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Cannabis legalization policy will set the legal consumption age at 20, would allow for cannabis ‘coffee shops,’ and would permit home grows in New Zealand. Voters will have their chance later this year to vote in one of two referendums at this year’s general election.
The proposed cannabis legalization will ban items designed to appeal to children and set a four-year prison term for selling to under 20-year-olds.
The final version of the bill also confirmed that the wording of the cannabis referendum question will be a straight ‘Yes or No‘ option. The hope is that this will avoid any confusion.
The cannabis market would be overseen by the New Zealand Cannabis Regulatory Authority.
Anyone 20 years and older will be allowed to buy up to 14 grams of dried cannabis (or its equivalent) per day but only from licensed outlets.
Individuals will also be able to grow up to two plants, with a maximum of four plants per household and share up to 14 grams of dried cannabis (or its equivalent) with another person aged 20 or over.
The Cannabis Regulatory Authority will collect fines of up to $500 for the use of cannabis in public and up to four years in prison for supplying cannabis to anyone under 20 years of age.
However, anyone under the age of 20 found in possession of cannabis would not face conviction. They would receive a “health-based response” such as an education session, social or health service, or they would pay a small fee or fine.
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The New Zealand bill would include BYO cafes, but they would not be able to sell alcohol or tobacco. Smoking or vaping cannabis indoors would, however, be allowed.
Lastly, the bill bans advertising, promotion, and sponsorships by cannabis products and cannabis businesses.
A cap would limit the amount of cannabis available for sale in the licensed market and no licensee would be allowed to hold more than 20 percent of that cap.


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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- A federal judge found Friday that Microsoft not only holds a monopoly on the market for personal computer operating systems, but that it also took abusive actions to protect its dominant position and harmed consumers.
Shares of the world's largest software company MSFT, +0.34% fell almost 3 points in after hours trading to about 88 3/4, after closing down 3/16 at 91 9/16. Investors said they expect shares of the company, a recent addition to the Dow Jones Industrial Average " to drop on Monday.
The findings by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson mark the first part of a two-phase verdict. The judge didn't determine whether Microsoft violated antitrust laws. Jackson's legal conclusions will come in a subsequent ruling that may be seen by the end of the year.
A monopoly is illegal only if it can be proved that a company protected or extended its dominant position through anticompetitive acts.
The findings largely followed the case set out against Microsoft by the government and 19 states, portraying the company as a monopolist that engaged in acts that "unjustifiably" distorted competition and ruthlessly squelched any threats to its products.
Jackson wrote that such acts produced "immediate and discernible harm" -- a key antitrust concept. The government hailed the findings.
"This is a tremendous victory for America's consumers. ... (that) shows once again that in America no person and no company is above the law," said Joel I. Klein, head of the Justice Department antitrust division.
Charles "Rick" Rule, a legal advisor to Microsoft and a former Justice Department antitrust chief, emphasized that Jackson's findings don't necessarily indicate the company violated antitrust laws.
"It's not clear to me that what the court found amounts to the type of exclusionary 'bad acts'" that constitute an illegal monopoly, Rule said.
Nevertheless, Microsoft officials didn't hide their disappointment. In a statement, the company said the findings don't reflect the intense state of competition and innovation in the software industry, but vowed to "vigorously contest" the case.
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates appeared to open the door to settlement talks, saying the company is committed to resolving issues raised by the case "in a fair and responsible manner."
Klein said the government remains open to discussing a settlement, provided talks "fully and properly address our competitive concerns."
Government and Microsoft officials had met during the trial, most recently in June, to discuss a settlement, but appeared to make little headway.
Microsoft officials, however, also indicated the company is willing to take its chances on the appeals process if future rulings deal harshly with the company.
"We believe that the American legal system will ultimately affirm Microsoft's position, and conclude that Microsoft's innovations have brought tremendous benefits to millions of people," said Microsoft general counsel William H. Neukom.
The judge found that Microsoft undertook ruthless actions designed to preserve its monopoly, stifled innovation in the software industry and ultimately harmed consumers. That finding could pave the way to significant sanctions against the software giant, depending on how the judge treats the issue in his legal conclusions.
The findings said that Microsoft's actions toward competitors and partners showed that the software giant "will use its prodigious market power and immense profits to harm any firm that insists on pursuing initiatives that could intensify competition against one of Microsoft's core products."
To the benefit of Microsoft, however, the judge didn't wholeheartedly agree with the government's assertion that Microsoft's decision to bundle its Internet browser into the Windows 95 operating system was a naked attempt to undercut the browser market share held by rival Netscape, now a part of America Online aol The government argued that the decision offered no consumer benefits whatsoever.
The fate of the Netscape browser, which saw its market share rapidly dwindle after the bundling decision, was a key component of the government's case. But Jackson wrote that the debut of Microsoft's Internet Explorer and its rapid improvement gave Netscape incentive to improve Navigator's quality at a competitive rate.
"These actions contributed to improving the quality of Web browsing software, lowering its cost, and increasing its availability, thereby benefitting consumers," Jackson wrote.
But the judge had harsh words overall for Microsoft's dealings with partners, such as computer makers and Internet service providers, and competitors, including Netscape, which is now part of America Online aol He agreed with the government's assertion that Microsoft's actions were aimed at undercutting competitive threats posed by so-called middleware products that offered consumers a way to use software on computers and devices unequipped with Windows.
"As has been shown, Microsoft ... engaged in a concerted series of actions designed to protect the applications barrier to entry, and hence its monopoly power, from a variety of middleware threats, including Netscape's Web browser and Sun's SUNW, +6.87% implementation of (the) Java (computer language)," the judge wrote.
In addition to immediate and easily discernible harm, these actions "also caused less direct, but nevertheless serious and far-reaching, consumer harm by distorting competition," he added.
While Microsoft found little to cheer in the rulings, observers cautioned against reading too much into the findings, given that the judge has yet to issue legal conclusions and that the case may ultimately be subject to an appeal before a potentially sympathetic appeals court. Barring a settlement, the case could drag through the courts for at least two more years.
James Lucier, a Washington-based analyst with Prudential Securities said the judge's apparently pro-government findings were largely anticipated due to Jackson's demeanor and lines of questioning during the trial.
"Anyone who says this is a surprise either was not paying attention or doesn't understand the process," Lucier said.
Lawyers said it may be premature to draw conclusions about any possible remedy from the findings of fact.
"This is the first stage (of the ruling). It's important not to read too much into what the judge does say on the factual questions," said antitrust attorney Glenn Manishin.
Few antitrust experts expect Microsoft to be broken up, even if the final ruling favors the government. Possible remedies, should Jackson conclude that Microsoft has a monopoly and engaged in anticompetitive tactics to maintain it, range from a break-up of the company to the possibility the company could be forced to license its Windows operating system to other software makers.
Alternatively, Microsoft could be made subject to so-called "conduct" remedies, that would legally enjoin the company from engaging in anticompetitive acts, but wouldn't force it to alter its structure.


