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Following gains of more than US$28 million in 2022, Zimbabwean businessman Zinona “Zed” Koudounaris has seen the market value of his stake in Harare-based Axia Corporation (Axia Corp) fall by millions of dollars since the beginning of the year.
According to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa, the Zimbabwean businessman’s stake in Axia Corp has lost $1.51 billion ($4.7 million) in market value since the beginning of the year, owing to a recent decline in the company’s shares on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Axia Corp operates in the specialty retail and distribution sector, with dominant businesses in the retail of household goods and appliances, automotive goods retail, and fast-moving consumer goods distribution across Zimbabwe.
Koudounaris, a Zimbabwean businessman and serial investor who founded Simbisa Brands, a fast-food restaurant operator with operations in Southern and East Africa, owns 20.6 percent of Harare-based Axia Corp.
Shares in the leading group had fallen by 11.8 percent since the start of the year, from $111.216 ($0.345) to $98.003 ($0.304), bringing the group’s market capitalization below $55 billion ($175 million).
As a result of the recent decline in the company’s shares, the market value of Zed Koudounaris’ stake in Axia Corp has dropped by 11.8 percent from $12.75 billion ($39.59 million) on January 5 to $11.23 billion ($34.88 million).
This amounts to a total loss of $1.51 billion (US$4.7 million) for the reclusive Zimbabwean businessman, who is one of the country’s wealthiest.
Despite the recent drop in Axia’s shares, Koudounaris remains one of the richest investors on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, and the company remains the ninth most valuable stock on the local bourse, with a market capitalization of $54.1 billion ($170 million).- Billionaires.Africa


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ATLANTA – Move over Sirius XM, here comes Apple Music.
Apple and Porsche announced Monday night that when the all-electric Porsche Taycan is unveiled in Niagara Falls, Ont., in September, a key entertainment asset will be the first fully integrated, ad-free, music streaming experience featuring a library of 50-million songs.
A touchscreen display in the Porsche Advanced Cockpit will allow Apple Music subscribers to access thousands of playlists as well as three-year complimentary in-car internet data.
But if you find a touchscreen distracting (and more-and-more people are), you don’t have to poke around. Drivers can use custom Porsche voice control to request songs, albums and even radio stations.
Clients will even be able to create their own custom “radio” station on Apple Music from songs found while listening to broadcast radio. As the two companies said, “discover on broadcast radio, listen on Apple Music.”
“Porsche and Apple Music fit perfectly,” said Detlev von Platen, member of the executive board for sales and marketing at Porsche AG. “Together, we bring innovative digital entertainment technologies in our high performance sports cars, starting with the fully electric Taycan.”
Oliver Schusserm vice-presicent of Apple Music and International Content, agreed. “Since Apple Music launched,” he said, “we’ve been working to bring our customers the best music experience possible in the car and Porsche has been on the cutting edge.”
Okay, there’s more.
For music lovers with a fine ear (as distinct from a tin ear), owners of the Taycan can partner a Burmester High-End Surround Sound System with Apple Digital Masters in order to enjoy studio-quality sound.
Sounds good. Remember, though, like the Sirius reference above, a good amount of this is free in the beginning but, sooner or later, there will be a fee.
The Porsche Taycan will be unveiled in September in Niagara Falls and on sale in showrooms by the end of the year. The all-wheel drive vehicle with more than 600 PS will have an 800-volt architecture, enabling short charging times. The lithium-ion battery, according to a release, will have a capacity of about 90 kWh.

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The Redmi K60 will be the successor to a phone launched in March 2022, the Redmi K50. At its launch, the Redmi K50 had impressive specifications for its price tag. It was a very well-received value-for-money phone, primarily due to the combo of the 120Hz Dolby Vision OLED display and the Mediatek Dimensity 8100, a flagship chip based on TSMC’s 5nm fabrication that brought the power of the Snapdragon 888 in a much cooler SOC that was good with both efficiencies and sustained performance, making this phone a great buy for gamers.
We saw the K series return to India, too, with the Redmi K50i being a fantastic phone for performance-centric users since you got the power of the Dimensity 8100 with a 144Hz refresh rate for just 25,000 INR. The only major downside was the FFS LCD panel, but cost-cutting was probably necessary to reduce.
Redmi K60 Expected Specifications
The Redmi K60 is heavily speculated (via Digitial Chat Station) to come equipped with a 48MP primary camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) that enables slightly smoother video recording and faster shutter speeds and helps with photography in low light conditions. We might see the standard 8MP Ultra Wide angle lens and an obligatory 2MP Macro or Depth sensor to fill the spec sheet. A 16MP front camera is expected.
The vanilla Redmi K60 is said to be powered by the successor to the Dimensity 8100 chip, the Dimensity 8200.
A 5500 MAH battery is expected on this phone, with support for up to 67W fast wired charging (the 3C listing also confirms the maximum charging capacity as 67W). Some sketchy rumors say 30W wireless charging, but it is advised to currently take this with a pinch of salt since wireless charging at sub 400$ is more of a niche inclusion that does not make much sense.
MIUI 14, based on Android 13, has not yet been announced. Still, it is expected to be marketed during Xiaomi’s December launch event, so at the moment, it is not confirmed whether this phone will launch with MIUI 14 (Based on Android 13) or MIUI 13.5 (Based on Android 12) out of the box. It could be the first ever Android Phone to pack a Dynamic Island-like feature.
Redmi K60 is said to come with a 2K display with a centre-aligned hole-punch display cutout. The display on the K60 is hypothesized to retain the same 120Hz AMOLED panel with Dolby Vision HDR.
Redmi K60 Release Prediction
- Redmi K60 will likely be released in December 2022 in China alongside the upcoming Xiaomi 13 series.
Strong rumors on the internet suggest that the Redmi K60 is expected to launch in December. Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its flagship Xiaomi 13 series in December.
There is no word yet about an Indian launch of this phone, but if the announcement for the China launch happens in December, the phone will probably be available for purchase by January 2023.
Redmi might officially start teasing the K60 phone after the announcement of the Dimensity 8200 chipset.
Redmi K60 Price Prediction
- Redmi K60 could be priced at CNY 2399 in China. If Redmi plans to launch the Redmi K60 in India, it could be priced at INR 29,999.
Redmi K60 is said to be powered by the next-generation Dimensity 8200, with a 120Hz OLED screen and a 48MP Primary camera with OIS. This phone seems to be an excellent pick for gamers. All these specs suggest pricing could be around 30000 INR.


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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Hopes for more clarity around a possible listing of Volkswagen’s luxury Porsche AG division lifted shares in Europe’s largest carmaker and its top shareholder on Wednesday, traders said.
Volkswagen shares rose as much as 7.2% while those in Porsche SE, which holds a 31.4% stake in the carmaker, were up as much as 8.3%, taking the top two spots in Germany’s benchmark blue-chip DAX index.
They also outperformed a 3.7% gain in the STOXX Europe 600 Automobiles & Parts Index.
Traders pointed to a Reuters story fuelling hopes there could be news on a potential listing of Porsche AG at Volkswagen’s annual press conference scheduled for March 15.
“That’s when management will hopefully show their colours,” a company source familiar with the deliberations about a listing told Reuters earlier.
“The situation is coming to a head,” another person familiar with the matter said.
Volkswagen and Porsche SE, which will holds its annual news conference on March 29, declined to comment.
Volkswagen is still considering a potential partial listing of Porsche AG and has not made a decision, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sources told Reuters last year the Porsche and Piech families, who control Porsche SE, were weighing taking a direct stake in Porsche AG as part of a possible listing of the luxury carmaker.
“The move can’t be about raising cash” as this would be a sign of financial weakness, said Arndt Ellinghorst, automotive expert at data firm QuantCo, adding a spin-off of Porsche AG would be a “much more elegant” way to list the asset compared with a partial initial public offering.
(Reporting by Jan Schwartz in Hamburg, Christoph Steitz and Anika Ross in Frankfurt and Danilo Masoni in London; Editing by Mark Potter)


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SAN DIEGO / April 5, 2022 / BUSINESS AVIATION NEWS – While attendees spin through the Avfuel Aisles at NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, they can also choose to take Avfuel’s in-booth Peloton for a spin, helping to raise money for Patriot PAWS Service Dogs.
At SDC2022, Avfuel will make a donation to Patriot PAWS based on energy output—measured in kilojoules—from the Peloton’s use. Avfuel pledges to donate $1 for each kilojoule produced during the show from cycle trainers, attendees and exhibitors alike.
Patriot PAWS operates with a mission to train and provide high-quality service dogs at no cost to disabled American veterans, as well as others with mobile disabilities, to help restore their physical and emotional independence.
The activity is one of several philanthropic initiatives Avfuel has organized in the past six months. Other initiatives included: sponsoring the NBAA YoPros’ SDC2022 Day of Service facilitated by San Diego Coastkeeper; supporting veterans entering the aviation industry with a charity promotion at NBAA-BACE 2021; a donation to Michigan Medicine on behalf of its customers to support its Multidisciplinary Post COVID-19 Clinic for adults; and its annual Adopt-a-Family fundraiser, organized by Avfuel employees in support of local families.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to give back,” said Marci Ammerman, Avfuel’s vice president of marketing. “At the very core of Avfuel, we believe our business is a vehicle to give back to our communities. We are excited to get SDC attendees involved in our efforts by encouraging them to pounce on the Peloton to support Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. It’s a wonderful organization making an incredible difference in the quality of lives.”
SDC attendees are encouraged to visit Avfuel in booth #1946 to take a spin on the Peloton and support Patriot PAWS. In nearby booth #1949, attendees can pick up a shopping pass for Avfuel’s popular Fuel Your Style activity, learn how to take a Peloton or Dyson Airwrap home, and learn more about Avfuel’s array of aviation services.
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Avfuel provides fuel and services to the global aviation industry and is the leading independent supplier in the United States. Established as a supply and logistics company nearly 50 years ago, Avfuel is core competent in every aspect that surrounds the delivery of fuel—from refinery to wingtip. Avfuel combines global access with personalized service throughout a fueling network of more than 3,000 locations worldwide and 650+ Avfuel-branded dealers. Our 100% dedication to aviation demonstrates our passion and commitment to a global community that prospers on the movement of goods and services around the world.


