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It has not been a good couple of years for Takata, to say the least.
The automotive airbag company has already been dragged through the public-relations and public-safety mud for the last couple of years as the saga about defective airbags continues to hit the headlines.
The worst part about a recall like this is the public relations hit that are a constant negative drumbeat, as the airbags are sometimes repaired while others are onto in time to prevent a tragedy from occurring. So what should have been addressed two years ago is still a major incident, and more and more lawsuits come to light.
The challenge for Takata comes as it has millions upon millions of airbags to fix due to its widespread defect, and not nearly enough parts available to address them all. So the company takes a risk every day that another car goes on the road with defective airbags and a crash happens.
Then a crash happens. Takata hadn’t’ addressed the airbag in the car, and someone gets seriously injured. Ergo, another lawsuit against the car manufacturers and Takata. Chalk up four more of these lawsuits being added to the pile of them being considered in a federal court in Florida.
These latest lawsuits were originally filed in California, but they were transferred by a federal judicial panel to Florida since they are similar in nature to the lawsuits already under consideration there, due to airbag malfunctions and subsequent injuries that were sustained. There is no reports that nay of the model vehicles were outside the scope of the original recall – which means they were vehicles I line to get repaired by had not yet due to the lack of part supplies.
Takata insist it is doing all it can to make the replacement parts available as quickly as possible, but that the sheer volume of repairs that need to be made (nearly 20 different auto manufacturers are impacted, and most of their cars over more than five model years) makes the task virtually impossible in a small window. So manufacturers have been working to try prioritizing the vehicles that were of higher risk of dysfunction to get them fixed sooner. Of course, though, while we can all predict accidents happening, it’s often difficult to pinpoint which cards specifically would end up in accidents.
The recall is ongoing, so if you have any curiosity about your 2015 model or older vehicle and whether it is subject to recall by your manufacturer because of the Takata airbag, make sur to contact your dealership or you can find several website that post information about Takata airbag recalls, including the ability to enter the VIN of your vehicle and find out if it is part of the recall and what next steps are going forward.


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It’s clear that 4K Ultra HD technology has been gaining momentum, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is the latest to join the push. After watching other distributors begin releasing titles for home viewing in the cutting-edge format, Universal has announced plans to get on board. The studio’s first titles in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and digital formats will be be available this summer, reports Variety.
Jason Bourne fans will be happy to hear that the latest of the franchise’s films starring Matt Damon will be among Universal’s first in the format. The film seems like a perfect fit: 4K Ultra HD’s incredible resolution (four times that of HD), high dynamic range, and enhanced color will make the inevitable explosions, high-speed chases, and brutal fights scenes all the more life-like. In fact, Universal apparently was all about that action when it chose its early titles: The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Warcraft, Everest, Lucy, and Lone Survivor round out the studio’s initial list.
Universal’s plan is to roll the films out this summer, but it hasn’t yet announced any dates or prices. Presumably, however, the studio’s films in 4K Ultra HD will be more expensive compared to their HD counterparts. Amazon currently sells a number of these Blu-rays for $30, including 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool, Warner Bros’ Mad Max: Fury Road, and Sony’s Salt.
“4K Ultra HD represents a giant leap forward in movie-watching,” said UPHE President Eddie Cunningham. “The format’s stunning resolution and peak luminance, combined with its deep bench of industry support, enables us to deliver to the consumer a truly differentiated viewing experience, one that has the capability to power the future of home entertainment.”
Universal will continue to bolster its 4K Ultra HD selection moving forward. By the time New Year’s comes around, the industry expects to have over 100 films available. You know what they say — or at least should say: the more 4K Ultra HD content, the better.
Updated 4/19/2016 at 3:11 p.m. PST by Ryan Waniata: The 100 films available next year were originally state to be from Universal, but the number is actually for the entire industry.
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Lakme Fashion Week: Veteran actress Zeenat Aman walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week at the age of 71. She hogged all the limelight with her look at the event. Zeenat Aman was seen walking the ramp for fashion designer Shaheen Mannan at the event. When he entered the ramp, everyone’s eyes were fixed on him. A video has also surfaced from Lakme Fashion Week, in which Zeenat Aman is seen walking the ramp.
Zeenat Aman stole the show at Fashion Week
A video of Zeenat Aman has been shared on the official Instagram handle of Lakme Fashion Week, in which she is seen wearing a red and black blazer. The blazer is paired with black pants. With this, Zeenat Aman walked the ramp wearing black sunglasses and flaunted her gray hair.
Fans tied bridges of praise for Zeenat Aman
Fans have gone berserk on Zeenat Aman’s ramp walk and are praising her a lot in the comment section. One user wrote, ‘Legend’. Wrote in the second, ‘Amazing’. Another user commented, ‘Yeh dil khush kar dene wala moment hai’. Apart from this, many users have created red heart emoji in the comment section.
These beauties including Sonakshi Sinha did ramp walk
It is known that before Zeenat Aman in Lakme Fashion Week, Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Rakul Preet Singh, Sushmita Sen, Sanya Malhotra, Vijay Verma, Neha Dhupia and many other stars have walked the ramp. A few days ago, Zeenat Aman has joined Instagram, where she keeps sharing stories related to her film life.
Zeenat Aman entered films at the age of 19.
Let us tell that Zeenat Aman started her career as a model. She entered films at the age of just 19. His early films include ‘The Evil Within’, ‘Halchal’ and ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’. Zeenat Aman was last seen in Ashutosh Gowariker’s film Panipat in the year 2019.
Read this also-‘For the first time in a career of 22 years, got equal salary as an actor’ – Priyanka Chopra said about working in ‘Citadel’


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The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) said the current epileptic power supply in the country is a hindrance to the success of the newly introduced National Automotive Policy.
In a letter sent to President Goodluck Jonathan titled “The economic impact of the new automotive policy and a need to review the implementation in line with global automotive industry standard”, a copy of which was made available to SHIPS & PORTS DAILY, National President of the body, Lucky Amiwero said the present power situation would not allow for production of vehicles that would be affordable in the domestic market.
His words, “With the present energy/power problem, can the assembly plants produce vehicles that can be affordable for domestic market, competitive and exportable considering the cost of production especially if they are run on diesel?
“The government should ask about the present state of the former assembly plants built around the 80s and 90s, the reason for their closure and if the same reason will not affect the new automotive policy. Also, will the cost of Nigerian made vehicles be affordable to common man?
“The policy has created unemployment, revenue loss for the government, private sector and investors. Also, there have been massive diversion of car carrying vessels to neighboring countries.
“If implemented, the 35% levy will make our transport component very expensive as the local assembly plants are yet to produce let alone meet up with domestic demand.
“The policy will also affect the fate of the transportation system in Nigeria that very soon, the movement of persons and goods will be affected by high cost and short supply.”
Amiwero said the policy had led to capital flight and increased smuggling of vehicles into Nigeria from neighboring countries.
“The policy had led to the diversion of cars carrying vessels to neighbouring West African ports as a result of high tarrific of 35% and 70% for new cars,” he said.
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John Deere recently announced three new single-motor, high-flow snowblower models, just in time for peak snow-removal season.
Compatible with the John Deere compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid steers, the company says the SB72D, SB78D and SB84D snowblowers incorporate features, such as hydraulically operated poly-lined chutes and deflectors, reinforced wrappers, adjustable skid shoes and two auger options for improved performance and durability.
“We continue to expand our lineup of attachments to include additional, versatile solutions that increase the value and capabilities of our compact machines,” says Jessica Hill, program manager, global attachments at John Deere. “The SB72D, SB78D and SB84D snowblower models are the ultimate snow-handling attachments, helping clear snow faster and more efficiently while enduring harsh winter conditions.”
The company says the two-stage hydraulic snowblowers are ideal for clearing snow from roadways, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks, and they move snow up to 45 feet from the machine.
In addition to the standard smooth auger, John Deere says the D-Series snowblowers are now also available with a serrated auger option that is designed to cut through the toughest of snow conditions.
The company says no case drain connection is required on standard and high-flow models, and the direct-drive motors at the auger and impeller provide reliable performance while requiring fewer parts than previous models. John Deere adds that the D-Series models feature a 36-inch high-volume intake shroud, maximizing snow-clearing productivity.
John Deere says the hydraulically activated, poly-lined chutes and deflectors enable easy snow placement from in-cab controls, and the chute rotates 270 degrees using a direct-drive hydraulic motor, rather than a chain and sprocket design or cables.
The company says the simple-to-adjust skid shoes set cutting edge height to accommodate different surge types on the job. Additionally, John Deere says the models can be equipped with replaceable bolt-on, wear-resistant, tapered steel edges and poly edges.