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FMCG company Marico will acquire a 45 per cent stake in Beardo
The acquisition amount was not disclosed but India seed investment and innovation company Venture Catalyst, which backs Beardo, said that the equity is expected to be acquired in two years, following primary infusion and secondary buy-outs.
“It certainly feels like an achievement to have another immensely promising company from the Venture Catalysts’ portfolio successfully cutting through the acquisition deal. We recognized the stellar potential of Beardo during the preliminary stages of its seed investment,” said Venture Catalysts co-founder Dr. Apporv Ranjan Sharma.
Founded in 2015 by Ahmadabad-based Zed lifestyle, Beardo offers a suite of men’s personal grooming products including growth oil, wax and shampoo for beards; wax and serum for hair; and lotion, soap and face wash for the skin.
Previously, Beardo raised US$860,290 in two rounds from Apoorv Ranjan Sharma,
Artha India Ventures, Anirudh Damani, Raj Vazirani, Rohit Parakh, and Siddharth Somaiya, according to crunchbase.
Marico said that the male grooming market is currently valued at about Rs 3,200-crore (US$490 million), and, according to a report by Assocham India, has grown by 42 per cent in the five years before 2016.
This can be attributed to a demand in men seeking to gain more youthful look, partly due to a need to increase their employment chances in an increasingly competitive market, as well as a rise in disposable income.
The explosion of social media and selfies usage among the younger demographic (Chinese photo and video editing app Meitu’s biggest market outside of China is India), and more Indian celebrities advertising male grooming products have also contributed to this uptick.
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Stocks finished mixed Monday, while Treasury bonds yields eased and the dollar fell from a two-decade high against its global peers, as stocks failed to extend the momentum from Friday's late-session rally into a new trading week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 26 points, or 0.08%, to 32,223, while the S&P 500, which is down 15.6% for the year, lost 0.39%. The tech-focused Nasdaq retreated 1.2%.
Investors continued to worry that the twin impact of surging inflation and aggressive central bank rate hikes will collectively blunt growth both in the U.S. and elsewhere, while China's 'Zero Covid' health policies are already threatening recession in the world's second largest economy.
Official data from Beijing today, in fact, revealed an 11.1% slump in April retail sales as well as a near 3% pullback in industrial output as lockdowns hammered demand and shuttered factories up and down the country.
Here in the U.S., the weakest reading for consumer confidence in more than a decade, record high gasoline prices and surging food bills are combing to blunt spending and slow growth, with former Goldman Sachs Group (GS) - Get Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The) Report CEO Lloyd Blankfein warning Sunday on CBS's 'Face the Nation' that “If I were running a big company, I would be very prepared for it ... if I was a consumer, I’d be prepared for it.”
The strength of the U.S. consumer will be in focus on Wall Street this week amid a host of data releases and corporate earnings focused on the biggest and most important sub-section of the U.S. economy.
Tuesday's April retail sales data release will provide perhaps the starkest assessment to data on the impact of surging inflation and record high gas prices on the domestic consumer, with economists looking for a notable slowdown in core sales with a bump higher in the headline reading thanks to the higher dollar value of gasoline sales.
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The Fed's inflation fight, however, could offer what Blankfein called a "narrow path" towards the soft landing the Chairman Jerome Powell -- who will speak at the Wall Street Journal's 'Future of Everything' event at 2 pm Eastern time on Tuesday -- has guided.
That may be why benchmark 10-year note yields were optimistically higher in early Monday, at 2.933%, before fading to 2.88% in a move that helped rate-sensitive stocks reverse earlier declines.
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When Microsoft announced it was delaying the release of Surface Hub due to what it called “unexpected demand” for the product, there was predictable groan across much of the AV industry.
It wasn’t so much finger-pointing and resignation as a feeling of “I told you so” for many critics who had long expressed their doubts about Microsoft finding a place in the systems integration world.
But I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again after a lengthy debate on AV Week about what it means to have Microsoft’s first major release into the AV world delayed: it’s a good thing they’re moving into the AV space, even if that first major splash has experienced a setback.
I’m even more confident in that opinion after hearing Justin Kennington of Crestron say a delay in Surface Hub’s release will be “no big deal” in the long run if it turns out to be a good product and after talking to Dale Bottcher of AVI-SPL and John Mitton of Red Thread, two of Microsoft’s launch partners on the Surface Hub.
Bottcher, senior VP of sales for AVI-SPL, spoke about Surface Hub at the recent Microsoft World Partners Conference and is excited about the opportunities it can bring his company in the future. Certainly, he’d hope that partnership would get off the ground sooner and now he realizes AVI-SPL is unlikely to gain any Surface Hub-related revenue this year, but that doesn’t dampen his enthusiasm.
“We know the delay isn’t days or weeks, but we’re still squarely behind it,” says Bottcher. “It’s a very important part of our future. There’s so much momentum and pent-up demand for collaboration. This represents a new way to meet. I’m OK with waiting so they can perfect the product.”
Bottcher knows Microsoft’s subpar InfoComm debut in 2014 led to “skepticism about whether they can be in this market” and the delay of Surface Hub will only enhance that doubt. But he’s confident once Surface Hub is released and deployed, those furrowed brows will become raised in amazement.
“I think they bring a lot of credibility to our space,” says Bottcher. “Having Microsoft part of this industry really moves the technology discussion further up the chain.” He compared it to when Cisco dipped its toes into telepresence by acquiring Tandberg in 2011.
“When you use this product, you see the possibilities of it. It’s the first product that I’ve seen that sells itself,” says Bottcher, noting AVI-SPL launched a microsite for pre-orders and demos shortly after becoming a launch partner on the Surface Hub.
Bottcher hopes Microsoft doesn’t push off Surface Hub’s release too long. The company is expected to announce in mid-August when it will release the product.
“I don’t want to see the momentum disappear,” he says. “This gives us more time to create bundles and solutions but I want people to stay excited about it and some of that will go away if they have to wait a long time.”
Red Thread has been doing Surface Hub demos for the last couple of weeks or so in the Microsoft Technology Center in Boston and “people like what they see,” says Mitton, VP of the company’s audiovisual group. He sees applications in corporate, financial and higher ed verticals so far.
“It’s important to get this in front of people because it’s a different way of thinking,” says Mitton, noting it’s too bad Red Thread can’t do the demos in its own office or at the customer’s HQ yet. “We want to get it in front of people and show them how it works.”
Mitton doesn’t worry about how the delay will affect Microsoft’s reputation among his customers.
“It’s technology; people expect there to be issues,” he says. “They want to make sure it’s done correctly and have confidence in the product, even if that means having to wait a little longer. It can’t be a year from now, but I don’t think most people mind waiting a few extra months. Any perception of this being a black eye for Microsoft is within the AV industry, not in the enterprise space. Outside of AV, they’re fine with waiting, although all bets are off if it’s an extended delay.”
Once Surface Hub is available, Mitton expects it’ll be about six months before Red Thread sees some real impact in terms of the bottom line from it.
“We looked at it as a long-term relationship,” he says.
According to Microsoft Surface Blog, Surface Hub devices will begin shipping on January 1, 2016.
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US dairy farmers are hoping a new NAFTA deal will offer relief from Canadian tariffs.
Canada keeps strict import quotas on dairy products and applies steep tariffs on products coming in that exceed the quota. The tariffs range from 200% to 300%.
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President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants Canada to make a concession on dairy imports during negotiations, which reconvened Wednesday.
Access to Canada's dairy market wasn't part of the original NAFTA deal, which generally lifted all tariffs on goods traded between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
As recently as last year, Canada imposed even more protections for its dairy industry by creating a special pricing system. It made it cheaper for Canadian farmers to buy milk ingredients, like whey protein, from domestic suppliers.
The move hurt a few big dairy companies based in New York and Wisconsin, said Andrew Novakovic, a professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University.
Some of the United States' 40,000 dairy farmers say they have also been hurt this year by tariffs imposed by China and Mexico in retaliation to those imposed by President Trump on imports of steel and aluminum.
"Our dairy farmers are facing dire economic conditions this year, and the Canadian pricing scheme and tariffs are curtailing much-needed markets for US dairy products," said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, earlier this year.
Several industry groups have lobbied for a rewrite of NAFTA to eliminate or reduce Canadian tariffs on dairy, as well as the recently implemented barriers to imports of milk ingredients.
Overall, the NAFTA deal struck in 1994, has been good for US dairy farmers because it opened up the market in Mexico. Dairy exports to Mexico have increased five-fold since the trade deal was enacted, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.
Despite Canada's tariffs, the United States sends far more dairy products to Canada than the other way around. In 2016, the United States exported $557 million of dairy products to Canada and received about $113 million, according to the Canadian Dairy Information Center.
Canada is far from the only country to protect its dairy industry. Many countries help out their farmers with quotas, tariffs and pricing systems. The United States has tariffs on some milk products, too, and American farmers benefit from government subsidies.
US dairy farmers have the support of at least 68 members of Congress from both sides of the aisle. The legislators urged top US negotiator Robert Lighthizer to make sure a new NAFTA deal would address Canada's protectionist dairy policies in a letter sent in April. Congress must ultimately approve a new version of NAFTA.
Last week — after about a year of negotiations — Trump struck a preliminary trade agreement with Mexico and threatened to leave Canada out of an updated version of the three-country pact. But negotiators from all three countries have said they will continue to work toward a trilateral deal.
The Trump administration notified Congress last week that it could enter into a new trade deal with Mexico, but legislative procedure would allow Canada to enter into the agreement up until September 30 — when the text of the trade pact must be submitted to Congress.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has repeatedly said that his negotiating team will defend the country's dairy policies.
"I'm not going to negotiate in public, but what I have said time and time again is that our government, and I personally, will stand up to defend supply management and our dairy farmers," Trudeau said on Friday.
Canadian dairy farmers have relied on the protectionist policies since the 1980s.
"If Canada has to give up and reform the whole (dairy) system, it's going to have a gigantic impact," Novakovic said.
Canada is the United States' second biggest trading partner in dairy, after China. But it makes up a small amount of all the goods traded between the two countries. Auto parts and vehicles make up a much larger portion, and President Trump has threatened to put tariffs on Canada's auto exports if the two don't come to a deal.


