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New Solar Panels Produced at Less Than $1 Per Watt
Solar panels that cost less than $1 per watt to produce are on their way, as Colorado State University's new method for low-cost, high-efficiency solar panels looks set to begin mass production. The panels will be made by AVA Solar, and production should start towards the end of next year at a huge factory employing 500 people.The cost reduction comes from the new, continuous manufacturing process which uses cadmium telluride thin film rather than the more expensive crystalline silicon. Once manufactured, the cost to buyers could be brought down to $2 per watt, which is roughly half the current cost of solar panels.
The process is also greener, with less wastage than previous systems. Only 2% of materials need to be recycled. "This technology offers a significant improvement in capital and labor productivity and overall manufacturing efficiency," said the director of Colorado State's Materials Engineering Laboratory, Professor W.S. Sampath.


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Reject Shop opens doors in Mackay
THE Reject Shop opened its doors in Caneland Central last Thursday.
The new discount store has opened in response to strong demand from customers who want to save money.
It has created employment for 20 locals.
"We are really excited to open our new store at Mackay and its opening reinforces our commitment to expanding our Queensland store network," The Reject Shop managing director Chris Bryce said.
"We are looking forward to providing our Mackay customers with great value, great products and a great shopping experience every time they visit our store."

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Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO commented:
The solid performance the Group delivered in FY2017, continued into the first quarter of the current financial year. In South Africa, revenue growth accelerated to 7.8%, aided by increased smartphone device sales. We sustained South African service revenue growth of 5.6%, underpinned by the consistent and significant investment in our network infrastructure and IT systems, aimed at further enhancing the customer experience. Our pricing transformation strategy continues to deliver greater value for our 39 million South African customers. The 9.1% and 18.9% decline in effective voice and data prices respectively over the quarter reflects our commitment to driving down the cost to communicate in South Africa. As I have stated previously, there is more work to be done on this front, and we will be introducing additional measures this year to give greater control to customers by improving our out-of-bundle pricing.
Although the International operations have turned the corner, currency volatility is still negatively impacting translation of these results. We now have 30 million customers outside of South Africa, an increase of 12.0%. Following the phenomenal success in South Africa of our ‘Just 4 You’ platform, customers in all our operations are starting to enjoy the benefits of this personalised offers platform. We expect that this will contribute to the operational momentum in these markets. Following the shareholder approval of the acquisition of a stake in Safaricom on 18 July this will further boost contribution outside of South Africa.
Our strategy to become a leading digital company and empowering a connected society is our key area of focus. We continue to make substantial investments in all our operations so that we maintain our network lead and IT advantage. This will enable us to transform our product offerings, customer experience, operations and organisation to deliver on our digital aspirations.
We remain cognisant of the weaker economic conditions that prevail in South Africa as well as some of our larger markets and have put measures in place should these conditions deteriorate materially in these markets.


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Cambridge Consultants has debuted its Vena platform, a software solution on a single chip that allows medical devices to transmit data wirelessly.
The development gives consumers, especially those with chronic conditions, the ability to monitor their own health accurately, systematically and independently, according to the Cambridge, Mass.-based company.
The platform uses low-cost wireless technology and will allow devices to deliver medical readings to a central monitor located in the home, or even to an online health record, such as Google Health or Microsoft Health Vault.
The Vena software solution can be added to a medical device using hardware with a potential cost of less than $10 at the appropriate volumes and could even be available in medical devices by the end of 2008, Cambridge Consultants said.
Successfully concept tested with a pulse oximeter and weighing scales, the Vena platform will be expanded to include other types of devices including blood pressure monitors. The Vena platform can be used with multiple devices providing a connection to online records through a monitoring station, home PC or set top box.
In addition to Bluetooth, the platform has full TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) implementation, which allows Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections.


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By David Fekke
January 17th, 2011
I read on Scott Guthrie's blog today about how Microsoft will be showing off a version of IronRuby at the next Mix. There is already a version of Python that runs on .NET through their DLR implementation. He has code samples of IronRuby in his post.
One of the exciting things to see is that Microsoft is embracing dynamic scripting languages like Ruby and Python. They are also adding Lambda expressions and dynamic features to C# and VB.NET. There is already an implementation of Ruby running on Java called jRuby. Sun has also been promoting a new scripting language called Scala.
It is nice to see these language features being embraced by Microsoft and Sun. Dynamic scripting languages like ColdFusion are becoming more and more popular. It will be interesting to see if New Atlanta will use this new technology in the next version of BlueDragon.NET.


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FOOD for Lane County will be distributing summer meals from Creslane Elementary School, starting this week. See attached flyer.
The pandemic directly impacted our food supply this spring. Just at the time of year when our fall food drive stores were at their lowest, the pandemic arrived. Spring food drives were canceled. But thankfully food and financial donations came from local individuals, neighborhood, Grange, and church food drives, young people held two roadside flower […]
Three years ago CFFC was offered the opportunity to install a commercial kitchen within the Cobalt Activity Center. After attempting to find funding for the project as a City of Creswell Kitchen for six months, we decided it would be best to transfer the project to Community Food for Creswell. In October of 2018, the […]
We have been distributing food boxes from our parking lot since late March, to reduce the risk of viral spread. Dana Sparks from the Eugene Register Guard paid a visit last week.


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Suri Cruise was spotted wearing the Dove Dress from Katie Holmes & Jeanne Yang’s clothing line “HOLMES & YANG” while shopping with her mother, Katie Holmes & sister, Isabella Cruise. What do you think about the look?
Vera Sweeney, mom, blogger, social media influencer and New York resident, is the founder of LadyAndTheBlog.com. She is considered one of the top female digital influencers in today’s social media space. Her lifestyle and parenting brand helps busy women stay on top of the latest trends in fashion, food, family and travel.


