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Apple re-introduced two-factor authentication to iCloud earlier today, after pulling it in the wake of last month’s leaked cache of celebrity nudes. This time, it covers the device backups many of those photos were stolen from.
iCloud Drive, the cloud storage service announced by Apple(s appl) at WWDC, looks like a Dropbox killer in its ability to share files…
While Touch ID will help increase the number of iPhones that will use the passcode lock, iCloud Keychain may just increase the strength of passwords used by more people.
Apple has resumed its push email services in Germany, having won an interim court decision allowing it to do so. In early 2012, Motorola won and enforced an injunction against Apple’s push email services, based on patent infringement.
Songs you once thought were stored safely in your iTunes Match music library may have been automatically removed by Apple. If a contract between Apple and a record label expires or if songs are somehow modified, they can disappear from your iCloud library.
Apple’s iCloud service is causing trouble for a pocket of users, affecting iMessage, Photo Stream and backup capabilities.
Tuesday morning’s outage is the second multi-hour problem Apple iCloud and online services users have experienced in the last two weeks.
Apple’s status page showed that earlier this morning there was a problem with all of its iCloud-based services. As of this posting only Photo Stream, Documents in the Cloud and iCloud backup are still affected.
It may seem small, but this tool is a good step. Apple realizes and is taking seriously how its web services and their status are crucial to their users’ experience — iCloud, Siri, Mail, iMessage have all had major service disruptions in the last few months.
Apple doesn’t often make a formal appearance at trade shows or conferences outside of its own. But it looks like getting engineers for its iCloud may have preempted that policy since the device maker has a sleek presence at the Surge Conference in Baltimore.
Knowing family members’ schedules is useful, but it’s also a way to stay connected. There is more than one way to keep an entire family up to date with the various events in our lives. Here are three techniques an iCloud-using family can use.
Not everyone is enamored of the notion of cloud computing. Count Apple co-founder and tech icon Steve Wozniak among the skeptics. Woz worries that consumers putting their information into the cloud sign away their rights to it. “I want to own things,” he said.
Apple is building another smaller data center, next to its massive iCloud data center, in Maiden, North Carolina, according to local reports. The new planned 21,030 square-foot data center will store clusters of servers; for comparison the current data center onsite is 500,000 square feet.
Apple is reportedly going to integrate iTunes with iCloud, which makes sense: iCloud is said to be a core strategy. But it’s clear that Apple doesn’t really have a choice. It has to move iTunes into the cloud to more fully embrace its post-PC worldview.
If your family owns multiple Apple devices and has many Apple IDs, it can be overwhelming or even maddening figuring out where your content is. It doesn’t have to be that way: Here’s a guide to finding the best Apple account management solution for you.
This is a victory for Motorola: Not only did the judge agree that an earlier injunction granted against Apple’s cloud e-mail services should be upheld, Apple was also ordered to pay Motorola unspecified damages, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
With Google Music, Amazon Cloud Player and iCloud, there has never been an easier — or more confusing — time to buy music. Avowed music geek Dan Kantor of exfm tells you everything you need to know about how (and where) you should buy your music online.
Apple told a German court Friday that if it granted a temporary ban on some Apple products in the country for infringing a Motorola email syncing patent, $2.7 billion is the amount of money Apple could potentially lose. The judge was reportedly skeptical about the amount.
On Monday, Apple made iTunes Match available to any U.S. iTunes account holder for $24.99 per year. On the surface, having your entire iTunes library stored in and accessible from the cloud is great, but getting from Match subscription to usable library isn’t exactly easy.
Apple announced at its iPhone 4S event that iTunes Match would launch by “late October,” but that self-imposed deadline has come and gone, and consumers have yet to gain access to the service. The cloud music storage service has been available to developers since August.
In addition to the iOS 5 updates, Apple has released the latest version of OS X 10.7, which allows users to access iCloud on the desktop. The update adds an iCloud System Preferences pane, and prompts you to sign up for the service immediately upon install.
One part of Apple’s iCloud service that went live originally back in June is “iTunes in the Cloud,” which let U.S. users download past music purchases to any device associated with your iTunes account. Now, international customers can join in the fun, too.
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Apple officially abandoned DRM for its iTunes music store more than two years ago. However, users who re-download any of their past copy-protected purchases as part of Apple’s new iCloud offering once again get files with DRM. Is the company punishing its most loyal customers?
The iTunes 10.3 beta is now available for download for any and all from Apple’s official site. The iTunes build brings support for some basic iCloud functionality. Specifically, you’ll be able to view and download any past purchases you’ve made through the iTunes store.
Another domino has fallen as Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) methodically inks deals with the biggest names in the recording industry for what is believe…
What will be the name of Apple’s cloud-based music service? No one knows. However, a tipster of mine says that it could be iCloud, indicating rumors that Apple has just purchased the iCloud.com domain name from Seattle-based desktop-as-a-service company, Xcerion.


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Ethereum NFT sport Sorare fantasy soccer simply raised $680 million and it’s now valued at $4.3 billion whereas launching a US workplace so let’s learn extra at present in our newest Ethereum information.
The Ethereum NFT sport Sorare fantasy soccer raised $680 million and the french startup now plans to increase into different sports activities in addition to to onboard ladies’s soccer groups and US workplace. Sorare is an Ethereum-based fantasy soccer sport primarily based on NFT buying and selling playing cards and grew dramatically in 2021 with a rising base and big buying and selling quantity to not point out the brand new licensed groups within the combine. At the moment, nevertheless, the startup is utilizing the momentum with the announcement of a brand new funding spherical.
The $680 million Collection B spherical values the corporate at $4.3 billion after a $50 million Collection A spherical which was introduced again in February and the brand new collection was led by Japanese tech and funding conglomerate SoftBank that has various crypto business dealings by means of SBI holdings monetary companies division. Sorare is targeted on soccer with gamers from greater than 175 licensed golf equipment like FC Barcelona, Juventus FC, and Paris Saint Germain FC as among the hottest. Nicolas Julia, the co-founder and CEO of Sorare stated that this week the corporate plans to increase into different sports activities and it’ll open a US-based workplace within the upcoming months to assist “proceed to develop with followers and sports activities leagues.” He continued:
“We’ve got bold plans to continue to grow Sorare right into a sports activities leisure big. The brand new funding can be used to assist us proceed to develop a world-class staff, increase to new leagues and new sports activities, and preserve enhancing our expertise for customers, together with transport a cell app.”
Dapper Labs’ NBA High Shot is much like Sorare, constructed round NFTs and primarily based on skilled athletes. An NFT acts like a deed of possession to a scarce digital merchandise so within the case of Sorare, it’s a digital buying and selling card that may be bought and resold with every out there in restricted amount. One NFT card may even attain $290,000. Not like High Shot, nevertheless, Sorare has an ongoing sport part and is much like different fantasy sports activities in you could select your high gamers every week in addition to the leagues with different customers. Sorare additionally has shut ties with Ubisoft because it took the accelerator program this yr.