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Apple and AT&T misleadingly label improved 4G service as '5G E'
Although 5G smartphones are expected to arrive later this year - and some will likely appear at Mobile World Congress later this month - there is no 5G service currently available.
What's more, a 5G iPhone isn't expected to go on sale until the fall of 2020, joining the party a year late, just as Apple did with the 4G iPhone 5 back in 2012.
Despite this, iPhone owners installing the latest beta of iOS 12.2 this week have discovered that, in some cases, their phone has begun displaying '5G E' on the status bar, where 'LTE' or '4G' was previously shown. MacRumors was first to report this.
Apple has not magically installed new 5G-enabled chips with the software update, but instead it is promoting AT&T's misleading '5G Evolution' service, which uses the same basic networking technology as 4G (also known as LTE), but offers a minor speed bump.
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To be clear, this is not 5G. The fifth generation of mobile technology is not available anywhere yet. This somewhat misleading move, which will surely confuse customers and make them think they have 5G already, echoes the stunt pulled by Apple and AT&T in 2012, when 3G iPhones displayed '4G' when connected to AT&T's HSPA+ network, which was a faster version of 3G, but certainly not 4G.
Even the original iPhone, released back in 2007, was guilty of mislabeling. AT&T SIM cards included with the phone, which was sold exclusively on that network at the time, included a 3G icon, despite the first iPhone only offering 2G connectivity.
The incorrect 5G labels encouraged rival network T-Mobile to have some fun, posting on Twitter: "Didn't realize it was this easy, brb updating", followed by a video of someone sticking a piece of paper with '5G' written on it over the LTE logo of their iPhone X.
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AT&T describes its 5G Evolution network, which is available in some 400 markets across the US, as the "first step on the road to 5G", adding: "How are we doing it? With enhancements like carrier aggregation to add more 'lanes' to the highway that data travels on. 4x4 MIMO to double the number of antennas that can send data back and forth. And 256 QAM to make data transmission more efficient. All this adds up to faster speeds for you."
In response to the 5G E logo appearing in iOS 12.1, AT&T said: "Today, some iPhone and iPad users start seeing our 5G Evolution indicator on their devices. The indicator simply helps customers know when they are in an area where the 5G Evolution experience may be available."
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Speaking at a Merrill Lynch & Co. investor conference in Marina del Rey yesterday, Time Warner's Chief Financial Officer John Martin expressed concerns about the company’s advertising:
While advertising on the web grew 20 percent in the second quarter of this year, AOL's advertising has stalled, with 1.5 percent growth in the second quarter following four quarters of decline. The company has since seen some ad-contract cancellations and has run into trouble integrating some of its almost $2 billion in acquisitions in the past two years.
The redesign is part of the company’s effort to turn their sluggish numbers around, but will it be enough?
The new AOL.com has dropped the walled garden approach that had become an AOL trademark in efforts to adapt to how viewers use the Internet today. The site now serves as an entry point for Internet users accustomed to surfing the web unimpeded, with links to third party sites like Gmail, Yahoo, MySpace, and Facebook.
In efforts to fix their monetization problems, the new AOL.com will display advertising units that marketers generally find more desirable. The new site features a photo gallery and video player with interactive ad spots, a new ad space on the home page that is double the size offered on most other portals, and integrated links and modules that can be skinned with advertising sponsorships.
AOL is the fourth-largest Web site in the U.S., with 111.4 million unique U.S. visitors in July, according to comScore Media Metrix. But that is still a decline from the 113.9 million people that visited the site during July last year.
Long gone are the days when AOL got first billing in its partnership with Time Warner. The Wall Street reports that Time Warner continues to actively consider unloading the property:
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If you need a new television for your home, Sony has just taken the curtains off a new BRAVIA TV series (with more to come for 2015) that features some pretty exciting things on board like an ultra slim design, a new 4K Processor X1, as well as support for Android TV.
Sony’s new BRAVIA TVs ranges from 43” to 75”, with 4 new series and 9 new models all scheduled for 2015. With a new 4K Processor X1 built into these TVs, they can now output stunning video content with enhanced clarity, colour and contrast, while improving the streaming quality of images that 4K content providers supply. On top of that, together with 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling technology, the new TVs will be able to upscale any of your video content, regardless or the source, to 4K resolution.
But what makes these TV more intriguing is their support for Google’s latest Android TV operating system. This means that you can now have a seamless experience with your TV and all your mobile gadgets including smartphones, tablets, and even SmartWear. To be available in Sony’s 2015 line-up of BRAVIA TVs, Android TV support will bring enhanced features like Google Cast and Voice Search – you can also access Google Play to download and enjoy all the apps that you love right on the TV.
So this is what the teaser was about!
The lineup of BRAVIA TVs scheduled for this year includes the star of today, the X9000C Series, the thinnest LCD TV yet from Sony. Measuring at 4.9mm slim at its thinnest point, the X9000C features a new floating style design, and offers edge-to-edge viewing experience on its “virtually frameless” panels. As expected, the X9000C will feature all the abovementioned technologies on board – 4K Processor X1 and Android TV support.
Other BRAVIA TVs scheduled for this year includes X9400C (75” Class model) 4K LCD TV, and X8300C (43” and 49” Class models) 4K LCD TV. The new lineup of BRAVIA 4K LCD TVs will be available in Malaysia from mid-April onwards
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Xbox One Dev Kit
During today’s Microsoft Build 2016 event it was revealed that Xbox One can now be turned into a dev kit. But there’s a word of warning attached to this bit of news.
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Microsoft pans to announce its universal app platform in April during its Build conference, and according to a new report, the firm will also announce the ability to finally use Xbox One as a dev kit.
Remember when Microsoft said that every Xbox One unit can be used as a development kit? Well, they’ve apparently made a u-turn on that one too, although a later update has muddied the waters considerably.
Xbox One consoles also double up as dev kits, and as such, each contain development menus buried beep below the standard interface. One gamer has posted a how-to guide on Reddit showing you how to gain access, but warns that the process could brick your console.
Xbox One’s latest dev kits come in pearly white flavour, as shown in a new photo of the hardware posted online.
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High Street has quickly become one of Pakistan’s most loved e-commerce sites. Launched in 2020, the company had identified a demand for beauty products from the increasing numbers of online shoppers due the COVID pandemic. They now offer a wide variety of products, including skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, and jewellery, from popular brands such as Huda Beauty, Cartier, Christian Dior, and Burberry.
One of the biggest challenges when increasing online advertising budgets is audience segmentation. High Street Pakistan was determined to use their ad spend smartly and avoid any ad spend leaks. As a brand trying to expand in a highly competitive market, Ali Ayaz, Head of Marketing at High Street, recognized that the key to success was identifying the right audiences and Alavi, with its AI, would give his team a chance to do just that.
Ali discovered Alavi while looking for applications that could help High Street Pakistan scale. He saw that similar companies in the same space had gotten strong results with Alavi so on 5 July 2021, High Street was onboarded and started its free trial of the online application.
“Initially, audience segmentation was a bit of a challenge for us. We were increasing budgets but at the same time, we wanted to use it smartly. That’s where Alavi.ai helped us.” - Ali Ayaz, Director and Head of Marketing, High Street Pakistan
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Launching and expanding the brand during the COVID pandemic came with many unique challenges and opportunities. With many other brands in the industry also focusing on digital marketing, High Street Pakistan wanted to see if Alavi’s AI would give it the edge it needed.
Using data captured by Google Analytics, Alavi immediately provided insights and cohorts, so the brand could target specific groups of consumers that would most likely buy from High Street Pakistan. This allowed the brand to utilize its existing budget in a smarter and more efficient way. Alavi’s AI also helped Ali and his team getter a better view of how their ads and ad sets were performing at each level of the marketing funnel. This led to them making better decisions with regards to increasing budgets and optimizing campaigns.
Another advantage of Alavi’s AI was being able to target prior website visitors who were highly likely to convert when marketed to. During its Alavi trial, the brand found audiences for five new mid-funnel ad sets, which strengthened its remarketing campaigns and yielded above-average Return on Ad Spends (RoAS).
For High Street Pakistan, the support provided by the Alavi team, the easy onboarding process and the application’s user-friendly design allowed it to quickly integrate and incorporate AI technology into its decision making and workflows for the first time. The positive responses and great results Alavi delivered have encouraged the High Street Pakistan team to use more AI technology in their business activities.
For any business wanting to evolve and grow in the e-commerce age, incorporating AI is clearly a step in the right direction because it can give your brand stronger insights and a competitive advantage.


