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In its little more than 10 years of existence, Facebook, Inc. (FB) has generated enough of a user base that it is able to operate a successful business model. As users of the now-ubiquitous social medium share their information with the world, they also provide an audience that Facebook can deliver to advertisers. Facebook is a business after all, and the company generates its revenues from advertisements, since it doesn’t charge Facebook account holders for what is essentially a free service.
Still, you do pay a price in the form of loss of privacy. That’s because Facebook has access to all sorts of information about you. That information helps develop a profile of you and makes it easier for advertisers to more effectively sell their wares to specific targeted audiences, such as older animal lovers.
Manipulation of Newsfeed
Over the years, Facebook users have complained about the various ways that they feel the social network is imposing on their privacy. One way that Facebook has been known to use its access to your input is its presentation of your “newsfeed” of items. By prioritizing the items that Facebook wants you to see, so that it can feed you input that helps it better monetize your use of the network, it is essentially intruding on your choice and your privacy. Of course, the rationale that Facebook provides is that its algorithm has an idea about what items you are most interested in. And this prioritization of newsfeed items is just a softer intrusion.
In another issue involving its newsfeed and the invasion of privacy, the Electronic Privacy Invasion Center filed a complaint against Facebook to the Federal Trade Commission, alleging that Facebook had manipulated its users’ newsfeeds in order to study the impact on them for its own purposes. According to this complaint, Facebook “purposefully messed with people’s minds.”
Other Invasions of Privacy
Facebook has also been cited for other, more serious, violations of privacy. For one, there has been at least one instance in which the company has faced a lawsuit, in California, accusing it of invading users’ privacy. According to that suit, Facebook intercepted its users’ private messages to collect input that it could sell to advertisers and aggregators of data. Another lawsuit has alleged that Facebook used its users’ “like” endorsements for advertising purposes without their knowledge.
Europeans Follow Suit
There have also been complaints in Europe against the company. In one such development, a Belgian privacy watchdog has sued the company for tracking, with the help of cookies, Europeans who are not even Facebook users on third-party sites.
No Tangible Fallout Yet
So far, there doesn’t seem to have been any tangible fallout for Facebook because of these privacy issues. Indeed, the social media company has been gradually improving its revenues since it went public in 2012. For the first quarter of 2015, in what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg describes as a “strong start to the year,” revenues were up to $3.5 billion, a 42 percent increase from the 2014 first quarter. However, the company’s expenses were also up, so that its earnings per share were down to $0.18 in the first quarter, from $0.25 for the 2014 period.
The company also reports that its user base has grown 17 percent over the year to 936 million people who are active on the social network everyday. Those who access the network through mobile devices have also grown 31 percent over the year, providing another venue for the company to cash in with advertising. And since going public in 2012 at $38 per share, the company has certainly enriched its shareholders and now trades around $80.
Possible Consequences in Future
While Facebook has been able to successfully monetize its business model so far, it can’t be said that the company will be unscathed in future. There is growing government interest in issues of digital privacy, and Facebook has been at the receiving end of a number of lawsuits. In case any such lawsuit is successful, it could set a precedent and there could be a threat to Facebook’s business model, which could even endanger the existence of the company. At the very least, privacy issues could impede the company from more aggressively monetizing its user base.
The Bottom Line
There have been a number of privacy issues involving Facebook and a number of lawsuits have been filed against the company. There hasn’t been any significant impact on the company’s business model so far, but this is a gradually evolving area that investors should keep an eye on.


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Here's a cool story for you guys to read off the back of the UK bank holiday weekend...
We have partnered with a local business to roll-out a fleet of Bitcoin-enabled pedal rickshaws on the streets of Glasgow. The rickshaws have been introduced to the city as an initial trial to demonstrate the ease and simplicity of buying and spending with Bitcoin to the general public.
Those wanting to ride the Fastbitcoins.com branded rickshaws can hail them once spotted, in the same way as regular cabs or rickshaws operating in the city. Passengers can choose to pay their fares in cash, but will also have an option to quickly and safely purchase Bitcoin vouchers from the back seat via a nifty point-of-sale terminal operated by the rider. Those who already possess the digital currency will be able to pay their fare using their own bitcoin on the Lightning Network.
Talking of the rickshaws, Danny Brewster, Managing Director of Fastbitcoins.com, said: “I am really excited to announce the launch of our Bitcoin-enabled rickshaws in Scotland. It is a fun concept, and with it we are trying to show the general public how Bitcoin can be made readily available and easy to use. Once consumers understand how easy it is to obtain and use, coupled with the added benefits of simply holding Bitcoin itself, more and more people will build infrastructure to help Bitcoin fulfil its potential on a global scale.”
Fastbitoins is growing fast, and is working with merchants up and down the country to enable them to sell and accept bitcoin. If you are a merchant interested in offering Fastbitcoins services, or a customer wanting to know more about what Bitcoin is, how to buy it and how to use it, please visit: fastbitcoins.com

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Shareholders of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) are in for a treat. Apple’s market share for personal computers is surging at an all time high. Computer industry analysts forecast that AAPL would move into third place in the United States behind Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) and Dell (DELL) after it reports product shipments in the fiscal fourth quarter (part of its earnings announcement).
On October 26, 2007, Friday, Apple Inc. will debut its Leopard operating system, which integrates a range of features that have both analysts and users going ga-ga over it. Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs believes that the Leopard will bring about a schedule of product upgrades, which could continue for as long as a decade. As you all know, AAPL has put out major releases of its OS on the average of one per year. Leopard, which offers more than 300 new features, is the sixth major upgrade that Apple Inc. has made to the Mac OS X since the operating system was launched in 2001. Such product pacing has allowed it to outshine Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), which took five to seven years to debut Windows Vista after launching Windows XP. Despite the long wait, Vista still failed to excite customers both on the enterprise and personal computing levels. Even MSFT’s plans to release an update for its Vista in the first quarter of 2008 and to offer a service pack for Windows XP in the first half of the year didn’t help boost Vista’s popularity. And by 2010, the year that Microsoft is set to release its next OS, i.e., Windows 7, Apple would have already debut two novel versions of its OS. Thus, translating to more market share for the Mac against the dangerously declining share of the PC. It doesn’t take a genius to determine what this means in the long run.
Apple Inc.’s pricing strategy for the Leopard is also worth noting. Amidst the multiple editions of Vista (different features at different prices), Apple has set a single price for its Leopard, i.e., $129. No home edition, no pro version, no ultimate set, whatsoever. And get this - the $129 price tag on the Leopard for single user and the $199 package for a family pack (up to 5 in a household) is way below that of the Ultimate edition of Vista, which sells for $250.
I remember reading the views of some analysts who said that the Leopard will only have an indirect effect on Macintosh sales and Apple Inc.’s financial performance. Also, Leopard will add $240 million to Apple’s next quarter, which is almost double the $125 million that the company realized from Tiger during its initial quarter (Piper Jaffray & Co.'s Gene Munster). AAPL is forecast (Gartner) to grow by more than 37% based on expected shipments of 1,338,000 computers (8.1% share of the US market, up by 2 percentage points from previous year figures). Now, contrast that with the 4.7% demand for new PCs (third quarter), and this is even below the projected 6.7%. Tsk.
Apple Inc. has significantly outpaced its rivals in the United States, particularly in the shift towards portable computers. Laptop technology has improved by a thousand percent in the last 10 years. Indeed, notebooks now are true desktop replacements. How much do I truly believe this? Well, all my computers at home are laptops.
Here’s an interesting thought. Is it a coincidence that 2007 is the first year that notebook computers have made up more than 50% of computer sales in the US and that two-thirds of Apple machines sold in the country were laptops? Top that off with AAPL’s share of home PC revenue, which increased in the last four quarters. This still doesn’t even include the huge surge in demand for Apple Inc.’s MacBook and MacBook Pro this holiday season. According to results of Solutions Research Group’s survey, Apple-branded technology products are in the top five overall with one-in-six considering purchase. Why the surge in popularity? In their respective categories, Apple Inc.’s MacBook and MacBook Pro are much better products than the others. Pound for pound. Plain and simple. An exciting feature that always comes to mind is "Boot Camp" that lets users install and utilize Microsoft's Windows on Macs. A Genius demonstrated this feature to me at the Power Mac Center, 2nd Level Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines. I was totally wowed by it. Where in the world can you find such a computer? This and the 300 plus new features of Leopard have got me wishing for a 13-inch MacBook this Christmas, too.
All of these developments and more translate to a very happy holiday season for Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., and its shareholders.


