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Social media gets lots of attention these days. The NFL banned players from using Twitter. Bing integrated Twitter results into its search engine results pages (SERPs). When Michael Jackson died the site handled an estimated 5,000 tweets per minute and, proving Twitter’s global reach, a state department official asked Twitter to postpone scheduled maintenance due to the critical role the site played in the recent Iran elections.
In June, Facebook attracted 24 million new unique visitors with 340 million unique visitors/month, surpassing Wikipedia as the fourth largest site in the world. Twitter’s unique visitors totaled 44.5 million in June, up 19% from May and 3,000% year-on-year.
Many marketers employ a wide range of effective approaches while, despite the super-sized growth, others have not yet leveraged social media. Consider these 12 ways companies leverage social media to build relationships and drive sales:
1. Listen to Your Consumers
Twitter Search (search.twitter.com) offers an easy and free way to monitor keywords, brands or products. Advanced social listening tools combine technology and human analysis to provide more scalable, accurate and meaningful findings. Findings can inform paid search copy, search keyword lists, landing page strategies, reputation management campaigns, and other online and offline strategies.
2. Talk to Consumers Face-to-Face
Social media offers an agent on the ground, a virtual presence in the conversation. Consider Jack in the Box’s Twitter page: http://twitter.com/jackbox. “Jack” interacts with consumers about more than fast food, even thanking followers for well wishes while he was in a coma.
3. Brand Yourself as an Expert
Some companies use social media to become a go to resource. On Facebook, H&R Block leverages the brand’s fan page to become the go to “person” for tax help online.
4. Monitor and Respond to Customer Service Issues
Comcast extends customer service to Twitter, where the company’s director of digital care, Frank Eliason, monitors and responds to mentions of Comcast. Business Week featured Eliason, calling him “the most famous customer service manager in the U.S., possibly in the world.”
5. Manage Reputations, React Quickly to Crises
Social media can be a great way to proactively manage potentially negative situations. Southwest takes control of consumer conversations early on Twitter. In July, the airline used the channel to inform consumers about 737 inspections and customer refunds following a near disaster.
6. Create Massive Conversations about Your Brand
Marketers that haven’t heard what t-shirt marketer Threadless has done on Twitter should see for themselves: http://twitter.com/threadless. Innovative contests and campaigns have earned the niche marketer more than 1.1 million followers, and the brand’s massive Twitter buzz, which costs virtually nothing, rivals that of the iPhone and the Iran Election.
7. Dominate the SERPs
The major engines limit search results to two per domain; so when a consumer searches on a brand name, that brand’s site will show up in a maximum of two results. Marketers can own more of the SERP by establishing effective Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media pages to work with their native site to outrank competitors.
8. Optimize Ads to Perform … Just like Search
Facebook’s bidded CPC auction environment enables marketers to only pay for the clicks they get. They create their daily budget, opting to spend $10 or thousands depending on goals.
9. Microtarget Ideal Users
Marketers can target consumers by location, age, sex, education, workplace, relationship status, interests, languages and other psychographic categories. Facebook recently added targeting by connections, locations and birthdays, too.
10. Harvest Data With Custom Apps and Sweepstakes
Hundreds of branded Facebook applications exist to engage consumers. Papa John’s pizza uses frequent sweepstakes to capture names and e-mail addresses while keeping its brand top of mind with consumers.
11. Promote Coupons and Deals to Sell Products
A brand’s Twitter following is a self-selected group raising their hands saying: I’m interested in what you sell or what you are tweeting about. Dell has raked in more than $3 million from its Twitter followers in two years, including $1 million in sales during the past six months. The PC marketer posts six to 10 tweets per week, each containing a coupon or link to an exclusive deal.
12. Create More Engaging Display Ads
Sponsored Twitter Pulse ads target mothers on thousands of sites, like Babycenter.com. The Twitter feed scrolls every 30 seconds showing the most recent conversations. A Juicy Juice sponsorship associates its brand with the parent conversations.
So why not do more with social media? Chief marketers should discuss with their teams what’s currently being done and what might best serve each brand’s unique situation.
Michael Kahn (firstname.lastname@example.org) is senior vice president, marketing at Performics and a monthly contributor to Chief Marketer.


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Amazon has made an important alteration to its broadcasting strategy by adding “limited” commercial to its Prime Video service in the United States. This move continues the pattern of other major streaming platforms including advertisements. Ads started being shown on Prime Video for American consumers on January 29, 2024, after a four-month notice period after Amazon’s initial confirmation of its ambitions. As platforms are trying to find a balance between property investment and generating income, this shift marks the starting point of a new chapter in the development of streaming services.
Transition to Ad-Supported Streaming
Amazon’s choice to run advertisement on Prime Video puts it in line with other significant contenders in the market, such as Netflix, Disney+, and Max, which have all previously offered ad-supported subscription. Ads now require U.S. consumers to pay an extra $2.99 a month for an ad-free streaming experience, which is in addition to their previous Amazon Prime subscription rates. This change is in line with a larger trend in the streaming market, as businesses are on the hunt for novel approaches for earning revenue from the content they produce while simultaneously increasing how much they spend.
Amazon has said that it will continue to provide a less invasive commercial experiences even with the introduction of adverts, with the goal being to display “meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming TV providers.” This strategy aims to achieve homeostasis between the new revenue structure and maintaining a positive user experience.
Customer Response and Adaptation
Customers’ responses to the inclusion of adverts on Prime Video have been conflicting. While some viewers have voiced their dissatisfaction, especially in light of the recent rise in the price of a Prime membership, others see it as an unavoidable change in the business. Amazon’s action is indicative of a rising tendency among streaming providers to offer ad-supported options as a means of attracting a broader subscriber base in an increasingly competitive market.
Similar tactics implemented by other streaming gigantic corporations like Netflix demonstrate that viewers can adjust to new subscription structures, notwithstanding some early opposition to the government. For instance, despite early subscriber concern, Netflix observed a substantial rise in ad-supported tier a membership.
Projections and Financial Repercussions
Economically speaking, it is anticipated that Amazon’s decision to start running advertisements on Prime Video will greatly increase its advertising revenue. Ad income is expected to rise significantly in the upcoming years, according to financial analysts, with forecasts ranging from $1.3 billion to over $3 billion. Amazon is well-positioned to benefit from the changing streaming market thanks to this predicted growth and the money from the new ad-free tier pricing increases..
Amazon’s plan is well substantiated by the future research income benefits, even if some customer turnover is bound to occur during this transition. Amazon’s strategy will be keenly scrutinized by rivals and industry professionals alike as streaming service providers continue to strike the right equilibrium between ad-supported and ad-free models.
Broader Industry Trends
The strategy adopted by Amazon is indicative of a wider trend in the streaming space, as providers are increasingly employing ad-supported business models in order to attract users in in an increasingly competitive environment. Organizations’ desire to diversify their revenue sources and lessen their dependency on payments for subscriptions is what’s causing this change. The streaming market is about to undergo additional change as more services welcome ad-supported choices. This will have consequences on viewers, entrepreneurs, and content developers.
As streaming platforms evolve, they are exploring new ways to integrate advertisements without detracting from the viewer experience. The success of ad-supported models will depend on how effectively services can balance the introduction of ads with maintaining high-quality content and a positive user experience.
With the launch of commercials on Prime Video, Amazon has accomplished a major advancement in the streaming video sector. The streaming ecosystem is expected to alter much more as portals experiment with various revenue procedures. Amazon’s strategy will work or fail based on how well it can provide a fascinating streaming experience while using advertisements as a major source of income. The move may serve as a model for other services that are trying to find a balance in the digital age of streaming between making money and investing in programming.

