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Google on Wednesday said it was working on privacy measures to limit data sharing on smartphones running its Android software. But the company promised that those changes would not be as disruptive as the similar move by Apple last year.
Users’ permission was sought before Apple allowed changes to its iOS software on iPhones to allow advertisers to track them. Apple’s permission restrictions – and, ultimately, the decision by users to block tracking – have had a profound effect on Internet companies building businesses on so-called targeted ads.
Google did not provide a specific timeline for its changes, but said it would support existing technologies for at least two more years.
This month, the company, founded as Meta, Facebook, said it would spend $ 10 billion losing advertising revenue this year due to Apple’s privacy changes. The revelations weighed heavily on Meta’s share price and raised concerns about other companies relying on digital advertising.
Anthony Chavez, vice president of Google’s Android division, said in an interview before the announcement that it was too early to measure the potential impact of Google’s changes, which aim to limit the sharing of data across apps and third parties. But he insisted the company’s goal was to find a more private option for users while also allowing developers to continue advertising revenue.
As the world’s two largest smartphone software providers, Google and Apple have a significant influence on what mobile apps can do on billions of devices. Changes to increase privacy or give users more control over their data – a growing demand from consumers, regulators and politicians – costs companies that collect data to sell personalized ads to users’ interests and demographics.
Mr. Chavez said that if Google and Apple did not offer a privacy-minded option, advertisers could turn to more confidential options that could lead to less protection for users. He also argued that Apple’s “passive approach” was proving to be “effective”, citing a study that said changes to iOS could not make a significant difference in preventing third-party tracking.
Apple declined to comment.
The changes from Google and Apple are significant because digital advertising based on the accumulation of data about users has been based on the Internet for the last 20 years. But that business model is facing more challenges as users become more skeptical about far-reaching data collection amid the general distrust of technology giants.
The difference in approach between Apple and Google also speaks to how each company makes the most of its money. Apple generates most of its revenue from the sale of devices, while Google earns most of its money from selling digital ads and may be more open to the needs of advertisers.
Wayne Coburn, product director at marketing software company Itarable, said it was not surprising that Google was taking the step when Apple was aggressively pitching privacy as a selling point on products running on Android. However, he said Google’s approach felt like a “weak gesture” by providing a two-year timeline. He expects the company to be forced to do “more, faster”.
“This is a reaction to what Apple did,” he said. Coburn said. “Google will not do this on its own.”
Google said it plans to bring its privacy initiative, Privacy Sandbox, which was primarily limited to reducing tracking on the company’s Chrome browser, to Android – the world’s most widely used software for mobile devices. In the face of resistance from privacy groups and advertisers, Google has been forced to improve its approach to removing so-called cookies, a tracking tool, on Chrome.
Google said it is proposing some new privacy-minded approaches in Android to allow advertisers to measure ad campaign performance and show personalized ads based on past behavior or recent interests – as well as new tools to limit invisible tracking by apps. Google did not offer further details on how these new options would work.
As part of the changes, Google said it plans to phase out the Ad ID, a tracking feature in Android that helps advertisers know when users have clicked on an ad, purchased a product, and their interests and activities. Tabs are kept. Google said it has already allowed users to opt out of personalized ads by removing the tracking identifier.
The company said it plans to remove identifiers used in advertising on Android for everyone – including Google. Mr. Chavez said Google’s own apps would not have exclusive or privileged access to Android data or features without specifying how it would work. This echoes Google’s pledge to regulators in the UK that it will not offer preferential treatment to its own products.
The company did not offer a specific timeline for the removal of the ad ID, but is committed to maintaining the existing system for two years. Google said it would provide preview versions of its new proposals to advertisers before releasing a more complete trial version this year.
Mr. Chavez said Google’s move was not prompted by Apple’s actions, adding that the company was always looking to “raise the bar” on privacy.


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Are your pandemic safety items counterfeit and possibly putting your health at risk?
The Doctors' senior investigative producer Leslie Marcus shares a shocking COVID era statistic - more than 30 million counterfeit face masks, hundreds of thousands of non-FDA approved COVID test kits have been seized by officials.
Leslie was given exclusive access to an undisclosed warehouse near Los Angeles International Airport, where she saw first-hand the amount of COVID contraband that nearly made it on the shelf. Supervisory officer David Tapia explains the packaging of fake products will often be a sign the item is not legit and notes the fake item will not measure up to the legitimate product's effectiveness. For example, he shows us a counterfeit N95 mask that is not made from the proper materials and when it is examined on the inside, he finds thin and flimsy materials that could easily jeopardize your health.
Homeland Security Investigations supervisory special agent Greg Manack tells Leslie the agency seized fake face masks after getting complaints the masks had a funny smell and did not fit properly. Agent Manack warns against scams that are not on the shelf but usually appear as a phone call advertising available vaccines if you provide personal information like a Social Security number, which could lead to identity theft.
Homeland Security also tells Leslie they have seized counterfeit batteries, condoms, erectile dysfunction medication, and agent Manack warns, "If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is," referring to questionable items you might see online or in-person.
In her investigation, Leslie also discovered hand sanitizer is an item counterfeiters have tried to sell. She warns the counterfeit versions can contain methanal alcohol, which is dangerous even to breathe. Get the FDA's recalled hand sanitizer list.
In order to protect yourself from fake products, Lesslie suggests these tips:
- Always buy from a trusted big-box retailer or trusted online store
- Buy brand name items
- Report items and products you believe could be counterfeit.

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Man of Many has Announced Key Hires Amidst a Year of Extraordinary Achievement
Lead image: Naman Singh & Alex Martinez
Man of Many, recently crowned B&T media platform of the year, Australia’s premier men’s lifestyle digital publication. Announces the addition of two crucial members to its team – Naman Singh as SEO Content Specialist and Alex Martinez as Sales & Partnerships Manager.
Naman Singh joins Man of Many with a rich six-year background in SEO. Having honed her skills at
leading agencies like Ikon and Havas Media, Naman has successfully enhanced the online presence
of top-tier brands such as Hyundai and Kia Australia.
“I’m excited to bring my SEO and content creation expertise to Man of Many. My goal is to blend market trends with innovative SEO strategies, elevating Man of Many’s position as the leader in men’s lifestyle content,” Singh said.
Alex Martinez brings a wealth of experience from his successful tenure at Nova Entertainment, where his innovative strategies in digital streaming and podcasting earned him significant accolades.
“I am thrilled to join Man of Many, a brand I’ve admired for its unique blend of lifestyle content. My focus will be on expanding our reach, building lasting partnerships, and driving forward our vision of engaging more deeply with our audience,” Martinez commented.
Scott Purcell, co-founder of Man of Many, expressed his excitement about these new team members. “Naman and Alex joining our team marks a significant milestone for Man of Many. Singh’s expertise in SEO is invaluable in this digital age, and Martinez’ proven track record in building partnerships aligns perfectly with our goals. We’re excited to see how their contributions will propel our brand to new heights”.
Man of Many has had a busy 2023, achieving significant milestones and recognitions,
- Winner for Media Platform of the Year at the B&T Awards 2023 (Announced 24 Nov 2023)
- Website of the Year – 2023 Mumbrella Publish Awards
- Best Engagement Strategy – 2023 Mumbrella Publish Awards
- Publish Leader of the Year – Frank Arthur and Scott Purcell – 2023 Mumbrella Publish Awards
- Ranked #47 in the Media Week Power 100 List at the Media Week 100 Awards 2023
The publication’s branded content and production have been recognised in various international fashion film festivals, including the New York City International Fashion Film Festival. Man of Many has also integrated new video and premium display units for high-impact advertising. In response to the evolving digital landscape, particularly the depreciation of cookies, Man of Many has broadened its first-party data capabilities. This includes offering PMP (Private Marketplace) and Programmatic Guaranteed Deals to its partners, ensuring robust and effective advertising solutions.
Furthermore, Man of Many stands out as the first 100% carbon-neutral digital publisher dedicated to men’s lifestyle, having achieved climate active certification by the Australian Federal Government. This distinction underscores Man of Many’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, setting a benchmark in the digital publishing industry.
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Man of Many in partnership with NBC Universal, stages an atmosphere of elegance for Sydney premiere of ‘Argylle’ film. Independent lifestyle publication digital publication, Man of Many, has shown its innovative approach to event management in the premiere of ‘Argylle’ at Hoyts Cinema in Sydney’s entertainment quatre. Over 400 guests were included in the films […]


