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There's four new Windows machines — the entry-level Galaxy Book, the flagship Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360, and the gaming-focused Galaxy Book Odyssey — all packing beefy components into svelte, attractive frames.Notably, two of Samsung’s new laptops -- the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 -- sport OLED screens, which are still a rarity in the laptop market.
I think AMOLED displays are going to be the next big thing in laptop design, and the few laptops with OLED screens we’ve tested -- among them Samsung’s own Galaxy Chromebook -- have wowed us with their vibrant colors and deep blacks. .
Samsung says it expects a number of other companies to release laptops with 90Hz OLED screens this year, and it’s a safe bet that its own Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 will serve as a showcase for these new displays.If the screens on these new Galaxy Book Pros look anything like the gorgeous 4K OLED display we saw on Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook earlier this year, they’re sure to stand out -- and that’s exactly what Samsung needs if it wants to build a bigger presence in the US laptop market.Of course, not all of the new Galaxy Books have AMOLED screens; both the budget-minded Galaxy Book and the gaming-focused Galaxy Book Odyssey will ship with more traditional 15.6-inch TFT LCD displays.
So far Samsung has only told us that the Galaxy Book Odyssey is going on sale in Korea at first, with no further details on whether it will appear state-side.The Galaxy Book Odyssey is most notable for being the first laptop we’ve seen to include Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti GPUs, which could help it deliver remarkable performance in the latest games.What is certain is that Samsung is going hard on promoting the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 as flagship laptops here in the US.Both of the Galaxy Book Pro laptops will ship with support for Link to Windows and Microsoft Your Phone, apps which allow you to connect your laptop to your (Android) smartphone to do things like run phone apps directly on your desktop, take calls, and easily access your photos, messages, and notifications. .Plus, the Galaxy Book Pro laptops ship with the SmartThings app so you can control SmartThings-compatible devices on the network (like appliances, lights, and thermostats) right from the laptop.That’s a long, complicated way of saying the Galaxy Book Pro laptops should have a lot of neat ways of interacting with your Android devices, especially if those devices are made by Samsung.
If these features work well, it will give Samsung device owners a compelling reason to make their next laptop a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, and help these new laptops stand out in an otherwise crowded market.
As exciting as it is to see Samsung making a big push into the laptop market — which is currently booming, thanks to COVID-19 — we have to wait and see if these new Galaxy Books can compete with what the big PC vendors bring to the table this year.
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Pat Mazza was waiting for his coronavirus stimulus payment. He had no reason to believe it was in the generic white envelope that arrived Wednesday.
The envelope didn’t come from the U.S. Treasury. It came from “Money Network Cardholder Services.”
He opened it, took a quick look and figured it was another banking promotion. Then he shredded the enclosed prepaid debit card — which was loaded with his stimulus money.
Way to go, Uncle Sam.
With little warning, the Treasury made a big change to its payment process last week and started issuing some of them on prepaid debit cards. That’s after telling people for months to look for direct deposits or checks.
Now people are thinking their payments are junk mail, or scams.
Only after hearing from a friend about stimulus payments coming on prepaid cards did Mazza, of Easton, realize what he’d done. He called the issuing bank and requested a replacement.
“I don’t know, it just seems stupid,” he told me Thursday.
It sure is.
Recipients of these cards nationwide have cut them up or considered them junk, or contacted consumer protection authorities to flag them as scams, according to media reports from North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey and elsewhere.
Prepaid cards can be cumbersome to use. You have to watch for fees, track the balance and then figure out how to drain the last few bucks.
Presumably, they’re costing the government, too. Why contract with a bank to issue cards when you can print checks?
In a news release on May 18, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the prepaid cards allowed the government to deliver payments quicker.
So why send them to only about 4 million people? And why wait until the tail end of the stimulus process, and do it with little warning?
The Treasury and IRS did not respond to my questions, and have offered little insight about who was selected to get cards instead of checks.
The Treasury said in its news release that card recipients didn’t have their bank information on file with the IRS, which means they couldn’t get a direct deposit, and their tax returns were processed at the IRS centers in Andover, Mass., or Austin, Texas.
Even if Mazza had identified the card as coming from the government, he would have been skeptical, considering all the scammers who are chasing after stimulus payments.
“I never would have believed it anyway,” he told me.
The friend who alerted Mazza’s wife about the prepaid cards, Carole O’Connell of Whitehall, feared the card she got was a fraud, too, until I verified that it wasn’t.
“We had no advance notice that debit cards were being issued in place of the checks that we were expecting,” she said.
The cards are Visa brand and issued by MetaBank. They don’t have monthly maintenance fees, or fees for making credit or debit purchases. But you could incur fees when trying to withdraw cash from them.
Cash withdrawals at in-network ATMs are free, but there is a $2 fee for using an out-of-network machine, after a free initial one. It costs a quarter to check your balance at any ATM. Money can also be withdrawn from tellers at banks in the Visa network, but only the first withdrawal is free. Subsequent withdrawals cost $5.
Spending the last few bucks on prepaid cards can be a hassle. You often have to make a “split-tender” purchase, paying first with what’s left on your card and then paying the outstanding amount with another card or cash.
Bob Elbich of Weisenberg Township was savvy enough to figure out how to drain his stimulus card without incurring fees. But it was a headache. He had to set up a card account online so he could transfer the full balance to his bank.
It would been much easier to sign and deposit a check.
“What a pain,” said Elbich, a Lehigh County commissioner. “I feel sorry for all those folks who don’t have the wherewithal to negotiate all of this.”
Like O’Connell, he initially questioned the card’s legitimacy. He almost threw it away, thinking as Mazza did that it was junk.
“It was only after I researched the IRS website, digging around until I found the information tying this bank and Visa debit card to the federal government,” Elbich told me. “To top that off, they got my name wrong on the card, but correctly named my wife.”
The confusion has prompted some Pennsylvania public officials to warn their constituents. State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, spread the word on her Facebook page Thursday.
“DO NOT THROW IT AWAY AS JUNK MAIL! It is your stimulus payment!” she wrote.
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Hollenbach Home Center is hosting a silent auction from April 28 to May 12 to benefit pediatric cancer research through the Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation.The event, which is held during regular store hours, features sports memorabilia and artwork.
A replica Ryan Howard All- Star jersey, signed by Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, is for sale. Items signed by Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, pitcher Cole Hamels and Eagles defensive back Brian Dawkins will be available, as well.
Items from the Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup teams will available for bidding.
Other highlighted items include a Howard Miller Grandfather clock, Weber gas grill and over $10,000 of decking material.
Elyse Ryan, designer of the Alex Jewelry, designed a store exclusive earring set made of Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. Similarly, Chamillia Jewelry has created an Alex Lemonade murano glass bead.
On May 11, the Reading Express Smokin’ Hot Steam Dance Team, from the Reading Express Arena Football Team, will appear to sign photos for a donation and perform.
On May 12 Alex’s mother, Liz Scott, will be on hand to sign her book “Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand” at witness the final bidding from noon until 4 p.m.
Located near the intersection of County Line Road and Route 100 in Boyertown, Hollenbach’s is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.


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When Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN ) Chief Executive Jeffrey P. Bezos proclaimed a year ago that the money-losing online retailer would finally earn its first operating profit by now, almost nobody believed him. Instead, investors kept hitting the sell button, knocking the stock down 40%, to around $10. Oops. On Jan. 22, the same day traditional retailer Kmart Corp. (KM ) filed for bankruptcy protection, upstart Amazon shocked everyone by reporting not just an operating profit of $59 million but also a net profit of $5 million in the fourth quarter--no ifs, ands, or pro formas. Investors piled back in, sending the stock up 24%, to $12.60. Crows Bezos: "It's a major turning point for us."
The bubbly CEO may be a perennial optimist, but he's not exaggerating. Granted, the surprise net profit came partly because of a $16 million gain on foreign currency exchange, which might not happen again. And Amazon's net will lapse back into the red this quarter as holiday merchandise bills come due. Yet with operating profits more than 10 times expectations last quarter, there's no question the e-commerce bellwether hit a big milestone. Throwing off a recent slump in sales, which were flat in the third quarter, it hiked the top line by 15%, or triple analysts' expectations, to $1.1 billion. Even more important, it earned a profit by getting the basics right: tangible operational efficiencies, heads-down cost-cutting, and savvy partnership deals with the likes of Toys `R' Us Inc. (TOY ) and Target Corp. (TGT ) "Amazon is just a much more experienced retailer now," says analyst Safa Rashtchy of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. "They're finally going to see some benefit from that."