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Business Finance Solutions is celebrating a major milestone after completing the delivery of £10million of finance.
The alternative loan provider has provided business support to more than 2,385 entrepreneurs across the north west as part of the Government's Start Up Loans initiative.
The entrepreneur who has taken lending to the £10m mark is Chris Pimlott, owner and Director of Stockport based MyBuzz, an IT consultancy that specialises in creating apps.
MyBuzz began trading earlier this year and has used the £25k Start Up Loan to support the launch of MyShiftPlanner an innovative mobile app that enables people working shifts to manage their rotas.
It enables workers to manage their work and home lives online rather than via complex spreadsheets, sharing information about working hours, holidays, holiday requests, shift swaps, training, sick days and on-call rotas with family and friends.
Since its launch, the application has had over 200,000 downloads across 80 countries.
Paul Breen, Director of Business Finance Solutions, said: “Reaching this £10m loan milestone in the north west is positive proof that the region truly is readying itself for the opportunities that the Northern Powerhouse will present in the months and years to come.
"Programmes like Start Up Loans are enabling hundreds of ambitious, hardworking entrepreneurs just like Chris to trade, employ people and boost communities; all factors that are critical to the future prosperity and growth potential of this region.
“But it’s not just being able to access funding that makes these companies such valuable additions to the entrepreneurial landscape. Chris was referred to us after working with the Business Growth Hub, illustrating just how the Manchester Growth Company’s joined up growth programmes are helping to make the North West one of the best and most exciting places in the UK to start a business.”
Using the MyShiftPlanner model Chris is already expanding into the business market with a complementary product scheduled to launch next year.
MyShiftPlanner for Business provides businesses of any size with web-based tools to manage shift rotas for entire teams and will enable the company to expand into a range of corporate, support and service industries, both in the UK and globally.
Chris said: "We wanted to find a simple answer to a common problem and the Start Up Loans funding has meant that we are able to help workers and businesses alike with our new apps that put work patterns and shifts at their fingertips.
“Over 3.5million people in the UK commonly work shifts, from staff in the NHS and the fire service to restaurant and shop workers.
"These may well change weekly and keeping track of working hours can be difficult if you have to rely on paper schedules, especially when you also have a busy home life and need to plan time with family and friends. The team at BFS immediately saw the potential of our business idea and, having launched the first app, we’re now talking to a number of large businesses about implementing the corporate version with their HR teams.”
Sir Richard Leese, Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s lead member for Business Support and Finance added: “The £10m milestone for the north west reflects the success of the Start Up Loans programme which has now made loans to over 40,000 entrepreneurs, together with mentoring and other business support.
"The job creation potential of these start-up businesses is enormous, and we must continue to do all we can to create the conditions in which they can survive and thrive.”Back


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In a recent interview with CNBC, Salesforce COO Keith Block discussed the transformation of Salesforce since he joined 4 ½ years ago. Based on FY 2019 Guidance, revenue will have roughly trebled during his tenure as the firm transformed itself into a multi-cloud platform supporting companies of all sizes.
“We’ve moved very, very aggressively, both globally, in terms of our international expansion, as well as moving into the enterprise,” said Block. “And if you look at our business mix, you can see that the enterprise business has been on fire.”
SFDC also adopted a verticalization strategy last year beginning in financial services and healthcare. The initial offerings focused on wealth management and a Health Cloud, but the firm recently announced a retail bank solution. “So, we have deep industry expertise, deep industry knowledge. Our customer-facing teams are focused by industry. We’ve released products specific to those two industries.”
Over the past 24 months, Salesforce has emphasized CEO-level discussions concerning digital transformation. “We have a steady drumbeat of CEOs who are coming to us to talk about: What does digital transformation mean in my industry? What is your point of view? What is disruption? How can I leverage all these amazing technologies of cloud, mobile, social, data science, artificial intelligence in changing our business model? And it is a regular dialogue with the CEO.”
Block described his biggest challenge over the past few years as one of market awareness. “Some companies thought we were just in sales force automation and clearly we’re not; we are a customer success platform.”
The firm also has undergone a cultural change “to think differently about the life cycle, the relationship, the strategic nature of going after those customers.”
Internationalization was also key to supporting global enterprises as enterprise companies need to provide global service.
Salesforce has also benefited from three annual releases instead of big bang offerings every few years. Block noted that both technology and markets change too rapidly for such approaches. “Increasingly, customers are embracing the notion of agile, very quick.”


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During GDC, AMD announced FSR 2.0, promising significant upgrades in the upscaling technology. Now, we are just one day away from FSR 2.0 becoming available to gamers for the first time, and we also have our first look at some of the supported games that have been announced so far.
Deathloop will be the first game to utilise FSR 2.0, but ten more titles will be getting the feature soon too, including; Asterigos, Delysium, EVE Online, Farming Simulator 22, Forspoken, Grounded, Microsoft Flight Simulator, NiShuiHan, Perfect World Remake, Swordsman Remake, and Unknown 9: Awakening.
The list of games supporting FSR 2.0 will grow over time and thanks to some improvements AMD has made to FSR's implementation, it shouldn't take much development time to implement into major upcoming titles, particularly those that already support DLSS. The advantage you get with FSR is that unlike Nvidia's competing solution, FSR doesn't need any machine learning hardware, allowing you to run it even on pretty much any GPU from the last few generations.
Besides the FSR 2.0 announcement, AMD also presented a new Raise the Game bundle, available starting today. Anyone grabbing an eligible RX 6000 Series GPU will also get digital copies of the new Saints Row and Sniper Elite 5. AMD will announce more games to be featured in the bundle at a later date.
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PORT ANGELES — It has taken 20 years, but the Port of Port Angeles finally has a deal to sell its downtown property at the corner of Front and Oak streets.
Developer Harry Dorssers handed a $20,000 check to Port attorney Dave Neupert on Monday afternoon as earnest money for the 1.9-acre waterfront parcel.
The balance of the $800,000 purchase price is due at closing, which must be within six months, according to the purchase and sale agreement unanimously approved Monday afternoon by Port commissioners.
“I want to make your city better because I love it. I want to do something with it, make it more beautiful,” Dorssers said.
A developer of European aquatic centers who married a Port Angeles native, Dina Thomsen, Dorssers has proposed a project that could include condominiums, possibly as part of a hotel, plus perhaps an aquatic center and retail space along the streets.Dorssers said Monday he will build the condominiums first in his development proposal and then see about the swimming pool.


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Sportsbooks across Illinois became the latest to follow a national trend, with November proving to be the most lucrative since launch despite wagering falling shy of another record showing.
Bettors produced $779.8m in wagers across the state’s retail and online sportsbooks during the month, falling short of the record $840.4m that was witnessed one month earlier.
With four weekends of NFL action in November, compared with five in October, betting volume dipped to $26m per day over the month’s 30 days from $27.1m per day over the 31 days in October. Year-over-year, wagers were up 74 per cent year-on-year from $449.2m in 2020.
However, sportsbooks won a record amount of revenue from November’s bets, producing an increase of 112 per cent to $78.2m in November from $37m during the same time frame a year earlier.
This surpassed the prior record of $49.9m that was set in March, and led to $79.3m in taxable revenue, topping the record $52.6m set in October, while yielding a record $12.7m in state and local taxes.
With a number of states yet to report November data, legal sportsbooks in the US have won a record $658.5 m, eclipsing the gross revenue record of $443.6m generated across the country in October. Illinois placed in third in November in terms of wagering and revenue.
“In a young market like Illinois, sportsbooks continue to expand their reach, and bettors are becoming increasingly comfortable with less conventional products such as in-game betting,” stated Joe Boozell, lead analyst for PlayIllinois.
“With an already expanding market and regulation changes in the state that will open new avenues for sportsbooks, 2022 should bring explosive growth.”
November saw $745.9m of all wagers, or 95.7 per cent, made online. DraftKings/Casino Queen leading the way with $288.7m in combined online and retail handle, including $283.8m in online wagers. The combined handle was down from $315.3m in October, but produced $21.9m in gross revenue.
FanDuel came in second with $216.2m in online and retail wagers, including $214.4m in online wagering, which was down from $236.7m month-on-month, producing a market-best $30.2m in gross revenue.
“Even in what was the most profitable month in US sports betting history, Illinois stands out because of how dramatic its growth has been,” noted Eric Ramsey, analyst for the PlayUSA.
“What is most remarkable is the state’s sportsbooks continue to post these results with the market hampered by the ban on in-state college sports and in-person registration. The sky will truly be the limit with those handcuffs removed.”


