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The Nokia 928 first appeared on a billboard, of all places, and then popped up in a recent issue of Vanity Fair, and now, Nokia’s worst-kept secret was officially revealed on the company's website on Tuesday morning.
Nokia had been tight-lipped about its newest Windows phone until now, trying to maintain some level of mystery for its May 14 release event. But while the image of the 928 on Nokia’s website merely tells viewers to “stay tuned for updates,” an ad in Vanity Fair magazine (via Engadget) leaks Nokia-exclusive PureView imaging tech and claims the 928 will have the best low-light images of any smartphone. Nokia promises “blur-free photos and videos” even in dark settings.
According to the billboard image, the Nokia 928 will be a Verizon Wireless exclusive, and it is rumored to have a Xenon flash, which is essentially a glass tube filled with gas that's typically reserved for high-end digital cameras. Combined with the Carl Zeiss lens, the Nokia 928 is likely to take beautiful shots, placing it shoulder-to-shoulder with Android titans like the Samsung Galaxy S4, the HTC One and the iPhone 5.
The reason Xenon flashes are found in most standalone digital cameras but few smartphones is due to their bulk. But it's rumored that Nokia has discovered a way to build slimmer Xenon flashes into the Nokia 928, which would offer a potentially brighter, whiter flash than LED. The tradeoff? It uses more power and takes more time to recharge after each flash.
The Verizon-exclusive 928’s specs, while not yet released by Nokia, are likely to go toe to toe with AT&T’s exclusive Nokia 920, as opposed to the lower-end T-Mobile variant. This means that spec watchers should look out for at least a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 (1.5 GHz), 4.5-inch 720p display, 1GB of RAM and of course, claims to have the best low-light camera in a smartphone with that Carl Zeiss lens. The Nokia 920 also has built-in wireless charging and a 1,280 x 768 high-contrast LCD display with in-plane switching (IPS). According to comparisons by Engadget, the Nokia 920 also has the best low-light sensor in a smartphone.
Some websites claim that Nokia may also release an international variant of the Nokia 928, rumored to be called the Nokia 925, on May 14.


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The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Wiedemann's, an iconic beer brand in the northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area, is back on store shelves. “It feels great. It’s a big step, but really it’s just kind of the beginning still,” owner Jon Newberry, who developed the new recipe, told the newspaper.
The original Widemann Brewing Co. was founded in Newport, Ky., in the 1870s. The beer disappeared from production after 2006. Newberry bought the name and is now trying to revive the brand.
The draft beer is being made by Listermann Brewing, the newspaper says, while the bottled beer is being brewed at the Stevens Point Brewery in Wisconsin. To read the full story, click here.

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Ask any busy SME owner or finance director what are the main things that keep them awake at night and chances are they?ll cite late payment and managing cash flow.
Sadly, it’s a challenge that isn’t going away any time soon. The latest research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) points towards some 84 per cent of small businesses having been paid late for a product or service.
Meanwhile, a third have received payment later than agreed on as many as one in four separate jobs. It all adds up to a heavy toll, causing the closure of as many as 50,000 businesses each year, at a cost to the UK economy of £2.5bn.
Although it’s a multi-faceted challenge that sadly can’t be solved overnight, thankfully there are still a number of avenues open to businesses looking to proactively tackle late payment, while Philip Hammond and his colleagues weigh up the regulatory options.
The simplest and most obvious starting point is to review your bookkeeping procedures. So often, late payment is exacerbated by invoices being addressed to the wrong person, sent in the wrong format or at the wrong time.
Large organisations can often have hundreds of suppliers on their books and thousands of invoices running through their systems at any one time, meaning those SMEs that don’t comply with the client’s preferred invoicing conventions often find themselves falling to the bottom of the pile.
A useful resource for advice on how to tackle the issue beyond administration checks and balances, is the government’s relatively new late payment complaints procedure.
Launched at the end of last year and centred around the website for the office of the small business commissioner, Paul Uppal, the resource comprises step-by-step guidance for small businesses on how to deal with late invoice payments, including how to escalate payment issues when they get out of hand.
It provides a three-pronged check, chase and choose process, designed to help small business owners actively challenge poor supply chain practice, and includes guidance on accessing legal advice, negotiating solutions and ultimately, submitting complaints to the commissioner.
Beyond process, the most forward-thinking SMEs are looking outside of the box at more innovative ways to get paid earlier than contracted terms. We hear from SMEs day in day out that cash is king and, without easy access to finance, they are actively looking for ways to increase their cash flow in order to meet their own running costs.
A growing number (particularly those providing goods and services for large public and private sector customers) are signing up to innovative early payment programmes, which give them the option to be paid earlier than their contracted terms in exchange for a pre-agreed, nominal fee against each invoice.
It adds up to a virtuous circle and mutually beneficial arrangement all round. Buyers benefit from technology driven improvements to their payment practices and procedures, enabling them to drive savings, improve operational effectiveness and deliver real social value down the supply chain, while SMEs get paid earlier, each and every time.
Apart from the obvious benefits in terms of improved cash flow, SMEs typically derive great comfort from the knowledge that all their invoices will be paid in a timely manner, which in turn provides far greater certainty to aid business planning.
It saves precious time and resources, removing the need to chase late payment. In addition, small and micro suppliers who tend to find it the most difficult to secure finance, can in some circumstances benefit from free early payment, through initiatives like our own FreePay.
Looking ahead, while the government’s tough talk on the issue is to be welcomed, experience tells us that fresh regulation won’t necessarily be the panacea that everyone seeks. Legislation has been in place for twenty years now, but it hasn’t had the necessary impact on behaviours.
In our experience, once an organisation recognises the benefits of a more strategic approach to their late payment practices they don’t need the threat of a penalty. It just makes good business sense all round.