So might the entire e-tailing sector. Amazon's profit offers a strong signal that while online retailers may not turn the retail world upside down, they may well become a potent force in their own right. How? Consider that Amazon offered a 30% discount on books priced above $20 in the fourth quarter--a move that helped boost overall books, music, and video sales 5%, compared with a 12% drop in the third quarter. Yet that business still saw operating profits rise 63%, to $64 million, on sales of $538 million. That's a clear indication, Bezos says, that the favorable interaction he has always promised has kicked in: Efficiencies allow for lower prices, spurring sales growth across the board, which can be handled by existing facilities without much additional cost. Says retail analyst Kristine Koerber of W.R. Hambrecht & Co.: "Amazon has proven that e-tailing can work."
Oh, sure, Amazon's particular business model--a "get big fast" strategy forged in times when capital was cheap--won't likely be repeated in this penny-pinching era. That's why venture capitalists have no plans to rush out and fund any Amazon wannabes. But recent profits reported by privately held e-commerce companies such as liquidator Overstock.com, online jewelry seller Blue Nile, and luggage e-tailer eBags haven't escaped their notice. "This isn't going to start an avalanche of new venture investment in e-tailers," says Mayfield Fund general partner Allen Morgan. "But I do think over the next couple of years you will see additional funding in e-tailers and e-tailing infrastructure companies." That's music to the ears of firms such as eVineyard Inc., which is trying to raise a $5 million financing round as it aims for profitability this year. Says eVineyard Chairman Larry Gerhard: "This helps enormously, to have Amazon turn the corner."
How soon the purse strings will open up remains a big question, because Amazon itself isn't home free. It still carries $2.2 billion in long-term debt, which drains about $30 million in cash every quarter. It has to contend with a recession that is not abating. And Bezos' strategy of enticing customers with lower prices is risky--especially since its core business of books, music, and videos may be maturing. Although international sales, largely of media products, jumped 81%, to $262 million, too few customers are buying newer offerings in electronics, kitchen gear, and tools. Their combined sales fell 2% from a year ago as Amazon switched from selling some of the items itself to taking commissions on sales it handled for retailing partners.
Still, progress below the top line is making up for all that. Most of all, it's coming from dozens of big and small improvements in Amazon's network of distribution centers, one of its biggest and most criticized expenses. A year ago, some 12% of incoming inventory ended up stored in the wrong place, leading to lost time and delayed orders. This year, thanks to better inventory software and smarter storage, that was reduced to just 4%. Partly as a result, even as sales rose 15%, Amazon cut fourth-quarter fulfillment expenses by $22 million, or 17%, from a year ago.
Amazon also honed its process for sorting orders for multiple items--a skill it views as its essential edge as it keeps expanding its offerings and adding more retail partners that want to use Amazon's fulfillment capabilities. By reducing the time it takes to get all the items in an order into the sorting system, Amazon shipped 35% more units with the same number of people. Says Lisa Rapuano, research director for Legg Mason Funds, whose market-beating value fund is the second-largest Amazon investor after Bezos himself: "They have made incredible progress in operations."
At the same time, Amazon for the first time farmed out fulfillment of some books to its distributor, Ingram Book Group. Partly as a result, Amazon required 4,000 fewer distribution workers on its peak day, Dec. 11, compared with a year earlier. And with better planning and higher volumes, it could send more trucks directly to cities, bypassing the cost of regional postal sorting hubs and saving millions of dollars in the fourth quarter alone. Says Jeffrey A. Wilke, Amazon's senior vice-president of operations: "We spent the whole year really focused on increasing productivity without more capital spending."
Improvements aside, logistics experts estimate that Amazon's distribution centers are still operating at less than 40% of capacity, half the most efficient level. "At this stage, it's overbuilt," says Richard W. Hallal, principal with Cleveland consultant Logistics Development Corp. So unless Amazon further reduces that capacity by shutting down more warehouses--a move not on its agenda--it must boost sales to maximize the use of its facilities. Although Bezos is forecasting at least 10% growth this year, it's unclear that rate will get operations chugging at optimal capacity.
One method of recharging sales growth is Bezos' much-criticized Wal-Mart Stores Inc.-style approach, adding everything from electronics to tools onto its original books business. Results are still mixed. Although some 35% of customers ordered something besides books, music, or videos in the fourth quarter, that's down slightly from 37% in the third quarter. Bezos says he hopes Amazon's just-announced offer of free shipping on orders over $99 will entice customers to try higher-ticket electronics, tools, and kitchen gear. And analysts say its deals to run online stores for established brands such as Toys `R' Us, Target, and Circuit City should get consumers more interested.
Indeed, those deals boost both the top and bottom lines. The retailers sell their products through the Amazon site and pay the e-tailer fees for handling distribution and customer service. Revenues for these services, which hit $225 million in the fourth quarter, carry gross margins of at least 45%, nearly twice Amazon's retail margins. And the added unit volume helps fill up idle distribution capacity, making the e-tailer more efficient. Says analyst Ken Cassar of market researcher Jupiter Media Metrix Inc.: "The beauty of those two businesses--retail and services--is that they make each other stronger."
Even more lucrative and growing faster yet are Amazon's booming sales of used merchandise. That business made up 15% of unit sales from just 1% a year ago. Those sales carry even juicier 85% gross margins--the same kind of business that has made online auctioneer eBay the one remaining e-commerce darling among investors.
Is all that enough to restore luster to Amazon, which was once valued at more than $30 billion? That will take longer, especially since its market valuation--now nearly $5 billion--is rich next to traditional retailers. Bezos, too, concedes Amazon must continue to get many more small things right before he can build the huge, lasting company he's aiming for. "I don't think the next six years will be any easier," he says. No matter how far Amazon comes, it always seems to have a long way to go.
By Robert D. Hof in San Mateo, Calif., with Heather Green in New York


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LightPointe announces limited-time lower pricing on its AireLink 60 10Gig radios. V-Band radios (60 GHz) deliver high-speed, low-latency, full-duplex wireless transmission license-free. Such radios can be less expensive and easier to deploy than licensed 70 GHz, 80 GHz, and 90 GHz V-Band radios. - January 16, 2019 - LightPointe Communications, Inc.
Talamas is excited to announce that they are now an authorized Panasonic Professional Video and Professional Remote Camera Systems dealer.
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At the NEOTD - Cleveland Tech Conference on April 11th, 2019, attendees will learn about the current state of trending technologies and what the future holds for them. Attendees will get to participate in interactive panel discussions - plus, see the latest tech products on display and IT services showcased in the exhibitor area. Business and school decision makers will learn how they can integrate these solutions into their organization's tech landscape. - January 02, 2019 - NEOTD.com Tech Symposium
Tier3D, a Silicon Valley company has launched an Indiegogo campaign with AI-powered gadgets, which enable highly personalized human-like machine intelligence. Tier3D AI works like an intuitive extension of yourself, seamlessly helping you with the things you do. It can organize documents, do a deep search in the data, summarize content, create presentations, make suggestions etc. The team has experienced Silicon Valley professionals along with a Nobel Laureate and a Stanford Faculty as advisors. - January 02, 2019 - Tier3D
Origin's TRM combines wireless and AI to accurately measure the elderly’s in-house movements, daily activities, and sleep patterns while maintaining privacy and freedom of movement. - January 02, 2019 - Origin Wireless
Photographers, journalists, and reporters all want cloud connectivity between their cameras and various apps, such as DropBox, but there are a number of factors standing in their way, including price point. Joobot has just unveiled CamBuddy Plus, a new device that will seamlessly connect existing cameras with the cloud via WiFi, GPS, and 4G LTE at an affordable price. - December 21, 2018 - Beijing Joobot Technologies Inc.
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Pat Coggins honored for revolutionary personal assistance service. - December 07, 2018 - Ask My Buddy
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The DockAll Assist model G600 is an all-in-one docking station with Qi Wireless Charging and Google Assistant... - December 05, 2018 - Azpen Innovations
Innergie is proud to announce the launch of a small and powerful 60W USB-C adapter, which will be available through Amazon on December 1, 2018. There is a pre-launch marketing campaign that lasts from Nov. 16th to Dec. 9th through which everyone can win discounts based on a tier system by leaving emails. - November 20, 2018 - Innergie
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iSkin debuts the new Claro - premium, crystal-clear case protection for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. - November 14, 2018 - iSkin
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iBeta Quality Assurance is the first biometrics testing lab to achieve accreditation in the newly launched FIDO Alliance Biometrics Component Certification Program – the first such program for the industry at large.