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British Investments in Egypt Hit 46 Billion Pounds
Britain continues to massively invest in Egypt, with current figures indicating that the investments are worth over 46 billion pounds. These impressive figures notwithstanding, Egypt Investment Minister is pushing for further boosting of economic cooperation between the two countries. The United Kingdom is keen on backing Egypt’s investments on human capital—especially on medical care and education.
The 46 billion pounds is an impressive improvement from 2018’s valuation of British investments in Egypt. According to Egypt’s Chamber of Commerce, British investments in Egypt reached $5.6 billion in 2018—as of May 16, 2018. The continued investments are therefore indicative of the good trade relations between the UK and Egypt. The investments span in the areas of finance, tourism, construction, services, industry, information technology, telecommunications, and agriculture.
Britain Trade Relations with Egypt
Britain and Egypt continue to maintain strategic relations in trade. Several consultative discussions between representatives of the two countries have beared fruits. In 2018, Egypt’s Minister of Industry and Foreign trade had talks with British Trade Envoy to Egypt.
The meeting between Amr Nassar and Jeffrey Donaldson was held to review the future of economic relations between Egypt and Britain. The discussion also featured post-Brexit trade relations between the two countries. A year after the talks, progress is being made on British investments in Egypt. The current 46 billion pound investments make Britain the biggest foreign trade partner to Egypt.
The increased investments by the UK in Egypt have the overall effect of boosting Egypt’s economy. This is a positive trend towards recovery after the effects of the Arab spring in 2011. Most economic activities in Egypt take place in the Nile Valley. The country’s tourism industry has also rebounded. According to the 2019 Index of Economic Freedom, trade freedom has increased to 71.8. This freedom has created a conducive environment for both local and foreign investors.
2018 projections indicated that Egypt’s economy was to grow by 5.2 percent–in the fiscal year 2018-2019. The positive projections were based on the country’s economic reforms. The reforms were part of the conditions for a $12 billion loan from the IMF. Egypt has made progress on IMF’s austerity plans, and the initiatives have boosted the country’s economy. The country’s GDP grew by 5.3 percent in 2018. Egypt’s economy relies on tourism, agriculture, petroleum imports, natural gas, and media.
With Britain’s Brexit still not in effect, it’s important to evaluate the UK’s new trade partners post-Brexit. So far, Egypt continues to be a strong ally in Africa.


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In less than a year, NVIDIA has announced during its Computex 2021 keynote the new RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti high-end graphics cards.
As the Ti version, the RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti are the beefed-up versions of the regular RTX 3070 and RTX 3080. Specifically, the RTX 3080 Ti has 2 GB more VRAM and 4.3 TFLOPS faster in single-precision performance than its regular counterpart.
While certainly better than the RTX 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti still can’t beat the most powerful consumer card today, the RTX 3090, in terms of memory, bandwidth, and number of cores.
The RTX 3070 Ti, meanwhile, now uses the faster GDDR6X memory, unlike the regular’s GDDR6 VRAM, but there’s still only 8GB onboard. Clock speeds are also slightly faster.
Both the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti features NVIDIA’s proprietary tech such as ray-tracing, DLSS, and Reflex. Per NVIDIA’s estimates, these Ti versions perform better than their regular counterparts by up to 150 percent in overall performance.
The RTX 3080 Ti will launch first on June 3, with the RTX 3070 Ti to follow seven day later on June 10. Their prices are $1,199 (approx. Php57,350) and $599 (Php28,650), respectively. For comparison, the regular RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 in late 2020 with a $699 and $499 price tag, respectively.
With scalpers and the chip shortage, coupled with high demand by gamers and crypto miners alike, you’ll likely find these graphics cards to be sold at even higher prices. That’s assuming you can find one in the first place.


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It’s four weeks until Napa Summit 2016: The Xconomy Retreat on the Economy, Jobs, and Growth. We have now posted the agenda, and we’d love to see you there. So request your invitation today to Xconomy’s most prestigious event.
The dates are May 16 and 17, starting with a wine reception and dinner at Silver Oak Cellars the evening of the 16th.
This year marks the fifth time we have convened this uniquely interdisciplinary, invitation-only conference. In addition to incredible keynote speakers like John Maeda, Esther Dyson, Mary Lou Jepsen, and Danny Hillis, we will be featuring leading innovators and thinkers on gene editing, space, artificial intelligence and data, food technology, medicine and health, the future of China, and a lot more. You can check out the full agenda here.
This year might mark our most interactive summit as well. Even before the official beginning of the event at Silver Oak, we will be offering test rides in the Blade, a 3D printed car from Divergent 3D. Divergent founder and CEO Kevin Czinger, a former Webvan executive, will be conducting the rides.
We will be doing more rides on the 17th. We are also working on a virtual reality demonstration—part of our VR Deep Dive. And David Edwards, serial entrepreneur and Harvard Professor of the Practice of Idea Translation, will be demonstrating WikiFoods, which comes from his startup, Quantum Designs, which wraps a vast range of foods in edible packages that guard against contamination and water loss. It’s weird, but amazing—you can taste it for yourself.
It all concludes with another tasting, this time from reception sponsor Lagunitas Brewing Company.
Registration is $1,595, which includes the dinner at Silver Oak, and breakfast, lunch, and reception at the Villagio Inn and Spa—and we have discounts for startups and government/non-profits (lodging and travel are separate).


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IBIS will continue their 2023 programme of events with IBIS ASEAN on 16 March 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as part of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023. The event will feature a more dynamic format, interactive high-level debate, and unparalleled networking opportunities.Read More
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur is a international trade fair for the automotive industry that takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event is part of the Automechanika network, which is one of the largest and most important trade fair brands for the automotive aftermarket and service industry worldwide.Read More
Recent Malaysia Education & TVET Awards 2022 event held in Kuala Lumpur saw a total of 60 education institutions and professionals recognised for their outstanding leadership and achievements in the industry.Read More
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Science fiction from movies is becoming reality. In this case a scene from Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, where IMF agent Milliam Brandt(played by Jeremy Renner), may have you wondering if this technology exists yet. According to a patent that recently surfaced, Samsung may be working on making this a reality soon, with their patent of a smart contact lens.
The patent – which was filed in South Korea — describes a contact lens where a small display unit is placed in the center. SamMobile reported that Samsung’s smart contact lens also has a camera, an antenna and sensors that detects movements. The camera built into the Samsung smart contact lens would be controlled by blinking. And the Wi-Fi antenna in the smart contact lens enables the wearable device to communicate with an external device to process data such as a smartphone or tablet. The blinking feature would work in a way that is similar to how Google GOOGL +0.90% Glass took photos when the user winked.
Why would Samsung build smart contact lenses instead of smart glasses? The patent application reveals Samsung is interested in smart contact lenses because of the limited image quality that is achievable by smart glasses. Plus smart contact lenses provide a more natural experience for augmented reality technology compared to smart glasses.
You may recall that Samsung is not the only technology company pursuing the idea of smart contact lenses. Google announced Google Contact Lens in January 2014, which is a wearable device that is expected to assist people with diabetes to measure glucose levels in tear drops. Google Contact Lens is being overseen by Alphabet’s life sciences arm called Verily, a former division of Google X. Samsung’s patent for a smart contact lens recently surfaced, but the application actually dates back to 2014 as well.
And last year, a research team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology revealed it was working on magnifying contact lenses that can zoom in and out by winking. IFLScience said that the telescopes integrated into those lenses were “first developed with funding from DARPA as super thin cameras for aerial drones, but they were later converted into a vision-enhancing system.”


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The launch event on 18th November is also expected to provide details on the company’s dealership network, product availability and booking dates and other details.
One Moto Global, a UK-based EV manufacturer, is set to launch its range of electric scooters in India tomorrow. The Byka and The Commuta will be launched on a digital platform on the 18th of November at 02:30 PM IST. More details of the vehicles and bookings will be announced by Shubankar Chaudhary, CEO, One Moto India, who will elaborate on the features of the EVs which would also include fast-charging capability, mobility tracking, and battery swapping options, among more.
The event is also expected to provide details on the company’s dealership network, product availability and booking dates and other details.
Ellysium Automotives is the parent company of One Moto India. Ellysium Automotives, an Indian startup has also announced plans for setting up networks of Battery Charging/Swapping stations. One Moto India officially comes under One Moto Global with its Indian headquarters in Hyderabad.
In related news, Bengaluru-based smart mobility solution company, Bounce, will soon launch its first-ever electric scooter in the country. The company’s upcoming electric scooter will be made in India and it will be called Bounce Infinity.
Pre-bookings for the same will officially begin soon and the deliveries of the electric scooter are expected to start by January 2022. According to the company, the Bounce Infinity electric scooter will come equipped with “enhanced state-of-the-art equipment and intelligent features”.
Bounce Infinity will boast a removable Li-ion battery, which the customers will be able to take out and charge as per their convenience and requirement. Moreover, the company will offer a unique ‘Battery as a service’ option, which it claims is the first of its kind in the Indian market.


