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NaturalShrimp to enter barramundi market with new partnership
September 19, 2019 By Nestor Arellano
NaturalShrimp, the Dallas-based aquaculture company which patented an innovative commercially-operational recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for shrimp, announced a partnership with Hanilu Farms to help the Indiana company boost the growth rate of indoor barramundi aquaculture operations.
The five-year agreement also includes Hydrenesis, a commercialization firm that specializes in oxidation control, chemical reduction, desalination, contaminant removal, and nitrogen neutralization.
Hanilu Farms specializes in the farm-raised barramundi market from nursery to grow out. The partnership allows NaturalShrimp to gain a foothold in the indoor barramundi market, said Gerald Easterling, president of NaturalShrimp
The barramundi is also known as the Asian sea bass. It has a mild flavour and a white, flaky flesh. It is popular in Australian and Asian cuisines and has recently gained increasing attention in North American restaurants.
For Hydrenesis and NaturalShrimp, the indoor barramundi industry is an opportunity to test its platform and highlight the capability of Hydrenesis’ Hydrogas water treatment solution.
Hydrogas is a more effective system compared to standard bioremediation water exchange treatments, according to Luke Timmon, chief operating officer of Hydrenesis.
“The Hydrogas technology has proven effective in both my nursery and grow-out tanks in terms of survivability and feed conversion rates,” Leland Meador, chief executive officer of Hanilu Farms said.
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Target announced today that it’s going to expand Drive Up to almost a thousand stores in the US this year. Its Drive Up program allows customers to have their online orders on the Target app brought out to their cars by a store team member minutes after arriving.
The company first tested the service last fall near its headquarters in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region. Target declined to elaborate what specific cities the service is expanding to. Target suggests the service is useful for those with small children that they need to keep occupied while running errands or those purchasing bulk orders of bottled water or large home electronics.
How it works: You place an online order through the Target app, select Drive Up as your pickup option, and the service will alert you when the order is ready to drive over and pick up, which is usually within an hour, according to Target. Once you drive into the designated Drive Up parking area, Target staff will come outside with your order reportedly within an average of two minutes.
Drive Up could be seen as a pretty decent alternative to Amazon Prime Now — if you have a car and the time to make the trip. Target has been implementing more such changes to remain competitive with Amazon’s speedy delivery.
Target also announced several other small updates today, including free two-day shipping on hundreds of thousands of items for those who use their Target REDcard or spend more than $35. It’s also expanding its same-day in-store delivery option to cities like all of New York City, and parts of Boston, Chicago, DC, and San Francisco.
Drive Up is currently only available on iOS but Target says it will expand to Android users starting in April.

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Fundstrat analyst Tom Lee lowered its forecast of the price of bitcoin for this year from $ 25,000 to $ 22,000, he said in an interview with CNBC.
The co-founder and managing partner of Fundstrat believes that the price of bitcoin should be twice as high as the cost of its production. At present, this figure is $ 9,100. According to Lee, doubling this cost, including other variables, will provide a price of $ 22,000 by the end of 2018.
Referring to the bitcoin misery index (BMI) presented earlier this year, Tom Lee stated that the cryptocurrency has already reached the bottom. According to him, the current value of the BMI index is less than 30, which equates to a bullish signal.
According to Lee, one of the reasons why the bitcoin price is still below the record high is in regulatory uncertainty. He also suggested that bitcoin could suffer from the launch of futures.
Lee noted that bearish sentiment this year was more serious than in 2014. Four years ago it took about 300 days for the price of the largest cryptocurrency to fall by more than 70%. This year, a similar drop occurred within 200 days.
For the first time, Tom Lee predicted that bitcoin would reach $ 25,000 by the end of the year at the beginning of April. He also did not change his forecast after the Consensus conference, when the bitcoin rate collapsed, and the total market capitalization declined by 52 billion.
Tom Lee still insists on his bullish forecast, but only time will tell whether it will come true or not.


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Protesters in several Chinese cities have gathered outside KFC restaurants in recent weeks calling for a boycott of the fast food chain. In their eyes, consumers of the "finger lickin' good" greasy chicken are traitors, bowing to American tastes at a time when the United States is rebuilding military ties with the Philippines. Photos on state media showed red banners accusing KFC patrons of bringing shame upon their ancestors.
Apple products, another symbol of American consumer culture, also are taking a hit. Netizens are imploring iPhone users to smash their devices in a demonstration of loyalty to China. Popular posts circulating on social media show cracked screens and phones bent nearly 90 degrees.
But as the Shanghaiist noted, "Some posts seem a little fishy. ... How did they post images of their smashed iPhones from an iPhone?" Several of the pictures were accompanied by an automatic tag noting that they had been uploaded from an iPhone.
China is Apple's largest market outside the United States. Some users pointed out online that they had already paid for their phones, so there was nothing to be gained from smashing them. They promised, however, not to buy the next version of the iPhone.
Authorities are attempting to quell the acts, according to China Daily: "Local police in China have been taking action to contain scattered protests calling for a boycott of U.S. products." Three KFC protest organizers in central China were detained because they "disturbed normal business operation."
State media asked protesters to halt their demonstrations.
"Any action that promotes national development can rightfully be called patriotism," said a People's Daily column. "But so-called patriotism that willfully sacrifices public order will only bring damage to the nation and society." The Xinhua News Agency said the protesters should not be associated with "patriotism."
Yet exerting nationalist ire on consumer products is nothing new in China. Anti-Japan protesters have boycotted Japanese products since 1919, during China's May Fourth Movement against the Treaty of Versailles. "Boycott Japanese products," the straightforward appeal propagated at the time, was recycled years later, most recently during anti-Japanese demonstrations in 2005 and 2012.
Four years ago, an ongoing territorial dispute over a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea stoked tensions.
The Wall Street Journal reported that thousands marched on the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, setting flags on fire and destroying cars, emblems of Japanese auto manufacturers' successful entry into the Chinese market.
Though such rallies have dissipated, some citizens have continued to boycott the vehicles. In March, the South China Morning Post reported that a 31-year-old Chinese man deliberately crashed his electric bicycle into a stationary Toyota while shouting that it "was an act of revenge for China."
Where the South China Sea ruling is concerned, even fruit can be fraught with political meaning. In addition to American phones, some Chinese netizens are renouncing mangoes imported from the Philippines.
On Taobao, the online marketplace owned by Alibaba, ads for locally grown dried mangoes boast a "domestic good" that contributes to "protecting the South China Sea."


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A cryptocurrency derivatives exchange in Singapore is looking to expand its services into the United States after registering with FinCEN.
Bitget Looking to Venture into US Market
Bitget, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency derivative platform, revealed on Friday that it had registered with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The company signed up as a money service business as it looks to provide its full-scale services in the United States.
The company, which was established two years ago, specializes in providing cryptocurrency trading services to retail and institutional investors. While it started out providing spot markets services, it ventured into cryptocurrency derivatives last summer. Its cryptocurrency derivative service has been a massive hit, as Bitget now records up to $1 billion in trading volume per day, according to the company’s spokesperson.
The spokesperson added that Bitget registering as a money service business (MSB) is the first step towards the company operating a legitimate exchange anywhere in the United States. However, Bitget has to work towards obtaining a state license to carry out most of its operations.
According to their MSB registration forms, the company’s U.S. office is located in Denver, Colorado. Bitget is hugely popular in China, which makes up more than two-thirds of its market, recording over 800,000 clients in the country. However, they have mainly been quiet in the West. The spokesperson added that they are looking to change that narrative and explore the English-speaking countries. Hence, they have started providing their services in the English Language.
Bitget’s popularity in Asia doesn’t stop in China. The company also has offices in South Korea and Japan. Last month, Bitget received a license exemption from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which allows it to operate as a virtual currency service provider. They will do so without further regulation until August this year.
Bitget is also working hard to become a fully-licensed financial entity in Singapore. However, its expansion wouldn’t stop in the U.S. and Asia. They are looking to enter other regions. According to the company, they have plans to apply for a permit to operate in the U.K. and other European Union countries. The goal is to become a global cryptocurrency derivative platform that provides services to millions of retail and institutional investors in all parts of the world. The move to operate within the U.S. is the first for the company, and it could make it easier to penetrate other regions.
The global cryptocurrency derivatives market is filled with some top companies. Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) were the first to enter the market in December 2017. However, since then, other companies have entered the market, including the likes of LedgerX and Bakkt.
The cryptocurrency has been evolving from just providing services to retail investors to opening a broader market to institutional investors. As such, it is fast becoming a mainstream financial sector. As more players enter into the derivate markets, the cryptocurrency space will continue to expand and gain more adoption.


