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It seems counterintuitive, but up until a week ago if a North Baltimore based musician wanted to buy an instrument, or have one repaired, they would probably have to travel to the suburbs.
But the opening of Outpost Music last week in Hampden, 846-B W. 36th St. beneath , has corrected that situation.
"There really wasn’t a music store in Baltimore—there’s one in Mt. Vernon that people don’t really like all that much—everywhere else is in Towson or Glen Burnie so I decided to just do this here kind of in the middle of everything," said Jesse Lyell, the store’s owner.
Lyell said that he has been living in Baltimore for 11 years, after relocating from Richmond, VA with his band The Exploder, and said the lack of a music store in the area has always been a source of irritation for city musicians.
So Lyell, who had been working as a bartender saving his money for the past seven or eight years, decided that he would take the leap and open a music shop in the city to take advantage of local demand.
The shop sells new and used equipment, musical accessories like cords and strings and focuses primarily on the needs of rock musicians.
“It’s mostly geared toward rock bands. I have a violin, but that’s kind of the exception to the norm,” Lyell said.


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Couple that with Apprente’s voice-activated order taking functionality and McDonald’s drive-thru setup is suddely evolving at a blurring pace.
Before getting into why this is a significant turn, McDonald’s made more tech-related news Wednesday when it introduced what the company is calling “the world’s first voice-initiated applicate process,” the McDonald’s Apply Thru.
People can now start a McDonald’s job application by saying, “Alexa, help me get a job at McDonald’s,” to their device. It works on Google Assistant, too, with the command, “OK Google, talk to McDonald’s Apply Thru.”
As this evolves, McDonald’s said prospective employees will be able to simply ask, “OK Google, help me get a job at McDonald’s.”
The voice experience is currently available in the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the U.K. More are expected in the coming months.
After opening McDonald’s Apply Thru, users jump-start the application process by answering a few basis questions ranging from their name, job area of interest, and location. Potential applicants then receive a short text message with a link to continue.
“We must continue to innovate and think of creative, and in this case, groundbreaking ways to meet potential job seekers on devices they are already using, like Alexa,” said McDonald’s executive vice president and chief people officer David Fairhurst in a statement.

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Not that we weren’t fully expecting this to happen, but in case you needed one last ounce of proof that the 32GB Nexus 7 was arriving for $249 and the 16GB version was dropping to $199, we have it for you. Office Depot stores across the country are putting them on display today. Most of them also have limited stock, so if you feel like upgrading to 32GB of storage, call ahead and see how many they have left. A handful of DL readers all dropped a note in our inbox, claiming that they were able to purchase them in-store.
We are starting to wonder how long it’ll be before Google updates the Play store to reflect this change. With tomorrow’s Android event cancelled, they won’t have the chance to talk about its availability any time soon. With distribution expected to hit major retailers in the coming days, it would be wise of them to announce the tablet and update the Play store.
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While Beyoncé may have been a fashion icon in our eyes since, well, the beginning of time, the Lemonade singer now has a gong to prove it. At last night’s CFDA ceremony – the Oscars of fashion – Beyoncé took home the most prestigious prize up for grabs, the ‘Fashion Icon’ award. Beyoncé, on a quick break from her Formation tour, turned up late to the ceremony much to the surprise of the fashion glitterati in attendance.
Living up to her new title in a glittering Givenchy get-up, the bespoke crystal pinstripe tuxedo was designed by Riccardo Tisci especially for Beyoncé’s big night.
And it wasn’t a solo appearance. The whole Beyoncé clan we’re in attendance including Jay Z, her mother, Tina Knowles and the always-adorable Blue Ivy.
While her outfit definitely caused heads to turn, it was Beyoncé’s speech that got everyone talking. In the emotional address Beyonce spoke of the impact fashion on her life, and the huge influence her mum has had on her career.
“When we were starting out with Destiny’s Child, high-end labels, they didn’t really want to dress four black country curvy girls, and we couldn’t afford designer dresses or couture. My mother was rejected from every showroom in New York. But she used her talent, her creativity to give her children their dreams,” Beyoncé told the crowd.
She even managed to sneak a Game of Thrones reference into her speech, much to the audience’s joy. “When I wore these clothes on stage, I felt like Khaleesi. I had an extra suit of armor. It was so much deeper than any brand name.”
She wrapped up her speech by praising the designers working in the industry, and reminded them of the power and influence they have. “I encourage you to not forget this power you have or to take it lightly,” Beyoncé said.
“We have the opportunity to contribute to a society where any girl can look at a billboard or magazine cover and see her own reflection. Soul has no color, no shape, no form. Just like all of your work, it goes far beyond what the eye can see.”
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He was always a skateboarder and action-movie fan, not to mention a punk-rock enthusiast, but from the time he turned 12, nothing excited Steve Anderson more than the approach and arrival of his favorite day, Wednesday.
That was the day the newest issues of his favorite comic books arrived at the local shop, Alliance Comics in Bowie, giving him a reason to drop in, hang out with the owner and schmooze with the other customers.
"Someone would always talk to you and say, 'Hey, check this [new comic] out,' and you'd take a look, maybe take it home and get started," Anderson says. "You built a rapport. It meant a lot to me growing up."
Now 29, Anderson, the co-owner of Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, and a partner, Annapolis native Ben Penrod, hope to offer comics fans a taste of similar camaraderie when they unveil Annapolis Comic-Con, the first comics convention held in the state capital, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
"Conventions as a whole have gotten so much bigger over the last 10 years or so," Anderson says. "This year's Baltimore Comic-Con was the biggest I've ever seen it. It was a great show, as always, but our mission statement is to be the hard-working little brother of these bigger shows — to offer the kind of intimate environment that sometimes gets lost."
The 12th annual Baltimore festival, boasting appearances by Spider-Man creator Stan Lee and a range of panel discussions, drew more than 25,000 to the convention center over two days in August, which qualifies it as one of the nation's largest.
Anderson and Penrod have reserved Elks Lodge 622 in Annapolis, where they hope to draw a crowd of 500 or more. The day will feature 10 local and nationally known artists, 20 comics dealers from six states, a costume contest and other events.
The pair say it's shaping up to be just the right size.
"We're going all-out in the things we know we can do," says Penrod, 28, a comics nut who owns Ninja Pirate Gear, an online shop based in Waldorf. "I don't want people to show up expecting another Baltimore Con. But in its own way, it's going to be madness."
Some historians trace comic books — that is, narrative tales told in successive illustrated panels — to the 1840s, when a series of previously published comic strips, "The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck," appeared in hardcover form in New York.
The form blossomed in the late 1930s, when Superman first appeared in a volume called Action Comics No. 1. It acquired nuance during the 1940s with the appearance of Disney's "funny animal" comics, and in the 1950s and 1960s, when the heroes began showing self-doubt.
It became a full-fledged cultural force in the 1990s and 2000s with the emergence of comics-based Hollywood hits like "X-Men" and "Iron Man," video games like "Aliens Versus Predator" and the emergence of dozens of fan conventions across the country.
But for two guys who make their living in a multibillion-dollar industry, Anderson and Penrod are living proof that the appeal of comics is still a very personal thing.
When Anderson was a kid, he recalls, what thrilled him more than anything was knowing his favorite artists and writers were out there creating new episodes — and that four weeks after they finished a book, he'd get it in his hands.
"There was this anticipation, a sense of discovery you didn't get anywhere else," he says. "These stories and pictures came out of nowhere and grabbed you."
He got a job at Alliance Comics at 19, worked there for six years, and eventually scraped together enough money to set up his own shop, with his wife, Patricia Rabbitt, as co-owner.
When they opened in 2008, they named the new place after a bookshop the artist Alan Moore created in his 1998 comic series "Saga of the Swamp Thing."
"I thought it would be 'meta' to bring The Third Eye into the real world," Anderson says, using the "geek culture" term for "self-referential." "It's a pretty obscure reference, but once in a while, one of my customers gets it."
Penrod, too, turned the fantasy of comic books into reality.
He discovered the form at 13 when he wandered into a grocery store, spotted a book that pitted DC and Marvel Comics superheroes against each other, and found himself hooked.
"I finished that book, went back to the store and bought everything else they had," says Penrod. "I spent all my money on comic books. I still do."
Over the next few years, as he, too, worked in a local shop, he amassed a collection of more than 50,000 comics, from vintage-era stuff like early Batman to series starring The Flash (DC Comics), and The Punisher and Wolverine (both Marvel).
"I see that [cable TV] show 'Hoarders,' and I have to admit I can relate. I never wanted to throw anything out. There's always this thought, 'I might want to reread that,'" says Penrod, who eventually turned his obsession — and his stash — into the stuff of his current business.
The comic book mavens figure they probably crossed paths as teens, but they know for certain that they met about four years ago, when Penrod, looking for a good local shop to hang out in, discovered Third Eye.
The place was so well run, featured so many signings and other events, and had such a loyal fan base that it felt to him like home.
"I wouldn't try this venture [Annapolis Comic-Con] with just anybody," Penrod says. "But I've known for a while that Steve knows what he's doing. That's one reason I'm sure it's going to work."
Both friends know firsthand how the comic-books industry has exploded. Before he was tied down at a store of his own, Anderson was a regular on the convention circuit, setting up shop at galas from New York to California.
Penrod still attends annual conventions in Philadelphia, Orlando, Fla., Richmond, Va., and elsewhere, lugging 20,000 or so of his specimens to sell and keeping an eye on what's happening in the field.
Last year, he even made it to the granddaddy of them all, Comic-Con International in San Diego, an event that started out small in 1970, when 300 comic-book lovers gathered to talk about their hobby, and morphed over the years into a pop-culture phenomenon spotlighting toys, fantasy novels, TV shows and soon-to-be-released Hollywood blockbusters.
Celebrities including Francis Ford Coppola, Pee Wee Herman and Peter Jackson made the 2011 version, which drew 125,000 fans a day over four days, and generated nearly $170 million in business for the community.
Penrod had a great time — "Who wouldn't? It's San Diego," he says — but the experience was as double-edged as a He-Man sword.
"It's almost depressing. It takes you half an hour just to get to where the comic books are, and when you do, the crowds aren't that big. You're thinking, 'This isn't about comics anymore.'"
Annapolis Comic-Con won't be that way.
A few years back, Penrod noticed a trend: In most of the cities that hosted one of the recognized mega-conventions, someone has decided to set up a smaller, more intimate show at a different time of year.
They're "more modest in size, but still vibrant and fun," Anderson says. "Greg realized no one had tried that in Maryland." They envisioned an Annapolis event that would complement Baltimore's in size, and finally got around to planning it this year.
As they filled in the details, things fell together nicely.
Penrod wanted to showcase comic artists who work locally, and he quickly landed two of the industry's finest. Baltimore native Greg LaRocque, famed for updating and reworking the classic comic "The Flash" during the 1990s, will be signing, sketching and selling prints of his art. So will Steve Conley, a D.C.-based artist perhaps best known for the comic "Astounding Space Thrills."
"That's another thing that's great about the comic book world, or a convention," Anderson says. "Not only can you meet the artists, but you can walk out with something they created just for you. It's as though you go to an Elvis Costello concert, and he writes a song just for you."
Eight other artists will be on hand, including Dan Nokes, a Lusby artist who publishes his own lines of comics, and Chris Flick, the Virginia-based creator of the webcomic "Capes and Babes" ("A Strip Mall, A Comic Book Shop and One Crazy Werewolf").
So will dealers from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia and Maryland, including Anderson, who will sell hard-to-find books from the newest DC Comics line, "The New 52," wherein the comic book corporate giant recently restarted every one of its 52 continuing series from scratch.
The show will be small enough that visitors can see everything it has to offer in a day, yet varied enough, Penrod says, to interest fans of all stripes, including those who enjoy comics-related collectibles, Japanese anime, even dressing up as their favorite characters or bidding at a live auction.
They're hoping to pack the Elks Lodge, of course, and if all goes well, to expand attendance from one year to the next, ultimately drawing as many as 5,000.
For now, both are content to provide something like what Anderson used to love each Wednesday years ago — and what his customers enjoy now when they come to Third Eye for new-comics day, which still falls on Wednesdays at shops across America.
"Ideally, we'll bring out people from all over the state, give them a venue for socializing, maybe even a good place to bring their families," he says. "Maybe it will be their first time at a comic books convention. If so, I think they'll go home happy. We're all geeks about something."
If you go
What: The Annapolis Comic-Con
When: Sun., Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge 622, 2517 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis
Admission: $5 for adults, $1 for active military or in costume; children under 10 free
Costume contest will be held at 1 p.m., live auction at 2 p.m.. For more information, visit annapoliscomic.con com or email email@example.com