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Nakumatt's Atul Shah faces investigation over loss of funds
- Reuters 22nd Jun 2018 10:49:42 GMT +0300
The former chief executive of Kenya’s indebted Nakumatt Supermarkets will be investigated over the loss of Sh18 billion worth of stock, an administrator for the retailer said on Thursday.
Nakumatt went into voluntary supervision earlier this year after seeking protection from its creditors.
Nakumatt, which grew from a mattress shop in a rural town to have branches across Kenya and East Africa, was forced to shut more than a dozen outlets last year as it struggled to repay its suppliers, landlords and other creditors.
SEE ALSO :Administrator gets another stab at saving Nakumatt
Peter Kahi, Nakumatt’s court-appointed administrator, said he would seek a forensic investigator to investigate why Atul Shah, its former chief executive, wrote off stock worth 18 billion shillings in May, before the company ground to a halt.
“I don’t think it is something which happened within a year or a day. Maybe it is a build-up of so many years. Because 18 billion is quite a big sum, just to occur in one day,” he told Reuters by phone.
“Of course that is a big write-off, which according to them (the company) it’s basically pilferage, shrinkages and theft by staff and what ... But now it is for him to explain, since he was the chief executive officer.”
Shah declined to comment and referred Reuters to Kahi when contacted for comment.
When it sought protection in October, Nakumatt had 4,000 staff, but it has closed several outlets since then.
SEE ALSO :Shoprite opens at Garden City Mall
The company sought protection using Kenya’s newly enacted company laws, which provide a pathway for distressed firms to avoid complete collapse.
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Apple's (AAPL) reasearch and development department has been busy. According to a Bloomberg report, the company recently showed a mixed reality headset capable of both virtual and augmented reality to its board of directors.
The report went on to add that Apple engineers are working on creating an operating system for the device. While the completed product likely won’t be released anytime soon, we may be coming closer to an announcement.
Ready for another juicy rumor? Another recent report claims Apple is testing the use of a color display as an external screen for an unannounced “tablet-like” foldable device.
Why it matters
Don't get too excited. As this second report reminded us, there's a big gulf between testing and releasing, so neither of these products may never make it into the hands of consumers. The rumors have had no affect on Apple stock, which continued to slide last week.


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As in other fields, new studies are on to revolutionize skin care system with the help of DNA techniques. Sensing consumer’s wish for optimized living through skin care products, many players have begun to integrate Essential Oils in their formulations. Giovaudan is reported to have launched Patchouli Oil sourcing initiative in order to capture customers’ attention and British beauty brand GeneU recently launched U+ service that uses DNA testing to match customer’s skin with specific products that counteract genetically based aging.
As we have highlighted earlier, Essential Oils are more beneficial not only to the skin care routine, but to the whole body. The natural products from Herbally Radiant have very high organic content, up to 93% as they all carry blend of Essential Oils that are known for their therapeutic value, while enhancing facial beauty. These Essential Oils create aromatherapy for the whole body, leading to stress-free mind.
Stress-free state of mind is crucial in order to revitalize skin and promote glowing beauty. One study has reported that stress-related ills cost the nation $ 300 billion in terms of treatment and loss of man-hours & productivity. The anti-aging range of Herbally Radiant, (Rejuvenating andRadiant) come with unique blend of Essential Oils which provide optimum benefit through stress relief, while reducing facial lines and wrinkles, creating rejuvenation effect on skin.
It is a welcome trend that consumers are showing more interest in long term benefits, and in products which provide whole-some beauty. Some companies are exploring DNA route to see if they can come up with new technique. The high-concept approach to health and beauty that’s sweeping industry is based on ‘Optimized Self’. Its proponents want access to customers’ DNA, the tightly wound set of codes and instructions that hold the complete building plan for every bit of your body, with a view to personalizing treatments to a molecular level and even predicting the disease that could kill you.
The beauty industry is adopting DNA route now after a study from retail market research group Canadean, which concluded that as high as 45 per cent UK adults are willing to pay for skincare created in a laboratory and developed for their customized needs while 54 per cent said they would provide blood, skin or hair samples to help develop tailor-made products.
There are, however, cost factors. First, the customers would be billed for DNA tests, up to $ 600 besides general health scan to complete the genetic make-up. The cost of customized formulations will be additional. Second, beauty experts feel that ultimately with the new DNA-based technology also, the basic formulations will remain more or less the same, viz., retinol, vitamin C combined with other existing skincare ingredients.
For some of these companies, DNA testing is less an exciting marketplace opportunity and more an evangelical crusade. The customers need to have ownership of their own information, they need to be pro-active, and be the one taking charge. Making personal genetic information broadly available would pose many more questions and dilemmas, like advance signals of any other disease, or new health risks.
Therefore, the DNA route for innovative skin care formulations might not be a win-win outcome for the customers. It might divert them from their skin care needs to general health issues which should be dealt with more comprehensively with the help of health specialists, and not with the help of beauty experts.


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As Apple hired away Google’s chief of search and AI this past spring, Tim Cook noted that he would be heading up the company’s AI and machine learning strategy. Now, we’re learning more about how some teams are being restructured in a way that could bring future improvements to Siri and more.
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Apple’s latest machine learning journal entry describes how it discovers popular emoji and more
Apple has shared its latest white paper via its machine learning journal. Today’s entry is “Learning with Privacy at Scale” and covers specific algorithms Apple is using with differential privacy to improve product features with some specific use cases like discovering popular emoji.
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Apple details how it performs on-device facial detection in latest machine learning journal entry
Apple has published its latest machine learning journal entry with a new article detailing the challenges of implementing facial detection features while maintaining a high level of privacy.
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Apple has published a fascinating new entry in its Machine Learning Journal this month that explains how the voice-activated ‘Hey Siri’ detector works in detail. While many of these entries tend to be too in depth for the average reader (i.e. me), October’s entry from the Siri team includes several interesting (and understandable!) tidbits about what happens behind-the-scenes when you use ‘Hey Siri’ on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Following pressure from shareholders, Apple has altered its corporate charter to include language about considering women and minorities for executive positions within the company. Before doing so, shareholders including Trillium Asset Management and the Sustainability Group had said that they would bring the issue to a vote in late February.
“There is a general problem with diversity at the highest echelon of Apple,” Jonas Kron, director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium, told Bloomberg. "It's all white men." The only woman on the eight-member board is Andrea Jung, and an overview of the executive roster that reports to CEO Tim Cook certainly backs up Kron's criticism. Former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts will begin to head up Apple's retail operation this year.
Though it hesitates to set out a concrete goal or some sort of quota, the new wording in the company's charter states:
The nominating committee is committed to actively seeking out highly qualified women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which board nominees are chosen.
Apple is just one of many Silicon Valley companies that have come under fire recently for having homogeneous executive boards. Twitter came under fire before its IPO for not having any women on its board, though it announced the hiring of Marjorie Scardino last month.


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from the because-when-i-think-sony-i-think-wacky-video-clips dept.
thefickler writes "According to Reuters, Sony has announced that it will launch a video-sharing site in Japan as part of its 'quiet software revolution'. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Sony CEO Howard Stringer said that the new site will be 'an opportunity to transmit user-generated video anywhere you want to, anytime to anybody, in a protected environment.' The new site, which will be called eyeVio, will be first launched in Japan, although Sony hopes to also launch it overseas should the Japanese version prove a success. It will be free to users, and the idea is that Sony will eventually generate revenue through advertising."
"Today's robots are very primitive, capable of understanding only a few
simple instructions such as 'go left', 'go right', and 'build car'."


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Construct has created branding for restaurant Koffmann’s at the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London W1. It says the branding is inspired by French bistro vernacular and a signatures theme.
From vegan vending machines to zero plastic takeaways, the food industry is finding inventive solutions to its plastic problem.
Cheltenham-based consultancy ArthurSteenHorneAdamson (ASHA) worked with the children’s charity on a new logo, tone of voice and branded products.
It’s hard to write for brands without sounding forced, argues Rob Mitchell, co-founder at copywriting agency We All Need Words — most brands give up altogether and let the design