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The next iPhone might be a touch less expensive than the previous one.
But there’s no reason to expect the next version of the Apple handset to be a mere facsimile of the original iPhone.
The new iPhone is supposed to have all of the same capabilities as the iPhone 5S.
That means it’ll be able to do a lot of things, like play music, do voice commands, make calls, listen to the weather, read email and even send texts.
Apple also promises it will also be able connect to 4G mobile networks with its own Wi-Fi chip.
Apple is still selling a 4.7-inch, 1080p, 5.5-inch display that costs $199.99.
That’s not much more expensive than Apple’s latest iPhone 6S Plus, which retails for $299.99, according to a report in The Verge.
If you’re wondering whether a 4GB iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus will make more sense than a 4-inch iPhone 6, you’re not alone.
A lot of people are.
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HMD Global has finally availed the Nokia C21 Plus in Kenya.
Announced globally at the start of the year – in February – the Nokia C21 Plus is available at retail outlets across the country for Kshs 15,500.
The entry-level pricing means that recent debuts from the Transsion Group’s Tecno and Infinix brands have some competition to deal with.
Nokia’s C series “is all about introducing consumers to quality smartphones,” notes a statement from HMD Global’s local publicists.
“Nokia C21 Plus has been designed to address consumers’ top pain points in the affordable price tier; battery life, storage capacity of the phone and camera quality,” the statement continues.
The Nokia C21 Plus packs a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a dual-camera setup at the back comprising a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, a measly 2GB RAM, 64GB onboard storage and a 5,050mAh battery which HMD Global says should last 2 or 3 days. With just 10W charging, it should take a while to juice up, however.
Another downside? There’s a microUSB port for charging. In 2022.
The device, as stated in the headline, runs on the Go edition of Android 11. Given Nokia’s reputation of backing its devices with updates for a reasonable timeline, the promise to buyers of the device was that it will be getting quarterly security updates for 2 years.
It also has an IP52 rating “for extra protection from dirt, dust and water droplets”.
The device comes in Warm Grey and Dark Cyan colour options. Only the former is confirmed for the Kenyan market.


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Most typical household electricity bills in Northern Ireland will increase by £90 a year from July 1.
Significant inflation in world fuel costs were blamed by supplier Power NI for a rise which will affect hundreds of thousands of bill payers.
The announcement means an extra £1.73 a week in electricity costs for a typical household because of the near 18% increase.
Stephen McCully, managing director of Power NI, said: "We regret having to make the difficult decision to increase prices, especially since we cut prices by over 14% last October.
"Prices are roughly back to what they were in 2011, since the previous cut is unfortunately now cancelled out. The fact is that so much is dependent upon world fuel costs, which are outside our control and which have a volatile effect on the price we pay for wholesale electricity.
"There is never a good time to increase prices and it is something we do reluctantly."
He said the company was able to cut prices last year when many other UK electricity suppliers were raising theirs and it was always looking for opportunities to reduce prices again.
Power NI has 620,000 customers, 73% of the market, including a total of 36,000 business and 584,000 domestic customers. The increase will add £5.33 per week to the bill for a typical small business with charges of around £400 every three months.
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) expressed disappointment at the 17.8% rise as its members were still struggling in tough economic times.
"Given that many members have expensive refrigeration costs, they are going to be particularly hard hit by this increase," chief executive Glyn Roberts said. "We are also concerned that the similar increase on domestic customers will also result in less disposable income and will have a negative impact on spending in our local retail sector."


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The New iPhone 5 release date is a hot topic right now, as Apple enthusiasts dig up all the information to be found about the much-loved Apple Gadget. Fans are hopeful the 6th gen iOS 6 smartphone will make an appearance at the WWDC this month, but new rumors seemingly confirm what analysts have suspected, that the new iPhone won't launch before this fall.
A recent article says "Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White believes that both the iPhone 5 and an iPad mini will have a September dÃ©but to stores, and not June like so many were hoping for." So if these rumors are true, at least Apple lovers won't have to wait until October for the iPhone 5 release date!
The many rumors related to the new Apple smartphone have leaked various information about the 6th gen device. The rumors include talk of a larger screen, 3D camera, and a new processor. Also, there is talk of a new mapping application, and Facebook integration.
What do you think? Will the new iPhone 5 release date happen in September, a month ahead of earlier fall rumors?


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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We all know that sugar isn’t a superfood. But, it’s now coming to light that back in the 1960s, the sugar industry may have essentially paid off researchers to downplay health concerns associated with sugar, and they worked hard to make fat — not sugar — the villain blamed for heart disease.
That may have influenced more than a half-century of misguided public-health advice.READ MORE: Homeowner Convicted In Killings Of 2 Teens Smoking Marijuana Inside His Garage
Sugar occurs naturally in many foods, including fruits, dairy products, and even some vegetables. But, health experts at Consumer Reports say the real cause for concern is added sugars, particularly for children.
Added sugar has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Kids should have less than 25 grams of added sugar per day. One 12-ounce Gatorade is almost a whole day’s worth of sugar.
Added sugars can also lurk in surprising places, including many foods that sound really healthy. Starting your day with a steaming bowl of Nature’s Path Organic Apple Cinnamon oatmeal? Or maybe Barbara’s Vanilla Almond Morning Oat Crunch or Kellogg’s Smart Start? All three have 14 grams of sugar in each serving, 40 percent more than you’d find in a serving of Fruit Loops.READ MORE: Former Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Meade Charged With Murder In Shooting Of Casey Goodson Jr.
You probably wouldn’t put chocolate frosting on your morning toast, but two tablespoons of Nutella actually have more sugar than two tablespoons of Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy chocolate frosting. So choose wisely. And remember, everything in moderation.
Right now, it’s hard to figure out how much of the sugars in a food are “added” from reading the Nutrition Facts label, because natural and added sugars are lumped together. But beginning in the summer of 2018, manufacturers will be required to separate them, listing total and added sugars on food labels.
Complete Ratings and recommendations on all kinds of products, including appliances, cars & trucks, and electronic gear, are available on Consumer Reports’ website. Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org.MORE NEWS: Baldwin Township Family Turns Heartbreaking Loss Into Hope For Others