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The wife of Scott Rothstein will give up much of the couple's belongings in a deal she cut with the attorneys cleaning up her husband's $1.4 billion Ponzi scheme.
Kim Rothstein will keep some clothing and household items, but is relinquishing her rights to almost all of the high-end purchases taken out of their homes in Florida, New York City and Rhode Island, according to court records filed Tuesday afternoon.
Gone are the Zola Keller designer dresses, the pairs of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin shoes, and much of the couple's 240-bottle wine collection. She kept a pair of Coach sunglasses out of the 22 pairs of designer sunglasses found in her bedroom closet, according to court records.
"She's turning over the bulk of the estates," said her attorney, Michael Seese. "I think she is looking forward to getting on with her life and putting this behind her."
There has been no dollar amount attached to all the items she relinquished.
Attorneys handling the bankruptcy of Scott Rothstein's law firm, Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, filed a lawsuit against her in March 2010, claiming she owed $1.1 million to victims of her husband's financial fraud.
The bankruptcy attorneys discovered, though, that after the federal government finished its seizure of Scott Rothstein's homes, cars and business holdings, his wife had no money to take.
"We got everything we thought we could get from her," said Charles Lichtman, an attorney for bankruptcy trustee Herbert Stettin.
In addition to property from the couple's homes, Kim Rothstein turned over a 2008 Ford Expedition, a ruby and diamond heart ring, and $108,000 in a retirement fund set up for her by her husband's law firm.
The settlement agreement will go before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Raymond Ray on June 7 for his approval.
Kim Rothstein, 37, has denied any knowledge of her husband's Ponzi scheme, which fueled his meteoric rise in social, political and legal circles in South Florida. She had been married to him for almost two years when her husband's scheme spectacularly crashed as investors clamored for their money in late October 2009 only to learn he had jetted to Morocco.
Scott Rothstein is now serving a 50-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to racketeering, money laundering and fraud charges in what was the largest financial fraud in Florida history.
He agreed to relinquish any claims to the property that his wife was giving up, court records show.
During his rise, Scott Rothstein became known for his excesses — such as writing six-figure checks to charities on a whim and buying everything from a $1.5 million Bugatti sports car to a 87-foot yacht he named "Princess Kimberly."
And his wife went on shopping sprees, burning through thousands of dollars in a single outing. She admitted under oath in March 2010 that she spent so much, collected so much jewelry, brought home so many shopping bags that it all became a blur.
Along with the settlement agreement submitted Tuesday, attorneys provided the bankruptcy judge with a 72-page inventory listing all the items taken from the Rothsteins' homes and what she will give up or keep.
She kept a glass crystal bull engraved "Love, Health, Happiness. The Rothsteins," but relinquished all of the Versace dinnerware.
Almost all of her formal clothing became the trustee's property, including all of the gowns purchased from Zola Keller, a high-end clothier on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. She still held on to more than 100 items of clothing, a flat-screen television and a few pieces of furniture.
She let go of a Star Trek lunch box, but kept a box of costumes, including one of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
She gave up all of her husband's clothing. He had more than 100 designer suits.


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AMD to Unveil Next-Generation APUs on November 11
As a follow-up to our older article on how December-January will play out for AMD's next-generation APU lineup, we have news that the company will unveil, or at least tease its next-generation desktop APU, codename "Kaveri," on November 11, 2013. It's when the company will host its APU'13 event, modeled along the lines of GPU'13, held in Hawaii this September, where it unveiled its Radeon R9 200 and R7 200 GPU families. On its backdrop, the company will also hold its 2013 AMD Developer Summit, which brings together developers making software that take advantage of both CPU and OpenCL-accelerated GPUs. APU'13 will be held in San Jose, USA, and like GPU'13, will be live-streamed to the web. In addition to new APUs, the company is expected to make some big announcements with its HSA (heterogeneous system architecture) initiative that brought some big names in the industry on board.
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Raleigh, N.C. – September 6, 2016 – PrecisionHawk, a leader of commercial drone technologies, today announced several initiatives that support its renewed focus on delivering on-demand aerial intelligence for enterprises in five verticals: construction, insurance, energy, government and agriculture.
After gaining recognition in agriculture and seeing early market momentum in other industries, PrecisionHawk called on Michael Chasen, former CEO and co-founder of Blackboard, to scale PrecisionHawk’s products, services and strategy
“PrecisionHawk is well-positioned to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of drone technology,” said Michael Chasen, PrecisionHawk CEO. “As industry pioneers, from being the first to fly beyond-visual line of sight to building sophisticated geospatial products, our team is thinking beyond how business is done today to how it will be done in the future.”
Adding Industry Experts
The newly formed services team strengthens PrecisionHawk’s ability to help its clients integrate aerial intelligence. Led by executives from leading firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, Oracle, Tetra Tech, Informatica and others, the team has decades of experience working with enterprises to add advanced technology into their existing operations. To date, results from clients across various sectors support the transformative value of drone technology by improving efficiency, increasing safety, mitigating risk and driving revenue.
“For enterprises, the first step to building a drone program is proving its value. By augmenting key processes like data capture, analysis, and visualization, program leaders will derive rich, actionable business intelligence. That takes more than just flying a drone or creating a map,” said Jeffrey Freund, VP Construction Services at PrecisionHawk.
Building Advanced Drone and Analytics Technology for Industry
To further support its expansion into new markets, PrecisionHawk is adding to its Smarter’ Drone and Data Packages Series. The pre-assembled packages for the construction, insurance, energy and government sectors include a drone, PrecisionHawk’s suite of advanced sensors, plus integrated flight and data analytics software:
To deliver ‘Smarter’ packages, PrecisionHawk is expanding on its exclusive partnership with DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer. By coupling easy-to-use hardware with advanced analytics tools, they’re setting a new standard for drone remote sensing.
PrecisionHawk is now offering its ‘Smarter’ packages as a monthly subscription. This promises customers access to the latest technology advancements in both hardware and software as they become available.
Visit PrecisionHawk this week at the Interdrone conference in Las Vegas, NV at booth 301.
About PrecisionHawk Inc.
PrecisionHawk is a leading provider of advanced commercial drone technologies. The company, founded in 2010, is privately held and located in Raleigh, NC. PrecisionHawk’s client list of Fortune 500 companies and market-leading innovators spans 150 countries and the company has existing operations across six continents. PrecisionHawk is funded by leading venture capital firms and global technology investors including Intel Capital, Millennium Technology Value Partners, Verizon Ventures, a subsidiary of USAA, NTT Docomo Ventures, Yamaha Motor, DuPont and Indiana University.
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Recently, tech giant, Microsoft, has filed a patent to develop a cryptocurrency system, which uses body activity data to mine cryptocurrency.
Microsoft Files Patent For Crypto Mining System Using Body Activity Data
https://t.co/nPoRNWenFf via @Cointelegraph
There are 4.5 billion users on the internet, composing 59% of the world population. As more go online, cryptocurrency and blockchain wallets users continue to grow in size.
Why Internet Growth Is a Prime Cryptocurrency-Adoption Driver
https://t.co/i7Pwoknwbf via @Cointelegraph
This tax season, please remember to follow the IRS guidelines for cryptocurrency, with 170+ issues related to crypto tax, education will ensure you file properly.
Cryptocurrency Accounting Firm Launches Library of Legal and Tax Advice
https://t.co/pUJTJcMofT via @Cointelegraph
https://t.co/EJtsM45Dnr has recently listed TrueGBP ($TGBP), TrueAUD ($TAUD), and TrueCAD ($TCAD) to the https://t.co/EJtsM45Dnr app. Offering fiat on-ramps, and Crypto Earn - allowing users to earn up to 12% a.p. on their deposits.
Cryptocurrency continues to enter mainstream markets as a viable investment option, aided by consumer adoption, and a growing number of ways to earn passive income.
OKEx's Lennix Lai: Passive Income in Crypto Is the New Way to Earn
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For 9 months AstraZeneca ($AZN) has had the sales of its blockbuster heartburn drug Nexium protected by a bureaucratic dam that has kept generics from getting to market. But the agency opened the floodgates today, approving a copy of the $3 billion seller from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ($TEVA).
The agency said that Teva subsidiary Ivax Pharmaceuticals was approved to market esomeprazole in 20-mg and 40-mg capsules. "Health care professionals and consumers can be assured that these FDA-approved generic drugs have met our rigorous standards," Kathleen Uhl, director of the Office of Generic Drugs in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said in an FDA release. "It is important for patients to have access to treatment options for chronic conditions."
The U.S. patent on Nexium expired in May but India's Ranbaxy Laboratories held the first-to-file approval for the drug, which would have allowed it 180-days of exclusive sales of the generic. The problem is the FDA last year banned the plant approved to make the drug and so Ranbaxy has been unable to get its copy to the market. The FDA, under pressure to allow other generics makers to produce the popular heartburn med, cancelled Ranbaxy's exclusive in November. The FDA at the time also cancelled Ranbaxy's exclusive on Novartis' ($NVS) antiviral Valcyte and approved generics from Endo Health Solutions ($ENDP) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, but it did not say what its plans were for generics of Nexium.
It was probably waiting for the inevitable lawsuit, which Ranbaxy did in fact file, in hopes of preserving its place at the front of the line. The agency moved past that today with the Teva approval.
The FDA has been working to find a way around its own rules, since facing the same issue when Novartis' heart drug Diovan went off patent in 2012. At that point, the FDA had not banned the Ranbaxy plant in Toansa but had cited it for numerous quality and drug testing issues and Ranbaxy was working to get the issues resolved. Mylan ($MYL) tried to get Ranbaxy's exclusive for that drug killed but the FDA at the time defended it, indicating it didn't think it possessed the power to cancel it. The agency then worked with the Ranbaxy, allowing it to get its Ohm Laboratories plant in New Jersey approved to make generic Diovan, but the process delayed a generic by nearly two years. That led to criticism of the agency because consumers were left paying the higher prices for branded drug while the process dragged on.
AstraZeneca has made the most of the delays, managing to sell more Nexium last year than the year before. The products raked in $2.8 billion in the first three quarters of last year. It sold about $1 billion in just the third quarter.
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New savings for out-of-state online program students! The Board of Trustees recently approved a new tuition and fee structure for online programs, resulting in significant savings for out-of-state students beginning fall 2018. To learn more, visit OneStop here.
Welcome to Vols Online, your home for information about online and hybrid teaching and learning at the University of Tennessee. This site is designed for students who want details about online program and course offerings, and faculty and staff seeking guidance regarding online and hybrid course development and delivery.


