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If you’re a Samsung smartphone or tablet owner, I’m pretty sure you’ve been notified at some point or another that there’s a software update available for your device through ‘Kies’. Many users discard the notification and wait for the over-the-air (OTA) update to roll out simply because they’re unsure what to do. But the funny thing is that performing a software update through Samsung Kies is extremely simple.
We are going to show you how to install a software update via Samsung Kies.
Right now, T-Mobile is pushing a software update to the HTC One M9 on its network. The carrier updated the device’s support page this morning with a listing for new features and improvements.
Those who purchased the LG G4 from AT&T are noticing that a software update arrives, reboots, and installs on their phones. All of this is without owners engaging the update themselves. While that is not usually the case for any software update, AT&T seems to have no qualms about it.
The changelog on AT&T’s site merely states that the AT&T Address Book has been enhanced.
Customers that pre-ordered the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 will soon begin to see the handset arrive on their doorsteps. The company notified us this evening that orders placed through the Alcatel OneTouch site and Amazon will ship on May 21. The Idol 3 was announced in April with an impressive price of $249 that should capture the attention of people looking to unlock themselves from carrier restrictions.
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Pay attention, Nexus 9 owners! The tablet is currently seeing a software update appear that brings with it…. Android 5.0.2. Oh, you probably thought that Google was finally delivering Android 5.1. Nope, not today.
Google says that performance is improved and bugs have been squashed with this update.
Between last year’s One (M8) and this year’s One M9, we know an area that HTC has yet to master: the camera. However, the issues experienced with the One M9’s camera seem to be somewhat fixable through a software update. Right now, owners of the device operating through AT&T are receiving a software update that “camera improvements.” No further details were provided aside from the inclusion of thermal improvements and the usual bug fixes and improvements.
Let us know in the comments how you are handling the camera after this software update.
Starting today, T-Mobile customers with the LG G2 will begin to receive a software update. It unsurprisingly is for Lollipop. The carrier says that the update will take place between April 14 and May 22, but we assume everyone will be updated fairly quick. The changelog issued by T-Mobile only states that Android 5.0 Lollipop is among the new features.
Let us know in the comments when you receive the over-the-air (OTA) update.
Owners of the HTC One (M8) on AT&T finally have something to look forward to. Mo Versi, HTC Vice President of Product Management, announced on Twitter that a software update would begin rolling out on April 7. The software update is, of course, for Android 5.0 Lollipop. Versi says that the company received technical approval for the software and that means an update can occur as soon as possible. An delay will only occur if a bug randomly surfaces.
Let us know in the comments when you receive the software update.
Source: Mo Versi (Twitter)
It has only been a few weeks since Android 5.1 was introduced to the public and pushed to select devices, but software updates wait for nothing. There is always something to be fixed, changed, or added. The next version of Android, 5.1.1, could be released soon as it has been spotted in the Android SDK Manager. It has not yet been added to AOSP, so hold off on continuously checking for a software update.
We will let you know when Android 5.1.1 starts hitting Nexus devices.
Via: Android Police
Quite a few devices are still without Lollipop, leaving consumers frustrated with the waiting. The LG G2, released in 2013, is one of the devices still without the latest version of Android; however, the wait may not be much longer.


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There’s a big chance that many students have already fallen victim to the persisting illnesses that come around this time of year: colds and the big one, the flu. Nobody wants to fall behind in their studies because they caught the dreadful flu that could have been prevented in the first place.
We know that prevention is the best method for fighting the flu and other sicknesses, but in what ways do students prevent catching the bug? Many go out and buy supplements and multivitamins to try to build up their immune system. Some will go to the doctor for a flu shot, but the true method of prevention lies with what people are putting in their bodies as fuel. Preventing sickness goes hand in hand with what food you are consuming.
“You don’t want to catch anything bad,” said 18-year-old medical assisting major Liz Rosario. She said that she actively tries to eat healthier foods in order to keep herself from getting ill. “Do something small, at least.”
Cosumnes River College’s nutrition professor Timaree Hagenburger is a registered dietician with a Master’s Degree in Public Health with her own website dedicated to nutrition and healthy eating called The Nutrition Professor. She also has a monthly column in the Lodi News Sentinel and is a guest contributor for The Stockton Record. Hagenburger delved into how “superfoods” are beneficial and necessary for our bodies’ wellness.
“‘Superfoods’ are foods that provide more than just the calories, carbs, proteins and fats that our bodies need. They contain phytonutrients that literally fight for your health,” Hagenburger said.
Hagenburger mentioned a very well-known MD from the east coast of California named Joel Fuhrman, who classifies superfoods into an acronym called GBOMBS, which are the most potent form of superfoods that fight diseases, reduce the risk of cancer and elevate your body’s overall nutrition. The acronym stands for greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries and seeds.
“These are the types of food that are going to elevate your body on a cellular level,” Hagenburger said. “Adding each of those to your diet is going to be very easy.”
Many students think that buying food that is good for you is going to break the bank or they don’t have time to be making meals at home with all their studying and school work. Hagenburger explained that in reality, it is actually cheaper to buy these foods compared to buying fast food or eating out every day and making one crockpot meal can make a meal that will last an entire week, saving a lot more time than one would think.
“A fast food meal can cost anywhere from $5 to $10, while you can get three different fruits or vegetables at the grocery store for that amount. While you are studying at night, take thirty minutes to cut up some vegetables, open a can of beans and broth, and cook overnight to make a crockpot of soup that will last you a week,” Hagenburger said.
Hagenburger gave suggestions to stepping up your nutrition game in ways are that extremely easy and fast. If you get a sandwich from Subway, get spinach on it instead of iceberg lettuce for no additional charge. If you are in a hurry and make oatmeal for breakfast, add some frozen berries to it. These are all easy ways to elevate your nutrition.
“I have students who take my nutrition class and experiment with these foods and the number one response I get from them is that they have more energy,” Hagenburger said. “They no longer need naps during the day or fall asleep in class and it makes them want to start exercising.”
Not only do students start doing better in school and getting better grades from the energy they gain, but behind the scenes, their bodies are being protected against viruses, heart disease, cancer, lung disease and high blood pressure, Hagenburger said.
Some students, like 18-year-old undeclared major Michael Sterk, say that it’s worth the cost. “If they have obvious benefits, then yes,” said Sterk. He said that if the health benefits are guaranteed, then superfoods are worth the increased cost.
If you would like to see easy and healthy recipes that contain superfoods, then visit Hagenburger’s website “thenutritionprofessor.com”.

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Ever-acquisitive Frasers Group is back in the news. This time its focus is on buying shopping centres rather than its appetite for individual retail brands, reportedly lining up to buy two urban centres for £100m.
China's luxury market contracted 10% in 2022 on the year, snapping a five-year streak of high growth, as Beijing's zero-COVID policy and a slowing economy hit spending, Bain & Company said in a report on Tuesday.
Womenswear and lifestyle brand Hush has named Melissa Dick as its new Chief Creative Officer. She joins from Tapestry’s Coach brand, where she spent five years and was VP Global Head of Creative Strategy & Studio.
Rhuigi Villasenor, founder of Rhude's brand, and also creative director of the Swiss house Bally, presented last Friday, his brand's next fall/winter collection in Los Angeles -- a leathery and streetwear atmosphere.
Hermes International SCA urged a U.S. jury on Monday to find that a creator of non-fungible tokens violated its trademark for Birkin bags, while lawyers for the "MetaBirkins" maker countered that the images were art.
Upscale outdoor fashion brand Barbour said that despite continuing to enjoy “buoyant” sales it has been forced to raise prices as production costs escalate and the slowdown in consumer spending starts to bite.
The men's collections for next winter seen in Florence, Milan and Paris confirm the return to formality, but revisited and inventive, with an elongated and relaxed silhouette, playing with volumes and textures.
The Burberry show at London Fashion Week is set to be the hottest ticket in town as the industry gets to see what new creative director Daniel Lee has up his sleeve. But first it's released a taster campaign.
After buying extensive premises, the French group is challenging LVMH with the planned opening of a 2,000 square-metre-plus Gucci flagship in Paris, on the corner of rue de Castiglione and rue Saint-Honoré.


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Markets raised their bets on a Bank of England rate hike next month after data showed stronger-than-expected growth in November.
The economy recovered to pre-pandemic size for the first time after rising 0.9pc, much faster than the 0.4pc expected by economists, leaving output 0.7pc above its February 2020 level.
Growth was led by a 1.4% jump in retail as shoppers brought forward their Christmas shopping amid concerns about shortages and strong Black Friday sales.
Output rose across all sectors, with services rising 0.7% overall, while production rose 1% and construction 3.5% in a dry and mild climate, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Unless GDP falls more than 0.2% in December or there is a data revision, November’s jump means the UK economy will “meet or surpass its pre-coronavirus level. “during the fourth quarter as a whole, the ONS said.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the recovery was “a testament to the courage and determination of the British people”.
Markets are now pricing in a nearly 90% chance that the Monetary Policy Committee will raise the Bank Rate from 0.25% to 0.5% at its next meeting in February.


