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21st > November > 2007 Archive
Virtualization software firm Virtual Iron has found another top OEM to vend its wares. The company today announced an agreement with Dell, which will resell Virtual Iron's server and storage software alongside the OEM's virtualization-friendly hardware.
Beware of emails that mention you and your company by name and claim to be official communications from the US Department of Justice. They're phony and will attempt to install malware on your machine.
Wannabe telecommunications company Jajah is planning to replace the ringing tone with recording advertisements, when the user wants them, with the revenue split 50-50 between customer and operator.
Documents containing personal data cannot be withheld under EU freedom of information laws if the disclosure of the data does not undermine the privacy of the persons named, according to a ruling by the European Court of First Instance.
The European Commission has fined videotape manufacturers Sony, Fuji and Maxell a total of €74.8m for alleged cartel activity in the videotape market.
UK Identity CrisisPolice complaints authority the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to investigate the loss of 25 million private records by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The risk of identity theft is a serious concern for users of internet services, with 70 per cent of adults saying it has changed their online behaviour.
UK Identity CrisisWell, it had to happen, and so here you have it - those mislaid HMRC discs going for a song down at eBay:
Nvidia will bring the ability to flip at will between integrated and discrete graphics cores to the desktop early next year, courtesy of upcoming AMD-oriented chipset the MCP78S.
The giant fossilised claw of a 2.5m-long (8ft) cannibalistic sea scorpion has been discovered by a European researcher.
Peripherals manufacturer WolfKing has created what it claims is the world’s first hybrid PC gamepad and keyboard for gamers - and, we might add, poser typists - everywhere.
Top FiveChristmas time always means photography time. So, if you're looking to buy a new digital SLR (DSLR) or upgrade on older machine to capture this year's happy moments, here are the season's five hottest models according to camera expert George Asghari, who runs independent retail chain Ask Electronics' flagship London store.
Ofcom has guaranteed some radio channels will be available for the wireless microphones used in theatre and for events, at least until 2009 - but the available frequencies won't be the same across the country, which could be a nightmare for touring shows.
The Queen's new helicopter will be supplied by an American company, it has been announced - just as a plan to replace the US President's helicopters with British-made ones seems to be faltering.
A Cambridge University researcher successfully used Google to unearth a password used by an attacker to compromise its security blog.
A German secondary school was closed by police yesterday after internet investigators discovered it was being targeted for a Columbine-style killing spree.
Most activities in London are expensive - and so is driving through it. So one inventor has developed a GPS device to automatically pay the Congestion Charge fee, ensuring drivers are never stung by late-payment charges.
An Iowa family had a near miss when a collapsing giant grain bin buried their house under "thousands of bushels of corn", destroying the structure and trapping father and son in the wreckage.
Sony has re-launched its Playstation Store for the PSP, allowing gamers to download titles for the handheld console through a PC.
UK Identity CrisisAnti-ID card campaigners believe that yesterday's admission by Chancellor Alistair Darling that the government has lost records and private information relating to 25 million people could be the nail in the coffin for the ID card project.
UK Identity CrisisMore than 200 Register readers have commented on our stories on Alistair Darling's great data giveway. Many pointed out that this loss does little to increase confidence in government's ability to care for our personal information - even without creating a national ID database.
The German government has reportedly started hiring coders to develop "white hat" malware capable of covertly hacking into terrorists' PCs.
Google's cunning plan to bypass the Java license might not be cunning enough, depending on how Sun decides to play it and if they see Android as a significant threat to their Java revenues.
Want an unlocked iPhone? Go to Germany. T-Mobile today said it would sell Apple's handset without a contract for a whopping €999 ($1481/£720). It also said it will unlock already-purchased iPhones.
Some say you get what you pay for and, in the case of a Sagem handset, the statement rings true. Its gold-and-black MY220X handset costs about the same as an Indian takeaway, but still delivers plenty of bling.
If you usually eat lunch at your desk, you’ll probably have crumbs everywhere. So, if the missus/cleaner doesn’t quite live up to the job, then get de-crumbing yourself with a USB vacuum cleaner.
A long-anticipated report by the National Audit Office (NAO) into the privatisation of defence-tech research company Qinetiq is due out on Friday. Advance hints suggest damning criticism of the sell-off.
Facebook has been hit by yet another privacy backlash, this time from an online democracy watchdog which has mounted a campaign against part of the social networking site's new advertising strategy.
A US soldier discovered his missus had been playing away at home after spotting a suspicious "Mii" on his Nintendo Wii, the Evening Standard reports.
Beeb WeekThe BBC is in a bind. The changing media landscape means that news and information must increasingly be presented in a provocative or visually stimulating fashion. Very often the easiest way of doing this is to offer it via the perspective of a celebrity reporter.
If you are a recipient of child benefit in the UK, the chances are your records and bank details were included in one of the two CDs that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has lost. HMRC has said we have nothing to fear, despite the fact it doesn't know where these unencrypted CDs are or who has been accessing them.
The World Radio Conference, discussion forum of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has allocated five frequency blocks for use by future mobile telephony technologies, with member countries signed up to the blocks they like the look of and aren't using for anything else.
UK Identity CrisisThe Prime Minister pledged today to give the Information Commissioner the right to perform spot checks on government departments in the wake of the HMRC ID debacle.
Want five free HD DVDs? Then hop on over to Toshiba's website and pick one of the manufacturer's HD DVD-friendly laptops. Buy it and the company will send you the discs - worth £75, it said.
Despite unrelenting ado from every server vendor about their eco-friendly prowess in the data center, the reception of just who paints the most vivid shade of green remains unsubstantial.
The US Senate has approved a bill designed to tighten US cyber-crime laws. An amended version of the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 was unanimously approved by the Senate on 15 November but the measures still need to be approved by the House and the President before becoming law.
California's chief elections official has sued a popular e-voting device vendor for almost $15m in a suit that claims Election Systems & Software (ES&S) repeatedly violated state laws requiring it to receive certification for a ballot-marking device before selling it to county voting officials.
The Messenger probe is nearing the halfway point of 7.9 billion kilometre journey, which when completed will make it the first man-made object to orbit the planet Mercury.


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Tighter Market Situation for Corn and Soybeans
Date: Tue, 09/20/2022 Broadcast: 09
Remark: The market situation for U.S. soybeans and corn could turn out to be tighter than had been expected a month ago. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

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Will Banks Seize Their API Advantage?
With the rise of digital technologies and industry convergence in the Digital Disruption 2.0 era, it’s increasingly clear that anyone who wants to offer banking services can do so. To prepare for this new open environment, banks need to understand where people and organizations are obtaining financial services today and where they might tomorrow. The […]Read More
With Automation, What Happens to the Humans?
Automation is clearly a two-edged sword. While applying automation, robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities to business processes can help businesses boost efficiency, quality and profitability, the resulting displacement of human workers can also inflict damage to the very fiber of the organization. Rather than focusing on how these technologies will replace humans, however, I prefer […]Read More
The Future of Bank Brands
The notion of a dramatically different banking future is not hard to conjure, considering how the digital generation operates, transacts and interacts. Projecting five or 10 years out, will customers explicitly choose to work with bank brands at all, or will they simply look for a financial solution and take their business to whoever offers […]Read More
The pace of technology change in the financial services industry has left many banks concerned that they will lag behind or miss out on fast evolving digital opportunities. In response, some are pursuing tactical projects involving digital technologies – what we call “doing” rather than “being” digital. When organizations “do digital,” they dive into digital […]Read More
A Portfolio Approach to Banking’s Future
A pertinent question was asked during the Q&A following my remarks at the CEB Financial Services Summit in Boston earlier this year: With the pace and scope of Digital Disruption 2.0, should banks invest in automating legacy processes, or should they skip trying to rewire anything and go straight to establishing fintech partnerships? At this […]Read More
Artificial Intelligence Can Provide Real Payoffs
Artificial intelligence (AI) was a big deal back when I was in engineering school (which wasn’t just yesterday). Through the years, AI’s evolution has produced multiple hype cycles, followed by disillusionment. Today, in the time of Digital Disruption 2.0, AI’s ascent looks a bit different. It’s building on its foundation of machine learning and cognitive computing […]Read More
Co-innovate for FinTech Success
A few years ago, if I asked you what comes to mind when you hear “Innovation Lab,” what would you think? Most would have responded with “a place where the best R&D brains come together to develop a new product.” But times have changed. Recent digital disruptions are demonstrating how innovation can spring up just about anywhere in a […]Read More
Blockchain Beyond Banking: The Sky’s the Limit
As blockchain revolutionizes traditional financial services, distributed ledger technology is creating new opportunities in other arenas as well. Today, just about everyone knows about Uber, and many people use it. Now comes Abra, billing itself as the Uber of digital cash. Abra is a blockchain-based digital wallet that enables people to store digital cash on their […]Read More
Will Blockchain Reset the Table for Banking?
I met recently with the chief operating officer at a major bank, who offered a lighthearted yet insightful observation on the buzz around blockchain: he said the hype around the technology is so intense that if you walk into any venture capital firm and can spell blockchain, it’s possible you’ll get startup funding. Of course, just about […]Read More
Losing Consumers Trust in a Digital World? It’s a Risky Business
Every time we download a new app, or sign up at a Web portal, we’re informed about terms and conditions of use, the seller’s privacy policies, cookie policies, and more. All pledge appropriate use of our personal data. Do we read these policies? I suspect many haven’t time—and assume they’re all similar. And although companies […]Read More


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Professor Robert Knight of the University of California, San Diego, US spoke to the BBC in 2018 stating that scientists say our human cells only make up 43% of the total cells in our body, the rest is bacteria.
One of the compounds of cannabis is Cannabidiol or CBD. There are a number of medicinal uses for CBD oil (see below). People are more open to the medical benefits of CBD, especially now that it can be separated from the THC, known for its psychoactive effects. In order to separate CBD from the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and other parts of the plant, it has to be extracted. The result is CBD hemp oil.