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Airtel Africa and MTN have received approval in principle to begin operating mobile money services in Nigeria, marking the first step towards securing final licenses from the country’s Central Bank.
The two operators announced the move in separate statements, highlighting its benefits in boosting financial inclusion in the country.
Airtel Africa explained that its Smartcash subsidiary had received initial authorization to operate a payment services banking business in the market, but a license to operate for this is dependent on the group’s ability to meet “certain standard conditions” within the six months.
Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya promised the company would work “closely” with the Central Bank of Nigeria to fulfill its terms and begin operations.
Final approval would mean an opportunity for Airtel Africa to expand its digital financial offerings and “reach the millions of Nigerians who lack access to traditional financial services”.
MTN said its mobile money service MoMo had also received approval in principle for a license application. The operator also affirmed its commitment to the Central Bank and government’s “financial inclusion agenda”, and continued “to explore ways in which it can contribute to its achievement”.
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As abortion access and transgender rights are gutted across the United States, many businesses are stepping up to make public statements supporting their employees’ right to bodily autonomy, but you won’t find video game studio Electronic Arts on that list.
According to a Kotaku report, the company’s chief people officer Mala Singh told employees during a town hall earlier this week that EA would only publicly decry abortion bans and anti-trans bills if they could determine such statements would “actually have a positive impact” and that the opinion was a “consistent perspective” among all of the company’s 13,000 employees.
Singh reportedly emphasized that “the thing that unites us is that we’re all here to make amazing games [...] and that is how we have the most positive impact on the world,” adding that “sometimes we [as a company] won’t speak, and that will be upsetting and I understand that.”
Those comments sound strikingly similar to Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s initial stance that including LGBTQ+ characters in its stories (i.e. allowing lesbians in The Owl House) was reason enough for the company to maintain its silence in the face of Florida’s disastrous “Don’t Say Gay” law.
In lieu of any public support, Singh reportedly told employees that a “benefits update” was on its way to offer relief to affected workers, but did not specify what form the new benefits would take.
Other companies, including Starbucks and game developer Certain Affinity, have announced they will offer employees new benefits such as coverage for travel costs to obtain reproductive health care, and reimbursement for relocation expenses, but how such benefits will be implemented and delivered is still unclear.
As Kotaku notes, EA made no attempt to strike such a politically neutral tone after the murder of George Floyd by police in 2020, signing on to an industry letter in support of the Black Lives Matter movement (which was itself noncommittal about changing the status quo, or even naming police violence specifically). Singh also made her comments the same week EA announced its new update for The Sims 4 rolling out long-awaited customizable pronouns for English-language players, raising sharp questions about performative allyship on the part of senior EA staff.
Also eyebrow-raising is the report that Singh urged those listening to make use of the additional “healing circles” the company would offer through the therapy app Modern Health, as though this were a problem that telemedicine could solve.
Of course, EA is no stranger to controversy over its reported treatment of employees. The developer has been synonymous with the word “crunch” among fans since at least 2004, given reports of long hours and poor working conditions, and was the only company to win Consumerist magazine’s Worst Company in America award two years running. Just add this latest chapter to the pile of evidence proving corporations aren’t your friends, even when lives are literally on the line.
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Talks about the second coming of the web.
“I think the main factor was that everybody can contribute content to the Web now, everybody can upload a video to YouTube or sign up to Facebook. It’s much more of a democratic medium now. A lot of the earlier ideas were silly ideas that were never going to get popular just because not enough people were going to use them. Now everybody uses the Web, everybody carries around a mobile phone and smart phones are becoming as time goes by. The Web has become ubiquitous and there are a lot more business opportunities on the Web and also, of course, traditional bricks and mortar businesses are moving to the Web. Virtually every business these days has a Web presence, some kind of a connection to the Internet. That’s another reason why this boom has lasted.”


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Autumn means orange in maple trees, pumpkin patches and fireplaces.
In the Adirondack town of Warrensburg, the season also means vintage tools, rare glassware and metal toys. The “World’s Largest Garage Sale,” a tradition in the Warren County community since 1979, will be held Saturday and Sunday.
Treasure hunters and sellers will fill the town’s bed-and-breakfasts, crowd the restaurants and jam the Main Street sidewalks during the weekend. More than 1,000 vendors are expected to set up tents in Warrensburg, situated about an hour north of the Capital Region.
“It’s a townwide event,” said Lynn Smith, president of the town’s Chamber of Commerce and co-chairwoman of the sale. “You can buy old stuff, you can buy new stuff. It’s like a big flea market up and down the street.”
World’s Largest Garage Sale
WHERE: Main Street, Warrensburg, and its side streets
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
HOW MUCH: Free
MORE INFO: 623-2161 or www.warrensburg chamber.com
Smith said odds and ends on sale include used fishing poles, furniture, Adirondack chairs and old magazines. People who wander Warrensburg side streets will find yards and driveways stocked with potential bargains.
Influx for the inns
In addition to promoting the sale, Smith also is preparing her business for weekend guests. She and her husband, Al, own Allynn’s Butterfly Inn on Route 28. Like other B&Bs and nearby motels, Smith will have a full house this weekend.
“They fill up a year in advance,” Smith said. People who run the inns stick together this time of year. Smith said if she or other owners receive cancellations, the word goes out. When other, fully booked places receive calls from potential customers, the innkeeper recommends the B&B with the vacancy.
People spend more time on the streets than in their rooms. Looking around town, Smith said, is part of the fun. Shoppers never know what they’ll find.
“One year, I was looking for Avon cordial glasses, red garnet glasses,” Smith said. “I was looking for four or five of them, and I told all my guests at the bed and breakfast to look out for them. Now I have 36 of them.”
Parking can be as tricky as looking for a “Nixon’s the One” campaign button. Smith suggested drivers take Northway Exit 23 and just look for the signs for parking and shuttle buses. Another option is taking Northway Exit 25 and driving south through Chestertown to a parking spot near Warrensburg. Shoppers can also roll through Lake George and take Route 9N to Warrensburg — but those people should expect traffic congestion.
Smith said people should expect to find just about everything at the sale.
“I have one gentleman who comes up, he always finds old tools,” she said. “I have another, a lady who always buys salt and pepper shakers.”
Folks who put together the garage sale offer these tips:
— Arrive Friday, if possible. Early birds always show up at garage sales, and the Warrensburg bash is no different. While the sale officially opens Saturday at 9 a.m., many dealers will open Friday at 5 p.m. to give “birds” something to shop for.
— Wear comfortable walking shoes, as just about everyone at the sale will do plenty of stepping and striding.
— Bring cash.
— Dress in layers, and bring a backpack in which to put small wares purchased at the sale.
— Wear a waist belt for hands-free shopping.
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ZTE gives us another sneak peek at its second gen under-display camera
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With all the hype surrounding under-display cameras, ZTE debuted the first commercially available smartphone with the new tech on its Axon 20 5G last year. Now, ZTE is giving us another look at its second gen attempt from MWC Shanghai. The brand’s official Weibo account shared two posts detailing the screen of what we assume will be the Axon 30 Pro.
According to the post, the pixels density above the UD camera have been increased twice and now reaches 400ppi making for a more consistent appearance of the panel. In addition, the entire panel now supports a 120Hz refresh rate, up from the 90Hz on the Axon 20. The accompanying photo showing a ZTE prototype with its second-gen UD camera though we cannot exactly make out the area above the sensor as the quality of the image itself is not that great.
In a separate post, we get a teaser look at another new feature coming on the Axon 30 Pro – the first under-screen 3D structured light technology. This will allow for 3D face and object scanning for unlocking the phone and verifying payments. It can also be used for AR and 3D modeling apps. ZTE claims the biometric security from its new sensor is far superior to any ordinary camera that only scans 2D images.
Visionox was tasked with providing the display panel for last year’s Axon 20 5G and we are expecting ZTE to rely on the maker again for its second gen UD camera. We previously saw a photo sample from ZTE's new UD sensor which showed great improvements in quality and smoother results compared to the outgoing Axon 20’s shooter.
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With the reductions announced Sunday, Netflix will charge $16.99 per month for subscribers who keep up to three DVDs at a time with no limit on how frequently the discs are mailed back in return for another movie. The price to keep one DVD at a time will fall to $8.99 per month.
The price cuts, which take effect Tuesday, match Blockbuster's fees for similar online services.
Earlier this year, Netflix knocked $1 off two other plans that had cost $14.99 and $5.99 per month.
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He also runs a family charitable foundation supporting global causes – focused on community, education, and healthcare – the foundation was formed as a way to honor his mother and the values she taught him. Ronn is an avid reader as well as writer, having penned a best-selling PR book “For Immediate Release.”
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Instagram expands ads to the UK, Canada, and Australia
Photo-sharing service Instagram has announced plans to expand advertising to the UK, Canada and Australia later this year.
Instagram - which was bought by Facebook for $1bn in 2012 - introduced ads to its US audience in November.
In a blog post, Instagram said advertisers had positive results which "in some cases [were] well above the ad industry's average for performance".
The app said it had over 200 million users worldwide.
"We are committed to learning as much as we can while building Instagram as a sustainable business," the company said in a statement.
The service allows users to take photos and then apply various filters, which can then be shared within the app and on other social networks.
Advertising consultancy eMarketer estimates that there were 34.9 million Instagram users in the US - meaning a large portion of those posting photos to the site are outside the United States.
"It's a logical next step for Instagram to roll out advertising in these English-speaking countries, enabling global brand advertisers to extend their Instagram efforts outside the US," said Debra Aho Williamson, social media analyst at eMarketer.
Instagram tested advertising in the US with a few select firms last autumn, including Adidas, General Electric, and Levi's.
It has since expanded to include approximately 20 firms, such as Taco Bell, and monthly ad campaigns can cost close to $1m, according to reports.
In March, it announced it had signed a deal with advertising giant Omnicom worth an estimated $40m.
However, the process of introducing advertising has been slow, partly because Instagram's users have said they are concerned that the experience of using the app could be harmed by too much advertising.
"Instagram has purposely been cautious about rolling out ads in the US, so I expect a similar cautious and calculated rollout in these countries," says Ms Williamson.
The global expansion comes as parent Facebook has increasingly sought to position itself as a mobile-first company.
Facebook bought messaging app WhatsApp for $19bn this year, and recently said that mobile advertising makes up 59% of its total advertising revenue.
Shares in the social networking giant are up more than 150% for the year on the strength of its mobile offerings.
However, Facebook has been cautious about its efforts to monetise Instagram, fearing that users will leave the app.
Now, however, it is facing increasing competition from social media companies like Twitter and Pinterest, which are also exploring ways to boost their mobile ad offerings.


