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This guide contains detailed information to help you understand the owners of the most popular energy drink brands.
Looking for an energy-boosting sports drink? They manufacture sports supplement-type energy drinks designed for athletes and non-athletes.
News of the trending energy drink comes after the company’s new owner was announced. Many users in the US, Canada and UK found this post helpful. They began to identify GamerUps owners.
Who owns GamerUps?
Schlatt or Jslatt is now the new owner of the company, according to the tweet. Link to the Jschlatt YouTube channel. Slat uses the name Slat on his Twitter. The news was first announced on his official Twitter page.
This post was published on May 26, 2022 on his Twitter updates page on jschlatt. Slat said it was a sponsor and now he owns GamerUps. The user following the thread can use the code to get his 10% discount. Many read the post and continued the topic.
Jschlatt is he the owner of Gamersupps?
According to the tweet, he is now the owner of GamerUps. Now he is the new owner of the company. Every user who uses the code to support the theme can get him a 10% discount on his next order.
Jschlatt is claimed by the company but has no official confirmation. He is an internet sensation with millions of followers. People are confused because they can’t find any confirmation from the company. They want to know more about Jschlatt Gambersupps. I would also like to know if this is a joke shared on social media.
Gamersaps is a manufacturer of energy drinks. He creates strength and focus formulas for athletes, athletes, and anyone looking to boost their energy levels instantly. The company makes energy drinks and gaming supplements. Energy drinks contain caffeine and contain no calories or sugar. This drink is fortified with minerals, vitamins, nutrients and other nutrients to help users feel energetic and healthy.
Many people want to know who owns his GamerUps. This is especially true after Jschlatt shared the post on his Twitter account. We recommend searching the web for answers before sharing or following a topic on Twitter.
GG is the name of GamerSupps’ energy supplements, which the company claims are “keto-friendly, calorie- and sugar-free.” GG formulas come in a variety of flavors. The company also claims that GG’s energy formula “provides sustained energy, increased stamina and faster reflexes, all at a fraction of the cost of canned energy drinks.”
There are concerns about additives used in esports.
As professional interest in esports grows, so does the use of performance-enhancing supplements.Newsoo predicts the esports market will reach $1.8 billion by 2022. . These additives clearly have a controversial side. Leading experts criticize companies that encourage young gamers to use these supplements to play esports all night long.
Evelyn Valders, a senior lecturer in nutrition at Monash University, said she was very concerned that supplements were aimed at gamers. He also shared his concerns with the New Daily.
Who owns the game application?
GamerSupps is owned by popular YouTuber Jonathan Schlatt. In May 2022, he posted the following ad on his Twitter.
A recent post claiming that GamerUps is now owned by Jschlatt changed the minds of Twitter users. It is not clear if the published post is real or fake. On his Twitter account, the YouTuber has not made any official statements or confirmations to support this claim. This is confusing and people want to know who owns GamerUps. Readers are encouraged to review the thread carefully.
Does anyone know the owner of this company? Feel free to share your knowledge in the comments section.


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This week’s real-life conference “NFT.NYC 2022” in New York just concluded a few days ago, a four-day event of celebrities in the NFT field from June 20th to 23rd, bringing together hundreds of artists, musicians, Filmmaker, investor and tech entrepreneur. This event showcases the artistic trend of NFTs and proves that NFT culture goes beyond “small pictures” and can be integrated into real-life events, parties and formal meetings.
NFT.NYC 2022 aims to expand the potential of NFTs by bringing them closer to people, and this year’s agenda theme is “Diversity of NFTs” in the fields of art, film, music and gaming. The event has about 1,500 speakers covering 16 fields including sports, music, branding, art, film and gaming. Notable speakers at the event include Coinbase’s Alex Mo, artists Amber Vittoria, and Yam Karkai, among others. The event took place at seven different venues in New York’s Times Square.
When NFT participants come together to share ideas with each other during panel discussions, fireside chats, pop-ups, gallery presentations, and more, the sparks of ideas that collide may lead to new innovations, developments and creations that unlock the potential of digital collectibles Pave the way.
The second annual NFT awards, BAYC is expected to be the biggest winner
On the second day of the event, NFT.NYC hosted its second annual NFT Awards Ceremony, sponsored by OpenSea, APENFT and NFT.Kred. Its awards cover more than 30 fields such as visual arts, games, fashion and marketing, with well-known projects Bored Ape Yacht Club, artists Beeple and Takashi Murakami among others.
Among them, Bored Ape Yacht Club won a total of four awards, including the best sales collection, the largest collection, the most creative NFT project, and the best NFT business model. Launched in April 2021, the project achieved $2 billion in historic sales just over a year later, and its owners include celebrities like Justin Bieber, Tom Brady and Stephen Curry. Artist Beeple, whose individual works sold for a high price of $60.25 million, and well-known Japanese artist Takashi Murakami won the most popular NFT artist and best (traditional) NFT artist awards respectively.
In addition, the once-popular Wolf Game also performed very well in this selection, winning three awards: Best New User Experience Game, Best Game Community, and Best Blockchain Game Company. Digital horse racing platform Zed Run and the My Curio Cards series won the most-traded collection and the top-volume art collection, respectively.
The various awards presented this year aim to recognize different media, blockchain and industries. It is worth mentioning that the award for the highest number of collections from Asia is the only award that is limited to a geographic region. The Murakami Flowers Seed, which surpassed $100 million in trading volume within a month of its launch, took the honor without a doubt (with a bit of a bespoke taste), the 11,664 that Japanese artist Takashi Murakami launched in March after a one-year delay. Collection of NFTs. The images are sold as seeds, which will turn into flowers that bloom in drip irrigation.
It is understood that most of the winners were determined by analyzing transaction volume data and transactions on OpenSea, and the winner of subjective awards such as the best NFT artist was voted by the community, and the award was finally awarded to London-based XCOPY, the NFT Death and dystopian themes are explored with looping visuals.
All winners’ artwork is on display in the Marriott Marquis’ gallery through June 23.
NFT.NYC is gradually becoming the Super Bowl of NFTs
Coinbase describes NFT.NYC as the “Super Bowl of NFTs,” and The New York Times likens it to Woodstock (one of the most famous rock festivals in the world). Needless to say, NFT.NYC is currently the largest and most watched NFT conference in the world. This year’s event attracted NFT artists, creators, well-known brands, entrepreneurs, gamers, asset collectors, NFT enthusiasts, etc. from more than 40 countries around the world. The total number of participants exceeded 15,000, which is about three times the number of last year. times.
Of course, more people did not go to listen to the speech, but to participate in the social activities of the NFT project. ApeFest played the new single “From The D 2 The LBC” released by rappers Eminem and Snoop Dogg. In the video of the single Eminem and Snoop Dogg transform into animated characters of the Bored Ape Yacht Club Bored Ape. Azuki community activities restore a strong Japanese style scene. Doodles filled all kinds of good news at the event, announcing a series of blockbuster news such as obtaining financing and appointing a chief brand officer.
NFT.NYC was founded by Jodee Rich and Cameron Bale in 2018 with the original intention of providing the NFT community with a forum where NFT creators and users could bring together NFT creators and allow as many people as possible to express their ideas through speaking on stage . In February 2019, NFT.NYC held its first meeting, which quickly gained wide popularity among NFT fans.

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Mohawk Announces Second Quarter Results; Dal-Tile Sales Increase Over 4%
For the six months ended July 2, 2011, net sales were $2.8 billion, an increase of approximately 3% as reported and 2% with a constant exchange rate. For the six-month period, net earnings were $84 million. For the six months ended July 3, 2010, net earnings were $89 million.
The Dal-Tile segment’s net sales grew more than 4% in the 2011 second quarter, with commercial sales growth exceeding residential. Sales in all channels grew over the prior year, as the company reportedly outperformed the overall market. Higher product prices and fuel surcharges were implemented in the period to recover rising transportation costs. The company’s market share has improved as well. A merchandised ceramic tile shop was introduced, as well as a new installation warranty to differentiate Dal-Tile products. Reveal Imaging technology is being expanded throughout the company’s manufacturing operations.
“All of our businesses reported year-over-year sales growth and our operating margin improved to 7.3%, an increase of 50 basis points over last year, excluding restructuring charges,” said Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, chairman and CEO. “This is our highest operating margin since 2008 as a result of continuing cost reductions, selling price increases and productivity gains throughout the enterprise. U.S. economic growth was lower than expected in the second quarter, with the U.S. residential business remaining soft and the commercial business continuing to grow.”
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Updates Crowd Management Measures
OSHA has begun a campaign to encourage retailers to initiate crowd management protocols to protect workers during periods of heavy customer traffic such as Black Friday and other major sales events. It has created a fact sheet informing retail employers of recommended actions that can be taken to control chaotic crowds. The initiative is in support of the OSHA Act of 1970, which places employee safety at the feet of employers.
The newly created guidelines address all stages of crowd management; from pre-event planning and setup through the event itself, including preparing for emergency situations. OSHA is recommending that retailers planning for large sales events adopt a plan implementing all of its guidelines to aid in the identification and elimination of potential hazards caused by large crowds. The creation of the new guidelines were largely motivated by the increasing violence taking place at big retail events around the country, include the 2008 death of a retail worker during a Black Friday sale.
OSHA planning guidelines include recommendations such as maintaining a trained security presence on site and creating designated locations for each employee and scaling the number of workers based on the expected size of the crowd. Other tips include designating a worker to call 911 if necessary, providing visible entrance and exit signs, and training all workers in crowd management procedures.
OSHA also recommends creating barricades and well defined customer lines, having workers available to explain entrances procedures, and keeping first-aid kits and defibrillators readily available for use by trained employees.


