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Over 40 Turkish companies partook in the presentation hosted by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEiK) with support from the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Russia, Ministry of Trade of Turkey, Trade Representative of Russia in Turkey and Turkish Machinery. Turkish business expressed great interest in the opportunity to participate in INNOPROM
The President of the Russian Federation pointed out that Moscow "welcomes the Turkish business community’s interest in expanding its operations in the Russian market"
At his Rome work meeting with the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte confirmed that the Italian Republic would become the Partner Country of the Eleventh International Industrial Trade Fair INNOPROM in 2020.
The Republic of Turkey will become the Partner Country of the Tenth International Industrial Trade Fair INNOPROM in 2019. In the presence of Gonca Yilmaz Batur, Deputy Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, and Alexey Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the agreement was signed by Kutlu Karavelioğlu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Machinery Exporters’ Association (MAIB), and Anton Atrashkin, First Vice-President of Formika Group.
Top Russian industrial enterprises participated in the Additive Technologies exhibition held as part of INNOPROM-2018 International Industrial Trade Fair. 13 Russian companies, including Research and Production Enterprise Laser Systems, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Aviation Materials (VIAM), Lasers and Equipment Group, Total Z, Rusatom – Additive Technologies, Arkon, United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), etc., presented their promising technology products and solutions.
On July 9-12, 2018, INNOPROM became the main trade fair for industrial technology, equipment, and services and confirmed its status of the main site for industrial leaders: 50,000 square meters of exhibition space at Ekaterinburg-Expo IEC were occupied with stands representing over 600 companies from 20 countries
INNOPROM-2018 at the 4th pavillion of the Ekaterinburg-Expo IEC held a session on Best Available Technologies Integration of Industrial and Environmental Policies: Priorities and Mechanisms with the participation of the Director of Federal State Autonomous Body “Research Institute ‘Environmental Industrial Policy Center’” (FGAU "NII "TSEPP") and Head of BAT Bureau Dmitry Skobelev, Deputy Director of Machine-Tool Building and Investment Machine Building Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Evgeny Muratov, Chairman of the Energy, Ecology and Sustainable Development Committee of Moscow Public Chamber and Head of Scientific-Technological Innovation Center of Energy Saving Technologies at the National Research University Moscow Power Engineering Institute Evgeny Gasho, Head of Projects on Labor Protection, Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection at "Polyus" Management Company Alexey Pisarev, and General Director of A1 - Energoconsult Elena Kuznetsova.
INNOPROM.METALWORKING track is a key event of this year's trade fair. In 2017, INNOPROM.METALWORKING ran as a separate exhibition for the first time at Ekaterinburg-Expo IEC
The fourth and final issue of Industrial Daily, the official newspaper of INNOPROM-2018, has just been published.
Day 3 of INNOPROM-2018 International Industrial Trade Fair is now complete.
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Harrison College is hosting Swap ‘Til You Drop: A Kids Clothing Swap next month.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at the Columbus campus, 2222 Poshard Drive, you can swap out gently used kids clothes for new-to-you clothes and shoes.
Anyone interested in swapping out clothing should RSVP via the campus Eventbrite site: bit.ly/KidsSwapColumbus. You should plan to drop off items to swap in advance of the event between May 15 and June 1 at either the Columbus campus or KinderCare Learning Center, 3625 Central Ave.
For people unable to drop off items beforehand, donations will be accepted the day of the event.
- Kids clothing and shoes in all sizes and for all seasons
- Maternity clothing and accessories of all sizes and seasons
- Infant equipment, such as walkers, strollers and baby carriers.
Do not bring bottles, breastfeeding or teething products.
Admission is free and open to the public with RSVP.

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There is no doubt about the fact that a plethora of fintech startups have come up, especially during the pandemic. Newspapers flash headlines like, “X Startup raises USD$10 million in seed round” on a regular basis. The pandemic was thought to be a hindrance for the initiation of startups, however, it proved to be a facilitator as the digitalisation of processes made it significantly easier to launch a startup. Moreover, as most processes were transitioned to the online medium owing to the government’s efforts in minimising cash transactions, a push was given to fintech. Even as other industries continued to accumulate hefty losses, fintech continued to shine. Finance is a field that has long garnered attention of the masses being an industry with monetary as well as developmental promises. In this piece, we observe the future projections of growth in the field.
Sequoia Capital India and 120 other private supporters have put an undisclosed sum in previous Google chief Caesar Senguptas fintech adventure, Arbo Works. The private supporters incorporate CEOs of Fortune 500 organizations, startup authors, senior leaders from innovation and monetary foundations and other innovation professionals, said Caesar via online media stage LinkedIn. Sequoia Capital India, which drove the round, didn't remark on the board organization or the size of the round.
Dream sport unicorn Dream Sports, the main games tech organization with brands, for example, Dream 11, Dream Capital, FanCode, DreamSetGo, Dream Game Studios, and DreamPay in its portfolio, has declared the finishing of a speculation of $840 million. At $8 billion valuation, the most recent subsidizing round is driven by Falcon Edge, DST Global, D1 Capital, Redbird Capital and Tiger Global. Existing financial backers like TPG and Footpath Ventures likewise partook in the most recent subsidizing round, bringing Dream Sports nearer to decacorn valuations. Dream Sports, which gloats of having a client base of 140 million Indian avid supporters, calls the most recent financing round as the biggest interest in the games tech field on a worldwide scale.


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Pep Boys is helping Hurricane Sandy victims
To help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, the Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack will offer free automotive services to those in the storm-affected areas of the northeast U.S.
Pep Boys says it recognizes the importance of helping motorists ensure their vehicles are safe to drive after the storm. Due to the debris on the roads, many may have experienced tire damage. Pep Boys will fix flat tires free of charge.
As motorists may be concerned about other possible damage to their vehicles as a result of the storm, Pep Boys is also offering a free preventative maintenance and safety inspection to identify any issues.
“Pep Boys is an East Coast company, and we have seen firsthand the devastation Sandy has left in its wake,” says Mike Odell, CEO and president. “Our stores and associates remain committed to helping people drive safely and we offer these services as a way to assist people in these communities to get back on their feet during these difficult days.”
Pep Boys says it wants these services to be easily accessible to those affected by the disaster. No applications, coupons or codes are needed; the free services will be applied automatically at check-out. The services will be offered from Nov. 2, 2012, through Nov. 21, 2012, in stores covering all of New Jersey, New York, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.
A full list of participating stores and additional information will be available at http://www.pepboys.com/hurricane-sandy-disaster-relief-efforts.


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On Friday, investors responded positively to favorable economic news, with favorable readings on personal income and spending pointing to the resiliency of the American consumer, even in the face of tough winter conditions that many businesses have blamed for temporary shortfalls in revenue and earnings. Even though the broader market gave up most of its gains from earlier in the day, GameStop (GME -1.98%), TriNet Group (TNET -1.52%), and Restoration Hardware (RH -0.99%) all managed to hold onto large advances in their respective share prices going into the weekend.
GameStop jumped 9% Friday, more than making back its losses from yesterday following a quarterly report that initially disappointed investors. The video game retailer saw same-store sales rise 7.8%, but adjusted earnings fell 12%. Despite favorable guidance for 2014, investors worried about the prospect of tougher competition from Wal-Mart (WMT -1.33%) and other retailers, as well as steps from video game makers to eliminate the need for GameStop's middleman services. Analysts at Sterne Agee accentuated the positives in GameStop's report today, with expectations that earnings growth and GameStop's investor day next month could send the stock higher this year if the video game industry generally prospers from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Moreover, initiatives to broaden GameStop's scope to sell other electronics could be a good way to use its store base, even if other companies have struggled selling those electronics on their own.
Newly public TriNet Group rose another 11.5%, adding to its positive performance on Thursday in its first day of post-IPO trading. The human-resources outsourcing company is jumping onto the trend toward cloud-based office support, following in the footsteps of Workday (WDAY -2.69%) in its effort to cater to small- and medium-sized businesses searching for ways to support their employees without having full-time HR staff. With shares up a third from its offering price of $16 per share, TriNet has inspired solid support among investors hoping to cash in on the growth prospects that serving smaller enterprise customers offers.
Restoration Hardware soared 13% despite reporting weaker-than-expected sales in its holiday quarter. Shareholders responded favorably to positive guidance from the home-furnishings retailer, with earnings expectations for the current quarter that are 25% to 60% higher than the consensus forecast. The guidance signals better gross margins for Restoration Hardware, as revenue growth hasn't come in quite as strong as many had thought the company would manage. But with same-store sales growth of 24%, Restoration Hardware has come a long way from its brush with disaster just a few short years ago.