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44,046 jobs in Texas related to port cargo movement
Brownsville, TX -- Maritime activity at the Port of Brownsville added $3 billion to the state economy in 2015 according to a new economic impact study commissioned by the port.
The study also reveals port activity is responsible for $2.2 billion in total personal income and local consumption, and $164.4 million in federal, state and local taxes. Additionally, the port is responsible for the creation of 44,036 total jobs statewide.
“The regional impact on jobs has grown dramatically,” said John Wood, chairman of the Brownsville Navigation District. “The reason can be attributed to the increase in cargo handled at the port and the value of the commodities.”
Volume and value of cargo is also a contributing factor in Foreign Trade Zone No. 62’s recent ranking as second in the nation for the value of exports. According to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board’s annual report to Congress released earlier this month, the value of cargo at FTZ No. 62 was $3.2 billion.
The Port of Brownsville is grantee of the FTZ.
The study, “The Economic Impacts of the Port of Brownsville, 2015,” by Martin Associates, measured four types of impacts: jobs, employee earnings, business revenue, and state and local taxes.
For a complete copy of the report, visit www.portofbrownsville.com.


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The Impossible Burger is rolling out to 2,100 Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Market locations across the US starting Thursday, according to a press release from Impossible Foods. The products will be available to buy in 12-ounce packages and will also be available to order through Walmart's pickup and delivery options (though it doesn't look like they've yet been added to ).
The companyat in September 2019. Impossible Burgers have now expanded to Safeway, Kroger, Trader Joe's and other supermarkets, as well as chain restaurants like Applebee's, The Cheesecake Factory and . And recently, the company launched its own e-commerce site that lets you have Impossible Burgers .
Impossible Foods didn't immediately respond to a request for additional comment.


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Big tech events like Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference have been showcasing augmented reality. The technology combines virtual images with the real world.
CGTN’s Mark Niu takes us to the recent Augmented World Expo, where it’s getting harder to separate the real world from a virtual one.
Through her virtual avatar, eleven-year-old Belle Forster is interacting with other avatars in virtual space.
“I think eventually they’ll just make it so that instead of going to school, you will just learn right from your home and there will be augmented reality. And there’ll be a robot teacher thing,” said Forster.
Augmented reality is also re-inventing traditional games. Stereolabs has created stereo cameras that attach to a headset and allow you to play mixed reality ping pong.
“The hard part is we see the real world and we added a virtual ping pong table. But it’s not a single experience. It’s a multi-player experience,” Cecile Schmollgruber, Founder & CEO of Stereolabs said. “So both players need to see the same thing and also the third camera that you see here, it must see the same virtual object.”
Software for the Stereolabs headset is also being developed for medical, military and industrial applications. Meanwhile, wearable tech company ODG has even incorporated augmented reality into an oxygen mask.
If smoke fills a cockpit, it will enable pilots to still see and give them a fighting chance to land the plane.
“Usually a wave of computing goes from academia to military, military to work, work to life. And, so I think we’re at that work stage,” said Tom Emrich, Partner of Super Ventures. “Do I believe that all of us will eventually be wearing glasses? Absolutely with 1,000% certainty.”
Emrich is the partner of a fund that invests in augmented reality startups. He gave a talk entitled the Death of Reality, where he made some predictions.
“We’re seeing this already with Snapchat where you can put a filter on. I can become a dog, I can be a kitty, I can become younger, an old man,” said Emrich. ”In the future, if we are all wearing augmented reality glasses, will we have a fixed identity? I think not. I think we will give rise to this notion of embodiment. Being able to be multiple identities.”
Emrich believes mobile apps will show consumers the value of augmented reality. He’s convinced that when fashion, convenience and necessity converge, we’ll feel as though we’re missing out…if we’re NOT wearing our specs.


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Software innovations are enabling enterprises of every size, across every industry, to envision opportunities that stretch the limits of our imagination. Software has made giant strides in managing and securing both traditional on-premises and cloud-based computing environments, interacting with Web-based business applications, and converting business data into actionable insights.
Still, according to John Swainson, president of the new Dell Software Group, many technology solutions today are far too complex and inefficient to deliver on their full potential. And what is Dell planning to do about that? Swainson recently sat down with Dell Power Solutions Editor-in-Chief Tom Kolnowski for a candid conversation about how the company intends to leverage key software acquisitions, organic development, and integration with hardware and services to heighten business value and enrich the customer experience.
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Instagram’s standalone video platform IGTV finally supports horizontal videos, the company has announced.
The video app was, until now, limited to vertical content, which is arguably better suited for mobile devices but overall less popular than landscape orientation.
The change is based on feedback from both viewers and creators, according to Instagram, which revealed in a post this week that its users really want horizontal videos.
Vertical videos, which used to be one of the most hated subsets of Internet content, have slowly entered the mainstream due to the mass availability of smartphones.
Young viewers in particular primarily find and view video content using a smartphone, and the prevailing idea is that vertical videos are simply easier to watch from their handsets.
During its first year or so of existence, IGTV has been limited to only vertical videos.


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Sony to launch 4K streaming service on April 4th
Mar 29, 2016 – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that the studio’s new 4K Ultra HD movie streaming service, ULTRA, will debut April 4, 2016 on new Sony 4K television models in the United States.
News categories: Sony Pictures, Sony Electronics, Jake Winett, Mike Fasulo, Digital TV, OTT, Smart TV, USA
SCSA releases VIDITY licensing specifications
Aug 26, 2015 – The Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA) has released licensing specifications for its VIDITY technology, which enables secure delivery of entertainment, including locally stored playback of 4K Ultra HD and HD movies across multiple devices.
News categories: SCSA, David Huerta, Content Protection, Digital TV, Mobile, OTT, Worldwide
EzyFlix TV closes
Aug 19, 2015 – EzyFlix.tv has closed. Launched by online retailer, Access Digital Entertainment (ADE), the transactional video-on-demand and download-to-own service was available in Australia and New Zealand.
News categories: EzyFlix, Australia, Digital TV, New Zealand, OTT
Carrefour to debut Nolim Films digital video service
Jan 27, 2015 – Carrefour has announced that, starting on 27 January, it will be expanding Nolim.fr – its cultural platform – to include Nolim Films, a virtual video library, featuring nearly 3000 films and TV series.
News categories: Carrefour, Nolim, Digital TV, France, OTT
TV and movies, not short-form video, to drive online video market
Jan 16, 2015 – According to ABI Research, the online video market is expected to reach over US$56 billion by 2019, with a 6 year CAGR of 23.1%. Short-form video is expected to make up US$13 billion of the total.
News categories: ABI Research, Michael Inouye, Sam Rosen, Digital TV, Market Research, OTT, Worldwide
GoLive selects DivX OmniView to power Smart TV OTT service
Jan 5, 2015 – DivX has announced that GoLive Movie has selected its DivX OmniView to power the secure delivery on-demand movie content to smart TVs. The service will be available initially in China on televisions from TCL.
News categories: DivX, TCL, Dr. Kanaan Jemili, Apps, CES, China, Digital TV, OTT, Smart TV
VUDU entertainment service launches on TiVo
Oct 30, 2014 – TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) has announced the launch of VUDU, Walmart's subscription-free, VOD movie service to TiVo® devices. The VUDU application enables users to rent or purchase movies and TV shows, as well as access an Ultraviolet cloud library.
News categories: TiVo Inc, VUDU, Tara Maitra, Apps, Digital TV, OTT, Set Top Box, USA
UK's blinkbox goes UltraViolet
Oct 14, 2014 – blinkbox has introduced digital movie and TV locker service UltraViolet to allow customers to build a digital collection from select physical discs they have bought in-store and access them via the service.
News categories: blinkbox, UltraViolet, Tesco, Adrian Letts, Mark Teitell, Ian Ditcham, Content Protection, Digital TV, OTT, UK
Mobiles with 4K screens to reach 478m units by 2019
Aug 15, 2014 – 2015 will see the launch of 4K/Ultra HD mobile devices. Considering the relatively close proximity of the screen to the user it is possible for some consumers to see and benefit from these higher resolutions.
News categories: ABI Research, Sam Rosen, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Worldwide
- VTR selects Media Distillery recording time correction technology
- Nilesat chooses ATEME video processing for two projects
- Facebook Watch TV app available for Vewd-enabled devices
- Western Europe to have 234 million SVOD subscriptions in 2026
- Kublai GmbH to complete takeover of Tele Columbus
- SITI Networks launches apps and Android TV STB with Nagra
- FreeWheel addressable technology unifies linear TV and digital video advertising
- Crackle app launches on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex
- Research suggests CTV ads more effective than linear
- Mowies optimizes cloud streaming workflow with Harmonic
- Mola TV taps Viaccess-Orca to monetize EPL video streaming
- Streamhub enhances video audience analytics with Kantar data
- Eurofins announces NEXTGEN TV test suite for 2022 receivers
- Roku begins Roku OS 10 roll-out
- Roku Express 4K+ and Roku Voice Remote Pro launched in U.S.
- Fraunhofer and Sinclair working to bring Digital Radio Mondiale to ATSC 3.0
- Vodafone España adopts targeted content promotion from TiVo
- 3SS selected by FreeCast for SelectTV multiscreen UX
- LTN Global launches universal signaling for linear addressable TV advertising
- Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 10.4% in 2020


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The GitHub.com codebase is almost 14 years old. Over those 14 years, the core repository powering GitHub.com has seen over a million commits. The vast majority of those commits come from developers building and testing on macOS.
Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes, and Salesforce Ventures announced the 2021 Cloud 100 List. This year features bigger companies, higher valuations, and more market tailwinds than ever before — so much so, in fact, that the estimated valuation required to make the list was over $1 billion.
RedMonk extracts language rankings from GitHub and Stack Overflow, and combines them for a ranking that attempts to reflect both code (GitHub) and discussion (Stack Overflow) traction. The idea is to correlate language discussion and usage in an effort to extract insights into potential future adoption trends.
With the announcement of its newest funding, LaunchDarkly has tripled its valuation from its previous funding round in January 2020 when it reached unicorn status. The feature management platform has a team of 300 engineers and enables more than 2,000 customers including IBM, Atlassian and TrueCar to release more features at a faster rate.
As the first head of product at Flipboard and the first PM hire at Stripe, Gloria Lin’s seen founding teams in action — and knew what she was looking for as she set out to build a company of her own. But she quickly found that was easier said than done.
In this fireside chat, Auth0 CPO Shiven Ramji joined startup advisor Adam Zimman for a discussion on everything from community building at the early stage, to monetizing your product in the growth stage, to finally scaling from product to platform.
How do you identify the early signals that it’s time to get serious about customer success? What are the right metrics for your business's customer health score and how can you use data to predict and resolve risk before it negatively impacts revenue? Join us next Thursday!