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Rivian, the electric car manufacturer lost nearly $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Earlier in 2021, the company lost $580 million in the same period. The buzzy EV company is backed by Ford and Amazon and reported $364 million in revenue in the same time period.
In the previous quarter, the company reported a net loss of $1.59 billion based on $95 million in revenue, beating Wall Street’s expectations for revenue by about $26 million. In its second-quarter earnings report, Rivian said it expects to lose a whopping $5.45 billion in 2022, up from the $4.75 billion estimate it shared in the first quarter due to several factors, including “supply chain challenges” and “raw material inflation.”
Claire McDonough, Rivian’s finance chief said “We’ve seen unprecedented levels of inflation, especially across our raw material inputs and lithium prices.” She further added, “We’ve also experienced increased costs in regard to our expedited freight expenses.”
The California-based SUV and truck maker has said that it has ramped up its vehicle production amid the ongoing supply chain crunch to make deliveries of its first three models. The company has a goal of building 25,000 vehicles by the year’s end.
On a call with analysts on Thursday, Executive RJ Scaringe said, “We weren’t able even to run a full single shift because of component supply,” adding that the production rate improved in the current quarter with the addition of a second shift.
In the second quarter so far, the company has produced 4,401 vehicles. As per reports, it has $15.5 billion in cash on hand which will be helpful for the automaker if it records bigger losses further.
Other new car makers including Elon Musk’s Telsa have faced a similar situation in terms of car production. Musk has even admitted that ‘car manufacturing is hard.’


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As Halfords mini Black Friday 2016 gets underway this weekend we asked 500 shoppers their intentions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
It looks like Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now firmly established in the UK market. Only 3% of the UK population have not heard of Black Friday (and 7% of Cyber Monday).
Overall there is a slight increase in the number of people intending to shop on Black Friday. 18% of UK shoppers are planning to make purchases on that day, a slight increase from last year’s 16%.
However, amongst those who make most of their holiday time purchases online 32% want to take part in Black Friday. On the other hand, of those shoppers who don’t shop online (which is only 15% of the population) less than 1% intend on buying on Black Friday.
Cyber Monday also has similar good coverage with 15% of all shoppers and 27% of those who prefer online shopping planning to make purchases that day.
So, get ready for November 25th and make sure you get up early to catch those deals – there will be plenty of competition.


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Early this week, I read
about how a nursing mom from Kentucky, USA was charged with felony assault
for squirting milk on her jail guard’s face. The mom was arrested for intoxication, transported to a detention center and while changing into her jail scrubs, squirted the guard with her milk! According to the jail’s press release, the officer was successfully able to “clean the bio-hazard off her.” Strange news indeed but as Penny Lane
pointed out, what is disturbing is the treatment or perception of breastmilk as a bio-hazard.
This is probably the reason why the thought of breast milk cheese makes many people squirm. Sometime in 2008, PETA wrote Ben & Jerry’s asking them to use breast milk in their ice cream instead of cow’s milk. PETA got their idea from a Swiss restaurant Storchen, which was eventually banned from serving breast milk from their menu.
This year, a New York chef is in the headlines
for serving cheese made from his fiancee’s breast milk. Chef Daniel Angerer posted a recipe for the breastmilk cheese in his blog
and his cheese warranted an appearance on the Today show
but had no takers. In the TodayMom’s survey
, majority or about 65% of respondents did not want to try the cheese.
I probably would be willing to try breastmilk cheese if it was made out of my own breastmilk or my sister’s. But I definitely would not want to eat cheese made out of a stranger’s breastmilk! It’s a pity I already gave away all my expressed milk. I think I might try to pump 2 cups of milk over the weekend since I certainly would want to try making this breastmilk cheese as Naima just LOVES cheese!


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Twitter and Instagram appeal to the same audience and are used by a similar percentage of online adults, says a new Pew Research survey.
Carrying keys is, apparently, all too much for one Swedish woman. She claims this isn't the future, but the present. And she's not the only one to let tech get under her skin.
The sci-fi Western makes its way to the small screen again, this time starring Anthony Hopkins and produced by Bad Robot.
Australian real estate ad features aerial shots taken by drone, which reportedly show a woman sunbathing in her own yard.
German e-commerce investor already launched seven startups this year and plans to get three more off the ground before the end of 2014.
Imagine the profile pictures you could snap with a wearable camera that's also drone. CNET's Sumi Das has more on Nixie, a device that wowed judges at Intel's "Make It Wearable" contest.
For a while, the mystery of the Google barges kept the buzz afloat. But then the Coast Guard took a closer look inside.
A new tool launches in Singapore that helps simplify the search for a new home by introducing an easy to understand ranking system.
Making TV history, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" celebrates the Country Music Awards with hologram interviews and performances from country music stars Kacey Musgraves and Florida Georgia Line.
LG tightens ties with Google in a patent cross-licensing agreement that is set to last for at least a decade, following similar moves by Korean rival Samsung earlier this year.


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The Mexican PV market is full of promise at this year’s Green Expo in Mexico City. Today is the last day of the three-day exhibition organized by EJ. Krause Mexico and CONIECO (Consejo Nacional de Industriales Ecologistas).
As market participants in South Africa wait for the final results of the country’s fourth round of the successful REIPPP tender program for large-scale solar PV to be announced in early April, this week’s Solar Show Africa, part of the 20th Power & Electricity World Africa 2017 in Johannesburg, showed a growing diversification of solar PV in this leading African market.
At this week’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi Huawei launched its 1500V Smart PV Solution for the Middle East Africa (MEA) market. At yesterday’s launch event pv magazine interviewed Paul Pan, Huawei’s General Manager for the Smart PV Plant Business, Middle East & Africa, at the Huawei booth at WFES. Pan is responsible for over 70 countries in MEA, where Huawei is already present with offices serving its ICT customer base.
Globalization is a fact of life in the solar PV industry as much of the production of modules and other key PV system components takes place in China, only to then be shipped across the seas to customers in other continents.
The Solar Show Africa 2016 opened with much interest in Johannesburg yesterday, with exhibitors and visitors engaging in a wide range of discussions on available solutions and measures to drive South Africa and other African markets forward in PV installations.
The show marks the first time Genera has been hosted outside Spain, reflecting the burgeoning PV potential in Chile and the wider Latin American market.
It is clear the fall from grace of one of the worlds largest PV manufacturers a key topic at this years Solarcon China 2013 will impact other Chinese top-tier companies. Other discussion points at the event included shifting policy models and the imminent overhaul of Chinas PV FITs.
This years PV Project Implementation Conference China saw around 80 solar industry professionals gather to discuss large-scale opportunities in what is tipped to be the biggest PV market of 2013. In contrast to the governments declared 10 GW targets, forecasts are that just 8 GW of new PV will be added in China this year. Meanwhile, rumor has it, the Golden Sun Program will soon be scrapped.
Despite being down-sized to a conference without an exhibition, the second edition of Intersolar China in Beijing turned out to be very well-timed. In addition to news of a doubling of the countrys 2015 photovoltaic target, many turned out to hear what the central government has planned for the domestic photovoltaic industry. Overseas markets were also a central topic of discussion.
Organized by SEMI China, the Distributed PV Application and Commercialization Forum opened today in Shunde, Guangdong province. Overall, it was felt that Chinas new Presidential appointments will bode well for the domestic photovoltaic market, and that Guangdong and China are about to do a lot more in distributed photovoltaic power.
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The MacBook Pro 2013 release date will likely drop on October 25, just three days following the Apple Event scheduled for Oct. 22, according to reports.
The new Haswell-powered MacBook Pro line-up is one of the most eagerly anticipated among Apple's products this year, and many have been waiting months for news of upgraded MacBook Pro's release.
According to Apple Insider, the new Mac notebooks will be available on store shelves on Oct. 25 – or even as early as Oct. 24, as Apple rushes to get its new product out to consumers.
As the release date draws near, rumors of the device's various specs and features have been firming up, and there are certain rumors that most are predicting with fair certainty that Apple fans can expect when the new MacBook Pro is released.
Most analysts believe that Apple will use the same formula it used last year for its new MacBook Pro line-up; that means there will be Retina Display and non-Retina Display builds.
The portable Macs are expected to be available in the regular 13 and 15-inch versions, and buys should be able to select from Retina and non-Retina models – with the Retina of course fetching a higher price tag.
The new notebook will pack Intel's Haswell, which should give it enough power to compete with anything on the market right now. The MacBook Pro's will feature extended battery life, which should last for a minimum of 12 hours even for the most power-hungry users.
Some rumors have predicted that the Mac Pro will be more expensive, to compensate for many major upgrades this year. That means the price of the MacBook Pro may also increase slightly – however, as Apple will be eying competitors, the increase is not believed to be too excessive.
Much has also been made of the new Mavericks OS X, which should come pre-installed on the new Pros.
For those wanting to upgrade to the Mavericks OS, there is likely to be a price to pay – but it should be reasonably cheap. The previous OS, Mountain Lion, was priced at $20, and most expect the Mavericks to be a similar price or even slightly cheaper.
The new Apple Event will also likely see the release of the new iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2. The iPad 5 is rumored to feature a design similar to the old iPad mini. That means it will be significantly thinner, lighter, and will give it smaller side bezels.
The iPad 5 is also expected to come with the same 64-bit A7 processor as the iPhone 5S and an 8-megapixel camera.
The new iPad Mini 2 will also feature the new processor, an 8-megapixel camera, and a Retina Display.


