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Equifax consumer confidence index reveals dip in financial confidence at end of first quarter 2016
Consumers struggling to save, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected bills
According to new data* from Equifax, the number of consumers feeling very confident about the finances dipped to 41% in March 2016, down from 45% in February and 42% in January. The new YouGov research, which the credit information provider will be conducting throughout 2016, also reveals that consumers are saving less.
Equifax has committed to conducting the YouGov research throughout the year to monitor trends in financial confidence as well as attitudes to savings. The first Quarterly Report reveals that the year started off with 42% of individuals feeling that on a scale of 0 to 10, they were “10 - very confident” about their financial commitments. In February this had risen to 45% but in March consumers felt a bit more uncertain, with just 41% saying they were very confident about being able to afford their monthly commitments. However, consumer financial confidence in the first three months of 2016 appears stronger than in 2015, with only 35% of those surveyed by YouGov saying they felt very confident about their financial commitments six months ago.
According to the Equifax commissioned survey, consumer financial confidence does not necessarily translate into making regular savings. Nearly a third (31%) of people surveyed in March said they don’t save any money during an average month – up from 29% in January and February. And when asked about their disposable income at the end of the month, in March 19% said they don’t think they will have any money left to spend or save, after their bills and other outgoings. This was the same in January and 18% in February.
The YouGov research also reveals some interesting differences between men and women when it comes to financial confidence. Just 36% of women said they felt very confident about their finances in March, compared to 45% of men, and women are the least likely to save, at 34% compared to 25% of men. More women than men also think they won’t have any disposable income at the end of the month at 21% and 16% respectively.
Lisa Hardstaff, Equifax credit information expert, comments, “Although consumer confidence has dipped slightly, in March, it’s still higher than it was six months ago, which is good to see. However, with nearly a third saying they don’t make any savings, this could leave them vulnerable if they are hit by an unexpected bill, such as car or home repairs.
“With 9% of people surveyed in March saying they are planning to take out some form of credit this year, it’s important that consumers check their credit report as well as their financial accounts, before making any applications. That way they can assess their overall financial commitments and look at what factors may impact their ability to obtain the best deals.”
Customers can sign up to the Equifax Credit Report with their first 30 days free via www.equifax.co.uk/Products/credit/credit-score. If customers do not cancel before the end of the 30 Day Free Trial, the service will continue at £14.95 per month, giving them unlimited online access to their credit information and weekly alerts on any changes to their credit file. It also includes an online dispute facility to help them correct any errors on their credit file simply and quickly.
*Equifax Consumer Confidence Index- All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2000+ adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between January-March 2016. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+).
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Equifax is a global leader in consumer, commercial and workforce information solutions that provide businesses of all sizes and consumers with insight and information they can trust. Equifax organizes and assimilates data on more than 600 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide. The company’s significant investments in differentiated data, its expertise in advanced analytics to explore and develop new multi-source data solutions, and its leading-edge proprietary technology enable it to create and deliver unparalleled customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 19 countries and is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. In 2015, Forbes named Equifax one of the World’s 100 Most Innovative companies; Bloomberg BusinessWeek nominated it as one of its Top 50 companies; its CIO was named one of the top 100 by CIO magazine; the company ranked 16th in the Fintech 100 list; and it was recognized as a top 20 company to work for by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was named a 2015 InformationWeek Elite 100 Winner.
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Last week, Netflix announced its gaming service but it is made available for Android users only. Once the company announced this, it caused a logical question for many iOS users. They wonder whether Netflix will find solutions for offering games through the iOS app. The thing is Apple requires developers to give an individual screening to every game on the App Store. And this requirement is true for all games regardless of their availability through the cloud.
In this regard, recently, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his “Power On” newsletter, claimed that he and developer Steve Moser have seen code indicating Netflix would release all its games “individually” on iOS, through the App Store. Plus, Gurman added that they won’t all be downloadable and playable within the app.
It simply means that the Netflix iOS app will still display the games in the catalogue but once you tap on any of these games to play, it will be launched through a separate app.
Five mobile games have already been included for subscribers as the company is promising more to come. Of the five games launching with the service, two are linked to the streaming giant’s popular Stranger Things series:
- Stranger Things: 1984
- Stranger Things 3: The Game
- Card Blast
- Teeter Up
- Shooting Hoops
Users who want to have access to Netflix Games will need to have a valid Netflix subscription as we know that there will be no additional fees or in-app purchases.

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Earn free rental days faster with Enterprise ‘Plus Your Points’ promotion
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion, bringing registered Enterprise Plus members the ability to earn double points on qualifying rentals.
Available to customers in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, the promotion runs until the end of January 2020 and gives members the chance to get access to free rental days faster.
As well as offering double points on qualifying rentals, the Plus Your Points promotion gives members the chance to earn points through bonus opportunities known as ‘badges’ for a variety of rental-related items. This has been extended this year to include the Exotics badge, awarding 150 bonus points to members who rent a vehicle from Enterprise Exotic Car Collections in the UK, US or Canada, as well as the Van badge, which offers 100 bonus points when a member completes a qualifying van rental in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain or Germany.
Also new is the ability for members to 75 bonus points when renting outside their country of residence, while the Weekly Rental, Airport Weekend Rental and Redemption badges – previously only available in the US and Canada – have been expanded to the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Germany.
“At Enterprise, we’re always looking for new ways to enable exceptional travel experiences for our customers,” said Frank Thurman, vice president of marketing for Enterprise. “The Plus Your Points promotion is one of our favourite ways to reward our loyal renters, and year after year, we look forward to hearing about the journeys they take with free days earned through the programme.”


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So they say the AppleTv comes out this month and there has been no actual date release. I have checked Apples website and called the local Apple store and they just say Feb. Has anyone heard anything otherwise?
Typically, Apple will just start shipping them to the pre-orders. A week or so after that they will start showing up in the B&M Apple stores. Very seldom does Apple actually announce that they have started to ship a product.
Check the "Why AppleTV Matters" thread. One poster has already ordered his and expects it late Feb/early Mar, or something like that. But I thought they were gonna shed some more light on it during tonight's Super Bowl. I guess not.
The other thing I noticed about Apple and pre-orders for announced products is that whenever they start to ship, they usually ship with a free upgrade to overnight delivery from the point of manufacture -- usually China.
I've heard from someone testing the device that it's not ready yet. This would stand to reason given the "February" release date. Apparently, there are numerous bugs.
I found the report rather interesting given how extensively I played with the device at Macworld. It seemed really stable. Maybe the it's syncing or wireless playback that isn't working. I suspect even with 802.11n that playing back from the hard drive might make the most sense.


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Just when you thought this year couldn’t get any better for gamers, a brand new Elden Ring expansion has just been announced.
Posted on the official Elden Ring Twitter page at 8AM GMT, the expansion was announced with the title ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ and a jaw-dropping teaser image.
There were no specific details listed in the tweet relating to a projected release date or testing period, but this surprising announcement was enough to generate a massive amount of hype from Elden Ring fans already.
Even famous streamers couldn’t hold back their excitement in the replies.
While there are very few details to look at right now, Elden Ring fans have already been trying to spot clues about the story in the teaser image.
This is a lore-heavy franchise with some intriguing symbolism, so it makes sense to assume that there are hints and secrets in the artwork.
Fans pointed out that the figure in the image appears to be Miquella or Marika riding Torrent, and that this could potentially be a prequel. This is mainly due to the state of the tree shown in the image, indicating that this DLC may take place before the main game.
Some fans are even theorizing that this could be a Miquella and Godwyn DLC, as the symbols and themes in the teaser image seem to link closely to both characters.
This would be an incredible way to add more depth to the game, giving fans a chance to connect with these characters further and possibly explore their favorite zones in a new time period. It would leave space for sequels in the future, too.
There are very few details about this announcement so far, but I’ll keep this news page updated with every bit of information I can get my hands on. Check back for more updates about the latest Elden Ring expansion soon.