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XD Innovation, LLC and Consensia Inc., two leading Dassault Systemes partners have joined forces to help accelerate product development and innovation in high technology connected products. - August 30, 2018 - XD Innovation
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Principled Technologies (PT) ran TensorFlow image-processing workloads on the Dell EMC PowerEdge C4140 and a Supermicro solution, both with NVIDIA Tesla GPUs. PT also measured the temperature of the GPUs using the GPU Burn tool to see how the design of the servers, along with their management features, affected cooling capabilities. - August 10, 2018 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
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The Nokia Lumia 1520 has been in the news a lot the past few days, and this time we are getting details about the expected launch of the rumoured phablet from the Finnish mobile manufacturer.
After some press renders shown off earlier, popular phone tipster @evleaks is now claiming the launch date of the Lumia 1520 to be September 26. The tweet said, “Nokia Lumia 1520: launches 9/26”.
This may be just a rumour, and nothing official, but it is still worth taking a look at as the Lumia 1520 has been hitting the rumour mills for few weeks now. Earlier this week, the alleged Nokia Lumia 1520 was spotted in fresh high-resolution images that revealed the overall design of the phablet. The leaked images showcased the device in its full glory.
The source also detailed some of the specifications, which included a 6-inch full-HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in storage, a nano-SIM and a microSD card slot.
Unfortunately, the leaked specifications did not include anything about the camera except PureView printed on the rear panel hinting that the device might boast a PureView technology. The alleged Nokia Lumia 1520 has in the past been rumoured to ship with a 20-megapixel rear camera. The new leaked images also showed device’s rear camera lens protruding out at the back, giving the phablet a very similar design language to the Nokia Lumia 925. The @evleaks recently posted a press image of the Nokia Lumia 1520 on Twitter also.
Prior to this, some reports have suggested that Nokia is gearing up to host an event in New York on September 26-27 where it has been rumoured to launch the first alleged Windows RT tablet from the Finnish giant. Reports had suggested that Nokia has been working on launching a 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet which would be based on Lumia smartphone design and will be codenamed Sirius. Some prototype images of the device had also surfaced online.


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Android users want a federal appeals court to decide whether they can proceed with claims that Google violated California residents' privacy rights by allegedly tracking their locations.
“Given the gravity of the fundamental privacy interests at stake, and the dearth of recent guiding precedent construing them in the context of the nascent digital age, justice requires immediate appellate review,” the Android users argue in papers filed Monday with U.S. District Court Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California.
They are asking Davila for permission to immediately appeal his December order that dismissed their case against Google.
The battle dates to 2018, when California residents including Napoleon Patacsil of San Diego alleged in a class-action complaint that Google's location tracking practices violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act, the state Constitution, and a separate prohibition on "intrusion upon seclusion” -- a broad privacy concept that involves an intentional and “highly offensive” intrusion into a private place.
The lawsuit came several days after The Associated Press reported that the company stores location data gleaned from some services, including search and maps, even when users turn off the “Location History” setting. The AP report said users must turn off a separate "Web and App Activity” to prevent Google from collecting and storing location data from services like maps.
Davila said in his December ruling that the allegations in the complaint were too speculative to support a claim that Google collected “sensitive and confidential” information.
“Plaintiffs claims are too conclusory and the court cannot assess whether plaintiffs had a legally protected privacy interest in the specific places they went or even how often their geolocation was accessed,” Davila wrote.
He allowed the users to revise their claims that Google violated California's state constitution and engaged in "intrusion upon seclusion," but not the claim that Google violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act. That law prohibits companies from using an “electronic tracking device” to determine people's locations.
Davila wrote at the time that smartphones weren't the type of devices covered by the Invasion of Privacy law.
Patacsil and the other users now say they want the 9th Circuit to review the entire matter, arguing that questions about the types of devices covered by the California Invasion of Privacy Act are critical to the overall case.
“Guidance from the Ninth Circuit is sorely needed as geolocation tracking technology, and increasingly sophisticated means of accessing the information made available by mobile devices, become ever more present in our lives,” counsel for the users write.


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Good TV translates across different screen types and it is up to viewers to figure out the best way to access that content, according to ITV’s managing director of online, Paul Kanareck.
Speaking at the OTTtv World Summit in London yesterday, Kanareck challenged a number of percieved ‘truisms’ in the industry – such as young people don’t watch TV anymore – and used ITV’s breakout hit Love Island as evidence that successful TV still cuts through.
According to ITV’s stats, the the youth-skewing reality show had a total of 150 million viewing requests on the ITV Hub across the series – this included an average 1.5 million online catch-up requests per day and an average 500,000 live requests via the online Hub service.
“For so many years we’ve been told ‘make content differently for a small screen, make content differently for people purchasing or paying in different ways’,” said Kanareck. “What this showed was if you make the right TV show, people will watch it and they will watch it any which way they can.”
“Our audience do not think ‘mobile first’, ‘digital first’… they want to watch great TV shows and then figure out themselves the best way of doing that.”
Despite the rise of digital services like YouTube and social platforms like Facebook, Kanareck said that “it is still true today that we spend more time with TV than any other media” and claimed that “the overall pie of viewing has gone up”.
“Here’s another truism that’s often stated: online video is taking over TV, specifically, online video advertising is going to kill television. Again, it’s very important here that we try and draw a distinction between two worlds,” said Kanareck.
He claimed that while companies like ITV, the BBC, Sky, Netflix and Amazon make “beautiful, very well crafted” television programmes, online publishers and platforms like Facebook, YouTube, the Huffington Post, AOL, Buzzfeed and The Telegraph are rooted in the world of video.
“The danger is if you start conflating the two to advertisers,” he said. “Just because it’s video doesn’t mean it’s the same thing. All video was not born equal.”
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The consumer shift to streaming TV has been rapid and dramatic over the last decade. Now, a company called Loop Media aims to bring that streaming revolution to public venues, offering businesses a more compelling alternative to cable and satellite for their out-of-home screens. I spoke with Loop’s CEO Jon Niermann about how they are reimagining background TV in bars, restaurants, salons, doctor’s offices and other locations.
Loop Media provides streaming TV content and digital advertising solutions for out-of-home businesses through its proprietary platform. The company offers both free ad-supported and paid subscription models to venues like bars, restaurants and salons. Loop had 71,000 active Loop player/partner screens as of June 2023, up over 300% from a year ago. Total revenue grew 81% to $38.1 million for the 12 months ending June 2023. The platform includes Loop’s owned streaming devices in venues and monetization services for 3rd party screens. Loop works with brands and agencies to place targeted ads based on venue demographics and geography.
According to Niermann, their goal is to make those venue screens more engaging through customized, contextualized content. The company, based in California, actually began in 2016 by offering streaming channels on platforms like Roku and CTV before pivoting to the out-of-home market.
“We grew up as a CTV company and now we’re taking that CTV model to out-of-home,” Niermann explained.
Most venues today rely on cable/satellite or struggle to program their screens effectively. Loop brings a streaming mindset.
“Businesses today are where consumers were in 2007. Now streaming has come on and the majority stream,” said Niermann. “Loop is bringing contextualized, customized content to make venues more exciting.”
Unlike old-school MTV, Loop allows each venue to create its own music video or viral video channel matching the brand. For example, an Italian restaurant could stream Sinatra, Italian music videos and footage of Italy while a university student center might play current music and viral clips tailored to students.
“No two Loop venues are the same,” said Niermann. With the ability to program different content across multiple screens, the vibe can be dialed in.
Loop’s free ad-supported option has proven popular, especially among smaller “mom and pop” venues that don’t want the cost of satellite TV and would otherwise just display cable news or other filler content. The company uses data and AI to target relevant, non-competitive ads by each location. With granular metrics, Loop can showcase ad performance and impact. Niermann believes out-of-home is a space advertisers already understand.
“If there’s one place advertisers are used to, I’d argue it would be out of home – when sitting in a bar and ads are just always there,” he said.
Over time, Loop has identified which types of venues produce the best results and engagement. The ideal targets have longer customer dwell times like restaurants, bars, salons and waiting rooms. Universities are a fast emerging category, providing access to an valuable younger demographic in student centers and common areas. Loop has deployed some 71,000 screens at high-traffic chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and Applebee’s across North America.
Loop is hardware agnostic, working across display types from point-of-sale systems to large-format screens. The focus is delivering quality cable-like content.
“Big screens are great, but we can do anything from a point of sale display to a large outdoor display,” said Niermann.