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A set of internet privacy rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission last year has also become a target. Though it’s received far less attention than healthcare or immigration, the rollback would affect millions of consumers and bring basic changes to how they use the internet—though they might not ever know it.
Companies like Google and Facebook can learn an awful lot about you based on what you search for, what pages you “like,” and who your friends are. But your wireless company and in-home broadband provider could learn much more. Although Google uses encryption to protect your searches from prying eyes, these companies can potentially see what sites you actually end up visiting and when you visit them. Mobile carriers track your location and could keep tabs on how much time you spend using different apps. And they can sell that information to the highest bidder.


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The storm surrounding businesses that advertised on Alan Jones’ now ad-free radio show serves as an excellent lesson for SMEs in how to deal with social media backlash.
The warning from experts comes after Jones has made yet another attack on the social media campaign designed to cripple his show, saying it amounts to “cyber bullying”.
The controversy shows the sway social media campaigns can have over business decisions and how SMEs can become wrapped up in controversies they seemingly have nothing to do with.
While advertisers included Mercedes Benz, ING and McDonald’s, several SMEs also advertised on the show. A Sydney bottleshop was the target of hundreds of email messages from angry customers trying to get Jones off the air.
The “Destroy the Joint” campaign has used social media to target specific businesses in order to achieve its aim – a move SR7 managing director James Griffin says is now more popular than ever, given social media’s widening reach.
“Social media doesn’t care whether it’s a small business or a large business involved in this,” he says.
“Consumers don’t care. If you own a small business, then you certainly shouldn’t think this won’t happen to you.”
This is only the latest incident involving a business and social media backlash. SmartCompany has covered several instances of businesses coming up against customers online – Coles has been stung by campaigns going awry, while customers protesting Cotton On have loudly taken their complaints online before.
Moving protests to social media can ensure a wider audience and more rapid response from the company in question, Griffin says. He warns businesses need to be prepared.
“The first thing to consider is that social media doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” he says. “These campaigns happen as a consequence of other things in the marketplace, and that’s evidenced by what’s happened with Alan Jones.”
“Businesses were just going about their business, and then all of a sudden there was this huge stampede online. Historically, you could quarantine your operations into different segments. Not so much anymore.”
The risk can be mitigated by making sure you monitor your page every day, Griffin says, or at least introduce a tool that will monitor it for you.
Finally, Griffin says you need to address the situation, as quickly as possible.
“There is a protocol, or at least some steps that you can take to deal with negative commentary. And that can simply mean addressing the people in the first place.”
“Say you’ve heard them, you’re going to work something out, and that you’re investigating. That goes a long way, and can satisfy people that they’ve been heard.”
This is only the latest incident of a business having to deal with backlash on social media. Last year, Video Ezy suffered a massive backlash following an incident involving Austereo radio host Kyle Sandilands.
SmartCompany brand blogger Michel Hogan says we can all learn a thing or three about Alan Jones and personal brand in her blog today.


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Lamborghini, like other car companies made the hard decision to temporarily close its car factory in Sant’Agata and stop producing new vehicles. Production stopped back in March on the 13th but the factory hasn’t been fully closed, it has been helping the pandemic by producing masks and other necessary items.
Lamborghini also say it is “currently completing all preparatory measures to ensure its people return to work in conditions of maximum safety.” – Recently, the government in Italy has began starting to allow factories to open again.
Along with the factory reopening, Lamborghini is planing on launching a new model on the 7th May, but no details are available on what it is.
“We continue to nurture the dreams of our fans and customers, and on 7 May, through a virtual launch, we will present a new car in order to complete our model range.”
Stefano Domenicali – Lamborghini CEO
Stay tuned to A&T Tech for all the latest news on Lamborghini this week.


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According to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Holt, when it comes to tablets, Microsoft could be “closer to competitive than some realize”. Unfortunately, that’s not saying a lot. In fact, it’s actually a little depressing.
Before the iPad, almost every tablet computer on the market was a Windows-based PC. Whether it was a Tablet PC, UMPC or convertible notebook or netbook, they almost all ran Windows. Granted, that market was a lot tinier, but they still dominated it. So a statement that Microsoft could be “closer to competitive” is just a reminder they are no longer even considered a player in a market no one knows they once owned. At this point, simply being known as a competitor, which they already are, would move them “closer to competitive than some realize”.
What’s more, the heart of Holt’s statement is that Windows 8 (or whatever the next version will be called) will be ready for ARM chips as soon as the end of the year or the start of 2012. That’s great if true, but that still only brings them back to being known as a competitor.
For Microsoft to actually be competitive, not just “closer to competitive”, they need to finally treat tablets as a distinct form factor, not just as PCs in tablet shape. That takes devotion to the user interface and experience. That means developing an ecosystem of interactive devices (that are not all PCs). That means doing a lot more than adapting to a new processor. This report indicates they are closer to competitive, but it doesn’t mean they’ll be close to competitive. Show me the analyst who raves about a new mind-blowing GUI, then I’ll get excited.
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LAS VEGAS — For a small business to be successful, owners must develop a vision for which they have passion and take time each day to think like an entrepreneur and beyond day-to-day operations.
That was the message keynote speaker Karin Iwata, from E-Myth Worldwide, had for attendees at this year's Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, sponsored by the Marine Retailers Association of America and Boating Industry magazine.
Iwata urged the audience of dealers to carve out time each day to do the strategic work, not just the technical work.
"Work on your business," she said, "not just in it."
Iwata said marine dealers need to learn to delegate tasks to trusted employees who buy into the company's vision. An owner, she said, can't do everything if a business is to be successful and continue on beyond it's founder's time there.
About 400 people from more than 225 dealerships are registered for the conference, which opened last night and runs through Wednesday, MRAA president Phil Keeter told Soundings Trade Only. That's up from last year, he added.
"I feel wonderful about that number. In these times that's a wonderful number," Keeter said. He said there are also about 50 exhibitors on hand for the duration of the show.
The event will feature nearly a dozen seminars and sessions designed to help dealers survive and thrive in a down market. Today's sessions are scheduled to include such topics as best dealer practices, value-based selling, and service department best practices.
Also planned for today are the presentation of several awards, including the Supplier of the Year Award and the Irv Rosenthal Award.
John Vallely, of Vallely Sport & Marine in North Dakota, said this year's event was designed to provide dealers with information they can use immediately to help make them more profitable once they return home.
"We started with a new name and an entirely new concept," said Vallely, who chaired the conference committee.
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Salford council have announced that every Saturday before Christmas, parking will be free in selected car parks in the hopes of giving local shops a business boost.
Shoppers will be able to use seven pay and display car parks in Eccles, Monton, Pendleton and Swinton for free until the final Saturday before Christmas.
The dates are the 4th, 11th, and 18th of December, and in the first week it’s small business Saturday so we can expect to see a big turnout for small shops across the city.
The car parks included are the following:
Partington Street, Monton
John William Street, Eccles
St Mary’s Road, Eccles
Hankinson Way, Salford
Church street, Swinton
Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, said: “It has been such a difficult year for small traders. I hope this encourages people to shop locally but safely to support Salford businesses.”
Although parking is free on these days, other rules are still set in place.
These consist of parking within properly marked bays and displaying a blue badge if you have one.


