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Facebook reveals new search engine that will not take on Google but will help you find information about your FB friends quicker than ever before
Facebook has officially announced its new Graph Search feature which it says is not a rival for Google’s web search engine but does integrate Bing search which suggests that it could be something it will introduce more comprehensively in the future.
The site which recently announced a drop in UK users gives those still in love with the social networking site the ability to find precise details about Facebook friends. Mark Zuckerberg calls it the 'third pillar' of the Facebook system with the first two being your news feed and Timeline. Zuckerberg revealed the search system that is built into Facebook and uses its database to give you the precise answer for your precise query.
Based on People, Photos, Interests and Places, users will be able to find photos from a particular year quickly or search for friends who live near to your location and order them in terms of how important they are to you. So expect your sister to pop up in the results before your best mate in the search.
Users will be able to look for people who have similar taste in films and movies and see clips from those shows that friends have liked and find restaurants that friends like to eat at. One of the nicest features is the ability to pick out appropriate photos for a picture album for instance basing the search results on the amount of likes or engagements that the photos have received.
For those worrying about issues of privacy, Facebook says that Graph search is privacy aware stating that most content is not public and you can only search for content that has been shared with you. Included in the Graph Search will be filters to see content that has been tagged for instance or ones that you have hidden from timeline and you can then choose not to let them appear in search and even send a message to the person who put the pictures up and send a message to ask them to take them down (good luck with that).
Perhaps the most revealing aspect of the Graph Search announcement was saved for last as Zuckerberg revealed that Microsoft’s Bing web search engine will work almost as a ‘back up’ search when you can’t find what you are looking for.
The Facebook Graph service is currently in beta giving access to a few lucky people and hopes to be rolling out soon for everyone else.
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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Slider to Get ICS Upgrade Soon
As promised in October 2011, ASUS will be providing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update to the first generation Eee Pad Transformer and the Eee Pad Slider. According to ASUS UK Facebook page, the company is working hard on making the Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) available as soon as possible after the 12th January launch of the Eee Pad Transformer Prime. The exact date is yet to be confirmed at the moment.
ASUS has been rather consistent in rewarding its users with efficient delivery of firmware updates to the Eee Pad family. Back in July 2011, the company led the market for the Android Honeycomb 3.2 update service.

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Apple spared no hyperbole for the M2 chipset, going so far as to completely redesign the new MacBook Air around it. Like the M1 which ushered in the age of Apple Silicon, the M2 was designed specifically for the Mac, which had previously used Intel chips. Speaking during the WWDC 2022 keynote, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, Johny Srouji, explained what makes the new chip stand out from previous hardware. Power efficiency and increased performance were at the core of the new design.
In terms of raw hardware, the M2 chip has 20 billion transistors, 25% more than the M1. Unified memory bandwidth has also seen a 50% increase over Apple’s previous chip, and offers speeds of 100 Gigabytes per second. The chip also offers 24GB of unified memory, dynamically shared between CPU and GPU.
There, the M2 now includes an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. The processor’s four high-performance cores are faster, and come with a larger cache than their predecessor, while its efficiency cores have been optimized for even greater performance gains. In fact, compared to the M1 chip, the M2 provides 18% more performance while consuming the same amount of power, Apple says.
The Cupertino company also claims the M2 can deliver close to two times the performance of a “10 core PC laptop chip” operating at the same power level, and can deliver the same performance as the PC chip while using just 25% of the power. When compared to a more powerful “12 core chip,” Srouji says Apple’s M2 can deliver 87% of that chip’s performance, while only using a quarter of its wattage.


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Sugar, wheat cotton behind import bill hike
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce and Invest-ment, Abdul Razak Dawood has said that the main reason for increase in import bill is import of sugar and wheat.
"Import bill this year also increased because we had to import wheat and sugar to stabilise the market prices," he said in a tweet. He added that cotton was also imported to help the export-orientated industry so that exports are not hampered. According to provisional data, imports during July-Feb 2020-21 increased by $ 2.085 billion from $ 31.515 billion to $ 33.600 billion, posting a growth of 6 percent. The Commerce Ministry has conducted a preliminary analysis of increase in imports which shows that ‘Make in Pakistan’ policy of the MoC in delivering dividends and industrial activity in the country is increasing. During July-Feb 2021, the import of wheat amounted to $909 million, sugar $ 126 million and cotton $913 million (total $ 1.948 billion).


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The long-held dream of a virtual reality gaming experience is finally within touching distance, while mobile gaming is coming ever-closer to console quality.
With the imminent arrival of the Sony PS4 and Microsoft Xbox One this November, we stand on the cusp of another great era of console gaming.
However, despite a hugely impressive range of lifelike gaming experiences on the way, there's every chance this coming generation of consoles will be the last.
Some of the world's most innovative and imaginative companies are dreaming up more immersive gaming solutions that could negate the need for an Xbox or PS4. That day could arrive sooner than you think.
In the latest edition of O2 Guru TV's Fast Forward David McClelland takes a trip to Inition Studios in London to examine a potential future where the gaming device becomes part of you.
Take the revolutionary Oculus Rift gaming headset, for example. For years the sci-fi dream of true Virtual Reality has eluded us, but with this headset, it's very, very real.
The Rift fills your field of vision with the games visuals, while responding to your slightest head movements. Imagine playing a first person shooter where you can really survey the land for snipers before stepping into enemy territory? Incredible stuff.
But for those who won't be in the market for this cutting edge next-gen tech, there are plenty of new gaming experiences. As smartphones and tablets become ever more powerful, thousands of gamers are turning to devices already in their pockets!
The Apple App Store and Google Play store offers thousands of high quality touchscreen gaming experiences with graphics and depth to rival the console big boys. Multiplayer gaming is also becoming more immersive, while wearable tech like Google Glass and the influx of smartwatches will also assist our gaming experiences.
Join David and TechRadar's Hugh Langley as they chat through the possibilities for a gaming future where the rule of traditional consoles is truly challenged for the first time in decades.
Remember you can view future editions of Fast Forward by subscribing to the O2 Guru TV YouTube channel. The shows will be packed full of sage-like advice on future tech trends.
If you would more information on gaming, or some free tech help and inspiration, you can chat to an O2 Guru in-store, online or by phone. You don't even have to be an O2 customer.


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* Q1 adj EPS $0.27 vs est $0.25
* Q1 rev $216.4 mln vs est $218.2 mln
* Sees Q2 adj EPS $0.09-$0.11 vs est $0.19
* Sees Q2 sales $165-$185 mln vs est $197.4 mln
* Shares down 10 pct after market
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Dec 16 (Reuters) - Memory chipmaker Smart Modular Technologies SMOD.O said a continuing fall in the prices of DRAM chips hurt first-quarter results and would pressure the second quarter as well, sending its shares down 10 percent.
Growing supply of DRAM memory chips and stalled demand growth have brought a quick end to the sector's one-year boom and pressured the profits at top memory chipmaker's like Samsung Electronics 005930.KS, Hynix Semiconductor 000660.KS and Elpida Memory 6665.T.
Smart Modular said prices of DRAM chips were decelerating at 20-25 percent, hurting profits, especially in its key Brazil markets that account for over half of its revenue.
Oppenheimer & Co analyst Gary Hsueh, however, believes that if Smart Modular is able to better matchup incoming DRAM-procured parts and outgoing module-selling parts, then it could cushion it margins.
“Otherwise it is tough to see them get out of this situation.”
However, Smart Modular expects its enterprise solid state storage and Brazil flash business initiatives to drive growth.
The market for solid state drives, which are faster and more rugged than hard drives, is growing as data center managers look for ways to retrieve information faster, especially for applications like video streaming.
PRESSURES STILL REMAIN
Newark, California-based Smart Modular guided a second quarter well below analyst expectations. It forecast adjusted earnings of 9-11 cents a share, on revenue of $165-$185 million.
Analysts on average were expecting earnings of 19 cents a share, on revenue of $197.4 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. [ID:nASA019PJ]
For September-November, net income was $8 million, or 12 cents a share, compared with $4.6 million or 7 cents a share, last year. Excluding items, Smart earned 27 cents a share.
Revenue almost doubled to $216.4 million.
Shares of Smart Modular were down 69 cents in extended trade, after closing at $6.37 on Thursday on Nasdaq. They have risen 6 percent since the company posted fourth-quarter results on Sep. 30. (Reporting by Siddharth Cavale in Bangalore; Editing by Vyas Mohan and Vinu Pilakkot)