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Microsoft Cortana is only available in the U.S. at the moment, users of Windows Phone in the UK are waiting for the feature to be added to their handsets, although we heard last week that they may have to wait until quarter four.
Now it looks like Microsoft Cortana will be enabled automatically on existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices, without the need for a software update.
The news comes from @ThatMicrosoftGuy, who is a Microsoft employee that is reported to be working on Cortana, you can see a tweet from him below.
@sM4llziE Cortana is all controlled from the cloud, you will almost never see an actual update to install for her. She’ll start working!
He also said that there are new Cortana features in testing, and Cortana will get to know more about your local interests, as well as the UK, Microsoft will be launching it in China at around the same time.
We still do not have a definitive answer from Microsoft on when Cortana will be launched in the UK, lets hope it is sooner rather than later. It looks like all the company has to do to enable Microsoft Cortana on your Windows Phone 8.1 handset is turn the feature on, hopefully we can get some details soon on when it will be available.
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We’ve come by some retail documents that suggest Mad Max is releasing before June
Devs comment on who will offer better indie exposure; XB1/PS4?
An update on the original content coming to Xbox Live
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500 Android Apps on Google Play Store Secretly Compromised with Powerful SDK.
Due to a malicious advertising SDK, Hundreds (approx. 500) of Android applications have been compromised to distribute spyware to unsuspecting users discreetly. SDK is a software development kit, and it is commonly used in both free and paid mobile apps to deliver ads to the users using existing advertising networks. This is a very interesting way to generate revenue.
As for the infected Android apps, they are available on Google Play as well. However, what’s worrisome is that these apps have been downloaded more than 100 million times, which means millions of users are at risk.
Lookout’s security researchers have identified that various Android app developers unintentionally have been deploying a nasty SDK known as Igexin. This particular SDK is of Chinese origin and can be exploited by hackers. It propagates services that claim to leverage data related to people like their location, interests, occupation, and income, etc.
Researchers at Lookout started investigating this SDK after they noticed communication between apps and servers that were known for distributing malware. A bit more research revealed that most of the requests from these infected apps were being made to an endpoint that in use by the Igexin ad SDK. Since this kind of traffic is often used by malware distributors who are expert at hiding their payloads within apps to make them look authentic, suspicion was raised within the LookOut fraternity.
App developers stay unaware of the abuse of app permissions but the SDK because the function is not apparent on the onset; moreover, the attackers can modify the malicious code anytime.
“It is likely many app developers were not aware of the personal information that could be exfiltrated from their customers’ devices as a result of embedding Igexin’s ad SDK. It required deep analysis of the apps’ and ad SDK’s behavior by our researchers to make this discovery. Not only is the functionality not immediately obvious, but it could also be altered at any time on the remote server,” noted the research team.
This means the most exploitative function of Igexin code is of log exfiltration. This enables hackers and attackers to exploit every type of user data. PhoneStateListener is also utilized by the apps, which is an authentic tool having the capability to record call logs. The compromised apps didn’t indicate that they could record times of calls and numbers.
The research team provided two examples of the infected apps on Google Play. One was SelfieCity, a photography app that has been downloaded 5 million times, and another app called LuckyCash that has over a million downloads so far.
According to Lookout, Google was informed about the secret functionality of Igexin, and the company immediately removed the infected apps from the Play Store and uploaded their new, clean versions. The above mentioned two apps are also no more infected.
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LookOut states that other compromised apps included a weather app and a photo app both of which had one to five million downloads, a game that had more than 50 million downloads. There was an internet radio app as well that was downloaded about a million times. Some other apps available on Google Play Store such as health & fitness apps, emoji, home video cameras, educational and travel related apps were infected too.
Although Google’s prompt response has ensured that none of the new downloaders get victimized by malicious cyber criminals, the fact that more than 100 million android phone users have already downloaded these apps with spying capabilities is a cause of serious concern. Apparently, these users and their employers are at risk of being exploited. SDK’s use to infect Android devices is a relatively new trend that lets threat actors to insert malware on devices through a seemingly clean and reliable app.
Google is nonetheless, trying to keep its Play Store free from infected apps and this is why the company recently introduced a new solution to safeguard Android devices. It is called Google Play Protect, and its function is to scan the apps automatically before they are downloaded.


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Aito, the automotive company backed by Huawei, is making significant strides toward the launch of its ultra-luxury SUV, the Aito M9. Meanwhile, recent regulatory filings with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have shed light on key specifications and provided a glimpse of the vehicle through leaked images.
Dual Variants: EREV and BEV
The Aito M9 will be offered in two distinct versions, catering to a broad range of preferences. The first variant, known as EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle), boasts a powertrain comprising a 112 hp, 1.5L generator, complemented by two electric motors. These motors include a 221 hp unit positioned on the front axle and a rear-mounted motor generating an impressive 268 hp.
On the other hand, for those seeking even more potent performance, the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) variant steps up the game. It also relies on a Huawei-manufactured 215 hp front motor coupled with a robust 308 hp rear motor. Moreover, powering this variant are advanced batteries sourced from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL).
Rumored Launch Date
Meanwhile, if development proceeds according to plan, the Aito M9 is poised to hit the market by the conclusion of Q4 this year. This luxury SUV will also incorporate the latest cutting-edge technologies from Huawei, positioning it as a beacon of innovation in the automotive landscape.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Aito M9 approaches its official release.


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TOKYO (CBS.MW) - Fujitsu said Tuesday it swung to a net profit for the year ended March 31, as gains from its digital consumer electronics business outpaced shrinking profits in the increasingly competitive personal computer and mobile phone business.
The Japanese computer and software service company said its group net income reached 49.7 billion yen ($457 million), reversing a 122.1 billion yen loss a year ago. Sales rose 3.2 percent to 4.77 trillion yen from 4.62 trillion yen a year ago.
Fujitsu FJTSY (6702)said its operating profit surged 49.7 percent to 150.3 billion yen from 100.4 billion yen, due in part to a one-time gain from returning part of its pension scheme to the government. Its current profit more than quadrupled to 49.8 billion yen from 12.4 billion yen.
For the current fiscal year ending March 2005, Fujitsu forecast net profit of 70 billion yen and current profit of 120 billion yen on sales of 4.95 trillion yen.
Fujitsu shares ended up 0.3 percent Tuesday, after the earnings were released in the afternoon session. The Nikkei Stock Average ended down 1 percent.


