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Elon Musk quits OpenAI group to avoid conflict with Tesla
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has quit the board of OpenAI, a non-profit artificial intelligence (AI) research company he co-founded that aims to promote and develop friendly AI that benefits the humanity.
Global carmakers to invest at least $90 billion in electric vehicles
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
That money is pouring in to a tiny sector that amounts to less than 1 percent of the 90 million vehicles sold each year and where Elon Musk`s Tesla Inc, with sales of only three models totaling just over 100,000 vehicles in 2017, was a dominant player.
Tesla pushes back Model 3 production target again, despite progress
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
The Model 3 - which starts at $35,000, or about half the price of its flagship Model S - was met with great enthusiasm when its prototype was first unveiled in early 2016. Tesla said in August it had about 500,000 reservations for the car and demand was not a constraint.
Tesla to make pickup truck after Model Y crossover
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
The Model Y, to be built on the same platform as the Model 3 sedan, was tentatively scheduled to begin production in mid-2019, Reuters reported in June.
PepsiCo to use Tesla electric trucks to cut emission
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
PepsiCo has so far made the biggest order of Semi since its debut on November 16, during which Tesla`s chief executive Elon Musk promised the battery-powered truck would hit the road in 2019.
Has Tesla's Model X electric SUV arrived in India?
Fri, Dec 08, 2017
Tesla models are being manufactured at its production facility at Freemont in the United States.
Tesla's unfettered ambition to strain finances but investors unfazed
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Chief Executive Elon Musk shocked industry-watchers by launching a $200,000 sports car on Thursday, along with two electric trucks, possibly adding more logistical nightmares even as it wrestles with production issues related to its Model 3 sedan.
Tesla unveils electric big-rig truck, sporty Roadster
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Tesla Inc on Thursday unveiled a prototype electric big-rig truck that it will start producing in 2019, throwing itself into a new market even as it struggles to roll out an affordable sedan on which the company`s future depends.
Virgin Hyperloop: You may soon be able to travel from Mumbai to Pune in 15 minutes
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
PMRDA and Virgin Hyperloop One will now conduct pre-feasibility studies of possible routes in Maharashtra to introduce hyperloop transportation.
China beats India in race to get Tesla to set up first manufacturing plant outside the US
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
Tesla's operations would be located inside a free-trade zone. This would mean that Tesla could still be subject to China's steep tariffs as it would be treated as though they were still being shipped from outside China, unless it can negotiate a special exemption.
Already behind schedule, Tesla's India entry marred by Govt inaction?
Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Tesla was supposed to be launched in India this summer, however it has been long past the timeline and it looks like the electric car maker is once again in the process of starting a dialogue with the government.
Tesla's sales head to get $700,000 payout on meeting targets
Thu, Aug 24, 2017
Elon Musk-run Tesla has been counting on its least pricey electric sedan, Model 3, to become a profitable and high-volume manufacturer of electric cars.
Tesla's Musk hands over first Model 3 electric cars to early buyers
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
Outside Tesla`s Fremont, California factory, Musk showed off the $35,000 base vehicle with a range of 220 miles (350 km) on a charge that marks a departure from the company`s earlier luxury electric cars.
Tesla provides first look at cheaper Model 3 sedan
Mon, Jul 10, 2017
Electric automaker Tesla has produced its first Model 3 sedan, a highly anticipated car because it carries a relatively low sticker price.
First Tesla Model 3 electric car rolling off production line
Sun, Jul 09, 2017
Tesla has been working on a limited production run of the Model 3 electric car. The first 30 new cars are expected to be delivered to customers on July 28.
Key market California see customers shunning away from Tesla cars
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Registrations of Tesla Inc vehicles in California, by far the largest market of the luxury electric car maker, fell 24% in April from a year ago, according to data from IHS Markit.
Tesla in talks with Indian govt to reduce import duty: Musk
Thu, Jun 15, 2017
Earlier this year, Musk had stated that he was hoping for Tesla to enter India this summer with its products, which has so far not materialised.
Tesla now powers this island with solar energy
Mon, Jun 12, 2017
With the solar project in Kauai, Tesla sells clean power to Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
Anand Mahindra urges Elon Musk to bring Tesla to the Indian electric car market
Fri, Jun 02, 2017
In a reply to a tweet of Elon Musk, Anand Mahindra said that there is plenty of room in the electric car market in India as they are the only manufacturers.
Musk, Iger to quit Trump advisory councils after Paris accord decision
Fri, Jun 02, 2017
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and Walt Disney Co CEO Robert Iger said on Thursday they would leave White House advisory councils after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would withdraw from the Paris climate accord.


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In China, it’s estimated that there are close to a million millionaires and six hundred billionaires. Those numbers are going up, too: half the world’s billionaires will come from China within the decade.But how do they live? How do they spend their money?
A documentary put out last year by ABC Australia called “The Ka-Ching Dynasty” offers an intriguing look into the decadent and enterprising world of China’s wealthiest people.
Whether it’s young 20-somethings snatching up sports cars or real estate moguls building hotels in a matter of weeks, they know how to spend it.
Ferraris. Maseratis. Lamborghinis. Outside the Beijing Sports Car Club, $600,000 vehicles casually pull up.
Their parents are relatively young, too, however. The typical Chinese billionaire is a 51-year-old man who lives in Beijing, while your average millionaire is 41, and lives in Shanghai, according to the HuRun Report.
This tower-like hotel, which appears to have sprouted out of nothing in China's Hunan Province, was built in 14 days with pre-made steel frames.
The hotel was built by Zhang Yue, a millionaire manufacturing tycoon. On his company's property sits a replica of a French chateau, designed by his wife.
At one particularly upscale Beijing Bar, there are drinks that cost the same as a week's salary for a factory worker.
Sales of private jets jumped five-fold from 2008 to 2011, according to Jean-Michel Jacob, senior vice president of Dassault. They typically sell for around $53 million.
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Today, digital blogger @ digital gossip station posted that the under-screen front camera machine is indeed getting less and less, this year, two were issued so far, l1 some time ago to see the prototype is also centered single hole 2k Samsung screen, see l8 can not succeed in landing high quality high score under the screen.
Xiaomi 12 (8GB/128GB/5G version) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Gen1 processor, 120Hz high brush, 50 million HD main camera, 67W fast charging
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It is worth noting that the blogger refers to the l1 is believed to be the code name of Xiaomi 12 Ultra. From the blogger’s statement, the screen form of Xiaomi 12 Ultra should be similar to the previous Xiaomi 12 series, with a centered dugout screen design, but the screen quality should be better.
According to previous reports, Xiaomi 12 Ultra will still be equipped with Snapdragon 8 processor, but there should be a key upgrade in the image specifications, the new machine interested in the little ones can continue to pay attention to the follow-up reports of the Zhongguancun Online.


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Pandora OUGH. S. Sales revenue Jumps THIRTEEN Percent. Pandora’s OUGH. S. revenue in pandora rings the initial quarter leaped amazingly 13 percent to kick 1. 37 thousand krone (about $210 million). The particular increase has been primarily pushed by sales revenue from nearby concept suppliers, which improved 37 per cent, and growing sales in its fledging eStore. On a conference call following the release of their financial effects, CEO Anders Colding Friis failed to see online as cannibalizing the rest of the business. “Online, seeing that we see it, isn't a one on one competitor to stores, ” this individual said. “We believe and believe that the channels go hand in pandora rings sale hand and actually support oneself. ”
He likewise noted of which comps for its concept stores inside Northeast include finally turned most after a crowd of quarters associated with declining gross sales. Overall U. S. comps improved 2 %. Revenue ended up being also by helped by a one-off purchase to Jared well before pandora nature charms that cycle upgrading that will shop-in-shops. This was the 1st quarter in a very long time in which in turn company officials failed to talk about how exactly many unbranded financial records they experienced closed. Reported by figures them provided, the organization has FITYFIVE less multi-brand outlets in pandora birthstone rings the Americas region inside the first district of 2016 than the final quarter of 2015. There are also garage 388 multi-brand stores over the past 12 months.


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3D Gaming – the Next Step for Online Casinos
One of the most innovative online gambling companies is Belle Rock Gaming and in a recent article they said that they think the future of the online gaming industry lies in 3D.
They have based this assessment on studies which found that 3D has recently “taken the entertainment industry by storm” and the next step is to transform the gaming sectors and introduce 3D casinos. Recent advances mean that 3D technology is now more affordable and that consumers are beginning to accept it as part of their everyday life.
They have said that the online gambling industry is “tech-savvy” and the market is always willing to embrace new technology. As online casinos try to create the most realistic experience possible for players they have embraced the latest in technological advances. They went on to say that the move from land-based to online gaming was a huge success with revenues from the industry expected to double by 2015.
At present 3D casino gaming is in its infancy, at most major casinos players can find basic 3D graphics. At first 3D graphics were introduced to slot games and soon after they could be found in games such as roulette, blackjack and poker. Players can now enjoy graphics on a par with console games and create Sims like avatars to explore the casino floor with.
Recently published research suggests that as much as 60% of gamers are not bothered by the idea of wearing glasses whilst playing games, and new auto-stereoscopic devices such as the Nintendo 3DS can provide 3D graphics without any need to wear glasses. Now it is up to the industry to develop new 3D graphics and take advantage of new technologies in order to bring casino games up to speed with the rest of the entertainment industry.