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Investing.com Ranked Among the Top 200 Sites Worldwide as Se
NEW YORK, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Investing.com, a leading financial markets platform that is empowering its millions of users with high-quality and up-to-date financial knowledge, has continued its rapid growth reaching the prestigious Top 200 Global Sites on Alexa.
The milestone comes less than a year after Investing.com cracked the top 500 sites on Alexa, the Amazon-owned company whose traffic analysis is considered the definitive indicator of website popularity. With over 35 million monthly users and 200 million monthly sessions, Investing.com is the most global financial outlet around, reaching users in all 196 countries across the world with its 33 international editions.
Founded in 2007, Investing.com has risen to prominence in a relatively short time, now ranked one of the top two financial websites worldwide, according to both Alexa and SimilarWeb. After purchasing its domain name for $2.45 million in December 2012, Investing.com's traffic has skyrocketed from 50 million pageviews per month in 2013, to 400 million in 2016, to more than 3 billion today.
"Investing.com's primary focus has always been on offering financial markets data and a first-rate product to absolutely everyone, anywhere in the world. This means that from the get-go, we offered the platform in multiple languages, with real-time data from hundreds of exchanges around the world, available on both web and app, always thinking about the need for investors and traders to constantly be on top of the markets. This principle helped us greatly in growing organically via SEO and word of mouth over the years," said Igal Stolpner, VP of Growth at Investing.com.
The fast-growing interest in Investing.com's platform also aligns with the corresponding worldwide surge of interest in financial content due to the dynamic situation surrounding global markets in the coronavirus era. During these unprecedented times, Investing.com has empowered its users with unrivaled accessibility to financial markets which its users have been taking advantage of in record numbers. This includes the Investing.com app, which has been the highest-rated financial markets app on Google Play for six consecutive years, as well as the first all-encompassing Apple Watch app for financial markets.
"The skyrocketing interest in our platform during this pandemic reinforces what we already knew in more normal times — that users across the globe crave a comprehensive, sophisticated, accessible one-stop-shop for financial information," Stolpner continued. "As the situation surrounding the virus continues to evolve, Investing.com will continue to double down on empowering its users with the information that intimately shapes their financial knowledge and decisions."
Investing.com offers real-time data, quotes, charts, financial tools, breaking news and analysis across 250 exchanges around the world. In addition to the global stock markets, Investing.com covers commodities, cryptocurrencies, world indices, bonds, funds, ETFs and world currencies. It offers quick access to world-class financial tools, covering over 300,000 financial instruments.
Founded in 2007, Investing.com is a financial markets platform providing real-time data, quotes, charts, financial tools and much more across 250 exchanges worldwide. With more than 35 million monthly users, and over 200 million sessions across 33 international editions, it is one of the top two global financial websites in the world.
Investing.com offers unlimited access to financial market tools such as customized portfolios, personal alerts, calendars, calculators, and financial insights.
With apps available on iOS and Android, Investing.com has been the highest rated financial markets app on Google Play for six consecutive years.


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Goldmedal Electricals launches innovative i-Sense FM-Bluetooth Music Player (3M)Aug 18, 2020
Digit caters to the largest community of tech buyers, users and enthusiasts in India. The all new Digit in continues the legacy of Thinkdigit.com as one of the largest portals in India committed to technology users and buyers. Digit is also one of the most trusted names when it comes to technology reviews and buying advice and is home to the Digit Test Lab, India's most proficient center for testing and reviewing technology products.
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Timereaction is built to simplify the Project Management headaches. Allan Diamond, Co-founder of Timereaction, shared the story behind the brand, its name, and how has owning Timereaction.com affected their business.
Why do we hold certain brands and products in such high regard? The answer is Brand Equity.
Richard Liu, Co-Founder at Yought, talks for our “Names With Stories” series of interviews talks about his brand, its name, and why domain names are so important for the business.
There is no question, running a startup is not for the faint-hearted. It takes effort, hard work, abilities, know-how, perseverance, and resources. Many startup founders fail to realize that early branding is often crucial for staying in business. We often look at success and avoid focusing on failure – of course, everyone likes a good story, it’s lighter, more […]
In this interview, Harry shared the story behind his brand, his naming strategy, and why he opted for the domain Fullcast.co.
In this interview, Graham talks about his brand, the origin of the name SickWeather and how putting the right domain name strategy in place enhances your marketing efforts.
Let’s take a look at some examples of brand name failures and crises and how brands dealt with them.
Remote work and a shift to digital was already happening, and while business owners and employees navigate the new normal, we were curious to here what are some of the ways they have adapted to stay operating amid a global pandemic so we asked 9 entrepreneurs how has COVID-19 affected their business, here’s what they said.
In this interview with Christelle, we’ll talk about Codi, how she came up with the name, and how COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever.


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Food inflation is here to stay
The former CEO of supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has warned of double-digit food inflation in the UK that will last for a year or more.
“The impacts of energy price rises, and the very significant impact on availability of core commodities such as oil and wheat, and so on … they haven’t found their way through the food price system yet,” Justin King told LBC Radio (as reported by Retail Week). “They are working their way through to prices and will be very significant.”
Why it matters
When the prices of essentials are rising at the same time as incomes are shrinking in real terms, consumers inevitably have less to spend on luxuries, however defined. Last week, for example, it was reported that Britons cancelled over 1 million music subscriptions in the first quarter as the worsening cost-of-living crisis forced them to make savings. We can expect more such responses in the coming months.
- Food inflation rose to 4.3% in May from 3.5% in April and is one of the main drivers of the general consumer prices index (CPI) measure which stood at 9% in April.
- An IGD report last week suggested grocery inflation could hit 15% in the summer.
- Tesco has flagged “early signs” of changing shopper behaviour, including trading down and smaller basket sizes.
“We are already seeing households skipping meals, a clear indicator of food stress” – James Walton, chief economist at IGD.
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Nearly 8 Out of 10 Consumers Have Depleted Savings to Cover a Major Expenditure
Conversely, over One-Third of Consumers Earning More than $200,000 Annually Have Increased Their Savings Ability
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released key findings from the 27th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS Intelligence. The Savings Deep Dive Edition examines consumers' ability to preserve their savings in the current economic environment, especially when faced with major expenditures. This edition draws on insights from a survey of 3,648 U.S. consumers conducted from Sept. 5 to Sept. 20 and an analysis of other economic data.
The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Landscape
Living paycheck to paycheck remains the main financial lifestyle among U.S. consumers. As of September 2023, 62% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck, unchanged from a year prior. Seventy-nine percent of consumers earning less than $50,000 yearly live paycheck to paycheck, as well as 68% and 44% of middle- and high-income consumers, respectively. Moreover, over one-fifth of U.S. consumers reported struggling to pay their bills — nearly 3 percentage points higher than this time last year. The share of consumers living paycheck to paycheck without issues paying monthly bills is 41%, down from 43% last year, while the share of those not living paycheck to paycheck has remained the same at 38%.
Consumer Savings Capacity
Aggregate consumer savings amounted to an average of $11,000 per consumer in September 2023, roughly unchanged from a year ago. Overall, 44% of consumers reported diminished savings capacity relative to a year ago, with 50% of those earning less than $50,000 yearly reporting such changes. Conversely, at 35%, consumers earning more than $200,000 annually are the most likely among income brackets to cite increased savings ability. Across groups, more than one-third of consumers are optimistic regarding increasing their savings capacity in the year to come — an indication that consumers expect to tighten their belts when they can.
"Inflation is taking its toll on Americans' ability to save, and while consumers remain optimistic, they are still reporting that their monthly expenses outpace their incomes," said Alia Dudum, LendingClub's Money Expert. "While unemployment and wage growth are low, consumers with middle- to high-incomes are getting squeezed the most as interest rates rise, and items that were once considered routine are now a luxury."
Average Savings Deplete Every Four Years
The research also indicates that nearly 8 out of 10 consumers (78%) recall having at least one expenditure which required them to withdraw a significant portion of their savings. While it is more prevalent with consumers who cite issues paying their bills (90%), a solid majority of consumers not living paycheck to paycheck (67%) have also done so. These depletions occur on average every four years and use 67% of the average consumer's available savings, with Gen Z emptying 70% of their savings as often as every two years. Among paycheck-to-paycheck consumers, these withdrawals occur every 2.2 years and require 76% of their savings balances, on average, for those struggling to pay bills; and they occur every 2.8 years and require 73% of savings, on average, for those living paycheck to paycheck without difficulty. Among consumers not living paycheck to paycheck, the share of savings required is 58% and is depleted every 5.8 years, on average.
Key Reasons for Savings Depletion
At 31%, emergency expenses, such as medical bills or unexpected repairs, are the top reason consumers deplete their savings, followed by job loss or income reductions, at 20%. This aligns with LendingClub's and PYMNTS Intelligence's research from June, which found average consumer emergency expenses rose 16% to $1,700 from the prior year, far above the Federal Reserve's $400 benchmark.
This latest research also indicates that Americans are dipping into their savings for discretionary spending, such as major life events (24%), travel (13%), and purchasing expensive items (12%). Consumers disclose that financial contingencies, such as debt accumulation (15%) and investment losses (15%), also cause them to deplete their savings. Moreover, younger consumers, at 51%, are more likely to tap into savings for major life events, such as marriage or buying a home, or splurge on expensive items or travel, making it more difficult to maintain higher savings levels.
Ease of Access to Funds and Fear of Risk Determine How Individuals Save
Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, there are no significant changes in the drivers of saving patterns when comparing 2023 to 2022. Even amid inflation worries, ease of access remains a top determinant in how consumers choose to save, with close to half of consumers citing speedy and convenient access to their funds as one of the drivers. Minimizing risk, at 19%, continues to outpace maximizing returns, at 14%, as consumers' top motivation when choosing how to save.
That said, consumers have benefited from better returns from the stock market this year, even as just one-tenth of savings are stored in these financial assets. Fifty percent of domestic stock investors reported increased values in their savings in the quarter prior to the survey — up from 31% when surveyed in 2022.
"When you take a deeper look at public savings data, increased saving rates are concentrated among those aged 55 and older," continued Dudum. "For those aged 34–44, their saving rates are compressed. As Americans spend upwards of $700 more per month on everyday goods and services than they did two years ago, we will likely see increased pressure on the overall household balance sheet and continued reliance on credit."
To view the full report, visit: https://www.pymnts.com/study/reality-check-paycheck-to-paycheck-consumer-savings-debt-investment
New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report, a PYMNTS Intelligence and LendingClub collaboration is based on a census-balanced survey of 3,648 U.S. consumers conducted from Sept. 5 to Sept. 20 as well as an analysis of other economic data. The data in this report is not intended to be a representation of LendingClub's core member base. The Paycheck-to-Paycheck series expands on existing data published by government agencies, such as the Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to provide a deep look into the core elements of American consumers' financial wellness: income, savings, debt and spending choices. Our sample was balanced to match the U.S. adult population in a set of key demographic variables: 51% of respondents identified as female, 33% were college-educated and 39% declared incomes of more than $100,000 per year.
LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. LendingClub Bank is the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., where members can access a broad range of financial products and services designed to help them pay less when borrowing and earn more when saving. Based on more than 150 billion cells of data and over $90 billion in loans, our advanced credit decisioning and machine-learning models are used across the customer lifecycle to expand seamless access to credit for our members, while generating compelling risk-adjusted returns for our loan investors. Since 2007, more than 4.7 million members have joined the Club to help reach their financial goals. For more information about LendingClub, visit https://www.lendingclub.com.
For Investors: IR@lendingclub.com
Media Contact: Press@lendingclub.com
PYMNTS Contact: information@PYMNTS.com
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Nokia has raised the bar for cameras long back with its dismal failure of a phone, Nokia 808 PureView. Regardless of the poor reviews for the phone which can all be conveniently blamed on the Nokia Symbian OS, the camera was the only USP of the phone. A 41 MP sensor for the camera with a Pureview function was a bliss to use. What if you had the power of a "Mega" Camera on a better OS? Nokia has plans to surprise you.
A new Windows 8 Powered Nokia Lumia phone is being experimented to have the 41MP camera. Nokia on its blog wrote that testing for the phone, codenamed Nokia EOS, was being checked with both quad core and dual core processors. With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad Core chip, the battery's juice didn't last decently and it was discarded. With dual core phones, the phone performance would be tested and a new phone will soon be in market with the elite elements to add to your experience of Windows 8.
More to the story, the camera will have the feature of variable aperture for better performance in differing lightings. A Xenon and a LED flash will find their way onto your camera for better shots. 2K and 4K recording for the device is also being tested though it has not seen positive results yet. , though the report says this feature is not supported currently.
Other specifications of the phone are rumoured to be an AMOLED screen, 1280x768p resolution, FM Radio, external storage, microHDMI among others. Initial release will be on contract in the US with AT&T only but within a couple of months a global release will ensure maximum reach for the phone.
Earlier, Nokia Lumia 920 had the PureView technology but the camera sensor was nowhere near as powerful as the 808 PureView.


