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The Volvo brand has always been at the vanguard of innovative automotive design. It’s one of the reasons why Volvo remains the top choice for customers who want a safe and stylish driving experience. Not one to rest on its laurels, Volvo recently showed off two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in an audacious new direction, and marks the official launch of its global small car strategy.
The two new concepts are part of Volvo’s 40 series. They demonstrate Volvo’s plans to expand into the global market for premium small cars with a range of vehicles that combine bold exterior and interior design with industry-leading connectivity, electrification, and autonomous drive technologies.
Autonomous drive technology is particularly important to the Swedish brand and is a key component of Volvo’s ambitious initiative that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car by the year 2020.
The new concept cars will be the first to utilize Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which allows the company’s designers and engineers to explore bold and daring new designs.
In addition to their daring exterior design and electrified powertrain options, the new cars will also offer a full range of innovative connectivity services, plus the world’s most advanced standard package of safety features and ground-breaking Scandinavian-inspired interior design.
Innovation is only part of Volvo’s strategy for its new global small car range. The line will provide eco-conscious buyers with a pure battery electric vehicle as well as a Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain option variants, all of which are in line with the company’s commitment to the electrification of its entire portfolio.
Volvo has yet to officially announce when its new technology will make its way to consumer models or what those models will look like, but if its ambitious strategy is any indication, the future of the Volvo brand looks bright.
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ASE COO Tien Wu said previously that demand coming from the smartphone sector would help ASE enjoy a particularly strong first quarter. ASE has guided for a shipment increase of 3-5% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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This isn't your average tofu delivery vehicle.
Frankly, I'm surprised this manga-infused mashup didn't happen sooner.
The Obama Administration looks to change the landscape of technology and business by focusing on inclusion and diversity.
Chrysler and Jeep earn honors for best improvement, and seven General Motors vehicles rest atop their respective segments.
The philanthropy, started by the Facebook CEO and his wife, Priscilla Chan, is investing in Andela, a New York-based startup that trains software developers in Africa.
The social-networking giant's co-founder announces that his wife, Priscilla Chan, has given birth to their first child. The pair also says they're establishing a new philanthropic initiative with 99 percent of Zuckerberg's Facebook shares.
The company's new mobile payments has seen $30 million in transactions in just one month as it prepares to launch in the US where it will battle with Apple Pay.
Apple says it's on track to sell more new iPhones during this year's initial weekend than it did last year. China will play a significant role in that, according to Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster.
Preorders for Apple's two new phones were set to start online at 12:01 a.m. PT Saturday, but Apple's Web store wouldn't load for some users for nearly an hour. The firm's mobile app did work, however.
To help offset real-estate demand in Menlo Park, Facebook is constructing 1,500 housing units and dedicating a percentage of that for low-income families.


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Sierra Wireless today announced that it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of AnyDATA Corporation's M2M embedded module and modem business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of this month.
AT&T and GE today annnounced a new agreement to enabled...
The world of M2M has just given rise to a new trade association announced yesterday ahead of...
IBM’s looking big picture at the needs of a smarter planet with the unveiling of its new...
While the flashy aspects of LTE grab most of the headlines these days, there's still evidence that a host of M2M solutions will keep those lowly 2G networks in business for years to come. According to Cisco's annual mobile data forecast, fully 64 percent of global mobile M2M...
Across the globe, M2M deployments continue to accelerate at a rapid pace and with operators continuing to upgrade networks with newer technologies, it calls to question what options and considerations should be weighed when deciding on cellular technologies...
A car that tells your insurance company how you're driving. A bathroom scale that lets you chart your weight on the Web. And a meter that warns your air conditioner when electricity gets more expensive. Welcome to the next phase of the wireless revolution...
Lafayette city-parish government's new satellite vehicle tracking system has begun identifying employees in public vehicles who speed, fail to use their seat belts and drop by their homes during work hours.
The question is: How will operators optimize their position in the M2M value chain and offer rich M2M communications quickly, cheaply, securely and reliably?
Whether the U.S. Department of Transportation likes it or not, cars are increasingly getting connected. And there’s a bigger role for wireless carriers to play.
M2M solutions provider SignalSet landed its first OEM partner, and it's a big one: PACCAR...
T-Mobile USA is making some changes to its machine-to-machine (M2M) business, shifting those duties to RACO Wireless.
Telecommunications giant Telenor is looking to extend its formidable presence into the United States.
The growth of the M2M industry is set to thrive over the next 10 years as mobile operators and vendors seek ways to offset the decline in mobile ARPU from consumers.
Often, when companies outside the wireless industry decide they want to use machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, they start from the ground up...
If we are not there yet, we must be on the threshold, but as with many a revolution, change can often have cascading impacts.
Every year the M2M space continues to grow and diversify. As traditional subscriber adoption reaches saturation, carriers are on the move to find new areas of growth.
The expanded growth of the value of embedded devices amplifies the necessity of remote device management solutions. These devices must be managed the same as other IT assets regardless of traditional enterprise IT management solutions.
Verizon today announced the availability of the Machine to Machine Management solution, which is aimed at helping enterprise customers get near real-time access to monitor wireless devices.
In the world of M2M – there is simply too much focus on enabling machines and devices to talk.
Monetization is the hot discussion in the mobile industry. One of the biggest service provider challenges is to enhance profitability as the mobile Internet data tidal wave crashes to mobile operator shores.
In the old days, mobile phones were designed to travel with people in cars. Nowadays, the cars themselves are becoming the connected medium.
With wireless connectivity spreading like weeds from handsets to laptops to machine-to-machine (M2M) and an increasing variety of consumer electronics, the companies that make the chips to support the connectivity are enjoying a boost to their bottom line.
As a fan of all things connected — and I do mean, getting all things in our lives connected, as that’s a foundational element of Yankee Group’s Anywhere vision — I have mixed feelings about the recent spate of network operator announcements in the marketplace about...
AT&T is taking CTIA as an occasion to showcase a number of emerging devices that have recently been clear to run on the carrier's network.
The very fact that the definition of M2M seems to include a new verticle by the day should give some indication of the growth inherent in the space. However, along with growth comes a bevy of complications.
Multi-Tech, the most reliable provider of unified communications and M2M solutions.
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Mitchells & Butlers sales rise
Pub operator Mitchells & Butlers has reported like-for-like sales up 1.8% in the 33 weeks to 15th May.
The company said that second quarter sales were impacted by the January VAT increase, adverse weather conditions and a lower level of promotional activity, down by a third compared with last year.
M&B said that despite this reduced level of promotions, significant market share gains were achieved with like-for-like food and drink sales up 4.3% and 0.3% respectively against the declines in pub industry food sales of 5.2% and in the on-trade drinks market of 4.9%.
In current trading like-for-like sales were up 1.9% in the most recent nine week period with a continued lower level of promotional spend.
Adam Fowle, CEO, said: "The business continues to trade well and we are pleased with the progress made in the first half with improved sales and margins leading to an increase in operating profits and profit before tax of 12.2% and 55.3% respectively. These results underpin our confidence in our strategy of increasing shareholder value by reshaping Mitchells & Butlers around its key food led brands."
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sales of automobiles, barring passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors, in India
continue to remain subdued in May 2022 if one were to compare it with the
retail figures of the year 2019, as both 2020 and 2021 were partially affected
by the pandemic.
May’22 retail figures when compared to May’19 reveal that auto
retail is still not on growth trajectory as overall retails were down by -10%.
This was revealed by the data provided by the Federation of Automobile Dealers
PV and tractors continued its positive run by growing 11% and 33%, 2W, 3W and
CV are yet to show any signs of healthy run-rate (compared to pre-covid months)
as they de-grew by -14%, -19% and 11% respectively.
has also informed that with its persistent follow up with the Andhra Pradesh
Transport Ministry, the state has now migrated vehicle registration to Vahan.
While this has happened towards the end of May, full month numbers will only
come later. The only states remaining are Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and
Lakshadweep. With this Vahan now covers 91.6% RTOs across the country.
on how May’22 performed, FADA President Vinkesh Gulati said, “Indian Auto
Industry during May’22 continued its flattish run for the 3rd consecutive
month. While YoY comparison with May’21 shows exceptionally healthy growth rate
across all categories, it is important to note that both May’21 and May’20 were
affected by nation-wide lockdown due to covid thus witnessing. Hence a better
comparison will be with May’19 which was a normal pre-covid month.”
Government made a bold decision to cut excise duty on fuel prices thus reducing
inflation and economic distress. While this will have a positive rub-off on
sale of vehicles especially 2W, the increase in 3rd party insurance premium
will act as a deterrent for some, Gulati informed.
2W segment has seen slight improvement in overall sales when compared with
April’22. While 2W EV sales were growing rapidly though on low base, various
fire incidents across almost all EV brands has created a fear in the mind of
the customer. This coupled with supply chain issues, has decreased 2W EV sales
drastically from last month.
PV segment which has already surpassed May’19 numbers is witnessing huge
demand. Dealers are not been able to fulfil the same due to supply side issues.
This has not only led to an increase in waiting period (ranging from 3 months
to 2 years) but is also keeping the customers frustrated. Healthy booking and
single digit cancellation shows that demand may stay put even when normal
supply resumes in months to come, FADA noted.
All India Vehicle Retail Data for May’22
% Change w.r.t MAY'19
Source: FADA Research
The above numbers do not have figures from AP, MP, LD
& TS as they are not yet on Vahan 4. However, for May’ 2022 Numbers Andhra
Pradesh Data has been covered.
Vehicle Retail Data has been collated as on 04.06.22 in
collaboration with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of
India and has been gathered from 1,481 out of 1,616 RTOs.
CV is subdivided in the following manner
LCV – Light Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger &
MCV – Medium Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger &
HCV – Heavy Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger &
Others – Construction Equipment Vehicles and others
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Kia India is now offering an electric sunroof in its Sonet Smartstream G1.2 HTK+ variant. The model will be available at Rs 9.76 lakh. Sonet has already more than 3.3 lakh customers in last three year...