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Rendering of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun [Secrets Resorts & Spas]
Secrets Resorts & Spas’ new property in Mexico will deliver “the same contemporary vibe as the rest of the Secrets brand,” says Violeta Sales, CMP/CMM, corporate director of groups for Secrets’ parent company, AM Resorts. “Unlimited luxury is our brand proposition. And the views of Cancun are phenomenal.”
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, opening in November 2014, will be Secrets’ tenth property in Mexico. Most of its 425 suites afford a view of the Caribbean Sea, and the resort has a 16,000-sf spa, a fitness center, a swimming pool, several restaurants and access to a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course.
Located 35 minutes from the Cancun airport and 10 minutes from downtown Cancun, the resort offers groups more than 12,000 sf of meeting facilities. Choices include a ballroom with theater seating for up to 500; four flexible meeting rooms; and five smaller meeting rooms, including a boardroom. Groups can also use the resort’s teleconferencing and business center. Those who download the Secrets mobile app can get a range of benefits, including free calls to land lines in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; free WiFi throughout the resort; and connection to favorite social media platforms.
Sales says the resort expects most group business to come from incentive programs. Business has been good, she says: By June, the property had already been booked by 30 groups through the first quarter of 2015.
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The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China has left global businesses in a tenuous situation. New tariffs on finished goods and raw materials are steadily increasing supply chain costs and leading to delays in customs clearance. Many businesses are now reconsidering long established supply chains and logistical partnerships. If you’re planning to do business with or export to China, it’s important to understand the chain of events that led to this situation.
How Did The Trade War Escalate?
- USA – April 2018
In response to China’s alleged trading practices, ie. the forced technology transfer policy, the Trump Administration announced that it will impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion worth of high-tech industrial imports from China.
- China – April 2018
In retaliation, China announces its own 25% tariff on $50 billion worth US goods.
- USA – April 2018
The Chinese company ZTE was penalized for doing business with Iran and North Korea. US bans ZTE from purchasing from US suppliers for seven years.
- China & USA – June 2018
China agrees to lift tariffs on some agricultural products in exchange for lifting the US supplier ban on ZTE.
- USA – June 2018
The Trump Administration announces plans to enforce the 25% tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports.
- USA – June 2018
The Trump Administration announces plans to impose a 10% tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
- USA & China – July 2018
Both sides officially implement tariffs on $34 billion worth of each other’s imports. An additional $16 billion is expected to go into effect soon.
- USA – July 2018
President Trump said in an interview that he was willing to impose a tariff on all $505 billion of Chinese imports.
In this bout, we have seen two global powers trade punches back and forth. Unfortunately it’s becoming clear that American firms doing business in China are caught in the middle.
Why Did The Trade Wars Start?
When discussing this trade dispute, it is important to note the trade imbalance that exists between the two countries.
2017 Import Numbers (via US Census Bureau)
- United States imported around $505 billion of goods from China
- China imported around $130 billion of goods from the United States.
- US has a $375 billion trade deficit with China.
What is The Impact of The Trade War on IT Hardware Imports?
Even if China put tariffs on every United States import, it is nowhere close to covering the potential tariffs the US can enforce. The Trump Administration has already imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of goods, with plans for $216 billion more. President Trump has even come out and said he is prepared to impose tariffs on all $505 billion of Chinese imports.
China will have to think of alternative measures to respond to escalations by the United States. Many believe China’s response will come in the form of holding shipments at port, stringent licenses controls, surprise compliance inspections, or fines for multinationals without the proper legal documents covering their imports. This added pressure on supply chains, especially around customs compliance and processes, will become costly for businesses when the necessary safeguards are not put in place. China has a notoriously rigid import process that has the potential to become even more strict.
How to Continue Importing to China
To ensure that deploying IT gear into China is still a viable option in the future, it is critical to partner with an IT shipping specialist with vast experience and a strong local presence in China. Whether you’re planning to support your offices in Shanghai, Beijing, or elsewhere in mainland China, working with an Importer of Record will be critical to stress-free and successful deployments.
FGX’s importer of record service in China provides the local expertise needed to properly import IT equipment; we handle all the paperwork, hold the necessary licenses/authorizations, and manage the customs clearance process on your behalf.
By working with FGX, your data center rollouts, office infrastructure upgrades, or end-user technology deployments will stay on schedule. We will also monitor this trade dispute closely through our partners in China for our clients. This will allow your business to continue to react quickly despite the changing political climate.
FGX provides door-to-door IT deployments solutions into Beijing, Shanghai and great Mainland China. Our global team works on your behalf to ensure the timely delivery of your IT hardware to your local offices and data centers in China.


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NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has announced that the initial results for Destination NSW and Qantas joint marketing campaign promoting NSW through The Ellen DeGeneres Show has delivered immediate benefits.
“The Qantas and Destination NSW campaign, Dance Your Way Down Under, increased inbound ticket sales from the USA to Sydney by 22 per cent compared to normal levels,” Souris said.
“The campaign, which includes television commercials in Los Angeles and New York during screening of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has delivered immediate results for NSW and is a great return on investment in promoting our state to North American audiences.”
The Dance Your Way Down Under campaign, which was in market from April to June in the United States, comes off the back of a five day visit to Australia in March by the talk show superstar and her team to film segments for The Ellen DeGeneres Show as part of a trip for Swisse Wellness and Qantas.
“The campaign also features online marketing in the US and to date has delivered more than 62 million impressions on Qantas websites and almost 220,000 total sales leads for business and services throughout NSW.” Souris said.
“Visitors from the United States who booked their travel with Qantas via the Dance Your Way Down Under campaign plan to stay 12 nights on average, enjoying the best that NSW has to offer and contributing to the NSW Visitor Economy,” Souris said.
Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, said “This impressive return on investment for the Dance Your Way Down Under campaign is one of many great marketing, packaging and public relations tools, developed jointly by Destination NSW and Qantas.”
“Destination NSW’s three year partnership with Qantas will ensure that NSW is promoted to audiences in our key international markets, delivering economic benefits to tourism operators, services and the NSW economy.”
Simon Hickey, CEO Qantas International said that not only had the visit by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the accompanying promotional campaign helped put Australia at the top of mind for US travellers, it has also inspired people to actually get on board a Qantas flight.
“The exposure of Australia in the important US market has been outstanding and it is obvious that team from The Ellen DeGeneres Show really enjoyed their time and experiences. It also highlighted to American travellers that Australia is a great option for a relatively short break,” said Hickey.
Members of The Ellen DeGeneres Show audience also received a holiday to Australia from Qantas and Swisse as a prize for being in the audience the day her visit was announced. To date, more than 205 winners have travelled to Australia on Qantas, with around one third bringing at least one more person with them.