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US computer brands may be gone in 20 years' time due to an inability to produce the low-priced PCs the market demands, the Taiwanese founder of computer maker Acer was quoted as saying Tuesday.
"The trend for low-priced computers will last for the coming years," said Stan Shih, high tech entrepreneur and founder of the island's leading personal computer brand according to the Taipei-based Commercial Times newspaper.
"But US computer makers just don't know how to put such products on the market... US computer brands may disappear over the next 20 years, just like what happened to US television brands."
Acer outperformed US-based Dell as the world's second-largest computer vendor last year and is likely to replace Hewlett-Packard, also of the US, as the No. 1 vendor in 2011, according to Taipei-based industry publication Digitimes.
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Tesco Plc, the largest grocery store chain operator in the United Kingdom agreed to sell its South Korean business unit for $6.1 billion to a group of investors led by MBK Partners.
Under the terms of terms of the transaction, Tesco will receive £4.004 billion in cash or $6.1 billion. Its net cash proceeds from the sale will be approximately £3.351 billion after adjustment for estimated tax and other transaction costs.
In August, Mohnish Pabrai took part in Brown University's Value Investing Speaker Series, answering a series of questions from students. Q3 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more One of the topics he covered was the issue of finding cheap equities, a process the value investor has plenty of experience with. Cheap Stocks In the Read More
Tesco strategic priority
In a statement, Tesco CEO Dave Lewis said the proposed sale of Homeplus allows the company to move forward with its “strategic priority of protecting and strengthening its balance sheet.”
Last year, Tesco announced that its immediate strategic priorities included regaining the competitiveness of its businesses in the UK, protecting and strengthening its balance sheet, and rebuilding trust and transparency.
The board of directors of Tesco believed that the sale offers significant value to shareholders.
Additionally Lewis said, “I would like to thank all of our Homeplus colleagues for their dedication, professionalism and service to our customers, which resulted in the creation of a great business. I am confident that the agreement we have reached with MBK Partners presents an exciting opportunity for their continued success.”
The British grocery chain operator decided to sell Homeplus as part its initiative to withdraw its operations in foreign markets. Tesco already exited its businesses in Japan and the United States and reduced its exposure in China.
Tesco said the sale would reduce its debt by £4.225 billion
Lewis aims to reduce Tesco’s debt and to remove its junk credit rating. Tesco’s profits have been negatively impacted by strong competition and lost market share to discounters including Aldi and Lidl.
Tesco has a total debt of £21.7 billion as of February 28, 2015. According to the company, the sale would reduce its debt by £4.225 billion.
The company plans to reduce the proceeds from the sale to redeem the upcoming bond and commercial paper maturities over the next 18 months. Tesco is also considering a selective purchase of some of its UK leasehold stores.
Bruno Monteyne, an analyst at Bernstein, told Reuters that the sale would alleviate concerns that Tesco will need to ask cash from shareholders to secure its balance sheet. He added that the deal would have little impact on the company’s net debt to core earnings ratio (from 6.2x to 6.0x) for the fiscal year 2015 to 2016.
Furthermore, Monteyne said the deal would allow Tesco to move below the 4.5x ratio needed by Moody’s for an investment grade credit rating in 2017 to 2018.


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The Novogratz, the interior design, development and product design brand created by Cortney and Robert Novogratz, named John Frierson as its new president.
Frierson joins the company after a stint as president of Fred Segal, founder of the Lifestyle Group at Creative Artists Agency, as well as owner of his own branding and licensing agency based in New York and Paris, The Novogratz will have new opportunities to enhance their business from a retail perspective worldwide, create new and exciting collaborations, as well as increase their e-commerce business exponentially, taking their business to a new level.
“Our brand has been growing quickly in recent years. As we have accelerated the home and digital business over the past year, we’re adding top talent to our team,” Robert Novogratz said. “We couldn’t be more pleased to announce the addition of John Frierson as president of The Novogratz. He’ll bring new opportunities and a fresh vision to our rocket ship.”
“The Novogratz is one of the fastest growing brands in the design and lifestyle world, with number one selling products in all the digital channels that matter,” said Frierson. “Their color-driven, playful boutique style in accessible products and price points positions


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Thousands of esports fans are set to flock to Melbourne when global digital gaming festival DreamHack takes over Melbourne this April, made possible by the Allan Labor Government.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announced DreamHack Melbourne 2024 will transform Melbourne Park from Friday, 26 April to Sunday, 28 April – backing local jobs, boosting businesses and attracting thousands of gaming enthusiasts from interstate and overseas to Australia’s digital games capital.
The Labor Government’s landmark partnership with DreamHack has secured the epic event in Melbourne until 2028, through Victoria’s tourism and events company Visit Victoria.
The renowned gaming lifestyle festival was founded in Sweden in the early 1990s and has grown to become a global destination for gamers, with events held across Europe, North America, and Melbourne.
This year’s DreamHack Melbourne will boast a program featuring professional and amateur esports competitions and is headlined by the League of Legends Circuit Oceania Grand Final and the region’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams contesting the ESL Challenger.
The event will also feature cosplay competitions, panels, art, activities, expo, screenings, live music, and more – backing Victoria’s jam-packed esports and gaming calendar, which also includes Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) and PAX AUS in October.
With millions set to stream the festival online via popular esports streaming services, DreamHack puts Melbourne on the map and cements Victoria’s status as the engine room of Australia’s digital games industry.
As the national capital for digital gaming, Victoria is home to more than 45 per cent of Australia’s digital gaming businesses and generates 40 per cent of digital games development income according to a 2023 ABS report.
DreamHack Melbourne 2024 tickets will go on sale on Thursday, 14 March at 4pm AEST.
For more information, visit dreamhack.com
Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos
“We’re thrilled to secure DreamHack in Melbourne for the next five years because it brings tens of thousands of gaming and esports fans from around the world into the city to enjoy our unique hospitality, energy and atmosphere.”
“DreamHack is a global digital games brand and is another addition to our blockbuster calendar of major events for Victoria in the coming years.”
Quote attributable to TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones
“TEG is delighted to be partnering with the Victorian Government and ESL FACEIT Group to bring DreamHack back to Melbourne for the next five years.”
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Rock Band developer Harmonix has filed a lawsuit against Konami, claiming Rock Revolution infringes on patents.
That's right, it's a bit like that time last year when Rock Revolution developer Konami filed a lawsuit against Harmonix, claiming Rock Band infringes on patents.
As reported by Bloomerg, the new suit specifically refers to patents for game controllers that simulate musical instruments. Harmonix is seeking to block sales of Rock Revolution, and wants cash compensation into the bargain.
Neither company is commenting on the litigation.


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Prime Minister David Cameron praised the way the north of England has been leading the way for economic regeneration. He visited Barnsley based, online retailer ASOS, citing it as an example of the country's recovery.
However, Barnsley's cabinet member for Development, Environment & Culture, councillor Roy Miller, says not enough has been done to bridge the economic divide between north and south.
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Lansford man cited for theft
A Lansford man has been cited by Tamaqua police after he failed to pay for items he picked up at the Turkey Hill Minit Mart on Broad Street.
Dustin Brian Shields, 21, of Springgarden Street., allegedly entered the store last Saturday shortly after 1 a.m. and proceeded to take a bag of potato chips and seven candy bars. The total value of the items was $11.13.
Shields left the store when confronted by the sales clerk, but was apprehended a short time later on Patterson Street. He was cited for retail theft.