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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently certified two different smartwatch models from the South Korean consumer electronics giant, LG. While one of them comes with model number W270, the other bears the model number W280. The second one, in fact, comes in two different variants bearing model numbers W280A and W280V. Online speculations seem to suggest that these will be the carrier-specific variants for AT&T and Verizon, respectively. While the listing on the FCC website doesn’t really give away a whole lot, the one thing that the listing does apparently reveal is that the upcoming device may have a round dial, much like its predecessors. It will also be interesting to see whether the W270 and the W280 are different iterations of the same device or different devices entirely.
Another important piece of information that we can garner from the FCC listing is that the W280 will have wireless charging capabilities and comes with multi-band LTE connectivity. LG had earlier launched an LTE-compatible smartwatch called the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition back in late 2015, but that device was recalled within days of its launch before being reintroduced months later. LG is expected to launch multiple smartwatches this year, having not launched any new model in 2016. According to various reports doing the rounds over the past few weeks, between four to six different smartwatch models are expected to be launched by the South Korean firm this year. Although concrete news regarding the devices are hard to come by, the company has reportedly applied for trademarks on a number of possible names for its 2017 smartwatches, including Watch Style, Watch Pro, Watch Force and Watch Sole.
LG has used Android Wear as well as WebOS for its earlier smartwatches, but this time around, rumors seem to suggest that it will launch its next-generation wearables with Google’s wearables platform. With Android Wear 2.0 all set to hit primetime, rumors suggest that the upcoming device(s) from the South Korean firm might just run on the latest version of the OS. LG is also expected to use Snapdragon Wear chips for its upcoming wearable devices, although the exact SoCs are yet to be confirmed. Reports out of China have also suggested that LG’s upcoming smartwatches may have a stainless steel build and come with an IP67 rating, rendering them dustproof and waterproof. Whether all these rumors hold up in the long term remains to be seen, but the fact that the company will get back into the smartwatch market this year, seems more and more likely with every new development.


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Microsoft has added yet another operating system to its already large OS family; one specifically designed to cater for the growing number of portable navigation devices that have appeared on the market.
Windows Embedded Navready 2009 is build on Windows CE (Consumer Edition) 5.0 and adds further enhancements like Bluetooth capabilities, Sideshow functionality - brought onboard from Vista, Live Search and MSN Direct technologies.
Rather surprisingly, Dial up networking is also on the feature list, which is strange given the fact that PND users are expected to be roaming and NavReady 2009 will be compatible only with ARM-based processors.
OEMs will be expected to build their own User Interfaces rather than use Windows' own environment.
PNDs also known as GPS devices are expected to grow globally by 72 percent in 2008 according to analyst firm, Canalys, with an expected 100 million units shipped by 2010.
Microsoft has also announced the 2009 release of Windows Embedded POSReady which targets stand alone Point of Sales.


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Royal Mail Group has warned of overcapacity in the parcel market, which is leading to downward pressure on pricing, despite it handling over one billion items in a financial year for the first time. Parcel volumes at Royal Mail Group rose 3% year-on-year to 1.01 billion items for the year-ending 29 March, but revenue from this business rose by just 1% to £3.19bn as the growth came from low average unit revenue items. It also warned that the parcel market […]
B2C parcel carrier Hermes is launching a seven-day home delivery service, which it hopes will increase its first-time delivery rate.
Logistics companies and their customers are responding to seismic changes in online retail in an effort to tackle what is predicted to be an unprecedented peak in Christmas shopping.
A quarter of SME online retailers plan to focus on improving their delivery and returns processes in 2013 as the sector becomes more competitive. A study commissioned by Royal Mail revealed that small online retailers will prioritise improving their delivery and returns services above improving the range and quality of products they sell and pricing more competitively. Over half of the small e-tailers questioned saw an increase in sales last year. Some 64% are confident that sales will rise in […]


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The National Football League could double some ticket prices for the Super Bowl this season, scheduled to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the most expensive single-seat tickets, those on the stadium’s mezzanine, will likely cost about $2,600 each, up from last season’s top price of $1,250 for the game in New Orleans. On the other end of the price spectrum, however, the league is also dropping prices for the cheapest tickets, down to about $500 each from a low of about $600 last season, the Journal said. That’s because, the report said, the league is trying to negate the earning power of resellers by both cutting into profit margins at the high end and making its cheapest tickets non-transferrable.
Earlier this month, ESPN reported that suite reservations for the game are selling for record prices. That report cited a source saying that one suite had been sold for $750,000, and pointed to the possibility of freezing temperatures at that time of year as a major price driver.
Outside of the stadium, it’s not yet clear how much economic impact the game will have, but early reaction from the hotel industry indicates that New York hoteliers are scaling back their expectations while New Jersey hoteliers are already seeing a business boom.
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News Briefs for October 31, 2022October 31, 2022
•Pendleton Whisky, part of the Proximo portfolio, has struck a sponsorship deal with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. Beginning this NFL season, Pendleton Whisky will be the preferred cocktail of the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, and will gain visibility as namesake of the stadium’s Pendleton Whisky Longhouse. An Impact “Hot Brand,” Pendleton was up 13% to nearly 450,000 cases in the U.S. last year.
•Cutwater Spirits has announced a new line of bottled RTD cocktails, Cutwater Heaters. The line comes in three varieties—Vodka Apple Pie, Whiskey Hot Toddy, and Hot Buttered Rum—all packaged in 375-ml. bottles at 40% abv. The line is meant to be mixed with hot water to create warm cold-weather sippers. Cutwater Heaters is now available in California, Colorado, and Massachusetts, as well as online via SipWhiskey.com and ReupLiquor.com for a suggested price of $14 a 375-ml. Cutwater Spirits, part of AB InBev, was at just under two million cases in 2021, according to Impact Databank.
•Martignetti Companies has promoted Jessica Cyr to the newly created position of vice president, sales execution. Cyr was previously assistant vice president, sales operations, having joined the company in 2006. In her new role she will lead the New England wholesaler’s account services and category management efforts, including retail merchandising across all selling divisions. Martignetti Cos. Is the sixth-largest distributor of wine and spirits nationally, with revenues projected at $1.4 billion this year.
•Fine wine importer Broadbent Selections has appointed Molly Choi to the newly created position of senior vice president, director of marketing and brand management. Choi, a two-decade industry veteran, has spent the majority of her career with Cape Classics, and most recently led the national sales team for cannabis packaging company Greenlane. Broadbent imports wines from 14 different countries.Subscribe to Shanken News Daily’s Email Newsletter, delivered to your inbox each morning.


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Intel, the world’s biggest chipmaker, has issued a recall for all Basis Peak smartwatches due to thermal problems.
The company warns owners need to stop using the device immediately and return the device as soon as possible.
“We are issuing this safety recall of the Basis Peak watch because the watch can overheat, which could result in burns or blisters on the skin surface,” said Josh Walden Senior Vice President and General Manager, Intel New Technology Group in a prepared statement.
“It is important that you stop using your watch immediately and return it. Although we are stopping support for Basis Peak immediately, you can access your data until December 31, 2016. After that date, the Basis Peak services will be turned off. Once we shut down the services, your watch will no longer be able to sync, which will cause it to stop working,” Walden added.
The Peak was developed by Basis Science, a start-up acquired by Intel in 2014 as it tried to get in on what, at the time, was expected to be a big new market for smartwatches and fitness trackers.
The company sold the Basis Peak between Nov. 2014 and June 2016, and acknowledged that “a small number of customers have reported discomfort, blistering or burns on their wrist under the watch body,” from using the watch.
According to Intel, the known reported cases involved approximately 0.2% of the watches sold, but they are erring on the side of caution by issuing a total recall for “safety” reasons.


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Concerns about weak economic conditions amid the Ukraine conflict raised gold prices on Monday, prompting a flight from volatile commodities to safer ones.
Gold prices in the local bullion market rose by Rs 650 per tola and Rs 558 per gm to Rs 129,400 per tola and Rs 110,940 per gm, respectively.
During the month of February, the safe-haven asset gained Rs 3,350 or 2.67 percent per tola on a cumulative basis.
Gold is regarded as one of the safest investments, and as a result, its price is steadily growing as investment flows in.
Investors’ faith in the dollar has plummeted as the currency continues to gain day after day, and they have shifted their money to gold.
Global politics, according to a gold dealer, have a significant impact on gold prices. Prior to the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, the US-China trade war had impacted gold rates on the worldwide market, and the local market was directly impacted, he added.
Read more: Pakistan: Gold rate fall in domestic market
Investors are keeping a careful eye on developments in the Russia-Ukraine issue, he said.
When compared to the gold pricing on the Dubai market, the gold rate in Pakistan is roughly Rs 3,500 lower.
Meanwhile, domestic silver prices remained constant at Rs 1,470 per tola and Rs 1,260.28 per ten gm.
Gold Advances in Global Market as West Heaps Sanctions on Russia
On the worldwide market, gold rose to its highest level in nine months, owing to significant safe-haven demand as a result of the Ukraine crisis. The price of gold increased by $15 per ounce to $1,905 per ounce.
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalated, the central bank attempted to protect the economy from extraordinary Western sanctions, boosting earlier measures such as a promise to resume buying gold in the domestic market.