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- Snapchat users can now shop directly from a snap without having to leave the app.
- Companies can add a website link to a sponsored photo filter lens, which allows users to buy products, watch longer videos or install apps all within Snapchat.
Snapchat users can now shop directly from a snap without leaving the app.
Shoppable AR is a new feature on Snapchat that gives advertisers the ability to add a website to sponsored photo filters all within the platform. The lens — which was announced on Wednesday — opens up options to directly buy products, watch longer promotional videos or install apps on your phone without leaving Snapchat.
It won't cost companies extra to add the function to some existing ad products. It will be available through face or world lenses — where users have to swipe up to open the camera — and sold through a bidding process that begins at $100 a day. Advertisers can also buy a lens targeted toward a specific audience that is accessible directly through the main camera function, which starts at $40,000 a day with an prenegotiated CPM (price per thousand users). Companies can also pay extra to be the first lens that shows up to everyone.
Clairol, Adidas, King and STX Entertainment will debut the feature. In particular, Clairol will sell a Color Crave Hair Makeup, while Adidas will sell its Deerupt runner shoe. King is using the lens to push for Candy Crush app installation, and STX will link to a trailer for "I Feel Pretty."
Snap will allow companies to sell their products within Snapchat. (Image courtesy of Snapchat)
Snap previously tested out Snapchat shopping abilities in February when it released new Air Jordans through the app through a special QR code. Digiday also reported earlier this month the company was testing shopping features in its Discover channels, where content is created by professional outlets.
Snap's director of revenue product, Peter Sellis, said in a statement that more than half of the 13-to-34-year-old U.S. population uses a Snapchat AR lens each week on average. The company said 70 million people use Snapchat lenses daily. Even before the direct shopping in-app function, it said its lenses were able to increase sales 10 percent for 22 ad campaigns.


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Stuart, FL, January 13, 2022 –(PR.com)– The new publicly traded Credit Bureau, ECRID (Stock Symbol: ECDD), endeavors to become the disruptor of change and a model of advancement in the major credit industry and provide ease for individuals, businesses and families, as well. As successful, this will be the first time in American history a credit bureau lends money to those who simply sign up and become an ECRID credit report holder and can finance their homes, automobiles and personal loans through its lending division.


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Kuching: H&L Retail Sdn. Bhd. once again donated 20,000 pcs of face masks to Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) to be distributed to the needy.
Marketing Officer of H&L Retail Sdn. Bhd., Lianny Bujang said this is one of the small little steps of H&L to protect the community from being infected by the virus.
“We know that since the COVID-19 outbreak, face mask has become one of the daily necessities. So, in the effort of assisting those who are in need of these items, we are once again collaborating with JKMS to distribute face mask to them.”
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in January 2020, H&L has taken proactive actions ensuring that all its staffs, employees and community’s health is at its best condition.
This includes temperature checks at all entrance of all H&L outlets, check in using the Qmunity or MySejahtera App and encourage customers to practice physical distancing when queuing.
“We strongly believe that these little things we practiced are able to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. At H&L, we want everyone to have a safe and happy shopping environment,” said Lianny.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Google will kick off its Stadia streaming service to challenge the video game industry in November — but initially only as part of a $130 bundle that includes hardware and a pass for a friend.
Google announced the game service in March with few details. On Thursday, Google said it will start advance sales for the limited "Founder's Edition"
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Snapseed developer Nik Software, now owned by Google, has released an Android version of its photo sharing app. The app has several filtering and tweaking options to allow photos to be improved, distorted or stylized. And of course there's a big Google+ button up top, so there's no doubt as to where Google wants you sharing your snaps.
Bundled image tools include basic stuff like cropping, brightness and contrast controls, as well as more exotic capabilities like framing, "grunge" and "drama" filters.
The pandemic drove an unusual spike in sales for tablets and Windows laptops, but even as lockdowns end and vaccinations rise, Chromebook sales are continuing to expand at an impressive pace. Here's why it's not slowing down anytime soon.
HBO Max provides subscribers with access to both HBO classics and new Max originals, meaning there's tons of content to choose from. With that in mind, here's a selection of the best shows on HBO Max right now.


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It's official! The Chevrolet Colorado has just been crowned MotorTrend's 2024 Truck of the Year. This accolade highlights the Colorado's exceptional balance of off-road chops and daily driveability, proving that you don't have to compromise ruggedness for comfort.
In a perfect timing play, Chevrolet’s introduction of the all-new Colorado, especially with the stunning off-road-ready ZR2 and the upcoming ZR2 Bison edition, has stolen the spotlight. This year’s MotorTrend Truck of the Year competition, now hosted in Michigan, has given the Colorado lineup a chance to truly showcase its capabilities in a new testing ground, and it did not disappoint.
This third-gen Colorado is a complete overhaul from the ground up. Think longer-wheelbase, a Silverado-derived frame, and a punchy 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic.
The design’s been beefed up both inside and out, and while the body configurations have been streamlined, the new crew-cab/short-box combo doesn't skimp on functionality or style.
In terms of performance, the Colorado lineup stands out, especially off-road. The ZR2, with its spool-valve shocks and locking differentials, is like a dirt-road superhero. It balances off-road agility with on-road comfort, a feat few off-roaders can claim. The lineup also features a modern interior, replete with digital displays and an Off-Road Performance app, putting vital information at your fingertips.
The upcoming ZR2 Bison takes things up a notch with larger tires and additional suspension travel, promising to be the most extreme midsize off-road truck yet. The competition, like the Ford Ranger Raptor and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, has a steep hill to climb to match this level of off-road excellence.
But it's not just about off-road prowess. The Colorado impresses with its towing capabilities, safety features, and an interior that mixes tech-savvy elements with practicality, despite some choices like the all-window roll-down switch that could use a rethink.
Engineering-wise, the Colorado shines with its Multimatic spool-valve shocks, delivering a ride quality that's hard to beat. Though the turbo engine works hard, it's a powerhouse that keeps the Colorado zipping along, even with a full load.
Value-wise, the Colorado strikes a fine balance. Starting at $30,695 and going up to $48,295 for the ZR2, it offers off-road capabilities and features that justify its price, making it a solid choice for those looking for both ruggedness and refinement in a midsize truck.
The new Colorado has not only lived up to its predecessor's legacy but has raised the bar for midsize pickups. It combines impressive off-road ability, everyday usability, tough looks, and a wide range of models to suit different needs and budgets. Congratulations to the Chevrolet Colorado, a deserving winner of MotorTrend's 2024 Truck of the Year!


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To get in on Robinhood (HOOD)'s cryptocurrency wallet, you will have to join a waitlist of 1.6 million other people — a number that grew by 600,000 in just a few weeks.
At a conference held by Decrypt and Yahoo Finance on Tuesday, Chief Operating Officer Christine Brown said that the waitlist jumped from the one million that the company announced at the CNBC Disruptor 50 on Oct. 21.
The crypto wallet, which Robinhood announced in September, will allow brokers to trade, send and receive digital currencies.
"We are actively in our alpha," Brown told the audience. "We do have users who we are onboarding, who are actually getting access to this product today, right now."
Brown said that Robinhood is on track to launch the wallet in the first quarter of 2022 but did not commit to a specific date. The company is currently working on several security features such as facial recognition and transaction verifications.
Brown said that the coming years will show how commonplace cryptocurrency will become and how brokers will use it in their day-to-day.
"We're still in a discovery phase where there are a lot of innovation [and] ideas out there," Brown said. "When we think about what we're building at Robinhood and what we're going to adopt, we do have to think about the broad retail market and what our customers are actually looking for."