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Penn Entertainment announced an overhaul to the company’s rewards program that better serves its customers. The gaming company is launching Penn Play, a new loyalty system that’s replacing the mychoice program.
It offers new features, designed to better track credits under the Penn umbrella.
Penn Entertainment’s new loyalty program
Replacing mychoice, Penn Entertainment launched Penn Play, according to a press release.
The company is introducing Penn Cash, which is the new loyalty currency for the program. Customers can earn, track and redeem Penn Cash through gaming, dining, shopping or staying at Penn destinations across the country. Customers can also earn Penn Cash by using the Barstool Sportsbook and Hollywood PA Casino.
“PENN’s business has transformed over the last few years as we’ve expanded our retail, online gaming and entertainment experiences,” President and CEO Jay Snowden said. “With the rebranding of our loyalty program to PENN Play, we are taking steps to better align all of our brands under the PENN umbrella and create a more seamless omni-channel experience for our customers, which we believe will have a meaningful impact on both our retail and online gaming performance.”
Highlights of Penn Play system
Penn Entertainment is kicking off the new program promotional campaign that will award $1.5 million in Penn Cash and prizes to members. To win, members must download the Penn Play app and visit Penn’s promotional page.
In addition to the new campaign, Penn is rolling out new features for the program. From the press release:
- Meaningful rewards are more accessible to everyone. Customers can begin earning just by signing up, including at the new Play tier level. Additional benefits and rewards are unlocked at each of the five tier levels – Play, Advantage, Preferred, Elite and Owners Club.
- Access to a new marketplace featuring popular retailers where members can redeem gifts and also earn tier points and Penn Cash on everyday items.
- Access to new, exciting perks and entertainment experiences with Penn partner brands, including Live Nation and Choice Hotels.
- A new rewards website and mobile app, which allow members to participate in exclusive promotions and track progress towards earning exciting rewards that can be redeemed anywhere they play.
- Additionally, Penn Play is supported by the company’s industry leading cardless, cashless and contactless 3 C’s technology to better meet the preferences of customers.
- Penn Entertainment Mastercard credit card sign-up incentives.
Penn’s rebrand also features program enhancements for active-duty military, veterans and first responders. Penn’s Heroes are eligible for tier upgrades, discounts across hotels, dining and shopping at Penn locations. The program has more than 182,000 heroes enrolled in the program since launching in May 2021.
Penn Entertainment’s presence in PA
Penn Entertainment has a large footprint in PA, especially on the retail side. The company has four land-based Pennsylvania casinos located in the Keystone State, all of which are Hollywood properties:
- The Meadows
- Penn National
Both properties in York and Morgantown are considered PA mini-casinos and opened in 2021.
Penn also operates Barstool Sportsbook and online casino in PA, along with Hollywood Casino.
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows and Hollywood Casino at Penn National finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in slot revenue in 2022:
- Parx Casino: $393.8 million
- Wind Creek Bethlehem: $272.1 million
- Rivers Casino Pittsburgh: $266.9 million
- Mohegan Pennsylvania: $185 million
- Hollywood Casino at The Meadows: $162.8 million
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National: $155.1 million
The Meadows and Penn National finished 10th and 11th out of 17 properties, respectively, in table games revenue.
Barstool Sportsbook earned the third-most sports betting revenue in 2022, recording $21.6 million. FanDuel PA Sportsbook led the state with $210 million in revenue followed by DraftKings Sportsbooks’ $76.2 million.
Through its licenses with BetMGM Casino PA, DraftKings Casino and Hollywood, Penn recorded the most online casino revenue with $561.2 million last year.


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Blog: The just-drinks Weekly Round-Up
Olly Wehring | 10 March 2014
On just-drinks last week:
- Spring looks like it has arrived here in the UK, but it looks like it’s Spring all year round in Kentucky. The numbers for the nine months to the end of January for Louisville-based Brown-Forman, released on Wednesday, made for cheery reading: Profits up, sales up, full-year estimates raised. It’s no surprise, then, that analysts were in such good moods when they considered the near-term future for Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Finlandia, Herradura et al.
- Another company in high spirits is Jackson Family Wines. Deputy editor James Wilmore spoke to the Californian wine company’s president, Rick Tigner, last week, and learned of JFW’s keenness to up its footprint going forward, with Italy set to be a target.
- In beer, regular commentator Larry Nelson turned his attention to BrewDog, a UK-based craft brewer that continues to earn headlines for its innovative - albeit occasionally controversial - approach to growth. What Larry has learned from the company should give all start-ups food-for-thought.
- In soft drinks, Coca-Cola Amatil welcomed its new MD last Monday, whileSodaStream toasted the latest addition to its portfolio of co-branding partners. Finally, could Jones Soda Co be poised - finally - for a return to better days, after seeing its FY net losses narrow last week?
Don’t forget, we’re running our daily preview of this month's ProWein exhibition in the run-up to the Dusseldorf show, which starts on 23 March. We'll provide a run-down of which companies will be attending and what they will be highlighting so, for your firm to appear in the ProWein daily diary, email details to email@example.com.
Diageo is considering the divestment of its wine business, according to reports over the weekend, although just-drinks has learned that a sale is less likely than has been suggested....
Carlsberg's Russian unit may be grinding down the gears, but its UK marketing team is proving to be no slouches. ...
The camera soars low over fields of spiked agave plants, past workers toiling under the hot Mexican sun. You turn your head as you drift into the hold of a truck. Suddenly you're in a bustling Tequila...
On Monday, 4 May, just-drinks will be closed, as it is a public holiday in the UK....
The Coca-Cola Co has promoted its North American head as the regional unit faces up to switching consumer trends....
To London yesterday evening for what turned out to be quite a treat of a whisky tasting....
It seems even 250-year-old Cognac houses want to be like Google these days....
- Why Didn't Diageo Act Sooner on Mallya?
- just The Facts - The Global Wine Industry
- CCE head shines light on price talks
- Interview: Head brewer at Hall & Woodhouse
- just On Call - Pernod shifts Scotch focus in China
- A-B InBev "regrets" Bud Light bottle message
- Diageo teams Johnnie Walker up with Entourage
- MEPs call for calorie, ingredient facts on alcohol
- Bacardi opens Dewar’s Travel Retail whisky store
- Pernod readies Avion Tequila US sweepstake
- Global Tequila insights - market forecasts, product innovation and consumer trends research
- Global rum insights - market forecasts, product innovation and consumer trends research
- ALDI 2015: Radically transforming Anglo Saxon grocery markets
- Diageo plc (DGE) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
- Global Scotch whisky insights - market forecasts, product innovation and consumer trends research