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ONEPLUS NORD WATCH FEATURES
Top 5 Highly Rated Smartphones in the US
Choosing the best smartphone for your needs can be challenging. With so many brands offering similar features at similar prices, it can be challenging to understand which device has the best feature you want.
OnePlus 11 along with Buds Pro 2 to launch in India on February 7 at Cloud 11 event
The OnePlus 11 will reportedly flaunt a 6.7- inch QHD+AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Indian brands corner more than half of wearables market
Among the top five wearable brands in India, top three are Indian brands - Nexxbase (Noise) with an over 32% share, Imagine Marketing (BoAt) with nearly 14%, and Fire-Boltt with nearly 9% share, which have cornered almost 55% combined share of the market, according to IDC India. Chinese rivals OnePlus (over 8%) and Realme (over 4%) make up the top five.
OnePlus introduces OnePlus Monitor X 27 and OnePlus Monitor E 24 in India, check price and features here
The OnePlus online store will offer the OnePlus Monitors X 27 for Rs 27,999. The OnePlus Monitor E24's pricing and sale information would be revealed later.
Best Smartphones in the US that You Must Buy
This article is for you if you are searching for the best smartphone in the US. This article shares the best smartphones for every budget based on customer reviews.
OnePlus 2022 round-up: From flagship OnePlus 10 Pro to affordable Nord CE 2, devices launched this yearPremium Android smartphone brand OnePlus unveiled as many as seven devices this year.
Designed to offer a top-notch experience, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is here to jazz up your work and playOnePlus 10 Pro 5G with its flagship-level elements and performance is here for content creators as well as young working professionals
OnePlus Nord N300 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 810 launched: Check key specs & priceThe brand has not disclosed its plan to launch it in India and other regions.
Your monthly tech-away! From new iPad Pro, JioBook to Google Pixel Watch, all the best gadgets launched in OctoberHere's a look at the best tech launches from October 2022.
Want to upgrade your gadget this festive season? From iPhone 14 Pro to Google Pixel Watch, here are top launches from 2022To help you make the right decision, we have put together a list of top gadgets released in 2022.
OnePlus Nord Watch with 1.78-inch display & health features launched in India at Rs 5KThis is the brand’s first smartwatch and it comes with an array of features.
Tech-update: OnePlus Nord Watch price, feature revealed; Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro to launch on October 4Xiaomi 12T is expected to be available in India at a starting price of Rs 50,000.
OnePlus to launch Nord Watch, its first smartwatch in India on this date. Price, specs leakedThe tech giant will reportedly also offer around 100 customisable watch faces online.
Watch: Burglars steal 25 OnePlus smartphones from Ludhiana showroomThe incident happened at a OnePlus store located on Malhar road Ludhiana. Smartphones worth Rs 6 lakh are said to be taken away by burglars.
OnePlus teases its 1st smartwatch, upcoming device to contend with Xiaomi, RealmeOnePlus is likely to reveal more details about the smartwatch in the coming weeks.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G now comes at reduced price. See what is itWith a starting price of Rs 19,999, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G was introduced in April this year. It has reduced its price now by ₹1,000.
OnePlus 10T set to launch. Know all specs & where to watch the live streamIt will feature a triple-rear camera set-up and a 16 MP selfie snapper.
OnePlus Nord 2T likely to launch in India on Friday; here’s a checklistThe smartphone is expected to come in two storage configurations.
OnePlus teases Nord 2T 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC, to launch in India soon; price likely to start at Rs 29KThe brand has tweeted a short teaser video of the latest device.
OnePlus Nord 2T with MediaTek Dimensity 1300 launched, price starts at Rs 30KOnePlus Nord 2T 5G will be officially launched in Europe and India.
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G arriving today: Check out specs, where to watch livestreamThis is the third Nord device in less than a month's time.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G launched at Rs 20k, Nord Buds at Rs 3K: All you need to knowOnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and Nord Buds will be available in two colour options.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, OnePlus 10R & OnePlus Nord Buds arriving in India: Here's what to expectThe premium brand will showcase two of its latest smartphones on April 28.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, OnePlus 10R 5G launch event: Where to watch livestream & what to expectThe smartphones and TWS earbuds will be launched at a virtual event tonight.
OnePlus to unveil 2 smartphones, TWS earphones on April 28. What to expectThe price of both the OnePlus 10R and OnePlus Nord CE 2 will be revealed on the launch day.
OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, OnePlus Nord Buds to arrive on April 28. Check detailsThe OnePlus 10R is a renamed version of the Chinese version OnePlus Ace.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G review: Value-for-money smartphone that comes with a new designThe performance is smooth and lag-free, and one can multitask as well as play games.Load More
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Bottling company Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has collaborated with the University of Reading to introduce a new initiative that will allow the students and staff to purchase soft drinks in reusable bottles.
Under the initiative, the company will deploy new generation Coca-Cola fountain dispensers called ‘Coca-Cola Freestyle machines’ in the university campus.
The machines are micro-chipped to interact with the dispenser technology, providing and refilling the reusable containers.
The programme will enable CCEP to reduce the amount of packaging used for its products.
Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain Sustainability head Nick Brown said: “We’re hugely excited to have joined forces with the University of Reading on this project.
“As well as supporting a more sustainable packaging system on campus, the trial will allow us to explore consumer behaviours and attitudes towards refillable bottles, with the goal to help students and staff across the university to reduce their personal packaging footprint.”
The customisable refillable bottles, made by Whirley-Drinks Works, can be bought at the university and give access to users to refill more than 100 drinks over a ten-week term.
The new bottles are equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) to directly interact with Validfill dispensing technology.
Alongside tracking payment, the technology will keep a count of the number of refills made on a respective bottle.
CCEP and the University of Reading will assess the impact of the programme on recycling and littering of soft drinks packaging, as well as interact with the students to review their experiences.
The programme forms part of the university’s aim to reduce its carbon emissions by more than one-third of its current level.
Image: 1,500 refillable bottles have already been provided to students in the first two weeks of trial. Photo: courtesy of Coca-Cola European Partners.


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COORS EYES SECOND SHOP FOR BEER BUSINESS
BOSTON (AdAge.com) -- Coors Brewing Co. is talking to a handful of agencies about working on its prized $125 million advertising account.
Interpublic Group of Cos.' Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide, Chicago and San Francisco, has handled the Coors business for 23 years, and Ron Askew, chief marketing officer at the brewer, said the agency remains its lead advertising partner.
"They will continue to have the bulk of our business, and we're looking for a secondary agency to devise some very surgical smart bombs,'' he said. "[The new shop] will come in as a second agency with very specific assignments."
Mr. Askew wouldn't
It's not been determined whether the new shop will work on all products or whether it would be dedicated to certain ones. Mr. Askew said the search does not indicate any shortcoming on the part of FCB or Interpublic.
'Ideas are hard to find'
"To ask one office of one operating [company] to supply all the creative needs of a business as large as ours is probably not realistic," he said. "Ideas are hard to find, and having more avenues to find them is always better."
FCB and Interpublic declined comment.
Interpublic agencies handle at least five competing brews, although Mr. Askew said that was not a factor. He said the holding company's firewalls should separate its brews, which include Super Bowl work for Anheuser-Busch Co. at Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos; Anheuser-Busch work at Momentum; New Century Brewing Co. at Mullen; sales promotion for Philip Morris' Cos. Miller Brewing Co. at Zipatoni; and Labatt USA at McCann-Erickson Worldwide.
With growing agency consolidation, beer conflicts are becoming more common: WPP Group handles Diageo's alternative malt beverage Smirnoff Ice as well as Miller Genuine Draft -- both at J. Walter Thompson Co. though at different offices.
Mr. Askew and Coors CEO-President W. Leo Kiely III met with Interpublic CEO John Dooner on July 2, but Mr. Askew said the meeting had been planned for a long time and said did not suggest problems in the relationship. "We're really happy with Foote Cone and the work they've been doing."
Rock On campaign
That was not always the case. Three months after he arrived at Coors in October, Mr. Askew replaced some sophomoric Coors Light ads from FCB in favor of spots from Omnicom Group's Integer Group, the longtime Coors promotions shop he founded. FCB responded with its "Rock On" campaign that has distributors smiling.
While Coors does work with Integer, Mr. Askew said he is ruling out other Omnicom shops for Coors. "I didn't even call to ask," he said. "Omnicom is loyal to Anheuser-Busch."
While Coors sales have improved, they are short of expectations, according to one industry observer. First-quarter volume rose only 0.4% off a weak 2001 first quarter, according to figures from Beer Marketer's Insights. Anheuser-Busch, meanwhile, saw volume rise 1.4%, and the struggling Miller climbed 1.6%.
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Sinar Mas Land continues to trade actively in the London property market, with the Singapore-listed property company announcing a deal on Wednesday to sell a commercial building near Westminster for £247.5 million ($292.3 million).
The Indonesian Widjaja family-controlled developer has agreed to sell the freehold property known as 33 Horseferry Road to LTH Property Holdings 3 Ltd, Sinar Mas said in a filing with the Singapore Stock Exchange. The buyer is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lembaga Tabung Haji, a Malaysian state-owned company that funds pilgrimages to Mecca by making Sharia-compliant investments.
The five-story building has a net leasable area of 180,600 square feet (16,778 square meters), including 163,761 square feet of Class A office space and 16,839 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. pavement. The offices are fully leased to the UK Secretary of State for Transport until 2033.
“The proposed divestment offers the group the opportunity to earn an attractive rate of return on its investment,” Sinar Mas said in the filing. The company bought 33 Horseferry Road in June 2017 for £188.6million, suggesting a gain of over 31% once the deal was completed in early August.
In the heart of Victoria
33 Horseferry Road is in a prime location in Victoria, a key commercial and residential area of central London, less than 10 minutes’ walk south of Westminster Abbey.
Lembaga Tabung Haji is paying around £1,370 ($1,618) per square foot of net leasable area for its new price. The Malaysian group’s previous London holdings included an office building, 151 Buckingham Palace Road, which was sold to a consortium of private investors led by Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital Partners in 2015.
News of the Horseferry deal comes two months after Sinar Mas revealed plans to buy a retail property in London’s Charing Cross district for £195 million ($238 million).
The freehold building at 32-50 Strand, comprising 139,000 square feet over basement, ground floor and eight upper floors, was purchased from London property giant Land Securities Group, known as Landsec.
The acquisition of 32-50 Strand marked the return of Sinar Mas as a buyer to the London market after a lull of several years.
In April last year, the company chaired by Muktar Widjaja revealed that it was selling its entire stake in 10 Great Pulteney Street, a building known as Unlimited House, for £72million ( $99.3 million) in cash to British online fashion retailer Boohoo.
Built in 1997, the seven-storey Unlimited House (formerly known as Warwick House) comprises 44,116 square feet of Grade A office space and a five-unit, 2,928 square foot self-contained residential block.
Sinar Mas previously acquired the Alphabeta office building in Finsbury Square for £259m in 2015. The Indonesian giant also has overseas properties in Malaysia, Australia and mainland China, where its portfolio of projects includes Shanghai Sinar Mas Plaza and Shanghai Arch, Shanghai Bund Center and Ningbo Sinar Mas Plaza in Zhejiang Province.