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It doesn't look tough, because it's skinny. But it's a game changer in the pay-TV industry. DISH is the first to embark on an adventure of offering a new skinny TV bundle without requiring an Internet connection.
That's right. Consumers can now choose a smaller selection of TV channels they actually watch for a better price with DISH's new Flex Pack - and they don't need to stream anything from the Internet!
It was announced on August 4, 2016, and it's sending ripples all throughout the more "muscular" pay-TV packages that have dominated the industry for decades. The whole purpose is to give consumers an opportunity to not pay for what they don't watch. It's that simple.


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MOSCOW, May 16 (RAPSI) - The Federal Commercial Court of the Moscow District has upheld a lower court's decision prohibiting X5 Retail Group's supermarket chain Perekrestok from using the three-stripe trademark of Adidas AG, the holding company for Adidas Group, a court official told RAPSI on Thursday.
Earlier, the court awarded Adidas approximately 70,000 rubles ($2,210) in compensation against Perekrestok, a much smaller sum than the 1.1 million rubles ($34,722) Adidas had initially sought. This disparity prompted Adidas to appeal.
Adidas said in court that the defendant's stores were selling footwear with three stripes on the side. The plaintiff claimed that Perekrestok was violating Adidas' trademark rights by selling shoes featuring confusingly similar and, in some cases, even identical branding to the Adidas AG registered trademark.
The first violation was recorded on June 1, 2011, but despite the plaintiff notifying the defendant of this, Perekrestok still continued to sell the goods. The plaintiff recorded the last violation in January 2012, and the lawsuit was filed shortly thereafter.
The court held that Adidas' rights had been violated, and that its demand for compensation was lawful. The court reduced the amount of compensation as it believed there was proof that only one of the 11 shops in the claim sold the shoes.
Perekrestok Trading House is a major national supermarket chain and part of the X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer established in May 2006 through a merger between the Pyaterochka and Perekrestok chains.
As of December 31, 2012, X5 Retail Group operated 3,802 stores in European Russia, the Urals and Ukraine.


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Two separate recalls from Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar have resulted in more than 7,600 Western Star and International tractors being recalled, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
DTNA is recalling approximately 7,128 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 trucks for a potential electrical issue. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead, which could contact the bulkhead, resulting in an electrical arc. DTNA says an electrical arc can cause a fire.
Daimler will begin notifying owners of affected trucks on May 21. Dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead and replace it if needed. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number FL-766. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-191.
Navistar also announced a recall that affects approximately 527 model year 2018-2019 International LT trucks. In the affected trucks, when the hood is closed, the fender splash panel could rub on the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator, causing damage to the fitting and possibly resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition can cause a fire, and fuel leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA says.
Navistar will begin notifying affected truck owners on May 25. Dealers will trim the splash panel and replace the fuel/water inlet line if it is damaged. Owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with recall number 18503. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-199.


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With a few days left before the commencement of the Nigerian elite division, the leading beer brand has signed a pact with the NPFL
Premium lager Hero has entered a partnership with the Nigerian Professional Football League in a bid to promote the game of football in Nigeria.
Also, Fan favourites such as Enyimba Football Club, Heartland FC, Rangers United, Ifeanyi Uba FC, Abia Warriors FC as well as other clubs in the eastern part of Nigeria will enjoy the compliments of being sponsored by the brand.
This partnership with the Nigeria elite division is coming at a time when many clubs are struggling to stay afloat due to poor funding.
Addressing the media during a press conference to announce the pact, Marketing Director, International Breweries Plc, Tolulope Adedeji explained that as a culturally-inclined brand that always has the welfare of the people at the heart of its campaigns and initiatives, Hero seeks to elevate the status of the beautiful game in the country.
“Football is a game that brings people together no matter who they are or where they are located,” said Adedeji.
“In a football game, people celebrate as one and they share the win or loss of their team as one, and in this sense Hero Lager is much like the game of football because it unites people.
“Now that Hero lager is stepping up to promote domestic football, we should expect a lot more development in this area.
“Our ambition is to see our domestic players get more visibility, career development and love of our people.”
“Football teams go beyond the game, they are traditions, and we are happy to be the official sponsors of these great football traditions.”
Apart from the NPFL and the selected south eastern clubs, this partnership will benefit the players, fans as well as club communities.
Meanwhile, the NPFL will start this weekend at various stadia across the country as Akwa United are set to take on Kano Pillars while Enyimba will battle Abia Wariors and others.


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A new survey of over 550 millennial savers (aged 18–34) has revealed how they are adjusting their savings strategies in response to COVID-19, Brexit, and the prospect of negative interest rates. It found:
- Millennials (aged 18–34) have an average of £8,675 in savings.
- Over half (51%) plan to spend some or all of their savings in 2021 specifically to boost British businesses and the UK economy.
- Two-fifths (40%) have been spending more since interest rates fell to 0.1%.
More than half of millennials plan to spend some or all of their savings to give British businesses and the struggling economy a boost, according to new research from NerdWallet.
The personal finance platform commissioned an independent survey of over 550 millennial savers (aged 18–34). It found that the average millennial has £8,675 in savings.
The research revealed that two-fifths (40%) of millennials have been spending more since the base interest rate fell to 0.1% in March 2020. Meanwhile, almost 45% have been saving less, following the Bank of England’s decision to cut the rates.
Indeed, the research also revealed that over half (51%) of this age group plan to spend all, or some of their savings in 2021, with a view to helping British businesses and the wider UK economy recover from the pandemic.
However, when it comes to long-term financial plans, over three-fifths (62%) of millennials claim to have a clear savings strategy in place.
Indeed, over half (56%) of millennials plan to invest their savings in stocks and shares, or bonds and ISAs in 2021. When asked about pensions, 48% said they are planning to put money into a pension scheme rather than a traditional cash savings account. An increasing number of millennials are now exploring investment opportunities outside of the stock market, such as real estate.
John Ellmore, UK director of NerdWallet, said: ‘2020 was a volatile year for savers. COVID-19, Brexit uncertainty, and record low interest rates forced many to re-evaluate their savings strategy, and today’s research shows the impact this is continuing to have. In the short term at least, it seems that younger savers, in particular, are prioritising spending over saving.
‘That said, it is encouraging to see that many still have a longer-term financial plan in place. Clearly, this is a conscientious generation of savers who are willing to investigate alternative savings strategies. I expect this will continue in 2021 as millennials look beyond cash savings and consider new ways of reaching their long-term saving goals.’
Whether savers opt for ISAs, pensions, or investments via a stock picking service; to bolster their future finances, individuals should always thoroughly research all options available to them – doing so will ensure that they are well-set for the future.


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Following an almost 9% price increase last month, the gold market’s advance resumed on Wednesday, setting a new high.
So, have prices peaked, or is now still a good time for UAE visitors and residents to purchase gold and jewelry?
According to analysts, gold has been overbought, and there may be a short-term correction. However, the long-term picture is still positive. Therefore, UAE consumers should hold off on purchasing gold and jewelry until there are favorable entry points.
Recently, the US Federal Reserve’s anticipated decision to lower interest rates has significantly influenced gold prices. Prices increased by about 9% in March alone. The 24K version of the precious metal gained Dh2 per gram from Tuesday’s market close to reach Dh276.5 per gram on Wednesday morning. Likewise, on Wednesday, the prices of 22K, 21K, and 18K reached new highs, selling at Dh256.0, Dh247.75, and Dh212.5 per gram, respectively.
At 9.15 am UAE time, spot gold was marginally higher globally at $2,281.8 per ounce. Earlier in the day, it increased by almost 1% to reach a record high of $2,288 per ounce.


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Eager for a place in the home, tech giants are beefing up their smart speaker products, hoping to find just the right combination of screens, speakers and features that will stick with consumers.
Why it matters: There's a lot of potential in the smart speaker market, especially for the big companies like Google and Facebook whose traditional advertising streams face slowed growth projections. But balancing privacy concerns with enough functionality to attract users is proving to be tricky.
Driving the news: "Facebook has approached Netflix, Disney and other media companies about putting their streaming services on a new Facebook device for making video calls from televisions," The Information reports.
The device, due to launch this fall, would use the same video-calling technology that Facebook uses in its video camera smart speaker, Portal.
Facebook teased during Recode's Code Conference earlier this year that it aimed to expand the Portal line to include products with more features.
Meanwhile, Google's latest product, the Nest Hub Max, is just hitting the market. After forgoing a camera in the Home Hub that debuted last year, the new model adds one to enable home security and video chat.
At the same time, Amazon is exploring ways to put Alexa into even more devices, reportedly including a home robot.
Between the lines: So-called ambient computing — a computing connection that is a voice command away wherever you are — is often billed as the next big thing.
To the degree that searches move away from phones and computers, it's imperative for Google to be there, with Facebook and Amazon also seeing a benefit in owning whatever that next device is at the center of consumers' lives.
Yes, but: There's no evidence yet that Facebook's Portal has been a hot market item. And Google seems to be eager to increase usage of its line, giving away Home Minis to everyone from Golden State Warriors fans to those living with paralysis.
Amazon was first to the market with the Echo, and Alexa has dominated, capturing 35% of global smart speaker sales, which is projected to reach $23 billion by 2025, according to Allied Market Research.
What's next: Expect more hardware products and new categories from the tech giants, but also look for Amazon and Google to continue to encourage other hardware makers to incorporate their voice assistants into their products.
Be smart: It's unclear if what's holding consumers back from some of the more expensive, video-based smart speaker items is privacy concerns, price or just a lack of need. But for now, it seems that most consumer adoption has come from traditional speakers without fancy cameras or chat devices.