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Among the textbooks, homework assignments and other school supplies senior Priscilla Chung brings with her to class, she also often arrives carrying a batch of cake pops or freshly filled eclairs for one of her clients. Chung began her baking business at the beginning of this year, starting with the founding of her own Facebook page called “Priskilla Goods.”
Chung, who has been baking since 7th grade, said her passion for baking took off when she started making baked goods from scratch and creating her own recipes. She said she is slowly branching out to serving students and other members of the school community.
“I started by of course, box cake mixes, and then you know you can’t really keep up the lie of ‘Oh, I can’t give you the recipe,’ and you are too shameful to admit they are from box cake mixes,” Chung said. “So you start actually baking and really enjoying it.”
She said that since baking has long been a part of her life, going public with her business was a natural transition.
“What just ends up happening, since cutting down recipes is a lot of work, is that I end up just sharing them with everyone,” Chung said. “I realized that I could just make them for other people too. I could make money off of this, so why not?”
Senior Dani Jakobson, who bought a cake from Chung in November, said Chung had brought in baked goods to class a couple of years ago, and she remembered how good they had tasted when she was invited to like the “Priskilla Goods” page.
“I knew Priscilla and got invited to like her Facebook page,” Jakobson said. “She always baked eclairs for sophomore English and they were really good.”
According to Jakobson, the process of designing the cake and ordering it was personalized and the cake itself was anything but amateur.
“I got to pick out what I wanted,” Jakobson said. “I kind of thought of it in my head, and she baked it. Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and raspberry mousse. It was really good. Very scrumptious.”
Similar to Chung, Junior Baylee Mendez Rainey started her own business, called “Brown Sugar,” via social media after people commented on her personal Facebook page, asking about her baked goods. She started by catering for groups in the Brookline community such as Race Reels, and built up from there.
“It’s really small at the moment; I started with a Facebook page, then an email address, then it became an Instagram page. And now I have a hashtag,” Mendez Rainey said.
She said one of the most exciting aspects is seeing her business and her work getting attention from people, both on and off the internet.
“I just put it up for strangers, and while I only have about 13 followers on Instagram, it’s better than none,” Mendez Rainey said. “It’s been getting people’s attention, and now they are like, ‘Oh, you’re the girl who’s doing all the baking!’”
For Chung, having a Facebook page for her business means granting students at the high school greater accessibility to reasonably priced, fresh baked goods, as she only charges enough to cover the cost of the ingredients.
“I’ve looked at other bakeries and a nine-inch cake costs like $30,” Chung said. “I’m not going to charge that! Most of the people who are going to be ordering from me aren’t going to be people who play golf over the weekend with their Rolex watches.”
Chung said her love of baking and seeing people enjoy her goods trumps her desire to make a profit.
“The sheer joy of baking! I don’t know, I think some part it is definitely pride. Pride in knowing my goods are appreciated,” Chung said.
For Mendez Rainey, having a public page not only lets potential clients know about her business, but it has helped her find her place at the high school and feel more noticed in the community.
“I love so many aspects of it,” she said. “People are really enjoying something I’m making. I felt as if I go under the radar sometimes because I’m not an athlete. Baking is very recognizable, and it’s really great to be recognized.”


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A robber armed with a “large bladed weapon” stole money from the safe of a shop after interrupting a deilvery.
The incident happened at the One Stop store on the Chase Meadow Estate in Warwick after the robber entered the rear of the store on Saturday morning.
He threatened the delivery driver and a member of staff with the weapon, while demanding they hand over a large amount of cash from the safe.
He then made off on foot in the direction of Hardwick Field Lane.
The suspect is described as white, 5ft 10ins, 20 to 30 years old and was wearing a black balaclava, dark grey puffer jacket with a hood, dark trousers and black gloves.
He was carrying a blue and green coloured holdall bag.
Warwickshire Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident at around 6.15am or who saw a man of this description in the area to call them on 101, quoting incident 92 of July 29.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.


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NOCIL has reported results for third quarter ended December 31, 2018.
The company has reported a marginal fall of 0.71% in its net profit at Rs 44.65 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 44.97 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. However, total income of the company increased by 4.28% at Rs 263.25 crore for Q3FY19 as compared Rs 252.45 crore for the corresponding quarter previous year.
NOCIL is an India-based company, which offers basic organic chemicals. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of rubber chemicals.


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Rift Sees Player Surge After Steam Launch
After relaunching on Steam Rift has seen a huge influx of players, many of them returning after having previously played and left. Trion Worlds is reporting that 20,000 players have joined since Rift reappeared on Steam. That is more than even the Storm Legion expansion attracted. So while Rift may be closing down in other parts of the world it would appear Europe and North America are safe for now.
Virtual Reality Expands The Secret World in Issue 8
Issue 8: The Venetian Agenda has officially launched in The Secret World. Enter the headquarters of the Council of Venice to prepare for the upcoming unlocking of Tokyo by taking part in new Scenarios and upgrade your character through the new Augment system. Game Director and all around awesome guy Joel Bylos narrates the video below explaining both new systems.
World of Warcraft Numbers Drop Again
Though we may be on the brink of the announcement of another WoW expansion it is being said by Gamespot that they are down 100,000 subscribers from July. This is a huge improvement over the last quarter which saw numbers drop from 8.3 million to 7.7 million.
Eon Altar Launches Kickstarter Campaign
This unique table top video game for tablets and smartphones has launched their Kickstarter campaign. They hope to raise $300,000 Canadian in the next month to help complete the game.


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Am I the only one who wonders what the purpose could possibly be of the new Australian Nation Brand developed at the cost of $10 million for the federal government (pictured).
The new logo replaces an earlier brand which was launched in 2020 to much derision – it was not instantly recognisable as wattle or ‘Australia’, and it looked like the just arrived Covid virus (below).
According to Trade minister Dan Tehan: “A strong nation brand and tagline will reinforce Australia’s reputation as an internationally competitive investment destination, a great place to visit, a quality provider of education, and a trusted exporter of premium goods and services.”
Modelling by Deloitte Access Economics found an improvement in Australia’s global brand ranking would increase merchandise exports by about $3.1 billion a year, boost foreign direct investment by $704 million a year, tourism by $174 million a year and international education by $137 million a year.
According to brandaustralia.com: “We’re a progressive nation with a rich culture. Together, we can achieve whatever we set our hearts and minds to. That spirit is at the heart of Australia’s Nation Brand.
“Co-created with Indigenous designers, the Brand elements are inspired by ancient stories from the Dreaming and embedded with a cultural richness that speaks distinctively of Australia.
“They embody the spirit of Yamulhu awara ambirriju, meaning ‘Good Country up ahead, good feeling for the future’.”
To me the new logo is rather weak and predictable, and too similar to the Qantas flying kangaroo.
Alan Joyce was one of a group of business people who dominate Austrade’s Australia’s national brand advisory council along with Andrew Forrest, Christine Holgate and Mike Cannon-Brookes.
Is a kangaroo really the only thing internationally recognisable about Australia?
We already have an admittedly confusing national flag but we also have an elegant Australian national coat of arms (below).
And as for promoting products overseas we already have the Australian Made kangaroo logo (below)
Austrade itself has a number of logos, an Australian government brand and something called Australia Unlimited (below) which, according to the Austrade website was “a nation brand that will be easily understood, consistently recognisable, quintessentially Australian and adaptable for different uses and industries.”
This is apparently the logo that the new brand will replace.
Far from being likely to ‘unify’ Australia’s national branding overseas, I can’t help the feeling that what has been achieved is just more brand clutter.
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In a report on the final week of campaigning for mid-term elections, Melissa Block indicates that candidate Tom Perriello was understandably squeamish about being seen purchasing a "fancy latte." He was buying it from a locally-owned business that promotes literacy and buys its coffee from roaster that supports -- to a considerable degree -- fair trading practices and sustainable economic development approaches in coffee-growing communities. That "fancy latte" has more potential to support working people than does more ordinary coffee.
bottled water he is carrying. More to the point, candidates think nothing of buying low-grade, commodity coffee in diners from coast-to-coast, most of which is grown by people living in poverty, sometimes at the very edge of survival. A cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee -- which promotes poverty and lines the pockets of investor Mitt Romney -- should get more negative attention.
By purchasing a quality latte, Rep. Perriello is supporting the economy of central Virginia and doing more to address illegal migration than all of the grand-standing and wall-building that his opponents can muster.