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Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite Epic Games Inc, said on Wednesday that Apple had told him the game would be “blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem” until the company’s legal case was resolved and all calls were exhausted, which could take up to five years.
Sweeney posted on Twitter that Epic has asked Apple to reinstate Fourteen days and promised “that it will adhere to Apple guidelines at all times and in all places where we publish products on Apple’s platforms.”
Late that evening, Apple announced to Epic that Fortnite would be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until all legal remedies are exhausted, which can take up to 5 years. pic.twitter.com/QCD7wogJef
– Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) 09/22/2021
Apple spent a year telling the world, the court, and the press that they would “welcome Epic’s return to the world. Appstore when they agree to play by the same rules as everyone else. Epic agreed, and now Apple has given up yet another abuse of its monopoly power by billions of users, “Sweeney tweeted.
Apple declined to comment.
Earlier this month, the federal judge who oversaw the company’s legal brawl ordered Apple to dismantle a lucrative part of the barricade of competition that guarded its iPhone app store, but dismissed claims the company had an illegal monopoly on competition and innovation suffocated. But US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has not called Apple a monopoly or forced it to allow competing businesses to run apps for iPhones, iPads and iPods.
The epic is Appeal against the decision.
Epic alleged that Apple defrauded app makers by charging between 15% and 30% commissions on in-app transactions for banning other options on its iPhone, iPad and iPod.
When Epic tried to collect commissions with an alternative payment system in. to bypass Fourteen days last august, Apple ousted him from the App Store in an attempt to instigate a legal confrontation that could force him to cut his fees. But Apple has insisted that the commissions are a reasonable toll paid by a minority of its store’s 1.8 million apps to cover the more than $ 100 billion it has invested in mobile software.
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All Sony Notebook Batteries Now Under Investigation
August 17, 2006 5:31 AM
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Safety concerns loom over Sony batteries by HP says "it's just a Dell issue"
Sony could very well be
forced to announce a major recall on a large number
of or all of the batteries that it manufactures. From laptops to hand held devices, Sony's batteries are now under heavy investigation by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission citing safety concerns. The investigation started after
Dell's recent 4.1 million battery recall
. The Commission however says that hazardous situations are not limited to just Dell laptops -- Sony batteries are used in other computers by Apple, HP and Lenovo. HP responded by saying that "it's a Dell issue" and that it's not affected by the investigation.
Dell's recall of 4.1 million batteries however is an indication that the situation is more severe than at first appears.
Earlier this month Apple issued a recall
for certain batteries that shipped with its MacBook Pro notebook computer. Apple said that the batteries did not perform up to expectations but otherwise did not pose serious threat to users.
Analysts say that Dell's recall of 4.1 million batteries could cost up to $300 million depending on how many users actually send in their batteries. Lenovo told reporters that it was not recalling any batteries yet and Apple said it would look into the situation. Out of all the manufacturers using batteries from Sony, only Dell has issued a recall. Interestingly, a Sony representative told reporters that Sony believes the problem to be isolated to just Dell.
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Someone mentioned on another article thread (I believe the one about the recall) that their VAIO did not have a sony battery.
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Gesher I Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GIAC, "Gesher") a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, and Freightos Limited ("Freightos" or the "Company"), today announced the confidential submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") of a draft registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") relating to their previously announced proposed business combination.
Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform, today announced its results for the second quarter of 2022.
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China seeks to acquire US' crown jewels of technology: WH
China seeks to acquire the crown jewels of American technology through theft, forced transfer, information-harvesting and acquisition, the White House said today, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of Chinese goods.
Trump, pursuing his 'America First' policy, has been insisting that China has been unfairly benefitting from a massive trade imbalance with the US, now estimated to be USD 376 billion.
"China seeks to acquire the crown jewels of American technology, including ag-tech, through six vectors," Peter Navarro, White House Director of Trade and Industrial Policy told reporters during a conference call.
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These six vectors are physical theft and cyber theft; forced technology transfer, typically as a condition of access to the Chinese market; evasion of export controls; export restraints on raw materials; information-harvesting campaigns designed to acquire and exploit the openness of our economy.
And acquisition of crown jewels by state-backed funds that basically, scour places like Silicon Valley, Austin, Boston and beyond, for the best of what the US have in industries like artificial intelligence, block chain technology, robotics, high-tech manufacturing and high-tech shipping, Navarro said.
"These, in fact, are the Made in China 2025 industries that China, with one-fourth of the world's population, wants to control 70 per cent of the production of by 2025," he said.
Collectively, these six behaviours constitute what December 2017 National Security Strategy refers to as economic aggression, he said.
"Much of this behaviour is outside international norms, and it is critical, both to the interests of the United States, as well as for the integrity and proper functioning of the global economy, that China cease these kinds of behaviour, and integrate its own non-market economy into the global trading system in a way that leads to fair, balanced and reciprocal trade," Navarro said.
"As President Trump has said, this nation supports free and fair trade, but it will not support fool's trade," he said.
Asserting that Trump has given China every chance to change its aggressive behaviour, Navarro said there was a clear linear path that begins with candidate Trump's famous job speech in June of 2016, in which he explicitly promised to take action under Section 301 if China failed to stop its attacks on its manufacturing and innovation base.
"Once President Trump took office, the next point on that linear path was the Mar-a-Lago summit, in which all of these issues related to China's trying to acquire intellectual property were addressed at that summit, and there was 100 days that followed in which China was supposed to come up with proposed structural changes to address these. They did not," he said.
"There's also the special trip the president's trade team took to Beijing to discuss these matters, which resulted in no progress. The Chinese delegation then came here to the Treasury Department. Again, no progress," he said.
Navarro said that none of these efforts by the president and his team had resulted in any progress on the two core issues facing the US-China relationship: the need to reduce massive trade deficit, which represents an equally massive transfer of wealth, factories and jobs to China.
Also more importantly for this country's economic future and national security, China's bid to acquire the crown jewels of American technology and intellectual property by any means necessary, by the six different vectors.
Actions of Trump are purely defensive in nature and are designed to defend the crown jewels of American technology from China's aggressive behaviour, he added.
"We have seen in the past what has happened to our industries from China's aggressive behaviour. China's predatory resulted after China joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001, and many of our traditional manufacturing industries basically going to China," he said.
China has more than 50 per cent global share of air conditioners, appliances, colour TV sets, computers, electronics, machine tools, microwaves, mobile phones, refrigerators, solar and wind, steel, cement.
Trump will not allow China to use the same kind of unfair trade practices and illicit behaviour to capture the so-called Made In China 2025 industries, which China has said that it wants to acquire, absorb, digest and re-innovate, he said.
"These are the future of the world and of America, and China cannot have 70 per cent of production of these industries by 2025," he said.
Asserting that the US is not backing off, Navarro said that China has much more to lose in this trade dispute than the United States.
"If you simply do the numbers, we imported about USD 500 billion worth of China's exports in 2017, and we exported only USD 130 billion to China. We had initially USD 50 billion in tariffs that were very carefully targeted, simply to defend in the China 2025 industries," he said.
"What the president did yesterday in announcing an additional USD 200 billion, it's clear that China does have much more to lose. What we have at stake is USD 130 billion going to China. What they have at stake is over USD 500 billion coming to us," Navarro said.
He conceded that this trade dispute will lead to relatively small effects where the two economies that collectively add up to about USD 30 trillion in annual GDP.
China's behaviour has created a huge structural imbalance in the world economy and lead to this massive wealth transfer to China, not just from US, but from Europe, Japan and from wherever else China is able to acquire technology from and it needs to be addressed.
"If our companies are able to operate in China without fear of losing their technology, if our companies are able to operate here without the fear of Chinese cyber agents coming in and stealing the trade secrets, intellectual property and other things, this economy will be stronger, the global economy will be stronger and we will have a much better relationship," Navarro said.
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The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show was a madhouse this year at Automotive.com, with more than 30 debuts to cover over a scant two days period.
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Car shoppers looking for either fuel-efficient sedans or sporty ones now have two new options.
Remember when you got your driver's license and the freedom it represented?
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10. Let customers know about critical shipping dates – and make sure you can deliver. “Setting reasonable and accurate shipping estimates for your customers is paramount,” says Kyle Therriault, vice president, business development, Auto Accessories Garage. “Communicate months in advance with key suppliers [and] vendors to [ascertain] their shipping capabilities. Adjust your shipping estimates for products ahead of time, and monitor their performance directly after the Cyber Monday rush to see if further adjustment is needed leading up to the week before Christmas.”
“Run a ‘last shipping day for Christmas delivery’ campaign,” says Ervin. “The world is always going to be full of last minute shoppers, myself included. People are too busy and they simply lose track of the calendar,” he explains. So “get in front of your customers and remind them when the last day to order for Christmas is. This sense of urgency results in a large amount of sales and the reminder is also appreciated by consumers.”
Also, be sure “to double check this date with your shipping carrier and your fulfillment center to make sure you can fulfill the promise you've made to your customers,” he adds.
11. Provide exceptional online customer service. “One lesson learned by etailers during the holiday season is the importance of responding to customers via social media,” says Bryan Segal, CEO, Engagement Labs, which provides social technology solutions to marketers. “Brand responsiveness is a key factor in providing solid customer service, particularly during the holidays. Answering [tweets, as well as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest queries] in a timely fashion not only establishes a positive brand reputation but develops trust with customers.”