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Anthropologie, a popular women's clothing, accessories and home decor retailer, is opening its first Hampton Roads location in Virginia Beach Town Center's newest tower.
The 9,431-square-foot store, which is expected to open sometime in the quarter beginning Oct. 1, will be in ground-level space in the new 15-story tower now under construction.
Town Center's leasing agent, Divaris Real Estate Inc., announced the lease on May 2. More announcements are coming soon and the company news release hinted at the type of future tenants. They will be "primarily fashion and soft furnishing retailers that will open their first and only stores in the region," the release said.
Anthropologie, founded in Wayne, Pa., in 1994, has 180 stores throughout the United States and Europe, as well as an online store.
Clark Nexsen, occupying approximately 27,000 square feet of space, will be the anchor tenant in the new tower at 4525 Main St. that includes 288 luxury apartments and a covered parking garage with 890 spaces.
LocalLove is a pop-up shop that just opened in the Palace Shops on 21st Street in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood.
Elizabeth Reed, owner of The Event Planner LLC, has a short-term lease on the space - one month.
"It's a platform for local brands and merchants to sell themselves," she said. "We have art, jewelry, clothing and a floor mural that will be in progress throughout the month. And I have a full calendar of events."
Reed is now renting the space to four retailers. Events at the store include an open mic night, food truck Friday and a Go Local 757 networking event. When her lease ends June 1, she's planning to look for other opportunities to create brand awareness in the community.
In addition to being a local event planner, Reed has a blog called Press Play on tumblr.com and a video blog on youtube.com.
LocalLove is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information log onto facebook.com/shoplocallove.
PetSmart is opening this fall in Peninsula Town Center.
The new Hampton location will face Von Schilling Drive and feature a Banfield Pet Hospital, which will offer a variety of health care and emergency services.
PetSmart Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer with 52,000 associates throughout 1,289 stores and more than 196 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel dog-and-cat-boarding facilities in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
New2you Thrift Store celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon- cutting ceremony on May 3.
The James City County retailer is in the Five Forks Shopping Center at 4500 John Tyler Hwy. Proceeds from the store, which is run by volunteers, will support the Williamsburg Christian Academy.
Volunteer help is needed with sorting, working with customers, picking up donations and distributing store information. New2you accepts furniture, household goods, décor, books, games and gently used clothing, a news release said. Donations can be dropped off at the store or arrangements for home pick-up can be made by contacting email@example.com or by calling (757) 221-6633.
Lil' Red Rooster Soul Food Restaurant is open in Portsmouth.
Owners Terri and Larry Adams offer southern classics from the Red Rooster BBQ chicken dinner to fried catfish nuggets. The 1,200-square-foot restaurant is in the Alexander's Corner Shops retail center at 2558 Airline Blvd.
The Lil' Red Rooster is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Moe's Southwest Grill has opened in the new K&K Shopping Center in Norfolk's Wards Corner.
This is the sixth location in Hampton Roads for Todd Tillery and his business partner Chip Kimnach. The business owners have a Moe's Southwest Grill in Ghent, Greenbrier, Hilltop, Lynnhaven and Suffolk.
"Moe's is best-known for its burritos packed with a choice of over 20 fresh, flavorful ingredients," Tillery said. "The menu also features kid's, vegetarian and low-calorie options. All meals are served with free chips and salsa. We also offer a full catering menu for groups of 10 up to 10,000."
The Wards Corner fast-casual restaurant, at the corner of Granby Street and East Little Creek Road, is open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All a Bloom Florist & Gifts LLC opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Suffolk late last month.
The new floral shop, owned by Jodi Cobb, is located at 400 W. Washington St. In addition to arrangements, Cobb sells balloons, gift baskets and hand-crocheted blankets.
"Flowers have special meaning to many people," Cobb said in a news release. "We are so excited to be able to help make a difference in someone's day."
The store will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Anthropologie, a clothing, accessory and home decor store, will open on the ground floor of the Town Center's newest tower, 15 stories now under construction.


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Players can smash each other with chairs, slam pals through tables, and knock them out with powerful signature moves in this lighthearted take on wrestling.
Square Enix is looking to surpass the original FFVII with Final Fantasy VII Remake and VFX Director Shintaro Takai talked about how he’s helping a new generation of developers go beyond a simple remake.
Magic fuels your season-changing powers and enchanted arrows, meaning players will have to use both carefully to complete Fox N Forests' platforming stages.
Square Enix is recruiting planners and other members to help develop Final Fantasy VII Remake, and according to Art Director & VFX Director Shintaro Takai the team only has a few members from the original staff.
Nintendo UK recently stated during a Nintendo Labo demo session that they have been approached by several schools about using Labo as an educational tool.
The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence follows "the daughter of God" across a "happy" chapter of the young woman's life.
Last week, H’aanit the hunter, and Therion the thief were introduced as two of the eight protagonists of Octopath Traveler, and a follow up report officially introduces the backstories of the two characters.
Siliconera spoke with Yoko Taro and Keiichi Okabe about why they're so hard on their own work and what that changes about their creations.
When people follow Finis' route in the Code: Realize fan disc, they learn more about what might drive Cardia, Finis and Isaac Beckford.
CE-Asia will be publishing a turn-based, isometric tactical-RPG called Banner of the Maid in 2018. It follows the adventures of Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister.
New Little King's Story and its DLC have been removed from the PlayStation Store, and its online services will end on May 20, 2018.
This week, Gal Gunvolt Burst is getting the DLC Character Set: Heroines and Mighty Gunvolt Burst is getting DLC Character: Tenzou.
Arc System Works revealed that Kunio-kun: The World Classics Collection will support local and online multiplayer with up to four people, and will have missions for each included game.
Rockstar Games has announced a version of Grand Theft Auto V that comes with the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack add-on for Grand Theft Auto Online.
Bandai Namco announced that Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet’s first paid DLC, “Ambush of the Imposters”, will be released on April 26, 2018 in Japan. A Ver. 1.2.0 update will also be released one day earlier, on April 25, 2018.
Following the reveal of Fused Zamasu as the next DLC fighter for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Bamco shared his first screenshots showing off some of his godlike moves.
Quantic Dream announced today that after four years of development, its next major title in Detroit: Become Human has officially gone gold. A demo will also release tomorrow, April 24.
HORI has greenlit the production or Border Break's custom PS4 joystick after it reached the minimal requirement of 3,000 orders before May 2 in less than a week.
During the Monster Hunter Championship 2018 that took place over the weekend, Capcom shared footage with a closer look at the prototype Lagiacrus that ended up being cut from the final game.
Those who purchase Nintendo Labo’s Variety and Robot Kits from Amazon Japan will get an exclusive masking tape as well as a bonus set of parts featuring Danbo the cardboard box robot from Yotsuba&!