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KSA-based FinTech and crowdfunding platform Funding Souq has gathered a consortium of angel investors to secure its $2.5M SEED. The startup plans to utilize these funds to support the next generation of SME's with micro-crediting solutions.
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Saudi Arabia-based crowdfunding platform Funding Souq has closed a $2.5m seed round with contributions from an arsenal of angel investors including Amal Dokhan (Partner at 500 Global), Omar Aljeraisi, Christian Kunz (Head of Strategy at a leading Global Financial Centre). Existing investors include Mazin Alzaidi (Partner at STV ), Musaab Hakami, and IslamicFinanceGuru.
Founded in 2020, Funding Souq is a platform that connects investors with established SMEs looking to borrow between $20k-150k. Investors get exposure to SME lending and realize an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of c.20% whilst supporting their local businesses and making an impact.
As most recently recorded in our Startup Funding- 2022 Emerging Venture Markets Free Report, the FinTech sector was the most prominent industry in 2021 accounting for more than 20% of all deals and 30% of all capital deployed across Emerging Venture Markets. In Africa, all 6 of last year’s MEGA Deals were closed by FinTech startups including Wave Mobile Money, JUMO, and Flutterwave. The industry was not shy of stardom in Saudi Arabia either; as recorded in our 2021 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report sponsored by SVC, funding in the FinTech industry grew by more than 1,200 % YoY, observing a 286% YoY increase in number of transactions to record the highest number of deals for any industry in KSA over 2021. Multiple FinTech themes sturred investor interest in Saudi Arabia over the past year including crediting solutions, payment gateways, SME financing, and open banking with star startups like Rasan Information Technology, Lendo, Hala, and Tamara raising major investments in 2021.
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Once onboarded, retail and institutional investors can choose to invest in individual businesses or a portfolio of businesses to diversify their exposure and maximize their risk-adjusted return. In December 2021, Funding Souq financed a portfolio of 25 businesses which is on track to generate an IRR of 22% for the investors that participated. More than 60% of those investors are repeat investors. "SMEs in the GCC are highly underserved by financial institutions and often don’t qualify for the financing they deserve as traditional lenders are overly conservative. According to the IMF, only 2% of GCC lending goes to SMEs as opposed to 22% in other high-income countries which in turn strains the regional economy. This lack of financing limits economic growth and is one of the main reasons why we started Funding Souq. We are incredibly proud to have financed 47 SMEs across Saudi Arabia and UAE in the first 12 months of operations and are looking forward to growing our portfolio exponentially”, says Martin Jaouni, Funding Souq’s CEO.
Funding Souq uses a robust credit scoring process that analyzes tens of variables before shortlisting a business for enhanced due diligence. Less than 9% of the businesses that apply get approved on Funding Souq. This disciplined approach to credit risk has helped us maintain defaults impressively at less than 1%. With this round of investment, Funding Souq will scale its operations and aim to grow its debt investor partnerships with family offices and banks to focus on Sharia-compliant financing. The company is also exploring entering new markets and developing new products that will further serve its mission to empower SMEs in the Middle East and beyond.
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Over two-thirds of parents and college graduates in the United States believe that cryptocurrency should be taught in schools. According to a new study, American parents spend an average of $766 on extracurricular crypto education for their children. Study.com, an online educational platform, conducted the survey.
The results come amid the increasing awareness and adoption of cryptocurrencies in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 88% of Americans have heard of cryptocurrencies, and 16% have invested or traded in cryptocurrencies at some point in their lives.
According to the survey, both parents and college graduates who have invested in cryptocurrency are likely to contribute money to crypto education, with three-quarters of crypto-holding parents contributing an average of $766 to their children’s crypto education and more than three-quarters of crypto-invested graduates spending an average of $1,086 on education.
The survey also discovered that both groups thought it was most important to learn about “the future of our economy,” as well as a way to “diversify investments,” “create opportunities,” and “develop an investing mind.”
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Beginning tomorrow, adults 21 and older in Oregon will be able to legally purchase limited quantities of marijuana and marijuana plants from certain medical marijuana dispensaries. This allowance, passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Kate Brown, gives adults a legal and regulated access point to purchase marijuana while the state develops the regulatory structure that will govern the marijuana market moving forward.
Individuals 21 and older will be allowed to purchase up to seven grams of marijuana and up to four seedlings from participating medical marijuana dispensaries. The state requires a dispensary to post a sign indicating whether they sell to recreational customers or if they limit sales to medical marijuana patients and caregivers, but it will not keep a list of dispensaries that have chosen to open their doors to all adults 21 and older.
Please remember that it is still illegal to smoke marijuana in public. Violators may be issued a Class B violation, which is akin to a traffic ticket. For more information, please visit the Oregonian’s FAQ page.


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Petrol prices dropped again tonight, with BP leading the way.
The company announced it had cut the price of petrol and diesel by 3 cents per litre. It was the second decrease in the past three days, and the fourth price drop in three weeks at BP-owned stores.
Z Energy, the New Zealand company which owns the Shell retail network, quickly followed suit, with an immediate 3c a litre cut.
BP managing director Mike McGuinness said 91 and 95 unleaded petrol, and ultimate diesel, had now fallen 16 cents a litre since May 9.
Petrol prices at most BP-owned service stations were 91 octane unleaded 205.9 cents per litre, 95 unleaded 213.9c, ultimate diesel 148.9c.
Z Energy said its prices were 205.9c a litre for Ultra (91), 212.9 for V-Power (95) and 147.9c for diesel.
''We have been able to reduce our retail prices again tonight as a result of the New Zealand dollar continuing to strengthen against the US dollar,'' Mr McGuinness said.
''International refined fuel prices have also continued to soften.''
With household budgets already stretched, this is terrific news. Fuel peaked here in Wanganui at 222.9 a litre a couple of weeks ago; we'll be watching the sign outside the local BP station closely when we drive by in an hour or so.
Let's hope that international oil prices continue to soften as the Northern Hemisphere heads towards summer. 91 octane fuel at under $2.00 a litre might not be the pipedream that it seemed at the beginning of May.


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Micromax has launched its biggest phablet yet called Canvas Fantabulet with a giant 6.98-inch HD display. The Canvas Fantabulet is priced at Rs 7, 499 and will come in a ‘chrome gold colour’ option on Flipkart.
Canvas Fantabulet features a 6.98-inch display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, 2.5mm dual box speakers integrated with DTS Sound Technology. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM.
“With the launch of Canvas Fantabulet we are yet again pioneering a new category that will change the way people use smartphones making it their first choice for consumption and productivity needs. We at Micromax believe the Canvas Fantabulet will be a huge success among big screen lovers and will reinvent the phablet segment,” Vikas Jain, Co-founder, Micromax Informatics, said.
Canvas Fantabulet sports an 8 mp rear camera and 2 mp front camera. It runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and is backed by 3000 mAh battery. On the connectivity front, it supports 3G, 2G, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. The Canvas Fantabulet comes pre-loaded with apps like Eros Now, Kindle, Saavn, Gaana etc.
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Intermec is a supply chain inventory tracking and mobile computing device company. Honeywell has now received European Union (EU) regulatory approval for their $600 million acquisition of Intermec. Intermec manufactures barcode scanners and radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers.
“The Commission found that the transaction would not raise competition concerns, in particular because the merged entity will continue to face several credible competitors in the relevant markets,” stated an EU executive.
Several days ago, it was revealed that the sale of Intermec to Honeywell would be slowed down due to antitrust issues, not just with the European Union. Intermec extended the deadline for completing their sale to Honeywell by four months after the Federal Trade Commission requested additional information about antitrust implications. The deadline has been extended from June 10th to October 10th according to a regulatory filing.
The deal was originally announced this past December. Honeywell said that they were going to acquire Intermec for $10 per share, which is worth $600 million. Intermec’s shareholders approved of the deal in March.