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The co-living market in Singapore saw unprecedented activity over the past 12 months with millions of dollars of funds being pumped into operators, enabling them to embark on an expansion spree.
Investors’ optimism in the market raises the question if the time for co-living has finally arrived. Looking back, the co-living journey in Singapore has not been smooth sailing. Early entrants to the market, such as 13 and Techsquat, opened with much fanfare in 2014/2015 but were largely defunct within a year of operation after having to battle financial, regulatory and cultural challenges.
The hype in the co-living market was revived in recent months after it gained recognition as a convenient, community-driven and affordable solution for expatriates who are looking for a fun and fuss-free accommodation option.
Co-living addresses millennial expatriates’ housing needs by offering them a private space in a shared apartment with plenty of common areas for community activity.
With the help of technology, operators are able to bring like-minded individuals together. Community managers stationed in the cluster also organise regular social or work-related events to facilitate interactions among members. New players who are looking for a share in the market include Singapore-based start-up Hmlet, Shanghai-based start-up Mamahome, and lyf, a new brand of living targeted at the millennials by The Ascott Limited.
Their growth was aided by the government’s move to lower the minimum rental period for private homes from six to three months in June 2017, making it more viable for co-living operators to target members who want flexibility in their housing options.
Bangkok falls 19 places to 49th most expensive location worldwide
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Is There a Silver lining amid COVID-19?
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Miami, FL, USA - August 4, 2018: EShop USA Inc has proudly announced that it is expanding its operations by increasing the amount of its available shipping locations throughout the United States. The company is expanding the network of its remote shipping agents and this expansion will enable it to create more diversified cloud logistics services for its valued clients. Moreover, this will allow the network to offer better and cheaper shipping options for its customers. EShop USA Inc. is also increasing the number of its agents, who can become a part of its dedicated team by working from home.
“We at EShop USA, basically offer the services of a middle man for our clients and the businesses which don’t provide international shipping or charge too much for it.” said Jack Rosenberg, while talking about the growing network of EShop USA Inc. “We provide our clients an actual United States address and an interface to manage their deliveries and shipments online.” He added. According to Jack, EShop USA Inc helps combine all the purchases of the company’s clients into one lot to be shipped at once and as they continue shopping, they keep on saving money on their international shipment.
Customers from around the world can avail the Eshop USA services to get as much as 75% discount on their international deliveries. Furthermore, they can buy from any US based website, while easily availing the services of EShop USA. A lot of ecommerce websites offer great discounts for the US based customers and with this remarkable service, international customers can also avail the same benefits and advantages. Ecommerce startups can also become a part of this growing network by purchasing products from the United States, while selling them in their own home country. Moreover, these partners of EShop USA can also buy products and ship them directly to their customers from around the world.
In addition, Shop USA Inc has partnered with a dedicated network of agents, ordinary people spread out in locations all over the United States. These shipping agents help the customers in getting the most customized services and saves them from the hassle and overhead of a corporate warehouse. Furthermore, the most remarkable fact about the dedicated team of EShop USA Inc. is that all of the agents work entirely from home. There is no initial investment on the agents’ part, and many of the network’s employees love how easy this job fits their lifestyle. Also, they can open a US-based virtual logistics and shipping center for their business.
For more information and to start shopping today, please visit the website at: www.EShopUSA.me
Company Name: ESHOP USA INC
Contact Person: Jack Rosenberg
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (800) 774-0271
Address: 14750 SW 26 Street 116,
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Pandemic Studios announced that it will take the wraps off Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, a sequel to the original Mercenaries war action game. According to the developer, Mercenaries 2 offers a “whole new playground of destruction from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons.”
The game is set in an “exotic” location, which enables the gamer to become his “own boss in a wide-open world where there’s only one rule – everybody pays,” Pandemic said.
“While the original Mercenaries’ high-octane, go anywhere, do anything and blow the crap out of everything style was a hit with gamers, the whole experience was screaming to run on next-generation game systems,” said Pandemic CEO Andrew Goldman.
TG Daily will be on location at E3 and report from the conference and show throughout the week.
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REDDITCH MP Karen Lumley recently visited the Stables Farm Shop in Astwood Bank.
The MP’s visit was part of a week-long tour of local businesses.
“The aim of the business week tour was to visit important local companies to learn more about their work and see what I, or the Government, can do to help them," she said.
"I’m keen to support business in Redditch wherever I can."
Mrs Lumley was given a tour of the diverse rural enterprises at the Stables which includes a farm shop, cafe, farm park and 120 acres of agricultural land producing beef and lamb for the shop.
Back in 2007 the site consisted of just a redundant stable block and an area of intensively farmed arable land with only one part time employee.
Manager at the Stables, Rob Waitt, showed the MP how over the last seven years the farm’s owners have diversified the business and grown it into a thriving rural enterprise employing more than local people.
MrsLumley said: “I was hugely impressed with what has been achieved at the Stables farm shop. It’s pleasing to see a farm business close to Redditch start new enterprises, create jobs for local people and provide an outlet for locally produced food.”
Mr Waitt said: “We welcomed the opportunity to show our MP around the farm, cafe and shop and show her that we are an important local employer and resource for the local community."


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In a bold move towards economic empowerment and community development, the Light of Tsutsubega company has set sight on creating more than 100 jobs within the span of a year. Nestled in the heart of Tsutsubega, this visionary company aims to transform lives and ignite progress.
Led by the dynamic Chairperson Ntshiang Kedumetse, the Light of Tsutsubega is charting a path toward sustainable growth with their strategy involving collaboration with existing business entities in the area, fostering investment that directly benefits the local community, engaging companies that seek to channel resources back into Tsutsubega and nurture a thriving ecosystem.
Speaking during the launch of the company at Tsutsubega village (on the outskirts of Maun) recently, Kedumetse revealed that the company has forged a partnership with andBeyond, an eco-tourism operator committed to sustainable practices to venture into irrigation farming to ensure food security and also create more than 50 jobs for the community.
She Further emphasised that Tsutsubega’s natural beauty and warm hospitality make it an ideal location for a campsite business and the company anticipates generating more than 50 additional jobs through this venture, indicating that with over 500 residents, the demand for recreational spaces is evident.
Light of Tsutsubega has further enlisted the support of Impact Fund and The People’s Path – organisations dedicated to community initiatives and small businesses. Together, they are unlocking the tourism value chain, ensuring that Tsutsubega’s potential is harnessed effectively and competitively.
Ruth Stuard, Director of Impact Fund, has explained their pivotal role in powering Tsutsubega to establish a company limited by guarantee, the Light of Tsutsubega development company. This strategic move enables effective engagement within the tourism industry, bridging the gap between dreams and reality.
Addressing Tsutsubega community recently, Stuart revealed that the Tsutsubega company aims to facilitate access through strategic partnerships and a capacity-building program, ensures that local businesses gain access to critical resources. He further indicated that whether its training, funding, or market linkages Tsutsubega’s entrepreneurs are now better equipped to navigate the complex tourism value chain.
Furthermore, she indicated that the company will help promote effective engagement, acting as a bridge connecting small enterprises with larger players in the industry by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to pave way for effective engagement within the tourism ecosystem.
Stuart revealed that People’s Path engages directly with Tsutsubega’s residents, identifying their needs and aspirations to ensure that development initiatives align with the community’s vision.
“Understanding the intricacies of the tourism value chain is crucial. People’s Path conducts workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns, equipping Tsutsubega’s entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to thrive,” indicating that both Impact Fund and People’s Path share a common vision: a vibrant Tsutsubega where every individual has a stake in the tourism industry.