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Chances are, dealers at auction looking to shore up their supply of 1-year-old vehicles will find a good bit of vehicles from the rental-heavy segments.
That’s according to the latest issue of Guidelines from NADA Used Car Guide, which said that off-rental units are currently making up a large portion of 2013 model-year auction volume.
That being the case, the report says, “rental-heavy” segments like compact utility vehicles, compact cars, midsize cars, midsize utility vehicles and midsize vans are the auction volume leaders for this age group of vehicles.
“When concentrating on models within these segments where auction volume was greatest, depreciation tended to be most severe for Ford vehicles last month,” NADA’s Jonathan Banks said in the report.
On the new-car side, NADA cited WardsAuto data indicating that days’ supply was at 60 last month, down from 69 in April but up from 58 in May 2013.
“Supply levels have been on average three days higher than year-ago levels from March to May, down dramatically from the 12 day average of the first two months of the year,” Banks said in the report.


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Yahoo reported on Thursday that the account information for at least 500 million users was stolen by hackers two years ago.
Compromised user information includes names, email addresses, telephone numbers, birth dates, passwords and even security questions.
Yahoo learned of the breach this summer when hackers posted what they claimed was stolen Yahoo data to underground forums. A Yahoo investigation discovered a breach in 2014 by what they believe was a “state-sponsored” actor.
In a company statement, Yahoo said the ongoing investigation revealed that the breach did not include payment card data or bank account information.
“Contrary to Yahoo’s statement, although bank and credit card information was not explicitly breached, sophisticated hackers can—and will—find their way to an individual’s sensitive financial information” using the compromised Yahoo data, said Adam Levin, chairman and founder of IDT911. “These accounts are the command center for our online lives—as often our email address serves as our user ID for many, if not most, of the other accounts in our social, banking, retailing and email universe.”
Sadly, data breaches are a daily occurrence affecting millions of Americans. Identity thieves can use the stolen information to file and steal tax refunds, open new credit cards, secure a loan, apply for a job and pursue medical treatment.
What should you do if you suspect your information has been compromised? The first step is to contact your financial institution, insurer or employer to get directed to FreedomID Direct identity management services. We’ll help you assess your risk and, if warranted, take steps to make you less vulnerable.
Here are 7 tips for this type of data breach.
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Islamabad: The FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) has cleared PKR 22 billion worth of the sales tax refunds that were related to both the non-exporters and exporters, against 8415 RPOs (Refund Payment Orders) through bonds and tax liabilities adjustments for the duration of May 30, 2018 to September 6, 2019.
The Federal Board of Revenue has also cleared the sales tax refunds and has also directed the field formation to reconcile the stalled tax refund claims that include sales as well as income taxes. As per the official sources, the IMF has also conveyed its intention to the taxation authority to ascertain the exact amount stuck up in the income tax as well as sales tax claimant cases.
A few days back, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh; Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs has announced the government’s decision to release an amount worth PKR 22 billion verified refunds of the sales taxes for all the year.
The Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs tweeted that the FBR has cleared the amount of PKR 15.6 billion in the sales tax refunds to improve the business liquidity and economic activity in the country. Similarly, PKR 5.4 billion refunds have also been cleared as adjustments and the bonds.
By the end of last month, FBR has also revealed that the recently installed FASTER (Fully Automated Sales Tax e-Refund) system that will be providing sales tax refunds to the exporters within 72 hours of their submission refund claims.
In the response, the officials confirmed that the figures i.e. PKR 5.4 billion has also been cleared in the bonds and PKR 1 billion is also adjusted and the sum of all the amount reaches to PKR 22 billion.


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As the Chief Executive of Apple Tim Cook made an announcement of hosting World Wide Developer Conference going to be held next week, the investors across the globe started making speculations of a new launch. This time it’s going to be Apple iPhone’s 5th generation, rumored to be instilled with larger screen in radical case design in the flagship device, which was first launched five year back.
Few days back, market saw the release of Apple’s greatest competitor’s much anticipated Samsung’s Galaxy S3 mobile which still hasn’t broke over the release date. With the speculation of iPhone 5 release the Apple is planning to thwart Samsung’s plans of releasing their new phone and undoubtedly, it isn’t difficult for Apple to stop the third generation Galaxy S3 to launch.
It is not still unknown when the new Apple iPhone 5 is going to launch but the market analysts are seeking in the month of september or october for the arrival of this first 4G LTE enabled phone from mobile leader Apple. Meanwhile fans are hoping to find most of the speculated features in the handset.
Apple i Phone 5 Rumors and Features
The new iPhone 5 according to the rumors is expected to be brought in a slimmer archetype. The new iPhone will be taller with metallic edges and the rear panel quite similar to the previous models 4 and 4S.
From the typical 3.5 inch screen being continued from 2007 since the release of Apple iPhone 1, the company hasn’t made any significant change in the screen size. From rumors across the globe, the new iPhone is expected to sport at least 4 inch screen in size.
Apple iPhone 5 is expected to be instilled with all new dock connector and remodeled speaker grills on its both Black and white models.
The phone is also going to ship better camera than its predecessor; few sources say that it will integrate 8MP rear camera which will support f/2.2 aperture as against f/2.4 aperture in iPhone 4S.
Some other sources say the phone will come with a secondary mic at the rear side for supporting video recording. Along with that, the new iPhone will come with good front facing camera to provide with HD images and videos.
Apple new iPhone is expected to operate on modest CPU configurations. The phone will be integrated with early beta version of Apple’s OS – iOS6, running on Samsung ARM Processor which is claimed to be an iterative enhancement in the previous CPUs, in a report.
The similar report says that the new iPhone will be shipping 1GB RAM.
One of the unique features expected to be unveiled is new Mapping (navigational) application, developed and patented by Apple. The Company has developed this application compatible with its new iOS6 which is expected to dislocate Google’s maps from iPhone.