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Samsung PN51E550D1F 3D Smart Plasma HDTV Review
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The Samsung PN51E550D1 is a mid-range plasma HDTV from the company that might just be the most ambitious within the TV industry this year. While the E550 series doesn't have the bells and whistles found on Samsung's higher end models, it is a 3D smart TV that's handsomely designed and, at an MSRP of $1199, won't dip too greedily into your pocket.
We reviewed Samsung's E530 series in May, and found that the E550, while only being $200 more expensive, is a much better deal. You get access to Samsung's well-organized internet features, 3D capability, and vastly improved motion performance, which had been a big drawback of the E530.
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Early adopters, your ship has just come in.
A Taiwanese upstart could soon own one of Japan's most storied brands.
Cord-cutters can get in on the action, too!
Picking the right TV for the Super Bowl just got a whole lot easier.
LG is cutting prices on its top TVs just in time for the Super Bowl.
Panasonic's 2016 lineup includes the company's first-ever OLED TV.
The brand’s global head of TV talks OLED and the year ahead.
Big upgrades are on the way for Hopper fans.
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Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP, Kansas City, Mo., USA) has announced a $0.05/lb price increase for all unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gel coats and Thermaclean products effective for shipments made on or after July 6, 2009.
Interplastic Corp.’s Thermoset Resins Division (St. Paul, Minn., USA) is increasing the price of CoREZYN and Silmar brand products $0.05/lb for shipments on or after July 4, 2009. This increase includes all vinyl esters, polyesters, specialty resins, gel coats, colorants and putties.
Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa, USA) researchers have begun development of a software program that can help determine the economic viability of a proposed bio-based product. David Grewell, assistant professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, said the software allows users to compare various petrochemical and biobased plastics. "It automatically generates reports and compares the costs and eco-profile of plastic parts from different materials," he said. Grewell chairs Iowa State's Biopolymers and Biocomposites Research Team, which will have an exhibit at the NPE2009 International Plastics Exposition June 22-26 in Chicago.
Jet Edge Inc. (St. Michael, Minn., USA), a manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet and abrasivejet systems for precision cutting, coating removal and surface preparation, reports that it is now posting used water jet machines, pumps and accessories for sale on www.jetedge.com. The waterjet equipment inventory includes ultra-high pressure water jet intensifier pumps, waterjet motion systems and accessories, and ultra-high pressure waterjet systems for mobile cleaning and cutting.
Lectra (Paris, France), a manufacturer of automated composites fabric cutting system and tables, has announced the appointment of Hervé Claverie as director of projects and strategic accounts worldwide. Since joining Lectra in 2005, Claverie has held various marketing management positions across both hardware and software divisions.
Scott Bader (Northamptonshire, U.K.) is increasing the price across European for all Crystic unsaturated polyester, DCPD and vinyl Eester resins, all gelcoats, pigments, bonding pastes and Crystic Crestomer structural adhesive products by 4 to 6 percent depending on the product. The new prices will be applied to all invoiced orders from July 1.
Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc. (Plymouth, Mich., USA) has hired Kenneth Jacobs as vice president of Global Sales and Marketing. For more than 20 years Jacobs has been a composites industry advocate. He was on the Board of Directors of the Composites Fabricators Association (now ACMA) during the mid-1990s; he presented various application papers at composite association meetings and has attended annual composite conference and exhibition tradeshows since their inception.
VISTAGY Inc. (Waltham, Mass., USA) has named Joshua Fredberg as the company's first vice president of product management and marketing. Fredberg will be responsible for managing VISTAGY's products, developing positioning and messaging and working with the company's partners. Fredberg brings VISTAGY deep software industry experience as well as expertise in defining target market solutions, strategy and messaging. Fredberg previously served as senior vice president of product and market strategy at PTC, where he worked on industry strategy, marketing and business development.


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Fans of Tesco's meal deal selection are to pay extra from next week as the supermarket ups the price of the food combo deal.
The lunchtime favourite combo meal will now cost Clubcard members £3.40. This is up from £3 and is the first increase in more than a decade for Clubcard holders.
Those without a Clubcard will see prices go from £3.50 to £3.90. So no matter if you own a Clubcard or not, the price per meal deal is increasing by 40 pence from Monday (October 24).
The most expensive combo for a Tesco meal deal individually - which consists of a main, snack and drink - stands at £6.44, meaning the saving is still worthwhile.
This means you’ll get a saving of £3.04 if you’re a Clubcard holder, or £2.54 if you’re not a member, the Mirror reports. If your selection adds up to less than £3.40, or £3.90, then you will only pay the price of the items.
A Tesco spokesperson said more than 70% of customers currently use a Clubcard when buying a lunchtime meal deal. They said: "Clubcard members will pay just £3.40 for a main, snack and drink, making our meal deal an ideal way to grab a great value lunch on-the-go.
“And with savings of up to £3 on millions of possible combinations across our stores, including the recent addition of Costa hot drinks, and our ever-popular Christmas sandwiches which join the meal deal for the festive period, we’ve got something for every taste.”
Boots has also increased its meal deal prices, going up from £3.59 to £3.99. This is up to £4.99 from £4.19 in London. Shoppers who are signed up to the Boots Advantage Card loyalty scheme pay £3.60, or £4.50 in London.
Meal deal prices compared
Here is how much each major retailer currently charges:
- Boots: £3.99 or £4.99 in London (or £3.60 and £4.50 in London for Advantage Card holders)
- Sainsbury’s: £3.50
- Morrisons: £3.50 (or £4 premium version)
- Co-op: £4 (or £3.50 for loyalty card holders)
- Asda: No set price - buy three items, get cheapest free
- Universal Credit £1,500 loophole scam warning issued by DWP
- DWP's five cost of living payments worth £1,000 arriving before Christmas
- Universal Credit U-turn would see families £750 worse off if Government abandons inflation promise
- DWP state pensions update as 12.5 million people face real-terms cut
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Reports have emerged from that a new Spyro game is in development at former Activision studio Toys for Bob.
“Spyro 4 is in development. That’s a statement. No theory crafting, no evidence-based assumptions, no conspiracies, or even a heavy-handed hint,” he said, and later added that “As of March 2024, Spyro 4 is currently in development.”
This would seem to be the fruits of the partnership with Microsoft that Toys for Bob teased while announcing their newfound independence a few weeks ago – “we’re exploring a possible partnership between our new studio and Microsoft,” they said. “And while we’re in the early days of developing our next new game and a ways away from making any announcements, our team is excited to develop new stories, new characters, and new gameplay experiences.”
Toys for Bob was founded all the way back in 1989, but had their biggest and most notable success decades later with the toys-to-life Skylanders series – itself a Spyro spin-off – which ran for a few years before the genre quickly peaked and faded into nothingness. They then created the very well received Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time in 2018 and 2020 respectively, and last year’s Crash Team Rumble. However, they had also been sucked into the Activision-wide grind to produce supporting content for the Call of Duty franchise.
Toys for Bob was naturally included within the huge acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, and many hoped that Microsoft buying the huge publisher might loosen things up to allow for more than just a Call of Duty production line within the studio. In a roundabout sort of way, that’s exactly what’s happening, but it’s not been a pain-free few months to get here.
Just before Toys for Bob went independent, they were affected by the sweeping layoffs that were announced last month. Having had around 180 employees back in 2021, 89 people were laid off from Toys for Bob in January, and the studio’s offices in Novato were closed, transitioning the studio to fully remote work.
If this turns out to be true, then it’s great news for Spyro (and Crash) fans. I imagine that Toys for Bob would be many a gamer’s first choice to make sequels to these beloved platformer series.