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Without access to the Internet, kids just "go around the house in silence – and they really hate that."
A pilot study in Maryland looked at how students react when they can’t go online or check their email on their phones for a day.
According to one of the experts in this BBC report, which put these results to the (not quite scientific) test, when you take the Internet away from them, young adults just “go around the house around in silence – and they really hate that.”
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The Australian tech startup scene is blossoming. We’re already seeing some big successes coming out of the region. For example, online collaboration platform Atlassian is now turning over AU$200 million annually at a valuation of around AU$3 billion. Then there’s email marketing company Campaign Monitor, which pulled in a cool AU$250 million for its debut funding round in April.
Over the last year, the startup sector has seen around AU$300 million in funding in Australian tech companies.
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Consider a tech startup in the food sector
Over the last five years, the Latin America tech industry has started to gain a reputation as a solid startup launchpad. It’s tempting more local founders to stay closer to home, and more foreign founders to search for new technological opportunities.
The two regions boast a range of tech companies poised to disrupt everything from education to fashion. This is no different from the food sector, as startups begin scratching the surface of food technology and e-commerce potential. Food delivery apps like Rappi and Deliveroo offer convenience typically only found in the ‘fast food’ area of the sector, connecting consumers with restaurants that don’t offer delivery services. This way, customers can enjoy both convenience and healthy food in their delivery choices. We look at the impact innovative and creative techniques such as these examples have on the food sector in Australia and Latin America.
How does Deliveroo contribute to the economy?
The main business Deliveroo conducts consists of enabling people to order food for delivery from restaurants that do not offer their own delivery service. By means of a middle-man, the food gets delivered from the restaurant to a person’s doorstep. This value is delivered through the use of the Deliveroo app.
Deliveroo has recently released new independent research into the company’s contribution to the Australian economy. This is revealing economic benefits to the Australian restaurant sector.
Contribution in numbers
The report has found the British startup supported AU$452 million in revenue growth and AU$209 million in the gross domestic product (GDP) in Australia. Moreover, it contributed to the creation of nearly 8,000 additional jobs in the restaurant sector. These jobs are in addition to the work Deliveroo creates for the 6,500 self-employed riders who choose to ride with Deliveroo, as well as an Australian office with 140 staff.
The report also found that during the 2017/2018 financial year Deliveroo’s Australian operations supported AU$61 million in employee tax revenue and AU$59 million in corporation tax revenue. This has all been injected into Australia. This is tax paid by Deliveroo’s direct employees, restaurant partners, and their suppliers as a result of Deliveroo’s spending in Australia.
Side-effects of good business
Besides Deliveroo and the Australian tax system profiting from its success, the company’s partners are profiting too. The report shows how Deliveroo helps restaurants to grow their businesses by enabling them to reach new customers they otherwise would not be able to. This is leading to a better business environment for the whole food sector in Australia. According to Capital Economics, Deliveroo has created an additional AU$313 million in revenue for its restaurant partners. Deliveroo currently partners with more than 10,000 restaurants across Australia and predicts this number will rise to 17,000 by the end of the year.
What is the future looking like?
The report has projected Deliveroo could support more than somewhere in the region of 31,000 jobs and $696 million of economic output in Australia by 2020. This is based on current trends and growth in Australia. This would mean the Australian economy is receiving a huge boost just of one food tech startup. Deliveroo is showing that, what Uber has done in the transportation sector, they can do in the food sector.
Globally, Deliveroo supported US$5.2 billion in revenue and US$2.3 billion in GDP across its markets. This is leading to 67,000 additional jobs, of which 59,000 are in the restaurant sectors of the markets in which Deliveroo operates.
However, Deliveroo is not the only ones that are globally operative. Having yet to expand to Latin America, the company is seeing a competitor thriving. The company that has already picked up on the gap in the Latin American market is Rappi.
How influential is Rappi’s position in Latin American markets?
Recent studies estimate that more than a billion people across Latin America will be connected to a mobile network by the end of the decade. This is equivalent to about three-quarters of the region’s total population. Consequently, this offers lots of opportunities to startups who offering mobile-first services and offering the right incentives to get people on the street using them.
Rappi is making use of this trend towards a growing consumer tech market. Rappi kicked off its business delivering beverages and has since expanded into meals, groceries and even tech and medicine. You can, for example, have a pair of AirPods delivered to you using Rappi’s app. The company also has a popular cash withdrawal feature. It allows users to pay with credit cards and then receive cash from one of Rappi’s delivery agents. Rappi charges US$1 per delivery. To help keep costs efficient, the company’s fleet of couriers use only motorcycles and bikes.
Recently, Rappi, the Colombian on-demand delivery startup, has brought in a new round of funding at a valuation north of US$1 billion. DST Global has led the more than US$200 million financings, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia — all of which were existing investors in the company. These investments are very welcome since Rappi is in a hard-fought battle with iFood over market leading positions in Latin America. After gaining investments that have led to a valuation north of US$1 billion, It is now the second largest food delivery app.
The effect on Latin America
The size of Rappi has a likewise impact on Latin American food markets as Deliveroo has in Australia. This impact is leading to annual growth in food markets of at least 3%. The Latin American food market is proving to be very resilient even though economies fluctuate. The main reason for this resilience is the innovating entrepreneurship from food tech companies like Rappi.
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Bangalore: Indians still show the signs of enthusiasm when it comes to travelling, even after the hike in airfares and currency depreciation. According to a survey conducted by Yatra.com, Indians remain keen on travelling during winter break along with the curtailed budget, reports Rediff.
With the increasing costs, most of the respondents said that they would like to cut down on shopping costs and would definitely stick to their budget.
Yatra.com president Sharat Dhall said: "We have seen tremendous rise in terms of bookings for the winter holidays this year notwithstanding the rising air fares." Dhall said his portal alone has seen a 30-40 percent growth in bookings for holiday packages this year, for both domestic and international tours.
"This season we are also witnessing an increase in alternate and newer destinations," he said. With more than 76 percent of respondents willing to go on a holiday, itís time to admit that India is the most preferred destination this winter season.
Some of the destinations that are attracting tourists across the country are Goa, Kerala and Andaman and Nicobar islands. The survey also revealed the typical travel budget this winter will range between 25,000 to 50,000 per person with majority of the respondents preferring to go on a 5-10 day holiday.


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There’s a “massive battle” occurring throughout the media commerce, based mostly on one analyst, who said it appeared set to be one in every of many largest sectors for mergers and acquisitions this yr.
Cyrus Mewawalla, head of thematic evaluation at analytics company GlobalData, said there have been rising tensions as Giant Tech invaded the traditional media space. Chatting with CNBC last week —after Amazon launched that it’s going to buy MGM Studios for $8.45 billion — he said that further consolidation throughout the media commerce was “inevitable.”
Amazon could even be in search of to buy further companies throughout the sector to boost its credibility and help it compete with its largest streaming rival Netflix, he added.
“I really feel media will probably be one in every of many largest sectors for M&A consolidation within the the rest of this yr, and you’ve got a complete bunch of companies that might be up for acquisition,” Mewawalla said, naming 4 companies to watch:


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Clypd picks up USD7.2 million in Series A-1 for short TV commercials
Clypd rounded up USD7.2 million in a recent Series A-1 funding round. The new capital came from Atlas Ventures, Boston Seed Capital, and Freestyle Capital. Angel investors Brightcove and John Battelle also participated in the round. This was according to a report published by TechCrunch today.
Clypd is a television advertising startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by the makers of Paypal-acquired discovery and advertising service WHERE. The company markets an advertising platform that is specifically tailored for the television industry, according to the company's website.
The TV advertising platform maker wants to improve the advertising process. The firm plans to offer small bits of television air time to advertisers. This could be around 15 seconds in length. Through its partnership with various channels, Clypd will be able to market open airtime to smaller clients, TechCrunch reported.
Joshua Summers, co-founder of Clypd, said: "This empowers the supplier to preserve and control the value of that inventory while taking advantage of more advanced technologies."


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Orlando, FL — April 8, 2016 - Victims of identity theft have a few things in common, and one is that the unfortunate experience probably makes them feel like being hit by a load of bricks in the chest. While this misfortune can place victims in emotional and financial shambles, they should ensure that they don’t do things that could further place them in a limbo.
Experts reveal why filing for bankruptcy after identity theft is not the best thing to do. Filing for bankruptcy can be quite tempting. Many people thought that doing it could stop collection calls as well as delete the debts in their credit report.
Unfortunately, filing for bankruptcy could be a big mistake as it carries along undesirable long-term consequences. One of the reasons why filing for bankruptcy is not a good option is because the victim is legally entitled to have the debts removed.
Identity theft victims have legal protections, which cover the removal of debt from the credit report within 4 days of an identity theft report. It is also important to remember that bankruptcy could ruin the credit of the victims.
It would decimate the victim’s credit and bankruptcy would even stay visible in the credit report for a long period of 10 years. Bad credit could also cause an impediment in qualifying for new loans or even getting jobs.
Bankruptcy can stay in one’s record for many years. It could negatively affect various aspects of a victim’s life even after many years have already passed.
What makes bankruptcy even more discouraging is that it is expensive. Filing for it could actually cost several hundred dollars for the fees, charges, and lawyer. The process could be both lengthy and expensive.
Experts recommend that victims should seek the help of law enforcement. It is important to remember that nowadays, identity theft has become difficult to investigate and prosecute. Thieves could steal using barely undetectable tools and techniques.
Those who want to help stop or reduce cases of identity theft should report the crime to agencies. There are agencies and services that are willing to help victims restore their identity.
Individuals who have already been victimized by identity thieves and who never want to experience such a terrible experience again may use measures that could help increase their protection against the crime.
There is a set of RFID blocking sleeves available at amazon.com. These sleeves are designed to block skimmers and other tools from reading and stealing information from credit cards and other documents that contain personal information (http://www.amazon.com/RFID-Blocking-Sleeves-Protector-Protection/dp/B0150T0AI2)
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Shares in Rentokil Initial fell by 23% after it said 2008 profits would be lower than on last year after problems at its City Link parcels delivery unit.
A new management team has now been put in place at City Link
Its comments came as it announced a 1.1% rise in annual profits for 2007 to £211.4m, below analysts' expectations.
Rentokil described the performance at City Link as "unacceptable". It had already warned in December that City Link's problems would hit profits.
Rentokil also said that its chairman, Brian McGowan, was stepping down.
At the end of trading, shares in Rentokil were down 24.5 pence, or 23%, at 80.5p.
When Rentokil flagged up problems at City Link in December last year, it blamed the problems on weak consumer spending in the run-up to Christmas.
However, following a review, Rentokil said it had discovered there were deeper problems with the business, relating to the integration of new acquisitions.
A new management team has now been put in place at the business, the company said.
"Despite the progress delivered by most of the group, the performance from City Link was unacceptable," said Rentokil Initial chief executive Doug Flynn.
"Actions are in hand to improve the situation but this is a trend business and improvements will take time to come through," he added.
"This means that 2008 adjusted profit before income tax for the group is expected to be significantly lower than 2007 and will be heavily dependent on the performance from City Link."
Rentokil - whose range of businesses includes pest control and cleaning - also announced that its chairman Brian McGowan was to step down by no later than the company's annual meeting on 14 May.
"I have enjoyed my time with the group but have decided that the time has come for the board to look for a new chairman to help guide Rentokil Initial through the next stage in its development," Mr McGowan said.