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CES 2017 presents connected future of technology
CES 2017, the 50th anniversary of the largest global gathering of innovation and connectivity, in Las Vegas, USA, introduced ground-breaking products, and provided opportunities for companies in every major global industry to conduct business. 5G, cars, clothes, content, health care, sports, travel, smart cities, AR, VR, robotics, AI and more debuted at CES 2017, the world’s largest innovation event, from January 5 to 8.
Connectivity was everywhere at CES 2017 enabling nearly every product category, from self-driving cars and smart cities to digital health and 5G – and a major focus throughout CES conference tracks. 5G is expected to revolutionise the connected world, and the entire connected ecosystem came together at CES 2017.
CES 2017 also featured SuperSessions and conference tracks that focused on technology trends and policy issues. The conference on `Self-Driving Cars: New Rules of the Road’, moderated by USA Today’s tech reporter, Mike Snider, discussed with top executives from Blackberry, Intel and Mobileye on how a collaborative approach between automakers, hardware and software developers is driving the rapid pace of self-driving innovations. The panelists agreed that in order to reach the expected goal of having selfdriving cars on the road by 2020, the industry needs to fully solve the convergence of IoT and AI.
Top industry executives and influencers joined global government officials at the annual `Leaders in Technology Dinner’ at CES 2017. Ford President and CEO Mark Fields shared the company’s vision for how the future of mobility will be transformed by connectivity. “Imagine what could happen when the way you get around looks completely different. Cities will change. The way we work and play and socialise will transform. And it will all be enabled by connectivity,” Fields said. He announced that Ford Sync is expanding to deliver cloudbased services and that soon all Ford vehicles will be controlled remotely with the FordPass app. Fields also recapped Ford’s recent partnership with Toyota to form the SmartDeviceLink Consortium to establish industry-driven standards for invehicle apps.
Over 3800 exhibitors Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) TM, CES 2017 showcased the connected future of technology. With more than 3,800 exhibiting companies and exhibit space of more than 2.6 million net square feet, CES 2017 was a record-breaker, welcoming the world’s biggest companies in addition to hosting more than 600 start-ups at the Eureka Park Marketplace. More than 175,000 industry professionals, including 55,000 from outside the US, convened in Las Vegas to drive the everevolving global technology industry forward.
“CES 2017 shifted to a new level as large and small companies
from around the globe gathered to reveal solutions for many of the most challenging problems,” Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, said. “Our industry is bettering the world through connectivity and innovation, touching literally every facet of our lives. Today’s connected world was on full display at CES 2017 – our largest, boldest show in history.”
“From start-ups to established businesses, traditional tech companies, along with those in new industries like travel and sports, came together and vigorously embraced technology for the 50th anniversary of CES,” Karen Chupka, Senior Vice President, CES and Corporate Business Strategy, CTA, said. “This year’s show was all about connectivity – both in the form of the technologies unveiled and in the valuable face-to-face business connections happening throughout the show.”
“CES is the world’s most important technology trade show, but now it is so much more,” John Penney, Chief Strategy Officer, Starz, said. “By gathering the world’s great innovators, companies, technologies, products and entrepreneurs in one place, CES is now an integral part of the global innovation system. CES and its attendees are working to build a better future for us all.”
“CES 2017 was a global showcase that demonstrated that we are in a new era of innovation where technology is valued not just for the devices it produces but for the experiences it makes possible,” Bridget Karlin, Managing Director, IOT, Intel, said.
Now in its third year, the annual CES Asia will run June 7-9, 2017 in Shanghai, China, showcasing the latest ideas and innovations from global brands and promising start-ups.
Phoenix from Visteon
Visteon Corporation, a technology leader at the epicentre of the fast-growing automotive cockpit electronics segment, introduced its next-generation Phoenix infotainment platform at CES 2017. Phoenix signals a technological breakthrough in infotainment, which is quickly becoming the digital core of the connected car.
“Visteon is reimagining infotainment from the perspective of both app developers and the end-user,” Visteon’s President and CEO, Sachin Lawande, said. “Through this latest advancement, Phoenix will break down the traditional barrier for embedded automotive app development that has restricted the availability of apps for infotainment systems.”
Lawande continued: “Phoenix is based on an open architecture that proactively seeks to tap the innovation and creativity of the broad community of app developers. We are borrowing a page from successful mobile applications that have shown that no matter how big or adept an organization may be, it will never be as innovative as the collective capabilities of the open community.”
Visteon offers a unique Phoenix SDK, incorporating libraries of code, documents and a simulator
to support app development by third parties. The SDK makes app development easier than the conventional approach, which requires custom software and hardware, lacks third-party tools and can be costly and time-consuming.
Lawande added: “With Phoenix, the developer will be able to log on to a Visteon microsite and create and test apps with an SDK and a simulator. The app is then validated by the automaker or Visteon and published to an app store.”
Magneti Marelli, which designs and produces advanced systems and components for the automotive industry, was in the spotlight at CES 2017. Its display was dedicated to technology and innovation in the automobile sector, specifically related to the topics of Illumination, Electronic Systems and Motor Sports.
The theme of innovation focused on connectivity and the V2X (Vehicle-ToEverything), advanced telematics communication systems, putting particular emphasis on technology related to autonomous driving and Smart Antennas.
The electronic systems presented the high level of technological content in its instrument clusters and displays. With regards to instrument clusters, Magneti Marelli offered a complete range of reconfigurable solutions to adapt to the requirements of international car manufacturers thanks to acquired know-how and innovative technology from the fields of optics, HMI (Human Machine Interface) and design. The instrument clusters shown at Las Vegas weree those from the new Audi Q5, the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass and the Peugeot 3008-5008.
The exhibition showed various displays such as the TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display with “black panel” effect in the allnew 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Stelvio, which both integrate innovative “optical bonding” technology aimed at an ideal level of readability for the screen, and a display with “curved glass bonded” technology, as well as those with touch-screen technology used for the central console. Behind the steering wheel, Giulia and Stelvio features the full-color 7-inch TFT cluster straddled by 2 large white-onblack face analog gauges.
In the field of illumination, the most up-to-date LED technology for both headlights and rearlights were presented. The cornerstone was the innovation coupling of lighting and electronics to support the future of autonomous driving. Integrated into the advanced projector headlamps and tail lamps are solid state Lidar, cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors to create “Smart Corner” a modular, selfcontained, efficient solution to package and locate the many sensors required to support autonomous capability.
There was also a focus on motorsport technology and in particular on Magneti Marelli’s high capacity telemetry system which is fitted on all Formula 1 cars, as well as the High Speed Camera introduced this year in order to improve passive safety in Formula 1.


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Condé Nast to launch Vogue Scandinavia
25 June 2020
The 28th edition of the global fashion authority will launch in 2021, with Martina Bonnier appointed as Editor-in-Chief.
Condé Nast today announced the launch of Vogue Scandinavia, with the first issue set to publish in Spring 2021.
Launching in English across print, digital and social media platforms, Vogue Scandinavia will reflect the fashion industry’s changing climate and push the boundaries of modern media consumption.
The past decade has seen Scandinavian and Nordic design influence permeate across the globe, whilst the region’s fashion and home companies have established themselves as world-leading retailers. Scandinavia has also been a leader in pushing the fashion industry to be more environmentally friendly, and now that the industry is looking for ways to reinvent itself after the pandemic, the launch of Vogue Scandinavia represents a renewed focus on living sustainably.
“For several years now, Scandinavian design and the region’s unique cultures have been the source of inspiration for people worldwide,” said Wolfgang Blau, Global Chief Operating Officer and President, International at Condé Nast. “Vogue will join the market to elevate the best of Scandinavian fashion, led by Editor-in-Chief Martina Bonnier. Throughout her career, Martina has been a leading voice in the industry, and I am proud to welcome her to the team.”
Vogue Scandinavia will be led by Martina Bonnier, who is appointed Editor-in-Chief. Bonnier’s long career in journalism has led her to become a renowned industry name within the region. For eight years, she held the position of Editor-in-Chief of Damernas Värld (“Women’s World”), the biggest women’s lifestyle magazine in Scandinavia. Bonnier has also appeared on television both in Sweden and Denmark, and has published several books about fashion and style.
“I am excited to launch Vogue Scandinavia in a moment where fashion is facing tremendous changes. The Nordic region is a champion in adapting to culture and technology trends quickly, and it is at the forefront of conscious fashion. Vogue Scandinavia will launch with this thoughtful approach to fashion, whilst exploring new and innovative technologies. I am thrilled that the region will finally have its own Vogue and I am excited to share more about the Nordic lifestyle and the fantastic creative talent that the region holds,” said Martina Bonnier.
Vogue Scandinavia will be based in Stockholm, Sweden, whilst covering Denmark, Norway and the wider Nordic region from Finland to Iceland. The market’s deep-rooted affection for nature and its preservation will be at the heart of the title, and it will deliver digitally savvy content to reflect the evolving fashion media landscape. Vogue Scandinavia will uphold Vogue’s values of diversity, responsibility and respect, which all Vogue Editors-in-Chief pledged to in 2019.
Vogue Scandinavia will be published under license agreement with Four North Stockholm AB.


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How Westpac's new CIO slashed his IBM mainframe bill
Two charged over $500,000 BEC scam
Australia Post tackles 'observability' after digital transformation
Dutch court orders Facebook to pull financial fraud adverts
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Vodafone opens 4G to mobile broadband users
Jan 17 2014 10:45AM
US flight regulator relaxes electronic device rules
50-year rule broken.
Nov 1 2013 7:06AM
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$7.9 billion deal sees Elop return to Microsoft.
Sep 3 2013 1:41PM
353,436 exposed ZTE devices found in net census
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Intel chief kicks off company restructure
Sets up 'new devices' group.
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BBC laptop losses near half a million dollars
195 laptops lost last year.
Apr 12 2013 3:17PM
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Hands out 10,000 devices.
Apr 4 2013 9:55AM
Phone unlocking outlawed in the United States
Steep fines and long gaol spells threatened.
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Device contains integrated camera.
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1 in 8 malware attacks come from USB device
AutoRun is the key attack point.
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Departing Microsoft visionary sees 'post-PC' world
Wireless devices and the internet.
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Only half of Android users migrate to latest versions
Adoption for 2.2 slow, according to statistics released by Google.
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Symantec goes beyond the desktop with Norton Everywhere
New security software and services for range of devices.
May 28 2010 1:12PM
iPad jailbroken in less than a day
Video and pics posted online.
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Apple iPad to spur growth in tablet market
Long-term shift away from desktop PCs.
Mar 8 2010 7:02AM
Oracle extends Database Lite mobile support
Synchronises SQLite database and Oracle Database.
Feb 17 2010 6:52AM
Motorola reveals plans to split in two
Separate consumer and enterprise companies.
Feb 13 2010 9:28AM
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Leading 3D scanning innovator Fuel3D has unveiled a new super-fast scanner designed for capturing highly detailed 360-degree 3D data.
The Fuel3D 360 Scanner is a high-speed imaging and measurement system capable of capturing high-resolution 3D data (accurate to 0.2mm) in just 0.3 seconds.
“The scanner captures both shape and colour data of mid-sized objects – around the size of a human head and shoulders,” the company said in a blog post.
“The easily transportable scanning rig can be set-up and calibrated in under an hour, making it ideal for on-location scanning and pop-up retail opportunities.”
Fuel3D CEO Stuart Mead said the new scanner can be used for a wide range of applications, including movie actor and gaming computer-generated imagery (CGI), virtual/augmented reality characters and objects, biometric security systems, custom eyewear fitting, facial measurement for retail services and pre-and-post surgical/dental treatment analysis .
“The growth in the use of 3D data in areas as diverse as security, medical, virtual and augmented reality has created a challenge in how to quickly and cost-effectively capture real-life subjects and objects in 3D,” Mr Mead said.
“The Fuel3D 360 Scanner provides a unique solution that will enable a wide range of sectors to scale-up 3D content generation cost-effectively.”
The Fuel3D 360 Scanner is currently being showcased at the CES tradeshow and isexpected to be available on the market in June 2017.