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text: Identity fraud is expected to reach an all-time high in 2018. Javelin Research Center reported a record 16.7 million consumers fell victim last year, in large part due to the massive Equifax breach which left millions of consumers\u2019 data exposed to would-be hackers. Now, hackers are using exposed credit and debit card numbers to steal from bank and loyalty accounts, shifting to digital attacks without ever needing a physical card in their hands. According to Javelin, card-not-present fraud (CNP) is 81 percent more likely than point-of-sale fraud (PoS). In 2017, more consumers had their cards misused in a CNP transaction than at the cash register.The changing fraud landscapeCredit card fraud at the PoS has dramatically decreased thanks to the deployment of EMV chip cards, which makes it extremely difficult for fraudsters to create counterfeit cards. While physical fraud has gone down 28 percent over the last three years, hackers are getting more sophisticated and are constantly changing their attack vectors.Through card skimming at ATMs and online data breaches caused by phishing and other types of attacks, hackers are illegally obtaining consumer card numbers to commit CNP fraud, or selling them on the dark web for others to use. CNP is one of the most prevalent types of fraud in countries that have adopted EMV cards. As the leading e-commerce country in the world, the percentage of CNP fraud in the U.S. is currently lower than in other countries, but the recent migration to EMV is expected to contribute to a surge in CNP fraud. From 2000 to 2014, the CNP growth rate was 16 percent per year. In Canada, CNP fraud increased by 205 percent from December 2010 to December 2015, and accounted for 76 percent of all fraud in 2015.In addition to CNP fraud, cybercriminals can take over a consumer\u2019s financial accounts to make extravagant purchases or drain their funds. Account takeover poses a significant threat to online merchants, and financial and mobile payments providers \u2013 total losses have reached $5.1 billion, a 120 percent increase from 2016. Another challenging threat is synthetic fraud, in which hackers cull together information they\u2019ve obtained from various consumers\u2019 accounts to create an entirely new identity and associated account. This makes it quite difficult for service providers to tell whether a transaction is fraudulent or not. The prevalence of these threats, in effect, have caused online fraud to skyrocket 106 percent.New sweeping regulations cause concerns over privacy and securitySince May of last year, much attention was on the EU\u2019s implementation of GDPR and how enterprises doing business in the EU needed to scramble to comply with stringent regulations in a tight timeframe. At the same time, however, the UK also set PSD2 into effect \u2013 the Second Payment Services Directive, otherwise known as Open Banking.Under the directive, the UK\u2019s nine largest banks are required to release their data securely, to be shared more easily between authorized parties online. This includes everything from branch locations and explicit details on product offerings, to transaction details on bill, loans and shopping payments, which is a cause for concern among consumers not comfortable sharing that data. In reality, PSD2 puts power into the account holder\u2019s hands, as they control who can receive their data.\u00a0Broad-sweeping laws like GDPR and PSD2 are expected to inspire similar regulations in the U.S., like the recent California privacy law which requires companies to reveal to state residents what information they are collecting and how it\u2019s being used, and giving consumers the option to revoke permission to stop using that information. For now, most businesses are focused on compliance with overseas regulations.\u00a0Are organizations offering sufficient protections?Regulations, like PSD2, require strong customer authentication, incorporating knowledge-based elements such as passwords and PINS, a key material, inherent characteristics like biometrics, and a unique authentication code for remote transactions.To adhere to these requirements, some businesses are embracing biometric authentication methods, like fingerprint sensors and iris scans, in tandem with two-factor authentication (2FA) solutions. However fixed biometrics and 2FA methods are not foolproof, and are still subject to hacking and copying.An emerging alternative now being recognized by enterprises is behavioral biometrics. With this method, AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms can be trained to adapt to a consumer\u2019s behavior and run on-device, continuously building behavioral models based on the way they interact with the device in their hand, including the way they type, tap and swipe, which is much more difficult for a fraudster to replicate. Behavioral biometrics also greatly reduces the risk of breaches of third-party vendors that do not follow the same set of security standards as the financial institutions they work with.Some organizations utilize \u201cblack box\u201d ML, in which the algorithm flags a potential incident of fraud without a reason why. This is counterintuitive, as transparency is key for any fraud detection application (and for open banking). An audit trail of a given transaction, coupled with the amount of cash held in an account and other account details, is needed in order to understand why something was considered fraudulent, which in turn fosters transparency and compliance. AI algorithms must analyze the consumer\u2019s behavioral model for even the slightest deviation in activity, and then flag that anomaly for the user to determine whether it was a legitimate threat.Continuous behavioral authentication that incorporates AI brings a new level of personalized defense that fixed biometrics and MFA alone cannot enforce when combating CNP and other types of online fraud. Without it, identity fraud will continue to reach new astronomical highs that will cause major headaches from a consumer and regulatory standpoint.


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Funded by crypto heavyweights, new crypto unicorn Worldcoin revealed its plan to let everyone claim free coins to accelerate global crypto adoption.
Providing the global population with free cryptocurrency sounds like a moonshot project, but $25 million in backing from Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase Ventures, 1confirmation, Blockchange and Day One Ventures, and a valuation of $1 billion adds some weight to the Worldcoin project.
Co-founded by Alex Blania, Sam Altman and Max Novendstern, Worldcoin saw the participation of more than 100,000 people from around the world during its test period and aims to reach over a billion people within two years. For comparison, there are over 300 million crypto users worldwide as of 2021.
Speaking to Cointelegraph, Worldcoin co-founder and CEO Alex Blania said that the co-founders met in 2019 and started working on the project in early 2020. “Sam thought we could really change the world for the better if we could launch a new, collectively owned, globally distributed cryptocurrency,” he said.
Worldcoin is a cryptocurrency implemented as a layer two on top of the Ethereum blockchain where anybody can create accounts, submit transactions, and participate in the validation process. Its mainnet launch is expected next year.
The inclusive nature of its ecosystem, distribution of free coins and the incentives for new sign-ups are three levers to drive the adoption of crypto, Blania explained. Signing up for Worldcoin does not require any previous financial resources.
Worldcoin validates whether the person is real and has claimed their free share by scanning their irises with custom hardware named Orb. Independent entrepreneurs around the globe will operate these devices as “Orb operators.” Blania explained that those operators are rewarded for every user they sign up for Worldcoin, for example:
“An Orb operator in Indonesia partnered with one of the biggest food delivery companies in the country to sign up every driver, rented a whole storefront in a shopping mall to leverage high foot traffic, and was even invited by the chief of a nearby village to introduce the whole village to Worldcoin. His experience with this village was so successful that it resulted in eight other villages asking him to do the same.”
The mention of an eye scan immediately brings up Big Brother-esque concerns about user privacy. According to the announcement, the Orb will convert the scan of a person’s eye into a numeric code so the original image “does not need to be stored or uploaded.”
The underlying system won’t link this numeric code to users’ wallets or transactions to preserve privacy. Users can also participate in the Worldcoin network without providing an eye scan, but they will not be able to claim free coins.
The team is developing a non-custodial mobile wallet app to ease the onboarding process. It would enable transactions between users and act as a navigator for finding nearby Orb operators. They aim for a fast scale-up with the distribution of 50,000 Orbs per year, possibly with the upcoming funding rounds over the coming months.


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NEW YORK (AP) ? Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said it had a net loss in the latest quarter because of weak sales of “Duke Nukem Forever” and higher marketing and other expenses.
Even so, the company reaffirmed its guidance for the full year on Monday. Its stock inched higher in after-hours trading.
The New York-based company said it lost $8.7 million, or 11 cents per share, in the fiscal first quarter, which ended in June. That compares with earnings of $26.3 million, or 30 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell 11 percent $334 million, down from $375 million.
Adjusted earnings were 2 cents per share, down from 43 cents per share a year earlier.
Analysts were expecting earnings of 10 cents per share on revenue of $353.5 million, according to FactSet.
Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick said the results were satisfying and “solidly within the guidance that we gave.” He said he was “more than happy” with the release of “L.A. Noire,” which went on sale in May, received positive reviews and has sold more than 4 million copies.
But “Duke Nukem Forever,” another big game launch during the quarter, was met with poor reviews and lackluster sales. Zelnick said he was disappointed with the reviews, but added that the game is profitable.
“It’s a big outlier,” he said in an interview. “Now and then it happens, even to the best entertainment companies.”
Take-Two’s operating costs rose 30 percent to $125 million. Selling and marketing expenses grew 50 percent to $74.7 million.
For the current quarter, Take-Two is forecasting a loss of 55 cents to 65 cents per share on revenue of $70 million to $85 million. Analysts had expected a much smaller loss of 6 cents per share on revenue of $190 million.
Zelnick said Take-Two tries to give realistic guidance.
Despite the projected second-quarter shortfall, Take-Two still expects adjusted earnings of 10 cents to 35 cents per share in the current fiscal year, which ends in March, on revenue of $1 billion to $1.1 billion. Analysts expected earnings of 42 cents per share on revenue of $1.09 billion.
For the next fiscal year, which begins in April 2012, Take-Two expects adjusted earnings of at least $2 per share, which is what the company had said in May.
Although Take-Two has not yet announced when it plans to release the next “Grand Theft Auto” game, this guidance implies that it’ll likely be in fiscal 2013.
Overall, the company has worked to broaden the slate of its hit titles so that it is not solely dependent on “Grand Theft Auto” to make money.
Take-Two’s stock fell 42 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $10.65 in extended trading after the results were released. The stock had closed down $1.07, or 8.8 percent, at $11.07 amid a broader market sell-off on Monday.