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Gibson Brands, the makers of rock’s favorite Les Paul, SG and Flying V guitars, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing a “devastating” financial fall after its investments in consumer electronic brands failed to pay off.
The company said in a statement accompanying its chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Tuesday that it required court protection from creditors to reorganize its business.
The Nashville-based company, which was founded in 1894, said it planned to continue in the business of designing, building and selling musical instruments and equipment, including brands such as Wurlitzer, Dobro and Epiphone, but it would close its arm that makes Philips-branded headphones and other electronic accessories.
“Over the past 12 months, we have made substantial strides through an operational restructuring,” Gibson’s CEO, Henry Juszkiewicz, owner of 36% of the company, said in a statement.
He added that Gibson, which employs 875 workers in Nashville, Memphis and Bozeman, Montana, will “refocus on our core business” of musical instruments, which “we believe will assure the company’s long-term stability and financial health.”
The company said it had debts of between $100m and $500m, including owing at least $100,000 to 26 other companies. It also said it has agreements with holders of more than 69% of its debt that would allow it to continue to operate.
Juszkiewicz bought the company in 1986 for just $5m. He is known as a temperamental executive, once inviting company executives to join him shooting up Fender Stratocasters at a gun range.
As sales fell, Juszkiewicz made the decision to diversify into electronics, leveraging the Gibson name. In another turnaround effort, Juszkiewicz added a self-tuning feature, “G Force” to the company’s guitars, which consumers roundly rejected.
“Everything we do is about music,” Juszkiewicz told the Washington Post last year.
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s the making of music with instruments or the listening of music with a player. To me, we’re a music company. That’s what I want to be. And I want to be number one. And, you know, nobody else seems to be applying for the job right now.”
Over the past several years, Gibson’s annual revenue has fallen from $2.1bn to $1.7bn in 2017. The company’s 2014 purchase of Philips’s audio division for $135m proved to be a poor decision and led to Moody’s downgrading the company in 2016.
The turmoil afflicting the maker of guitars favored by Neil Young, Jimmy Page and Slash is a common story across the industry.
Over the past decade, electric guitar sales have plummeted, from about 1.5m sold annually to around 1m. In 2010, sales of acoustic guitars outstripped electric. Some industry analysts thank Taylor Swift for that shift.
Like Gibson, Fender, which had to abandon a public offering in 2012, has struggled under debt. The US’s largest retail guitar supplier, Guitar Center, recently had its corporate credit rating downgraded to junk status by S&P after racking up debts of $1.6bn.
According to Digital Music News, “younger buyers, who once drove the guitar surge, have now shifted towards [EDM], rap and less guitar-driven indie music – even though interest in music itself has never been higher”.
Last year legendary Nashville guitar dealer George Gruhn told the Washington Post that the industry’s troubles stemmed from a flat market and competition from more numerous copies of the classics.
But fundamentally, he said, the generation that aspired to be rock guitar gods like Led Zeppelin’s Page have lost their mojo. Despite the success of Jack White, Gary Clark Jr and analog-rock bands like The Black Keys, the new generation of musicians are more likely to be masters of DJ technology like Ableton.
“What we need is guitar heroes,” Gruhn explained.


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Oddworld: Soulstorm is launching as a cross-gen launch, as most main video games are proper now, and like most main video games (although sadly not all of them), it’s going to provide a free improve path to gamers.
Oddworld Inhabitants has confirmed (through Gematsu) that Oddworld: Soulstorm will provide a free next-gen improve path, permitting those that buy the sport on PS4 to improve to its PS5 model free of charge. Of course, given the truth that the platformer goes to be obtainable for free on PS5 for all PlayStation Plus subscribers all through the month of April, its PS4 model isn’t going to be obtainable free of charge for many who have the PS5 model.
Oddworld: Soulstorm launches on April 6 for PS5, PS4, and PC. On PS5, it’s been confirmed to be running at 1440p and 60 FPS. Meanwhile, for those who’re planning on enjoying it on PC, make certain to take a look at its system necessities through here.


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A Samsung official today explained how One UI 2.5 boosts the multitasking potential of its two newest foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold 2. Due to popular user demand, the company revisited some key elements of its custom Android implementation, including the Edge Panel, Multi-Active Window, and the Multi-Window Tray. While most of these changes and additions have already been mentioned as part of the full-fledged Galaxy Z Fold 2 unveiling from the beginning of the month, we now got to see how they’ll work in practice.
The new Apps Panel, for example, increases the number of user-selected app shortcuts from 10 to 22, all the while allowing you to customize its layout. Samsung also implemented the ability to open multiple files from a single app, and combined the Edge Panel with App Pair in order to deliver the first officially supported method of launching multiple apps at once in One UI. All of that should make the process of splitting your flagship’s screen significantly easier.
If you’re having difficulties keeping up with all of these buzzwords, you’re not the only one. The images below will hopefully help clear things up a bit because most of these novelties seem genuinely useful.
Samsung’s foldable experience is becoming more attractive by the day
This is yet another indication of Samsung planning to position its flexible smartphones as the new golden standard for mobile productivity. Well, minus the S Pen – at least for now.
With the exception of Android GO devices, the minor multitasking improvements such as App Panel shortcut limits will be available on non-foldable Galaxy devices, as well. Many of those previously updated to the newest stable OS build should be able to access the said functionalities already. Samsung also intends to support all Galaxy A-series devices released from the second half of 2019 onward, though some of those may have to wait until One UI 3.1 before they can join the powerhouse multitasking club, according to one of the company’s developers.
Speaking of ongoing software update efforts, One UI 2.5 most recently reached the Galaxy Tab S6, and while it’s still based on Android 10, it’s also the most refined smartphone experience from the company to date.


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The Mountain Shop to close
Store owners Heather and Michael McKelligott said in a note to customers that they would close the shop because of the difficult economic climate. The McKelligotts purchased the store four years ago.
The store originally opened in 1971 at 632 Mason St. and remained there until the McKelligotts purchased the shop from its owners, Dan and Matt Evans, and relocated it.
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Shanghai, China (PRWEB) February 02, 2015
Razorfish, the world leader in helping global brands drive business transformation, announced today that Razorfish China was named a “Leader” among digital agencies in China.
Razorfish China was among the eight select companies that Forrester Research, Inc. invited to participate in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Agencies in China – Strategy and Execution, Q1 2015. The January 26, 2015 report was authored by Analyst Xiaofeng Wang.
The report identifies four “waves”: leaders, strong performers, contenders and risky bets – evaluated on the range of digital services offered, understanding of the Chinese market and client retention and acquisition. Razorfish China received a “Leader” status, with among the highest score in the “account management” category.
“We have worked hard to offer our clients a full spectrum of services across digital marketing, and to help transform their business in the region. We feel honored that Forrester has recognized Razorfish as a Leader in the The Forrester Wave™ for Digital Agencies in China,” said Esther Yang, CEO of Razorfish China.
Motivated and inspired by what's next, Razorfish helps its clients navigate the unknown, drive change and transform business. One of the pioneers of marketing in the digital age, Razorfish has a unique blend of technology, creativity and media at its core. The agency’s world class capabilities in strategic consulting, experience design, brand building, technology platforms, data services, retail/commerce and media services enable transformational work for clients including Delta Air Lines, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz USA, Microsoft, Nike China, Unilever and Uniqlo. Razorfish’s team of 3000+ experts span 25 regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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On the first day of its holiday season sale, e-commerce company Flipkart reported seeing 1.6 million concurrent users every second on its platform.
Leading online retailers, including Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho, and Snapdeal, have begun their annual holiday deals.
Flipkart said that early trends in its The Big Billion Days (TBBD) event show that the general customer mood toward holiday shopping is perfect without providing the actual sales figures.
“1.6 million users per second on TBBD 2022 was a record-breaking amount of concurrent users on the app. Compared to TBBD 2021, a significant increase in Flipkart Plus users who used Early Access was seen. Most of these clients were from Tier 2 and higher cities, “says Flipkart.
The company, which Walmart owns, said that on day 1, its simple payment option, Flipkart Pay Later EMI, increased by 12 times.
One bike was reportedly sold per second within the first 24 hours of the event in the sport and fitness category, according to Flipkart.
“Clients from Bharat (Tier-2 cities and beyond) have kept finding value in the variety of options supplied by Flipkart across categories.
The company reported that the top cities for orders were New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Berhampur, Howrah, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Karnal, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Agra, and Ghaziabad.


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Copeland claims second consecutive Energy Star Award in Canada
October 4, 2023 | By HPAC Magazine
Company recognized as 2023 ENERGY STAR Canada Manufacturer of the Year in the Heating and Cooling Equipment category for its Sensi Smart thermostats.
Copeland has been recognized as 2023 Energy Star Canada Manufacturer of the Year in the Heating and Cooling Equipment category for its Sensi Smart thermostats.
This is the second year in a row the Sensi Smart thermostat has been recognized for the Award (last year under the Emerson banner).
In addition to its smart thermostats, Copeland was also recognized for additional sustainability efforts in Canada including a “Plant a Tree” Earth Day initiative, where for every Sensi smart thermostat sold a tree was planted. Plus, Copeland also made consumers aware of discounts available on its thermostats through its Sensi’s Utility Rebates campaign.