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EL PASO, TX - Foxconn is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cell phones and other electronics. In Juarez the company produces HP and Dell computers as well as laptops, and one of their factory workers, who wishes to be called "Carlos" for safety reasons, says employees are being pushed to their limits.
"They are mistreating people, they are overworking people," Carlos said.
Carlos says Juarez employees are treated as expendable and forced to work long hours and put in a lot of overtime. He says nothing illegal is being done by the company, but he says the company knows how bad Mexican employees need their jobs.
"They know they have families, they know they depend on rides, they depend on eating from the factories, and they'll put pressure and they really don't care about employees."
Three months ago we covered a riot at one of the Foxconn factories in Juarez. It happened after workers said managers locked 3-thousand employees in the factory so they would work extra hours.
Foxconn has also been in the news worldwide this week because about a dozen Chinese employees have committed suicide in a factory there. At least one of them was said to have lost an iPhone prototype, and he reportedly killed himself in shame. That was the first suicide about a year ago.
"Carlos" says there have been investigations, but no wrongdoing has ever been found. He says that leads U.S companies to think nothing is wrong.
"This is not a sweatshop, it's air conditioned, it's cooled, they're well cared for, medically provided for, but physically, emotionally, people are drained, people get stressed out."
We called a number for Foxconn's Marketing and Sales Department in the U.S., and left messages for comment, but our calls have not been returned.


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New series of Velocity business support workshops
Companies across the South East Midlands can take advantage of a series of free workshops aimed at giving them the skills they need to pay their part in growing the local economy.
The sessions are being staged by Velocity, the business support service from the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) and will take place from September this year.
The workshops follow on from a successful series of events launched by Velocity last year, which saw more than 1,100 people from 538 different businesses attend the free sessions.
Daniel Mouawad, chief executive of Velocity, said: “These workshops are designed to help small to medium sized businesses get up to speed with the latest ways of working and give them the tools they need to grow.
“The South East Midlands is performing brilliantly and we want to keep that momentum building. The workshops are a free resource which can have a huge impact on a business and revolutionise the way they work.
“They will cover everything from attracting investment and smashing sales targets to harnessing the power of the internet and growing the digital side of your business.”
Workshops will be held at venues across the South East Midlands, including Towcester Racecourse, the University of Buckingham, Novotel in Milton Keynes, King’s House in Bedford and the iCon Innovation Centre in Daventry.
For more details on the workshops, and to sign up for free, visit www.velocitybusinesssupport.com/workshops or call 0300 01234 35.