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Large stores in Chicago would be banned from putting shoppers' products in plastic bags under a proposal introduced today.
Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno, 1st, said the plastic bag ban would put Chicago near the forefront of American cities in what he characterized as a progressive move to improve the environment.
"Every day, our streets, our sidewalks, our parks are filled every day with these bags," Moreno said, holding up a plastic shopping bag at a City Hall press conference. "They are horrible for our environment."
Similar prohibitions on plastic bags have been discussed in the City Council in the past. In 2008, aldermen initially proposed outlawing them, before dropping that idea in the face of opposition from Mayor Richard Daley. Instead, the council passed an ordinance requiring large chain stores to provide recycling for plastic bags, but Moreno said that hasn't worked because the bags are difficult to recycle.
Moreno couched the plastic bag ban as a move similar to ending the once-common practice of fast food restaurants serving burgers in foam "clam shells."
Moreno's proposal would prohibit stores of over 5,000 square feet from using plastic bags. Progressively stiffer fines, starting at around $1,000, would be issued to the businesses that flout the ban, Moreno said.
Smaller "mom and pop" stores would initially be exempted under Moreno's plan because of the higher cost of paper and biodegradable bags. But he expects smaller stores would move away from plastic bags as the costs for other bags came down.
Moreno insisted the proposal isn't a "jobs killer," because getting rid of plastic bags would free up city workers from clearing the plastic debris from storm drains, trees and city streets. "You talk to any worker, when they clean out a sewer they're clearing dozens, hundreds of these bags out," Moreno said.


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Dolby, Akamai, AWS, Sony Take Home Tech Emmys
Several MESA members are taking home Emmys, following the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announcement of recipients of the 72nd Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards, with the ceremony taking place Oct. 10 during the fall NAB Show.
“The Technology & Engineering Emmy Award was the first Emmy Award issued in 1949 and it laid the groundwork for all the other Emmys to come,” said Adam Sharp, CEO and president of NATAS. “We are extremely happy about honoring these prestigious companies, again in partnership with NAB, where the intersection of innovation, technology and excitement in the future of television can be found.”
Awarded to individuals, companies and scientific or technical organizations, the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards are given for improvements to existing methods or new innovations in television development.
Dolby was honored In the category of “Dynamic Metadata for Optimal HDR and WCG Color Volume Mapping,” a nod to how high-dynamic range (HDR) has changed how consumers experience films and TV shows both at home and on the go. The award recognizes Dolby’s innovations in HDR dynamic metadata and WCG, enabling advanced HDR solutions like Dolby Vision to consistently deliver the best possible imaging experiences across consumer devices.
“Over a decade ago, we set out to transform entertainment through advancements in HDR. These innovations, brought to life as Dolby Vision, provide creatives the tools to tell their stories as they were imagined while allowing consumers to experience these stories in the best quality possible,” said Giles Baker, SVP of consumer entertainment for Dolby. “We are honored and humbled to be recognized by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for these contributions, which have pushed picture quality forward by leaps and bounds.”
Dolby Vision debuted in 2014 and its dynamic metadata allows creatives to capture, preserve, and share artistic expressions with consumers originally intended.
In the category of “Content Delivery Networks” Akamai won its Emmy for “excellence in engineering creativity” for its work on CDN, as a means to address the challenge of congestion on the internet.
“Akamai receiving an Emmy Award is an extraordinary honor and a testament to the relentless work and passion of countless people who helped make delivering television over the internet a reality,” said Tom Leighton, Akamai CEO and co-founder. “Recognizing CDNs with one of the television industry’s highest accolades shows how much this technology has evolved, to where watching TV over the internet is the same and often better experience as watching over the air, via satellite or through cable. This was never more evident than in 2020, when hundreds of millions of people around the world, under strict COVID-19 isolation and distancing protocols, turned to their favorite streaming services for important news and entertainment. CDN technology proved vital to helping those services withstand the sudden and massive spike in user traffic while continuing to deliver their content without interruption.”
Akamai’s Intelligent Edge Platform consists of approximately 325,000 servers in more than 130 countries and nearly 1,500 networks worldwide. More than 400 broadcast, pay TV networks and OTT services rely on Akamai to help deliver live and on-demand sports, news, movies, TV shows and other programming.
“When we started Akamai as a project in my office at MIT, the notion of streaming TV shows, films and live sports to broadcast-scale audiences at HD — and now 4K quality — was a dream,” Leighton said. “It is now a reality. But this is just the beginning; we still have a tremendous runway ahead of us to revolutionize how television is delivered and consumed.”
“OLED Reference Monitors for Creative, Technical, Quality Control and Client Viewing” saw awards given to Sony Electronics and LG Electronics, while the category “AI/Optimization for Real-Time Video Compression” saw awards given to Amazon Web Services, along with Harmonic, MediaKind and ATEME.


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GamePron News this week takes a deep breath after E3 and launches straight into a brief look at the hacking wave that has swept so many games companies in recent weeks. The Australian Classification Board is forced to rethink two games that it previously said were suitable for children.
Racing games are in the spotlight, as Firemint embraces Apple’s Airplay and a Gran Turismo gamer finds himself on the podium at Le Mans.
Battlefield 3's new trailer includes a prehistoric pot-shot, and Robin Williams reveals that he’s not-so-secretly a massive Nintendo fanboy.
Everybody has a voice, but everybody's talking about the same thing. There's a lot of noise out there, but Player Attack aims to cut through the fluff - or, sometimes, fill you in on the fluff you might have missed. We like indie releases, breathtaking concept art, and tie-in book launches. We love cheap thrills, a good soundtrack and finding innovative uses for gaming technology. All of that is reflected on the site, updated each day with stories and details about what is going on in the games industry, always paying attention to stories other outlets ignore.


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It seems like you can’t go anywhere or do anything these days without seeing an advertisement. That feeling is about to get just a little more intense. In the September 18th issue of Entertainment Weekly in New York and LA, readers will be able to see the world’s first in-magazine video advertisement. Los Angeles-based company Americhip has developed a 2.7 mm-thick LCD screen which will be used to deliver 25 minutes of video advertisements from CBS and Pepsi.
Americhip has ventured into many other multi-sensory ads in the past, including ads with scents, lighting, and 3D features. But unlike the other multi-sensory ads, the video screens are actually reusable. They can hold up to 40 minutes of video, and the rechargeable battery lasts for up to 70 minutes. The tiny screens include a USB port, which means that after you’re done watching previews for CBS’s fall lineup you can load up your own video and impress your mom with a hand-made video greeting card.


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New Delhi: Hyundai recently launched the all-new 2018 Creta at a starting price of Rs 9.43 lakhs (ex showroom, Delhi) with an eye on recapturing territory lost to compact SUVs and direct rivals who have emerged as significant players in the Indian auto industry.
Creta, first launched in India in 2015, received positive reviews and managed to sell over 4 lakh units globally thanks to its contemporary looks, powerful engines, large cabin space and comfortable ride quality. In recent times though, the car began looking slightly dated and it is this that Hyundai has attempted to address. The new Creta sports a new front fascia highlighted by a cascade grille, chrome additions, dual-tone bumpers with skid plates and new fog lamps which are encased by LED DRLs. At the back, the Creta now gets a fresh tail lamps. the addition of a new dual-tone colour scheme and a new colour option in orange are some of the other visual highlights.
More notably, the new Creta gets a number of technological additions on the inside including a first-in-segment smart electric sunroof, smart key band, wireless phone charging, new seven-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay, AndroidAuto and MirrorLink and an iBlue Audio Control App previously seen on the 2017 Verna.
On the safety front, dual airbags and ABS are standard while the top variants get six airbags.
There are no mechanical changes and the Creta will continue to be offered in the following options:
Hyundai already has two other SUVs in its India product lineup - Tucson and Santa Fe. Both cars, however, are targeted at a more premium customer base and with the new Creta, the Korean auto company would be looking to reclaim some of the ground lost to cars ranging from Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza to Jeep Compass.


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The Latest News from TORMAX
TORMAX reinforces its longstanding involvement in Finland with a Group Company
The TORMAX Group has decided to establish a Group Company in Finland after the Finnish distribution partner, Mesvac Oy, was sold to a new owner a few weeks ago. This decision will create new jobs and is a clear sign of TORMAX's commitment to the Finnish market and of its entrepreneurial vision.
TORMAX has been supplying automatic door systems in Finland for more than 50 years. Working hand in hand with its distribution partners it has succeeded in developing a successful market position out of what was a revolutionary idea in the past. The distribution partner Mesvac Oy changed hands a few weeks ago. Therefore the TORMAX Group took the decision to establish its own Group Company.
This step reinforces the commitment of TORMAX in Finland which has existed for many years. Mr Miikka Tarkka has extensive experience in automatic door systems. He will be responsible for the management and further development of the new Group Company, TORMAX Suomi Oy. When reviewing this decision, Dr Philippe Heiniger, CEO of TORMAX and Landert Group, stated “We were not only able to recruit a proven expert in our industry in the shape of Miikka Tarkka but also a person who already has an in-depth knowledge of the TORMAX products. The many owner of TORMAX door systems in Finland therefore need to have no concerns about the maintenance of their door systems in the future. Right from the start TORMAX Suomi Oy is set up in an ideal manner and “ready to go”. Customers operating TORMAX door systems will be pleased to hear about this commitment from the manufacturer as TORMAX-specific components and skills are needed for professional installation and service work.
The market for automatic door systems is hard fought over and calls for a lot of perseverance. For TORMAX this is more of an incentive than a hindrance. "For us the long-term perspectives are critical," said Anja Landert, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Landert Group. "For generations we have been taking the concerns of our customers to heart and investing in long-term growth." A pioneer in introducing automatic doors from the US to Europe in 1951, TORMAX is clearly committed to the Finnish market and will create new jobs there.
The team of TORMAX Suomi Oy can fulfil all customer’s needs in installation and service with regards to automatic door systems. With its experienced specialists and the entrepreneurial spirit of a family owned Group, TORMAX is dedicated to further develop its long-term commitment to the Finnish market.