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In recent years, dog meme coins have emerged as a popular and innovative trend in the cryptocurrency market. These coins are inspired by furry friends, and they have created a massive hype within the crypto world. Dogecoin is the most popular meme coin, followed by Shiba Inu and recently launched Dogettie. These coins have paved the way for meme coins, a subgenre of cryptocurrency.
Founded back in 2013 as a joke by two software engineers, Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, Dogecoin has experienced a significant increase in value over the past year. The famous tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which stated that “Dogecoin is the people’s crypto” has played a vital role in increasing the popularity of the coin. Moreover, different celebrities such as Mark Cuban, Snoop Dogg, and Kevin Jonas have also endorsed Dogecoin. The currency has reached a record high of more than $0.7 per coin, and its market cap stands at around $50 billion.
One of the reasons for the success of the Dogecoin is its low price. This makes it an appealing investment for people who don’t have a lot of capital. Also, it has become famous on different social media platforms such as Reddit and Twitter, where the Dogecoin community interacts with one another.
Another Dogecoin-inspired cryptocurrency is Shiba Inu. The cryptocurrency was launched in August 2020, and it was created by an anonymous person known as Ryoshi. Like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu is popular because of its meme factor and its low price. The currency recently received a boost when Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, donated $1 billion worth of Shiba Inu to the India Covid Relief Fund. The donation made Shiba Inu one of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Recently launched Dogetti is the newest dog-inspired meme coin on the market. Developed by a group of Italian developers, the coin has been designed to help Italian dog shelters that are struggling financially. Dogetti’s philosophy is different from other meme coins. Instead of being a get-rich-quick investment, it is ethical and social investment that helps animals in need.
Meme coins have become highly controversial in the crypto world, primarily due to their unpredictable nature, and many investors view them as a speculative investment. Many believe that it is a dangerous trend that will ultimately lead investors to lose money. However, the popularity of these coins has made it inevitable that they will be here for a while. They have the potential to revolutionize the way we use cryptocurrency, and their impact on blockchain-based technology and decentralized finance cannot be ignored.
The rise of meme coins has reshaped the landscape of the cryptocurrency market. Previously, cryptocurrencies were viewed as a complex financial instrument that was only accessible to a select few. However, through the popularity of meme coins, cryptocurrencies have become more accessible to everyone, and people are now more interested in investing in them.
Moreover, the rise of meme coins has also prompted developers to adopt more creative ways of incentivizing users to get involved with blockchain-based technology. For example, Shiba Inu’s developers made it easy for users to buy the coins by enabling them to purchase them with Ethereum. With these developments, it is clear that the future of cryptocurrencies will continue to evolve in ways that we cannot predict.
In conclusion, meme coins have become one of the most exciting trends to emerge in the cryptocurrency market. While they may be controversial, they have played a vital role in making cryptocurrencies increasingly accessible to the public. The popularity of these coins has paved the way for a new type of digital art in the form of memes, and they have reduced the barriers to entry for new investors. Meme coins have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about cryptocurrency, and as they continue to gain traction, it is clear that they will continue to influence the market for years to come.


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The Armenian government said on January 19, 2017 that it plans to launch a “free economic zone” near Armenia’s border with Iran by the end of this year.
Hovannes Azizian, a deputy minister for economic development and investments, said the tax-free zone will be set up in Agarak town (Syunik), located several kilometers from the Iranian border.
The main purpose of the new free economic zone is to help boost trade and economic relations with Iran and other countries of the region. It will also position Armenia as a bridge between Iran and members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and Georgia. The deputy minister Azizian confirmed that Iranian firms of the zone will have tariff-free access to the EEU markets.
Location: Agarak (Syunik marz, RA)
Total territory: 10-15 hectares (existing 35 hectares + opporunity of enlargement by 10 hectares)
Initial capital investments: about USD 28 million
capital investments + current expenses (10 years): about USD 32 million
Income (10 years): USD 52 million
Internal rate of return (IRR): 12 years
Permenatent workplaces: 60-70
Azizyan told that this is an important opportunity to foster tourism and encourage people to buy goods there without any customs duties. “The new FEZ town of Agarak will create 2,500 new jobs and increase Armenian exports by 30%”,- he said.
Number of attracted companies during 10 years: 100-120
Annual average exports: USD 80-100 million
Targeted markets: Iran, EAEU, Near East (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Lebanon), Turkmenistan, etc.
Gross investments: USD 350-400 million
Workplaces to be created: 2500 +
The Ministry of Economic Development and Investments has placed an invitation on its official website for investors to participate in the establishment of the free economic zone. Mr Azizyan told that Iranian, Russian, Chinese and Armenian companies have already shown interest in this project.
The RA Government is ready to provide advisory support to companies interested in Agarak FEZ project. The deputy minister told that preference will be given to companies which will offer interesting programs and favorable conditions for the residents.
According to the forecasts, by 2021 Agarak FEZ will be half replenished, and by 2024 it will be 100% occupied.
All necessary infrasructure will be provided on the FEZ: industrial zone, office territories and warehiuses. There will be also a business center with conference halls, expo areas, food points, etc. An ideal place for banks, insurance, accounting and advisory companies and public services.
All necessary infrasructure will be provided FEZ: industrial zone, office territories and warehiuses. There will be also a business center with conference halls, expo areas, food points, etc. An ideal place for banks, insuranc
The new FEZ provides flexible and affordable tariffs for office, industrial and warehouse areas. Here are the details:
Priority sectors of the new free economic zone are the following 6:
– agricultural products, food processing;
– industry, machinery;
– chemical industry;
– biotechnology, pharmaceuticals;
– new materials;
The Public-Private Partnership format provides a range of benefits for the investors.
– Territory bordering Iran;
– North-South road corridor;
– EAEU-Iran interim free trade agreement;
– Tax privileges on the FEZ;
– Free economic regime in Armenia;
– Diaspora potential;
– PPP format;
– Preferential trade mechanisms;
– Cooperation with the Iranian “Aras” FEZ;
– Construction of the Southern railway.
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The material is prepared by the Business for Business center, by using the presentation of the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments of Armenia.
For additional information please visit the official website of the MEdI or contact:
55 MW Masrik-1 Solar Farm will produce enough clean energy to supply more than 20,000 homes and avoid the emission of over 40,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Converse Bank has launched a new Mobile Banking App. The app is simple, functional, and flexible.
Moody’s Investors Service international credit rating agency has published its credit opinion update on Converse Bank on March 25, 2020.


