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It's happening, the Postal Service will end Saturday mail delivery as early as August 2013. Packages however will continue to be delivered on the weekend. More from Fox News:
The U.S. Postal Service plans to announce Wednesday that it will end Saturday mail delivery, in one of the most significant steps taken to date to cut costs at the struggling agency.
A source familiar with the decision confirmed the plan to Fox News.
Under the proposal, the Postal Service will continue to deliver packages six days a week. The plan, which is aimed at saving about $2 billion, would start to take effect in August.
The move accentuates one of the agency's strong points -- package delivery has increased by 14 percent since 2010, officials say, while the delivery of letters and other mail has declined with the increasing use of email and other Internet use.
Under the new plan, mail would still be delivered to post office boxes on Saturdays. Post offices now open on Saturdays would remain open on Saturdays.
And yes, it takes an Act of Congress apparently for the agency to do anything significant in terms of cost cutting:
It was not immediately clear how the service could eliminate Saturday mail without congressional approval.
As a reminder, the Post Office lost a record $16 billion last year and $9 billion in 2011.


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PopCap has announced a small scale expansion of their social games empire by acquiring ZipZapPlay, a startup dev based in San Francisco.
The 17-man strong team are no strangers to social gaming themselves; they’re behind family-friendly titles like Baking Life (which sounds very exciting). Play’s CEO Curt Bereton and CCO Mathilde Pignol will continue to direct game and design development despite the change.
“We’re elated to join the leading casual games developer and help grow PopCap’s presence in the social arena,” Bererton said of the acquisition.
“PopCap’s focus on innovative gameplay and user experience meshes with our own design philosophy. We can’t wait to put our heads together with PopCap and start creating the next generation of games for Facebook and other social platforms.”
We’ll be seeing the fruits of this deal sooner rather than later; PopCap expect to have four or five social games out on Facebook before year’s end.

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Heineken has appointed Starcom Mediavest Group (SMG) to its estimated $373m global media business, following a pitch against part-incumbent Mindshare.
SMG already works with Heineken, managing more than half of its total global media spend.
The agency’s first task will be to focus on the brand’s top 15 media spending markets which include US, Spain, UK, Russia, Italy, Poland, Mexico, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Brazil, Finland and Nigeria and represent 85% of its media investment.
The second phase will include work across its 27 remaining markets.
The move comes as part of Heineken’s decision in November to review the media planning and buying for its brands worldwide and consolidate to one media agency, as it looks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its marketing communications.


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Independent Horsham fashion retailers feature in Gok Wan 'One Size Fits All' 2019
Horsham’s independent ladies fashion retailers: La Vida Boutique and DEJA! are set to be featured in Gok Wan’s “ One Size Fits All” fashion show taking place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Saturday, September 14th.
Gok will be, in his own inimitable style, hosting two catwalk shows featuring a full range of clothing, from occasion wear to vintage. The event will also feature a body shape masterclass, a trend analysis, hair styling demonstrations and a Q&A session.


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A quick trip to the grocery store’s meat aisle confirms beef prices are at record highs as packers scramble to find higher grade cattle. Though some beef prices fell ahead of Memorial Day, prices are expected to stay elevated.
The number of head of cattle slaughtered was down 3.2% last week from 2022 levels, Drovers reported (May 27). Both spot and futures prices are up.
“I remain optimistic for this year’s feeder cattle market,” DTN Livestock Analyst Shayle Stewart wrote in Progressive Farmer (May 29), noting the first real test of prices this summer comes soon with the early summer feeder calf specials.
The rise in prices is the result of drought and the downsizing cattlemen did during the pandemic when it was difficult to get cattle to feedlots.
“All those sales will be worth tuning into as their markets will establish a tone for contracting calves and will begin to set a precedent for what feeder cattle prices could be in 2023,” Stewart wrote. “No one knows when the market’s yearly top for feeder cattle prices will be rung, but I’m under the impression that, if beef demand remains strong, and if drought pressures can be eased (even slightly), feeder cattle prices during the second half of the year could be a surprise as our industry is incredibly short on calves.”
Continuing drought in the southern plains has left cattlemen reeling, forcing them to buy supplemental feed to make up for dry pastures.
“Since last August, up until three weeks ago when we got a couple of inches of rain, we’ve had almost no moisture whatsoever,” Johnny Owens, who owns yearlings near Buffalo, Oklahoma, told Farm Progress (May 30). “It’s too expensive to feed all winter and this summer. Producers with cows have culled heavily and will begin liquidating herds if a turnaround does not occur within the next 30 to 60 days.”
Annual U.S. beef consumption is down annually per capita, but the amount eaten in the United States hit a high of 30 billion pounds in 2021, an 8.7% increase from 2020, Statista reported (Feb. 21).
Last year saw production of 12.6 million metric tons of beef, Statista noted.


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The Met office has issued a Yellow Warning – RAIN
The Sandbag store at Simeon Street Recreation Ground, Ryde is open.
What to expect
- Flooding on roads may make journey times longer.
- Bus services probably affected with journey times taking longer.
- Flooding of homes and businesses is possible.
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The GDPR bogeyman is now preoccupying bankers in the U.S.
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect in May of last year, gives customers the right to know what data institutions keep about them, the right to demand that institutions delete personal data and the right to be forgotten. So far, it’s only affecting U.S. banks that do business in the EU, but U.S. banks and financial services companies are coming to terms with the fact that similar regulations likely will take effect on their home turf.
“We have institutions and advisers having a debate about this,” said Bob Miller, vice chairman and CEO of Private Client Resources, a company that offers wealth aggregation and data management solutions for private banks, advisers and trust companies. “They are doing the right thing because of the inevitability of GDPR-like legislation here in the U.S.” Miller spoke as part of SourceMedia’s InVest event in New York this week.
A customer’s personal financial data is the cornerstone of any relationship a bank or financial company has with its clients. Bankers increasingly are looking to drive more revenue from customers through insights and product suggestions, but the use of personal data brings forth questions of how to use data in a transparent way and still hold the confidence of the customer.
For U.S. Bank, the customer’s need to know is crucial. “Monetizing data inherently is not a problem,” said Timothy Nagle, chief privacy officer and associate general counsel at U.S. Bank. “Basically, it is done to derive insight and understand trends so that we can develop products and services for customers to better anticipate their needs. Have we fully disclosed what we’re collecting and how we’re using it? Does the customer feel they have control over how we’re using that data and that we’re using that data responsibly?”
Essentially, customers need to know what happens to their data, said Philip Watson, head of the global investment lab and chief innovation officer at Citi Private Bank. “Clients want to be safe and understand how the company they’re operating with [is using the data], what are the controllers of the data and how processors of the data are going to use their data,” he added.
Despite customer concerns around data privacy, the unique aspect of wealth management is that the quality and relevance of advice institutions offer customers is based how much data customers share with their financial services provider, explained Lowell Putnam, head of partnerships at Plaid. As a result, regulatory requirements like the GDPR can be seen as new lever to build trust with customers, he noted.
“Financial institutions touch the most intimate parts of our lives and yet basically have the lowest brand integrity,” Putnam said. “We can view privacy as an opportunity to try and build more trust and rebuild all of our brands.”


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Liberace, famed icon of the piano and a centerpiece of old-Vegas kitsch, was a man of many talents and many shoes. But who would have thought that Mr. Showmanship would have his finger on the pulse of fashion more than 20 years after his death?
Starting this month, the Las Vegas-based Liberace Foundation will introduce a brand of Liberace-themed sneakers.
Liberace Kicks, made by Pittsburgh-based designer-shoe company Khashi Kicks, are an attempt to re-create Liberace’s brand and identity for a new generation of potential fans, according to Foundation Executive Director Darrin Hollinsworth.
“The natural audience is aging ... so we’ve had to get creative,” Hollinsworth says.
Getting creative means making the famous entertainer more of an idol to the hip-hop community.
How? By rebranding him as the original “King of Bling.”
Well-known for his over-the-top outfits—capes with rhinestones, diamonds and feathers—Liberace was indeed a master of excess well before blingdom. Hollinsworth says this makes him the original king of bling—and, he says, the hip-hop community seems to agree. Jay-Z and Kanye West, Hollinsworth says, are among those whose style is influenced by the absurd glitz of Liberace. In fact, such excess is intertwined with hip-hop culture—and that’s what Hollinsworth hopes to capitalize on.
The foundation brings in around $2 million a year from donations and merchandise sales to support the museum, which is filled with Liberace’s original bling: pianos, cars, costumes and jewelry that endeared Liberace to tacky white people everywhere.
The shoes start at $99 and can be bought locally at the Liberace Museum, 1775 Tropicana Ave. Proceeds go to the museum.