12. Make returning items easy – and free (if possible). “This season, we [saw] consumers demand more from the order return process, says Christine Boucher, director, Customer Contact Center, BrandShop. “Not only are online shoppers looking for hassle-free returns, pre-paid labels and extended return periods, they are now demanding online access to initiate and track returns along with follow-up confirmation emails of return credit,” she explains. So “it's crucial for retailers to deliver on these expectations because this is the final leg of the customer's journey, and therefore leaves a lasting impression that can work for or against the retailer.”
“Retailers know free shipping is critical for competing, but now free returns must be in consideration as well,” says Freedman. “The e-tailing group’s Mystery Shopping revealed that 19 out of 100 retailers allowed shoppers the luxury of free returns while 5 percent made it conditional. Retailers are wise to at least evaluate this model as shoppers find great appeal in risk-free shopping. This may turn a reluctant shopper into a prospect and could result in a long-term relationship.”
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Audi India has launched the Audi RS 5 Sportback performance sedan in India, priced at Rs 1.04 crore, ex-showroom.
The car comes with a sleek four-door coupe roofline, Matrix headlamps, dynamic turn indicators and 19-inch alloy wheels.
There's also a panoramic sunroof on offer, black alcantara seats and Audi's Virtual Cockpit Plus and MMI Navigation Plus navigation system. The sportier front seats have adjustable lumbar support along with the cabin offering 3-zone climate control.
The Audi RS 5 comes powered by a 2.9-litre, V6, TFSI petrol engine that produces 450hp and 600Nm of peak torque. It comes with Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard along with self-locking central differential. The company claims a 0-100kph time on the sports sedan at 3.9 seconds.
In terms of safety, the Audi RS 5 comes equipped with six airbags, Parking Aid Plus, hill-hold assist and cruise control among other active safety systems.
According to Balbir Singh Dhillon, head, Audi India, "We have witnessed good traction for all our Sports models, across the country and with the advent of the Audi RS 5 Sportback, we look forward to fueling the appetite for performance cars."
"This is our fifth launch of the year and I can assure you this won’t be our last – stay tuned for a lot more action from brand Audi in India," Dhillon added.
The RS 5 is Audi's fifth launch in India, with the earlier models including its all-electric trio of e-tron and e-tron Sportback crossovers as well as the facelifted Audi A4 introduced in January this year.
The RS 5 sports sedan rivals models such as the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 available in India.
The luxury car market in India has been impacted by Covid, which has impacted most entrepreneurs and their businesses have borne the brunt of the first wave of the pandemic last year. However, 2021 has seen a recovery with market leader Mercedes-Benz India recording up to 65 percent year-on-year growth in the first half of the calendar year.
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By Dow Jones Business News, October 09, 2013, 08:25:00 AM EDT
Saks Inc. ( SKS ) Chairman and Chief Executive Stephen Sadove will join J.C. Penney Co.'s ( JCP ) board following the
completion of Saks' takeover by Hudson's Bay Co. (HBC.T), replacing current board member Geraldine B. Laybourne, who is
His appointment comes as two high-profile directors, William Ackman and Steven Roth, the chief executive of Vornado
Realty Trust (VNO), have left Penney's board in recent months. The company was expected to appoint a new director with
retail experience as it seeks help with its turnaround and to stem a steep slide in sales.
Luxury retailer Saks disclosed last month that Mr. Sadove planned to leave the company following its merger with
Hudson's Bay. The deal, initially valued at about $2.8 billion, is expected to close by year's end. Mr. Sadove's
election to Penney's board is effective upon his leaving Saks.
"Under his leadership, Steve built luxury retail chain Saks Fifth Avenue into one of the world's most prominent
fashion retailers today," said Penney Chairman Thomas Engibous. "He also boasts a distinguished marketing and consumer
products career spanning over 25 years. Steve is an outstanding addition to our board and we look forward to leveraging
his expertise as we focus on guiding the turnaround at J.C. Penney."
Mr. Sadove joined Saks' management team as vice chairman in 2002, assumed the additional post of chief operating
officer in 2004 and became CEO in 2006. He took on the chairman title in 2007. Penney noted that Mr. Sadove helped to
elevate Saks' service levels, differentiate its merchandise assortment, invest in technology and investments in saks.com
and strengthen its store base.
Penney said Ms. Laybourne's departure from the board allows her to focus more time as chairman of KANDU, a startup
consumer technology company for kids.
Penney is struggling to overcome a year-and-a-half under former Chief Executive Ron Johnson. Mr. Johnson cut back
discounts and did away with some popular house brands without first testing the moves, which drove away shoppers and
plunged the company into the red.
However, Penney on Tuesday reported improving sales trends in September and said it's "making solid progress" in its
turnaround efforts, with its core customer reconnecting with the department store, especially during promotional events.
Penney shares were up 1.9% to $7.92 in recent premarket trading. Through Tuesday's close, the stock is down 61% since
the start of the year.
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BofA-Merrill raises Indiabulls Real Estate to 'buy'; stock gains
Reuters Market Eye - Shares in Indiabulls Real Estate(INRL.NS) gain 2.8 percent after Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgrades the stock to "buy" from "neutral" and raises its price objective to 100 rupees from 69 rupees.
The investment bank cited better-than-expected sales bookings, as well as optimism about new projects, including a luxury project in central Mumbai as key reasons for the upgrade.
BofA-Merrill expects the trend of better bookings to continue with more projects lined up for launches in Gurgaon, located near New Delhi and in the city of Chennai.
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Cosmax Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of skincare and makeup products in South Korea, launched its perfume lab in Indonesia. The company said on Wednesday, Feb. 7, that it set up the facility to introduce its products formulated to suit the preferences of the locals.
The Korea Economic Daily reported that Cosmax also aims to expand its business in the halal perfume market in Southeast Asia. To succeed in this endeavor, it will tweak its existing products to suit the climate and tastes of the region’s consumers.
Expansion to Southeast Asia
Cosmax started showcasing its products via its new R&I perfume lab in Indonesia. Moreover, as part of its market strategy, the Indonesian unit of the company organized an event called the “Cosmax Innovation Conference 2024” in Jakarta earlier this week. The theme of the conference was “Curate Your Brand Persona.”
In any case, to reach their expansion goal, Cosmax Pangyo R&I Center and Cosmax Indonesia will develop cosmetics, perfumes, and skincare products that align with global trends and local consumers’ preferences. For starters, the new Fragrance Lab at the Indonesian R&I Center will present halal items for the Southeast Asian perfume markets.
“The perfume market in Indonesia is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.4% until 2027,” a source from Cosmax said. “The rising self-care trend among the Indonesian MZ generation is expected to boost both the premium and mid-low price segments.”
Emerging Indonesian Market
Indonesia’s economy is growing. It showed a record-high economic growth rate of five percent per year. Thus, many markets are also starting to emerge in the country. This is also why Cosmax chose it for its perfume lab and started producing halal-certified products.
“We have grown into a leading local cosmetics ODM company in the 10 years since we entered Indonesia,” Cosmax Indonesia’s head, Jeong Min Kyung, said in a press release. “We will lead Indonesian beauty trends, such as perfume and sun care categories, which are expected to see high growth in the future, and grow together with our customers.”
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Discovery and Vodafone announce discovery+ streaming partnershipMonday, January 4th, 2021
Discovery and Vodafone Announce Landmark Partnership Including new discovery+ Streaming Service
- Multi-year deal covers 12 European markets with access to 100m+ homes, strengthening their existing business relationship with direct-to-consumer distribution for the first time, in addition to the traditional linear TV portfolio
LONDON — Discovery, Inc. and Vodafone have signed a new long-term, multi-platform agreement in Europe under which Vodafone customers in 12 markets can continue to enjoy Discovery’s unique content portfolio. The parties will also collaborate on making discovery+ available to existing Vodafone subscriber bases across Europe. discovery+ is the definitive real-life entertainment streaming service that aggregates Discovery’s iconic and much-loved brands and content around the globe.
The partnership covers Vodafone’s TV and mobile customers in the UK*, Germany, Turkey*, Italy, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland and Iceland will be able to watch their favourite content from Discovery’s iconic brands, the BBC’s natural history collection*, plus Eurosport’s premium sports offering, all in one place for the first time ever.
At launch, discovery+ will have one of the largest content offerings of any new streaming service, featuring a wide range of global and local content, and original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery has category leadership, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and high-quality documentaries. Beginning with the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year, discovery+ will become the streaming Home of the Olympics in Europe with access to every minute, every medal, and every hero, live and on demand*.
This partnership gives Discovery access to roughly 100m Vodafone TV, Fixed Broadband and Mobile-subscribers across Europe to which discovery+ can be made available for a promotional period that will vary by market. Launches will be supported by high-profile marketing campaigns including a wide array of ‘always on’ customer promotional activities on both Vodafone and Discovery owned platforms. The rollout in 12 markets is planned during the course of 2021 and 2022. In addition, Discovery’s linear channels will continue to be available to Vodafone customers on TV in Germany, Italy, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland and Iceland.
David Zaslav, President & CEO of Discovery, Inc. said: “We are delighted to announce this multi-territory and multi-platform partnership with Europe’s largest mobile and fixed network operator. Vodafone’s vast and deep consumer relationships will provide a powerful engine for discovery+ as together we bring the definitive destination for real-life entertainment to consumers across Europe. Our hybrid agreement with Vodafone advances our broader strategy of expanding our linear distribution relationships to bring our popular content to consumers across more platforms and devices.”
Ahmed Essam, Chief Commercial Operations and Strategy Officer, Vodafone Group, said: “I am extremely pleased to have made this agreement with Discovery, which extends our existing partnership and perfectly demonstrates Vodafone’s positioning as one of Europe’s leading video content platforms. Discovery will be a key part of our Entertainment offer, providing a rich choice of content that will enhance Vodafone’s provision of a superior customer experience across its high-quality TV and flexible streaming services”.
Kasia Kieli, President & MD of Discovery EMEA, said: “discovery+ will harness our unique and powerful global and local content offering to serve fans across Europe as we bring the best of real-life entertainment to our passionate audiences. We are very pleased that our relationship with Vodafone continues to grow. Thanks to this new strategic partnership our viewers and Vodafone’s customers will have direct access to the best global and local Discovery content anytime anywhere.”
* discovery+ will only be available to Vodafone mobile customers in the UK and Turkey.
* BBC natural history partnership excludes the UK.
* Olympic rights exclude Russia. Eurosport will be an Official Broadcaster in France and the UK for Tokyo 2020.