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Drkoop.com, the troubled online health site, is still in critical condition. Its health has not improved since it received a $20 million injection of equity financing in August while laying off 42 workers, 22 of whom were full-time staffers.
The company, which has seen its stock value drop down to the 40-cents-per-share range, also has to plead its case before the Nasdaq in a bid to avoid delisting from that exchange.
Now the company says it will cut another 45 jobs as part of a restructuring move to trim the companys burn rate to less than $1 million per month from last years $8 million per month. Were sure that the VCs who dumped money into it are pleased to hear that.
Drkoop.com says it will shut down its Austin, Texas, headquarters and turn its offices in Santa Monica, Calif., into its new headquarters.
The recent restructuring also means the company will explore new business opportunities not limited to the Internet. This may include opportunities in which it will partner with brick-and-mortar businesses.
Heres some free advice for the troubled site: If venturing into new areas, avoid offering online financial guidance.


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Swiss watch and luxury jewellery show, Baselworld was perhaps the industry’s biggest casualty last year, but it appears a return is imminent. Event organiser MCH Group has announced that a new exhibition entitled HourUniverse is set to the take the place of the beleaguered fair, resurrecting interest from watch lovers across the globe.
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Held from 8 to 12 April 2021 in Basel, Switzerland, the almost return of Baselworld does indicate a step towards normality. The 2020 edition of the iconic expo was initially rescheduled for January this year, following the devastating impacts of COVID-19.
That plan fizzled out quickly, however, after industry mainstays Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Chopard and Tudor made the landmark decision to step away from the fair, prompting organisers to can the event entirely. Admittedly, Baselworld’s issues predated the pandemic, with direct sales and e-commerce seeing the trade show struggle to retain the interest it once had.
Now, almost a year later, a reinvigoration is on the cards. “This show is a new start, the first step in a continuous transformation. We can no longer define a strategy that takes place over five to ten years,” said Michel Loris-Melikoff, managing director of HourUniverse, in an interview with Europstar.
“Cutting and pasting from one year to the next is no longer possible. Transformation becomes a perpetual mission in itself. We have just come out of four months of intense exchanges to clearly identify the needs of the industries we cover. But if we ask the same questions next year, we won’t necessarily get the same answers.”
According to the official website, HourUniverse will be a mostly physical event, including an expanded indoor and outdoor venue space, with aims to attract as many attendees as possible. Event-goers can expect pop-up stores, pavilions, initiation workshops, collectors’ corners and sales areas, alongside a forum with a programme of conferences and debates streamed live to reflect on the major challenges and demands of the industry. Naturally, there will also be a strongly digital presence at the event, in line with the current pandemic protocols.
“This brand-new show is a B2B2C meeting point that places the customers of the brands and exhibitors at the heart of its focus,” the HourUniverse website reads. “The entire platform is conceived and designed around them.”
HourUniverse will be held from 8 to 12 April 2021 in Basel, Switzerland, concentrated in Hall 1.


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Fall Beauty Preview Day 1
June 24, 2014
This week Neiman Marcus beauty department managers arrive in Dallas, Texas to learn about exciting new launches for the season ahead. Needless to say, this week everyone is sporting their best manis and pedis in the colors of the season. Here are 10 fall insider tips and beauty essentials to look forward to.
Follow us @neimanmarcus on Twitter and Instagram for live beauty coverage this week!
1. Did you know? England’s premier perfume house Grossmith London (founded in 1835) was featured on Downton Abbey #NMbeauty
2. Super excited about new Lancôme mascara named “grandiose”–and they deliver! #nmbeauty
3. Yum! Loving Kate Somerville’s Complexion Perfection juice for glowing healthy-looking skin. #NMbeauty #NMinsider
4. Did you know? All Kate Somerville formulas are created straight from the clinic in Los Angeles. #NMinsider #NMbeauty
5. Overheard at #NMbeauty Fall Preview: “It’s like wearing jewelry to the beach” – Hampton Sun founder Salvatore Piazzolla.
6. Spotted at #NMbeauty Fall Preview: beauty buyer Heidi wearing Essie nail lacquer in “Ladylike.” #NMinsider #ManiMonday
7. Another “who knew?” moment from #NMbeauty fall preview: Agar wood is English equivalent of Oud.
8. The Super Smile USA crystal toothbrush – Allure Magazine calls it “the world’s chicest toothbrush.” We agree! #NMbeauty
9. Atelier Cologne creators believe in “chameleon” fragrances–she wears the woodsy scent & he the floral. #nmbeauty pic.twitter.com/FUUCtz8mKJ
10. Assistant beauty buyer Lani-Marie sporting “Chanel Orange” nail lacquer with her Givenchy sandals. #NMbeauty #NMinsider


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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 4: There has been record increase in prices of tickets with resumption of direct commercial flights between Kuwait and Egypt after number of passengers and flights were agreed upon. Price of an arrival ticket from most destinations has been increased by 6 times higher than the price of a departure ticket.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Travel and Tourism Offices, Muhammad Al-Mutairi stated that there has been rise in ticket prices is currently normal as due to restriction of operational capacity of arriving flights, opening operation capacity of departure flights, passengers returning from holidays and market supply and demand.
According to the latest prices of tickets from Kuwait to Egypt is 58 KD , whereas from Egypt to Kuwait is 550 KD. Currently 9 Kuwaiti and Egyptian flights will be operating between two countries to which seat sharing has been assigned, reports Al Rai. Airport authorities are awaiting Cabinet Ministers’ decision to increase capacity at the Kuwait International Airport.
Approval from Indian authorities to start flights from India to Kuwait administration is still waiting for an approval which is expected to be finalized this week.


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Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour, winners of Naples Daily News’ Best Gift Shop in Naples, is proud to announce their launch of another special limited time offer. Shoppers will receive a free $100 gift bag with the purchase of $50 or more; the special giveaway will be offered to shoppers now through March 8th.
“We like to make our customers feel special and be surprised with all of our giveaways. We continually have random giveaways, raffles, special offers, as well as free coffee, chocolate and more,” says Amy Turner, co-owner of Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour. “We just want people to have fun while they shop.”
Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour has been offering attractively priced unique jewelry, handbags and accessories since 2009.
The shops selection now includes accessories such as soaps from Naples Soap Company, children’s books and toys, clothes and beach cover-ups, coastal table top and home accessories, stationary items, Naples souvenirs and more.
Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour constantly adds new items and receives many identical pieces as the fine department stores at a fraction of the price. Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour is located at 900 Neapolitan Way in Naples. For more information, call (239) 434-9700 or visit www.oohlalanaples.com. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.