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Madewell has teamed up with New Zealand designer Karen Walker to launch a collection that is fashionable, affordable and will include a range of diverse sizes, keeping in line with the brand’s initiative.
The 19-piece range will feature a slew of denim jumpsuits, printed trousers, midi-dresses and accessories that come complete with influences from female pirates, a magical rodeo, English horticulture and a hip-hop-era Marie Antoinette.
Announcing the news via Instagram, Madewell posted an image with a caption that read: “It’s here! Introducing our extra-special collab with New Zealand-based designer Karen Walker. Check it out and shop the denim, dresses and cat-eye shades of your dreams right now.”
The Madewell x Karen Walker collaborated collection is now available online at Madewell.com.
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Apple is looking to expand its augmented reality and virtual reality teams and patent hoard even more, with a rumored acquisition of California VR firm NextVR on the cards that may be worth $100 million.
Most college students today have only known Apple as the fashionable, popular, commercially competent, and trend setting global technology giant it is today. However, 23 years ago Apple Computer, Inc. was struggling to survive while trying to sell Macs in a PC world centered around Microsoft Windows. Things began to change after Apple acquired NeXT in a surprise deal that was announced in the last week of 1996 and was completed on February 7, 1997.
Apple device management platform Jamf on Wednesday announced its takeover of Digita Security, a firm that employs noted researcher Patrick Wardle and specializes in endpoint security for Mac-based businesses.
Apple is reportedly in the process of acquiring once-promising self-driving shuttle firm Drive.ai in a deal that will bolster the tech giant's own autonomous vehicle initiative with seasoned engineers and segment experts.
Apple paid at least $485 million to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service it acquired in early 2018 and absorbed into Apple News, it has been alleged, with the size of the purchase indicating how much the iPhone maker valued the service's technology and potential.
Apple on Wednesday updated its organizational chart with the addition of former mergers and acquisitions boss Adrian Perica, who now serves as the company's vice president of corporate development under CEO Tim Cook.
Apple is rumored to have acquired Stamplay, an Italian startup that aims to simplify cloud-based development of apps for businesses, with Apple believed to have paid around 5 million euros ($5.6 million) for the company.


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By using the right tool, purchasers can get their voice deep into the supply chain, says Clare Hobby and Barton Finn.
Almost 30 years ago, we launched TCO Certified. The aim was to give IT users in need of better products a common voice.
TCO Certified and its robust system of accountability helps purchasers directly influence the IT industry.
Our CEO Sören Enholm summarizes 2021. Some of the highlights were engaged stakeholders and the launch of the new TCO Certified.
Comparing ecolabels can be confusing. There are, however, some basic ways to assess which ones actually deliver credible, verified results.
Parul Sharma, CEO of The Academy for Human Rights in Business, Sweden, talks about the status of human and worker rights in the supply chain
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Google announced Google Apps with new look across Google’s consumer products including Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs. New look for Google Apps will roll out over next few months together with mirror updates in regular apps.
Google Apps administrators have options to choose whether to have their users get new look or schedule new look changes to appear later but eventually everyone will be moved to new look and new features. You can keep track of Google Apps update and learn more about new design at Google Blog post.
For now on, new look for Google Calendar, Documents list and Gmail inbox are available. Google plans to roll out ‘call phone’ feature that allows you to call real-world phones right from Gchat worldwide on August 16th. Additionally, Google also have some update regarding Google+ availability for Google Apps user as below:
Google+ is not yet available to Google Apps users, but we’re working hard to bring the features of Google+ to Apps users in the future. In the meantime, if you want to use Google+ during field trial, you can use an existing personal Google Account or create a new Google Account with a Gmail address or a non-Google Apps email address…
If you already signed up for Google+ with your Google Apps email address, you’ve created a conflicting account – essentially a personal Google Account that uses the same email address as your Google Apps account. In the future, you’ll be prompted to rename this conflicting account to an email address that is not already associated with an existing Google Account, for example a new Gmail address.


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Tesla's 1 million robotaxis to hit US roads by next year - a threat to Uber and Lyft
Washington : Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday issued a statement saying that he is planning to put robotaxis on US roads by the next year; a move that will be directed in competition with taxi services like Uber and Lyft.
Robotaxis are essentially any Tesla vehicle with autonomous driving functionality. To turn a Tesla into a robotaxi, a car's owner simply adds it to the Tesla Network platform by way of the company's app.
Musk said that by "next year for sure, we will have over 1 million robotaxis on the road."
The people will be able to book a robotaxi via the same Tesla application, like they do for an Uber or Lyft. The only difference will be that there will be no driver in the car.
Musk acknowledged the regulatory limitations and that not all regions will openly approve the company's futuristic tech right away. Still, Tesla's chief exec said he's "very confident" in predicting the launch of the robotaxi program by next year in certain parts of the US.
Musk also predicts rides via robotaxis will cost significantly less. The average cost for a ride-share today is around $2-$3 per mile, he said, whereas Tesla's program will likely come out to be less than $0.18.
"The fundamental message that consumers should be taking today is that it is financially insane to buy anything other than a Tesla," Musk said. "It will be like owning a horse in three years. I mean, fine if you want to own a horse. But you should go into it with that expectation."


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Realme on Sunday said that its upcoming TV scheduled to be launched in India on May 25 will be powered by a MediaTek processor. The company has continued to tease its upcoming TV on its official channels including Twitter as it revealed on Saturday that the TV would run on Android TV OS. The upcoming Realme TV will be the company’s first device in the television segment with India being picked as the launch market. In April, it was reported that Realme TV received Google certification while it was also said that the company could introduce multiple models of the TV.
Realme TV Would Feature Bezel-Less Design
The company said that its upcoming device would include higher wattage speakers while featuring a bezel-less design.
Further, Realme on its website said that the Realme TV would be 20% brighter than the average TVs in the segment with up to 400 nits “ultra bright display.” The 64-bit MediaTek processor is also said to be the “first in-segment” with the system coupled with the Mali-470 GPU.
The company said that Realme TV would have 24W Stereo Four speakers which would also be the “first-in-segment.”
Realme TV Up for Blind Order Till May 24
Realme said that the Realme TV is up for “blind order” with the company inviting users to pay Rs 2000 in advance to be eligible to “buy new product in advance.” The company said that “blind order” buyers can pay the balance upon the launch of the device.
Realme said that the users can “blind order” the Realme TV between May 18 to May 24 while the balance amount can be paid between May 25 to May 31. The company said that the deliveries of the Realme TV would only begin after the payment of the full amount by the user. Additionally, the company is offering a Rs 500 coupon on every “blind order” which can be applied by the user on orders above Rs 5000 on the Realme website. The coupons are said to be valid between June 1 and June 30.


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The saga that is Luckin Coffee (LKNC.Y 0.55%) has taken yet another turn.
On Friday, the China-based company issued a press release stating that its board of directors aims to remove Charles Zengyao Lu as its chairman and board member, in accordance with its articles of association. The board has scheduled a meeting for next Thursday, July 2, to consider -- and presumably vote on -- the proposal.
Lu's resignation has been requested by a majority of the board's members. It is based on recommendations from the board's special committee, which in turn stems from an internal investigation on the company's accounting scandal. The company's COO at the time, Jian Liu, allegedly inflated the company's 2019 revenue by the equivalent of around $309 million. This was the matter that tarnished the company's reputation.
Since then, things have gone from bad to worse. In April, a syndicate of banks seized almost 611 million Luckin Coffee shares held by a company controlled by chairman Lu, after the company defaulted on a $518 million margin loan.
Shortly after that, Luckin Coffee fired both controversial COO Liu and CEO Jenny Zhiya Qian.
And earlier on the same day the board's meeting on Lu's fate was announced, Nasdaq suspended the company's shares from trading on the exchange. The move will come into force this Monday, June 29, and will ultimately lead to delisting.
Understandably, Luckin Coffee's shares dropped off a cliff on Friday. They declined a whopping 54% on the day, a far steeper fall than even the hardest-hit consumer goods companies, not to mention the broader stock market in general.