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Google announced Project Fi, a new cell phone service that will compete with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-mobile. It’s like the other carries, with a few difference: 1. It works across multiple networks. Google partnered withSprint (S) and T-Mobile (TMUS) and will tap into more than a million free Wi-Fi hotspots across the world. Project Fi […]
iHookUp Connections is an all in one solutions, from Web Design, IT, Networking, Social media, and Audio/TV that helps the new brands or business explore new and innovative business approaches.


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Every year, nearly 300 million tons of plastic products such as bags, bottles, and straws are produced around the world. Many of these items end up as waste, which can take up to 450 years to degrade. With this in mind, Cambridge University scientists have developed an environmentally friendly alternative that can withstand daily use.
Spider silk is a naturally strong, lightweight, and flexible material produced by spiders. The goal of the research team was to create a synthetic material that was similar to spider silk and could be used as a polymer-like substance by manufacturers. The team created a self-standing scaffold (or membrane) using plant proteins, which they refer to as “vegan spider silk.”
The structure is similar to silk on a molecular level, and researchers claim it is simple to mass-produce. Manufacturers won’t need to use dyes or chemicals that can leak and contaminate the environment or other goods because the material can be textured to add color. Researchers can also shape it into items that are similar to today’s plastics.
There has been more research already into spider silk by the Japanese firm Spiber
Tuomas Knowles, a professor of physical chemistry and biophysics, has spent years researching protein function and activity, particularly the impact of misshaped protein structures on their function. He and his colleagues have looked into the role of abnormal proteins in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
“We normally investigate how functional protein interactions allow us to stay healthy and how irregular interactions are implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, disclosed by the lead researcher in a university release. “It was a surprise to find our research could also address a big problem in sustainability: that of plastic pollution.”
He and his team also looked at the molecular structure of spider silk while studying these protein structures. The goal was to figure out what mechanism gives silk its strength, knowing that it has weak molecular interactions.
“We discovered that one of the key features that gives spider silk its strength is the regular arrangement of hydrogen bonds in space and at a very high density,” says Knowles.
The researchers then proposed a method for other proteins, such as plant proteins, to assemble themselves in the same way.
“We know very little about the self-assembly of plant proteins,” says PhD candidate Ayaka Kamada, the paper’s first author. “It’s exciting to know that by filling this knowledge gap, we can find alternatives to single-use plastics.”
Using food waste to create useful items
They discovered that a soybean protein was capable of forming these repeating structural patterns with strong hydrogen bonds. The soybean proteins created a scaffold that was remarkably similar to silk. Given that soybeans are a major food waste product, the team hails this as a game-changing discovery.
“Because all proteins are made of polypeptide chains, under the right conditions we can cause plant proteins to self-assemble just like spider silk,” Knowles explains. “In a spider, the silk protein is dissolved in an aqueous solution, which then assembles into an immensely strong fiber through a spinning process which requires very little energy.”
“Other researchers have been working directly with silk materials as a plastic replacement, but they’re still an animal product,” says Dr. Marc Rodriguez Garcia. “In a way, we’ve come up with ‘vegan spider silk’ – we’ve created the same material without the spider.”
Garcia is the head of Xampla’s research and Development department and a co-author of the study.
The substance’s strength comes from the repeating pattern of the soy isolate proteins, which creates a resilient, sustainable, and non-toxic material comparable to top-of-the-line engineering polymers.
“This is the culmination of something we’ve been working on for over ten years, which is understanding how nature generates materials from proteins,” Knowles adds. “We didn’t set out to solve a sustainability challenge — we were motivated by curiosity as to how to create strong materials from weak interactions.”
“The key breakthrough here is being able to control self-assembly, so we can now create high-performance materials,” Rodriguez Garcia states. “It’s exciting to be part of this journey. There is a huge, huge issue of plastic pollution in the world, and we are in the fortunate position to be able to do something about it.”


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Is that an iPad in your warehouse?
Consumer technologies are showing up in warehouses and DCs, where they're driving double-digit performance gains.
No one would be surprised to hear that Brent Beabout, Office Depot's vice president of global network strategy and transportation, considers technology to be the driving force behind ongoing advances in supply chain management. What might come as a surprise, however, is the type of technology he's talking about.
In a recent interview with DC Velocity, Beabout noted that some of the most successful implementations he's seen have centered not on the standard logistics technologies, but on widely available "garden variety" devices. As a case in point, he cited a project in which his company "used straight off-the-shelf GPSs from Best Buy to enhance the functionality of [its] warehouse management systems."
That comment was still front of mind when we came across the story of Tim Markley, the president of Markley Enterprises in Elkhart, Ind.
Markley Enterprises is a manufacturer of sales and marketing support materials like in-store and trade show displays. Approximately 10 years ago, the company expanded its business to include warehousing and inventory management services. At first, it used a proprietary distribution system to manage these activities. But over time, it became clear that the system was no longer keeping up with the company's needs.
That led Markley to replace it with RedPrairie's On-Demand WMS. Since implementing the warehouse management system, the company has seen significant performance gains in all of the critical areas of its operation. Its inventory accuracy rate, for instance, now stands at over 99 percent. The company has also seen the time needed to pick and pack an order drop by almost a third.
But it wasn't the WMS alone that helped Markley Enterprises achieve these performance breakthroughs. Part of the credit goes to some decidedly garden variety technologies the company is using in conjunction with the WMS—specifically, Apple iPad devices.
Earlier this year, the company equipped employees in its pick and pack operation with iPads. When the WMS receives an order, it automatically transmits the order information—including item location and quantity—to the iPad of the worker nearest the item. In the past, workers had to travel to a work station to pick up paper lists with their picking instructions. Eliminating that step has cut travel time drastically. "We put pedometers on our people, and we actually saw steps decrease by 30 percent with the iPad," Markley reports.
The new system has brought other benefits as well, he adds. For one thing, it's greener. "We [send] orders via e-mail to each iPad, eliminating the need for paper," Markley explains. It's also faster. Because the company's online store is now integrated with the WMS, orders can be instantly transmitted to the warehouse floor for processing. This has saved the company approximately 1,000 hours per year in order entry time in comparison with the old system. On top of that, because the new system eliminates the need for manual data entry, it's more accurate. As a result of the improved speed and accuracy, Markley says, the company now receives far fewer customer service calls—again saving it significant amounts of time.
Markley is already looking for other ways to integrate the iPads into his company's operations. For example, he's currently exploring opportunities to use the devices for workforce management. "In addition to what we're already doing, we are looking at a cloud application using the iPad to capture and log employee production time," he says.
Granted, iPads, GPSs, and pedometers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of technologies to enhance logistics operations. But as Markley's and Beabout's experiences show, sometimes there's a big payoff to thinking outside the box.
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Mitch Mac Donald has more than 30 years of experience in both the newspaper and magazine businesses. He has covered the logistics and supply chain fields since 1988. Twice named one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the U.S., he has served in a multitude of editorial and publishing roles. The leading force behind the launch of Supply Chain Management Review, he was that brand's founding publisher and editorial director from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he has served as news editor, chief editor, publisher and editorial director of Logistics Management, as well as publisher of Modern Materials Handling. Mitch is also the president and CEO of Agile Business Media, LLC, the parent company of DC VELOCITY and CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly.
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About 3.5 lakh new retail investors invested in SBI, the stock that remained in a sweet spot among analysts in public sector space.
Sources in the company said the unprecedented step of removing all 11 instant noodle brands from its 2,621 stores in over 200 cities goes beyond piece-meal approach.
To tap the fast growing e-commerce segment, Reliance Retail, an arm of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, plans to launch multi-channel shopping across all its formats.
All the withdrawn products have been returned to distribution centres, labelled as ‘Not For Sale’, and the designated food safety officers have been informed of the action.
It will avail term loans to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore from State Bank of India and raise another Rs 2,000 crore by issuing convertible debentures.
Reliance Retail has appointed Sanjay Mehra as the chief executive for its fashion and lifestyle ecommerce business, the company revealed in an internal email to its employees.
Ever since Anurup Pruthi resigned in December 2014 as the CFO, Reliance Industries’ finance team was handling all the financial operations at Reliance Retail.
Retail investors are lapping high value stocks on every decline as almost 7 out of top 10 stocks on the BSE have doubled in the last one year.


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Since the 2018 Nissan LEAF isn't selling all that well in the U.S., the $3,000 rebate is now popping up in more states.
Two additional utilities - Eversource in Massachusetts and Baltimore BGE in Maryland - joined the Nissan North America program, so there are now at least five electricity providers offering $3,000 off the new LEAF:
- California - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
- Maryland - Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
- Massachusetts - Eversource
- Ohio - AEP Ohio
- Vermont - Green Mountain Power
Eversource's customers can bring their electricity bill to Nissan dealers and purchase LEAFs for $3,000 cheaper through July 2.
***UPDATE: Eversource has informed us that the discount applies for its customers in three states: Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
2018 Nissan LEAF
"For more information about the Nissan LEAF and the offer for Eversource customers, and to download the flyer to take to a local Nissan dealership, visit the electric vehicle section of Eversource.com. A recent Eversource electric bill is also necessary to participate in this exclusive promotion.
As part of its commitment to increased electric vehicle use in Massachusetts, Eversource is also helping to expand the availability of public charging stations. The energy company expects to soon be partnering with charging station companies as it readies the local electric grid for the installation of hundreds of new, strategically located stations across the commonwealth.
Over the next five years, Eversource will commit $45 million toward grid modifications to accommodate the new locations. To jumpstart the process, the company has recently issued a Request for Proposal to solicit qualified charging station vendors. When complete, this will be one of the largest deployments of electric charging station infrastructure in the country, and currently the largest outside of California."
Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Penni Conner said:
“We want to help customers have access to the best local deals available on new zero-emission vehicles. We’re excited about the future of electric vehicles and to be doing our part to assist New England in achieving its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. We’re committed to saving our customers money and protecting our planet.”
A similar offer was announced by Baltimore BGE in Maryland: see flyer here.