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A publicly-held company simply wants to reverse the flow of refined products in one of their pipelines.
The pipeline currently takes refined products from Pennsylvania refineries and moves those fuels to the midwest.
Buckeye wants to reverse the flow of these fuels, moving refined products from the west to the east.
- winners: midwest refiners
- losers: Pennsylvania refiners -- apparently affecting five refiners
I don't have a dog in the fight, so it will be fun to watch.
The link is at Reuters.
The map of the area under discussion:
Regardless of how it turns out, again, just one more story on how much energy this country now has for export.
I guess we really could drill our way out of high prices. LOL. Cardigan sweaters? Maybe that's why big box retailers are failing -- no one is buying cardigan sweaters any more. LOL.


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Tempe, AZ January 15, 2003 New supply chain executives were named this week at technology company Avnet Electronics Marketing and food retailer Albertsons.
Phoenix-based Avnet Electronics Marketing, the largest operating group of Avnet Inc., has appointed Peter Walker to the newly formed position of vice president for worldwide materials and supply chain management. Walker will report to Andy Bryant, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing.
Walker is assuming responsibility for Avnet Electronics Marketing's global inventory strategy, heading the development of new inventory models, including a major initiative to further the company's position on market-driven pricing. He will work on this and other asset-related programs and procedural disciplines, with a major focus on increasing responsiveness and value to Avnet Electronics Marketing's suppliers and customers, according to a company statement.
"As a distributor, asset velocity and best-in-class management of our product portfolio is at the very heart of our business, and today's market is demanding that we have greater depth in this area than ever," Bryant said in a statement. "Recruiting an executive that will assist an already proven materials management team within Avnet Electronics Marketing will help take us to the next level in this critical area of operation."
Prior to joining Avnet, Walker worked for Lattice Semiconductor as regional manager in Northern California, where he was responsible for local distribution support, contract manufacturing programs and key customer relationships. Prior to Lattice, he was director of marketing for Pioneer Standard Electronics, with responsibility for semiconductor marketing in the Industrial Electronics Division.
Walker began his career in 1985 with Future Electronics in Montreal, Canada. In his 12 years with Future, he held the position of corporate marketing manager for capacitor sales and discrete semiconductors, including responsibility for growing market-driven pricing programs. He then transferred to San Jose in 1990 and assisted Future in its emergence on the West Coast.
Meanwhile, Boise-based food and drug retailer Albertsons named C.J. "Gabe" Gabriel to the position of executive vice president for supply chain. Gabriel will report to President and Chief Operating Officer Peter Lynch and serve on the company's executive council.
Gabriel succeeds Tom Brother, who recently announced his plans to retire as executive vice president for distribution.
"Gabe has an outstanding 20-year track record highlighted by consistent revenue, profit and shareholder contributions," said Larry Johnston, chairman of the board and CEO at Albertsons. "He is a supply chain expert, and we will benefit from his extensive experience, proven results and outstanding leadership."
Gabriel joins Albertsons from Newgistics, where he held the positions of president, CEO and chairman of the board. Newgistics provides reverse-logistics services (see related story).
"Gabe will lead Albertsons to new levels of supply chain excellence, which is critical to our ability to grow sales and market share," said Peter Lynch. "He is a dynamic, innovative and visionary leader who has the ability to develop strategies and systems that best meet customer demands."
Gabriel's career also includes senior leadership positions, primarily in the areas of supply chain, logistics and operations at Pepsi-Cola, American Hospital Supply and Corporate Express. He formerly was a U.S. Army officer, serving in the 101st Airborne Division and is a graduate from the U.S. Army Rangers.
Albertsons is one of the world's largest food and drug retailers, with annual revenues of approximately $38 billion, more than 200,000 employees and about 2,300 retail stores in 31 states across the United States.


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A car salesman from Sully has narrowly avoided a jail sentence for carrying out a £30,700 fraud.
A car salesman has been warned he could face jail after a jury convicted him of fraud.
A car salesman has admitted lying over a £30,000 Ford Focus he sold but said it was only because he panicked when the buyer started asking questions.
A car dealership director has been accused of allegedly selling a car which did not belong to him and spending the money, Cardiff Crown Court has heard.
Automotive Management Live: Where franchised and independent dealers will find everything they need to know about operating a modern showroom and service and repair facility fit for the digital age.
When: November 12 2020
Where: Birmingham NEC
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The upcoming iPhone 8 is anticipated to be pricey than last year’s primary iPhone variant. According to many rumors, the iPhone 8 will be available at a huge price of $1000. However, the $1000 iPhone 8 will still sell like crazy in our opinion. According to a report by Business Insiders, analysts are split on whether Apple will stick with $1000 price tag for the iPhone.
It Would Not Be An Issue For Apple Fans: A $1,000 iPhone 8 Will Still Sell Like Crazy And We Know It
Some of the analysts are worried about it. However, if the cheapest iPhone 8 will cost around $1000, then still the iPhone 8 will still sell like crazy. All those observers and analysts are probably wrong. A research note from Longbow says that Apple has the right to charge more because of the new technologies featuring into the phone.
The OLED display, new design, increase in memory, and much more are some of the factors that could determine Apple to charge more for the iPhone 8.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Versus Apple iPhone 8
No one can deny the fact that one of the best things about the Samsung Galaxy S8 is its price. The cheapest version of Galaxy S8 costs $720, which is in line with iPhone 7 pricing. It was certainly a surprise from Samsung for a smartphone that was expected to be expensive than the cheapest iPhone 7.
IHS said in a press release that it costs an estimated $307 to manufacture Galaxy S8. It is $43 more than the Galaxy S7, and $80 more than the iPhone 7. However, Samsung decided not to raise the price, but the Galaxy Note 7 recall could be a reason behind it. On the other hand, Apple has not worry about anything right now.
Yes, the more pricey and expensive the iPhone is, the harder it is for customers in potential or emerging markets to get one, not to mention that it might make the Galaxy S8 look even more appealing. Regardless of what Apple ask for the iPhone 8 at the launch. It will likely sell better than any phone that launches in 2017. Get your wallets ready.
LG G6 Versus Apple iPhone 8
The LG G6 launched during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event this year in 2017. The price of LG G6 is $650; there would be a difference of $350 between iPhone 8 price of $1000. However, the target segments of these companies are entirely different, and it would not affect Apple at all.
In Our Opinion
Now even if Apple set the price $1000 for iPhone 8, then it would not be an issue for many Apple customers. Usually, Apple has an iPhone Upgrade Program that makes it easier to upgrade, and carriers themselves convince their customers to buy the latest iPhone. Now share your opinion with us in the comment box, will you purchase the $1000 or you will stick to your current iPhone model or any other smartphone?