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ST. GEORGE – A woman was taken to the hospital after being run over and pinned under an SUV in St. George Wednesday morning.
Just after 11 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the IFA Country Store, located at 310 N. Industrial Road, after it was reported that a Mercury Mariner crashed into the store and ran over a woman.
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Videocast by Devan Chavez, St. George News
St. George Police and Fire units arrived on scene and found that an SUV, which had been driven by an elderly woman, had somehow traveled from the parking lot and into a walkway area outside the store. The SUV hit pallets and shopping carts along the way, sending some crashing into store windows.
A woman who had been in the immediate vicinity was struck by the SUV and partially pinned beneath it when the vehicle finally came to a stop. A shopping cart was also pinned under the SUV.
“We’re suspecting there (was) confusion as far as gas versus brakes,” St. George Police Sgt. Jeff Bahlmann said. “It looks like (the driver was) either pulling in or backing out and accelerated up into the walkway area.”
The woman caught under the SUV was injured but was alert and talking, Bahlmann said. The SUV wasn’t resting on top of her due to the shopping cart, which had also been pinned underneath the vehicle.
“The SUV was actually being held up by the shopping cart,” Bahlmann said. This allowed responders to get the woman out from under the vehicle without having to resort to extrication, he said.
The woman was taken to Dixie Regional Medical Center by Gold Cross Ambulance. Bahlmann was unable to confirm the extent of her injuries at the time of this publication.
“It appears that she was run over by the vehicle,” he said, “so you never know as far as internal injuries. On scene, she looked like the was doing OK, given the circumstances.”
The driver of the SUV was unharmed, and no one else was injured as a result of the incident.
Beyond shopping carts being thrown into windows, the IFA building appeared to have escaped any structural damage.
IFA branch manager Bryce Emett was inside the store when the incident occurred.
“We were inside the store in the back,” Emett said, “and all of a sudden, we just heard the crash and came running out.”
He and others saw the woman and shopping cart pinned under the SUV.
“I think the shopping cart’s what saved her life because it got under the car and held it up,” Emett said.
This report is based on preliminary information provided by law enforcement or other emergency responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.
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Updated figures from eMarketer indicate that businesses are even more interested in advertising on social networks than previously thought. While their December 2009 forecast on social network advertising for 2010 spending was $1.3 billion USD, the new numbers show a 30% increase in spending for 2010, bringing it up to $1.68 billion. And eMarketer predicts that spending will increase up to $2 billion by 2011. These numbers indicate that businesses are slowly opening up their eyes to the potentially lucrative social networking advertising market – but they still fall short of matching advertising dollars with actual time spent on social networks. Are businesses out of the loop?
According to eMarketer, 6.7% of all US online advertising spending in 2010 will be on social networks. However, Nielsen reports that as of June 2010, Americans spend 22.7% of their time online on a social network. So while advertisers are amping up their visibility on social networks, the dollars aren’t matching the viewers.
This might have something to do with the slow adoption rate of social media that businesses – and particularly their executives – have recently displayed. According to a recent report, non-profits are the number one sector when it comes to social media use and monitoring. The majority of CEOs do not participate in either internal or external social media, and social media is still not being used by the majority of businesses for employee engagement.. The fact that businesses aren’t using social media themselves could be part of the reason why they aren’t advertising to match users.
Or maybe, businesses are really ahead of the game. While the common mantra in advertising is that dollars should match eyeballs – so that businesses should be spending about 22% rather than 6% of their online advertising budget on social networks – social networks might still not be yielding the profits that other, more established, online avenues yield. ComScore released a report recently that measures the CPM for social network ads at just 56 cents on average, with the internet as a whole yielding $2.43. If it’s not lucrative, don’t expect businesses to jump on social networks in droves just yet.
Breaking down the eMarketer numbers, we can see where businesses are really focusing their social network advertising dollars. Facebook will receive half of all money spent on social networks in 2010, showing that businesses have a grasp on where the strongest, and most valuable, social graph currently is. Twitter is expected to grow from a minor advertising outlet to a potentially large one as its recently unveiled advertising structure proves effective.


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PwC made headlines earlier this year when it announced it was going "Mobile First" with communications.
That meant the accounting giant's 18,000 employees in the UK would use mobile phones as their primary communications tools instead of traditional desk-top landline phones.
It's part of a trend across the financial services industry, as firms unlock new modes of mobile-enabled enterprise communications to improve responsiveness, streamline customer service, and boost productivity.
More and more consumers want to use text messages to communicate with companies. And more and more companies are listening.