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AUO announced consolidated revenue of NT$62.88 billion for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 22.9% from the previous quarter, and a net loss of NT$5.63 billion (approximately RMB1.272 billion) attributable to the owners of the parent company, according to the Business Times. AUO will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 28th to explain the market conditions and business outlook for the second half of the year.
According to AUO, some of the company’s production and shipments were affected by China’s sealing control in April, coupled with high channel inventory levels and sluggish end-consumer demand, which depressed brand pulling power and put more pressure on the company’s operations than expected, resulting in single-quarter revenue of NT$62.88 billion, down 22.9% from the previous quarter. Profitability was also affected by the decline in revenue, with gross margin decreasing to 2.7% and the business turning from profit to loss with a net operating loss of NT$4.65 billion and a net loss attributable to the parent company of NT$5.63 billion.
Looking ahead to the third quarter, AUO said that in the face of industry headwinds and many general economic uncertainties, the company will continue to manage cash flow well, maintain a healthy financial health, and accelerate the dual-axis transformation in order to strengthen AUO’s corporate competitiveness and minimize the impact of future panel boom fluctuations on the company’s operations.


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Ikea buys a stake in a plastics recycling company, and a proposed plastics tax angers industry associations in Southeast Asia.
Tray waste stacks up: About 1.3 billion black plastic trays are disposed of in the U.K. every year, even though they are commonly recyclable, new research shows. According to the Daily Mail, industry experts point out that many optical sorters can’t properly identify black plastics.
Sustainable investment: Ikea Group has purchased a 15 percent stake in Morssinkhof Rymoplast Group, a Dutch plastics recycling company. Plastics News reports that the acquisition is the first purchase out of Ikea’s planned 1 billion euro ($1.07 billion) investment in sustainable resource supplies.
Tax draws flack: A proposed plastic tax in Indonesia has angered 17 industry associations, who argue it would reduce the country’s competitiveness. The Jakarta Post describes their concerns, which include the tax hurting the plastics recycling industry and increasing prices of food and beverages, in addition to harming international trade.


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According to research firm Finaria, Apple is expected to sell more laptops in 2021 than last year with total sales expected to reach 17.1 million units.
In addition, 2020 also saw a surge in MacBook sales, as the Cupertino-based tech giant reportedly sold 15.5 million units this year, a 23% increase year-over-year, despite the crazy year that was 2020 However, it’s easy to see why Apple has sold more laptops. With the growing number of people leaving their homes to work from home, sales of these devices have exploded, especially as they required more efficient ways to stay productive outside of their regular office. The coronavirus pandemic has been a game-changer, as global demand for PCs and laptops has exploded amid the lockdown.
Company data shows that Mac sales in the first quarter of 2020 were 3.5 million units, down 6% from the same period a year ago, says Finaria. In the second quarter, Apple sold 4.3 million Mac computers worldwide, up 5% from the previous year. The upward trend continued in the third quarter of 2020, with global Mac shipments increasing 7% from the previous year, reaching 5.5 million units New MacBooks coming next year.
However, in the meantime, the iPhone remains Apple’s superstar and it’s still the number one earning device for the Cupertino-based giant, according to the report. iPhone sales remain Apple’s primary source of revenue, generating 40.9% of profits in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2020. Services, wearables, home and accessories, and sales of iPad follow with 22.5%, 12.5% and 10.5% respectively indicates FInaria.
Apple is also expected to unveil new devices next year, including not only new MacBooks but also a next-gen iPhone in September. New iPads are also likely, with a refresh of the Pro model slated for spring 2021.


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Alfa Romeo’s marketing director has announced that the Tonale will be the latest model of the hot brand in the United States. A decision that should also involve Europe, when only electric models will be authorized to be sold from 2035.
When the European Union wants to set the definitive end of hot cars over the next ten years, many manufacturers have already announced their desire to offer only 100% electric models in their range. This is especially the case ofAlfa Romeowhich will not be sold again no internal combustion cars from 2027. And now we begin to know a little more about the projects of the Italian manufacturer for the next few years!
The point of turning a brand
So we have known for a long time that Alfa Romeo, like Ford or Lotus and Alpine it will be a 100% electric brand. But until then, we didn’t know when the brand would start this turning point. The turn has already been taken by Volvo, which does not deliver there are no cars over 100% fuel in its French range.
Well, the answer comes from Vincent Noirbent, vice president in charge of product marketing for Alfa Romeo’s American subsidiary. Asked by the site Blog automaticallyhe announced that The Tonale will be the very last model with an internal combustion engine of brands in the United States. From 2025, the Italian manufacturer will sell only electric cars in the Atlantic.
However, if we can believe that it will be the same thing in Europe, it is a rumor A small fuel SUV will be in preparation for our market. However, it will not be sold in America according to a spokesperson for the brand. This should be less than Tonalit is currently sold in petrol and diesel, as well as plug-in hybrids.
Although nothing has been confirmed yet, it is also rumored thatAn electric variant may be very possibleas journalists Automobile Magazine. Another oil model may also see the light of day at the end of Tonale, while the Biscione brand posted a teaser a few days ago announcing it. The future Giulia SWB designed by Zagato. always according to Blog automaticallyit should ship a 2.9-liter V6 developing more than 500 horsepower.
As we said in the previous article, the first electric model of Alfa Romeo should be launched in 2024 and it would take the shape of an SUV. Perhaps it could be the one mentioned a little earlier in the article, which will be found in several editions and which should take the name of Brennero.
This will then take the e-CMP platform of Peugeot e-208 and others Jeep Avengers and it can also inherit a 156 horsepower engine and a 54 kWh battery that allows a range of 400 kilometers according to WLTP cycle.
But that’s not all, because the Italian brand is also working on the development ofThe new 100% electric Giulia., which can travel 800 kilometers on a single charge thanks to a 118 kWh battery. The sedan will also have an 800 volt system as well Kia EV6 and others Porsche Taycan. Therefore, it will be possible to go from 10 to 80% in twenty minutes. This version should be released around 2027.
The amazing electric model will also arrive in 2025. Then it will be the very first of the group to rely on STLA A great platform and using the STLA Brain operating system. A system that brings together many technological features that are reminiscent of what it will offer Renault in partnership with Qualcomm and Google. This car will have artificial intelligence and can reach 800 horsepower.
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Puerto Vallarta Reports 8% Increase the First 4 Months of 2014 with 72% Hotel Occupancy
Summer hotel occupancy from US and Canada travelers is also expected to get a boost this year. Kayack.com, reported a 59% increase on flight and hotel searches to the destination for this Memorial Day; Fly.com also reported that the destination was placing in the top 10 destinations most searched for summer travel.
Puerto Vallarta is increasingly becoming more accessible for travelers as improvements continue to be made to the destination’
Puerto Vallarta's natural beauty, exquisite gastronomy, superb service and people’s warmth are highlighted on the national campaign “Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s most authentic port” through niche media and digital platforms. Puerto Vallarta’s prime location, nestled between the Bay of Banderas, one of the world’s largest bays, and the lush Sierra Madre Mountains, offers a magical and unique Mexican setting where travelers can experience the destination’


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Another new feature is voice isolation for cellular calls that will prioritize your voice and block out ambient noise around you. This will make for clearer phone calls, as you’ll be able to hear the voice of the person speaking and not whatever is taking place in the background — like other people talking or noises from their environment. The feature had already been available for FaceTime calls and other VoIP apps, but not for cellular (until now).
To enable the feature, you’ll need to open the Control Center while on the call, tap on Mic Mode, then choose Voice Isolation from the list.
Web push notifications
Last year at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple had shown a feature that allowed developers to send web-based push notifications to end users. The company rolled out this feature for Safari 16.1 with an update to macOS Ventura. Now, it’s letting iOS developers send a notification to users (after seeking permission), when the user has pinned a web app to their Home Screen. This feature could be immediately useful to some of the new Twitter rivals like Post and T2 that haven’t yet built out native iOS versions of their apps but still want to alert users to important conversations.
But it also provides a way for Apple to counteract claims that its App Store is the only way to reach mobile consumers, which could help it fight off antitrust regulations and other lawsuits.
The update release notes also reference a few other tweaks and fixes, including the following:
- Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
- VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
- Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected
- The keyboard now supports indigenous languages like Chickasaw and Choctaw. Plus, Apple has added support for transliteration for Gujarati, Punjabi, and Urdu keyboards.
- Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear on the parent’s device
- Addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become unresponsive when paired to Apple Home
- Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
- Security fixes for Safari 16.4


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STERH Corporation provides storage services for British American Tobacco
The cause of a restructuring in the company’s logistics is the expansion of production at the factory in St. Petersburg.
British American Tobacco has signed a contract for the storage of products within Sterh Corporation’s warehouse in Osinovaya Roshcha Logopark. Dmitry Fadeev, the Head of Warehousing Department of British American Tobacco Russia, says that in this year volumes of the three warehouses in St. Petersburg will be consolidated at the new warehouse in Osinovaya Roshcha Logopark.
Mr. Fadeev says, "The new warehouse will store the products manufactured by a St. Petersburg’s plant. Sterh Corporation’s Logopark is the new distribution center, from which cargoes will be shipped to all regions of Russia. Consolidating storage on one area will simplify our supply chain, and location of warehouse close to the factory will optimize logistics".