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Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have come up with a new device that can prevent and detect a common issue within electric vehicles.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) has the potential to cause malfunctions in EVs, including in navigation systems, but the new low-cost “noise” sensor could mitigate these risks, with the technology also having possible uses in cell phones and laptops, as EMC Directory reports.
UT Dallas Researchers Develop Tech to Detect and Reduce EMI in Electric Vehicles— EMC Directory (@emcdirectory) November 6, 2023
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“If a device in an electric vehicle fails, the results could be catastrophic,” electrical engineering doctoral student Lixiong Du said for a university report posted by TechXplore. “Not only can our technology predict EMI, but we also apply measures to reduce EMI.”
EMI is a concern within EVs because of the large number of electrical components found within the design. The “noise” from these systems can inhibit communication between certain parts, leading to possible failures, as the university report details.
Although EV manufacturers add parts to vehicles that can block EMI, the sheer number of components can lead to continuous change, and drivers might be unaware of an issue until a major problem occurs.
“The problem is, once you pack in so many computer chips, you can get electromagnetic interference,” Dr. Dongsheng Brian Ma, professor of electrical engineering and the Distinguished Chair in Microelectronics in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, said.
“In order to convert the energy from the battery to power the systems, you need hundreds of power circuits. Each of them is going to generate a lot of noise,” Ma added.
The sensor is able to monitor input voltage and load current, among other key warning signs, to detect EMI and then take action in response to bring it under control.
While it’s not yet clear when the technology could be found in future zero-tailpipe-pollution cars, Du hopes the sensor will be able to improve both safety and efficiency.
According to data from Deloitte, safety concerns with battery technology was cited by 13% of United States respondents in a 2020 study that investigated the leading inhibitors among customers looking to buy EVs.
Any new technology to increase the safety of EVs, therefore, will surely be beneficial as motorists look to swap their dirty-fuel cars for clean, electric alternatives that produce no planet-warming pollution while out on the road.
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Motorola Moto Z3 has just been announced – and it supports 5G!
More about the 5G thing in a moment. Motorola finally showed off their Moto Z3, their latest flagship and a replacement for the previous one, the Moto Z2 Force.
The Motorola Moto Z3 looks quite a lot like the previous phones from Motorola, keeping the same design language. Up front is a 6.01-inch display that uses Super AMOLED technology, and a resolution of 2,160 x 1,080. It is more than enough. The screen is protected with Gorilla Glass 3. However, there is one unusual thing. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 835, something you would not expect from a modern flagship. Most modern flagship phones are powered by the Snapdragon 845. You have 4GB of RAM to play with and 64GB of onboard storage, with a microSD card slot for adding up to 2TB of storage. To keep the party going, you have a 3,000mAh battery, and Motorola claims it will be enough to get you through a day. Fast charging is also a thing, since the Motorola Moto Z3 supports TurboPower, and according to Motorola, it can charge for up to 8 hours of use in just 15 minutes.
At the camera compartment, the Motorola Moto Z3 rocks two cameras at the back. Both of them are 12 MP. The main sensor has a f/1.7 aperture, with features like Dual Autofocus Pixel. It will also have an 8MP front-facing selfie camera with a f/2.0 wide-angle lens.
For the OS, you have Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Android P is expected to launch relatively soon, and it is expected that the phone will support it.
Motorola Moto Z3 – 5G?
To be precise, the phone does not support 5G out of the box. If you want 5G when it becomes a thing, you will have to get a Moto Mod, which is an add-on accessory and it attaches to the back of the phone. There are other Moto Mods, too. Some of them give you better battery life, better sound, better cameras etc…
Did you know a Hatsune Miku phone is a thing?
So as you might have noticed, the phone is nothing that will blow your socks off. However, it does have a price that matches. The Moto Z3 will launch in the US as an exclusive with Verizon Wireless on August 16. It will cost $20 a month for 24 months on Verizon’s payment plan, which means that it will have a total price of just $480. In addition, for a limited time, people who purchase a Moto Z3 can buy any Moto Mod that’s normally priced above $100 for just $50.


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UPS looks at new hub in Greater Phoenix to add processing capacity for e-commerce
Jun 02, 2017: UPS has announced plans for a new package processing hub in Goodyear, Arizona, a rapidly growing commercial and residential community west of Phoenix near the Loop 303 Freeway and I-10.
E-commerce already has changed the local landscape as UPS expands its capability for Saturday ground delivery and pickup service that began last month in Mesa and starts June 3, in Phoenix. These Saturday services will continue to expand as the new Goodyear facility is completed.
The phased hub construction modifies a 618,000 square foot structure on 140 acres in the PV303 Development. A portion of the building is expected to begin operating later this year in time for the busy holiday season to provide additional processing and efficient automated sorting capacity for lightweight small packages typical of e-commerce that are moving throughout Arizona and the Southwest.
With its planned completion in late 2019, the new facility will showcase more than 970,000 square feet of advanced operational technologies and sortation equipment under roof and bring more than 1,500 jobs to the Goodyear area.
“UPS is a leader in operational efficiency and flexibility and is quick to adapt the UPS® network to changing needs of shippers and consumers. We’re investing for growth and to give opportunity to our people to build skills for tomorrow’s economy,” said Ken Cherry, president of the UPS Desert Mountain district that includes Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
In each of the next three years, processing capacity is expected to increase as the Goodyear site build-out includes infrastructure for alternative fuels, a UPS Customer Center and local route dispatch for the familiar brown package delivery trucks.
The UPS investment of more than $180 million is part of increased capital commitment globally to match growth with an agile and efficient transportation, processing and information network across the supply chain.
Today, more than 5,100 UPS employees in Arizona provide package delivery, ground freight, air gateway operations, freight forwarding and contract logistics services.
"The decision by UPS to establish a regional operations center in Greater Phoenix is indicative of the growing e-commerce industry,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The Goodyear location along the Loop 303 offers a strategic geography to place UPS in proximity to a large consumer base, as well as add a considerable number of jobs to our market,” said said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord.
Phoenix is home to one of seven UPS Integrad driver training programmes in the US. The programme develops safe and efficient UPS drivers who are attentive to service and the latest UPS routing and delivery technologies. The area also is the western office for UPS inside sales teams that consult for small customer solutions.
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German startup Volocopter has teamed up with DB Schenker to deploy its heavy-lift drones, in a project that will gather vital practical flying experience before its air taxis enter service.
August showed a year-over-year (YoY) drop of 17.2 per cent in worldwide volume and of 29 per cent in shipments carried.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) processed 180,745 kg of pomegranates from April to August 2020, making it India’s leading airport for pomegranate exports.
In this arrangement, CHAMP will be the preferred partner in the roll-out and testing of any new technologies and innovations.
The next big challenge will be future proofing the logistics workforce through training and upskilling in increasingly technologically sophisticated operations.
The IATA appointed independent assessment focuses on the quality assurance processes, operational and technical innovation, risk management, and the preservation of all relevant shipment data along the entire logistics chain.
In order to tackle these challenges, airports will require significant hydrogen transport and refueling infrastructure to meet the needs of day-to-day operations.
Flight CX8800 will be operated by a reconfigured Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft instead of Cathay Pacific's go-to ultra-long-haul freighter, the Boeing 747-8.
As the operation has been organised by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Interior, in the framework of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), the costs for the transport are co- financed up to 75 per cent by the European Commission.
Freight volumes handled at Europe's fifth-largest air cargo hub, Leipzig/Halle Airport, grew significantly in August. The volume of air freight rose by 12.7 percent to approximately 109,048 tonnes.
In order to reduce its ecological footprint, DB Schenker has equipped the new Orleans building with the latest technologies such as LED lighting, and maintains its premises without chemicals.