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News about patents
New products and ideas are born every day. Technology is developing very fast in all sectors. Look at the rapid developments in the market for mobile phone devices or at the advances in the field of healthcare, for example, or the enormous investments and developments in biotechnology and the new focus on sustainability in the motor industry. Not only are these interesting developments to follow, but also they are increasingly being accompanied by a discussion about the ownership of patents in general. These are all things that concern us and which we would like to share with you. For the latest news stories, see below.
Health-tracking technology: the new patent battleground?
The dispute between two leading providers of fitness trackers took another leap forward last week, after the US International Trade Commission (ITC) invalidated the last of the patents that AliphCom Inc’s Jawbone claimed had been infringed by its rival Fitbit Inc.
UK finalises legislation to introduce the Unitary Patent and Court
The amends to the UK Patents Act to give effect to the Unitary Patent Agreement and EU legislation have now been published. The legislation takes the form of Statutory Instrument (2016 No. 388) and will come into force when the UPC Agreement comes into force. The exact implementation date is still to be confirmed.
Capturing value: IP as a driver for investment
Patents, trademarks, designs and other forms of intellectual property (IP) play a key role in the success of all modern businesses. By providing a company with a legal means to prevent others from copying an invention, brand or product, IP rights enable inventors and creators to obtain a return on their investments in research and development, and to maximise the potential of their businesses,..
UK IPO takes on patent and trademark renewal scammers
The UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has successfully taken action against a company trading as Intellectual Property Agency Limited (IPAL), which was writing to patent and trademark owners as if representing the UK IPO, reminding registrants of the need to renew their rights and requesting a fee.
Time for an IP detox?
The new year is generally a good time to step back and assess whether the IP rights in your portfolio are adding value to your business, but where should you begin?
Novagraaf London is moving office
As of 11 January 2016, Novagraaf’s London team will be be based at new offices in Aldgate, central London. Our telephone and fax numbers will not change.
IP resolutions: preparing for the Unitary Patent
2016 is looking like a big year for patent owners with the launch of the Unitary Patent and associated patent courts. But don't worry if you haven't had a chance to fully consider the implications of the new European patent system to your business yet. We set out the answers to some frequently asked questions.
IPO alerted to new UK patent and trademark renewal scam
The UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued a warning this week after it was made aware that a Latvian company was planning to use the IPO’s own trading name on renewal 'reminder' letters asking for money for renewing UK patents and trademarks. The IPO has advised all patent and trademark owners who are due to renew their patents and trademarks in the coming months to be..
Novagraaf launches UK patent helpdesk
New complimentary Patent Desk service provides companies with specialist guidance on obtaining and protecting patent rights.
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In a bid to promote electric vehicles in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Ressortchef Yogi Adityanath’s government has decided to do away with road tax and registration fees on its purchase for three years from October 14, 2022, a statement said on Friday.
Besides, the exemption will be valid for five years on the purchase of electric vehicles manufactured in the state itself.
On behalf of the government, orders have been given to the RTOs of all the districts to ensure compliance with the instructions with immediate effect.
According to the revised notification issued by Principal Secretary L. Venkateshwarlu, as per the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, 100 per cent tax exemption will be given on electric vehicles (EV) sold and registered in Uttar Pradesh from October 14, 2022, to October 13, 2025.
Moreover, in the fourth and fifth year of the effective period of the Electric Vehicle Policy notified on October 14, 2022, i.e. from October 14, 2025, to October 13, 2027, a 100 per cent rebate will be given on EVs manufactured, sold and registered in the state.
Clarification has deswegen been given regarding the meaning of electric vehicles.
According to this, EV refers to all automobiles using electric motors that are powered by batteries, ultracapacitors, or fuel cells.
These include all two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, Strong Zwitterhaft Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Zwitterhaft Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).
The decision, currently, will give relief to 3,997 EV owners in Agra who have been charged taxes and the registration fee between October 14, 2022.
As of now, 11340 EVs are registered with the Divisional Vorschub Office (RTO) of Agra of which 3997 vehicles have been bought from October 14, 2022, till now. This includes 437 e-rickshaws, 30 cars, and the rest two-wheelers (EVs).
The exemption by UP Government is in addition to the subsidy provided by the Central Government on the purchase of electric vehicles.
Together these reliefs provided by the Central Government and the State Government will reduce the cost of two-wheelers by Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 on-road and cars by up to Rs 1 lakh.
The government’s decision will end the difference of the registration of EVs in Hauptstadt von Indien and Uttar Pradesh and the rates will be the same in the state and the UT.
According to the policy, a 15 per cent subsidy will deswegen be given on the factory price of electric vehicles purchased in the state.
In this, a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per vehicle will be given for the first two lakh electric two-wheelers, a maximum of Rs 12,000 for the first 50,000 electric three-wheelers, and up to Rs one lakh per vehicle for the first 25,000 electric four-wheelers.
At the same time, a subsidy of up to Rs 20 lakh per e-bus will be given on the first 400 buses purchased in the state.
A maximum of 1000 e-goods carriers will be given a subsidy of 10 per cent on the factory price for the purchase of e-goods carriers up to 1,00,000 per vehicle.
The government will deswegen encourage government employees to buy electric vehicles. For this, the state government will deswegen allow the employees to take an advance.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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According to the information shared by Mark Gurman, Apple held an event for a company at the Steve Jobs Stage and introduced the mixed reality glasses it has developed for years to its senior executives. If nothing goes wrong, the public launch of the glasses will be held in June.
Apple’s augmented reality and virtual reality ‘mixed realityIt’s been a long time since the information that he was working on his glasses was no longer a secret. However, Apple has not made an official announcement or statement on this subject to date. For this reason, all our information about Apple’s mixed reality glasses consisted of leaks from names close to the industry.
The latest information about Apple mixed reality glasses came from Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman. According to the shared information, Apple plans to officially introduce the mixed reality glasses at WWDC 2023, which will be held in June. Because Apple held a meeting with the top 100 executives of the company at the Steve Jobs Stage, where iPhone launches were also held, and the mixed reality glasses were worn. in-house promotion case made.
The Apple R&D team has been making presentations every year since 2018; but this time it’s different…
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In fact, the team at the head of Apple’s mixed reality project has been making a presentation to the company’s top executives every year since 2018. However, these presentations were mostly to show the stage reached in order to continue the project and to present future projections. If the last presentation ready to be released It was a public demonstration of the product.
According to Gurman, while the in-house promotion for Apple’s mixed reality glasses is exciting, it’s about the product. a few key issues has also revealed. Gurman summarizes these problems as follows:
- Extremely high price of $3,000
- External battery that needs to be changed every few hours
- The design that some testers described as ‘disturbing’
- Limited content
Apple worries about mixed reality glasses looking ‘useless’
Some Apple executives believe that mixed reality glasses, like the Apple Watch, will be a product that ‘didn’t appear at first’ and would ‘seem to be useless next to existing Apple products’. However, let’s not forget that iPhones are also ‘limited’ devices that didn’t even have an app store when they first came out. apple, a spectacular introduction and it can become the market leader in mixed reality with the features and content it will release in a few months.
New Claim About the Name and ‘Ultra Good’ Features of Apple’s First Mixed Reality Glasses


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I never could imagine that my story would make such an exciting video story. I am really thrilled to be able to take part in this awesome campaign”-This is how Nadia Sultana, a young university student, shared her experience of participating in Sprite’s unique digital engagement campaign- “Tomar Choice e Hok Sprite er Golpo “.
Not only Nadia, rather a lot of people, especially the young, are really overwhelmed with joy to be able to take part & share their ‘Sprite story’ with the youth-centric brand. As a result, the unique digital campaign, organized for the first time in the country with sprite style, has been able to get a huge response.
The recently concluded campaign has made its way into the hearts of the viewers as it has an excellent predominance of viewer feedback. Not only innumerable consumers have actively participated in the campaign in response to Sprite’s call, they also willingly shared episodes of the story through social media.
The digital campaign was started by posting of an unfinished video story on Sprite’s official Facebook page. The protagonist of the story was Siam Ahmed, a popular actor and Sprite’s brand ambassador in Bangladesh. The first three episodes of the four-episode video story ended with surprising plot twists and each time- the viewers were asked for the stories of the next episode. At the end of the episode, participants sent their answer from the given options. And based on the majority viewer’s choice, the Sprite story had been built. And in this way, the campaign successfully grabbed the mass people’s attention and made a complete ‘Sprite Story’.
Grey Advertising Bangladesh Limited, the executive producer of Sprite Story-telling campaign, said, “Sprite is a very popular soft drink brand amongst the youth. So we wanted to work on such an idea through which the audience can directly participate. Each episode of Sprite’s storytelling campaign was filled with suspense and excitement. I would like to thank the main protagonist Siam & the team for helping the audience to capture their stories on the camera.”
Describing his experience on working with Sprite’s unique digital campaign, Siam Ahmed, Sprite’s brand ambassador, said, “I am truly delighted to be a part of such an exceptional and special campaign, organized by Sprite. Young people have taken part in the campaign with interest and created all the amazing twists with their creative imagination. That’s why, the campaign has received a great response within a short time.”
Sprite always encourages consumers to develop their creative ideas and intelligence in its youth-centric dynamism. Sprite believes, the unique taste of lemon-lime Sprite and its storytelling unique campaign, helped to revive its customers in this summer and add thrill in their lives.


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Flavored Milk Market Overview:
The sale of flavored milk is growing exponentially on account for the growing demand among the consumers for a variety of dairy beverages. Many key players in beverages market are investing in R&D to focus on product development which enriches the flavors in flavored milk. Moreover, flavored milk is gaining popularity across the globe, as the demand for healthy food & beverages has been increasing in recent years. These factors will support the Flavored Milk industry, estimated to grow at the rate of about 4.3% from 2017 to 2023.
Article source: https://tananet.net/flavored-milk-industry-size-share-segment-analysis-outlook-forecast-2019-2026/