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The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) recently announced a bold new development in the world of casinos, unveiling their plan to bring the popular Ruyi Baccarat game to gambling venues across North America. The announcement revealed that BCLC has entered into an exclusive agreement with Light & Wonder, Inc., making them the only ones authorized to offer this form of entertainment. This move is seen as a significant milestone in furthering opportunities for casino gamers around the continent.
The Ruyi Baccarat game gained a devoted following among players at several British Columbia casinos shortly after it was first introduced in early 2020. The commission-free gameplay has captured the interest of players who prefer traditional tables as well as those who prefer electronic gaming devices. According to a recent statement, Ruyi Baccarat will soon be made available on BCLC’s online gaming platform, PlayNow.com, as demand for the game has grown at 14 casinos in British Columbia.
The Chief Operating Officer of BCLC, Dan Beebe, expressed excitement about this novel endeavor by saying, “BCLC is used to importing games from outside vendors into British Columbia’s market. Because of this, the idea of offering a proprietary table game to a licensee is a notable change that highlights our commitment to being the industry leader in the casino sector. Our DNA is wired to constantly push the envelope and question the status quo. We are confident that Ruyi Baccarat will become even more well-known throughout North America thanks to our partnership with the renowned gaming company Light & Wonder.
Light & Wonder, formerly known as Scientific Games Corporation and with its headquarters in Las Vegas, is a well-known gaming company that is renowned for offering a variety of gambling-related goods and services. The project’s enthusiasm was expressed by Mike McKiski, Senior Vice President of Global Table Gaming at Light & Wonder, who said, “Ruyi Baccarat masterfully combines the time-honored cultural roots of baccarat with a novel non-commission approach to gameplay. The player experience is elevated to new heights by this fusion. The pinnacle of our dedication to ensuring that our clients have access to the best gaming options for their casino floors is our partnership with BCLC and the exclusive license for Ruyi Baccarat.
Since its establishment in 1985, the BLCP has taken responsibility for a variety of gambling activities across British Columbia, which includes online Canadian casinos, sports betting, and online gaming. Throughout the years, they have contributed an impressive $28 billion to support many initiatives throughout BC as well as essential services that improve people’s lives in different communities.
This ground-breaking collaboration between BCLC and Light & Wonder represents an important step toward expanding the appeal of Ruyi Baccarat and enhancing BCLC’s standing as an innovator in the gaming industry. The gaming industry is closely watching to see how BCLC will carry on its tradition of innovation and dedication to providing unmatched gaming experiences as the excitement grows for the impending introduction of Ruyi Baccarat to a larger North American audience.


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After over two decades, Nissan this week announced it will end production of the Tsuru, its popular Mexican compact, in May 2017.
Nissan says Mexican consumers are drawn to the Tsuru, essentially unchanged since 1992, for its reputation for durability and reliability. The Tsuru is affordable as well, with a brand new base model selling for around $7,600. Powering the five-passenger sedan is a 1.6-liter inline-four rated at 105 hp and 102 lb-ft of torque.
To date, Nissan has produced 1.8 million Tsurus in Mexico. That number goes up to 2.4 million if you count the first- and second-gen models. Nissan says it has no plans for a Tsuru successor, and will instead point customers to the Versa. The current-generation Sentra is also sold in Mexico.
Despite the Tsuru’s popularity, it suffered from dismal safety records since most are sold without airbags. Reuters attributes the compact to over 4,000 deaths in Mexico between 2007 and 2012 and reports that it received a zero-star safety rating from the Latin New Car Assessment Program. This week, the NCAP and IIHS performed a crash test of a Tsuru and a 2016 Nissan Versa. The demonstration is part of the NCAP’s effort to eliminate “Zero Star” vehicles from Latin America and other regions.
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According to a new announcement, Huawei will unveil a new smart screen TV on April 8 alongside Huawei P40 series launch in China.
Huawei has also shared a promo image of this upcoming product with a wide pop up selfie camera module that may include new sensors. The image also shows the display with very narrow bezels.
According to the information, Huawei may unveil a large screen possibly 85-inch model at the event but nothing is certain at the moment.
Huawei Vision sports 4K Quantum Dot Screen with a higher color gamut and refresh rate up to 120Hz. Huawei Vision initially launched in 65 and 75-inch versions and planned for 55 and 85-inch later.
Huawei Vision is powered by self-developed chipsets including the Honghu 818 smart chip, equipped with Huawei’s self-developed operating system – HarmonyOS/Hongmeng OS. That works as an IoT control center, supporting more than 50 million HiLink smartphone products.


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AscendEX Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding
The just concluded $50 million Series B fundraiser by AscendEX will undoubtedly be putting the company in pole position to bridge the gap between centralized finance CeFi and the emerging world of decentralized finance DeFi. Moreover, seeing as the Series B was led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC, among several others, such highly prominent names will definitely not be bringing only funds to the partnership, but also intellectual power.
In other words, while the funding will be used to fast-track entry into the international market and more product innovation, the round also birthed a strategic alliance of some sort with the biggest investors on the blockchain.
According to data from PitchDeck venture capital firms have earmarked a massive $17 billion to crypto and blockchain-focused startups in 2021 alone. Interestingly, Polychain Capital, Jump Capital, and Alameda Research were behind some of the biggest raises.
Going Beyond The Business of Exchange
Surely, AscendEX has created a strong reputation for itself in the crypto exchange business, seeing its daily trade volumes average over $200 million.
However, the company might not be limited to performing the business functions of a typical centralized exchange alone.
The company is set to embrace non-exchange value propositions as well. With the AscendEX Earn offering, users will be able to stake, lend, yield farm, and even perform liquidity pooling across more than 70 assets.
Now, the platform will be offering value in two dimensions. The first is for the end-user, who has now been given more avenues to earn crypto across numerous assets, and the second would be for projects wishing to leverage AscendEX’s vast customerbase to gain exposure.


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The products of modern slavery “stare at us in the face” as we shop on Britain’s high streets, the International Development Secretary has said.
Penny Mordaunt said: “It is possible that the clothes we wear, the electronics we use and the food we eat could be the product of child and forced labour” in businesses’ supply chains around the world.
She set out how Britain would spend £40m of funding pledged by Prime Minister Theresa May in September to help more than 500,000 vulnerable men, women and children who have either survived modern slavery or are at risk of becoming victims.
Part of the package will go towards targeting problem sectors such as the garment industry, fisheries and construction.
Ahead of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on Saturday, Ms Mordaunt said: “In the world we live in, it is as easy to traffic people as drugs or guns and not enough is being done to tackle it. This is a global disgrace.
“While we continue to tackle the slavery still present in the UK, the only way for us to eradicate the practice once and for all is to tackle the problem both in the UK and at its source, stamping it out of our economies.
“The additional support we are setting out today will help vulnerable people who face the horrific and daily reality of modern day slavery.
“It will help people who want to earn a decent living and support their families, but end up being forced, coerced and deceived into working against their will in factories, in the sex trade and in the hidden world of domestic slavery.
“Without action, the results of the modern slavery industry will continue to stare us in the face as we walk down British high streets.
“It is possible that the clothes we wear, the electronics we use and the food we eat could be the product of child and forced labour, and this undermines legitimate businesses and economic development which are lifting thousands of people out of poverty.
“It is absolutely imperative that we work both at home and abroad to make certain that we are breaking the business model of people perpetrating an evil abolished by Britain 200 years ago.”
The Ethical Trading Initiative, which is partly funded by the Department for International Development, said 77 per cent of the companies it surveyed last year thought there was a likelihood of modern slavery occurring in their supply chains.
Asda, Ikea, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, British Airways, Nestle and Tesco were among the companies willing to be named as participants in the research, although the report did not state whether they thought modern slavery could occur in their supply chains.
The package of UK aid includes £13m to prevent trafficking and forced labour among women migrant workers in South Asia, which has the highest prevalence of forced labour in the world, and will focus on victims of forced domestic work and garment manufacturing.
There is also a £20m contribution to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, which will be used to target problem sectors such as the garment industry, fisheries and construction, combating slavery by working with law enforcement, prevention and victim services, and businesses.
A further £7m will be allocated for victim support, awareness raising and law enforcement in Nigeria, which is one of the main source countries for trafficking to the UK, often in the sex trade.


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Apple is gearing up for its annual developer conference, WWDC 2018, which will take place between June 4 and June 8. The keynote will be held on June 4 10AM PT, which is 10:30AM IST. Apple will be hosting the keynote in San Jose, California, at the McEnery Convention Center and CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil the latest platform changes Apple has made to iOS and macOS, among others. Also Read - iPhone 12 mini available under Rs 35,000 in India: Here’s how to get the dealAlso Read - Some iPhone 13 users are facing pink screen issue: How to fix it
Apple typically releases developer bets for iPhones, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch on the same day. It is followed by public beta version a few weeks later, and the final software version is released in September, along with the new iPhones. At this year s WWDC conference, Apple is widely expected to unveil iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12. Also Read - Your next gaming laptop, PC will be more expensive to buy: Here's why
Watch: Apple iPhone X Review
Just like last year, Apple is also expected to make improvements to its voice assistant, Siri, and it is getting new voices, just like Google Assistant. Asking Siri tell me about WWDC returns a result La la la, Siri is getting a brand new voice! As of now, there is no word on whether there will be just one new voice or more, but we will have to wait until WWDC 2018 to find that out.
At WWDC 2017, Apple also introduced new MacBook Pros and iMacs, while previewing HomePod and iMac Pro. In terms of hardware, a 13-inch MacBook with Retina display is also expected to be unveiled and we might also see an iPad Pro with Face ID. Lastly, there have been rumors that Apple will launch the iPhone SE 2 at the event, but latest reports state that Apple may save it for the September event.