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Amid such a difficult situation due to the coronavirus crisis in India, Facebook and Reliance have joined hands together to take Indian business to a greater height using digital media. Social media giant Facebook, on Wednesday, announced its partnership with the Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio to invest Rs. 43,574 crore or $5.7 billion in Jio Platforms, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, making it the biggest minority shareholder in Reliance Jio.
The deal gives Facebook a 9.99 percent equity stake in Jio Platforms at a pre-money valuation of Rs. 4.62 lakh crore after months of discussion about the investment. Facebook’s investment put the value of Jio Platforms at Rs. 4.62 lakh crore pre-money enterprise value ($65.95 billion, at a conversion rate of Rs 70 to a Dollar).
Needless to say, this is the third largest foreign direct investment (FDI) by Facebook for minority investment in the technology sector in India. With this investment, Reliance Jio becomes the most valued organization among the top five listed companies in India by market capitalization.
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio, the telecoms unit of Reliance Industries is a high speed connectivity platform that works on leading digital apps, digital ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Mixed Reality and the mobile service for every Indians to get in touch with Jio Digital Life.
According to Jio, the new collaboration between these two digital platforms should bring transformation in the Indian businesses, especially micro-businesses, small merchants, and farmers. On the other hand, it gives Facebook a major space in the Indian lucrative market, where its another messaging app service, WhatsApp has almost 400 million users and is about to launch a new payment service, WhatsApp Pay.
Not only this, the American social media giant also confirmed that it is planning to focus on the partnership between Reliance Jio’s grocery delivery business JioMart and WhatsApp to enable more people to connect with shops, businesses, and purchase products.
Commenting on the partnership with Reliance Jio, Facebook’s Chief Revenue Officer David Fischer and VP and Managing Director, India, Ajit Mohan said, “This investment underscores our commitment to India, and our excitement for the dramatic transformation that Jio has spurred in the country. In less than four years, Jio has brought more than 388 million people online, fueling the creation of innovative new enterprises and connecting people in new ways. We are committed to connecting more people in India together with Jio.”
“Facebook is teaming up with Jio Platforms – we’re making a financial investment, and more than that, we’re committing to work together on some major projects that will open up commerce opportunities for people across India,” Mr Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page.
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Since its launch in 2016 Reliance Jio has brought more than 388 million people under one digital umbrella, giving most of the Indian access to the internet. That massive use of digital technologies accelerates India’s all-round development in terms of Indian economy, small businesses and other needs of Indian people.
“The synergy between Jio and Facebook will help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Digital India’ Mission with its two ambitious goals — ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ – for every single category of Indian people without exception. In the post-Corona era, I am confident of India’s economic recovery and resurgence in the shortest period of time. The partnership will surely make an important contribution to this transformation,” Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Ltd, said in a statement.


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PS4 Exclusive Hunger Revealed In New Trailer
Tarsier Studios has got a new exclusive coming to PS4 called Hunger.
Though it’s got something of a cartoony style, Hunger looks surreal and twisted. We’re very, very interested to play this exclusive when it comes to PS4.
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Amazon.com Inc is scouting for land in central Mexico for a fourth distribution center in the country, sources said, aiming at a bigger slice of the burgeoning e-commerce market in Latin America's second-largest economy.
London business Perkbox is going international following revenue growth of a massive 137% since 2016. The company, which links with companies to provide employee benefits via big-name retailers is heading to France.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. announced its appointment of Aaron Alt as president of Sally Beauty Supply. Alt will take on the role in addition to his finance and supply chain responsibilities at Sally Beauty Holdings.
Menswear personalised styling service Thread has raised almost £17 million (actually $22 million) in Series B funding with the company’s latest investment round attracting H&M’s investment arm, among others.
Oasis and Warehouse Group CEO Liz Evans is leaving the firm after five years at the helm and will be replaced by current COO Hash Ladha. He is now CEO Designateand will take the top job when Evans leaves next year.
Walmart’s chief executive officer on Tuesday urged investors to revise their view of the company’s business, touting its tech investments to grow online sales at a time that Walmart is battling Amazon for market share.


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Recently, Infinix announced that it will soon be introducing its latest S series smartphone called the Infinix S5 Pro in India. While the company didn’t provide an exact launch date for the handset at the time, it did reveal that the phone would be released in the third week of February. Now, a report by 91mobiles suggests that the Infinix S5 Pro will be launched in the country on February 18th. In addition, the source suggests that the latest Infinix offering will be fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery, just like its predecessor, the Infinix S5, which was launched in late last year.
Infinix S5 Pro specifications and features
As announced by the brand at the media briefing earlier this month, the Infinix S5 Pro will flaunt a pop-up selfie camera. As seen in the image above, the retracting selfie camera module is placed on the top-right corner. The device will feature narrow bezels on the top and sides and a slim chin. At the rear, the phone will offer a unibody design and a fingerprint sensor.
Talking about the specifications, the Infinix S5 Pro is rumoured to come with AI smart power management. The handset will be powered by an unknown MediaTek processor. The device is expected to offer an LCD display with HD+ resolution. Software-wise, the phone is expected to boot the brand’s custom XOS based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. Unfortunately, no other details about the Infinix S5 Pro are available at the moment.
Infinix S5 Pro price in India
Infinix hasn’t yet announced the pricing and availability details of the S5 Pro at the moment. However, the device is being speculated to be priced under Rs 10,000, which will make it the most affordable smartphone in the country with a pop-up selfie camera.


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The other day, Dan sent me a story about people who are boycotting self-checkout registers at their local retail and grocery stores because they think the registers are stealing actual humans’ jobs.
“They’re trying to basically herd everyone in, get everyone used to the self-checkouts to continuously cut down on staff,” said Dan Morris, one of the people the public broadcaster interviewed. “Machines don’t pay taxes, they don’t pay into the pension plan.”
Undoubtedly, there is some truth to what Mr. Morris said about business owners wanting to cut staff size. Overhead is undeniably a huge part of any business’s impediments to profitability. But the idea of a completely automated, human-free shopping experience — when you leave your house anyway — doesn’t really fit with the nature of how tech works anyway. But that’s not any different now than it was before self-checkout started becoming a thing.
Even if you replace every single clerk and their register with an automated one, machines break down. They lock up. They need to be interacted with on a personal level. You can’t even fully outsource the support of the machines, because what if someone needs to physically reboot the register, or re-seat a network cable or component? Technology is created by humans in service of humans; the idea of it becoming sentient and eliminating us all is cute science fiction, and certainly possible if artificial intelligence is created without a fail safe procedure for disabling it, but we’re not talking about Skynet here; we’re talking about allowing people who want to checkout from the store themselves to do so, without wringing our hands about what it means for our fellow humans’ ability to make just over minimum wage.
Neither the left nor the right of the political spectrum are honest with their bases, and that’s why there’s so much unnecessary mistrust, cynicism, and paranoia about automation. It is, simply put, unavoidable, because humans are hardwired to seek out, develop, and perfect technology that improves their lives. The wheel, the cotton gin, and the Internet are all related in one key way — they were all invented for the purpose of making human life easier. Politicians on both sides should be telling scared laborers and consumers that automation is a good thing, because it can free up human resources to do things perhaps more important than pressing a button to give you an extra large fries with your burger.
The real point, I think, is this little morsel from the same Futurism piece.
Online sellers like Amazon have come to dominate consumer commerce over the past two decades, and some companies that have attained mastery in that space — including Amazon and Walmart — are now turning their attention back to the real world, where they’re working to use sensors and artificial intelligence to open stores that have no cashiers at all.
Even if automation weren’t the inevitable end game of all technology, the simple fact is that our lifestyles are already drastically changing, because Amazon and others have completely changed how often we feel the need to even visit a traditional brick and mortar location. This isn’t to say we can’t, as a species, debate and decide just how much we want to protect human labor market participation rates, but in the final analysis, it seems like a lot of people are trying to get the horses back in the barn after they’ve not only run away, but the barn’s started to burn.
Of course, to a guy with my kinds of perspectives on things, I don’t necessarily see shifting how we view the whole concept of “work” and “labor” as a bad thing. The truth, it seems, is that human nature is to develop tech that helps make our lives easier, which in turn means automation, which could mean — God forbid — that lower skill jobs shift from humans to machines. To me, that sounds like the way it should be, but I’m open to discussion.
In the end, it seems like a smarter use of our time and resources would be to stop fighting automation and to instead start adapting to it, and what it means for our society.
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Posted January 02, 2020 06:38:48With the Princess walkie walkie out of the picture, this is what the Princess is now left with when it comes to her beloved LEGO sets.
The new Princess toys will be launching on March 21, 2020 and are the most affordable LEGO sets to date.
The Princess and the rest of the new Princess family have always been very popular and will likely continue to be so, but the new series of princesses is a new start for the brand.
The new line is a reboot of the series of Princess products that started in 2017 with the release of the first Princess Star Wars set.
It includes all the same features as the previous two Princess products, such as the new “Lego Star Wars” line of toys.
In addition to the new line, the new set is designed to appeal to the young demographic and includes new elements like a LEGO Star Wars inspired backpack and a new LEGO Princess line of princess shoes.
Like the previous Princess line, it will also include new figures, including the new LEGO version of the Princess from Disney’s animated series.
The line includes a total of three sets that will all sell for $75.99, a price that has been steadily increasing since 2017.
I have to say, the price is a bit steep for the new toys, but that is likely because of the price of the previous princess line.
At first glance, the Princess StarWars line of sets is a decent start, but it will take a little while for this line to really gain traction.
For now, we will have to wait and see how the new sets will fare as the princess line continues to gain steam.
What are your thoughts on the new princess line?
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Ubisoft's VR Titles Are All Getting Cross-Platform Support
Ubisoft has announced cross-platform support for all three of its VR titles.
In a blog post today, Ubisoft confirmed that as of tomorrow, November 29, Eagle Flight will support cross-platform VR play, meaning you will be able to play the game with anyone else, regardless of the virtual reality headset they are using. While that immediately impacts PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift players, the HTC Vive will be supported on December 20, when that version of the game launches.
In addition, Ubisoft's two upcoming VR titles Werewolves Within and Star Trek: Bridge Crew will both also support cross-platform play when they release, on December 6 and March 14, respectively.
"Making our VR titles cross-platform has been a goal of ours from the start and we're happy to announce that Eagle Flight, Werewolves Within, and Star Trek: Bridge Crew will be playable cross-platform on PSVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive," said David Votypka, senior creative director at Red Storm. "Our games feature a strong multiplayer experiences, so letting friends play together regardless of which headset they own will enhance the social nature of our games and let them be played the way we envisioned."
Well this is certainly great news for the VR scene! Fragmentation is the very LAST thing it can use. Good on you, Ubisoft (for once)!!!
Excellent! Games I don't play are now on platforms I don't own! My day is complete!
On a slightly less, erm, let's say 'arsey' note, I suppose Ubi do earn some credit for trying to ensure that VR is as inclusive as possible, but to be honest I've seen too many failed attempts at VR over the years to believe that the current wave will be anything other than yet another very expensive niche gimmick.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
From what I can tell about this game, you are a Federation officer who sits in a chair pressing buttons on your console while you watch a big ingame monitor where all the real action plays out. It's probably the most "realistic" of all the Trek games. But it also sounds boring as hell.
I think I get why Kirk was boning everything with a heartbeat now.