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Apple Music gets first channel from a global brand: Burberry
Fashion brand Burberry is launching a channel on Apple Music, becoming the first global brand to turn curator on the recently-launched music-streaming service. Burberry's channel will focus on "collaborations with emerging...
September 15, 2015
Google’s Eric Schmidt may not be the biggest Apple Music fan
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt – now executive chairman of its new parent company Alphabet – doesn’t seem to be seduced by the curation rhetoric of Apple Music. Schmidt wrote a guest column about the evolution of artificial...
September 14, 2015
AIM boss says majors ‘dreadfully wrong-footed’ by Apple Music
Indie body AIM’s boss Alison Wenham has criticised the major labels for agreeing to Apple’s original no-royalties plan for the three-month trial of Apple Music. “Why did they agree those deals knowing full well that...
September 11, 2015
Revamped Apple TV will include Apple Music service
As predicted, Apple unveiled a new version of its Apple TV set-top box, with a more powerful remote-control and the ability to download and run apps. And music, of course: Apple Music will be one of the first native apps...
September 11, 2015
How are artists actually using Apple Music Connect?
When Apple announced its Apple Music streaming service in June, I was most intrigued by the potential of its Connect feature: a blend of SoundCloud, Instagram and Twitter, where artists would post music, videos and photos...
September 9, 2015
comScore provides more data on Apple Music opportunity
Market research firm comScore has published its latest US Smartphone Subscriber Market Share report, including some data points that we can use to gauge the opportunity ahead for the Apple Music streaming service. According...
September 7, 2015
Ian Rogers’ next stop is luxury brand-owner LVMH
What could tempt former Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers away from his berth at Apple? Yesterday, the destination of the outgoing executive was revealed: French luxury brand-owner LVMH, which counts Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Hennessy,...
September 2, 2015
Apple Music subscribers: 70% male but not just fanboys
Research firm Slice Intelligence has published some interesting data on Apple Music subscribers, based on a survey of more than 92,000 of them in the US. Among its findings: 70.2% of them are men, which Slice compares to...
September 2, 2015
Tidal and Apple disagree about reason for Drake-shaped hole in livestream
Rapper Drake’s appearance at Lil Wayne’s charity event the Lil WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans on Friday has been causing ructions for Tidal, which livestreamed the festival. The New York Post claimed that Apple had threatened...
September 1, 2015
Apple taps Remezcla for Latin curation on Apple Music
Fans of Latin music will be getting a bunch of new playlists on Apple Music, courtesy of a deal between Apple and website Remezcla. The company is one of the first partners creating playlists for the new streaming service...
August 28, 2015
Survey hints at Apple Music conversion rate for Watch owners
Smartwatch-focused research firm Wristly has published some new data on how Apple Watch owners consume media on the device, as well as what they think of Apple Music. Just 9% of them are using streaming music on the smartwatch...
August 27, 2015
Apple and Dr Dre respond to physical-abuse criticism
The release of the film ‘Straight Outta Compton’ has fuelled more discussion of the past behaviour of NWA co-founder (and now Apple exec) Dr Dre – specifically allegations of physical abuse against several women. Artist...
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Mum's VERY bizarre twist on a traditional lasagne divides foodies - so would you try it?
- A woman has revealed her recipe for butter-chicken lasagne
- The lasagne is made using a pre-roasted chicken and butter chicken sauce
- Foodies have been left divided over the interesting twist on the classic meal
A mum's bizarre twist on a traditional lasagne recipe has left foodies across Australia divided.
The mum of two made a butter chicken flavoured lasagne and posted photos on a budget friendly meals Facebook group, encouraging others to give it a go.
'If you haven't tried that butter chicken lasagne yet, you should,' she wrote alongside three photos of the dish.
A mum's bizarre twist on lasagne has left foodies divided with some shaming her for her creation and others singing her praises
The lasagne has gone viral on Facebook, with hundreds of people offering up their own version of the Indian inspired meal.
'I love that everyone is making this now, it is so delicious,' one woman wrote on the post.
'I made it last night too! Quote from husband: 'I just can't stop eating it!' I packed mine full of vegetables too,' another woman said.
But not everyone is convinced, despite it's growing popularity.
'Is it just me? I am not keen on this idea at all, I just don't get it,' one woman complained.
Others were thrilled with the idea.
'This is such a great idea for my fussy eaters,' one mum said.
While others just added the meal to their must try list and left comments praising the 'delicious twist'.
The mum of two made a butter chicken flavoured lasagne and posted photos on a budget friendly meals Facebook group, pleading with others to give it a go
Some who tried it admitted to being unsure at first.
'I was skeptical but I made it and it was amazing,' one woman said.
The recipe is also easy to follow, which has been key to its popularity.
It calls for butter chicken sauce, garlic. spinach, lasagne sheets, béchamel sauce, cheese and chicken.
'I made mine with a shredded Woolworths chicken,' the mum said.
She said the roast chicken soaked up all of the sauce which made the meal 'perfect'.
The mum also used a jar of white sauce and said it definitely did the job and saved her a lot of time.
How can I make butter chicken lasagne at home?
Pataks butter chicken sauce
Fresh lasagne sheets
Parmesan, mozzarella and cheddar cheese mix
Mix the chicken with the sauce, onion, garlic and spinach and heat in a pan/
Layer the chicken mix in a pan with the lasagne sheets and béchamel sauce.
Add a sprinkle of cheese and cook at 180C until cheese is golden brown.


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How human brands win
As an industry, we’re celebrating this purpose imperative along with the brands who are taking a stand around society’s most pressing issues. Rightfully so. Yet, I’d argue that brands must also acknowledge consumer demand for something even more fundamental: brand humanity.
Consumers demand humanity from brands like never before, regardless of whether the company has defined and demonstrated a foundational purpose. The tectonic shift from mass marketing to one-to-one conversations on social platforms requires brands to act, talk and respond like real humans -- in both marketing and corporate behavior. Consumers are quick to repudiate brands that come across like unfeeling corporate behemoths rather than fully dimensional, authentic beings whom they can trust and befriend. With the bar for brand behavior set higher than ever, here are a few brand humanity do’s and don’ts:
1. Do: Show real empathy
Empathy is powerful currency. No brand proves this more than Dick’s Sporting Goods. In the wake of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the national retailer discontinued the sale of assault-style guns and high-capacity magazines. Dick’s also raised the minimum age for gun buyers from 18 to 21 years. It wasn’t legislation that made them do it. It wasn’t pressure from their board. It was the kids of Parkland. CEO Ed Stack told The New York Times, “We love these kids and their rallying cry: enough is enough. It got to us.” Stack doubled down in an open letter, declaring to the Parkland survivors, “We have heard you. The nation has heard you.”
While other brands from Walmart to Delta moved to limit gun sales or sever ties with the NRA, Dick’s empathetic action set the brand apart. Within hours of its announcement, tweets containing Dick’s jumped 12,000 percent from the average over the previous 10 days, with 79 percent positive sentiment. Stack is prepared for backlash, including a loss of customers, but so far trips to Dick’s locations rose 0.3 percent in the two weeks after its decision. The long term impact on the brand is yet to be seen, but I predict that the loyalty and new consideration from consumers who respect the company’s values will far outweigh the loss of some customers.
2. Don’t: Act without feeling
Now that brands need to show humanity, doing must accompany feeling. Consider Snapchat’s recent ad asking users if they “would rather slap Rihanna or punch Chris Brown.” The reference is to the widely-publicized event in 2009 when Chris Brown committed an act of brutal violence against singer and then girlfriend, Rihanna. In the wake of this heartless ad, the company addressed the doing in relatively short order by pulling the ad from its platform. As for the feeling? They botched it.
A company spokesperson told Sun Online, “The ad was reviewed and approved in error as it violates our advertising guidelines.” Glib reference to an assault that landed Rihanna in the ER and Chris Brown with a felony charge may in fact violate Snapchat’s advertising guidelines, but it also violates guidelines of human decency. And Snap missed their chance to address it. After @badgalriri herself called them out, the company issued a more empathetic response, calling the ad disgusting and vowing to investigate the breakdown. But investors weren’t forgiving. Snap’s lapse in humanity, and subsequent corporate lip service, cost them $800 million in a 4% drop in stock.
3. Do: Literally stand in your customers’ shoes
Planned Parenthood and human-centered design partner IDEO prioritized empathy for patients when redesigning some of their clinics. In reimagining the patient experience, the team took an ingenious first step. They waited. Throughout dozens of Planned Parenthood locations, in both entry and recovery rooms, they sat down and absorbed the experience as a patient would. This effort to understand the patient experience is significant because it reflects a simple, often overlooked truth: the way to cultivate empathy in business is not unlike the way you cultivate it as a person. The old proverb still applies: walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.
The empathetic approach was effective: redesigned clinics supported patients in comfort and healing. What’s more, the effort earned Planned Parenthood honors as one of Fast Company’s 2018 Top Ten Most Innovative Design Companies.
4. Don’t: Try to squash the little guy
H&M could have benefited from the reminder that human brands win when they received a cease-and-desist from Jason Williams, the graffiti artist known as Revok, after using one of his original murals in an ad. Instead of complying, they denied wrongdoing, and even worse, filed a federal lawsuit against him. Their charge? Graffiti by nature is created illegally, so the artist doesn’t have legal rights to it. Backlash was swift as influential artists with huge followings rallied audiences from the US to Europe to boycott H&M. Only after this torrential rebuke from customers who empathized with Williams did the Swedish retailer drop the suit, issue a public apology, and presumably begin strategizing ways to rebuild consumer trust. Had H&M responded like a human and not like a litigious corporation, they might have avoided the whole fiasco.
Recent events prove that treating each other like human beings matters -- to customers and to investors. I’m happy that brand purpose conversations are inspiring more companies to take on society’s issues. As we continue to navigate the evolving conscious economy, let’s also remember the basics: be decent to each other.
MJ Deery is director of purpose practice at Duncan Channon. She tweets @Glasses_Braces