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Eligma, a cryptocurrency startup from Slovenia, raised 4 million euros (~ $ 4.4 million) from Bitcoin.Com, which owned by investor Roger Ver, and venture capital firm Pangea Blockchain Fund.
Eligma founder and CEO Dejan Rolich said that over the past 16 months, the company's valuation has doubled.
Interestingly, the Pangea Blockchain Fund is supported by Vera himself, who invested $ 22 million in it at the beginning of this year. Ver also joined Eligma as a member of the board.
Eligma is developing a payment network onblockchain to simplify the process of transfers. It provides an opportunity to carry out crypto-fiat conversion in real time with the possible withdrawal of money in fiat.
The company uses the Eli token for payments. According to Rolich, the Eli tokens originally issued for the ethereum blockchain will go to the BCH blockchain. Tokens will also be integrated into the Bitcoin.com wallet and can later be renamed the GoCrypto token (GOC). The ticker will also be added to the new Bitcoin.com exchange.


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Are Bahamians hypocrites when it comes to immigration? Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says most people claim they want to “put Bahamians first”, but that isn’t always the case with their personal choices, especially when they’re hiring domestic workers.
We get some interesting views on the issue from our listeners.
And, avid cyclist and bicycle advocate Douglas Fawkes – who no longer owns a car – talks about the health benefits and cost savings of owning and riding a bike everywhere you need to go.
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Corey Lajoie will look to pick up the first NASCAR Cup Series victory of his career on Sunday, when the 2024 season starts its engines at Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500.
LaJoie’s best finish at NASCAR’s Super Bowl was eighth place, when he drove for Go Fas Racing. This time around, he is entering his fourth season with Spire Motorsports and may have a secret weapon on the hood of his car – the power of Chili’s.
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The driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro will enter “The Great American Race” with a Chili’s sponsorship on his vehicle, which will also bring a unique opportunity for fans. LaJoie will drive with a QR code on the car and on his fire suit. If fans can catch LaJoie or his car and scan the QR code, they could enter to win a $10 Chili’s gift card or a VIP trip to see him race in Austin, Texas, later this season.
“It’s been a blast so far,” LaJoie told Fox News Digital of his partnership with Chili’s. “It comes with a little bit more responsibility than usual. You want to make sure you welcome a big brand like Chili’s back, or even into, our sport. You want to make sure you do those guys a good job on and off the track.”
LaJoie said the partnership with Chili’s made sense for him because he is a fan of the restaurant.
“There’s not very many times in our sport where, especially direct-to-consumer brands like restaurants or anything where it’s a unique fit,” he said. Normally, you just try to get anybody you possibly can to pay money to put stickers on the car. But with this, I’ve been eating lunch at Chili’s and dinner at Chilis’ since I was a kid.
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“It’s such a well-known brand and a well-liked restaurant … it’s an iconic brand to represent. So, it’s cool to get our team to a spot through a lot of hard work over these last 3–4 years to be able to take on and activate, to do a good job for brands of this size. It should give our guys in the shop a lot of confidence and a lot of pride for being able to get the nod from a group like Chili’s to be able to kick the season off at the Daytona 500.”
The burning (or sizzling) question is what is LaJoie’s go-to order.
“I’m not a guy that has set things. I really go with what I’m feeling in the moment,” he told Fox News Digital. “If I leave here and go to lunch, I don’t know if I’m ripping out a margarita at lunchtime.
“Let’s just say we’re going to dinner. I’m getting a water with lime, a skinny margarita or a presidente margarita, probably a little bit of club soda. And then I’m going to fajitas.”
He said his kids would probably go with the chicken crispers.
“And then, I’m probably eating no less than four trays of chips.”
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Fourteen applicants are one step closer to running a licensed marijuana dispensary in Vancouver as the city attempts to impose some control on the illegal retail sale of cannabis.
The applicants include a current owner who acknowledges a past association with the Hells Angels, and the identity of those behind seven others remains unknown. Letters published on the city’s development services website had names missing or redacted.
The city has received public feedback from those within a two-block radius of these prospective locations, which are now awaiting a development permit before being audited for a new business licence.
Provincial politicians are pushing for pot to be sold through liquor stores or pharmacies – not dispensaries – once recreational use is made legal, but Vancouver is continuing with its landmark regulation that could see these illegal storefronts winnowed down from more than 100 to just several dozen this year.
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AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), a leading retailer of automotive replacement parts, said its earnings for the fourth quarter rose to $22.59 per share, compared to $15.02 per share a year ago, helped by higher revenues. The bottom-line was better than analysts’ prediction of $21.80 per share.
Revenue for the quarter rose 12.1% to $4 billion, on strong domestic store sales. Since the fourth quarter of last year, AutoZone has consistently reported solid domestic store sales, riding on improved product placement. Wall Street was expecting revenues of $3.93 billion.
Domestic same-store stores increased by 3% in Q4.
For the full year, sales were $11.9 billion, an increase of 5.7% from the prior year.
AZO stock was modestly up during pre-market trading hours on Tuesday. AutoZone is one of the better-performing stocks this year, rising over 38% in the year-to-date period. The S&P 500 index has increased just 19.7% during the same period.
However, the high valuation has led to a recent spike in short interest in the stock. At the end of August, the company had 16.7% more short interest than in July.
On the other hand, it may be noted that AutoZone is likely to outperform markets in the event of a recession, as people delay purchases of new cars and keep repairing the old ones.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) announced fourth-quarter 2022 financial results, reporting a double-digit fall in adjusted earnings and an increase in revenues. Fourth-quarter revenues increased 7% annually to $11.5
Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) reported fourth quarter 2022 earnings results today. Net revenues decreased 2.3% year-over-year to $6.1 billion. Net earnings attributable to Altria increased 65.6% to $2.6 billion
Semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings, despite an increase in revenues. Earnings, excluding special items, dropped to $0.69 per share in the