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Electronics For Imaging, Inc. today announced the availability of important advancements in its latest version of Fiery Color Profiler Suite- integrated color management software that gives
At Inprint 2019, the ink manufacturer Marabu will be demonstrating its technical know-how with flexible solutions and printing inks that are perfectly tailored to complex manufacturing
Following in the footprints of the swissQprint Nyala flatbed printer, the new Karibu roll to roll printer is the latest model to undergo tests as specified by the ISO 20690 standard. The
swissQprint is investing in a new subsidiary to become the sole provider of sales, servicing and application support in the UK.
Quarmby Colour has installed an EFI VUTEk h3 LED hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. The Leeds, England-based printing company is using the 3.2-metre
Since Nazdar Ink Technologies announced the EMEA product launch of its ...
In today's 'show me your invoice, I'll beat it' environment it's difficult to compete against the 'box mover' business model. Everyone wants the lowest price and many people think the product is
Registration is open for the inaugural WB/Camp, a first-of-its-kind summit on water-based ink printing, powered by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA) THREADX conference.
Leading supplier of CNC machining solutions, AXYZ Automation Group has redesigned and upgraded its well-known three-in-one AXYZ PANELBuilder machine.
Pigmentinc BV, the sister company to Impression Technology, is the European distribution centre for DTG Digital’s new G4 DTG printer. Pigmentinc reports that all expectations have been exceeded
A record number of packaging and print specialists from across the globe have descended on Nashville, as Music City becomes EskoWorld for the next three days.
Hub Labels, a label-print shop in Maryland, USA, has raised the bar in its ability to serve customers, thanks to a partnership with ...
Mimaki has announced the first global technology demonstration of a brand-new hybrid digital textile printer from the TX300P series at ITMA 2019 (Barcelona, Spain, 20-26 June, Stand B110, Hall
Mimaki Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Mimaki Europe, today announces that it will highlight its colour expertise in 3D
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the appointment of Woodrow Williams III as Vice President of Global Manufacturing, effective June 10, 2019.
With the support of member volunteers and donors, the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) will participate for its eighth year in the upcoming SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills
Neschen Coating GmbH is part of the Blue Cap Group and is a manufacturer of printing media, functional and repair films, laminators and industrial coating solutions. Neschen Coating GmbH is
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the appointment of Tom Glover as a Narrow Web Technical Sales
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the introduction of its ...
A significantly expanded automotive toolkit is showcasing at this year’s Avery Dennison FESPA stand. Additions to the range include three new Supreme Wrapping Film colours, a new option for paint
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions, has announced the appointment of Erez Zimerman as new CEO.
Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki inkjet printers and cutting systems in the UK and Ireland, has announced the launch of the new Mimaki JFX200-2513EX – an 8’ x 4’ flatbed LED
Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced availability in the EMEA region of the ...
Nazdar Ink Technologies will showcase its diverse range of inks developed for narrow-web printing applications at Label Summit Latin America, scheduled to take place in Medellin, Colombia, on
Nazdar Ink Technologies will exhibit brand new and established inkjet, screen and flexo inks, as well as examples of
In a perfect world every print job would run with ease – the third job running the same as the first and the second. However, in reality, problems can – and do – arise, owing to multiple
Nazdar Ink Technologies has launched a new high-quality alternative UV inkjet ink for printing-bridge industrial presses, HP Scitex FB7500 and FB7600.
Nazdar Ink Technologies is marking the ongoing success of InkAnswers with the launch of a brief new video explaining how this
Nazdar Ink Technologies has partnered with Focus Label Machinery to help drive the growth of UV LED technology within the label converter market in the UK and EMEA.
Nazdar Ink Technologies will once again be among the exhibitors at InPrint - the industrial print show - in Milan, Italy this November, showcasing its wide range of UV-LED, traditional UV,
Nazdar Ink Technologies will once more be a key exhibitor at SGIA Expo, taking place between 18th and 20th October 2018 in Las Vegas, USA. The event brings together professionals from across the
Nazdar Ink Technologies will return to the world's biggest inkjet conference - TheIJC 2018 - this autumn to present its latest developments and discuss the future of the technology with
Since his appointment to the Nazdar team in February 2018, Jim Whitehead has been engaged in promoting Nazdar’s product offerings in the flexo technology sector to the UK and other European
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced new Primers for Indigo printing.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the 184 Series, a newly developed digital imaging ink formulated specifically as a high-performance alternative for Mimaki JV150/300 and CJV150/300 digital
Nazdar Ink Technologies will present its diverse range of inks developed for narrow-web printing applications at Labelexpo Americas 2018, Booth 547.
Nazdar SourceOne is pleased to announce that Dan Zmuda has been promoted to the role of Regional Sales Manager, East - Textile Business Unit for Nazdar SourceOne.
Sporting equipment supplier, Mr. Cricket has brought lucrative personalisation services in-house following
Nazdar Ink Technologies will return to the world's biggest inkjet conference this autumn
Global flexible packaging provider Elif has invested in Esko’s Equinox colour management solution to
Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has announced that PrintoberFest, its regular October Festival of Signs,
Soyang Europe has announced the availability of a new range of HP Latex certified textiles
Durst has announced that Pubbliservice, Parma, Italy, has chosen a Tau 330 E UV inkjet label press
On Stand J03, Graphtec GB will demonstrate selected products from its wide range of
The Digital Print Event for the Creative Industry
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Zünd UK Ltd has closed another edition of
Following Stephen Woodall's appointment as Global Market Segment Manager for Aqueous
Infigo Software and Tharstern are celebrating the “enormous interest” that should lead to important new deals
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On Thursday the Chinese smartphone maker released the F1 in India, with an F1 Plus racing not far behind.
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At Web 2.0 Expo, CTO Kevin Lynch pledges to build developer tools for HTML5 and gets in a few shots at Apple's policy regarding Flash on iPhone, iPad.
Webware readers tell Web 2.0 architects what they want.
Apple releases new iPhone OS 2.0 build, iTunes Remote App, starts accepting apps
Tim O'Reilly thinks that Web 2.0 explains the way to build the big online businesses of the future. Nick Carr, however, is right to point out that this is simply one strategy among many.
Technorati founder David Sifry says good-bye to blog search and hello to book publishing, but in a very Web 2.0 way.
A group of Internet safety experts plans to announce a new start-up aimed at helping social networks provide safer Web 2.0 environments for kids and adults.
New iPhone OS 2.0 build gets "Push" preferences
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In 2015 consumers’ relationships with their kitchens will continue to evolve as Millennials look for more involvement in their food preparation, multi-cultural influences grow, and “fresh” foods and...
2014 in review: the year's most-read briefing articles Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:58:00 GMT Source: just-food.com just-food's management briefings see the team provide an in-depth look at a key issue or market affecting our readers in the industry. This year, the briefings included a deep dive into the confectionery sector, a spotlight on Vietnam and analysis of the development of the dairy industry in India.
Food industry news of the week: Bumble Bee, ConAgra, Kraft Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:36:00 GMT Source: just-food.com Days before Christmas came one of the more notable deals of recent months with Thai seafood giant Thai Union Frozen swooping for US group Bumble Bee Foods. In the US, ConAgra Foods wrote down the value of its own-label arm and Kraft Foods Group announced a new CEO. Elsewhere, Australian retailer Coles admitted payments it demanded from suppliers broke competition law and we interviewed the CEO of Groupe Doux, the French poultry group getting itself back on a firmer footing a year after emerging from administration.
Food industry quotes of the week: Kraft, Thai Union, Doux Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:06:00 GMT Source: just-food.com US food giant Kraft Foods Group this week announced its chairman would also take on the role of CEO - and he promptly said the company would reassess its business to "stay ahead" of the "rapid change" within the industry.
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Security at Nintendo has resembled Swiss cheese in 2020, letting loose a number of leaks showcasing early builds of classic games. Most of what we’ve seen before, however, has been for titles that are years if not decades old. But now, the internet has gotten its hands on an apparent development build of a modern Nintendo game running on the Switch.
According to several hackers, what’s floating around right now hails from the same source of all other Pokémon leaks this year — a hacker who breached Nintendo’s servers in 2018. This latest release, which first started percolating on web forum 4chan, contains a version of Pokémon Sword and Shield that dates back to March 2018. Many of these screenshots were then relayed to social media sites by folks uninvolved with the hack.
One of the first notable things about the build, which hackers got in a playable working state in mid-October, is that it contains several Pokémon who are not in the final game. Legendaries like Rayquaza can be spotted in placeholder art, while in-game models showcase cut creatures such as Greninja and Ekans in battle and roaming the wild, as you can see in the tweets below by YouTuber Lewchube. Previously, there was a lot of controversy over which creatures in the compendium made it into the game, though Game Freak has worked to fill out the roster with expansions.
Notably, many of these cut monsters don’t display correctly in this build of the game, sometimes showing up with technical hitches like garbled animations and sound effects. A Twitch streamer briefly running the beta build had their game crash more than once. All of this has led modders to believe that Game Freak may have cut some pocket monsters from Sword and Shield for the purposes of optimization.
Nintendo did not respond in time for press.
Inexplicably, there is also an art asset that shows off a more feminine version of Rotom:
Folks have also found alternate versions of in-game music, like this hype take on the battle theme:
Most of the finds, however, seem to be a mishmash of slightly different UI elements, blockmesh layouts, developer menus, placeholder art and other minutiae that may only be of interest to die-hards.
There’s nothing groundbreaking in the nitty-gritty of it — but even so, there’s some awe and discomfort over the fact that this exists at all. Nintendo is notoriously tight-lipped as a general rule, and if the public is given any kind of behind-the-scenes look at the company’s projects, it tends to be curated. The 2020 leaks are anything but polished.
On a more philosophical level, a couple of hackers and modders I spoke to about this say that the community feels slightly uncomfortable that the leak revolves around a modern game that people are still playing. It was easier to rationalize the importance of preserving the history behind iconic older games contained within the so-called Gigaleak, but Sword and Shield are way more recent than that. To wit, Sword and Shield will get a new expansion at the end of October, so the release cycle of the game isn’t even done yet.
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"Pocket Like It’s Hot," a tongue-in-cheek video by Snoop Dogg and friends for Hot Pockets, featuring a remix of his hit single "Drop It Like It’s Hot," has pulled more than 4 million views since its YouTube debut on Oct. 10.
And its viewership may gain further momentum from a video posted on Oct. 26 by its director, comedian/actor and "30 Rock" star Judah Friedlander. In his "director’s response" video, Friedlander offers humorous comments on the creative process and what it was like to direct Snoop Dogg.
"Pocket Like It’s Hot" features rapper DeStorm Power, comedian Andy Milonakis, WWE star Brodus Clay, brand character "Herbie Hot Pockets" and Hot Pockets dancers, as well as Snoop Dogg.
The 3:30 video’s action takes place in a microwave oven, a Hot Pockets box, a sauna, a night club and a pepperoni rain storm, among other scenarios.
Snoop Dogg has said that Hot Pockets are his favorite late-night snack. And according to a newly posted interview with Friedlander on TheCelebrityCafe.com, Snoop recommended Friedlander (who claims to eat 150 Hot Pockets every 24 hours) to direct "Pocket Like It’s Hot."
Hot Pockets, a Nestlé USA brand, is featuring the Snoop Dogg and Friedlander videos -- along with the brand’s new national TV spot -- on its Facebook page (which currently has nearly 593,000 "likes").
The "Desire" TV spot builds on the brand’s "Irresistibly Hot" tagline by showing the confusion that ensues when a young-adult guy is so into the experience of eating his just-heated Hot Pocket that he accidentally offends his friend and the friend’s very "hot" sister.
The Facebook page is also promoting Hot Pockets Limited Edition varieties, including Spicy Hawaiian Style Pizza and Four Cheese Garlic Pizza -- in part by encouraging fans to upload their own videos about these items and send Hot Pockets links to their videos. (Some of the videos will be chosen by the brand to be added to its video playlist.)
In addition, the Facebook page is featuring a Hot Pockets Limited Edition store, offering branded merchandise items such as a chef’s apron, a pocket protector/Hot Pocket holder, a stress reliever ball, and a "hands-free" Hot Pocket holder (all of which are sold out now, according to the Facebook site).


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Reply files for $60M IPO
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Online lead generation company Reply Inc. has filed for an initial public offering of up to $60 million with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
San Ramon-based Reply, started in 2001, had 2009 revenue of $34.3 million with net profit of $2.5 million. That was a significant improvement over 2008 and 2007, when Reply's revenue was $23.3 million in revenue with a $3.2 million net loss and $24.7 million with a loss of $6 million, respectively.
Companies aiding Reply with its IPO include Jeffries & Co., Piper Jaffray, Needham & Co. and ThinkEquity.
Reply's president, CEO and chairman, Payam Zamani helped start it. He previously helped start Autoweb, an online car buying service that went public in 1999.
According to Reply's SEC filing, between May 2008 and November 2009 the company used Zamani's personal credit lines for company liquidity. The company had Zamani paid back in full by Dec. 31, with the aggregate principal totalling $5.9 million, and the largest principal amount outstanding at any time being $396,000.
The company has received roughly $21 million in venture and debt financing, with investors including ATEL Ventures, Outlook Ventures, Scale Venture Partners.
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There are a few ways to celebrate an often misunderstood Mexican celebration on Cinco de Mayo Thursday.
Load your plate with free tacos, burrito deals, margarita specials, free delivery and even some pizza discounts.
Cinco de Mayo recognizes the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France, but is not considered a Mexican federal holiday.
It is not even Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on 16 September.
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The 2020 legislative sessions are starting soon, so the team at Align Public Strategies are looking at what the restaurant industry will be facing and where.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association released a new study looking at why traditional brick-and-mortar businesses — including restaurants — are losing workers to the gig economy. The Working Lunch team is joined by the association’s Evan Armstrong to talk about the survey and what the restaurant industry can learn.
Plus, McDonald’s settled a lawsuit in California over pay discrepancies involving meal and rest breaks. The podcast takes a closer look at this story and wraps up with the legislative scorecard.
Align Public Strategies is a full-service public affairs and creative firm that helps corporate brands, governments and nonprofits navigate the outside world and inform their internal decision-making. This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or management of Nation's Restaurant News or Restaurant Hospitality.