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A jury has found Sprint Nextel infringed on two patents owned by California intellectual property holding company Enovsys LLC. The decision, made Friday, but announced on Monday awarded Enovsys past damages of $2.78 million.
The patents in question relate not to determining position, but rather to a privacy system that protects the location information between user and carrier. The size of the award may have been impacted by testimony that “Sprint Nextel is the market leader in the growing field of location services and saw a 50% increase in related revenues in 2007 over the prior year.”
Inventors Mundi Fomukong and Denzil Chesney hold the patents, the first patent was applied for in 1997. Fomukong owns the IP holding company. I suspect as LBS makes and more money, more suits will be filed.


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In a statement Monday, Modell’s said Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Modell “is executing a precedent setting campaign to save his business.” as Modell’s will close 24 stores out of 141.
Eight Modell’s stores in New York and five in New Jersey will shut its doors according to reports.
“We dropped 38 million dollar in receipts which caused us to lose 50 million dollars last year in sales,” said Modell. “On top of it, a warm winter on top of local teams lousy, on top of six days less between Thanksgiving and Christmas.”
The 24 stores closing are the most unprofitable ones. Modell says the decision to close them was the most difficult one of his life, but had to be done to save the 4,300 jobs he could.
“For the first time ever, I never thought I would sell equity, but i’m now willing to sell a minority stake in our company,:” Modell said in a statement. “I’m hoping someone watching the show will say I love the brand and want to invest.”
Modell said he and his family are “all in.”
“We will do whatever it takes to save these stores and protect the communities that we have served and loved for generations,” he continued.


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America Recycles Day is November 15th. It’s a reminder for everyone to make a difference and get involved in the recycling process for all sorts of materials, including electronics. Many organizations and communities are hosting events; you can search for them here. These include Lifespan’s own Denver, Coloradoevent.
In 2012, the U.S. produced approximately 10.4 million tons of electronic waste, according to a UN study of global e-waste generation. This study confirmed an unsettling trend that has been causing concern across the globe as electronic devices increasingly become a part of our daily lives. These numbers are expected to increase exponentially as people upgrade to new devices more often. Which is why it’s more important than ever to dispose of devices in a responsible manner.
EPA statistics on electronics recycling reinforce these concerns. In 2010 (the most recent stats available), of the 423,000 tons of computers that were disposed of, only 40% of them were collected and recycled properly. The remaining 60% were presumably thrown away or are still in closets and basements. The items thrown in the trash are important because not only does electronic waste take up a lot of landfill space, it also contains harmful chemicals that present a major problem for the environment if they contaminate the ground, water or air. For the stuff still in closets and basements, it could be recycled back into the manufacture of new devices, lowering the environmental impact of the new device.
What’s even more alarming is that only 11% of mobile devices were recycled that same year. Mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, and manufacturers continue to improve the power, speed, and features of these devices, leading many people to ditch their old hardware for the latest and greatest. While this is helpful for the progress of technology, it is simply not sustainable for our environment. Getting a new device every 12-18 months is not an environmentally responsible practice!
In a recent article, we provided an overview of some of the state regulations regarding electronics disposal. Despite all of the laws banning e-waste from municipal waste facilities, people continue to toss items in the trash – particularly smaller ones that can “hide” in a large trash receptacle or bag. Many people are aware that recycling items is the responsible thing to do, but don’t have an easy way to do it.
America Recycles Day events offer communities a convenient opportunity to dispose of these items, and to learn more about the benefits of recycling. We encourage you to check the website for events near you.
Of course, as an enterprise or small businesses, there’s no reason to limit recycling events to America Recycles Day or Earth Day (in April). Businesses are encouraged to help their employees and local communities by hosting their own electronic recycling events any time of the year. This will allow you to take your responsible recycling procedures one step further by educating your employees on its importance and providing them with the means in which to properly dispose of their own outdated electronic devices. To see the impact that can be made through the re-use and recycling of computers and mobile devices, check out Lifespan’s LEEF tool.
If your company would like to host or sponsor an electronics recycling event for your employees, contact Lifespan and an ITAD professional can help you with planning a successful event.


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Terry towelling has quickly become the unsung hero of our warm weather attire. While it usually conjures up thoughts of Juicy Couture tracksuits and childhood beach towels, it's being redefined this season in the shape of versatile and chic dresses, rompers and two-piece sets.
Australian-founded Myra Swim—who counts Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria and Elsa Hosk as fans—looked to the comfortable fabric for its latest resort collection.
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Celebrity favourite Frankies Bikinis also looked to the quick-dry fabric this year, with a terry set that Sofia Richie was spotted wearing on more than one occasion.
Same goes for Lack of Color, a go-to when it comes to beachside accessories, who dropped a line of terry bucket hats to keep you sun safe this season.
With the vibrant and pastel hues on offer, the trend is primed for the Australian summer.
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As the end of 2015’s first quarter approaches DeskAlerts has lifted the lid on its updated 220.127.116.11 desktop alert software. Intuitive, intelligent and designed to meet the needs of contemporary businesses, the new version is set to enhance the operations of clients across the globe. Any bugs which were encountered by users have been eliminated which makes DeskAlerts 18.104.22.168 faster and more responsive than ever before.
One of the major new features of DeskAlerts 22.214.171.124 is its globalization friendly functionality. While DeskAlerts was previously limited to English only content the new version allows users to choose from a variety of different languages. At the centre of the software’s new multi-lingual functionality is the introduction of a language translation feature to the message compilation process. This gives administrators the flexibility to send the same message in a variety of different languages. The sender doesn’t have to know a single word of the alternative dialect as the automatic translation engine creates an accurate interpretation in the language of their choice. Now, administrators can enjoy the complete peace of mind that their internal communications will not get lost in translation.
Anton Vdovin, DeskAlerts Project Manager explains, “The emergence of new technologies has given businesses a chance to expand into the international market and reach a much larger audience. Of course, expansion doesn’t come without its difficulties and language barriers are one of the major hitches faced by businesses looking to branch out to foreign shores. This is particularly evident when trying to streamline internal operations involving staff that speak English as a second language. DeskAlerts 126.96.36.199 offers an intelligent solution to the issue with its automatic translation engine that allows administrators to send messages in a myriad of different dialects.”
Another noteable upgrade to DeskAlerts 188.8.131.52 is the integration of Spanish interface translation. With Spanish spoken as a native language by over 470 million people around the world, the introduction of the widely adopted Romance language is set to rapidly improve the internal communication strategies of the company’s global portfolio of clients.
As well as being spoken in Spain, Spanish is an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization of American States, the Union of South American Nations and a plethora of other international organisations. It is also adopted as a primary language of other countries around the world. Furthermore, linguistic experts have predicted that the dominance of Spanish is only set to grow over the coming years, with the USA reporting a growth rate of 233% since 1980. For workplaces placing value on speed and efficiency the ability for Spanish speakers to navigate the interface in their native language will make communication easier, faster and more authentic.
Anton Vdovin, DeskAlerts director explains, “We’re continually on the lookout for new ways to improve and enhance our service and given the fact that globalisation is rapidly spreading its wings, the integration of alternative languages seemed like the perfect next move.”
Another newly introduced feature that galvanises the latest DeskAlerts 184.108.40.206 software is the introduction of several OSX improvements. The upgrades were inspired by recent research which revealed that organizations are starting to show a growing preference for Apple’s state-of-the-art technology. According to Erik Frieberg, VP of Marketing at Vmware the trend is largely powered by an emergence of BYOPC (Bring Your Own PC) and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) schemes in modern workplaces. The predictions were part of a controversial report titled "The Apple Enterprise Invasion" and foresaw that the dominance of Windows could be dwindling.
In response to the report, as well as reports of multiple OSX software glitches, DeskAlerts rolled out a series of upgrades. Key improvements included the removal of a reappearing registration window glitch, management of errors and streamlining of the overall OSX experience. Mac users have also been given access to the popular message skin function. This allows administrators to customise skins and create a sleek and professional corporate image. Thanks to the efforts of DeskAlerts engineers OSX users now enjoy a superlative experience from any Apple device.
“Apple products are incredibly advanced and a huge amount of time, effort and capital has gone into making them the most sophisticated machines on the planet. It would be an insult to the brand to offers Apple users an experience that was anything less than flawless. That’s why we’ve had our in-house engineers review and refine OSX compatibility to ensure that Apple aficionados get the experience they deserve,” said Vdovin.
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Kin + Carta announced it has won the Sustainability Changemaker 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
Daniel Telling, Kin + Carta’s Executive Managing Director of Partnerships, comments: “For the second year running, we at Kin + Carta are thrilled to be acknowledged by Microsoft for our efforts in the sustainability space. Recognition as the Sustainability Changemaker 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year acknowledges our continued commitment - as a certified B Corp - in providing our customers with leadership and game-changing sustainability solutions built on Microsoft technology. The key to our success is our partnership and close collaboration with Microsoft.”
The Microsoft US Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 800 submitted nominations; Kin + Carta was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Sustainability.
The Sustainability Changemaker POTYA recognizes a partner organization that excels at providing innovative and unique services or solutions based on Microsoft technologies that help customers solve challenges of sustainable digital transformation.
“We would like to extend our congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards!” said Nina Harding, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft US Global Partner Solutions. “The winners and finalists of the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards have demonstrated the best of what’s possible with the Microsoft Cloud by providing innovative new solutions and services that positively impact customers and enable digital transformation.”
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company’s global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 18-19 this year. Additional details on the 2023 awards are available on the US Partner Community Blog here: US Partner Community Blog.