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E-commerce venture Noon expands operations to Egypt
by Peyton 2019-02-22
Noon, the e-commerce venture operating in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday announced its expansion into Egypt. By far, customers in Egypt can order from the beta version of noon.com. Mohamed Alabbar, founder of noon, said that the company has started building strong relationships with the local retail community and customers. Noon will also set up a Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in Cairo, Egypt. The digital marketplace, brought to life by entrepreneur Mohamed Alabbar, was officially launched two years ago in the United Arab emirates and 14 months ago in Saudi Arabia. Now it has made Egypt its third regional market. Noon said it promises to bring customers in Egypt more choice, affordability and convenience across a wide range of products including electronics, fashion, beauty, baby, home and kitchen, as well as free, fast delivery and free returns. Unlike the two other sites, Noon Egypt is now 'Steal The Deal', with 300 skus for sale. The company said that during the initial test period, it will offer a large amount of discounted promotions.
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Today’s trucks may go farther on a gallon of diesel than their counterparts built a decade ago, but those marginal gains are “just rearranging the deck chairs” on North America’s road transport-reliant consumer economy, architect and developer Lloyd Alter argues on Treehugger.com.
Citing research by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle of the University of Michigan’s Sustainable Worldwide Transportation Institute, Alter reports that carbon emissions from the U.S. freight trucking fleet rose 76.3% between 1990 and 2014. As industrial production shifted overseas, largely to Asia, trucking expanded to haul imported goods from coastal ports to inland box stores.
Alter reproduces a graph that shows trains moving goods at an efficiency of 413 freight-ton-miles (ftm) for every gallon of fuel they burn, compared to truck efficiency at 110 ftm per gallon. “We have to talk about serious systemic change that gets people out of cars, that gets freight out of trucks, and back onto rail,” he concludes.


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Land Line Magazine writes about our newest sites at:
- Flying J – Elkton, Md.
- Detroiter Travel Center – Woodhaven, Mich.
- Champlain Truck Center – Champlain, N.Y.
- 21B Travel Plaza – West Coxsackie, N.Y.
- Flying J Travel Plaza – Dallas, Texas
- Flying J – Ruther Glen, Va.
- George Truck Stop (Shree’s) – George, Wash.
“The dog days of summer are near and Shorepower Technologies could not have chosen a better time to announce the expansion of its network by adding seven more truck stops.
“Shorepower currently has 63 sites in 30 states with 1,800 electrified spaces. The company’s goal is to build and operate 250 locations with 10,000 spaces in the next five years, according to Alan Bates, Shorepower’s vice president of marketing.”