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During his presentation, Schwartz touched on the theme of citizen participation in IT. "The big wave in the marketplace to me is citizens getting involved in technology, individuals getting involved in technology decisions," Schwartz said. The most popular products will be free, regardless of whether or not they are open source, he said.
Developers, Schwartz said, are increasingly moving to free products because they do not have to go through their procurement departments to get them.
Following Schwartz's presentation, Microsoft's Bill Hilf, director of the vendor's Platform Technology Strategy organization, focused on the concept of "coopetition," through which competitors can share a common business interest.
"It’s the idea of cooperating and competing often in the same breath with the same people," Hilf said.
Microsoft certainly has not been a major proponent of open source. But Hilf pointed out that Microsoft can benefit from it just the same. Open source companies JBoss and SugarCRM have partnered with Microsoft, as have more traditional vendors such as Sun and IBM, Hilf noted.
SugarCRM, for example, will offer a version of its CRM package on Windows via Microsoft's Shared Source license, which allows some access to source code.
Microsoft, however, is conscious that new business models in computing may not generate as much as older models, Hilf said. Product differentiation still is key and making money matters, he said.
"I don’t believe selling tech support phone calls is a model [that is] sustainable," said Hilf. "You must differentiate in your product to sustain growth."


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OSHKOSH, WIS. (May 24, 2010) – The Fire and Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is participating in the first Cabinet-level trade mission of President Obama's administration to China and Indonesia. The May 15-25 trade mission is designed to advance the export of leading U.S. technologies in this rapidly growing region of the world.
"We are honored and indeed excited to be invited to join Commerce Secretary Locke and other representatives from 24 U.S. businesses on this important mission to China and Indonesia," said Tim Raupp, Oshkosh Corporation senior vice president, executive director, International Operations - Fire and Emergency. "As leaders in clean vehicle technologies, we are promoting Oshkosh's new Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle (ARFF) and our other industry leading vehicles that are engineered and manufactured to compete in expanding global markets."
"The companies on this trade mission are at the vanguard of a movement to meet the world's clean energy needs," said Commerce Secretary Locke. "As they grow their presence in fast-growing countries like China and Indonesia, companies like Oshkosh can help solve unprecedented energy and environmental challenges, while creating good paying jobs in America. That's a win for everyone involved."
The mission was launched on the heels of President Obama's new National Export initiative, aimed at doubling U.S. exports in the next five years and a central piece of the Administration's aggressive trade promotion strategies to create jobs. The delegation will make stops in Hong Kong, Shanghi, and Beijing, China and Jakarta, Indonesia.
"China and Indonesia are tremendously important international markets. Sales of Oshkosh and Pierce vehicles which are made here will positively impact the economy of the Fox Valley in Wisconsin," said Jennifer Thompson, Oshkosh Corporation director for International Operations - Fire and Emergency. "We are continually developing distribution channels for Oshkosh's products in place in this region of the world, and this mission offers us tremendous opportunities to both have that presence felt and to proudly represent U.S. business."
Tim Raupp and Jennifer Thompson will be representing Oshkosh on the tour. The Oshkosh Corporation Fire and Emergency segment includes: Pierce Manufacturing, Oshkosh Airport Products, Medtec Ambulance, Jerr-Dan towing and recovery vehicles, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles mobile medical units and Frontline Communications broadcast vehicles.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. The Oshkosh brands are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.


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Bombardier Inc. said Thursday it would cut about 1,750 jobs as a result of slowing demand for business jets in some international markets. Up to 1,000 of the cuts will be at the plane and train maker’s Montreal operations, with the balance in Toronto and Belfast.
Canadian Tire Corp. posted a first-quarter profit of 88 Canadian cents a share, a penny better than analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected. It said same-store sales in all its core retail banners were higher. “We once again owned the seasonal business,” the retailer’s CEO, Michael Medline, said in a statement. Rival Target Corp. announced its exit from Canada at the start of the year.
Gildan Activewear Inc. said earnings in its latest quarter fell 29%, as lower selling prices and currency headwinds bit into the company’s bottom line. Adjusted per-share profit and revenue results met the T-shirt company’s expectations.


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The AFRICAN KNOCKOUT Show is glad to announce Loatsad Promomedia as a Gold sponsor for the show. Loatsad Promomedia is a dynamic and highly innovative advertising company with outdoor premium placements in strategy locations in and around Lagos metropolis.
Established in 2014, we are known as frontrunners in the Out-of-Home media industry in Nigeria with a strong customer base spanning all sectors of the economy. Loatsad Promomedia comprises a young, vibrant and creative team mainly focused on enhancing brand presence through smart, strategic and innovative marketing. Our strong commitment to quality-first and local understanding in key market industries allows us to position ourselves as an industry leader.
“As a business, we are dedicated to our community and we see the value in the smallest gestures to give back. Supporting The AKO Show is a great opportunity to create increased brand awareness for our organization and ultimately be part of what promises to be an interesting reality show” the management of Loatsad Promomedia said.
The first episode of The AKO Show will air on Sunday, November 1, 2020 on Super Sport Action and live streamed on streamcent. The AKO Show is a reality TV show with a total of 8 episodes and 24 highlights with a final live event on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Landmark Centre, Lagos. The production of the show will be filmed at Landmark Towers.


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The UK wants to banish “avoidable plastic waste”
Amsterdam, January 18, 2018 – The expectation was that the British government’s policy to combat plastic pollution would be a firm one. May’s explanation of this plan, however, was met with skepticism and scorn. See, for instance, this example in The Independent.
May announced and defended the strategy, which is meant to be implemented over the coming 25 years. One of the action points aims to encourage supermarkets to include aisles for products that are not packaged in plastic. Other measures include an expansion of the existing tax on plastic bags, and banning plastic cups from government agencies.
May has been receiving harsh criticism. The time period during which “avoidable plastic waste” must be eliminated is too long by a quarter of a century. Keep in mind that with the current rate of the production of plastic, plastic pollution will double within a few years. It is entirely unclear to what extent obligations exist under the new plan. A tax on plastic packaging, however, is being examined.
Then there is the unfortunate term “avoidable plastic waste”. What is avoidable according to one person is the opposite according to another. Virtually all plastic is avoidable, because not too long ago people lived entirely without it. Plastic producers will publicise the wide range of benefits of plastic to ensure that their plastic is not avoidable. They will point out the role it plays in extending the shelf life of food or how the production of plastic uses less energy than the production of other materials.
If the United Kingdom truly wants to be one of the environmentally-conscious countries in the world, as May announced, then it needs to take another approach. Legal reduction measures on plastic need to be implemented, and plastic packaging should be more expensive as a result of more taxation. Furthermore, and supermarkets should not only be required to offer non-packaged products on a number of shelves, but they should aim to expand the number of these shelves each year.
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Sothebys auction “Important English and European Furniture” including carpets will take place 26 October 2012 in New York.
This auction includes 35 carpets, rugs, kilims and tapestries. The preview exhibition is open for the public from Saturday 20 October through Thursday 25 October. The auction itself starts 26 October 2012 at 10:00 am.
Among the highlights in this auction is a rare circa 1920 Kum Kapi prayer rug by the master-weaver Avedis Tamishjian. The estimate for this small (127 x 89 cm) Anatolian treasure, lot 144, is 40.000 – 60.000 $.
Sothebys online catalogue has just been released.
Location and more information: Sothebys, 1334 York Avenue, New York


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Trends in Out-of-Home Advertising
Out-of-home media is set to evolve in the coming years, according to a report published recently by PWC. The overall OOH format has witnessed some significant changes such as the move to digital platforms, as well as data sources and accountability, which changed the perception about this medium.
According to PWC Media Outlook, the global total OOH advertising revenue is set to grow at a 4.6% CAGR to reach US $45.37 billion in 2019. The key growth driver will be infrastructure investment creating increased and improved OOH advertising space. The strongest growth will be seen in countries with high levels of infrastructural development, including Turkey, China and Brazil, which have forecast CAGRs of 12.8%, 9.8% and 9.1%, respectively. Besides the changes mentioned above, we summarize below some of the trends we expect to become increasing relevant:
Real-Time OOH trading will steadily increase: As more and more OOH vendors integrate inventory into demand-side-platforms, the medium use is expected to increase. This will promote the expansion of further real-time initiatives.
A new phase in hyper-targeting. OOH development systems incorporate data sources including mobile carrier data and online browsing behavior. This will give international media buyers additional opportunities to target their audience and run increasingly effective campaigns.
The number of digital screens will increase significantly: This change is on-the-move and while there are still a lot of places where traditional OOH systems are in place, we will see a massive increase in digital screens especially in urban spaces.
OOH will be a core part of social and mobile strategies: We will see more and more campaigns with OOH as a centerpiece. This will be through incorporating large digital billboards, Google search data, mobile and socially activated call to action which in return will help focus on analytics thus increasing the efficiency of OOH.
The “traditional” OOH is modernizing rapidly and given its high attention value during the contact with the target group, it will be an important part of each marketing and communication strategy.
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Thieves smash up Jura factory using tractor
A group of thieves used a tractor to burgle a watchmaking facility in Alle, in the canton of Jura, causing damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of francs, police have reported.
The robbers used the forklift vehicle to smash through brick walls, partitions and ceilings of the company and a neighbouring business located in an industrial estate, according to Jura cantonal police.
Despite the bruising manner of the break-in on Wednesday night, the thieves stole a “minimal” amount of goods, said police.
However the huge amount of damage cause could run into several hundred thousand francs.
Police have opened an investigation into the case and are asking anyone with relevant information to get in touch on 032 420 65 65.