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More than 9,000 consumers have voted to determine the results of the 2012 Product of the Year survey, advising fellow shoppers on the most innovative products in the consumer marketplace.
Notable winners this year are multi-tasking products such as Nuromol, Ryvita Thins, and new Aero Finesse.
New takes on established and well-loved brands also continue to resound with consumers this year.
This year’s Product of the Year consumer survey resulted in some particularly interesting findings on Britons’ shopping behaviour:
The downturn is still having its effect; over a third of consumers (41%) are giving up luxuries, such as beauty treatments and takeaway coffees, in order to save money.
The majority of consumers (89%) spend less than an hour in the supermarket, reflecting the on-going trend for smaller ‘basket’ shops, and the growth in online shopping.
Only a fifth (22%) of consumers are spending more time in the supermarket than they did two years ago.
CEO of product of the year management, Mike Nolan, said:
“Congratulations to the Product of the Year Award winners for 2012.
“It’s great to see that brands are still developing top rate product innovations despite the tricky economic climate.
“This year’s winners reflect the growing consumer demand for multi-tasking products – it seems doing one job is no longer enough, consumers want more bang for their buck.”
The awards ceremony, presented by comedian and former Brand Manager, Hugh Dennis, was held at One Marylebone in London’s West End, and was attended by some of the biggest manufacturers in the business, including Reckitt Benckiser, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline and Nestlé.


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I'll take one in every colour! Pharrell Williams dons green mountain hat after listing one he wore to Grammys on eBay
When you find a look that works for you, stick with it.
That seems to be the philosphy Pharrell Williams is living by since causing a stir at the Grammys with his oversized Mountain Hat by British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.
The 40-year-old singer-songwriter has been seen since the music awards in at least three other colours of his signature headwear, including a green version he wore Monday while shoe shopping at Collette in Paris.
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Coordinated outfit: Pharrell unveiled a green mountain hat to go with his jacket after listing his tan one on eBay
Over the past week, he's also worn a fuchsia edition in London and a gray one for an appearance on German television.
He also sported the gray one at the Oscar-nominee luncheon in Beverly Hills earlier this month and on the cover of March 1 issue of Billboard.
The multi-talented musician started the trend with the camel coloured version of the $180 lid, which he is currently auctioning off on eBay for charity.
Nice lid: The fashion icon wore his gray version on the German TV show Wetten Dass with Leandro Palmes on Friday
International flair: The performer rocked his look in Germany on Friday (left) and in London on Wednesday
Look up to you: Pharrell charmed a young fan while appearing on German television last weekend
The skyscraping park ranger-style headgear became a popular search on Google and even inspired its own Twitter account called Pharrell's Hat.
According to the Vivienne Westwood website: 'The Mountain or Buffalo Hat, as it is also referred to as, sits 8inches tall with a 2.5inch brim' and is available in camel, black, navy, green, bordeaux, red and fuchsia pink felt and a woven straw version for the summer.
So, the star is only about halfway to completing his collection, unless he is saving the black, navy, bordeaux, red and woven styles for future appearances.
Fame game: Manchester United stars Ashley Young and Danny Welbeck bumped into Pharrell on Friday night
The generous star decided that his infamous huge fedora might do more for charity than it would on his head, so he put it up for bid on eBay - with the proceeds benefiting his charity for at-risk youths.
The bid stands at $14,500 as of Monday afternoon and is bound to get even higher. It even includes free shipping.
The hat has been described as looking like a ranger hat, the Arby's logo and cartoon charater Dudley Do-right's Canadian Mountie-style hat.
Up for auction: Pharrell Williams, shown in January in Los Angeles, has put the Vivienne Westwood hat he wore to the Grammys up for auction with proceeds going to his charity foundation
Bid listing: Pharrell in his eBay listing said the hat would come with a letter of authenticity
For charity: Proceeds from the auction will benefit Pharrell's charity One Hand To Another
Want my hat: Pharrell posted a tweet letting Arby's know the hat was up for auction
HOW MUCH WILL IT BE SOLD FOR?
Paddy Power have it as 6/4 that it will be sold for over $50,000 to raise money for a children’s charity, and it is 13/8 that it will go for $20,000 or under.
A spokesperson for Paddy Power said: 'The odds are on for this to be one expensive hat.'
13/8 $20,000 or under
4/1 $20,001 to $35,000
5/1 $35,001 to $50,000
6/4 Over $50,000
Source: Paddy Power
Pharrell put the big brown hat up for auction on Thursday with bidding scheduled to March 2 - and noted the winning bidder will receive a letter of authenticity.
The bidding opened at $200 and the high bid in just hours had reached $10,500.
'Hey @Arbys, you want my hat? Now’s your chance…,' Pharrell tweeted to his nearly three million followers on Twitter as he announced the auction.
The Get Lucky singer was referencing the American fast-food sandwich chain Arby's and its large red hat logo.
The outlandish hat was a major hit at the Grammys with stars such as Beyonce, Jay-Z, Ryan Seacrest and Ariana Grande posing for pictures with Pharrell wearing it.
Pharrell first busted out the grey version while visiting the BBC Radio 1 studios in London.
The Blurred Lines collaborator also sported the hard-to-miss hat at the National Basketball Association All-Star game earlier this month and at the BRITS awards on Wednesday.
The Oscar nominee for Best Original Song for Happy from Despicable Me 2 will direct all proceeds from the charity auction to his non-profit From One Hand To Another foundation.
The foundation helps under-served youths by creating learning centers to empower children to learn through new technologies, arts and media.
He took it! Pharrell Williams posed comically with P Diddy for an Instagram snap featuring his prized hat shortly after the Grammys
Mad hatter: Lupita Nyong'o shared this snap of herself and Pharrell earlier this month at the Oscars nominee luncheon
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Are you in the market for a new MOBA? Developer Lightbulb Crew is making one called Games of Glory and it’s coming to Steam “early this summer,” according to a new press release. Curiously, the firm has chosen to release a cinematic trailer focusing on “the narrative that will be the driving force” behind the new title.
“We really don’t think there is a term currently out there that truly encapsulates what Games of Glory is,” says Lightbulb co-founder Anders Larsson. “The best thing I can think of is ‘SHMOBA,’ because it has qualities of the popular MOBA genre while creating an innovative gameplay experience with its shooter mechanics.”
Games of Glory boasts MOBA-style arenas and “action, equipment, perks, and skill-based gameplay” from popular shooters. The press release also describes the title as a “living persistent universe” without any “auto-attack or lane phases.”
[Source: Lightbulb Crew press release]