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Apple looks to trademark iPad likeness in ChinaApple on Friday submitted documents detailing two iPad designs to China's Patent and Trademark Office in hopes of securing a trademark on the signature look of its best-selling tablet.
The two designs — one in black and white, the other in color — were submitted under International Class 009, a trademark classification covering computers, computer peripheral devices, computer gaming machines, digital electronic devices, and a range of other information technology-related devices, reports Patently Apple.
Securing the likeness of the iPad is yet another step by Apple to protect its brand and image in China's burgeoning consumer electronics market. The Cupertino company recently settled a trademark dispute case with Chinese company Proview. Under that settlement, Apple paid Proview $60 million for the Chinese rights to the iPad trademark.
Apple has recently intensified its focus on the Chinese sector, with CEO Tim Cook meeting with China's largest cellular carrier last week during his second trip to the country in the past ten months. Apple is also moving to position its premium products as more affordable within the Chinese market, introducing installment payments that allow customers to take up to 24 months to pay off their purchases.
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US stocks are rallying after consumer confidence bounces back and on strong earnings by Nike and FedEx. The news was too good today and that has made the many Grinches on Wall Street tentatively throw in the towel.
Return of Confidence
Today’s consumer confidence reading is a head scratcher for people expecting the economy to quickly fall into a recession. The Conference Board’s confidence reading surged to 108.3, crushing the consensus estimate of 101.0, and hitting the highest level in 8 months. Both the present situation and expectations readings improved significantly along with upward revisions to the prior month.
The CB’s Senior Director of Economic Indicators Franco noted, “Inflation expectations retreated in December to their lowest level since September 2021, with recent declines in gas prices a major impetus.” Consumer spending trends are expected to shift to services as big-ticket items cool further.
The economy is still headed towards a recession, but the consumer continues to show signs of resilience which could delay a significant tumble for equities.
The data continues to deteriorate in the housing market. Existing home sales declined more than expected as surging borrowing costs and weaker consumer hold off home purchases.
Fedex shares are surging after the delivery giant posted the classic earnings beat and cost reduction announcement. This quarter was quite the improvement from the prior one that raised concerns of weakening global demand ahead of the holiday season. The results for both the top and bottom line were lower than a year ago, but an even further acceleration in cost savings is what is helping the share prices.
During the earnings call, FedEx CFO Lenz noted that volume declines should moderate as they move through the rest of the year. The worst appears to be over FedEx.
Nike crushed this earnings season, inventories are improving, and their outlook going forward was rather upbeat. The results from China are heading in the right direction as they’ve started to reopen.
Wall Street is liking Nike’s top and bottom-line beat, better-than-expected margins, and as inventories declined from last quarter. North America sales are healthy and Chinese demand should improve going forward.
Crude prices are rallying after stockpiles declined more than expected and as OPEC+ remains committed to keeping supplies tight. The EIA report showed that crude, gasoline, and distillate demand improved from the prior week. Gasoline inventories rose but that was somewhat to be expected as peak driving season is well behind us. Production remained steady while imports tumbled. As we approach peak holiday season, jet fuel demand has clearly returned, approaching the highest seasonal levels seen since 2017.
The path of least resistance is clearly higher for oil prices and it should continue if China’s reopening doesn’t have major obstacles.
Gold prices are ready to enter holiday mode as the bond market selloff has run out of steam. Gold got a modest boost after falling inflation bolstered consumer confidence and pushed risky assets higher. It looks like gold might struggle to get anywhere close to the $1850 level unless we see a fresh major catalyst.
Bitcoin wavers as the cryptoverse watches the latest developments with the FTX collapse. Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be extradited to the US and we may soon find out who else in FTX will be investigated and what other companies are impacted. Bitcoin isn’t getting much of a boost from the positive risk-on environment that is running through Wall Street.


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Insight 2811 Inc. reduced its position in shares of Intel Co. (NASDAQ:INTC) by 10.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,384 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 1,134 shares during the period. Insight 2811 Inc.’s holdings in Intel were worth $466,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of INTC. Charles Schwab Investment Advisory Inc. bought a new position in Intel in the second quarter worth about $204,242,000. Platinum Investment Management Ltd. raised its stake in Intel by 192.0% in the first quarter. Platinum Investment Management Ltd. now owns 4,712,431 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $245,423,000 after buying an additional 3,098,600 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC raised its stake in Intel by 232.8% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,750,545 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $91,168,000 after buying an additional 3,069,040 shares in the last quarter. FIL Ltd raised its stake in Intel by 71.2% in the first quarter. FIL Ltd now owns 6,385,865 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $332,575,000 after buying an additional 2,655,452 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cantillon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Intel in the second quarter worth about $121,797,000. Institutional investors own 64.81% of the company’s stock.
In related news, VP Kevin Thomas Mcbride sold 6,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.53, for a total value of $295,945.00. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 14,271 shares in the company, valued at $649,758.63. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Steven Ralph Rodgers sold 2,235 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.66, for a total transaction of $102,050.10. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 30,324 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,384,593.84. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 25th. The chip maker reported $1.40 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.25. The company had revenue of $19.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.11 billion. Intel had a net margin of 21.91% and a return on equity of 29.64%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Intel Co. will post 4.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Intel announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, November 15th that authorizes the company to repurchase $15.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the chip maker to buy up to 6.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, December 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 7th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 6th. Intel’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.68%.
A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on INTC shares. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Intel from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $53.00 price target for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 26th. BidaskClub downgraded shares of Intel from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, September 14th. Evercore ISI reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Sunday, October 28th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Intel from $57.00 to $55.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 1st. Finally, Cowen increased their price target on shares of Intel from $49.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, October 26th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have given a hold rating and twenty-two have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $55.56.
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I’ve known that my PC is due for a serious upgrade since the beginning of this year. The Nvidia flagship cards out now have been extremely tempting, but I’ve been told time and time again that the 800 series be worth the long wait. It’s been difficult, but if these leaked benchmarks are anything to go by that wait might indeed have been worthwhile.
There have been many rumors regarding the desktop versions on Nvidia’s 800 series over the past few days. Most of them try to pin down a release date for the cards, which is currently sitting around the November/December windows. Another leak late yesterday supposedly reveals more information about the card itself, and how it stacks up against the current Nvidia top dog.
A screenshot that made its way online yesterday supposedly shows the 3DMark score of Nvidia’s GTX 880. Of course, the authenticity is up in the air, but at the very least we know it’s not a shot of the laptop version of the card. The screenshot clearly shows CPUZ running, showing that the card was being used with a i7 4770K, which proves that this is a desktop benchmark. With that said, the results are extremely impressive.
Nvidia’s GTX 780 scores around 4500 on 3DMark, with the GTX 780ti coming in at 5000. The GTX 880 benchmark shows the card pushing out a score of 6110, which is a massive performance jump. That’s close to a 35% increase in power, which means that the long wait for the new series could have been well worth it.
Of course, there’s still that little voice at the back of my head that questions how authentic the test is, but if Nvidia made us wait this long then I’d expect performance on this level. The cards will apparently hit shelves later this year, and by then we should have a better picture of how well they actually run.
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And with massive performance comes massive amounts of arms & legs required. So I’d wait until AMD releases their new range before jumping on one, because Nvidia will invariably drop the price then just like they did with the Titan when it got competition.


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Unacademy raises $50 million as Byju’s success draws top dollars into online education in India
Unacademyhas raised $50 million in a series D round of funding.
- The startup has investors like Steadview Capital, Sequoia India, Nexus Venture Partners and Blume Ventures.
- The Indian
online educationspace has players like Byju’s which has also reported profitability.
The investment, which will go towards bringing on board more educators and better the product, also saw the founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini participate in the round.
“In the last few months, we have taken bigger strides toward achieving this mission. We have more than 400 top educators from across the country taking live classes every day on Unacademy Plus. This is available to every student, irrespective of their location,” said Munjal.
AdvertisementUnacademy plus is the startup’s subscription plan which has more than 50,000 learners. The startup, which was founded in 2015, has over 13 million learners.
“We are seeing unprecedented growth and engagement from learners in smaller towns and cities, and are also very humbled to see that top-quality educators are choosing Unacademy as their primary platform to reach out to students,” said Munjal.
This also shows the growth trajectory of Indian online education space. Online education industry in India is expected to hit 9.6 million by 2021 user base, which was 1.6 million in 2016, as per a KPMG report. In fact, a survey by education startup GradeUp also shows that students are counting on online teaching for competitive exams — JEE, NEET, GATE, SSC and banking exams.
Meanwhile, the big player in Indian
This volume of numbers has also brought in the renewed interest of investors, who are betting on the Indian education technology space.
Interestingly, Sequoia is a common investor between Byju’s and Unacademy.
Indian students prefer online coaching to offline classes
Mukesh Ambani’s Jio and a startup Byju's are in global spotlight as India’s internet users exceed that of US
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Enterprise instant messaging (IM) software vendor WiredRed Corp. announced a development kit designed to let developers build custom client/server or Web-based IM applications.
The e/pop Real-Time SDK includes the core components of the company’s e/pop 3.0 IM product and supports Microsoft Corp. Visual Studio and Delphi 6 development toolsets as well as languages such as Visual Basic .Net, Visual C#, and Delphi 6, according to WiredRed officials in San Diego.
In addition, the SDK includes COM and ActiveX Objects and Delphi 6 native components, sample applications with source code, online documentation, and development environment set-up. The source code samples – which include an IM client, a one-way emergency notification application, and a Web-based IM interface – can be used to IM-enable custom corporate applications such as CRM, ERP, portals, and legacy systems.
Adding IM and presence awareness to legacy or large customer-facing applications can boost productivity and make communication more effective, according to Allen Drennan, CEO of WiredRed.
“We are seeing a real push from a lot of vendors looking to embed IM into existing apps because they need real-time communications [capabilities] but within their own platform technology,” he said.
In particular, Drennan said there is a strong demand to add presence awareness technology into existing corporate applications.
“We focused on providing presence on an enterprise scale so companies can integrate that into existing applications, as well as instant messaging [tools], which allow attachments and emergency notification,” Drennan said.
WiredRed’s IM software taps the company’s Real-Time Routing Architecture, its platform for secure, two-way, real-time communications, company officials said. The platform consists of a real-time routing engine, user identification and presence awareness, and a set of virtual pipes supporting multi-server topologies and providing scalability to tens of thousands of users, according to WiredRed.
e/pop also provides authentication, security, directory service integration, and central management capabilities. Furthermore, the e/pop server includes private routing capabilities for LAN, WAN, VPNs, proxies, and firewalls, which is necessary for distributed and complex network environments typical of most corporations.
The company said this SDK is the first in a series of SDKs WiredRed plans to release throughout this year and next year. Forthcoming SDKs will allow developers to extend e/pop into areas such video and voice conferencing, Drennan said.