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If you order custom garments regularly, you may have noticed some changes in the last several months. Prices have gone up, shipping is taking longer, and many products have reduced stock.
But what exactly is causing these issues? Well, like it is for many other problems the world is facing today, the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for a lot of these too. Here are some of the greatest challenges the custom garment industry has faced over the past couple of years:
COVID infection rates continue to fluctuate around the world, impacting production in different regions. Some factories in Asia may shut down in response to local outbreaks, and the U.S. continues to struggle with labor shortages following the reopening of the economy.
While many suppliers including ours are managing to maintain their inventory levels, they are struggling to increase them. While the pandemic continues to evolve, inventory levels will likely continue to be affected for the foreseeable future.
Shipping costs have been increasing significantly over the past few years, but the increased demand for shipping capacity during the pandemic has led to companies paying whatever it takes to move their products. Not long ago, one of our suppliers had to pay more than 10 times the usual fee to ship a container to the U.S. from Asia.
Recently, the U.S. dollar has weakened against the currencies of two key nations in the custom garment industry: China and Honduras. The dollar’s decreased value means vendors in China and Honduras need to increase their prices in order to continue earning the same amount in their local currencies.
Cost of Raw Materials
This one isn’t related to the pandemic, but many Western nations, including the U.S., are rejecting products containing Xinjiang cotton. Xinjiang is the province responsible for the vast majority of China’s cotton output, accounting for over 80% in 2020. This reduction of the supply, coupled with a mostly recovered demand, has increased the price of cotton worldwide.


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Toy shop Tweedle & Pip is pulling out of a popular shopping arcade, the latest victim of disruption caused by building work in the city centre.
The company, which has been based at the Victorian Royal Arcade for three years, will close its doors at the end of the month after a slump in trade.
It now intends to push ahead with a fund-raising catalogue business involving schools.
Tim Riley, 40, who runs the business with wife Vicky Ferda-Riley, said: 'It's all about getting people into the arcade. From the St Mary Street direction it is all right but if people approach from The Hayes all they see are lorries, workmen and barriers and look for alternative routes.
'There has been redevelopment work at the David Morgan store and now we face almost three more years of disruption as a result of the St David's 2 scheme.
'It will be great for Cardiff when it is finished but until then it will be very difficult.
'We are fortunate that our lease runs out at the end of the month and are not tied to a longer deal.
'With some arcade traders feeling a 30 per cent drop in trade we feel it is better to go now rather than face an uphill battle. We have not lost money but we would if we continued.
'It is desperately disappointing because they are really lovely arcades, although the owners need to be realistic on their charges, particularly while there is disruption,' he added.
Mr Riley said the couple would also be retaining a successful business, the Learning Tree in Pontcanna, Cardiff, which last year had its best 12 months of trading in five years.
Lester Hampson, development director of the St David's 2 Partnership, said: 'Stores like Toys R Us, which have been demolished, were not particularly great drivers of pedestrian traffic in that area.
'The most disruption won't have been done by our scheme but work around the David Morgan store and to blame St David's 2 wouldn't be a fair reflection of what has been happening.
'I accept there will undoubtedly be a period of change but there will also be huge long-term benefits.'
Mr Hampson told city business leaders earlier this week that the St David's 2 Partnership would be investing in excess of £600m in the scheme, boosting the long- term economy and creating 4,000 jobs.
'The project we hope will act as a catalyst for future investment in Cardiff,' he added.


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Juneteenth: Food vendors ready for Let the Good Times Roll festival
More than 30 food vendors will be serving up meals at the festival
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Niema Longstratt, owner of RNL’s Cookery Corner, is just one of the vendors that will be at the Let the Good Times Roll festival at Festival Plaza.
On KSLA News 12 This Morning on Friday, June 18, Niema served up different dishes for our crew. These are the same items that will be on the menu this weekend.
Neima says her most popular dish and one that sells out is goat. The West African native says that dish is very popular in her country. Other popular dishes are oxtails, fried flounder, chicken wings, shrimp, and tuna.
Gates open Friday at 6 p.m. On Saturday, the festival runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to midnight; Sunday’s hours are from 4 p.m. to midnight.
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Sears jumped on a new partnership with Amazon, which pressured rival retail stocks.
Sears Holdings shot up Thursday after announcing that it is selling Kenmore appliances via Amazon, including Alexa-enabled smart appliances.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Sears will begin selling its appliances on Amazon.com, including smart appliances that can be synced with Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa.


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Valve and HTC's Virtual Reality Headset Retail Version Leaks
HTC has not confirmed whether these images are genuine.
2016 is looking to be the year of virtual reality with three headsets set to release by the end of June. And now it seems we can see what the final consumer version of the HTC Vive has been revealed.
According to a couple of investigative Reddit users, pictures of the HTC Vive and controllers were leaked early from the company's website. The Vive headset looks similar, yet much smoother than its devkit counterpart. The controllers, on the other hand, look drastically different.
These images have not been confirmed by HTC as genuine, though with CES 2016 happening in early January, it wouldn't be surprising if a confirmation one way or the other came soon.
We have contacted HTC for confirmation and will update the story as necessary.
The HTC Vive was originally intended for a 2015 release, but the VR headset was recently delayed until next year. Another VR accessory set for release in 2016 includes a stationary bike that has your pedalling through virtual reality.
Sony will be releasing its VR headset next year as well, but we'll learn more about the "what else" features, including the price, in 2016. Oculus will also be launching in the new year. While the price has not been announced, Oculus CEO Palmer Luckey says it will cost more than $350.


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Toyota Motor Corp. group's global auto sales ranked top for a third consecutive year in 2022, exceeding Germany's Volkswagen AG as the Japanese carmaker managed to mitigate the impact of chip shortages that also affected its rivals, data showed Monday.
Toyota said it sold around 10.48 million vehicles globally last year, including those produced by the group's minivehicle maker Daihatsu Motor Co. and truck manufacturer Hino Motors Ltd., down 0.1 percent from a year earlier.
The Japanese auto giant said its global output increased 5.3 percent to 10.61 million units, as enhanced production capabilities in North America and Asia helped limit the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic and parts shortages.
Although Toyota's global auto sales dropped for the first time in two years, the volume was far ahead of rival Volkswagen, which saw its sales plunge 7.0 percent in 2022 to 8.26 million units due to supply chain disruptions.
Also hit by parts shortages, Honda Motor Co.'s worldwide output in the year declined 6.4 percent to 3.87 million units, while Nissan Motor Co.'s fell 9.4 percent to 3.25 million.
The Toyota group saw its global production expand for the second straight year after closely communicating with its suppliers, but the procurement of new vehicles has not caught up with demand, with sales still behind the record 10.74 million in 2019 before the pandemic.
"Becoming the top in sales volume is not our goal. We will continue to aim to be a company that is trusted in each region," a Toyota official said.
For Toyota alone, domestic output decreased 7.7 percent to 2.66 million units, its lowest level since 1976, affected significantly by the parts shortages, as many car models produced in Japan are equipped with advanced features and rely on many semiconductors.
Its domestic sales fell 12.7 percent to 1.29 million.
The automaker's overseas production climbed 11.7 percent to a record 6.38 million, while sales outside Japan grew 1.7 percent to 8.28 million, also a record, thanks to solid demand in Asia.
Toyota group's global sales for December 2022 were down 1.7 percent to 917,747, while total domestic and overseas output also fell 11.2 percent to 841,461.
The latest figures came after the carmaker announced Thursday that it will promote director Koji Sato to president effective April 1, replacing Akio Toyoda, who will become chairman.
Sato, who is more than a decade younger than Toyoda, is being elevated to the top job at a time when the company faces several challenges, including expanding its sales of greener vehicles and reaching its goals of reducing carbon emissions.
In 2022, the group sold some 2.73 million hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles, up 4.0 percent from the previous year.
Its sales of electric vehicles alone were up 69.8 percent but only reached a total of 24,466 units compared with Tesla Inc.'s 1.31 million and Volkswagen's sales of around 570,000.