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Food poses little risk of spreading the coronavirus, health experts around the globe said, reassuring consumers after an outbreak in Beijing was blamed on imported fish.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is “not aware of any evidence” to suggest that food can transmit the respiratory virus. The view was echoed by Kate Grusich, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the poor survivability of coronaviruses on surfaces means “there is likely very low risk of spread from food products or packaging.”
Chile, the top seller of salmon after Norway, sought to persuade China that its fish is safe to import after orders were canceled. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority also said there were no known cases of infection via contaminated food.
Questions are being raised over the potential dangers of food after coronavirus infections were traced to the chopping board of a seller of imported salmon at a market in Beijing. Salmon has been taken off the shelves in major supermarkets while top experts are warning people not to consume the omega-3 rich fish.
“There’s no evidence so far showing salmon are the origin or intermediate hosts of the coronavirus,” said Shi Guoqing, an expert with the National Health Commission, in a briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist with the China CDC, said in an interview Monday with state television that a positive result from a salmon chopping board “doesn’t indicate much,” as it could have been contaminated by workers or shoppers spraying droplets.
There are only a couple of examples of people having caught the coronavirus from animals. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says that thoroughly cooked meat from healthy livestock is safe, but warns people to avoid meat from wild animals or sick livestock.
Health experts have confirmed that transmission can occur indirectly, by touching a contaminated surface or object, though the U.S. CDC said in late May that pathway probably isn’t the main way the virus spreads.
It’s unclear if the virus can be transmitted through frozen food that’s later thawed. David Hamer, a professor at Boston University School of Public Health and a physician at Boston Medical Center, said that although there is no evidence that Covid-19 can be transmitted through food, more research is needed.
“That raises a whole lot of concerning prospects around the global movement of the food supply,” he said. “This could set off a panic if people think their food could be a cause of infection.”


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Friday, March 30, 2012
H&M Plans to Launch Luxury Brand
H&M is one of the world's most successful 'fast-fashion' retailers. With the ability to create garments in line with current trends, they have quickly grown and still have continued expansion around the world. The last few years have seen successful partnerships with designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Marni, Versace, Madonna and Lanvin.
It's these collaborations that have elevated the brand as viable for quality higher end product. Within the H&M store it's clear the different assortment of merchandise has various levels of lower to higher end. In my opinion, the junior department tends to be less focused on craftsmanship and more on big trends in large quantities. Whereas some of the merchandise targeted at an older client tends to have more focus on its construction and sometimes the fabrics used are a better grade.
After rumors have been swirling around in Swedish newspapers this week, it's been confirmed that H&M will be opening a new luxury retail chain in 2013. Karl-Johan Persson, the CEO of H&M told the press, " We are making these long-term investments in order to build an even stronger H&M, so that we can give our customers an even broader offering going forward. We have many different projects in progress and already next year we will be launching a completely new store chain."
At the moment details are limited as to what exactly the new brand offerings will be. Based on the success of the H&M brand and the popularity of it's Limited Edition collections, it certainly will be a highly anticipated launch.
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Are people who use hemp and medical cannabis for their health concerns happier than those who don’t? The results of one study say yes. Over 1000 participants registered for the study conducted by Realm of Caring, a non-profit supporting the use of hemp-based products and medical marijuana. It was overseen by associate professor Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D., from the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
The study consisted of a series of surveys administered every three months between April 2016 and February 2018. Of the 1200-plus patients, 808 were regular cannabis and hemp users, and 468 were individuals who had not used cannabis. They were asked questions about their level of pain, mental and physical health, and if they had been admitted to a hospital or emergency room in the preceding weeks.
By all accounts, the participants who were regular users appeared to be healthier and better off physically and mentally than those who did not partake. One of the most telling indications of the benefits of medical cannabis was that non-users who only started using it during the study reported significantly improved health and felt better in general than when the study began. CBD (cannabidiol) was the primary ingredient in products used by over half of those surveyed.
There were three categories of participants:
- Those with products by neurological disorders like MS and epilepsy
- Those with psychiatric complaints such as PTSD and depression and anxiety
- Those with chronic pain conditions like back pain and fibromyalgia.
The patients who used cannabis reported improved sleep, more comfortability, and more satisfaction with their health and quality of life. They were also 46% less likely to have been admitted to the hospital and 39% less likely to have visited the ER. Many reported that they were using fewer prescription medications than those who did not use cannabis at all.
The study is expected to be the first of many to analyze various outcomes among different demographics and age groups. The full study has been peer-reviewed, and it was published by the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research on June 8, 2020.


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Singapore – MediaCorp Pte Ltd has announced that it has taken a majority stake in Cubinet Interactive (MSC) Sdn Bhd, a Kuala Lumpur-based digital games publisher. Started in 2006, Cubinet has a base of mainly young adult gamers in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam. It offers an online point-based redemption system and has even gone into online comics. Cubinet also offers an online point-based redemption system (CubiBonus), casual platform games (CubiGames) and an online comic portal (Comixo).
MediaCorp CEO Shaun Seow says, “Our investment in Cubinet rides on the burgeoning MMO and casual games market in Asia, but it goes beyond that. It’s a strategic fit with our outreach to youths, who spend a lot of time online. Cubinet’s reach provides a regional audience for our youth-oriented services. In turn, MediaCorp is keen to see how for example, Cubinet’s content could be turned into popular TV shows. The possibilities are endless.”


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Just just a few years in the past, earlier than the world moved on to speak seemingly completely about AI, the prevailing hype centred across the potential of different proteins — that’s, proteins produced from sources apart from livestock.
Companies producing meat options from vegetation, fungi and bugs sprouted all around the globe, attracting each client and investor curiosity.
The concept suits in properly with a rapidly-growing world inhabitants needing each extra protein and fewer reliance on animals to stay inside our planetary ecological boundaries.
People caught at residence throughout the first yr of the Covid pandemic (sarcastically sufficient, triggered partly by our reliance on animal meat) have been desperate to check out new issues to prepare dinner at residence, driving gross sales of different meat merchandise up 60 % in Germany, for instance.
Lately, prior to now yr or so, the hype appears to have died down, even because the number of different protein merchandise in supermarkets has expanded, and startups that did not exist just some years are opening industrial-scale services.
And that is a disgrace. Food manufacturing accounts for about 34 % of worldwide greenhouse emissions, primarily brought on by livestock and the feed required to boost them. In a report on different proteins, the Good Food Institute states that “at this time’s protein manufacturing techniques are the one largest anthropogenic use of land and driver of deforestation.”
On high of that, rising meals costs and food-security points ensuing from geopolitical tensions and Russia’s conflict on Ukraine have proven that the EU is susceptible in relation to offering for itself and its residents.
While not a panacea, different proteins might present a extra sustainable and fewer susceptible supply of meals for nations by each decreasing demand on inputs and localising manufacturing.
Which is why we’re dedicating this EUobserver journal difficulty to different proteins, to point out the established order in 2023, the hurdles we have to deal with, and the long run alternatives for the EU and the world. Let’s sustain the hype.


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Snoonu, Qatar’s leading tech company, showcases national tech leaders at Web Summit with over 80 Engineers and product Experts across more than 7 workshops.
Snoonu, the fastest-growing Qatari tech Company, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated Web Summit, set to take place in Qatar on the 26th of Feb showcasing national tech leaders with over 80 engineers and product experts who will be sharing their expertise across more than 7 different workshops.
As the leading tech event in the world, Web Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and startups to discuss and showcase the latest trends and advancements in technology.
Snoonu is thrilled to be a part of this prestigious event that will bring together the brightest minds in the tech industry. The sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to supporting innovation and technology in Qatar and beyond.
The Web Summit will provide a unique platform for Snoonu to showcase its cutting-edge tech services and innovative technological solutions with its national tech leaders. The event will also offer valuable networking opportunities, allowing Snoonu to connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and customers from around the world.
“We are excited to be a part of Web Summit and to contribute to the vibrant tech ecosystem in Qatar,” said Hamad Al Hajjri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu. “As a homegrown Qatari tech company, we are dedicated to driving innovation and supporting the growth of the technology sector in our country. We believe that our participation in Web Summit will not only showcase our capabilities but also open doors to new partnerships and collaborations.”
Web Summit is expected to attract thousands of attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts from across the globe. The event will feature a diverse range of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and startup pitches, providing a platform for Snoonu to engage with a broad audience and gain international exposure.
With more than 80 international tech engineers, Snoonu is looking forward to leveraging its participation in Web Summit to demonstrate its commitment to advancing technology and innovation in Qatar while establishing itself as a key player in the global tech landscape.
Founded in 2019 by Hamad Mubarak Al Hajri, an entrepreneur and startup expert with over 20 years of experience in business innovation, Snoonu aims to revolutionize the Qatari market with the fastest services and the most diverse marketplace, facilitating online shopping, lifestyle, food, grocery delivery, and third-party logistics services for startups and SMEs in Qatar.
In November 2020, Snoonu launched its own 24/7 online grocery store, offering a wide range of locally sourced products and supporting Qatar’s merchants.
Due to its phenomenal performance, Snoonu was awarded several awards, including “Most Funded Startup” by Forbes, “Resilience Award” by QDB, and Najah Qatari 2021 & 2022 by the public votes.
Leveraging the most advanced technology to create a seamless consumer experience, Snoonu teamed up with Microsoft to migrate its services to the Microsoft Azure Platform, boosting its efficiency and productivity.
Snoonu aims to become a leader in delivery services, and the first super-app in Qatar with plans to expand internationally.