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- China is leading the containerboard industry integration with its environmental policies.
- With small mills shutting down, it is up to the bigger players in the market to fill the void.
- Being the largest supplier, China is aiming for better recyclability to produce cost-effective paperboard
Over the last two to three years, China has announced tens of millions of tonnes of new containerboard capacity, raising the question: can China, as a regional containerboard manufacturer, actually utilize all of this new capacity? Is this a signal of overcapacity? How will the future containerboard price behave?
China’s strict environmental rules encourage containerboard industry transformation, which leads to industry consolidation. Weakening consumption, on the other hand, is widening the supply-demand gap, making new capacity increases improbable in the near to medium term. To remain competitive, China’s containerboard companies are implementing integrated strategies that include not only ensuring fiber supply but also broadening their product offering and vertically integrating converting operations.
Containerboard and containerboard box manufacturing enterprises have expanded in tandem with market demand. China’s growth plan has prioritized capacity expansion. The market leaders Nine Dragons and Lee & Man have increased their capacity by 60% since 2011, investing in massive containerboard mills with 2-4 million tonnes of capacity on a single site.
The Chinese containerboard industry market has been dominated by domestic industries that pursue aggressive organic expansion plans while relying heavily on recycled fiber materials imported from other countries. Until recently, the containerboard sector’s growth strategy in North America was based on inorganic growth.
Since 2000, the top five North American containerboard players’ market share has climbed from 53% to 78%. M&A activity continued robust until 2018 when WestRock acquired Kapstone in the most recent “needle-moving” acquisition. We have observed an increase in new builds and machine conversions of decreasing newsprint and publishing paper machines into containerboard output during the last three years.
Despite the fact that these changes have reduced the industry’s consolidation level from its prior peak, the North American containerboard industry is by far the most consolidated in global comparison.
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Containerboard consumption has been resilient in the face of demand interruptions, despite the fact that demand is highly sensitive to manufacturing industry conditions throughout a recession and recovery. All major economic downturns, such as the 2008-09 global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, have had a detrimental influence on containerboard markets worldwide.
However, in the lack of other cost-effective, high-performance, and long-term packaging solutions, containerboard demand is bound to return and demonstrate its resilience and sustainability once more.
The seemingly basic brown box has not only remained resilient, but has also responded to new pressures such as increased sustainability, evolving needs for additional capabilities, and eCommerce packaging. Brown boxes are changing shape and becoming “right-sized” for eCommerce delivery. eCommerce box packages that do not require tape are commonplace functional advances made for the needs of the eCommerce channel and the closed-loop fibre value chain in markets such as China, where quick recycling is a must.
Will China consume all additional capacity?
The CAGR15-19 capacity growth rate of 3.6% is remarkable, especially given that changes in China’s RCP regulation have hampered the country’s corrugated fibreboard packaging growth. In 2018, China’s containerboard demand fell 7.9% year on year. As a result, China’s containerboard manufacturers had low operating rates of 76% in 2018. The Chinese market remained slow in the first half of 2019, with operating rates falling below 70%.
Uncertainty over China’s labor market and economy, in general, may limit consumer spending, while goods exports are expected to remain weak due to US tariffs and slowing global trade growth. Furthermore, the biggest e-commerce and delivery corporations are collaborating to invest in reusable packaging solutions. As a result, demand for containerboard may remain weak shortly. Due to these market conditions and existing fibre supply concerns, some containerboard companies were forced to delay, postpone, or even cancel new projects.
Containerboard boxes are an essential component of global industry and supply systems. Economic and eCommerce growth have both attracted large-scale organic and inorganic investments. However, the industry is not immune to economic downturns.
Containerboard boxes and their manufacturers are well-positioned to stay relevant, continue to grow, and navigate the changing landscape of market demands and fiber input disruptions due to their reliance on the demand that containerboard boxes meet, as well as their alignment with macro sustainability trends and plastic waste reduction.
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Toshiba Abandons "National No-Print Day"
Multinational electronics corporation Toshiba has abandoned a nationwide no-printing campaign before the ink dried on the original announcement. Announced on June 4, Toshiba Corporation's "National No-Print Day" has been canceled following pressure from the Printing Industries of America (PIA) and industry members.
In a letter to members, PIA president and CEO Michael Makin revealed that Toshiba America Business Solutions, creators of National No Print Day, has decided not to go forward with the event. Makin detailed a conversation he had with Toshiba USA representatives yesterday.
"Last evening I had a lengthy conversation with Bill Melo, Toshiba USA's senior vice president of marketing, services and solutions regarding its ill-conceived initiative," he wrote. "Mr. Melo was quite "concerned" with how the campaign had been received by the commercial printing industry and stressed it was never the intent of his company to disenfranchise or insult our industry."
The campaign, created as part of Toshiba's sustainability initiatives, linked printing to overloaded landfills and pollutants, and asked all businesses to "raise awareness of the role of paper in the workplace by not printing at all for one day." Toshiba did not make a distinction between printing in office buildings and professional printers, a major point of contention with PIA according to Makin.
In his letter, Makin explained that following his conversation with Melo, Toshiba agreed "to going back to the drawing board and assured me the promotion on its website will be removed and that any re-launch of a campaign directed at office waste will explicitly explain that this in no way references the legitimate commercial printing industry and its importance to the American economy."
The website for National No-Print Day, which was scheduled for Oct. 23, has been blank since Thursday morning. Toshiba USA has not issued a statement on the cancelation at this time.
Kyle A. Richardson is the editorial director of Promo Marketing. He joined the company in 2006 brings more than a decade of publishing, marketing and media experience to the magazine. If you see him, buy him a drink.


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Every year at the Motivation Show, Hinda honors supplier partners with its Golden Carrot Award. This recognizes those partner suppliers for consistently demonstrating dedication to the field of incentives. Selection for the Golden Carrot is highly competitive, with an extensive list of criteria for winning suppliers. Criteria includes elements such as innovation, high quality products, timeliness of deliveries, prompt follow-up, the ability to provide updated product information, and reliability (just to name a few).
This year Apple and Sharp Electronics took home the Golden Carrot by demonstrating commitment to providing innovation, service and cutting-edge products to the incentives market.
Sharp Electronics, according to Hinda assistant merchandise manager Rick Bowen, has prospered with Hinda and has continued to gradually grow business. "In the last four years we've stepped up our focus and went aggressively after the premium market," said Jim Evans of Sharp Electronics. "...by working with Hinda's buyer and upper management, we've doubled our business four years in a row, even during this rough patch in the economy."
Apple is a recent addition to the incentive market and has proven to be a huge boost to the industry. "Not only is the MP3 a top redeeming category, Apple iPods are top products in that category" said Dave Peer, VP of Client Services here at Hinda. "...with all the demands for these products, Apple maintains a regular flow of products to Hinda, offering up the highest level of service with no back orders...They have been a true partner with Hinda."


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Coventry is one of the UK's leading cities when it comes to doing business in Europe, judging by the number of overseas phone calls made by firms here.
According to a BT report, small firms in Coventry made more than 330,000 phone calls to EU countries last year - an average 6,385 each working week.
BT looked at the number of business calls made to EU countries from firms in 31 cities and towns.
London was top of the table, with, surprisingly, Luton in second place and Cambridge in third, well ahead of Manchester in 8th and Birmingham in 10th, just above Coventry in 11th place.
BT attributes the success of its European business to the 20p limit for calls to Europe under its BT Business Plan.
A study by accountants Deloitte & Touche found that the BT Business Plan was 12 per cent cheaper than the average of its competitors, and that UK business would save £144 million against the average competitor's best rates.
Craig Rowland, managing director of BT Business, said: "As Coventry firms increase their business overseas, they are spending more than ever on phone calls to the EU.
"BT has responded with a guarantee that means firms need not be breaking the bank by calling abroad. You can spend up to an hour on the phone and never pay more than 20 pence at any time of the day or night".
BT also said today take-up of online broadband services in Coventry and Warwickshire had been disappointingly low.
Broadband was now within reach of more than 80 per cent of Warwickshire households and Coventry was not far from being 100 per cent enabled.
BT spokesman Keith Willdigs said: "Broadband is a reality for virtually all of Coventry and much of Warwickshire.
"Now every individual and every organisation with an interest in securing the region's long-term prosperity should be looking into the tremendous opportunities that broadband can bring."


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DETROIT — The Toyota Corolla is getting a facelift. But the jury is still out on how extreme its makeover should be.
Toyota hinted at a new, edgier style for the staid compact at the Detroit auto show on Monday. The cautious Japanese automaker unveiled a car that could become the blueprint for the 2014 model. It ditches the current Corolla’s soft, bland styling in favor of sharper lines, a dramatically sloped windshield and more aggressive headlights.
The redesign could ultimately get incorporated into the next Corolla, or get dropped. It all depends on how people react to the changes.
Still, the world’s largest automaker knows it needs to update the Corolla if it wants to attract younger buyers, who have been flocking to newer, more stylish rivals like the Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra. The Corolla was last revamped four years ago.
Even though Corolla’s U.S. sales rose 21 percent to 290,947 last year, they trailed the Honda Civic, which was new in 2012. Civic sales jumped 44 percent to 317,909.
It’s risky to toy with one of the best-selling cars in the world. Toyota has sold 200,000 Corollas every year in the U.S. for nearly two decades.
Meanwhile, after scoring a hit with its CR-V compact SUV, Honda on Monday offered a glimpse at what the automaker’s new, even smaller SUV might look like when it hits streets.
The “Urban SUV Concept” made its debut during press previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Honda Motor Co. plans to launch a small SUV based on that concept vehicle in Japan by the end of the year and in the U.S. in 2014.
The concept SUV is 9 inches shorter than the CR-V, and hidden rear door handles give it a smooth, coupe-like presence. When it goes on sale in the U.S. it’s expected to be priced below the existing CR-V, which starts around $22,700 for a 2013 model.
“We believe there is a good market potential for this vehicle,” Tetsuo Iwamura, president and chief operating officer of Honda’s North American Regional Operations, said in an interview with reporters at the show.
The new SUV is expected to fill a place in Honda’s lineup between the subcompact Fit and the CR-V, and Iwamura said he anticipates it will draw new buyers — not poach sales from Honda’s existing vehicles. He said the concept for the new SUV is “completely different” than its existing offerings.


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Japan’s government is set to provide 92.9 billion yen (£562 million) to Kioxia Holdings and Western Digital to help the companies boost their productions and ensure the country has a stable supply of memory chips.
The country has been seeking to solidify its chip supply chain by investing in the sector in recent months. The funding is part of a subsidy intended to revive chip production in the country, at a time when supply chains around the world have been affected by heightened US-China relations and the pandemic.
Kioxia and Western Digital operate a joint flash memory chip plant in Yokkaichi in central Japan. In February this year, Western Digital revealed that certain materials at two of its manufacturing units, operated by its joint-venture partner Kioxia, were contaminated. It was said this affected production operations at both its Yokkaichi and Kitakami flash fabrication facilities. Some analysts predicted NAND flash storage device prices may increase this year by 5-10% because of the contamination.
"We believe the investment will help stabilise advanced memory chip production in Japan," economy and trade minister Koichi Hagiuda said at a press briefing as reported by Reuters. "It will contribute to Japan-U.S. cooperation in semiconductors."
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Additionally, Hagiuda and foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi are set to visit the US this week for their first ever talks with US counterparts on broadening security cooperation to industrial and economic policy.
“We appreciate the support of the Japanese government and will continue to produce cutting-edge flash memory which is indispensable for a digital society where cloud services, 5G communications, IoT, AI and automated driving are expanding. We are committed to further advancing the semiconductor industry and contributing to the development of the domestic and global economies,” said Nobuo Hayasaka, president and CEO of Kioxia.
Japanese companies have invested in the US in this sector. Japanese chipmaker Sumitomo Electric, for example, announced last July that it would produce semiconductors for 5G base stations in the US from September, aiming to serve both the US and European markets. The company planned to double its supply capacity to its US operations.
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The Japanese government has been investing in other domestic chip projects too. In November 2021, TSMC and Sony declared they would work together to build a $7 billion chip factory in the country as it looked to secure future semiconductor supplies by attracting foreign chipmakers. Some of the initial funding was set to be provided by the government, although it wasn't specified how much.
Zach Marzouk is a former ITPro, CloudPro, and ChannelPro staff writer, covering topics like security, privacy, worker rights, and startups, primarily in the Asia Pacific and the US regions. Zach joined ITPro in 2017 where he was introduced to the world of B2B technology as a junior staff writer, before he returned to Argentina in 2018, working in communications and as a copywriter. In 2021, he made his way back to ITPro as a staff writer during the pandemic, before joining the world of freelance in 2022.