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Samsung Electronics HK (SEHK) has appointed Yiyin Zhao as its first female Managing Director. She was previously Vice President & Head of IT and Mobile Communication Business Continue reading “Zhao becomes 1st female managing director of Samsung Electronics HK”
OnePlus has fired the first salvo in the 5G race. At a Qualcomm event in Hawaii, the China smartphone maker announced its intention to launch its first 5G handset in the United Kingdom. Continue reading “OnePlus to launch first 5G smartphone in the UK”
For the first time, the smartphone market is on par with the feature phone market in India, according to IDC. Overall, the India market reached 42.6 million units for a 9.1 percent year-on-year growth in Q3.
Smartphone vendors shipped 355.2 million units in Q3, down six percent from the corresponding quarter last year, according to preliminary estimates by IDC. This is the fourth straight quarter of year-on-year decline.
OnePlus announced OnePlus 6T, its latest smartphone to a hall packed with enthusiasts in New York City on October 29 — one day ahead of schedule to avoid conflicting with an Apple event the next day.
The prices of top end smartphones are going through the roof. Apple announced yesterday that its new iPhone XS Max with 512GB of storage will cost a whopping US$1,449.
A battle of sorts is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). It has been widely reported that China is ramping up its focus on the technology that is expected to transform businesses and industries. Numbers from ABI Research point to a swing in favour of China.
The rumour mills are spinning at top speed as smartphone launch season gets ready to kick off. With Samsung having announced the Note 9, and Apple expected to respond with a new iPhone next month, Google looks to be getting into the act too with the Pixel 3 slated for an October 9 introduction, according to Bloomberg.
VLC has taken the drastic measure of blacklisting recent Huawei smartphones, specifically the Huawei P8, P10, and P20, from installing its media player app. The move is in response to negative customer reviews for VLC as a result of Huawei blocking the installation of the media player.
Xiaomi and Samsung shipped 9.9 million smartphones each to India in Q2. Together they account for 60 percent of the total shipment that quarter, according to Canalys.
The wait’s finally over! The much-lauded OnePlus 6 smartphone is now available in Singapore. Better yet, there’s the red edition as well.
The long awaited Xiaomi listing made an impressive debut — dropping 2.9 percent on its opening day in Hong Kong. Priced at HK$17.00 at launch, the share price dipped to HK$16.50 in early trading.
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC is making a cut of the most painful kind — by slicing 20 percent of its workforce. The decision to swallow the bitter pill comes in the wake of heavy losses and strong competition.
Twenty-two days. It took relatively unknown smartphone maker OnePlus just that amount of time to sell one million units of OnePlus 6, its latest smartphone.
Help is at hand for parents who need help in teaching their young children the dos and don’ts of using smartphones and other mobile devices. They can now turn to Tittle for Parents, an app that lets parents protect their children on mobile devices and teach about safe and appropriate use.
Security checks have become the norm in airports, malls and many public places. While screening devices are often bulky, a more portable alternative is now available following the launch of SWORD, a mobile 3D image scanner that can be used with smartphones.
China smartphone makers Huawei and Xiaomi grew strongest as the market recovered in Q1, according to Gartner.
SenseTime has raised US$620 million in series C+ funding from Fidelity International, Hopu Capital, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, other investment firms, and strategic investors.
The India smartphone market shipped 30 million units in Q1, the strongest Q1 performance ever and an 11-percent growth year on year, according to IDC.
ZTE has hit a massive roadblock that has resulted in the cessation of its business operations. China’s number 2 telecom equipment maker was hit by the US’s seven-year blockade to vital components needed for its devices.
Xiaomi, one of China’s biggest smartphone makers, has picked Hong Kong for its public listing.
In a quarter when the China smartphone market experienced it biggest ever decline, Xiaomi bucked the trend and grew 37 percent to 12 million units, according to Canalys.
Building on a momentum of 155 percent annual shipment growth in India last year, Xiaomi started Q1 at the top with a whopping nine million plus units to snag 31 percent market share, according to Canalys.
Shenzhen-based Doogee is not one for the humdrum. While most other smartphones sport mostly similar technologies, this maker has decided to go for the different feel with four new phones — the transparent Doogee TT, flip camera Mix 3, slide phone Mix 4, and flexible screen phone.
Bangladesh mobile operators began offering 4G services last month, albeit in limited areas, after gaining the necessary licences.
The telecommunications industry, specifically mobile communications, is converging in Barcelona this week. Even before Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today, two companies have fired the first salvo with something old, something new.
India has become the fastest growing smartphone market in the world with total shipment growing 14 percent to 124 million units in 2017, according to IDC.
Amid rumours that Apple was going to axe the iPhone X came encouraging sales numbers by Canalys.
The names Benjamin Lazarus, Jeffrey Aberman, Stephen Margolis, Sandy Brodsky, and Victoria Childs are probably unfamiliar to most. But inthe days to come, they may become more popular.
Razer’s first smartphone will be available for pre-order in Singapore on November 23.


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If you're a regular follower of the gaming industry, chances are high you've heard someone say something outlandishly stupid about video games themselves.
Whether it is some kind of weird televangelist claiming that Pokémon are digital devils, or a politician claiming violent games are the direct cause of real world violence, most gamers chalk these statements up to people not knowing what they are talking about, or simply ignore them.
But if you pay attention to the various pieces of gaming news, you'll realise even some of the most experienced developers and high ranking executives in the gaming industry have said things that have aged so badly, they leave you facepalming in complete disbelief.
Some of these quotes even went on to make history and affect the entire gaming industry.
So, in honour of the many dreadful takes that have aged like milk, this list will feature some of the worst quotes from those working in gaming, ranking them based on how bad the quotes themselves are, the context in which they were said and how badly they have aged.
11. "The Single-Player Game Model Is Finished"
There are some things that can happen in the world of gaming that no one can see coming. From the incredible rise and success of indie games such as Fall Guys and Among Us, to the insane fall from grace of once beloved developers like Bioware. But that does not stop people from trying to predict what will be the next big innovation or change to come to the gaming industry.
But while some predictions have come true, Frank Gibeau’s prediction about the future of single-player games did not.
Way back in 2010, EA Games President Gibeau was asked by MCV/Develop about EA’s plans for the future of their games. He responded by saying that EA were wanting to move towards co-operative, multiplayer or online services as opposed to making a more traditional single-player experience. He added that he believed that such a model of game development is finished.
11 years later, single-player games are among some of the best selling games in the entire industry. What also makes this quote age badly is that as a result of the horrendous failure of Anthem, an online multiplayer, EA are now reconsidering their entire approach to the games-as-a-service model.


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Serena Williams is taking an active role in helping businesses founded by women of color receive the investments they need to excel. The tennis champion took to Instagram Friday announcing her plans to partner with Bumble and their plans to help minority women through the Bumble Fund.
“Things I won’t stop talking about: investing in women. Now through March 27th, @Bumble Fund applicants will get an opportunity to pitch their idea to me and @Whitney,” she wrote. “We’re working together to build a bigger, more equitable table. If you’re a woman entrepreneur of color, apply through the app.”
Bumble, a dating app that requires women to send the first message, launched a venture capital fund to support business founded by women of color in 2018.
Williams serves as a global adviser for the app, which also features social and business networking components that encourage women to "make the first move." She announced her partnership with the company during a Super Bowl ad.
According to Bumble, women received only 2 percent of all venture capital funding in 2017. Black women, who have been called the most educated and most entrepreneurial demographic in the U.S., only received 0.2 percent of all venture funding, the site reports.
The Bumble Fund will "focus only early-stage investments, primarily in businesses founded and led by women of color and those from underrepresented groups," and provide successful applicants an average investment of $25,000 and a range of from $5,000 to $250,000.
Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd discussed the tennis champion's addition to the Fund. "In teaming up with Williams for the Bumble Fund, we want women everywhere to know that we are here, we are listening and we believe in you," she said to Forbes.
"We are giving women more keys to success, while encouraging them to push their ideas forward and keep thinking big when it comes to their business ventures."