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The long wait is finally over. In a blockbuster reveal overnight, Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed the God of War: Ragnarok release date will be 9 November 2022. The video game giant announced that the long-awaited title will arrive on both PS4 and PS5, while simultaneously dropping an explosive new trailer that reignited fans’ interest in the iconic franchise and provided a sneak peek at what to expect.
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God of War: Ragnarok Trailer
The new “CG” trailer for the game, entitled “Father and Son”, is led by the voice of an older and slightly wiser Atreus. Now a teenager, the young champion is seen fighting alongside Kratos, taking down enemies and coming face to face with a giant wolf, which some have suggested is Fenrir of Norse mythology. Considering the franchise’s love of digging up relics from the past, the introduction of the Norse icon makes perfect sense and could signal a seriously exciting further foray into Viking history.
“We’re thrilled to be able to share our release date and the brand-new God of War Ragnarök – Father and Son CG Trailer with all the God of War fans who have been eagerly awaiting news,” Grace Orlady, sr. community manager at Santa Monica Studio said. “We hope you’ve enjoyed a glimpse at some of the dangers Kratos and Atreus could find themselves up against as Ragnarök approaches.”
While there isn’t a whole lot to deduce from the new trailer, Sony did drop a slight hint at what to expect. According to the official synopsis, Kratos and Atreus are back together for the good of the world, but an old foe continues to follow their travels.
“Join Kratos and Atreus on a mythic journey for answers before the prophesied battle that will end the world. All the while, the eyes of Asgard watch their every move…
God of War: Ragnarok Release Date
The God of War: Ragnarok release date announcement puts an end to months of speculation, after a series of setbacks and postponements rocked the release schedule. Originally slated to debut in 2021, the fan favourite historical fantasy game was pushed back to 2022 in June last year, however, Sony stopped short of giving an official timeline of events.
“Since the release of the next God of War teaser last year, we’ve been humbled by the amount of love our community has shown us,” developer Santa Monica Studio said in a tweet at the time. “We’re incredibly grateful to see so many people excited to experience the next chapter of Kratos and Atreus’ journey. “We remain focused on delivering a top-quality game while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of our team, creative partners, and families. With this in mind, we’ve made the decision to shift our release window to 2022.”
The latest announcement makes good on Santa Monica Studio’s initial promise, albeit a little later than fans may have been hoping for. God of War: Ragnarok will officially be released on PS4 and PS5 on 9 November 2022. You can watch the new trailer, “Father and Son” above.
Sony has confirmed that the God of War: Ragnarok release date will is 9 November 2022.
According to the official synopsis, God of War: Ragnarok follows Kratos and Atreus on a mythic journey for answers before the prophesied battle that will end the world. The new game sees both characters a little older and wiser.
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It’s the question I’ve been asked most frequently over the last 2 months…so what’s the answer?
While NFT sales and trading volumes are down significantly, the activity in the space - from a tech, talent and fundraising perspective is encouraging.
The roots being grown right now will enable adoption for those new to web 3 and expand the scope of existing projects.
The case in favour:
- Sales volumes are down massively - Monthly sales volume on OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, dropped to $700 million in June from a high of nearly $5 billion in January.
- Prices of the leading “blue chip” NFT projects are down - such as CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club and Moonbirds. The values are lower in both ETH and USD.
- Crypto crash - there is less money in the market. $2 trillion in wealth was destroyed in the cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin and Ether having lost over 50% of their value at one point.
The case against:
- Meta, Snap, Twitter and Reddit have all launched NFT features on their platforms. In each case, the focus is on using NFTs as the tool to create your digital identity.
- In other “big tech” news, eBay acquired NFT marketplace KnownOrigin, sighting NFTs as part of the company’s vision to connect buyers and sellers with “the perfect, hard-to-find, or unique addition to their collection.”
- A host of NFT startups have raised funding and brought talent into the space over the last few months.
- Promisingly, many are targeting the increasing adoption of NFTs within specific niches. For example, Draup is building a fashion metaverse platform, Verse has successfully launched, targeting fine art and curated exhibitions, while Zoop unveiled its offering centred on collectables from leading social media creators.
In conclusion, NFTs are happening. The current market is tough, but there’s a long way to go.
As this article explains we’ve merely reached “the end of the beginning.”


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Americans’ confidence in their future personal financial situation is weakening, but attitudes about current economic conditions and investments – though low – have stabilized, according to a monthly national survey by Ipsos Public Affairs.
In April, the six-year-old RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index dropped to an all-time low of 29.5, down from 33.1 in March. One year ago, in April, the Index was at 85.4.
The downturn “indicates a potential retrenchment by consumers and corroborates suspicions that the economy has slipped into a recession,” said T. J. Marta, economic and fixed income strategist for RBC Capital Markets.
The RBC CASH Index is composed of four sub-indices:
RBC Expectations Index
Having already plummeted 34 points in March to -41.6, the sub-index fell nearly another seven points to -48.3, a downturn that shows the overall pessimism consumers have regarding a quick economic recovery.
One in five consumers (22%) say their personal finances will be weaker six months from now (15% said so in February).
RBC Current Conditions Index
The sub-index held steady at 54.6, compared with 54.7 in March.
Americans’ negative views of the current state of their local economy dramatically outweighed positive views:
- Four in ten consumers (41%) rated their local economy as “weak,” and just 15% rated it “strong.”
- One in four (25%) of those surveyed rated personal finances as “strong,” and 31% rated them as “weak” – both figures relatively unchanged from March.
RBC Investment Index
The sub-index hit the lowest level (56.4) since the CASH Index was created in 2002.
The next 30 days is a bad time to invest in the stock market (said 67% of respondents, compared with 65% in March) and in real estate (said 60%, compared with 62% last month).
RBC Jobs Index
The sub-index reached its lowest level in four years: 97.0 in April, down from 99.2, as more Americans (40% vs. 36% in March) reported job loss in their immediate circle.
About the RBC CASH Index: Ipsos Public Affairs polled a representative nationwide sample of 1,005 US adults from April 7-9, 2008. The Index is benchmarked to a baseline of 100 assigned at its introduction in Jan’ 02.


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New Delhi: The government on Friday, April 17 removed restrictions on exports of formulations made from Paracetamol amid outbreak of Covid-19.
However, restrictions on exports of Paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) will continue on, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
“The formulations made from Paracetamol (including fixed-dose combinations) are made free for export with immediate effect. However, Paracetamol APIs will remain restricted for export,” it said.
The government on March 3 had put export restrictions on 26 pharma ingredients and medicines, including paracetamol.


