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In a tweet from its Newsroom account, Epic stated that it was “stopping commerce with Russia in our video games” as a direct results of the battle. It additionally clarified that it might not block entry to video games for many who already personal them “for a similar purpose different communication instruments stay on-line: the free world ought to maintain all traces of dialogue open.
In a tweet from its Newsroom account, Epic stated that it was “stopping commerce with Russia in our video games” as a direct results of the battle. It additionally clarified that it might not block entry to video games for many who already personal them “for a similar purpose different communication instruments stay on-line: the free world ought to maintain all traces of dialogue open.”
Epic’s transfer is the newest in a sequence of comparable strikes from Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and EA.
In a letter to workers shared with the general public on March 5, Activision Blizzard president and COO Daniel Alegre stated that the corporate “shall be suspending new gross sales of and in our video games in Russia whereas this battle continues.” Alegre says that the corporate can be matching worker donations “2:1 to organizations offering instant reduction within the area.”
Activision Blizzard’s choice to halt purchases “of and in” its video games appears significantly vital given its obvious give attention to microtransactions and probably even subscription charges. A number of of its video games – together with Name of Obligation: Warzone and World of Warcraft – owe their continued improvement to ongoing fee fashions moderately than one-off purchases.
In its assertion on Friday, EA pledged to “cease gross sales of our video games and content material, together with digital foreign money bundles, in Russia and Belarus.”
EA focuses particularly on the sale of its video games and bundles moderately than present purchases, and the writer confirmed in an e mail to GamesRadar that it’s “not shutting down entry to native providers at the moment, that means gamers who’ve already bought a title within the area will nonetheless be capable to entry their recreation.” Nonetheless, EA says it is usually “working with our platform companions to take away our titles from their shops and cease the sale of latest in-game content material within the area.”
EA reiterated that it’s “actively evaluating different areas of our video games and operations” amid the continued conflict in Ukraine. The writer pulled Russian groups from a number of EA Sports activities properties simply two days in the past.
Microsoft has suspended “new” product gross sales and providers inside Russia in assist of the continued sanctions towards the nation following its assault on Ukraine.
Firm president Brad Smith introduced the choice in a weblog submit earlier at this time, simply two days after Ukrainian vice prime minister Mykhailo Fedorov known as on PlayStation and Xbox to quickly ban all Russian accounts.
“We’re saying at this time that we’ll droop all new gross sales of Microsoft services in Russia,” Smith writes, stressing the corporate’s stance on “this unjustified, unprovoked and illegal invasion by Russia.”
This suspension consists of the likes of Home windows, Xbox, Microsoft Azure cloud computing, and extra. Moreover, Microsoft says it is “stopping many facets of our enterprise in Russia” and “working in lockstep with the governments of the US, the European Union, and the UK.”
It is presently unclear what different enterprise “facets” Microsoft is suspending, nor do we all know the complete extent to which this choice will have an effect on Xbox operations in Russia. The corporate’s assertion specifies “new gross sales,” so whereas Russians will not be capable to purchase a brand new Xbox Collection X from official sources, for instance, when and the way Russian entry to providers like Xbox Dwell or Xbox Sport Cross shall be affected is much less concrete. We have reached out to Microsoft for extra particulars and can replace our reporting if we hear again.
Increasingly more gaming corporations and builders are starting to behave on the conflict in Ukraine. Earlier at this time, PlayStation seemingly pulled Gran Turismo 7 from Russian shops, although Sony has but to touch upon the state of affairs instantly. Yesterday, Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 developer CD Projekt suspended all digital and merch gross sales in Russia and Belarus. Two days in the past, EA pulled Russian groups from its newest FIFA and NHL installments.
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Although Blu-ray player adoption rates aren't nearly as high as Sony would like and the format only won the high-def war a few weeks ago, speculation abounds over the future success of the format. Will it be the winner DVD was or will it enter the pantheon of long-forgotten formats? One company thinks its internet connectivity holds the key.
According to Multimedia Intelligence, a market research firm, Blu-ray players will be the most popular internet-enabled devices in the world by 2012. The report concludes that Blu-ray's victory over HD DVD was a huge event for Sony and will surely drive a significant amount of player sales its way.
Thanks to HD DVD
"The end of the format war between Blu-Ray and HD-DVD promises to accelerate shipment volume of Blu-Ray DVD equipment," according to Mark Kirstein, President of MultiMedia Intelligence. "As a result, Blu-Ray DVD equipment could become the largest volume segment of IP-Enabled Consumer devices even sooner than 2012."
According to the report, the total number of Internet-enabled devices shipped in 2007 was approximately 64 million. But due to the expected future popularity of the players, the firm believes 50 million internet-enabled Blu-ray players will ship in 2012, making it the largest IP device on the market.
Of course, some have said that Multimedia Intelligence's study fails to consider the impact of digital downloads and undermines the significance of the battle Blu-ray must still wage to stay relevant, but in the end, no one knows yet what the future will hold for the high-def format.

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Every active Internet user has at least one account in popular social networks.
And to protect yourself from the risk of losing all accounts at once, it is recommended to use different passwords.
There are already many free and paid solutions: 1Password, LastPass, Keepass, etc.
Microsoft has released (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-active-directory-identity/securely-manage-and-autofill-passwords-across-all-your-mobile/ba-p/1751710) own password manager, which is already built into the Edge browser.
With it, you can store multiple passwords in one place and sync between PC and phone.
To sync with Chrome, you need to install the Microsoft Autofill extension (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fiedbfgcleddlbcmgdigjgdfcggjcion?hl=ru).


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Predicting aftermarket car radio sales is a bit like herding cats. As IHS iSuppli explains, there are so many small head unit makers, that the data is difficult to collect. But iSuppli’s latest estimates peg U.S. shipments (sales to retailers) for head units at about $500 million for 2011, falling to $365 million by 2017.
Total aftermarket sales to dealers, including amps, speakers and head units will reach $1.15 billion this year, falling to $850 million next year.
If you prefer a rosier report, there is one available by a company called Global Industry Analysts. It found that U.S. car stereo aftermarket head units will dip slightly next year but then actually increase slightly by 2017.
Sales of aftermarket head units will reach $2.145 billion in 2017. This compares with sales of $2.116 billion in 2010 and $2.025 in 2012, says the company. We’re assuming this is sales to consumers where the iSuppli figures are sales to dealers, but still the volumes here are much higher than we’ve seen elsewhere.
The report excludes rear seat video, amps and speakers.
Global claims that that consumers will seek to upgrade their standard-fare OEM CD radios to those with MP3/WMA playback, USB and Bluetooth, which will help keep the aftermarket sales afloat.
We tried to speak with an analyst by phone several times, but only received emails back from a generic “Information Desk” at the company, which lists a U.S. office in San Jose, CA. The receptionist said the analysts only correspond by email. So we’re definitely not vouching for the data from Global.
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The latest Elden Ring patch notes have arrived, and hoo boy there are a lot of changes. With all sorts of bug fixes and balance tweaks coming in, players will be lamenting the loss of some of the game’s staple builds. However, there are positive additions such as the Elden Ring new quest NPC which players have been quick to sniff out.
Located down in the village of Jarburg, players will now be able to snag themselves the Companion Jar talisman, which ups the damage dealt by thrown jars. Of course, you could venture forth and scour the Lands Between for this new, tiny pot boy, but if you’re really eager to know then all you need to do is follow our Elden Ring Jar-Bairn quest guide and this shiny new trinket will be yours.
Aside from staple weapon skills such as Night-and-Flame Stance, Hoarfrost Stomp, and Royal Knight’s Resolve being fixed or straight up nerfed, the new Elden Ring patch has buffed several other combat options. For example, FP consumption for a number of sorceries has been decreased, while the effectiveness of shields have also been given a boost.
There are some solid quality of life improvements, too. The drop rate of Smithing Stones from certain enemies has been upped, while the refinement material can now also be purchased from some early game shops. Furthermore, FromSoftware has now added a way to mark the icon and name of NPCs you encounter on the map.
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With so many sweeping changes across the board, we can’t wait to see which whacky and potentially over-tuned builds players come up with to take down the Elden Ring bosses next.


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Counterfeit Wine Causes Considerable Damage Worldwide
When counterfeit wine is mentioned, many people think of a problem that only affects the most exquisite and expensive varieties. But trade in counterfeit wines is a billion-dollar business, accounting for up to one fifth of global sales - and most counterfeit wines are actually everyday wines. Among the more than 93 million bottles of counterfeit wine that the U.S. news agency Recorded Future was able to detect between January 2020 and June 2022, fewer than 5,000 bottles were supposedly luxury wines. The most common type of wine fraud, according to Recorded Future, is trying to sell cheaper wine as more expensive varieties on a large scale - with fake, misleading labels.
Counterfeit wines are estimated to be a 65 billion-dollar business. A similar picture emerges for spirits: Studies have recently shown that more than a third of the bottles of Scottish whiskies on the secondary market were counterfeits. However, it is nearly impossible to truly capture the full, global scale, as many cases often go undetected or unreported. What is certain, though, is that wine fraud, in particular, has increased in recent years. This is largely down to two trends: On the one hand, the online trade, which has grown rapidly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and which has increasingly been taking place through gray market channels. And, on the other hand, the growing importance of wine as an investment opportunity. This makes a comprehensive security concept all the more important for the alcohol industry - with effective tamper protection for wines and spirits.