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PRLog - June 22, 2011 - MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Every superhero has an origin story, and every comic book fan knows that is where the adventure begins. That’s why Perro Worldwide Comics is getting it right from the start. It began in 2009, with the production of the superhero movie, Mission Park: The Hero Complex. Now Chip Perro, the creator of the Mission Park Superhero Franchise, has launched a series of comic books, products and films under the Perro Worldwide Comics brand. “It’
Mission Park: The Hero Complex - Movie Poster
The Perro Worldwide Comics brand of heroes aren’t like their counterparts at DC or Marvel—aside from the silver-aged cape and tights costumes. These characters work best in a morally gray area. They’re smart, they’re dangerous and they’re sexy. Perro thinks it’s far more interesting if the heroes and villains are both a little morally ambiguous. That makes it tougher to pick a side, and beyond that, predict the ending. It’s not about how many times they can physically defeat their enemy in battle, it’s about lasting drama, and giving the reader a chance to become as invested in making choices as the superheroes. “It doesn’t matter what a character’s superpower is if the story is simply black and white,” says Perro, “I don’t expect our readers to spend much time debating costume choices. They’ll be far more interested in what our characters are doing.” The new home of the Perro Worldwide Universe is online at www.perroworldwide.com. The comprehensive website has production news, character stories, links to movie trailers and superhero recipes, in addition to Perro’s own weekly comic and sci-fi reports.
The original movie that launched the franchise, Mission Park: The Hero Complex, will be released on DVD on August 10, 2011. Launching a multi-media comic franchise seems like a Herculean task for an independent film producer, but Perro is up for the challenge.
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Dubai: Works on Festival Centre continue
Work on Dubai Festival City's 'urban retail resort', Festival Centre, is on track for the grand opening in autumn 2006. According to Khaleej Times, at present, 4,500 workers are involved in the construction of Festival Centre with the number likely to rise to over 8,500 as the project nears completion.
- Festival Centre announces the Grand Prizes of Eid Al Fitr
- Festival Centre celebrates festive surprises this December
- Record visitor turnout during Eid marks Festival Centre as destination of choice for yearlong festivities
- Festival Waterfront Centre – a brand new shopping, dining and entertainment resort opening soon at Dubai Festival City


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Morrisons has unveiled its first ‘food market court’ in the latest of its store overhauls.
The takeaway eats and café hall, in the Wood Green branch in north London, is designed to cater for demand for food-to-go in a high-footfall location. It is one of several changes made at the store that demonstrate the grocer’s latest thinking on the supermarket format.
The 8,000 sq ft court was formerly an arcade leading into the main store, and was home to offices and a photo processing shop as well as an old-style café.
Now enclosed behind an attention-grabbing glass frontage on to the street, the food-to-go area has a florist, a new Market Street café and the Barista Bar coffee shop running down one side, while on the other are grab-and-go food options including sandwiches and dedicated oven-fresh pizza and create-your-own salad stations, with bakery items situated mid-aisle.
Wood Green is one of Morrisons’ highest footfall shops, serving around 50,000 customers a week, and high local demand for food on the move led to the creation of the court.
Other than at the café counters, the court is entirely self-checkout, though shoppers can also choose to go into the main shop to pay at a staffed till if they prefer.
‘Designed by customers’
Inside the main shop – the branch is 25,000 sq ft altogether – one of the most significant changes is the removal of the cross aisle that previously bisected it.
That has allowed Morrisons to fulfil another local demand, for more of its general merchandise range, by releasing space – about 50 bays – for lines such as Nutmeg clothing and homewares, enabling it to better show off own-brand assortments such as The Best pots and pans.
New-look butchers and fishmongers have been introduced, designed to create a market feel and showcase Morrisons’ capabilities in ’food making’ as well as retailing – shoppers can see fish and meat being freshly prepared behind the counters.
Reflecting the high footfall and smaller basket typical of local customers’ shopping trips, the tills area has been reconfigured, including the provision of card-only self-checkout to make payment speedier.
Environmental initiatives include trolleys made of recycled rubber and reverse vending machines – members of the More loyalty scheme receive points when they use the service.
Property director Andy Newton said the branch epitomised how Morrisons’ remodelled stores reflect the particularities of the communities in which they operate.
“You’d see something different in every store,” he said. “In a sense, it’s designed by customers.”


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US: Wet Seal appoints Goodman as CEO
Goodman has 25 years of apparel industry experience, at companies such as Gap, Levi's, Mervyn's and Bloomingdales.
"The committee conducted an extensive search since assuming control of the process after installation of the new board in October," said company chairman Lynda Davey.
"We found John's energy and passion for the fashion industry and, in particular, his understanding of the junior customer perfectly aligned with the attributes we were seeking in a chief executive officer.
"He is a team builder and has a proven record of success as a CEO; and expertise in the teen fashion apparel specialty business. As an active Wet Seal director, John has already developed a strong working relationship with the executive team. We feel certain that this will expedite the improvement in operating performance and the prospects for profitable growth."
The Wet Seal replaced three board members in October last year as it worked to settle a proxy battle with dissident shareholder Clinton Group.
The company recorded a third quarter loss in November, hit by legal costs, impairment charges and falling sales. It swung to a US$14.8m loss from a $3.7m profit a year earlier. Excluding the charges, net loss would have been $9.7m.
UK department store retailer John Lewis has appointed Paula Nickolds as its new buying and brand director, succeeding Peter Ruis, who has been named CEO of clothing chain Jigsaw....
Children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corporation has appointed Levi Strauss & Co executive Joelle Maher as the company's new chief operating officer....
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group has launched version two of its Joint Roadmap, aimed at attaining a "new standard of environmental performance for the global apparel and footwea...
US retailer The Wet Seal has appointed Lesli Gilbert as EVP, stores and operations. ...
Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co has introduced its lower-priced Denizen jeans line to Canada as part of ongoing expansion efforts. ...
Improved merchandise margins have helped The Wet Seal return to profit during the first quarter, with the teen apparel retailer remaining optimistic in its outlook....
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Target is raising entry-level wages for its store associates, a move that could put pressure on Walmart to do the same:
“The two companies have taken steps to become places people want to work. These steps include offering more training, improving benefits, and paying more per hour. Now, however, Target has upped the ante by increasing its entry-level pay to $2 more per hour than the $11 minimum wage Walmart pays.”
P.S. Keen retail competition means that some costs of doing business will rise, even as stores try to keep prices low. You can do your part by ensuring that your products get, and stay, on store shelves. Connect with our experts today and schedule a consultation.


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The Investment Promotion Agency in Qatar revealed that the country continues its efforts and contributions locally and globally in the field of adopting the Halal economy. Actors across multiple sectors support the value chains of the Halal economy in the country, from the procurement of Halal products to their certification and Halal standards certification, logistics and distribution to end users. Qatar is working to enhance this collaborative spirit through initiatives such as the “Halal Livelihood” visual program of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Which aims to raise awareness about halal life and the great potential of its Islamic banks, with regard to takaful, green investments (investments that respect environmental standards) and issuance of sukuk.
Thanks to its stable and resilient economy, business-friendly climate, comprehensive knowledge system, and rich culture, Qatar offers foreign investors an attractive and competitive business environment. Within the framework of its ambitious National Vision 2030, the country aims to strengthen its position as a leading destination in the fields of trade, tourism and investment in the region, including its economy. Halal, which is ranked among the top ten halal economies according to the Global Islamic Economy Index.
On the other hand, the demand for halal products and services is increasing, not only by Muslim consumers, but also by non-Muslims, who view halal products as healthy, safe and in compliance with ethical standards. Media spending for this market is expected to reach $308 billion by 2025, with Qatar retaining its rank among the top three countries in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the field of media services and lifestyles of an Islamic nature. This growth contributes to the possibility of creating more job opportunities, promoting innovation and contributing to economic development.
In order to benefit from the market for halal products and services, companies and investors need to cooperate with various parties and destinations, including the halal certification body, distribution platforms, marketing companies, logistics and warehousing companies, and retailers. With the continued expansion of the halal economy globally, Qatar’s strategic location, its great involvement in this sector and the strong infrastructure of the halal economy make it an attractive destination for investors from the region and around the world.
While the world is witnessing these blessed days of the holy month, the halal economy continues to grow and enhance its importance globally and significantly, as its size and market value potential is expected to reach $7.7 trillion by 2025, up from $3.2 trillion in 2015. This thriving sector includes Islamic principles and values span a wide range of sectors, from finance to food and medicine, travel, cosmetics, and fashion. In recent years, the Halal economy has gained wide interest and increased investments with an expected compound annual growth rate of 9.2% between 2015 and 2025. As the halal economy continues to expand and diversify, it provides a unique opportunity for companies and investors to benefit from the growing market of consumers who seek halal products and services within the framework of their ethical values.
According to a recent specialized study conducted by the Investment Promotion Agency in Qatar on the halal economy, the GCC countries are well positioned to benefit from the growth of this market, especially in light of Qatar’s position as a center for this thriving sector. Qatar has proven its leadership in the halal food sector through the presence of key stakeholders in the market, such as Hassad Food Company, which contribute to enhancing food security, sustainability and innovation. Qatar’s focus on key areas with high growth potential has resulted in an impressive increase in the size of the halal economy market across multiple sectors. In 2021, the market assets of the halal economy amounted to $156.4 billion in the financial markets. And $1 billion in Islamic insurance (Takaful), $14.2 billion in Islamic tourism, $5.1 billion in the healthcare sector, in addition to $849 million in Islamic financial technology.
The main indicators of the dominance of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the global market for the halal economy:
1- The value of the halal food market: $58.2 billion in 2021 in the GCC countries
2- The financial assets of the halal economy: the market value reached $ 1.5 trillion in 2021 in the region
3- Growth rate: The expected growth rate is +7% between 2020 and 2026 for the economies of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
4- Venture capital financing: The value of Islamic financing for emerging companies in the Middle East and North Africa region reached $1 billion
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Jakarta, July 23, 2021 – As a delivery service brand that has been established since 2015, J&T Express continues to strengthen brand engagement with various interactions and services to its customers and has succeeded in making achievements with various awards received every year. This time, J&T Express won three Indonesia Most Engage Delivery Services Brand Awards 2021 in the Expedition, Courier Parcel and Cargo categories, which was held virtually.
This award, organized by MIX MarComm, is an award for Delivery Services companies in Indonesia, which is assessed based on the brand engagement of Delivery Services service brands on social media in 2021 using the Ripple10 measuring tool from Ivosights. This award is given based on the results of the assessment of Engagement Rate, Stream, Positive Sentiment, and Potential Reach on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
“For us, building good interaction with customers is important, apart from direct interaction through services, communication through social media is an efficient and effective way. Receiving awards in these 3 categories triggers more enthusiasm for us to continue to communicate effectively and interact more intensely with customers," said Iwan Senjaya as Key Account Manager of J&T Express.
J&T Express often held programs or activities that take place through the website or social media as a form of two-way interaction with customers. One of the series of J&T Express' fifth anniversary programs in 2020 successfully received a positive response from millions of customers and followers on J&T Express’ social media, with an engagement rate of up to 35% and more than 31 million participants took part in one of these programs. In addition, apart from social media and the WhatsApp call center service website, J&T Express is also intense in providing information, as well as being a forum for questions and answers and input from customers.
With the current pandemic situation, online interaction is also an effective means of communicating with customers. This platform is used by J&T Express, which has more than 1 million followers, to be more active in building brand engagement by presenting interesting programs in the midst of situation that require people to stay at home. "Seeing the increasing and interactive engagement that has even become a trending topic on social media, we will continue to present content and programs that can be accessed by all customers throughout Indonesia," said Herline Septia - Brand Manager of J&T Express.