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Consumers are gravitating to the ease and convenience offered by mobile banking, yet many financial institutions remain unsure of the channel's impact on bottom-line revenue. In particular, according to a new Fiserv study, there is a strong correlation between mobile banking usage, debit and credit card point-of-sale transactions and ATM usage.
Fiserv compared the number and frequency of transactions in the three months before and after consumers enrolled in mobile banking. Although existing mobile banking users account for 14.4 percent of the customer base in the banks studied, they drove more than 39 percent of the total point-of-sale (POS) spend. When consumers can check their balances on their smartphones when they're out and about, it may lead to increased spending of available funds. And of course, increased card usage means more incremental interchange revenue for financial institutions.
The year-long analysis of select banks and credit unions using the Mobiliti™ banking and payments solution from Fiserv sought to quantify the tangible returns generated by engaged mobile banking users, as well as the potential benefit of increased adoption.
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News: Magic Leap Lawsuit vs. Nreal Takes Major Step Forward After Legal Team Scours the Planet in Search of Elusive Founder
The legal drama surrounding Chinese startup Nreal and Magic Leap continues, and now we finally have an update.
News: Apple Acquires Motion Capture Firm iKinema, Adding Another Piece to Its Augmented Reality Toolbox
Apple remains shrouded in mystery while continuing to sweep up small companies ahead of a rumored augmented reality headset launch.
News: Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Meta Company & Founder in Patent Lawsuit, Prevents Sales of Meta 2 AR Headset
It was a long time coming, but we finally have a meaningful conclusion to the legal case against augmented reality startup Meta Company.
News: Startup Light Field Lab Lands $28 Million in Funding from Samsung, Verizon, & Comcast for Holographic Displays
The venture arms of Samsung and Verizon Ventures, along with Comcast, are among the strategic investors backing startup Light Field Lab and its glasses-free holographic displays in a $28 million Series A funding round
News: India Telecom Giant Reliance Jio Partners with Startup Tesseract to Bring Augmented Reality Headsets to the Home
We already know that major players like Magic Leap have been planting the seeds of augmented reality for mainstream consumers through wireless partnerships with AT&T, NTT Docomo, SK Telecom.
News: Qualcomm & Bose Back RealWear's Enterprise Augmented Reality Wearables in $80 Million Funding Round
Some investors play the short game, placing their bets on industries that show the quickest return on their investment, and, in the augmented reality space, that means the enterprise sector.
News: Apple Design Chief Jony Ive's Exit Offers Another Clue About Company's Rumored Augmented Reality Smartglasses
A new profile on Apple's exiting design chief Jony Ive, the man behind many of the company's most successful products, paints a fuller picture of what led to his departure.
News: Magic Leap Claims He Stole Augmented Reality Ideas as an Employee, but Who Is Chi Xu, the Founder of Nreal?
When I first found out about Nreal, back in the spring of 2018, the most interesting thing about the company's story was the founder's background. Chi Xu, the CEO and founder of Nreal, previously worked at Magic Leap as a software engineer.
News: Nreal Strikes 5G Partnership with LG Uplus in South Korea, Begins Accepting Pre-Orders for Nreal Light Developer Kit
After entering into settlement talks with Epic Games over the gaming giant's trademark challenge, Nreal is now ready to open up the floodgates to potential early adopters in the augmented reality space.
At least one hurdle to China-based augmented reality startup Nreal going mainstream in the United States may be about to be knocked down, thanks to behind the scenes legal movements Next Reality has uncovered.
This week's news that Magic Leap's patents had entered collateral limbo, now in the hands of JPMorgan Chase, threw a dark cloud over the company.
News: Magic Leap Patents Signed Over to JPMorgan Chase as Collateral Just Months After Major Funding Push
Is the augmented reality magic fading down in Plantation, Florida? That's the first question some may be asking following a casual revelation over the weekend that Magic Leap, the maker of the Magic Leap One, has assigned much of its patent portfolio over to JP Morgan Chase as collateral.
News: Vuforia Parent PTC Goes All-In on 3D Content Creation with $470 Million Acquisition of Onshape CAD Platform
There's a direct correlation between the proliferation of augmented reality apps and the demand for 3D content, and PTC just quantified that in dollars.
In a legal brief entered on Monday, Florida-based startup Magic Leap has filed suit against the founder of Nreal, a former employee of Magic Leap, claiming that the company's Nreal Light smartglasses were built using Magic Leap's intellectual property.
The long and somewhat tumultuous journey of Leap Motion has come to an end, thanks to another startup.
Almost half a year after we broke the story about the demise of Meta Company, there's good news for fans of the augmented reality startup — a rebirth is at hand.
Despite the recent gut punch of staff layoffs, Canada-based smartglasses startup North and its Focals are likely to be in the game for a while longer.
Just months after we previewed the augmented reality, volumetric video conferencing powers of Mimesys, the company has undergone a major change — it's now a part of Magic Leap.
Smartglasses are the future of augmented reality, and Samsung is betting on waveguide maker DigiLens to emerge as a leader in the growing AR wearable industry.
Magic Leap's business strategy for bringing augmented reality to the mainstream has become even clearer via its latest funding round.


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Jerry Remy’s Is Creating an ‘Athlete Menu’
Jerry Remy’s on Boylston Street has a roof deck that overlooks Fenway Park, which makes it one of the best places to be on game day (except being in the actual ballpark, obviously). To add to the already perfect location, the roof deck just got a brand new retractable roof that will make this upcoming spring’s cold, rainy days a comfortable 70 degrees at all times. And now, just in time for Opening Day, Remy’s on Boylston will launch what they are calling the “Athlete Menu” which will include items suitable for the trendy Paleo diet, vegans, and even some gluten-free options.
The sports bar and grill already has a menu that they call “Rabbit Food & Tree Bark” (it’s also known as the VVG menu showcasing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options), which features items you wouldn’t think a sports bar type of restaurant would offer such as a tempeh burger (pictured above), a quinoa taboulleh wrap, and gluten-free pasta.
The new menu (which is launching in a few weeks) will feature items that are in line with the Paleo way of eating and will be an updated version of the current VVG menu. Remy’s reps tell us that they recognize that their Boston customers are fit and enjoy an active lifestyle. They also noticed a trend towards more healthy eating, even at sports bars. “You’d be surprised how many people want the Balsamic Garbanzo & Tofu Ricotta Salad instead of nachos,” they said. Since we cover health and fitness on a daily basis and see this first hand, we are not surprised. But it’s exciting that a restaurant is creating an entire menu specially geared towards the active and athletic crowds who frequents it.


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This article is the first in my new series of Failure Forums published in Innovation Excellence. The series is focused on bringing the role of innovation failure to the forefront. It will intentionally bypass the innovation success stories to focus on the lessons learned from failures. It is never easy to disclose our professional failures but these brave innovation practitioners are doing exactly that so that others can learn from their experiences. This is the story of Jeff Stratman, a corporate innovator, and his journey to launch a new corporate venture called Orgango.
Last month consulting firm Accenture released a report (“Why Low-Risk Innovation Is Costly“) on the state of innovation at big companies from the U.S., U.K., and France. Their survey of 519 executives at large companies concluded that most were disappointed with the return on their innovation investment. Many of these companies cited that they were scaling back their disruptive innovation efforts and settling for more incremental innovation like product line extensions.
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New Yorkers will see their new taxi for the first time starting this weekend.
New Yorkers will view this weekend for the first time in the flesh the taxi that will drive their city beginning in 2013 for the next 10 years. It is not yet the final product but a full vehicle prototype of the Taxi of Tomorrow, based on the Nissan NV200 van, will be on hand at this year's New York Auto Show. And it goes without saying that painting it in the traditional taxi cab yellow was a must.
The Nissan NV 200 was chosen for the job after a competitive two-year bid selection process by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The process began in 2007 when city officials convened representatives of taxi drivers, owners and passengers to create a set of goals for the next New York City taxi cab. The project was given the name the 'Taxi of Tomorrow'. In December 2009, the TLC issued a request for proposals, inviting auto manufacturers and designers to submit their best ideas for a purpose-built vehicle. The Nissan NV200 was selected.
For starters, it's not a big sedan, but a more convenient vehicle with sliding rear doors and a lot of baggage space. Four passenger seats are available at the back made of antimicrobial, environment-friendly, durable and easy-to-clean seat fabric, which simulates the look and feel of leather. The roof is transparent so passengers will be able to look up towards the New York skyscrapers. A flat "no hump" passenger floor area will make it easier for people to move within their compartment and floor lighting will be an improvement as well. There's also a mobile charging station for passengers, including a 12-volt electrical outlet and two USB ports.
Controlled rear air conditioning and Active Carbon Lined headliner will help neutralize interior odors. The horn's honk is described as low-annoyance and it will be accompanied by exterior lights flashing to indicate the honking for other vehicles and pedestrians.
The NV 200 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engineered to lower emissions and fuel efficiency of the taxi's 150,000 mile powertrain warranty. "We're proud to introduce a new era of urban mobility to New York with the Nissan NV200 Taxi - New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow," Carlos Ghosn Nissan CEO said. "The exclusive Taxi of Tomorrow draws on Nissan's global experience in commercial vehicles, as well as insight from New York City taxi drivers and passengers, who helped identify important improvements over today's cabs. The Nissan taxi will deliver unprecedented levels of innovation and comfort to New York's 600,000 daily taxi riders."
Each day, 600,000 New Yorkers hop in the back of a taxi - the iconic yellow cab that is a symbol of New York City around the world. More than 13,000 taxis traveling cumulate some 500 million miles per year. The Nissan NV200 Taxi will be produced at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The total price per vehicle, with all planned standard features, will be approximately $29,700.