While Loop provides its own streaming device, the company doesn’t want to be boxed in as just a hardware provider. Some of their fastest growth now comes through what they call a Partner Platform. By providing the streaming content and monetization platform for existing screens and networks, Niermann sees a huge opportunity to expand reach. One example is partnering with a convenience store chain to program and sell ads on pump screens and point-of-sale systems. This “last click” exposure right before purchase converts well for advertisers.
Niermann is also eager to explore partnerships with display manufacturers, AV integrators and distributors. The affiliate program offers financial incentives to resell and deploy Loop. But the same approach works globally. Local partnerships provide knowledge and resources. Loop is being selective about which international markets to target next.
“I know the value of local partnerships. You cannot successfully enter these countries without local partners,” Niermann stated.
In addition to its North American footprint, Loop.TV has already begun working in countries like New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Singapore and the Philippines. Partnerships with display vendors and networks across Europe and Asia will power broader global expansion plans in 2023-2024. The company recently attended an industry conference in Korea specifically to source more Korean content for targeting. Having locally relevant content unlocks new opportunities.
Part of Loop’s mission is to educate the ecosystem about the benefits of modern streaming content for their customers. There are inherent barriers with vendors slow to react. But Niermann’s encouraged by pockets of progress.
“I’m quite a big advocate of the advertising platforms that are evolving and the merger of out-of-home and connected TV,” said Niermann.
Loop sits squarely in the convergence – filling a gap between traditional out-of-home and streaming TV. By combining the best of both worlds, they have an opportunity to define the next generation of displays in bars, restaurants, waiting rooms and other public venues. It may just be what finally propels out-of-home screens into the streaming age.


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WARREN (WWJ/AP) – Ice cream and fast food chain Dairy Queen is the latest retailer to reveal a hack of its customer data.
The company said Thursday that hackers may have gained access to customer names, credit and debit card numbers and expiration dates at 395 stores between August and October.READ MORE: Striking Kellogg's Workers Receiving 3% Raises In New Contract
Affected stores in Michigan include:
- Warren: Dairy Queen/Orange Julius — 26633 Hoover Road (Hoover Eleven Plaza)
- Hartland: Dairy Queen/Brazier — 10490 Highland Road
- Lansing: Dairy Queen/Orange Julius — 3233 West Saginaw Street
- Kentwood: Dairy Queen/Orange Julius — 3155 28th Street (Woodland Mall)
- Muskegon: Dairy Queen/Orange Julius — 5600 Harvey Street (The Lakes Mall)
- Gaylord: DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant — 829 West Main Street
- Sturgis: DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant — 1100 West Chicago Road
- Norway: DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant — 413 West U.S. Highway 2
Dairy Queen representatives said the company has fixed the malware problem, adding that there’s no evidence Social Security numbers, card PIN numbers or email addresses were stolen.
The Edina, Minnesota-based company, which is owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is offering customers free identity repair services.READ MORE: 87% Of Michigan's COVID ICU Patients Unvaccinated, Hospital Association Says
International Dairy Queen Inc. has about 4,500 franchised stores in the U.S. It’s also the parent of the Orange Julius chain.
Major retailers including Home Depot, Target and Michael’s have been the target of cyber attacks in the past year.
We’ll be talking about security breaches and other topics at the WWJ Michigan Money Summit, Saturday Oct. 18 at Schoolcraft College. For details, click here.MORE NEWS: Democrats Renew Push For Gun-Control Legislation After Oxford High School Shooting
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged mostly higher as traders looked over a mixed batch of corporate earnings.
The meager gains were enough to mark another high close for the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
9. US stock slip to start the week; Six Flags sinks - Friday, July 18, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market started the week with a slight loss on Monday as investors weighed a mixed batch of corporate earnings against mounting political turmoil.
European leaders are considering tougher sanctions on Russia for its backing of separatists accused of shooting down a Malaysia Airways passenger plane in Ukraine last week. The European Union's foreign ministers will meet Tuesday to discuss their next steps.
10. Microsoft cutting 18,000 jobs, signals new path - Friday, July 18, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its history Thursday, saying it will cut 18,000 jobs as it streamlines its Nokia mobile device business to focus on using the Windows Phone operating system.11. Microsoft cutting 18,000 jobs, signals new path - Friday, July 11, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its history Thursday, saying it will cut 18,000 jobs or 14 percent of its workforce as it streamlines its Nokia mobile device business to focus on using the Windows Phone operating system.12. Apple may pay $400M in digital book settlement - Friday, July 11, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple will pay up to $400 million to compensate consumers ensnared in a plot to raise the prices of digital books unless the company overturns a court decision attesting to its pivotal role in the collusion.13. Hewlett-Packard Interim Chairman Whitworth resigns - Friday, July 11, 2014
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Hewlett-Packard's interim chairman, Ralph Whitworth, has resigned from the company's board to concentrate on personal health issues.
Whitworth's resignation is effective on Wednesday. The technology products and services company said that its board will discuss appointing a new chairman at its next meeting.
14. Brooks' music coming to digital via his own site - Friday, July 11, 2014
NASHVILLE (AP) — Garth Brooks is finally embracing digital music, but he's doing it his own way.
Brooks, one of the last holdout big-name musicians still refusing to put his music on iTunes, said Thursday he will make his back catalog of hits and his new music available for download, but only through his own website. His new album is expected later this year.
15. Brooks' music coming to digital via his own site - Friday, July 04, 2014
NASHVILLE (AP) — Garth Brooks, one of the last musicians to refuse put his music on iTunes, will make his songs available digitally on his own website.
The 52-year-old country singer made the announcement Thursday at a press conference in Nashville, Tennessee.16. NSA's Internet monitoring said to be legal - Friday, June 27, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first time the bipartisan Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board dissected a National Security Agency surveillance program, it found fundamental flaws, arguing in a January report that the NSA's collection of domestic calling records "lacked a viable legal foundation" and should be shut down.17. Justices rule for broadcasters in fight with Aereo - Friday, June 20, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a startup Internet company has to pay broadcasters when it takes television programs from the airwaves and allows subscribers to watch them on smartphones and other portable devices.18. Google shows off Android Auto, wearables - Friday, June 20, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some 1 billion people are now using Android devices, Google said as the company kicked off its two-day developer conference Wednesday in San Francisco.
But the online search leader's effort to broaden its focus beyond smartphones and tablets was on full display as the company unveiled far-reaching plans to push further into the living room, the family car and the TV set.
19. Report: Apple smartwatch to come this fall - Friday, June 20, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is likely to launch a computerized wristwatch this fall that includes more than 10 sensors to take health measurements and other data, according to a published report.
The Wall Street Journal also said Friday that Apple Inc. is planning multiple screen sizes for the device, which some people have dubbed the iWatch.
20. Crime data show iPhone 'kill switch' cuts thefts - Friday, June 20, 2014
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New crime data show Apple's addition of a "kill switch" to its iPhones last September has sharply reduced robberies and thefts, authorities said Thursday.
The report by state attorneys general, prosecutors, police and other officials from a year-old initiative called "Secure Our Smartphones" said Google and Microsoft will incorporate a kill switch into the next version of their operating systems on smartphones. The three systems — Android, iOS, and Windows Phone — are used in 97 percent of smartphones in the U.S.21. Review: Amazon phone watches you watch it - Friday, June 13, 2014
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon set out to do something different with the unveiling of its first smartphone Wednesday. How about a completely new way of interacting with your phone, for starters?
As part of the showcase of its brand new "Fire Phone," Amazon.com Inc. took the wraps off a feature it calls "dynamic perspective." Turns out, it's more than just a gimmick that allows you to see in 3-D.22. Bezos: Fire phone offers 'something different' - Friday, June 13, 2014
SEATTLE (AP) — There are two ways to view the smartphone Amazon introduced to the world on Wednesday: It's either the latest in a long line of phones with fancy new features that some people will never use or a magic wand for shopaholics.23. Amazon ties new 4.7-inch phone to its services - Friday, June 13, 2014
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon has introduced a new smartphone that will be closely tied to the products and services it sells, while adding such touches as the ability to render images in 3-D.
The Fire phone will share many characteristics found in other Amazon devices. The home screen will have a carousel of recently accessed apps, for instance. There's also X-Ray for supplemental content and Mayday for live tech support.
24. Amazon is about to jump into smartphones - Friday, June 13, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, a company of seemingly boundless ambition, appears to be venturing into yet another market: smartphones.