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Airtel has refurbished its video streaming service— Airtel Xstream — to offer 15 different OTT platforms in a single click, according to a press release by the company. The service will be available to Airtel customers exclusively at Rs 149 per month, the release added. The service has been renamed to Airtel Xstream Premium and will aggregate platforms such as SonyLIV, ErosNow, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, ManoramaMax, Shemaroo, Ultra, HungamaPlay, EPICon, Docubay, DivoTV, Klikk, Nammaflix, Dollywood, and Shorts TV in its bundle. People will be able to access the service across mobiles, tablets, laptops, and televisions by either downloading the app or logging on to the website. They will not need to maintain multiple subscriptions and will be able to sign in with one ID, the company said. Airtel's move is a sign of broader consolidation that is to hit the OTT space as the telco's plan is likely to spur more companies to explore partnerships and offer bundles. Why did Airtel introduce this plan? The company said that it expected India’s OTT subscription market to grow to $2 billion in 2025 by relying on data provided by Media Partners Asia. “(The growth) will be led by 3X growth in subscriptions to 165 million approximately. A large proportion of these new subscriptions will come from new users from tier 2 and 3. A number of content houses have launched their OTT apps to tap into this opportunity but are facing pricing and distribution challenges,” Airtel said in a statement. The company…
Airtel rechristens Xstream into a paid bundle to offer 15 OTT apps under one subscription
This is the first time that a major Indian telcom operator has released a bundle offering a wide range of OTT platforms.
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In its move away from synthetic products in favour of wool and natural fibres, Cavalier Bremworth has entered a partnership with NZM to launch long-term forward contracts with its ZQ grower community.
NZM chief executive John Brakenridge said the deal provides stability to both Cavalier Bremworth and growers, capturing and highlighting the value of the incredible work growers do on-farm.
“The current auction system is failing the industry and it is contracts like this that will enable our industry to plan and move forward to a sustainable economic future ,” Brakenridge said.
“It is also rewarding our growers and showing the world the wonderful job they are doing as custodians of their land.
“Partnerships like this are so important for NZ’s economic recovery, adding value in generating local employment with transparency, and gives confidence and reward to the growth of the NZ strong wool sector.
“It’s great to see local brands like Cavalier shifting the dial and walking the talk in helping counter climate change and carbon emissions with more regenerative fibres.”
Cavalier Bremworth chair George Adams said the agreement is a great example of industry responding to the demand from global consumers for healthier interior products that are environment-friendly.
“We are proud to partner with wool growers and companies whose values strongly align to ours,” Adams said.
Cavalier’s transformation into all-natural fibre carpets and rugs is a response to the global conscious consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable interior products.
Wool carpets are stain resistant, fire retardant and help regulate the temperature in homes.
The wool is renewable, recyclable and biodegradable at the end of its life, Adams said.
Wool governance group underway
The wheels are in motion for the establishment of a wool governance group to oversee the vision for the revitalisation of the New Zealand wool industry.
Following the release of the Project Action Group’s vision and action report last month, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has met with the group and wider sector stakeholders to trigger action.
The meeting on August 3 included 30 representatives from a mix of innovative and forward-thinking firms and established members of the industry.
“The meeting was used to outline next steps and expectations with the sector,” O’Connor said.
On August 21, the Ministry for Primary Industries is bringing together willing participants for a one-day workshop session in Wellington with the focus on producing a high-level plan and scope of work to establish the appropriate governance mechanism.
O’Connor said it is crucial this next step must lead to real purpose.
“I am committed to ensuring the recommendation in the report for the establishment of a governance group is followed through, and I will be working through that with the vision for this group to oversee a clear and detailed strategy with some timelines,” he said.
The new group will be appointed by O’Connor and, he anticipates, will include global experts specialising in consumer-focused strategy.


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Chairman Joseph Tsai said during an earnings call that “given the challenging market conditions,” the group was “not in a hurry” about the timing of initial public offerings (IPO) for Cainiao, its logistics arm, and Freshippo, its grocery chain.
“Market conditions currently are just not in a state where we believe we can really truly reflect the true intrinsic value of these businesses,” he said.
Alibaba said in September that it would spin off Cainiao in an IPO. Supermarket chain Freshippo’s listing plans go back much further, to July 2022, according to Reuters.
The news comes at a tough time for the tech giant. In December, the company reshuffled its top ranks after the stellar performance of a competitor caused a stir at Alibaba.
Just weeks before, co-founder Jack Ma had called for “change” at the company, after the dramatic success of rival PDD (PDD), the group behind Chinese online shopping giant Pinduoduo and US-based retail upstart Temu, rattled China’s e-commerce industry.
Ma, who co-founded Alibaba in 1999, urged employees to “pay any price and sacrifice” to help reform the company after PDD’s performance caused nervousness.
Alibaba’s quarterly earnings, released on Wednesday, appeared to bear out this trend. Its sales of $36.7 billion in the quarter that ended in December, which was 5% higher than the same period a year before, was slightly below the expectations of a group of analysts polled by Refinitiv.
Net income fell by 77% to just over $2 billion, which the company said was caused by a “decrease in income” from its operations, it said in a statement.
The company’s announcement of a $25 billion share repurchase program, which it said demonstrated its confidence in its business and cash flow outlook, also failed to ignite interest among investors. Alibaba shares in New York closed 5.9% lower on Wednesday.
“While we [applaud] the proactive … approach to strengthen market position, with intensified competition and challenging macro headwinds, any possible share gains [will] likely take time,” Citi analyst Alicia Yap wrote in a Thursday research report.
In March 2023, Alibaba announced its biggest restructuring since Ma founded the company. It was split into six separate units, including cloud, e-commerce, logistics, media and entertainment — each overseen by its own CEO and board directors, and most of them with a mandate to pursue separate listings or fundraisings.
Since then, its New York-listed shares have lost 25% of their value.
— CNN’s Laura He contributed reporting.


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So far the cars from BMW’s electrified i sub-brand have looked like concept cars set loose from some designer’s studio and inexplicably put on the road. But with the BMW iX3 Concept, unveiled this morning at Auto China 2018 in Beijing, BMW’s taking a much more normal-looking approach to electrics.
This thing is notable for a few reasons. For one, it will be BMW’s first fully electric car with a reasonable amount of range—the i3 city car is pretty limited in what it can do, especially without the gasoline range extender. Second, that grille! That’s a pretty different take on the BMW kidney grille we’ve all come to expect over the years.
The crossover is the opening shot in a push by BMW to catch up with Tesla, who has been threatening BMW’s future (well, “threatening”) for awhile now. You can expect another all-electric crossover and a sedan from BMW as well, the iNext and i4, respectively, though it’s unclear when they will come.
Here’s more about the iX3 from BMW:
The version of the fifth-generation electric motor developed for the SAV generates maximum output of over 200 kW/270 hp. The likewise model-specific high-voltage battery has a net capacity of over 70 kWh, which is enough to give the electric SAV a range of more than 400 kilometres (249 miles) in the WLTP cycle.
That 249-mile range is impressive, in addition to the claimed horsepower numbers. And despite being called a concept, BMW says that the iX3 will go into production, in addition to the iNext and I4.
The future is fast approaching, and it may look pretty... normal.