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Marc-Andre Fleury's 2014 Nissan GT-R: For Sale on AutoTrader.com
If you're searching for a 2014 Nissan GT-R, you're already in the market for a special car. But drivers who want an even more exceptional vehicle should check out this 2014 GT-R, which was formerly owned by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.
According to David, a salesman at Cochran Nissan near Pittsburgh, Pa., Fleury bought this GT-R new earlier this year. The hockey star only had it a few months before he traded it in for the same reason many drivers sell their sports cars: a growing family.
"He had a baby just after he bought it," said David, who confirmed the car has just over 2,400 miles on the odometer. "He wasn't driving it much, so he traded it in."
But Fleury didn't exactly swap it out for a minivan, as the NHL goaltender has other high-end luxury cars that offer more space than the GT-R. Still, he did say goodbye to the high-performance Nissan after just three months, during which time he took good care of the 545-horsepower twin-turbocharged sports car.
"The car is in perfect shape," noted David. "You'd never know it was a used car. [Fleury] didn't even add an exhaust."
Fleury's decision not to customize the black GT-R is indeed surprising, because many of the high-performance coupes are highly modified. That owes to the car's narrow appeal, primarily to sports-car enthusiasts and people who enjoy a thrill.
Fleury is certainly in the latter group. The professional goalie has played for the Penguins since his NHL debut in 2003, appearing in more than 450 games and recording a 91-percent save percentage. He was also a member of the 2009 Penguins, which won the Stanley Cup.
For those interested in a 2014 Nissan GT-R with a well-known previous owner, Fleury's car is available at Cochran Nissan for $89,900.


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ITB Berlin Convention 2012: the compass of the international travel industry
Dr. Martin Buck, Director of the Competence Center Travel&Logistics, said: “Over the past eight years, the ITB Berlin Convention has earned itself a reputation as an important compass of the global tourism industry. Every year, the convention combines innovative topics and exclusive surveys with outstanding speakers of international standing. It not only gives visitors a distinct advantage in terms of knowledge, but also represents an ideal networking platform.”
The growing shortfall in specialists, plus competition for highly-qualified young employees also presents the tourism industry with enormous challenges. For this reason the “war for talent” will be a new key topic at the ITB Future Day. Personnel and tourism experts will discuss how companies are gearing up to compete for specialists and how the travel industry can learn from the experiences of other industries. Among other topics on the agenda will be ensuring high-quality services in a service-driven sector, such as the tourism industry. Following Thursday’s Hospitality Day, on Friday, March 9, 2012 in Hall 5.1, a concise overview of college training and advanced training courses awaits future hotel industry specialists and managers.
Next year, the ITB Berlin Convention will have a broad range to offer at the ITB Mobility Day. This year, as host of the ITB Eco-Mobility Day and a discussion on sustainable transport, the ITB Berlin Convention once again lived up to its reputation as a leading innovator. In 2012 the ITB Mobility Day will, for the first time, cover all forms of transport and present examples of the latest best practices and new findings on climate-friendly transport.
Next year, in addition to ecological and economic issues, the ITB CSR Day will also examine aspects of social sustainability. For the first time, the program will include the topic of accessibility. A further session will discuss the fast-growing number of sustainability certificates and how trustworthy they are for both the industry and consumers. At the ITB CSR Day, the tour operator, Studiosus, will be talking about human rights in the tourism industry.
The ITB Berlin Convention has put together a new format dealing with the topic of health tourism. In collaboration with visitBerlin, nine companies and destinations will introduce their concepts during four-minute slots at the “ITB Health Tourism Battle." By pressing a button, the audience can decide on which concept is best and will reward its creators with a city tour of Berlin.
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David's Bridal featured a same-sex couple in an ad for the first time, and we have heart eyes
After nearly 70 years in business, David’s Bridal finally included a lesbian couple in a bridal ad. The historic moment appeared in the bridal giant’s new television spot called “Rewrite the Rules,” which also featured several interracial couples and a couple with a baby. To us, these relationships look like the ones we see every day around us, but we’re glad David’s Bridal has caught on.
This news comes after David’s Bridal filed for bankruptcy in November 2018. Reports indicate that the long-running bridal juggernaut was feeling the pressure from bridal start-ups like Floravere and more millennial-minded retailers like BHLDN. Perhaps the brand’s new push for diversity and inclusion will help revive the business.
We’re happy to see David’s Bridal be more inclusive in their ads, because representation matters and, frankly, there aren’t many giant bridal retailers featuring queer couples either. Zales highlighted a lesbian couple in a 2016 ad, luxury diamond brand Real is a Diamond ran an ad in 2017 featuring a woman buying an engagement ring for her future wife, and last year, Las Vegas tourism produced a long-form commercial featuring a queer wedding. Hopefully other brands will understand the importance of inclusion and follow in their footsteps.
From same-sex couples to brides with babies, it’s nice to see giant retailers acknowledging at last that weddings aren’t the virginal hetero-patriarchal institutions of yesteryear.


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Justin Bieber’s latest hit Mistletoe has gathered over 20million hits in one week. But, even such amazing performance has not deterred the controversy surrounding him and a new bill to criminalize streaming of unauthorized work online. Read on. . .
“The potential spectacle of Justin Bieber being extradited from Canada to the United States to serve five years in prison has become a new flashpoint in a debate over whether copyright law should be amended. What are the chances the teen heartthrob could end up behind bars?
Congress is currently weighing new legislation (S. 978) that would make unauthorized web streaming of copyrighted work a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. The bill, supported by many in the entertainment industry, was introduced last May but started to gather widespread attention this past week after after a non-profit organization, Fight for the Future, launched a website and campaign entitled “Free Bieber.
Fight for the Future points out that Bieber became famous as a result of posting supposedly unauthorized covers of popular R&B songs to YouTube, such as the following video where Bieber does his version of a Chris Brown song.
Tiffiniy Cheng, director of Fight for the Future, says the problem with the proposed legislation is that “since copyright law is so expansive, it applies to lots of completely harmless and common things: like singing a song, dancing to background music, or posting a video of a kids’ school play.”
Or Justin Bieber videos. The group believes that in videos such as the one above, Bieber may be violating the public performance rights to Chris Brown songs.
Since “Free Bieber” launched, petitions have been gathered and the press is starting to notice. One problem: Even if the bill passes, Bieber is safe from the slammer.
At Copyhype, a blog devoted to copyright issues, IP attorney Terry Hart lays out a compelling case for why Bieber isn’t really threatened at all.
A song contains distinctive underlying rights — including rights to the original master recording, rights to release derivative versions of the composition, and rights to publicly perform the material. By addressing streaming, the bill focuses on the public performance aspect, but as Hart notes, “someone who uploads a video to YouTube is not performing the video — YouTube is. . .”
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Airbag recall causing problems at local dealerships
We made calls to nearly a dozen local dealerships to find out the problem. Several messages were left with service managers at some dealerships. However, other dealerships were not reachable -- as phones just rang over and over.
One dealerships spoke to us off camera -- explaining the original mistakes on the list from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration left them receiving about 100 calls a day on the issue.
The NHTSA released the following statement:
“The mission of NHTSA is to keep the American people safe. We are investigating Takata airbags failures, we secured recalls from automakers based on initial information, and we took action this week to alert consumers of the risk associated with millions of vehicles with defective airbags. As a result, impacted car owners are now able to determine whether their vehicles are covered by the Takata safety recall by visiting our website.
NHTSA has taken an aggressive approach to ensuring safety on our highways by forcing the recall of millions of vehicles with defective airbags at the beginning of an investigation that remains open. We identified the problem and we are ensuring automakers take action in areas where there is a demonstrated risk.
We greatly regret that the information provided in our initial safety advisory was inaccurate and that we have experienced significant problems with our website. We have developed an effective workaround to the website problem that gets people the safety information they need now while we work to fix our system.
Protecting the American public is our top priority and we will leave no stone unturned in this investigation.”
We spoke to several drivers about the issue. One person told us their dealership was handling the airbag issues immediately -- even offering rental cars in the meantime.