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Hair we go! Brits splash their cash as they flock to the hairdressers, the pub and the High Street
Corporate · 12 April 2021
- Spending in barbers up 500% compared to a normal Monday morning
- Over £2,000 a minute spent in the pub with the biggest lunchtime rounds coming from Romford, Chester and Portsmouth
- 25-34 year old men splashed out the most in the pub, while 25-34 year old women were the biggest spenders at the hairdressers
- TK Maxx is the most popular retailer so far, closely followed by Primark and JD Sports
London, 12 April 2021
Brits have braved the snow to splash their cash in England’s freshly reopened hairdressers, pubs and shops this morning according to new data from Revolut, the financial super-app with more than 3 million UK customers.
Spending was up by 500% this morning when compared to a normal ‘pre covid’ Monday. By 9.45am barbers were taking in £1,025 a minute.
25-34 year old women spent the most at hairdressers, closely followed by 35-44 year old men.
The average cost of a new trim was £31.63, in line with the pre-covid average cost of £31.56.
Pubs were off to a slightly slower start than barbers, but spending really took off during the lunch break. Spending reached a massive £2,086 a minute by 11.45am and it continues to climb.
25-34 year old men were the biggest spenders with an average of £18.82 each (or 4.8 pints). Overall, the average size of a lunchtime round was £15.24, with most people getting in 2-3 rounds each. The biggest spenders this lunchtime have come from Romford, Chester and Portsmouth.
TK Maxx has been the best performing retailer this morning, followed closely by Primark and JD Sports. Overall, spending in physical retailers is up 2.5 times on normal (pre-covid) Monday levels.
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Revolut’s data is used by Governments in multiple jurisdictions for analysis and forecasting. For example, in the UK Revolut’s data has been used by the ONS and HM Treasury to improve their understanding of the economic impacts of the pandemic.
We are building the world’s first truly global financial superapp. In 2015, Revolut launched in the UK offering money transfer and exchange. Today, over 15 million customers around the world use dozens of Revolut’s innovative products to make more than 100 million transactions a month.
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Electric motorcycles are sparking a green revolution in urban mobility across the globe, and Kampala, Uganda, is vibing with this eco-friendly groove! Born in 2022, Spiro has risen as Uganda’s electric motorcycle kingpin, rolling out over 140,000 units in Kampala alone – talk about making moves! Fueled by a hefty $63 million investment from Societe Generale and GuarantCo, Spiro is on the fast track, pushing boundaries and expanding horizons.
Jules Saiman, the CEO of Spiro, spilled to Electrek’s Micah Toll, “Adding at least 15,700 clean electric motorbikes, over 31,400 electric batteries, and more than 1,000 swap stations, we’re aiming to cut down greenhouse gas emissions big time!” Spiro isn’t just about bikes; they’re laying down the roots with infrastructure – think charging and battery swapping stations. Setting sights on West Africa, Spiro is spreading its wings to Benin and Togo – the journey continues!
This expansion is all about empowering the people, manufacturing 15,000 electric motorcycles, 31,000 batteries, and popping up 1,000 battery swapping stations. Saiman is all about inclusivity, ensuring that 30% of the new jobs from Spiro’s growth will be rocking with women. Meet the Commando, Spiro’s commuter champ, hitting speeds of 80 kilometers per hour and cruising for up to 75 kilometers. Then there’s the Chap Chap, your go-to for light city commuting, with a chill top speed of 65 kilometers per hour and an impressive 90-kilometer range.
While Europe and North America are catching the electric wave, Africa is gearing up to leap ahead with plans to turn millions of motorcycles green. In Africa, motorcycles, especially the boda bodas, are the heartbeat of transportation, weaving through bustling cities and rugged landscapes. It’s a collective vibe – governmental programs and local e-motorcycle companies are joining forces to electrify millions of traditional motorcycles.
Mark your calendars for Pitch Friday on September 8, 2023 – Uche Ukonu is dropping gems on bootstrapping a startup! Hosted at Zone Tech Park, Gbagada, Lagos State, Nigeria, this event is a treasure trove of startup wisdom – and it’s on the house! Fresh off the press, the Kenyan government and Spiro are teaming up to roll out electric bikes across the nation.
Since its 2019 debut by Jules Samain, Spiro has crafted nearly 10,000 electric bikes and is vibing in countries like Benin, Togo, Rwanda, and Uganda. “With our batteries and Kenya’s local energy, we’re cutting the cord on fossil fuels, propelling Kenya towards energy independence,” Samain highlighted. Spiro’s fleet has been cruising green, avoiding over 5,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions through 90 million km of eco-friendly journeys.
With about 350 battery stations across Africa, Spiro and Kenya are plotting to add 3,000 more – it’s all about growth! This partnership hit the scene right after Uber dropped its 80-kilometre-range electric motorbike, One Electric, in Kenya. Spiro is laying down roots in Kenya, creating a sea of job opportunities and building charging stations.
The launch of standing orders and Spiro’s partnership are shining a light on the tech advancements and sustainable moves being embraced in the region – Africa is on the rise!


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The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) has announced that its flagship event, LATA Expo, will now be going ahead as a live event in October.
LATA Expo, formerly Experience Latin America (ELA), is the largest business-to-business Latin America-focused trade show and would normally take place at the beginning of June.
However, the turn of the pandemic meant that LATA Expo 2020 took on a virtual format.
For 2021, to ensure the safety and security of its delegates, guests and partners, LATA Expo 2021 will be taking place in October, then reverting to June from 2022 onwards.
October will mark around 18 months since the global pandemic brought international travel to a halt.
LATA’s previous live instalment in 2019 took place at an important sporting landmark of London, Chelsea Football Club, and now this year LATA Expo 2021 will be held at another iconic sports venue, the Kia Oval, home of Surrey County Cricket Club.
LATA chairman, Colin Stewart, commented: “We would like to emphasise that the safety and security of our delegates, guests and partners will always be our foremost priority, so we believe the decision to postpone is entirely the right one.
“However, we are passionate about supporting our industry and fully intend to bring the very best of Latin America to Europe when these difficult times have passed and we can once again look to the future with confidence.
“The travel industry has a history of resilience and the LATA community will continue to act as a point of support and positivity as we look to rebuild and thrive in partnership with our friends from around the world.”


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Pegatron, the world’s largest tech company that assembles Apple’s iPhone, is set to invest in India after Google. Pegatron is considering setting up its first assembling plant in the country. In fact, to attract foreign investors, the Indian government had in June launched a special scheme worth Rs 50,000 crore. Under this, smartphone manufacturers in the country and around the world are being encouraged to invest in India.
Google recently announced an investment of Rs 75,000 crore in the next 5 years. Several companies, including Foxconn, are willing to invest. A source told Bloomberg that Pegatron is coming to India after Foxconn and Wistron, popularly known as Honami.
Apple’s third company after Foxconn and Wistron is preparing to come to India
Pegatron is the second-largest assembling company for the iPhone. Half of its business comes from Apple. The company has opened several factories in China but is looking for a safer place for the future, given the ongoing tensions between China and the US. Foxconn and Wistron are currently making iPhones in India.


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Haymarket Media Group announced a £50 million expansion of its consumer automotive operations by creating a new division, Haymarket Automotive. The division’s new managing director, Rachael Prasher explains how they plan to further capitalise on the success of three of its auto brands: What Car?, PistonHeads and Autocar.
Adblock Plus’ parent company, eyeo, recently announced the acquisition of Flattr, a micropayments service that allows users to maintain a single payment account across any site on the web. FIPP spoke to the adblocking platform about the acquisition, to get their view on how the company is seeking to position itself in the emerging media ecosystem and the new revenue streams it believes it can bring.
Breton Fischetti is senior director, commerce at Business Insider and one of the FIPP and UPM Rising Stars in Global Media Award winners in 2016 (entries for 2017 are now open). He updates us on latest developments with him, and tells us about things that excite him about media today, business leaders he admires most, and why he encourages his peers to enter the 2017 Rising Stars Awards.
Rapid innovations in technology have altered consumers’ expectations. With information readily available on demand, no longer are they willing to wait; what they see they want immediately. Where does this leave the magazine, which used to be the holy grail for fashion brands?
For The Enthusiast Network: TEN, brand extensions make a lot of sense. The special interest media company understands that using different platforms to reach different, highly passionate audiences is vital in the current media environment.
CNN and social media have been hitting the headlines in recent months, as a controversial US Presidential campaign and subsequent inauguration have propelled both into the spotlight. CNN’s head of social, Samantha Barry talks us through the media brand’s growing use of social media platforms.
In this in-depth, special report from DIS 2017, Ashley Norris and Sadie Hale highlight seven of the key issues discussed by speakers at the recent Digital Innovators’ Summit in Berlin. Download the report here.