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Trudeau said while the number of new cases linked to travel remains low, a single case imported from overseas is a case too many and the federal government is actively looking at ways to tighten the border.
"Because we already have some of the strongest measures anywhere, we have to be very careful as we move forward on even further measures".
Trudeau also addressed travel restrictions now in place.
Canada has had a ban on non-essential travel into the country by anyone who isn't a citizen or permanent resident since March, but it can't as easily bar the flow of Canadians in and out of the country. There is also a two-week quarantine and a mandatory negative test needed before flying home.
That requirement went into effect on January 7.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced during a COVID-19 briefing carried live on VOCM this afternoon that the program allows for low-interest loans of up to $1-million to be used for things like utilities and rent. A similar project underway at Toronto's Pearson airport reportedly has a positivity rate of just over 2 per cent. Right now, a small proportion [of cases] are caused by Canadians coming back to the country.
"When looking into new measures to ensure Canadians can be protected, it is complicated, and we need to make sure it is done the right way". "We recognize that these additional travel restrictions and the fact that the government is saying directly to Canadians "do not travel now" has implications for our conversation with airlines", Freeland said.
On Tuesday, Trudeau said for the previous year the country has implemented various measures to protect Canadians from COVID-19.
The federal government is launching a new program to help businesses affected by the second wave of the pandemic.


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The Directors Guild of America reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers as the writers' strike enters its sixth week.
Electric vehicles are set to become a $700 billion market by 2030, and the electric boat niche is a very fast-growing part of that market
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You may be able to score great deals on Prime Day. But read on for tips so you don't wreck your finances in the process.
To celebrate Pride Month, Prime Video and Amazon Canada are showing solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, with a focus on shifting the spotlight to provide more visibility and amplify the voices of queer-identifying employees, local community members, and Prime Video fans. Amazon Canada is supporting Pride Toronto with a large-scale packaging initiative and showcasing 2SLGBTQ+ Amazon employee talent with the #ProudToBe Art Exhibition in partnership with Pride Toronto and Oleos & Canvas. Prime
Investing.com -- World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) has announced a multi-year partnership with streaming platform Twitch.
These stocks could be Buffett's biggest winners, but they almost certainly won't be his biggest moneymakers.
The market might be wrong about Nvidia's future, but that doesn't mean the stock will keep rising in the near term.
When Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) reported results for its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter (ended March 31), they were a bit of a mixed bag. As of this writing, Alibaba shares are down a jaw-dropping 75% from their peak, which was set in October 2020. While it's been beaten down, this growth stock is one that investors should consider buying now.
Buffett famously said he didn't understand technology, but he has amassed a fortune in AI stocks.
This freelance writer has really gotten into travel this year. Check out a few Amazon purchases that enhanced her experiences.
A new bull market for the Nasdaq Composite Index has been in sight for several months. In May, the index finally gained more than 20% from its previous bottom, meeting the commonly accepted definition of a bull market. There have been plenty of winners, with over one-third of the Nasdaq 100 stocks jumping by at least 20% so far this year.
By Louis Juricic and Sarina Isaacs
In its first-quarter earnings announcement last week, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) delivered a better-than-expected revenue number. The stock fell after the report came out, but then it rebounded. As of June 2, it has increased by 45% in 2023.
After releasing what could end up being the highest-grossing animated film ever, Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) just followed up the Super Mario Movie with a record-breaking new Zelda game. Called Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the latest iteration in the long-running franchise is officially one of the top-rated games ever, and is all but guaranteed to be one of the top-selling Nintendo titles ever. Here's the scoop on Nintendo's blockbuster title and how it could impact the business financially.
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Government halves import duty on some steel grades
CRGO are electrical steel grades used for stampings and cores of electrical transformers and other electrical appliances.
Industry demands higher duties on imported edible oils
The industry has also asked the import duty on refined oils to be raised to minimum 35...
Reduce import duty on gold, says Niti Aayog
"Reduction in customs duty will not only reduce incentives for illegal transactions but it will a...
GST: 10% duty on imported mobile phones to boost 'Make in India'
Companies such as Apple, while starting local sourcing in partnership with Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron still import a large chunk of the requirements for what is sold here.
OnePlus wants customs duty on imported smartphones deferred
Adequate time should be given to companies like OnePlus that sell only one model every year because a sudden increase in prices could drive away potential customers, a top executive said.
Tesla seeks import duty exemption from government for India launch
Musk has also hinted at setting up a local plant in the country for the production of its Model 3 sedan.
Imposing duty on imported mobiles violation of FTA: Broadband India Forum
BIF said any imposition of customs duty on imported mobile phones, post-switch over to GST regime for compensating local manufacturing, will violate India’s stance on FTA treaties.
Sugar lobby seeks import duty hike as global prices fall
The association said that if raw sugar prices fall further, even at the current 40% import duty, raw sugar could be easily and profitably imported into India.
Indian edible oils industry demands increase in import duty
With a view to ensure farmers do not loose total interest in oilseed cultivation we suggest the following intervention on top most priority.
Govt imposes 10% import duty on wheat, tur
The move comes ahead of peak wheat arrivals in mandis while the tur crop has already been harvested.
GST: Panasonic for higher customs duty to thwart cheap imports
"Post-GST, we have also requested the government to consider a higher import duty on CBU products which are imported," said Panasonic India and South Asia president and CEO Manish Sharma.
Anti-dumping duty likely on 'O Acid' imported from China
Directorate General of Antidumping and Allied Duties concluded that the chemical was exported by firms in China at prices less than their values in India
Import duty on sugar may be cut from 40%
India is the world's biggest aggregate consumer of the sweetener and often imports the commodity when local output falls, to prevent prices from soaring.
Agriculture Ministry proposes hike in tur dal import duty to 20%
On March 28, the import duty was slapped on tur dal as its wholesale price had slipped below MSP of Rs 5,050 per quintal fixed for this crop year 2016-17 ending next month.
Food Ministry favours hike in tur dal import duty to 25%
Paswan's comments follow a meeting with Maharashtra CM Devender Fadnavis who sought hike in customs duty on tur dal saying farmers are struggling to get even the minimum support price (MSP) because of record output.