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Stories In Stitches: Lessons From Political Convention Fashion
No, we weren't just looking at the women. The fashion at the Republican and Democratic conventions gave us clues about everyone — men, women, politicians and celebrities. Don't even get us started on the delegates (really, that's a photo essay of its own).
The most simple and obvious theme was the pervasiveness of red, white and blue. The colors conveyed the mood of the speakers and reminded us that it is indeed summertime and the weather is hotter than Hades out here.
White stood out. The most prominent wearers were Hillary Clinton and Melania Trump. Clinton's snowy suit matched her speech's optimism and let's-get-to-work attitude.
Ms. Trump's outfit at the Republican National Convention also made quite a statement — before people figured out that her speech mirrored Michelle Obama's 2008 remarks. Like Trump, the designer — Roksanda Ilincic — is an immigrant from the former Yugoslavia, Time notes. You could buy a version of the Ilincic piece for yourself, but it'll cost you a couple thousand bucks.
That was basically the end of the Melania Trump dress story. UNTIL ... Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, when Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty wore what appeared to be nearly the exact same dress. There are key distinctions: no back zipper and different pleats (we checked the tape).
Who wore it best?
At the RNC, Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka wore a dress that wasn't quite white, but it's worth talking about because she tweeted about her look, linking to a similar dress from her clothing line, on sale at Macy's.
This, friend, was an opportunity.
Ivanka's entrepreneurial spirit also came through in her speech introducing her father, during which she advocated for working mothers, saying her father "will focus on making quality child care affordable and accessible for all," a topic she will be writing about in her forthcoming book. Also, CAN WE TALK ABOUT THESUBTLE BREEZE? Wisps of hair blew gently around her as she spoke. Brilliant.
Donald Trump also has a fashion line — the Donald J. Trump Collection — but it's not clear if he wears the stuff himself. In his book, Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know about Success, Real Estate, and Life, the candidate cites Brioni suits as his favorite, Town and Country reports. Whatever The Donald chooses to wear, his clothing line has been the source of some controversy. For all his rhetoric about China and trade, much of the Trump Collection is manufactured abroad. When confronted with that fact, Trump incorrectly responded that clothing items such as his are not made in the U.S., according to FactCheck.org.
We cannot confirm whether Trump wears his line, but it appears that Donald Jr. does, based on a search of ties from the collection's website. Son Eric's tie could be part of the collection, too. The young men broke ranks with their color scheme, and, as The Atlantic noted in its live blog, Eric sported a "very un-Trumplike four-in-hand tie knot."
For his acceptance speech, the Republican presidential nominee stood before an image of dozens of American flags and sported a bold red tie. The look matched the tone of his remarks, filled with urgency and "law and order."
At the DNC, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren wore a bold red blazer. Often the target of Trump's name-calling, Warren responded with a passion that complemented her color (watch the video here). Matching Warren's fire — and her red top — was former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who also gave a "high energy" speech in 2012.
Republican Jennifer Pierotti Lim may have turned against her party's nominee, but she stayed true to its traditional color, wearing red for her DNC appearance to endorse Hillary Clinton.
Chelsea Clinton also stood strong in red on Thursday night, delivering an emotional speech about Hillary Clinton being her role model as a mother and a public servant.
Much was said about Bill Clinton's blue "pantsuit" during his headlining night earlier in the week. Here's how Quartz put it: "Bill's stately-but-approachable appearance and middle-of-the-road fashion choices make him a terrific candidate for the supporting role of first spouse of the United States. (He was also the 42nd president of the United States.)"
Michelle Obama, often lauded for her sharp fashion sense, made a statement perhaps by not wearing something flashy. A deep-blue Christian Siriano dress designed just for her, The New York Times reports, seemed to hold Obama above the fray, matching the strength and frankness of her speech.
Tiffany Trump, who wore a similar blue, notably described a personal side of her father that went beyond the politics and policy mentioned in her siblings' speeches.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who told NPR it was "almost too hard" to express her excitement about Hillary Clinton's nomination, also chose a stately blue. But it was her brooch that captured attention. A beautiful, big, bold eagle — exceedingly patriotic — a message she no doubt intended (she uses jewelry to emphasize her points, she says).
Clinton's running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, sent a message with a pin of his own (though you'll be forgiven for missing it — it is far less sparkly). He wore a Blue Star Service lapel pin to honor his son, whom he mentioned in his speech, a Marine who deployed to Europe this week.
The North Carolina GOP mistakenly tweeted that the pin was the Honduran flag and called such a display "shameful,"according to The Hill. Kaine is quick to mention his time in Honduras volunteering with Jesuit missionaries, where he learned Spanish (though one could debate how much that will persuade Latino voters). For the record, this is not what the Honduran flag looks like. This is. The Hill says the state party's tweet has since been deleted, and it has apologized for the error.
We would be remiss if we did not mention perhaps the most patriotic dress of them all: Meryl Streep's. No subtlety to decipher here: The dress is covered in American flags. The Internet/Vanity Fair discovered that Streep also wore the dress in 2009 for the opening of her film Doubt — and for an unknown number of Fourth of July picnics. Ms. Streep, we salute you.
Here's to America ...
... Ferrera. That dress, though.
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Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be expanding its MPV line-up in the country by launching the V-class Marco Polo camper at Auto Expo 2020 on February 6. The German marque claims that the success of the V-class model range, which was introduced in our market last year, has spurred the introduction the niche offering.
Geared towards outdoor camping and adventure, the Marco Polo will be positioned as a luxury camper with the ability to accommodate up to four people. The ‘mobile mini-home’ features a raft of creature comforts including a fully-equipped kitchenette, fold-out table, wardrobe and a two-seater luxury couch in the rear with a bed extension.
Commenting on the upcoming launch, Martin Schwenk, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “Nothing reflects restlessness and a spirit of adventure better than an exciting road-trip and camping. The V-Class Marco Polo embodies these very characteristics combining outdoor ruggedness with Mercedes-Benz’s world-renowned luxury and technology. The V-class camper is surely going to create a lot of interest among our customers, who already have shown overwhelming response to the V-Class luxury MPVs.”
In global markets like the UK, the Marco Polo is available in a long-wheelbase version, akin to the V-class Exclusive and Elite trims in India. As such, it measures in at 5,140mm in length, 1,928mm in width and 1,901mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,200mm. The international-spec camper gets a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine in two states of tune – 163hp (V 220d) and 239hp (V 300d); the former also powers the V-class Elite in our market. Transmission duties are handled by a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
In India, the V-class range is priced at Rs 68.40 lakh-1.10 crore (ex-showroom, pan-India) and currently consists of three trim levels – the 7-seater Expression, the 6-seater Exclusive and the 6-seat Elite. It will be interesting to see how the automaker positions the upcoming camper in relation to its siblings.
Mercedes-Benz will be the only luxury carmaker at Auto Expo 2020 and the company has already confirmed the launch of the AMG GT 4-door coupe at the motor show, in addition to showcasing future models headed to India like the A-Class limousine and the GLA SUV.
Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine
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₹ 47.39 - 72.13 lakh
₹ 77.54 lakh - 1.00 crore
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₹ 56.42 - 76.87 lakh
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
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French marketplace software company Mirakl raises $ 555 million in late-stage funding
Company marketplace provider in France Mirakl SAS said today it has raised a hefty $ 555 million round of financing that more than doubles its valuation to $ 3.5 billion.
The Series E cycle was led by Silver Lake and also saw participation from existing investors 83North, Elaia Partners, Felix Capital and Permira.
Mirakl has created a software-as-a-service platform that businesses can use to build and manage e-commerce markets on their websites, like Amazon.com Inc. does on its own website. In e-commerce, large companies tend to allow third parties to sell products and services on their website in order to increase the usefulness of their own offerings and to better serve customers.
By creating a market, companies can sell additional products from other companies to their customers, taking a small portion of those profits in some cases and keeping everyone happy. So, for example, a furniture company can create a marketplace where it can sell household appliances.
Mirakl co-founder and co-CEO Adrien Nussenbaum told SiliconANGLE that with the acceleration of e-commerce during the pandemic, customers in all industries are demanding to have it all, at all times and not to no matter where. He said the only option for businesses to meet these new customer demands in a fast, scalable, low-risk manner is to establish a market.
“Markets have captured a disproportionate share of growth, growing twice as fast as overall e-commerce, as they allow companies to connect with a wider set of suppliers with alternative supply chains offering more than products and services, ”Nussenbaum said.
Mirakl software helps companies create and manage such a market. It says more than 300 of the world’s biggest brands, including Kroger Co., ABB Ltd., Carrefour SA and Leroy Merlin SA, use its platform.
In addition, Mirakl’s SaaS product also powers a number of business-to-business marketplaces too much. These industry-specific portals are used by large companies for procurement purposes and for parts wholesaling, for example. In this segment, Mirakl’s customers include Airbus Helicopters SAS, Astore d’Accor SA and Toyota Material Handling.
The company also has a specific market platform for companies wishing to sell services, as opposed to physical products.
Mirakl says it uses artificial intelligence to power its catalog management tool that allows companies to merge different listings and add information to their market. Other AI-enabled features include fraud detection.
Mirakl is also a kind of marketplace of marketplaces with its Mirakl Connect service. A seller can create a company profile and promote their products in several different markets powered by Mirakl at once. Marketplace operators can view these profiles to see what products companies might like their customers, and add them quickly and easily.
Nussenbaum said the company sees Mirakl Connect as an essential part of its present and future, as it is the vendors who act as the fuel that powers the growth of the market. By developing Mirakl Connect, the company will help its customers quickly integrate new products into their markets. This is important, Nussenbaum said, because each new seller added to a market earns the trader an average of $ 15,000.
“To successfully launch and grow, companies that operate marketplaces must have a strong and growing base of high-quality, trusted sellers,” said Nussenbaum. “When you partner with trusted sellers in the market, you are able to offer customers more choice and more competitive prices while building the strength of your own brand. “
Mirakl Connect also enables marketplace operators to access third-party technologies from various payment service providers, fulfillment companies and flow aggregators that provide extensive options to their customers.
“This revives the ability of industry leaders to unlock exponential growth in markets,” said Nussenbaum. “There is no limit to the number of marketplaces a market can support. With the right strategy, there can be as many marketplaces as there are trusted brands. “
Nussenbaum added that not all markets have to be a digital giant like Amazon. “On the contrary, the market model is a way for businesses of all kinds to meet new customer demands and expectations by providing a better experience,” he said. “There is a lot of traffic to be gained, but it forces marketplaces to quickly scale their catalogs with high quality sellers.”
All in all, this is a fairly comprehensive offering, and given the nature of today’s world affected by the pandemic, it’s no surprise to learn that business is booming for Mirakl. The company reported 90% year-over-year growth in bookings in the first half of this year, for example, although it did not reveal absolute numbers.
Mirakl has set a number of ambitious goals in light of its new funding. First, it plans to hire 350 new engineers by 2023, bringing its Mirakl Labs team to 500 to expand the capabilities of its marketplace technology platform. In particular, the focus will be on expanding AI, automation, and features that enable new business models such as the expansion of drop shipments.
The company will also double the size of its customer success team and has big plans to expand Mirakl Connect, while increasing its global presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and the Asia- regions. Peaceful.
Constellation Research Inc. analyst R “Ray” Wang told SiliconANGLE that the future of e-commerce does not lie in another transactional system, but rather in multi-sided marketplaces.
“Mirakl is interesting considering its size and scale,” Wang said. “AppDirect, Ingram Micro, and CDW are all potential players in this space as well, but customers, partners and vendors are looking for easy-to-use templates. But for now, Mirakl has some good things to do and a worthy valuation.
“This is an extraordinary time for e-commerce, and we see Mirakl as a generational company with a unique and compelling opportunity to capitalize on this momentum,” said Christian Lucas, Managing Director and Co-Director of Silver Lake EMEA.