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Federal regulators announced Thursday that they would step up scrutiny of claims made on dietary supplement (search) labels and advertisements and would also increase their monitoring of the products’ safety.
FDA officials say they are implementing a new system to detect potential safety issues with dietary supplements that includes monitoring adverse event reports, media articles, and foreign regulatory actions.
The agency also issued draft guidance to dietary supplement makers instructing them on proposed stricter standards of evidence for making health claims when selling their products. Dietary supplements are regulated by the federal government, but unlike with prescription drugs, manufacturers don’t have to prove that their products are safe or effective before marketing them.
Supplements are regulated under a 1994 law called the Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act (search), or DSHEA. That exemption has come under closer scrutiny in the last year as regulators moved to ban supplements containing ephedra and the steroid precursor androstenedione because of safety concerns.
"We now have a clear roadmap to share with the dietary supplement industry while at the same time giving consumers a higher level of assurance about the safety of dietary supplement products and the reliability of their labeling," FDA acting director Lester Crawford says in a statement.
Supplement makers are also awaiting expected regulations from the agency governing manufacturing practices in the industry. Proposed rules were released in March 2003 but no final regulations have yet been issued.
In a statement announcing the changes, the agency says it “does not anticipate immediate changes to its enforcement process.”
Karen Robin, a spokeswoman for the American Herbal Products Association, an industry group, says the guidance should help responsible manufacturers set themselves apart from unscrupulous ones that knowingly market unsafe products or use unsound manufacturing. She suggests that the FDA has been slow to act.
“It’s gratifying that 10 years after the passage of the law they’re finally generating some guidance, she says.
The FDA says it sent letters to eight distributors selling weight loss supplements over the Internet to warn them that the product claims were unsubstantiated and that the supplements were “misbranded.”
SOURCES: Lester Crawford, Acting director, FDA. Karen Robin, spokesperson, American Herbal Products Association.


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After nearly selling out of merchandise two weeks ago, the 605 Made Virtual Market is returning Friday, May 15.
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Shoppers showed huge support for local makers during the first ever 605 Made Virtual Market. But you can still watch and shop in replay!
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Time was, single-cab pickup trucks were a dime a dozen on our roads, but in recent years these have virtually disappeared from the market. Today, only work-focused base models can still be had in this configuration.
Consumer interest has certainly trended towards bigger, more spacious and better-equipped trucks, but there is a clamour for more choice among buyers in the segment. General Motors, no doubt aware of the potential demand, is currently looking at the possibility of introducing more smaller variants.
The company has even introduced single-cab versions of the Chevy Silverado RST and Trail Boss, though only for the Middle East. It also currently sells a single-cab variant of the GMC Sieera AT4 outside of North America.
In an interview with Muscle Cars and Trucks, Chevrolet head of marketing Hugh Milne recognized that the company had made a conscious decision to focus on larger truck models, but added an interesting point. The decision, he said, was made at least in part in reaction to the U.S. government’s CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) regulations that address the environmental impact of each vehicle.
One effect of these regulations is that if GM offers a smaller pickup that isn’t much more fuel-efficient that its bigger variant, it faces penalties.
"We had customers that were disappointed that we didn't do a reg cab short box, and we're seeing whether or not (offering one) makes sense."
- Hugh Milne, Chevrolet
We shouldn’t expect to see any results coming out of this reflection any time soon, however, because politically there are just too many uncertainties at the moment. The Trump administration has promised to freeze the CAFÉ standards at levels set by the previous Obama administration for models from the 2021 to 2026 model years. This represents a difference of 10 miles per gallon for the overall average of all vehicles sold by a manufacturer (37 mpg versus 47 mpg, or 6.4L/100 km versus 5.0L/100 km).
Another recent possibility floated lately has the U.S. government proposing a requirement to gain a 1.5% improvement in emissions every year, as opposed to the 5% annual improvement demanded by the Obama administration. This could certainly change GM’S calculations.
The upcoming electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado will also help the company improve its overall “green” score and possibly give it the elbow room to produce more single-cab trucks.


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LONDON — The European Commission has added Amazon to the string of multinational companies whose tax activities it is questioning, announcing Tuesday it was investigating whether Luxembourg had given the company illegal preferential tax treatment.
The inquiry, which will explore whether Luxembourg broke the European Union’s competition rules, follows similar investigations into the tax arrangements of Apple in Ireland and Starbucks in the Netherlands.
The commission, the administrative arm of the European Union, also previously said it was examining whether Luxembourg had granted unfair tax advantages to Fiat Finance and Trade, a unit of the Italian automaker.
A country’s using attractively low tax rates to lure businesses is not illegal under European Union rules. But making special corporate tax deals that are not available to all companies could amount to so-called illegal state aid.
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Apple’s tax dealings with Ireland have generated considerable attention, including from a U.S. Senate investigation. But as the European Commission casts a wider net in Luxembourg, a tiny country where many big multinationals have operations, the tax investigations there could potentially have a much bigger impact on global corporations.
“The tone of the commission’s comments relating to Luxembourg is generally harsher than their statements on Ireland,” said Heather Self, an accountant at the British law firm Pinsent Masons, noting that the country was “becoming a focus of the state-aid investigations.”
The Amazon inquiry is also the latest sign of the heightened scrutiny big U.S. technology companies are receiving in Europe, where lawmakers have routinely questioned their tax practices, privacy policies and dominance of the business sectors in which they operate.
Amazon also has faced a criticism in Germany, where local unions have gone on strike over the past 18 months and where the country’s book publishers have accused the e-commerce company of violating local competition rules.
The European Commission is questioning whether Luxembourg gave Amazon a tax deal that might have enabled the company to gain unfair cost advantages over competitors.
“In a time when budgets are tight, companies should not be allowed to negotiate special tax treatment,” Joaquín Almunia, the vice president of the European Commission responsible for competition issues, told reporters Tuesday. “Some multinational companies are using tax strategies to reduce their tax burden, eroding the tax bases in some European states.”
In a statement, Amazon said it had not received any special tax treatment from Luxembourg.
“We are subject to the same tax laws as other companies operating here,” it said.
Luxembourg said it was cooperating with the European Commission’s investigations.
The Amazon investigation centers on a complex web of company subsidiaries in Luxembourg. As part of a 2003 agreement with local authorities, Amazon was able to cap the amount of tax it paid, regardless of the company’s European profits, according to Almunia, who said that the tax arrangement remained in place.
The commission contends that Amazon is able to use so-called transfer-pricing deals in which most of the company’s European revenues are sent to one Luxembourg-based subsidiary. That subsidiary then paid royalties to a separate Amazon unit, which had the effect of reducing the amount of profit the company generated from its European operations. This complicated system allowed Amazon to cut its tax bill, according to European authorities.
Although Amazon generated more than half of its $74 billion in revenue from the United States last year, European countries — particularly Germany and Britain — remain some of the company’s largest global markets. Amazon’s European operations generated revenue of about $20 billion in 2013, or about two-thirds of the company’s international sales, according to company filings.
The use of its international tax structure helped cut Amazon’s 2013 tax rate in the United States, which has a nominal rate of 35 percent, to 31.8 percent, according to the company’s regulatory filings. Part of that lower rate had been a result of a “foreign tax differential” of 8.1 percentage points linked to the Luxembourg strategy for its European taxes, the company said.
Luxembourg also has become home to a number of other large international companies, many of which have been attracted by its corporate tax policies. The steel giant ArcelorMittal has its headquarters there, while the British telecom company Vodafone has a financial subsidiary in the country. Neither company is under investigation by European authorities for its tax arrangements.
The commission’s continued focus on Luxembourg, which may have to recover back taxes from Amazon or other companies if Europe’s antitrust officials eventually find wrongdoing, represents awkward timing for Jean-Claude Juncker, the former prime minister of that country, who is to become president of the European Commission in November.
Critics have accused Juncker of helping to turn the small landlocked country of 550,000 people into a tax haven during his almost two decades as prime minister. Now he will be expected to play some sort of oversight role in the continuing inquiries after he assumes his new role next month.