The corporate juggernaut that started out with books and soon moved into music, video, cloud computing and Kindle e-readers is hosting a launch event Wednesday in Seattle, and media reports indicate the product will be an Amazon phone — perhaps one with multiple cameras that can produce 3-D photos.25. Supreme Court rules on 'straw purchaser' law - Friday, June 13, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court sided with gun control groups and the Obama administration Monday, ruling that the federal government can strictly enforce laws that ban a "straw" purchaser from buying a gun for someone else.26. Tesla handing over the keys to its technology - Friday, June 13, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Electric car maker Tesla Motors is handing over the keys to its technology in an unusual effort to encourage other automakers to expand beyond gasoline-burning vehicles.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised Thursday to give away the company's entire patent portfolio to all comers, as long as they promised not to engage courtroom battles over intellectual property27. Amazon launches music streaming for Prime members - Friday, June 13, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon's newly announced music streaming service is yet another attempt by the company to move beyond e-commerce and infuse itself into the daily lives of Americans with an increasing number of offerings —including grocery delivery and streaming TV.28. Amazon launches music streaming for Prime members - Friday, June 06, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon is launching a music streaming service for its Prime members, adding yet another freebie to its popular free-shipping plan ahead of the expected unveiling of its first smartphone next week.29. S&P 500 ekes out another record high - Friday, June 06, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Call it the ho-hum market. Another day, another record high.
News of a handful of corporate deals sent some stocks jumping Monday. And Family Dollar climbed following news that investor Carl Icahn has taken a stake in the company.
30. 5 things to know about Apple's stock split - Friday, June 06, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple's resurgent stock may have as much to do with financial engineering as the company's technological wizardry.
Monday marked Apple's first stock split in nine years, a move designed to make it more affordable to buy shares of the iPhone and iPad maker.
31. US stocks edge higher; Protective Life soars - Friday, May 30, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose modestly Wednesday, erasing an early decline, as investors waited to hear from the European Central Bank on Thursday.
Insurer Protective Life soared on news that it was being acquired by a Japanese company.
32. Apple expands into health, home with new software - Friday, May 30, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is expanding into home and health management as the company tries to turn its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers into an interchangeable network of devices that serve as a hub of people's increasingly digital lives.33. Apple will try to defy skeptics at Monday showcase - Friday, May 30, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple has spent most of this year promising to defy the skeptics who believe the iPhone and iPad maker lost its ingenuity when Steve Jobs died in 2011.
This week should provide a better sense of whether Apple is heading down promising new avenues of growth or whether it's still wandering aimlessly around well-trod territory in search of another breakthrough.34. Apple's Beats buy is two-sided for music streaming - Friday, May 30, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple's $3 billion purchase of Beats sheds light on a rarely recognized reality in the streaming music industry: It's hard to succeed in the business without offering other products and services.35. Google says its workers mostly white, male - Friday, May 30, 2014
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — In a groundbreaking disclosure, Google revealed Wednesday how very white and male its workforce is — just 2 percent of its Google employees are black, 3 percent are Hispanic, and 30 percent are women. About a third of the company's workforce is Asian.36. Apple adds more swagger with $3B Beats acquisition - Friday, May 23, 2014
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple is buying more flair, swagger and song-picking savvy with its $3 billion acquisition of Beats Electronics, a headphone and music streaming specialist founded by rapper Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, one of the first recording executives to roll with the hip-hop culture.37. Amazon escalates standoff with publisher Hachette - Friday, May 23, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — If you're hoping to pre-order books by J.K. Rowling, Michael Connelly and other Hachette Book Group authors, you'll have to go somewhere besides Amazon.com.
An ongoing standoff between Amazon and one of the leading New York publishers has intensified. The online retailer, which already had been slowing delivery on a wide range of Hachette titles, has removed pre-order buttons for such books as Connelly's "The Burning Room" and Rowling's "The Silkworm," a detective story she wrote under the pen name Robert Galbraith.
38. What shopping will look like in the future - Friday, May 23, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — One of America's favorite pastimes is changing rapidly.
When it comes to shopping, more Americans are skipping the stores and pulling out their smartphones and tablets. Still, there's more on the horizon for shopping than just point-and-clicking.39. Microsoft unveils larger Surface tablet - Friday, May 16, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft announced a larger version of its Surface tablet to make the device more compelling as a laptop replacement.
The Surface Pro 3 will have a screen measuring 12 inches diagonally, up from 10.6 inches in previous models. Microsoft said it's also thinner and faster than before. The company said it worked closely with chip-maker Intel Corp. to maximize performance in a slim device.
40. Today's CEO: The changing role at the top - Friday, May 16, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Used to be that CEOs were hired for their knowledge of the industry, years of experience and the ability to lead with a tight fist. But the role of the top job has changed dramatically over the last several years.41. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for April 2014 - Friday, May 16, 2014
Top April 2014 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.42. Sony sinks to $1.3B quarterly loss on PC expenses - Friday, May 09, 2014
TOKYO (AP) — Sony Corp. sank to a 138 billion yen ($1.3 billion) quarterly loss, hit by costs from selling its personal computer business, and is forecasting more red ink as it struggles to execute a long-promised turnaround.43. Apple CEO dares to be different from Steve Jobs - Friday, May 09, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — "Think different" became Apple's creed during the late Steve Jobs' reign as CEO. Now, chief executive Tim Cook is embracing the idea while making decisions that would have seemed crazy to his fabled predecessor.44. FTC: Snapchat deceived customers - Friday, May 09, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Snapchat has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it deceived customers about the disappearing nature of messages sent through its service and that it collected users' contacts without telling them or asking permission.45. FTC: Snapchat deceived customers - Friday, May 02, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Snapchat has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it deceived customers about the disappearing nature of messages sent through its service and collected users' contacts without telling them or asking permission.46. Campfield has more fun in follow-up to Holocaust remark - Friday, May 02, 2014
NASHVILLE (AP) - A Tennessee state senator who compared the federal health care law to the forced transportation of Jews to concentration camps during the Holocaust appeared to make light of the firestorm about his comments this week in a blog post on Tuesday.47. Apple awarded $119M, but who's winning the fight? - Friday, May 02, 2014
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — When a jury ordered Samsung to pay Apple $119 million for copying features of the iPhone, it was latest chapter in the worldwide legal fighting between the top two smartphone companies.48. Justice Department, eBay settle antitrust lawsuit - Friday, May 02, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday settled a lawsuit against eBay that accused the company of anticompetitive practices in the recruitment and hiring of skilled employees.
The settlement resolved a 2012 lawsuit that accused eBay of having an agreement with the Intuit software company preventing each firm from recruiting the other's employees. That deal, entered into by top-level executives, was designed to limit competition between the two firms for highly specialized technology employees and denied workers the chance for better, higher-paying job opportunities, the federal government said.
49. Wide variety of fruit choices for diabetics - Friday, May 02, 2014
The Easter Bunny has come and gone for another year. I hope all of you had as wonderful an Easter as my family and I did.
There were a lot of us that got together and enjoyed each other’s laughter and orneriness. There were some that live too far away, but they were missed. I suppose we’ll be making a trip soon to visit with them and try to make up for lost time.50. Customized crossword content? Who had a clue? - Friday, May 02, 2014
Dear Judge Vic, Do you believe in hiding messages in a crossword puzzle – like for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and such? Curious.”
“Dear Curious, Believe in it? Heckfire, I’ve seen it happen!” I’ve even done it myself. And will do it again. The question is when. And for whom.51. Google, Apple settle high-tech workers' lawsuit - Friday, April 25, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe have settled a class-action lawsuit alleging they conspired to prevent their engineers and highly sought technology workers from getting better job offers from one another.52. Stocks mostly higher on earnings gains; Apple up - Friday, April 18, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Strong earnings from a number of U.S. companies including Apple and Caterpillar had stocks moving mostly higher Thursday afternoon. 3M was among those whose results disappointed investors.53. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for March 2014 - Friday, April 25, 2014
Top March 2014 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.54. Amazon snares classic shows in deal with HBO - Friday, April 18, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of classic HBO shows like "The Sopranos" and "The Wire" will soon have access to those series and more through Amazon Prime in the first online streaming deal signed by the cable network.55. In Internet TV case, justices show concern - Friday, April 18, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Grappling with fast-changing technology, Supreme Court justices debated Tuesday whether they can protect the copyrights of TV broadcasters to the shows they send out without strangling innovations in the use of the internet.56. Stocks end higher, extending a modest rally - Friday, April 11, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks managed to close with modest gains on Wall Street after a day of up-and-down trading.
Coca-Cola rose 4 percent after reporting higher sales of non-carbonated beverages. Johnson & Johnson rose 2 percent after its income rose.