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Every quarter Google has a larger mobile market share than Apple, but when it comes to shopping online, iOS users outspent Android users with sales five times higher on Christmas Day.
Apple iOS users accounted for 23% of total U.S. online sales,...
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Gray Thursday, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday. Just when you thought you can't possibly keep all these holiday deal days straight, here comes another one: Green Monday.
This is one of the more obscure of the shopping days, but Walmart is...
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FedEx Corp. said Wednesday it expects the busiest Cyber Monday shipping week in its history this year as more consumers turn to shopping online for the holiday season.
The company said it expects to move more than 22 million shipments on Cyber Monday,...
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Green Monday, an online retail term was coined in 2009, refers to the second Monday in December, one of retail's biggest sales days online.
Cyber Monday sales were up by nearly 20 percent this year, according to industry analysts, and retailers are...
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I am a purist at holiday time. That means I always have the final say when choosing the family Christmas tree, always carve the holiday bird and always stand on a rickety ladder while hanging lights from front yard trees as neighbors watch from their...
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First there was Black Friday. Then came Cyber Monday. Now another red-letter day has been added to the post-Thanksgiving mix: Giving Tuesday.
But unlike the other days, Giving Tuesday is about philanthropy, not shopping. The idea is to encourage...
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Not every family can make news just by sending out a Christmas card, but, then, not every family is the Kardashians.
The E! network’s reality show glam-fam has stirred up quite a buzz with the image on their 2013 holiday card. It’s the...
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Retail sales rose more than expected in November as purchases of cars surged and early holiday-season shoppers took advantage of Black Friday deals to load up on electronics and other goods
Clothing sales, however, suffered.
The Department of...
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Walmart is getting an early start on Black Friday.
Today, it is kicking off online deals with discounts on select items typically reserved for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is also offering its broadest free shipping program ever.
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Most Halloween candy is still sitting uneaten in pillowcases, but retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are already kicking off their Christmas promotions in hopes of surviving harsh holiday conditions this year.
Bargain basement deals normally...
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Wal-Mart is worried about lousy holiday shopping, so the retail giant is pulling out its Christmas deals one whole month early -- hoping, perhaps, that the longer you are faced with a bargain, the more likely you will be to crumble.
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The internet has changed the way people watch television.
But in some ways, it’s also the biggest force for disruption of all.
For starters, the internet has democratized access to content and opened up the way for people to watch TV and movies for free.
It’s also allowed companies like Netflix to monetize their content and make a profit off it.
The problem is that there’s still no official way to watch any of this content.
The same goes for streaming services.
And there’s no official Netflix app that’s available on the iPhone or Android.
The problem with all of these services is that they are completely out of touch with the people who use them.
The only way to get these services, which have become increasingly popular and valuable, is to pay for them.
This is why Netflix is a popular streaming service for cord cutters.
The internet, on the other hand, is the new Netflix.
Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube all have very good products, and yet they don’t have a unified interface for watching content.
In fact, it appears that most of these streaming services have very different interfaces to choose from.
Hulu, for example, lets you stream content to an iPad or Android tablet, but it’s not easy to navigate through.
The most popular apps for these devices, such as Plex, let you stream from your desktop or laptop.
This isn’t because of some sort of network design flaw.
Hulu is trying to be the Netflix of the internet, and it is.
However, that’s not all that’s wrong with the internet.
Other streaming services are doing the same thing.
Amazon is the dominant video streaming service on Amazon.com.
Hulu has also been around for a while, and its main competitors, Netflix and YouTube, are competing for the same customers.
But Amazon’s video platform is more than just a streaming service.
Amazon’s main business is the digital book store, and Amazon Prime members can stream the Amazon Kindle to any device they want.
Hulu offers access to a number of books and audiobooks for free, but its service isn’t as powerful as Netflix’s or YouTube’s.
Hulu’s business model is to get users to pay money for the exclusive right to watch videos on a device they own.
Amazon doesn’t do this, but they’re doing it.
Hulu doesn’t have any of the exclusivity that Netflix has.
Hulu and YouTube are essentially one-off services that aren’t tied to a particular platform.
The best streaming service, however, is Netflix.
It has the best app experience for free and it also offers the most content for free: there are two versions of Hulu Plus.
Netflix is also the most popular service to watch on your computer.
Hulu Plus is more of a digital store.
It offers all of the same content as Hulu, but with a smaller number of channels and smaller advertisements.
The downside is that Hulu Plus costs $9.99 per month.
It doesn’t come with Netflix’s massive library of original content.
The good news is that Netflix is changing things.
It is making a major push into original content, and the company is also expanding into streaming.
Netflix has released a new service, Netflix Original, that brings a whole new look to its service.
Netflix Original will stream Netflix’s original shows for free every week.
Netflix will also stream movies and TV shows that haven’t been aired on TV or movies that have been canceled or cut.
The new Netflix Original service will launch later this month and will allow viewers to watch more than 50 million episodes of Netflix originals.
Netflix isn’t launching a separate streaming service to compete with Netflix Original.
Instead, Netflix is releasing its own app, called Netflix Original TV.
This app is similar to Netflix Original on iOS and Android.
It will have the same app interface and features, but will have an easier way to search for and watch Netflix originals, including shows like Orange is the New Black and Orange is a Gay Men’s Club.
Netflix Originals will stream from a variety of Netflix services, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, and Vudu.
Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch Netflix Origals as well.
There are no subscription fees or fees for this service.
Unlike the current Netflix Original app, this new Netflix Origination app will be free.
This means that Netflix Original’s ads will no longer appear in the app.
The ads will be removed after the Netflix Originations have been watched.
Netflix’s original programming will not be available in the new app.
Instead the service will stream a collection of Netflix’s top original shows, including Orange is for Real and House of Cards.
This new app will also include original movies and shows from other Netflix brands.
The Netflix Originating program is similar in concept to the one Netflix offers on Apple TV.
Netflix original shows will be available on this new app as well, but in an exclusive Netflix original streaming experience.
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Survey: Fuel costs, digital currency and cyber terrorism are key factors driving global business change
Rising fuel costs, cyber-security and the emergence of digital currency were identified as the key factors driving change.
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What do business and finance leaders see as the top issues facing global trade?
Rising fuel costs, cyber-security and the emergence of digital currency were identified as the key factors driving change, according to a new survey conducted by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants).
The survey, Drivers of Change in the US, shows that an increased reliance on the internet for business and finance activity is fuelling fears of exposure to cyber-attacks on US companies, with 75 percent of senior executives and finance professionals identifying cyber security as a driver for change in the future. ACCA recently held a symposium in New York City devoted solely towards this threat.
Rising fuel and energy costs were also a concern for US businesses in the short term, with 78 percent of senior executives and 80 percent of accountants identifying it as the most important factor for their future plans in the report.
Senior business executives saw the need for a wider role for accountants in their businesses as a vital development over the medium term from 2016-2022, with 74 percent citing this as a major factor for change in their businesses.
Faye Chua, ACCA head of future research, said, “Owing to the sheer breadth of economic, commercial and regulatory challenges and changes on the horizon, the CFO and the accountancy function will play an increasingly central role in business. This is a necessary development identified by both senior executives and the finance profession, which shows the two roles share the same sentiment when it comes to developing the business in future. This survey provides a useful glimpse of how future US businesses will operate on what their priorities are.”
Raef Lawson, Ph.D, CMA, CPA, IMA vice president of research said, “Like businesses the world over, US companies and accountants are identifying similar challenges and opportunities that they expect to emerge in the future. While it might be predictable for finance and senior executives to both identify cyber security as an issue with ever more reliance on computer technology, longer term concerns and factors are shared by both accountants and the businesses they support in the US.”
The report also shows the growing prominence of non-financial information reporting and integrated reporting in businesses with 80 perecnt of senior executives who took part in the survey rating it as a major consideration for their future plans to 2022.
Other findings from the report include:
- 72 percent of accountants identified potential changes in the global reserve currency, moving away from the US dollar to either the euro or yuan as the most important concern for business in the long term – post 2023.
- 57 percent of senior executives and 55 percent of accounts said the potential move towards digital money as the basis of a currency exchange system was an important long-term development in their plans.
As part of a wider global report, more than 550 accountants and business leaders from different sectors of the US economy offered their insights into future drivers for change. The full report can be viewed at: http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/acca/global/PDF-technical/futures/pol-af-docus.pdf.