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To help aid those in the community facing food insecurity, the WESTconsin Credit Union Summer Food Drive will kick off on Monday, June 14, and run through Saturday, June 26. WESTconsin will accept donations of non-perishable food items in offices. Additionally, monetary donations can be made at any WESTconsin office with a teller or through drive-ups. Proceeds will be distributed by the credit union to local food pantries.
“Over the last year, we had to forego collecting hard goods for our local food pantries and are very happy to finally be able to accept these items again,” says Stephanie Rasmussen, chief executive officer.
She noted that that “monetary donations are also especially valuable because information shows food pantries have great buying power with monies available to them, and for every $1 in cash, they can purchase up to $10 worth of food.”


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Future Samsung flagships will not use Exynos processors: Samsung itself has confirmed its commitment to Qualcomm
For years, Samsung has maintained its commitment to launch flagships with different processors depending on the market to which they were destined. While the Samsung Galaxy S and Note aimed at the US and Korean markets had Qualcomm processors, the rest of the world had to make do with Exynos chips, often unable to to deliver performance on a par with its Qualcomm Snapdragon counterparts.
But that’s about to change. As confirmed by Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, in a question and answer session with analysts and investors
What does that mean? In the short term, that the new Samsung Galaxy S23 will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon brain , and not with a new generation of Samsung Exynos chips.
7 years of Qualcomm processors in Samsung devices
Christian Amon himself has confirmed that has been It has been agreed that the cooperation between the two companies will last for seven years. Indicates that, until the year 2030, Qualcomm will be the main supplier of processors , not only aimed at Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, but also at other types of products such as PCs and extended reality equipment.
Speaking of smartphones, Amon explains that, if Qualcomm processors are already present in 75% of the models of the Galaxy S22 series sold, with the future series of this family the share will be even higher. That leads us to believe that all models in the Galaxy S23 series will feature the future Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which should be presented in November of this year during the Snapdragon Summit that Qualcomm will hold in Hawaii.
There is no doubt that the deal will please a good part of the people who planned to buy one of the future Samsung Galaxy S23 Well, for years, Qualcomm has demonstrated the superiority of its processors over Exynos models. From now on, there will finally be equality between all the models in the series sold around the world.
Samsung does not plan to say goodbye to Exynos
Despite the statements of the CEO of Qualcomm, Samsung has confirmed not to have plans to cease the development and production of new chips under the Samsung Exynos family.
They explain that “it is not true” that said series of microprocessors will be discontinued, although they affirm that its microprocessor division is undergoing reorganization, and a plan is being devised with the that strengthen its competitiveness in the medium and long term.
We focus on strengthening the competitiveness of the next generation of Exynos mobiles, and try to maximize the share of the main clients by reinforcing cooperation with the main intellectual property companies and beginning early development.
Be that as it may, today for today it seems clear that Qualcomm will be in charge of providing Samsung with microprocessors for its next generation flagship device of the Galaxy S family.