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SHOULD STARTUPS CHOOSE “TO HIBERNATE” TO COPE WITH COVID-19?
There is an increasing number of enterprises, especially startups, adopting a “hibernating” strategy in which they shut down their business doors and get back after the virus outbreak. Is it the best way out of the pandemic? Before digging into that question, here are two case scenarios which can happen to startups:
- During the pandemic: Chances are startups could die from ‘hunger’ even before being eliminated due to the detrimental impact of the deadly virus.
- After the pandemic: There is a high probability that “hibernating” startups could be left behind by their peers which could maintain their activation mode, seizing any piece of chance not only to survive but also to thrive during the harsh interval.
What is the most threatening thing that COVID-19 causes for one country’s economy? – It is the desperate atmosphere. The feeling of fear and anxiety is changing customers’ consumption behaviors – spending less money because of layoffs and salary cuts. It also changes the enterprises’ operating method – freezing their activities.
Like a bear hibernating for months, startups could die from starvation without a sufficient amount of food after waking up. Therefore, despite the current crisis, startups have to be more determined than ever, trying any solutions that work for their business, sales, create other marketing plans, and especially, listen to customers. The idea of boosting internal strength for a better jump over the crisis should be bear in mind of any businessman!
Ms. Hang Nguyen, CEO of BSSC shared: “This is not the time to go ALONE, this is the time to go TOGETHER”. Even facing the economic downturn caused by Covid-19, with the spirit of “entrepreneurial warriors” BSSC doesn’t surrender any startup supporting activities. More than anyone else, they understand that startups are extremely in need of support to overcome this very challenging period. So they are calling for the community’s response in using startups’ products/services.
Following that, BSSC keeps Startup Wheel competition on schedule despite the pandemic, because they believe that this is a perfect opportunity for startups to come up with another innovative solution to get through this adversity, via the competition, BSSC could help with a wide access to startup ecosystem in Asia and resources to scale up.
Now they are connecting with Local and International partners to bring this opportunity to startups in 5 continents. This year, they have signed MOUs with CBA Ventures from Korea, SCAPE and Quest Ventures from Singapore for the profound partnership to support each other’s startup community. Furthermore, they are working closely with more than 20 international partners from Thailand, Korea, Australia, The US & UK, Spain, Taiwan,… to call for applications in the countries.
Let’s join the Startup Wheel competition to thrive in the crisis.
Apply now via: https://startupwheel.vn
Application deadline: 31/5/2020
|Startup Wheel – one of the largest startup competitions in Asia is ready for international startups to connect with startup ecosystems in Asia, especially, expand their business to Vietnam – one of the most fast-growing economic hubs in Southeast Asia.|
The competition runs annually with a 6-month qualification process and is wrapped up with a 2-day event in Vietnam for pitching and exhibiting their products/services to +500 investors, VCs, and large corporations; +200 exhibitors; and 15,000 attendees from startup ecosystems in Asia
By 2019, Startup Wheel has received +1,800 applications from Vietnam and +80 applications from 11 countries in 4 continents.
At the moment, the competition has already attracted applications from 14 countries in 5 continents and expected to expand the scale into more countries.


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Renault India partners CSC e-Governance Services
The Renault cars will participate in distributing information on learning courses and support the CSC teams in conducting trainings to impart financial and digital skills in the rural areas.
Renault India has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services (Common Service Centres) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA), the government of India’s flagship programme that aims to provide digital literacy to 6 crore rural citizens.
The company handed over 5 cars to CSC e-Governance Services to upskill people in rural and semi-urban areas across India and help them develop vocational and professional skills. It intends to cover more than 600 gram panchayats in a year across India.
Venkatram Mamillapalle, country CEO and MD, Renault India Operations said, “Digital literacy is a key component of the government’s vision of building an empowered society and we are excited to contribute to this development of a digital economy by collaborating with CSC, one of the crucial enablers of the Digital India Program. The Renault cars will act as ‘Knowledge Repository on Wheels’ supporting in empowering people in rural areas by providing them access to information, knowledge and requisite skills. This is a significant step in rural integration as it is in sync with the government’s aim of strengthening the rural economy and empowering the rural and semi-urban sectors not only in terms of financial viability but also by skilling and building knowledge capacities of the masses.”
The partnership between Renault India and CSC Academy is aimed at empowering the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computers or digital devices like laptops, browse internet, access government websites, banking services and undertake digital payments. The Renault cars will participate in distributing information on learning courses and support the CSC teams in conducting trainings to impart financial and digital skills in the rural areas, enabling them to actively participate in the process of transforming India into a digitally empowered society. Through these cars the VLEs (Village Level Entrepreneurs) will also spread awareness on the Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and protocols.
Dinesh Tyagi, MD, CSC SPV said, “The foundation of CSC is based on education. We have a mandate of training 6 crore rural citizens in digital skills under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA). These cars will be deployed across different locations and will support our teams in conducting trainings, further bridging the digital divide particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.”
Last year Renault had partnered with CSC Grameen eStore, a subsidiary of CSC e-Governance Services India (CSC-SPV), to strengthen its rural presence and move closer to customers in remote areas. Through this, Renault India’s leading product range is listed on the CSC Grameen eStore and made available to potential customers in the rural areas.
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And finally… high spirits
A Japanese single malt whisky is to go on sale for 3 million yen per bottle - the equivalent of £21,000.
The limited-edition 55-year-old Yamazaki, from the Suntory drinks group, will be available for purchase in June this year.
Only 100 bottles of Yamazaki are available.
The price of premium malts has skyrocketed in Japan as whisky makers’ stocks have decreased over the last decade.
The 17-year Hibiki, featured in the film Lost in Translation, is no longer available.
In 2005, Suntory sold a limited edition 50-year-old Yamazaki for 1 million yen (£7000) and one auctioned by Bonhams in 2018 fetched HK $2.695 million (£264,000), The Insider reports.
However, in 2018, the Macallan Valerio Adami 60-year-old sold for more than £1m.


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A Nespresso boutique is coming to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.
The store is located adjacent to the mall’s main entrance off of S. Hayes Street, in the former Belmont Jewelers space. Demolition of the store’s interior started last month.
Belmont is relocating to a different storefront on the first level of the mall and is expected to reopen March 1.
The Nespresso store is scheduled to open at some point this spring, offering “a world of unique coffee experiences.” There are four existing Nespresso boutiques in the Washington area, according to the brand’s website: two in Tysons, one at Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda, and another in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of D.C.
Before it was Belmont Jewelers, the storefront was home to the Tourneau high-end watch store, which was robbed by four hammer-wielding men in 2013.
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China’s nationwide blockchain network, the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), will launch in April 2020, six months after it was rolled out for testing.
Six months after the start of the first tests, China has confirmed that the new national blockchain network will be fully functional and operational starting next April. Backed by Chinese government policy think tank the State Information Center (SIC), the ambitious project aims to provide a “trusted and scalable” infrastructure for supporting new blockchain projects as well as the development of smart cities and the digital economy.
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — China launched a nationwide blockchain-based service network (BSN) on Tuesday, with aims to improve the layout of the blockchain sector and serve the development of smart cities and the digital economy.
As a trans-regional public infrastructure network, the BSN was jointly launched by the State Information Center (SIC), China Mobile, China UnionPay and other institutions.
Featuring controllable security, independent innovation, openness and inclusiveness, the network will effectively reduce the technical and economic threshold for the application of blockchain, said Zhang Xueying, deputy head of the SIC.
With the gradual adaptation of 5G, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and other technologies, the BSN will provide high-quality and customized services for the development of smart cities and the digital economy, and help nurture a batch of new industries or new business models based on blockchain technology, according to Zhang.
Beta tests of the network have also kicked off, with all related content, applications and resources free of charge before March 2020.
We had already guessed that China intended to press the accelerator between November and December, when President Xi, in his keynote speech, said that the country considers blockchain as one of the most important technologies for the near future; from the declarations of intent, therefore, to their translation into reality to the Chinese it was not enough that a few weeks and now, as announced by the China Urban Regulation Innovation Forum on 7 January, we also have an official date for the launch of the new Chinese blockchain network which it is precisely April 2020.
The project, developed by the main Chinese state telecommunications company and the government-supported payment card network (UnionPay), will allow China to further strengthen its leadership in the blockchain industry globally and will reduce technical and economic costs associated with the development of the adoption of blockchain technology.
Meanwhile, the development of a state cryptocurrency guaranteed by the central bank (CBDC) is proceeding smoothly, as reported by a report taken on January 6 by Cointelegraph. So it is now clear that China is destined to act as a forerunner for all other large countries leading the global adoption of the blockchain between now and the next few years.
China to further strengthen blockchain adoption with the project
During the internal testing period between October 2019 and March 2020, the BSN network is reportedly set to involve a total of 400 enterprises and 600 developers, Sina reports. First piloted in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of east China’s Zhejiang province, the BSN specifically intends to reduce technical and economic costs associated with developing blockchain adoption, SIC’ deputy director Zhang Xueying said.
As the Chinese government has been gradually strengthening its blockchain adoption and expertise, the establishment of a new national grade blockchain network is apparently an important milestone in its approach. Alongside the active development of blockchain applications, China has been working hard to introduce its own digital currency.
According to a Jan. 6 report by Cointelegraph, development of a government-backed digital currency at the People’s Bank of China is progressing smoothly.
The decade has just begun, and will almost certainly also be the one in which we will witness the emergence of this new technology, just as the decade that has just ended was the one that saw the explosion of connectivity and the spread of smartphones.