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Burberry profits hit as luxury group buys back perfumes licence
Burberry's profits slipped by a third after splashing out £142million buying back its perfumes licence as part of plans to bring its beauty business back in house.
The luxury group also said consumers have continued to be hit in their pockets by the gloomy economic situation, causing unpredictable sales across all of its markets around the world.
However, the wealthy are continuing to spend and the firm, famous for its trench coats, beat forecasts once one-off charges connected to the perfume deal were removed. So while pre-tax profit for the six months to September 30 fell to £111.9million from £158.7million it rose 6 per cent to £173million on an adjusted basis.
This was better than the £167million analysts had forecast in the wake of a profit warning last month flagging the group had been hurt for the first time by the slowing global economy.
Chief executive Angela Ahrendts said sales have since been boosted by menswear which was the fastest growing division over the half, up 12 per cent on an underlying basis. She also said the future was in targeting younger customers without alienating its old guard.
‘It’s a misnomer to think the young don’t have money,’ she said. ‘There is the drop down effect from boomers – working parents who are passing their wealth to the next generation on retirement or passing away.’
Ahrendts said Burberry Beauty would become the fifth division and once the licence has ended with Interparfums next year it will start ‘cutting some of the distribution we don’t think appropriate’.
This means Burberry’s perfume is likely to be pulled off the shelves of the supermarkets and saved for more upmarket department stores.
Shares fell 53p to 1199p despite a 14 per cent hike in the interim dividend to 8p per share.
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Microsoft Corp. is developing versions of its Windows operating system with only a subset of the Windows code base, designed for specific server tasks, in a move that could reduce maintenance costs for customers and create products that are less vulnerable to attack.
The new “role-based” products may appear in 2007, when the server version of Longhorn is scheduled for release. Offering a smaller code base would mark a significant technical shift for Microsoft and could help it to better address the competitive threat posed by Linux. But it also presents significant engineering challenges for the company, industry analysts said.
Microsoft already sells two role-based versions of Windows – one for storage and one for Web serving. They essentially conceal from users the parts of Windows that are not needed for the task at hand, making them easier to install and use. But those products still are based on the entire Windows code base.
With its Longhorn release, Microsoft hopes to offer role-based versions of Windows for tasks such as storage, file, or print serving that include only a part of the overall Windows code, said Martin Taylor, Microsoft general manager for platform strategy. “Today, it’s still the entire code base. There’s no reduction in the bits you get; things are just roped off,” Taylor said. “We want to get to a model of role-based deployment where you might just have the bits you need for that function…. It’s one of our design goals for Longhorn.”
Many enterprises separate tasks such as e-mail and Web hosting, assigning them to individual servers or groups of servers. Microsoft would continue to sell the full version of Windows for use as a general purpose operating system, but could offer the role-based products for servers assigned to particular tasks, he said.
Such a move could benefit customers in two primary ways: better security and lower maintenance costs, said Michael Cherry, lead analyst at Directions on Microsoft Inc., a research company in Kirkland, Wash.
Reducing the amount of code on a server would reduce the “attack surface area,” Cherry said, meaning hackers would have less code to aim at with their viruses. A virus last month that targeted a component for viewing JPEG image files affected Windows Server 2003, he noted, even though customers managing their servers remotely don’t need that component on their servers.
Having less code should also mean lower maintenance costs, in part because customers will not have to apply patches to the parts of Windows that do not exist on their servers. “If you have a server whose role is definable and distinct, and you only load enough (code) to carry out that role, then it’s got to bring the total cost of ownership down,” Cherry said.
A Microsoft spokeswoman confirmed that the goals of providing a smaller Windows “footprint” are to cut maintenance costs and provide a “reduced surface attack area.”
Taylor didn’t say whether the role-based server editions would be lower in price than the full versions of Windows. The role-based products it sells today – Windows Storage Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Web Edition – are cheaper than the full versions of Windows Server 2003, although usage restrictions apply.
Removing parts of Windows presents engineering challenges. For starters, Microsoft must ensure that ISVs (independent software vendors) can continue to write applications for its operating system without worrying about which components are available to them, Taylor said.
“The nice thing about Windows today is that Windows is Windows,” he said.
Microsoft is also keen not to limit the software’s management capabilities. For example, the current Web Edition of Windows cannot serve as a domain controller, which means it can’t be used to manage group policies, Internet authentication services and other tasks.
“You have trade-offs in cost and trade-offs in manageability, so it’s a fine balance,” Taylor said.
He did not provide an exact timetable for the products, but said development work is “pretty far down the path.”
Microsoft can predict, broadly speaking, what roles its customers want their server software to fill, but it can’t predict every combination, Taylor said. For example, a customer might want to install a print server and a Web server on one system, and a storage server on another. He suggested that Microsoft may engineer the products in a way that allows customers to decide at deployment time which parts of the operating system they want to use.
“We can predict the roles, but some customers might want Web and print on the same server,” Taylor said. “Instead of delivering these preconfigured, maybe there’s a way to do it with a bit more customer input.”
Some industry insiders have speculated that Microsoft would reduce the code base for certain server versions of Windows. When it developed Windows XP Embedded several years ago, part of the task was to figure out which parts of the operating system could be removed without disturbing the software’s internal dependencies, Cherry noted.
“That knowledge of how the components work together could allow them to build versions of Windows with only specific functionality…. It could be used to develop several other products,” Cherry said. The proposed changes to Windows come as Microsoft faces perhaps its toughest challenger yet in the form of Linux. The open source operating system has been gaining traction among governments and businesses, in part because some view it as a cheaper and more secure alternative.
One advantage of the Linux source code being publicly available is that customers – or more commonly systems integrators or resellers – can take the kernel apart and use only the components they want, to build a DNS (Domain Name System) server, for example, said Neil Macehiter, a research director at U.K. analyst company Ovum.
“I think they need to move to this model of having role- or function-based servers to compete better with Linux,” he said.
SIDEBAR: Users react to Longhorn moves
By Carol Sliwa
The next major Windows release, code-named Longhorn, is due to arrive so far into the future that many corporate users aren’t particularly bothered by Microsoft Corp.’s plan to scale back the product.
Prior to its late-August announcement, the company had pledged that Longhorn would feature three innovative new elements: the Avalon graphics subsystem, boasting special 3-D effects; the Indigo communications subsystem for building advanced Web services; and the WinFS storage subsystem, which aims to provide advanced data organization and management capabilities and make it easier to search for information.
But in order to hit its targets for delivering the Longhorn client in 2006 and the server operating system in 2007, Microsoft said it won’t include WinFS. The storage subsystem will be in beta testing when the Longhorn client is released, the company noted.
“It isn’t that big of a deal,” said Roger Wilding, a Portland, Ore.-based senior technical engineer at shipping and supply chain services company CNF Inc. “It would be nice to have (WinFS) in the next release of Windows for the desktop, but I would prefer a clean, stable product.”
Victor Stuart, an Indianapolis-based business solutions analyst at Sallie Mae Inc., said the change in plans for Longhorn won’t affect his company at all. “We don’t plan on using things that either don’t exist or are merely part of a planned future release,” Stuart said.
Rob Rhodes, a technical consultant at Louisville, Ky.-based Kindred Healthcare Inc., said the decision to remove WinFS from Longhorn sounded reasonable, since he thought Microsoft was “biting off quite a bit.” Rhodes said he even likes the idea of WinFS potentially being an add-on to the operating system, since that would give his company the option of not using the technology if it adversely affects hardware requirements or performance.
Greg Sullivan, lead product manager on Microsoft’s Windows client team, said WinFS is being developed independently of the client and server operating systems and will be delivered separately. He said that when finished, WinFS could be applied and installed on one of the existing operating systems.
“WinFS is their ticket for next-generation searching, and it also contains new APIs that could potentially compete against the Java platform. So there’s more riding on this component than there is on Avalon and Indigo,” said a software engineer at a major pharmaceutical company who asked not to be named. “If something’s going to drop off the first release on Longhorn to make sure they get it right, it should be this.”
But some users would prefer WinFS over other new features. Jason Glazier, senior vice-president and chief technology and e-commerce officer at Lincoln Financial Group in Philadelphia, said WinFS was “one of the more significant advantages” of Longhorn. He said its removal “definitely detracts from the value of the Longhorn release and makes it less likely we will move when it is released.”
Walt Smith, chief architect at a U.S.-based financial institution, said that he would like a more robust server environment as soon as possible and that 2007 “seems a bit far off for serious planning purposes.”
He added that he would gladly forego Avalon’s 3-D graphics in favor of WinFS. “It’s unfortunate that Microsoft has chosen to delay the delivery of potentially important improvements in the way that information is managed in the enterprise in favour of delivering more glitz and glamour in the front-end graphics subsystem of Longhorn,” Smith said.
Sullivan said there will be more new features in Longhorn beyond those that Microsoft laid out at last October’s Professional Developers Conference. He said Microsoft has yet to detail new functionality that will appeal to business users and consumers.
But Thomas Groves, a systems engineer at Oregon State University in Corvallis, said WinFS is the feature that interested him most, with its promise of greater file system speed, less-frequent file system degradation, improved data retrieval and seamless integration between network and local data.
“WinFS has the greatest potential to revolutionize Windows,” Groves said.


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Yesterday, Tami Reller brought some enlightenment about Windows 8 at a technology conference in Arizona. You can see the Microsoft post here. Everyone is talking about the 40M licenses sold, and attempting to correlate to our performance. That’s understandable – but there are more tidbits in there additionally worth considering:
- “More apps in the Windows Store at launch than any other app store at their launch”
- “since then [the launch], the number of apps in the Windows Store has doubled”
- “A number of apps in the Windows Store have crossed the $25,000 revenue mark “, which is good news for some developers because their rev split was just enhanced to 80/20. Cha ching!
- “A lot of great new apps have been added to the Windows Store since launch such as CBS, ABC News, ABC Family, Engadget, Flixster, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), Vimeo and my (current) personal favorite - Top Gear.” Well – whatever. Those are nice, but my list is different. The good news is that nice app’s await, and more are on the way.
As this news spreads through the technology news engines, it’s interesting to see the interpretation and comments coming out (a few that I don’t see in the Microsoft post). NOTE: I can only fully trust that the Microsoft posts are accurate. Following on from here, I don’t know if these news items are 100% fact – but they are interesting. After seeing the press and MSFT hater beat up our name, I’m glad to see some positive news come out and I hope these positive excerpts below are true.
For example, a related CNET article by Mary Jo Foley had several interesting comments:
- How does this compare to Windows 7 sales? Microsoft said it had sold 60 million Windows 7 licenses from the end of October 2009, its launch date, to the end of December 2009. So that's 60 million Windows 7 licenses sold in two months. So far, Microsoft has sold 40 million licenses of Windows 8 in one month.
- Microsoft now has certified 1,500 PCs and tablets for Windows 8, up from the 1,000 devices it had certified a month ago at launch
- Reller said that users are finding Windows 8 "easy to understand and embrace." She said users are exploring Windows 8 and enjoying learning it, from Day One. Based on customer feedback and information gathered by Microsoft's customer support organization, "We do know that customers do, indeed, 'get' the product," she said.
In an article from Softpedia, they lightly cover this announcement, but another prevailing item is mentioned:
“What’s more, the company has revealed a pretty interesting thing: Windows 8 is outpacing Windows 7 in terms of upgrades, Microsoft said without providing official stats on the number of upgrades”. This is good news because that means that our bet towards our existing customers is working, as well as moving the Windows ecosystem forward with new machines like the Microsoft Surface.
In an article from Computerworld, Joab Jackson had several more interesting comments:
- "We believe Windows 8 is shaping up is as one of the company's most successful products," said Tami Reller
- Outlook.com, a relaunch of the company's Hotmail service, has attracted 25 million users. This is not Windows 8 related, but it’s still nice to know that the new email system and interfaces are attracting customers.
- Since the launch, Microsoft has logged over 1.5 billion impressions of users deploying the start screen through remote telemetry. "So we know this is home base for customers, as we intended it to be," she said.
- Customers are also personalizing the start screen. Within the first three weeks, customers on average added 19 tiles to the ones that are already installed on the system.
- 90% of customers use the charms, which are OS features such as search and share that can be run within different apps. They use these charms on average two to three times each time they run the device.
- Over 85% use the desktop during their first use and approximately half visit the app store.
- The number of apps in the store has doubled since the OS launch.
- Several apps have already been downloaded more than a million times.
That’s all good news!
And another item, that came out from the Computerworld article and others, points out where the reporters wanted to know more about the Sinofsky departure:
- During the question-and-answer period, the moderator asked how the departure of Sinofsky will affect Windows development. Reller responded that the Windows team has a work ethic that does not rely on any one leader. "The team, holistically, is in great, great shape," she said.