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LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Residents in Longmeadow can pick up a free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kit from Town Hall while supplies last.
According to the Town of Longmeadow, the test kits are available at Town Hall located at 20 Williams St, on the first floor Board of Health office from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. One kit per address will be distributed until the supply is gone.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests are also available from the federal government. Residents can order four at-home tests per address, to be delivered by the Postal Service. All you need to provide is your mailing address and name.
Visit the COVID test website, and click on “order free at-home tests” it will take you to the U.S. Postal Service website. It’s best to obtain the tests now, before you potentially feel COVID-19 symptoms so you’re not waiting for the tests while actively potentially sick with COVID-19.


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ListenFirst launched a tool- Branded Content Analysis Suite that offers brands with cross-channel analytics. The platform allows marketers to analyze branded content partnerships across various social media platforms. It provides media companies metrics to monitor how connections perform on social media and win over their peers.
ListenFirst Chief Product Officer, Jonathan Farb, said, “We’re bringing both advertisers and platforms a directory of all branded content partnerships across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Tumblr.”
Finding cross-platform competitors is hard, even though there are various tools available to help marketers keep track of their influencer analytics. ListenFirst is helping marketers and brands to determine benchmarks for branded content partnerships. Also, it helps to compare their performance against other industry sponsorships.
Article source: https://marketingland.com/listenfirst-provides-branded-content-reporting-across-multiple-social-platforms-272089


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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb isn’t mincing words about kratom, the increasingly popular herbal substance that’s been hawked as an alternative to painkillers and anti-depressants by companies promoting its ostensible curative properties (and supposedly innate safety as a “natural,” plant-based product). Those are medically unproven claims that could prove deadly considering kratom’s promotion as an opioid addiction fighting tool in the midst of a painkiller overdose epidemic, the FDA says—and it’s been linked to at least 36 deaths the agency knows of.
So what is kratom? As Gottlieb explains in an FDA statement, it’s “a plant that grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.” But despite the hype about kratom’s ability to treat anxiety, pain, and depression, there aren’t any clinically validated studies to support those claims. “I understand that there’s a lot of interest in the possibility for kratom to be used as a potential therapy for a range of disorders. But the FDA has a science-based obligation that supersedes popular trends and relies on evidence,” said Gottlieb.
Gottlieb also pointed to the the 10-fold increase in calls to American poison control centers related to kratom-containing substances between 2010 and 2015. One crucial issue that may have prompted the harsh FDA safety warning about kratom has to do with the ongoing opioid epidemic, which is claiming tens of thousands of lives every year in America. Kratom has been promoted as both a healing cure for opioid addiction as well as a drug to be added on to existing opioids to enhance the euphoric high (it’s also used purely recreationally by some people).
Under kratom’s current legal status, it can’t be marketed for therapeutic reasons, and there are no FDA-approved uses for the herbal product. That’s not to say there aren’t any medicinal benefits to kratom—it just hasn’t gotten the scientific scrutiny required for regulatory clearance. The FDA has applied the same kind of scrutiny to claims that marijuana-derived products can help prevent, treat, or cure cancer (claims which aren’t supported by any existing scientific evidence).


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Through this long-term partnership, the goal of Pomellato, controlled by Kering, is to strengthen its production capacity.
This is the first such deal for the Milan-based jewelry firm. Financial details were not disclosed.
“This is a fundamental step for the development of Pomellato,” said chief executive officer Sabina Belli. “We are very happy that Davide Costanzo and Gregorio Rizzetto have become our partners. The path ahead of us is exciting and each of our expertise tied to the future synergies will contribute to take a step forward in all of our production processes.”
Pomellato is eyeing further growth through the experience of Costanzo & Rizzetto’s team, joining forces to enhance its jewelry made by hand.
Costanzo and Rizzetto’s parents were the owners of two companies that produced and set precious jewelry pieces in the ’70s in Valenza, a key jewelry manufacturing hub in Italy.
In 1994, Davide Costanzo married Elena Rizzetto, who is Gregorio’s sister and in 2008, Davide and Gregorio decided to set up a business venture called Costanzo e Rizzetto srl, combining craftsmanship and technological innovation. The company has been working with some of the most prestigious international jewelry houses. The production cycle is carried out entirely in-house.
Within its workshop, artisans cast and manufacture gold pieces — using 18-karat, 14k and 9k gold in any color — and items in silver, platinum and palladium. Costanzo & Rizzetto has a special competence in creating enamel work, applying geometrical or pictorial motifs.
For years, Belli has highlighted the craftsmanship of Pomellato and the Italian goldsmith tradition.
In 2018, Pomellato unveiled its partnership with the Galdus Goldsmith Academy, whereby the company supported the school financially, all the while providing experts to teach at the school, structuring seminars and offering apprenticeships to students.
The high-education programs aimed at training the next generation of goldsmiths — spanning three to seven years — secured the support of the Lombardy region and recognizes the students with a certificate as Specialized Craftsmanship Technicians for Manufactured Goldsmith Goods. The latter is recognized not only in Italy but also throughout Europe.
Italy has seen a wave of merger and acquisition activity of late, as luxury brands are aiming to protect the country’s manufacturing pipeline and ensure business continuity. Most recently, wool mill Gruppo Piacenza SpA bought the storied Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti, which marked its 140th anniversary last year.
Pomellato was founded by the late Pino Rabolini in 1967, translating the concept of ready-to-wear into jewelry, introducing the idea of pieces chosen by women for themselves.
Kering took control of Pomellato in 2013, further building the brand’s storied collections such as Montenapoleone; Iconica — the first ring introduced by Rabolini; Sabbia; M’Ama Non M’Ama and Nudo and leveraging its colored gems, sleek designs — cocooning rings, chain bracelets and necklaces in gold or pink gold — and Milanese goldsmith tradition and craftsmanship. In 1995, Rabolini launched the more accessible label Dodo, a fun collection of animal-shaped charms.
Pomellato is gearing up to next year celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vincenzo Castaldo as creative director of the brand.


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We're live at the Milk studio in Hollywood for Microsoft's big moment. The software giant has tantalized the rest of the tech world with a mysterious, details-free invite to something major; now it has to deliver on that promise.
So what's it to be? The smart money — and most of your bets, apparently — is on a game-changing tablet. But what exactly? Xbox tablet with SmartGlass technology, as we suggested earlier Monday? iPad killer? A sub-$500 Kindle Fire competitor? Microsoft partner Barnes & Noble has told us they're not involved in this launch, but could it still be some kind of media reader?
We'll know soon enough. The live blog starts at 3:30pm Pacific time, 6:30pm Eastern; the event itself is scheduled to kick off half an hour after that, with some time for pictures and video hands-on after the launch. Follow along with our up-to-the-minute updates and commentary, and let us know in the comments below what questions you'd like to ask Microsoft.