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Covid has certainly changed the face of our society. Most of us are still working from home, with some of us starting to return to the office.
Travel is either restricted or still not allowed in some countries, and of course, dining and other entertainment venues are either outdoor only or require vaccination proof of some kind in many areas.
With the current rollout of the vaccine, more and more of us are able to get fully vaccinated. And now, in an effort to keep up with public health and safety, some businesses, including restaurants, are requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination before engaging in indoor dining.
But how will we know which places have which requirements? With the help of Yelp, of course!
For years prior to the pandemic, we would turn to Yelp for reviews about local restaurants. Well, now, Yelp is adding a new feature to its site in order to help businesses share with the community what they require from their patrons.
As such, if you go look up a business on Yelp, you will now be able to see two things: “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated.” If you are using the Yelp app or website to make decisions for where to go or what to do in terms of restaurant or nightlife, you can even filter through your search using these specific features.
So, when you look up a restaurant on Yelp, the vaccination information will be found under “more info” when on the app, or under “amenities and more” on the desktop version.
Given that the rise of the Delta variant is threatening to ruin our autumn, there are many more businesses across the country that are becoming stricter with requiring proof of vaccination in order to partake in indoor activities. Yelp’s new feature is great for that.
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In a groundbreaking move, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has added two NFT (Non-Fungible Token) artworks to its permanent collection. This momentous step marks the first time the esteemed museum has included tokenized artworks in its vast collection, paving the way for a new chapter in the art world.
The first of these pioneering pieces is titled “Unsupervised” by the talented Refik Anadol. This AI-driven masterpiece delves deep into the intricate connection between humans and machines. It captures the essence of our evolving relationship with technology and the way we navigate through the digital realm.
The second artwork, “3FACE,” comes from the creative mind of Ian Cheng. This unique generative art piece offers more than just a visual treat. By analyzing the blockchain wallet data of its owner, “3FACE” constructs a visual portrayal of the various forces that shape the owner’s personality. This innovative approach bridges the gap between art, technology, and personal introspection.
The acquisition of these two NFT artworks by MoMA is not just a purchase but a monumental stride in recognizing the importance and potential of digital art. Digital artists around the world can now rejoice, knowing that their medium has been given a nod of acceptance and appreciation by one of the world’s most prestigious art institutions. This event is a significant milestone that will surely be remembered in the annals of art history.
MoMA Joins Elite Circle of Museums Adopting NFT Art
Following MoMA’s unprecedented induction of two NFT artworks into its collection, it stands shoulder to shoulder with a cadre of world-renowned museums that have likewise welcomed the innovative digital art form, which include:
- 6529 Museum of Art
- British Museum
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Universal Hip Hop Museum
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Newark Museum of Art
- MFA Boston
- Uffizi Galleries, Florence, Italy
- Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
- Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The British Museum in London has been particularly active. Last year, it sold NFT versions of 200 works by the famous artist Hokusai. Now, they’re working with the French NFT platform, LaCollection.io, to sell NFTs based on paintings by another well-known artist, Turner.
In Italy, the Uffizi Galleries and other museums were selling NFT versions of classic artworks by the likes of da Vinci and Michelangelo. But that came to a stop when the Italian government stepped in earlier this year.
However, not all museums are jumping on the NFT bandwagon. Some are wary because the world of cryptocurrencies can be unstable and unclear. There are also challenges in finding tech partners they can trust and managing the costs involved.
But still, there’s a buzz of excitement around NFTs in the art world. While some museums are buying them up for their collections, others are selling NFT versions of their artworks to the public. It’s a mix of caution and excitement, and only time will tell how big a role NFTs will play in the future of art and museums. MoMA’s recent acquisition is a sign that more museums might be opening their doors to this new digital art form.


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Griffith University and Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) are collaborating on a new webinar series ‘No Time to Waste’.
The series brings together experts from industry, universities and government stakeholders to address the disruptive shifts in plastic use since COVID-19 began spreading.
Professor Sharyn Rundle-Thiele from Social Marketing @ Griffith concedes the pandemic adds an extra layer of complexity, but she has also seen stakeholders challenge their own assumptions during webinar discussions.
“People are very open about what they can do to reduce plastic waste. But at the same time, you can’t recommend something that’s more expensive because of the pressures facing our economy.
“One of the joys of working in this challenging space is finding creative ways to address those problems, so we don’t lose momentum.”
The idea for No Time to Waste came from POA Executive Director Ricki Hersburgh who was concerned the COVID-19 pandemic may have undone any momentum achieved in changing consumer behaviour.
“All the work spent in the past few years to change habits into the ‘norm’ like people taking reusable bags and keep cups when they go out, changed overnight when the pandemic was announced.”
She says the impact has been exponential, quoting staggering figures from the UK predicting 66,000 tonnes of waste will be produced alone from disposable face masks.
Social Marketing @ Griffith and POA joined forces to deliver the public awareness series after Professor Rundle-Thiele was invited to speak at the first event on behaviour change. The webinar series delivered through zoom has grown in popularity. Series 2 will begin in October.
Professor Rundle-Thiele said in some ways the worldwide lockdowns have greatly benefited conversations around sustainability.
“Skies cleared and there were dolphins in the waterways of Venice. Lockdowns across the planet made it impossible for people to deny the impact we have on the planet. It has been a great time to have these conversations.”
“We know that people’s willingness to support environmental changes is at an all-time high. People at all levels are willing to take part and do something.”
For Ms Hersburgh, whose family established the first plastic recycling business in Victoria, the pandemic’s effect on Australia’s plastic waste problem is alarming.
“Recycling is really our last line of defence to stop plastics ending up in our waterways and landfill.
“What people forget is you can only recycle a plastic product approximately three times, if you’re lucky, before the chemical structure becomes compromised and it ends up in landfill.”
“We really need to change and eliminate the use of unnecessary plastic in our lives.”
The No Time to Waste Webinar Series 2 begins 1 October 2020 with product stewardship and packaging the next topic. Industry experts from Amcor, the New Zealand Product Stewardship Council and the Australian Greens will be invited to speak. Past video recordings are available on YouTube.