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Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has referred to as for a loosening of COVID-19 pandemic limits right after dismal new vehicle income in August 2020.
Hottest VFACTS facts revealed a continuing downturn in the automotive market right after income plunged 28.8% calendar year on calendar year to sixty,986 units very last thirty day period.
12 months to day volume fell twenty.4% to 575,906.
The facts was released a working day right after the Australian Bureau of Data introduced a 7% fall in Gross Domestic Merchandise for the June quarter – the greatest ever recorded for a one quarter.
The point out of Victoria, at the moment under Stage 4 pandemic limits, noticed a sixty five.nine% downturn in August.
FCAI CEO Tony Weber reported, that whilst the general market was showing some response to stimulus offers, Victoria was much less than promising.
“The market has moved swiftly to put into practice sturdy COVIDSafe protocols to ensure the health and fitness and wellbeing of personnel and clients is preserved.
“Even so, it is particularly complicated for our users and their Victorian dealer networks under the latest phase 4 limits, and this is mirrored in the reduced income figures.
“While we have the utmost respect for crucial health and fitness priorities, the automotive market supports the re-opening of our economic system under suitable COVIDSafe protocols,” Weber included.
“We’ve witnessed 29 consecutive months of diminishing income in this industry and there’s no doubt our users are emotion the pinch. The go to begin the reopening of market and marketplaces, specially in Victoria, demands to begin as before long as probable.”
Toyota was the top rated providing brand name for August, with twelve,449 income, followed by Mazda (6,921), Hyundai (4,525), Kia (4,521) and Mitsubishi (4,308).
Passenger vehicles took a 24.2% current market share, SUVs accounted for fifty three.1% whilst light-weight commercials savored a 18.4% slice very last thirty day period.
Separately, Toyota Australia claimed its RAV4 hybrid topped the income chart in August.
RAV4, which is also offered with petrol versions, has led the current market for the past two months – the first SUV to turn into the country’s most effective providing vehicle.
Revenue of 4,405 hybrid RAV4 variants marked the first time that the hybrid variation of any model experienced outsold each and every other vehicle readily available in Australia.
Hybrids accounted for a history 91.three% of Australian RAV4 income in August with sellers also retailing 420 petrol variants.


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How will a Breeders' Cup without fans impact Lexington’s economy?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Even though thousands of fans won’t be coming to Lexington for the Breeders' Cup, it’s still having an impact on local businesses.
But not everyone is seeing an increase.
It was a little more than two years ago when Keeneland announced they would be hosting the 2020 Breeders' Cup. It was expected to be a big boost for Lexington’s hospitality industry.
We now know those thousands of fans weren’t able to attend, but, for hotels, it wasn’t all bad news.
Pam Avery, the president of the Bluegrass Hospitality Association, told us things have been picking up, but it’s still pretty rough for her industry.
“Is it back to anywhere close to normal? No. The meeting business is still pretty nonexistent. The corporate traveler kind of still a little bit nonexistent,” Avery said.
Avery is also the manager of the Embassy Suites at Lexington Green. She said even though racing fans aren’t flocking to Lexington, there are still a few thousand people in town for those races. And they’ve been keeping her hotel and the restaurants nearby pretty busy.
“Over 50% of my hotel is connected to the Breeders' Cup,” Avery said. “And they have been with us since the end of October.”
But that doesn’t mean extra business for everyone.
The owner of Sawyer’s Downtown told us they had big plans for this weekend.
“We thought ‘add-on 60,000 fans to Keeneland and extend my Keeneland season.’ I thought it was gonna be a huge boon,” Jim Sawyer said.
That didn’t happen. He said they have seen a lot of the owners and trainers, but most of them aren’t eating at fast-casual places like his, something fans were happy to do.
“You know, these people are in from all across the country. This is a major event for them. This is the top of the crown for horse racing,” Sawyer said. “So, these are some people that can afford to eat at the premium places in town. And we have several.”
The Breeders' Cup is coming back to Keeneland in 2022. The hope is, by then, so will all of those fans.
Marriott City Center officials told us their occupancy is at about 85 percent, again, largely because of the Breeders' Cup.
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“Why Ice Cream is more Important Than Bacon When Tracking Inflation” by Sarah Chaney, published on April 17th 2017 essentially explains more in depth how CPI really measures inflation. According to Chaney, to explain how critical inflation measure is calculated, the Labor Department in a blog post used bacon and ice cream rather than just an abstract culmination of goods. Of course, the consumer price index contains multiple sub-indexes that cover thousands of goods and services, however it can be confusing to understand inflation when trying the gauge the rise in price of all these goods, so instead, just focusing on two goods can show what the consumer price index is actually measuring (ice-cream and bacon)
According to the article, although CPI can measure services like funeral services to dental exams, the graph depicted reveals simplistically how CPI is measured. In the graph, Bacon swings wildly from over a 20 percent increase in price to a 15 percent drop in price while at the same time the price of ice-cream swings in a less volatile manor and much of the time in the opposite direction. The article then goes on to explain that this is the very reason why the CPI accounts for so many different items over such a broad range of industries. It is also explained how the importance of those individual changes depends on how much people spend on those items. Therefore, since people spent more on ice-cream than bacon this past year, ice-cream carried a greater weight than bacon when tracking inflation on CPI. Because of this, it is emphasized in the article that sudden changes in consumer demand is largely accounted for in when measuring inflation.
As discussed in class, inflation in the past few years has only been rising at about 2 percent. From a longer term historical perspective this is a relatively low rate of inflation. However, based on the graph in the article it is clear how crucially important it is to account for hundreds and hundreds of different items to come up with a true representation of price increase over time. For instance, based on the graph, in June 2011, if we were to take the price of bacon and ice-cream in those days and determine the CPI based on those two items it would be sky high since an average of 14.15 price change occurred between the two items.


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It's six months until the 10th yearly installment of The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show and tickets are now available.
With a big birthday on the horizon, the show promises to be the biggest and best yet, with more whiskies, more exhibitors, more space and more attendees than ever before.
Tickets are available now and earlybird deals are available on Sunday and weekend tickets.
We'll be revealing full details of the show over the coming months, but we're taking an extra floor at Old Billingsgate to help us expand without getting too crowded. Keep an eye on the website for more details when we have them.


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AN Olympic Torch has seemingly been 'sold' for £153,000 on eBay.
The listing on the site, from North Wales, was for an authentic torch along with the medium sized tracksuit the torch relay runner will wear.
However dailypost.co.uk , reports the item has now been seemingly been re-listed, bringing the validity of the sale into question.
8,000 people will carry the torch across the UK and each have the chance to buy the torch they carried.
However some have been cashing in on their piece of history and putting them up for sale.
The auction, which ended at around 9.15pm last night was listed as being from Llanfrothen, Ty Croes Anglesey.
During the day the price had been around the £12,000 mark but rocketed as the auction reached its climax with more than 80 people bidding for the items.
The identities of the seller and apparent buyer are unknown.
The new listing is set with the Buy It Now price of £45,000, with the auction ending on Thursday.


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Yah, you read that right. As of today, Microsoft’s patent licensing agreements with Android manufacturers now cover more than half of all Android devices, thanks to the recent addition of Taiwan-based Compal.
Compal is the tenth company to form an Android licensing deal with Microsoft, and it’s joining more well-known Android manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, and Acer. Companies get protected under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for a fee, which protects them from further patent litigation from Microsoft, as well as from others (like Apple).
“Amidst continuing clamor about uncertainty and litigation relating to smartphone patents, we’re putting in place a series of agreements that are reasonable and fair to both sides,” wrote Brad Smith and Horacio Gutierrez, Microsoft’s general counsel and deputy general counsel, in a blog post today. “Our agreements ensure respect and reasonable compensation for Microsoft’s inventions and patent portfolio. Equally important, they enable licensees to make use of our patented innovations on a long-term and stable basis.”
Microsoft boasts that it has spent over $4.5 billion in the past decade to license patents from other companies — a figure that shows its dedication to respecting intellectual property rights, according to Smith and Gutierrez. The big takeaway here: Microsoft respects IP by licensing responsibly, so it expects other companies to do the same.
Read the full story at Venture Beat Online…
- Microsoft signs Compal to Android-Chrome licensing deal (news.cnet.com)
- Patents emerge as significant mobile strategy for Microsoft, other tech companies (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
- Microsoft and Samsung sign huge cross-licensing patent deal to stop Android lawsuits (venturebeat.com)
- Quanta Latest to License Patents From MS for Android, Chrome (pcworld.com)
- Whoa, Microsoft’s patent deals now cover half of all Android devices (venturebeat.com)


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So, now that Christian Siriano is setting out to design sponges, it shouldn't be a surprise when more fashion designers jump ship to put their label on random household products.
Case in point: Cynthia Rowley's new line of diapers for Pampers!
(We still think she's missing the new-but-possibly-growing-although-we-really-seriously-hope-not market for bridal diapers, in which brides wear Depends-style underwear beneath their hard-to-remove wedding dresses.)
Rowley's upcoming line — which will be sold come mid-July exclusively at Target, where she already has a two-year-old partnership — includes 11 styles, from madras to stripes to printed ruffles. The aesthetically pleasing baby undergarments are her way of giving parents more options, she said in a press release.
"As a mom, I wanted other moms and dads to have more options in every part of their lives, even diapers," Rowley said. "It's the first piece of clothing your baby will ever wear, and it should be special."
This isn't the first time diapers have gotten a facelift. Huggies debuted its limited edition Denim Diapers (with the unforgettable tag line, "The coolest you'll look pooping your pants") in May.
Tell Marie Claire: What do you think about designer diapers? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!