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What's even more exciting is that the latest addition to the family will be coming off the back of the popular 12-shade Naked Heat Palette that launched last year.
Their Instagram post tells us that the new palette will be a cute travel-friendly handbag essential for on-the-go gals.
Urban Decay founder Wende Zomnir also posted a series of exciting snippets, giving us a little glimpse of what we already can’t wait to get our hands on.
One of her posts showed the six-shade palette, which stars an amazing array of sunburnt colours perfect for endless sizzling eye looks.
The post was captioned, “It's a baby! Petite Heat was born on Feb 5, 2018. Weight: 6 pans. Length: petite...fits in your bag. We're so in love and she's already lighting the world on fire.”
And it appears this new Naked addition is set to be a firm favourite. Fans commented, “My prayers have been answered” and “I’m so excited for this!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on this palette!”
Another Naked-enthusiast commented, “I’m so in love. I feel I could do so many looks and cut creases with those cute fiery lil baby”
The US can get their hands on this petite palette in just two weeks time (jealous!), as for us? Mecca don’t have an official Australian launch date as yet, it’s been hinted that the palette will arrive on our shores later this year. We’re not sure we can handle the wait!
To make sure you make the most of the newest Naked addition once it arrives, read our handy tips on how to best apply eyeshadow according to your eye shape.
Excited for the launch of Naked Petite Heat Palette? Let us know which shade has caught your eye in the comment section below.
Erin Docherty is a Beauty Writer for BEAUTYcrew, Beauty Editor for Women's Health magazine and a Grooming Writer for Men's Health magazine. She has a keen interest in cosmeceutical skin care and is currently working on minimising her 9-step skin care routine – because ain’t nobody got time for that. When she’s not writing about the latest beauty news, or applying copious amounts of serum, you can find her spending all her money in Sephora.


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A rumor triggered a sharp move in NIO's share price.
On the evening of September 25, there were rumors that NIO was considering raising about $3 billion due to widening losses and had contacted investors from the Middle East. The financing is likely to take place in the first half of next year and is still under negotiation.
Affected by this news, NIO U.S. stocks fell more than 7% before trading.
Subsequently, NIO issued an announcement saying that the company had noticed speculation in the media that NIO was considering raising funds from investors. NIO said that apart from the convertible senior bond issue completed on September 25, the company currently does not have any reportable financing activities. By the close of U.S. stocks, NIO's share price decline narrowed, down 2.11% to close at $8.35.
Before that, NIO had announced a number of financing.
On June 20, NIO Automobile announced the signing of a share subscription agreement with Abu Dhabi investment agency CYVN Holdings. According to the agreement, CYVN Holdings will make strategic investments totaling approximately US $1.1 billion to NIO through targeted new shares and transfer of old shares.
Under the agreement, CYVN will issue 8.469 million Class A common shares at a price of $8.72 per share (i.e., the weighted average price of Class A common shares on the New York Stock Exchange for seven consecutive trading days prior to June 19, 2023), with a total investment of $738.5 million, which is expected to be completed in early July 2023. CYVN will hold approximately 7.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of NIO after the private placement of new shares and the transfer of old shares. Upon completion of the investment transaction, CYVN will have the right to appoint a director to the board of directors of the company.
On September 19, NIO announced plans to issue $1 billion convertible bonds. After the announcement, NIO shares fell 17 per cent and the company's total market capitalisation shrank to less than $15 billion. On the 25th, NIO announced that it had completed the issuance of $1 billion convertible senior bonds, including $500 million due in 2029 and another $500 million due in 2030.
So far, Wei Lai has not made a profit, and the losses continue to expand.
Financial report shows, In the first half of the year Wei Lai total revenue 19.448 billion yuan, Net loss 10.926 billion yuan. There are also signs. In the first half of the year, the cumulative delivery volume of NIO increased by 7.35% year-on-year to 54,600 vehicles. Although the delivery volume increased, it was far lower than the market expectation. The out-of-control of product iteration update rhythm was the main reason why its sales volume fell short of market expectation, and this was not the first time NIO suffered sales decline due to product iteration. At the same time, cash flow is getting smaller. As of June 30,2023, NIO cash reserves amounted to RMB 31.5 billion yuan.
Despite huge losses, NIO is still investing heavily in battery and charging infrastructure and research and development. On September 21, NIO released its own brand mobile phone NIO Phone, priced at 6499-7499 yuan. Li Bin said, NIO mobile phone is not because mobile phone companies are building cars, nor because NIO car does not make money to sell mobile phone profits, but NIO users need a seamless connection with NIO car mobile phone. Perhaps for NIO, NIO mobile phone is not a mobile phone, but a tool to provide NIO owners with more experience, but also to master the ecological initiative, but should also consider clearly, NIO mobile phone exactly how many NIO users pay.
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Global auto giant Stellantis Group has been exploring the possibility of working with Chinese electric carmakers, including zero cars, according to people familiar with the matter. In October of the same year, Stellantis Group spent 1.5 billion euros (about 11.5 billion yuan)
According to the National Enterprise bankruptcy reorganization case Information Network, upon the application of Weima Automotive Technology Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Weima Technology Group"), the Shanghai No. 3 Intermediate people's Court issued (2023) Shanghai 03 Breaking No. 1041 Civil order on December 29th, 2023, and ruled to accept Weimake.
A few days ago, a number of auto bloggers revealed pictures that a domestic car factory is full of Civic Type R inventory cars, the appearance of the basic color matching is supersonic gray and champion white, in addition mixed with one or two rally red. It is rumored that due to the poor sales of Civic TYPE R, the car has been in the end market.
A few days ago, a letter from SAIC GM Wuling Motor Co., Ltd. on the adjustment of general manager and executive committee members showed that after discussion by the party committee of Shanghai Automobile Group Co., Ltd., the president agreed: Shenyang will no longer hold the post of general manager of SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd., recommending Lu Jun to become SAIC GM Wuling Motor.
Porsche doesn't smell good in China? 2023 ends with negative growth again! A few days ago, Porsche released the latest sales figures, showing that Porsche sold 320221 vehicles worldwide in 2023, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, of which the total delivery volume in China was 79283, although it is still the largest in the world.
Today, according to people familiar with the matter, BYD will launch a new high-end brand in the fourth quarter of this year, and the price of the new car will exceed 1 million yuan. Insiders revealed that there was a heated discussion within BYD about the naming of high-end brands, and it was suggested that the names "Wang" and "Zhuan" in the name of BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu
According to overseas media reports, Mazda's medium and large SUV-- Mazda CX-9 will stop production in 2024, and it is not difficult to guess why. In January this year, Mazda CX-90 was officially released, which will replace CX-9 after its launch, considering the existence of both CX-9 and CX-90 products.
On the evening of June 18, Beijing Hyundai's brand-new model-MUFASA Musa officially launched, a total of two new models, the price range is? MUFASA Musa is the first new product launched under Beijing Hyundai's "2025 New Plan". It is built on the i-GMP platform and can be regarded as Beijing Hyundai.
Recently, the Chongqing bankruptcy court held a hearing on the selection of managers in the bankruptcy reorganization of BAIC Yinxiang and Chongqing BAIC Magic Speed Automobile sales Company. In the end, Chongqing Lida Law firm and Daxin Accounting firm (Special General Partnership) Chongqing Branch were jointly elected as the managers of the above two cases. Prior to the hearing organized by the Chongqing bankruptcy Court, it was concluded that all the assets of BAIC Yinxiang and BAIC Magic Speed were no longer enough to pay off all debts, and BAIC Yinxiang had a sound automobile manufacturing system and sufficient technical reserves. BAIC Magic Speed has a good market foundation, mature automobile distribution management system, perfect sales team and after-sales service team. Two.
Oh, boy! SONY (SNE) has also announced that it has entered the ranks of car makers. Today, Sony's official website announced a new concept SUV called VISION-S 02. In addition, Sony Chairman, President and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida announced that Sony Group will set up a new division, Sony Mobile (Sony Mobility Inc), which will focus on the commercialization of electric vehicles. "We are exploring the commercialization of Sony electric vehicles," Yoshida said. The implication is that Sony has decided to build a car, which is expected to become part of the Sony Vision series.