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PayPal has developed a new Android widget that enables users to tap their phones together to exchange money, reports PCWorld.
Expected to launch this summer, the widget runs only on NFC phones, like the Nexus S featured in the video above. To exchange funds, one user enters the amount to paid, and then holds their phone against the other user’s. This sends a payment request to the second user, who then enters a PIN, thereby confirming the payment.
According to PCWorld, the new service could be particularly successful in the small business community, as well as personal peer to peer payments.
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A food shopper searches for vegetables July 1, 2023 at the Hannaford supermarket in South Burlington, Vermont.
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Don’t break out the party hats just yet: Despite recent signs that inflation is cooling, the fight to bring down the meteoric price increases of the past three years is far from over.
Financial markets drew optimism from two reports last week showing that the rate of growth in both the prices that consumers shell out at the checkout and those that businesses pay for the goods they use had hit multiyear lows.
But those data points reflected relative rates of change, and didn’t capture the overall surge that led to the highest inflation level in more than 40 years. What’s more, there are still troubling undercurrents in the economy, such as rising fuel prices and a clogged housing market that could cause problems ahead.
“No victory laps. No mission accomplished. Our work is not done,” Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, said during a CNBC “Squawk Box” interview Monday morning. “But we’re very happy to see some breathing room for American households.”
The consumer price index, a widely followed gauge that tracks dozens of goods and services across multiple sectors, increased just 0.2% in June, taking the annual rate to 3.1%. That latter figure is down precipitously from its 9.1% peak a year ago, which was the highest in nearly 41 years, and is at its lowest since March 2021.
Also last week, the Labor Department reported the producer price index had risen just 0.1% in June and the same amount on an annual basis. The 12-month PPI reading had peaked at an annual rate of 11.6% in March 2022, its highest ever in data going back to November 2010.
Sharp declines in both readings raised hopes that, with inflation getting ever closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the central bank could ease up on interest rate hikes and the tight monetary policy that has been implemented since the early part of 2022.
“Cooling inflation. Slowing but still positive job growth. These are the things that soft landings are made of,” Citigroup economist Andrew Hollenhorst said in a note. “Near-term price inflation may do little to contradict rising Fed official and market hope that a benign outcome is being achieved.”
However, Citi’s economic team is worried that the ideal conditions, which have included resilient consumer spending, stronger supply chains and receding prices in key areas such as energy and vehicles, may not last.
“Tight labor markets, elevated wages, and upside risks to shelter and other services inflation mean we do not share this optimism,” Hollenhorst added. “Absent a tightening of financial conditions, inflation may reaccelerate in early 2024.”
For their part, Fed officials have indicated they see their benchmark rate rising by at least half a percentage point by year-end. Chair Jerome Powell has repeatedly warned about reading too much into a few months of positive inflation data, noting that history shows such moves can be head fakes.
There is certainly reason for caution if not outright skepticism about where inflation is headed.
The easiest one to point to is that the CPI may be on a sharp decline when including all items, but the move is less impressive when excluding volatile food and energy prices. Energy has tumbled nearly 17% over the past year and can turn around quickly.
So-called core inflation rose 0.2% in June and was tracking at a 4.8% annual rate, much higher than the Fed would like.
Housing is another focal point.
Central to the Fed’s expectation that inflation will ease is the belief that rental costs will begin to subside after a housing price boom in the early days of the Covid pandemic. Shelter costs, though, rose another 0.4% in June and are now 7.8% higher than a year ago. That’s just off the peak earlier this year and still near the highest since the early 1980s.
When looking at prices through a longer lens, the CPI is still up about 18% from where it was three years ago, the recent easing notwithstanding.
There are other nettlesome points as well.
Health insurance costs have fallen nearly 25% over the past year, due in large part to a nebulous adjustment the Bureau of Labor Statistics applies to the category. The adjustment ends in a few months, meaning that category, though a small contributor to the CPI weighting, could become more of a factor.
Fed officials have pledged not to be complacent about inflation, repeatedly expressing concern over the impact on lower-income families and workers.
Small businesses also have been hit hard both by rising prices and the higher interest rates the Fed has used in its efforts to restore price stability.
“Inflation has certainly changed the cost structure, in some instances maybe permanently for a lot of small businesses,” said David Cody, co-founder and co-CEO of Newity, which started during Covid as a conduit for Paycheck Protection Program loans and is now focused on providing loans solutions for small businesses.
“Not only do you have headwinds for growth as things slow down, which is what’s happening, but you also have high absolute rates and pricing pressure on inputs,” he added.
Coty said the current environment is highly challenging for small business financing and he doesn’t expect to see any benefits from lower inflation for a while.
“Things have to move quite a bit to change the landscape in a material way for those small businesses considering kind of all the headwinds that have been created in the last couple of years, including the pandemic,” he said.
To be sure, there’s also a good deal of evidence showing inflation heading in the right direction.
The easing in supply chain problems is probably the biggest positive factor. A New York Fed gauge of global supply chain pressures is near its lowest level since 2008.
Also, as consumers eat through excess savings built up from trillions in fiscal and monetary stimulus, demand likely will abate and put downward pressure on some key categories. Those trends could push the Fed to ease its foot off the brake.
“The underlying improvement in both core goods and services inflation won’t stop the Fed from hiking rates later this month but, assuming the trend continues, it should persuade the Fed to hold fire after that and, eventually, to begin cutting rates again in the first half of next year,” wrote Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist for Capital Economics.
The Commerce Department on Tuesday will provide a better look at the impact that inflation is having on spending.
Retail sales are expected to show growth of 0.5% in June, an important figure because it is not adjusted for inflation. If spending for the month does in fact exceed the level of price increases, that in itself could be inflationary.
“With the Fed’s temporary pause in rate hikes, the U.S. economy has proved to be resilient through continued consumer spending, but continuing that trend [at] the current rate could create an elevated new normal level of spending,” said Kavan Choksi, managing director at KC Consulting.
“The reality is that current inflation rates still hold a negative impact on consumers,” he added. “So, even though we are on the right trajectory, we still have a long way to go.”


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GT Legend Automotive Holdings Inc. is focused on developing and marketing innovative products for the automotive aftermarket. This year, the company plans to launch its patent-pending “Green Energy” conversion kit for cars and trucks, turning ordinary vehicles into electric hybrids. By retrofitting existing vehicles with the conversion kit, motorists can substantially improve gas mileage, reduce emissions and boost horsepower.
In addition to converting gasoline-powered vehicles, GT Legend also offers body kits for retrofitting Ford Mustang classic cars and high-end, aftermarket wheels. The company’s body kits and wheels are designed to enhance the looks of a vehicle while adding value and quality. GT Legend has established relationships with many specialty shops and car dealerships nationwide, including Galpin Ford, the nation’s largest Ford dealer and a sponsor of the popular “Pimp My Ride” television show.
The company anticipates that its conversion kits will likely become its principle business segment. In hundreds of hours of testing, this patent-pending kit has proven its ability to increase gas mileage, extend engine life, reduce harmful emissions and boost horsepower. At commercial production levels, the company anticipates pricing its electric conversions at less than $7,000.
GT Legend’s co-founders and senior executives, Ed Monfort and Joe Flores, are seasoned auto industry entrepreneurs with over 40 years of business experience. Chief Technical Officer Ed Monfort patented a cryogenic thermal cycling technology for tempering metal, and built the Ronaele Mustang, the first high-performance electric car. Flores has built several nationally known automotive businesses, including Elite Wheel, Image Alloys and USA Forged.