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Japan’s Takata, at the centre of the auto industry’s biggest-ever product recall, filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Japan, and said it had agreed to be largely acquired for $1.6bn (€1.42bn) by the Chinese-owned US-based Key Safety Systems (KSS).
In the biggest bankruptcy of a Japanese manufacturer, Takata faces tens of billions of dollars in costs and liabilities resulting from almost a decade of recalls and lawsuits.
Its airbag inflators have been linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries around the world because they can rupture and send metal fragments flying.
TK Holdings, its US operations, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on Sunday with liabilities of up to $50bn, while the Japanese parent filed for protection with the Tokyo District Court yesterday.
Scott Caudill, chief operating officer of TK Holdings, said in a court affidavit that the company “faces insurmountable claims” relating to the recalls and owes billions of dollars to automakers.
He disclosed that Takata has recalled, or expects to recall, by 2019 about 125 million vehicles worldwide, including more than 60 million in the United States. Takata’s total liabilities stand at $15bn, Tokyo Shoko Research estimated.
Final liabilities depend on the outcome of discussions with carmaker customers who have borne the bulk of the replacement costs.
The filings open the door to the financial rescue by KSS, a Michigan-based parts supplier owned by China’s Ningbo Joyson Electronic.
In a deal that took 16 months to hammer out, KSS agreed to take over Takata’s viable operations, while the remaining operations will be reorganised to continue churning out millions of replacement airbag inflators, the two firms said.
The US company would keep “substantially all” of Takata’s 60,000 employees in 23 countries and maintain its factories in Japan.
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According to a local media outlet report, Pulse, Ghana’s Central Bank has revealed that it is closing on conducting a pilot at its digital currency (CBDC) central bank. The West African nation is exploring the potential for future issuance of a CBDC.
The Bank of Ghana has disclosed, according to the report, that it is basically conducting a test on its central bank cryptocurrency. According to the deputy governor of the central bank, Maxwell Opoku-Afari, Ghana ‘s move to digital payment solutions has recently raised the demand for a cryptocurrency in the central bank.
Central Bank of Ghana to establish a fintech regulatory sandbox
In addition, the local media outlet also points out that regulators in the African country are setting up a digital fintech sandbox to encourage innovators in the digital payments sector. The authorities will use the fintech sandbox to experiment with the concept of digital settlements, with CBDC as a priority.
Initially, the Central Bank of Ghana announced its plan to issue a CBDC back in 2019, with the Bank’s Governor noting that it will be tested under sandbox conditions. In addition, the governor stated that the digital currency issued by the state would greatly facilitate the growth of the mobile payment space in Ghana.
Interest in developing CBDC’s on the rise
In fact, China became the first major country to develop and issue a digital currency to the central bank. The Asian nation is accelerating its development of a state-issued crypto-asset called Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) for post-COVID-19 stimulus. The digital yuan has been under development for more than five years and is now very close to being made available to the general public.
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is set to issue the CBDC to the public later this year. The digital asset is currently being tested in four different cities in China. Nevertheless, a number of economists and cryptocurrency leaders have argued that the digital yuan would threaten the status of the US dollar as the global reserve currency.


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PARIS — The fall season marked the return of understated, craft-focused fashion at the Paris trade shows, with an emphasis on masculine shapes, handmade prints and fur.
“Embellishment and bling are definitely out,” said Virginie Maunier, a consultant for Lambert + Associates, with clients that include Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Holt Renfrew and Fenwick. “We are currently witnessing a renewal of the classics. Most designers are now creating sober shapes and focusing on high-quality materials and texture.”
Exhibitors at Tranoï exemplified this trend.
London-based brand Orla Kiely presented a collection featuring pastel dresses and cashmere coats in camel tones. Taiwan-born Jamie Wei Huang — a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins — introduced her second collection, where asymmetric cuts, graphic shapes and deconstructed styles dominated in a palette of navy, black and white.
French blogger-turned-designer Margaux Lonnberg concentrated on cozy knitwear and masculine-inspired pieces in neutral tones.
“Our khaki army-inspired coats have garnered a lot of attention,” said Warren Guetta, sales director for the brand. “We are moving away from using black as a default color for winter, and witnessing the rise of ‘new neutrals’ such as navy, gray, beige and olive green. Personally, I am a fan of those colors. They convey a happier message than pitch black.”
“Androgynous and structured silhouettes are having a moment,” agreed Laura Saglio, fashion director of Paris’ recently opened Tom Greyhound, a Korean multibrand concept store. “Bombers and varsity jackets, oversized knitwear and straight-cut coats are all clients are asking for. By contrast, more girly styles and romantic, flowing fabrics and patterns are slowly fading away.”
Prints also made a strong showing at the trade show through brands like Los Angeles-based Clover Canyon, known for its sober silhouettes and multicolor digital patterns.
“Prints are no longer about pretty florals,” said Maunier. “The focus is now on arty patterns. In the last few years, designers have been pushing the boundaries of print to make them a true symbol of refinement and modernity.”
Israeli-born designer Daizy Shely and St. Petersburg-based Tatyana Parfionova have made handmade prints the foundation of their brands.
“Our patterns are working really well this season,” said Parfionova’s sales director Ekaterina Puchkova. “Buyers are really happy with our wildest prints in red, blue and purple tones, which makes sense. There are so many designers and brands out there that people are starting to look for the really unique pieces.”
At Capsule, prints were also the center of attention. British-born Kitty Joseph, a Royal College of Art graduate specializing in textile design, presented her fifth collection that features dresses, tops and skirts in acid colors decorated with prints resembling charcoal and crayon drawings. “I have done digital prints in the past, but I have been noticing a shift in buyers’ preferences lately,” she said. “Photographic-style digital print is losing momentum. Simultaneously, buyers have been very interested in prints that have a touch of the hand.”
Her best-selling pieces this season were sherbet-yellow mesh dresses and printed T-shirts, she said.
“Just like last season, shoppers are looking for brands with a strong identity, special, interesting pieces at a good price point, but without giving up on the quality,” said Song Pham, a consultant for Harvey Nichols Hong Kong. “They also want the hot stuff of the moment — what they have seen on social networks and blogs — and they want it fast.”
Maunier said, “For the first time in a long while, we are witnessing the rising of a group of designers who have a strong connection with the youngest generations. I find the phenomenon extremely interesting and I can’t wait to see how it will evolve in the next few years.”
Bas Kosters and Buddhist Punk are two of the brands whose clients are mainly teenagers. Their collections were loaded with color and strongly influenced by rave culture and street fashion.
“It’s Nineties hip-hop meets 21st-century girl,” said Rupert Meaker, cofounder of London-based Buddhist Punk. “We are inspired by today’s Internet culture — music, urban tribes, ghetto sportswear, third-world pop. The concept has been catching on with the most experimental shops and has been successful in Malaysia, Japan, China and even in Arab countries. Europe, however, remains our most conservative market.”
The influence of urban fashion could also be felt in Brussels-based brand Omsk, specializing in embellished sweaters inspired by traditional Russian culture.
“We only started focusing on sweatshirts three seasons ago when we started noticing that they were selling noticeably better than the rest of the collection,” said brand founder Valeria Siniouchkina. “However, we don’t want to go along with the current sweatshirt hype, so we decorate them with rather chic, classic embroideries.”
So far, Siniouchkina said, this has been the brand’s bestselling collection.
“Buyers are looking for these kinds of accessible yet versatile pieces to position next to high-contemporary brands like MM6, Acne or Isabel Marant,” she said.
At Paris sur Mode, the focus was on wearable fashion, according to Iñaki Muñoz, cofounder of Bilbao, Spain-based brand Ailanto.
“Buyers have been interested in our most pared-down pieces, especially our coats, which look rather simple but mix textures of Lurex, mohair and wool,” he explained.
However, he added that the real stars of this winter’s trade show were knitwear and fur.
Eddy Rizal, chief executive officer of Rizal Fur, noted the emergence of a new type of customer.
“Clients are now younger, and they are looking for fun and new ways to wear fur as an alternative to the traditional mink coat,” he said. “This season, we are mixing materials and styles. Our best-sellers have been our oversized biker jackets in leather and shearling, and our knitted mink jackets, which come in jewel shades like sapphire blue and emerald green.”
At Designers & Agents, the mood was relaxed. Rustic-looking knitwear and easy, functional shapes were present at most exhibitors’ stands. “Sweaters and chunky merino wool scarves have been the most successful items so far,” said Gail Travis, founder of New York-based brand New Form Perspective. “Petrol and cream tones have also been very popular, far more than black, for once.”
Sustainable fashion was also present at the show through brands such as New York-based Svilu.
“The interest in ethical clothing is growing slowly,” said Britt Cosgrove, cofounder of Svilu. “But primarily, people come to us because they like the clothes. The fact that we make them out of sustainable fabrics and recycled materials is certainly a plus for our clients, but the important thing nowadays for an ethical brand is to offer appealing clothes.”
There'll be no rest for those headed to Europe for men's, as Paris just closed the gap with Milan. According to a provisional calendar released by the Chambre Syndicale, Paris Men's Week will now open a day earlier on January 16. See new highlights on the official lineup on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @kukukuba)
BREAKING: Jonathan Saunders is leaving @DVF. The designer has resigned from his position as chief creative officer of Diane von Furstenberg, the company said in a statement on Friday. At the time of his hire, von Furstenberg said Saunders’ arrival symbolized and facilitated her stepping back from the day-to-day duties that occupy the work of a full-time creative director. The British designer joined DVF in May 2016 and was in charge of all product categories. #wwdnews
For @versace_official’s spring ad campaign, the brand emphasized the archival prints from the spring tribute collection dedicated to the late Gianni Versace. Closing out the show were five of Gianni’s favorite models: Cindy, Naomi, Carla, Helena, and Claudia. Bowing on December 18, the new campaign is yet another tribute to supermodel-dom as the images by Steven Meisel are fronted by @iamnaomicampbell, @cturlington, @gisele and more. #wwdfashion
Four-time Oscar-nominated actress Annette Bening has been waiting 20 years to play Gloria Graham in "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool," which will be released on December 29. The movie about Graham – a Hollywood star known for her controversial relationship with a younger Englishman named Peter Turner – is based off a memoir Turned wrote. "She felt vulnerable to him, because she loved him, she really did love him. And anyone that we really truly are in love with, we re vulnerable to in a very deep way," said Bening. Read our full interview with the modern icon of an actress on WWD.com. #wwdeye (📷: @ninebagatelles; Styled by @cristinaehrlich)
The crisp white button down: a staple that can be dressed up or down and accessorized throughout the decades. Here, on a Art Basel-goer in 2017 on the left and on the iconic Audrey Hepburn in “Roman Holiday” in 1953 on the right. #tbt #wwdfashion (📷: Andrew Morales)
Known for her work with @victoriassecret, 25-year-old model @georgiafowler is raising her profile in Hollywood. Fowler stars in @vincecamuto’s holiday campaign, which launched in partnership with “Pitch Perfect 3.” “Almost every shoot with Vince Camuto, I’ve had to face a fear…It was definitely a challenge. I’m so grateful for it, though. I’ve always wanted to be a pop star, so that was the perfect chance,” Fowler said. Head to WWD.com to read about Fowler’s experience modeling, including at the #VSFashionShow, and her relationship with Nick Jonas. #wwdeye (📷: @jilliansollazzo)
EXCLUSIVE: Huda Kattan just became the first beauty influencer to land a major beauty deal. Kattan's business, @hudabeauty, has received a minority investment from private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners. The brand, which industry sources say is on track to do $200 million in retail sales for 2017, will receive support on product, retail and geographic expansion through the deal. Get all the details on the deal and read @_a_collins' interview with Kattan on WWD.com. Link in bio. (📷: @jgreenery) #wwdbeauty #wwdnews
Peruvian model @juanaburga_official – who is known for walking the runways of @rodarte, @viviennewestwood and @torybuch – is making the move to the big screen with drama “Los Últimos.” The film premiered in Argentina in November and arrives in the U.S. and Europe in 2018. On making the switch from modeling to acting, Burga told WWD: “It’s a completely different thing – a lot of people think it’s similar or try to connect things, especially like getting used to the camera or being looked at all the time or playing these different characrers, but film is a completely different story.” #wwdeye (📷: @jgreenery)
London’s newly opened @designmuseum will look back on the life and work of Azzedine Alaïa in a show that the designer helped to curate before he died of heart failure last month. The retrospective, which Alaïa had worked on with Mark Wilson, chief curator of the @groningermuseum, will look at the impact of his work worldwide. The show, “Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier,” will run from May 10 to October 7. Read more about the exhibit on WWD.com #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @zefashioninsider)