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Millions of Californians Cut Off from Legal Cannabis Market As Cities Sue State to Further Stall Access in Cannabis Deserts
California is the legal cannabis capital of the world, yet nearly 18 million Californians live in cannabis deserts, or regions cut off from the legal cannabis market.
The NorCal Cannabis Company–one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis operations in California–mapped out those deserts and found that only 14 out of 58 counties–and 82 out of 484 municipalities–have laws that allow retail cannabis storefronts. The rest of the state’s population lives in localities that ban commercial cannabis activity.
Cities File Suit: Interpreting Prop 64
In an effort to address this scarcity–and the law set forth by Proposition 64–California regulators ruled to allow cannabis home deliveries statewide. The regulation permits state-licensed firms to deliver cannabis in cities that have banned retail cannabis operations, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Published: April 25, 2019
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Kathmandu. Apple releases the iPhone SE as a cheaper model. Apple first launched iPhone SE in 2016, iPhone SE (2020) in 2020 and iPhone SE (2022) in 2022.The name of iPhone SE that will be released this time is expected to be iPhone SE Far or iPhone SE (2024). According to information released by various leaks, the iPhone SE will be available in a design similar to the iPhone 14.
Apart from that, it is said that the model will have Face ID, USB-C, action button, OLED display and other features.According to a confidential source told Mac Rumors, the platform that brings out Apple’s information, the company is currently testing various upgrades for the iPhone SE. Therefore, it is not yet clear when the phone will be released.The iPhone 14 chassis, action button, USB-C port, 48 megapixel single camera, OLED display, Face ID and in-house 5G model are currently being tested on that phone.
In terms of design, the iPhone SE uses the chassis of the iPhone 14, so the model does not have a curved edge like the iPhone 15.It has not been revealed what the camera of the model will be like. Analysts expect that if Apple recently launched a phone with these features, it would get a good buzz.
Now, despite having good features, iPhone 15 is facing criticism due to some weaknesses. If most of the features of the iPhone 15 are available in the iPhone SE at a cheaper price, it is sure to attract users.
Earlier, the phone of this model was released in 2020 and 2022, so this time it is expected to be released in 2024. Mac Rumors mentioned that it is difficult to distinguish whether all these information are accurate or not because they are provided by unknown sources.
The starting price of the iPhone SE (2022) released in 2022 was set at 189 US dollars. The price is about 60 US dollars more than the iPhone SE (2020). Therefore, it has been analyzed that the price of the new model iPhone SE will be around iPhone SE (2022) or a little more expensive.


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With a steady stream of bad news behind it, Microsoft Corporation began a public relations offensive over the weekend, with TV and newspaper ads explaining its innocence in the antitrust trial that's dominate business headlines for almost two years. Beginning with prepared statements that were made available shortly after the government released its proposed remedy for the software giant--which involves splitting Microsoft into two separate companies and heavily monitoring its behavior for years--Microsoft officials have taken their message to the people in a bid to sway public opinion to their side. And it's a jihad that's likely to last until May 10, when the company intends to publicize its own remedy proposal, one that will no doubt be far less dramatic than that issued by the DOJ last week.
"We believe the government’s extreme regulations would be a major setback for consumers, the high-technology industry and the American economy," the company states in an open letter published in national newspapers Monday. "Nothing in the lawsuit against Microsoft justifies the harsh restrictions that the government is now seeking to place on Microsoft’s innovation and product design ... The government wants to tear Microsoft apart, depriving the company of its flagship Windows operating system products, and denying Windows users of exciting new technologies now under development at Microsoft, such as speech and gesture recognition. The government even wants to ban any further improvements to the Internet Explorer software in Windows—software that has made access to the Web easy for tens of millions of people around the world. Restrictions such as these would stifle innovation, make computers less capable and more expensive."
A short TV ad featuring Microsoft president Steve Ballmer attempts to put a more personal face on the company; while many people still look up to Bill Gates as the person behind Microsoft's success, it is also his personality that has seemingly gotten the company in so much trouble lately. "When I joined Bill Gates and Microsoft 20 years ago, the PC was very new; this year, three people buy one every second," Ballmer says in the ad. "Innovation is spreading through our economy. It's creating new jobs; changing our lives; and helping children learn. Now I'm the president of Microsoft, and we're still focused on innovating, delivering value and listening to customers. Technology is fueling America's economy; our next generation of software will do even more. The best is yet to come."
A Microsoft spokesperson sums up the company's desire to get its message out. "We think it’s important to communicate directly with the American people about the importance of the high-tech industry to our economy," he says. "The company has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s important to be clear with our customers about what we stand for, and why we are working so hard to create next-generation software and services for them.


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Lucky strike! Megan Blake Irwin looks effortlessly chic in ripped jeans as she leaves a Sydney bowling alley with celebrity make-up artist Max May
She made headlines last year after her rumoured 'fling' with reality TV star Scott Disick in New York City.
But Megan Blake Irwin, 22, only had eyes for one man on Friday night - her friend and celebrity make-up artist Max May.
The BFFs were spotted walking arm-in-arm during a fun night out in Sydney after paying a visit Strike Bowling.
Stepping out: Megan Blake Irwin (L) enjoyed a night out in Sydney on Friday with her friend, celebrity make up artist Max May (R)
Megan wore her golden hair straight and loose and opted for an edgy yet casual look with a denim jacket, a grey T-shirt and ripped black jeans.
The New York-based beauty accessorised with a grey clutch and black leather ankle boots, and kept her make-up look simple with a nude lip and mascara.
Meanwhile, Max showed off his bronzed tan in a beige T-shirt, khaki shorts, baby pink trainers and matching socks.
Night out: The friends were spotted arm-in-arm while leaving Strike Bowling in Sydney
Success! The Adelaide-born model was discovered by fashion photographer Mario Testino
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In a previous interview with Daily Mail Australia, the stunning blonde revealed she works hard to maintain her flawless appearance.
'Most of the time I'll be healthy and work out': In a previous interview with Daily Mail Australia, Megan revealed she works hard to maintain her flawless appearance
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If you were ever fond of the virtual world idea, you must have come across Habbo. The game was launched back in 2000 aiming in developing an online community for teenagers. Even after more than two decades, the game is alive and kicking. Now, Azerion has brought the game to mobile. It allows you to play the full version of Habbo with the comfort of your smartphone. More importantly, the game has given special importance to cross-play compatibility meaning you can easily interact with players in the original version.
For a long time, Habbo was stuck in the beta stage since the developers wanted to polish the game enough for it to be released to everyone. Once the developers got positive feedback from the beta testers, the game finally launched. Users who pre-registered will be getting a free gold edition of the 2015 Alien Hat.
Habbo’s new mobile version is based on Unity
It is worth noting that this is not the first time Habbo has been ported to mobile. The first mobile version experienced a lot of backlash for crashing issues. Hence, the developers have launched a revamped version. It is also interesting to see the developers using the word “meta-verse” in their slogan hinting at potential Web3 content being integrated.
Jurriaan van Teunenbroek, Vice President of Azerion shares his thoughts on the new game:
Use of the Unity client, with its cross-play functionality, continues to grow the Habbo audience, creating a greater social community experience. Our goal is to maintain an inclusive and safe environment for people of all ages to connect and socialize, with this Android app being yet another step in the right direction.”
That being said, the users interested in playing Habbo on their smartphones can download the game on Google Playstore. It is a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.