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TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand of Transsion Holdings, on Thursday refreshed its camera centric smartphone line up in the country with CAMON 15 and CAMON 15Pro for Rs 9,999 and Rs 14,999, respectively.
A supply crunch in smartphones, televisions, large appliances and consumer electronics, which comprise about half their gross merchandise value, would come on top of the slower growth in sales during the recent festive season compared with the previous year. Smartphones, the single largest category for these etailers, are expected to be the worst hit.
Eight years back, Samsung became the leader in the mobile phone industry in India with the roll out of "Galaxy S3" from its Noida facility.
Chinese smartphone brands are on their way to consuming a lion’s share even in the refurbished and used-phones market as price-sensitive consumers are finding it a win-win to own a phone with high specifications at a reasonable price.
Taiwan's Foxconn, which makes smartphones for Apple and other brands, has halted "almost all" of its production in China after companies were told to shut until at least Feb. 10, the source said, adding that an extension of the stoppage could disrupt shipments to clients including Apple.
Chinese electronics group TCL will stop producing BlackBerry-branded smartphones this year, the companies said Monday, leaving it unclear whether that will be the end of the line for the once-dominant handsets.
Out of the ₹45,000-crore fund, about ₹41,000 crore would be disbursed to companies based on a production-linked incentive (PLI) criteria
IAMAI says that the M-SIPS incentive should be raised to 30% from 25% of the capex to offset the opportunity cost of starting component manufacturing facility in India
The government is likely to restore 2 per cent additional duty incentive on mobile phones export with effect from January 1, a source said. This duty benefit, which will help boost exports, is expected to continue till March 31, 2020.
The global shipments of used smartphones, both officially refurbished and used ones - will reach a total of 206.7 million units in 2019 -- an increase of 17.6 per cent over the 175.8 million units shipped in 2018, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).
Unhappy with watchdog's suggestions confederation of All India Traders, All India Mobile Retailer Association will meet commerce minister next week.
The central registry for stolen or lost mobiles may not be able to protect the tampering or untraceablity of the phones. The IMEI can also be changed while repairing a broken or malfunctioning mobile phone. However the IMEI number which the registry wants to block, can also be changed, say experts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with industry representatives and sought inputs on how to reverse the slowdown in the economy, boost exports and on ways to develop the 5G ecosystem.
Premium smartphones those priced over Rs 30,000 are expected to grow by 48% in 2020, according to Counterpoint Technology Market Research.
India contributes one-third to OnePlus’ global business outside its home market of China, a senior executive at the smartphone maker said.
Samsung, Apple, Sony, Panasonic hit as Chinese consumer electronics makers opt for razor-thin margins, price undercutting to gain market share
Revenue for FY19 fell about 45%, reflecting the continuous gains made by Chinese firms
The ministry of electronics and IT has approached the Finance ministry to reinstate the export duty credit scrips under Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme (MEIS) in order to evade a massive job loss from the smartphone industry. The government announced reducing the export duty credit scrips given to the industry to 2% from 4%, starting January 1.
OnePlus, which is among the first off the block in launching 5G devices in global markets, is also testing 5G capabilities for carriers in the US and Europe, besides Indian carriers, at its research and development centre in Hyderabad.
Most shuttered units inside the cluster may reopen after Salcomp buy, say industry execs
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There’s a new pill that makes gray hair disappear, promising to reverse and prevent gray hair at the root. Rise-N-Shine, LLC, makers of Go Away Gray™, produce an all-natural pill containing the enzyme Catalase, which replaces the decreasing amounts of Catalase lost in our bodies as we grow older. Featured on ABC News, BBC, NBC and FOX, the company wants to spread the word by offering $1,000,000 to Brett Favre to get rid of his gray hair for five consecutive years.
The product was developed by Cathy Beggan, a mother of three and long-time proponent of natural remedies: “When Anderson Cooper didn’t accept our offer last month (after all, he’s a Vanderbilt), we decided to go after somebody that was going to be in the public eye week after week, reaching our core audience. And it doesn’t help that he’s an athletic and handsome devil.”
Your move, Silver Fox. Though we've never *cough* seen him in a situation where money was an enticement.