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It was just three days ago when word of Nokia launching the Nokia Lumia 630 over in India surfaced, making it the first Windows Phone 8.1 device to roll out from Microsoft’s Nokia division in that part of the world. That particular smartphone looks to be well on its way to do well in the market there, as well as in other emerging markets courtesy of its relatively affordable pricing as well as features that are set to please, including a 4.5” display and dual SIM support.
Microsoft hopes to capitalise on the furore of the FIFA World Cup with an edition of its Nokia Lumia 630 smartphone that features a digital TV tuner. The handset will be based on the dual-SIM model and includes a built-in Digital TV (DTV) signal receiver. So if you’re stuck in traffic before kick-off, or struggling to find a bar that isn’t already packed to the rafters, you can still watch all the action and root for your favorite national side. The smartphone is an exclusive for Brazil, so if you’re flying out for the tournament this summer you’ll need to pick one up when you land. Otherwise it’s the same low-end handset that Stephen Elop, Vice President for Microsoft’s Devices and Service unit, announced at Build 2014 last month.


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The National Treasury has resolved to end emergency procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other Covid-19 protective clothing after shocking revelations of alleged corruption linked to the multibillion-rand spending programme.
This is according to a Treasury presentation tabled by finance minister Tito Mboweni and his director-general, Dondo Mogajane, during a meeting with parliament’s finance committees from the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.
The documents show that government departments will no longer be allowed to handpick PPE suppliers, and will be ordered to return to open tender processes.
The procurement of PPE — such as masks, gloves and hand sanitisers — has recently been plagued by allegations of corruption and other irregularities.
It emerged that companies linked to “politically exposed people” had been benefiting to the tune of hundreds of millions of rand.
These include President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Diko, her husband Thandisizwe Diko and other top ANC figures, such as Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife Loyiso Masuku.
“Emergency procurement for PPE and protective clothing is ended and institutions revert to open procurement processes,” the Treasury’s presentation said.
“Procurement must be compliant with all existing instructions for procurement.
“[Treasury] will lock an absolute price for all PPE and listed protective clothing procurement.
“Permission to be sought for any amount above the absolute price.
“Institutions to provide [Treasury] with the names of all PPE and protective clothing appointed service providers for publishing on the [Treasury] website and analysing aggregated data across all procuring agencies.”
In his opening remarks, Mboweni told MPs that the participation of politically exposed people in public procurement would now require “a more stringent review”.
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So, everyone was expecting LG to make the next Google Nexus tablet, or maybe ASUS since they’ve also been one of the part Nexus tablet partners. However, you’d be wrong to assume either of those are correct since the next Nexus 9 tablet looks to be coming from HTC and it looks like its going to be a real competitor. The new Nexus 9″ tablet codenamed Volantis (not to be confused with Lady Gaga’s flying dress) was outed by Android Police today with a full image and spec drop of the device. And based upon what we’re seeing, it looks like Nvidia booted Qualcomm out of the latest Nexus tablet as a tit for tat when Qualcomm booted them out of the Nexus 7 in 2013. This 9″ tablet appears to be a direct competitor to Apple’s iPad Mini and will likely pre-empt any updates Apple brings to it with higher resolution or a faster processor.
The Nexus 9 tablet is expected to sport an 8.9″ 2048 x 1440 resolution display which will be a 281 PPI display, higher than any tablet Apple currently offers. It will weigh only 418 grams for the Wi-Fi version and 427 grams for the LTE version, although the LTE modem is still TBD. What else is known about this tablet is that it will have an NVIDIA Logan 64-bit processor, which is Nvidia’s 64-bit custom ARM dual-core SoC. Lots of people have been waiting for this SoC from Nvidia and after some delays it may finally be coming here in the shape of a Nexus device. Interestingly enough, it will only have 2 GB of RAM, somewhat low for a tablet with such a high-end processor. It will, thankfully, have stereo front-facing speakers like most of HTC’s latest phones and NVIDIA’s Tegra Note 7. It will also have a 3 Megapixel front-facing camera and an 8 Megapixel back main camera which appears to look a lot like the Nexus 5 camera.
The Nexus 9 will come in 16 and 32 GB flavors which will cost $399 and $499 (more pricey than the 7″ version) and will have an aluminum zero-gap construction. This means that it will be the most premium looking, premium feeling and premium performing device Google has put out to date. The expected launch for this tablet is somewhere around Q4 of 2014, so don’t expect this thing to come out any time soon. If anything, it will probably be a lot like the Nexus 5 launch, a mad dash that is a result of some leaks.


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The new Hugo Boss men’s fragrance was recently launched to the competitive South African male through multiple Primedia Unlimited Fashion Media advertising platforms within Edgars and Red Square stores nationally.
Fashion Media CEO Sean Reed says; “The fashion retail space is no longer dominated by women, but includes a large percentage of fashion conscious men who look after themselves through dress and body. Connecting with these ‘men of competitive spirit’, across multiple touch points, is critical in attracting their attention in this environment.”
A national campaign launched the new Hugo Boss men’s fragrance – SPORT – using print and television coverage and combining a two week period of Fashion Media’s in-store advertising platforms. 13 Edgars and 13 Red Square stores nationally sported creative shop front Hugo Boss Sport windows while escalators, hanging banners and beepers rounded off a complete advertising package.
For more information, contact Sean Reed on 011 562 6850 or email him at firstname.lastname@example.org


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Curious tech geeks are casting many a rumor about the much-awaited iPhone 5S even before it’s release date. The latest iPhone 5S concept video puts those rumors together to visualize what the model will look like. Outwardly, the emphasis is on a higher resolution display, but inwardly the focus is on what the iOS 7 will incorporate.
To accommodate a larger display, Apple will narrow down the bezels, as in the iPad Mini. Some even expect a bezel-less device. Regardless of the level of improvement, a better resolution is definitely expected, especially considering that the iPhone 5S is being outperformed by other phones like the HTC One.
Latest rumors from Wei Feng Network expect iPhone 5S to come with twice the pixel density of its predecessor. The calculation is based on Apple’s standard aspect ratio of 16:9, so the resolution is possibly 1600 x 900, which translates to 1.44 million (~1.5 million) pixels.
The most exciting thing is that iPhone 5S is presumed to be the first iDevice to feature the new iOS. The iOS 7 launch is expected at Apple’s World Wide Developer’s Conference, a few weeks from now. The fact that Johny Ive is leading the iOS design team to incorporate radical changes is even more exciting.
The rear camera of the device will likely feature a 12-13MP sensor and dual-LED flash, pairing up with iOS 7’s dual-shot feature, which can use both cameras simultaneously. The fingerprint reader is also an expected feature based on Apple’s acquisition of AuthenTec in 2012 to enhance security technology.
A larger retina display, improved camera, and a more powerful processor are definitely going to impress Apple fans. Apple has announced a new product this Fall, prompting analysts to forecast the iPhone 5S release this September. The iPad Mini 2 is expected in Q4 2013.