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Created by legendary fitness equipment designer Eric Villency, this new internet-connected smart fitness bike features stunning design and is comprised of carbon steel. This new bike is the first official release from the Villency Design Group (VDG) and also features an app developed by the company. The app drives the intelligent systems of the smart fitness bike and tracks performance, speed, power, and various other key metrics. The integration of a mobile app gives users the ability to interact with the content on their own terms to review at their leisure.
The revolutionary smart fitness bike also utilizes a silent belt drive and an innovative magnetic braking system that is calibrated to each user. Several multifunctional holders are also on the bike and can hold anything from weights to water bottles.
VDG's First Smart Fitness Bike Combines Design and Tech Innovation
Justin Lam — October 16, 2018 — Tech
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Save the date: iPhone arrives at AT&T – Preorders today, store Sept. 16
AT&T is readying for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
AT&T customers will be in for a treat and can get one as early as possible. There’s never been a better time to get iPhone at AT&T, especially if you have DIRECTV or AT&T U-verse. Only AT&T TV customers can get the AT&T Unlimited Plan, with which customers can get unlimited data for four smartphone lines for $180 per month. DIRECTV and U-verse customers also get special offers on iPhone 7. Check out the latest deals and details here. AT&T will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, featuring an all-new advanced camera system, dust and water resistant design, stereo speaker system and the A10 Fusion chip which is the most powerful chip on any smartphone while delivering the best battery life ever in an iPhone.
“We’re offering unbeatable deals and no overages,” said Glenn Lurie, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations. “We’ve got the network you can rely on, and are working to get you the best iPhone ever in one pocket without emptying the other. There has never been a better time to sign up for our service.” Tips for getting your iPhone from AT&T · You can either preorder the new iPhones at www.att.com starting today or visit an AT&T store or authorized retailer on Friday, Sept. 16 · Customers can go to att.com/iphone to preorder. Be sure to check your upgrade eligibility on the myAT&T app or www.att.com/myatt. · AT&T stores will open at 8 a.m. in their local time zones on Sept. 16, the first day of retail sales. · Want to have your phone and get out of a store as soon as possible? Back up your phone before you arrive.
AT&T is looking forward to the arrival of the new iPhone 7.


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FIAT is looking for an alliance with an Asian company, after General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen partnered successfully last week. The Italian automaker recently merged with Chrysler but the company believes that both the companies sell only half the cars then what is needed for long term survival. Europe no longer has companies which can partner with FIAT as most have already found a partner. Volkswagen has acquired many of the companies, while Renault has partnered with Nissan. This leaves FIAT no choice but to turn towards Asia for a partner.
FIAT is considering partnership with Suzuki or Mazda as the company believes this would reduce development costs to a great extend and will also help them compete with Volkswagen, which enjoys a 23% stake in Europe. FIAT currently draws only 3% revenue from the Asian market and a partnership will be very beneficial for them. A partnership with Mazda is likely as the Japanese automaker has seen drop in profits and is scouting for a partner itself. While Suzuki too can benefit from FIAT’s diesel powertrains. FIAT and Suzuki have worked several times before on joint car projects including the SX4-Sedici.
This is not the first time FIAT is making an effort to partner with some one. They had a 5-year partnership with GM between 2000-2005. Later FIAT tried to buy Opel from GM and in 2009 FIAT was in talks with Peugeot as well. FIAT has always shown interest in picking up majority stake in the company it partners with. This is the reason why the Peugeot partnership did not go through as the French automaker did not want to lose control over the company. FIAT currently has a 58.5% stake in Chrysler.
FIAT partnering with Suzuki could give them alot of support in the Indian market too, where currently they are not selling enough cars to survive in the short term. If FIAT could manage to retail its cars through Maruti Suzuki’s distribution network, it would lead to a huge boost for the Italian car maker. Or could we see re-badged FIATs at Maruti dealerships? What about a Maruti Suzuki Punto? On the other end, some car makers don’t want to partner with anyone. Companies like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai feel they have sufficient technology and money to continue developing cars and this can be attributed to their aggressive product portfolio.


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With backing and content from NBC, Fox, and now Walt Disney, Hulu has quickly grown into one of the most popular streaming-video destinations on the Web--well, in the U.S., at least. The site has existed for a year and a half but has yet to expand its reach beyond the States. Yesterday, however, a Hulu exec let it be known that the site is in fact looking to expand its global coverage.
"We're having discussions in the top six to eight markets," said SVP Andy Forssell. "[W]e're laying the groundwork," said Andy Forssell, senior vice president of content acquisition and distribution." The deal will also make international content available on the site like such comedies as, Green Wing, Peep Show and Doc Martin.
Hulu is also in talk with ITV about streaming content from those providers.


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Swiss-based cryptocurrency exchange platform ECUREX has announced via a press release that it has become the first such bitcoin exchange to be fully compliant with the Swiss Banking Act.
The Swiss regulator, Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) released a letter after conducting an investigation which ran for sixteen months, stating that ECUREX’s business model is compliant with the Swiss Banking Act.
ECUREX has another prestigious achievement to its name; it is also the first bitcoin exchange compliant with the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act since April last year. These are major feats concerning that the regulator had issued a warning earlier that digital currencies should be scanned for money laundering potential.
Paolo Tasca, CEO of ECUREX said, “Switzerland probably has the most challenging regulatory environment for such a business and we are thrilled to be the first with a business model that allows us to operate here. We think a stable regulatory environment is not only beneficial for us in the long-term, but also for our customers.”
The press release stresses the point that since Switzerland considers digital currencies like Bitcoin equivalent to other foreign currencies, the operations of Bitcoin trading platforms constitutes financial intermediation with the requirement to conform to both the Banking Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Switzerland has, for long, been considered a tax haven for wealthy individuals and corporations who resort to money laundering activities. The financial markets regulator aims to shed that undesirable tag by putting in place stricter regulations for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency-related operations.
The ECUREX team is currently working on its next milestone – making the ECUREX trading system operational.
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‘Jam tomorrow’ mini-budget is a mixed bag for SME businesses, says ParcelHeroNews
Posted by: electime 24th March 2022
The home delivery expert ParcelHero says the Chancellor’s Spring Statement offers some hope for SME businesses facing tough challenges, but many measures could be too little, too late.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has delivered a ‘jam tomorrow’ budget for Britain’s thousands of SME businesses, says the international delivery specialist ParcelHero.
ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., says: ‘There’s no doubt that some of the measures the Chancellor has announced will eventually make consumers more comfortable about spending money again. However, cutting the basic rate of income tax from 20p to 19p in the pound, at some point before the end of this parliament in 2024, seems a long way off right now for many businesses hoping for a sharp rise in High Street spending.
‘Furthermore, plans to re-examine the apprenticeship levy, make tax credits more generous for firms investing in research and development, and cutting taxes on business investment all sound laudable, but small businesses will have to wait until the autumn budget to find out more.
‘That’s a lot of promises for the future, but what about today?
Fuel duty cuts: SME businesses will be relieved that the Chancellor has cut VAT on fuel by 5p. That means it’s around £3.30 cheaper to fill up a typical petrol vehicle with a 55-litre tank. That soon mounts up when it comes to business mileage. However, SMEs are reportedly paying 40% more for diesel than last year and still face significantly increased transport costs.
Energy bill cap: Businesses were desperately hoping for a cap to their energy bills, similar to the cap consumers currently benefit from. They will be extremely disappointed that this has not happened. Some businesses are reporting electricity prices 250% up on last year, and that’s unsustainable for many manufacturers.
Business rate reductions: Britain’s business rates pre-Covid raised £25bn a year for the Chancellor’s coffers and were the highest in Europe. Today, Mr Sunak announced 50% business rates relief for eligible retail, hospitality, and leisure properties, worth £1.7 billion for small businesses. SME retailers still face an eventual return to full rates, however. That’s a threat hanging like the sword of Damocles above them.
‘Mr Sunak has been discussing funding ongoing business rates reductions through a new tax on online sellers who, he argues, are likely to have a lower rate burden than physical stores. He wisely kept quiet about these plans in his Statement. Such a scheme is clearly flawed, as even the Government’s own consultation document acknowledges the higher costs online sellers pay for delivery networks, marketing and warehousing technology. Nor does it consider that every successful High Street store also sells online. In effect, an Online Sales Tax would mean progressive retailers, with an effective website as well as physical stores, will be taxed twice.
Employers’ National Insurance Contributions: Most employers and employees will still each have to pay an extra 1.25% in tax. Businesses fear the increased National Insurance Contribution could stifle future job opportunities and create more unemployment. Today, the Chancellor did announce National Insurance starting thresholds will rise to £12,570 from July, which will be of benefit for lower earners, but do little to help the overall situation.
Employment Allowance: One announcement welcomed by SMEs is that Employment Allowance, which gives relief to smaller businesses’ National Insurance payments, will increase to £5,000. That is a tax cut worth up to £1,000 for half a million small businesses.
VAT rise: SMEs had hoped to hear the Chancellor announce he would delay VAT’s planned return to 20% in April from 12.5%. That didn’t happen. That presumably means the rise will go ahead as planned. A VAT rise will slash demand for products as consumers reduce spending, and it’s also an extra burden for small businesses to keep changing VAT rates on their billing systems.
‘All in all, then, this was very much a curate’s egg of a mini-budget, good in parts. However, many SME retailers and manufacturers will feel some of the most useful measures are too far into the future, and an immediate announcement that the planned VAT rise will not be going ahead would have been of more value.
‘To find out more about why a new online sales tax should not be seen as a way of funding business rates cuts, or of reducing the impact of increased home deliveries, see ParcelHero’s in-depth study https://www.parcelhero.com/research/greenest-study