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Olga Kozak, IFCN representative in Ukraine, Doctor of Economics, together with Hanna Lavrenuyk, General Director AVM, were speaking on the impact of the war in Ukraine on the global and national milk market during the 24th IFCN International Dairy Conference held in Riga June 10 – 13, 2023.
In recent years, the Ukrainian consumer has witnessed significant changes in the domestic cheese market. The range of cheeses on the shelves is changing – imported brands have been replacing Ukrainian cheeses.
Due to the old habit, Ukraine is still often called a powerful world dairy exporting country. Not so long ago, such a definition was relevant. In the middle of zero years, the volume of annual exports reached 2.5 million tons in milk equivalent. Then there followed a significant drop, but even 6 years ago Ukrainian dairy exports still […]
With the beginning of the full-scale war of the russian federation against Ukraine, the whole world began to actively talk about food security.
The Ukrainian dairy industry has always been export-oriented. However, due to the influence of a decrease in milk supply and other factors, in recent years the volume of dairy exports has been steadily decreasing. With the beginning of the war, exports became a salvation for the industry. Forced migration of the population and the economic crisis in […]
25 years ago Ukraine was ranked 6th in the world by cow’s milk production. Now it faces the threat of shortage of milk.
November 30 – December 14, 2018, the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted its own all-Ukrainian public opinion poll on the right of the citizens to freely dispose of the land shares they own.
It seems that Ukrainian dairy is already recovering from the long crisis that they endured in 2014-2016. Of course, there is still a lot of unresolved problems, but comparing the current situation with last year circumstances, there is some reason for optimism.
Global milk production levels continue to recover following the sharp contraction in late 2016, according to the Rabobank Global Dairy Quarterly Q2 2017.
Heinz Strubenhoff, Senior Private Sector Specialist – World Bank shared his view on Ukrainian agri and food export opportunities on brookings.edu.


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Michael J. Badar has been named president and chief operating officer of Dunn-Edwards Corp., a manufacturer of premium architectural paints. Badar joins the company from G&K Services, a market leader in branded identity apparel and facility services. He headed up the Western region, successfully running eight of the company’s business units west of the Rockies. Badar succeeds Mike Rose, who was president from February 2000 to April of this year.
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MILAN--Italy's Fiat Industrial SpA (FI.MI) Tuesday said it had kept production suspended at a plant in Spain and brought it to a halt at a second one in that country due to an unresolved dispute with a parts supplier, putting a strain on the truck and tractor maker that's already struggling with low sales in Europe.
Fiat Industrial suspended for a third day production of the Stralis and Trakker commercial trucks for its Iveco brand at a plant in Madrid, according to a spokesman.
It also halted production of the Iveco Daily van at another plant in Valladolid, he said, adding that a third plant in Italy where the Daily is also made risked having its operations suspended too.
Based in Turin, Italy, Fiat Industrial has had to resort to these measures for a total of more than 10 days this year as a result of the spat with Selmat Group, which makes plastic parts for the interior of vehicles such as air vents, door panels and dashboards.
Fiat Industrial's U.S. division, CNH Global NV CNH, +0.00% has had to slow down production at some of its facilities in Italy in light of the dispute, the spokesman said.
At its sister company, Fiat SpA (F.MI), production at two plants resumed Tuesday after a brief suspension, a spokesman for the automaker said.
The pace of work at these plants--one in Italy where the Maserati brand's Quattroporte sedan is being made, and another in Serbia where the Fiat 500L is put together--was slow, however.
Work at a third plant in Poland where the Lancia Ypsilon is made was slow, too, the Fiat spokesman said.
Fiat and Fiat Industrial have said they weren't receiving the parts needed to finish the assembly of their vehicles.
But Selmat has denied this, saying it was supplying the two companies despite the dispute, which has led to legal action by both sides.
Selmat is the sole supplier of these parts for Fiat and Fiat Industrial.
Although Equita analyst Martino De Ambroggi described the dispute as an isolated incident, he said in a note it could pose a problem if it wasn't resolved quickly.
In Serbia, Fiat is preparing to export the 500L to the U.S. to expand the presence of its namesake brand, which currently only has the 500 city car in that market.
Maserati has just begun making the latest version of its flaship Quattroporte, the first in a series of new cars to relaunch in the brand and help Fiat in its plans to turn its manufacturing base in Italy into an export hub for premium and luxury vehicles.
Based in Turin, Selmat is a privately held company with about 1,000 employees and some EUR130 million in annual sales.
At 1119 GMT, Fiat Industrial shares are down 0.23% at EUR8.77 and those for Fiat are up 2.30% at EUR4.97 in Milan.
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Tonight’s NIS America press event brought plenty of news for fans of the company. On Nintendo platforms that included the announcements of Culdcept Revolt and RPG Maker FES both coming to America, and the reveal of Disgaea 5 Complete’s release date! North America will see it on May 23, while Europe need only wait a few more days til May 26.
This update release of the strategy RPG will bring all of its DLC characters and quests. With hundreds of hours of content, the ability to grind characters up to level 9999, and the trademark style and humor of the Disgaea series this is definitely one to look forward to on the Switch.
The previously reported Limited Edition is also still available for preorder. Look forward to more on Disgaea 5 Complete as we get closer to release, dood!Leave a Comment