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09 March 2020, Kathmandu
Popular online food delivery service, Foodmandu recently fell victim to cyber-attack. The company’s database containing personal detail of thousands of users was hacked on Saturday night. As a result, customer data such as names, saved locations, phone numbers, and email addresses were exposed.
According to the statement issued by the CEO of Foodmandu, the company has fixed the loophole in its system and has filed a case in the Cyber Bureau for further investigation of the incident.
The vulnerability of Cybersecurity in Kathmandu
The situation may have been controlled but it raises a question on cybersecurity of Nepal. Nepal is not new to cyber-attacks and most of them take place in Kathmandu. In fact, research suggests 800 cyber-attacks were reported in Nepal in the year 2017. It might just be a matter of time when other online services in Nepal may encounter such cyber-attacks.
The hacker managed to gain unauthorized access to the personal details of around 50,000 Foodmandu customers including public figures. It has been discovered that the hackers have published the data online on Sunday afternoon.
The response of the users of Foodmandu, however, seems to be divided. Some users are furious with the weak firewall solution of the online food delivery service. Meanwhile, others are questioning the QA and development team of the company. Some even suspect the incident to be a publicity stunt.
Situation Under Control?
The incident was a wake-up call for the authorities at Foodmandu to take their system security seriously and fix the loophole. With data as the primary base for the operation of most companies, cybersecurity has become a subject requiring more attention. The privacy of thousands of online users can be compromised if the number of cyber-attacks keeps increasing at this rate in Kathmandu.
A Twitter handle by the name of Mr.Mugger gave further insight into the incident by publicly dumping 50 thousand users’ data via GitHub Profile. However, the disclosed data has already been taken down.
“There is no impact on Foodmandu’s commercial operations”, CEO Nidhaan Shrestha adds, “We seek support from the ecosystem and our valued customers in this difficult time to assist us to contain the damage as we work tirelessly to resolve it at the earliest.”
Authorities at Foodmandu claims to be doing its best to strengthen the system security and the officials are leaving no stone unturned to take down the data that has been leaked online.


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The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce that Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit, Streetsville and the Downtown Core will be participating in the Government of Canada’s My Main Street Local Business Accelerator program to help revitalize the main streets of these communities. The City of Mississauga will receive a total of $230,000 in a non-repayable contribution to deliver the My Main Street program in Mississauga.
Businesses in the six main street communities in Mississauga will be supported with dedicated Main Street Ambassadors, customized market research, data analysis and an opportunity to apply for non-repayable funding contributions for new and existing small businesses. The Ambassadors began working with businesses in Mississauga the second week of April and will provide business owners with guidance, business support and resources and help them explore opportunities to build and grow their business in their local main street community. The program will run until March 28, 2023.
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PARIS — In a move to strengthen its professional hair reach, Henkel AG said on Thursday that it has inked an agreement to acquire Nattura Laboratorios, owner of brands including Pravana and Tec Italy, and associated companies in the U.S., Colombia and Spain.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, although Henkel said the purchase will be financed through a combination of cash and debt.Guadalajara, Mexico-based Nattura Laboratorios in 2016 registered sales of more than 100 million euros, or $110.7 million. Its largest brands are Pravana, focusing on colorants, and Tec Italy, centered on care and styling. The company was founded in 1982 and operates mostly in the professional hair segment.“This acquisition is part of our strategy to strengthen our position in attractive markets and categories,” Hans Van Bylen, Henkel chief executive officer, said in a statement. “We will expand our hair professional business in Mexico and further leverage our brand portfolio in the U.S. hair professional market.”The purchase will springboard Henkel into pole position in Mexico’s professional hair market and consolidate its third rank in the United States – the single largest market worldwide for the category.“The high-performance and high-quality brands of Nattura Laboratorios are a perfect fit for our beauty-care business,” said Pascal Houdayer, the executive vice president in charge of Henkel’s beauty-care business. “They will complete our hair professional colorants core category and will reinforce Henkel’s global number-three position in this business. Moreover, this transaction will provide a platform for further growth in the attractive Latin American market.”Henkel’s professional hair business already includes brands such as Schwarzkopf and Syoss.As reported, Henkel registered a 13.4 percent decline in fourth-quarter net earnings, dampened by higher raw material costs and currency effects. The company’s net profits in the three months ended Dec. 31 came to 399 million euros, or $430.5 million at average exchange. Group sales for the maker of Dial, Persil and Loctite rose 2.3 percent to 4.9 billion euros, or $5.29 billion, in the period.
From overseeing America’s fastest-growing speciality retailers to codifying cool, WWD talked to the women who are leading the way for the future of beauty. Check out our Instagram Stories to see how these women built today and are creating tomorrow. (📸: @hannah_khymych) #wwdbeauty
For @laperlalingerie's spring 2018 show, the brand chose to host their event at @thevenetianmacao. With Chinese megastars @bingbing_fan and @hubing in attendance, La Perla debuted a rock ‘n’ roll-inspired collection. The show marked the start of Sands Macao Fashion Week, which runs from October 19 to 24 — the city’s first such event. Pictured here are models backstage with glimmering eyes. #wwdfashion (📷: Cheuk-Yin To)
Trending for spring 2018: top stitch design. Gone are the days of stitch just for seams — designers are using the once-minimal detail to create strong decorative elements. (📷: Paola Testa; Styled by @andrew_shang) #wwdfashion
@tradesy is turning the concept of a showroom upside down with its new space in Santa Monica. Here, the company plans to hold events, art exhibits and a showcase rare fashion pieces like this Louis Vuitton boxing set. Get all the details on Tradesy’s first showroom on WWD.com. #wwdnews
Spotted last night at the @erdem x @hm launch event: Kate Bosworth, Rashida Jones, Kirsten Dunst and Selma Blair. The party, which took place in LA, also marked the opening of their pop-up shop. “I was interested in creating a collection that wasn’t in any way disposable. It was about pieces you’d create and keep forever, things that have a permanence to it,” designer Erdem Moralioglu said. #wwdeye (📷: Katie Jones)
Renee Zellweger in yellow in 2001 and again in 2017. Chosen as one of the 12 @pantone Leading Spring Colors (and dubbed “Meadowlark”), it only makes sense that the bright hue stands the test of time and is making a resurgence this season, seen already on stars like @blakelively and @gigihadid. (📷: Donato Sardello & @rexfeatures) #wwdfashion #tbt
Dior’s 70th anniversary celebration continues with a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. “Christian Dior,” which is scheduled to run through March 18, takes a look at the founders tenure from 1947 to 1057 and feature 40 designs. Pictured here is an evening gown from the Ailée, fall 1948-49 haute couture collection. #wwdfashion (📷: Brian Boyle)