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game.tv launches new campaign #GrowingStronger to encourage growing female gamers in India this International Women’s day
game.tv, the AI-powered mobile esports platform, has announced a new campaign ‘#GrowingStronger’ signifying the growing female mobile gaming segment in the country. The company launched a special season of the ‘Divas Scrim Wars’ tournament with a ₹50k pool prize aiming to amplify participation from Indian female gamers along with hosting a virtual women-only panel discussion with some of the biggest names in the esports gaming space. The mobile esports platform has also scheduled casting auditions for female gamers and streamers for its upcoming Divas Scrim Wars season. The power packed Women’s week is one step towards the company’s commitment to cater to the growing female gamer segment in India.
Commenting on the initiatives, Rosen Sharma, CEO game.tv says, “India has a vast pool of talented female gamers, casters who are waiting for a platform to help them spread their wings into the world of esports and mobile gaming. We are committed to enabling and empowering the growing female gaming segment in India and #GrowingStronger campaign is the right step to honor these gamers this Women’s day. The female gamers here are just getting started, and we are excited to be leading their way.”
Divas Scrim Wars is one of many unique community-based tournaments by game.tv. It was created with the sole purpose of engaging and empowering the growing female gaming community in India. Divas Scrim Wars is currently in it’s 32nd Season. Tournament entries have begun with the Women’s Day special finale scheduled for 08th March. The mobile esports platform also plans to host a special women-only panel discussion on a YouTube livestream on 06th March talking about ‘Women in Gaming: Growing Stronger’ featuring top female gamers including Soneeta – Nepal’s leading Free Fire content creator with 3.8 million subscribers on YouTube. Winners of the prize pool will be announced on 09th March. Casting registrations will be open from 04th March, where aspiring female gaming commentators can take a shot at making their dreams a reality. Winners to be announced on 07th March.
Working with game.tv on the initiative, YouTuber Sunita Thapa Magar popularly known as Sooneeta says, “We are happy to work with game.tv who have constantly supported the female gaming segment and this Women’s Day is no exception. Giving women a larger platform to discuss the future of our industry while being a part of it and earn from it is something that will only help the segment grow. We hope to see many such initiatives in the future that will help us create our mark in the Indian esports industry.”
Watch the panel discussion ‘Women in Gaming: Growing Stronger’ and live matches from the Divas Scrim Wars on the CriticalX Free Fire YouTube Channel . Enroll yourself for casting auditions on the CRX Discord server and follow game.tv on Instagram to keep an eye out for #GrowingStronger on any and all updates on Women’s week at game.tv
Continent 8 Technologies continues global expansion with two key hires in Asia
Lalaine P. Vidal joins award-winning infrastructure provider as Business Development Manager and Christopher Caturay as Technical Solutions Architect
Continent 8, the award-winning global managed hosting, connectivity and security provider, continues to build out its presence in Asia with two key hires.
Lalaine P. Vidal joins as Business Development Manager and Christopher Caturay as Technical Solutions Architect. Both will be based out of the Philippines and will be responsible for supporting the company’s growing customer base across the region.
Vidal has more than a decade of experience in sales and marketing across a range of sectors including banking, BPO, real estate, telco and IT cyber security. Caturay is a cyber security professional with experience in the end-to-end process of deploying solutions and applying best practices for various businesses and in a range of sectors.
The hires form part of a wider push in Asia, where Continent 8 already offers infrastructure, connectivity and security solutions to a range of customers in iGaming and beyond.
The company’s cyber security offering has seen exceptional growth in recent years, keeping up with the evolving cyber security landscape, and with cyber-attacks at an all-time high in Asia, Continent 8 can defend a customers’ infrastructure against the growing number of threats.
Lalaine P. Vidal, Business Development Manager at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “The opportunity to join Continent 8 was one I simply couldn’t turn down. It is the leading infrastructure provider in the industry, and I am looking forward to using my experience in sales and marketing to drive the business forward and further establish its presence and customer base across Asia.”
Christopher Caturay, Technical Solutions Architect at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “Asia presents unique challenges when it comes to infrastructure and cyber security. I’m excited to be working for a business that has a comprehensive and unique solution for businesses targeting the Asian market.”
Peter Williams, Managing Director – Asia Pacific at Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Lalaine and Christopher are great talents and are a brilliant addition to the Continent 8 team in Asia. This is an important market for us and one where we have ambitious growth plans that we are actively deploying.
“Lalaine will play a vital role in introducing more businesses to Continent 8 and the award-winning solutions that we provide, while Christopher will ensure that customers are deploying the right products and services for their organisation. This localised approach, along with having feet on the ground, is what makes Continent 8 the go-to infrastructure and security provider for companies targeting Asia and other markets around the world.”
Via network points of presence in Hong Kong, Japan (Tokyo), Philippines (Manila), Singapore and Taiwan (Taipei), Continent 8 connects Asia to the rest of the world over a high-capacity, fully redundant private network comprising 90+ locations.
Meet the Continent 8 team at ASEAN Gaming Summit, 21-23 March 2023 at the Manila Marriott Hotel.
Removal of Hearthstone as Contested Esports Title At Hangzhou Asian Games 2023
The seven official events, and publishers, are:
1. Arena of Valor Asian Games Version
2. Dota 2
3. Dream Three Kingdoms 2
4. EA SPORTS FIFA branded soccer games
5. League of Legends
6. PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version
7. Street Fighter V
“It is unfortunate to hear that Hearthstone will not be included in the upcoming Asian Games, especially because India’s first Esports medal at the tournament came in this very title in 2018 when Tirth Mehta clinched the bronze medal. That achievement holds a special place in our Esports community and we were hopeful that our talented athletes Shikhar Choudhary and Karthik Varma would be able to bring similar honour to the country by competing in this official medal sport.
Nonetheless, we respect the OCA’s decision and remain confident that our athletes will perform at the highest level in the other titles to make the country proud. We look forward to supporting them as they represent India in the prestigious tournament.”
SuperGaming To Bring India’s Leading Gaming YouTuber Techno Gamerz as Playable Character in New Game
Leading international game developer SuperGaming has partnered with Techno Gamerz aka Ujjwal Chaurasia to bring him as a character in its soon to be revealed game. With over 30 million subscribers, Techno Gamerz is one of India’s biggest YouTubers. He has about 9 billion views on YouTube until now through a variety of gaming content ranging from tutorials to web series.
As the poster child for gaming in India, Ujjwal will help SuperGaming make its games better for young Indian audiences. He will feature in the company’s soon to be announced game with his appearance as a playable character as well as providing valuable insights and feedback to SuperGaming.
“With more than 70 percent of his audience being the young demographic in India, partnering with Techno Gamerz was the obvious choice,” says Roby John, co-founder and CEO of SuperGaming. “With Techno Gamerz as a playable character in our soon to be revealed game, we’re bringing a new way for fans to interact with their favourite creators and creators to build a closer connection with their fans.”
SuperGaming will also host several on-ground events based on its games, allowing fans of Techno Gamerz and other creators to meet them in person. This is an evolution of how SuperGaming has crafted its biggest hits — MaskGun and Silly Royale. Popular multiplayer shooter MaskGun has amassed over 67 million players since its launch.
This is due to a relentless focus on putting its players frst with consistent community collaborations, even leading to some of its biggest community members featuring in-game as well as celebrating India-specifc events like Diwali.
Similarly, the recently released social deduction game Silly Royale has over 22 million players in no small part thanks to regular community and content creator initiatives. The company hopes to do the same for its future releases through this partnership with Techno Gamerz.
SuperGaming has more than 300 million players across its games with an audience that spans the globe. Its recent hits include MaskGun and Silly Royale. SuperGaming is also developing Indus, an upcoming Indo-Futuristic battle royale for mobile, PC, and consoles as well as several yet to be revealed titles. All of these are built on its SuperPlatform powered by Google Cloud.
“When SuperGaming approached me with the idea of featuring me in its soon to be revealed game, I was genuinely surprised with the team’s passion and expertise,” says Techno Gamerz aka Ujjwal Chaurasia. “I believe that the future of gaming is creator-driven and community-first and this is a step in building that future.The team is on the same wavelength as me and I can’t wait to tell you more in the days to come.”
“Gaming and content creation have always been two sides of the same coin and now we’re bringing the best of both worlds together through this partnership,” says Pranav Panpalia, founder, OpraahFx, the talent agency that manages Techno Gamerz. “The fact that SuperGaming chose to approach Techno Gamerz speaks volumes about how creators have evolved to be the new celebrities the gaming community follow and look up to.”
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There’s been a great deal of debate in the emerging cannabis industry about intellectual property (IP), and patents in particular.
Some have been hesitant to embrace this necessary component of doing business in budding industries, but the arguments in favor of protecting IP far outnumber those against. And regardless of one’s personal feelings, patent enforcement will only become more prominent as the industry develops.
IP can help brands protect their hard work, drive innovation, and create healthy competition. Sadly, some companies are trying to use IP as a way to unfairly bring down their competitors. Instead of bringing legitimate cases to stop infringement, these brands seek to bully competitors by forcing them to spend substantial resources to defend questionable claims.
For example, Shenzhen Smoore—the parent company of CCELL—recently took 38 vape hardware brands to the International Trade Commission (ITC), including Advanced Vapor Devices (AVD), the Blinc Croup, and GreenTank, claiming patent infringement related to their ceramic core cartridges.
Viewing the claims as a tactic to drain competitor resources, AVD led a group of respondents to join forces and fight back. Despite being competitors, the companies worked together to defend against the claims.
The team engaged expert advisors and dived deep into the patent law rabbit hole. The legal efforts paid off—potentially changing the perception of IP in the cannabis space.
Three patents were at issue. After hearing arguments from both sides, the ITC discovered one of CCELL’s patents was improperly obtained.
The ITC also ruled that the respondents’ products did not infringe on the other patents. They found that CCELL failed to establish a “domestic industry,” which is required for ITC claims since such proceedings are designed to protect the US’s interest in fair trade.
While CCELL may have failed at its possible attempt to unfairly weaponize its patents and control the market, the case highlighted the need for companies to invest in their IP now, as future litigation is inevitable.
The benefits of IP: helping companies and consumers alike
The CCELL lawsuit may appear as a case of a bigger company trying to intimidate the type of startups that exist throughout the cannabis ecosystem, and an example of how some players could use intellectual property to reduce competition in cannabis. But the truth is that when done correctly, IP can offer many advantages for both companies and consumers.
IP encourages innovation. When a new patent-protected device or technology debuts, competitors who are unable to simply copy that device must ramp up R&D to compete. This increases creativity and ultimately ensures that consumers get the latest and best the market has to offer.
Not to mention the excitement a brand’s product team will have introducing a game-changing product to the world. Healthy competition is good for consumers and helps differentiate brands from one another.
Of course, there are also times when defending those innovations is necessary. The CCELL v. AVD case is a possible example of what could be viewed as bullying, but no two situations are alike. If a company creates something truly revolutionary, the imitators will spring into action quickly—potentially taking profits with them. Robust IP will ensure credit is given where credit is due, and court cases often set precedents.
Patents can also help the cannabis industry thrive by keeping the sharks from other industries at bay. There’s no doubt that the market is growing, and players in big agriculture, the pharmaceutical space, and other adjacent industries want to stake their claim.
An easy way for them to do so is through obtaining broad IP protection in a market they still may not wish to enter directly. If companies from these industries are unimpeded in gobbling up cannabis-related IP, cannabis companies and consumers may soon find their options are limited.
Imagine for a second, that a non-cannabis company obtains a broad patent on a new, clean and efficient extraction method. They may then charge a license fee to use the technology, extracting cash out of already struggling cannabis operators and raising costs for consumers.
In other words, people outside the cannabis industry will benefit financially, while those within will suffer. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong about obtaining and enforcing this patent, it would be great to see cannabis companies that have put so much on the line already position themselves to defend against this sort of tactic.
“Intellectual property must be viewed by cannabis companies as a capital expenditure or as an investment—not an operating cost. By investing in IP, brands cement their place in the market of tomorrow by ensuring their innovations are protected for years to come.” -Doug Fischer, General Counsel AVD
By securing their IP, cannabis operators secure their legacies. Strong patents stand the test of time, and may hold their place for generations.
What lies ahead
Headwinds in the broader economy and within the cannabis industry can make it hard to invest in IP today. The R&D cycle can be slow and it often takes months or years to innovate and be awarded patents on new inventions. But it’s critical to act now.
As discussed above, non-cannabis companies are already procuring significant IP related to the industry. And as we inch closer to federal policy reform, more and more non-cannabis companies will feel free to pursue IP in the space.
Even as cash remains tight, cannabis companies should look hard to find ways to invest in IP now to position themselves for the entry of CPG, pharmaceutical, and agricultural companies to enter the market.
Enjoyed that first hit? Come chill with us every week at the Friday Sesh for a freshly packed bowl of the week’s best cannabis news!


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Accor is to sell a 10.8% stake in lifestyle hospitality offshoot Ennismore to a Qatari consortium for €185 million.
The French hotels group said the deal valued Ennismore, known for Hoxton hotels in London and New York and Gleneagles in Scotland, at more than €2 billion, showing growing interest in high-end lifestyle brands even as the cost of living soars.
Accor is to also merge its stakes in hotel brand Rixos and upscale restaurant operator Paris Society into Ennismore, which the group jointly founded with London-based hospitality entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha.
The fast-growing business has been opening a new hotel every two weeks, and has more than 130 properties in nearly 40 countries.
The deal is expected to be completed in the second half of the year, leaving Accor with a 62.2% stake in Ennismore.
Accor chairman and chief executive Sebastien Bazin said: “In only a few years, Accor together with the three talented founders of Ennismore, Rixos and Paris Society, have built a powerhouse of global lifestyle brands supported by dedicated entrepreneurs and talented teams.
“Pulling them together and joining forces with our Qatari partners will further unlock the value of Ennismore and take it to the next level.
“This is a recognition of the strength Ennismore’s portfolio of lifestyle brands and its unique business model based on constant innovation, highest quality, sense of purpose and solid growth”.


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Liverpool FC have officially unveiled the Reds’ new home kit for the 2022/23 season.
Designed by Nike, Liverpool say the kit is “inspired by the attitude of ‘Scouse solidarity’” and “the fresh design reflects the mentality of its people, a mentality that makes Liverpool truly unique.”
The official press release states that “the all-red home shirt features intricate YNWA detailing on the sleeve cuff, representing the resilient bond between the fans and the club.”
The kit, which is only available to pre-order from the official LFC store here, will be released on May 19 – just in time for the final home game of the season.
The neckline features the 97 emblem encased by the eternal flames, in memory of those who lost their lives at Hillsborough. The change from 96 to 97 is in recognition of Andrew Devine, the 97th person unlawfully killed as a result of the Hillsborough disaster.
Captain Jordan Henderson is quoted as saying: “We’re all so proud to wear the Liverpool FC jersey and be part of the swoosh family. We know exactly what this jersey means to our fans, and we can’t wait to run out in it at Anfield.”
The club has introduced a new LFC name and number style for the back of shirt, which also takes inspiration from the city, with a contemporary take on Liverpool’s historic street signs.
The product is printed with water-based inks as a more sustainable option and will be worn for cup competitions and friendlies.
Photos of the new goalkeeper kit are not yet available but will be later this month.