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Hungarian forint, Polish zloty and Czech koruna are seen as especially vulnerable to wavering demand from the single-currency area
The SA workforce should look like the people who live in the country, not an enclave of a sensitive minority
KZN finance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube will replace Sihle Zikalala as premier, making her the first woman premier for the province
It is a U-turn for automakers, who had previously relied on suppliers – or their suppliers – to source semiconductors
The ECB plans to rejig its corporate bond portfolio to favour issuers that pollute less.
Transnet, Telkom and Eskom estimate that thieves and vandals cost them a total of R7bn a year due to metal theft
Beijing’s final notice declaring danger areas for airlines to avoid during exercises expired and was not extended
Every time All Black coach Ian Foster fronts the media, he presents it with denial, not truth and honest appraisal
Shoprite Checkers has formed a joint-venture with RTT Group, the delivery partner for its Sixty60 grocery delivery service, to foster more innovation and protect the intellectual property of its new sales channel.
Sixty60 has grown rapidly since its launch two years ago, having been downloaded about 2-million times to become SA’s prime grocery app as Covid-19 boosted demand for online shopping options.
The agreement will cause RTT Group’s on-demand business to be transferred into a new company in which Shoprite Checkers will subscribe for 50% of the issued ordinary shares. Sixty60 will continue to use it as its delivery partner.
The joint venture protects the learnings, technology and intellectual property created by Checkers Sixty60 to date, while facilitating future innovation and development, Shoprite said.
“Owning the last-mile home delivery aspect of our Sixty60 service is an important part of building out our digital ecosystem for customers,” said CEO Pieter Engelbrecht in a statement.
“We consider the combined capability we have built with RTT to be a critical competitive advantage and key to Sixty60’s rapid growth. This RTT on-demand joint venture will allow the group the opportunity to continue enhancing our order fulfilment and last-mile delivery capabilities while giving us the opportunity to grow our precision retailing efforts for our customers,” he said.
The transaction is expected to be finalised before the end of Shoprite’s year to end-June 2022.
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Scoot Monday announced the completion of its acquisition of Loot, the online and print-based classified guide. The deal is worth £189.8m.
Scoot, which currently focuses on city-guide information via the Internet and telephone, says it plans to expand its operations into business-to-consumer and consumer-to-consumer e-commerce. In a statement it claimed the deal will "create the largest destination site for classified and directory services in the UK".
Scoot said it will now focus on five vertical markets: home and garden, business services, motoring, travel and entertainment, and retailing.
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Apple had a tremendous opening weekend for the iPad 2, regardless of which analyst’s estimate you choose to believe, and that success could translate into another win in the company’s next big battle. I’m talking about the in-app purchasing showdown scheduled for the end of June
As of June 30, Apple will require apps that offer content for use in an app through an external store also offer it through in-app purchasing. Apps must also refrain from providing a link to their own external stores, and hand over the same 30 percent cut to Apple that the company makes from all App Store purchases. Likely the most high profile app that will be affected is Amazon Kindle for iOS devices, which currently handles all its e-book sales through the Amazon web store, but it’s far from alone.
So why did Apple give apps until June 30 to comply with the policy, especially when it already barred the Sony Reader app from even entering the App Store beginning in February? It probably had at least something to do with giving publishers time to get their act in order and figure out how best to comply and rework apps without feeling rushed, but there’s no way that Apple’s release timeline for the iPad 2 didn’t figure into its scheduling in this matter.
The iPad 2′s inability to stay on store shelves serve as a blunt, effective reminder that, when it comes to the tablet market, Apple has the game safely in hand. Essentially, it’s a way of saying “you could opt to walk away, but remember, this is what you’re walking away from.” Amazon may have a hit on its hands with its own Kindle hardware, and apps for every major platform, but walking away from the App Store means turning its back on millions of potential paying customers. It was true before the launch of the iPad 2, but the success of that device serves to underscore the point in a way that’s impossible to logically argue against.
As Ryan notes, new reports have also surfaced that Apple’s lastest update renders web apps launched from the home screen slow and just generally worse than their native App Store. If Apple does indeed want to close the iOS ecosystem even further than it has already, it makes sense that it would do so now, when iOS has enough reach and mindshare to make even Apple’s biggest content partners think twice about disputing the Mac-maker’s terms.
Numbers may be in Apple’s favor going into the June showdown, but there’s still no guarantee that that means things will definitely work out in its favor when the gauntlet drops. Users, for their part, will likely side with the platform they’re most invested in, and for a vast majority, that’s going to mean Apple, although I’ve talked to at least a couple people who say if Amazon leaves iOS, they’ll likely follow. If it does come down to an either/or choice, which side are you on?


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Bajaj Auto recently concluded the Chetak Electric Yatra. The two-wheeler brand held a press conference in Pune, where Rajiv Bajaj, managing director, Bajaj Auto confirmed that the Chetak’s platform will be used by KTM and Husqvarna to produce their respective performance-spec electric scooters.
Also Read: New KTM 390 Adventure unveiled (All you need to know)
The KTM and Husqvarna branded electric scooters are currently being discussed and the development process should start soon. The final vehicles should take a while to arrive, and we do not expect to see a production-ready model for at least another two years. Needless to say, these scooters will feature completely different styling.
Sharing platforms for creating their respective products is not a new strategy for KTM and Husqvarna. The Husqvarna 401 models, for example, share their underpinnings and engine with the KTM 390 Duke. The recently unveiled Norden 901 Concept motorcycle features a low-slung fuel tank that we have already seen on the 790 Adventure. The Swedish brand will also introduce its 1301 range that will be based on KTM’s 1290 series.
Bajaj-KTM’s plans to introduce performance electric two-wheelers is not a new development. In fact, KTM Industries AG had confirmed the plans in September this year. It stated that the Indo-Austrian partnership will launch performance electric two-wheelers by 2022. These vehicles will be produced by Bajaj Auto in India. The Austrian company already has a decent experience in the electric motorcycle segment.
While the KTM and Husqvarna performance electric scooters are still some time away, Bajaj Auto is expected to launch the new Chetak in select cities very soon. The Chetak electric scooter will be introduced in Pune and Bengaluru in the initial phase. As reported in the unveiling report, the new Chetak will be introduced in January 2020.
To give you a quick recap, the new Bajaj Chetak boasts styling features such as hypnotic horseshoe-shaped LED headlight with DRL, sequential scrolling LED blinkers, backlit switchgear and a fully digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. A Chetak smartphone app is also part of the package. The retro looks lend the Chetak a subtle, yet stylish persona.
Also Read: Bajaj Pulsar 125 sales cross 40,000 units
The electric scooter boasts an IP67 rated battery pack that claims to deliver 100 km in Eco mode and 80 km in the Sport mode. The regenerative braking system contributes to the range. An Intelligent Battery Management System handles the charge and discharge tasks. Engine specifications include a 4 kW motor.


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Rise Of Foreign Direct Investment In India
Make in India initiative of the government and its outreach to all investors has made a positive investment climate for India
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The major purpose behind ‘Make in India’ initiative is job creation and skill enhancement in all the major sectors of the economy. In September 2014, the government increased the foreign investment upper limit with an aim to promote India as an important investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation.
In 2013, India was ranked 15th in terms of FDI inflow, it rose up to 9th position in 2014, and in 2015 India overtook the U.S and China as the top destination for foreign direct investment. The success in FDI for India in such a short span is worth applauding.
Looking at the statistics, FDI during October 2014 and May 2016 grew 46 per cent from $42.31 to $61.58 billion after the launch of ‘Make in India’ campaign. Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Unites States accounts for major share of FDI inflows in India.
The government of India is taking various measures like opening FDI in various sectors of the economy and improving ease of doing business. Agriculture, Civil Aviation, Courier Service, Defense, Education, Pharma, Railway, Telecom, Tourism, Food products are some sectors under the ‘Make in India’ initiative where 100 per cent FDI is permitted.
Sectors that attract maximum FDI include services, trading, automobile, and power. The state-wise analysis shows Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh together attracted more than 70% of total FDI. The government has approved more than 259 proposals for setting up special economic zones relating to IT sector.
With hassle free and easy investment opportunities in India, FDI inflows under the approval route which require prior government permissions increased by 87% during 2014-15 with an inflow of $2.2 billion. The government has awarded 56 defence manufacturing permits to private sectors entities in the past one year. Another sector which saw a big boost is Electronic manufacturing, with $13.5 billion invested.
Make in India initiative of the government and its outreach to all investors has made a positive investment climate for India. Countries such as Japan, China, France, and South Korea announced their intention to invest in India in various Industrial and Infrastructure project.
India has become a vibrant market for manufacturers and investors. The country stands committed to have an FDI policy and administration which is investor friendly and also promotes investment leading to increased manufacturing, job creation and overall economic growth of the country.


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WHO is worried about the global overconsumption of sugar and the organization recently issued a red flag warning. To some people cutting back on their sugar intake may not be that easy, however. In many cases, supplementing with organic chromium yeast may prove beneficial.
People all over the world consume far too much sugar. The enormous sugar intake has caused WHO to issue a red flag warning. According to Francesco Branco, Director of WHO's Department of Nutrition for Health and Development, less than 10 per cent of our total energy intake should ideally come from sugar. That would reduce the risk of overweight, obesity, and dental decay (see text box). Consuming large quantities of sugar is indeed known to increase rates for diabetes and obesity together with numerous obesity-related diseases and conditions. Consequently, there is every reason in the world to control and reduce our sugar consumption but that may not necessarily be easy in all cases.
Blood sugar issues
Many people have a "sweet tooth" because their blood sugar is out of control. One of the characteristic signs of unstable blood sugar is an insatiable desire for sweets and sugary foods. Under normal circumstances, the sugar we take up from our diet is conveyed from the bloodstream to our cells and converted to energy. This requires insulin, a hormone that we produce ourselves, but it also requires the presence of the trace element chromium. Insulin is active outside the cells, whereas chromium "unlocks" the cells from the inside, thereby letting insulin push more sugar (glucose) into the cell.