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By now one might think every brand would be combing Twitter for complaints to win back disgruntled customers one tweet at a time.
But a new study shows that 71 percent of customers who tweeted a gripe said they never heard back from the company, a figure that surprises experts who coach social media engagement. Maritz Research surveyed nearly 1,300 U.S. consumers, and its results are all the more unexpected when one considers how much brands have to gain from acknowledging or fixing a problem.
Some 83 percent said they liked or loved hearing back from the company, while only 4 percent perceived the engagement negatively, the study shows.
The results surprised Jay Baer, president of Convince & Convert, who blogged about the study. Experts take it as gospel that customer service departments listen and respond to complaints, he says.


text: New Delhi: The hotel industry takes a hit due to the economic slump. While prices are rising in the country hotel room tariffs have fallen in last one month. This might be a bad news for the hotel industry but is definitely a good one for the customers. Sharp rise in airfares and a slump in travel plans by consumers is hitting the hotel industry hard. As a result, average room rates have fallen by atleast 5-6 per cent across the country “There has been a decline of about 4-5 per cent compared to the last year in Mumbai. Whereas in Bangalore, the mid market segment defined a larger decline,” says Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Hotel Leela Ventures, Vivek Nair. Occupancy has also dropped sharply. From an average of 80 per cent, hotels now have just 65 per cent of rooms being booked In Delhi, occupancy has dropped by 25-30 per cent but the national capital is not the only one suffering "Market which have got the maximum impact is Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The average room rates in these markets have come down by almost 10 per cent and the occupancy also some where about 7-8 per cent,” Nair added. In the last two years, room rates had shot to astronomical levels in cities like Bangalore. A correction was expected but how much the rates will fall further depends on new projects, which are likely to go slow because of a rise in interest rates. "I am very positive about the Bangalore market. I think, the hotel industry would definitely continue to enjoy may be not as a dream run as in the last five years but yes it would continue to do well as far as Bangalore is concerned,” said Chairman Royal Orchids CK Baljee, The dark clouds on the hotel industry could be blown away by October with the onset of the peak season So, people who are planning for a holiday trip can cash in on the low fares.


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APEXX partners with Volt for open banking payments
London based payments services company APEXX has partnered with Amsterdam based digital money platform, Volt. Under this partnership, the companies will bring more efficient payments to APEXX’s merchant clients worldwide that will benefit from Volt’s Open Banking capability and will enhance APEXX’s merchant offering.
“The built-in benefits of Open Banking payments for merchants will be significant in the medium-term and partnering in with Volt will bring much-needed resiliency and security to API payments. We are excited to be extending our solution into the world of Open Banking payments with Volt and tapping into the next wave of payments innovation for our clients,” said Rodney Bain, Co-Founder and Managing Director APEXX.
Volt is a payments gateway with its homegrown switch and smart routing technology which is connected to Europe and it will follow rollout soon of Open Banking worldwide. This solution comes after 18 months of development and it will bring it closer to the potential of bank direct payments.
“APEXX have been making waves in the industry with their merchant-centric products, and we look forward to serving their continued successes. As we follow the rollout of Open Banking worldwide, our partners are enabling us to continue building the most reliable, Open Banking payments network.” said Tom Greenwood, Cheif Executive and Founder at Volt.


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Tracee Ellis Ross Joins Buy From A Black Woman As 2022 Ambassador
Tracee Ellis Ross has been announced as a new ambassador of Buy From A Black Woman, a nonprofit that serves as a trusted resource for Black women in business.
The ambitious collaboration joins H&M USA’s efforts to highlight Black woman-owned businesses across the country. In doing so, Ross’s influence as an ambassador reflects her experience as the owner of Pattern Beauty, a line of products designed to enhance and celebrate curly, coily, and tight strands. She will help Buy From A Black Woman “amplify its mission of helping other Black woman-owned businesses flourish through a community of support and resources,” according to a press release by H&M.
On June 10, the Black-ish actress and Buy From A Black Woman Founder Nikki Porcher connected at H&M’s Los Angeles showroom, where they openly shared the challenges and successes Black women experience as business owners.
“I am proud to help support Buy From a Black Woman and the incredible network of business owners they’ve brought together,” Ross said in a press release statement. “Black women and their contributions are often overlooked, which is why it’s crucial for us to come together to build, strengthen, and create our own opportunities for success.”
Launched in 2016, Buy From A Black Woman strives to empower, educate, and inspire Black woman business owners and the people who support them. These efforts are made possible through educational programs, an online directory, and funding.
“It’s hard to describe in words what it means to have Tracee Ellis Ross as an ambassador for Buy From A Black Woman. This year we are celebrating and showing the world that Black women are living examples. I couldn’t think of a better example to help us spread our message of just how important it is to buy from and support Black Women Business Owners better than Ms. Ross. We are truly honored to work with her and to continue our partnership with H&M,” said Porcher.
In an ongoing partnership, H&M USA has sponsored events like the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour and the BFABW Holiday Market in 2021. Now, in the second year of working together, H&M USA will donate $250,000 to advance the growth of Black businesses. H&M USA will sponsor this summer’s Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour again.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Tracee Ellis Ross to propel our support of Buy From a Black Woman even further,” said Donna Dozier Gordon, Head of Inclusion and Diversity for H&M Region Americas.
“Ms. Ross’ role as Buy From A Black Woman ambassador will be a force multiplier in amplifying the critical work being done to elevate the success of Black woman business owners and, in turn, uplift entire communities. H&M’s collaboration with Buy From A Black Woman continues to exemplify the impact we want to have in empowering and creating capacity in the communities in which we live and work.”


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Nissan Motor Co. recorded a $6.2 billion loss in the year ended in March after it took big write-downs as part of a restructuring plan that aims to make the car maker leaner and more profitable.
Nissan said Thursday it booked Yen603 billion ($5.6 billion) in restructuring costs and impairment losses, leading to a net fiscal-year loss of Yen671 billion. Previously, Nissan had forecast a much smaller loss based on its operating performance, but it had warned that one-time charges might widen the figure.
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The company's shares rose 8.2% in Tokyo trading Thursday, before the loss announcement, as investors bet that the worst of its troubles were over.


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The Giro d'Italia 2016 "is almost certainly" starting in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, according to a report Friday morning in a Dutch newspaper.
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Europe's royal heirs have posed for a rare photograph together. The charming image shows the blue-blooded group dressed in casual clothes, standing outside Het Oude Loo, a former hunting lodge in the Dutch town of Apeldoorn.


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Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) has had a killer year. Lightspeed stock made billions in investments around the world, seeing revenue explode during that time. The company was also added to the New York Stock Exchange. Shares increased right along with all this news, with shares up 242% in the last year alone!
One year ago as of writing, shares traded at $40 per share. Today, shares are at $147.70 as of writing! That 242% increase means $1,000 invested in Lightspeed stock one year ago would be worth $3,692.50 as of writing!
But is this growth only the beginning? Let’s take a look at Lightspeed stock and see where it’s headed.
Where it stands today
Lightspeed stock stacks up pretty well considering where it was a year ago. The company came on the market and had a lot of competition. In fact, it has since moved away from the point-of-sale service it once provided and now is mainly an e-commerce company. And true, there are plenty of companies for it to head up against. But it’s taken on a very different approach.
Whereas the major competitors set up in one or two large markets, Lightspeed stock is trying to eat up all the rest. The company has taken on a “land and launch” approach. This is where it gets a foothold in countries around the world, starting out small and offering up deals for clients to get hooked. It then gradually increases its foothold throughout these countries, become larger and larger in the process.
This has led to over US$2 billion in acquisitions since January 2020. That’s a major investment, and one that CEO Dax DaSilva believes commits them to this approach. And that’s good news for investors.
These acquisitions cost a lot of money, but it’s money Lightspeed stock can afford. The company has seen revenue explode year over year, again and again. And from a tech company such as this one, acquisitions are where it needs to be right now. It simply can’t compete the traditional way when taking on its competitors. This different approach allows it a way to become a major player, but it’s going to be at a financial cost in the short term.
Yet this is why shares have risen so much. Analysts continue to believe Lightspeed stock is a strong buy even in today’s market environment. The e-commerce industry continues to explode and is in part due to the pandemic. But not entirely. E-commerce was already set to outpace in-store sales by 2030. That’s now just sped up.
Could it crash?
So what Motley Fool investors should consider these days is when do you want to get in on this stock? Notice I didn’t say if. Lightspeed stock has set itself up for success, and it’s similar to many of its competitors when it comes to growth. The company is already in the three-digit range. If Motley Fool investors remember, analysts believed that a company like Shopify was due for a collapse when it reached three digits. Yet shares climbed again and again. Analysts would again say there was a correction due. But it never happened. Shares today trade near $2,000!
Lightspeed stock may not reach four digits any time soon, but it’s unlikely to crash back to the $40 level of last year. Revenue has grown 220% year over year as of the latest earnings quarter. Recurring subscriptions rose by 115%. Lightspeed stock also increased its financial outlook for both the next quarter and full year. The next quarter should reach between $120 and $124 million, and its annual revenue between $510 and $530 million. That’s double the year before!
If you have $1,000 to invest in Lightspeed stock, wait for a slight pullback and do it. The company continues to increase recurring revenue and has a stable expansion model Motley Fool investors can latch onto. Who knows? If you bought those six shares today, by next year they could rise another 242% to $2,142!