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It appears that Google’s going to follow up its 2017 Pixelbook with not just one — but two — Chrome OS laptops.
According to new leaks, the search titan is developing both a detachable and an updated Pixelbook.
This news comes from Chrome Unboxed, which shared a video that shows off a small fraction of a machine believed to be the rumored Chromebook Nocturne detachable. We could see this laptop unveiled as early as Google’s October 9 event in New York.
Since this detachable is connecting to an external keyboard, this machine may have the form of the Surface Pro, with a kickstand and magnetic clasp. After Chrome Unboxed published the story, the Chromium Bug Tracker post that contained the video was set to private, which may be a sign of its legitimacy.
The site also shared an image, sent in by a tipster, of an Ad Choices advertisement that appears to leak an updated version of the bend-back 2-in-1 Pixelbook. The ad appears to be unfinished, sporting headline with a major typo « You Chromebook. »
It appears that this model updates the previous generation’s design by shaving its bezels down. This may not be a clean-cut update to the original Pixelbook, however, as the copy in the leaked ad includes the word ‘affordable’ — and the $999 Pixelbook was most-certainly a high-end laptop.


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Groupon shrunk its first-quarter loss and beat Wall Street expectations on sales, while food maker Mondelez International Inc. also exceeded revenue forecasts despite tepid sales growth.
Groupon Inc. (Nasdaq: GRPN) posted a first-quarter loss of $4 million, or 1 cent per share, compared with a loss of $11.7 million, or 2 cents per share, a year earlier. Results in the latest quarter included $30 million in stock compensation and acquisition-related costs. Excluding those costs, the company would have earned 3 cent per share, which met expectations.
Revenue for the quarter rose 7.5 percent to $601.4 million from $559.3 million a year ago. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting revenue of about $590 million.
The company said North America revenue growth of 42 percent was offset by an 18 percent drop in international revenue. Gross profit was $379 million in the first quarter, compared with $439.8 million in the year-ago period. Gross billings rose 4 percent to $1.4 billion.
Shares of Groupon, which released its earnings report after the official close of markets Wednesday, rose 12 percent in after-hours trading to $6.26 a share. The stock closed at $5.59 a share Wednesday, up 3.7 percent from Tuesday’s close.
Deerfield-based Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ), which split from Kraft Foods last year, said it earned $568 million, or 32 cents per share, in the first quarter, compared with $813 million, or 46 cents per share, a year ago when it was still with Kraft. Operating earnings was 34 cents per share, in line with analysts expectations. Revenue rose 1 percent to $8.74 billion, more than the $8.68 billion expected by FactSet analysts. The company said sales were lifted by 7.5 percent growth in its “power brands,” such as Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, Cadbury chocolates and Tang beverages.
Mondelez shares fell 1.6 percent to $30.91 a share Wednesday.
In other earnings news:
John Bean Technologies Corp. (NYSE: JBT), which makes technology for the food processing and air transportation industries, said earnings rose to $4.1 million, or 14 cents per share, from $3.9 million, or 13 cents per share a year ago. Revenue fell 9 percent to $185.7 million, due to lower sales across both its JBT FoodTech and JBT AeroTech units. Shares of Chicago-based JBT fell 3 percent to close at $20.58 a share Wednesday.
Schaumburg-based Sparton Corp. (NYSE: SPA), which makes technology used in the defense industry, reported a fall in its fiscal third-quarter profits to $1.5 million, or 14 cents per share, from $2 million, or 20 cents per share a year ago. Sales rose 16 percent to $63.9 million. Sparton shares rose more than 2 percent to $14.23 a share.