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BMW, India’s second biggest luxury car maker by sales, on Thursday introduced the diesel BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo (GT) model to take on archrival and market leader Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar Land
Jeep, the iconic American sports utility vehicle maker, on Tuesday introduced a new special edition, limited-run model of its Jeep Compass SUV, called the Bedrock edition, at Rs 17.53 lakh at Delhi
Mercedes-Benz, India’s biggest luxury carmaker on Monday introduced the new Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupé priced at Rs 2.55 crore (pan India) to take on compatriot rivals like BMW, Audi, Jaguar Land Rove
BMW, India’s second biggest German luxury car maker by sales, has introduced the new BMW X3 with a petrol engine option to take on archrival Mercedes Benz, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo in Asia
Harmony Foundation, set up in 2005 in India’s commercial capital of Mumbai, has been promoting communal harmony among communities and castes, irrespective of religion, creed, and gender.
Tata Motors-owned British luxury sports car maker, Jaguar Land Rover on Wednesday introduced the Jaguar F-Type SVR both in Coupe and Convertible form, priced at Rs 2.65 crore and Rs 2.80 crore resp
Bharat Forge, exporter of auto components, on Tuesday announced a strategic investment in the UK-based Tevva Motors, a firm which provides electric power train solutions for trucks and buses.
First it was Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi. Then came the impeccable Julio Ribeiro, former Mumbai police commissioner, DGP Gujarat and Punjab, and ambassador to Romania.
Even as the Himachal Pradesh government devises a strategy to prevent last week’s infamous Shimla water crisis, an acute summer this year has dried up 91 major reservoirs across the country to belo
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Hungary’s government debt management agency ÁKK raised its offers for twelve-month discount T-bills on more than threefold oversubscription at an auction on Thursday. Yields fell.
ÁKK sold HUF 60 billion of the T-bills expiring on May 2, 2012, raising its original offer by HUF 10 billion after primary dealers submitted bids for HUF 167.6 billion. Bids rose from HUF 148.9 billion at the previous auction on May 26 where ÁKK also raised sales by HUF 10 billion to HUF 60 billion.
Average yield was 5.90%, 5 bp under Wednesday's respective secondary market benchmark, calculated on the same series, and 3bp lower than the yield at the previous auction of the bills two weeks earlier. Yields ranged between 5.87% and 5.91%, dropping from 5.90% and 5.94% two weeks earlier.


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A major renovation is taking place at the North Country Commons shopping center on Route 146 in Clifton Park. The strip mall is currently home to Ocean State Job Lot, Cart Wheels Gymnastics, Clifton Park Bottle & Can Retrieval Center, Flipside Gaming and CrossFit House Party.
But, there is a good amount of space still available. The area that was once home to Upstate Concert Hall is currently vacant and the large area that once housed Northway Church is undergoing a significant facelift.
So what’s happening? The Albany Business Review says the building’s owners are currently working on a 1.5 million dollar renovation to the plaza, and new tenants are already lining up.
One of the new businesses soon to be operating is Goldfish Swim School. This will be their second location in the Capital Region, the first is located on Wolf Rd. They hope to open by July 4th.
A new beverage center is also expected to open. Kushan Patel, who owns beverage stores in Colonie and Troy plans on expanding to one of the available spaces at the strip mall this year – he sees the demand in that part of town.
There’s only one beverage center, which is on Route 9 and serves the Halfmoon side. There’s nothing on the other side.
Renovations are expected to continue and the owners hope to announce more tenants in the near future.


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Visa, a Foster City, California-based multinational financial services corporation, as per recent reports, has announced entering into a partnership agreement with Bahrain FinTech Bay, the leading FinTech Hub in the Middle East, on supporting innovation and educational initiatives, with a prime focus on payments.
Reports are that the year-old Bahrain FinTech Bay – which recently celebrated its one year anniversary since its launch last year, in Feb. 2018 and is a part of the Fintech Consortium’s global hub network, which includes Silicon Valley and Singapore – is pretty much “excited” about this deal.
According to CEO Khalid Saad, “As Bahrain and the region’s fintech ecosystem continues to develop coupled with Bahrain FinTech Bay’s deepening connections to global centers of fintech innovation, the partnership with Visa will be instrumental in furthering this development.”
Current plans reportedly include a payments-focused event that will be exploring the latest trends in payments, e-commerce, security, and risk.
According to Visa’s Country Manager for Bahrain, Dylan Kaloo, “We are really thrilled to partner with Bahrain FinTech Bay and for the opportunity, it presents to us to support the Bahrain fintech ecosystem. We look forward to working with start-ups and innovators to foster and potentially bring new payment experiences to life in a secure and scalable manner.”
The Bahrain FinTech Bay, which was established just over a year ago with a goal to drive forward innovation and entrepreneurism in the region, now comprises of around 100 partners from the finance, technology, public and education sectors.


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Wemade, the leading South Korean game publisher, is best known for its globally acclaimed MMORPG Legend of Mir series that was first launched over two decades ago.
In addition to its core business, Wemade also focuses on metaverse and blockchain technology with an emphasis on developing and servicing well-made games. Consequently, Wemade created "Wemix", a game-centric blockchain platform (with 14 Play & Earn titles). The platform's services include a WEMIX Wallet, an NFT auction & marketplace, staking, and more, all based on its utility coin WEMIX.
Wemade has reportedly made 22 investments in the blockchain sector in the first half of 2022 alone, according to a public announcement on July 13th. The company's investment portfolio covers gaming and non-gaming projects and includes metaverse, DeFi, machineFi, game development, digital content, etc.
ALTAVA and FANC are two of many examples of unique projects with high growth potential that Wemade recently invested in.
In March 2022 Wemade first made a strategic investment in ALTAVA's utility token "TAVA". A few months later, TAVA was listed on Bithumb on July 6th and attracted the attention of many coin investors during its first day of trading.
ALTAVA's successful listing was executed during the "Crypto Winter" with widespread fear in the space. The successful listing is largely credited to not only the quality of its project and global vision but also to the participation of blue-chip strategic investors. Wemade's investment in ALTAVA was one of its numerous efforts to nurture the rapidly developing blockchain ecosystem.
Wemade has invested in other exceptional blockchain-related projects. On June 7th, the company announced a new strategic investment in FANC. FANC is the utility token used in CELEBe, the only short-form platform developed in South Korea. The company aims to establish a "creators economy" in which creators and viewers can earn FANC tokens through its reward program, Watch to Earn (W2E).
This is a new concept that rewards creators who upload content and users who watch the same content, which is different from general Create to Earn (C2E) services in which only creators gain economic benefits.
CELEBe has engaged in aggressive marketing activities with South Korea's top K-celebrities, using BLACKPINK's Jisoo as their main model and partnering with e-sports team T1, famous for its ace player, Faker.
The company continuously improves its ecosystem to provide more diverse blockchain-based services such as access to exclusive NFT content created by influencers, metaverse, staking (DeFi), etc.
FANC was listed on MEXC on July 19th with a starting price of $1.2. It quickly rose to $7.499, which represented a 625% increase, and closed at $3.903 with a $3.57M 24 hours trading volume. These figures indicate strong interest from coin investors.
Wemade has been actively expanding its ecosystem in close cooperation with blockchain projects, especially those that contain actual use values. This is because the company believes the utility is the key to blockchain investments and to the sustainability of its ecosystem regardless of market conditions. Indeed, investors and blockchain communities are paying close attention to Wemade's next strategic moves on investments and partnerships as they signal to the world crypto's next hit project.