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HCPA members are the household and commercial product companies who make and sell $180 billion annually of the products that clean, protect, maintain and disinfect our homes and workplaces.
Household and commercial products help every step of our lives – at home, at work, wherever we are. From memorable moments – like bringing home a first child – to messy moments – like cleaning up at work, these are the products that make our lives healthier, cleaner and more productive. That make our lives better.
On our members’ behalf, we advocate for a common-sense business environment that promotes sound science, innovation and safe environments for consumers and workers. Our members employ 200,000 people in the U.S. and we are proud to share this industry’s significant contributions to the economy, environment, and society.
All to benefit consumers and workers. Every step of the way.
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HCPA is known as the trade association that works
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Our ability to partner with diverse and uncommon stakeholders means that problems are negotiated and solved,
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HCPA has confirmed that a widely used preservative, Benzisothiazolinone (BIT), is in short supply or will soon not be available at all…
Click here to read Tom Donohue’s President’s Update.
Caldeira Provides an Update on Legislative and Regulatory Priorities at Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF)On September 4, Steve Caldeira, HCPA President & CEO, provided a legislative and regulatory update at ADF in New York City. ADF…
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has signed on to two letters that were sent to the United States Trade Representative…
The Household & Commercial Products Association has written the Texas Congressional Delegation requesting action on tariffs. The recently-announced Sec. 301 tariffs on…
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According to Eurogamer, publisher relations manager Damon Baker noted that Nintendo is listening and acting on feedback from fans about the eShop."I can assure you steps are being taken over the course of the year to improve the functionality in terms of discoverability and visibility, to highlight all of that great content."
Further, it was revealed that Nintendo's digital sales are actually leapfrogging physical purchases in North America, putting them in the same wheelhouse as other digital publishers.
"We're setting a very similar course to the likes of EA, Activision, Ubisoft, Take-Two - all those guys are 50-60 of their total revenue is digital". Nintendo is also prioritizing highlighting the eShop in other aspects of its business, namely through social media and the Nintendo website.
On Tuesday Nintendo revealed a new batch of indie games coming to the eShop as part of its Spring Nindies Showcase. For a full run-down of the 17 titles coming to the Nintendo Switch, check out IGN's list.
Jordan Oloman is a Freelance Writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
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Alhaurín de la Torre will implement an extraordinary package of measures to combat drought conditions and guarantee water supply during the summer.
"Combating the effects of an extremely serious drought is going to require an effort from everyone to reduce consumption by between 20 per cent and 30 per cent," said Mayor Joaquín Villanova.
On Friday 11 February he will propose penalsing water users who use too much water along with a one million euros investment package to upgrade the water supply network.
The aim is to promote sustainable habits and avoid waste, Villanova said. The supply network investment “can mean savings of more than 50 per cent by putting an end to leaks and breakdowns in the most outdated facilities.”
However, Villanova warned that restrictions could still be put in place if the lack of rain persists. "We have never experienced a situation like this in 60 years," he said, adding that the drought is a "widespread climate emergency."
The town council will also launch an educational and information campaign urging residents to save water and to care for their pools and plants using less water, including planting drought resistant plants.
The Malaga province is facing its worst drought since records began in 1942, according to Aemet’s Meteorological Centre in Malaga.
From 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022, just 49.8 litres per square metre (l/m2) has been recorded. The average for the same period 1980 to 2010 is 344 l/m2. This means that only 14.5 per cent of the average amount of rain has fallen, the worst figure in 80 years.
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Samsung expands A-series with Galaxy A05 and A05s, budget-friendly smartphones boasting 50MP cameras, 6.7-inch displays, and 5000mAh batteries with 25W fast charging. Prices for India pending.
Honor 90 will be available for purchase in three colours -- Emerald Green, Diamond Silver and Midnight Black from September 18 across Amazon and retail channels.
Driven by the premiumisation of the smartphone market, uptick in first-time users who are shifting from Android to the Apple ecosystem and a young population, India is now among the top five global markets for Apple -- after China, the US, Japan. and the UK.
Apple unveiled iPhone 15 Series, Apple Watch Series 9, and Watch Ultra 2. Notable features include impressive displays, powerful sensors, and diverse pricing options, with a USB-C port on iPhones.
Explore Apple's iPhone 15 Pro series, including pricing, features, and model variants. Stay updated on the latest innovations in the iPhone lineup.
Elevating the iPhone experience to a whole new level, Apple on Tuesday debuted iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, designed with aerospace-grade titanium that’s strong yet lightweight to deliver its lightest Pro models ever.
The new iPhone 15 series was likely to go on sale in the days or weeks following the launch on Tuesday (US time).
Introducing a USB-C charging cable point in iPhone 15 is set to herald a new era for Apple, as several countries including India have agreed to the adoption of USB Type-C as a common charging port for all smart devices.
Aside from RAM, the iPhone 15 Pro will feature an upgraded A17 SoC manufactured on TSMC's new 3nm manufacturing process.
Lava's budget-friendly smartphone, the Blaze 2 Pro, offers a 6.5-inch 90Hz display, triple cameras, Android 12, 8GB/128GB storage, and 5000mAh battery at Rs. 9,999 in India.
The Indian smartphone market offers budget-friendly options under Rs 25,000, including Infinix Zero 30, Realme 11 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, and Redmi Note 12 Pro, each with unique features.
Infinix introduces the budget-friendly Infinix Zero 30 5G with a 50MP front camera and 144Hz AMOLED display. It offers MediaTek chipset, dual rear cameras, and fast charging.
Mukesh Ambani announced Jio AirFiber's launch on Sept 19, 2023. Wireless high-speed internet, parental controls, Wi-Fi 6 support. Jio aims to lead in 6G. Affordable and innovative.
Realme introduced the GT5 flagship smartphone in China, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 240W fast charging, 6.7" OLED display, triple cameras, and multiple storage variants. Impressive specs, India prices detailed.
Vivo launched budget-friendly V29e smartphone in India, featuring 6.78" display, Snapdragon 695 SoC, dual rear 64MP+8MP cameras, 50MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery, priced from Rs 26,999.
boAt introduces debut smart ring with ceramic design, touch controls, activity tracking, health monitoring. Priced at Rs 8,999, water-resistant, 7-day battery. Competes with Noise's similar offering.
Honor returns to India with new smartphone models, partnering with PSAV Global. Notable Honor 90 expected, hinted by Sheth's tweets. Specs include impressive cameras and Snapdragon processor.
Apple slowed iPhones, offering compensation to affected users after admitting intentional slowdown. Lawsuit settled with $310-500 million. Registration needed by Oct 6, 2020, for compensation.
The latest addition to Samsung's Galaxy F series comes with a massive 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
iQoo teases iQoo Z7 Pro 5G India launch with curved display, powerful Dimensity 7200 SoC, and 120Hz AMOLED screen.