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It was first reported in February that Square Enix would shut down Echoes of Mana on May 15. Many people did not take it seriously considering the fact that the classic RPG game was less than a year old, having been launched in April 2022.
“Since Echoes of Mana’s launch on April 27, 2022, we have strived to provide an incredible and enjoyable gaming experience for our players every day that could exceed the day before,” the company wrote. “However, we have come to the conclusion that it would be difficult to continue maintaining the app experience, and to therefore end the app service.”
Square Enix made the announcement using Echoes of Mana’s official social media channels. The message was also posted on Square Enix Bridge, the developer’s official account system. Although the announcement was made in February, the servers remained up until May 15 when they were turned off.
In most cases, when services for mobile games are discontinued, players that have already downloaded the game could still continue to play. However, in the case of Echoes of Mana, it appears the game will no longer be accessible, even for offline play. Players can only relive the memories of the game or settle for other games in the series that are still available.
Echoes of Mana is a spin-off from the Mana series. The last major installment of the series was in 2014 with Rise of Mana. The shutting down of Echoes of Mana is coming barely a month after Square Enix shut down Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier.
What kind of game was Echoes of Mana?
Echoes of Mana was a free-to-play game that was available on Android. Players were tasked with saving the Mana Tree which will see them go through an epic journey and meet familiar faces they have encountered in previous Mana titles across the wonderful lands. The ultimate goal was finding the Mana Sword.
The first installment of the series was in 1991 and it started as a Final Fantasy Adventure and a side story to the flagship Final Fantasy franchise. That was followed by Secret of Mana in 1993 and the Trials of Mana in 1995 before arguably one of the biggest releases in the series Legend of Mana in 1999.
The Legend of Mana was released across multiple platforms including PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The installment was praised because it introduced new gameplay elements to the series.
Players were allowed to pick their protagonists and create their unique adventures using puzzle pieces that can be placed on the robust game map. The goal was to complete three narratives which all converge at the Mana tree.
Although fans were disappointed in the abrupt shutting down of the game, they were delighted that Echoes of Mana’s storyline came to a satisfying conclusion—which players often don’t get with other games that were suddenly shut down.
The growing trend of developers killing off games
Echoes of Mana joins a growing list of games that were suddenly killed by developers. Earlier this year, Rovio killed Angry Birds too for the annoying reason that the game was making it difficult for players to discover their other portfolio.
This year alone, the light of a good number of fan favorites has been blown out by the developers. This includes EA’s cancellation of the Battlefield Mobile title and the sunsetting of Apex Legends Mobile. For Echoes of Mana, what could be a serious source of concern to players is the short lifespan and the abruptness of its termination.
However, Echoes of Mana is not the only game from Square Enix that will be discontinued this year. The developer also announced a discontinuation of service for Bravely Default: Brilliant Lights in 2023, barely after a year of its launch.
Square Enix’s financial report in February showed that the company was dedicated to chasing blockchain gaming as likely a new revenue source. The abrupt nature in which Square Enix is killing off their games has the potential of damaging player confidence in future releases.
It is disappointing when fans invest their time and money in a game and the plug is suddenly pulled. Players may be skeptical about getting attached to future releases from Square Enix for fear that they may be discontinued in just a year after launch.
This can create a dangerous cycle for Square Enix where they will create a game and struggle to find an audience for it and end up shutting down the game because they are not making enough money from it. This unfortunate cycle will eventually lead to more games embracing abrupt ends.
However, as the mobile games market continues to spiral upward, developers would want to position themselves with the best games portfolio that will guarantee maximum financial gains. Therefore, players may need to brace up for more abrupt announcements like the Echoes of Mana.
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There are 15 countries and regions featured across the fair’s 15,000 sqm of exhibition space including Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macau, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK and the USA, representing an increase of 20 per cent compared to the last edition held in 2011.
Supporters of Texcare Asia come from all over the world. The fair has become regarded as one of the key gateways for industry professionals into the rapidly growing China market. One supporter, VDMA Garment and Leather Technology from Germany has worked with the organisers, Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and China National United Equipment Group Corp, to arrange an exhibiting group of German brands for the 2013 show.
The German Group consists of 12 leading brands from the country involved in various areas of textile care management. Some of the confirmed brands for the group include ABS, BÖWE, BÜFA, Kannegiesser, Kreussler, Maxi-Press, SEITZ, STAHL, TTL, VEIT.
In terms of visitor support, the show welcomes one of its highest number of VIP delegations this year, with close to ten industry associations bringing over 100 decision-making buyers. Areas represented by the VIP delegations include Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore as well as the Chinese mainland cities of Dalian, Hangzhou, Henan, Shaanxi and Tianjin.
Concurrent forum highlights the industry’s latest developments
Scheduled to take place from 19 – 20 November will be the 2013 edition of Texcare Forum Asia. The highly-regarded forum allows international experts on textile care development, to share the latest trends and in-demand solutions from markets around the world. Designed with a half-day discussion and a full-day education and training programme, over 20 sessions are scheduled for expert speakers and interested attendees to learn, share and network with industry peers. Topics have been designed around the themes of:
In addition, a series of product presentations will be held from 19 – 20 November, by firms including:
Items to be presented by the aforementioned firms include state-of-the-art dry cleaning and laundry machinery, sustainable washing programmes and industry standards as well as the latest in self-service and vended laundry systems.
Texcare Asia is a sister event of Texcare International. Every four years Texcare International — the world market for modern textile care provides an international venue for the textile-care sector in Frankfurt. The next edition of Texcare International will be held on 11 – 15 June 2016 in Frankfurt am Main. The brand, in addition to being represented in Asia, is also present in Russia. The fourth edition of Texcare Forum Russia will take place in Moscow in October 2014.
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According to Megaworld, hitting a population of 1 million by 2020 will mean an increase by 150%.
Megaworld recently announced that they expect the population of their townships across the country to reach at least 1 million by 2020. According to Megaworld chairman and CEO Andrew L. Tan, this will comprise of 600,000 condo and village residents and 400,000 business process outsourcing (BPO) and office workers.
The Megaworld Group – consisting of Megaworld Corporation and subsidiaries Global-Estate Resorts, Inc.; Empire East Land Holdings, Inc.; and Suntrust Properties, Inc. – currently has a total of 15 townships in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao. From a total population of 400,000 (250,000 residents and 150,000 BPO and office workers) at present, Tan says the increase means a jump of 150%, and also pointed out that this upsurge is indicative of opportunities for Megaworld’s partners in the commercial and retail industry.
In a recent announcement, the company revealed its plans to expand further with plans for two new townships in Luzon, two in Visayas, and one in Mindanao. Megaworld is also launching at least 20 new malls and commercial centers in existing and new townships in five to eight years.
“More townships mean more jobs and opportunities. From construction to BPOs, from retail and food to small-and-medium enterprises and transportation, our townships help create economic clusters, which in turn help boost purchasing power and consumerism among Filipinos,” Tan explained.
Last year, Megaworld also made public their intent to spend Php 230 billion developing their existing townships until 2019.
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Quibi launched in April, after a lot of hype. Gaining many popular celebrities for original shows on its platform. But that wasn't enough, as now, less than six months later, Quibi is contemplating a sale.
This is according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, which says that the company is thinking about putting up a for sale sign.
But Quibi isn't looking to go to the highest bidder. Instead, it is considering a few different ways to raise some money. One would be by going public through a merger with a specially formed company that would allow Quibi to fund deals. The other way is raising money, the crowdfunding way.
Quibi's rough start
Quibi was launching as a new streaming service that was made for mobile devices. It launched on Android and iOS, but not on a single TV platform. And that was because Quibi was made for your smartphone and not your TV. It also did short shows, most of them being between five and ten minutes long. So you could watch an episode while you're at the doctor's office waiting, or on the subway. And not worry about needing to finish the episode before closing the app, because it's only a few minutes long.
But, Quibi launched at probably the worst time. It launched in April, just a couple of weeks after most of the world began going into lockdown due to the Coronavirus.
This meant that people were watching less on their phones, and more on their TVs and laptops. Because they were at home all the time. And not being able to watch it on either of those platforms, was a major blow to Quibi.
Quibi also spent a boatload on original content, and brought in many big stars like Chrissy Teigen, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and many others. Which was not cheap. And considering they paid a ton for a short season of 10-minute or less episodes, it didn't seem like money well-spent.
Quibi quickly gained a lot of subscribers, due to the three-month free trial when it launched. But around July when that free trial ended, many subscribers left. T-Mobile attempted to help out Quibi giving its subscribers a year of the service for free. But that doesn't see to be helping either. Quibi costs $4.99 per month for the ad-supported version and $9.99 to go ad-free.
Qubi may not be going anywhere yet, but it's clear that what it's doing is not working. There are two main issues with Quibi which is content and then getting those subscribers on-board. There's not much available on Quibi, so most weren't happy about spending $5 per month for it.


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The companies behind the Coppertone line of sunscreens have been hit with a lawsuit claiming they misled consumers into buying products labeled as mineral-based that actually contained a significant proportion of chemical active ingredients.
The lawsuit filed Jan. 3 in federal court in the Northern District of California claims that consumers were misled to pay more for the “mineral-based” products amid growing concern about the potential adverse health effects of chemical-based sunscreens, whose active ingredients can penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream.
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Now Twitter will allow two users to share the authorship of a publication on the social network.
Twitter is exploring the co-authoring option: two accounts can be the authors of a single tweet.
App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi has been posting evidence of the feature’s development since December, but recently uncovered what appears to be an official Twitter dialog about how these collaborations might work.
Following the rumors, Twitter has confirmed that it is “exploring” this new feature that would allow two accounts to co-author a single tweet, TechCrunch reports .
The co-author feature isn’t unique to Twitter, as Instagram has offered something similar since 2021.
Various arguments surround this tool: brand partnerships, influencer campaigns, or even just sharing credit for a funny post.
According to the screenshots posted by Paluzzi, you will only be able to invite public accounts that follow you to co-author a tweet, and they will have to accept your invitation.
Hopefully there is some mechanism to prevent popular accounts from being repeatedly solicited for spam co-authors.
Once posted, collaborative tweets are shared with followers of both accounts, and both avatars will display in the top left of the post.
It is not yet known when this option will arrive for all users, so it will be necessary to wait for the official announcement soon.


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Loot boxes, or loot crates, have been a hot topic in the video game industry for the past couple of years. Central to the debate is EA Sports’ long-running FIFA football simulation series, and its increasingly lucrative Ultimate Team (FUT) mode.
But as loot boxes have gained popularity, so too has the scrutiny they have come under from governments and regulators, who believe them, at their core, to be disguised forms of gambling. In light of an announcement of an FTC workshop based around the issue, could the US be the next country to ban the practice of in-game loot crates?
For the uninitiated, loot boxes are essentially randomised collections of in-game items that users can purchase using a title’s virtual currency. In the case of FIFA’s Ultimate Team, this means purchasing player packs with FIFA Points, the series’ in-game currency that can be bought using real money, or earned in-game (where they are known as FUT Coins). The probability of receiving particular players in a pack to add to the roster of the user’s Ultimate Team varies; with higher-quality and legendary players being much rarer to receive.
Are loot boxes a form of gambling?
The randomised nature of FIFA’s loot box system, coupled with the fact that users can spend real money to purchase the points required to unlock more packs, has led many to suggest that EA is essentially offering a form of unregulated gambling within its titles; titles that, in the case of FIFA, are at least partially – if not predominantly – marketed to children.
The issue was highlighted following the release of EA’s Star Wars Battlefront 2, with players complaining they would have to spend hundreds of pounds – otherwise, grind for thousands of hours – in order to unlock some of the title’s more coveted playable characters such as Darth Vader. Naturally, this made both players and legislators uneasy, with EA eventually scrapping the controversial practice from the title. However, FIFA’s FUT packs remain a core part of that particular franchise to this day.
Unlike the top casino sites in the UK, which are tightly regulated and certified by the gambling commission and aimed at players over 18, in-game loot boxes have no such controls. As a result, EA has increasingly come under fire from those who believe the company is essentially conditioning and pushing youngsters towards a form of gambling. The Belgium Gaming Commission ruled last year that loot crates were an “illegal game of chance”, as users had no way of knowing what they were going to get in a pack, and threatened criminal action against several games publishers, including EA.
FIFA Points withdrawn from sale in Belgium
Despite the gaming giant initially refusing to budge on the matter, it confirmed in January of this year that it would stop the sale of FIFA Points in the country. “After further discussions with the Belgian authorities, we have decided to stop offering FIFA Points for sale in Belgium,” it said in a brief statement. Belgian players can still access FUT packs, but they must do so using in-game FUT Coins rather than purchasing them with real money.
And Belgium isn’t the only country to investigate whether loot boxes constitute a form of gambling. The governments of France, Sweden and Germany have all vowed to investigate the practice further, although the UKIE has suggested that loot boxes are “already covered by and fully compliant with existing relevant UK regulations” and require no further action. It will be interesting to see what results from the FTC workshop in August, as a ban on the practice in the US could lead publishers to reconsider their position globally.