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With the Super Bowl now less than a week away, advertisers are in full attention-seeking mode, buying up searches, dropping their ads on YouTube and trying to get their hashtags into circulation.
All the marketing money in the world doesn't seem to stop Google autocomplete from unearthing ugly truths — or at least unattractive misconceptions — about the brands. As dozens of brands gear up to premiere their $4 million-plus ads on Sunday, here's a glimpse at what consumers really think of them. If you Google the phrase "Why is X so..." these are your answers. For some brands, like Heinz and Butterfinger, this is good news. For others — we're looking at you, GoDaddy — not so much.
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Aggressive marketing for tourism urged
Himalayan News Service
Kathmandu, June 23:
Travel trade entrepreneurs and experts have suggested that Nepal and its tourism potentials should be marketed vigorously both in the regional and international tourist markets by adopting various gimmicks in the coming years. They expressed the views at a brainstorming session on marketing strategy and action plan for upcoming fiscal year 2062-63 including a five year mid-term plan, organised by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Wednesday. Participated
by representatives of various travel trade associations as well as prominent tourism entrepreneurs and experts, the programme was very interactive. Many participants suggested that Nepal should be marketed vigorously by adopting various gimmicks, according to NTB. The participants also suggested carrying out consumer confidence building exercises to assure tourists that Nepal is a safe place to travel. Replying to queries raised by the private sector Rajesh Raj Dali, director general of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and member of NTB said the CAAN has recently made some improvements at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to facilitate passengers. “Review of TIA Master Plan is underway. Expansion of domestic departure lounge has been completed. The work of upgrading Bhairahawa Airport as a regional airport has started already, and the upgrading Pokhara Airport is in the process,” he informed.
Ashok Pokharel, member of NTB and convener of tourism marketing and promotion sub-committee at NTB, requested representatives from the private sector to cooperate with NTB to formulate the marketing strategy so that it could benefit Nepali tourism industry at large.
Summing up the session, Tek Bahadur Dangi, chief executive officer of NTB, said there should be one voice from travel trade associations and NTB on the national agenda. He further said bringing journalists from abroad has proved very effective at this juncture for promoting Nepal in a very cost effective manner. Dangi also said that NTB would entrust the responsibility to tourism associations to take a lead in different travel marts. Earlier, Nandini Lahe Thapa, director tourism marketing and promotion and member secretary of the sub-committee, made a presentation on the marketing scenario.


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Wearable devices such as the Apple Watch or Fitbit trackers are not living up to the hype and users are struggling to find a clear use case for them, according to a new report.
Research firm eMarketer has slashed its forecast for wearable devices in 2016. This year, 39.5 million US adults will use a wearable device (with internet connectivity) at least once a month, far less than the 63.7 million previously forecast, eMarketer said in research released on Tuesday.
This means that wearable usage in the U.S. will only grow 24.7 percent in 2016 versus a previous forecast of 60 percent.
"Before Apple launched its Watch, fitness trackers dominated the wearables space, and consumer surveys consistently found that tracking health and fitness was the main reason people were interested in wearables," Cathy Boyle, analyst at eMarketer, said.
"They also reported high price-sensitivity. Without a clear use case for smart watches—which have more features than fitness trackers, but significant overlap with smartphone functionality—the more sophisticated, expensive devices have not caught on as quickly as expected."
The tepid growth predicted by eMarketer appears to be in line with other conservative forecasts in the market. Total smartwatch shipments will reach 20.1 million units in 2016, an increase of 3.9 percent from the 19.4 million units shipped in 2015, according to IDC data published in September. While smartwatches struggle, fitness trackers still remain the most popular wearable. Fitness bands accounted for 85 percent of the wearable market in the third quarter, IDC said.
EMarketer's data found that younger people are heavier users of wearables with around 30 percent of adults aged between 18 and 34 expected to use such devices in 2017, higher than the 17.6 percent estimate for the overall population.
"Younger adults are getting into the wearables market primarily with fitness trackers," eMarketer said.
Wearable device makers have been under pressure. Fitbit, the number one vendor by market share, reported revenues that missed analyst expectations in its latest quarter and shares in the firm are down over 74 percent year-to-date. The company recently acquired the assets and intellectual property of rival Pebble in a bid to shore up its offering.


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Facebook sues developers who collected users’ data and sold fake Instagram likes
Facebook recently filed lawsuits against developers who were abusing their platform, including both Facebook and Instagram. One of them was selling fake likes, comments, views, and followers. But the other is way more dangerous, as it collected users’ personal information from Facebook.
Let’s start with the fake engagement. It’s widely known that people use services like this to cheat Instagram. Facebook and Instagram sued Nikolay Holper, the founder Nakrutka, in federal court in San Francisco. Nakrutka is, simply put, a fake engagement service. It’s a service network of bots and automation software that Holper developed and used to sell fake likes, comments, views, and followers on Instagram. “We previously disabled accounts associated with Holper and his service, formally warned him that he was in violation of our Terms, and sent a cease and desist letter,” Facebook writes in a statement.
This isn’t the first time Facebook filed a lawsuit based on the same grounds. Last year, it sued another company that earned approximately $9.43 million from selling fake likes, comments, and followers on Instagram. “By filing the lawsuit, we are sending a message that this kind of fraudulent activity is not tolerated on our services, and we will act to protect the integrity of our platform,” Facebook stated back then. And it appears that they are being consistent in these efforts.
Another lawsuit was filed by Facebook Inc. and Facebook Ireland. They sued MobiBurn, OakSmart Technologies and its founder Fatih Haltas in the High Court of Justice. The lawsuit was filed after MobiBurn reportedly “collected user data from Facebook and other social media companies by paying app developers to install a malicious Software Development Kit (SDK) in their apps.”
When people would install those malicious apps on their devices, MobiBurn collected personal information from them and requested data from Facebook. This information included the person’s name, time zone, email address, and gender. “MobiBurn did not compromise Facebook, instead they used the malicious SDK on the users’ devices to collect information,” Facebook writes.
“Security researchers first flagged MobiBurn’s behavior to us as part of our data abuse bounty program,” Facebook explains. The company adds that they then took enforcement action, “including disabling apps, sending a cease and desist letter, and requesting MobiBurn’s participation in an audit.” However, MobiBurn reportedly “failed to fully cooperate” so Facebook decided to sue.
According to Facebook, these lawsuits are the latest in their efforts “to protect people who use our services, hold those who abuse our platform accountable, and advance the state of the law around data misuse and privacy.” Although, funnily enough, Facebook itself was in the center of privacy scandals before.
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.


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[IMGCAP(1)]While both houses of Congress have addressed the passage of tax extender legislation, it is unlikely that anything will come of their efforts until after the midterm elections. One of the expired provisions that haven’t yet been extended is the R&D, or research, credit. If any provisions do get extended, this is one that will be in whatever package makes it to the President’s desk for his signature.
Yet, that is only half the battle, when it comes to realizing its potential to spur innovation among the small and midsize businesses that need it most, according to Ben Kaplan, tax director at McGladrey LLP’s Baltimore office.
Many businesses wrongly disqualify themselves from claiming the R&D credit because of a series of myths about the activity it covers, Kaplan indicated.
“The credit gives companies conducting qualified research the ability to generate a research credit of 9 or 13 percent of research spending,” Kaplan said. “But it’s surprisingly under-claimed. If you compare IRS statistics with National Science Foundation data, it shows that somewhere between 30 percent and 40 percent of expenditures went unclaimed in 2010. Incredibly, this amounts to $3 to $4 billion in credits that could have been claimed but were not.”
There are huge spillover effects, Kaplan observed. “When a company invests in R&D and comes up with new and innovative ways to do something more efficiently, it makes the economy better for everyone. It increases the number of higher-paying jobs, not just those in that particular sector. If something can be done more efficiently, the company can compete better pricewise, and it provides the impetus for the entire sector to become more efficient and increases the standard of living for everybody.”
Kaplan noted that middle-market companies are among those least likely to take advantage of the credit. There are numerous myths associated with the credit that dissuade people from considering it, he suggested. “They believe the credit is only for companies that invent something revolutionary,” he said. “In fact, the credit is designed to encourage innovation, and is equally available to companies that attempt evolutionary improvements to existing products or processes, as well as companies that undertake revolutionary activities.”
“Or, they may believe that the research credit is only for companies engaged in basic research. However, the R&D tax credit also extends to applied science, something that many companies perform on a daily basis as they try to improve their business and production processes through the use of technology and science,” Kaplan explained.
Some other myths that inhibit the claiming of the R&D credit, according to Kaplan, are: the credit is not available for companies that fail in their research; it won’t help my company because my company is not profitable; the credit is for increasing research, and since our spending is flat, we are not eligible; and since the credit has expired, it’s too late to do anything about it now.
Kaplan has an answer for every one of these myths.
“You do not have to be successful to claim the credit— it’s an efforts-based credit,” he said. “Since the credit carries forward for 20 years and back for one year, it can benefit you if your company was profitable in the prior year, and it can be banked for use in future profitable years.”
The fact that the credit is for “increasing” research leads many to discard the notion of applying for it.
“Although the R&D credit requires an increase in research spending, current-year spending is compared to a base, which is 50 percent of the average amount spent during the previous three years, calculated under the ASC [alternative simplified credit] method. Your research spending could actually be decreasing, yet you could still be eligible for the credit,” he said.
Lastly, many dismiss the credit because it has expired. Kaplan points out that the credit has expired and been renewed 15 times since 1986, and is likely to be renewed again.
“The typical renewal has been retroactive, meaning your 2014 activity will likely qualify for the credit by tax return time,” he said. “And since the state R&D tax credits have not expired and continue based on their individual sunset provisions, staying on top of your options is beneficial.”
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SC Lottery Lookng for Dogs to Feature on Holiday Scratch-Off Tickets
The lucky winners will appear on the two-dollar sratch-off tickets during the holiday season!
The South Carolina lottery wants to put your dog on its scratch tickets. The SC Education Lottery is taking online submissions of dog photos. The lucky winners will appear on the two-dollar sratch-off tickets during the holiday season! 25 dogs will be selected and have their photos posted on the lottery’s website for the public to vote on their favorites. The top six dogs will appear on the “Happy Paw-lidays” tickets in October. Dog owners have until May 12th to send in their submissions. They will also have a chance to win a 100-dollar gift card to Chewy.