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Krafton, the developers behind popular battle royale game franchise Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), has announced a partnership with blockchain platform, Solana Labs. The partnership will see Krafton build blockchain games and services on Solana, which suggests that the company may soon bring cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its games. The move aligns with previous statements made by Krafton, which suggested that it is working on developing web 3.0-based technologies for its games – which includes the PUBG universe and its India fork, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
PUBG on Blockchain: What Krafton May Offer
Talking about the partnership with Solana Labs, Hyungchul Park, web 3.0 roundtable lead at Krafton, said, “Krafton will continuously see ways to work closely with blockchain companies like Solana Labs as we stride towards establishing our Web 3.0 ecosystem. As one of the best global high-performance blockchain with strength in high speed and low fees, Solana represents the best of the Web 3.0 ecosystem and its technologies. Through this collaboration, Krafton will acquire the insight needed to accelerate its investment in and output of blockchain-based experiences.”
Johnny Lee, head of games business development at Solana, also added, “We are seeing gamers increasingly seek out on-chain games and gaming companies who respond quickly to this demand will set themselves up well for ongoing success.”
Such a partnership may see the integration of Krafton’s games on the Solana blockchain, which could subsequently allow players to make in-game transactions with cryptocurrency tokens such as Solana’s own SOL. This can also translate to the use of NFTs in the game.
NFTs are digital arts and virtual assets with an underlying digital signature, which makes them unique on the internet. Game development companies have taken to NFTs recently, offering in-game items as NFTs and therefore making them collectible items that can be sold or auctioned later in exchange of payments via crypto tokens. This, in turn, could allow players to treat in-game NFTs as more important assets, than what they are today.
Companies such as Ubisoft have already spoken about introducing playable NFTs or digital art pieces within games, and Krafton’s partnership with Solana appears to be progress made on the same note.


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This is the Lamborghini Terzo Millenio, the supercar of the future.
A little more than a year ago, Lamborghini announced that it was starting a collaboration with the students and professors of the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to develop new technologies applicable to the automotive industry. The first product of this collaboration has been unveiled today in the form of a concept car, the Lamborghini Terzo Millenio, and it comes loaded with technology of the future.
What will the supercar of the future be like? And the answer is an electric one.
The collaboration with MIT focused on the storage of energy and the materials used for this car. Professor Mircea Dinca and his students opted for supercapacitors instead of batteries like everyone else. Supercapacitors can deliver a large amount of energy and do not age as fast as batteries, making them ideal for cars.
The supercapacitors powers four electric motors , which gives it an equal traction and a distribution torque. The chassis is made of forged composite materials - a technology that has been developed in Seattle. The concept promises a car that will be able to automatically repair small cracks in the carbon-fiber body.
“A lot of the innovation that came and made its way into consumer cars started with things like Formula 1 and supercars,” says Mircea Dinca. “I think that if Lamborghini—and we—deliver on this promise, it will be really cool for the future of all transportation.”
“Collaborating with MIT for our R&D department is an exceptional opportunity to do what Lamborghini has always been very good at—rewriting the rules on super sports cars,” says Stefano Domenicali, chairman and chief executive officer of Automobili Lamborghini.
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Xiaomi spin-off brand Poco announced it will launch its latest midrange smartphone, the M2 Pro, on Flipkart exclusively for the Indian market on July 14, starting at 13,999 rupees ($185).
Xiaomi has attracted a lot of fans around the world thanks to its price and specs, and in 2020 it has rolled out some of the best new phones for every need and budget.
On February 4, smartphone brand POCO officially launched its first flagship phone, the POCO X2 in India, the first new model by POCO after its spin-off from Xiaomi.
Xiaomi launched POCO in 2018 as a premium smartphone brand expected to take on competitors like OnePlus and Samsung on the global stage.
Xiaomi is set to unveil its first smartphone under the POCO by Xiaomi sub-brand in New Delhi, India on August 22. Branded as “Master of Speed”, the new POCO F1 is said to share many features of the flagship Xiaomi Mi 8.


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Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp., a Vancouver-based designer and manufacturer of a three-wheeled, one-person electric vehicle called the Solo, reports it completed a $12 million offering of its common shares this week, to continue funding its efforts to start mass-producing the Solo at a plant in China.
“We received the first 50 from China. They have been shipped to our facility in Vancouver for calibration, and then for delivery to our first customers,” said CEO Jerry Kroll, in a phone interview March 29.
Incorporated in 2015, Electra Meccanica is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SOLO. It expects net proceeds from the offering, which was completed March 27, of $11 million, the company said. It is also working to develop a two-seat, four-wheeled roadster, to be called the Tofino.
The (really) small, car-like body of the Solo has an enclosed passenger compartment. But for regulatory purposes, the three-wheeler is categorized as a motorcycle, Kroll said. Therefore, the vehicle doesn’t have to meet a long list of federal motor vehicle safety standards for cars and trucks, such as supplemental restraints including air bags.
There are a number of small companies trying to kick-start three-wheeled electric vehicles as a product niche in North America.
Kroll said Electra Meccanica is sticking with a target of $15,500 for its retail price at launch. And while a lot of other manufacturers are worried about the threat of U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, when he was asked about the possibility, Kroll simply said, “You have to deal with what happens.”
Longer term, the CEO said it’s always been the company’s “master plan” to ultimately produce vehicles in the United States.
Meanwhile, Electra Meccanica says it has an agreement with Chongqing Zongshen Automobile Co., Ltd. in Chongqing, China to produce a total of 75,000 Solo vehicles. According to Electra Meccanica, Zongshen produces more than 2 million motorcycles annually, including two-wheeled motorcycles, electric motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles, cross-country vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.
Kroll said the Solo production target is 5,000 units for 2019, 20,000 in 2020, and 50,000 in 2021. That timetable has slipped since a filing in February 2018, when Electra Meccanica said it expected the first 5,000 units in 2018.
Besides getting mass production going, Electra Meccanica also needs to cement plans for U.S. distribution. Kroll said the company is considering signing up with a big-box retailer, to offer its products. The company could also sign up its own dealers, or work with franchised dealers that have other brands, Kroll said.


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Advanced New TV Models, Audio and Monitor Lineup Showcased at Joint 'Dare to See OLED' Event NEW YORK, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA joined forces with Netflix for the official
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Regulations And Taxes Threaten California’s Legal Cannabis Market
California’s demand for legal cannabis is expected to be three times greater than any other state by 2021, but heavy taxes and restrictive regulation may slow the degree to which the new adult-use market replaces illicit sales, stunting its growth and the state’s revenue gains from cannabis taxes, according to the “California: The Golden Opportunity?” report released today by Arcview Market Research, in partnership with BDS Analytics.
The 50+ page report serves as a comprehensive guide to the 52-county investment opportunity of the California cannabis market and the challenges presented by the regulatory and tax burden it bears.
“While California cannabis companies are thrilled with the traffic increase they’ve seen since January 1, they can’t help but worry that regulations and taxes are going to handicap the legal market in the long term,” said Troy Dayton, CEO of The Arcview Group. “It’s clear that every additional penny of price increase on legal cannabis products only serves to boost the attractiveness of purchasing from the illicit market which has flourished in the state for decades.”In California, by the end of 2017, an estimated 1,150 retail storefronts and 2,000 delivery services were serving approximately 904,200 card-carrying consumers. On January 1, legal cannabis products became available to 29 million adult residents and many million more visitors. The January 1 jump in potential customers created a huge initial surge in traffic for the handful of stores licensed from the start, but volume gains backed off as the roster of licensed stores grew to 439 by mid-March; 221 of those medical-only licensees. The wealth of products available in legal cannabis shops will drive demand causing California’s market to increase at a compound annual growth rate of just under 29% from 2017 to 2021. California’s market will lag the growth seen in earlier states to approve adult-legalization–84% in Washington, 57% in Oregon, and 56% in Colorado. Tax mandates in California are higher than in Colorado and Oregon, with local jurisdictions adding additional tax loads to product prices. California’s tax and regulatory burdens lead to higher prices, saddling legal storefronts with a 77% “load” as they attempt to compete with the illicit market. Proposition 64, passed in 2016, reclassified most cannabis offenses as misdemeanors.
- Regulations and Taxes Threaten California’s Legal Cannabis Marketwww.cannabisbusinessexecutive.comMarch 21, 2018
- CA's Legal Weed Market Is Worth $5 billion — There's a Catch | Cannabis Nowcannabisnow.comJune 15, 2017
- Highlights Of California’s Rules And Regulations For The Legal Marijuana Marketwww.weednews.coNovember 25, 2017
- Could Regulation Be the Downfall of California’s Legal Marijuana Industry? | Marijuanawww.marijuana.comMarch 22, 2018