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A copyright case over a Hollywood blockbuster looks strong on
paper, but the plaintiff may have trouble when he gets in the ring.
BY ANDREW GOLDBERG
A paunchy panda with a taste for Chinese food and a dream of becoming a kung fu master walks into the restaurant where he works as a waiter. There, he meets up with his martial arts mentor, a small red panda wielding chopsticks as weapons. Soon, backed by
five kung fu–fighting friends—a crane, a mantis, a monkey, a snake, and a
tiger—the panda is training to battle an evil animal antagonist to save the
Valley of Peace.
Sounds familiar, right? Of course. It’s the story of Po, the star of DreamWorks Animation’s 2008 animated hit Kung Fu Panda, which grossed more
than $630 million in box office sales worldwide and $100 million in DVD
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Students across the United States and Mexico learned valuable lessons about recycling and sustainability when paperboard packaging manufacturers recently taught “Trees Into Cartons, Cartons, Into Trees” (TICCIT) in their local communities. TICCIT is an educational outreach program from the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC).
TICCIT is designed to teach third through fifth graders about the positive environmental impact of trees and paper. The curriculum shows students that trees are a sustainable crop just like fruits and veggies. It also highlights the many uses of trees and paper and underscores the importance of recycling.
In addition to a classroom presentation, TICCIT includes a fun, hands-on component — students plant tree saplings in paperboard cartons to take home. Some manufacturers even print their own cartons for the occasion. When planted directly in the ground, the carton provides protection and a natural water funnel for the new tree. As the tree grows, the carton will break down and complete the "trees into cartons, cartons into trees" cycle.
In total, manufacturers across the country donated over 17,000 saplings that families can now see taking root.
Some of the participating PPC members included: Accord Carton Company, American Carton Company, Colbert Packaging, Diamond Packaging, Graphic Packaging International, Indiana Carton Company, Matik, Metsä Board, Southern Champion Tray, The Standard Group, WestRock and Wikoff Color Corporation.
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YouTube launches three new editions of NextUp to support upcoming creators in India
The video on demand platform has launched NextUp for Artists, NextUp Women To Watch and NextUp for Gamers
YouTube NextUp provides creators’ an opportunity to be mentored by production and channel development experts and learn new production techniques to further enhance their content. It also provides creators an opportunity to collaborate with other talented creators, as well as be a part of the global NextUp community.
“YouTube today reaches over 265 million Indians every month, and has a vibrant and growing creator ecosystem. We have come a long way from where we were 5 years ago, with just 5 Creators crossing the 1M subscriber mark, to today, where we have over 1,200 channels. Right from the start, we have been invested in growing the creator and artist community, and it’s our mission to help creators be discovered, build a business and succeed on our platform. We are excited to bring three new special editions of NextUp, and can’t wait to see the fantastic entries this year,” said Marc Lefkowitz, head of YouTube Creator and artist development, APAC.
It should be noted that ETBrandEquity.com, is run by Times Internet Ltd, which also owns video streaming platform MX Player
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Nintendo shares fell 20 percent today as investors reacted to a huge unexpected loss in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30. The day before, the Japanese video game company cut its full-year forecast and slashed prices on its poorly selling 3DS handheld game player.
Nintendo’s stock closed at 11,190 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nintendo posted an operating loss of 37.7 billion yen ($483.6 million) and said its operating profit would be 35 billion yen, down dramatically from a forecast of 175 billion yen and far below analysts’ forecast of 154.9 billion yen.
It is a time of disruption in the game industry, and Nintendo had until now escaped the worst of it. While game publishers such as Electronics went through big layoffs during the 2009 recession, Nintendo was riding high on the strength of the Wii console and the Nintendo DS handheld.
But Nintendo’s new 3DS launched this March amid a minefield of competition. Apple has multiple portable devices that are stealing gamers away from Nintendo. The iPod Touch appeals to younger kids, while the iPhone and the iPad are taking gamers away at the high end.
Since the launch in March, the 3DS — which features glasses-free stereoscopic 3D — has sold 4.32 million units worldwide. But in the past quarter, Apple sold 20.3 million iPhones, 7.54 million iPods, and 9.25 million iPads. John Riccitiello, chief executive officer at Electronic Arts, said at the company’s annual meeting today that the game market has moved on beyond the standard definition consoles (such as the Nintendo Wii) to the high-definition consoles, the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. Meanwhile, he said the reception for the 3DS wasn’t as good as expected.
Nintendo is now working on a new console, the Wii U, which it hopes will turn around its fortunes.
Game launches for both the 3DS and the Wii have been dwindling. Nintendo cut the price of the 3DS yesterday from $249.99 to $169.99 (effective Aug. 12), as Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said that the company is willing to sell the 3DS at a loss so it can make more money selling 3DS games. That strategy, known in retail as a loss leader, is not one that Nintendo has embraced much in the past.
The price cut “will help drive penetration in the short to mid term but a larger installed base is not the complete solution,” said Billy Pidgeon, an analyst at M2 Research. “Nintendo must increase the attach rate (games sold per device) to keep the dedicated gaming hardware business viable. I’d like to see lower prices on packaged software (a $25 average) and more paid download and packaged software sold per hardware unit.”
The disruption is at hand since Nintendo still sells games for $20 or $30, while many thousands of Apple games are available for free or just 99 cents. Nintendo said the price of its hardware is now a bargain and it will convince many gamers who were on the fence to dive in and purchase a 3DS. The 3DS is just five months old and is getting its first price cut; by contrast, the Wii was so disruptive when it introduced motion-sensing gaming in 2006 that Nintendo didn’t cut the price for three years.
Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, described Nintendo’s quarterly report as a “huge loss” due to weak hardware and software sales. But he wasn’t willing to write off the 3DS yet, as he expects the new price will stimulate demand.
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Last week, Paizo made a big announcement for Pathfinder computer RPG (CRPG) fans. While fans can currently play Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Paizo announced that Owlcat Games is working on the next adventure: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. This will not be a sequel to Kingmaker but is said to expand upon some of the core elements. Some of the new things fans can look forward to include the mythic progression system, a new part of the Age of Lost Omens setting to explore, more classes such as the witch and oracle, and more character customization options.
Excited for the announcement, Oleg Shpilchevskiy of Owlcat Games released this statement:
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TrustArc Introduces GDPR Tool for Data Subject Rights Compliance
TrustArc has recently launched their data protection tools to comply with the present data privacy rights. This particular tool will help to preserve the data from falling into the wrong hands, thereby protecting the privacy rights and concerns of the users. TrustArc charges privacy compliance along with risk management that is combined with integrated technology, consulting, and trustE certification solution which addresses all the phases of privacy concern management. The company prides itself for its privacy platform that provides a scalable, flexible, and secured way to manage privacy. With the introduction of the new GDPR tool, it maximizes security and continues to deliver the best possible security to its clients all over the globe.
The European Union General Data protection regulation (GDPR) compliance has set a guideline of 25th May, 2018 that makes mandatory for all the businesses that protects the personal data and privacy of the EU residents. This present regulation is said to have far-reaching implication and effects on companies worldwide that will set a strong- common baseline with a cross-border impact.
The EU GDPR brings forth a wide array of privacy concern requirements. By implementing the new set guidelines and compliance roadmap, it will conduct a gap analysis that will require implementing controls, measuring risks, and assigning tasks in a sustainable and consistent manner.
To help its clients, TrustArc has expanded its library of privacy assessments that has launched more than a handful of GDPR assessment templates that are available in the TrustArc platform.
The key benefits of this platform are:
• GDPR requirements use data protection that includes Data protection impact assessments, individual rights, legitimate interest, and vendor risks.
• The GDPR assessments tools have been developed by the TrustArc policy experts who have taken expert opinions from the privacy regulators.
• It is charged by intelligent content and uses automatic functionality that facilitates reporting faster and easier with capabilities such as gap analysis, risk calculation, and immediate recommendations.
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3-D Printing Early Adopters Could Gain an Innovation Advantage Says Gartner
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Gartner sees a big future for 3-D printing supplies and services
There are a lot of companies, analysts, and researchers who believe 3-D printing technology is going to be huge in the future. 3-D printers use various forms of media to print 3-D physical objects that you can hold and use for various tasks. Research firm Gartner recently issued a report claiming that early adopters of 3-D printing technology could gain an innovation advantage over rival firms.
Gartner says that enterprises should begin experimenting with 3-D printing technology as a way to improve traditional product design and prototyping. Gartner sees 3-D printing as having the potential to allow for the creation of new product lines and markets. The company also believes that 3-D printing will be
available to consumers
via kiosks and print shop style services creating new opportunities for retailers.
Cheaper 3-D printers will lower the cost of entry into manufacturing in the same way that e-commerce lower the barriers to the selling of items according to Gartner. The company believes that 3-D printer technology will move from the niche markets to broader acceptance thereby reducing the price of 3-D printing devices. According to Gartner, by 2016 enterprise class 3-D printers will be available for under $2,000.
“We see 3D printing as a tool for empowerment, already enabling life-changing parts and products to be built in struggling countries, helping rebuild crisis-hit areas and leading to the democratization of manufacturing,” said Pete Basiliere, research director at Gartner.
Gartner sees a future with multinational retailers supplying consumers and making money by selling printers and print supplies as well as individual 3-D printed pieces. Another possible way to make money with 3-D printing technology would be roving display vans that visit a retailer store where consumers can order customized 3-D items while they shop.
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Growing up I always wanted to watch some sort of Star Trek show that gave a slice of life of what it would be like to move from our world to the Star Trek world. I always imagined the invention of the replicator to have brought huge amounts of tumult because you would essentially be replacing some 90% of the world's jobs (manufacture, design, R&D, distribution, retail, and customer service) with a box that essentially takes electricity (something necessarily cheap in the future), and makes product in your home.
When I first heard of 3D printers for home use some 3-4 years ago I was blown away, but the tech was prohibitively expensive, and only capable of making relatively small things. Now you can make things up to an 8" cube for a very low entry cost, and the plastic and power costs are not terribly high either. It seems like it is the first step towards building a replicator device, and I am pretty stoked to see this part of history unfold!
Now as an adult I have seen a ton of potentially disruptive technologies come, but have a relatively small effect on the market. I thought that online shopping would easily bankrupt electronics stores and some other retail spaces, but it hasn't, and in fact I give my local Microcenter more and more business because they tend to have better sales than Newegg lately. I thought that cheap and easy media streaming services like Pandora and Netflix would destroy physical media sales of things like CDs and DVDs, but it hasn't, and now physical media and drive space is so cheap that I am considering going back to physical media purchases and making my own private media streaming service for my home. I thought that distribution services like Steam and OnLive would have killed off game stores, but they have found a way to stay in the game so far, and when next gen consoles push direct purchasing I am sure that physical stores will find a way to continue on.
Now in my mind I cannot help but think that the ability to download, customize, and print common objects would simply destroy things like the gift giving, kids toy, and nick-nack markets... but I am sure that I will be wrong there too, and somehow places will still manage to get along just fine. But still, in my mind I would think that the $500 home printers available today would make a significant impact in the realm of retail stores, and Chinese factory orders.
Anywho, I am super excited about this technology getting bigger and cheaper so quickly! To think that when I was a kid it was entertaining to watch the old ribbon printer do it's thing, and to try and guess when it would print the next line of text (or ascii art). In a few years when my kiddos are old enough to start playing with this type of tech it should be super cheap, and we will have all sorts of fun with it! $2000 for an industrial quality printer in 3-5 years? Why wouldn't I get one for home so I can build my little boy all the action figures he could ever want, or build an awesome doll house for my little girl? In the long run it is probably cheaper, plus I can make it personal which is way cooler than something that millions of other kids will have.
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Alan Wake Remastered popped up online earlier today on Amazon UK, and it showed plenty of images from the game. That is before the site pulled the game's page off the store.
The images were up long enough though to be pulled, and you can have a look at each below in the gallery.
The remaster, which will include the base game and the two expansions, The Signal and The Writer, will be published by Epic Games and releases on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC sometime this fall. The game will be available in 4k and feature developer commentary from creative director Sam Lake.
Alan Wake Remastered had been rumored for a while, and after a leak earlier in the week from a Taiwanese retailer, the game was confirmed by Remedy two days later.
The original Alan Wake was released in 2010 as an Xbox 360 exclusive before being ported to PC in 2012. The remastered version will be the first time the game will be made available for a PlayStation console.