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E-comm gaming and Pan Masala top two advertisers amid this period.
As per a recent report by TAM Sports, 16 new advertisers and 70 new brands have advertised during the first 35 matches of TATA IPL 16 (March 31, 2023 to April 25, 2023) compared to the same number of matches in IPL 15.
During IPL 16, there was an increase in the number of categories after every seven matches, as per the report.
Throughout all 35 matches of IPL 16, 'e-commerce gaming' and 'Pan Masala' category has managed to be at first and second positions, respectively.
This year, the top five categories together had 59% share of ad volumes, while the top five advertisers contributed 39% of those volumes during the league’s 35 matches. Out of which, 'e-commerce gaming' alone contributed 18% of ad share.
Last year, all categories were tech based except 'Pan Masala'. As per the report, two out of the top five categories were common between IPL 15 and 16 i.e. 'Pan Masala' and 'e-commerce gaming'. Pan Masala's share of ad volumes in IPL 16 has doubled as compared to the last season.
Sporta Technologies ad K P Pan Foods were the only common advertisers among the top five advertisers during IPL 16 and IPL 15. Sporta Technologies operates the portal in India, which offers cricket, football, basketball, hockey and kabaddi fantasy games through Dream11.
Sporta Technologies kept the top spot and managed to rank among the top five advertisers for all 35 games of IPL 16.
Also, the report mentions that among the 70 new brands, 'Airtel 5G Plus' was the leading brand followed by 'Rajshree Silver Coated Elaichi', 'Thumbs Up Charged', 'Rupay Credit', and 'Parle Platina Hide & Seek Black Bourbon'.
Furthermore, the report mentioned that about 68 brands advertised on both regional and Hindi+English sports channels during 35 matches of IPL 16. Dream11.com topped the list of common brands.


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Arts-and-crafts retailer Joann Inc.’s shares rose in their trading debut Friday, before surrendering those gains, after the company’s initial public offering priced at $12 a share, below its proposed price range of $15 to $17.
The Hudson, Oh.-based company /zigman2/quotes/225253587/composite JOAN +1.97% sold 10.9 million shares to raise $130.8 million. The stock started trading on the Nasdaq Friday under the ticker “JOAN.” There were 11 banks underwriting the deal, led by BofA Securities and Credit Suisse.
Joann was previously a publicly traded company, but was taken private by private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in 2011 in a $1.6 billion deal that left if saddled with debt. The company was founded nearly 75 years ago in Cleveland.
Joann calls itself the leader in the sewing category, but is growing in the broader arts-and-crafts category, which has gained interest during COVID-19 as shoppers spend more time at home and seek out pastimes.
Michaels Cos. Inc. /zigman2/quotes/207984083/composite MIK -0.14% announced on March 3 that it will be taken private in a $3.3 billion deal, and the following day reported fourth-quarter profit and sales that beat expectations.
And Dollar Tree Inc. /zigman2/quotes/203712248/composite DLTR +0.35% announced last week during its fourth-quarter earnings that it has completed the nationwide rollout of Crafter’s Square, its expanded arts-and-crafts department.
The tailwinds Joann has enjoyed during COVID-19 were accompanied by headwinds.
“[O]ur momentum was temporarily interrupted in fiscal year 2020 by the unanticipated headwind of incremental U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports that we estimate, before mitigation, would have amounted to $75 million of additional annual costs,” wrote Wade Miquelon, chief executive of Joann, in a letter included in the prospectus.
However, it was able to reduce its debt load, which stood at $1.36 billion on Nov. 2, 2019 using internally generated cash flow. That allowed the company to retire and repay $433.8 million in principal amount, leaving it with a debt balance of $929.7 million as of October 31, 2020.
Miquelon has been CEO since February 2019 after serving as chief financial officer and as CEO on an interim basis.
The company has been undergoing a strategic turnaround since 2016, with a focus on digital enhancement and a goal of making gains across “creative products.” Joann’s assortment now spans 95,000 SKUs (stock-keeping units) in stores, and as many as 245,000 SKUs online.
Joann had net sales of $2.241 billion in 2020, up from $2.324 billion in 2019, and $2.314 billion in 2018. But it swung to a net loss of $546.6 million in 2020, after net income of $35.3 million in 2019 and $96.5 million in 2018.
Joann says the company generated $423 million in net sales during the 12 months ending Oct. 31, 2020 from its omnichannel platform. As of the end of the fiscal third-quarter, the company had more than 69 million customers in its database.
Joann’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the last day of January.
The company plans to use the proceeds from the offering to pay down its $72.8 million in outstanding borrowings under a Second Lien Facility.
Here are five more things to know about Joann as it prepares to go public:
Joann plans to offer a dividend
Joann says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share.


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Naturex launches a comprehensive sustainability program
Avignon, France, September 4th 2013 - Naturex, the world’s largest manufacturer of natural specialty ingredients derived from plant sources, has launched a comprehensive sustainability program covering every aspect of its activities.
By sourcing raw materials from all over the world and developing innovative ingredients that combine performance with sustainability, the company has succeeded in shaping its business around practices which respect the world and its people. In order to further ongoing efforts in this area, the group is implementing a comprehensive program to define and expand sustainable practices.
A field-to-finish approach
Gathering a multi-disciplinary team from all aspects of Naturex operations, a dedicated sustainability committee is driving the entire program and has developed a specific set of sustainability principles for the company.
Led by Serge Sabrier, member of the company’s management committee, the sustainability committee ensures that all aspects of day-to-day business operations and growth strategy are conducted in accordance with a set of principles explicitly set out by Naturex in support of Environmental Stewardship, Economic Prosperity, and Social Responsibility.
Early involvement in sustainability initiatives
In early 2003, Naturex became one of the first members of the United Nations Global Compact. Since 2007, the group has started to implement ISO 14001 certifications in its factories for continually improving its environmental performance. In 2008, the company launched the ‘Naturex Foundation – Jacques Dikansky’, promoting economic and social development in the communities where Naturex sources raw materials. The same year, Naturex joined Sedex® in order to drive improvements in responsible and ethical business practices throughout global supply chains. This year, the company has entered into the UEBT (Union for Ethical Bio Trade) certification process in order to promote "Sourcing with Respect" of ingredients that come from biodiversity.
The development of the comprehensive Naturex sustainability program is a continuation of the company’s dedication to sustainable principles and practices.
An ongoing program
In addition to strengthening the initiatives described above, the program will expand the scope of these activities, while continuously planning and updating sustainable actions for the future. The company has appointed Chris Kilham as Naturex “sustainability ambassador.” Kilham regularly journeys to the world’s most remote locations, seeking new botanicals. With his well-established reputation for respecting and honoring the environment and traditional cultures, Chris is a strong voice for the Naturex program.
Serge Sabrier, chairman of the sustainability committee, pointed out that “Sustainable practices are not optional for our industry. Naturex is very well-positioned to drive improvements in ethical and responsible business practices across the entire value chain. It is both an opportunity and a responsibility for us to enhance our commitments in this field.”
The Naturex Sustainability Principles are available online http://www.naturex.com/company/sustainability.html and sustainable activities will be reported on a regular basis. The committee can be contacted at email@example.com.
Naturex is the global leader in specialty plant-based natural ingredients.The Group is organised around three strategic markets (food & beverage, nutrition & health and personal care) and produces and markets speciality plant-based ingredients for the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Naturex’s head office is based in Avignon. The company employs more than 1,400 people and benefits from 8 sourcing offices around the world and high-performance manufacturing operations across 15 sites in Europe, in Morocco, the United States, Brazil, Australia and India. It also has a global commercial presence through a dedicated network of sales offices in more than 20 countries.
Your contacts at Naturex:
Group Marketing Director
Tel: +334 90 23 96 89
Tel: +334 90 23 96 89


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A document obtained by GearLive, which's confirmed as an internal Best Buy playbook, details how the company is instructing employees to deal with questions about the Verizon iPhone.
Specifically, they're to use the following argument:
Verizon's entire presence at CES last week was focused on one thing and one thing alone: 4G. Its LTE network is now live in 38 markets and a flurry of 4G phones will launch in the coming months. But the iPhone… the smartphone millions of Verizon Wireless subscribers have been dying for… is a 3G device.
We knew Verizon's iPhone 4 would be a CDMA phone for a number of reasons, but 3G is so 2010. Sprint launched its first 4G phone with minimal WiMAX coverage and it ended up being the fastest-selling phone in the carrier's history. Now, we won't see a 4G iPhone from Verizon until 2012. That means while millions of Android phones are surfing Verizon's 4G airwaves later this year, iPhones will still be puttering along at EVDO speeds.
Post updated to remove a reference to FaceTime over 3G, which'll not be available on Verizon's iPhone 4.
Here's AT&T's Verizon iPhone defense:
We've similarly heard from AT&T employees, even those who're not involved in customer-facing positions, who've received "talking points" from the company about why the iPhone on AT&T is better than the Verizon iPhone. Among the key talking points being highlighted by AT&T: network speed (memo claims 35% faster than Verizon on average nationally), ability to talk and surf simultaneously (memo claims one-third of customers use it daily), global network coverage, and Wi-Fi hotspots.
The memo goes on to note that AT&T is proud to have partnered with Apple over the last three and a half years on a ground-breaking device and that it continues to be on "great terms" with Apple. Finally, AT&T points to the fact that two-thirds of its iPhone users were already AT&T customers to begin with, and 80% of iPhone subscribers are on family or business plans, which make it more difficult to switch carriers.
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With all of the Android devices coming to market lately, it’s a little bit surprising to find out that developer frustration with the platform is continuing to grow. Results from the latest Appcelerator/IDC mobile survey show that developers are growing increasingly annoyed with device fragmentation and multiple application stores.
Of the 2,700 developers surveyed, 85 percent were interested in developing for Android, down from 86 percent. On the flipside, 86 percent of developers were interested in developing for the iPad, and 91 percent for the iPhone.
The survey also illustrates the lack of interest for the Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry platforms, both scoring under 30 percent. The most notable complaint for these devices is time constraints. Developers already have their hands full with iOS and Android platforms and don’t have time to take on two more devices.
The good news for Android is that both of the major concerns pointed out in the study (fragmentation and multiple app stores) are addressable. Google could do something about the problems. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’s in the cards for the immediate future.
Article Via PCWorld