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Shoppers have less than two weeks to make their last trip to the Oilerie at The Greene Town Center before it closes its doors at the end of the month.
The store that offers a wide assortment of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars will close at the end of the day Jan. 31, said franchise owner Cindy Hoffman. The Oilerie is a national chain, but each store is operated by individual franchise owners.
“We had wonderful customers and the people that have been in have been very supportive,” Hoffman said. “The location was good for foot traffic … It’s just not feasible to stay here anymore.”
Throughout the last nearly two weeks, the Beavercreek Oilerie will offer 50 percent off everything except oils, vinegars and nut oils. There also will be other sales in the store.
Hoffman opened the store 4½ years ago. The next closest Oilerie store is in Columbus, but there are a handful of other oil stores in the Dayton area.
The store will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. until its close date.
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Dicker Data Access and Surveillance (DAS) has signed a distribution agreement with camera vendor i-PRO for the Australian market.
Based in Tokyo, i-PRO spun itself off from Panasonic in October 2019 and providers imaging-based solutions for the security and health markets.
The agreement covers the vendor’s whole camera and artificial intelligence (AI) product portfolio, including intelligent search application Active Guard.
The decision to expand its presence in Australia through distribution channels came after it revisited its go-to-market strategy, as well as claiming to notice rising demand for its AI edge technology.
“The partnership with DAS is pivotal and will further propel our expansion. This will give systems integrators across the region an opportunity to access i-PRO product through an additional distribution channel. Collaborating with DAS will allow us to combine our efforts and expertise. We are looking forward to a long fruitful relationship,” said Marius Van Der Merwe, director of i-PRO Asia Pacific (APAC) Oceania.
Meanwhile, Vlad Mitnovetski, executive director and COO of Dicker Data Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), added that, from his perspective, the demand for intelligent surveillance solutions in Australia “shows no signs of stopping”.
“Our role is to ensure our network of thousands of partners have access to the best technologies and solutions available and we’re confident i-PRO will be a strong fit for our partner community,” he added.
Dicker Data's half yearly financial results for its FY23 were released earlier this week, with revenue rising by 5 per cent to $1.1 billion. Of this, DAS provided $73 million, which included the addition of new vendors.


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Nomi Network partners with Local Boutique, a company that aims to promote local business and seeks to keep the companies thriving. Lisa and Rick Staples launched Local Boutiques (www.nycdress.com) to help women find dresses at local boutiques. The company features exclusive labels, unique services, hours of operation and even images of the latest products. Local Boutique connects consumers with unique boutiques from many major cities.
Human trafficking is an issue that moves Lisa and Rick to action. Although their company is a for-profit, they are eager to do what they can to join the fight against human-trafficking. Lisa’s expertise and connections in fashion has helped Nomi Network identify new retail partners that are both fashionable and socially conscious. There is an increase in businesses that are trying to operate more socially responsible and, for some, engaging Nomi Network is the first step.
White Saffron is on Local Boutique and is also Nomi Network’s retail partner. For more information about the partnership please visit
White Saffron and Nomi Network is hosting a wine-and-cheese sales event on Saturday, June 26th at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP via email at email@example.com


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NEW DELHI: Launched in 2016 by Rhiti Group
, active sportswear
and lifestyle brand Seven
by MS Dhoni
has consolidated its presence as India’s homegrown global sportswear
In line with the worldwide increasing market demand for active lifestyle wear, Seven by MS Dhoni is currently registered in 45 countries with a presence across 309 multi-store outlets Pan India and globally in USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and neighboring countries of the subcontinent, according to a release.
The brand is also available across online platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Tata Cliq, Jabong and Myntra along with its own website www.7.life.
It is also the official apparel partner for Chennai Super Kings, American Cricket Academy and Club (ACAC) and The Wanderers Club, South Africa. Indian cricketing legend and only cricketer in the world to win all ICC trophies MS Dhoni is the global brand ambassador of Seven, the release said.
Seven offers a portfolio of footwear, apparel and accessories for both men and women across fitness categories such as running, training and lifestyle sports using the latest sportwear manufacturing technologies.
According to Lokesh Mishra, COO, Rhiti Group, “We are excited at having emerged as one of India’s first international sportswear and lifestyle brand within three years of our inception. Seven is all about ‘Change’ and our range of sports apparel, footwear, accessories and products reflect our philosophy of being accessible to everyone, especially the youth, imbibing the true spirit of sportsmanship for a healthy lifestyle. This is something that our global brand ambassador MS Dhoni also believes in.”
In the near future, the brand is eyeing further global expansion coupled with investments in research and development of its product portfolio.


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Ahead of WWDC 2023, Apple reveals AI booster shot for Siri and iOS, announces hiring drive
Apple has joined other major tech companies by announcing the availability of 176 new job openings focused on machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Despite the current economic uncertainty and layoffs happening in the tech industry, there is a growing demand for professionals specialising in artificial learning (AI) and machine learning. Recognising the importance of AI and aiming to stay competitive, Apple has joined other major tech companies by announcing a hiring drive. As many as 176 new job openings focused on machine learning and artificial intelligence have been revealed.
As reported by Pocket-lint, Apple plans to allocate 68 of these positions to Siri, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing its voice assistant technology. An additional 52 positions will be dedicated to integrating AI into iOS, while 46 will focus on macOS. It is worth noting that several roles will require expertise across multiple products, indicating Apple's intention to seamlessly integrate AI throughout its entire ecosystem.
Apple places great emphasis on transparency as it embarks on this AI-driven endeavour. During a recent earnings call, an Apple spokesperson emphasised the company's deliberate and thoughtful approach to AI. Internal sources reveal that Apple has implemented measures to restrict the usage of AI chatbots, ensuring the protection of sensitive information from accidental exposure to the public.
While Apple has already announced a special Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event scheduled for June 5, primarily centred around augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR), there is speculation that the company might also shed light on its AI developments. Given the increasing intersection of AI with AR/VR technologies, Apple's strategic move to enhance its AI capabilities could have significant implications for these emerging fields.
The WWDC is set to commence at 1 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 10 AM Pacific Time (PT), or 10.30 PM IST. Apple will be livestreaming the WWDC keynote on its website and YouTube channel.
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The Kickstarter darling, which boasts a phone with massive cloud storage, will launch its online store next week with just 3,000 to 6,000 phones.
The agency urges airlines to reexamine the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo.
When a pattern of bizarre messages began piling up in my inbox, I turned to the source for answers: Google.
Technically Incorrect: Toyota used the Super Bowl to suggest that the environmentally friendly Prius is now an object of extreme desire. Is this faintly ridiculous?
Technically Incorrect: A simple ad, made with some NFL sponsorship, dramatizes a problem with which the NFL itself is familiar.
Tesla is readying the first glimpse of its first affordable vehicle, the Model 3. The reveal is set for March 31, and it can't come soon enough, as the automaker is facing increasingly tough questions about its future.
Probably best to not have your car associated with a virus that affects babies.
Technically Incorrect: It can't be easy for a man who has tweeted that coming second is coming nowhere to now be associated with losing.
Football fans in Boulder and Charlotte going to Super Bowl parties this weekend might want to think twice before they double dip in the salsa.
Technically Incorrect: A new study suggests that those who own pets are a little more satisfied with life and dog owners are more conscientious, extroverted and agreeable than cat owners.