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Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Wing Aviation on Tuesday became the first drone delivery company to be awarded air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With the certification, Wing Aviation now has the same certifications as smaller airlines and can turn its tests into a commercial service that delivers goods from local businesses to homes.
The approval grants Wing permission to conduct flights beyond visual line of sight and over people, Wing says. The company will start commercial deliveries in Blacksburg, Virginia later in 2019. Wing spun out of Alphabet’s X research division in July 2018.
“This is an important step forward for the safe testing and integration of drones into our economy,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, who made the announcement. “Safety continues to be our Number One priority as this technology continues to develop and realize its full potential.”
Part of the approval process required Wing Aviation to submit evidence that its operations are safe. Wing’s drones have flown more than 70,000 test flights and made more than 3,000 deliveries. Wing says it submitted data that shows “delivery by Wing carries a lower risk to pedestrians than the same trip made by car.”
PwC estimates the total addressable market for commercial drones is $127.3 billion. That includes $45.2 billion in infrastructure, $32.4 billion in agriculture, $13 billion in transport and $10.5 billion in security.
Wing’s electric drones are powered by 14 propellers and can carry loads of up to 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds). Wing’s drones can fly up to 120 kilometers (about 74.5 miles) per hour and can fly up to 400 feet above the ground. Wing’s drones convert GPS signals into latitude and longitude to determine location and speed.
The drones also have a number of redundant systems on board for operation and navigation, among them a downward-facing camera used as a backup to GPS navigation. If the GPS is unavailable for any reason, the drone uses data from the camera to measure speed, latitude and longitude in its place. The camera is used exclusively for navigation, it doesn’t capture video and is not available in real time.
Drone regulations still don’t permit most flights over crowds and urban areas. This will, of course, limit where Wing can operate. But the company said it plans to start charging soon for deliveries in Blacksburg and eventually apply for permission to expand to other regions.
The first of Wing’s drone deliveries were completed in 2014 in Queensland, Australia, where everything from dog treats to a first-aid kit were delivered to farmers. Two years later, Wing’s drones delivered burritos to Virginia Tech students. “Goods like medicine or food can now be delivered faster by drone, giving families, shift workers, and other busy consumers more time to do the things that matter,” Wing Aviation writes in a blog. “Air delivery also provides greater autonomy to those who need assistance with mobility.”
Just a couple weeks prior to the FAA certification, Wing made its first drone delivery in Cranberry, Australia after recently receiving approval from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority. To start, Wing service will be available to 100 homes and will be slowly expanded to other customers.
Wing was first known as “Project Wing” when it was introduced in 2014. Google X made the announcement via the video below, which shows early test flights in Queensland.
Wing is also launching its first European drone delivery service in Finland this spring. In its tests in Australia, the average Wing delivery was completed in 7 minutes 36 seconds, according to a spokeswoman.
In June 2016, Wing worked with NASA and the FAA to explore how to manage drones. Wing demonstrated its Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), real-time route planning, and airspace notifications. Wing’s UTM platform is designed to support the growing drone industry by enabling a high volume of drones to share the skies and fly safely over people, around terrain and buildings, and near airports, which remain hurdles before drone deliveries become commonplace in the US. A DJI drone was recently spotted illegally flying over Fenway Park where a ban should have been in place.
Wing says on its website, “we’re working with the FAA on the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system in the United States and with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia to develop federated, industry-led solutions to safely integrate and manage drones in low-altitude airspace.”


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11 Jun Crocs To Slash Sourcing Of U.S. Products From China
Crocs Inc. said it expects the amount of U.S. products sourced from China will be below 10 percent for 2020. Currently, Crocs imports approximately 30 percent of its U.S. product from China.
The company provided an update on its tariff exposure and mitigation plans due to a scheduled appearance Tuesday at Stifel 2019 Cross Sector Insight Conference.
“We do not anticipate that the tariffs, if put into effect, will have a material adverse impact on our business,” said Crocs in a statement.
Assuming a 25 percent tariff takes effect on August 1, 2019, Crocs estimates the 2019 impact at approximately $5 million. Crocs said, “Our current sourcing mix reflects our need to balance ramping up incremental supply to meet the growing demand for our product and continuing our multi-year effort to reduce our sourcing from China,” Crocs said in a statement.
The company also said it is evaluating various mitigation initiatives which will be implemented to lessen the impact on Crocs of any tariffs ultimately put into effect.


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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Hyundai: Hyundai's CEO John Krafcik reports via Twitter that "Hyundai's April sales 62K+, up 1%. New 3rd shift (Sept.) at our Alabama plant will help us grow Elantra/Sonata to better meet demand. ^jfk" A total of 62,264 vehicles set a new April record for the automaker, and its new Veloster hatchback moved more than 3000 units--nearly as many as its Genesis luxury sedan.
Kia: Kia sales of 47,550 units set a new April sales record, at just a few hundred units over last April's 47,074 units.
Volkswagen: Volkswagen sales rose 31.5 percent on the month, the brand's best sales numbers since 1971. Jetta sales fell 7.6 percent, but the Passat sold 10,096 units--while the Routan fell to just 908 copies moved.
Mazda: Sales of 21,506 vehicles helped Mazda to a 4.2-percent sales gain in April over the year-ago period.
Mercedes-Benz: MBUSA reports sales of 22,336 vehicles in April, for a 23.8-percent increase over the same period last year.
BMW / MINI: Combined sales of BMW and MINI vehicles in the U.S. totaled 26,793 units in April, up 6.1 percent from April 2011. BMW accounted for 21,062 units of the total, up 12 percent; MINI sold 5,731 units last month, down 11.1 percent, though it notes the brand is up 6 percent on the year.
Subaru: Subaru says it sold 26,310 vehicles in April, up 6 percent on the month. On the year, it's up 16 percent, with the 2012 Impreza leading the charge--up 124 percent in April alone.
Audi: Audi says it sold 11,521 vehicles in April, up 15 percent on the month, and its 16th consecutive monthly sales record.
Mitsubishi: Sales at the Japanese automaker totaled 5,280 units, down 34.7 percent versus April 2011.
Volvo: Volvo sales fell 24.3 percent to 4,847 units; on the year, the brand is down 2.7 percent.
Jaguar/Land Rover: The combined British brands sold 4,365 vehicles in April, up 3 percent over last April. Land Rover sales were up 10 percent to 3,292 units; Jaguar was down on the month 14 percent, to 1,073 vehicles.
Porsche: Porsche sales of 3,437 vehicles in April were up 4 percent over a year ago.Suzuki: Suzuki sold 1,774 vehicles in April, off 17 percent.


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New Mozilla tool lets anyone create and hack interactive videos
By Katherine Noyes, PCWorld
Earlier this year Mozilla announced its Webmaker effort aimed at giving everyday users DIY skills for the Web, and recently it rolled out a key piece of that initiative.
Launched on Sunday at the MozFest event in London, Popcorn Maker 1.0 is a free Web app that’s designed to make it easy to enhance, remix, and share Web video. Working via a simple drag-and-drop interface, users can add live content to any video–including photos, maps, links, social media feeds, and more–all from the comfort of their own browser.
The result, according to Mozilla, is “a new way to tell stories on the Web,” with videos that are rich in both context and links.
“Until now, video on the Web has been stuck inside a little black box,” explained Mozilla’s Brett Gaylor, director of the Popcorn initiative, in the app’s official announcement. “Popcorn Maker changes that, making video work like the rest of the Web: hackable, linkable, remixable, and connected to the world around it.”
Sharing the power
Whereas Popcorn.js has been available mostly just to developers, however, “Popcorn Maker puts that power in everyone’s hands,” Gaylor said.
A ‘Remix’ button
A Sunday post on the Mozilla Hacks blog explains in more detail how the new tool works.
In essence, Popcorn Maker is an HTML5 Web app for combining Web media with images, text, maps, and other dynamic Web content, tech lead Bobby Richter explains. Once created, such videos are hosted by Popcorn Maker as simple HTML pages in the cloud that can be shared or embedded in blogs or other sites.
Every remix created through Popcorn Maker also provides a “Remix” button of its own, allowing anyone watching to become a creator themselves by using the current remix as a basis for their own creation.
Given the prominence of video in today’s social media landscape, I’m thinking there’s more than a few small businesses out there that could benefit greatly from a tool like this. If that sounds like you, this could be a good time to check Popcorn Maker out.
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