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After testing them out in some areas over the past month, Instagram is now moving to expand Reels ads into more nations, because it appears to shortly construct on the potential of the choice.
As you’ll be able to see right here, very similar to TikTok adverts, Reels adverts seem between different Reels clips inside your feed, and embrace a ‘Sponsored’ tag under the profile icon to indicate that they are a part of a paid promotion.
Instagram first launched Reels adverts in India, Brazil, Germany and Australia late last month, and as reported by AdWeek, it is now increasing them to manufacturers in Canada, France, the UK and the US.
The transfer is a part of the continued push to create a extra sustainable Reels eco-system, which can be sure that creators receives a commission for his or her Reels efforts, and supply extra worth for Instagram in supporting and creating the choice.
Instagram hasn’t shared any official numbers on Reels utilization, however Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has noted that the choice is rising “each when it comes to how a lot persons are sharing and the way a lot persons are consuming”. Instagram has additionally stated that Reels has seen specific usage momentum in India, the place TikTok was banned last June (and Reels was launched simply days later)
Nevertheless it’s nonetheless a good method behind TikTok, and with a current report suggesting that customers at the moment are spending extra time in TikTok than they are in either Facebook or Instagram, Fb will little doubt stay centered on selling Reels utilization, because it appears to cease its customers from migrating throughout, and getting sucked into the unending vortex of TikTok’s extremely attuned video feed.
That would additionally see Instagram paying Reels creators to put up distinctive content material, much like Snapchat’s Spotlight program, with this new notification card not too long ago noticed in testing.
That would assist Reels achieve extra momentum, and because it does, that may additional incentivize extra advertisers to additionally sign-up, and get their adverts proven between Reels clips.
As such this new growth is sensible, with Instagram basically taking part in catch-up with TikTok and trying to make Reels an even bigger consideration, in all respects.
Will that make it a related choice to your model? Till we’ve definitive utilization stats, it is arduous to say, however with advert entry increasing, you’ll be able to possible count on Instagram to share some extra insights on this entrance within the close to future.
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Mumbai: Bajaj Auto Limited on Wednesday reported profit after tax of Rs 1,102 crore during October to December 2018, up 16 per cent from Rs 952 crore in the same period of the previous year.
The sales volume rose to 12.5 lakh from 10 lakh in Q3 of FY18, marking a growth of 26 per cent.
The net turnover moved up 19 per cent to Rs 7,879 crore in Q3 FY19 from Rs 6,596 crore in Q3 FY18, the company said in filings to the stock exchanges.
Mr Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, said: “Our international performance is validation of our strategy of focus and differentiation. Our unwavering commitment towards building the best motorcycles in the world through design, technology, quality and customer satisfaction have made us a truly global brand.”
Bajaj brand is not only The World’s Favourite Indian, but also perhaps the most illustrious ambassador for Make in India initiative of the Indian government, he said.


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CHICAGO (Aug. 8, 1:45 p.m. EDT) — Kreyenborg Industries introduced at NPE 2003 a line of lower-cost continuous screen changers.
The new line is expected to take market share from slide-plate screen changers, which usually are less expensive than the dual-piston, continuous models Kreyenborg has sold, said Dana Darley, president of Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Kreyenborg.
The new models are off-the-shelf machines that afford some benefits of continuous machines, such as not having to shut off the machine to change screens, but are priced comparably to slide-plate models, he said.
The models are targeted at the sheet, film and profile markets, and for commodity materials like polypropylene and polystyrene. Any customization will raise the price, he said. One model at the show, the VL-125, can process 1,500 pounds per hour. The machines have universal mounting arrangements.


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Aimia Foods has announced further investment in its plant facilities – based at Haydock, UK – following the success of its £1m continuous agglomeration facility which was installed 12 months ago.
To further widen its expertise and attract new brand owners seeking production solutions, Aimia has announced the installation of a brand new pouch packing line, which it expects will be fully operational by June.
Aimia already has an excellent track record in the production of some of the UK’s best-selling branded and private label products, including hot chocolates, coffee, milk powders and soups. The addition of pouch packing will enable Aimia’s plant facilities to be even more flexible in terms of the diversity of products it can produce.
The announcement follows hot on the heels of further excellent news for the company as it was recently awarded A* certification by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), becoming the only beverage business in the UK to hold this accolade.
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The pandemic has caused restaurants across the world to close their doors and look at ways to adapt in order to survive, but this stock has bucked the trend
As COVID-19 starts to ease in a lot of countries, restaurants are opening again. Many of them have not made it through the crisis and will remain closed forever, but one restaurant stock has adapted very well and it is beating the coronavirus slump.
Chipotle: How well has it recovered during the pandemic?
Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) is a massively popular Mexican grill chain of fast-casual restaurants. Specializing in the likes of burritos and tacos, the restaurant chain has seen very strong results over the past 2 months following an initial slump. Its share price halved to less than $500 by the middle of March, but since then it has steadily been rising, hitting all-time highs in early June after rising by 127% and bypassing the $1,000 per share mark.
The reason for this rapid turnaround is the quick transition for Chipotle to digital orders. This segment has seen a significant rise since the pandemic set in, with same-store online sales rising by 81%. Of the 2,600+ Chipotle stores in the U.S., 97% of them are offered through third-party delivery apps such as GrubHub (NYSE: GRUB) and Uber’s (NYSE: UBER) Uber Eats.
A lot of its restaurants have also reopened to the public with 50% capacity. Analysts’ previous estimates for the second-quarter decline in sales have been reviewed from 20% down to 9%.
How does it fare versus competitors during this downturn?
Chipotle is by far the market leader in the Mexican grill market segment in the U.S., further cementing this position during the pandemic. The likes of Panera Bread and Panda Express are the two other standout chains in this sector, but these are both privately-owned companies so there are little to no sales figures available.
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Traditional fast-food chains have seen strong share price recovery in recent weeks. McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) good start to the year meant that there was no revenue loss in the first quarter. Its drive-thru segment accounts for about 70% of its business, which means that it is a lot more adaptable to the pandemic than others that rely more on in-store sales. Some competitors like Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) have started developing drive-thrus as a result.
With figures from the likes of Red Robin (NASDAQ: RRGB) and The Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE) showing rebounding levels of dine-in crowds, there is a lot of optimism for previously hard-hit restaurant stocks.
Is Chipotle worth investing in?
With a recession likely off the back of the pandemic, Chipotle is well-positioned to adapt and survive. Its offering is very price competitive, which is ideal when consumer’s disposable income tightens. It has shown that its operations are robust despite most of its restaurants being forced to close, which provides great confidence to the market.
Despite the company owning all of its locations, the business has posted profits every year since going public in 2006. Investors do need to note that there will not be a dividend coming from Chipotle for the foreseeable future as the restaurant chain has plans to continue expanding both in the U.S. and overseas.
While the pandemic will have set back these plans somewhat, new stores are a primary growth engine for the company. It is also investing in remodeling existing restaurants to increase average spend.
Overall, Chipotle looks like it has plenty of room for growth over the next few years as it continues to deploy its profits in smart ways.
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“Microbreweries are growing rapidly across the nation, South Dakota included,” said AFP-SD Deputy State Director Andrew Curley. “This bill is a win for these small businesses and entrepreneurs because it will allow them to them to brew more beer, reach more customers, and grow their businesses. We thank the senators for passing this bill and we strongly urge their House colleagues to do the same.”
Smaller businesses create opportunities for South Dakotans to work and build on their dreams. Many South Dakota entrepreneurs have joined the craft beer boom, building their own microbreweries to share their creations. This bill would allow brewers to sell directly to retailers and would raise the cap on the amount they can produce to 30,000 barrels.
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Tech worker in Central Pennsylvania accused of stealing customers’ nude photos
Adam Hermann reports:
A 23-year-old tech employee from York, Pennsylvania, is accused of stealing nude photos from customers’ cellphones.
Cristian Adonis Santiago, 23, allegedly sent the personal photos to his own email account while working on customers’ phones in the store at an authorized retailer for Verizon Wireless, according to York Area Regional Police.
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For the eighth year in a row, Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) has been recognized by Inc. Magazine in its 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. The Bethesda-based company is one of only a small fraction of U.S. companies that have experienced consistent high growth, despite the recent challenges of our economic environment.
“What surprises me, even though I know it’s coming, is the sheer variety of the paths our entrepreneurs take to success, thematically reflecting how our economy has evolved,” said Eric Schurenberg, president and editor-in-chief at Inc. “This year there are far more social media and far fewer computer hardware businesses than there were, say, six years ago. But what doesn’t change is the fearsome creativity unleashed by American entrepreneurship.”
The list will be unveiled in the September issue of Inc. and will feature the most competitive group of companies in the list’s history. Representing America’s independent entrepreneurs, the list is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2010 to 2013. During that three-year period, DMI achieved a 361 percent growth rate, which positions the company in the top one percent of IT service providers by revenue and the top 20 percent for growth, according to Inc.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by Inc. Magazine,” said DMI founder and CEO Jay Sunny Bajaj. “To be included in the 500|5000 list for the eighth year in row is a testament to the hard work and ‘can-do’ spirit of the entire DMI team. I extend my thanks to all the employees of DMI for their hard work and ingenuity.”
The complete results of the Inc. 500/5000 can be found here.