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Listen up, Oregonians: Learning about electric cars just got a big boost.
Drive Oregon, a nonprofit aimed at advancing the electric mobility industry, will receive nearly $1 million over 3 years from the U.S. Department of Energy to launch innovative marketing campaigns to engage consumers and promote the benefits of electric cars.
The standout features of the project include a permanent storefront to showcase electric vehicles and charging equipment in downtown Portland. Located right next to the city’s Electric Avenue, a mecca of charging stations installed and operated by Portland General Electric, it will be manned by brand-neutral experts and offer long-term electric-vehicle rentals and an active schedule of events, where visitors can experience a variety of vehicles and charging stations in real-world conditions.
According to Jeff Allen, executive director at Drive Oregon, the project’s aim is to get more folks passionate about electric vehicles in Oregon, Washington, and beyond: “The Northwest is already a leader in electric-vehicle sales, but this project will allow us to use the region as a living laboratory to test how we move from early adopters to an early majority of drivers. We’re excited to work with our dozens of project partners to create national models for success.”
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley expressed his support for the project, saying the project will put consumers at ease about going electric.
“The benefits of electric vehicles are numerous, including cleaner air, fuel cost savings and economic security,” he says. “But, consumers still have questions about how much they cost, where they can charge them and if they are a right fit for their needs. The showcase project will answer those questions in new ways and, in doing so, set the stage for increased adoption of electric vehicles in the Pacific Northwest.”
Going electric just got a little cooler in the City of Roses.


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Audi corporate sales up in Mideast
Dubai, July 28, 2008
German premium car manufacturer Audi keeps on growing in the Middle East region, with a significant boost in corporate sales.
Besides increasing popularity among the general public, large companies and fleet operators are also becoming all the more interested in cooperating with the brand with the four rings, said a statement.
Corporate sales now make up about 30 per cent of Audi’s total business in the region and have been growing consistently along with the overall regional sales, which were reported with a plus of 38.2 per cent in 2007.
Having won several fleet awards over the last years throughout Europe, Audi Middle East successfully established the AudiCorporate program in 2006 that caters specially to the needs of corporate clients.
Partnerships in the Middle East include, among many other prestigious names, Emirates Airline in the UAE since 2005, Priority Automobile in Kuwait, Nawras Telecom in Oman and most recently UAE-based limousine service provider ‘Limo and Co’ in a deal that covers 20 new Audi A6.
Stephan Zeh, corporate sales manager at Audi Middle East: ’Cooperation’s, such as those with ’Limo and Co’, are exemplary of the demand for Audi vehicles amongst the leading corporate clients and limousine service providers in the region.
The boom in corporate business shows the confidence in the great product, outstanding reliability and competitive running costs.’
Audi AG sold a total of 964,151 cars in 2007 and thus achieved its twelfth consecutive record year. With revenue of €33,617 million and profit before tax of €2,915 million, the company attained its best figures ever. - TradeArabia News Service


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With recent volatility in the stock markets, Citi has told clients to ” buy this dip ” while analysts from Bank of America and JPMorgan have named the global stocks and sectors that they believe are trading near a bottom. BofA named a European list of “High Quality stocks that derated the most this year” as its screen of the week in a research note dated May 25. “In our Screen of the Week, we highlight High Quality stocks that have derated more than the market YTD [year to date] but have stronger earnings support and higher-than-sector median FCF [free cashflow],” analyst Paulina Strzelinska said. Top of the bank’s list — ranked in order of quality — was Swiss industrials company Kuehne Nagel , followed by Danish jewelry brand Pandora and Italian health care company DiaSorin . Shipping firm Maersk , British-American heating firm Ferguson and automaker Stellantis came next, followed by luxury apparel brand Moncler , IT consultancy Reply and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey . “High Quality stocks have seen the largest drop in valuation versus other styles, with the premium falling to the lowest level in four years,” Strzelinska added. JPMorgan’s opportunities JPMorgan said that the retail sector has potentially hit the bottom. “Retailers followed consumer confidence lower, but this could be as bad as it gets,” its analysts wrote in a research note dated May 23. Walmart missed earnings expectations for the first quarter , while Target shares dropped sharply on May 18 after it also fell short of what analysts expected. “[Retail] has already performed poorly, and some high profile profit warnings are now moving behind us,” the analysts led by Mislav Matejka wrote. Read more Citi’s bear market model says it may be time to buy the dip Bank of America reveals 5 top stocks based on companies’ strong charts Kyle Bass says U.S. will be in a recession in coming year, with food and oil prices still climbing “Unless we get further pricing shocks, we think one could start looking at the retail names for opportunities from here,” the analysts added. Retail names on the bank’s list of top European picks included Marks and Spencer and Swedish clothing company H & M , both of which JPMorgan rated neutral. Also on its list is Portuguese grocery group Jeronimo Martins , which it rated overweight. The bank also said consumer spending is likely to be “relatively resilient.” “Out of the potential offsets to the challenging consumer outlook, we highlight the robust labour market, where the increasing wage growth is coming through,” the analysts said. Citi: ‘Buy this dip’ Citi said it may be time to start buying stocks again in a May 26 research note, titled “Bear Market Checklist: Buy This Dip.” The bank analyzed 18 indicators — that could become “red flags” — such as company fundamentals, equity valuation and financing activity as part of its Bear Market Checklist, or BMC. “At any one time, some of these might be giving warning signs, but usually not enough to suggest turning long-term bearish,” the analysts led by Robert Buckland stated. Citi did not pick stocks but said it preferred Europe or emerging markets, because the number of red flags in those regions are currently lower than in the U.S. “The European BMC looked less frothy at the end of last year, at just 6/18 red flags. Notably, valuations were not especially extended, unlike the US. The European BMC is now down to just 4.5/18 red flags. We use different factors in the EM BMC, but the story is similar to Europe. For those investors concerned it is too early to take the plunge in the US market, maybe buying the dips in Europe and EM is a safer call,” the bank stated. “The BMC was never intended to be a market timing tool, to predict when the next correction might start or end. Instead, it was designed to suggest action when the inevitable dips come along,” the bank noted. – CNBC’s Fred Imbert contributed to this report.
A Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange (NYSE) in New York, March 9, 2020.
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China has announced that they are going to crack down on sweatshops in their country. The government plans for the new laws to take place as early as May of 2007. While it will be for all companies in China, the foreign owned multinational corporations are the primary target. All of the Wal-Mart stores in China have already been forced to allow unions.
According to The Economist, many US multinational corporations including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Dell, Ford, General Electric, Microsoft and Nike are all opposed to the new laws, which would make their costs go up, and give them less incentive to take advantage of the cheap labor.
According to Business Week, many of the checks and balances that are currently in place are not working, because people who know the system have been hired to help corporations prepare when they are going to be audited. One thing they did, was keeping a double set of accounting books, one for actual pay, and one to show the auditors.
While this would create an increase in the cost of products from China, it would also allow consumers to know that the money was going to the worker and not to the CEOâ€™s. Also, if these new labor laws continue to be effective, it will be good news for the Chinese and the American workers. The Chinese will have more control over wages, benefits, reasonable hours, breaks, and be able to have a better quality of life. And, if the corporations decide that it isnâ€™t cost effective to go to China, then they will have to negotiate with their workers for fair wages and benefits here in America. This may also allow unions to have more negotiating power.
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Toshiba is building a factory to make LCDs for iPhones and allow it to double its output, it has been claimed. So says Japanese newspaper Nikkei, by way of Reuters, which adds that the iDevice display dealing plant is being built in Ishikawa prefecture alongside an existing screen factory. It will begin punching out small …
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I remember testing low-temperature polycrystalline silicon panels 20 yeasr ago, nice to see someone using them at last....
At least you know what they're talking about........
I read the headline and I thought Toshiba had been heavily into G.M. Crops and had developed a super new strain of plant that sprouted LCD screens :-)
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BALA CYNWYD, Pa. (WPVI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to a new longer-lasting wrinkle filler.
Most fillers for around the mouth only last 6 months to a year, at best.
However, Juvederm Vollure is designed to last 18 months.
Dr. Tim Greco of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., says it has the same ingredient as other injectable gels, but the molecular chains in Vollure are built differently.
"Some products have a predetermined length to the chain. This has a mixture. It has short chains, medium chains, and long chains, and then those are blended together," says Dr. Greco.
The chains reinforce each other, helping them last longer.
Dr. Greco says Vollure's texture also allows it to smooth lines and wrinkles, but not show under the skin.
Right now, it's only approved for use around the mouth.
For more information on Juvederm Vollure, click here.
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Some observers worry America is headed toward a constitutional crisis as President Trump refuses to cooperate with the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into whether the president leaned on Ukrainian officials to investigate the son of his Democratic rival Joe Biden.
But there’s definitely no crisis when it comes to print-edition sales of the Constitution. Book vendors are selling an average 19,800 copies of the Constitution every month since Trump became president in January 2017, The NPD Group, a market research company, said this week.
That monthly average is more than double the average monthly sales during the Democratic administration of Barack Obama’s first term (7,500 sales) and more than triple the monthly sales during the Republican administration of George W. Bush’s second term (5,600).
“Current year-to-date sales are more than 50,000 units higher than at any point in the terms of both Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and we still have more than two months left in 2019,” said Kristen McLean, books industry analyst, NPD Bookscan.
“‘Current year-to-date sales are more than 50,000 units higher than at any point in the terms of both Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and we still have more than two months left in 2019.’”
Though sales have been brisk throughout the Trump administration, they’ve surged during certain events, NPD said. Constitution sales spiked the day Trump earned the Republican nomination in July 2016, when he was elected in November 2016 and during his January inauguration.
Another spike occurred during the Supreme Court confirmation for Judge Brett Kavanaugh in September 2018, NPD said. Christine Blasey Ford, a college professor, accused the judge of sexual assaulting her during their high school days. Kavanaugh denied any inappropriate conduct.
They saw a notable rise in August 2017 when white nationalist demonstrations in Charlottesville, Va. turned violent. (At the time, Trump said there were “bad people” among the demonstrators, “you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides.”)
Consumers bought 275,000 print edition of the constitution in 2016, the year of presidential election, according to the NPD Group. That’s the largest amount of print edition sales of the Constitution since the company’s NPD BookScan started monitoring book sales in 2004.
Coastal cities accounted for the higher sales of the Constitution in 2016. The West Coast has been a stronghold for Democratic presidential nominees, as has the northeast. In 2010, Southern cities had higher than average sales in Republican-leaning states such as Alabama, Texas and Arkansas.


