumers are no longer occupied by work and in a relaxed state — open, so the thinking goes, to commercial pitches. In a different era, they could be reached easily by traditional commercials via broadcast and cable. Increasingly, however, they can now be found hunting for something good to stream at moments of their own determination.
To be sure, Roku will beam ads to a disparate crowd, not a unified one. Traditional TV programming retains appeal because it reaches large simultaneous audiences all gathered to watch a single piece of content. That continues to attract big advertisers, who seek efficiency as well as big consumer crowds.
Roku makes its offer as the media sector prepares for its annual “upfront” market, where U.S. TV networks try to sell the bulk of their advertising inventory for the next programming cycle. Roku isn’t always considered the biggest player in such discussions, but one media buying executive notes that advertisers could seek to do a big deal with a non-traditional player like Roku or Amazon this year, given their significant connection with consumer households.
Under the new Roku offering, advertisers would choose a specific date for commercials to run. Roku would make delivery of those ads across its Roku Channel and 100 top channels on its platform a priority. Just as local cable systems get two minutes of time to run commercials each hour, Roku also gets a certain amount of inventory it can run in various streaming counterparts. The difference: Roku can send specific ads to individual households based on data and interactive technology.
Roku says a pilot program utilizing the primetime guarantee done in conjunction with a financial-services advertiser reached more TV households between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. than an average program on a top-five cable network. Roku found that total household reach was 15% greater.


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Nokia unveils 5 new devices in MWC 2018 – The well known names in mobile devices are in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, and the resurgent Nokia has just unveiled 5 new devices for 2018 – three mainstream Android handsets, one budget Android Go phone, and another rebooted classic from Nokia’s past.
With phones like Nokia 8, the legendary brand – now under the control of Finnish company HMD Global – is looking to drag itself back to relevance with well-built, state of the art technology, Android-powered phones that combine decent specs at affordable price points, offering something on the next rung down from the likes of Samsung Galaxy handsets.
First up at MWC was the Nokia 8 Sirocco, an upgraded version of the flagship we saw last year. Milled from a single block of stainless steel and with rounded glass edges, the new top-end Nokia phone combines eye-catching looks with a 5.5-inch OLED display packing in 2560 x 1440 pixels.
Last year’s top-end Snapdragon 835 processor is matched with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and a dual-lens 12MP + 13MP camera on the back. As usual with Nokia, you get the latest version of Android – in this case Android 8.0 Oreo – and the promise of speedy updates in the future.
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