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33 new apprentices start an exciting career at Beckhoff
The Verl-based automation technology specialist Beckhoff is pleased to welcome the next generation of skilled workers to its ranks: On August 2, 2022, 33 new apprentices started their professional futures at Beckhoff. Including the new intake, the company currently employs a total of 100 apprentices. For more than three decades, the globally successful automation technology company has been offering young people with a passion for technology excellent development opportunities in various professional fields and providing them with the perfect start to their careers.
“Dual training is an integral part of our efforts to secure and promote young talent. Consistent on-the-job training has proven to be a very successful training model for more than thirty years. Through practical work on real projects, the apprentices are integrated into a team right from the start and get to understand the purpose of their work,” says Hans Beckhoff and continues: “It is important to us that our employees continue to develop their skills, so we also mentor and support them in their further training to become top-level specialists or technicians, as well as in a subsequent degree program.” The official welcome event for the 33 new apprentices, hosted by Frederike Beckhoff, took place on September 29, 2022 at the company’s headquarters in Verl.
Training at Beckhoff – an important foundation stone for an exciting professional future
Programming automation software, producing high-tech components, automating state-of-the-art production facilities, organizing projects, coordinating business processes – the professional fields on offer in an automation technology company are diverse and future-oriented.
Hans Beckhoff, the Managing Owner of Beckhoff Automation, predicts a bright future for the automation industry if technology and innovations continue to be the focus. In order to meet this demand in his fast-growing technology company continuously as well as into the future, training young people has a long tradition at Beckhoff. The high number of new apprentices, which has remained constant compared with previous years, demonstrates the importance of training the urgently needed next generation of skilled workers.
The company offers six dual vocational training programs in various technical and commercial fields. In the technical field, there are four apprenticeships to choose from: electronics technician for automation technology, electronics technician for operating technology, electronics technician for devices and systems, and IT specialist focusing on application development. Beckhoff offers two apprenticeships for the commercial sector: industrial clerk and warehouse logistics specialist.
Don’t miss out on your future – apply now
Places are still available at Beckhoff in the various professional fields for apprenticeships starting in 2023.


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Why world's biggest mall in China is now also being known as 'Ghost Mall'?
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New South China Mall in Guangdong Province China, is the biggest mall in the world. It was opened in 2005 and it has 5 million square feet of shopping area, with 2,350 stores. But this mall is now being called as "Ghost mall" because most of it empty and it has very less consumer traffic and a high vacancy rate. According to a report last year by Emporis, a global building data firm. "It has been classified as a 'dead mall.'" To know more about this click here :- http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/03/business/china-worlds-largest-mall/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
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Oppo Electronics has started teasing the launch of its next smartphone, the Oppo F7 in India. Oppo has taken to Twitter to tease the upcoming flagship smartphone in India alleged to be the successor to the Oppo F5, which was launched in November past year.
Oppo F7 leaked image. However, Oppo Mobile India removed the tweet immediately and came up with another tweet that does not mention anything about the launch date.More news: China exports soar, but trade war may be nigh
Besides Oppo, the other smartphone manufacturers like Huawei, OnePlus, Asus and others are also planning to launch smartphones embracing iPhone X like launch.
Moreover, Oppo is also teasing its brand ambassador for the phone and asking users to guess the cricketer holding the phone. It is the first official announcement to come from the company about the smartphone with the "notch screen".More news: This Is Why Sridevi's Sister Srilatha Remained Quiet On The Actress' Death
If we talk about the camera, Oppo has always been making selfie centric smartphones.
While the company has not yet revealed any specifications of the phone, an earlier report suggests that the phone could feature a 6.2-inch Full HD+ 19:9 display with 89.09 percent screen-to- body-ratio. The smartphone's launch is set for March 26, and the primary highlight of the phone will be the notch design and 25MP selfie camera.More news: Credit Agricole SA Sells 178663 Shares of Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE)
The report adds that the Oppo F7 is likely to pack an octa-core MediaTek SoC with 4/6 GB RAM and 64 GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded with the help of a microSD card. Additionally, it would also be equipped with enhanced real-tile HDR with AR Stickers and improved beauty features which you can use in real time while taking Selfies using the phone's front facing camera. We will know more details about the phone after the launch.
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Gas and housing prices are still rising, continuing to pinch household budgets.
In August, they pushed up the federal consumer price index by 0.6% for the month. Overall, prices have risen 3.7% this year, according to a report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"These numbers are not at all that comforting," said Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss. With crude oil prices skyrocketing over the last six months, "overall inflation is not coming down like we thought."
Health Partners receptionist Leanne Garcia said with prices at the pump creeping back up during the past few months, "it hurts to go to the gas station. I send my husband so I don't have to see the prices."
It costs her $60 each week to fill up her Chevrolet Captiva. And she's not seeing any relief elsewhere in her necessary spending, either.
"I think food prices are expensive, too, everywhere you go," she said. "What helps is the free lunches the kids now get. It helps."
The index for gasoline costs jumped 5.6% in August, making it the largest contributor to the month's inflation woes, followed by rising housing costs, which rose for the 40th consecutive month.
In comparison, the index for food prices rose just 0.2% last month, the same as July.
Absent food and energy costs, the consumer price index rose 0.3% in August, compared to 0.2% in July.
But even with the bump, the energy price index actually decreased 3.6% for the 12 months ending in August. The food index increased 4.3% over the last year.
The overall cooling of the rate of growth has economists hoping the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at the current level.
Lixin Qin is not noticing any relief on prices. She fills up her Honda twice weekly dashing from her home in Eden Prairie to her adult day-care business in Edina and a job in St. Paul.
"Everything is expensive. It's hard for small businesses," she said.
She's paying more in wages for 20 day-care workers than she did four years ago. At the same time, with higher food prices, it is more costly to feed 50 senior citizen clients each day.
Qin and her husband get some relief by buying vegetables at farmers markets. But beyond that, she said there's not much they can do. Any menu changes make patients complain, so she sticks to the menu they like and absorbs the costs, she said.
Excluding grocery and gas bills, last month's price hikes were particularly notable in rent, homeowner expenses, motor vehicle insurance, medical care and personal care.
However, August also delivered some price declines: notably for lodging, used cars and trucks, and recreation costs.
Economists noted that a deeper dive into the numbers over a longer period of time shows that sectors of the economy are changing.
Across the board, the index for all consumer prices rose 3.7% for the 12 months ending in August, which is larger than the 3.2% jump seen for the 12 months ending in July. (Federal Reserve economists generally hope for an inflation rate of just 2%.)
When food and energy were removed from the equation, the 12-month price index rose 4.3%.
Inflation woes are showing up in other places.
"The fear is that this [index report] gets embedded in wage demands" and used by worker groups — including the strike-threatening United Auto Workers — to demand higher wages, Goss said.
But the impact of Wednesday's report is greater than the auto industry.
Creighton just released economic survey results after polling manufacturers from Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas and five other central states. Only 27% of the factory supply managers said they expect positive growth in the second half of 2023.
"The wholesale inflation gauge for the month rose to 63.7 in August from 52.2 in July," said Goss.
That raises fears that there will still be a recession, as 45% of the supply managers surveyed by Creighton believe.
Wednesday's price index report may not cause the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates at its Sept. 19 meeting, but it could cause the body to look at the issue again in November.
"There I expect a rate hike of 25 basis points," Goss said.