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Upon viewing Mid-Day Squares’ Instagram page for the first time, you might be wondering why the brand’s three founders are so prominently featured and look more like modern pop stars and streetwear models than the owners of a food brand. However, the portrayal of Lezlie Karls Saltarelli, Nick Saltarelli and Jake Karls as millennial celebrities is part of a thoughtfully curated social strategy and a purposeful business model that has helped Mid-Day Squares become one of the hottest brands in CPG.
Launched in 2018, the Montreal-based brand, which markets a three-SKU line of refrigerated snack bars described as “everything a chocolate bar isn’t, and everything a protein bar wishes it was” is carried throughout Canada and is rapidly expanding distribution in the U.S. at retailers including Sprouts and Whole Foods. Backed by a total of $8 million in funding, including financing from investment firms Boulder Food Group and Selva Ventures, Mid-Day Squares expects to generate $10 million in revenue in 2021 and has a goal of reaching $100 million in sales within three years. The brand’s fast growth and vision has already attracted the interest of The Hershey Co., which reportedly saw its offer to acquire the company rebuffed by its founders.
In an interview featured in this episode, Karls Saltarelli, Saltarelli and Karls spoke about how Mid-Day Squares has achieved its rapid start and upward trajectory, including lessons from prior entrepreneurial endeavors, as well as the keys to its unique and compelling social strategy and why a commitment to clean ingredients and consistent communication with the brand’s consumers gave the brand a solid foundation on which to build. They also explained why a business therapist has been vital to their development as co-founders and leaders, why vulnerability and love are cornerstones of the brand and why they plan to keep the company independent.
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|0:40: Interview: Lezlie Karls Saltarelli, Nick Saltarelli and Jake Karls, Co-Founders, Mid-Day Squares — The co-founders sat down with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif for an expansive conversation, including why “transparency is Mid-Day Squares’ currency,” as well as how data validated the initial concept, why it took some convincing to get one of the founders on board and the reasons behind the brand name. They also discussed how they incorporated lessons from other startups into Mid-Day Squares, the influence of “Shark Tank” in their social efforts and why they identified non-traditional grocery sets for snack bars as key to their retail strategy. Later, they explained how they present their vision to investors, why they turned down an offer to sell the company and shared their plans for the brand’s next stage of development.


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Taco Bell Nacho Fries Are Coming Back
If you’ve been dreaming of Taco Bell’s nacho fries since they disappeared from the menu shortly after their launch earlier this year, we have news that is sure to make your day: Nacho fries are officially returning to Taco Bell on July 12!
According to a press release, Taco Bell’s initial launch of nacho fries marked the biggest debut in the company’s history, so it’s no surprise they’re making a comeback.
Their return is once again for a limited time only, so if you’re eager for a second round of nacho fries or didn’t get to try them the first time, don’t miss out!
While the Mexican-seasoned fries previously cost $1, they will now cost $1.29 for just fries and cheese sauce, or $2.49 if you want them served “Supreme.” If you’re looking to make them a meal, for $3.49, you can also get them as a “BellGrande,” which includes beef, nacho cheese sauce, tomatoes and sour cream.
To celebrate their return, Taco Bell is also honoring the 25th anniversary of the film “Demolition Man,” where all the restaurants are now Taco Bell in a utopian future after the “franchise wars.” The fast food chain will also celebrate the movie at San Diego’s Comic Con July 19 to 21.
Before anyone even tried them the first time they were released, Taco Bell fans were pretty much bursting with excitement. Because they made their introduction in January, some were even willing to give up their New Year’s resolution just three days into the new year.
@kels15_ there goes my New Years resolution
— Brittany (@B_Gam) January 3, 2018
While you wait nacho fries at your local Taco Bell, remember that Dunkin’ Donuts is getting it on the fry game as well, introducing “donut fries” on July 2. While they’re not exactly fries, they are doughnuts in a fry-like shape, so they should at least tide you over until you can get some of that sweet, sweet nacho cheese.
Did you taste-test Taco Bell’s nacho fries last time or will you be picking some up this time around?


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Growth quickens despite fears
Bosses expect private sector growth to pick up slightly over the next three months, as the economy continues to shrug off any impact of Brexit uncertainty.
According to a CBI survey published today, companies across most sectors expect to grow slightly faster over the next quarter than they did in the three months to November.
“It’s encouraging to see that growth in the private sector continues to perk up, and that steady growth is expected as we head into 2017,” said Rain Newton-Smith, the CBI’s chief economist.
Figures out on Wednesday are expected to show the service sector, which accounts for more than three-quarters of output, kept growing last month, albeit slightly slower than in October.
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“Don’t be grasping, as a result of I can’t stand when persons are grasping,” Ford stated. “Don’t cost these eating places upwards of 30 p.c.”
With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the rising second wave sending some areas of the province again into lockdown, many eating places now discover themselves relying once more on meals supply firms to maintain them afloat. Nonetheless, many customers don’t notice that these firms take a minimize of orders — generally, round 30 p.c — whereas additionally charging customers supply charges.
CTV News spoke with restaurant homeowners in Ottawa who had been positioned underneath new restrictions over the weekend, the place eating places can now solely supply takeout. Due to these restrictions, eating places now depend on meals supply providers. One proprietor, Dave Mangano, defined that when the restaurant is totally open, the 30 p.c payment is “only a value of doing enterprise,” however when it’s the one technique to do enterprise, the payment takes an enormous chunk of his income.
It’s price noting, nevertheless, that some supply firms have modified or adjusted how they cost charges due to the pandemic. Uber Eats, for instance, stopped charging delivery fees for local, independent businesses, however continued to cost them for chain eating places like McDonald’s. Whereas that helps clients, it does nothing for eating places who nonetheless need to pay 30 p.c.
The premier warned meals supply companies that if one thing doesn’t change, he’ll take a stand.
“These supply firms, they’re making a fortune,” stated Ford. “I all the time ask properly. Then I begin begging. After which I put down the hammer.”
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Arthur, Time Out's former comedy editor, has been the editor-in-chief of Time Out London since 2011. He will now lead the Time Out Group, which owns Time Out brands in cities such as London, New York and Paris, in an interim capacity.
Arthur said: "We are a world-class multimedia publisher with a loyal and passionate audience, across the whole of our owned and operated, as well as our licensing network, and I'm excited to be taking on this new challenge."
A spokeswoman declined to comment on whether the group was looking for a permanent chief executive.
Van der Wal has led the group for three years and has presided over significant change, including the move to make Time Out London Magazine a free title last year, the launch of a single web platform for all of its global Time Out city brands, and the acquisition of Time Out Chicago from its owner in April.
He will leave on October 1 and will continue to act as a consultant to Time Out's majority shareholder, Oakley Capital, on its investments, as he did prior to joining the company after it bought half of the business from the founder Tony Elliott in 2010.
Van der Wal said: "I have enjoyed a fantastic three years with the Time Out Group and am proud to have worked with such a talented and dedicated group of people.
"With recent successes such as the acquisition of Time Out Chicago, the launch of Time Out LA and our significantly growing online and mobile audiences, I'm confident the group will continue to go from strength to strength and I wish Tim all the best in his new role."


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T-Mobile circles June 11 for Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich update
T-Mobile today announced that the Android 4.0 software update will be coming to the Galaxy S II in a little over a week’s time. According to a tweet from the carrier, the Ice Cream Sandwich update should arrive beginning Monday, June 11. Additional details are expected soon however we do know that it will be done via Samsung Kies software.
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We've spent the past several weeks looking at activity schedules from various Disney Vacation Club resorts. Next up is the Bay Lake Tower at Disney Contemporary Resort--a resort which features some interesting variations in scheduled activities compared to other locations.
On June 30, 2011, Disney Vacation Development (DVD) declared three two-bedroom villas for the Disney Vacaton Club (DVC) inventory at Disney's Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort. With this declaration, DVD has now declared 100% of Bay Lake Tower for the DVC inventory. This means that the entire Bay Lake Tower resort -- all 267 two-bedroom villas and all 14 Grand Villas -- are available for booking by DVC members using their Vacation Club points.