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USA: Reducing Alcohol Availability, Reduces Violence
A new study has found that reducing alcohol availability, reduces violence in Baltimore, USA.
Alcohol zoning regulations have life or death consequences in Baltimore, MD. Previous research has found that 50% violent crime is related to alcohol. A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found reducing alcohol outlet density can save lives and reduce economic cost of alcohol in the city.
There is an ongoing violence epidemic in Baltimore, with recent years breaking records for number of homicides,” said the authors of the study, as per US News.
This study suggests that there is potential to prevent violent crimes by reducing alcohol outlet density in Baltimore City.”
The study used a computer model to assess how three proposed alcohol-related zoning changes in Baltimore would affect homicide rates.
The three proposals were:
- Reduce by 20% all outlets that sell alcohol;
- Close liquor stores in residential areas; and
- Close places that are licensed as bars or taverns but actually operate as liquor stores.
After accounting for confounders the results showed:
- An overall reduction of alcohol outlets by 20% would cut cases of murders by 51 a year and save $63.7 million.
- Closing liquor stores in residential areas would prevent 22 homicides a year, saving $27.5 million.
- Closing licensed bars and taverns – which are open for longer hours than liquor stores – would lead to one less murder a year, saving $1.2 million.
The researchers suggest the second proposition of closing liquor stores in residential areas is the most practical to implement. This would lead to closing of about 1 in 15 liquor stores. A 20% reduction would be the best to reduce homicides, but a large number of stores would have to be closed to achieve this goal making it less feasible.
Alcohol outlets tend to cluster in low-income and minority neighborhoods, and alcohol outlet density zoning would ideally aim to reduce the concentration of outlets in these neighborhoods,” said the authors of the study in a press release, according to US News.


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Dell EMC's inclusion of dual port Intel Optane SSDs and Storage Class Memory (SCM) as persistent storage in PowerMax servers is an industry first, according to the company.
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Intel has introduced its latest Core X-series processors, a Core-i9 Extreme edition, a demonstration of the power of Intel Optane memory, and examples of Compute Card solutions at Computex 2017.
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As the release date for Devolver's online fighting game Absolver approaches, an in-depth look at the games Character Customization system has been revealed!
The system seems to
Bluehole recently posted an update on its site regarding the rules and codes of conduct in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. The publisher and developers are looking to
Spotify finally arrives on the Xbox One years after it premiered on the PlayStation 4. The streaming platform can be accessed by players from the
Microsoft's next major system update for the Xbox One and Windows 10 PC will look to further personalise the gaming experience for players across the
Monolith, the developers behind the upcoming working title, Shadow of War has spoken out about the impending system of microtransactions set to launch with the
Today is the day that Splatoon 2 players have been waiting for since the Splatfest Global Premiere - it's time for the first official Splatfest!
Ninja Theory latest game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, will release on both Playstation 4 and PC this August 8th. Ahead of its launch, the studio (known
Capcom’s Resident Evil Revelations will release for current generation consoles on August 29th.
The critically acclaimed survival horror title features fan favourites Jill Valentine and Chris
Overcooked, the classic cook-em-up has launched for the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately however, this one will currently have to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Sine Mora EX, an extended version of the original working title, Sine Mora is coming to Nintendo Switch after its PlayStation, Xbox and PC competitors.


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B.GOOD Ushers in New Year with Fresh Lifestyle Menu
B.GOOD, the industry pioneer in providing great tasting, responsibly sourced burgers, bowls, salads, chicken sandwiches, smoothies and more, today announced new lifestyle salads and bowls, aptly timed with the start of the New Year. The lineup, which includes a Keto Salad, Paleo Salad and Whole30 Approved® Salad, is the latest example of how B.GOOD is offering food that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their dietary wants or needs.
"While a growing number of Americans are adopting 'customizable diets,' it remains challenging for people to adhere to these diets and lifestyles while on the road or dining out," said Pamela Smith, RDN. "I am thrilled to be working with B.GOOD to make delicious, thoughtfully crafted, health-conscious options more accessible, and frankly, less of a headache. B.GOOD has a proven history of keeping a pulse on consumer needs and finding ways to bring them menu options that are both delicious and nutritious. I'm excited to help them continue to deliver just that at a time when health and wellness intentions are particularly top of mind."
The following Lifestyle Menu will be available at all 69 locations in the U.S. and Canada:
-Keto Salad: Grilled chicken, slab bacon, parmesan, romaine, lemon Caesar vinaigrette
-Paleo Salad: Grilled chicken, romaine, cucumber, tomato, radish, zucchini noodles, za'atar, red wine vinaigrette
-Whole30 Approved® Salad: Avocado, Egg, kale, brussels sprouts, apples, butternut squash, beets, pepitas, red wine vinaigrette
"We are continuously thinking about how our menu can best meet consumers' ever-changing behavior and preferences," said Linh Aven, Executive Chef at B.GOOD. "In 2019 alone, we revamped our menu to balance guests' wide-range of dietary preferences and expanded our plant-based options with the introduction of four Flexitarian Burgers. The Lifestyle Menu builds on our commitment to supporting our guests and giving them great tasting options that they can feel good about eating."
For more information about B.GOOD and the new Lifestyle Menu, please visit Bgood.com or download the B.GOOD app via the App Store or Play Store.
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Eidos Montreal announced a new game genre action adventure titled Thief 4, which is scheduled to be released on the PS4 console, PC and next-gen Xbox.
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The hunt to find a twin of planet Earth never stop conducted by researchers planet (astronomers).
And now astronomers are working with NASA’s Kepler space telescope, discovered two Earth-like planets.
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Exploration of the universe using telescopes have been done by the experts since time immemorial.
Various planets and outer space Unexplained phenomenon-was discovered using a telescope.
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Toshiba Singapore Digital Products and Service Group (DS) today introduced the Canvio Portable Hard Drive Slim, with a capacity of 500GB.
In a press release received AdmaTechnology, Saturday (2/2), Canvio Slim is one external 2.5-inch hard drive form [...]
A number of games on the App Store and Android Market are sold at very cheap prices.
Approaching the end of the year as this, the lovers of the game spoiled by the vendor.
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The issue of global warming causing many manufacturers to make devices that are environmentally friendly. Including one replacement power source for electricity with renewable sources or unlimited.
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Seven planets in the Milky Way that have environmental conditions similar to Earth.
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Who does not know the game Battlefield series. Games were popular through its multiplayer mode has a slick visual images and an interesting storyline.
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Laptop and computer hardware manufacturers, Gigabyte, has just launched its newest product U2442 Extreme Ultrabook.
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SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean battery maker SK On Co. said Friday it has signed an initial agreement with two battery component producers to build a facility in Indonesia to produce an intermediate nickel product for electric vehicle batteries to secure stable supply of the key material.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed Thursday with EcoPro Co., a South Korean cathode producer, and Green Eco-Manufacture (GEM), a Chinese battery component maker, to build a factory to produce mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) in the Morowali industrial complex in Central Sulawesi, SK On said in a release.
The MHP is an intermediate nickel product and feedstock for nickel sulfate used to make battery-grade precursor.
A precursor refers to a specific chemical form containing nickel, cobalt, manganese and aluminum before turning into cathodes, one of the key materials in lithium-ion batteries.
The factory will aim to produce MHP containing 30,000 tons of high-purity nickel starting in the third quarter of 2024. That is enough to produce 43 gigawatt hours of EV batteries, which can power about 600,000 EVs.
The three companies will also work together to secure oxidized nickel ore, a key source for MHP, at the Hengjaya mine, located in the same Indonesian state. Miners can extract cobalt from the oxidized nickel ore as a byproduct.
With the MHP facility, the three are also considering producing nickel sulfate and precursors in South Korea, a move that will help SK On continue its operations in the United States following the enactment of a new U.S. law on EV tax credits.
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August, requires EV batteries over the years to be made with higher portions of minerals processed or mined in the U.S or elsewhere that have free trade pacts with the country.
South Korea has an FTA with the U.S.
The IRA has prodded South Korean automakers and producers of EV batteries and battery components to quicken their steps for facility expansion in North America or bolstering partnerships with the U.S. and its partner countries, like Canada and Australia.
SK On has been bolstering efforts to secure the battery components supply amid the changing industry landscape. It signed earlier this month a five-year lithium supply deal with Chile’s SQM for 57,000 tons of the critical battery material.
SK On has also made an equity investment in an Australian miner, Lake Resources, and clinched a 10-year supply deal for 230,000 tons of lithium.