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X5 Retail Group has named Jan Fuchs as its new hypermarket format director. Fuchs is a former chief operating officer of Czech supermarket chain Kaufland, having overseen the group’s growth to more than 80 stores. He also held the COO role at REWE Group in Russia.
Stephen Robertson joins us this week as the latest guest editor of The Grocer. Director general of the British Retail Consortium since 2008, Robertson is one of the most high profile figures in retail.
Russia s largest retailer has appointed a new supply chain director. Alexander Ermolenko takes over the role at X5 Retail Group from Dmitriy Ishevskiy, who is leaving the business.
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It will explain what information will be collected before users opt-in into any program.
Facebook is launching a new market research app called Viewpoints, which will compensate users for filling out surveys and undertaking tasks. The app’s terms of service state that partaking users can earn up to $600 annually once they collect a certain number of points.
According to Facebook, the first program it will offer is a “well-being survey”. It adds that the information gathered from this survey will enable them to build better products aimed at limiting “the negative impacts of social media and enhance the benefits. “
The app may require users to complete tasks, demo products or help the company make improvements in its AI technology. This includes recording pronunciation of names to fine-tune its voice recognition or labelling images to improve its image recognition.
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NYC Results – More Business for You, Barbara Corcoran Tips, USA Today Mention
Monday May 12, 2008 | Filed under: News About ASI
I wanted to let you know about last week's ASI New York Show and some feedback I’ve received from distributors and suppliers.
Attendance was higher than we anticipated - more than 2,800 distributors - and was up 50% from last year's Philadelphia show.
Suppliers told us that distributors attending were large customers and prospects and that they did above-average business. Many said that high-quality counts just as much, if not more than, quantity.
Early results from distributor surveys show that they were pleased with the variety of exhibitors - 500 suppliers total - including 100 not appearing at any other Northeast show.
Of course, there are things we'll do differently next year, when the show moves to early March. And, I welcome any suggestions.
In addition to Education Day and the two days of exhibits, we also hosted nearly 400 people at the annual Counselor Top 40 Awards dinner, where we named Jack Teague of BIC Graphic USA as Counselor Person of the Year. He was honored for his leadership in product safety, social responsibility, sustainability and product innovation - and we can all learn several things about good business from Jack.
Our keynote on Thursday was real estate entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, who encouraged companies to use the press to market themselves. Check out her tips for success in our video interview from Counselor PromoGram, at http://easylink.playstream.com/asitv/nycorcoran.wvx. She was also on the TODAY Show the next day: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24528877/.
Also, check out some of the products featured in an article about the ASI Show in today’s USA Today, at www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/adtrack/2008-05-11-ad-briefs_N.htm.
There are too many people to thank by name for New York's success, so my personal thanks go out to every individual who helped to make this year a memorable, business-building event.
See you for ASI New York in 2009. Tell me what you think about the show, or anything else on your mind – post now on the blog or email me at firstname.lastname@example.org. Also, stay informed and submit your email in the window called ‘Enter your email for updates’ at the top right of the screen and you’ll get a note when my next post is live.


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What’s more goth than wearing black? How about eating black?
If the very thought sends a shiver up your spine, you might consider making haste for the grimly fiendish New York DARK Food Festival, which debuts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 19, after its tantalizing debut in Budapest (as the Black Food Festival)…with stops in Berlin, Tel Aviv and Helsinki along the way. Hungry darkwavers (and everyone else) will know the existential joy of indulging in everything from black sesame or charcoal ice cream, to black garlic and of course, black chocolate – as well as an array of inventive and innovative dishes that experiment with, naturally, the color black.
Festival founder Regina Boros shares, “I am a food blogger in Budapest, following trends on social media. I noticed people’s crazy reactions to the posts where black cakes, or black hamburgers appear, even in the fine dining scene – like Noma in Copenhagen, or other Michelin-starred restaurants. If someone shares a black dish, people love it more than usual. So it came to my mind: why not create a food festival where every vendor can sell only black, or dark colored food?” And we love that she did.
But black food isn’t just artificially colored; some of the most sought after ingredients, from the finest coffee, luscious black berries, or balsamic vinegar have been cultivated for centuries using traditional methods that render them blackest. “Our passion here at the DARK Food Festival is to discover and share the lesser-known black foods from across the world – whether that’s boudin noir, black macarons, or black garlic – and to explore a new and unique culinary dimension.”
“Black is not just a color for me,” she continues, “it is something creative, beautiful, simple but complex. It can be weird to try a black hamburger or macaron, new types of black vegetables or fruits, black corn, black tomato, or even a completely black rice dish; but it is about experimentation, to step out from your comfort zone.”
There’s even a juried competition, the New York Experimentalists Black/Dark Food Festival Awards. Risk takers, iconoclasts and tenebrous trailblazers all, will be judged by a prestigious panel of gastronomy professionals, on the lookout for the most creative concoctions. Two dark-hearted exhibitors will be awarded in the food and drink categories.
Should you be watching your emaciated goth figure, not only will comestibles and tipples be on offer, but also “black design and fashion, accessories and decoration.”
Boros concludes, “I love dark culture, dark music, black fashion…”
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Škoda Extends Sponsorship with IIHF, Introduces NFT Gallery
Czech automobile giant Škoda has announced a five-year extension of its long-standing sponsorship with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), now set to last until 2027. The collaboration between the car manufacturer and the IIHF began in 1992, making it the lengthiest major sponsorship in any world sporting event’s history.
Ice hockey enthusiasts can look forward to winning exciting prizes, including tickets to the Tampere finals and exclusive NFTs for the 2023 championship. Škoda’s presence will be felt on the ice and in designated fan zones as they continue to sponsor immersive replays shared on IIHF’s social media channels.
NFT Gallery and Unique Goalie Helmets by Škodaverse
Škodaverse, Škoda’s digital metaverse platform, provides an array of exciting features for Ice Hockey World Championship fans. Visitors can enjoy games and interactions with others through custom Škoda avatars and an NFT gallery. One of the most exciting features of the NFT gallery is the unique goalie helmets.
The NFT tokens create a goalie helmet representing each participating nation’s cultural heritage. The initial design was created using artificial intelligence and then realized using 3D visualization techniques. Fans can claim unique tokens and even be in for a chance to win a trip with tickets to the Ice Hockey World Championship Final in Tampere by logging into Škodaverse and entering the competition.
The deal was facilitated by Infront, the exclusive media and marketing partner for the Ice Hockey World Championship. Martin Jahn, Škoda Board Member for Sales and Marketing, also revealed plans to introduce a new logo reflecting the evolution of Škoda Auto and its vehicles.
Škoda, the Czech automobile company, was established in 1895 and offers an extensive range of vehicles, including hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs. With this latest sponsorship extension and the launch of NFTs, Škoda and the IIHF continue to strengthen their relationship and also enhance the digital world for fans across the globe.