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Nicole Jonker, Eric Anziano, Stephane Djiane, and Ryan Taylor on the Crypto adoption. They question the issues and possibilities of using Cryptocurrencies.
Crypto adoption is a fact. This assumption is made on the grounds of Crypto.com making their Pay Checkout plugin for WooCommerce which holds 30% of international online shops.
Worldwide there are a couple of retailers that made the step towards Crypto adoption like 7-Eleven in the Philippines, the Ethereum-based payment made between IKEA and an Icelandic retailer. There is obviously a possibility of Crypto’s big break emerging.
According to a study by Nicole Jonker of De Nederlandsche Bank people shouldn’t get excited so soon because Crypto retailers are just in their early days.
According to the study, not many Dutch retailers take Cryptocurrencies seriously and don’t see the point of integrating them to their business. Simply put, there is no demand whatsoever. She commented:
“The potential of Cryptos to drastically change the existing retail payment ecosystem by making financial institutions superfluous or even disrupt the monetary system seems small.”
Is there a Crypto solution?
There may be one solution to that – the well-known Libra, Facebook’s Crypto network, which makes Cryptocurrencies a lot more approachable and mainstream than ever.
Eric Anziano, the COO of Crypto.com, comments that the adoption of Libra by companies like Uber is what can make the cut for all others. He pointed out:
“While Libra has faced significant concerns from regulators, it has helped draw more attention to Crypto as a viable payments alternative for consumers and e-commerce merchants.”
Stephane Djiane, the CEO of Global P.O.S, and Anziano think that millennials are the reason why retailers might look into the Crypto paying opportunity. Anziano speaks on the matter:
“There are now roughly 65 million Crypto wallets and Millennials have expressed an appetite for alternative banking. Thus, retailers are likely facing a pull factor from customers.”
According to Jonker’s research, payment services for retailers hold the most power and reduce volatility and fees’ increase.
Solving the problem.
Ryan Taylor, The CEO of Dash Core Group, says digital currencies may solve most issues for retailers. Issues like chargebacks, easier cross-border transactions and fees that most of the time drive new customers away and eliminate sales.
Another problem-solving trait of Cryptocurrencies is that usually retailers use cash registers with scanners that will not accept such currencies. Hugo Briand from the consulting company Ekino came up with the Global P.O.S, currently helping retailers in France set up their very own payments next year. The technology used for such purposes is a Crypto-wallet with a QR code. This beats the issue with Bitcoin transactions taking a long time since Briand’s system takes no more than five seconds.
There is this one issue with the new Crypto system and that is putting a percentage over transactions which may be an issue. Of course, such issue can be prevented by retailers accepting payments. Unfortunately, such practices can not be seen in near future.
Ryan Taylor speaks on behalf of his Crypto Dash and states that fees aren’t a problem with Dash:
“Dash fees are de minimus, and average just 1/20th of a U.S. cent. In most cases, the fees are paid by the sender but can optionally be deducted from the transaction amount. Other than micro-transaction machine-to-machine use cases, the fees are too trivial to warrant consideration.”


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Bed Bath & Beyond, Walgreens and PetSmart are among the retailers selling through Google’s voice-activated devices.
First quarter revenue at Egghead.com Inc fell to $85.3 million from $152.1 million in Q1 2000 due to the elimination of low-margin items.
First quarter revenue at Egghead.com Inc., an Internet direct marketer of technology and related products, fell to $85.3 million from $152.1 million in the first quarter of last year, Egghead reported today. The company says the decline was due to the elimination of low-margin products and reduced consumer demand for technology products. Gross profit increased to $9.4 million for the quarter from $8.8 million for the comparable quarter a year earlier. Operating expenses for the quarter were $18 million, compared to $32.5 million, excluding merger-related costs, for the same quarter a year ago. Net loss for the quarter was $8.1 million, compared to a net loss of $25.1 million a year ago.
"Our new business model is already proving itself, as evidenced by our gross profit improvement on a reduced sales base," said Mark Shepherd, senior vice president and CFO of Egghead.com.
The company says it is on track to reach profitability in the fourth quarter of this year. "We continue to make steady progress in executing our plan to build a business based upon profitable sales, stable margins, and ongoing growth in the sale of technology products to business customers," said Jeff Sheahan, president and CEO of Egghead.com. "It is clear, however, that 2001 will be a challenging year for the technology products industry. Recognizing this, we have taken steps to get out in front of current business conditions with our recent right-sizing of the business. By streamlining and refining our business sales model, we now have a more efficient and productive operation from which to take the business forward."
After a detailed analysis of business sales, Egghead determined it could scale back the number of sales representatives, and more effectively focus representatives on the highest potential small- to medium-sized business customers. As of March 31, 2001, Egghead.com had approximately 52,000 business accounts assigned to sales representatives. Sales to the assigned accounts rose 30% over the previous quarter as sales representatives began to develop their high value customers and garner incremental revenue from this segment of the assigned base, the company said. Accounts assigned to business sales representatives made up 35% of the company`s overall sales in the quarter, up from 25% in the previous quarter.
"Beginning in the second quarter, we will see a significant reduction in our operating expenses as a result of our recent right-sizing actions,” Sheehan said. “The reduction in our Accounts Payable reflects the consolidation of our vendor base to those vendors who help contribute the most to our bottom-line. In addition to the $15.6 million of cash we had at the end of the quarter, we are pleased to have borrowing capacity of up to $20 million under our IBM Global Financing agreement. The IBM facility provides us with increased vendor financing opportunities as we begin to utilize its potential."
Egghead anticipates that for the full year 2001 sales will be between $320 million and $350 million, margin rates will rise as the year progresses and average between 11% and 12%, operating expenses will be between $45 million and $55 million and the company will reach profitability by the fourth quarter.


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Ajar, a Dubai-based leading proptech platform for cloud-based property management and rent control has announced its strategic partnership with Visa where they will offer to pay rent digitally to their tenants, media reports said. In the future, the company aims to become completely paperless.
The company is also expanding its base into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. After becoming a designated Visa strategic merchant through this deal, the new collaboration is definitely going to strengthen Ajar’s mission to digitise the region’s real estate market.
This new partnership between the two will also enable real estate agencies, landlords, and property management companies that are registered on the Ajar platform to collect rent payments online. The new digital payment platform is said to be quick, secure, and efficient and it is all set to transform the rent payment process for both landlords and tenants, by replacing the old, outdated system of cash and cheques with a credit card transaction.
Mohammad Al Munaikh, CEO of Ajar, told the media, “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Visa. At Ajar, we aim to revolutionise the region’s property market through digitalisation, reducing losses by maximising efficiency. This new partnership enables us to harness Visa’s extensive expertise to create a safe and user-friendly platform that will forever change the way our customers manage their businesses.”
The platform is being made available across GCC and it offers a large number of benefits to landlords and tenants alike. With the help of the latest platform, payment can happen instantly. The platform also comes with a real-time payment tracker and multiple bank account capability, thereby reducing the risk of bounced cheques and reserve fees.