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IVECO Romania reports 33 percent increase in turnover in 2021
IVECO Romania reports a 33 percent increase in turnover for 2021 and a 90 percent market share in the medium and heavy commercial vehicles segment.
“Despite the semiconductor crisis and the blockages in the logistics sector, generated by the pandemic, last year it showed us that the automotive market is strong and resilient, and road transport remains at the top of the preferences of Romanian operators in the supply chain. The growing number of registrations means that we are moving more and more towards the purchase of new, less polluting vehicles, but not at a sufficiently fast pace and, above all, oriented towards sustainability. The percentage of sustainable vehicles on the market is still very low, but we hope that in the future, through PNRR and private initiatives, we will encourage more and more the purchase of clean vehicles, powered by CNG and LNG, in commercial transport in our country” said Andrei Gagea, General Manager of IVECO Romania.
With a market share of 25.6 percent and the registration of 2,607 light vehicles (3.5-7.49 t), IVECO confirms its leading position in this category for the year 2021.
For the first quarter of 2022, IVECO maintains its position as the market leader in the light vehicle segment, with a share of 26.3 percent, an increase of 0.9 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, although the market felt a slight contraction (about 11 percent).


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Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) – Oppenheimer decreased their FY2019 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Restaurant Brands International in a research note issued to investors on Monday, April 29th. Oppenheimer analyst B. Bittner now anticipates that the restaurant operator will post earnings per share of $2.67 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $2.77. Oppenheimer has a “Outperform” rating and a $75.00 price objective on the stock. Oppenheimer also issued estimates for Restaurant Brands International’s Q4 2019 earnings at $0.75 EPS and FY2020 earnings at $2.99 EPS.
QSR has been the subject of several other research reports. Wells Fargo & Co upped their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $68.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 16th. SunTrust Banks started coverage on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Tuesday, January 8th. They set a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price target for the company. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Restaurant Brands International from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, April 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Friday, April 5th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, Barclays started coverage on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Friday, March 8th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $61.27 price target for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $69.76.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.59 by ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 29.58% and a net margin of 11.16%. The firm’s revenue was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.66 EPS.
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Proficio Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 36.8% in the 4th quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC now owns 621 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 167 shares during the last quarter. Lindbrook Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 327.2% in the 1st quarter. Lindbrook Capital LLC now owns 786 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $51,000 after acquiring an additional 602 shares during the last quarter. Enlightenment Research LLC acquired a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the 4th quarter valued at about $42,000. Howe & Rusling Inc. lifted its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 357.4% in the 1st quarter. Howe & Rusling Inc. now owns 988 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $64,000 after acquiring an additional 772 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quantamental Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the 1st quarter valued at about $112,000. 82.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
In other Restaurant Brands International news, COO Joshua Kobza sold 113,577 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.41, for a total value of $7,315,494.57. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Alexandre Macedo sold 191,964 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.88, for a total transaction of $12,262,660.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 103,773 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,629,019.24. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 441,162 shares of company stock valued at $28,000,343 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 3.78% of the company’s stock.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, June 17th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.05%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 14th. Restaurant Brands International’s payout ratio is currently 76.05%.
Restaurant Brands International Company Profile
Restaurant Brands International Inc owns, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants under the Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), and Popeyes (PLK) brand names. The company operates through three segments: TH, BK, and PLK. Its restaurants offer blend coffee, tea, espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, hamburgers, chicken and other specialty sandwiches, french fries, soft drinks, chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood, red beans and rice, and other food items.
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While a decision following the Epic Games v. Apple trial from May isn’t expected until later in 2021, antitrust experts predict Apple will have to adjust some policies of its App Store in order to foster a fairer ecosystem for third-party developers, who currently must comply with Apple’s 30% cut of in-app purchases. Epic tried to circumvent this system in 2020 and saw “Fortnite” booted as a result.
However, one immediate result of the trial was the leaking of Epic’s earnings documents, as reported by The Verge, which confirmed prior reports that the game has been earning billions of dollars for the privately held company since its explosion in popularity.
Revenue from Unreal Engine, a popular game engine used to program games since the ’90s, has ended up taking a significant backseat to “Fortnite,” which currently accounts for most of Epic’s revenue.
However, Epic has had the sense to not get too comfortable with the free-to-play game’s revenue stream, expanding into other areas as “Fortnite” playership has slowly declined.
While Epic proudly boasted 350 million registered “Fortnite” players across the globe in May 2020, back when much of the gaming world was stuck inside during the pandemic, actual monthly active users (MAUs) are far less.
This is normal for popular games, and the actual MAUs of "Fortnite" for 2020 were likely higher than what Epic forecasted, as CEO Tim Sweeney said in a court proceeding that Epic pulled in gross revenue above $5 billion in 2020. (Epic’s 2020 forecast was likely made before the full scope of COVID-19 was apparent.)
Still, Epic ended up launching a digital storefront to compete against Steam at the end of 2018 and also announced its multiplatform publishing arm in 2020, steering the company away from total reliance on in-game spending in "Fortnite."
Often referred to as microtransactions, in-game spending is the predominant payment scheme for free-to-play games and is expected to continue growing alongside mobile, which has become the dominant sector of the global games market.
It’s a no-brainer why Apple wants a sizable portion of in-game spending — something Epic is far less hawkish about on its own store, only taking 12% of revenue from outside developers.
But the California judge presiding over Epic’s case with Apple contested Epic’s motives, positing that Epic’s motivation for suing Apple was less about monopolies and more about Epic wanting to preserve “impulse purchases” rather than find an Apple-compliant way for players to acquire the “Fortnite” in-game currency outside of the mobile app.
The judge’s logic is that microtransactions are less effective as more steps are required of the player to make such purchases. So, if nothing is stopping Epic from informing players how to make game-related purchases outside of the App Store, provided the info isn’t relayed through the “Fortnite” mobile app, yet Epic chooses not to do so, then it’s utilizing its own predatory payment scheme against the player base of “Fortnite,” which counts many none-the-wiser children among its ranks.
Ultimately, Epic’s presence in the gaming industry will remain strong as it works on growing its storefront and publishing efforts while continuing to build the newest iteration of Unreal Engine. But no matter the outcome of its case against Apple, the scale of the company’s own finances won’t escape scrutiny anytime soon.
This is an extension of Variety Intelligence Platform’s 21-page special report on the video gaming market. For more on the sectors and trends steering video games toward a nearly $200 billion market cap, read the full report for subscribers.