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Most mobile app users blindly trust that the apps they download from app stores are safe and secure. But that isn’t the case.
Douglas Maughan, who heads up the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology division, tells FOX Business that most mobile apps aren’t vetted.
“Mobile applications are put out on the app store [but] they’re not really checked,” he says. “When people download applications most people don’t know what they are downloading. They don’t know what’s in that software.”
Maughan says users are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s cybersecurity defense, but the more smart devices that proliferate the market, the bigger the target.
“Things we call smart devices also can be insecure devices. They’ll share information and other kinds of things. Insecure apps aren’t just a national security risk. It puts user privacy on the line in a major way.”
FOX Business got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a “war room” created at this week’s RSA Conference in San Francisco.
Percy Tucker, senior manager of systems engineering at RSA, gave FOX Business an inside look at how exposed user data is when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Tucker says users assume everything they do on their phones is automatically protected, “I think there’s a trust factor....if they download the app from a trusted source such as Apple or Google they assume that everything is good. That those apps have been vetted.”
But Tucker says even when apps require password authentication, or a thumbprint to access, everything done on that app can be seen -- if that app doesn’t have proper security.
“If a user is on their laptop and they are doing something under an unencrypted protocol we can actually visually reconstruct exactly what they are seeing.” Tucker says that includes emails, web pages, attachments – even phone calls made over Wi-Fi. “If it’s an email we can actually visually reconstruct it the same way you would have seen it on your laptop or on your phone.”
Tucker says last year at the conference they could see people checking their security cameras at home using popular home monitoring apps.
“We saw a lot of activity, people checking their video cams at home, their backyards, front doors, everything in their house. We might not know who you are ... but we can see inside your house.”
One popular dating app, Tinder, was accessed on the network. Tucker says they couldn’t see specific usernames and passwords, but once the users were in and connected to Wi-Fi they could see all the profiles and activity.
“We didn’t know who you were but we could see what your tastes were – whether you were swiping left or swiping right.”
DHS’s Maughan says raising awareness and educating users could have a big national security impact: “I think if we could do a better job of educating our users I think that might actually help and slow down some of the attacks.”


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Video Games Going For the Record Books
Sega, Sony and Nintendo expect to sell a whopping 3.7 million video- game players in the last few weeks of the holiday season, capping a likely record year for the booming $7 billion video-game industry.
Long-struggling Sega fueled this shopping frenzy with the September introduction of its Dreamcast system, which sells for $199 and features a 128-bit processor that offers graphics as fast as Pentiumpowered computers. Dreamcast blew by company and analysts' forecasts of 1 million in U.S. sales, and Sega now expects to sell 1.6 million Dreamcast players this year, the company said.
Video-game market leaders Sony and Nintendo responded by slashing prices on their older systems, Playstation and Nintendo 64, and have sold even more units in the holiday shopping season than Sega.
This surge is due to the growing popularity of video games beyond the industry's traditional customer base of teenage boys. Video games are now increasingly popular with young adults, thirtysomethings, women and young children.
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"The breadth and depth of the market has gone much broader," said Jeremy Schwartz, senior analyst for games and interactive entertainment at Forrester Research in Cambridge, Mass.
Not surprisingly, five of the top- selling video games this season are based on Pokemon, the pocket monster obsession shared by children and preteens. Gamers have bought nearly 9.7 million Pokemon video games in the first 11 months of the year, according to PC Data.
Sega has a lot riding on Dreamcast. Its video-game market share slipped to 1 percent after its failed Saturn system, which the company discontinued two years ago.
By year's end, Sega will have quadrupled its U.S. market share, according to company estimates. Next year Sega expects to sell 4 million additional Dreamcast units. If so, it would give Sega an installed base beefy enough to hold its own against new systems coming from Sony and Nintendo, Gilbert said.
But Sony and Nintendo are trying hard to hold on to their leading market share. Although their consoles are considerably slower than Dreamcast, each boasts much larger game libraries. And to compete with Dreamcast, both companies slashed prices of their older systems to $99 and watched sales soar.
Analysts say the real battle will begin next fall, when Sony's next- generation Playstation 2 comes on the market, followed by Nintendo's Dolphin system.


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Recall after recall, congressional probes, widespread and unremittingly adverse media stories, litigation in state and federal courts — all things considered, 2014 wasn’t a particularly good year for automakers.
It certainly doesn’t bode well for motor vehicle companies when a business and law professor in Michigan — a state having a close and historic nexus with auto manufacturing activities — says that, “People now come into the jury room really suspicious” of automakers in personal injury and product liability cases.
The sources underlying the clearly expressed antipathy of consumers toward automakers are not exactly camouflaged.
Rather, they are manifestly apparent. For starters, successive safety recalls were issued throughout the entire year, with problematic issues ranging from ignition switch problems that turned off car engines and rendered air bags inoperable to malfunctioning bags that exploded and shot shrapnel into drivers’ and passengers’ faces.
General Motors has been under intense pressure regarding the former issue, with one attorney noting the public’s awareness “of the poor choices GM made in the name of economy.”
Hyundai Motor Co. is another company that will likely mark 2014 as a year filled with misadventure. The company suffered a verdict favoring plaintiffs that was the largest ever announced against it. The carmaker ultimately settled a wrongful death case involving two fatalities following a jury award of $248 million. Most of that amount was assessed for punitive damages.
The courtroom is of course a venue where plaintiffs seek justice for personal injuries suffered as a consequence of a defendant company’s wrongdoing, whether that is based in bad-faith actions or negligent conduct. Jury awards address personal loss and can also send a deterrent message to corporate actors who fail to act reasonably in promoting public safety.
A proven personal injury attorney with experience representing persons injured by defective products can answer questions and provide diligent representation in litigation targeting corporate wrongdoing.


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Bill Morgan of Roger Finnerty’s butchers, Oughterard has demonstrated his reputation for quality by attaining top awards in the national sausage and puddings awards.
Billy and his team at Roger Finnerty’s have again won the top award for the traditional sausage category; Ireland’s favorite food.
This is Finnerty’s fourth national award having won the Traditional Sausage category in 2004, and 2006 and the White Pudding Award in 2006 as well.
The Association of Craft butchers of Ireland chief executive Pat Brady said that this represented a degree of consistency that could only be achieved by maintaining the highest standards. Mr Brady pointed out that every year the competitors have to come through regional events and then the national finals, where different judges asses the products.
Morgan has shown his skill as an artisan in winning first prize for his traditional pork sausage, and puddings in past competitions. His record in the traditional pork sausage have never been surpassed by other craft butchers, with him holding the title of most awarded traditional pork sausage butcher in Ireland.
Shoppers can call to Roger Finnerty’s shop in Oughterard to purchase sausages and pudding, as well as the range of other fine butchery foods. Roger Finnerty has a second shop in the Eyre Square Centre, in Galway. People traveling through Oughterard can pre-order by phoning 091 552255.


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July 29/Food Business Week -- Consumers may be able to eat longer-lasting, potentially healthier fish fillets if research at Oregon State University (OSU) makes its way to the supermarket.
That's because OSU scientists have extended the shelflife of lingcod fillets and possibly made them more nutritious by dipping them into an edible, protective coating enriched with fish oil.
"With this coating, you can easily keep the fillets in the display case for two to three more days," said OSU food science professor Yanyun Zhao, the lead researcher in the study.
The liquid coating contained chitosan, which comes from crustacean shells and can be made into film for food wrapping to keep out bacteria and fungi and prolong storage life. What is unusual about the OSU study is that fish oil was added to the chitosan coating, which was not visible once it dried. After the coating was applied, some fillets were refrigerated for three weeks, while others were frozen for three months.
The study, which has been accepted for publication in the journal Food Chemistry and has been published on its website, found that the coating tripled the omega-3 fatty acids in the refrigerated and frozen fish when compared against the uncoated fish.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients, and research suggests that increasing them may have a number of health benefits. The FDA says specific ones may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. However, questions still remain about how these fatty acids might prevent or treat certain diseases.
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines, but lean fish such as cod, grouper, catfish and swordfish have lower amounts. Lingcod was chosen for the study because it is a popular fish on the West Coast and does not have much fat.
In addition to increasing the omega-3 levels in the lingcod, the OSU study also found that the coating reduced lipid oxidation, which causes rancidity, in the refrigerated and frozen samples when compared with the uncoated fillets. The coating also kept the fish moister than the uncoated samples as the frozen ones were thawing. Additionally, the coating delayed the growth of microorganisms in the fresh fillets, and it prevented their growth in the frozen ones. The coating did not affect the color of the fillets.
From the August 3, 2009, Prepared Foods E-dition