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Amazon now has more than 100 private label brands, some without the name Amazon even remotely attached, for product categories like clothing, dog food, and furniture. Yet AmazonBasics, and the Amazon Essentials clothing brand, remain the company’s biggest weapons in its war against offline retail. Just as Walmart, Target, and other stores launched their own private label brands for virtually every product imaginable, the company has done the same. (In 2015, it also launched an official Etsy competitor in the form of Amazon Homemade.)
Aside from creating the logo, A.J Khubani actually played a huge role in the advent of the infomercial as we know it today, which started with his Amber Vision sunglasses in 1987. More recently, his company sold the PedEgg, another As Seen On TV product which has sold 50 million units (in addition to other successful products like the As Seen On TV mop and the As Seen On TV hose). Anyone looking for the same level of success with their own product can pitch their idea to both Telebrands and As Seen On TV, Inc. although they only accept a few submissions each year.


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Microsoft is making a big push to grow its share in the gaming market. The company has recently made several acquisitions, including the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which is expected to close in 2023. Microsoft has also been investing heavily in its Game Pass subscription service, which now has over 25 million subscribers.
In a recent speech by Xbox CFO Tim Stuart at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit (Thanks Techraptor), Stuart said that the company is focused on growing its content and services revenue double-digits. He also said that Microsoft is committed to bringing its first-party experiences and subscription services to every screen that can play a game.
The company is currently working on bringing Game Pass to smart TVs and mobile devices. Microsoft is also exploring ways to bring its games to the consoles of its competitors, such as NVidia GeForce Now, PlayStation, and Nintendo. That’s a smart move because then both companies win when they work together to bring games to everyone.
Microsoft’s push to grow its share in the gaming market is being driven by several factors. The gaming market is large and its growth is never-ending. Microsoft wants to remain a major player in it. For them, that means trying to give the players a good enough deal to move to Xbox.
“One of the great things about gaming is, if you find a way to drive value to gamers and they’re paying for that value that they enjoy, it’s actually a great relationship. They don’t feel like they’re being grinded down on the dollars.
Like, I’m paying $17 a month and I get access to hundreds of games. The value is there. And for us, we offer most of our games if not all that we’ve had before Activision. When a game launches, it’s included in Game Pass as well, so that’s one of the unique value propositions that we have.”Tim Stuart
Microsoft’s goal in the gaming industry is to consistently increase its content and services revenue by double digits. By expanding their market share at a rate faster than the overall market growth, they aim to establish themselves as a dominant force in the gaming landscape. It’s a huge goal.
After an early meeting with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Xbox head Phil Spencer, and CFO Tim Stuart, they decided to pursue gaming. In spite of initial skepticism, Microsoft’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Minecraft, a seemingly simple block-building game, proved to be one of its most successful deals.
It made Microsoft rethink why they decided to get into gaming. Their strategy is to enter large, growing markets where they can establish a competitive edge and capture market share.
According to Stuart, the gaming industry is huge, worth $250 billion, and Microsoft recognizes its potential. Despite the fact that their current share falls short of the market’s total value, they want to capture a significant portion.


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Netflix’s success in Latin America
Netflix (NFLX) stated during its fiscal 2Q16 earnings call that it has continued its growth trajectory in Latin America, seeing steady growth even in Brazil (EWZ), which is going through an economic recession. The company is also hoping that its second season of its original series Narcos will continue to enjoy rising popularity in Latin America.
The company stated that it has a “pretty healthy investment in Latin America” and wanted to create a service in Latin America that was “worth every penny of the subscription fees.” Netflix also stated in its fiscal 2Q16 earnings letter to shareholders that it has achieved success in terms of contribution profits in many Latin American countries, including Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. The company had to overcome many challenges in these countries, including poor broadband infrastructure, low disposable income, and language differences.
Netflix has also grappled with piracy in countries like Brazil. According to a BBC report from last year, citing a Brazilian government report, 41% of Brazilian users watch pirated content by downloading it from the Internet.
Netflix’s expanding subscriber base in Brazil
Netflix stated that one of the reasons for its expanded subscriber base in Brazil despite the state of the Brazilian economy has been its low pricing. Netflix has priced its subscription plans in Brazil between $5.3 and $8 per month. It has also introduced prepaid cards and partnered with Brazilian banks such as Banco Santander (BSBR) to make payments easier for its users.
According to a ValueWalk report from last year, citing an RBC Capital Markets survey via SurveyMonkey, Netflix comes second only to Alphabet’s (GOOG) YouTube among Brazilian users when it comes to preferences for an OTT (over-the-top) service for movies or TV shows. The reason for Netflix’s popularity among Brazilian users is likely its content.


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Dunwell has brokered the transaction whereas local company ABN Systems International, owner of Tellur brand, electronics and telecom accessories integrator and distributor, will occupy a 3,000 sqm warehouse space in Bucharest West area, which will ensure sales growth locally, regionally and will support the company’s global expansion.
This warehouse will be the place from where Tellur accessories and products will be marketed to IT&C specialized stores or online, both locally and in the markets of Western Europe, Asia or Africa.
“Tellur is continuosly expanding on the local market and internationally, a larger storage space being a must and a perfect choice for their development plans. We succeeded to identify the best solution for our client, which will ensure the 20 percent business growth for this year. Both IT&C & e-commerce represent a solid Industrial sector development, with increasing growth rates and demands Y-T-Y. This makes us see the Industrial sector developing quite well in the years to come,” said Daniel Cautis, managing partner Dunwell.
More and more industrial tenants are relocating their activity from old warehouses to newer, modern ones, which has been leading them to achieve better results, a safer environment and future development opportunities.
“Industrial market is on a continuous change due to the newest trends, set by the tenants, who have been seeking for a safer work environment, and by developers, who have been building modern projects to ensure the highest level of competitivity, and also securing their tenants for longer periods of time. Presently, more and more tenants want to relocate in Class A projects, seeing the difficulty in assuring their stocks and products in older warehouses, as insurance companies do not extend the policies to spaces that don’t feature hydrants, sprinklers or anything that could prevent fire. Moreover, e-commerce companies keep growing << double-digits >> and seek for expanding their business in the near future. Reality is that the Romanians have been buying online at an increasingly fast rate, thus the increasing demand for industrial spaces used for warehousing”, added Cautis.
Most of e-commerce tenants are looking at storage areas between 1,000 – 10,000 sqm.
“We are talking about those clients being on a steady expansion, such as Tellur, a company which doubled the storage surface occupied before. Big, traditional e-commerce players, who registered a rapid growth in these past years, are looking at warehouses with surfaces greater than 10,000 sqm, which can support their accelerated pace of development”, said Cautis.
The top locations for Industrial development remains Bucharest West, but with a high interest in NW of Bucharest, North or East also.
Tellur products, sold from Bucharest worldwide
Tellur brand was launched in 2011, being owned by ABN Systems International, one of the most well known distributors for many IT&C brands, globally recognized. Tellur products are marketed all offer the world, from Romania to Germany, France, Italy, UK, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Turkey, Israel or even South Africa, through local partners or online stores.
Tellur is selling the full range of smartphone and tablet accessories, earphones, connectors, speakers, car accessories, smart home products, the branded equipment being compatible with the most popular brands such an Apple, Huawei, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo, LG, Microsoft and many more.
With the extension of the storage area, Tellur’s team also will reach a total of 70 employees, and the new space will help the company achieve a 20 percent business growth this year.
„We expect a 20 percent growth of the business, to EUR 23 million, a value that can be achieved due to the development of storage space and access to new international markets, such as Greece or Cyprus, South America or Middle East. Part of our expansion plan includes a consolidation of of our presence in the already active markets, but also we are taking into consideration the expansion towards new one, such as USA,” said George Barbu, CEO Tellur.