57. Once-soaring tech stocks sink in sobering comedown - Friday, April 11, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The stock market's laws of gravity are inflicting pain on its highest fliers.
Just look at the list of technology trailblazers whose values have plummeted from record highs during the past few weeks. Investors have re-focused on safer sectors such as utilities, health care and consumer staples instead of companies that promise potential growth from online services that are building huge audiences.58. Old habits at Samsung, LG embarrass them abroad - Friday, March 28, 2014
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — When Samsung unveiled a new smartphone at the storied Radio City Music Hall, the Broadway-style spectacle was memorable not for technology but for a cast of giggling female characters who fantasized about marrying a doctor, fretted about eating too much cake, and needed a man's help to understand how to work the phone.59. Microsoft reveals Siri-like Windows Phone feature - Friday, March 28, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is showcasing a new virtual assistant as part of an upcoming update for Windows phones.
The assistant, named Cortana, tries to be chatty like Siri on Apple's iPhones and iPads, while anticipating information you might want, like Google Now on Android devices.60. Amazon unveils Fire TV set top streaming device - Friday, March 28, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is making a bid to enter living rooms with Amazon Fire TV, a new set-top box that allows streaming of online video, music and other content to televisions.
The company says the $99 device has better speed, performance and search functions than other streaming boxes such as Apple TV and Google Chromecast. But Amazon is coming late to the streaming set-top game, and it remains to be seen whether the company is offering enough new and better services to lure customers away from their current streaming methods.
61. BlackBerry ending US licensing deal with T-Mobile - Friday, March 28, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerry is ending its U.S. licensing deal with T-Mobile, saying the companies no longer have complementary strategies.
The disconnect appears to be related to a T-Mobile promotion that BlackBerry took issue with last month.62. Windows 8 updates expected at Microsoft conference - Friday, March 28, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is following through on a promise to update its Windows 8 operating system on a regular basis to respond to consumers' complaints and other feedback.
Just months after the release of Windows 8.1, Microsoft is preparing changes to make it easier for people to use Windows with traditional keyboard and mouse controls. Among other things, Microsoft will add search, power and settings buttons to the Start page, so people don't have to figure out how to pull those functions from the right side of their screens. The update also promises easier ways to close apps.63. Sen. Paul: Give Caterpillar award for tax strategy - Friday, March 28, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Caterpillar Inc. executives defended a tax strategy Tuesday that has saved the manufacturing giant billions in U.S. taxes. They got support from Republican senators, including one who said the company deserves an award.64. BlackBerry wins ruling against iPhone keyboard - Friday, March 28, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Troubled smartphone maker BlackBerry has won an early round in its legal battle against an iPhone keyboard made by a startup co-founded by "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest.65. Microsoft unveils Office for iPad - Friday, March 28, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft on Thursday unveiled Office for the iPad, a software suite that includes programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and works on rival Apple Inc.'s hugely popular tablet computer.66. Microsoft unveils Office for iPad - Friday, March 21, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft on Thursday unveiled Office for the iPad, a software suite that includes programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and works on rival Apple Inc.'s hugely popular tablet computer.67. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for February 2014 - Friday, March 21, 2014
Top February 2014 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.68. Jesse Jackson to take on tech's lack of diversity - Friday, March 14, 2014
The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to lead a delegation to the Hewlett-Packard annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday to bring attention to Silicon Valley's poor record of including blacks and Latinos in hiring, board appointments and startup funding.69. Nashville chefs wow crowd at Charleston Wine + Food Festival - Friday, March 14, 2014
For a newcomer at the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, the schedule can be overwhelming – in a good way.
You can bop from tastings, demos and discussions throughout the day on the festival grounds and sign up for special breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even wine-tasting cruises around the harbor. Then you’ll probably want to squeeze in a taste at the many fabulous Charleston restaurants between events and hit a few after-parties that go into the night. Whew.70. Even the best legal TV shows can be held in contempt - Friday, March 07, 2014
The phrase “civil war” is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. And, of course, it’s generally used to refer to open hostilities between factions that occupy a common geographical sphere.71. Apple dials up effort to meld iPhone with cars - Friday, February 28, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is accelerating the race to make smartphone applications easier and safer to use in cars.
Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo are previewing Apple's iPhone technology for cars this week at an auto show in Geneva.72. New food labels would highlight calories and sugar - Friday, February 21, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Those "Nutrition Facts" labels that are plastered on nearly every food package found in grocery stores are getting a new look.
Calories would be in larger, bolder type, and consumers for the first time would know whether foods have added sugars under label changes being proposed by the Obama administration. Serving sizes would be updated to make them more realistic. A serving of ice cream, for example, would double to a full cup, closer to what people actually eat.73. 600-plus business groups press for immigration - Friday, February 21, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 600 business organizations, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Apple to McDonald's, have sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner pressing him to move on immigration legislation this year.74. BlackBerry announces new phones, services - Friday, February 21, 2014
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — BlackBerry will release a low-cost phone in Indonesia in April and plans a broader release of a phone that restores a beloved row of control keys with a track pad.
The Indonesia phone, the Z3, will sell for less than $200 without subsidies, the company said Tuesday. It will later expand to other markets in southeast Asia. BlackBerry Ltd. CEO John Chen said a version with faster, 4G connectivity is planned for the rest of the world "sometime in the future before I die."75. Many new phones coming, but Samsung hogs limelight - Friday, February 21, 2014
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sony unveiled a new waterproof phone that can take ultra-high-definition video. Nokia introduced three Android smartphones aimed at emerging markets. And Lenovo announced one with an all-glass exterior.76. WhatsApp: A $19 billion bet for Facebook - Friday, February 14, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is placing a $19 billion bet on reaching its next billion mobile users with the acquisition of WhatsApp, a popular messaging service that lets people send texts, photos and videos on their smartphones.77. Icahn backs off plan for $50B Apple share buyback - Friday, February 07, 2014
Activist investor Carl Icahn is backing off his proposal that Apple spend $50 billion buying back its own stock during the current fiscal year that ends in September.
Icahn told fellow Apple shareholders Monday in a letter that he sees no reason to persist in light of the Cupertino, Calif., company's recent buybacks and a recommendation from an influential firm that gives advice to big shareholders.78. US stocks end slightly higher in quiet trading - Friday, February 07, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market ended up more or less where it began Monday in a quiet day for investors who had little economic data or company earnings to react to.
Analysts said the market is likely to remain in a holding pattern until traders hear from Janet Yellen in her first testimony before Congress since becoming head of the Federal Reserve.
79. A scramble to sign up the young by health deadline - Friday, February 07, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — "Do you guys have health insurance?" David Bransfield asks each time a group of backpack-toting college students passes by.
Some nod yes. A few promise to stop back after class. Others don't bother removing their headphones.80. Apple said to take $14B bite of stock via buyback - Friday, February 07, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has repurchased $14 billion of its stock in the two weeks after its first-quarter financial results and second-quarter revenue outlook disappointed investors.
Its shares rose in morning trading Friday.
81. Was Microsoft smart to play it safe with CEO pick? - Friday, January 31, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After compiling a list of more than 100 CEO candidates, Microsoft settled on Satya Nadella a home-grown leader who joined the software maker in the early 1990s. That's back when Google's founders were teenagers and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in elementary school.82. Obama secures $750M in pledges to get kids online - Friday, January 31, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claiming progress in his campaign to get American schools wired for the future, President Barack Obama is announcing commitments from U.S. companies totaling about $750 million to connect more students to high-speed Internet.83. Obama: Job training must reflect changing economy - Friday, January 31, 2014
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Stressing the importance of having job-training programs that work, President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered a "soup to nuts" review of federal workforce training initiatives and pledged to copy the most successful ones.84. Apple's 1Q results highlight need for new products - Friday, January 24, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It's going to take more than brisk sales of the iPhone and iPad to convince investors that Apple still has the magic touch.
Wall Street's nagging doubts about Apple's further growth prospects were magnified late Monday with the release of the company's results for a three-month period that encompassed the holiday shopping season.85. Stocks rise on Wall Street after 3 days of losses - Friday, January 24, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors' jitters over emerging markets faded on Tuesday and U.S. stocks rose for the first time in four days.
Global stock markets stabilized after three turbulent days when investors grew worried about growth in China and other emerging markets. The sell-off began last Thursday, when a survey for January showed that Chinese manufacturing was set to contract, dragging down stocks in Asia, Europe and the U.S. The slide continued on Friday as currencies in countries including Argentina and Turkey slumped. On Monday, Asian markets slumped, although the selling on Wall Street eased.