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Both companies plan to share market and policy trends using the U.S. recycling network and establish a resource circulation system
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Korea Zinc and LG Chem have joined hands to jointly solve waste resource environmental problems and accelerate ESG management. Both companies recently signed a business agreement (MoU) with LG Chem regarding the 'project to build a resource circulation system through recycling of US waste plastic'.
Lee Sang-geun, Head of Korea Zinc's Planning Division, and LG Chem's Sustainability Business Division Head Hwa-young Lee attended this contract.
Korea Zinc and LG Chem have experience in establishing the Korea Precursor Co., Ltd. joint venture in May 2022 with a 51:49 ratio between Korea Zinc's subsidiary Chemco and LG Chem. Korea Precursor Co., Ltd. will begin test runs in the first half of this year and mass produce products in 2025. We plan to produce and ship.
Through the signing of this memorandum of understanding, both companies plan to share market and policy trends using the U.S. recycling network and establish a resource circulation system (closed-loop) by promoting waste plastic recycling projects. The purpose of this business agreement is the need to establish major policy trends and regulatory response strategies related to waste and recycling, as well as technical cooperation such as Korea Zinc's electronic waste treatment technology and LG Chem's quality improvement of waste plastic recycling products
“This business agreement will be an important point in terms of expansion of Korea Zinc’s resource circulation business,” said Lee Sang-geun, head of Korea Zinc’s Planning Division. “Korea Zinc’s Troika Drive will be expanded by adding cooperation with LG Chem to the existing eco-friendly resource circulation business.” “The competitiveness of one axis, the resource circulation business, will further increase,” he said.
Lee Hwa-young, head of LG Chem's Sustainability Business Division, said, “Through cooperation between the two companies, we expect to be able to preemptively respond to recycling regulations in the U.S.” In particular, “Korea Zinc's unrivaled recycling raw material securing and intermediate material extraction technology and LG Chem's world-class waste plastic recycling “I think it will be possible to build a true resource circulation system (closed-loop) through the combination of technologies,” he said.
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On October 22, 2008 a smartphone named HTC Dream with a new OS got introduced into the commercial market. It turned out to be a revolution and the OS went onto climb new heights in the years followed. As of 2013 the devices made using the OS is sold more than Windows, IOS and Mac OS devices. Yes we are talking about Android OS.
Ever since the initial launch, Android devices have undergone several evolutions which earned it, an ever increasing user community. Standing in 2014 many possess the latest version of Android OS – “Android 4.4 KitKat (API level 19)”. With a whole lot of features and supported devices Android OS holds a large share of the smartphone market. Since the smartphone market is widening its market to new heights what will be the plans that the makers of Android is focusing on. Only time can explain. But the rumors about the introduction of a new android programme have gained lot of enthusiastic hearts recently. A new programme called Android Silver.
Google’s smartphones and tablets are given the Nexus branding but silver is more like an advanced Nexus programme, but instead of one manufacturer and one device, Google will work with multiple firms on multiple devices. It’s not clear whether Nexus devices will continue with Android Silver devices or be replaced entirely.
Google wants to help manufacturers to deliver a better Android experience, so it is said that participating firms will get help from Google with development and marketing costs, and their devices will get privileged treatment when it comes to software updates.
There will be Android Silver kiosks in shops and a video support service for Silver users, but the existing Nexus programme will be stopped.
It should stand for the availability of wider choice of high-end Android devices at judicious prices, and those devices will be free from the bloatware, unwanted apps and customization that slows down devices. What these standards or requirements will be exactly is unclear at the moment. They are also likely to come with the latest version of Android, a stock version like Google Play editions, and fewer pre-installed apps
That’s because participating firms will have to agree to work with stock Android in much the same way Microsoft’s Signature programme banished bloatware from participating PCs. There are chances that Google will set some kind of price range or limit for Android Silver devices to make them attractive to customers.
The devices might be limiting the number of non-Google apps that are pre-installed on devices or ensure that phone owners will be able to uninstall them. The priority will be set to google apps.A customer do not have to be concerned about the updates related to the android version for silver devices.
Silver should help the smaller firms compete with Samsung. Companies that don’t have Samsung’s massive R&D and budgets will be able to benefit from Google’s financial support.
On the lower side, by becoming part of the Silver programme the manufacturers may find it difficult to differentiate their products from one another: if the rumors are correct and Google is specifying the hardware as well as the software and hence the manufacturers cannot do much to make their devices different from their competent devices.
Who and Why?
LG and Motorola may be joining hands with google for initial devices. Others are expected to follow.
By regulating the manufacturers, Google can ensure consistency and quality across devices – perhaps a Full HD screen and a quad-core processor will be minimum specs -something that isn’t always available in a regular smartphone. By working more closely with manufacturers, Google can ensure that Silver customers get the best possible Android experience.
Even though it sounds great, but there’s another rumor going around that Google gives away Android because it wants users’ data and Samsung’s dominance is a threat to that. If Samsung junctions or drops android that will leave a large loss in Google’s data gathering.
By putting the Android brand at the centre of multiple firms’ marketing and helping those firms better compete with Samsung, Silver could be an attempt to minimize the loss Samsung could cause. If Silver is successful, it might just convince Samsung to stick with Android for longer.
Android Silver: When will it be on hands?
When will these Android Silver devices arrive? Well, it’s unlikely to be this year because the launch of new devices like the Nexus 6, Nexus 8 and a new Nexus 10 is to be finalized. Most probably by next year we’ll be able to hear more about Android Silver.


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The government on Tuesday received an additional funding to the tune of Sh.40 billion which will go towards mitigating effects of Covid-19 pandemic in the trade sector.
The funding is an agreement between Trademark East Africa (TMEA) and the European Union to have the latter channel resources through TMEA so as to support the Safe Trade Emergency Facility (STEF) being implemented by the East African Region.
The Safe Trade Facility is an emergency programme being rolled out by TMEA in the wake of Covid-19 to complement East African Governments’ efforts to keep safe trade flowing even as the fight against the virus continues.
The agreement was signed in the presence of the Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS), Betty Maina and his EAC counterpart. Adan Mohammed.
Mohammed lauded the move by EU through TMEA, saying that it will support consistent Covid-19 protocols at the borders, supply critical PPEs to the staff, increase the number of administered tests as well as expand health officers at the borders.
He noted that this is among a raft of initiatives and measures that the government is undertaking so as to ease business along the borders which currently experience heavy snarl ups of trucks even as the government seeks to conduct mandatory tests in a bid to ensure that no virus comes through the borders.
“This particular initiative will further incorporate County governments along the borders who will ensure that all protocols laid are observed,” the CS said.
Ms. Maina noted that this grant is important as it will compliment government efforts that ultimately cushion not only large enterprises but also SMEs who rely greatly on the flow of supply chain.
“Most of these enterprises cannot maintain major inventories and therefore we are grateful that through this grant we will further boost trade at the borders,” said Betty who further called on everybody, including business owners as well as the track drivers to take personal responsibility in ensuring that they are protocol compliant.
The EU Ambassador to Kenya, Simon Mordue said that this contribution will support Kenya which is the gateway to the EAC markets, keep its supply chain open in ensuring that food and other critical supplies reach their destinations during the Corona Virus pandemic.
At the same time, he noted that the funding will support the government to flatten the Covid-19 curve by preventing further cross border transmission due to traffic.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure that the economy that has been disrupted due to this pandemic is saved, saving jobs and business is saving lives,” he said.
The TMEA CEO, Frank Matsaert underlined that the Covid-19 situation will be here for a while, adding that it is imperative that relevant stakeholders must now find ways of keeping the trade following while curbing the virus.
“A good starting point is equipping key border agencies with a broad range of equipment and technologies both for trade and related health aspects,” he noted.
The funds will go towards the Kenyan component of the programme, making EU the largest donor to the facility.
Specifically, in Kenya, the Safe Trade Emergency Facility will fund a range of short to medium term measures to protect critical supply chains and keep borders open thus preventing job losses and protecting livelihoods.
Through public-private partnerships the programme will provide mobile testing labs at Mombasa port and key border crossings, including Busia and Malaba, and personal protective equipment for the staff working there, which will complement existing government facilities to prevent the virus from spreading at these important trade hubs.
The programme will also provide information at major border crossings as part of the programme. TMEA will introduce a tracking application linked to the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) platform to monitor both trucks and their drivers, in line with health and sanitation protocols.
The other donors contributing to STEF, include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, UK and USA.
The programme will also provide information at major border crossings.
This funding will be a major boost to the government as it seeks to flatten the curve which has since seen over 3000 test positive to the virus.
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Facing a merger and a pay cut, chicken farmers push back
This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here.
In 2003, Rusty and Trina McClendon quit their jobs and put everything they owned up as collateral for a $1.4 million loan to build eight chicken houses, capable of raising a million chickens a year. With a contract from Sanderson Farms, now the nation’s third-largest poultry company, the couple got to work in Magnolia, Mississippi, where Rusty had 350 acres. Their only child, Dallas, was just 7 at the time, and his childhood weekends, holidays, and summers were spent working on the farm.
“We put our life on the line, and we do it because we love doing it,” said Trina.
It was a decision that came with considerable risk. Decades of mergers and vertical integration have left the poultry industry dominated by a handful of companies. Those companies have near-total control over the contract farmers, determining everything from the types of birds they raise to what those birds are fed, how they’re medicated and how and when they’re slaughtered. The farmers don’t own the chickens but any losses are the farmer’s responsibility. The typical U.S. grower has over $1 million in loans and the take-home pay is often a far cry from what the company advertises during recruitment. In the years before Rusty died, Trina said, they had negative cash flow for at least part of the time, and were relying on credit cards for groceries and other household expenses.
Trina’s retirement plan began to crumblein early August, when Sanderson Farms announced a base pay cut for its growers throughout Mississippi. The cut, which amounted to 9-percent per flock (not counting bonuses or penalties), would cost the McClendon farm nearly $45,000 a year and force it to operate with slimmer margins, possibly even at a loss.
The news came two days after Cargill Inc., the global food company, and Continental Grain Co., a major food and agriculture investor, announced a $4.5 billion agreement to acquire Sanderson Farms. The move would effectively merge Sanderson, Mississippi’s only Fortune 1000 company, and Wayne Farms, a poultry company owned by Continental, which also has a significant presence in the state. The deal would give Sanderson and Wayne Farms 15 percent of the U.S. poultry market and would increase market share of the top three chicken processors to over 51 percent. It is scheduled to close as soon as the end of the year.