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January 18th, 2018
Can you get a brand new, quality travel trailer for under $10K? Yes you can! Brand new Viking travel trailers starting at under $10K!!! The Vikings are a breeze to tow and affordable without compromising the quality and comfort of larger RVs. Call us at (918) 234-0000 for more info or drop by and have a look! See all of our Viking models here: http://tulsarv.net/inventory/?condition=1&manufacturer=Viking+RVs
AND, our January sale continues. We have tons of fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers and motor homes marked down up to 40% off MSRP! Great deals on brand new 2017 models…they have to go to make room for new inventory!
August 17th, 2017
Interesting article from CBS News…
Millennials turning to RVs for affordable, mobile lifestyle.
Campgrounds have long been a good barometer for the economy.
Low unemployment typically leaves more discretionary spending for things like camping and the United States’ largest campground company, KOA, reports sales are higher for a record sixth year in a row.
What’s been an interesting, even surprising, trend is how many millennials are now investing in the great outdoors, reports CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg.
Images of millennials on RV road trips and outdoor adventures have filled social media all summer long and #Camping posts on Instagram are now over 14 million.
The popular trend is keeping employees in an Elkhart county, Indiana factory working at a record pace to produce more than 70,000 recreational vehicles by the end of year.
Jeff Runels is the president of Keystone RV, a subsidiary of the world’s largest manufacturer. Runels said they made 42 RV’s in one day and their sales, year over year, are up 20 percent.
“Yeah, we’re expecting it to be just as high, if not higher, next year,” Runels said.
Keystone’s best sellers are lower-cost models, which they’re marketing to millennials, but the newest generation to the RV market is buying at all price points.
Amenities in one RV include an electric fireplace and retractable TV.
Eric Hartman and his wife Mia moved from Nebraska to a KOA campground in Mystic, Connecticut. It’s close to Mia’s job as a traveling nurse – and affordable.
“Probably $40,000 to $50,000. Roughly,” Eric said of the price of his RV. “You can get your payments down to like $170 a month.”
With a 10-year bank loan, payments can be under $200 a month. Add the optional cost of a campsite and you can live just about anywhere. And for the millennials now driving RV sales, that’s the point.
“They’re just getting into the workforce for the first time, an RV is a great way to travel and decide where you want to settle, save some money, because it is a very affordable lifestyle, and then set up your life from there,” Runels said.
Allison Lago Leonard was raised camping. Now, she works alongside her husband, Kent, at the KOA in Mystic, where she’s the general manager.
“There’s 75 million campers out there and one third, 38 percent, of us are millennials. So, I mean we’re catching up and we’re catching on and I think it’s something that’s becoming more popular with us,” Leonard said.
Manufacturers are doing their best to keep up by providing modern finishes like stainless steel and adding millennial must-haves like solar and Wi-Fi.
“A lot of people are traveling and they’re working from their RV, they want that Wi-Fi so they can go hook up the camper and go travel the country but still be able to run their business from a remote place,” Leonard said.
“With more buyers and more people out there, that lifestyle has just taken off and so we’ve come back strong,” Runels said.
Strong RV sales means more jobs and Runels said he’s running at full employment – a big deal in a part of the country where the unemployment rate was over 15 percent in the last recession.
The RV industry as a whole is looking to see sales reach 400,000 for the first time this year.
April 15, 2017
Our newest sales lot is up and running! We’re featured in an article from RB Business:
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‘Tulsa RV’ Opens Second Full-Service Dealership
March 29, 2017 by Bob Ashely
Tulsa RV, a consignment dealer founded on the brink of the Great Recession, opened its second full-service dealership Monday (March 27) on the east side of Tulsa, Okla.
”We closed the deal on Thursday (March 23) and opened Monday,” said Craig Goldrich, owner of both stores who also continues to run the consignment lot.
The new open-air lot on 4.4 acres along Interstate 44 will carry Forest River Inc. towable and motorized RVs. The new 5,300-square-foot facility, formerly the location of a trucking company, will also have two service bays.
Tulsa RV’s initial full-service store, also on I-44, opened two years ago six miles away, primarily carrying Keystone towable brands, along with Forest River motorhomes.
”I was a guy on the corner selling 15 units a month,” Goldrich said. ”Now I’m selling 50.”
Goldrich opened the Tulsa RV lot that sells consignments and repossessed RVs from banks in 2007. Among the incentives to open the new store was that he was able to buy the property, Goldrich reported.
”This is a purchase,” he said. ”My other place is a lease. At the end of the day, you’re always looking for your own place. We’ve been busy and business has been great, but I’ve always been looking for that ‘home.’ Now I have a long-term place.”
The Tulsa-area economy is strong, he noted, and he’s already received calls from potential customers who will be working on the Keystone Pipeline, which recently was authorized by President Trump.
”We’ve already had pipeliners calling and saying they want this and they want that,” Goldrich said. ”I went through bad times and now I’m going through the good times.”
January 10, 2017
We are VERY proud to announce a new brand from Keystone RV here at Tulsa RV. Meet the Shasta Phoenix! We have our first two already with more on the way, come and have a look!
December 16, 2016
Excerpt from a great article from Keystone RV about the In-Command system. And the best news, it is available in our Fuzion toy haulers! See the details at http://www.keystonerv.com/media/2937724/incommand_fuzionflyer_jan16.pdf


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Dnata Travel Group has reported strong interest for Greece, Turkey and Dubai holidays following the government’s lockdown roadmap announcement, but said customers were taking a “fairly cautious approach” and favouring departures from August onwards.
In a statement responding to Monday’s announcement, chief executive John Bevan said he was “encouraged that the travel industry’s plight and the need to get people moving again was recognised” by the prime minister.
However, he said there were still “a lot of questions” to answer, including whether blanket foreign office advice would change, if travel corridors would return, how young people without vaccinations would be treated and how travel firms would survive until holidays restart.
He also urged customers to “take the necessary precautions” and book with tursted providers to ensure they were protected if the proposed timescales changed and rebookings were required.
Bevan said: “Having encouraged them to make bookings, the public will not thank us if we have to then disappoint them once more if that timescale gets derailed. Although the end would appear to be in sight thanks to a successful vaccination programme, if there is anything we have learnt in the last 12 months it is not to take anything for granted.
“How much sympathy would there be if, in our haste to ‘get back to how things were’ we spark a fourth wave and the re-imposition of restrictions?”
He added: “There will be a flood of very attractive offers in the coming days, but the threat remains substantial and consumers should book with travel brands like ours which have a proven record on refunding, and which offer the necessary commitments and insurance for future bookings.”
Bevan also cautioned the travel trade not to undermine trust which had started to build following what he described as “the great refund debacle” in 2020.
He said: “After a very shaky initial response to the pandemic, I believe the industry had begun to recover the trust that had been lost during the great refund debacle of last summer.
“Although there are still some bad apples out there forcing RCNs on customers or, worse, not refunding them at all, certainly for our own brands sentiment had improved, and we’d started to see that convert into bookings as well. And although numbers are very low still, the industry had flexed to function in a ‘new reality’ with new products and processes to reassure them that those bookings were safe.”
He added: “The fact that travel even made it on to the PM’s roadmap is cause for guarded optimism.
“But instead of claiming a triumph, our industry now needs to focus its considerable energies on answering those questions, and continuing to make reasoned and compassionate arguments for tailored business support packages on top of those already available to our sector in preparation for the long road ahead.”
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