86. Wealth gap: A guide to what it is, why it matters - Friday, January 24, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the White House to the Vatican to the business elite in Davos, Switzerland, one issue keeps seizing the agenda: the growing gap between the very wealthy and everyone else.
It's "the defining challenge of our time," says President Barack Obama, who will spotlight the issue in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. A Gallup poll finds two-thirds of Americans are unhappy with the nation's distribution of wealth. Experts say it may be slowing the economy.87. Carl Icahn snaps up another $500M of Apple stock - Friday, January 24, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outspoken billionaire Carl Icahn has tossed another bushel of Apple stock into his investment portfolio as he tries to persuade the iPhone maker to buy back more of its own shares.88. Apple's Mac still influences, 30 years after debut - Friday, January 24, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Look around. Many of the gadgets you see drew inspiration from the original Mac computer.
Computers at the time typically required people to type in commands. Once the Mac came out 30 years ago Friday, people could instead navigate with a graphical user interface. Available options were organized into menus. People clicked icons to run programs and dragged and dropped files to move them.
89. Nokia sees smartphone sales, profits plunge in Q4 - Friday, January 17, 2014
HELSINKI (AP) — The Nokia handsets business that Microsoft is due to take over saw sales continue to slide in the fourth quarter as its Lumia smartphones failed to draw business away from larger competitors like Apple and Samsung.90. Instant replay: Classic Super Bowl grub - Friday, January 24, 2014
Every year around Super Bowl time, I start searching the TV, Internet, cookbooks and newspapers, anything I can put my hands on to find new or interesting recipes for your upcoming Super Bowl party.91. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for 2013 - Friday, January 24, 2014
Top 2013 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.92. Icahn says his Apple investment has crossed $3B - Friday, January 17, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Activist investor Carl Icahn says he has purchased $500 million worth of Apple stock in the past couple of weeks to bring his total holdings in the company to more than $3 billion.
Icahn disclosed the purchases on his official Twitter account on Wednesday. He also criticized the iPhone and Mac computer maker's board, saying it's doing a "great disservice" to shareholders by not increasing its stock buyback significantly.93. Experts: Target hackers will be tough to find - Friday, January 17, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — It doesn't surprise experts that some debit and credit card numbers stolen from Target's computer systems may have surfaced among nearly 100 fake credit cards seized by police in Texas this week.94. Apple will refund at least $32.5M in app case - Friday, January 10, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple will refund at least $32.5 million to consumers to settle a federal case involving purchases that kids made without their parents' permission while playing on mobile apps, the government announced Wednesday.95. Squeezing private profits from public schools - Friday, January 17, 2014
Charter schools were intended as small public alternatives with unique learning methods for children stuck in failing schools. But dollar signs have transformed those boutique-type schools into big business commodities with profit streams available to operators – even in states like Tennessee that do not allow for-profit charter schools.96. Google builds a 'Nest' for future of smart homes - Friday, January 10, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When our Internet-connected gadgets and home appliances all learn to talk to each other, Google wants to be at the center of the conversation.
This imagined future is still a few years away, but Google is already preparing with its $3.2 billion acquisition of high-tech thermostat and smoke-detector maker Nest Labs.97. S&P 500 index ekes out another record high close - Friday, January 10, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — It was a squeaker, but the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at its first all-time high of 2014.
The S&P 500 closed up nine points Wednesday, or 0.5 percent, at 1,848.38. That's just two-hundredths of a point above its previous high set on Dec. 31, 2013.
98. Food industry cuts calories four-fold over pledge - Friday, January 03, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the nation's largest food companies have cut daily calorie counts by an average of 78 per person, a new study says, more than four times the amount the industry pledged to slash by next year.99. Original Cheerios to go GMO-free - Friday, January 03, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — General Mills says some Cheerios made without genetically modified ingredients will start appearing on shelves soon.
The Minneapolis-based company said Thursday that it has been manufacturing its original-flavor Cheerios without GMOs for the past several weeks in response to consumer demand. It did not specify exactly when those boxes would be on sale.100. US stocks fall on first day of 2014 - Friday, December 27, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market got 2014 off to a weak start Thursday. Major indexes fell after ending last year at record levels. Trading has been quiet this week with many investors on vacation.


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Apple’s MacBook Air is being constantly challenged by the Ultrabook standard with Windows, with various manufacturers coming up with new products that are lighter and thinner.
Gigabyte recently took the crown for the world’s lightest Ultrabook with its X11 model, which was manufactured from carbon fibre to keep the weight down to an impressive 975g. Bragging rights have been taken away in a flash however, as NEC has revealed the LaVie Z Ultrabook which weighs a full 100g less at 875g.
NEC might not be one of the companies that springs to mind when you think about buying a new laptop – heck, Gigabyte won’t be either – but their new Ultrabook is an impressive gadget. It’s not only light but thin as well, with a svelte profile of just 14.9mm at its thickest point.
The LaVie Z has been crafted from a Lithium-Magnesium alloy to help keep it as light as possible, while still being pretty tough. As with the Gigabyte X11 and MacBook Air, the screen used is 13.3-inches in size, with a webcam integrated centrally in the top of the bezel.
Complying with the Ultrabook standard set by Intel, NEC’s new kid on the block will boast one of two Intel Core processors and Windows 7 as standard. One variant will feature an Intel Core i5-3317U processor with 128GB of SSD storage, while the more powerful option boasts an Intel Core i7-3517U processor with double the storage thanks to a 256GB SSD. Both models have the same 4GB of RAM as standard, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
NEC doesn’t often launch gadgets in the UK and Europe unfortunately, and for the time being it looks as though the world’s lightest Ultrabook will be available in Japan only. Pricing is currently unknown.
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W2, the leading provider of real-time digital solutions for global regulatory compliance, announced today that it has joined forces with Lanistar, to help power its new hassle-free banking alternative. The company will use polymorphic technology to provide a customer-focused alternative to traditional banking services when it launches in Winter 2020.
Lanistar is accessing the entire suite of identity services via the W2 award winning platform, from front end checks and global eKYC, through to document and facial technology. The ability to utilise real time onboarding with ongoing monitoring provides security and peace of mind for Lanistar, knowing that all their regulatory compliance requirements are met.
Founded in 2019 and based in Hammersmith, London, Lanistar is already valued at £150 million pre-launch and aims to become a £1 billion fintech company. Having already secured £17 million in seed money, Lanistar is creating a new debit card to help customers streamline their money via new technology and open banking. The company will provide multi-currency accounts, premium services and additional features to revolutionise how their clients’ money is managed.
A Word From Lanistar CEO
CEO & Founder, Gurhan Kiziloz, having experienced first-hand frustration with the traditional banking platforms, stated “the established banking facilities have failed to provide the kind of experiences customers are demanding, so I thought long and hard about how I could remove the endless friction from banking to allow consumers to easily access a multitude of services.”
Kiziloz added, “We chose to work with W2 as we wanted to avoid having data across disparate sources and W2’s offering provided a seamless, efficient and compliant solution that mirrored Lanistar’s values. W2’s offering enables us to provide a frictionless way to onboard and engage with our customers, which is exactly what we are about.”
W2 CEO Comments
Warren Russell, Founder & CEO of W2 said, “We are excited by the opportunity to work with Lanistar to provide a range of identity solutions for their KYC/AML and regulatory requirements delivered via a single API.”
“By automating complicated processes, financial disruptors such as Lanistar can react more quickly to the needs of their customers giving them a significant competitive advantage. The W2 technology can adapt to the ever-changing needs of consumers and in Lanistar, we are delighted to be working with a partner that wants to change the status quo.”
“Making strategic decisions by the choice of technology platforms ensures that such innovative businesses are well placed to benefit from the massive growth in the market.”
Russell went on to say, “Due to our shared, flexible, creative and values driven approach, Lanistar is an ideal W2 partner who we can seamlessly collaborate with to enjoy mutual benefits, including continued growth and success.”


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* Closure will eliminate 600 jobs
* Company consolidating operations in China
CHICAGO, April 7, (Reuters) - Whirlpool Corp (WHR.N) said on Tuesday it would close its washing machine manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, eliminating 600 jobs, as the appliance maker consolidates its Chinese operations.
Washing machine production will be moved to the Hinsense-Whirlpool joint venture manufacturing plant in ZheJiang Province, where 900 new jobs will be created by the end of 2009, the company said.
The move will be beneficial because of the greater scale and size of the ZheJiang facility, which will optimize the use of resources and provide cost savings, it said.