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Media buying giant GroupM’s decision to stop buying online ads from so-called “open” ad exchanges got a mixed reaction from the ad industry. While some applauded the move as a smart response to issues such as fraud plaguing the sector, others were skeptical whether GroupM would follow through.
A growing number of digital ads are now sold through open ad exchanges, automated ad-buying marketplaces which were created in order to allow advertisers to purchase ads on multiple sites across the Web as opposed to negotiating with publishers individually.
GroupM says that, given the lack of transparency on these exchanges coupled with the quality of ad inventory available, the group will now purchase ads directly from publishers and participate in “private” exchanges — those controlled by a single publisher or set of publishers — which also use automated buying. By limiting the number of publishers, private exchanges theoretically offer more reliable quality of ad inventory.
For some skeptics in the industry it comes down to: We’ll believe GroupM when we see it.
The media buyer’s decision might signal that major buyers are starting to take more seriously the issue of fraud. “I think it’s a good move for GroupM and publishers,” said Jeremy Hlavacek, vice president of programmatic at The Weather Company. “And a good move for the industry.”
Buyers have been groaning about sleight of hand tactics in the online ad world for some time, but Mr. Hlavacek says GroupM’s move “was the most clear and purpose-driven statement on it.”
“It shows for the first time you have a major conglomerate admitting the scope of the issue,” added Timur Yarnall, chief executive of anti-fraud company MdotLabs.
But industry experts don’t expect GroupM will spark a mass exodus from open exchanges. “I don’t think this spells Armageddon for the open exchange world,” said Toby Gabriner, who runs AOL’s Adap.tv, which operates an open video exchange as well as several private exchanges.
GroupM’s sheer size — it is widely considered the largest global ad buyer in terms of dollars spent — gives it unique leverage if it goes to publishers directly and buys in large chunks, industry experts say.
“That’s really what GroupM is saying — that they really should have better access than Bob’s Pizza Shop does to inventory,” said Will Margiloff, chief executive of marketing tech firm IgnitionOne.
Some in the industry wonder whether publishers, operating by themselves or in private exchanges, have the technology capable to offer advertisers the kind of buying efficiency and low prices that open exchanges do.
“You have to have it on the publisher side and the buyer side. I’m not sure the ecosystem is really here to support that,” Mr. Margiloff said.
Others contend that many of GroupM’s top clients probably don’t spend significant chunks of dollars on open exchanges, which are generally ruled by price-and-metrics-obsessed direct response advertisers rather than brand advertisers. Many of the biggest buyers on truly open exchanges tend to be ad networks and ad tech companies. So for GroupM’s media agencies like Mindshare and MEC, shutting down open exchanges may be no big deal.
If any part of GroupM would be most affected by this new policy, it would be Xaxis, the agencies trading desk, which specializes in buying on exchanges. Many doubt that agency trading desks will be able to completely give up on buying through open exchanges, since these companies are built to buy ad inventory at high volumes via exchanges.
And if Xaxis and other trading desks shift their programmatic buying to ad networks over exchanges, they may be just as vulnerable to suspect inventory, noted one ad tech executive.
Either way, industry experts say GroupM’s move puts some pressure on open exchanges.
“If nothing else, it’s definitely a loud and open challenge to the exchanges that they need to provide greater transparency into the quality of the ad impression they’re delivering,” said Wayne Gattinella, chief executive of anti-fraud company DoubleVerify.
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Destiny fans have been voting on what exotic weapons they planned to upgrade first
Destiny fans got their hands on the second planned expansion pack, House of Wolves, earlier today and have been sharing their initial thoughts on the experience so far.
Bungie look to have received a much more positive response from users, with many voting in a poll with the overwhelming feedback that the new content has expanded the overall Destiny and brought more variety to online play.
Another subject occupying many fans was which exotic weapon would be getting the ascending treatment first?
House of Wolves allows players to boost older legendary and exotic weapons and armor to bring it in line with higher level content.
It's all made possible by a new resource called Etheric Light, letting you upgrade any legendary or exotic weapon to the new damage limit while also avoiding resetting the progression on its unlocked perks.
A new poll conducted by fans asked which exotic weapon they would be ascending first, with the list of results shown below:
- Red Death - 121 Votes
- Gjallarhorn - 1504 Votes
- Invective - 39 Votes
- Thunderlord - 104 Votes
- Hawkmoon - 145 Votes
- No Land Beyond - 96 Votes
- Other - 547 votes
Microsoft look set to be making another play to offer an alternative home for gamers on PC, although Xbox studio head, Phil Spencer knows they have a lot of making up to do after Games for Window's almighty flop.
The tech giant's move to charge PC gamers a fee to use the service caused much controversy, something Spencer is adamant will not happen again.
Speaking to Gamesradar, Spencer explained that instead of focusing on fancy cutscenes on a big stage, Microsoft are looking to impress with what they have to offer on merit alone.
"This will sound funny, but I embrace the scepticism people might have because of Games For Windows – Live," he said.
"It’s in our past, and wasn’t a fleshed-out programme fully supported by the Xbox team; it was another thing that was separate.
Players who broke an agreement over releasing information about the new Gears of War: Ultimate remaster project have had their Xbox Live accounts suspended as punishment.
Members of a video game test company called VMC Games were able to play the title under a strict non-disclosure agreement which was reportedly violated by members who leaked info on the game.
In an email sent by the firm to members it said: "In one case, a member who was participating in that test shared a screenshot on Snapchat with their friend, who wasn't part of the project, but tricked his friend by saying he didn't believe him when he said they were working on the same project.
"Upon reception of the screenshot, the friend who received the Snapchat leaked it online, betraying his friend as well as his NDA with VMC Games.
"Because of this, both members were permanently removed from the community and addressed to our legal department, as per the terms of the NDA."
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Google's next midrange phone could be its most advanced yet. A series of newly discovered Google device codenames hint at the possibilities of multiple Pixel 4a models launching this year — including one with 5G capabilities.
This discovery comes from XDA Developers, who found the codenames via the Android Open Source Project after receiving a tip from Twitter user akes29. As with previous Google Pixel releases, all of these possible new phones have codenames related to fish, adding weight to the possibility of them being the next set of Pixels.
One of the potential new devices is codenamed "sunfish," which may pack Qualcomm's Snapdragon 730 processor found in other midrange phones including the Redmi K30 and Samsung Galaxy A71. XDA Developers believes this phone to be the standard, 4G-enabled Pixel 4a.
Here's where things get interesting. One of the other codenamed devices, "redfin," will supposedly pack a Snapdragon 765 GPU, which features an integrated 5G modem and is meant to allow for 5G even in a wider range of midrange devices. If there is indeed a 5G version of the Pixel 4a on the way, it could end up being one of the most affordable 5G phones yet.
We're expecting Google to follow suit this spring with the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL, which may sport punch-hole camera displays, square rear camera bumps, headphone jacks and fingerprint readers based on previous leaks and renders. If all of those features are joined by 5G support, the Pixel 4a series could make one of the best budget phones even better.
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) data, just over 2,200 Tesla Supercharger locations across the U.S. are equipped with nearly 25,000 charging stalls as of today. The Supercharger network is growing exponentially, not just in the U.S., but worldwide. Non-Tesla drivers also have access to Superchargers now, but some users on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, questioned how many of these are actually accessible to other EV owners given that the 25,000 number is a mix of V2, V3, and the latest V4 stalls. Get Fully Charged Your charging experience is on track to improve. After Tesla opened its Superchargers to non-Tesla owners last year, dozens of automakers signed up to give their customers access to America’s most expansive and reliable charging network. Ford and Rivian owners were the first to gain access, and others will soon as well. Rohan Patel, the vice president of public policy and business development at Tesla, set the record straight last week. He said that just over 16,000 dispensers are open to Ford and Rivian owners, who have been cleared to use Superchargers with an adapter that allows Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors to plug into CCS1 ports. Nearly every other major automaker in the U.S. will also provide their customers access to this network in the coming months. Rivian is even running ads stating that R1T and R1S owners can now access 15,000+ Supercharger stalls with a NACS to CCS1 adapter. (Note that the rollout is still underway and not all Superchargers might be adapter-compatible right now, even for Ford and Rivian EV owners.) Patel added that roughly 11,000 stalls are only for Tesla customers, but they’re mostly V2 stalls. “Older charging stations would require additional investment and technical work to open to non-Teslas. Much better to focus on rapid growth in new/better Superchargers and generally much larger stations with more stalls,” he said in the thread, indicating that non-Tesla drivers will only have access to V3 and V4 Superchargers, which are both faster and more efficient than the older versions. When one X user asked if Tesla would accelerate investment in Level 2 chargers—which are slower than DC fast chargers but ideal for home or office applications—Patel said expanding Tesla’s L2 charger business for commercial, workplace, and multi-family use cases was a “major priority” for the automaker. He also said that Tesla was adding multiple new charging stations every week, but the time-consuming utility interconnection process was a limiting factor. Installing public DC fast chargers at such a massive scale isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. By utility interconnection, Patel meant that connecting these charging stations to the electrical grid operated by a utility company takes a long time. Broadly speaking, several steps are involved in this process, including an application and approval that details the location, specifications, and other relevant data, a technical review, installation and commissioning, and monitoring and maintenance. That said, the charging experience for thousands of non-Tesla EV users is on track to improve this year after dozens of carmakers agreed to adopt the NACS standard. In the short term, owners will have NACS to CCS1 adapters. From next year onwards, many EVs will have the NACS port built natively from the factory. InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney was among the first drivers to test Ford’s NACS adapter early this month at a Tesla Supercharger, and his experience juicing up an F-150 Lightning was seamless. Charging Rivian EVs at Superchargers has also proven quite easy for early testers. However, wider access to Superchargers is unlikely to be a magical remedy for charging—software and compatibility issues might arise in the future. Still, overall, this is a positive step forward.
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Editor's note: Updates discussion of fourth-quarter guidance.
SAN DIEGO (CBS.MW) -- Whenever you wonder why this column is often so skeptical, think of Take-Two Interactive.
Today the company sliced its fiscal 2004 earnings guidance for the third time in three months -- the fourth time in six months. Take-Two also guided down (yet again) for its third fiscal quarter, while the second quarter loss was double earlier guidance.
This is where the thing gets dicey: The implied fourth-quarter guidance is lower than it was when first fiscal earnings were announced on March 4 and compared with revised guidance on April 14. No wonder Take-Two
Guidance is such a moving target it's unclear why the company, which is awaiting securities violation charges from the SEC, offers any forecasts. Take-Two concedes its forecasts going into this quarter (and last quarter, and the quarter before that) were based on plans that were too "ambitious," but it puts the blame on former management. Easy for new CEO Richard Roedel to do, but CFO Karl Winters -- presumably the final stop for forecasts -- is still in charge of the books. (Great comfort, there.)
Still, with the stock off a mere 5.6 percent, investors apparently are willing to roll the dice that this time management knows what it's talking about and that the next GTA will be the hit of all hits.
If it is, of course, it will prove just how much of a one-hit wonder Take-Two really is.
Meanwhile, be glad you're not RBC Capital Markets analyst Stewart Halpern. That's the same thing I said April 14. At the time, less than two hours before Take-Two unleashed bad news, he wrote in a report to clients that his channel checks showed that the company's Red Dead Revolver game had better prospects than the street's "very modest expectations." Take-Two would up slicing guidance and announcing that it was shifting the game's release to the third quarter from the second. Now -- just yesterday -- Halpern wrote a report headlined, "Q2 shouldn't surprise, but Q3 may surprise with no downward revision." Not even close. Never mind that the second quarter was a dee-saster; the company's new guidance calls for a third quarter per share loss of 28 cents to a loss of 33 cents, well below prior guidance of a per share profit of 12 cents to 14 cents.
The bigger surprise will be if he doesn't remove it as his top pick.
Wireless Facilities WFII Chairman Masood Tayebi recently filed to unload 342,344 shares valued at $3 million through a forward sales contract. Such hedging limits upside potential while protecting against downside losses. A spokeswoman says he chose hedging over an outright sale so he could retain his holdings. Perhaps, but Donn Vickrey of Camelback Research in Scottsdale has a different take: "If you thought that the recent upturn was just the beginning, would you be hedging shares now?" (Good question!)
Meanwhile, Nick Fluge, president of Career Education's online education division, is one of a number of top-level insiders recently selling shares of the post-secondary education company. Similar selling at Corinthian Education
Lost in the shuffle: Still haven't heard back from Alloy ALOYE, the Gen-Y marketing and media company, which on Monday reported first quarter results. I lobbed in a call last week before wondering in Herb Greenberg's RealityCheck how much the company's acquisition of privately held InSite contributed to this year's Ebitda guidance of $11 million to $16 million. The company originally offered the guidance along with fourth-quarter earnings on March 30, but never mentioned InSite, the acquisition of which was disclosed in the 10-K filed two weeks ago -- roughly two months after the fact. Interestingly, nobody asked about it on the company's earnings call.
In the latest edition of Herb Greenberg's RealityCheck, Herb looks at Intersections, plus adds squibs on Farmer Mac, Krispy Kreme, Kmart and Air Canada.
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Evil Dead 4 ... Not Dead Yet
We've heard this before. But it's always nice to hear it.
Sam Raimi can't go anywhere without being asked about if and when there's ever going to be a fourth "Evil Dead" movie. Now, 20 years after the release of the third installment, "Army of Darkness" (and mere weeks away from the release of the "Evil Dead" remake), it looks like there's at least the desire to go forward with such an endeavor.
Raimi expressed his resurrected excitement for a fourth "Evil Dead" movie at the Meet the Filmmakers event at the London premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful."
"I would love to make 'Evil Dead 4,'" said Raimi, as reported by Bleeding Cool. "My brother [Ivan Raimi] and I plan to work on the script this summer."
Well, that's at least something, right? Now all we have to do is wait for the increasingly cranky Bruce Campbell to shoot it down.
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Demand for ultra-mobile devices such as Netbooks and MIDs (mobile Internet devices) will match that of notebook PCs by 2013, new research has revealed.
Shipment of ultra-mobile devices will grow from 10 million units this year to over 200 million in 2013, ABI Research said in a statement Wednesday. This puts the market on par with the notebook PC market, which the research analyst expects to also reach some 200 million in unit shipment.
According to Philip Solis, principal analyst at ABI Research, the market would be worth nearly US$27 billion. While small compared to the wireless handset market, this figure is "significant" nonetheless, Solis said.
Netbooks currently account for about 90 percent of the total device volumes, but MID units will grow more rapidly to contribute 68 percent to the overall market by 2013, the report noted.
Solis added: "As this market enters its rapid growth phase and starts to evolve, we will see considerable experimentation with different distribution channels--some will sell direct from the manufacturer, some via retail outlets, and some through mobile operators who will subsidize them to encourage new data plan subscriptions."