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ATLANTA (WPRI) — Football fans planning to shell out thousands of dollars to attend Super Bowl LIII won’t have to break the bank when buying food and drink at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The venue has what it calls “Fan First” menu pricing throughout the stadium. According to the stadium’s website, the prices won’t rise for any event, including the Super Bowl.
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Here are some of the deals:
- Refillable Soda – $2
- Bottle of Water – $2
- Pretzel – $2
- Hot Dog – $2
- Popcorn – $2
- Nachos with Cheese – $3
- Waffle Fries – $3
- Slice of Pizza – $3
- Refillable Souvenir Cup – $4
- Craft Draft Beer – $5
- Cheeseburger – $5
- Chicken Tender Basket with Fries – $6
The prices already include tax.
According to ESPN, the prices at MBS are the lowest in all of major professional sports.
Despite the lowering prices, the stadium actually saw a 16% increase in concession sales, ESPN reported.
The team said the stadium recently finished No. 1 among all NFL teams, in an internal survey conducted by the league, in food quality, price to value ratio, the speed of service and variety.


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Greater Growth focuses on growing efficient, sustainable produce via aquaponicsTweet
Greater Growth, founded by Joel Townsend and his wife Linda in 2009, is combining traditional aquaculture with hydroponics to create a system in which the two sustainably support each other.
Their 12,000-square-foot aquaponics greenhouse holds rows of lettuce, greens, bok choi and herbs suspended in an insulated concrete tank through which flows a steady supply of the water and nutrients the plants need for life, reports Larisa Brass in this month's Business Journal.
The nutrients come from tanks of fish at the other end of the greenhouse, part of a symbiotic horticultural process that is 100 percent organic, says owner Joel Townsend.
"Because we have fish and plants together it keeps us entirely honest," Townsend says. "There's nothing harmful to humans that I could put in here and not kill my fish."
The Lenoir City startup is currently selling produce at local farmers markets and will soon launch a sales effort targeting area grocers and restaurants. It will begin selling fish, likely through local fish markets, in August.
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- Nvidia soared 30% and added $230 billion in market value after its blockbuster first-quarter earnings report.
- The company pointed to a surge in adoption of artificial intelligence for driving its big guidance raise.
- Here’s how Wall Street analysts are reacting to Nvidia’s AI-driven earnings report.
Nvidia stock soared 30% on Thursday, adding about $230 billion to its market value and making it a near-$1 trillion company after its first-quarter earnings and second-quarter guidance blew away analyst expectations.
Thanks to the growing generative artificial intelligence market, Nvidia increased its second-quarter revenue forecast to $11 billion — more than 50% ahead of Wall Street’s $7 billion estimate. The company’s AI chipsets help drive the technology behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Alphabet’s Bard chatbots.
Analysts cheered Nvidia’s report, with Wedbush analyst Dan Ives calling it “jaw dropping guidance heard around the world.”
Here’s how Wall Street reacted to Nvidia’s earnings report and bullish guidance.
Goldman Sachs: ‘The inflection in Generative AI development is here.’
Rating: Buy, $440 price target, raised from $275.
Goldman highlighted that Nvidia’s revenue guidance implies a near doubling in its data center business sequentially.
“While the natural reaction is to question the sustainability of this strength in Data Center, we believe the proliferation of Generative AI across various verticals coupled with a fully committed (and currently under-utilized) supply chain will support sequential growth in the October and January quarters,” Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari said.
And while competition will be on the rise for Nvidia, Hari isn’t yet concerned, citing its competitive moat and the urgency of customers developing increasingly complex AI.
JPMorgan: ‘First massive wave of demand in Generative AI… more to follow.’
Rating: Overweight, $500 price target, raised from $250.
Nvidia is a “one-stop solution provider,” and its data center business should grow sales more than 80% in the July quarter versus the record April quarter, JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur said.
“While we were anticipating accelerated demand in its data center business, we were surprised by the significant revenue step-up in the July quarter (and this does NOT include their inferencing chipset solutions, like the H100 NVL, which they will start shipping in volumes in 2H of the year). Moreover given the strong demand for its data center products, the team has extended visibility for the next several quarters and has secured more supply to support continued revenue growth in the 2H of the year,” Sur said.
CFRA: ‘Generative AI and investments in LLMs are driving robust demand.’
Rating: Buy, $415 price target, raised from $350.
“Generative AI and investments in large language models (LLMs) are driving robust demand, with cloud providers increasingly adopting NVDA’s next-gen H100. We believe NVDA’s DGX on premise/cloud offerings are seeing strong traction while its Grace CPU is now sampling with customers. Ensuring supply from Taiwan Semi will be critical to sustain demand. While gaming was down 38%, lapping tough comps/peak demand, sales rose sequentially (+22%) for the second consecutive quarter and recovering nicely from a major downturn in CY 22,” CFRA analyst Angelo Zino said.
Wedbush: The ‘AI revolution has begun.’
Rating: Neutral, $290 price target.
“There is not one better indicator around underlying AI demand going on in the hyperscale/cloud and overall enterprise market than the foundational Nvidia story… The Street was all awaiting last night’s Nvidia quarter and guidance to gauge the magnitude of this AI demand story with many skeptics saying an AI bubble was forming and instead Jensen & Co. delivered guidance for the ages,” Ives said.
“In 22 years of covering tech stocks and large cap we have NEVER seen a guidance range of this magnitude on a large cap tech name and thus speaks to our thesis that the monetization of AI… is well underway.”


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Today, RiotPWR is launching the latest addition to its controller lineup in collaboration with Microsoft. Designed for Xbox Cloud Gaming, the new RiotPWR iPhone Controller sports Lightning passthrough charging to complement a refreshed color scheme and more.
RiotPWR iPhone Xbox Controller steps up your game
RiotPWR is bringing a new mobile gaming controller into its lineup today with a new version designed specifically for Xbox xCloud Gaming. The new release starts with the usual traditional gamepad form-factor that we’ve seen from the brand. While other companies will look to turn your iPhone or smartphone into a Nintendo Switch-like gaming machine, RiotPWR sticks with the ergonomics many gamers are already familiar with.
Though this time around there is some alternations to justify the new release. That’s where the Microsoft collaboration comes into play, with a refreshed button layout and visual cues to complement its Xbox xCloud Gaming support. From a design perspective, that Xbox flair is largely based around the green and white color scheme, though there’s also also an Xbox button right in the middle of the new RiotPWR controller. Those external changes aside, the new release will be guaranteed to work with Microsoft’s cloud game streaming service out of the box, too.
Then there are all of the usual features that make these RiotPWR controllers a popular option for iPhone owners looking for an improved gaming experience. For starters, there’s an integrated Lightning cable that plugs into your device to sidestep Bluetooth and the controller even needing its own battery. Everything is powered right from your device, which also helps offer low-latency performance.
And while there is no internal battery, prolonged gaming sessions are possible with the RiotPWR Xbox controller thanks to Lightning passthrough charging to your iPhone. Alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack, there’s also a Lightning port for refueling the entire package mid-game. The rest of the gamepad is then completed with a familiar set of ABXY controls, dual joysticks, a D-pad, and back-facing trigger buttons. Not to mention a removable mount for holding your iPhone in place.
Available now for pre-order directly from RiotPWR, the brand’s new iPhone Xbox Controller is seeing a special launch discount. Now 10% off ahead of shipping on August 1, you can score the gamepad ahead of time at $63. That’s down from its $70 MSRP.
As iPhone gaming becomes more popular thanks to services like Apple Arcade and its expanding library, as well as up and coming projects like Xbox Cloud Gaming, accessories like RiotPWR iPhone Xbox Controller only going to be more and more convenient. Even with higher-end competitors out there like the Backbone One, RiotPWR’s latest still stands as a notable option with its more ergonomic build and more affordable price tag.
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Regular readers will know that I am concerned about sugar intake – not only of myself but of my family. One of the biggest battles I face is with sweets, which obviously contain sugar. But Swiss Sweet brand Ricola has an amazing sugar free range of herbal sweets. They held a Sugar Swap event in Manchester Arndale where shoppers were given the opportunity to bin their sugary snacks and drinks in exchange for a packet of Ricola sweets. There was also a Dietician on hand if anyone wanted to talk about sugar consumption and the benefits of reducing sugar intake.
OF GLOUCESTER’S ADULTS DON’T CARE ABOUT THEIR SUGAR INTAKE
79% of adults in Gloucester admit to not caring about their sugar consumption, according to new research revealed today, with 71% stating that they don’t monitor their weekly sugar intake. Research commissioned by Ricola sugar-free confectionary found that Gloucester was one of the only areas of the UK in which adults don’t eat sweets or sugary foods every day although 14% still think they consume too much sugar and 21% would like to cut down on sugar.
These latest research figures are released as part of Ricola’s new Sugar Swap campaign, which encourages people to carefully consider their weekly sugar intake and swap high sugar content confectionary for low sugar alternatives.
Leading UK Dietician, Kirsten Crothers, who will be heading up a series of educational sugar swap events across the UK says: “Frequent intake of foods which are high in sugar can lead to obesity and other associated life threatening conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Unfortunately, as with many health messages, people are confused about what to eat and how to make lower sugar changes to their diet. Practical education is needed within the UK to help what is now a health crisis.”
Ricola’s research comes as the country’s war on sugar continues. Just this month, Public Health England has launched a £5 million Change4Life campaign to promote a ‘Sugar Smart’ app, which allows consumers to scan bar codes of products to reveal how much sugar is in everyday food and drink, including sweets. Whilst the UK is becoming more educated on the harmful effects of too much sugar in the diet, many are still misled by conflicting guidance around sugar-laden snacks such as sweetened drinks, cereal, chocolate, sweets and fruit juice. Latest government advice recommends that adults should consume no more than 30g of sugar per day, the equivalent of less than a single can of Coca-Cola.
Even simple everyday items such as a packet of extra strong mints can contain up to 95% sugar. It’s handbag treats such as these that Ricola are encouraging people to stop, think and replace for sugar free items to promote long term health benefits, including those related to dental health. Andy Richman, Ricola’s Sales & Marketing Manager for Northern Europe comments: “We’re very keen to drum home the message that adults do not need added sugar in their diets. Just by swapping high sugar content snacks to healthier options, you can make a huge difference to your overall health’
One lucky reader can have a 6 month supply of Ricola Sugar-free Sweets by telling me why (in 10 words or more) they think that it would be a good idea and entering the Rafflecopter below.
I was sent a few samples of Ricola’s sugar free sweets to try. Words have been provided for me but no financial compensation has been given.