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How Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 Avoids Ripping Off Existing Fans
Microsoft just showed off its new Surface Pro 4 at a much-reviewed press event in New York City. The Surface Pro 4 looks like a great device, and the accessories that the company designed for it are likely to inspire envy among owners of the incumbent Surface Pro 3. But lucky for you if you own the Surface Pro 3, you’ll be able to upgrade to the new accessories without buying a new tablet. And that fact reveals that Microsoft is thinking as much about its current fans as the new customers it hopes an array of brand-new devices will attract.
Vlad Savov reports for The Verge that the relationship between the Surface Pro 3 and the newly-unveiled Surface Pro 4 “extends far beyond insubstantial talk of design continuity.” The new Surface Pro 4 has a larger display than the old one, but that upgrade is accompanied by thinner bezels, which make the tablet the same overall size as its predecessor. In a move that’s unusual among hardware-making tech companies, it also makes the Surface Pro 4 compatible with all of the accessories that were introduced for the Surface Pro 3. And it ensures that all of the upgraded accessories announced for the Surface Pro 4 are compatible with the Surface Pro 3.
Savov reports that while that might sound logical, and not that much of a big deal, such backward-compatibility is actually quite rare in the world of consumer electronics. Consider Asus as an example. While the Taiwanese tech company is a proponent of all-things-hybrid, from smartphones that slot into tablet docks to tablets that convert into laptops with removable keyboards, Savov notes that each time Asus has introduced a new PadFone, Transformer Book, or Pad, “all the parts have changed. Cross-compatibility between generations? Zero. Time between generations? Mere months.”
Pebble, a successful smartwatch-maker that’s carved out its niche in the market with an approach that’s distinct from the strategy Apple’s adopted with the market-leading Apple Watch, is another “serial offender” on the front of eschewing backward compatibility. Pebble has changed its proprietary charging connector with each new iteration of its smartwatch, which Savov explains communicates that the company is treating its products as disposable commodities and doesn’t inspire confidence on the part of consumers.
Other companies that employ a similar short-term approach to devices include many smartphone manufacturers, including Motorola, which suffered backlash when it omitted the latest Moto E, which was launched only earlier this year, from the list of its smartphones that are slated to receive the update to Google’s new Android Marshmallow operating system.
Microsoft, on the other hand, clearly thought about current Surface Pro 3 owners when it was planning the Surface Pro 4. People who currently own, and like, the Surface Pro 3 will be able to upgrade to the new keyboard accessories for the Surface Pro 4. And those accessories offer substantial improvements, including a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. Surface Pro 3 owners can also use the new Surface Pen. And the Surface Pro 3’s charger can charge the Surface Pro 4, while the Surface Pro 4 charger can charge the Surface Pro 3.
Savov notes that if you already have the Surface Pro 3, the hardware ecosystem you’ve already established will be compatible if you choose to upgrade to the Surface Pro 4, which is important not only to the average consumer, but also to the enterprise customers that Microsoft is looking to please. It’s a smart move, since owning Microsoft’s older hardware gives you a strong reason to keep choosing Microsoft when you’re looking to upgrade.
Apple’s hardware ecosystem benefits from the company’s choice to keep accessories compatible across devices and over time. There have been some changes and exceptions, like the introduction of the Lightning connector or the changes ushered in by 3D Touch, but generally, consumers can buy Apple products and related accessories and enjoy support on both the hardware and software side for years to come. Apple’s optimization of its latest version of iOS for iPhones that are years old, for instance, contrasts sharply with Android phone manufacturers’ inability to guarantee that even their latest smartphones will get major software updates.
Savov equates backward compatibility with forward thinking, and writes that when companies prioritize user-friendly moves over those that are immediately profitable, that generally leads to high customer satisfaction and, as a result, more sales. Microsoft’s efforts to make existing users happy, in addition to creating devices that will attract new users to its ecosystem, seems like a winning strategy.


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Apple Shares New 'Unleash' iPhone X Ad Highlighting A11 Bionic Chip
Apple today shared a fun new iPhone X ad on its YouTube channel, this time touting the capabilities of the A11 Bionic chip built into the device.
In the video, a student walks down the street playing popular iOS game Vainglory on his iPhone when the game characters start coming to life and attacking him, causing him to fight them off in the real world.
Apple has shared multiple clever iPhone X ads focusing on features like Face ID
, Portrait Mode
, Portrait Lighting
, and more, but this is the first video that has specifically highlighted the A11 Bionic chip, which is the fastest chip ever in one of Apple's mobile devices.
The A11 is a 10-nanometer six-core 2.4GHz chip with two performance cores and four high-efficiency cores, and it's powerful enough for console-quality games and augmented reality applications. It includes a three-core Apple-designed GPU too, along with an embedded M11 Motion coprocessor.
In benchmarks, the A11 significantly outperforms the A10 included in previous models for better gaming and better performance all around. It's called the "Bionic" because two of the cores in the chip are dedicated to a neural engine that's able to process more than 600 billion operations per second, powering Face ID and other machine learning tasks.
Apple's latest iPhone X ad will be shown on TV and on social networks starting soon. According to Vainglory's developers, there's an exclusive skin tied to the ad that can be downloaded in game.
With around four months to go before Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 14 lineup, the overwhelming majority of rumors related to the new devices so far have focused on the iPhone 14 Pro, rather than the standard iPhone 14 – leading to questions about how different the iPhone 14 will actually be from its predecessor, the iPhone 13.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected...
The iPhone 14 will feature a more expensive "high-end" front-facing camera with autofocus, partly made in South Korea for the first time, ET News reports.
Apple reportedly ousted a Chinese candidate to choose LG Innotek, a South Korean company, to supply the iPhone 14's front-facing camera alongside Japan's Sharp. The company is said to have originally planned to switch to LG for the iPhone...
Last year's iPhone 13 Pro models were the first of Apple's smartphones to come with 120Hz ProMotion displays, and while the two iPhone 14 Pro models will continue to feature the technology, their screens could well boast expanded refresh rate variability this time round.
To bring ProMotion displays to the iPhone 13 Pro models, Apple adopted LTPO panel technology with variable refresh...
Apple has silently increased the price of its Apple Music subscription for college students in several countries, with the company emailing students informing them their subscription would be slightly increasing in price moving forward. The price change is not widespread and, based on MacRumors' findings, will impact Apple Music student subscribers in but not limited to Australia, the...
Apple is one of several companies that have held talks with Electronic Arts (EA) about a potential purchase, according to a new report from Puck.
EA has spoken to several "potential suitors," including Apple, Amazon, and Disney as it looks for a merger arrangement. Apple and the other companies declined to comment, and the status of the talks is not known at this time, but Apple does have an ...
Sony this week came out with an updated version of its popular over-ear noise canceling headphones, so we picked up a pair to compare them to the AirPods Max to see which headphones are better and whether it's worth buying the $400 WH-1000XM5 from Sony over Apple's $549 AirPods Max.
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. First of all, the AirPods Max win out when it comes ...


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Kroger announced changes to store hours Sunday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Effective at closing on Sunday, Kroger, Pay Less and Owen’s stores will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This time adjustment applies to stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.
“Our supply chain teams are working tirelessly to ensure that food, medicine and cleaning supplies reach our customers as quickly as possible. This schedule change will allow our store teams to focus on stocking the fresh, affordable food and essentials that our customers are looking for when they walk in our stores. The change will also allow even greater attention to cleaning our stores,” Kroger said in a release.
Walmart announced a similar move on Saturday.