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HAMPSHIRE'S greatest living sailor has officially opened a new £100m berth at Southampton docks.
Themed on the gold standard, the event highlighted DP World Southampton's status as the UK's number one performing container terminal, turning vessels around faster than any other British port.
The inauguration of the berth brought to an end one of the biggest engineering projects in the south; building a new 500 metre quay designed to handle the largest and deepest container vessels afloat and on order.
Sir Ben said: “As someone who lives here in Hampshire, I know how the port of Southampton is at the centre of the region's life and economy.
“So I am proud to be part of something that has such a big role to play in its future.”
After giving the order for one of the terminal's straddle carriers to pick up the special golden container from the dockside, the Olympic champion watched as it was then transferred on board the deck of the container vessel, CMA CGM Marco Polo.
DP World Southampton's managing director, Chris Lewis said: “The opening is a momentous day in the history of the port, with the 500 metre long new quay, the first for nearly 20 years, designed to ensure the port can continue to handle the very biggest container ships long into the future.”


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Coronavirus: Car industry could help save lives by making emergency equipment, but not in Australia
The world’s biggest car makers are being enlisted to help manufacture medical devices critical to treating COVID-19 – but not in Australia because we don’t have a car industry any more.
The world’s biggest car makers are being enlisted by their respective governments to make emergency medical equipment vital to treating and preventing coronavirus – however Australia does not have the same capacity since the end of local automotive manufacturing in 2017.
The announcements come after US President Donald Trump put the wartime Defense Production Act into action to aid the fight against coronavirus.
German car maker Volkswagen has joined US car giants Ford and General Motors, Japan’s Nissan and Italy’s Ferrari and Fiat group to expedite the manufacture and development of hospital ventilators and other devices to treat those impacted by COVID-19.
The Reuters news agency has reported that each car company has assembled a task force, was testing materials and checking with suppliers to find out how they can use 3D printing technology to help manufacture hospital ventilators and other life-saving equipment.
The 3D printing technology is normally used to make prototype parts from high strength plastic to check that a component fits when building a test vehicle from the ground up.
The same technology could also be used to make hospital ventilators in a fraction of the time as a fully manufactured one, however it would only have limited use before it would need to be discarded.
A statement issued by Volkswagen head office in Germany said in part: “Medical equipment is a new field for us. But as soon as we understand the requirements, and receive a blueprint, we can get started.”
The Reuters news agency said Volkswagen alone has more than 125 industrial 3D printers, was in close contact with governments and other authorities to assess needs.
General Motors, meanwhile, said it is working with Ventec Life Systems to enable the medical device manufacturer to build more ventilators.
“We are working closely with Ventec to rapidly scale up production of their critically important respiratory products to support our country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” GM CEO Mary Barra said in a media statement.
Germany’s BMW said: “The production of components using 3D printing technology is a possibility.”
Chief Executive Hakan Samuelsson of Swedish brand Volvo told the Reuters news agency: “I think for the economy, we need to do something drastic, rather then trying half-hearted measures that drag on forever. We are seeing the effect from this coronavirus is increasing every day. There is a big difference between countries. Some have curfews, with restaurants and schools closed. In other countries there are less drastic measures. I just think we need to synchronise that more.”