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Sacramento’s chefs have a new secret weapon: Feeding Crane Farms.
Now in its first full growing season, the small organic farm supplies produce to most of the city’s top restaurants, from Enotria to Ella. A for-profit, mixed-vegetable farm, it’s in North Natomas, just a handful of miles from downtown. The Sacramento region already has its fair share of boutique farms, including Soil Born Farms and Del Rio Botanical. As the new kid on the block, Feeding Crane had to find its own niche. So Shannin Stein, the farm’s general manager, talked with local chefs to see what the farm could grow for them.
“Our goal,” she says, “is to be the equivalent of a backyard restaurant garden.”
Chez Panisse and The French Laundry are renowned for having their own gardens that supply their kitchens with organic produce. It’s the ultimate in quality control. Unfortunately, says Stein, most Sacramento restaurants don’t have the land for such a luxury. That’s where Feeding Crane comes in. The farm grows standard crops—things such as garlic, squash, tomatoes and peppers—for sale at farmers markets and for its CSA subscription produce boxes to consumers. But to satisfy local chefs who are always looking for something new and exciting, Feeding Crane had to do more. So for its restaurant customers, the farm grows miniatures and baby vegetables (mini head lettuces, for instance), edible flowers, specialty items including shishito peppers and unusual items such as rue and anise hyssop.
The farm also runs an experimental herb garden, testing crops such as winter savory and heirloom oregano to see what local chefs might like. Eventually, Stein hopes to produce flats of live microgreens that chefs can keep in the fridge, snipping off what they need right before serving it in the dining room.
David English, owner of The Press Bistro in midtown, was the first chef to sign on with Feeding Crane Farms. Stein says he’s an exacting client—in a good way. “He’s our quality control chef,” she says. “If the leaf size in the salad mix is too big, he lets us know right away. He keeps us focused on the quality of our product.”
Another chef, Masullo owner Robert Masullo, is so enamored of Feeding Crane’s produce, he put a Feeding Crane Farms salad on the menu of his Land Park pizzeria. Enotria’s Pajo Bruich comes to the farm to personally harvest produce by hand for special events.
According to Stein, chefs often come up with ways to use Feeding Crane’s products that even the farmers themselves didn’t think of. It was a chef who pointed out that the vegetable thinnings that used to wind up in the farm’s compost pile can be pretty tasty. Now, baby beet thinnings end up in the farm’s braising mix.
Collaboration between farm and chef, it turns out, is good for everyone. “I’m constantly inspired by the chefs we work with,” says Stein.


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UK-based game publishing giant Eidos Interactive have confirmed rumors in the European press of preliminary talks with several different publishers regarding a possible takeover bid.
Without naming the list of potential buyers for the publishing giant, Eidos executives confirmed the takeover rumors in a recent strategic review update:
The Board of Eidos confirms that, whilst it continues to keep all options under review, it is in preliminary discussions with a small number of parties in relation to possible business combination.While the list of potential buyers has not been released to the public, word on the street has it that publishers Electronic Arts, Activision, and UbiSoft are on the shortlist of potential buyers, with Electronic Arts being perceived as the most likely purchaser.
Eidos, publishers of the highly popular Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Championship Manager franchises, has seen a rise in the company's stock price in the last few days as a result of the takeover rumors, a sharp contrast to the stock collapse that occurred several weeks ago when a profits warning was issued by the company's CFO as it neared its fiscal year-end.
Luckily for our readers, the possible Eidos takeover will most likely not have any negative effects for Mac gamers. Stay tuned to IMG as this story develops.
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Apple unveiled a new Green colorway for the iPhone 13 and Alpine Green for the iPhone 13 Pro at its Peek Performance event on Tuesday. A video that offers the first hands-on look at the Green iPhone 13 and the Alpine Green iPhone 13 Pro is now doing the rounds on Twitter.
The video showcases the dark forest-green color of the iPhone 13, while the iPhone 13 Pro sports a lighter shade called Alpine Green, reminiscent of the green iPhone 11 Pro, albeit brighter. Apple typically launches a new color for its non-Pro iPhones during spring, although this year saw the company introduce a new color for its Pro models as well.
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The new color is the only highlight, with the model otherwise carrying the same specifications as the iPhone 13 that was launched last year. It sports an A15 Bionic chip and Super Retina XDR display panels with brightness levels reaching up to 800 nits. Additionally, it comes with up to 512GB of storage and 4GB RAM. The iPhone 13 series features dual eSIM support, removing the need for a physical SIM. It also comes with improved camera sensors.
These phones also come with matching wallpapers, and each one is available in a light and dark version. They will be available for iPhone 13 users with the iOS 15.4 update that will roll out next week.
The green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro will be available for pre-order from Friday, March 11 at 5 a.m. PST. The new models will finally hit retail stores starting Friday, March 18.


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Panasonic has launched a brand new Smart TV Interface, a relationship with YouTube TV along with new Blu-ray players and home theatre kits. Missing was OLED and Ultra High Definition TVs.The new technology allows users to personalise their TV with a home screen populated with widgets.
Owners of a Panasonic Viera TV will be able to add tiles with channels, calendars; internet pages a dedicated YouTube service that connects your phone to your TV.
Using the integrated web camera built into select Panasonic TVs, the TV will be able to recognise users switching the home screen depending on whoever is watching it. Users will be able to control their TV by talking into a brand new micro remote which looks like an old fashioned microphone.
Panasonic has also moved to integrate tablets and smartphones so that a user can send images to a TV.
A standout feature was the introduction of an electronic pen that allows users to write on a TV screen. Once a user is happy with the image using stylus pens pulled down from a pallet, you can send the annotated image back to any phone or tablet connected to the TV.
The new My Home Screen and the introduction of their new Swipe & Share 2.0 technology heralds a new era for Panasonic who are still pushing a combination of plasma and LED TV technology.
Panasonic also unveiled a new bone conduction wireless headphones and camcorders that have built in Wi Fi which enables real-time broadcasting over the Web.


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This month, new light will be shone on how electricity retailers make up their charges when the competition watchdog hands down a draft report on the industry.
On launching the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) inquiry, chairman Rod Sims said the aim was to recommend ways of improving outcomes for customers when they choose and buy electricity.
Included in the probe will be the net profits made by energy retailers and paid to shareholders.
Following are the latest figures reported by the major energy companies, which include gains from gas and generation operations:
- Australian-listed AGL – net profit $539 million
- Australian-listed Origin Energy – net profit $589 million
- Hong Kong company Energy Australia – operating profit $310 million
The ACCC will also examine any impediments to consumers seeking more competitive pricing.
Unfortunately, the final recommendations are not expected until May next year. It is then up to the Federal Government to decide whether to act on them. It is possible that more consumer-friendly changes to the way retailers charge could be many moons away.
A spokesperson for the ACCC told YourLifeChoices that consumers should not wait for the inquiry’s findings to be implemented before shopping for a better deal.
He said the government website, www.energymadeeasy.gov.au, can be used by most Australians to compare electricity deals.
Consumers in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Victoria cannot compare their state’s electricity retailers on the Energy Made Easy government website. Victorians can find electricity offers at https://compare.switchon.vic.gov.au. For more information on WA deals, visit www.treasury.wa.gov.au/public-utilities-office, and for NT pricing, go to the Utilities Commission.
However, the ACCC spokesperson warned that what may appear to be large discounts offered by some retailers on the Energy Made Easy website were not always transparent.
“The discounts are off the tariffs the companies charge and they may vary significantly.
“We are hoping that the ACCC report’s outcome will make comparing apples with apples easier.”
There are a number of organisations offering to find you cheaper electricity. One of the most popular is the group-discount outfit One Big Switch, which tells Victorians they can reduce power bills by up to 34 per cent, potentially saving $909 a year.
Sites such as Electricity Wizard bedazzle with offers of up to 40 per cent, but only from its ‘preferred partners’ – a group of just seven retailers.
Some retailers, which are actually third-party traders such as Powershop, give discounts to consumers who estimate their future usage and pay for units in advance.
Lumo Energy rewards consumers with a 33 per cent discount if they pay their power bill on time.
If flexibility is a consideration, opt for a retailer with no lock-in contracts or exit fees. This allows you to keep an eye on new offers and switch provider without penalty.
A new entrant in Victoria, Globird Energy, offers discounts of up to 40 per cent with no contracts or exit fees. It lets consumers know in advance if it is expecting a rise in wholesale prices, which all retailers pass onto bills. This gives consumers time to shop around to see if they still have a good deal after a price hike.
When comparing prices online, have your last electricity bill at hand in order to provide information the retailer needs to figure out your new tariff. Often, you will also be asked to provide some personal details while doing your research.
Submissions to the ACCC inquiry are available to the public.