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Jesse Willms, a highly accomplished entrepreneur and business owner with a deep background in digital marketing, has been featured in an exclusive new interview with Thrive Global
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2020 / The interview, which was published on October 23, 2020, can be found on Thrive's official site here. Thrive Global helps the world's leading enterprises and their people build healthy habits through inspirational storytelling and actionable microsteps.
The wide-ranging interview explored Jesse Willms' background and experiences, including what he loves most about running a network of vehicle history websites that enable consumers to check out the history of used cars and identify whether vehicles of interest have been in an accident, have any recalls, and are reliable according to other drivers.
"What is most exciting to me now is how [the car industry] is changing," commented Jesse Willms, who launched his first entrepreneurial venture at the age of 16. "You have companies now, like Tesla introducing their electric cars, that are changing what has historically been quite a stale industry for the last 10 to 20 years…our websites put a lot of emphasis on giving consumers information about electric cars as they come out. In 2021 and 2022 there will be some pretty major companies starting to join the electric car trend, like Mazda, Toyota, and Ford. They are all coming out with their electric car lineups that we will be promoting on our site, as well as highlighting to consumers their safety features."
In addition, Jesse Willms discussed his greatest obstacle and most successful triumph. With respect to the former, he highlighted a fundamental challenge that most entrepreneurs encounter sooner or later: the difficulty of trying to sell people on a vision of something new and different. With respect to the latter, he pointed to the first day that his network of vehicle history websites topped the 100,000 visitor mark.
"To know that we have accomplished that as a team, that we made something that people are really using and getting a benefit from, while also saving a lot of money, seeing that level of interest in something that we've built has been quite exciting for us," commented Jesse Willms, who currently resides in Nevada. "When you start with an idea, you really never know what is going to become of it. But five years later seeing this idea become a success has been quite rewarding to us."
As for what he expects the future to hold, Jesse Willms' predicts his network of vehicle history websites will become a major brand and household name. Given the increasing demand among consumers for unbiased and objective vehicle information created by regular people - and not just automotive experts - combined with Jesse's track record of success in the digital marketing space, it seems a very safe bet that this vision will become a reality sooner rather than later.
About Jesse Willms
Jesse Willms is an entrepreneur, business owner and digital marketing expert. He currently owns a network of vehicle history websites that allow consumers to explore the history of various vehicles, and determine whether specific vehicles of interest have been in an accident, are subject to any recalls, and are reliable and safe according to other drivers.
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Video rental chain buys MovieBeam March 8, 2007 Sale of on-demand set-top box service to Movie Gallery, at $10 million, is well below last year's investment of $48.5 million.
Cisco backs DRM start-up April 19, 2006 Company contributes to $16 million investment in Widevine, which designs technology to prevent digital-video theft.
Apple TV: Whence the profits? June 7, 2007 Analysts' price breakdown of device indicates Apple may be focused more on iTunes profits than unit sales of the set-top box.
CES 2007: Media players January 10, 2007 Music, games, video, movies: CES brings you countless ways to enjoy your entertainment.
Cisco goes for video November 18, 2005 Cisco announced it will pay $6.9 billion cash for Scientific-Atlanta to get into the video market.
Clearer picture for IPTV tech? June 18, 2007 Microsoft has tuned up its software for service providers, but consumers shouldn't expect much in the near future.Photos: Is IPTV software ready for prime time?IPTV chugs along
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Christmas might still be more than three months away but it is already starting to rear its head around Hull and East Yorkshire .
Many supermarkets already have an aisle or two dedicated to festive treats, councils are announcing their light switch-ons and pubs are touting their Christmas menu.
Taking things to the next level, one pub in Cottingham is preparing to sell Christmas dinner this weekend – but with a twist.
As more than 30,000 punters prepare to head to Cottingham for the sixth-annual Food and Drink Festival, King William IV, known to many as King Billy, will be selling Christmas wraps to guests in an attempt to drum up trade for the increasingly competitive festive season.
The pub will be selling their Christmas dinner on the move in the form of a wrap.
The filling, which will be made up of meat, roast potatoes and vegetables, will be encased in a Yorkshire pudding wrap to make it easier to eat on the go.
It’s the brainchild of Michael Bird, the pub’s chef, who has worked at the Hallgate pub for the last six years. He said: “It’s always packed in here for the food festival and we’ve never really done much with it before, but we’ve made a few changes under the new management team and this is a chance to show people what we can do.
“The challenge was how to serve our Christmas dinner menu and our popular Sunday roasts for people to enjoy as they walk around the festival.
"The answer is a Yorkshire pudding wrap filled with meat, roast potatoes and vegetables. It’s a bit of a handful but it’s proved popular in trials.”
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A review of the public beta of blockchain property trading game Upland, following the launch of its second city, adding New York to the previous real estate in San Francisco.
Dapper Labs — the creator of CryptoKitties — has launched its token-powered basketball game NBA TopShot in beta.7278
The creator of FarmVille is developing a blockchain game network that he claims will revolutionize the gaming experience by providing full ownership over in-game items.4821
UC Berkeley’s blockchain incubator has welcomed 17 startups into its program, including a reverse auction loan platform and a cannabis-themed online game.1869
Crypto rivalries are nothing new, with fans constantly battling one another on Twitter. Now, a game is being launched that’ll allow them to fight for glory.4643


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Toyota Vitz Pakistan 2012 HQ Wallpapers & Images
Toyota has officially taken the wraps off its new Japanese Vitz 2012 model in Pakistan. That might not at first be obvious, as the sub-compact has received quite the makeover, with an edgier design. It might not get your heart racing, but it won’t send you into a coma where you’ll dream about jellybeans either. The new model will be available in Pakistan with a range of small 4-cylinder engines. The largest is a 1.5-liter which is expected to be offered here, although it is possible that Toyota could deliver a Yaris with the new 1.3-liter 4-cylinder that will arrive in the upcoming Scion iQ.
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Sony VAIO Windows 8 tablet arrives on the FCC sporting NFC
A new tablet from Sony made the rounds at the FCC today, winning approval for WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC wireless capabilities. The device bears the model number SVJ202A11L, and is part of Sony’s VAIO line of PCs. Test reports for the SVJ202A11L show that the tablet is manufactured by Foxconn in Taiwan.
Sony’s FCC filings did not disclose the marketing name for the SVJ202A11L. Sony’s VAIO Duo Slider already won FCC approval, so it’s possible that the SVJ202A11L is the Sony VAIO Tap 20, which was unveiled last month.