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I’ve been really peeved about all of the bailout talk that’s been circulating lately, and seeing the auto industry’s “updated proposals” this afternoon just pushed me over the edge! I technically stopped writing Against the Grain (my editorial / commentary column) earlier this spring, but I’ve always considered the idea of doing it every once in a while for issues like this.
Posting here because I don’t really have a website for these yet – behind the cut because it’s almost four pages long…
Nobody is Too Big to Fail
by: Scott Sevener
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting so tired of hearing the word bailout…
Today’s latest addition to Financial Chaos ’08 featured the big three automakers here in the U.S. returning to Washington to elaborate their case as to why they believe they should receive a $25 billion bailout loan from the federal government.
Oh, I have so many problems with this – I simply don’t know where to begin!
In my view, these bailouts have always been and will always be bad news, whether we’re talking about AIG, Freddie and Fannie, Detroit, or whoever. It’s not the government’s role to act as an emergency savings and loan – getting involved in the first place was probably the biggest mistake that’s been made so far, and there have certainly been a dozy of mistakes since! But for some reason, the United States has always lived under this crazy notion that we can just throw money at our problems to make them go away, even if we don’t actually have any, and thus we’re a nation that’s $10 trillion dollars in debt, fighting two separate wars overseas that are running a collective tab of about $12 billion / month, with the average citizen at home also carrying $8000 of consumer credit card debt on his or her shoulders. Seriously, what’s it going to take around here for us to realize that we can’t buy our way out of every problem???
And frankly, I think that for the most part all of this financial crisis that we’re experiencing is something that was bound to happen with the method in which so many of our big corporations chose to conduct business – cut corners, run a super-high risk on your products, and never slow down your spending for fear that the gravy train will get derailed. Well, that’s exactly what did happen to so many of these irresponsible giants, and normally this is simply where the free market would correct itself by scrapping down the failed companies for parts and selling those to smaller, more innovative companies which will rise to take their place. The only problem is, these giants refuse to admit that their dead because somebody went and put the crazy notion in their heads that they’re too big to fail.
Friends, in the world of business, nobody is too big to fail.
Granted, some are so large that it would be very inconvenient if they were to fail – thousands of jobs may be lost and many of us who rely on their services are going to have to figure out a new way to do what they did – but it definitely sets a very bad precedent for a free market when certain companies are deemed too large for failure. I mean, really, where do we draw the line? And who gets to draw that line? How fair is it to say that one company deserves hand-outs from our federal government while another doesn’t, simply because, and this is the really messed up part – they weren’t responsible enough with their business plan to even sustain themselves on their own. What sense does it make to reward a company with an extra chance when time and time again they’ve watched their competition simply die and fade away when the numbers stopped adding up?
One of the big whiners in the auto version of The Great American Bailout is the United Auto Workers union, citing that tens of thousands of union jobs will be lost if these companies don’t receive the money they require, and to that I can only say … sometimes that’s the way the cookie crumbles. Don’t get me wrong – yes, it’s a horrible thing anytime thousands of people lose their jobs, but you know what? Businesses rise and fall around the world every single day – jobs are lost, and families scratch their heads wondering how they’re going to pay the mortgage or put food on the table. And we already have a system to help people when these horrible tragedies happen – it’s called unemployment.
What about less than ten years ago when the tech bubble burst and hundreds of Internet start-ups went belly up? What about when the various airlines hopped in and out of bankruptcy like hopscotch and incurred massive layoffs during the process? What about when companies exercise their option to outsource jobs overseas to cut expenses? In all of these instances, thousands of people have found themselves suddenly without a steady paycheck, and yes – that sucks, but it’s also kind of how business works. If you can’t make enough money to cover your costs and sustain yourselves, much less show a profit to keep your shareholders happy, you don’t get to be in business anymore – it’s that simple. Yeah, the bigger these companies are, they harder they fall and any of the big three automakers in Detroit going out of business is going to hurt, but their size in the industry doesn’t get to dictate which of the basic rules of business still apply to them…
…which is why I thought it was almost comical, if not only because they’re actually serious, when I read of the new proposals that GM, Ford, and Chrysler brought to Congress to persuade them to open the federal coffers to help “keep the auto industry alive.” The CEOs offered to work for $1 / year and make major salary cuts or remove bonuses entirely across their executive staff, corporate jets would be grounded in favor of much cheaper commercial air travel, and operations would be downsized to run more efficiently – nice sentiment until you ask the follow-up question, “Why haven’t these guys been doing this kind of stuff all along?!” Maybe had they run their businesses smarter before – not taken multi-million dollar annual salaries, flown 1st class commercial instead of in multi-million dollar jets that run in the tens of thousands of dollars in fuel per flight, and adjusted their product lines to innovate for tomorrow instead of maximize profits today – maybe had they acted as a company should if it wants to survive, they wouldn’t need a handout in the first place.
It’s easy to look back from your deathbed and say, “Oh, my gosh – if we had done this, and this, and this, we’d still be able to stay in business!” but why should anyone get that sort of Get Back into Business Free card, especially from a government that frankly doesn’t have the capital to be loaning out by the billions in the first place?! Two of the big three (Ford being the exception) were also sure to tack onto their proposals that without government intervention, they were done. GM’s COO Fritz Henderson put it bluntly, “There isn’t a Plan B. Absent support, frankly, the company just can’t fund its operations.” But where many other companies would turn to bankruptcy and admit defeat, these three stood there nonetheless expecting special treatment because they’re too big to fail. As far as I’m concerned, if a company can’t sustain its operations any longer, it’s already failed – period. The idea that these executives worth millions of dollars even had the nerve to fly to Washington and, with a straight face, request billions of dollars to keep the very companies that made them rich afloat, is deplorable.
Of course, even if we do end up shelling out this cash, who’s to say that it’s actually even going to do any good? We’ve already watched frivolous spending on Wall Street continue with lavish parties and all of the bloated spending that got them into this mess in the first place – why would we expect the auto makers to do any differently? Twenty years of poor business aren’t going to change overnight the moment the check clears in an “Ok, guys – this time we’re playing for keeps!”-kind of attitude. Kind of like that “economic stimulus” that most of us received earlier this spring that was supposed to kick start the economy, but ended up pretty much being handed directly over to the oil companies by most of us when gas “suddenly” broke $3, then $4 / gallon.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – we can’t buy our way out of this problem.
That said, what do I think should happen with this whole mess? Well, it certainly isn’t a fix that will take place overnight – it’s going to hurt, and it’s going to hurt for a while, but I say it’s time for the government to back off entirely and let some of these companies fail, just like thousands of other businesses have failed before 2008 – the year when everyone wanted a bailout instead of taking responsibility for their actions. What happens if these companies fail? A lot of people lose their jobs, yes, but as that happens, other businesses also move in to take up the slack. There are more than three car companies that do business in America – notice how not all of them are flailing their arms in the air begging for money? What are Toyota and KIA and Honda and all of the others doing differently that’s allowed them to stay afloat while their dinosaur brethren are gasping for air?
What’s going to happen if these bailouts do get approved is you’re going to set a very bad precedent for all other businesses in America. Let’s face it – we’re all hurting in our current economy. Does that mean that we should slip up just a little bit more so that Uncle Sam will swoop in and save the day? Just like I shouldn’t get special treatment to help manage my mortgage if I bought into all of the housing industry hype over the last five years and signed up for a loan that I could never actually afford under reasonable circumstances, these companies shouldn’t get special treatment for poor practices that ended up running their businesses into the ground. They should be treated just like any other failing business – call it quits or do your best to restructure under chapter 11 bankruptcy, but don’t walk around in thousand dollar shoes with your hands outstretched expecting us to help you get back on your feet.
Rewarding bad business is only going to buy us a little more time and unless actual change takes place to weed out the blatant corporate greed and get back to good business that earns its money honestly, we’re just going to be in this same boat another 6 – 12 months from now, hoping that just a few more bailouts will slip America’s economy back into check. It can be done, but there’s going to be a lot of hurting along the way and to expect anything less after allowing things to get as messed up as they are is just apathetic.
It is possible for companies to be successful and make money without being excessively greedy, and if an industry as a whole suggests that it can’t make money anymore, then it’s time for the players in that arena to either evolve their business plan or respectfully bow out. They shouldn’t have to look far for examples – thousands of good, successful companies already exist in all sorts of industries across this country and this world, and they’ll continue to stay right where they are and keep making that money as long as they remember that greed has no place in the world of business.
At least long term it doesn’t.


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The folks over on the XDA forums have made possible the official support of CyanogenMod 11 on the Motorola Moto G 4G. Let the ROMing of the second iteration of Motorola’s best selling device begin.
The countdown to IFA has begun, and more info about the devices coming at the show surfaces every day. This week, Samsung teased us ruthlessly ahead of the Note 4 launch, HTC launched the 64-bit Desire 810 and hinted at the Desire 820, Sony’s new Xperia lineup leaked, LG launched the G3 Stylus, two new smartwatches landed, and Asus reminded us that it too has a wearable coming.
Samsung has been liberal in its use of teasers for the Note 4, and today we’ve got another tantalizing little video drumming up the excitement for the September 3 launch.
AT&T threatened the Senator with a lawsuit.
MPAA believes that forcing ISP’s to block web-sites can stop piracy.
At 4.7 inches, the new iPhone could finally go toe to toe against current Android flagships, most of which feature displays of about 5 inches.
Tronsmart Orion R28 launched with Cortex-A17 CPU and the promise of 4GB of RAM. First batch of units are aimed at developers and includes all the source code and a developer SDK.
ZTE has taken it to Vine (out of all mediums out there) to announce a September 16th, which is to take place in New York City. What will they be bringing?
It turns out Sprint will be the first carrier in the States to bring the neat device to this side of the lake. Is the device really more affordable?
T-Mobile and Cricket Wireless have been going at it the past couple weeks, and you can be sure AT&T won’t be leaving its arms crossed!


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There are scientists working hard around the world to make sustainable energy production a viable option globally. One of the things that most sustainable energy technologies need is backup batteries. For example, for solar power when it isn’t sunny, wind power when it isn’t windy, or electric cars to store charged energy so they can travel distances. These scientists have created biodegradable batteries that can perhaps provide a sustainable solution to sustainable energy needs.
The New Biodegradable Batteries
Traditional batteries aren’t exactly a sustainability win. Many of the materials used to make them take hundreds if not thousands of years to degrade. They can be quite a large burden on the environment. This is why there is a need to create biodegradable batteries with sustainable materials that break down quickly and don’t introduce toxic chemicals into the environment. Researchers recently have found an inexpensive solution to this problem in an unexpected place: Crab shells. (1)
Batteries function by using an electrolyte to shuttle ions back and forth between positive and negatively charged terminals on either end. This electrolyte can be in the form of a liquid, a paste, or a gel. Still, many batteries use a flammable or corrosive material for this same function. These new biodegradable batteries’ electrolyte gel is made from a material called chitosan. Chitosan, which comes from chitin, can be derived from many sources in nature. These include the cell walls of fungi, squid pens, and most abundantly, the exoskeletons of crustaceans – otherwise known as crab shells.
“The most abundant source of chitosan is the exoskeletons of crustaceans, including crabs, shrimps and lobsters, which can be easily obtained from seafood waste. You can find it on your table.” said lead author and director of the University of Maryland’s Center for Materials Innovation Liangbing Hu.
Read: The Biggest Reason People aren’t Buying Electric Cars
What This Means For Batteries
Making batteries with the biodegradable electrolyte chitosan means that two-thirds of the battery could be broken down by microbes. The process of those microbes breaking down the chitosan takes just five months, as opposed to hundreds or thousands of years of traditional batteries. The third leftover is the metal part. In the case of this study, that metal is made of zinc. This, the researchers say, is recyclable and can be used again. Again, this is unlike traditional batteries that use lead or lithium which are non-recyclable and also toxic to the environment.
“Zinc is more abundant in earth’s crust than lithium,” Hu explained. “Generally speaking, well-developed zinc batteries are cheaper and safer.”
Hu and his team, however, are not stopping there. While they are pleased that two thirds of the batteries are biodegradable and the final third recyclable, they are not satisfied. They are working towards creating a battery that is 100% biodegradable.
Of course, what good is a biodegradable battery if it doesn’t work as well? The research team discovered that after 1000 battery cycles, the biodegradable zinc and chitosan battery still had an efficiency of 99.7%. This is plenty sufficient for storing energy from wind or solar power and for transferring that energy to solar grids.
The other part of this that makes these biodegradable batteries an opportunity for a sustainable battery solution is their raw materials. As already mentioned, zinc is highly abundant in the Earth’s crust. Chitosan, which was also already mentioned, is found in many sources. The most abundant and accessible of these is crab shells. This is because the food industry generates between six and eight million metric tons of wasted crab, shrimp, and lobster shells a year. Instead of those shells just being thrown away and going to waste, they can find a new use in the production of sustainable, environmentally friendly biodegradable batteries. (2)
Keep Reading: The Radioactive Diamond Battery That Will Run For 28,000 Years