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Competing Against Amazon’s Next-Day Shipping
As if there isn’t enough keeping retailers up at night this time of year, the thought of competing against Amazon’s (Walmart too) free next-day shipping is daunting - particularly since there are six fewer shopping days this year due to the late Thanksgiving Day date.
Back in April of this year, Amazon rolled out its plan to change its two-day Prime shipping service to a next-day service. Having spent billions on infrastructure and inventory to get the ball rolling, the move was a smart one and Walmart soon followed.
And as any smart e-retailer will tell you, online shoppers expect nothing less than seamless shipping from cart-to-door with their orders. According to retail strategists Convey.com, 98% of consumers hinge their brand loyalty on great delivery experiences.
While it was big news, and most certainly a major thorn in the side of the rest of the retail world back in the Spring, the reality of dealing with it might really be hitting home now. The notion of actually competing against Amazon and Walmart when it comes to next-day shipping for many smaller retailers is foolhardy. Long time retail consultant Martha Refik, claims retailers not named Amazon and Walmart need to focus on customer experience and should avoid chasing after the two giants.
“It is always about a great customer experience, whether online or in-store,” she began. “If you can’t be faster, you simply focus on being better, play to your strengths.”
Refik added that if the package arrives when the retailer says it will, or perhaps even a bit earlier than that, the customer looks at that favorably. Late deliveries, damaged packages and deliveries to wrong addresses are among the worst case scenarios, particularly this time of year. Keeping your delivery system operating smoothly and efficiently and simply getting the delivery right, can help overcome the next-day mountain you may not be equipped to climb.
Refik also spoke to excelling at the things the big boys don’t do so well - like highly personalized service and content marketing.
“A creatively set up content marketing plan not only drives customers to you, it builds a loyal following of repeat buyers and potential evangelists of your business,” she said. “Whether it’s via personalized emails, a blog that offers information they can’t get anywhere else or simply entertains them, your content gives your location a personality and engages your target audience in a way the Amazon’s of the world simply cannot.”
Refik added that everyone wants be smiling this time of year and time spent thinking about how to put a smile on your customers' faces is time well spent.


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Veganism has steadily risen in health and diet culture as a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle while eating clean. The animal product and textile industries have a reputation tarnished with millions of cases of animal abuse and cruelty. Due to this, many animal cruelty activists start eating vegan and buying from ethical stores to stop funding and supporting these industries. Many Cupertino High School students have started to go vegan; however, there are a few select students who go above and beyond to help animals throughout the world.
Aadith Kannan first stepped into the world of activism through a conversation over hot chocolate. Two years ago, a friend refused a cup of hot chocolate. When asked why his friend explained that the dairy industry actively abuses cows and calves. Later that day, Kannan deeply researched the universal practice of abuse in the animal product industries. Then, he decided to go vegan as he believed veganism was the only way to make the most impact on the animal product industry”.
Being vegan was not always easy, but his brother helped him along the journey.
“When my brother and I first went vegan, we would go out with family-friends and friends, and they would be like it was just this one thing or a scoop of ice-cream. [he would keep me on track to stay conscious of eating vegan. There was a system where we would support each other, ” Kannan explains.
Kannan ended up not only convincing the rest of his family to go vegan but also his friends. Nevertheless, he wanted to spur more change and to work towards a future with animal-free farms. Kannan currently leads a division for the Youth Agriculture Revolution, where he and his fellow members advocate for food system reform in hopes of making it more environmentally conscious. They also focus on political action by calling legislators and government officials. As of the past few months, Kannan has been advocating against the Farmers Bill and has been talking to legislators non-stop, enabling him to be able to change the animal abuse from within the government itself.
In hopes to make even more change, Kannan started the San Jose branch of Students Opposing Speciesism(SOS). He takes a more traditional approach to activism at SOS where they rent out protest kits for different demonstrations, such as one for the animal cruelty at Sea World, and go to different places to present these demonstrations. Similarly, at Cube of Truth, a demonstration by Anonymous for the Voiceless, Aadith goes out on the street to hold one-on-one conversations with strangers in order to educate them on animal cruelty.
“We don’t go out there expecting positive reactions from everyone,” Kannan explains, “but we do it because it is important to have those one-on-one conversations.”
Cube of Truths helped Kannan grow as well as he recounted one of his fondest memories of his activism journey.
“On my first demonstration, the organizer, Cole, gave me more details about what actually happens [in these industries]. he was the one who told me what happens in the veal industry, the dairy industry, the egg industry, etc. That same day, I communicated what Cole taught me to other people we met on the street. He was the one who really got me involved.”
These various organizations impacted Kannan immensely. He takes his knowledge and applies them to his lifestyle by being a lot more selective about different products, such as what he wears or what shampoos he buys. Kannan hopes to help others undertaking the same journey as him, and he encourages aspiring vegans to reach out to him and ask him questions.
“Non-humans do not have the physical means to communicate with us and speak up for themselves,” Kannan states, “It’s up to us to oppose the wool industry, the industry that cuts the tails off innocent sheep. It’s up to us to speak up against the dairy industry, the industry that rips calves away from their mothers. It’s up to us to reject the egg industry, the industry that macerates live male chickens. It’s up to us to oppose animal exploitation. It’s up to us to work towards animal-free farms.”


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– Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Task Force Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), Ari Juliano Gema, said that people in various regions in the country were enthusiastic and responded positively to the “Fabric Mask Movement” initiated for the purpose of suppressing the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia.
The same thing was conveyed by Plt. Deputy of the Digital Economy and Creative Products Kemenparekraf, Josua Puji Mulia Simanjuntak, who also appreciated the enthusiasm of the community through social media pages related to the movement.
“The response can be seen from the many people who upload photos using cloth masks on their social media pages,” Ari said, Jakarta, Monday (6/4/2020).
“Many responded. All levels of society and creative economy practitioners also responded positively and tagged into Instagram accounts @ kemen.parekraf and the Menparekraf account @wishnutama, “Said Josua, in a different place.
Josua explained, the use of cloth masks was considered sufficient for those who were healthy. With the increasing number of people using cloth masks, the availability of medical masks will tend to be easily obtained by those who are more in need, including medical personnel, ODP patients, PDP, and positive Covid-19.
“Masks made of cloth have been studied sufficiently to minimize direct contact with dust, viruses, and droplets outside the home, if it is unable to do work from home and must interact with many people,” he said.
Josua also said, the government and the World Health Organization (WHO), now encourage everyone to wear masks when leaving the house, because it is able to prevent the spread of Corona Virus.
“The community continues to be encouraged to maintain health by using masks. We certainly see the state of the use of masks, both homemade and cloth masks, at the community level can help prevent the spread of Covid-19 “he said.
Previously, Kemenparekraf also invited creative economic actors, especially local designers to participate in the Fabric Mask Movement.
This movement is determined to produce 100,000 fabric masks which will be distributed to the public to suppress the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia. The movement is intended for local fashion sub-actors or designers in Indonesia, which were initiated and driven by the Deputy for Digital Economy and the Ministry of Creative and Creative Products.


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BALTIMORE — Second Chance Inc. says "We're Open Baltimore!"
The non-profit gives furniture, building materials and its employees a second chance. Crews will deconstruct homes, brick by brick, and sell all of the materials and furniture in its massive warehouse in South Baltimore. Second Chance also seeks to hire those who have struggled to find a job. Their new, temporary hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.
If you'd like to let people know your business, restaurant, winery, brewery, etc. is open for business, record a short video and send it to Lauren Cook at email@example.com. We will air them on Good Morning Maryland on WMAR-2 News.