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21 August 2020, New Delhi: Mr Manish Prabhat, Joint Secretary (ERS), Ministry of External Affairs today said, “The combined annual trade with Central Asia is less than US$ 2 billion. The level of trade does not reflect our political will that we enjoy with Central Asian countries.”
Addressinga webinar ‘The Way Forward for Developing India-Central Asia Air Corridor’, organized by FICCI, Mr Prabhat added that India is at an advanced stage of negotiation with Uzbekistan for export & import of agricultural products.
Mr Prabhat Kumar, Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan,said that Central Asian countries are in the position to support air traffic from India. He further laid emphasis on the potential of markets between India and Kazakhstan.
Ms Vandana Aggarwal, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India said thatestablishing an air corridor will be very useful in passenger growth and goods traffic. “Central Asian countries need to look at ways to ease regulation of our carriers in terms of landing rights, parking etc.,” she added.
Ms Aggarwal also highlighted that India has been looking at digitization of documents for seamless connectivity with the region.
Ms Karlygash Omurbayeva, Regional General Manager, Gulf and Indian Subcontinent, Air Astana,proposed air bubble agreements with Kazakhstan. She said that Air Astana has started flights to a few European countries during this pandemic and hoped India will be amongst those first group of countries to join them.
Mr Sanjiv Edward, Chief Commercial Officer, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL),emphasized on the use of Information Technology for air corridors. “Paperless transactions for business have become all the more relevant in these challenging times”, he said.
Mr Vipin Vohra, Airfreight Convenor, Federation of Freight Forwarders Association in India (FFFAI); Chairman of Continental Carriers Group of Companies and Chairman, TNX Continental Pvt. Ltd.,spoke on the need to inter align with airlines and establish bilateral agreements between Indian and Central Asian airlines to enhance air connectivity.


text: When Wendy's decided to remake its 42-year-old hamburger, the chain agonized over every detail. The result? Dave's Hot `N Juicy, named after late Wendy's founder Dave Thomas. The burger _ with extra cheese, a thicker beef patty, a buttered bun, and hold the mustard, among other changes _ will be served in restaurants starting Monday. Wendy's, based in Dublin, Ohio, is trying to boost lackluster sales and fight growing competition from much bigger rival McDonald's on one end and expanding fast-casual chains like Five Guys on the other. Part of the issue is that Americans are being pickier about how they spend their dining-out dollars. Another issue is that Wendy's had let its food offerings get stale over the years while its competitors continued to update their menus.


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Samsung Galaxy S5 Camera Details Surface
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is rumored to arrive with an upgraded 16MP camera and a new photo sample shows an odd blurred image that may be from a Verizon Galaxy S5 device.
We shared the leaked photo earlier this morning, but a closer examination reveals a few more details about the Samsung Galaxy S5 camera that are worth covering in more detail, specifically Samsung may be sticking with the same Aperture for the Galaxy S5 camera as we saw on the Galaxy S4.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 details are leaking out as we move quickly towards a launch that may take place in March and spring Galaxy S5 release on multiple carriers.
Today a new photo appeared bringing some evidence of the Verizon Galaxy S5 and marking the first Galaxy S5 sample photo of the year, though it isn’t much to look at. The leaked Galaxy S5 sample photo appears to show a photo taken with the camera pressed up to the palm of a hand or another surface, so it’s not going to show a lot of detail, but the most important details are in the data associated with the photo.
Evleaks shared the photo this morning suggesting it may be the first test photo from a Verizon Galaxy S5, and in fact if it is legit it is the first Galaxy S5 sample photo at all. The timing for a photo sample is right as last year Samsung Galaxy photo samples leaked in early February.
The Exif data on this image shows a device made by Samsung with a SAMSUNG SM G900V model number. The Galaxy S5 model number is widely accepted as G900 with a letter at the end to signify a carrier or other breakdown. The AT&T Galaxy S5 reportedly uses a G900A model number and G900H model was spotted passing certification this week.
Exif data is a small collection of data about a photo that is stored on photos by default including the make and model as well as information about the camera settings and location. In this sample, the location data was removed somewhere along the line, but there is other information that tells us a little about the Galaxy S5 camera.
The Galaxy S5 camera is rumored to use a 16MP sensor, which is not something we can confirm from this leak, but there are some details worth sharing. The Galaxy S5 camera apparently features a f2.2 aperture, like the Galaxy S4. This dictates the size of the hole through which light can travel. The higher the number the smaller the hole. For comparison the iPhone 5s camera has a f/2.2 aperture while the HTC One offers a larger f2.0 aperture. The aperture is one part of what dictates the performance of the camera and low light photo taking abilities.
A news report from October 2013 claimed Samsung developed a new mobile camera capable of delivering photos that are eight times brighter than current cameras. The report discussed a 13MP sensor, but in the time that passed it is possible that Samsung developed a higher MP sensor that uses the same technology. If it is in place, it could be what allows Samsung to stick with the same f2.2 aperture.
The only other information we gain from the Exif data is that the alleged Galaxy S5 photo sample was taken on January 9th at 10:41 AM. The location information is missing, but this does line up with CES 2014. It is plausible that the Samsung showed the Galaxy S5 to a small group of people at the show which attracts executives and employees from all the major U.S. carriers including Verizon.
Read: 5 Important Galaxy S5 Details to Know Right Now
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is rumored to arrive in two models. Both of these models may have a 5.2-inch display and the higher-end model would offer a 2560 x 1440 resolution display, a marked upgrade over the 1080P displays found on most flagship smartphones. The casing on the Samsung Galaxy S5 will reportedly be plastic again, despite rumors of a metal design. It looks like the Galaxy S5 launch event is going to take place in March and rumors suggest the Galaxy S5 release is on track for April or May 2014.


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A Hampshire manufacturing firm has welcomed the results of an industry survey as it pushes through the latest lockdown.
Fareham-based Barnbrook Systems Ltd is keeping the production lines rolling, including construction of components for life-saving fire suppression systems.
Managing director Tony Barnett backed the findings of the latest executive survey from industry trade body Make UK and accountancy giant PwC.
The survey revealed concerns about the impact of Brexit but also found that just under half of respondents (48 per cent) expected conditions within the industry to either moderately or significantly improve.
Mr Barnett said: “It is clear manufacturing faces considerable headwinds created by the latest lockdown and as the country adjusts to life outside the EU.
“However, it is encouraging to see many manufacturers express longer term confidence in the sector in the latest Make UK survey with expectations of productivity gains, investment, recruitment and sales growth.”
Mr Barnett, who has received his Covid vaccination after turning 80 in November of last year, added: “Barnbrook Systems is continuing to operate successfully as it did during the previous lockdowns.
“This is testament to the commitment and efforts of its staff, which reflect the resilience and dedication of the vast majority of businesses in the wider manufacturing sector.”
Barnbrook Systems Ltd, based in Fareham Park Road, is a designer, developer and manufacturer of many types of electro-mechanical switching devices for sectors including aerospace, rail, defence and commercial industries.
The 40-strong firm’s products include cutting-edge fuel switches, fire suppression system actuators and brake controllers.
Make UK/PwC’s Executive Survey 2021 – Building Agility in Manufacturing found that for the year ahead:
- 48 per cent of respondents expected conditions within their industry to either moderately or significantly improve
- 28 per cent expected conditions within their industry to remain the same
- 24 per cent expected conditions to deteriorate moderately or significantly
- 54 per cent expected a moderate or significant improvement in productivity
- 44 per cent expected to moderate or significantly increase the number of permanent staff
- 39 per cent believed UK sales will increase moderately or significantly compared 24 per cent who expect a deterioration
The top five risks were delays at customs (47 per cent), followed by national or local lockdowns (46 per cent), increased cost of meeting EU regulations (39 per cent), upward pressure on input costs (31 per cent) and political instability (30 per cent).
According to Make UK, manufacturing accounts for nine per cent of GDP. It says that the UK is the ninth largest manufacturing nation worldwide by value of output.