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CULLMAN, Al. – In a recent blog post from Best Things Alabama, Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House was listed as one of the “Top 7 Coolest Coffee Shops in Alabama.” The post (https://bestthingsal.com/coffee-shops-cafes/) describes the shop as “a relaxed atmosphere” and mentions that Berkeley Bob’s was once voted the best coffee in Alabama. The post continues by saying that the shop offers more than just food and drink to customers, as it hosts events including “an open mic night and live music nights.”
When reached for a comment about the listing, Andrea Allison, partner at Berkeley Bob’s, said, “We would just like to say that after 18 years in business we love that Cullman’s hippie coffee house is still one of the coolest Alabama coffee houses! We are so grateful to Bob for creating such a unique space for fantastic coffee and the wonderful community!”
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New variants of Agent Tesla remote access Trojan now come with modules dedicated to stealing credentials from applications including popular web browsers, VPN software, as well as FTP and email clients.
Agent Tesla is a commercially available .Net-based infostealer with both remote access Trojan (RAT) and with keylogging capabilities active since at least 2014.
This malware is currently very popular with business email compromise (BEC) scammers who use it to infect their victims for recording keystrokes and taking screenshots of compromised machines.
It can also be used for stealing victims’ clipboard contents data, for collecting system information, and for killing anti-malware and software analysis processes.
No credentials are safe
After analyzing recently collected samples of the infostealer malware, Walter discovered dedicated code used for collecting both app configuration data and user credentials from multiple applications.
“The malware has the ability to extract credentials from the registry as well as related configuration or support files,” SentinelOne senior threat researcher Jim Walter explains.
Google Chrome, Chromium, Safari, Brave, FileZilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, OpenVPN, and Outlook are just a small sample of all the apps targeted by the latest Agent Tesla RAT variants.
Once it harvests credentials and app config data, the infostealer will deliver it to its command-and-control (C2) server via FTP or STMP using credentials bundled within its internal configuration.
“Current variants will often drop or retrieve secondary executables to inject into, or they will attempt to inject into known (and vulnerable) binaries already present on targeted hosts,” Walter also found.
Widely used infostealer
At the moment, Agent Tesla one of the most actively used malware in attacks targeting both businesses and home users as shown by a list of the top 10 malware strains analyzed on the interactive malware analysis platform Any.Run during the last week.
While far behind Emotet in the number of samples submitted for analysis on the platform, Agent Tesla takes second place in last week’s threats by the number of uploads.
Agent Tesla also ranked second in a ‘Top 10 most prevalent threats’ ranking published by Any.Run in December 2019, with more than 10,000 sample uploads submitted last year.
A rise of over 770% in the number of botnet C2s associated with this infostealer malware family was also observed between Q1 and Q2 of 2020 according to Spamhaus Malware Labs’ Botnet Threat Update Q2 2020 report [PDF].
Earlier this year, in April, Malwarebytes discovered that Agent Tesla was also updated with a module dedicated to stealing Wi-Fi passwords from infected devices.
Later that month, Bitdefender researchers reported that cybercriminals attacked entities from the gas and oil industry sectors in highly targeted spearphishing campaigns that infected the targets with Agent Tesla RAT payloads.
To read the original article: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/upgraded-agent-tesla-malware-steals-passwords-from-browsers-vpns/


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This week’s fashion finds feature a little something extra that take each design to another level.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jodie Turner-Smith attends the “White Noise” UK premiere during the 66th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for BFI)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 06: Taylor Russell attends the “Bones and All” red carpet event during the 60th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for FLC)


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LCBO in Essex temporarily closes after 5 employees get COVID-19
WINDSOR, ONT. -- Five employees at the LCBO in Essex have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the temporary closure of the store.
A news release from the LCBO on Tuesday said they were notified that team members at location have tested positive for COVID-19.
“The employees are self-isolating at home, and we wish them well,” said the statement.
The five employees were at Store #166 on 39 Arthur Ave in Essex. The last shifts worked in-store were on Tuesday, Dec. 22, two on Wednesday, Dec. 23, and on Thursday, Dec. 24.
There was also a previously announced case. The last shift they worked in-store was on Friday, Dec. 18.
The LCBO said it has several measures to keep employees and customers safe, including regular cleaning and sanitization and in-store measures that promote physical distancing.
The location remains closed until further notice.


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Seven glyphosate companies listed first China's top 20 pesticide enterprises
Nov. 14, 2013
The total sales of these seven glyphosate companies from pesticide businesses was about USD2.53 billion (RMB15.49 billion) in 2012, up by 55.14% from 2011. This number accounted for about 39.90% of the total pesticides revenue of the top 20 pesticide enterprises, which is 2.14 percentage points lower than that in 2011.
Excluding Jiangsu Good Harvest-Weien, the other six glyphosate companies all ranked the top 10 for the first time in the 2012 China top 20 pesticide enterprises. Notably, Huapont-Nutrichem ranked first and Zhejiang Wynca ranked second for the first time since 2009.
High prices and profitability of their glyphosate related products (including glyphosate technical, glyphosate formulations and PMIDA) were the most important factors for the strong financial performances of the seven companies that qualified for the 2012 China Top 20 Pesticide Enterprises for the first time.
In 2012, as the supply and demand in the worldwide glyphosate industry improved, the glyphosate market turned prosperous again. In this period, the ex-works prices and profitability of glyphosate related products both achieved their highest level since 2009. As China's mainstream glyphosate manufacturers, with their total glyphosate capacity accounting for about 60% of China's total, these seven companies seized the opportunities created by the upturn in 2012 and made significant achievements in their glyphosate businesses.
To access the latest dynamics, hotspots and competitiveness analysis, and forecasts on market trends of China’s glyphosate industry, please visit Glyphosate China Monthly Report.
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Immutable , an Australian NFT trading platform, announced a $200m Series C funding round. This was led primarily by Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment company. Tencent and Animoca Brands also participated. ParaFi Capital, Princeville Capital, and Arrington Capital have all invested in Immutable, as well as existing backers King River Capital (Prosus Ventures), AirTree Ventures and Declaration Partners. This has raised Immutable’s value to $2.5 billion.
This capital will be used to develop the Immutable X layer-2 scaling technology for nonfungible tokens on Ethereum and scale Immutable Gaming Studio. The company’s flagship games, Gods Unchained & Guild of Guardians, will also benefit from this capital. Immutable X utilizes StarkWare’s StarkEx zero knowledge proof technology to scale Ethereum and provide game developers with zero gas costs and a carbon neutral environment.
Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable and its president, tweeted that the future gaming depends on NFT economies, and that Immutable would like to be a pioneer in NFT adoption.
NFTs are taking over the world. Gaming will become the trojan horse. This means that your family can trade or own digital property without them knowing. https://t.co/A1q9AUJfXJ
— Robbie Ferguson (@0xferg)
March 7, 2022
Ferguson stated that the digital future requires open order books, not siloed liquidity. He also recommends “genuine” decentralization of Ethereum and consumer-focused NFT projects.
According to Immutable, Immutable has four new executives in its plans for rapid global expansion. They are Justin Hulog (ex-Riot Games general manager), Gill Findlay (AirTree ventures partner), as chief operating officer, John Boris (ex-CEO of IfOnly), as chief growth officer, and Katherine Rau, chief people officer. Immutable plans to increase its 165-person workforce by adding 200 more employees worldwide this year.
Immutable has partnered with GameStop in order to create the retailer’s NFT marketplace and sponsor game creators through a $100 million grant program. OpenSea and Ember Sword are among the other companies using Immutable X.
Immutable was one of many blockchain- and crypto-focused businesses to have reached “unicorn status in the last year. A unicorn is a company with a market capitalization of at least $1 billion.


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General Mills this week announced a "restructuring" of its global supply chain that will impact an additional 1,400 jobs — including 550 in the U.S.
The Minnesota-based company, known for its breakfast cereals as well as Pillsbury baked goods and Yoplait yogurt, plans to close a plant in southern New Jersey and sell another in northern Ohio.
The Vineland, N.J., plant currently houses about 370 employees. Its production will be shifted to other facilities, the company said, to eliminate excess North American capacity in its soup products.
The Martel, Ohio, plant, meanwhile, will be sold to Mennel Milling Company. The plant, which currently produces dry baking mix products with its 180 employees, would subsequently supply other General Mills facilities.
Both moves are tentative, pending talks with union officials.
The company also plans to reduce operations in Brazil and China.
One Brazilian plant, in Marília, will be closed, while another in São Bernardo do Campo will see its production transferred elsewhere. About 420 workers will be affected.
General Mills will exit the fruit snacks business in China and will stop making Trix products at a facility in Nanjing, although that plant will continue to produce Bugles snacks. The moves will reportedly cut more than 400 jobs.