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Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (PSNY)
|Net Income (ttm)||-730.85M|
|Day's Range||2.10 - 2.25|
|52-Week Range||1.98 - 7.66|
|Price Target||5.00 (+132.56%)|
|Earnings Date||Nov 8, 2023|
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC manufactures and sells premium electric vehicles. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. [Read more]
In 2022, PSNY's revenue was $2.46 billion, an increase of 84.11% compared to the previous year's $1.34 billion. Losses were -$465.79 million, -53.77% less than in 2021.Financial Statements
According to 4 analysts, the average rating for PSNY stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $5.0, which is an increase of 132.56% from the latest price.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) confirms the successful start of production of Polestar 4, with first deliveries to customers in China expected before the end of 2023. Off...
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath: We are open to international investment
Matt Miller and Guy Johnson interview Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath on Bloomberg and discuss the company's new models and outlook for EVs. --------
Polestar ($PSNY), Luminar ($LAZR), and MobilEye ($MBLY) to Integrate Autonomous Driving Capabilities
Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ: LAZR), a leading automotive technology company, has announced a collaboration with electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) and autonomous technol...
Israeli start-up StoreDot said on Thursday Polestar Automotive will be the first automaker to incorporate its fast-charging battery cells, which can be recharged almost to full in 10 minutes, in its v...
Polestar (NASDAQ: PSNY) stock price freefall continued as the company slashed its guidance and warned of an impending capital raise. The shares collapsed to a low of $2.18 on Thursday, the lowest leve...
Polestar said it is targeting a gross profit margin in the high teens, and deliveries of 155,000 to 165,000 vehicles, in 2025.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars welcomes the strengthened business plan announced by Polestar today, which aims to take the company into a new phase of growth and profitab...
Polestar Automotive provided an updated business plan to investors on Wednesday. Things aren't getting better for the electric vehicle start-up.
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar trimmed its 2023 delivery forecast on Wednesday to the lower end of its earlier guidance and halved its gross margin target, amid fears of a slowdown in EV...
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (“Polestar” or the “Company,” Nasdaq: PSNY), the Swedish electric performance car brand, reports its preliminary unaudited finan...
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (Nasdaq: PSNY), the Swedish electric performance car brand, today presents a strengthened business plan which targets an acceler...
Electric vehicle maker Polestar said on Monday that it had signed an agreement with South Korean battery manufacturer SK On for the supply of battery cell modules for its upcoming Polestar 5 EV.
The company said it would raise the funds through a variety of methods, including share sales in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Tuesday.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY), the Swedish electric performance car brand, invites shareholders to attend an exclusive, in-person event on 9 November 2023 in Los Angeles...
Electric-vehicle start-ups VinFast and Polestar reported third-quarter delivery figures. VinFast delivered fewer cars but the stock is up more.
Swedish EV company Polestar delivered 13,900 vehicles in Q3, on track for 60,000 to 70,000 for the year
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC's stock PSNY, -5.02% rose 1.5% in premarket trade Thursday, after the Swedish electric vehicle company said it delivered about 13,900 vehicles in the third quarter, ...
Polestar Achieves Record Third Quarter Deliveries, up 50% Year-on-Year; Expects Higher Margins for the Remainder of 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (Nasdaq: PSNY), the Swedish electric performance car brand, reports its global deliveries for the third quarter of 2023. Polesta...
Traditional automakers are looking to boost the software and driverless features of their cars in a bid to catch up to Tesla and appeal to Chinese consumers.
Barclays analyst Dan Levy downgraded Polestar Automotive stock to Sell from Hold, and lowered his price target to $3 from $5.
Polestar, the Swedish EV maker owned by China's Geely Holdings, plans to launch a smartphone alongside its upcoming SUV the Polestar 4. CEO Thomas Ingenlath shared the company's smartphone plans with ...
The move underscores the way in which electric vehicle makers launching in China like Polestar are putting technology at the heart of their offering.
Polestar is still on track to build 60,000 to 70,000 EVs in 2023, with two new models coming in the next several months.
The EV maker reported a per-share loss of 14 cents from sales of $685 million. Wall Street was looking for a loss of 13 cents from sales of $756 million.
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar's operating loss narrowed in its second quarter as the auto industry slowly recovers from pandemic-related supply chain bottlenecks.
Polestar Reports Results for the Second Quarter, Expects Continued Strong Momentum for the Rest of the Year
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, the Swedish electric performance car brand, today reports its results for the second quarter of 2023.


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More black box warnings on the way
Black box warnings are the FDA’s strongest measure to inform physicians and consumers of a drug’s potential dangers. They seem to be getting more popular. Yesterday, an FDA advisory committee recommended adding black box warnings to ADHD drugs. They would warn of risks for heart attacks, stroke, and sudden death –a pretty high price to pay to get Johnny to conform to school norms. I’ve discussed this topic in the past and have noted the potential side effects, but frankly I’m surprised to see things move so quickly.
The vote was close, reflecting the split among clinicians and researchers in the field. If the FDA does follow through with the warning labels it will provide parents who don’t want to medicate their kids but who are pressured into it (often by their schools) with some powerful ammunition. But I wonder if this is really the best way to address the issue.
The panel was unanimous in recommending that the drug makers include a medication guide with their products that parents and patients could use.
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Spotify said that if it bypasses Apple’s payment system, Apple applies a series of “technical and experience-limiting restrictions on Spotify,” limiting customer contact and outreach, for instance. It notes that over time, the company has also locked Spotify and other rival streaming services out of Apple’s Siri, HomePod and Apple Watch.
Some developers feel that the fees are worth it, however. Apple checks apps fairly diligently in order to restrict fraud, which is a tremendously time-consuming process. It also manages currency and tax issues, DRM, user privacy and more.
Meanwhile, other streaming services like Netflix have completely killed in-app subscriptions on Apple hardware. That way, Netflix can pocket all the proceeds from iOS customers, even though that might cause it to lose some customers that use Apple devices. Unlike Netflix, however, Spotify is primarily used on mobile, so the company may have felt it couldn’t go that route.
Spotify is trying to convince not just regulators in Europe but the general public as well. As such, it has released a video detailing its claim (above) and launched an entire website called “A Timeline: How we got here.”
The company insists that it simply wants the same treatment as other App Store apps like Uber and Deliveroo, “who aren’t subject to the Apple tax and therefore don’t have the same restrictions.” It has asked that:
- First, apps should be able to compete fairly on the merits, and not based on who owns the App Store. We should all be subject to the same fair set of rules and restrictions—including Apple Music.
- Second, consumers should have a real choice of payment systems, and not be “locked in” or forced to use systems with discriminatory tariffs such as Apple’s.
- Finally, app stores should not be allowed to control the communications between services and users, including placing unfair restrictions on marketing and promotions that benefit consumers.
This is not the first time that Spotify and other streaming services have objected to the 30 percent fee Apple applies to in-app purchases. When Apple Music first launched in 2015, Spotify urged users to shut off subscription renewals through iTunes and do it directly through Spotify.com in order to save $3 per month. In 2011, Napster (then Rhapsody) argued that the fee was untenable for its streaming business.
More recently, Spotify and Deezer asked the EU to push through rules that would protect app developers to prevent tech giants like Apple from gaining a stranglehold on streaming markets. Now, it’s taken that to the next level by lodging an official complaint. “After trying unsuccessfully to resolve the issues directly with Apple, we’re now requesting that the EC take action to ensure fair competition,” Ek wrote.


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Tech Electronics invites you to join us the upcoming VOYCE conference.This conference will bring together professional long-term caregivers with individuals from the community to learn dynamic strategies, innovative tools and available long-term care options. In addition to hearing thought-provoking speakers, facility administrators and social workers earn 7.25 CEUs. As an Advocate Sponsor we will be showing the latest technology solutions for Long Term Care.
Mid America Safety, Health, & Environmental Conference & Expo
Tech Electronics is pleased to participate in the upcoming Missouri Association of Manufacturers Conference & Expo in Branson, MO. Tech will be hosting both an educational breakout session and an expo booth at the conference – which will highlight the latest in general safety, environmental compliance, occupational medicine, workers’ compensation, and safety leadership.
Tech Electronics invites all AHJs, Engineers, Architects and select customers to a free fire alarm code update seminar covering the following topics:
Tech Electronics is honored to be a part of the Spring 2017 MACA Conference in Osage Beach, MO. At the conference, Chris Wilhelm – Executive Director of Construction – will be presenting the following seminars:
Please join us for Tech Electronics and Mitel’s annual “Business & Baseball” event covering Efficient Ways to Communicate in Today’s Fast Paced World
Visit Tech Electronics at the Missouri Schools Plant Managers Association Conference and Tradeshow
In conjunction with the year’s Fire Prevention Week’s “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Your Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” Tech Electronics is uniting with the Mehlville Fire Protection District to replace and install smoke detectors on Saturday, October 8th. Mehlville Firefighters and Tech Electronics, in partnership with Gentex, will be going door-to-door to install smoke alarms free of charge to residents.


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Lord of the Rings Online Bans Exploit Users
Lord of the Rings Online allows players to experience the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Recently, players have been taking advantage of an exploit in the game, and developer Turbine is cracking down on those using it.
The exploit allows players of Lord of the Rings Online change how powerful their characters are in the game world. Turbine has already banned players, and will continue to ban them as they are caught. They had this to say on the game’s forum: “It has come to our attention that some players have been utilizing an exploit to change how powerful their characters are in the game world. Upon receiving reports of the issue we began an investigation. Due to the way our log system works we can definitively detect every account that is taking advantage of this exploit. Multiple accounts have already been banned. The exploit is not something that can be done in the normal operation of the game or ‘by accident’ and is being done to deliberately cheat, therefore normal players should not be impacted by this issue.” Turbine then mentioned that they are working on a fix, and that those who are caught can be banned permanently.
Originally released in 2007, Lord of the Rings Online was originally subscription based, though the game is now free-to-play. The game has seen the release of five expansion packs since it was put out. The title takes place during the time of The Lord of the Rings. There is a paid VIP subscription in Lord of the Rings Online for those that want it, which includes access to all game regions and content not part of the expansion packs, the ability to quick travel between major towns, the removal of the currency cap, and the ability to send money through the mail system.
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CHOCOLATE giant Cadbury is launching its own brand of chewing gum in the UK to take on best-selling Wrigley's.
Its sugar-free Trident range will be in the shops early next year. Industry insiders have dubbed the move gum wars as both firms compete for the lucrative UK market worth more than £400million a year.
Trident is a bestseller in the US, France, Spain and Denmark.
Cadbury's Simon Baldry said: "We see massive potential in the UK for Trident. The UK is one of the top 10 gum markets in the world."
At the moment 98 per cent of the 980 million packets of chewing gum sold in Britain are from Wrigley's - including the UK's bestseller Extra.
US-owned Wrigley said yesterday: "Our overall perspective is that competition is healthy."
Chewing gum is the fastest growing confectionery sector, up seven per cent in the last three years.