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No trade war, but expect US to push for pact: India
Trade issues may be taken up during US Secretary of State’s talks with S Jaishankar next week and at the G20 summit.
SFIO suspects links of IFIN brass with senior RBI official
SFIO, which is investigating the IL&FS case, has suggested that the RBI launch an ...
RBI's norms to give more headroom to lenders to resolve big ticket NPAs: Report
RBI's new norms provides some leeway to lenders and encourage...
Smaller banks hit most by RBI’s revised note on NPAs
Smaller banks in specific deals may now have to follow larger lenders who have more at stake in a consortium of creditors.
Power firms welcome RBI notification on stressed assets
The Association of Power Producers was one of the parties that have fought a legal battle for 14 months with the RBI over a February 12, 2018 circular.
RBI issues fresh circular for defaulting companies
The original February 12, 2018, circular had tightened the screws on those who missed loan repayments and scrapped all debt recast plans.
View: India Inc needs a bailout
The way out is for struggling projects to get decent dollops of longterm funds that would finance them to completion.
Pushing digital payments: Cash, but no cash
Digital payments have expanded 10 times since the BJP-led government assumed charge in 2014.
RBI to rationalise norms covering money market products
Well-functioning money market is a crucial link in chain of monetary policy transmission.


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— A New York lawsuit that alleges Ford F-150 doors won't latch closed in the cold will continue after the judge refused to grant Ford's motion to dismiss the complaint.
The class-action lawsuit includes former and current New York owners and lessees of 2015-2017 Ford F-150 trucks.
Plaintiff Brandon Kommer says he purchased an F-150 in October 2015, but soon after the doors started to give him problems in the cold weather. The plaintiff claims the doors wouldn't latch closed and the locks wouldn't open when the temperatures dropped below freezing.
In addition, Kommer claims the door handles wouldn't move, so he took the truck to a dealership for repairs. The plaintiff claims he made five trips to the Ford dealer between October 2015 and February 2017 but the first three attempts failed to fix the door latch issues.
Kommer says the fourth dealer visit resulted in technicians telling him about a technical service bulletin (TSB) Ford had issued about door problems, and the plaintiff says he was told the needed parts would be ordered. The door was eventually repaired in February 2017, but the plaintiff claims the door failed a few weeks later.
The lawsuit alleges Ford knew the F-150 suffered from door lock and handle problems before the plaintiff bought his F-150, but the automaker concealed that knowledge to save money on repairs.
On April 8, 2015, Ford issued a TSB to dealers about 2015 F-150 door latches that may not work “during or after freezing temperatures.” Ford issued a second TSB on November 18, 2016, that included the same door latch and handle information, but the second bulletin included 2016-2017 models.
The original lawsuit was filed in March 2017 alleging Ford intentionally misrepresented the durability of F-150 trucks in advertisements, but Ford filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit the following month.
The judge ruled the "Built Ford Tough" advertisements were mere "puffery" and dismissed Kommer’s misrepresentation claim with prejudice, but granted leave to amend his failure to disclose claim.
Kommer amended the lawsuit by alleging Ford failed to disclose the F-150 had defective door latches and locks. Ford in return told the judge Kommer’s failure to disclose claim fails because the plaintiff can't prove Ford knew of the defect when he bought his truck.
According to the lawsuit, Ford's bulletins prove the automaker knew the door latches and handles were defective, but Ford argues those bulletins arise due to consumer complaints. The automaker says sending a bulletin to a dealership isn't an admission of knowing about defects.
According to Ford, the plaintiff cannot rely on the TSBs to allege Ford knew about an alleged defect in the F-150 because legally the bulletins are "insufficient to create an inference of knowledge."
However, the judge didn't see things the same way. Although technical service bulletins are sent only to dealerships and not directly to customers, the judge ruled it is at least plausible Ford had exclusive information about alleged defects in the door latches and locks when Kommer purchased his truck.
Ford also argues the F-150 lawsuit should be dismissed because “requiring disclosures for all potential issues within a given vehicle would lead to long lists of issues that might never arise, diminishing the usefulness of any information the buyer receives.”
Furthermore, Ford argues Kommer’s F-150 was sold with a warranty agreement, which means Ford didn't need to inform the plaintiff of possible defects when the truck was sold. But according to the judge, "both arguments are meritless."
The Ford F-150 door latch and handle lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court Northern District of New York - Brandon Kommer, et al, v. Ford Motor Company.
The plaintiff is represented by Denlea & Carton LLP.


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It is essential to emphasize that AMD and Microsoft have a close connection in the globe of video clip game equipment, because the chips of the gaming consoles of the 2nd are created by the initial. The shortage of elements is directly impacting the manufacture of these chips and, as a result, to that of Xbox consoles, in a circumstance that appears to be extended up until 2023.
This technology suggests to increase the FPS price without shedding visuals high quality, and also along with Xbox in the future, it will be readily available at second quarter of 2022 on computer. It will be compatible with a multitude of charts past AMD, so if we have a PC it will certainly not be essential for our system to be created with a part base of the business.
As they collect in The Brink, AMD has validated that this innovation will certainly wind up getting to Microsoft makers, especially to those of brand-new generation. The developers will certainly have the ability to begin up with it this same year, however there is still no day to ensure that we see it executed on Xbox Collection.
Technology has actually constantly been identified by being one of the sectors where faster moves and innovates, as well as in the globe of computer game it is a lot more enhanced. That is why we do not miss us that AMD presented a few days ago its FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0, an innovation that, beyond using to computer, will wind up getting to Xbox consoles as already announced for its old version.
It will certainly help enhance the appearance of video games This new version is a NVIDIA DLSS rival, however a lot more adaptable to various other GPUs and also with less previous actions needed to implement it in games. FSR 2.0 Improves image high quality utilizing past structures , based on promptly preceding scenes to produce a high quality summary without constantly resorting at high tons degrees.
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A perceived lack of standards and an unrealistic understanding of cost implications are still hindering the adoption of RFID technology amongst many UK organisations, according to a panel of experts speaking at last weeks Softworld Supply Chain event (16 17 March 2005, NEC, Birmingham).
According to the panel, press hype and high profile RFID implementation projects have resulted in businesses dismissing the technology due to these preconceptions, when there could be a legitimate business case. Debating the topic of RFID compliance, the panel comprised: Nigel Montgomery, Director of European Research, AMR Research; Eelco de Jong, Global RFID Domain Lead, LogicaCMG and David Lyon, EPC Global Line of Business Manager, GS1UK.
The panel argued that prices are in fact reducing, and that this year is a good year to start pilot projects due to the standards already developed such as EPCglobal. In addition, the panel agreed that the benefits of RFID are not purely limited to the retail sector as many organisations believe, and that other industry sectors can benefit greatly from this technology.
Many organisations dismiss this technology without proper investigation. ROI is not simply about cost reduction, it should also be about what the technology enables you to do that you couldnt do before comments panelist Nigel Montgomery. The panel agreed that the case for RFID is certainly very strong, but may not suit all organisations at this time. In many cases companies have yet to leverage Barcoding and other technologies; RFID may seem a step too far. However, the panel encouraged companies not to look at RFID in isolation of their overall supply chain. There are a range of technologies, including RFID, Voice and GPS, that will all have a significant impact on supply chain management within the next ten years.
Softworld Supply Chain is now in its thirteenth year and featured an exhibition of around 60 of the leading supply chain and logistics software providers. In addition, the free independent educational programme ran throughout the event the panel debate forming a crucial session.
The next Softworld Supply Chain event takes place from 8 9 March 2006 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information please visit: www.softworld.co.uk/sc.