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As travelling overseas has become a common practice among people and they are increasingly exposed to exotic cuisines presented by media, imported spices are very popular among consumers.
The Korea Consumer Agency (President: Lee Hee Sook) tested 20 processed spice products (in powder form)* in the market for their safety. Consumers are advised to note that metallic foreign bodies (metal powder), in amounts over the permitted limits, were found in more than a half of them.
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Microsoft buyout saved Lionhead
A Lionhead veteran has revealed that it was saved from almost certain closure when Microsoft bought the studio back in 2006.
The Fable developer had just laid off 50 staff before the Microsoft buyout due to their PC god sim Black and White performing below expectations.
Lionhead artist James Duncan joined the studio several days before the buyout happened and recalls the situation: "Literally the day I started Microsoft said we're buying you. It was a big time, a lot of upheaval in the company. When you're bought by Microsoft it's quite a big deal. Lionhead was on its knees. They desperately needed help, let's put it that way. So really, when Microsoft came along it was jubilation. A lot of people were taking sighs of relief that Microsoft had come in as the saviour."
He added: "Things were difficult at the time, let's put it that way. Certainly when Microsoft came in with the offer it was good for Lionhead because they needed maybe a stronger hand to come in and help them out at the time."
Since becoming part of Microsoft, Lionhead has gone on to release Fable II and III both of which have sold in the region of three million copies.
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“We will continue to see upward pressure on prices because of limited choices,” said Kelly Mack, president at Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group. “High-end buyers are frustrated.”
According to Corcoran Sunshine, a mere 377 newly minted units priced above $1,500 per square foot were put up for sale this year. Over the next three years, that figure is expected to rise to an annual average of 712 units, but that, too, is still far below prerecession levels. Today's buyers, though, have more limited appetites and are pickier than their predecessors.
“Back in the boom days, people would buy anything,” said Kirk Henckels, executive vice president and director of Stribling Private Brokerage. “Today, they are not buying unless it's first-rate.”
That's what happened at Toll Brothers' The Touraine, a 22-unit Upper East Side luxury condo. There, all but four apartments are in contract in the building—not scheduled for completion until the end of 2012—and despite Toll having raised prices every week since launching sales in October.
Similarly, at Rudin Management's new 42-unit prewar-style luxury condo at West 12th Street, more than half of its apartments are in contract after just a month of its sales office opening.
“The demand is unprecedented,” said Steve Rutter, an executive vice president at Stribling Marketing Associates, the exclusive sales and marketing brokerage for the Rudin project.
One of the earlier benefactors of the strong demand for high-end apartments is The Laureate, the 20-story Beaux-Arts condo tower on the Upper West Side, which launched sales in March. It is now 85% sold, with an average price of $6.5 million.
That's good news for Gary Barnett, head of Extell Development Co. He has just launched sales for his $1.4 billion luxury tower One57, now 50 stories tall and rising across the street from Carnegie Hall in midtown.
Last week, its 95 spacious units, which will sit atop a Park Hyatt hotel on the lower floors, went on the market. The penthouse is expected to fetch $100 million. Already, an undisclosed number of contracts are signed, but closings won't begin until mid-2013, according to Mr. Barnett.
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Panasonic Eluga Tapp is the newest launch of the company, with a pocket-friendly price of Rs. 8,990. 8MP front camera and 5MP secondary with a screen flash.
Panasonic Eluga Tapp Launched
Panasonic has always provided its customers with a range of smartphones that are pocket-friendly. The company has added one more phone with great features at an incredible price of just Rs. 8,990. Panasonic Eluga Tapp has all those attributes that’ll attract the Panasonic users. This comes close after the invisible television launched by Panasonic earlier this month.
Panasonic Eluga Tapp has a fingerprint scanner in the front. Usually, the scanners are provided by the smartphones ranging over Rs. 10,000, but this is not the case with Panasonic. The device has a feature Android for Work which is an add-on security feature. Android for work, in general, protects the user data. It basically isolates the personal apps from the business apps. It is a great feature that stops data leakage. This feature is grateful for a world where 80% of people cannot spend a day without data.
According to Mr. Pankaj Rana who is the Business Head(Mobiles) of Panasonic India:
“As we store more and more information on our phones and share it in ever more riskier ways. Fingerprint scanning has emerged as the most popular biometric technology. Much of the time, our personal information and details are protected by just the few hastily thought-out numbers in our passwords which we store in our phone. The new lightning fast front fingerprint sensor in Panasonic Eluga Tapp gives you a convenient way to unlock your device and secure your personal data. The scanner will be able to recognize your fingers and thumbs in a split second topped with Android-for-work integration.”
Moving to the specifications and features of the Panasonic Eluga Tapp. Starting with the camera the device has got an 8MP rear camera with a flash. 5MP secondary camera with a screen flash gives an additional point to the device. The device is accessible in two colors Gold and Silver Grey. Giving the users a break from black, it is available in only two colors for now. The smartphone is backed up with 4G VoLTE. It has native storage of 16GB. Which is pretty good within this range. Also, it has memory card slot that is expandable up to 32GB.
Talking about the look of the phone. Panasonic Eluga Tapp has an HD screen with a size of 5-inch. Neither too big nor too small. It has got a 2GB RAM with a 1.25GHz quad-core processor making it swift and steady! Panasonic Eluga Tapp that will cost only R. s8,990 has great features. The device has a combination of great features that compliment the device. It is hard to get all good features within desired range.
The device weighs only 138 gms along with 2800mAh battery making it light and handy. Tell us your views on how did you like the newly launched Panasonic Eluga Tapp.


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How the coronavirus epidemic threatens global growth
The COVID-19 epidemic has walloped the stock market to a degree not felt by investors since the financial crisis, said Fred Imbert and Eustance Huang at CNBC. The Dow dropped more than 3,500 points last week, or 12 percent, while the S&P 500 fell 11.5 percent in the market's worst five-day skid since 2008. Stocks staged a rally on Monday but then swooned again as more companies, including Microsoft, "issued earnings and revenue warnings." This week, the Federal Reserve took the extraordinary step of making an emergency cut in its benchmark interest rates, but the move failed to stop the market's slide. The fast-moving virus poses a crucial test for the 11-year bull market, which "has survived an unprecedented trade war, a catastrophic tsunami in Japan, and a severe crash in oil prices," said Matt Egan at CNN. Consumer spending has kept the U.S. economy afloat during the trade war with China, which weakened the global economy. With Americans preparing to hunker down, Moody's chief economist estimated the odds of a recession in the first half of 2020 at 40 percent.
"Economists say a pandemic could clearly cause a recession in the United States," said Ben Casselman at The New York Times, but we're not there yet. The damage from the epidemic has mainly hit factories and supply chains, causing a short-term drop in production and sales. Consumer buying can snap back from those kinds of shocks — just as natural disasters tend to be followed by a burst of rebuilding. "So far, the coronavirus outbreak looks more like a hurricane than like a financial crisis — but that could change quickly." This feels like a panic, said Marcus Ashworth at Bloomberg. The stock market's bull run has also been "long overdue" for a correction "that has been delivered all at once." Markets will eventually rationalize the severity of the outbreak "and accept that the world can get back to business."
It's not that simple, said Thomas Gryta and Russell Adams at The Wall Street Journal. The coronavirus is a different menace — a two-headed monster that's "rapidly hitting supply and demand." The outbreaks in Asia and Europe have stalled factories "that churn out everything from smartphones to pharmaceuticals." And on the consumer side, air travel and tourism won't just snap back; many plans have simply been canceled. This was supposed to be the year of a global rebound, after a stagnant 2019 for most of the world's economies, said Eswar Prasad at The New York Times. Now those rosy forecasts are obsolete. "Coronavirus has put the world economy in survival mode."
A "coordinated effort" from the Federal Reserve and other central banks could help the world economy pull through, said Jesse Pound at CNBC. Goldman Sachs' chief economist says he expects that the damage from the coronavirus "stops just short of a global recession." But investors need to be realistic about what the Fed can do, said Josh Barro at NYMag. Low rates aren't going to counteract the factory closures, nor are they going to "induce people to go to the mall." Rather, "the most important role the central banks play will be after the epidemic passes," digging the world out from under the economic fallout.
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