Whirlpool has established several measures in accordance with Chinese Labor laws to provide support for employees affected by the Shanghai closure.
The company’s China regional headquarters, a research and development center, and its commercial and administrative operations are unaffected by the closure and will remain in Shanghai. These operations employ about 480 people.
“This consolidation, like other changes we’ve made as part of our global operating strategy, are difficult but necessary, to ensure that Whirlpool Corporation maintains its leadership position in today’s changing global marketplace,” said Paulo F.M.O. Periquito, president of Whirlpool International.
“Whirlpool sees great potential in the Chinese market and in its consumers, and we believe these moves will enable us to speed up innovation,” he said.
In April 2008, Whirlpool formed a 50/50 joint venture with Hisense Kelon for the development and production of washing machines and refrigerators. The companies have agreed to share research, technology and development capabilities.
Whirlpool shares were down $2.02, or 5.9 percent, at $32.27 in midday New York Stock Exchange trading. (Reporting by Bob Burgdorfer; editing by John Wallace)


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The battle over cable acquisition is about the next big internet providers
If you’re looking to do TV streaming, Google may be your best friend
A New York startup is building the future of TV broadcast.
Can you legally catch up online on last year’s hit TV shows?
Where does the back-catalog sit for streaming media?
If Apple were to enter the TV business, would it have an impact on its revenue?
How much money does Netflix spend on securing content?
US broadcaster fumbles on olympics, teaches lessons.
How many of the top 50 TV shows of 2011 can one stream legally online?
A recap of what I covered in 2011
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American Eagle acquires Tailgate Clothing Company
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced Tuesday the acquisition of Tailgate Clothing Company for $11 million in cash and stock. The acquisition includes Tailgate Clothing Company’s brands, Tailgate and Todd Snyder.
As per the acquisition, Todd Snyder, the Founder and Creative Director of his namesake label, Todd Snyder New York, has been named Executive Vice President of American Eagle Outfitters. He will report to Chad Kessler, Global Brand President of American Eagle. Jimmy Olsson, CEO of Tailgate Clothing, will also join American Eagle as Vice President and will continue to lead the day-to-day operations of Tailgate and Todd Snyder New York.
“We are thrilled to add these unique brands to our portfolio, which provide exciting new business opportunities,” said Jay Schottenstein, Interim CEO. “Todd and Jimmy bring exceptional creative talent and operational skills. They will continue to lead the business, as our organization remains focused on driving continued momentum and profit improvement. Capital investments in the Tailgate and Todd Snyder brands will be paced, with a test and scale approach based on profitability and return on investment.”
“Joining a leading American retailer is an exciting step for our brands and provides a strong foundation for future growth,” said Todd Snyder. “Our new Tailgate store concept is an ideal outlet to integrate AE jeans and apparel, creating a unique lifestyle destination on college campuses. I look forward to contributing to AEO’s future success.”
American Eagle also raised its third quarter EPS expectation to $0.34 per diluted share, representing growth of 55% from adjusted EPS of $0.22 last year. The company reported a 9% increase in comparable sales in the third quarter.
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Jun 18, 2018 · 3 Reasons Bitcoins Price is Dropping & Why You Shouldn’t Panic Image courtesy of ElevenNews Whenever I teach someone how to get involved in cryptocurrency investing, I know that whenever the market suffers I’m going to get frantic calls from that Update on Bitcoin Cash - The Coinbase Blog Aug 03, 2017 · Both bitcoin and bitcoin cash remain safely stored on Coinbase. Customers with balances of bitcoin at the time of the fork now have an equal quantity of bitcoin cash stored by Coinbase. We operate by the general principle that our customers should benefit to the greatest extent possible from hard forks or other unexpected events. Learn How To Convert Bitcoin To Cash | banks.com Mar 27, 2020 · Another reason is when the market is in decline. If you think the price of bitcoin is going to keep sinking and you want to protect yourself from losses, it makes sense to convert bitcoin to cash while you wait for the bitcoin price to recover. Bitcoin Cash Just Split Into Two Blockchains - CoinDesk
Mar 09, 2020 · The Bitcoin Cash price line turns extremely bearish on the 8th of March. Fox666 is a trading view analyst who believes that Bitcoin Cash is going to experience a 95% drop in its price and its next two price targets lie below the $20 mark. Currently, the Bitcoin Cash cryptocurrency trades within a day’s range of $ 270.000000 — $ 280.110000.
Going back to McAfee’s prediction, Bitcoin would need to increase its value by more than 4,900% from its all-time high of $20,000. Interestingly, the price of Bitcoin increased by more than 2,000% in 2017, so if the current trend continues, who knows what could happen! Tom Lee. Why Bitcoin Cash Isn't Going Anywhere - Bitstarz News Feb 29, 2020 · But as I alluded to above, Bitcoin Cash isn’t going anywhere for the same reasons that Bitcoin didn’t go anywhere. A miner tax is certainly the type of issue that can split a community. It can even lead to a fork, and the chain with the most hashpower will ultimately retain the title of Bitcoin Cash. Which is the interesting part. What's going on with Bitcoin Cash? | CryptoSlate Bitcoin Cash is a hard fork of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The fork occurred on August 1, 2017. There are lots of theories behind the pump of BCH, which has seen its market cap push past the likes of Ethereum and Litecoin.It has been a nervy time for the whole community, with BTC coming under attack.
Bitcoin Cash brings sound money to the world. electronic currencies such as Bitcoin are becoming the go-to method for paying online and in retail shops.
Why is Bitcoin price going down again? - Global Coin Report Aug 03, 2018 · Ethereum, XRP and Bitcoin Cash have lost around 5% in the last few days. The whole cryptocurrency market is still under a bearish trend, but the other coins have not had even the little bull run Bitcoin experienced. Ethereum, XRP and Bitcoin Cash have lost around 5% in the last few days. Why is Bitcoin price going down again? Altcoins Coinbase – Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more with trust Coinbase is a secure platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more. Based in the USA, Coinbase is available in over 30 countries worldwide. Bitcoin is in a bubble, and here's how it's going ... - CNBC Sep 13, 2017 · Bitcoin is in a bubble, and here's how it's going to crash Bitcoin is in a bubble, make no mistake. Bitcoin fails, or is at least suspect, as a currency in several ways: a storehouse of value, a
25 Jul 2017 fork is still going to happen, but few are angry this time around. On Aug. 1 at 12: 20 UTC, the blockchain will split into bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash,
Coinbase is a secure platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more. Based in the USA, Coinbase is available in over 30 countries worldwide. Bitcoin is in a bubble, and here's how it's going ... - CNBC
Prepared for the Bitcoin Cash Crash? - TheStreet
8 Feb 2018 And Bitcoin Cash is just going its own way. So what's different about Bitcoin Cash today? The Bitcoin Cash logo, orange on white.
23 hours ago Bitcoin's halving is in May, but its fork, BCH and Bitcoin SV (BSV), a fork of BCH, ( estimated for April 10) will be going through their own events. 27 Jan 2020 Bitcoin cash (BCH) wasn't held back by its on-going tax drama on Monday, as the coin surged to 15% gains leading into the morning. View the latest Live Bitcoin Price, Charts, Candlesticks and Bitcoin Currency founder Rick Falkvinge is a big proponent of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), going so far as


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Chapters at John and Richmond to close
Second Toronto location to close within six months
The Chapters Festival Hall at the corner of John and Richmond Streets will close in early summer, the store announced.
The reason for the closure is the lease, according to management. But increased competition from online book retailers and digital books bought directly on e-readers is suspected of playing a large role.
The closure continues a trend of brick-and-mortar book sellers ceasing operations, with at least four notable stores closing in Toronto in the last few months, including another location of Chapters in Bloor West Village, which closed in the fall.
"We, like every great retailer, regularly review, assess and negotiate lease arrangements for all of our store locations when the leases near expiry. After lengthy negotiations, we have made the difficult decision not to renew our lease for Chapters Festival Hall at John and Richmond in Toronto, and will close the store, effective May 30, 2014," management said in a statement.
Chapters, a subsidiary of Indigo Books and Music, is a big-box chain book seller with around 230 stores across Canada. It began as a retailer after the closure of Coles and SmithBooks before being bought out by Indigo in 2001.


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Apple on Wednesday officially released iOS 10.3.3 beta 6, an update that's focused primarily on bug fixes and security enhancements.
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The disputes were over the exterior design of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models, which Shenzhen Baili claimed were a copy of their 100C smartphones.