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Agriculture ministers met in Prague from 14th to 16th September to discuss about the importance of an EU coordinated approach to maximise sustainable increases in agricultural production, accelerate the use of modern techniques in agriculture and supporting commodity exports in Ukraine.
The meeting was chaired by Czech Agriculture Minister Zdeněk Nekula and attended by Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, representatives of NGOs, the European Parliament, academics and the Ministers of Agriculture of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova. The meeting focused on the significant pressures facing the agriculture and agri-food sectors in the wake of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including the increase on food supply, commodities and prices.
Ministers agreed about the need for a harmonised approach to ensure food security and distribution by taking into account the use of modern plant breeding methods, and new trends which could help the EU in reducing the use of pesticides and fertilisers, in water management or in breeding new varieties more resistant to extreme weather fluctuations and new plant pests and diseases.
Moreover, agriculture ministers agreed about the urgency of an EU action plan which would foster commodity export in Ukraine and ensure food security and the abolition of customs duties on imports of Ukrainian products into the EU to facilitate the movement of goods to African countries.


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China is hopeful to create a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada as tension with the United States grows.
China’s ambassador to Canada this week says he hopes to make progress on a free-trade agreement with Canada and others, according to Canada-based Global News.
The U.S. and China remain locked in a tit-for-tat trade war and China is seeking options for imports outside the United States. The trade war includes tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, presenting potential harm to U.S. farmers.
Free trade talks have also slowed between China and Canada as Canada has insisted on a progressive trade deal that would also cover some labor, environment, gender and governance issues. Officials say there was little progress on issues that are not directly related to trade.
Canada has its own tensions with China, as earlier this year Canada blocked a $1.5 billion takeover of a construction firm by a Chinese company, starting a trade deterioration between the two nations.
Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service.


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Kingdom Under Fire II Western Beta, RaiderZ, Nether and more! | The Daily XP January 16th
Perfect World Entertainment have one of the most impressive MMO arsenals on the market and they've added yet another of their biggest titles to Steam with the debut of RaiderZ. The action-packed MMO joins the likes of Neverwinter Online, Star Trek Online and Blacklight Retribution as one of Perfect World Entertainment's biggest MMO's available to the massive audience of Steam.
RaiderZ has been available on the PWE portal for some time and despite a lack of marketing, the game continues to prove popular thanks to its monster hunter-esque approach. Players gear up using a variety of crafted equipment before venturing out to take down some of the biggest enemies seen in the free-to-play MMO world.
Steam has a habit of injecting fresh users into older MMO's added to its database so this could bring the popularity of RaiderZ back to its prime.
The Blood Harvest Looms In Forsaken World
??Perfect World Entertainment today announced the next upcoming expansion for the dark free-to-play MMORPG game, Forsaken World.
Things Are Heating Up For Dragons And Titans
Independent development studio Wyrmbyte, today announced an exciting selection of fixes, improvements and new additions to the fast-paced MOBA game world of Dragons And Titans.
Historical Battles Debut In World Of Tanks
At the beginning of last month Wargaming.net unleashed information on a massive number of changes heading to the critically acclaimed World of Tanks throughout 2014. The first of thsoe changes is now upon us with the immediate release of World of Tanks Version 9.0.
40v40 WildStar PvP Reveal Video
Carbine Studios today released an action packed new trailer showcasing the epic 40v40 PvP in the upcoming MMORPG, WildStar.
CCP Games Report $21M Losses For Fiscal 2013
The developers of the massively popular EVE Online and struggling Dust 514, CCP Games, announced a $21M loss for the Fiscal year 2013 despite a huge surge in revenue.
Ubisoft Announce Exciting Easter Events For Anno & Settlers
Earlier today Ubisoft and Blue Byte revealed some exciting Easter themed events heading to the two increasingly popular free MMORTS games, Settlers & Anno Online.
Blue Beetle Revealed For Infinite Crisis
Warner Bros. Entertainment and Turbine today released a new video detailing the next upcoming Infinite Crisis Champion, the Blue Beetle.
World of Darkness Canceled, Pantheon: Fall of the Fallen and more! | The Daily XP April 14th
Your Daily MMO and MMORPG News for Monday April 14th. Today Kirk discusses World of Darkness, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen and SMITE.
The Rise And Fall Of Pantheon
Its been 8 months since Brad McQuaid first teased details about a new MMO title but things aren't looking great for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen.
Curse Of Naxxramas: A Hearthstone Adventure
We saw some huge announcements at this years PAX East but few bigger than the information revealed for the first Adventure Mode in Hearthstone, the Curse of Naxxramas.


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The company has just released it’s new ARCHIVE_M1 watch collection and its taking some retro inspiration, without looking stuck in the past. The new silhouette takes cues from Adidas’ rich history of looks from decades ago, but infuses it with a digital touch for the face. The buttons are sculpted to the specificity from the brand’s footwear designs, the bracelet is stainless steel and a five-link.
The ARCHIVE_M1 is retailing for $130 and is available now. In 2018, Adidas will be launching Adidas Timing globally. The new line will include three additional ranges all from inspiration garnered from the Adidas Originals Collection.
Get more info on the ARCHIVE_M1 here.
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Planning to get rid of your PC? How can you make sure all the personal files on your hard drive are erased and unrecoverable?
T-Mobile's caller ID system will suggest when subscribers shouldn't pick up the phone.
The blurry screen will be placed over content that has not violated Instagram's policies, but was reported by someone and confirmed to be 'sensitive' by a member of Instagram's review team.
The leaked documents include user guides that show the CIA's efforts to install its surveillance code on Mac firmware.
The password management company says there are no reports of hackers exploiting the loopholes, and that customers don't need to change their passwords.
A cyberstalking case against a Maryland man is notable both for how the jury considered a seizure-inducing GIF and how the FBI caught the perpetrator.
A group of hackers say they have access to millions of iCloud accounts, and will delete them unless Apple pays a $100,000 ransom by April 7.
Artificial intelligence has invaded public bathrooms in Beijing, where toilet paper dispensers now detect people's faces before giving out more tissue.
Twitter cracks down on user accounts that violate its prohibition against promoting terrorism.
Google is making good on a promise to more closely monitor advertisements that appear alongside YouTube videos and give brands more control over where their ads appear.
Passengers on US-bound flights from 10 airports will not be allowed to bring electronics larger than a cell phone on board; the UK is doing the same on flights from six countries.
Biometric security such as fingerprint scanning or facial recognition can't be changed, lip motion passwords are biometric authentication that can.
These scams aim to trick taxpayers into handing over sensitive data such as passwords, Social Security numbers, and bank account or credit card numbers.
At the IBM InterConnect 2017 conference, IBM announces MaaS360 Advisor, which uses machine learning (ML) to analyze devices and recommend network policies.
Google refused to comply with a warrant in a Minnesota wire fraud case that seeks information on anyone who Googled the victim's name.
Facebook, Google, Twitter, and other companies will soon be required to remove fraud and scams from their sites as soon as they are made aware of them.


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Gadgets, Graphics, VoIP, Video Games, Deals, Rumors, Rants, Reviews and such.
Last May leaks emerged that Apple was starting to get serious about their next incarnation of Apple TV which has been rumored to be a much smaller, simpler broadband-connected device that will cost somewhere around a hundred bucks. A new leak indicates that the service will be co-launched with a rental service providing TV shows for 99 cents down from the $1.99 Apple charges now for standard-definition programs and the $2.99 it charges for high-definition programs. The new service will also involve streaming the content instead of the current practice of downloading full episodes.
The Internet has come a long way since its inception. There are now several different ways to get an internet connection. One can do this by inserting wireless internet card in computer or can use DSL. Apart from this, internet phones and ip phones are there as well to help people connect internet through phones. Internet telephony is not the last option available, wireless internet providers are there as well to offer internet connectivity.