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Fine jewelry comprised three of the auction’s top 10 lots, though it could not top her director’s chair or scripts from “The Golden Girls.”
LVMH Snags Tiffany at Lower Price
The revised acquisition terms value the deal at $15.8 billion, down from the initial price of $16.2 billion.
New York—LVMH’s acquisition of Tiffany & Co. may just go through after all.
The companies have agreed to modify the terms of their initial agreement, with LVMH purchasing Tiffany at a discount of $425 million and easing the closing restrictions.
LVMH will now pay $131.50 per share for the jeweler, or $15.8 billion, down from the initially agreed upon $135 per share, which valued the deal at $16.2 billion.
Analysts had predicted a price reduction may salvage the deal.
The companies have also agreed to settle their ongoing legal disputes in the Delaware Chancery Court.
“We continue to believe in the power and value of the Tiffany brand and the compelling long-term strategic and financial benefits of this combination,” Tiffany CEO Alessandro Bogliolo said in a press release.
The new agreement will allow LVMH to proceed with the acquisition “with confidence,” LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said.
“We are as convinced as ever of the formidable potential of the Tiffany brand and believe that LVMH is the right home for Tiffany and its employees during this exciting next chapter,” Arnault added.
The board of directors of LVMH and Tiffany have both approved the new terms.
The deal is expected to close in early 2021, subject to Tiffany shareholder approval and closing conditions.
A total of four suspects are now in custody with police still on the lookout for the remaining two.
From a “whodunnit” murder mystery to a permanent jewelry party, Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams share a wealth of suggestions.
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While ethical mining is essential to a diamond business, they represent only a fraction of the responsibility bestowed on jewelers.
The competition takes place in tandem with TJA’s annual convention, known as the Texas Jewelers Roundup.
The limited-run collection features figures from Haring’s iconic street art on charms, bracelets, rings, and more.
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Burgundy also announced the retail launch of its diamond brand, Maison Mazerea.
As the end of 2022 draws near, National Jeweler offers another deep dive into lab-grown diamond market data.
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Dubai: UAE retailer Jumbo Electronics plans to open six outlets in India as part of its expansion strategy to target Asia’s fastest growing economy.
“We have just started an electronic retail venture in India and have signed for five more properties in Delhi. In the next three years, we are going to cover all major cities in India,” Arvind Nair, CEO of Jumbo Electronics, said.
Jumbo was founded by the late M R Chhabria in Dubai in 1974 and during the 1980s expanded its Indian operations through a dramatic series of takeovers.
The first of the six stores under construction in Delhi will open in June. “The biggest market in the region is India and it has a huge growth potential. We are from India, so we know the market,” Nair said.
“We are also looking at possibilities of opening outlets in other Gulf countries. Right now we are studying the market. In two years, we will be opening outlets in the Gulf. In terms of potential, Saudi Arabia is the biggest market,” he said.
“The most visible face of Jumbo is retailing. We have the largest number of stores here. We have about 28 stores in the UAE. We grew over 40% in 2006 compared to about 15% in 2005. Considering the normal retail growth of 10-15% in the region, we had record growth,” the Gulf News quoted him as saying today.


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The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), the most comprehensive multi-product exhibition in the North; will be held for the 7th consecutive year from the January 29 to 31, 2016 at the Municipal Grounds in Jaffna.
The exhibition which was the first of the kind to be held in the Northern region of the country has throughout the years been renowned as the best and most potent platform for the meeting of investors, businesses and the masses in the region.
JITF has been hailed to be the common platform under which networking and expanding of investments, business ideas, existing businesses and sharing of knowledge occurs, after the end of the civil conflict that ravaged the area.
The North is yet to be fully penetrated by private investments and remains ‘virgin territory’, with many of the resources in the area yet to be fully utilized.
The exhibition last year drew record number of over 60,000 visitors with each exhibitor achieving well beyond their expected targets in terms of all indicators.
The massive infrastructure development currently underway in the region has also paved way for many investment opportunities in the region which could not be afforded previously.
The regions, roads, electricity, bridges and all other core facets are currently being developed in the governments endeavor to ensure the region is on par with many of the most potent business and lifestyle destinations in the world.
CEO of Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services, Aasim Mukthar said that the event is considered as a pivotal meeting point by the business community in Jaffna. “The exhibition is considered the best meeting point between them and the rest of the country and the world. Therefore, each and every visitor to the exhibition is focused in order to harness maximum-value during the three days,” he said.
The exhibition will feature the construction industry, hospitality industry, food beverage and packing industry, automobile industry, ICT industry, financial services, apparel, agricultural, consumer goods and many others, which will be on show during the three days.


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Peru just unveiled its latest international tourism campaign, “Peru, the richest country in the world,” at the 2017 World Travel Market (WTM) expo held in London.
The campaign will be available in seven languages and publicized in the 19 countries that account for around 90% of foreign tourist visits to Peru. Its goal is to draw the world’s attention to the incomparably rich experiences that can be found in this country: its culture, nature, food or adventure activities.
Ancient Peruvians, through their care and transformative action, have handed down traditions from generation to generation in the Amazon, the Andes and along the coast that today enrich the lives of travelers to visit those places.
As evidence of our riches, the UEP (Unique Experiences Producer) index was created for publicity purposes. Peru tops the index because it has kept alive its customs, enjoys great biodiversity and has a renowned history and cuisine.
“Peru, the richest country in the world” aims to promote our destinations to tourists looking for a wealth of life-changing emotions and moments that feed their soul.
“Tourists have changed, both in what they look for when they travel and in how they collect information about their next destination. That’s why we are inviting them to come to Peru to enrich themselves as people. We are also giving priority to our spots on far-reaching digital and traditional channels,” explained Marisol Acosta, Director of Tourism of the Peruvian Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PROMPERÚ).
Part of this push has been launching the website www.perupaismasrico.com with the four theme-based videos created for this campaign: culture, food, adventure and nature. The videos will be published one by one so people can share them on social media.
A separate strategy for the “Peru, the richest country in the world” spots will deployed for each country included in the campaign based on the most important target segments in each one.
Tourism in Peru accounts for 3.9% of the nation’s GDP, and directly or indirectly creates more than 1.3 million jobs, making it one of the main drivers of the country’s development. The current government has set a goal of doubling international tourist arrivals by 2021. This new campaign is one step towards achieving that goal.
World Travel Market is the premiere trade show for professionals working in the global travel industry. It is the sector’s leading event for networking with tourism professionals and conducting business deals.
The trade show, in its 37th year, is held annually in London, UK. Peru has participated every year since 1993.
This year it ends on November 8. Peru plans to participate with a 3230-square-foot stand. 30 Peruvian companies will also participate as co-exhibitors.
Each WTM event features around 5000 exhibitors, 51,500 participants from almost 182 countries, and is attended by nearly 3000 international news outlets.


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Nokia, a manufacturer of telecom equipment, has altered its recognizable emblem for the first time in many years.
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Nokia has had a fairly busy day. It appears that the formerly renowned phone manufacturer is now implementing long-awaited improvements. One of them involves the company’s brand identification. Nokia, at last, produced the instantly recognizable logo. Here are the specifics…
Nokia Revealed New Logo
As the manufacturer of telecom equipment concentrates on aggressive growth, Nokia revealed plans to change its brand image for the first time in almost 60 years on Sunday, equipped with a new logo.
The word Nokia is represented by five distinct shapes in the new logo. Depending on the use, the old logo’s iconic blue hue has been replaced with various colors.
“There was a connection to smartphones, and today we are a business technology company,” claims Chief Executive Pekka Lundmark.
On the eve of the yearly Mobile World Congress (MWC), which begins in Barcelona on Monday i.e Feb 27. 2023 and lasts until March 2, he was speaking prior to a business update by the firm.
After taking over the reins of the struggling Finnish company in 2020, Lundmark developed a three-stage plan. The phases were reset, accelerated, and scaled. The restart step is over, according to Lundmark, and the second phase has begun.
The company’s new logo depicts an animated, active, and contemporary Nokia to represent the company’s values and purpose. It was created as a representation of teamwork, which Nokia feels is essential to releasing the exponential potential of networks: increasing sustainability, productivity, and accessibility,” according to a press release from the company.
Nokia’s primary emphasis is now on selling equipment to other businesses, though it still hopes to expand its network operator business, where it provides equipment to telecom companies.
According to Lundmark, “We had very good 21% growth in enterprise last year, which is presently about 8% of our sales, or roughly $2.11 billion.” We want to increase that to double figures as soon as we can.
Exploring New Horizons of Networks & Equipments
To sell private 5G networks and equipment for implementing automation to consumers, mostly in the manufacturing industry, major technology companies have partnered with telecom equipment manufacturers like Nokia.
Nokia plans to assess the progress of each of its businesses and consider all of its alternatives, including disposal. Exploring new horizons in networks and equipments.
“The transmission is extremely strong. We only desire positions in companies where we can observe worldwide leadership,” said Lundmark. Nokia will be competing against major tech firms like Microsoft and Amazon as they progress towards data centers and factory automation. Nokia’s primary emphasis is now on selling equipment to other businesses, though it still hopes to expand its network operator business, where it provides equipment to telecom companies.
There will be many different kinds of cases; occasionally they will be our partners, occasionally they might be our clients, and I’m sure there will also be circumstances where they will be rivals.
The macroeconomic climate is depressing consumption from high-margin markets like North America and replacing it with expansion in low-margin India, which has forced competitor Ericsson to lay off 8,500 workers.
Although some of you might believe it, Nokia is no longer a player in the phone industry. The term Nokia is only a brand, whereas HMD Global is the company that makes the phones supplied under the Nokia name.
- The Rise and Fall of Nokia
- The online streaming giant Netflix has lowered its subscription cost in more than 100 countries which comprises mostly lower-income regions where the company has fewer customers.