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Netcaster iFilm.com is venturing off the Web and into TV.
The Hollywood-based company has inked a deal with Cablevision Systems’ Independent Film Channel to produce a new series about the workings of the indie film world. Cablevision programming arm Rainbow Media Holdings is acquiring a 5% stake in iFilm as part of the pact.
Terms call for iFilm to produce 26 half-hour episodes of a newsmagazine chronicling the indie film scene. IFC will pay iFilm to develop and produce the show, skedded to bow daily during primetime in the spring of next year on IFC.
IFilm CEO Kevin Wendle, who helped launch the Fox network, will likely oversee the show.
IFilm’s bow on television will introduce the online and publishing brand to more than 30 million households, which should help boost the film site’s traffic among Netizens.
Since inking deals to distribute its shorts on IFC, HBO, Cinemax and the Sundance Channel over the last year, Seattle-based Netcaster AtomFilms says its traffic has increased significantly. The site now attracts more than 1 million unique hits per month.
Wendle, who said iFilm is exploring other similar opportunities, also spearheaded E! Online’s cross promotion with its cable channel counterpart.
“This will not be our only television partnership,” Wendle said. “This is all about extending the brand to where consumers can connect to iFilm through whatever medium they choose. I don’t think any one company that sets out to create a brand should stick to one medium. You go everywhere.”
As part of the partnership, Rainbow, which runs IFC, will provide iFilm with promotional time, spread out over several years. IFilm and IFC will also swap film content and promote one another on TV, on the Web and in print via IFC’s new mag, ifcRant. Promotion begins in January.
For IFC, the cross promotion helps expose the cable brand to Netizens that may not be able to view the channel.
Biz tools, too
In addition to the programming and marketing commitments, IFC will become a charter customer of iFilm’s suite of products targeted to entertainment industry professionals under the iFilmpro brand, a package that includes ScriptShark, the Hollywood Creative Directory and Lone Eagle Publishing.
“IFC’s mandate since its inception has been to bring independent film to a wider audience and to help filmmakers get their films made and shown,” said prexy Kathleen Dore. “Our alliance will enable IFC to bring a new generation of filmmakers to television.”
Pact follows several recent team-ups between Web entertainment portals and more established media players. Netcaster Icebox.com became the first online outfit to sell a series to TV when its “Starship Regulars” Webtoon got picked up by cabler Showtime Networks earlier this month.


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With the sub zero temperatures and heavy snow that the if affecting most of the UK, there has never been a better time for UK businesses to look at reducing their Electricity Bills.
Manchester, UK (PRWEB UK) 18 January 2013
"With the sub zero temperatures and heavy snow that the if affecting most of the UK, there has never been a better time for UK businesses to look at reducing their Electricity Bills." says Jo Brookes of All About Savings.
Jo continues, "We have noticed a surge in the volume of price comparison quotes we have had coming from our website since the temperatures have dropped. Electricity can be one of the biggest monthly expenses to a business and with it being so cold it has triggered peoples minds that they need to try and reduce the price they are paying."
http://www.allaboutsavings.co.uk is, as suggested by the apt title, a website that is totally dedicated to saving businesses a great deal of money when it comes to their monthly bills. Business Electricity is something that a lot or proprietors take for granted when assessing operations and can often creep up on businesses when they need it least.
AllAboutSavings.co.uk allows business owners and administrative staff to compare the best prices online, especially when it comes to business electricity. The free contract reminder service offered by this engaging and user friendly site also means that the element of surprise it completely annulled. The same service is also available when it comes to gas bills, telecoms and other utilities.
With utility bills rarely out of the news these days, it has become even more imperative to keep on top of exactly where your business stands. With the winter weather setting in with aplomb, there may never have been a better time to enquire about managing all of these utilities more effectively.
The site even allows businesses interested in lowering monthly outgoings to get an online quote on and electricity, gas and phone line.
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Service has been restored for wireless customers affected by an issue connecting to 911, stated a representative for the company said in an email statement.
The second biggest US wireless carrier AT&T said its mobile phone service to 911 emergency dispatchers was restored on Wednesday evening after what public safety agencies called a nationwide outage affecting the company’s cell phone customers.
“Service has been restored for wireless customers affected by an issue connecting to 911,” a representative for the company said in an email statement. “We apologize to those affected.”
Earlier on Wednesday evening, public safety agencies across the country said in alerts that AT&T mobile phone customers nationwide were unable to reach 911 emergency dispatchers.
“AT&T is experiencing a nationwide outage which is affecting 911 calls,” authorities in Washington, D.C., said in an email alert.
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, in a message typical of alerts by other public safety agencies across the country, posted its regular 10-digit phone number on Twitter and asked local residents to dial that in an emergency.
AT&T had about 135 million wireless subscribers in the United States as of Dec. 31, 2016, according to a company filing.


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Jimmy Mariethoz, director of the Fruit Union Suisse, is worried that the organization may need to change its logo if Apple succeeds. At a time when tech giants are focused on offline expansion in India, the second iteration of the OnePlus Roadtrip has been announced. The Mercedes bus is a new experience store that will cover several regions. More than 25 cities in India will be covered by the vehicles carrying a range of OnePlus products, including the flagship OnePlus 11 lineup and the new OnePlus Pad. As 5G and other technologies are introduced, some parts of traditional legacy infrastructure are expected to fade into obscurity. As a result, many experts advise service providers to focus on virtualizing other functions that can deliver better return on investment, rather than moving their TDM to a secure environment.
The feature would allow users to send short videos of up to 60 seconds to their contacts on the messaging platform according to a report. The company has begun testing the ability to send messages in the public. The feature would allow users to share short videos lasting up to 60 seconds through the messaging platform. Meta, the parent company of the messaging service, has begun testing the ability to send a message on both phones. It can be difficult to keep up with all the press releases that are published each week.
Extremism and Sikh ethnic violence are likely to be some of his immediate challenges when he takes charge of the position. The field of intelligence collection has been Tech News attributed with modern technology by the man. Global tech giants are looking at India as a manufacturing hub, shifting away from China due to strict COVID related restrictions.
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He said that he would establish a high level advisory body on artificial intelligence by the end of the year. The main objective of this body is to regularly assess existing governance frameworks and provide recommendations to ensure their alignment with human rights, the rule of law and the collective welfare. The telecommunications world has seen a shift from vertical to horizontal thinking in the last decade. Similar to other industries, service providers are rethinking the entire software infrastructure and are moving towards virtualization as a way to structure networks.
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Benefits of cloud native include cost savings, increased efficiency and the ability to provide diversified services. Cloud native is an opportunity providers have been waiting for because of a comprehensive shift in culture and ongoing conversations about meeting the needs of the end user. Businesses of all sizes are able to effectively reach new customers with the help of our advertising technology tools.
The satellite will travel 1.5 million kilometers towards the Sun to provide regular updates and images of the Sun’s surface phenomena and space weather. The Japanese government is trying to challenge the monopoly held by Apple and Google over their app stores. The Digital Market Competition Conference resulted in a Final Report on the Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems, as reported by The Register. According to a report in Denver Business Journal, a Chicago based landlord that owns the office in Boulder received a nearly $1 million letter of credit in February 2020. The platform has not been paid rent since March, which works out to be $27,000 a month. Some third party developers are shutting down their apps in a protest against the changes that are being made to the website.
The report encourages third party app stores to charge lower fees than Apple’s standard 30%, in order to reduce the prices Japanese consumers pay for apps. The visit is expected to give India access to critical American technologies Washington rarely shares with non allies, strengthening a new bond that is underpinned by not just global politics but also business and economics A visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States this week will be seen as a turning point in the relationship between the two countries. Consumers and the media should know about the recent press releases.
Cloud native services allow service providers to spend less time managing their legacy hardware and more time using innovative services like 5G and simplified service offerings. The global push to promote fair competition is aligned with Japan’s initiative. As governments worldwide scrutinize app store practices, it remains to be seen how Apple and Google will respond to these calls for change in the interest of fostering a more open and competitive app market.
To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week’s most interesting and popular releases, here’s a list of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. According to the National Intelligence Service of South Korea, North Korean hackers have launched a website that is very similar to the popular South Korean website Naver. The NIS issued a warning after this approach was aimed at targeting users in South Korea. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence technology has become the fastest growing application in history. The pressing need to address concerns related to this new form of artificial intelligence was highlighted by the UN Secretary General.
There are many driving forces behind the adoption of cloud native technologies. If companies are forced to sell parts of their business, years of machine learning could be lost. The only way to address competition is for the commission to force Google to sell some of its ad business. The regulator concluded that Google had abused its power by forcing a monopoly in the advertising business. HiiROC won the global competition at Web Summit in Lisbon after being crowned the UK Tech Innovator.
There is a need for more consumer options and a fair competition environment, but mobile ecosystems have become crucial infrastructure, according to the report. The Japanese government recommends that Apple and Google allow third party payment services to access their app stores, so that developers can offer users a wider range of payment options. Cloud native and containerization are being embraced by the industry as a way to provide better service, greater agility and faster deployment. As consumer demands shift with the evolving tech landscape, customers require APIs that deliver the experience they want, such as low latency, increased security, and easy access to data.