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Expanding its national footprint, IDEA Cellular, one of the leading telecom operators in the country has now entered Tamil Nadu, with the launch of its GSM mobile services in 130 towns across the state.Speaking on the occasion of launch, Mr. Himanshu Kapania, Director - Operations, IDEA Cellular Ltd said,We are happy to announce our entry into Tamil Nadu as we expand across the country. Idea TamiNadu has launched wide range of new offers and tariff voucher. Including Free Idea to Idea local calls in just Rs 149 with talktime of Rs.50 for 30 days and Unlimited Night calls to Local Idea at Rs.90 with 90 days validity,SMS packs start from Rs.21 with 200 free Local and National SMS.Idea also launch some attracrive combo offer for 10 paisa and 50 pasia local calling.
IDEA’s commitment to offer the best telephony experience for our customers will usher in a new dimension in mobile telephony experience for the people of the state.IDEA Cellular has launched its services in most of the main towns of Tamil Nadu including Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Tirupur, Erode and Vellore. IDEA’s services in Chennai Metro will be launched soon.IDEA will develop customer service with a robust retail network comprising of exclusive ‘My Idea Stores’, ‘Idea Points’ and other outlets.The Idea cellular also in plans to develop a retail network of over 25,000 retail outlets and 60 Idea showrooms.
Idea is also rolling out special Value Added Services for subscribers which will include - Idea Vanavil, Tamil Ullagam, Thirukural Alerts on SMS, Rahu Kalam, background music, and ring back tunes. 'Say Idea' -- an exclusive product offering wide range of services like dialer
tones, star special, music directors' special, song and dance, latest movies, jokes and comedy special and devotional will also be introduced in Tamil Nadu.
The company also said it expects to launch its services in Chennai Metro very soon.IDEA network will progressively cover Chennai and over 500 towns and villages by the end of current financial year.


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OMET Drome: the showcase of technology
The OMET plant in Molteno (LC) hosts a new demo center, inaugurated a few months ago, for tests and press demonstrations on OMET machines: more than two hundred square meters of high technology available to customers.
Seeing a printing machine working and testing it with own printing subjects or substrates is one of the most frequent requests made by printing companies when coming to OMET, be they small printers or large multinationals. To satisfy them, OMET has recently inaugurated a specific area for its customers and potential customers: over 200 square meters of space for tests and customized demos in the production plant located in Molteno, 10 km far from the headquarters in Lecco.
This is the new OMET DROME, inaugurated on the occasion of the Open House “OMET Hybrid Experience” which took place last 24-25 January with over 250 visitors. The Drome is set up to host two OMET machines and is available by reservation.
Currently, the machines hosted by the Drome are a super-equipped iFLEX for label printing and an XJet powered by Durst for hybrid flexo + inkjet printing.
To date, OMET Drome has hosted dozens of demos, proving to be an extremely appreciated technological showcase for printers from all over the world.


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Duke Nukem Forever delayed…again.
Old school FPS gamers and chauvinists alike received some painful news today.
Duke Nukem Forever, the 13-year-old vaporware champion of the industry, will be delayed another six weeks.
Gearbox Software’s president and DNF executive producer Randy Pitchford announced the retro shooter/strip club simulator will now be released internationally June 10, not May 6 as originally planned.
Delays like this are hard to avoid with any big budget title, but Duke’s legacy of burning out before hitting store shelves means the is drawing plenty of attention.
Hardcore fans of the series are probably not taking the news well, but given the delay I’ve asked myself just how many hardcore Duke Nukem fans actually exist.
I’ve written before about the retro shooter renaissance, but while new IPs like Bulletstorm and Painkiller focus on the run-and-gun strategy and frenetic pacing, Gearbox seems to have bought whole hog into what looks to be an increasingly dated approach to humor and consumer tastes.
Recently at PAX East I caught a glimpse of the DNF booth, where onlookers could sit for a picture in a throne with a school girl booth babe posing along side them.
I was not entirely surprised to see that despite all the online posturing, next to no one was willing to publicly participate in what amounted to an awkward trip to Hooters . Combine that with the recent unveiling of the butt-slapping “capture the babe” mode and you are looking at a game a lot of consumers may not be willing to stomach.
I couldn’t shake the feeling that DNF may be aiming for the same pubescent male market they mined in the early 90’s, an age before the ERSB. Problem is the 13 year Duke Nukem hiatus means the gamers at the right age to be entertained by the game have none of the nostalgia their older, slightly more tasteful counterparts may hold.
Ultimately game sales are going to decide where we as a community stand on Duke’s brand of humor in 2011. At least, if there aren’t any more delays.


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Neusser said “the next Phaeton has to be class leading” and be “very smooth and luxurious” to drive.
Despite never selling in great numbers, Neusser said a replacement for the Phaeton was important as it acted as a technology flagship for the VW brand and allowed advanced systems to be put into production, with lessons then applied to getting that technology into its more mainstream models at an affordable price.
“We use all the technology and develop it for other VWs and group brands,” said Neusser. “It’s actually got a very attractive business case.”
The new Phaeton would be based on VW’s next-generation MLB platform, which is currently in development.
Neusser also said he wouldn’t be resurrecting plans for a small VW sports car inspired by the BlueSport concept. The BlueSport was the brainchild of his predecessor, Ulrich Hackenberg, but a business case could never be made for it.
Nesusser admits he “personally likes the idea, as do all the engineers” but the business case was not there still – and even diminishing further – as “the segment is so small”.
More plug-in VWs are planned, however, and Neusser can see a time when every VW in each segment the brand competes in has a plug-in hybrid variant.
VW is also committed to developing pure EV technology, and Neusser expects current battery technology to improve to allow around 50 per cent more range than at present by 2016.
Then, by 2020, he says next-generation battery technology will allow for a range that is three times further than is acheivable today, at which point the technology would have more mass market appeal should the infrastructure be in place to support it.


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GTAV gameplay trailer captured on PS3
Rockstar Games confirms newly released trailer for open-world game captured with footage from PlayStation 3 version of the title.
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"Just to clarify for those asking, this particular video was captured with footage from the PS3 version of the game," Rockstar Games said on its website.
The nearly five-minute video (below) details the game's new three-protagonist system and introduces players to a range of new locations, items, and activities. The video was captured entirely from in-game footage.
GTAV launches worldwide September 17 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. PC and Wii U versions are "up for consideration," while Rockstar is reportedly hiring programmers to bring its "latest titles" to PC.


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Ticket prices for Walt Disney World are increasing shortly before the highly-anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land opens this year.
Star Wars Celebration 2019 will feature a panel dedicated to the Galaxy's Edge, right before it opens at Disney's California and Florida parks.
Disney officially announces the opening dates for the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge theme park, which is coming to their California and Florida locations.
Although Galaxy's Edge is opening soon at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the old attraction Star Tours will remain open in those parks.
Disney parks' upcoming Star Wars attraction Galaxy's Edge will sell blue and green milk, so that guests can try Luke Skywalker's diet for themselves.
The upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge ride, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, has been labeled as one of Disney's "most ambitious attractions."
Disney reveals that the timeline for its Galaxy's Edge land in its U.S. theme parks will take place between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Episode 9.
Disney announces it has plans to build a Zootopia-themed land in Shanghai Disneyland, the first ever land based on the hit animated movie.
New information reveals details about Disney Parks' Rise of the Resistance ride that is part of the Star Wars-themed land, Galaxy's Edge.
The character Captain Marvel is coming to Disney Parks around the world as part of Disney's #HigherFurtherFaster campaign to promote their movie.
In a new behind-the-scenes video, Disney offers Star Wars fans their best look at the Galaxy's Edge attractions set to open next year.
A new sneak peek for Disney's upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will air Christmas morning on The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.
New details regarding the Global Avengers Initiative slated for Disney Parks around the globe emerge, teasing fans of the upcoming attractions.
The new resort expansion Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge finally reveals some initial footage, showing fans what to expect when the rides open next fall.
Disney Parks unveils new concept art of shuttle pod transportation at the hotel for their upcoming Star Wars theme park, Galaxy's Edge.
Legendary composer John Williams wrote an original score for Disney's Star Wars theme park, Galaxy's Edge, which opens next year.
A character interaction at Disneyland gets interesting after a man proposes to Minnie Mouse in front of Mickey, who clearly doesn't approve.
Disney Parks is opening a Marvel-themed Super Hero land inside Disney's California Adventure in 2020, and now new details are out about the expansion.
Holiday cheer abounds in Toy Story Land and throughout the park with entertainment, characters, dining and more at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
New aerial photos capture construction at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, offering fans their best look at the upcoming theme park.
News, updates, features, photos, world premieres, grand openings, travel guides, and more from Disney Parks around the world with a focus on Orlando, Florida's Walt Disney World and Anaheim, California's Disneyland.