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University Library to Launch Pepperdine on iTunes U
Pepperdine University has signed a contract to become the newest member on iTunes U, a service platform provided by Apple that will enable the Pepperdine community to distribute digital videos and audio recordings over the Internet.
Participation in the program will transform the public face of the university by allowing diverse members of the Pepperdine community and interested public to enjoy everything from classroom lectures to special events on a computer or a listening device like an iPod. Led by the Pepperdine University Libraries, with support from key stakeholders, the launch of the service will dramatically extend the reach of the Pepperdine learning community. Pepperdine is currently in phase one of the roll out process and will ensure public access to the site upon the completion of phase three.
The service allows audio and video recordings to be accessed from the Pepperdine iTunes U website which is part of the iTunes Store online. As a result, audio and video recordings from Pepperdine can be enjoyed for free in the form of a "podcast." The Pepperdine iTunes U platform provides an easy link to educational content 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is accessible to anyone with a Mac or PC enabling learners to stay connected anytime, anywhere.
Podcasts can be created by capturing audio and video footage of everything from class lectures to special events, theatrical performances, sermons, important meetings, and president's briefings. Guided tours and tutorials can even be created in the form of a podcast to orient people to Pepperdine's programs or create diverse training tools.
"The Pepperdine University Library team is delighted to work with Apple and our various campus partners to bring this service to the campus community," said Mark Roosa, Dean of the University Libraries. "For centuries, libraries have facilitated the distribution of information and knowledge. Pepperdine iTunes U provides a new avenue for continuing this time-honored tradition."
Phase 1 – Soft Launch of Pepperdine iTunes U Project
o Space will be created to host the Pepperdine iTunes U site on the Apple
o Libraries and IT will purchase hardware to make podcasting easy!
o Presentation Services will create portable audio and video recording kits.
o Pepperdine iTunes U webpage will be designed.
o Policies about quality, use, packaging, and protection will be established.
Phase 2 – Pepperdine Community Starts Creating Podcasts
o Library will add existing audio and video recordings to Pepperdine iTunes U.
o Podcast creation training will begin for interested faculty and departments.
o New recordings captured during summer sessions will be added to the site.
o Pepperdine iTunes U website will be available only to faculty, staff, and
Phase 3 – Launch of Public Pepperdine iTunes U Website
o Selections from the Pepperdine iTunes U website will be available to the
o Everyone will have FREE access to the public Pepperdine iTunes U site.
If you are interested in podcasting a class or event, or if you possess existing recordings that would be of value to the larger University community, please contact Michael Dula by calling (310) 506-4965.


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The Diamond Jubilee Bentley that was used by the Queen of the Unite Kingdom is now on sale at a dealership in Bramley, Surrey. The Bentley was used by the Queen in 2012 and started with a visit to 10 Downing street where she attended the first cabinet meeting with David Cameron.
The vehicle was also used for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations before it retired in 2014. The Bentley is now in the market for £199,850 but is not much less than the cost of a new Bentley Mulasanne which is at £229,360. Auto Trader Retailer and Consumer Products Director, Karolina Edwards-Smajda said, “Auto Trader has a long tradition of advertising unique and famous cars.”
The vehicle has run 5,826 miles when it served the Queen and the seller says that it is offering the Bentley Mulssane in immaculate condition. The vehicle has a full leather interior and a satellite navigation system and has a Windsor set as the home address.
The old Bentley has been replaced by a new Bentley Mulsanne which was unveiled in 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Bentley can reach up to a speed of 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 184 mph.
Photo Credits: telegraph


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Beginning in October, the company will sell its Carolina Reaper Madness chips for a limited time. Each individual package will cost $4.99.
The company encourages fans to participate in its #OneChipChallenge by eating the chips and sharing their reactions on social media. Those who tag @PaquiTortillas and include the hashtags #OneChipChallenge and #sweeps will receive free bags of the company’s “more conventionally-flavored crisps,” and a chance to win a year’s supply of chips and a GoPro Hero4 Silver, Adweek reported.
“Paqui is aiming to reach those audiences who like to push their limits,” brand manager Jeff Day told Adweek. “This chip is certainly on the extreme end, but it brings to life in a real way what we can do, which is deliver authentic flavors and experiences.”


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General Motors is prepping its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant in order to accommodate the production of a new Cadillac and GMC mid-size crossover vehicle, The Tennesean reports. GM announced it would invest $167 million in Spring Hill last August to build two new mid-size new vehicles there, but wouldn’t specify on what the new vehicles would be at the time.
The information comes from suppliers GM has contracted to make components for the new vehicles, who have confirmed the new models will be midsize crossovers from GMC and Cadillac. Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development said this week supplier ABC Group would be expanding its plant to make “console, interior trim and load floors for the new GMC and Cadillac vehicles produced at the General Motors plant in Spring Hill.”
UAW officials with Spring Hill told The Tennessean the ABC Group announcement came as a surprise for some of the workers, as they hadn’t yet heard what GM planned to add to the plant. Spring Hill currently produces the Chevrolet Equinox midsize crossover and has a line producing Ecotec four-cylinder engines.
GM declined to confirm the production line added to Spring Hill will be for a GMC and Cadillac vehicle with a shared platform.
“For competitive reasons, we haven’t announced any models yet, but we have said there will be two new midsize models for Spring Hill,” said GM manufacturing communications manager Bill Grotz.
The new GMC model comes as the real surprise for most, and GMC spokesperson Kellly Wysocki didn’t deny its existence when asked.
“We’re not ready to make an announcement on the model yet,” said Kelly Wysocki, GMC spokeswoman for SUVs and crossovers. “It’s still kind of early yet.”
As for the Cadillac, some have speculated it will be the next-generation SRX, a notion Cadillac rep David Caldwell also was hesitant to comment on.
“The (current) SRX is having a record year this year, so there is still some time left in this generation,” Caldwell said. “We’re not at a point yet where we can discuss its future.”


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Sony Playstation Network Breach
April 27th, 2011
Sony has released a statement that the security breach of its PlayStation Network may have exposed the credit card information of paid subscribers.
In an April 26, 2011 blog post on the Sony PlayStation site, the company warned that an unauthorized person was believed to have obtained the names, addresses, email addresses, birth dates, and PlayStation login information of registered account holders. Sony has not yet said how many accounts have been compromised, but Cnn.com reports that the PlayStation Network has over 70 million subscribers.
Although there was no evidence as of the date of the blog post that credit card information had been stolen, Sony is taking extra precaution and warning users that this information may have been obtained as well.
For now, Sony has shut down their PlayStation Network and is working to rebuild it. If you are a PlayStation Network subscriber, you should expect an email from Sony detailing the breach.
Who was breached?
Sony is sending an email out to all registered PlayStation Network account holders. While the company has not yet said how many accounts have been compromised, Cnn.com reports that the PlayStation Network has over 70 million subscribers.
What information was obtained?
The names, addresses, email addresses, birth dates, and PlayStation login information of subscribers. While there is no evidence as of April 26, 2011 that credit card information was taken, Sony is taking extra precaution and warning users that this information may have been obtained as well.
How will this affect me?
According to Sony, they are sending emails to their Sony PlayStation Network subscribers with further information. As always, it is recommended you do not share your personal information in emails, even if the email looks like it came from a reputable source.
Who stole this information?
At this time, no one has claimed responsibility for this breach. It is believed to be an external attack.
LifeLock recommends taking the following actions if you are a Sony PlayStation Network subscriber:
- Check your credit card statement daily. Review the online statement for the credit or debit card you use for your PlayStation account. If you see suspicious activity, contact your bank or creditor immediately.
- Do not provide sensitive information to in response to emails from Sony or PlayStation. Even if an email looks legitimate, do not provide sensitive information like your credit card number, credit card security code (the three digits on the back), or Social Security number to anyone claiming to be from Sony or PlayStation.
- Change your password. If you use your PlayStation network password for other accounts, change them immediately.


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Google’s Discover Feed Gets an Upgrade for Easier Content Access
Google is making it easier for users to find the content they love with a new update to its Discover feed. The update includes a new “Liked” tab within the “Saved” page in the main Google app, which allows users to easily access articles and YouTube videos they have previously liked.
With this update, users can tap the heart icon beside articles and videos to add them to their “Liked” tab, where they will be displayed in a grid view format on both Android and desktop devices. This makes it convenient for users to revisit the content that they found interesting in the past.
The “Liked” tab distinguishes itself from the “Saved” section, which focuses on items saved from Google Search and Google Maps. Additionally, desktop users can access their “liked” content through the Interests page, although the view is currently more optimized for Android phones.
This update comes after Google introduced the heart icon for liking articles in late 2020, and it could be seen as a preparation for a larger addition. In fact, Google has been testing a Discover feed for computers in India, which may eventually appear directly on Google.com for desktop users.
If implemented, the Discover feed on the desktop will show recommended news, stocks based on web activity, and other items related to users’ interests. This is not the first time Google has experimented with a feed-like feature, as it had previously tested Discover-like cards on its main page in 2022.
Overall, this update aims to enhance the user experience by providing easier access to liked content and potentially bringing the Discover feed to desktop users in the future. With these improvements, users can look forward to a more seamless and personalized content discovery experience through Google’s platforms.