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That old dad joke about frying an egg on the sidewalk? Some Phoenix journalists took it a step further yesterday.
Phoenix, AZ, has been seeing some warm weather this week, and it’s been causing some problems. It was too hot yesterday for smaller aircraft to physically get aloft, so flights were cancelled. The KFC sandwich remains earthbound. And, in yesterday’s 120-degree heat, an enterprising group of newspaper reporters (a profession known for its love of pizza) set a frozen supermarket pizza outside, in a parking lot, on a bed of aluminum foil to see whether it was hot enough for the pizza to cook in the sun to an edible state.
Reporter Antonia Farzan kept the world posted in real-time via Twitter on the Phoenix New Times’ pizza experiment.
It took about two and a half hours for the cheese to melt and the crust to puff. “If you eat just the cheese, it’s really good,” said one intrepid and hungry newspaper employee. ”It’s not as poisonous as I expected. I’m not tasting the pollution,” commented another.
The overall verdict? Not bad, they said.
A Fresno, CA paper’s rival attempt to bake cookies on a car dashboard did not go as well, however.


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SMEs profits jump back to pre-2008 levels
The Small Business Survey has found that small businesses have increased their turnover, expanded their staff, and improved profits over the last year.
The Small Business Survey 2014 from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has forecast that this positive trend will continue throughout 2015, in what has been called the “nation’s most reliable source of evidence on enterprise”.
The research of 4,355 small and medium-sized firms that employ at least one person, found that:
- 78% reported they have made a profit or surplus in the last 12 months, back to 2007 and 2008 levels and up 6% on 2012
- 40% reported their turnover is greater now than 12 months ago, compared with 29% in 2012. Only 18% report declining turnover, down from 31% in 2012
- over half (51%) expect to grow their turnover over the next year, up from 37% in 2012
- employers are recruiting more staff, with 22% of the firms taking on more staff over the last 12 months, compared with 19% in 2012
- one third of employers expect to increase their staff over the next 12 months (was only one fifth in 2012) and only 4% (1 in 25) expect to reduce staff (was one fifth in 2012)
Business Minister Matthew Hancock said:
“After the biggest recession in peacetime history, it’s now clear to see that our long-term plan is turning the economy around. Our aim is to make Britain the best place in the world to start and grow a business and this is now within reach.
“Small businesses are leading our economic recovery and we have thrown our weight behind them, like never before. Over 850,000 small businesses have benefitted from the government’s Employment Allowance. We’ve cut back £10 billion of burdensome red tape and last year UKTI helped nearly 48,000 businesses export more than £49 billion of goods overseas.
“There really has never been a better time to start a business.”
Fewer firms are now seeking finance when compared with 2012: in 2014, only 19% of firms sought finance in the last year, down from almost a quarter in 2012.
This is attributed to a decline in demand for overdrafts, which indicates a decrease in businesses looking for external funding for working capital of for cash flow. However, 2014 also saw a sharp increase in the proportion of businesses that are applying for finance for the purposes of supporting growth, purchasing equipment, vehicles, land or buildings.
The UK Government has also published a study into management and leadership skills, which shows that small businesses could stand to benefit from improved entrepreneurial skills. Many of the 2,500 small business leaders who were questioned as part of the survey said their businesses rated their skills highly, but some said that they had weaknesses to do more to improve their management skills.
The 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor has also testified to the strength of the UK’s enterprise sector. There has been a notable increase in the number of people thinking about starting a business,or have recently set one up, or who have one that’s less than 42 months old. The total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) now stands at 8.6% in the UK in 2014, up from the 2013 figure of 7.3%, putting the UK has ahead of France and Germany in terms of entrepreneurship.
The UK’s performance has shown new businesses with high growth expectations – 1 in 6 UK early stage entrepreneurs had high job growth expectations for their businesses.
Entrepreneurial activity among the over-50s age group has also continued to increase to reach its highest ever level, posted at 7.1% in 2014.
Words: Peter Cribley


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Lexus ES to Boast 'World's First' Digital Camera in Place of Sideview Mirrors
Lexus has not been in the list of top technology-driven automakers for a long time now. But not it seems that the company is opting to change the mode and redefine itself as tech geek in terms of its vehicles. The first instance to be refreshed in this manner is its elementary Lexus ES. The seventh edition of the car is set to get a revamp with a revolutionary Digital Outer Mirrors.
According to RoadShow by Cnet, the company claimed that the mirror will be "world first" advancement to be seen over Lexus ES. However, car analysts stated Audi and Volkswagen teased this incredible technology way before Lexus with their E-Tron SUV and XL1 concepts respectively. Although, it didn't appear on road in reality. Lexus ES will be the first-ever vehicle to utilize this concept for its buyers.
Jalopnik stated that the new Lexus ES will hold a pair of cameras in place of its wing mirrors which are used for keeping up with the side view while driving. Both the cameras will transmit the images onto five-inch display monitors which will be located at the base of the A-pillars. The cameras will be sharp to capture rear views and won't be blocked by any obstacles like rain or snow. The placement of lenses will be made in such a manner that it won't obscure the drivers in any way.
An official briefing briefed about the Digital Outer Mirrors: "the system automatically enhances the corresponding area-left, right or behind-when the turn signals are activated, or when the transmission is put into reverse. The view of areas around the car can be manually enhanced by the driver to obtain complete peripheral awareness of the area around the vehicle."
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' publication, however, noted in support for the essential mandate of a rear view backup camera in every vehicle to avoid the chances of accidents. It stated that the real challenge is to "determine where to place the display in the vehicle so that there's a seamless transition from driving a vehicle with a display and then without it." Lexus ES is expected to answer these concerns as a potential player.
However, Americans may not get the taste of this technology soon as Lexus said that the new ES, alongside its rear-view mirror camera technology, has stuck into the traditional regulations of the US. It will make its first appearance in Japan only.


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LOS ANGELES -- Bob Martin, former product planning chief at Hyundai Motor America, has joined a cadre of former Hyundai executives who have jumped ship to Mitsubishi Motors North America.
Martin has been named director of brand marketing. He begins his new job Monday, reporting to Ian Beavis, senior vice president of marketing.
Finbarr O'Neill quit as CEO of Hyundai Motor America to take the top Mitsubishi post in September 2003. Since then, he has hired former Hyundai regional manager Mike Tocci to be his senior vice president and former service director Chuck Halper to perform similar duties.
Martin quit Hyundai shortly after the automaker hired Ford Motor truck veteran John Krafcik as Martin's boss in April.
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Apple unveiled a new version of its iPod Touch device, giving it a specification bump to bring it closer to iPhone 6, while also giving it another channel to take its recently launched Apple Music service to customers.
The company stopped giving out sales figures for iPod late last year, when shipments in the quarter to 27 September 2014 stood at 2.6 million – sliding both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. It has also been a couple of years since the product line saw a significant upgrade.
iPod now sits in the same “others” category as Apple Watch, meaning going forward not only is it difficult to tell the performance of the company’s newest products, but one of its legacy lines as well – which is undoubtedly no coincidence. Indeed, a new sales bump for iPod would bolster the “others” line shortly after the Watch launch, muddying the picture somewhat.
The new iPod Touch is powered by an Apple A8 processor and M8 motion coprocessor. It includes an 8MP iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.
“iPod touch gives customers around the world access to Apple Music, the App Store and iOS, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, starting at just $199,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s VP of iPhone, iPod and iOS Product Marketing.
Unlike the iPhone, it maintains the 4-inch touch screen.
The $199 price point covers the 16GB model, with $249 for the 32GB version and $299 for 64GB. And, for the first time, it is also available in a 128GB version, at $399.
The company also introduced a new line-up of colours for all iPad models, including space grey, silver, gold, pink and blue.