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I'm sure you're already very much aware, but in case you aren't: Kylie Jenner is pregnant.
Since the news broke, however, Kylie has remained tight-lipped and hasn't made a single comment about her pregnancy.
So, naturally, people are analysing her every social media move, looking for clues and attempting to spot a baby bump.
It was reported last month that Kylie is having a girl, however people are now convinced that she has offered a strong hint that she's actually expecting a boy.
Exhibit A: Kylie shared this image of two brand new pieces of merchandise – two phone covers, one featuring blue lips and the other pink lips.
But, wait a minute. Just look at the caption.
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Exhibit B: She did indeed choose the blue.
And people really, truly believe that this is her dropping a massive hint.
Exhibit C: Kylie then went on to share a photo of her "fitting room" being constructed, in which most of the clothes were blue.
Exhibit D: And then, Kylie shared this photo of herself dressed in an oversized shirt. People were quick to point out that the baggy-ness could be hiding a bump, but also that the shirt was BLUE AS WELL.
Something she drew attention to with a blue heart in the caption.
So, naturally, everyone lost their minds.
Oh, and one final non-gender-related little detail: Like Kylie, Khloé hasn't personally confirmed her pregnancy.
And the pair also haven't appeared publicly together or on social media since the news broke. Yesterday, however, they not only appeared on Snapchat together...
But also joked that they were "twinning."
In more ways than just similar hair and makeup, amirite ladies?
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The new Google Play Games app on Google Play is a must-have for app lovers.
Jul 24 2013, 11:58pm CDT
Google is reportedly working on a big updated version of Google Play Games. Just few days before Google I/O conference 2013, it is leaked that the next version of games v3.1 will be launched with more social and friendly features including cloud syncing, leaderboards and multiplayer.
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For fifth year running, Apple logos turn red to help fight HIV and AIDS
Following on the heels of yesterday's release of a (PRODUCT) Red leather case for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and a new game promotion to raise money for the Global Fund, a number of Apple's flagship retail stores have again turned the normally-white Apple logo to red in honor of World Aids Day today. Apple has contributed some $100 million to the Global Fund since 2006, nearly a third of all company-based donations the Fund has received.
Accounts for 78.3 percent of mobile e-commerce, 40 percent of all online sales
Two studies from Custora and Adobe have confirmed that Apple's iOS platform again dominated US mobile e-commerce sales from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, although the total percentage was down slightly from last year. Black Friday sales from mobile devices accounted for a total of nearly 40 percent this year, jumping to 39.3 percent, up five percent. Mobile sales for the entire long weekend made up nearly 32 percent of online orders.
Report claims Apple likely to move to OLED for mobile devices in coming years
Apple may switch away from LCD for its iPhone displays, in favor of organic LED (OLED) panels in the future, according to a report. It is claimed Apple is considering the move in display technology starting in 2018, but while this may give potential display panel suppliers like LG and Samsung time to fine tune their manufacturing processes to cope, there is the suggestion that LCD may still end up being used in a proportion of iPhones made in that year.
First carrier attack of T-Mobile Un-Carrier Unwrapped campaign targets Sprint
T-Mobile is offering Sprint customers an extra $200 on their account if they switch carriers. The second "gift" announcement in the Un-Carrier Unwrapped campaign, T-Mobile claims it will provide a credit of $200 per line switched over to a Simple Choice postpaid plan from any Sprint number, including prepaid and postpaid plans, as well as those on Boost and Virgin Mobile, with the limited-time promotion starting from tomorrow.
The iPad Pro is the future of mobile computing -- get used to it
It surprises me that a lot of people have been quick to highlight what they think are apparently major shortcomings with the iPad Pro, seemingly writing it off before most of them have even seen one in person. While it may or may not be another hit product from Apple, there are a couple of aspects about it that have been widely misunderstood. One centers around the question of whether or not it is a genuine notebook replacement, and the other centers around its "inability" to run full desktop versions of apps, like Adobe Photoshop, for example. Have people learnt nothing from Apple's recent history?
Hand-crafted with rich Corinthian voices for extreme effect
Episode 42 is, first and foremost, a gorgeous-sounding episode. It features Mike and Charles, a good connection, and a fair amount to talk about even in a slow news week. As is the norm with these two, they wander around to various topics, but among the things that are for sure discussed in the repairability (or rather, the lack of it) in the Apple Pencil (and whether anyone should care), what's up with MacUpdate.com, and more.
Optional additional installs, app discovery at forefront of changes
Recent changes in selected downloads at aggregate file site MacUpdate.com have caused some consternation among long-time users, including some optional offers for other programs that appear while users are installing an update. Though the optional installs (including a SearchAssist browser toolbar and alleged "clean-up" program MacBooster) are marked with clear "skip" or "install" buttons, many of MacUpdate's users are concerned about the safety or usefulness of the offers. MacNN spoke with the founder of the site to get the story straight from the source.
Two different approaches to future-proofing the future
Microsoft, always that great predictor of the future, seems to have decided that mobile and desktop devices should, must, and will converge into one Windows-shaped thing at some point in the future. Apple, particularly its CEO Tim Cook, is so far denying any such seismic shift will happen with its mobile and desktop OSes, and all the company is looking for is love for Apple devices. This may seem like one of the bigger philosophical arguments of our unenlightened age -- but there is another way to look at the debate.
Nearly one in three Americans owns an iPhone, study finds
A new study (PDF) by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) claims that as of the end of September, more than 101 million iPhones were in use in the United States, a ratio approaching one iPhone for every three Americans. The study further found that of that number, 62 million units -- were recent models from either this year or last. The majority, 58 million, are 2014's iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, with only four million of the latest model sold in the US in the first weekend of availability before the end of the September quarter.
Apple nearing half Samsung shipments as Android leader stumbles
The latest report by analyst firm Gartner shows Apple's iOS platform increasing its worldwide share to 13.1 percent in the September quarter, an increase in percentage points of 0.6 year-over-year, while Samsung's larger share slipped 0.2 points to 23.7 percent. Though the Android platform as a whole continues to be dominant worldwide -- growing 1.4 percent over the past year to 84.7 percent share -- the rise is seen as having mostly come from Windows Phone losses.
Samsung plummets to 11 percent as all other manufacturers continue losses
In the latest report from Canaccord Genuity, Apple is now taking 94 percent of profits in the smartphone sector, with archrival Samsung gaining only 11 percent of the profits (numbers add up to more than 100 due to accounting for losses by the other manufacturers). Although actual final sales to consumers of smartphones are difficult to judge from companies other than Apple, shipments in the September quarter totalled more than 320 million units, of which just 14.5 percent were iPhones.
Canadian banks expected to follow suit by end of year
Following up on an earlier story, card issuer and financial services giant American Express has confirmed that it will launch Apple Pay support for its cards in Canada tomorrow. The move, an end-run around "dragging" Canadian banks, will bring official compatibility to Amex-issued cards in the country. Apple Pay already works widely in Canada, due to more than 70 percent of merchants having NFC-compatible contactless card readers at POS terminals, but was limited to cards issued by US financial institutions until now.
Move satisfies rule that foreign phones must have percentage of domestic parts
The government of Indonesia has approved an Apple proposal to build a research and development facility in the country, a move that will allow Apple to comply with a government rule that at least 30 percent of components in foreign-made smartphones must be produced within the country. The government allows companies to interpret "components" as either hardware, software, or development, allowing Apple a way to obey the law without having to alter the iPhones.
Johann Jungwrith leaves Apple for Volkswagen after just over a year of service
A former executive from Mercedes has left Apple after just over one year of service, to join car producer Volkswagen. Johann Jungwrith, previously the research and development head for Mercedes in the United States, left his post as Director of Mac Systems Engineering at Apple for the role leading Volkswagen AG's new Digitalization Strategy Department, with the change in employment said to have taken place earlier this month.
We also return to normal and rant about Star Trek among other things
The MacNN Podcast road trip continues, with host and Editor Charles Martin bringing the discussion to you live from Pine Mountain, Georgia. Joining him is Malcolm Owen in Wales and William Gallagher in Birmingham (but on his way to Paris), so the gallivanting continues unabated (but this week with much better sound). On the 40th episode, we talk about changes -- from El Capitan to Star Trek -- and some of the Mac apps we can't live without, as well as a discussion on how to determine if its time to replace -- or just repair -- your older Mac. All this plus "App of the Week" in just a hair over 60 minutes.
Study to use data to correlate late-term pregnancy loss to placenta health
The Yale School of Medicine has launched its second ResearchKit-based study app, this time using volunteer data to prove a relationship between undersized placenta and late-term pregnancy loss. With the larger study, doctors are hoping that estimated placental volume (EPV) will become an easier and more reliable measure to predict, and eventually prevent, fetal loss -- an issue that affects 30,000 women in the US each year. If the correlation is established, EPV could become a part of routine prenatal care.
New series follows decades of Trek boosting new services
It is a decade since Star Trek was last on TV, but it's now coming back with a brand-new series which will air starting in January of 2017. What's caused debate, and even consternation, about the news is that after its pilot episode, the show will be made available exclusively on CBS All Access. That's broadcaster CBS's digital subscription service, and the announcement surprised many. However, it shouldn't have been such a shock -- because almost every Star Trek has boldly gone where no show has gone before in terms of using new ways to reach audiences.
Development agreement between Apple, San Jose may be finalized this month
Apple is planning to create a facility larger in size than the famous Cupertino "Spaceship" campus, this time in San Jose, a report claims. The city's management is said to be collaborating with Apple on a development agreement for a new campus, one which would provide Apple with a campus of up to 4.15 million square feet, using a combination of closely-located plots of land leased and acquired by the company.
Sapphire furnace auction proposal needs approval from bankruptcy court
GT Advanced has made an agreement with Apple over a proposed settlement for how the company will pay off its $439 million debt. The settlement will potentially allow the sapphire glass producer to free itself from the massive debt, by holding an auction later this month and selling off its sapphire glass production equipment, among other items going up for sale.
Amazon constructs physical book store in Seattle
Amazon has opened up its first physical book store today, in what can be best described as an unusual decision by the primarily-digital online retailer. It has built its brick-and-mortar store in University Village, Seattle, where it will provide real copies of books to customers, alongside gadgets including the Fire TV, Echo, Kindle eBook readers, and the Fire tablet range, with Amazon using its digital strength for stock selection.
Financial Innovation Now group to attempt policy change in Washington DC
Technology industry leaders Amazon, Apple, Google, Intuit and PayPal today announced the formation of Financial Innovation Now. The new Washington DC lobbyist super-group is a coalition that will promote tech-company friendly policies to help foster greater innovation in financial services, as well as claiming to assist consumers in the transition to new payment services like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Wallet.
King acquisition a significant boost to Activision's mobile efforts
Activision Blizzard has unexpectedly announced it has purchased the studio behind major mobile titles, including the Candy Crush franchise and Bubble Witch Saga. The purchase of the British-based King Digital Entertainment will cost Activision $5.9 billion, the $18 per share purchase price representing a 20-percent premium over the developer's closing share price on October 30, but will ultimately help boost its mobile gaming efforts.
Through fire and flames, we delivered the podcast anyhow