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It has been 30 years since the H.R. 5050: Women’s Business Ownership Act was passed, which was meant to address discriminatory practices that made it difficult for women to start their own businesses. Some of its key legislative changes, such as eliminating the need for women to have a male co-signer for a business loan and creating the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), led to an increase in the number and success of women-owned businesses.
Current Stats for Women-Owned Businesses
Since H.R. 5050, there has been a significant increase of thriving and lucrative women-owned businesses taking up a large share of firms in the United States. According to the 2017 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express, the number, and revenue, of women-owned businesses in the United States has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
There are 114 percent more women-owned businesses in the nation than there were two decades ago, and their revenue has increased by 103 percent by 1997. Moreover, the growth of women-owned businesses is taking place 2.5 times faster than the national average, with women starting an average of 849 new businesses per day.
Minority Women Business Owners
Small businesses owned by minority women, especially women of color, have grown exponentially over the past 20 years. Firms owned by minority women comprise 46 percent of all women-owned firms, have over 2 million employees combined, and generate a total of $361 billion in revenue. According to the report, the number of firms owned by women of color grew by 467 percent during this time, which is over four times the rate of all women-owned businesses.
Looking Ahead—2018 NAWRB Women in the Housing Ecosystem Report
Women-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy, and they can make an even greater impact if their share of employment and revenues—currently 8 percent and 4.2 percent, respectively—matched or exceeded their 39 percent share of firms. If the revenues of minority women-owned businesses matched the revenues generated by other women-owned businesses, they could add $1.1 trillion in revenues and 3.8 million new jobs to the economy.
To see these predictions become a reality, there needs to be increased support in training programs in entrepreneurial, minority and women-owned certification, access to capital and greater advocacy of these issues.
“The H.R. 5050 was a pivotal moment for women’s economic growth by allowing women to obtain a business loan without a male co-signer,” states Desiree Patno, CEO & President of NAWRB. “Today, women are taking the lead in sharing their personal stories and providing the platform for others starting their own businesses. Future generations will be inspired to dream big and take the risk in making their dreams a reality.”
Stay tuned for NAWRB’s upcoming 2018 Women in the Housing Ecosystem report, which provides in-depth data analysis and projections for women professionals in the housing and real estate ecosystem.


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Shoppes at EastChase Farmers Market Begins
The EastChase shopping center farmers market opened for the season Saturday.
There were people selling produce, homemade breads and baked goods. The items are from growers in Alabama. Shopping center public relations people say thousands of people go to the market each summer and many vendors return year after year. They say quite a few new vendors are welcomed this year like Blue Ribbon Dairy from Tallassee.
“I wanted to come out here to EastChase and show people what we have to offer here in the river region area and so that way they can learn about dairy farming and get to taste a little bit of the old fashioned goodness,” says Michaela Sanders, Owner of Blue Ribbon Dairy.
The market is held each Saturday, from 7 am until noon through September.


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Apple’s record quarterly results will relieve some pressure after it came second to Samsung last year in market share but can it overtake its rivals before the end of 2018?
Apple set a new quarterly record in March with revenue exceeding $61bn (£45bn) – a 16% increase on last year.
Tim Cook, CEO of the world’s most valuable company, was pleased with the revenue growth in iPhone, services and wearables, as well as the 20% sales growth in Greater China and Japan – two of its key markets.
Chief financial officer Luca Maestri said: “Our business performed extremely well during the March quarter, as we grew earnings per share by 30% and generated over $15bn in operating cash flow.
“Given our confidence in Apple’s future, we are very happy to announce that our board has approved a new $100bn share repurchase authorisation and a 16% increase in our quarterly dividend.”
It’s a bold move, but does the California-based company’s market share substantiate the confidence of its C-Suite?
Apple in the UK and US markets
Stats from market research company eMarketer reported Apple is expected to increase its market share of UK smartphone users from 40.1% last year to 41.4% in 2018.
Android is estimated to account for 54.1% – a slight increase from their 2017 share of 53.9%.
More than 18 million people in UK are expected to own an iPad in 2018, accounting for 50.7% of the UK tablet market.
In the US, Apple’s share of smartphone users is expected to remain at 44.6%.
Android, however, will account for 53.3% of US smartphone users and is estimated to increase this through to 2020.
Additionally, Apple’s share of the tablet market in the US is estimated to be 46.3% this year, down from 47% in 2017, and will continue to decline through to 2021.
Threat from Android and Amazon
Yoram Wurmser, principal analyst at eMarketer said: “Despite the rising number of tablet users, the new market for tablets continues to shrink.
“Over the past few years, Apple has struggled to compete against cheaper Android and Amazon devices, but iPad sales stabilised at the end of 2017, leading eMarketer to expect market share to continue to shrink but at a slower rate.”


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During an interview, director Yasuhiro Ampo and game director Kazunori Kadoi revealed exciting new details about the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake. Players can expect brand new subquests, available via the merchant, to greatly expand the gameplay. Additionally, the QTEs from the original game have been replaced by a new parry mechanic, and players will now have more freedom in approaching enemies, including the use of stealth. The knife has also been upgraded to a more powerful weapon, but with limited uses. Leon’s mobility options have also been improved, with quicker turning and a new quick dodge mechanic.
Previously, it was announced that the Resident Evil 4 Remake will include both a New Game Plus and a Photo Mode. In a Game Informer video, director Yasuhiro Ampo and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi also confirmed these features.
The Village in the remake will be larger than in the original game, while the Island will have significant level design changes but may be similar in length to the original island. Additionally, Ada will have a major role in the remake.
As for control scheme options, the developers stated that there is a scheme that emulates the original Resident Evil 4 controls, but it is not identical, as Leon can now perform new actions not present in the original game. Overall, fans can look forward to an exciting and expanded experience with the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake.


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Originally posted 2013-03-14 18:32:46. By Tasha Schmidt | amdlawgroup.com In past blog entries, a case regarding glasses-free 3D technology was discussed on whether or not Nintendo was guilty of patent infringement against former Sony Employee, Seijiro Tomita. The jury ruled in the employee’s favor, and Nintendo is now ordered to pay $30.2 million in damages […]
U.S based companies– Google, Blackberry, Earthlink, and Red Hat– gathered a note to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice asking to monitor patent assertion and patent monetization entities that are interfering with the companies’ progression and development.
Originally posted 2013-03-08 22:33:42. By Tasha Schmidt | amdlawgroup.com Many people feel like Washington needs to give more attention and priority to intellectual property rights. Especially this time of the year as the Academy Awards has just happened, it seems like a good time of the year to recognize the billion of dollars that Hollywood […]
A major requirement for patentability is non-obviousness. However, tests for obviousness have changed as of recently. Through discussion of the Supreme Court case, MacDermaid v. DuPont, this article seeks to shed a light on obviousness and its effect on pharmaceutical patents.
Originally posted 2013-03-18 18:31:37. By Tasha Schmidt | amdlawgroup.com THX Ltd., a company founded by the producer of “Star Wars,” George Lucas is suing Apple for patent infringement. The company claims that Apple stole their speaker system. This speaker system is currently being used in iPhones, iPads, and iMac Apple products. According to a complaint […]
Originally posted 2013-02-28 16:49:53. Tasha Schmidt, Staff Writer, AMD Law Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdhancock/7629235266/ I am sure many of you who play or have played video games do not think of all the work that goes into creating them. However, these inventors put a lot of work into their creations and it is understandable that […]
Originally posted 2013-03-18 17:06:40. By Kathleen Melhorn | amdlawgroup.com After adding an H in “Kroma”, the Kardashians are facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over their new line of beauty products. In fact, a judge ruled that all of the products be removed from over 5,000 retail stores because of the brand theft. The sisters are […]
Originally posted 2013-03-18 17:08:48. By Kathleen Melhorn| amdlawgroup.com A popular audio company by the name of THX is filing a lawsuit against the multinational electronics corporation for creating a speaker that has already been patented. THX created what they call the “Slot Speaker” back in the early 2000’s, and proceeded to patent the unique […]
Instead of facing infringement charges or risking winding up in court again, Apple filed seven trademarks this week. The patents Apple filed would protect the application icons in the new iPod Nano device coming out soon. A website called “Patently Apple” which focuses solely around Apple’s inventions, breaks down the entire file for the trademarks. Viewers are able to see all details down to the colors that they would like to own for the application icons.
Originally posted 2013-03-20 01:43:37. By Tasha Schmidt | amdlawgroup.com Patents can be complicated, as they might not hold up the same in every country. A company may have a patent on an innovation in one country, however, that patent may not be valid when being addressed in another country, depending on the patent and innovation. […]
Originally posted 2014-03-17 21:36:04. Sindy Wenjin Ding | www.amdlawgroup.com Some people confuse the differences among trademarks, patents and copyrights. It’s fundamental for intellectual property rights owners, especially fashion designers, to figure out the similarities and differences among these kinds of intellectual property protection, and the different purposes each serves. I’ll explain each kind one by […]


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Teni has finally returned with a new album, one year after her debut EP “Billionaire,” with its global hit “Billionaire.”
Her new album “Wondaland,” is one of the hotly anticipated albums in 2021. She premiered the album online in all the biggest digital stores and streaming services on Friday, March 19, 2021.
Teni said in a tweet: “Wondaland will be out tonight and 100 lucky people will win VR headsets each. Congrats to them. You should post a video or photo of the VR headset with #WondalandVR and tag.”
Download, Stream and “Listen to Teni Album Wondaland below
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