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22 Dec Christmas Nordic/Baltic Tech News, Events and Opportunities
Hello all and Welcome to our Christmas newsletter…
? December? Already? How did that happen?
The last month of the year may traditionally mean winding down for some. Not so in our world with news this month of new members, investments, great partnerships, events and fantastic progress for our members and community.
Thank you all for enabling us to help you meet, grow, thrive and create impact in 2021 – despite Covid!
New relationships have been built, existing ones strengthened, we have welcomed new Advocates and startups, delighted to have renewed our partnerships with KPMG, Magnusson, the Danish Industry Foundation and many others, and created new ones with the City of Copenhagen, the City of Helsinki, London Stock Exchange, Microsoft Reactor Stockholm, Connect Sverige, Netcompany, Promentum Equity Partners, Berlingske Media (Nordic Business) and ecosystem partners all over the region.
And if that’s not enough, we’ve run 6 events, launched Europe’s only international growth programme for female tech founders and tech companies led by women in Denmark and Finland with further rollouts planned for Sweden and the rest of the region. Not a women’s movement but a movement to ensure that everyone in Nordic/Baltic tech, irrespective of who you are or where you come from can use your talent to innovate and start/grow tech businesses and together deliver our vision: ‘Growing the Nordics/Baltics into a global tech/startup hub’ ! And yes, there’s more to diversity + inclusion than women. But we have to start somewhere.We’ve achieved a lot this year …but we’ve barely got started!
We have big initiatives planned for 2022, as we work even closer with our members, partners and community. So, read on, and learn how to join us as an Advocate, startup, mentor or partner, to take advantage of the opportunities we offer across the Nordics and Baltics and globally.
“WOMEN IN TECH” COMMUNITY. LATEST NEWS…
Attended our Slush launch of “Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunners”?
? If so, you heard it…we’ve taken our international female tech founder mentoring programme to Finland. So pleased to have gathered so many amazing people from across the Helsinki/Finland/ international ecosystem at our Slush launch of “Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunners” to help women create new and grow existing businesses in the digital/tech space. Are you a female tech founder already OR have a great idea and ready to kick-start your digital/tech business in 2022? If so, read on and join our Programme here: Deadline for applications is 10 January 2022 for Programme start February 2022. Spaces are limited and applications coming in fast. So HURRY UP and apply now!
THANK YOU to our amazing partners without whom our Slush launch event or “Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunners” would not have happened/be happening :
Helsinki Partners – NewCo Helsinki – Magnusson – London Stock Exchange – Netcompany – The Shortcut – Helsinki Think Company – Women in Tech Finland – Epicenter Helsinki – Startup Foundation.
Meantime, we’ll look back at our Slush event with joy and pride. In answer to our feedback question: “How do you rate the quality of the event overall?”, you rated us 4.6 out of 5.
We love it when a plan comes together! We’re on a mission to add value. So, thank you for letting us know you found our Slush event of value with comments such as:
“Have already reached out to individuals/companies regarding potential partnerships and how we can help each other”
”Very intense program but I think this is good for the energy level “
”The overall organization was really fantastic!……!”
There’s always something you can do better. So going for 5/5 next time!
Congratulations to Cohort 3 on graduating from our “Women in Tech” International Mentoring Programme in Denmark.
It’s a perfect chance at the end of the year to celebrate the third and final 2021 Cohort of the Danish international mentoring programme and reflect on what an inspiring journey the programme has been for all of us this year.
With the help of mentors, our partners and experts, our Cohort 3 ‘graduates’ have successfully navigated the course. Thanks to their hard work and relentless drive – amidst Covid – and excellent support from each other, they have all picked up and honed essential skills to create new and grow their existing digital/tech sector businesses across industry verticals. They deserve a shout out! So hip hip hoorray to Cohort 3:
Marie Olafsdottir – Lillian Katrine Kofod – Aditi Garg – Charlotte Rønje – Vera Reshetina – Anastasia Valentin Rasmussen – Lotte Skovgaard Larsen – Susan Poulsen – Malou Nete Storm – Andreea Spaima – Sarah Bach Munkholm – Emilie Frederikke Mørck – Maria Johansen Andersen – Ida Bjerga – Chili Mollerup-madsen – Luna Christoffersen – Anne Sophie Stougaard Byder – Paula Petcu – Mette Mikkelsen – Arizo Osman
Well done all, and thank you once again to our 250+ mentors, experts, investors and partners for their hard work and support for the Cohort and our Programme.
NEWS FROM .. SWEDEN
Actions from ..”Access to Growth Finance, Stockholm”
In Sweden, we’ve been connecting everyone who took part in our “Access to Growth Finance” event at Microsoft Reactor, Epicenter Stockholm, in partnership with Connect Sverige. We’re delighted that new business relationships and partnerships are being built and investment discussions under way between the investors and the companies that pitched. What it was all about! Thank you to Connect Sverige for partnering with us to deliver this important event, and to our other partners and all who attended for your contribution and excellent feedback – once again 4.6/5 with great suggestions for how we can do even better next time.
Also in Sweden, we’re delighted to be growing our team and welcome aboard Candyce Costa. Candyce, who is already a long-term contributor, and also member of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, is joining our expanding Comms team with responsibility for our social media communications. A seasoned journalist and digital marketeer Candyce is also the editor of Female Tech leaders, making her a great complement to our women-in-tech growth Programme.
Reach out and connect with Candyce and welcome her to the Tech Nordic Advocates community here.
While in Sweden, our thanks to Barry O’Brien, who has led TNA Sweden and our external communications to date, and helped us build our solid community and partner network and impact initiatives in Sweden and across the Nordics/Baltics. Barry is returning to London with his family and will remain an honorary TNA’er, our ‘man in London’ and member of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates ‘for life’.
Please join us in wishing Barry and his family the very best for their future lives in London.
Danish fintech firm Pleo has raised another $200 million on top of its last round in that nearly tripled its valuation to $4.7 billion. The company, which offers expense management tools and smart payment cards for businesses, is planning to roll out its services in several European countries, starting in Finland the Netherlands, France and Portugal.
And there’s more good news from Denmark, where Tradeshift announced this month a successful $200 million funding round.
Serving B2B markets, the late-stage startup helps buyers and suppliers digitize their invoice processing and automate workflows for accounts payable. The new funds came from a combination of exciting and new investors and Tradeshift says it will use the injection to “optimize growth and continue scaling the business.”
It’s another boost, highlighting both the talent we can call on in the region and that investors are clearly keeping their ears to the ground.
NEWS FROM… ICELAND
Icelandic microbility startup Hopp has secured $2.8 million in a fresh funding round. The money will go towards expanding its e-scooter sharing franchise internationally. The injection from Venture capital firm Brunnur Ventures will help Hopp focus on expanding its services to smaller cities, local travel, and smaller fleets by enabling individuals to launch and operate franchises in their local area.
“We want to bring this technology to smaller cities where there is a big opportunity and to get locals to work with us. We want to bring the sharing economy to the way people travel daily,” said CEO Eythór Steinarsson
According to Hopp, more than 95% of cities in Europe with less than 500,000 inhabitants are currently unserved. Itcurrently has some 2,300 scooters and 170,000 users in three countries.
NEWS FROM…THE BALTICS
In the Baltics meanwhile, it’s been an end-of-year to remember for Riga-based startup Lokalise who announced this month they have raised raised $50 million in a Series B funding round. Their platform plugs in to customers’ existing processes and will massively cut the amount of time to deliver localizations and translations. Developers estimate this can save time by up to 90% for a task that can be cumbersone and take many hours if done manually.
With the new funding in place, (bringing it to a total of $56 million) Lokalise are looking to expand in terms of partnerships and product development.
Lokalise services some 2,500 customers ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies and includes major brands such as BASF, Revolut, Monday.com, and Arduino.
STARTUP OF THE MONTH ?
Hitting the sweet spot between tech and sustainability is at the heart of Oslo-based Totalctrl’s business idea. Charlotte Aschim and Ingrid Østby started the company having both worked in grocery stores as students and seen first-hand how much food gets wasted on a daily basis. They developed a digital tool to track food inventory at restaurants, hospitals, kindergartens and nursing homes, time – as well as food waste – can be saved. The startup has grown swiftly and has gained recognition as one of Europe’s most inspiring food waste change-makers highlighted by the European Food Waste Innovation Network.
International Accelerator for High Growth Tech Companies led by Women, 27 January, Matrikel1, Copenhagen
In Denmark, we’re launching Module 2 of our international women-in-tech growth programme: Europe’s first “International Accelerator for High Growth Tech Companies led by Women”, with the first pre-Accelerator Bootcamp starting end January 2022. We kick off with a launch event on 27 January at Matrikel1 (see image below). We’ve sent out invitations. If you haven’t received one and think you should be invited, please message here .
R-22 – Largest Nordic Robotics, Automation & Drone Fair, 23-25 March; Odense
In March 2022, we’re excited to be partnering with R-22 to deliver the largest robotics, automation and drone fair in the Nordics. We will have a stand and demo innovative robotics/automation/drone technologies and solutions from our startup members, community and partners. If you’d like to demo your solution on our R-22 stand, please message.
We will also host two conferences:
- International Startup Growth Opportunities
- Denmark and Finland in the Lead for Female Tech Founders/ Leaders
It’ll be awesome. We can’t wait.
Registrations open 10 January 2022. For now, please make a note of the dates and follow us on SOME. Promise we’ll let you know when you can register.
IMPORTANT INFO FROM OUR PARTNERS TO SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH
Looking for legal advice from the best in the business? Our legal partner Magnusson, has been recognized amongst “the crème de la crème of the European legal market” by being shortlisted for The Lawyer European Awards 2021- Law Firm of the Year under two categories: The Baltics, and Scandinavia and the Nordics.
Interested to understand more about Crypto and Blockchain?
TNA member 4ire Labs are our go-to experts, and recently, they launched their latest tech service – NFT Marketplace Development. They also offer many clear articles about crypto, NFT’s, and blockchain development PLUS expert guides that cover a lot on these new and fascinating technologies.
Speaking of 4ire Labs check outSwedish Stock Exchange forecaster and analyst Ecoptomist’s interview with 4IRE Labs CEO, Helen Petrashchuk and Sweden Sales Representative, Johan Lundin. It covers 4IRE’s background, their thoughts on the future outlook for fintech, growing opportunities for blockchain technology and also access to developers. 4IRE builds digital solutions and provides white-label products for companies mainly in fintch, di-fi and blockchain. They also have customers in SAAS, gaming and IoT and have their own take on the challenges of access to developers – they founded their own talent academy.
Read their latest articles here and learn more about how they can help you, by getting in touch here??
WISE has certainly had a 2021 to remember. You can catch an insightful discussion with Taavet Hinrikus, its co-founder and Chairperson on the latest episode of our partner, LSE’s London Tech IPO podcast. In the episode, ‘Going direct: a Wise decision,’ Taavet waxes lyrical on the preparation and lead up to Wise’s 2021 direct listing. Listen to the podcast today.
The London Tech IPO Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.
IN THE PRESS /MEDIA
It’s always good to hear the word spreading about our great community so the more we pop up in the media the better.
Thank you very much Female Tech Leaders Community for covering our launch of our Finland Female Tech Founders Growth Programme 2022. You can read all about it in the magazine.
If you are a female founder in Finland, please have a look at our programme agenda and register HERE before 10 January.
Subscribe and read: https://bit.ly/3eaN6M1
We’re also excited to share news of an interview with our CEO Jeanette Carlsson in the Danish political publication Altinget. It was a great opportunity for Jeanette to highlight the great things we are achieving here in the community and weigh in on the difficulties that are still faced by female entrepreneurs in Denmark today. Interviewd together with the Mayor of Copenhagen Cecilia Lonning-Skovgaard, Jeanette underlined the clear need to implement change on several levels for female entrepreneurs to succeed in Denmark. the pair also discuss the poor standing of Denmark compared with other OECD nations when it comes to female entrepreneurship – over the past three and a half years, only around 4% of new companies have been started by women.
The reasons are manifold, from traditional prejudice they still face when looking to raise venture funding to a perceived lack of self-belief among female entrepreneurs that they have the relevant skills. In response, the City of Copenhagen is currently running a campaign to inspire and motivate more women to become entrepreneurs, through free workshops and resources, backed by a strong city wide awareness campaign. Read the full article here. (in Danish).
FROM US…. RAISING CAPITAL TO SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH?
? Did you know we offer a Startup/Investor Scouting Programme, connecting fundraising startups/scaleups with suitable investorsfrom our network? If you’re a startup/scaleup raising funds, get in touch here.
If you’re an investor looking for deal flow, please email us for an introduction.
OR COULD YOU DO WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A FRIEND? ? Could a Mentor help you?Did you know that we offer a global mentoring programme matching our Advocates with mentors across the globe from our Global Tech Advocates network, spanning over 20 tech hubs globally? Join today (Solo membership or Business Membership) and get access to top quality mentors across all continents, who can help accelerate your growth.
GLOBAL TECH ADVOCATES (GTA) NEWS
Whether the year is ending or starting it’s always a good time to celebrate steps forward in gender equality. A huge hurrah then to our Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates Founder Russ Shaw CBE, who was included in the top 50 Trailblazers for Gender Equality List complied by WeAreTheCity. The list celebrates those who have been behind movements and cmaapigns over the year to push forward the gender quality agenda. Great to see so many members of the Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates communities included in the list too, including David Savage Deborah O’Neill Didem Un Ates (she/her) Donna HerdsmanDr. Diahanne Rhiney BCAe Edwina Dunn OBE Flavilla Fongang Julia StreetsProfessor Sue Black OBE Richard Pickard Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke. As Russ says, a good reason to celebrate, but there’s plenty more to do yet….
Remember: Tech Nordic Advocates is the Nordic/Baltic arm of Global Tech Advocates (GTA) – the world’s only global tech/startup ecosystem spanning 22 global tech hubs.
Did you know we have our own global tech news hub? Check out GTA Connects
GTA Hubs Launching Soon:
• Tech India Advocates formally launches on 3rd December
• Tech South West England Advocates soft launches on 21st January
• Tech Korea Advocates to launch in Q1 2022
• Tech UAE Advocates aiming for Q1 2022 launch
• Tech Berlin Advocates aiming for Q1 2022 launch
• Tech Nanjing Advocates to launch in 2022 (date tbc due to Covid)
If you are interested to expand from the Nordics and Baltics, into the UK, or any other 20+ places globally in our Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates network, reach out to us at Tech Nordic Advocates for an intro.