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Even though this isn’t the time of the year that tech companies are always rushing to release their high-end flagship devices, one thing for sure is that there are often some high-end devices that gets released at the first quarter of each year and we’ll be listing those devices here.
Just this past month, some 11 smartphones were expected to debut and this month of February, we’re expecting even 16 more devices from well-established brands like Samsung, OPPO, realme, Redmi, Nubia, Lenovo, and so forth.
The Galaxy S22 series is one of the most anticipated and it’s expected to be the new merger of the Galaxy Note series with the Galaxy S series once and for all.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to sport some high-end specifications and powerful features out of the box. Being a Galaxy Note in disguise, it’ll look like the Galaxy Note by being boxy and will have support for the S-Pen.
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But without any further ado, below are some of the smartphones we’re expecting to debut this month of February.
OPPO Reno 7
Finally, the OPPO Reno 7 series made its original debut in China last year but OPPO will also be spreading the sales of the device to India. The OPPO Reno 7 will be announced in India by Feb. 4th and the series will feature three models: Reno 7 and Reno 7 Pro 5G.
Thwere will however be some differences between the China variant compared to the Indian model. According to reports, the base model will come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
In the camera department, we’re expecting a 48MP primary sensor and two other 2MP sensors to make up for a triple rear camera system while the selfie camera will be a 16MP snapper.
As for the processor, it’ll make use of a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset paired with an 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the battery, you’ll get a 4,500mAh cell with 33W blazing-fast charging support.
The high-end Reno 7 Pro 5G is expected to be slightly bigger with a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution. It will also come with a triple rear camera setup with the primary sensor being 50MP coupled with another 8MP and 2MP. As for the front-facing selfie camera, the device’ll sport 32MP camera.
Powering the Reno 7 Pro 5G will be a Dimensity 1200 MAX chipset with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It’ll also feature a 4,500mAh battery while it’s charging speed will be powered by a 65W charging support.
The series is expected to start at around Rs. 29,990(~$401) in India.
Infinix Zero 5G
Another chinese smartphone expected to debut in India this month of February is the Infinix Zero 5G. The device is expected to come with some premium-tier features and high-end specifications.
Do note that Infinix often push its “Zero” series as its high-end flagships so it’s not a news to see the device sporting Dimensity 900 chipset and a daster LPDDR5 RAM as well as a UFS 3.1 internal storage.
As for the display, the Infinix Zero 5G will come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Leaked images of the device showed a beautiful design aesthetics (especially, the yellow colored one). There is also support for a stylus pen. The Infinix Zero 5G is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging.
Being labeled a “5G” device, it means its network capacity will be top-notch as report has it that the device will come with 13 5G bands.
As for the price point, the device could come with a IN₹ 20,000 (US$268) and color variant includes orange and black.
Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S
Xiaomi’s sub brand, Redmi never fail to release new devices and so, we’re expecting the company to debut its Note 11 series in India on the 9th of February. The device will come in two models: Note 11 and Note 11S.
Even though we’re few days away to seeing the release of the device in India, suggestions and assumptions has it that the base model could sport a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution.
As for the camera system, it’s certainly going to be multiple (triple or quad) with the arrangement being 50MP, 8MP, 2MP, and another 2MP. But we’re expecting the high-end Note 11S to sport a bigger 108MP sensor.
Powering the high-end Note 11S could be the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset while the base model could sport the Snapdragon 680 chipset. Both are expected to support the fast LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.
The battery capacity of both devices is rumored to be similar (5,000mAh) and could support 33W fast charging technology. While the base price is expected to be about IN₹ 13,999 (US$187) while the high-end model could be about IN₹ 16,999 (US$227).
Vivo T1 5G
The VIVO T1 5G is expected to debut in India on the 9th of February and the device is expected to be a cool mid-ranger with great values. According to notable tipsters, the device won’t come with the same specifications as its Chinese variant.
That aside, the device is expected to sport a Snapdragon 685 chipset, big display and fast charging support of course. Rumor also has it that the starting price tag could be about IN₹ 20,999 (US$268).
Samsung Galaxy S22
The biggest announcement this month of February would be the Galaxy S22 series and while there are tons of reports and leaks about the look and feel of the device, the Galaxy 22 Ultra will be the the rejuvenation of the Note series in disguise.
The Galaxy S22 series will include three devices: Galaxy S22, S22+ and then the S22 Ultra. Both the Galaxy S22 and S22+ will come with an FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x panels while the screen size will be 6.1-inch for the base model and 6.6-inch for the mid-range.
As for the high-end Galaxy S22 Ultra, the device is expected to come with a QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
In the camera department, the first two models are expected to sport a triple rear camera system while the high-end S22 Ultra will sport a quad camera setup with a 108MP primary sensor.
The chipset will be region-based. Some regions will get Galaxy S22 series with an Exynos 2200 chipset while others will get Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
The S22 will pack the smallest battery out of the bunch i.e 3,700mAh. The S22+ will pack a 4,500mAh, while the S22 Ultra will have a 5,000mAh battery. The Ultra and Plus will feature 45W fast charging support. On the other hand, will have a 25W fast charging speed. The series is expected to start at US$899.
Realme 9 Pro series
realme 9 Pro is the next on the list and it’s expected to go to both the Indian and European markets by Feb. 15th and 16th. The device is expected to come in two models: Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+.
The realme 9 Pro will sport a nice 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate while the 9 Pro+ will have a slightly smaller 6.43-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
But, the display on the 9 Pro+ will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. The vanilla 9 Pro will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
In the camera department, the Realme 9 Pro will come with a triple rear setup: 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor and another smaller 2MP lens while the Realme 9 Pro+ will come with the same triple setup but different configuration.
The base model will come with a Snapdragon 685 chipset while the Realme 9 Pro+ will sport a Dimensity 920 chipset. As for storage option, we’re expecting about IN₹ 15,000 (US$ 201) in India.
Moto Edge 30 Pro
Motorola isn’t giving up on smartphones and the company is said to be working on its Moto Edge 30 Pro which will debut later on this month (if possible) as there’s an official launch date announced or leaked yet.
According to multiple sources, the device is expected to sport some high-end features such as an OLED panel with a whopping 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage as well as a big 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging.
At the moment, there’s no detail regarding its pricing.
iQOO 9 series is the next on the list and even though the device was announced in China this past month, it’ll now be making its international debut in India later on this month according to reports.
In fact, the Indian model is said to have passed several certifications which hints that its debut may be closer than expected.
According to suggestions and earlier reports, the device could sport the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for the high-end model while the base iQOO 9 could sport the previous Snapdragon 888+ chipset.
However, both devices will come with a high refresh rate and AMOLED panel. In the camera department, the high-end iQOO 9 Pro will feature a triple rear camera system with the primary sensor being 50MP. As for the base model, you’ll get the same triple setup but different configuration.
As for the pricing, the base model is expected to start at IN₹ 40,000 (US$535)
Another device from Realme is the GT2 series which made its debut in China. There are reports that the device will make its international debut in both India and around the globe.
The device is expected to have the same specifications as the Chinese models such as Snapdragon 888 chipset for the base model while the high-end GT2 Pro could sport the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
Also, the Realme GT2 Pro will come with a big 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display and a fast refresh rate while the base model will have a smaller 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel.
In the camera department, both devices will have a triple setup but different configuration while packing the same 5,000mAh battery capacity and a 65W fast charging technology.
The second Redmi device on the list is the Redmi K50 series which is expected to debut after the Spring festival this month.
According to reports, the device will come in three models: Redmi K50, K50 Pro, K50 Pro+, and K50 Gaming Edition. The base model will come with Dimensity 700 chipse the mid-range model is expected to come with a Snapdragon 870 chipset. Then the high-end K50 Pro+ is expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and finally, the K50 Gaming Edition will sport the new Dimensity 9000 chipset.
All of the devices are expected to come with support for the blazing-fast 120W charging technology with an initial debut to be in China first before heading internationally.
Nubia Red Magic 7
There have been numerous reports that the Nubia Red Magic 7 will debut in China sometimes this month and we can’t wait to get our hands on the powerful gaming smartphone.
It’s expected to be powered by the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and come with a big 6.8-inch FHD+ panel and a blazing-fast 165Hz refresh rate.
Even though it’s a gaming smartphone, it’ll still come with powerful camera configuration with a 64MP primary setup for its triple setup.
The device was spotted with 18GB of RAM and a battery that has 165W fast charging support. As of now, the details of the Red Magic 7 are scarce but we are expecting to hear more in the coming days.
Black Shark 5
Then we have the Black Shark 5 gaming smartphone that’s also expected to debut this month of February. The device is expected to come in two models: Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro.
The base model is expected to come with an AMOLED panel and a 120Hz refresh rate while the high-end model will offer a 144Hz refresh rate. In terms of display, the high-end model will also come with a QHD+ resolution while the base model will only have an FHD+ display.
A device of those caliber is expected to feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset but there are reprota that the base model will make use of the previous Snapdragon 888+ chipset.
There will be a 5,000mAh battery in the Pro and a 4,600mAh battery inside the vanilla. The duo will have 120W fast charging support.
Lenovo Legion Y90
Lenovo slated the release of its Legion Y90 for January 1st but for whatever reason, this couldn’t happen. But there is a new report that has it that the device could be arriving just after the Spring festival in China.
According to reports, the device will come with a big 6.9-inch FHD+ display and a high-refresh rate. It will come with a triple rear camera setup and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset as well as a 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
It will pack a 5,600mAh dual-cell battery with support for 68W fast charging technology. The device will come in various colors including Black, White, Green, Gold, Red, Cyan, Grey, and Silver. It is expected to compete with the upcoming Black Shark 5, Redmi K50 Gaming, and Red Magic 7.
Another VIVO device on the list is the V23e which is expected to be released in India with a price tag of about IN₹ 25,000 (US$334). Being a mid-range device, it’s expected to pack some good features and specifications.
One of such is a moderate 6.44-inch display with FHD+ resolution and a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor.
Rumors has it that the device could be powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset and an 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage while the battery will be 4,050mAh with 44W fsst charging.
Another Realme device is the C31 which is expected to arrive in many Asian markets this month. The device will come with some budget-friendly features such as a big 5,000mmAh battery but without a fast charging (just 10W) and the device will reportedly run Android 11 OS out of the box with a support for Bluetooth 5.
As for the price and other relevant information, we have nothing so far.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, A53 5G
The last on the list are the Galaxy A33 5G and A53 5G both of which are the newest in the A-series line up. The first one (Galaxy A33 5G) is expected to come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with 48MP primary sensor (with quad rear camera setup). Powering the device will reportedly be a Dimensity chipset but nothing much apart from these information.
On the other hand is the Galaxy A53 which will also have a moderate 6.46-inch display and it’s expected to come with the Exynos 1200 chipset and a 4,680mAh battery. It’s also expected to support 25W fast charging and its primary sensor will be a triple setup with a 64MP primary sensor.
There’s no price information for both of these phones.


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Gautam Adani Become The World’s 5th Richest Person.
According to Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracker, only four people on the planet are now wealthier than Adani. According to Forbes data, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has surpassed legendary investor Warren Buffett to become the world’s fifth wealthiest person.
Gautam Adani’s meteoric rise continues unabated. Earlier this month, the Indian infrastructure magnate became the richest Asian billionaire in history (in absolute terms)–and he’s only getting started. Adani has now surpassed Warren Buffett as the world’s fifth-richest person.
According to Forbes, Adani, who is 59 years old, has a net worth of $123.7 billion as of Friday’s market close, edging out Buffett’s $121.7 billion fortune.
Adani is the chairman and founder of the Adani Group, an Indian port and energy conglomerate with six publicly traded companies. Adani has led the aggressive expansion into renewable energy, media, airports, and other businesses, and shares of each have risen between 19% and 195 per cent this year.
Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Co., which is run by the brother of the UAE’s crown prince, invested $2 billion in three of Adani’s green energy companies earlier this month. He has stated that he wants to become the world’s largest green energy producer, with plans to invest up to $70 billion in renewable energy projects.
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Adani, the son of a textile merchant, dropped out of college and founded a commodities export company in 1988. By 2008, he had become a billionaire for the first time, with a net worth of $9.3 billion, according to Forbes.
After expanding his empire with major acquisitions like the 2020 purchase of a 74 per cent stake in Mumbai International Airport, India’s second busiest, and the $3.5 billion buyouts of Softbank’s renewable energy unit in India, his fortune really began to take off at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Adani agreed to pay $220 million for Ocean Sparkle, India’s largest marine services company, on Friday.
Adani joined the $100 billion club on April 4 and is now one of the world’s top five wealthiest people.
He is also the wealthiest Asian on the planet.
The business magnate is now behind Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has a total net worth of $269.7 billion, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault, who has a total net worth of $161.2 billion, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who has a total net worth of $130.2 billion.
Adani’s fortune soared from $8.9 billion just two years ago to an estimated $50.5 billion in March 2021, thanks to his skyrocketing share prices–then nearly doubled to an estimated $90 billion in March 2022, as Adani Group stocks rose even further.
Adani’s estimated net worth of $123.7 billion makes him India’s richest man, $19 billion more than the country’s second-richest man, Mukesh Ambani (worth an estimated $104.7 billion). He outperforms Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway stock fell 2% on Friday amid a broad stock market decline in the United States.
According to Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracker, only four people on the planet are worth more than Adani: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ($130.2 billion), French luxury goods king Bernard Arnault ($167.9 billion), Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ($170.2 billion), and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ($269.7 billion).
As of Friday’s market close, the 59-year-old Adani’s net worth was estimated to be $123.7 billion.