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Tecno to Release Android 14 Beta Version for Camon 20 Series
Mobile technology company, Tecno, is all set to launch the Android 14 beta version for its Camon 20 series. This beta version is set to feature some interesting updates that will improve the user experience.
Tecno has always been dedicated to offering the latest technological advancements to users across the globe. The company continues to roll out updates and new software versions for its users to enjoy the best experience possible.
This time around, Tecno’s Camon 20 series is in for a treat. The Android 14 beta version is set to enhance the Camon 20 series and improve on its already existing features.
According to sources, the beta version will have updated features like better battery management, improved app permissions, and smarter notifications amongst many others. Users can also look forward to a better overall experience with improved security and privacy features.
The release of the Android 14 beta version is great news for Tecno enthusiasts who have been waiting for a new update. Tecno is known for its innovative approach to technology, and this update is a testament to that.
With the beta version set to roll out soon, users can expect a whole new level of efficiency and convenience when using their Camon 20 series smartphones.
Tecno has always been at the forefront of providing users with the best technology and this beta version is no exception. With the added updates, users can expect to have a better and smoother experience when using their smartphones.
The company is also encouraging users to provide feedback and suggestions for any further improvement that may be needed. This shows the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to ensuring user satisfaction.
In conclusion, the Android 14 beta version for Tecno’s Camon 20 series is expected to offer users an improved and enriched experience. With smart updates and better features, Tecno continues to prove its worth as a leader in mobile technology. It is indeed exciting times for Tecno enthusiasts as the beta version will be launched soon.


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Yokohama Rubber reports income, sales increases
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s net income for its fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2003, totaled a record 10 million yen, a 37.8% increase over previous year results.
Yokohama's operating income for the year grew 2.1% to 23.1 million yen, while its net sales reached 400 million yen.
Sales for the company's Tire Group rose 1% to 286.9 million yen, while its operating income increased 10.8% to 17.2 million yen.
Yokohama officials say the Tokyo, Japan-based tiremaker "pursued aggressive marketing of original equipment tires during the year to take advantage of rising domestic auto production, thus boosting sales volumes and value from the previous term."
The company's Fullerton, Calif.-based subsidiary, Yokohama Tire Corp., "greatly enhanced its revenues and earnings by bolstering its distribution efficiency and its financial position."


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In 2018, experts believe retail will continue to approach the ultimate level of consumer fulfillment. Retail, ahead of all other industries, may in fact be standing on the front lines of modern tech disruption.
Tech disruption isn’t a bad thing - it’s a driving force for convenience, immersion, speed and automation. As 2018 continues, these retail trend predictions are likely to make history.
Prediction One: Consolidation and Mergers Will Increase
We expect to see big-deals increase, in terms of retail acquisitions. Already, Amazon has acquired Whole Foods. Meanwhile, Walmart has gained a few fashion retail startups. Big-name industry players are figuring out the key to widespread retail success: partnerships. Mergers can help with supply chain management, similarly unifying products across multiple providers to have a sweeping impact on consumers.
Prediction Two: Click-and-Collect Experiences
Retail brands aren’t simple product providers anymore – they are living experiences. Thus, retail providers are shifting to a “retail-tainment” point of view, engaging shoppers with augmented reality experiments to create in-store click-and-collect experiences. By utilizing smartphone location-based technology, they are creating consumer-first experiences that boost product appeal via digital rewards.
Prediction Three: Private Labels
Some experts believe 2018 will be the “Year of Private Labels.” Brands like Amazon, Walmart and Target are offering highly competitive private labels—labels offering more value at a high margin. The high margin and exclusivity of private labels are gaining traction, and other companies are following suit.
Prediction Four: Customer-Generated Content
Reviews, ratings and photo-posts give buyers a way to connect with other shoppers. Brands are expected to drive these organic connections, attempting to boost their influence without investing as much as they had in traditional promotions. Customer-generated content may play a big role in product discovery, positively influencing the purchasing decisions that make modern brands competitive.
Prediction Five: Growing Social Responsibility
In 2018, retailers are expected to sync more with Millennials—who have different cultural mindsets than their predecessors. As Millennials begin holding higher purchasing power, we’ll witness a growing social responsibility within the retail giants.
Many of 2018’s proposed trends are spawned from the increased need for omnichannel integration as well as supply chain management efficiency. Brands know how to reach customers, and they’re adapting quickly to changing mindsets. While 2018 is its own year, it certainly follows the trends of previous years—ever-expanding into the world of multi-channel marketing, instant brand access and influencer marketing.


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Sri Lanka: 6th Jaffna International Trade Fair Ė Gateway to the NorthMonday, January 19, 2015 > 09:53:46
The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), the most comprehensive and ‘looked forward to’ exhibition in the North will be held for the sixth consecutive year in the heart of Jaffna from January 23 to 25.
“The exhibition which was the first of the kind to be held in the Northern region of the country has throughout the years been renowned as the best and most potent platform for the meeting of investors, businesses and the masses in the region,” the organisers said in a media release.
JITF has been hailed to be the common platform under which networking and expanding of investments, business ideas, existing businesses and sharing of knowledge occurs. The North is yet to be fully penetrated by private investments and remains ‘virgin territory’, with many of the resources in the area yet to be fully utilised, the statement said.
The exhibition last year drew record number of visitors with each exhibitor achieving well beyond their expected targets. The massive infrastructure development currently underway in the region has also paved way for many investment opportunities in the region which could not be afforded previously.
K. Poornachandran, immediate past President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam, said that “there is no event of this kind for the entire Northern region and all businesses and locals of the region look forward to this event. The exhibition is considered the best meeting point between them and the rest of the country and the world. Therefore each and every visitor to the exhibition is focused in order to harness maximum value during the three days”.
The exhibition will feature the construction industry, hospitality industry, Food beverage and packing industry, Automobile industry, ICT industry, financial services, Apparel, Agricultural, Consumer goods and many others, which will be on show during the three days.
CEO of the Presidential Award winning event organiser Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services Aasim Mukthar said that all exhibitors have throughout the years gained maximum benefits at the JITF.
“It is a historic event where the North meets the rest and is considered by everyone who participates as the best and most comprehensive destination to further their knowledge, investments and businesses. We have left no stone unturned in order to make the 2015 edition the best that the peninsula has ever witnessed and are of the belief that it will be one of a kind,” he said.
The event is supported by the Consulate General of India – Jaffna, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL), Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) and the Jaffna Municipal Council.


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German industrial output rose in January at its fastest pace in more than six years.
Today's figures show that the engine room of Europe's largest economy began 2016 well despite the financial market turmoil that has hurt business sentiment.
Output rose by 3.3% on the month, data from the Economy Ministry showed, surpassing the mid-range forecast in a Reuters poll for a 0.5% gain. The rise was the biggest since September 2009.
Relatively mild winter weather allowed construction output to rise by 7% on the month. Capital goods were another bright spot, rising 5.3%.
However, analysts said the economy faced challenges.
Industrial orders fell in January, but a spike in orders from euro zone countries cushioned a drop in demand from domestic customers, data showed on Monday.
Companies have also been unnerved by turmoil on global financial markets earlier this year and a slowdown in key export markets, including China.
Sentiment among German manufacturers plunged in February by the largest margin since the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in 2008, deepening concerns about the health of the economy.