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Microsoft's first major Windows 10 update is now rolling out to users, but except for the desktop version, the company has also prepared the same update for mobile and IoT devices. Mobile devices should get it on August 9, while some IoT devices are now receiving the update.
Raspberry Pi 3 has sold in millions since its launch and it seems logical to be one of the first IoT devices to get the Windows 10 IoT Core Anniversary Update. The update brings performance and application-support improvements and an easier setup experience, as well as functional parity with Raspberry Pi 2.
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While the US and EU agree on reigning in Big Tech, they are moving ahead at different speeds, creating the danger of a transatlantic digital traffic accident.
The risks run by Serbian news journalists are high, while the likelihood of justice is low.
The French President’s call for dialogue with Russia revived some old suspicions that he talks over the heads of smaller countries. The Élysée must clarify.
There are gradations from cautious downsizing to complete shutdown in diplomatic withdrawal notices. It is worth understanding the differences
New EU rules are poised to restrict online shopping and ban e-commerce marketplaces from charging low prices for products sold online
Russia has a toolbox jammed with techniques and tactics to secure its ambitions. If the West fails to stay alert, it could lose on Ukraine.
“I think … [Putin] will move in” to Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said at a January 19 press conference at the White House.


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Africa's Quantum Leap: Will you be there when it happens?
Friday, 22 August 2014
There would certainly appear to be a lot of reasons to stay away from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at this time. For some executives, postponing one’s African entry and expansion plans might make life a bit easier and many corporate boards would be sympathetic to this suggestion.
But here’s the thing: despite all the challenges, the hardships and the risks of doing business in Africa, the economy is actually booming. It is booming because of the energy and ambitions of nearly 1 billion SSA people and because many of the most pressing barriers to development are slowly but surely coming down. Democracy is on the march. Power is on the agenda and has been privatised in places like in Nigeria. Economic growth in SSA is forecasted to reach 5.2% in 2014, up from 4.7% in 2013. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has a current estimated GDP per capita of $2,827 (which is expected to rise to $3,781 in 2018, an increase of 7.5%). This will not only improve the quality of lives, but also generate a consumer class that is more demanding.
From a sector perspective, Resource Development continues to play a major role, but Telecommunications, Consumer Goods and Real Estate are also expanding. Major African companies like Airtel Africa, South Africa’s Shoprite and Nigeria’s Dangote Group are expanding rapidly, driving intra-African investment. Mobile Technology is pioneering leapfrog business models in Financial Services, Agriculture, and Healthcare while E-payment services are going viral due to their affordability. All these elements make SSA an attractive destination for investors.
Furthermore, in order to facilitate this, African Governments have figured out they need to co-operate on a regional basis. Take the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit earlier this month for example: $7 billion in new financing was announced to promote exports and investment in Africa under the Doing Business in Africa (DBIA) Campaign. Other commitments amounting to over $33 billion in key sectors such as Clean Energy, Aviation, Banking, Construction and Power are aimed at stimulating economic growth in Africa. A United Nations report released earlier this year showed that FDI flows to Africa increased almost 7%, reaching close to $56 billion last year, and this trend is set to rise.
As a comparison, I first visited China in 1983 when there was not a single private car. By 2008, China had become both the largest market and the largest producer of cars. In just 25 years. Few major companies that did not enter China in 1990s are successful there today.
One could say that parts of Africa are where China was in 1983, but moving even faster. Africa’s business people are making it in extraordinarily challenging conditions – the business equivalent of distance training at altitude. They can create the entire business ecosystem – power, security, infrastructure, human capital – because they cannot take it for granted. And the relentless expansion of Africa business empires, like Dangote, are a testament to these capabilities.
So one can put Africa in the too hard for now category, but if one does, there may be no second chance. To take one example, the war for African banking supremacy is already on. Nigeria, Moroccan and South Africa banks are securing their positions to be one of the top 3-4 banking groups in Africa in 2030, at 20, 50, and 100 times their scale today. Only two international banks are really in the mix, and the chance to be in the game is rapidly disappearing.
As Woody Allen put it, ‘80% of life is showing up’. You can choose to not show up in Africa, but by ceding the battle, do not be surprised if an African company comes after your domestic market in 15 or 20 years.


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The 614 Group, a digital management consultancy firm, has named Julia Smith and Eric Urdahl as partners.
The two new executives will lead the firm’s expansion in the European market. Smith comes to The 614 Group with over 17 years of experience in the field. While Urdahl joins the firm having worked for companies like Sony Europe and PriceRunner.
“Eric and Julia bring an unparalleled level of acumen, vision, contacts and strategic know-how to our consultancy – with a deep and holistic understanding of the digital landscape, as well as the current state of the European regulatory market,” said 614 Group Managing Partner Rob Rasko.
“These two industry leaders now bring a powerhouse of expertise in the field of brand safety and transparency under one roof. We are thrilled to have them as part of our growing global footprint and success story.”
Smith started her career over 17 years ago with the firm Dennis Publishing. Over her 17-year career she has gained specializations in brand safety, ad trading, and digital strategy. Last year she became an elected official for the IAB Display Trading Council.
“The digital media landscape across Europe is an exciting but also challenging ecosystem of opportunities and choices,” said Smith.
“There exists a significant opportunity for a digitally-focused professional services organization that is equipped to offer a range of services to companies involved in digital content and advertising. The 614 Group is rapidly emerging as the partner of choice for brands seeking to play effectively and successfully in the global interactive marketplace,” said Smith.
Urdahl comes to The 614 group with a track record for working on international expansion strategy and global partnership efforts. His previous experience in the field includes serving on the Board of IAB Europe.
“I look forward to working with Julia and Rob to further develop the international strategy of The 614 Group. It is highly imperative for any global digital consultancy to take into account local market dynamics and structure and work to market an interactive brand through collaboration with the leading policy organizations with each market,” said Urdahl.
“The 614 Group is well-placed to do that, and to help European digital leaders navigate through the often complex labyrinth of partners, vendors, regulators and myriad of other stakeholders,” said Urdahl.
The 614 Group is a business services consultancy firm that specializes in the digital media space. The firm currently has offices in London, New York, and Berlin.
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A recent rise in the need for higher scalability and agility has led people to start looking at deploying their CMS to the cloud. With the multitude of devices and platforms currently available, the headless architecture is being viewed as the modern answer to these problems.


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Today, Tesla updates its reservation policy for the Model 3 electric car, the Federal Trade Commission sues Volkswagen, and we preview the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Looking to buy electric-car charging station? Our buyer's guide has everything you need to know.
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Tesla mulls a Federal lawsuit over state franchise laws that bar it from selling electric cars directly to customers.
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Finally, Buick rules out selling the tiny Opel Adam in the U.S.