After an attack of the Halloween gremlins in staffers' hardware, Episode 39 is ready for your listening pleasure! Mike bowed out, as his hardware ate itself, but join an especially acoustically-challenged and gallivanting Charles, with amazingly stable and problem-free cohort Malcolm, as they chat for a bit over an hour about Apple's fight against extracting data from a suspect's phone, the new Apple TV, and Amazon's purge of the Chromecast and Apple TV from its shelves.
Break-up of HP aims to make companies more competitive
Hewlett-Packard has split up into two separate companies, dividing itself into firms aimed at two different markets, just as it advised last year. One, HP Inc, will be a consumer-focused company offering PCs, printers, and other devices for home use, while the other half will become Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) will deal with business customers, with the change aiming to make the two companies smaller and more nimble, and in theory more competitive.
Says original judge, appeals court erred in framework used to determine guilt
Following on from its petition for certiorari (request for judicial review), Apple has formally requested that the US Supreme Court overturn the appellate court decision that found the appeals court mostly in agreement with Judge Denise Cote's original finding that Apple had conspired with publishers to raise the price of e-books in an effort the iPhone maker (and the publishers) have repeatedly said was intended to open the market to competition and diversify the number of publishers by making the industry viable.
Abigail Brody joins Huawei, heads up 80-designer UI team
Chinese smartphone producer Huawei has appointed a former creative director at Apple to improve the software used on its devices. Abigail Brody has become the chief user experience designer at the manufacturer, in command of a team of 80 user interface designers charged with "developing creative UI design experiences and the look and feel" for Huawei's devices, as well as establishing a user experience research and design studio in the San Francisco area.
Roaming charges in EU will be capped from April 2016
The European Union's crusade against roaming charges has received crucial support from the European Parliament, after being given the all-clear, at the same time as new net neutrality measures. Proposals to scrap roaming charges completely across the continent have been approved by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in a vote, and though they won't be removed completely until mid-2017, consumers in the region can expect to start feeling the effects of changes in the law from April next year.
Macs hit all-time sales record of 5.7 million, Apple Watch growing
In today's quarterly results call for the company's fiscal fourth quarter, Apple revealed it had sold 48 million iPhones, a record for Q4. Strong sales in China and other developing regions helped boost the numbers, along with a short period of availability of the company's newest iPhones, the 6s and 6s Plus. Macs also set an all-time sales record of 5.7million units sold. The Mac figure was all the more remarkable given that the PC industry in general has seen an 11 percent decline.
Sets new record for fourth-quarter sales of iPhones, Watch, Macs
Apple revenues rose 25 percent year-over-year to $51.5 billion in its fourth fiscal quarter, which ended in September with just a week or so of availability for its latest iPhones, the company has announced. Profits were up 30 percent to $11.1 billion, while earnings per share climbed from $1.42 to $1.96, a 38 percent increase. The results beat consensus analyst estimates of $51.11 billion in revenue. International sales jumped to 62 percent of revenue, fueled by strong growth in China.
Controversial parallel between phone unlock and lethal injection made
The judge at the head of the iPhone unlocking controversy court hearings has upped the ante somewhat. In arguments Monday, Judge James Orenstein said that forcing Apple to extract data from a suspect's iPhone 5s would be tantamount to forcing a pharmaceutical company to provide drugs for executions against company mandate.
Consensus aiming to top upper end of Apple's guidance
A new forecast from analysts and a late prediction from investment firm Cowen and Company have combined to move the needle slightly upwards in terms of the optimism of guesses on Apple's earnings for its fiscal Q4 quarter, which will be reported later today (MacNN will, of course, have live coverage). Compared to a recent polling of analysts by Fortune magazine, the new consensus rises just over the top of Apple's guidance, now at $51 billion in revenue.
Samsung falls as local manufacturers compete with Apple
Hours before Apple reveals is fiscal Q4 quarterly results, Counterpoint Research has revealed a new study showing that Apple has retaken the top spot in China's smartphone market, selling seven million units last month to take the title back for the first time since February, and outpacing its previous top monthly sales by more than three million units. Chinese manufacturers Huawei and Xiaomi will keep pressure on, however, though Samsung's presence in the market has plummeted.
Subscribers of TWC Internet in New York may be first to try Internet TV service
Time Warner Cable is preparing to test an Internet-only television service starting from next week, according to a report. The cable provider is said to be working on a version of TWC TV, its existing online streaming app for cable TV subscribers, that could be used by users of its Internet-only connections, potentially allowing customers to watch TV without being locked into a longer contract period nor having a standard cable set-top box at their home.
We've survived to week two! Join us for chats about Star Wars, Destiny, more
If its Sunday morning, that means its time for MacNN Off Topic, our weekly brief look at things nerdy that captivated our attention for the week while scrounging for material on our regular beat. Sometimes what we talk about on this 'cast is work related, sometimes not. For this week, we've got a nice even spread of both!
Defendant, iPhone model named in federal counter-filing
A federal filing has shed some light on the court matter involving Apple's unwillingness to unlock an iPhone 5s owner's phone running iOS 7. The filing, made yesterday, points out the suspect's name, as well as device type, and notes that Apple has had no problem unlocking devices with court order in the past. Additionally, the US attorneys claim that Apple has no legal standing to decline the search warrant on the basis of tarnishing the brand of the company.
Player alleged wheel spin game mechanic an illegal gambling apparatus
A US judge has shot down an attempt at a class action suit against the Machine Zone, the makers of widely publicized mobile title Game of War. US District Judge James Bredar ruled that a "slot machine" mechanic, potentially fed by in-app purchase of game currency, was not an illegally operated online casino, and rebuked the attorneys filing the suit for a "hodgepodge of hollow claims lacking allegations of real-world harms or injuries."
Rare quarterly profit beats Wall Street, stock price boosted by results
Amazon yesterday announced financial results for its third quarter that ended on September 30. Net sales increased 23% to $25.4 billion in the third quarter, compared with $20.6 billion in third quarter 2014. On the strength of that, and the massive growth from cloud service sales, the company posted a net income of $79 million, compared with net loss of $437 million in the third quarter of 2014.
Revenue down 12 percent from year-ago-quarter
Microsoft posted its first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2016 yesterday evening, and surpassed its own expectations, as well as those of analysts. The company posted $20.4 billion in revenue, down 12 percent year over year. Expected contraction in the company's Productivity and Personal Computing departments were offset by growth in cloud services, as expected. Operating income came in at $5.8 billion, with a net income of $4.6 billion.
Report claims Comcast told Verizon it intends to resell wireless service
Comcast subscribers may find their service will extend away from their home network, with a report claiming the cable company is looking to move into providing cellular services to its users. It is alleged Comcast has advised Verizon it will be reselling part of the carrier's wireless service to its customers under a 2012 spectrum deal, with the supposed new service potentially being offered to Comcast customers by this time next year.
Predictions of nearly 49 million units ahead of Christmas buying season
Apple will announce its fiscal Q4 results for the quarter that ended on September 30 this coming Tuesday, October 27, and ahead of that Fortune's Philip Elmer-DeWitt has again rounded up some Wall Street and independent analysts and collected their respective guesses on how many iPhones Apple sold -- for most analysts, nearly the only Apple sales number that matters. The result is that the pundits believe Apple will have yet another record quarter, with sales up 24 percent year-over-year.
Group calls on Apple to push Pegatron for more, lasting improvements
International labor condition monitors China Labor Watch has concluded an undercover investigation at Apple supplier Pegatron. As part of its exposé, the advocacy group claims that 58 percent of the workers at the plant were required to work more than 60 hours a week, in violation of Apple's guidelines for suppliers. Additionally, it purports that living conditions in every respect have deteriorated, with pervasive mold, and mass infestations bedbugs posing massive problems for workers.
Friend and family tracker now available on iCloud.com for greater access
Apple on Wednesday added its selective friends-and-family tracking service Find My Friends to its iCloud.com site, letting users sign in on any Internet-connected device to locate friends or loved ones who have the app on their mobile devices and have agreed to have their location revealed to the user. Participants can opt to change status at any time or enable (or disable) the tracking for select periods, such as when a family is visiting a theme park and wants to each go their separate ways.
Offering also gives subscribers exclusive video content
Alphabet's streaming video service YouTube has taken the wraps off of an ad-free subscription service. The service, dubbed YouTube Red is debuting on October 28, and will charge users $10 per month if subscribed to through the YouTube website for and some exclusive subscriber only shows in addition to no advertisements. Users subscribing to the service through an iOS app must pay $13 per month, presumably to offset Apple's share of purchases through the App Store.
DisneyLife to offer videos, books, music, expansion into Europe planned
Disney is going to launch a subscription service in the United Kingdom next month, providing users with a variety of content across the media company's properties. Said to be called DisneyLife, the service will cost subscribers £10 ($15.50) per month, though unlike purely streaming services such as Netflix, it will offer access to books and music alongside streaming movies and TV shows from the Disney catalog via its apps.
Multiple suitors arose for company, WD offer led pack
Western Digital and SanDisk today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Western Digital will acquire all of the outstanding shares of SanDisk for a combination of cash and stock. The offer values SanDisk common stock at $86.50 per share or a total equity value of approximately $19 billion.
Mapping vehicles acquired by Uber from Microsoft in June
Uber is working to improve the routes taken by its drivers, by mapping the roads itself with its own fleet of vehicles. The ride-sharing company has confirmed it has its own Street View-style mapping vehicles traveling the roads and taking its own imaging data, following a photographic leak of the vehicle on Facebook, with the suggestion it is using the data generated to replace the Google Maps-derived data it currently relies on.
CEO announces membership in group aiming to help China go green
In an interview on stage the Wall Street Journal's WSJD Live conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that Apple Music currently has 6.5 million paid subscribers, with another 8.5 million currently enjoying their three-month free trial. He also noted that the new-generation Apple TV would go on sale on Monday, October 26, with shipments beginning this Friday. While interviewer and WSJ Editor Gerard Baker was unable to get any information on future projects out of Cook, they did cover a number of other topics.
This episode dedicated to the memory of Gary Allen and ifoAppleStore
Yet again, time to set aside an hour and check out the latest episode of The MacNN Podcast, where we geek out about new shiny things from Apple and wonder about the old shiny things, and lament the shiny things that aren't here anymore. From the sadness of saying goodbye to a serious Apple fan to the joy of watching those hilarious new PC commercials, Charles and Mike (and special guest stars William and Malcolm from One More Thing) debrief you on the week in tech.
Report claims 1,000 Intel employees working on iPhone modem project
The next iPhone may contain a few components sourced from Intel, replacing some components traditionally sourced from Qualcomm, according to a report. The chip producer is allegedly working on producing a version of its 7360 LTE modem specifically for use in next year's iPhone refresh, with the view to producing both the modem and a new Apple System on Chip (SoC) if Apple approves of Intel's communications chip work.
It's easy to criticize the new massive ad campaign -- but it shouldn't be
From rumor to fact in 48 hours. The big PC powerhouses Microsoft, Dell, Intel, Lenovo, and HP have launched a new program, reminding web surfers and cable watchers about all the things that computers can do. We have two difficulties about criticizing the new "PC Does What" ad campaign: where to begin and how long have you got? There is not one single chance that you saw this and didn't wonder how in the world it ever came into anyone's head, let alone the world.