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Popular dog food brand issues recall
Blue Buffalo Company has issued a voluntary recall of one type of its adult dog food over concerns the food may contain high levels of beef thyroid hormone.
The company says one production lot of its Blue Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner wet food is affected.
The recall was issued after a customer reported that his or her dog was showing symptoms of ingesting too much beef thyroid hormone, according to a press release. The company says that dog has since fully recovered.
Dogs that consume high levels of beef thyroid hormone may show symptoms like increased thirst and urination, weight loss, or increased heart rate and restlessness.
ALSO: 21,000 pounds of frozen pizza recalled
This isn't the first time Blue Buffalo has recalled one of its products. In February 2017, Blue Buffalo recalled another type of wet dog food over fear of metal contamination, according to the company's website. In May 2016, they recalled a batch of dog food for excessive moisture and possible mold.
Anyone who purchased dog food affected by the recall can return the product for a refund.
Learn if you're affected by the recall and what to do about it here.


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Nigeria News Today: Zlatan Ibile Coca-Cola Brand Ambassador
Things are really looking up for Zlatan Ibile. The “Osanle”hitmaker just might be on the verge of watching his money pile up. He’s become Coca-Cola brand ambassador.
Zlatan shared a post which suggests he just signed a deal with Coca-Cola.
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Netflix has updated its iPhone app for the UK and Ireland, making the service similar to the one found on tablet devices.
The new iPhone service offers more titles and galleries, and now includes a row at the top of the browsing screen that lets users continue watching programmes or films that they have already started watching where they left off. Netflix has also added personalised rows featuring film and TV recommendations.
By tapping on a movie or TV title, users are presented with information for the title, and a double tap starts instant playback. Search is now also available everywhere within the app.
The new Netflix app is available for iPhone and iPod Touch devices using iOS v5.0 and above. An Android version will be available soon, Netflix said.
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Eco-Friendly Circuit Board Dissolves In Water
Instead of filling landfills with electronic waste, researchers have created electronics that simply disappear when submerged in hot water.
Researchers from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK have invented a circuit board that dissolves when placed into hot water. So instead of filling landfills with the electronic waste, the circuit board can be completely dissolved and reusable parts like capacitors can then be salvaged.
Inhabitat notes that usually only around 2% of a circuit board’s components can be gathered when it is disassembled, but this new method allows 90% to be recovered. The NPL’s board has polymeric layers, which can withstand general moisture and thermal heat, but when it is submerged in the water the polymers are released causing it to dissolve.
Check out the video below to see the circuit board disappear:


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Fitbit Banks on Wearable Payments to Boost Smartwatch Sales
After Fitbit announced that it is developing a smartwatch during its 4Q 2016 earnings call in January (2017), more details were brought to light. The smartwatch will include several features, such as a built-in GPS chip, a heart rate monitor, the ability to pair with Bluetooth headphones, a four-day battery life, and, interestingly, the ability to make wearable proximity payments. Initially, the device release was scheduled for 2Q 2017, ahead of Apple’s normal fall announcement, but production delays ultimately pushed that back to 3Q 2017. When released, the smartwatch is expected to have a price tag of US$300.
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It’s not enough that we’re all getting a new Star Wars movie once a year for the rest of our lives, we apparently also have to content with feature-length documentaries about the makings of those Star Wars movies as well. That’s the case with The Last Jedi anyway, which has its own making-of doc called The Director and The Jedi.
The Director and The Jedi is literally a home video extra feature, being included in The Last Jedi‘s Blu-ray release after having premiered earlier this week at South by Southwest. But you can go ahead and watch the first 11 and a half minutes of the documentary for yourself right now, below:
As I mentioned earlier, you can get the whole inside scoop and perhaps a clue on why the second “The” in The Director and The Jedi is capitalized by watching the documentary on the Blu-ray of The Last Jedi, which comes out in a couple weeks on March 27th. The doc is also available with the digital HD release of The Last Jedi, out now.


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Hewlett-Packard has just announced four new affordable Windows devices under their Stream series to compete with Android tablets and Chromebooks.
The HP Stream 7 Windows tablet is the cheapest at $99 or around ₱4,400 only among the four with a 7-inch display and the HP Stream 8 is another tablet with a larger screen. The HP Stream 11 is the cheapest Windows laptop at $199 (roughly ₱8,800) while the HP Stream 13 has a larger display for a higher price.
The four devices are of course, powered by an Intel processor and come with a 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 Personal with 1TB of free OneDrive cloud storage and 60 minutes of Skype per month.
The two HP Stream laptops are powered by an Intel Celeron processor with 32GB of eMMC flash memory (internal storage). The HP Stream 11 will be non-touch while the HP Stream 13 has a touchscreen version.
The four devices will be available in the US starting on November 2014. Hopefully, these can reach here in the Philippines before the holiday season. However, the pricing might be different.


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Washington Congressional leaders demand answers to postal delays
Denise Whitaker, KOMO News
The complaint line for mail delivery problems is getting a lot of calls these days. Those calls go to the post office, our office at KOMO News, and congressional offices.
A handful of viewers called KOMO all in one day, complaining about slow or no mail delivery, so KOMO News went to check it out.
One woman who's 88 told KOMO she gets all of her medications in the mail, but Lee Wallott said she's only had one day of mail delivery in the past two weeks. She finally had a friend go to her post office and pick up mail for her.
KOMO took her complaint to the senior public relations person with the Post Office here in Washington state. Kim Frum told KOMO that there was a substitute carrier on that route, who didn’t know that Wallott had been granted a hardship and her mail was to be delivered to her house.
But she’s not the only one with mail delivery issues. Cameo Beedle also told KOMO she’s been dealing with packages that show they’ve been delivered, but she never got them.
“I usually have to call them and try to figure it out, and a couple of times it’ll be like clothing or shoes, and I have to call, and then they have to refund me. I have it happen a couple of times,” said Beedle.
And Linda Smith said after putting her mail on a two-week hold, she went yesterday to pick it all up but only got one piece of mail.
“And I know I have more because I’ve been waiting for my state ID, my driver’s license renewal,” said Smith.
Smith called the DMV, and they told her that her license was already delivered.
“Very upset! Then today I got notice that I got a package waiting, came back in, and now I have a stack of mail but also my driver’s license,” said Smith, holding all the mail she’d just picked up. Among the stack was the envelope from the DMV containing her correct address, but then handwriting that said delivered to the wrong address.
KOMO went to talk with Representative Rick Larsen about mail delivery issues.
“It’s not acceptable that people aren’t getting their mail on time,” said Rep. Larsen. “I know that in my office, I’ve heard from around 60 people, 60 people just in the December time frame,” he added.
But he told KOMO that his office started getting complaints earlier last year, so many that he and Representative Suzan DelBene started asking Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for answers, back in July. DeJoy answered in August, but with a fresh batch of complaints, they went back to DeJoy today.
“And we need answers now. What is going to solve it this time? I’m tired of timelines. Our timeline is now,” he said.
So, what is it that needs to be fixed? “Probably short-staffed,” said Broad.
“I think everyone’s in a hard time right now, and they're understaffed, and that has a lot to do with it,” said Beedle.
But Larsen said it's not a letter carrier problem is a distribution issue.
“And that means it’s more of a systemic problem. A system of delivery before it gets to the letter carrier. That’s only a problem that Postmaster General DeJoy can put resources behind, and we demand that he do that,” said Larsen.
Rep. DelBene’s office also said that she is very concerned that if these issues don’t get fixed immediately, as we’re rushing into tax season, people will have a hard time getting their tax paperwork and returns in, on time.
So, the two congress people sent another letter to DeJoy today, asking him to promptly address these concerns:
While Larsen and DelBene demand answers on policies and procedures, Frum told KOMO they are extremely short-staffed statewide in Washington.She said they've brought in people from other facilities to backfill positions. She also said they've got a goal to hire up to 1,000 new postal employees in Washington in the next few months.
Click here to read the full article on KOMO News.