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More Perimeter Coverage
Leading brands are bringing new life to packaged bread and bakery with a slew of keto-friendly, functional, plant-based and portion-controlled offerings that speak to consumers’ growing concerns about diet and health.
In the first half of 2023 alone, new products designed to fit into a ketogenic (keto) diet have included Nature’s Own Keto Net One Loaf, Thomas Keto Bagel Thins, and a reformulation of Sola bread, buns and bagels, just to name a few.
[Read more: "What Is Taste Intelligence?"]
Meanwhile, on the better-for-you ingredients side, Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Breads brands have launched a new superfoods line called Grains Almighty, and retailers have joined the effort with own-brand versions, including Kroger’s Simple Truth Seeded Multigrain Bread and Multigrain Quinoa Bread.
As the saying goes, everything old is new again. In the case of bakery products, however, “everything” is apparently one of the latest crazes. Thomas, a brand owned by Horsham, Pa.-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, recently introduced Everything Mini Bagels – and while these products are labeled as “everything,” they’re actually lower in calories and carbs than traditional bagels, especially since they come in a controlled-portion size.
Nature’s Own, meanwhile, recently launched its Perfectly Crafted Artisan Style Everything Bun that has “an ideal blend of everything seasoning,” according to Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods.
Another example is Wholesome Harvest Everything Bread, launched in 2021 by Bimbo Bakehouse, a division of Bimbo Bakeries USA. The “everything” flavor in the in-store bakery bread and rolls category has grown 12% in unit sales over the 52-week period that ended Jan. 22, according to IRI data cited by Bimbo Bakehouse.


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Uncertain times require a close eye on your finances – Daily Tribune
Just before the Super Bowl, our own Ford Motor Company announced that it was cutting production due to a shortage of semiconductor chips. At the Palace’s former location on Lapeer Rd., the parking lot still has many GM trucks probably waiting for those chips.
Today, as the Chinese-hosted Olympics draw to a close and athletes return to their home countries, trouble spots are popping up all over the world. We can only hope they don’t escalate into something much more serious. Tensions between Taiwan and China, both our trading partners, continue to rise.
Corporate giant Intel plans to build a chip manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, but production is still a few years away. Taiwan is currently the world’s largest producer of semiconductor chips.
A global economy is great when it works. But when there are issues affecting manufacturing and supply channels, the impact is felt everywhere.
Russia and Ukraine are also on the brink of a conflict that would almost certainly have a negative impact on world financial markets. Our leaders have already warned Russia that if they decide to invade, there will be serious financial repercussions.
As the world shrinks, most international events are felt around the world. I don’t want to downplay the dangers of military conflicts, but even in times of war you have to keep an eye on your finances.
I’ve always advised people to expect the unexpected when it comes to household finances. And this year there have already been some unexpected events. The good news is that wages are rising and unemployment is nearing historic lows. Unfortunately, the cost of everyday items is increasing faster than paychecks. And good luck finding these items.
There is not much we can do about global conflicts, supply chain problems, price spikes and empty shelves. But there’s a fairly simple math equation that can help you prepare for a potential global financial reset.
It’s called The Rule of 72. Here’s an example. If you have $100 and make 8%, it will double in nine years. (8×9=72). It also doubles in six years if you earn 12%. (6×12=72) Any combination of 72 works.
The rule also applies to inflation. It’s been relatively low for years, but we’re currently on track for a 7% annualized rate. If this rate continues, prices will double in 10.28 years. (7×10.28=72)
In other words, 10 years from now, your dollars will have purchasing power of 50 cents.
We all know that car prices have increased significantly, mainly due to the rising cost of computer chips. But it’s not just chips. Commodity prices have risen across the board, including wheat, coffee, corn, copper, timber and oil.
Rather than complain, I suggest that we should all expect and prepare for higher prices in the future. For some, this may mean nothing more than reducing visits to the café or eating out less. For others, it could mean missing out on a vacation, or even worse.
It will almost certainly cost more to maintain your lifestyle and it will be harder to save and invest. The Rule of 72 will not solve any financial problems, but I believe applying it could help you prepare for a rising price environment.
Securities offered by LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Email your questions to [email protected] Ken is a registered agent of LPL Financial. Ken is Vice President of the Society for Lifetime Planning. All opinions expressed are those of Ken Morris. LPL and Society for Lifetime Planning are independent companies. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital. No strategy ensures success or protects against loss.
The Rule of 72 is a mathematical concept and does not guarantee investment results nor is it used as an indicator of how an investment will perform. It is an approximation of the impact of a target rate of return. Investments are subject to variable returns and there is no guarantee that an investment will double in value.


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A leaked document from the Attorney-General's Department has clarified the mandatory data retention debate, outlining the nature of 'metadata'.


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This is Tracy, owner of Karumba Pharmacy. I have been receiving enquiries from Normanton residents regard of the new Normanton Pharmacy. First of all, I am so glad there is a new pharmacist coming to town and provide pharmacy services.
Different from previous Normanton Pharmacy, which was also owned by us. The new Normanton Pharmacy is not related to Karumba Pharmacy any more, new Normanton pharamcy has new business owner now. Thus we are no longer responsible for services or products received from Normanton Pharmacy.
Let's thank you for new pharmacist joining the region and wish him all the best.


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Don’t let ‘toxic mould’ scammers into your home, CTSI warns
Cold-callers are targeting deprived areas with fake surveys and bogus energy-efficiency claims.
Scammers are duping householders into handing over money for fake ‘toxic mould’ surveys, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning.
Trading Standards teams across the country have received reports of cold-callers targeting residents, particularly in socially deprived areas, and offering ‘free surveys’ of homes to check for signs of mould.
In some cases, the scammers then use high-pressure sales tactics to trick the householder into paying an ‘admin fee’ of £50-£250, which they say is necessary to secure a government energy-efficiency grant. The scammers then fail to return to carry out work, and victims are unable to contact them to get their money back.
In other cases, the scammers have gone on to carry out work, including installing spray foam insulation which they claim has ‘mould killing qualities’. They then charge excessive amounts – often several thousands of pounds – for poor quality and unnecessary work, which in some cases has been found to affect the mortgageability of the property.
In addition to cold-calling, scammers are also attempting to arrange surveys by text and phone call.
In one case, a retired teacher in Glasgow was almost scammed out of £7,000 by cold-callers who told her they had found toxic mould in her attic. The scammers even pressured her into taking out a loan they had directed her to online, but fortunately her bank spotted signs of a scam and the transaction was cancelled.
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“Trading Standards will continue to work to ensure that front doors will always remain closed to scammers, and those responsible for scams are brought to justice.”
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Its shares slid 15 per cent after the profits warning, while rival Burberry dropped 4 per cent lower on fears the previously resilient luxury goods sector is feeling the strain of the global economic downturn.
Mulberry said: "Retail sales over the Christmas period were generally in line with expectations.
"However trading across the retail portfolio during the last 10 weeks has been disappointing, including a reduction in tourist spending in the London stores."
Annual like-for-like sales growth has slowed from 11 per cent in December to 6 per cent.
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The Galaxy S6 is expected to launch early next year, but it looks like Samsung is still tinkering with the upcoming flagship phone. The device in question was recently sent to India for R&D, according to a listing on cargo shipment tracking website Zauba.
We’re fairly certain SM-G920 is the model number for the Galaxy S6, while that F at the end means this is the European version. The device’s value is listed at just 18,938 INR (about $300), though it’s likely Samsung will increase the price when it hits the market.
Zauba’s listing doesn’t reveal much else about what to expect from the Galaxy S6, but thanks to recent leaks we already have a decent idea of what to expect from the upcoming smartphone. Samsung is expected to pack in all the latest specs, including a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, a 20-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter, and either a Snapdragon 810 processor or the company’s own Exynos 7420 chip, depending on the market it launches in.
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