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Mobile phone brand Nokia has emerged as the top brand in Pakistan, according to The Nielsen Company's research into the market, conducting face-to-face interviews with consumers across 22 cities in four provinces from 16 March to 1 April 2011.
Seven out of the top 10 brands are from the FMCG sector and the same amount from multinational companies.
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Industrial compressor and mining equipment firm Atlas Copco
said its second-quarter profit jumped 72% to 2.52 billion Swedish krona ($344 million), with revenue up 8% to 17.43 billion krona and orders up 32% to 19.22 billion krona. Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting a profit of 2.14 billion krona on sales of 16.74 billion krona. Sequential improvement, compared with previous quarter, was seen in all major regions and in most customer segments, and the company's operating margin rose on cost reductions, efficiency measures, a favorable sales mix, volumes, price increases and more favorable exchange rates. In emerging markets, demand is expected to develop favorably in all business areas, while demand in North America and parts of Europe is expected to increase gradually.


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Updated: 16th February 2016
A pre-pack administration deal has seen more than a thousand jobs saved across the operations of the footwear retailer Brantano, which has dozens of stores around the UK.
Most of Brantano’s outlets have been acquired out of administration by the investment firm Alteri, which initially bought the business in October of last year but took it into administration in January 2016.
Administrators appointed to manage Brantano’s affairs said that the business has been “hit hard” by the shift in consumer habits in the UK and the trend towards online shopping among key demographics.
Alteri’s reacquisition of Brantano businesses sees it renew ownership of 81 shoe stores and 59 concessions in the UK, which will see as many as 1,372 jobs saved nationwide.
However, almost 60 Brantano stores were not bought back by the investment firm in the recently completed pre-pack process, which means more than 600 of the company’s employees could still lose their jobs.
Alteri, which specialises in turning around retail businesses facing financial peril, bought another shoe seller in Jones Bootmaker as part of the deal that initially saw it take ownership of Brantano.
Hopes are that the 57 stores and one concession that were until recently running as Brantano outlets will soon be sold to new owners who can use them as retail sites for their own purposes.
“Following the acquisition of Jones and Brantano in October last year, and a subsequent review of Brantano, it was clear that the business required fundamental restructuring,” said Gavin George, Alteri’s chief executive in a recent statement.
“Every action possible was taken to restructure the business on a solvent basis including extensive renegotiations with landlords,” said Mr George.
“Unfortunately the landlords were unable to revise their terms to a viable level, and with the additional complexity brought on by the insolvency of previous parent company Macintosh Retail Group, administration was the only route available.
“The restructured business is well placed for future development as an out of town, family footwear specialist and both Jones and Brantano are now able to move forward on a solid financial and strategic footing.”