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Sales of organic products are increasing by almost 10 percent a year, compared to growth of around 3 percent for non-organics. Preliminary estimates for 2017 are that spending on organics may reach close to $48 billion – a huge jump from 10 years ago when organic spending was around $19 billion.
Organic purchases have reached the broader public with a recent Nielson poll showing that over 50 percent of households buy organic produce. However, most organic purchases are concentrated to a much smaller number of households. The poll reveals that only 2 percent of households spend more than 50 percent of their produce dollars on organics. Roughly 8 percent of all produce purchased is organic.
In the U.S., there are roughly 20,000 organic farmers out of a global total of 28,000. In other words, over 70 percent of the world’s organic farmers are in the U.S. It is no secret that the cost of organics is higher than traditional foods that may contain chemical residues or are often sourced from crops suffering from a lack of genetic diversity.


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Title: Amazon Considered as Anchor Investor for Arm Ltd.’s Massive IPO
In an exciting development for the tech industry, e-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly in talks to become an anchor investor in Arm Ltd.’s highly-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The IPO, which is expected to raise up to $10 billion, could see Arm’s valuation soar to an impressive $60 billion to $70 billion.
Arm, an influential chip design company owned by SoftBank Group Corp., has also engaged in discussions with tech powerhouses Intel Corp. and Nvidia Corp. regarding their potential investment in the IPO. These discussions with top industry players demonstrate the strong interest and support surrounding Arm’s public offering.
Amazon, being one of Arm’s largest clients, is said to be particularly drawn to Arm’s cost-effective and efficient Arm-based chips. The company’s decision to invest in this IPO would further solidify its commitment to the long-standing business partnership with Arm.
With the rising popularity of AI chips, Arm is keen to capitalize on the trend and gain a significant market share. The IPO is scheduled to begin its roadshow in the first week of the upcoming month, suggesting that the company is moving forward swiftly to secure its financial future.
The increasing valuations of chip companies, especially those involved in artificial intelligence equipment, have contributed to a positive outlook for Arm’s IPO. If it reaches the higher end of expectations, Arm’s IPO would be a significant milestone for the industry, marking the largest tech IPO since Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s IPO in 2014.
Amazon’s use of Arm designs is not limited to smartphones but extends to its Graviton server processors, providing an alternative to traditional data-center chips from Intel. Arm CEO Rene Haas intends to strengthen their position in the data center market, making it an appealing prospect for potential IPO investors.
Arm’s chip designs are already widely adopted in various markets where efficiency and low power consumption are highly valued. This track record, coupled with the support of industry leaders like Amazon, positions Arm for future success.
As discussions progress and the IPO draws closer, the tech world eagerly awaits further updates on Arm’s immense public offering.
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Xbox and Sega-owned game Football Manager 24 have joined forces to offer gamers a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional football. The “Everyday Tactician” campaign, produced by McCann London, has caught the attention of football enthusiasts and video game aficionados alike.
In a groundbreaking move, the National League club Bromley FC is set to recruit a tactician from the ranks of Football Manager 24 players. This lucky winner will secure a five-month paid role as a support performance tactician at the club, working closely with the first team manager and the head of performance analysis.
A chance to make football manager dreams come true
For many football fans, the dream of influencing the tactics and strategies of their favorite team has always been an elusive fantasy. However, the Everyday Tactician campaign is turning that dream into reality for one lucky individual. Xbox and Football Manager 24 have created a competition that promises the winner a unique professional football experience.
Football Manager 24 players must follow three straightforward steps to enter this unprecedented competition. Firstly, they need to achieve the ‘Championes’ Xbox achievement, signifying their mastery of the game by winning a domestic league title on either Xbox or PC.
Next, entrants must complete an application form, including a one-minute video detailing why they believe they are the perfect candidate for the role. Finally, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to impress Bromley FC staff during an interview process.
The prize at stake is nothing short of a football fan’s fantasy come true. The selected tactician will be awarded a paid five-month position as a support performance tactician at Bromley FC. This role will see them collaborating closely with the first team manager and the head of performance analysis.
Their responsibilities will include contributing to first-team analysis, pre-game preparations, matchday insights, and post-match assessments. They will have the chance to present detailed reports to the first-team manager, as well as provide valuable input on team selection, tactics, and scouting.
The journey of the Everyday Tactician
The journey of the Everyday Tactician will be documented for football fans and gaming enthusiasts to follow. Starting in January 2024 and continuing until the end of the season, regular updates will be shared online and on social media platforms.
These updates will be accessible through the official channels of Bromley FC, Football Manager, Xbox UK, and TNT Sports, the official broadcaster of the Vanarama National League.
In an exciting development, the Everyday Tactician’s journey will also be the subject of a three-part documentary set to air in 2024. This documentary will provide an intimate look into the life and experiences of the tactician as they immerse themselves in the world of professional football at Bromley FC.
The campaign and its impact
The “Everyday Tactician” campaign was officially launched on November 14th, following the release of Football Manager 24 on November 6th. Football Manager fans and gamers alike have until December 4th to enter this extraordinary competition.
A 40-second advertisement has been released online and across various social media platforms to promote the campaign.
The ad depicts a bewildered gamer being transported from his living room, seated in his gaming chair, onto the pitch, where Bromley FC players warmly welcome him. This creative and attention-grabbing promotion has generated significant buzz and interest in the campaign.