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CD Projekt Red urges caution with Cyberpunk 2077 mods, says PC gamers could be affected by vulnerability
CD Projekt Red says that for now, users should refrain from using files from unknown sources - they should have simply said all mods, since you cannot trust unknown modders on the internet.
Last week, we reported that CD Projekt Red, developers of the most anticipated and disappointing game in recent memory, had released official modding tools and support for Cyberpunk 2077. Now, the company is advising caution while installing mods in light of a security issue.
In a tweet posted on Tuesday, the customer support account for CD Projekt Red advised users who planned on using Cyberpunk 2077 mods to “use caution”. Explaining further, the team said they have been made aware of “a vulnerability in external DLL files the game uses which can be used to execute code on PCs” and that “issues will be fixed ASAP”.
If you plan to use @CyberpunkGame mods/custom saves on PC, use caution. We've been made aware of a vulnerability in external DLL files the game uses which can be used to execute code on PCs. Issue will be fixed ASAP. For now, please refrain from using files from unknown sources.— CD PROJEKT RED CS (@CDPRED_Support) February 2, 2021
CD Projekt Red goes on to state that for now, users should refrain from using files from unknown sources - they should have simply said all mods, since you cannot trust unknown modders. Unfortunately, the nature of the game and the obvious complexity involved means that making your own mods is out of the question for most gamers. The safest way to continue using mods is to make sure you get them from reliable sources (your friends don't count) or make your own, if you have the technical wherewithal.
Meanwhile, the developers are yet to patch a new, bothersome bug that was introduced by the first patch update to version 1.1 of the game. We had previously reported that the patch fixed a lot of issues, while also breaking the game entirely, preventing the storyline from progressing when your character is supposed to receive a call from another person called Takemura. CD Project Red suggested a workaround, but the promised hotfix is nowhere in sight.
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Comcast has earned a fair amount of bad press in the past few months as it pushes forward with a controversial plan to swallow up Time Warner Cable, but a new feature the company is introducing this week could help win over some of its more tech savvy critics. Comcast updated its cloud-based X1 DVR service today, letting some customers watch pre-recorded TV from any device with an Internet connection.
The broadband giant has been slowly rolling out cloud DVR over the past year, and now it’s expanding to the Bay Area in California and Houston, Texas. Customers in both regions will now be able to watch recorded content using the Xfinity TV mobile app, or save a video to a device for later offline viewing. Even better, while at home you can actually stream live TV and on-demand programming to your tablet or phone.
The same service is already available in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and D.C., and the company says it hopes to cover all X1 customers by the end of the year. It’s possible you already have access to these features even if you don’t realize it. You can download the Xfinity TV app for Android or iOS to find out, or hit the source link below for more information.


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The Chinese government plans to construct in the future high speed railway in Tanzania and other priority business partner countries as a way of bolstering economic relations with them.
The plan was revealed in Beijing recently by the Director-General of China Centre for Urban Development, Li Tie while briefing Tanzanian women journalists on the benefits of the long-standing economic ties between the two countries, future general outlook and new strategies to enhance these relations.
Lie noted that the project would be part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative that is championed by China’s President Xi Jinping in October this year.
President Xi raised the initiative of jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st century Maritime Silk Road aimed at promoting the connectivity of Asian, European and African continents and their adjacent seas establish and strengthen partnerships among the countries along the Belt and Road.
Director Lie said: “China’s economy is closely connected with the world economy. China will stay committed to the basic policy of opening-up, building a new pattern of all round opening-up and integrate itself deeper into the world economic system.
He added: “The Belt and Road cooperation features mutual respect and trust, mutual benefits and win-win cooperation, and mutual learning between civilisations. As long as countries along the belt make concerted efforts to pursue our cannon goal, there will be bright prospects for the countries along the Belt and Road.
Meanwhile, the director urged Tanzania to fully exploit the potentials of the Bagamoyo port that is currently under construction by a Chinese firm.
He said the project would highly boost the East African country’s economy as traders from across the region would easily import and export goods to and from the port.
Meanwhile, the Chinese minister for foreign affairs has underscored that the establishment of Chinese companies in Tanzania has generated many jobs since 2005. According to Li, there were over 500 Chinese companies operating in Tanzania in 2014 with USD800 investment.
He said the companies have provided direct employment to 150,000 Tanzanians.
China and Tanzania’s economic relations date back to the 70s where China built the Tanzania Zambia Railway (Tazara) which is still functioning todate. Since then China has made significant number of investments including the recent oil and gas transporting project in the East African nation and have maintained strong business ties for nanny years.
China invested over USD120bn in Africa in 2014 and at present it has injected USD15bn in Tanzania.
China’s mainly imports are energy and minerals from Tanzania while it exports clothes, machinery, technology, hardware, among other things.


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VIBE Magazine Sold To SpinMedia, May Become Online Only
Reports the New York Times:
SpinMedia, a group of music and pop culture Web sites that includes Spin magazine, has bought Vibe, the 21-year-old R&B and hip-hop magazine. SpinMedia announced the sale on Thursday, saying that it had bought the rights to Vibe’s print magazine as well as to its related sites, Vibe.com and Vibevixen.com, from Vibe Media. The price was not disclosed. The sale reunites the two publications, which more than a decade ago were part of the same company, Vibe/Spin Ventures, before each title went through a series of sales.
SpinMedia was recently known as Buzz Media. After purchasing Spin last year, it shut down the magazine, although Spin lives on as website only. Thus it seems likely that VIBE may be shuttered, again. In 2009, the VIBE magazine folded, before it was revived again in a matter of months with current Editor-In-Chief, Jermaine Hall, at the helm. In early 2012, Vibe Holdings purchased Blackbook Media. Earlier this year, Len Burnett purchased the Uptown magazine title back from Intermedia Vibe Networks. VIBE was founded back in 1992 by Quincy Jones.


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Heineken is back as official malt beverage of the 17th annual Ultra Music Festival electronic dance music concert in Miami this weekend. The event, which began in the South Florida city, is now also a global Ultra electronic music series, with concerts in locales like Brazil, Chile, Ibiza, Japan, Croatia, South Korea, Buenos Aires, and South Africa.
As it did last year, Heineken will have its Heineken House installation, a combo interactive experience and bar/hangout. Heineken's program includes a consumer experience that connects visitors to a chance to be an interactive DJ in a electronic dance music-themed space. Festival attendees can control lights and a video wall through interactive touchscreens, per the company. Heineken will distribute RFID wristbands for photo-sharing and creating their own custom DJ names. The venue will also have an art piece displaying Ultra content from around the world.
The Amsterdam-based brewer says the Heineken House offers views of the concert's Worldwide Stage, and has a first- and second-floor bar. Heineken will also host a scavenger hunt in Miami as part of a collaboration with music influencer DJ's Junior Sanchez, A-Trak and Ryan Hemsworth.
The focus of that relationship is a one-off custom bottle edition. Heineken will hide the limited-edition bottles of beer around Miami. Those who attend the festival are encouraged to follow clues that Heineken and the DJs are dropping on their Twitter accounts.
In 2014 the multi-year sponsor ran a “FestivalFamous” program, where Heineken challenged fans to take close-up photos of as many acts as possible, and share via Instagram tagged with #HeinekenHouse. The winner got to go onstage with a DJ.
The other sponsors this year are PepsiCo's 7UP, Sirius XM, Blu electronic cigarettes, Moet & Chandon, and Pioneer. Social video platform Twitch is official broadcasting partner. 7UP will serve as exclusive sponsor of Twitch's live stream of the festival, per a release.
Last year's concert brought in about 160,000 people, and a threat by Miami officials to end the series after a melee, general unrest and serious injury to a security guard. In Asia, the series is expanding to Thailand.