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The video opens asking, “Remember an old phone?” “Like unsupported old?” It uses the same plinky-plinky music featured in Google’s new Pixel promo video, and the words parody Google’s own which ask, “Need a new phone?” “Like new new?” We’re then treated to glamor shots of the Nexus 6, Motorola’s last Nexus phone effort released in 2014, along with notes on how its high specification still stands up today, how it was the first Android phone with 5.0 Lollipop installed, and that it has several features not seen on the new Pixel phones.
We may being given a rose-tinted view of the Nexus 6 — the fact it’s absolutely enormous is its biggest (sorry) drawback — but the overall point of the video is a good one, the phone is still very capable. Google has already updated it to Android 7.0, and an update to Android 7.1 will arrive in December, but Nougat represents the last set of major software updates for the Nexus 6. Google promises updates for two years, and the Nexus 6 has now reached that age, hence the “unsupported” line at the start of the video.
In Google’s world, the Nexus 6 is now old. The YouTube video argues the phone isn’t really old at all. Hardcore Nexus owners commenting on the video agree, with many saying they won’t be trading in the Nexus 6 for a newer Pixel phone. Following the Pixel phone announcement, tweets sent from the official Nexus Twitter account indicated Google has retired the Nexus brand, at least for smartphones.
Google certainly wants, and arguably needs, you to embrace its Pixel phones. Do you have an “old” Nexus phone in your hand right now, and will you be trading it in for a new Pixel?
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Question 2: What is the name of the first indigenous testing kit for COVID-19 in India, made by Pune based Mylab?-19 in India, made by Pune based Mylab?
Question 3: The Singer Laren museum in Amsterdam recently announced the theft of the 1884 painting ‘Spring Garden’ by which famous artist?
Question 4: Viewpoint is a new market research app launched by which global tech giant?
Question 5: Which Indian state celebrates ‘Utkal Divas’ – the state’s foundation day on April 1?


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The legendary Nintendo character Mario is finally getting his own theme park in Osaka, Japan that will be opening in early 2021. Though the long-awaited theme park will be opening next year, they’ve provided a sneak peek to get fans excited for the opening.
Japan's #SuperNintendoWorld will open on Feb. 4, 2021 in Osaka.@rumireports gets a world’s first look at @USJ_Official's real-life #Mario Kart. More: https://t.co/T9nUMnB1UB #任天堂 pic.twitter.com/oZku1gwQTj
— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) November 30, 2020
Super Nintendo World will be featured in Universal Studios Japan but features a couple of cool rides that are ready to operate and provide a demonstration for fans. The first ride is the Mario Kart Koopa’s Challenge that features Mario Karts that have come to life to battle against Koopa (also known as Bowser in English) in his castle.
Fans are welcomed to a castle inspired by the Mario games with a huge statue of Koopa welcoming guests that will be escorted to the ride featuring a four-player Mario Kart. The castle features decor and architecture that makes guests feel like they’ve truly entered the Nintendo world of Mario Bros including classic game pieces and trophies featured in the games. Each guest gets a handle and AR headset that looks just like Mario’s hat before entering one of the two tracks for a competition ride.
The new ride required six years in development as making a theme park ride into a competitive game is a fairly new concept. More theme parks are developing interactive rides that engage guests and this new competition theme park game is truly unique.
The karts are guided by a rail so the karts won’t be freely moving but it will ensure guests remain safe while designating through the ride. Super Nintendo World will also be developing new rides during the debut with the anticipation of building a Donkey Kong area in the future.
Super Nintendo World plans to open by February 4, 2021 but developments involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic might delay the debut date.


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Much has been made of the “Big Three” U.S. automakers’ recent boost in sales due to their promotion of the “employee discount” price on vehicles for their customers. Yet these companies aren’t the only ones that have seen consumer interest go up as a result of inspired marketing. Microsoft Learning has heightened the appeal of its already-popular credentialing program as a result of a bundle of special offers for certification candidates. Sticking to the old axiom “Nothing succeeds like success,” the company has announced that it will extend three of those deals through the end of the month.
Microsoft Learning will continue to offer a free practice test with each Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) exam, a free eReference Library for customers who achieve their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 and a free “second shot” exam if the candidate failed the first test. For the second-shot exam, customers have until the end of September to actually take the exam again, but they must register by Aug. 31.
“We have seen a significant increase in exams taken during the months the offers have been in place,” Microsoft Learning Marketing Manager Matt Rush said. “Microsoft Learning’s customer surveys show very positive feedback specific to the value of the offers. Clearly, the Second Shot was most popular. It had broad appeal and was not limited to a specific exam or certification.”
The programs, which have been in place since February, originally had an end date…
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text: Mobile analytics firm Flurry has published some research into what’s happening with devices and apps in South Korea, where it’s currently tracking 33.5m active smartphones and tablets – “the first connected device market in the world to approach saturation,” as the company puts it, with year-on-year growth of 17% versus 81% for the world as a whole. Samsung is the dominant manufacturer, accounting for 60% of devices tracked by Flurry in its home country, with another 25% coming from fellow Korean firm LG. Apple takes a 14% share. Also interesting – and related to the popularity of Samsung – 41% of smart devices in use in South Korea are ‘phablets’: smartphones with large screens between five and 6.9 inches in size. That compares to a 7% proportion globally, with tablets the category to suffer: 5% of smart devices in use in South Korea are tablets, versus 19% worldwide. Flurry also breaks down time spent by app category, with games hogging the limelight (51% of Android app time and 49% on iOS). Music is a small sliver by comparison.


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In tech we trust: the covetable new LG PuriCare mask
LG unveiled the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 – and when a limited number trickled their way into South Africa, VISI’s reviewer tried one on for size.
South Korean electronics and appliance maker LG has come out with a futuristic-looking mask – the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier – to “resolve the dilemma of homemade masks being of inconsistent quality and disposable masks being in short supply”. This straight-out-of-a-sci-fi-movie gadget has an eye-catching design that attracted lots of attention and questions every time we stepped out in public wearing it or posted about it on social media.
The PuriCare mask makes use of two H13 HEPA filters, similar to those being used in LG’s existing range of home air purifiers. It also features dual fans and a patented respiratory sensor that allows the wearer to breathe in clean, filtered air. This makes it ideal for daily wear in cities like Johannesburg, which have high levels of air pollution.
LG says the respiratory sensor is smart enough to detect the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breath, and adjusts its dual three-speed fans accordingly. The fans automatically speed up to assist air intake, then slow down to reduce resistance when exhaling to make breathing effortless.
The wearable air purifier is ergonomically designed, adjustable and comfortable to wear for lengthy periods, although in this user’s experience, the size can take some getting used to. It fits snugly, minimising air leakage around the nose and chin, and does not feel claustrophobic; in fact, it is somewhat cooling on the face. This hi-tech mask has an 820mAh battery that offers up to eight hours of use at low speed, and two hours on its highest setting.
We’re hoping LG officially brings the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier to South Africa this year. It costs US$1180. lg.com


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Posted November 27, 2018
By Ray Blanco
Marijuana Legalization Hits Massachusetts
Markets rebounded Monday after an ugly week of losses leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
The volatility has shaken many pot stocks as nervous investors pull money out of growth categories and put it in safety trades like Johnson & Johnson.
In the stock market, the volatility continues.
Meanwhile, back in the real world, pot companies continue to make huge progress.
Case in point: Massachusetts ushered in its first day of legal recreational marijuana last Tuesday.
The big day comes about two years after voters overwhelmingly voted to approve legalizing recreational pot.
The move to legalize pot in the Bay State is happening in baby steps. The state is starting with just two dispensaries authorized for recreational pot.
But its giving us a sneak peek at the immense demand for legal weed in jurisdictions mulling over recreational pot: Hundreds of cannabis shoppers waited in line for hours in nasty weather to make their purchases.
How to Profit off This New Market
There are a few ideas Im working on as the revenue starts to flow in Massachusetts.
One of those looks to directly tap the flood of expected cash to spill into marijuana producers and sellers already with footholds in the state. These companies have an inherent edge against competition, at least in the short term.
One company with a strong foothold in Massachusetts already is Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTCBB: GTBIF).
Green Thumb is a leading medical cannabis cultivator perfectly positioned to hit the ground running as recreational marijuana takes off in the Bay State.
Green Thumb already owns a large cultivation center conveniently located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and they also have retail space in place in Holyoke. Its a small footprint for now, but as the Cannabis Control Commission chairman Steve Hoffman noted to The Boston Globe last week:
I think youre going to see, every couple of weeks, a couple of new stores and not just stores, but cultivation sites and manufacturing facilities.
This could be true for both Massachusetts and the U.S. in its entirety soon.
Joe Kennedy Changes His Tune on Pot
Legal weed in Massachusetts also brought another notable win: Rep. Joe Kennedy III officially reversed his position on marijuana legalization in a well-written Op-Ed he penned for STAT the other day.
Thats another vote in favor of federal legalization on Capitol Hill.
And more are coming soon in the months ahead.
Markets remain turbulent today. But the unstoppable momentum of the legal cannabis market continues to charge on without fail.
Ill continue to work on identifying the most exciting pot investing opportunities in the weeks and months ahead.
To a bright future.
For Technology Profits Daily,
Ray BlancoChief Technology Expert, Technology Profits Daily