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Jeep, a sports utility vehicle specialist, is working on yet another SUV. The American automaker will be bringing a small sub-Renegade SUV this time.
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Tata Motors new XZ variant for the Nexon compact SUV will be slotted between the top-spec XZ+ and mid-spec XT variants. It will be affordable than the fully loaded variant.
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In June when Jeep announces its plans for next five years, the baby Jeep project is expected to be one of the main attraction. The new SUV is also highly probable for India.
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A new PS5 model has been unveiled in Australian stores. This is a disk version with an improved screw.
In July, Sony released the first edition of its next gen console. According to the appropriate manual, the digital version of the PS5 should be 300g lighter and you should use a special screw that attaches the console to the stand provided.
In Australia, this new model is said to have been invented in the store – but in the disc version, just like the Australian website Press Start According to the site, the new model number CFI-1102A is present in the current stock of PS5 acquired in Australia this week.
For example, Press Start provides a photo of the new model number and a comparison between the old metal screw and the new screw. So it looks like Sony made this change for the more expensive disk version.
The Australian website has confirmed this information by the customer. The site has not yet verified the weight of the new PlayStation 5. Nothing can be said about the internal values of the newborn console.
Henceforth, all other PS5 consoles going to gamers in Australia should be this new model. Let’s see how long it takes to see the updated version in Germany.
The new digital model has the model number CFI-1100B, the original model CFI-1000B number and weighs 3.6 kg instead of 3.9 kg. In Japan, the slimmer version of the smaller PS5 should be in the next sales round Presented by Toby.
While some players are still waiting to pick up one of Sony’s rare consoles (hello!), The manufacturer has already sent new models to some markets. There is no trace of an official announcement.
However, these findings are not surprising because Sony had already talked about possible hardware changes in April and said that a specific PS5 model was planned for 2022 in May. No one would care if this kind of question appears a little earlier, right?
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Six Predictions for the Future of IoT and Mobile App Integration
As billions of mobile devices get connected by the day, the adoption of era-defining technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility are becoming more prominent. IoT and mobile app development are two such prospects that industry analysts believe can reshape our lives in significant ways. Collectively, these technologies are expected to dominate the future and bring a never-seen change in enterprises across the niches.
In a pandemic fueled era, IoT reflects as a focal point for enterprises seeking to navigate digital transformation and stay on the top of emerging trends. The evolution of IoT is pushing the mobile app development industry to embrace innovative and crucial changes. For instance, with IoT-enabled mobile apps, you can start your car remotely, monitor security cameras from anywhere, control home heating and do much more with just a click.
Mobile IoT is not just a rising trend but also holds the power to modernize the perspective of enterprises in the next couple of years. Statista predicts an exponential rise in the global mobile apps market from 462 billion USD in 2019 to 935 billion USD by 2023. Another study by Statista projects that IoT devices’ total installed base will reach 30.9 billion mark by 2025.
The following is a deeper look at the most influential trends that will determine the future of integration of mobile apps with IoT in the upcoming years.
Futuristic trends of IoT and mobile app integration
In the world of connected devices, the significance of IoT and mobile application integration is rising by leaps and bounds. As IoT mobile app development has come into play, the concept of smart cities, smart homes, connected machines and vehicles is predicted to flourish rapidly.
1.IoT-enabled mobile apps will necessarily entail AI
IoT data plays a deciding role in whether a digital transformation endeavor will go through the roof or crash before getting off the ground. Hence, it has become crucial for businesses to manage and analyze their large amount of IoT data. IoT is no more about just monitoring conduct but, it’s about the rapid processing of data and making it ready for accurate predictions. Primarily, this is owing to the capability of IoT to connect with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Organizations will depend on IoT and AI-powered mobile apps in the future as everything will have connectivity. A few instances of existing IoT services in collaboration with AI, such as Google AI, Siri and Alexa, depict future possibilities of AI-enabled IoT mobile apps. The combination of IoT and AI is potent to improve mobile app performance and deliver a personalized user experience. Over the next few years, some of the greatest spending on infrastructure will be on IoT-enabled AI mobile apps.
2.Greater data security in tandem with auto ML
By connecting multiple mobile devices across different operating systems in the IoT environment, data security concern arises. And since data leaks are already on the rise, modern enterprises will make massive investments in IoT-based mobile apps for better security. IoT connoisseurs also foresee that more and more organizations will put machine learning (ML) models in their operations for improved data protection.
Also, as per industry experts, ML will become hundred percent automated, enabling businesses to adapt to an entirely new set of security measures. With auto ML toolsets, organizations can build various interactive features in mobile apps on both iOS and Android platforms. ML toolkits hold the potential to perform highly efficient, flexible, and scalable ML tasks on big data to enhance data security. Soon, IoT and mobile app integration-oriented technologies in conjunction with ML models will receive greater recognition.
3.Rise in the utilization of mobile apps in industrial IoT
Right from the beginning, mobile apps have been the closest ally of a connected ecosystem within the industrial space. And now mobile apps are playing a prominent role in powering the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It changes the way manufacturers operate their factories and plants. However, IoT mobile apps have already brought a revolution in Industry 4.0. And as per a few industry analysts, the maximum demand for IoT-based apps in the future will be from industries such as manufacturing, warehousing or logistics.
There are chances that manufacturers will test the limits of automation and human-machine collaboration. It means, mobile development companies will provide more customized solutions to cater to the unique demands of mobile apps. Moreover, for the rapidly advancing Industry 4.0, IoT apps are the silver bullet. And in times to come, more and more industrial companies will get on board with investing in IoT-enabled mobile apps.
4.Increase in the usage of wearable IoT apps
In the digital age, smartwatches and wearables that can seamlessly interact with mobile phones via an app are becoming mainstream. Wearables are an integral part of IoT. And wearable apps like smart homes, fitness trackers, smart eyewear, smart clothes, etc. fall under the all-pervasive umbrella of IoT. Leading tech giants, Google and Apple are using IoT solutions for their wearable products like smart lenses and the iWatch, respectively.
Industry experts believe that in the upcoming years, there will be a rise in the utilization of customized wearable IoT-enabled apps. IoT app development companies will work on giving more control to the users while making connected systems more secure. Also, as per the technological experts, wearables will take the IoT mobile app integration market to a new level. Moreover, the world will soon witness heavy investments in mobile apps leveraging wearables and IoT across niches.
5.Broader scope of hybrid app development
Hybrid app development is the future of mobile apps. And IoT is one of the most prominent assets of hybrid apps. Traditional mobile apps work on a specific platform which is not ideally suitable for IoT applications. IoT-based apps cannot be platform-dependent. On the contrary, hybrid mobile apps work on multiple platforms, it enables end-users to interact with multi-platform gizmos. So due this capacity of hybrid apps to work on different platforms and devices, they are best suited for IoT applications.
IoT offers hybrid mobile app developers the benefit of advanced code capabilities, allowing them to reuse a large amount of their code across the platforms. In the near term, mobile app developers will substantially collaborate with IoT product teams to build more custom-fit solutions for enterprise IoT app development projects. Also, according to a few researchers, every passing day, the scope of developing hybrid apps is becoming more extensive. Thanks to IoT!
6.Growth of better personalization options
As the demand for IoT solutions becomes unique and gets more intricate, the need for more responsive apps with facile customization options goes up. Consequently, modern businesses are including better customization features and functionalities to offer more options to their customers. IoT can help developers build futuristic mobile apps that can provide hassle-free personalization options to customers.
The need of the hour is to balance between innovation and customization. And the growth of IoT will enable mobile app development companies to develop futuristic mobile apps with better customization options. It will help businesses keep their mobile apps abreast of IoT functionalities and stay ahead of the curve. Henceforward, the customization capability will bring more opportunities for the IoT mobile app development industry.
The future is here!
In the epoch that we currently live in, mobile apps play a key role in implementing IoT. With the proliferation and growth of connected devices, the relationship between mobile apps and IoT is only ameliorating. And in the years to come, this bond between mobility and IoT is likely to flourish and enter the mature stage. IoT will continue to bring a tremendous change in the mobile app development world, in the future.
Rutva Safi is a content writer at Softweb Solutions, helping businesses with technology adoption through her writing,
As one of the leading digital transformation service providers in the USA with a team of certified professionals, Softweb Solutions helps enterprises in designing, implementing and customizing state-of-the-art technical solutions.
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Eight cups of tea a day are good for you, says nutrition expert
Fulham's football manager Roy Hodgson enjoying some of the health benefits of tea
Drinking up to eight cups of tea a day offers 'significant health benefits', according to a new expert report.
Britain's favourite drink can help fight heart disease, improve brain power and lead to longer lives, the study has shown.
The report's author, nutrition expert Dr Carrie Ruxton, said her work 'debunked' some of the myths around caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee and cocoa.
She compared the results of 47 independent studies to reach her conclusions.
Dr Ruxton found the caffeine contained in drinks can lead to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as making drinkers feel more alert and cheerful and improve.
She said the optimum caffeine intake for an adult was 400mg a day, equivalent to eight cups of tea or four coffees.
That amount gave drinkers the best levels of the health-giving antioxidants and flavanoids contained in caffeinated drinks.
Dr Ruxton said the drinks were also healthy for children but should be limited to 95mg a day, equivalent to two small cups of tea or one small, weak coffee.
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Bitcoin, the world’s most famous and biggest digital currency, is trading mostly unchanged Tuesday, continuing the theme of lower volatility for the No. 1 digital currency.
Bitcoin hasn’t traded outside the $7,000 to $8,000 range since May 22, which many see as a good sign for increased adoption of the decentralized technology.
“Some level is price stability is important,” said Charles Hayter, co-founder of CryptoCompare. “There’s a lot of debate around if it’s a store of value, or possibly a currency and the lower volatility does help those camps.”
One person who isn’t buying into the adoption of bitcoin is Jim Chanos. Speaking at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, the man who predicted Enron Corp.’s demise said bitcoin is a “libertarian fantasy” and it’s “the last thing I’d want to own is bitcoin if the grid goes down.”
A single bitcoin BTCUSD, -0.83% last changed hands at $7,438.94, down 1.1% since Monday 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange.
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WASHINGTON (KDKA) — You may want to check your freezer after this most recent fish recall.
Premium Foods USA, Inc. has recalled over 76,025 pounds of assorted Siluriformes fish products that weren’t re-inspected on March 26, 2018, through March 8, 2019.
The USDA reported that various Siluriformes fish, shipped from Myanmar and Bangladesh, weren’t permitted to be exported to the United States.
These items were shipped to retail locations in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, and New York. Click here to see the full list of recalled items.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not confirmed any reports of reactions due to the consumption of the fish.
If you have purchased these products, the USDA urges you to throw the fish away or return it to the retailer it was bought from.
FSIS advises anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.


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By Lubna Hamdan
LinkedIn study shows the emirates has fastest-growing entrepreneurship rate in region
New technology platforms have pushed more UAE residents to become entrepreneurs, revealed a study by social networking website LinkedIn.
Digital platforms have helped residents to overcome traditional barriers that come with founding companies, making the process easier and more accessible, reported Emirates 24/7.
The study also showed that entrepreneurship is the fastest-growing job year-on-year in the UAE as the country recorded the highest percentage of LinkedIn members who are entrepreneurs.
The number is higher than any other country in the Middle Eastern region and has had a growth rate of 98.3 per cent year-on-year.
The study, which based on the inputs of more than 433 million LinkedIn members, said: “This increase was most pronounced in the professional services industry. This refers to a range of different occupations that provide support to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, including services such as tax advice, accounting consultancy, or business consultancy. This was followed by the technology (software sector) and then the retail and consumer product sector.”
More residents are also opting for jobs in smaller-sized companies, according to the study.
"The number of UAE members who indicated that they worked for a company employing fewer than 200 employees has grown by a year-on-year growth rate of 10 per cent,” it said. “For example, the number of UAE LinkedIn members who state that they work for a professional services company employing fewer than 200 employees has increased by more than 20 per cent compared with this point last year.”