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Apple is anticipated to bring a variety of modifications with the launch of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro designs. The basic iPhone 15 designs will get their share of enhancements over the iPhone 14 however it will still fall back the ‘Pro’ designs. The business is preparing to consist of special functions for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apart from the style and construct product, the business is preparing to enormously enhance the video camera hardware of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro designs.
iPhone 15 video camera to be the spotlight of the ‘Wonderlust’ occasion as significant upgrades anticipated on the requirement and ‘Pro’ designs
It was formerly reported that Apple is preparing to consist of a brand-new periscope lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The brand-new lens would permit improved zoom abilities which will much better complete versus the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Take note that Apple will likewise update the electronic camera harder on the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro. According to a brand-new report released by Taiwanese research study company TrendForce, the cam upgrades will be the ‘star of the program’ at Apple’s occasion.
The report likewise discusses that the video camera upgrades will be an essential element that will motivate users to update to the current designs. The brand-new construct product will likewise use a somewhat various appearance than the stainless steel construct on the ‘Pro’ designs. Presently, the frame around the iPhone 14 Pro is rather glossy, offering users a mirror-like surface. We have actually formerly heard that the iPhone 15 Pro designs will feature a grade 5 titanium surface, using a smooth non-reflective appearance. The periscope video camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max will likewise be one of the significant aspects.
Furthermore, these cam upgrades are not restricted to the iPhone 15 Pro designs as the basic designs are slated to get significant upgrades. It was formerly reported that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will include a stacked cam sensing unit from Sony which will be readily available on the ‘Pro’ designs next year. The brand-new electronic camera sensing unit will record more light, enabling the basic iPhone 15 designs to carry out much better in darker situations.
With the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s periscope lens efficient in 5x to 6x optical zoom and the iPhone 15’s stacked electronic camera sensing units, the hardware makes certain to bring in a great deal of brand-new purchasers. At its Wonderlust occasion on September 12, the iPhone 15’s electronic camera will possibly be the emphasize of the statement. Furthermore, the business is likewise wanting to present USB-C on the whole iPhone 15 lineup which might use quicker information transmission and charging speeds.


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The hand-held space is a pretty interesting avenue of gaming right now. While hand-held gaming has never been more popular, the competition has never been greater.
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Sony has hinted at the release of the UMD-less PSP. Tentatively called PSP Go.
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Sweet Apricity is formally inviting members of the public to join their Early Investor Community Raise at Wefunder. Now anyone can own a small stake in Sweet Apricity, whether they’re part of the existing fanbase of AIP-friendly sweets and treats or not. Since market for AIP-friendly sweets is growing rapidly and Sweet Apricity is expanding its operations globally, this is an opportunity for investors to grow their money. The community raise kicked off on June 3,2022 for general public access.
Almost 300 million people worldwide suffer from autoimmune diseases, including thyroid dysfunction, rheumatoid arthritis, gluten intolerance, IBD, MS and more. The line of treats from Sweet Apricity is safe for people with these conditions. Over the past five years, the paleo market has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. By 2027, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. Sweet Apricity’s growth has averaged nearly 60% year-over-year, over the past six years, and is projected to grow further by 300% by 2025.
This community raise at Wefunder will allow Sweet Apricity to scale packaging, manufacturing and product inventory. The company will also use this funding to move into a brick-and-mortar store, maximizing this opportunity for global expansion.
The ultimate goal is to bring the joy that comes with clean, consequence-free sweets and treats to more people across the world. “We’re a company that creates treats for those who normally don’t get to have them,” says Sweet Apricity founder Tonya Butts. “If you’re managing an autoimmune disease, fighting allergies, following the paleo diet or simply trying to eat healthy, we are the indulgence that you don’t have to give up.”
Investors can own a stake in Sweet Apricity for as little as $100. Sweet Apricity chose Wefunder for their first community raise to offer investors at all levels a chance to grow with them. Find more information on the opportunities to invest and earn free products and perks from Sweet Apricity at their Wefunder campaign, now through July 1, 2022.
What makes Sweet Apricity different?
Sweet Apricity aims to offer people bursts of sweetness that make their sacrifices worth it. The name is derived from the 17th century word “Apricity,” which is defined as “the warmth of the sun in winter. Tonya believes that rather than derail you, the right treat can motivate you to keep following your strict diet. Her products offer you a small piece of joy – a reprieve from doing the hard work that is required when you have an autoimmune disease.
While there are other AIP-friendly foods on the market, Sweet Apricity has made a name for itself by using only organic, AIP-friendly, gluten-free, clean, dairy-free ingredients that don’t cause inflammation. Their ultimate goal is to source 100% regenerative ingredients by 2030. Moreover, they specialize in sweets and treats.
The AIP market is underserved, and Sweet Apricity has turned this into an opportunity for growth and global expansion. They’re aiming to help people all over the world to discover the joys of clean and healthy sweets and treats. As Sweet Apricity gears up for the next phase of growth, they’re also offering investors the chance to own a stake in the company.
Why invest in Sweet Apricity?
Sweet Apricity has announced the public launch of a community raise via Wefunder. For as little as $100, you can put your money into a company with great growth potential. While the market for non-inflammatory treats is underserved, it’s also growing at an exponential rate. In fact, this market is predicted to hit the $9.9 bn mark by 2028. This indicates great growth potential for Sweet Apricity.
Given that Sweet Apricity has been around since 2015, and the team has spent this time relentlessly improving their products, this company has a positive track record. To put this into perspective, Sweet Apricity’s growth has averaged nearly 60% year-over-year over the past six years and is projected to grow by an additional 300% by 2025.
We already know that the market of people with autoimmune diseases comprises over 300 million people worldwide. In other words, there is a wide market for Sweet Apricity’s products. Since there are nearly 80 autoimmune diseases in record, there is a growing need for sweets and treats that don’t cause inflammation.
Sweet Apricity also offers a unique range of products that have become cult favorites. Their product line of Sea Salted Caramels, Caramel Sauce, Marshmallows, and Caramel Lily Puffs are lauded as the treats that no one has to give up.
Sweet Apricity’s plans for growth
The team at Sweet Apricity aims to raise $250,000 to $500,000 through this community raise. With these funds, the company plans to scale packaging, manufacturing and product inventory. The company will also use this funding to move into a brick-and-mortar store, maximizing this opportunity for global expansion.
It’s rare to find a company that offers a promising investment opportunity and a novel product with a noble goal. With their healthy sweets and treats, Sweet Apricity is making it easier – and even fun – for people to stick to their dietary goals. All their products are locally handmade in Portland, Oregon, and perfectly sized to easily fit in a purse or backpack. 7 years after the company first launched, Sweet Apricity stays true to its roots with real ingredients, small batch production and a growing line of artisan offerings.
Sweet Apricity is committed to continue offering the world indulgences that our bodies are bound to love – joyfully sweet AIP, paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free caramels and marshmallows formulated with organic ingredients. Sweet Apricity is helping many people find the joy in their healing diets with products that offer a burst of sweetness as welcome as the warmth of the winter sun.
The future of Sweet Apricity
With the growth they’ve mapped out, the team at Sweet Apricity aims to continue bringing people a burst of sweetness as rewarding as the sun in winter. By investing in Sweet Apricity, you can further this goal and grow your money as the company grows.
Get updates from Sweet Apricity on Instagram.


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At the end of March, the first ventilators rolled off the production line after government called to industries to help with the shortage due to Covid-19.
The largest names in British manufacturing answered the call made by the Prime Minister, and through their participation many lives will be saved and the burden on the NHS will be eased.
The Penlon ventilator device which was adapted from existing ventilator designs was ready for dispatch in the beginning of April after meeting the necessary safety requirements of the MHRA. Some of the manufacturers included Mercedes, Ford, Meggitt and Siemens.
Ventilator devices from International and British companies are also being scaled up. These products come from companies like Breas Medical, Diamedica and Smiths Group.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove said:
“Throughout our history British manufacturing has always stepped up in times of national need.
“Ventilators are one of the most complex medical devices and the speed and scale that design, and production is ramping up is awe inspiring.
“We will do whatever it takes to ensure the NHS and social care sector has the support and equipment it needs to save lives.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said:
“We are doing everything we can to support our NHS staff fighting this battle on the frontline, and it’s crucial we get even more ventilators there as soon as possible.
“We have seen a fantastic response from businesses to our call for a national effort – and I’m delighted these companies accepted the challenge to save lives across the country.”
After sending out several letters of intent, thousands more ventilators could be purchased by Government from companies who have designs that can pass the strict safety tests.
There are various companies involved in the design and manufacturing of ventilator devices including Rolls Royce, Cambridge Consultants, Pitlane Consortium, OES Medical, BMW, Smith & Nephew, Sagentia, Cogent and many others.
Separately, a team led by UCL, working with Mercedes Benz, will also produce 10,000 new Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices to help affected patients. A team from Oxford University are also developing related technology and these joined initiatives will increase the supply of oxygen to affected patients who are in the earlier stages of the disease.
The invention and design of new high-tech medical devices is being completed in a matter of weeks instead of months following the scaling up of smaller as well as larger manufacturers in the UK.
The Penlon device is a fully intubated mechanical ventilator and is designed to support patients who are critically ill by controlling volume and pressure control of the ventilation.
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