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God of War, VR and Kojima: Sony at E3 2016
Last week, Sony confirmed the existence of a more powerful version of its PS4 console, named the PlayStation 4K. It also confirmed that the system wouldn't be shown off at E3, leaving us wondering what the company's presentation would contain. Well, despite the absence of the new hardware, the event didn't disappoint, with a host of new game reveals, as well as more in-depth looks at previously-announced titles. Read on for our roundup of the biggest news from Sony at this year's E3.
One of the biggest titles revealed at the show (though it was extensively leaked a few months back) was a new Norse-themed God of War. The gameplay demo was well paced and featured violent action, with weighty character movement and rich, glossy visuals. We can't wait to get our hands on this one, but with no release window announced, it's likely some way off.
One of the big moments of the showcase was Sony revealing that another fan-favorite series, Crash Bandicoot, is also finally getting some much-requested love. There's no full blown sequel in the works (at least not that we know of), but the first two games in the franchise are being remade for the PS4. There was no gameplay on display at the show, and no release date announced, but when it does arrive, it's sure to be one hell of a trip down memory lane.
A number of previously-announced games were also given a few minutes during the presentation. Horizon: Zero Dawn, which pits bow-and-arrow wielding humans against robotic dinosaurs, was given some gameplay show time and looks fast-paced and compelling. Set to arrive in February 2017.
A trailer was also shown for The Last Guardian, providing another look at the atmospheric third-person game. For fans of the title, which has been the subject of a lengthy, troubled development, the most important information came at the end of the clip, in the form of a release date: October 25 this year.
Games for Sony's PlayStation VR headset, which is launching in the US on October 13, took up a significant portion of the event. Gameplay of first-person horror title Resident Evil: Biohazard was revealed. It's set to launch in January 2017, and will be playable with or without the headset.
There were also brief reels for other virtual reality titles, including a Star Wars: Battlefront X-wing pilot simulator experience, a mysterious-looking Batman: Arkham VR experience being developed by Rocksteady, and a glimpse at a virtual reality Final Fantasy XV tie-in.
All in all, Sony's VR headset will have 50 games launching alongside of it when it arrives on October 13. Unfortunately it doesn't look like Sony is doing anything about its sketchy motion controls before then.
Elsewhere, post-apocalyptic third-person title Days Gone, which features a motorcycle gang at the end of the world, was shown. And a new game from developer Quantic Dream called Detroit: Become Human was given a lengthy trailer. It's all about the relationship between humans and life-like androids, with the player's decisions having a big impact on what goes on.
The most exciting part of the entire showcase was also its most mysterious reveal. We've known for a while that Metal Gear-creator Hideo Kojima's next game will be a PlayStation exclusive, but that's about all we knew about it. Things are still pretty vague, but we now have a little more information.
The one thing we know for sure is that the game is called Death Stranding. The trailer makes for a mysterious watch, featuring piles of dead fish, levitating figures, a disappearing baby, and a naked Norman Regis (who stars in the game). In other words, the weird and wonderful mind of Kojima is back in action, and you should definitely be excited.
The last big reveal of the show came in the form of a trailer for a new Spider-Man game from developer Insomniac, being created for the PS4. With the exception of Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham series, superhero games tend to be average at best, but this new title is looking promising, with strong visuals and fast-paced fluid action.
That's all the major announcements and reveals from Sony this year (a replay of the press event can be viewed on PlayStation's YouTube channel). PlayStation gamers have a lot to be excited about, with big exclusives like God of War and Horizon: Zero Dawn on the, well, horizon, as well as the launch of PlayStation VR in just a few short months. We've got our fingers crossed for the new platform, but have some significant concerns about its yesteryear motion controls.


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Yusaffali MA, 61, said the recognition for his Birmingham-based Y International (UK) Ltd will spur his Abu Dhabi-headquartered Lulu Group International to further expand business interests in the UK.
"I am extremely honoured and proud to hear the news about Y International UK Ltd being selected for the prestigious Queen's Award this year. This great recognition will surely help us further strengthen our plans to expand business interests in UK and continue with our innovations and contributions to the dynamic economy of UK," the Kerala-born, UAE-based entrepreneur said in a statement.
Y International UK Ltd's food processing plant, which employs 300 local staff, was established in Birmingham in 2013 to source and process food products from UK to support the demand for high-quality British products for sale in Lulu Group's hypermarkets across the Middle East, India and Far East.
"We are in the process of setting up another world-class food processing plant in the 12.5 acres of land allotted by Birmingham City Council, to further boost our exports and cover bigger variety of products. The planned investment would be to the tune of 36 million pounds (Rs 300 crores)," Yusuffali said.
The Queen's Award for Enterprise is conferred annually by Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday, April 21, upon businesses that display great enterprise across the fields of innovation, international trade, promoting opportunity through social mobility and sustainable development.
The awards are open to nominations and selected based on the recommendation of Downing Street and published in the official London Gazette.
All entries are subject to auditing and scrutiny by over 30 UK government agencies before being included in the roll of honour.
Y International (UK) Limited, Birmingham, listed in the Gazette as an international distributor of grocery products, perishables products and non-foods products, was chosen in the international trade category.
The recipients of the 2017 awards will be invited to a special reception at Buckingham Palace later this year.
The $6.9-billion Lulu Group, ranked as a top retailer in the MENA region and listed among the top 50 fastest growing retailers in the world by Deloitte, has made UK headlines in recent years for acquiring the iconic Scotland Yard building in London and for its investment in luxury retail brand East India Company.
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Jars of specially prepared insects at an experimental restaurant in Vienna, Austria.
Photo: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS
EU authorities have officially allowed the use of brownie crickets and buffalo worms in cooking; now these insects are considered safe and can be used without restriction.
Therefore, the list of insects allowed to eat has doubled; previously, the use of yellow mealworms and migratory locusts was considered acceptable.
– European Commission approved buffalo crickets and worms can now be used frozen, paste, dried and powdered for food production. For example, cereals, protein bars, meat substitutes, as well as cakes and other flour products, said the press service of the European Food Safety Authority.
From now on, if you don’t itch to eat bugs, you’ll have to study food labels very carefully. In addition, we advise you to remember the Latin names for “delicacy”: Alphitobius diaperinus (buffalo worms) and Acheta domesticus (household cricket), which can be found among common food ingredients, for example, in the form of “finely “. ground powder”.
The main question that arises after such news is why is all this needed?
Turns out it’s all about money. So, for the production of one kilogram of beef, about 8 kilograms of feed will be required, and for the production of one kilogram of “sverzhina” – only two. The benefit is there. But consumers will, of course, be informed about the fight against greenhouse gases and global warming.


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Stifel Nicolaus Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities research analysts at Stifel Nicolaus in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday. They currently have a $32.00 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of $30.00. Stifel Nicolaus’ target price indicates a potential upside of 28.98% from the company’s current price.
Separately, analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Super Micro Computer from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 15th. They now have a $28.10 price target on the stock.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) traded down 7.74% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $24.81. The stock had a trading volume of 1,554,424 shares. Super Micro Computer has a one year low of $12.51 and a one year high of $27.28. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $25.48 and a 200-day moving average of $21.38. The company has a market cap of $1.115 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.54.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $428.07 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $395.96 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.26 earnings per share. Super Micro Computer’s revenue was up 32.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Super Micro Computer will post $1.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Super Micro Computer, Inc develops and provides end-to-end green computing solutions for Enterprise IT, Datacenter, Cloud Computing, High Performance Computing (NASDAQ:SMCI), and Embedded Systems globally.
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The holidays were good for eBay sellers. The online marketplace reported third-party sellers sold $19.1 billion worth of goods in the fourth quarter of 2012 alone. eBay earned $2 billion in revenue from its marketplace business with almost 60% of revenue coming from their international marketplaces. Not bad for a marketplace that saw the number of global active users grow 12% in just the fourth quarter with 112.3 million.
eBay contributed their international marketplace growth to site enhancements, emerging markets, and mobile devices. In fact, the company saw $13 billion in goods purchased from mobile devices with PayPal processing $14 billion in payment from smartphones and tablets. Although the company had forecast it would double mobile GMV to $10 billion in 2012, eBay’s CEO John Donahoe and his Chief Financial Officer Bob Swan emphasized the company’s strength in mobile is growing.
Donahoe said eBay expects Marketplaces and PayPal to each exceed $20 billion in mobile commerce volume in 2013. “Web-enabled multichannel commerce is evolving quickly, and consumer shopping behavior is changing rapidly,” he said. “Our focus is on being a global commerce leader in this new environment, connecting buyers and sellers everywhere, and being a preferred multichannel partner of choice for retailers and brands of all sizes.”
All in all, eBay’s total revenue increased 18% to $4 billion and a net income of $751 million in the fourth quarter. For the full year, eBay’s revenue increased 21% ($14.1 billion) with a net income of $2.6 billion.


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About a month after NYC tech outfit Betaworks resurrected Digg last August, web publishers began to notice that for the first time in years, a portion of their readers was coming from the revamped site. Six months after the launch of Digg v1.0, the numbers are in: The aggregator’s referral traffic is up roughly 40% month-over-month, according to BuzzFeed data. Digg, which currently depends heavily on human editors who curate what goes up on the site each day, is still far from its former Internet kingmaker days, but things are looking rosy: A survey of 2,600 Diggers revealed 81% would recommend the new Digg to a friend.
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Michaels Stores says it is investigating a possible company data security breach that may have affected its customers’ payment card information.The Irving, Texas-based company said Saturday that it launched the probe after learning of possible fraudulent activity on some U.S. payment cards used at the home decor and crafts retailer.
“We are concerned there may have been a data security attack on Michaels that may have affected our customers’ payment card information and we are taking aggressive action to determine the nature and scope of the issue.” Michaels CEO Chuck Rubin said in a statement emailed to USA TODAY.
Michaels is working with federal law enforcement and data security experts but has yet to confirm that its systems were compromised. The company also has hired an independent forensics firm to help with the investigation. No details are available about the possible size of the breach.
Rubin suggests Michaels customers take steps to protect themselves, such as reviewing their account statements for unauthorized charges. Michaels has more than 1,250 locations in the United States.
On Saturday afternoon, Brian Krebs, an independent Internet security researcher, blogged about the probe, citing unnamed banking industry sources.
KrebsonSecurity, Krebs’ blog that tracks Internet security investigations, said the probe was discovered Friday. “Multiple sources in the banking industry say they are tracking a pattern of fraud on cards that were all recently used at Michaels,” his blog post said.
Michaels is the third major retailer in the past month or so that has been identified as the victim of a credit card cyber attack. In December, Target revealed that it had been attacked and later disclosed that the breach may have affected up to 110 million shoppers. Earlier this month, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus said more than 1 million shoppers had been affected by a breach that affected its computer software that runs its cash registers.
Law enforcement officials and several cybersecurity experts have warned of more attacks on retailers.