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MICROSOFT TO ACQUIRE THE ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
Microsoft announced it would acquire Activision Blizzard in a surprising turn of events. Microsoft is about to receive Activision Blizzard behind such huge titles as World of Warcraft and Overwatch. Bethesda merged with Xbox last year, announcing new titles like Starfield and legendary ones such as The Elder Scrolls as Xbox exclusives.
This announcement was made via Xbox Wire Twitter.
This is massive news for Xbox and Activision Blizzard, especially given that Blizzard’s last year was terrible. The revelations about its mistreatment of female workers and the details about its poor management. It wasn’t looking good. During all this, they had the unwelcome news that their long-awaited sequels Overwatch 2 were delayed, and Diablo IV was on hold.
Microsoft welcoming Blizzard into their arms is a great move for their future together. Microsoft stressed its belief in respecting everyone and treating them equally to create the best content. They also felt the need to emphasize inclusion, as they believe it is crucial for employees and players.
No announcements regarding exclusivity have been made yet. It is not clear if Overwatch2 titles will be Xbox exclusives soon. However, it is possible after what happened with The Elder Scrolls VI. Xbox has once again made deals to strengthen its team. The value is getting sweeter by the day with Cloud Gaming, Game Pass, and Play Anywhere.
What did you think about the announcement? Do you look forward to a future in which Microsoft and Activision Blizzard collaborate?


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Could big brands save millions of dollars a year and help preserve the environment just by slightly changing their logos?
French graphic designer Sylvain Boyer thinks so, and he’s started a project to demonstrate it. All it takes, he says, is to redesign the logos to use less ink. Since corporate giants print them so frequently and on so many different materials, just a small change can have a huge effect.


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SocialCam, an app for sharing quick bursts of video, has had an eventful 18 months of existence. Born out of Justin.tv, the app has exploded to boasting 75 million users and this week was acquired by Autodesk for $60 million. The downside: many find the app little more than a spam generator, clogging Facebook feeds with misleading updates that boosted its user numbers.
That hasn’t stopped brands like Meow Mix, Brisk Iced Tea, GE, and Avion from using SocialCam as a means of creating snippets of content — and getting big audiences fast, thanks to SocialCam’s aggressive approach.
Brisk Iced Tea, for example, has 728,000 followers on SocialCam. By contrast its YouTube page has just 3,000 subscribers. The Brisk videos are short and give humorous tips on how to reuse empty Brisk cans and bottles. One idea was using the bottle for a little Brisk bowling session.
“We’re not concerned about [SocialCam coming off as spammy],” said Josh Nafman, digital brand manager for PepsiCo’s Brisk, noting users can opt out of it appearing in their feeds. “It’s a growing space, and the audience is obviously there. Brands just need to make sure that their content is really strong and people will seek it out in any form. Content is king.”
Meow Mix boasts a similar number of followers with 736,000. The brand creates cat-themed videos, which it outwardly asks consumers to share. This works for the brand because the most engaged viewers will often be more than happy to spread the word within their own personal communities.
There are other marketers boasting large follower bases that are oddly all hovering around the same number. The Brooklyn Nets boasts 850,000 SocialCam followers, the New York Jets has 763,000, GE has 693,000 and Tequila Avion has 714,000.
GE uses SocialCam to spread videos that show its technology at work. For example, one a short Q&A with a doctor about breast cancer. The doctor answers one question and then at the end of the video users are asked to vote on what the next question answered should be.
“We are on the cutting edge and look for unique opportunities like SocialCam to differentiate,” said Brisk’s Nafman. “We took the Brisk personality and put it into short video content and focus on keeping it entertaining. SocialCam’s opportunity rests on the attention span of Internet users, and mobile consumers specifically. The Brisk target audience is more likely to consume shorter form content on the go. Obviously, the fact that the content can be shared automatically with friends on Facebook and Twitter is also an opportunity.”
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That’s right, we said HEALTHY MILKSHAKES. That means the treats are made with natural, organic ingredients that are low in sugar and calories. Welcome to Refuel Bar — a shop slinging milkshakes, herbal teas and coffees.
It will officially opens its doors on March 18 at 1235 4th Street South. So what’s on the menu here?
Brownie batter and Cinnamon Toast Crunch are on the menu
Some flavors they’ve teased on Facebook include a Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshake, a chocolate chip brownie batter shake and a pineapple upside down cake shake.
Their tentative menu also features flavors like apple pie, Snickerz, Thin Mint, caramel frappe, s’mores and salted caramel pretzel. The grand opening celebration is set to take place from 8am-5pm.
Sweet treats that energize the community
“We’re very excited to be impacting the community in a positive, healthy way,” said the owners behind the Refuel Bar concept in an email to I Love the Burg. “We’ll be serving up super tasty energy teas and shakes right across from USF to help people stay energized, alert, and active!”


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Professional services company Ernst&Young has chosen Mitel to upgrade telecoms equipment at its 25 offices. The 'multi-million pound deal' includes replacing Ernst&Young's existing private branch exchanges...
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DFS resorts to cloud to help handle spikes in online demand
Economy and business performance not a problem, reckon small firms
Charity engages Braintree to move away from previous payment system which was in danger of failing and losing millions of pounds of donations, admits CTO


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Xiaomi is developing another new GaN charger; here are the details
Mi 11 Pro model coming soon by Xiaomi
This model has also recently come to the fore about charging. Sources of the model 67W fast wireless charging he said he would present. There was even a logo prepared for this in MIUI 12.5 codes. 67W of course looks very, very good on the wireless charging side. If over the cable 120W fast charge Mi 11 Pro, which is claimed to offer, you know, will differ from Mi 11 mainly with its camera. According to solid sources, the phone has a strong periscope camera will meet us.


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Apple is working towards creating its own set of processors that will power up its line-up of Mac computers. This move is scheduled to take place as early as 2020, a report by Bloomberg claims. In other words, the Cupertino technology giant will soon be seen shifting its focus away from Intel’s CPUs. If this turns out to be true, then the move will enable Apple to hold an even tighter control of its ecosystem.
According to a report published by Mac Rumours, the step also represents a potentially massive change to both, Mac OS and IOS. It will be impacting the way the two systems co-exist and push forward. The upcoming Apple project is reportedly codenamed ‘Kalamata.’ The ‘Kalamata’ project is still in its early stages. However, their main objective is to make Macs work better in concert for iPhone and iPad devices. According to a report published by Bloomberg, the result will end up giving birth to a multi-step transition. In other words, users won’t be able to view every device that gains its power from Apple’s new set of processors.
“Apple has switched Mac’s silicon platforms before, so if anyone can do it, Apple can,” said Avi Greengart, research director for consumer platforms and devices at GlobalData. “2020 would be ambitious, but hardly impossible. I would expect that Apple might start with its consumer laptops where the performance/power balance is the most powerful, while Apple’s iMac and Pro machines continue on Intel silicon longer.”
As can be recalled, the last processor change that Apple brought about was the replacement of IBM Power PC platform. The company decided to replace it with Intel’s newly-powerful processors. This change took place back in 2005. The company began pushing out the first set of Intel chipset-powered laptops from 2006 onward. The new move that Apple wants to bring, on the other hand, sounds slightly more complicated. Media publications attempted to reach out to Apple for a comment on the matter. In response, we received no reply. Moreover, an Intel spokesperson even declined to comment on speculation about its customers.
Ever since Intel has been in the news over its Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability, the company’s stock fell nearly 8 percent. As noted by a report by Bloomberg, the Cupertino technology giant accumulates approximately 5 percent of Intel’s business. Therefore, even if Apple were to walk away from Intel, it won’t be a significant loss for them. They are not headed towards destruction just because Apple has decided to create its own set of processors. “The public perception of this is worse for Intel than the business impact,” Ben Bajarin, principal analyst at Creative Strategies told Laptop Mag. “Most of Intel’s business is on the server side, and when it comes to PC’s Apple share is of PC sales is much smaller than that of HP, Lenovo, and Dell who are Intel’s largest customers.”
However, this type of platform switch will lead to many problems for apps that are designing for Intel’s x86 platform. However, new rumors suggest that there are several IOS applications that will make its way to Mac. It might end up being an uptick in requests for both, laptop and desktop users. “It will be interesting to see what new developer tools come out that may blur the line between iOS and Mac app development,” Bajarin said. “It is no secret that iOS has the significantly larger volume of apps available than macOS, so if Apple can get more of the iOS developers to create apps for macOS without much additional work, it could be huge for the Mac app ecosystem and the Mac platform in general.”