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Big News on Android Support from Mobile World Congress
Two weeks ago we introduced the New Rescue , including some great new features for Android support. Today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we’re bringing out the big guns: full remote control of Android devices! Initially available for mobile operators and OEMs, these remote control capabilities extend our Rescue Mobile benefits while ensuring the highest level of security. We’re doing this through a partnership strategy that has Rescue being pre-deployed by some of the biggest device manufacturers on some of today’s best-selling Android devices. The pre-deployed Rescue applet enables mobile carriers and OEMs to deliver complete support (including full remote control) to their customers’ devices. That means technicians can support Android smartphones and tablets remotely, as if they were in the palm of their hand.
We’ll be showing it off all week at MWC, so if you’re here swing by the LogMeIn booth (hall 1, stand 1G31) or the Android stand (hall 8, stand 8C25) to check it out. For everyone else, here’s a sneak peak of an Android tablet being “Rescued” by our Mobile product manager John Purcell.


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The memo tells employees to plate samples for customers individually instead of keeping pre-plated samples on a platter, according to Business Insider. Employees were also told to serve all samples with a utensil and to hand customers cups when they want to sample coffee, instead of keeping a stack for shoppers to serve themselves freely.
All of these align with practices recommended by Roslyn Stone, chief operating officer of Zero Hour Health, which advises restaurants and other businesses on keeping customers and employees healthy.
"There's no reason to discontinue samples if you're following good food safety practices," Stone told FOX Business.
Shoppers should be careful when they take samples all the time and not because of the recent coronavirus outbreak, Stone said. She said to make sure the employee handing you a sample has gloves and access to hand sanitizer or a sink.
"If someone hands me a sample I have to eat in my own hand, I don’t take it. But that's more about my own hand," Stone said.
It's good to remember that germs lurk everywhere in supermarkets, not just at the sample counter. Stone recommends against snacking on items in your cart while you shop.
Other companies like Costco and Whole Foods may follow Trader Joe's lead.
"Many clients in the restaurant industry are expecting to see a tremendous bump in delivery," Stone said. "How that impacts all of this may be fewer people in the stores."


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Samsung Display is one of the front-runners in the tech industry when it comes to innovative ideas and filing patents to secure them even if the real product is far from the reality. And now, it is time for five new design patents filed by Samsung Display with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) which have been spotted recently. Before we proceed to talk about them, it should be noted that these are just design patents which mean they give us a look at what the design is supposed to be like but do not tell anything about what is going behind the curtains and how Samsung is planning to bring these designs to reality.
The first two design patents filed by the company are related to a smartphone and a tablet with a stretchable display. While they don’t reveal anything specific, it is worth mentioning that smartphone’s design shows an elongated shape like those wireless phones from the past. The third design patent is a fold-out smartphone which is something we saw earlier this year as well. It shows the phone with a foldable design and the keyboard sliding out from the side. The space between the folds of the phone has been left empty to make space for the keyboard when it will be slid back in. As for the fourth design patent, it is about a stretchable display which is described to be able to show images even after being stretched. In the patent application, it has been described as, “stretchable displays include a stretchable conductive material that can be a conductive polymer, a carbon nanotube, graphene, etc.”
The last design patent is different of all as it shows a product with a design resembling an hourglass. It shows the display having app icons but it is hard to figure out in what situations a device like that can prove to be useful. You can have a look at all five of these designs through images posted below but do keep in mind, these are just design patents for the moment. It means there is no surety if any one of these will actually see the light of the day but if that happens or even gets closer to becoming a real deal, we will get to hear about that either directly from Samsung or via other such online spottings in the future.


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In a vote of 69 to 27 Monday evening, the Senate approved the Marketplace Fairness Act, a bill that would allow states to compel online retailers to collect sales tax.
The bill's success in the Senate follows a nonbinding vote in March in favor of including the online sales tax legislation in the 2014 budget resolution. The new legislation would allow states and local governments to require large Internet retailers and other “remote sellers” with sales over $1 million annually to collect sales taxes and send the revenue to the appropriate location.
“After 20 years, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for our brick-and-mortar businesses,” Representative Steve Womack, Republican of Arkansas, and the bill’s House sponsor, told the New York Times. “Saving local retail business depends on it, and it’s now up to the House to act.”
The legislation, a repackaged version of a proposal introduced in February, now moves to the House, where doubts linger about its passage. While supporters say the legislation would level the playing field for online versus brick-and-mortar retailers, opponents say the $1 million threshold makes the move unfairly burdensome to small and medium-sized retailers who may not have the resources to comply.
If passed, the legislation would overturn a 1992 Supreme Court decision that forbade companies from collecting sales tax in states where they don’t have a physical presence.


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Twelve Disney Princesses came out to say hello to 3-year-old Callie Morefield Friday as Ravenwood High School students made her wish of going to Walt Disney World a reality.
For the past 10 years, RHS has partnered with Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee to make dreams come true for a child through the Kids for Wish Kids
"Callie had her third unexpected open-heart surgery 11 months ago, endures weekly bloodwork and is just fierce."
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This August, Codemasters invites you to make history and live it, when F1 2017 is released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game will not only challenge players to race and win using the cars of today, but players will also get the chance to race in classic cars, three of which are included in the trailer below.
The game is out on all platforms on August 25th, with a special offer for those that pre-order the title, Consumers who pre-order or purchase ‘Day One’ copies of F1 2017 will have exclusive access to the iconic 1988 McLaren MP4/4, as part of the ‘F1 2017 Special Edition.’ Alternatively, the McLaren MP4/4 car will be available to be purchased at a later date. The eleven other classic cars are available in all editions of the game.
The 2017 season has seen a huge number of changes to the sport itself, with the stunning new car designs not only looking great, but having lap record breaking performance levels to match. The opening races of the season have further thrilled fans with the increased competition on the grid, as Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport’s Lewis Hamilton and Scuderia Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel battle it out at the top of the Championship, and Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen continuing to excite fans around the world.
“After an extremely successful year with the highly acclaimed F1 2016, we are delighted to be announcing F1 2017 and re-introducing classic F1 cars back to the series” said Paul Jeal, Game Director at Codemasters. “Classics were incredibly well received when we included them in F1 2013, and in F1 2017 they are back and better than ever. With so many great cars to choose from, it was hard to decide on the final twelve, but we are delighted with our selection of some of the most successful and iconic fan favourites from the past 30 years.”
“For the first time ever F1 2017 fully integrates the classic experience into the main career mode,” said Lee Mather, Creative Director at Codemasters. “As part of your career you will be invited to race in modern day, invitational events in the different classic F1 cars throughout the season. We’re also adding to the variety in F1 2017 with the inclusion of four alternative circuit layouts, as well as numerous new gameplay types. The classic cars will also be available to play in a range of other game modes, including online multiplayer modes and time trial.”


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A MAJOR new project has been launched to mark the 40th anniversary of punk and examine its cultural impact, particularly in cities like Portsmouth.
To celebrate punk’s major influence on British culture and to support a new generation in discovering the history of punk in the city, The Portsmouth Cultural Trust has been awarded a £30,900 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
The money will help the trust to deliver a project called ‘Provincial Punk in Pompey: investigating and celebrating 40 years of Portsmouth’s musical history and heritage’.
Punk’s ‘do-it-yourself’ ethos had particular resonance in cities and towns not normally associated with the music business and in communities badly affected by the economic downturn of the time. It had a very strong following in Portsmouth, hit especially hard by redundancies in the dockyards.
Students from Havant Sixth Form College will work with Portsmouth Library Service to gain insight into this time in Portsmouth’s history. A documentary will be created by students which will feature testimony and archive material from locals who experienced the punk scene first-hand.
Distinguished designer and founder of fashion label Red or Dead, Wayne Hemmingway, will also be giving a talk to the students on the influence that punk had on his work.
Materials collected will be collated into a permanent exhibition to run alongside the existing Portsmouth Music Experience exhibition at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
The film and exhibition will be launched at a gig to be held at Portsmouth Guildhall on November 17. A pop-up shop selling punk merchandise produced by fashion students will form part of the gig.
There will also be performances by a student punk band, formed as part of the project and from a reformed punk band renowned in the city.
Hayley Reay, learning and participation manager at the trust, said: ‘Encouraging young people to get inspired and explore their heritage is something that we are passionate about, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to deliver this in such a unique way.’


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Taiwan’s Foxconn said a subsidiary has invested T$995.2 million ($36 million) in Gigasolar Materials Corp to develop electric vehicle (EV) battery materials.
Foxconn, Apple’s (AAPL.O) main iPhone maker, said the investment via a private placement through a Taiwan-based subsidiary will make it the second-largest shareholder in Gigasolar, known for manufacturing solar cell materials.
The two companies will jointly develop materials for electric cars, Foxconn said in a statement on Tuesday.
Foxconn has identified electric vehicles as a key new business and has struck several deals with companies, including Italian carmaker Stellantis and Thailand’s state-run energy group.
The Taiwanese company aims to provide components or services to 10 percent of the world’s electric cars by 2025 to 2027, Foxconn chairman Liu Young-way said in October.