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Following the recent African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the Philippines, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro issued a temporary total ban of entry of hogs and all pork products in the City per Executive Order No. 169, s.2019. In view thereof, the Port of Cagayan de Oro, as one of the entry and exit points of Cagayan de Oro and the Misamis Oriental Province, is also set to implement the total banning of said products from entering and leaving the Port.
Since the onset of the said outbreak, the Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro (PMO MO/C) has already tightened its quarantine checks and security screening in the Ports under its jurisdiction to crack down on smuggling of meat products to prevent the ASF from spreading further. Notably, the PMO’s Port Police Division reported about the interception and confiscation of processed meat products at CDO Port on 27 September 2019. The meat products shipped from Manila, Batangas, and Cebu were found to be negative of ASF and other viral infections; but the same was still confiscated due to improper packing and labeling and its shipment was not covered with permits and other clearances. Personnel from the Veterinary Quarantine Services led the treatment, dumping, and burying of the confiscated processed meat products and was witnessed by the PMO MO/C’s Port Police.
The Port Police Division is yet to issue a Port Advisory/Bulletin/Announcement (PABA) relative to safety and security measures of the CDO Port against the ASF outbreak. The PMO calls for the cooperation and understanding of all seaport passengers and port users on this national concern. —IMR Lam


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The Department of Telecom (DoT) is expected to ask operators to abolishÂ roaming chargesÂ and offer roaming free services from March next year. The Government has already announced making India a roaming free state.
However, service providers have been opposing the Government’s plans to eliminate roaming charges, which accounts for about 10 percent of their revenues. The telcos have also warned that they would be forced to increase tariffs to offset the loss incurred from elimination of roaming charges.
According to an internalÂ DoTÂ note, the telecom department has listed this move amongst ‘key initiatives to be completed within the next three months’.
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Ubisoft Reveals Tom Clancy's XDefiant
Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy's XDefiant on Monday, a new, free-to-play game within the Tom Clancy universe. The new game invites different factions and characters from throughout past Tom Clancy games such as the Splinter Cell series and The Division to do battle against one another. A release date hasn't yet been announced just yet, but it's been confirmed that the game will release for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna, and PC via Ubisoft Connect.
Previews of the game were shared on social media on Sunday to show some of the first-person gunplay present in the full reveal, and that plus Ubisoft's own teasers that this would be set within the Tom Clancy universe set the stage for the game. It's being developed by Ubisoft San Francisco with Call of Duty veteran Mark Rubin on board as the executive producer and Ubisoft San Francisco's Jason Schroeder serving as the creative director.
Welcome to the party!
Introducing Tom Clancy’s #XDefiant, a free-to-play, fast-paced arena FPS from Ubisoft San Francisco.
Visit https://t.co/nvT05LZSEE to watch the full reveal and register for a chance to play early!— PlayXDefiant (@PlayXDefiant) July 19, 2021
The "XDefiant" name relates to the characters people will play as which are called "Defiants" and can be customized according to preferred playstyles. When building a Defiant, players get to choose things like the faction that character is assigned to, their traits and "faction-based abilities," and of course, their weapon loadouts. Some of the factions confirmed for the game already include Echelon from Splinter Cell, Wolves from Ghost Recon, and the Outcasts and Cleaners from The Division. Ubisoft added that more of these Defiants will be brought into the game as it continues with those Defiants continuing to pull from the Tom Clancy universe "and beyond." That last part hints at crossovers or at least future Tom Clancy characters being brought into the game, but how that'll play out remains to be seen.
As for the actual gameplay of XDefiant including maps and modes, all matches will be played in 6v6 arenas that pull from locations within the Tom Clancy universe. Domination and Escort modes were two of the different objective-based variants that'll be available, too. Once in the matches, players are still able to customize their loadouts even after they've respawned to deal with whatever sorts of situations they may encounter.
For those looking forward to testing out this new XDefiant game, you won't have to wait much longer. The first test will begin on August 5th with registration now open for updates and the chance to play in that preview. Ubisoft said that there will be more tests planned for the winter for those who miss out on this first one or just want another try at the game.


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text: Spaceship Earth is now officially listed on the Walt Disney World website as “closed for refurbishment”. Some were hoping that Disney would keep the iconic ride open longer so that people could ride the current version one last time. There were also rumors that the refurbishment had been canceled. That is not the case, it looks like everything is going ahead as originally planned. Disney has not said how long the iconic ride will be closed, which means that it will be a while.


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Students turn peanut waste into packaging
A student-led design that turns leftover peanut husks into packaging has won a global award for sustainable innovative packaging.
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) entered seven Monash student teams into the global WorldStar Student Awards, where they represented Australian innovations from a field of more than 300 submissions. Of the seven submissions all were recognised, with one team winning silver in the Sustainable Packaging Design category.
Through the industry-focused, student-led New Frontiers Program at Monash Food Innovation (MFI), the winning team partnered with energy ball food company Camel to develop sustainable packaging from peanut shells/hulls — a major by-product of the company’s peanut manufacturing process. This by-product, or waste, was traditionally headed straight to landfill or burned, adding to atmospheric carbon dioxide. The student team began to think about ways to turn this by-product into something useful.
Using 30% peanut husks in the production of fibreboard food packaging, the team turned it into a product that is organic, vegan and 100% compostable.
“We are very pleased to receive the silver award for sustainability. To have our concept judged and recognised on the global stage makes all of our hard work and ambitions for packaging in the future worth it,” said Monash student Caterina Palma, who won the award with her peers Sherlyn Marvella and Tamanna Kibrea.
“This award means that new innovative sustainable product packaging is being recognised now. We are excited to see our peanut by-product fibreboard concept potentially being introduced and used in the future of sustainable packaging.”
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At first glance, Matthew Rugamba’s big break was the result of pure serendipity. Since 2011, he has built a loyal following for his House of Tayo brand, fusing African heritage with contemporary designs to create brightly colored, mixed-print items like bow ties and infinity scarves. But he had struggled to break out from the local fashion scene. That changed in 2018, with the premiere of one of the most anticipated movies of the year: Black Panther, when Lupita Nyong’o’s brother wore his suit. But it wasn’t just luck, hustle, and connections that propelled Rugamba to the Hollywood red carpet. Rwanda, a small nation of 12 million people, has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with aspirations of becoming a middle-income nation by 2035. And Rugamba is the beneficiary of one of a series of homegrown initiatives aimed at sustaining high and inclusive growth in different industries—including the country’s nascent fashion scene. One of those initiatives is “Made in Rwanda,” launched in 2015, which aims to recapture parts of the Rwandan market from imports while improving the competitiveness of Rwandan exports globally. How? By boosting (pdf) private businesses and the manufacturing sector, augmenting garment and leather production, reducing operation costs, and helping small businesses, like Rugamba’s, get finance from the government or commercial banks.
SOURCES: QUARTZ AFRICA


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BICES tracked platform launch from Sinoboom
By Helen Wright07 October 2013
The latest products from manufacturer Sinoboom to be showcased at the BICES exhibition in Beijing, China, will include the GTSZ30 tracked platform.
The machine can reach up to 30 m and boasts a wireless remote control device that works up to 100 m away.
Other on-board technology includes an outrigger auto-levelling system and a gradual control system with proportional joystick. In addition, Sinoboom said it had installed several emergency safety systems and a multiple interlocking protection system to ensure the safety of operators.
A record 1,500 exhibitors will take part in October’s BICES exhibition, which takes place from 15 to 18 October at the Jiu Hua International Exhibition Center.


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Vietnamese businesses should take advantage of e-commerce to export to global markets, experts said at a conference on e-commerce and international exports via Alibaba.com held in HCM City on Wednesday.
Innovative Hub Pte Ltd, a Singapore company focusing on e-commerce advisory services, and Alibaba.com's official service partner in Viet Nam, helps exporters build e-commerce sites on Alibaba.com and offers guidance on how to secure deals and trade internationally, according to Zoe Zuo, managing director of Innovative Hub.
Alibaba.com is the world's largest B2B e-commerce marketplace where Vietnamese exporters with a page on the site can reach over 200 countries in which Alibaba operates.
Many buyers in Southeast Asia and Asia in general are looking for potential suppliers in Viet Nam because the products in the country are very competitive, with high quality and inexpensive prices.
Pham Thiet Hoa, director of the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), said that e-commerce was growing in Viet Nam as most Vietnamese use the internet and spend a great deal of time every day on online activities.
Savannah Zheng, a successful seller on Alibaba.com, said that businesses should look into the “new retail” model, where elements of traditional retail experiences and digital technologies such as cloud data and mobile payments are combined.
In addition, content marketing, which involves creating content that brings value to customers, such as frequent live streaming in fashion stores, can be a useful way to attract customers.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held between Alibaba and Innovative Hub, as well as between ITPC and Innovative Hub, on their collaboration to help Vietnamese businesses.
The conference was held by ITPC, Alibaba in Viet Nam and Innovative Hub. — VNS


text: Pioneer DJ has just launched a Bluetooth version of their popular HDJ-X5 headphones, allowing users to take them wherever they please, cable free. Launched last year, the X5-headphones are the next generation of Pioneer's legendary 2000s series, with updated drivers and construction. The new Bluetooth version comes in three color-ways, black, red, and white. The standard DJ cable also turns off any Bluetooth functionality when plugged in, helping you preserve battery and get straight into the mix. Check out the intro video below.