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Despite being such a useful service, there's lots of things that Twitter seem to get wrong such as search, ads, working with developers. Now they're caught up in a bit of a scandal around how they run verified accounts on the site. When Verified Accounts were first launched, it seemed like a great way to get a bit of validity out of all the fake accounts going around - a unique problem that arose for them when celebrity use of Twitter exploded.
Quite simply, it meant that Twitter had official confirmation that the account was being run by who it claimed to be. It should only have to be as simple as that. But quite how verified accounts worked was always a bit of a mystery, and now Digital Trends has uncovered what seems to be a new policy from Twitter that sees accounts being verified according to ad spend.
When they lost their verified status, DT enquired why this had happened with Twitter and how they could get it back. Among the replies from Twitter they received the following:
If the situation is at it seems from the reply from Twitter, what the hell are they doing? Their service lives and breathes on its validity. It kind of has to, given how it's emerged as an important platform for breaking news and public discussion of often politically sensitive issues. If they start turning verified accounts over to ad spend in any way then they risk damaging the overall credibility of their site, possibly irreversibly. Twitter continues to make the wrong decisions when it comes to advertising on the site, but this is the first time we've seen them run an ad policy to the extent that it actually impacts the service itself, to the detriment of the user.
There is a very big difference between being verified, and being able to afford to be verified...


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Telecom Lead America: BlackBerry smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) has started carrier testing of its new BlackBerry 10 devices.
In the last week, BlackBerry 10 smartphones achieved lab entry with more than 50 telecom operators. This is considered as a key step in its preparedness for the launch of BlackBerry 10 in the first quarter of 2013.
The struggling RIM is trying to reinvent itself through the new smartphones that will run on the BlackBerry 10 operating system. It says the new devices offer a faster and smoother user interface and a better platform for the apps that are critical to a smartphone’s success.
RIM, attempting to lure developers onto its platform, last month showed off the new devices to a large gathering of app creators in San Jose, California.
While the devices have so far been well received by the developer community, analysts say the test will be the reception from consumers in an ultra-competitive market dominated by the iPhone and devices that run on Google’s Android software, Reuters reported.
Testing with carriers typically runs two to three months and lets telecom players test the compatibility of the new devices with their networks.
“This process will continue in the coming months as more carriers around the world formally evaluate the devices and our brand new software,” said RIM Chief Executive Thorsten Heins.
“Our developer teams are continuing to generate momentum to bring a wealth of applications to BlackBerry 10, our enterprise teams have started to present BlackBerry 10 devices and services to our business customers, and our engineers are fully mobilized to ensure that BlackBerry 10 launches flawlessly in the first quarter of 2013.”
This week, TelecomLead.com reported that Nokia is not in top 5 smartphone vendor list. Samsung, Apple, RIM, ZTE and HTC are the top 5 smartphone makers in Q3 2012.
According to IDC, RIM relied on its older product portfolio and models to achieve its status as a top 5 smartphone seller. RIM’s installed base, which topped 80 million active users during the quarter, provides further evidence of the company’s widespread presence globally.
Meanwhile, ZTE expects a 40 percent increase in its smartphone sales in 2013, to 50 million units.
However, last week ZTE told analysts after it reported weak third-quarter earnings that it expects to sell 25 million smartphones in 2012, 10 million fewer than it initially forecasted. ZTE sold around 15 million smartphones in 2011.
Samsung is more confident in selling smartphones in the last three months of 2012. Encouraged by Q3 2012 financial performance, Samsung is more confident to sell smartphones and tablets in the next quarter than Apple.
The October-November-December quarter is fourth quarter for Samsung and first quarter for Apple. But both of them depend on this holiday season. The success will depend on new products for both Apple and Samsung. The recent patent issue may affect Samsung’s sales in the U.S.
Amazon, Google and Microsoft will pose challenges with their new products to the top two players in the smartphone market. In the fourth quarter, the smartphone market is expected to continue its growth momentum with increased demand, especially in emerging markets.


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Trains running on the new railway linking Poland’s Lodz with China’s Chengdu that opened last year usually heads west loaded with products made in China but returns to China far less laden.
At present, for every US$100 worth of products Poland buys from China, the European emerging economy only manages to export US$10 worth of goods.
Poland is determined to change that, and here is where Hong Kong can play a role.
Copper and mechanical appliances topped its exports to China in 2014. To expand the list, Poland should consider agricultural and food products, which have a high potential, according to a Hong Kong Trade Development Council report.
Many Polish food companies have already looked to Hong Kong as a platform to promote their produce, as reflected in a sharp increase in the number of Polish participants in a recent HKTDC Food Expo.
“Hong Kong has been the gateway to the Chinese market for our food industry,” said Lucjan Zwolak, deputy president of Poland’s Agricultural Market Agency.
With Poland’s current food exports to the mainland amounting to less than US$80 million a year, there seems to be a huge room for expansion, given China’s rising income and demand for quality food from overseas.
A number of Polish government agencies are actively promoting the country’s products. Its translation bureau is said to be assisting Polish businesses to prepare promotional materials in Putonghua.
The newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is also expected to support the initiative through funding provision.
Hong Kong has a cluster of nimble, small and medium-sized distributors and traders. They can help Polish counterparts understand the preferences of Chinese consumers, the mainland way of conducting business and the different channels to penetrate the China market.
The report said Polish firms are on the lookout for investors and partners who can lead the way. There should be lots of opportunities up for grabs for Hong Kong firms.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Turkish man has been extradited to the United States to face charges he organized three cyberattacks that resulted in $55 million in losses to the global financial system, U.S. authorities announced on Wednesday.
Prosecutors called Ercan Findikoglu, 33, the mastermind behind an organization whose hacks resulted in stolen debit card data being distributed worldwide and used to make fraudulent ATM withdrawals.
Findikoglu pleaded not guilty during a hearing in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, after being extradited on Tuesday from Germany, where he was arrested in December 2013, the U.S. Justice Department said.
An indictment unsealed on Wednesday charged Findikoglu, who authorities say went by the online aliases “Segate” and “Predator,” with 18 counts including computer intrusion conspiracy, bank fraud and money laundering.
Findikoglu’s lawyer did not respond to requests for comment.
Prosecutors said Findikoglu and others hacked into the computer networks of at least three credit and debit card payment processors: Fidelity National Information Services Inc, ElectraCard Services, now owned by MasterCard Inc, and enStage.
Once tapped into those networks, Findikoglu targeted Visa and MasterCard prepaid debit cards that the processors serviced and caused the cards’ account balances to be dramatically increased to allow large excess withdrawals, prosecutors said.
Authorities said a group managed by Findikoglu then disseminated the stolen debit card information to heads of “cashing crews” around the world who in turn conducted tens of thousands of fraudulent ATM withdrawals.
A February 2011 operation targeting cards issued by JPMorgan Chase & Co and used by the American Red Cross to provide relief to disaster victims saw $10 million withdrawn globally, prosecutors said.
A second operation compromised cards issued by National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, resulting in $5 million in losses in December 2012, court documents said.
In the biggest heist, hackers compromised cards issued by Bank Muscat in Oman, allowing crews operating in 24 countries to execute 36,000 transactions over a two-day period in February 2013 and withdraw $40 million from ATMs, prosecutors said.
A New York cashing crew alone withdrew $2.8 million in the 2012 and 2013 operations, authorities said. Thirteen of the crew’s members have pleaded guilty.
In exchange, Findikoglu and other high-ranking members of the scheme received proceeds in various forms, including by wire transfer, electronic currency or personal deliveries of cash, prosecutors said.
The case is U.S. v. Findikoglu, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 13-0440.
Reporting by Nate Raymond in New York; Editing by Paul Simao
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.


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The Korean firm’s CES announcements were disappointing on the mobile and tablet front, leading many to speculate that it could be preparing to announce a rash of new products in Barcelona, including a much-rumoured Galaxy S4. ITProPortal will be attending MWC 2013, so be sure to stay tuned for direct news from the event.