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BOCA RATON, FL, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frankincense was as good as gold in ancient times.
Early civilizations used camels to transport frankincense along the global trade routes. It was one of baby Jesus’ earliest gifts from the three wise men, who gave him gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It is mentioned 22 times in the Bible.
This essential oil comes from the dried and distilled resin of the frankincense tree. Ancient civilizations used it for religious ceremonies, burial rituals, and as part of traditional remedies for a variety of ailments. It was the most popular incense in its day.
That hasn’t changed. People today still seek frankincense out.
Trio Sana, a health and wellness company based in the United Kingdom, plans to bring its Certified NOP Organic Frankincense Boswellia Carterii from Somaliland to the United States later this year.
“There are many cultures that still use frankincense daily,” said Peter Cobain, co-founder of Trio Sana. “Many people believe in the therapeutic properties of frankincense. It is still one of the most popular essential oils in the world.”
Trio Sana is also introducing two other products to the American consumer:
Trio Sana plans to bring high-quality organic and therapeutic frankincense at affordable prices to the U.S. market.
“We have created a fair and equitable partnership with the farming community in Somaliland,” Cobain said. “We have made sure the farmers receive a fair price for their harvest. Trio Sana has created a community fund, which the local leaders will oversee. Trio Sana is committed to creating an ethical and sustainable supply chain where everyone benefits.”
For additional information about Trio Sana's products, call 561-544-0719.
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LOS ANGELES -- Frank Thode bought his first refrigerator from Sears in Santa Monica, Calif., as a young newlywed. That was back in 1957.
For nearly five decades, he stopped at the department store almost once a week, picking up tools or clothes or appliances. But in recent years, he has hardly ever gone by the distinctive green-and-white Modern-style store on Colorado Avenue near the Santa Monica Pier still bearing its original Sears neon sign.
"It basically looks like the same store from way back when with newer clothes and appliances," said the 78-year-old retired truck driver, surveying the store on a rare visit to inspect washers and dryers. "They haven't done a lot to update it. I'd rather shop at other stores now."
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Here are the companies Yahoo Finance is watching today.
A mixed quarter at Big Lots (BIG). The retailer beat on earnings but revenue was roughly in line with estimates. The company has hired an outside consulting firm to help figure out what's working and what's not.
Bad news for Exxon Mobil (XOM). The company's stock is being downgraded from outperform to perform, by Cowen. The stock price target is also being cut from $100 to $75. It's all because the company is not planning to cut back on paying for natural gas. That means less cash flow over the next 12 months.
Tilray (TLRY) is getting a vote of no confidence analysts at Jefferies. They just initiated coverage on the cannabis stock with an underperform. With Owen Bennett saying he can't justify the company's current valuation. He's also warning there could be increased volatility in Tilray's stock given its share structure.
Disney's (DIS) new Star Wars attractions are set to open earlier than expected. Star Wars: Galaxy Edge will open first at Disneyland Resort in California on May 31st as planned. While the Walt Disney World Resort version in Florida will open earlier than originally expected on August 29th. However, certain parts of the attractions at both parks could open much later than expected.
it looks like Amazon (AMZN) is coming to New York after all. The New York Post says investors led by the e-commerce giant, which includes New York Yankees, are preparing to buy the sports channel YES Network for about $3.5 billion. The offer would be for the 80% of YES that the Yankees don't already own.


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Run the Jewels tried out virtual reality in March when they debuted the 360-degree music video for Run the Jewels 2‘s “Crown” on the New York Times‘ virtual reality app, and now that same video is available for everyone to watch on YouTube, where viewers can use their cursor to experience the entire thing.
“Crown” was initially launched as part of VRTJ, Run the Jewels’ new virtual reality platform. The rap duo released a virtual reality cardboard viewer on Record Store Day, and are set to release live performances and more via the platform in the future.
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DMED tech team. Image credit: Disney
Disney has announced that the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution’s (DMED) Technology team been rearranged, along with some new hires and promotions, to better support Disney’s continued growth.
The segment, led by CTO Aaron LaBerge, is in charge of developing and sustaining the virtual ways in which Disney provides its content and connects with consumers. The entertainment giant’s realignment creates eight core groups within the thousand-strong DMED tech team: Advertising Platforms, Business Operations, Consumer Experiences & Platforms, Content Operations, Content Platforms, Design, Engineering Services, and Media Engineering.
To help lead these groups Oke Okaro, Jen Schwarz, and Mike White have all joined the company. Okaro will serve as SVP of Business Operations, Schwarz will take on the role of SVP of Engineering Services, and White will become the company’s SVP of Consumer Experiences & Platforms.
LaBerge has also tapped internal leaders for new key roles in DMED Technology, including Mike Andrews, who is now SVP of Content Platforms, Tagu Kato, who has becom VP of Design, Chris Lawson, who has been elevated to SVP Content Operations, and Michael Pollard, who has take on the role of SVP of Media Engineering. Jeremy Helfand will continue to oversee the group’s Ad Platforms team.
“DMED Technology is among the most talented and innovative collection of people on the planet and I am inspired and privileged to work with them each day,” LaBerge stated. “This new alignment recognizes where our Company is today, where it is going tomorrow, and positions us to continue Disney’s legacy of using technology to bring amazing stories and products to consumers everywhere, drive businesses and power innovation. I’m energized to be welcoming new, talented colleagues to this incredible team as we ensure Disney remains at the forefront of the evolving future of media and technology.”
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Justine Ezarik has seen the TikTok memes about her, and she’s jealous of them.
The 37-year-old Los Angeles creator is a mainstay of YouTube culture. Known as iJustine, Ezarik has been active on the platform for more than 15 years — since 2006 — one year after YouTube was founded. Ezarik had influence online years before the term “influencer” was added to the dictionary and before becoming one was kids’ dream job.
Her years-old content has found new life and fans on TikTok, as users have ripped her old YouTube videos and re-uploaded clips to TikTok, often making fun of the videos, which are now archaic by internet standards.
But Ezarik doesn’t mind the jabs — she thinks they’re funny.
“There are tons of them,” Ezarik told Insider. “I was just laughing so hard because it was like, these people are so creative. They’re coming up with like these captions. I am myself and I can’t even come up with content this good.”
Some of the videos are fancams — complied clips of celebrities popularized by K-pop fans — strung together with flashy edits set to upbeat music. Others are short clips of her old content, like her music video parodies of Kesha’s appropriately titled 2009 track “Tik Tok” and “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas from the same year.
Ezarik’s “I Gotta Feeling” parody — uploaded more than a decade ago — is her most popular YouTube video. More than 18 million people over the past 12 years have watched the video of her trying to get the perfect profile picture.
The song parodies were an attempt to garner a larger YouTube audience, Ezarik said. They were once a popular form of entertainment on YouTube from an era before Spotify and Apple Music when streaming music online wasn’t easy or legal.
She typically wrote, filmed, and edited those videos n the span of 24 hours with the help of her sister Jenna, often pulling all-nighters to produce them. Her strategy depended on people stumbling across her parodies while looking for actual songs.
“A lot of that stuff, I’ve always wanted to make private because they are clearly incredibly embarrassing,” Ezarik said. “I’ve always just like left them there because it really feels like a piece of history and it shows: Okay, I started here, I went here, and it kind of shows that journey.”
An Apple obsession leads to a viral online persona
Ezarik’s online personality started at an early age with video games. She’d frequent online gaming parties called LAN parties, often logging in from a cyber cafe in Pittsburgh, where she was born and raised when her home internet speeds were insufficient.
Ezarik used male names because she was afraid other players would judge her if they knew she was a girl.
“And then at some point, I was like, I’m sick of hiding who I am like, this is, this is absolutely stupid,” she said. “Then I just changed.”
iJustine was inspired by her first iPod, which she got as a teenager in 2002, a year after the product was first released.
Many of the viral TikToks parody Ezarik’s over-the-top obsession with Apple and its co-founder, the late Steve Jobs. In her early videos, Ezarik said she portrayed an “extended version” of herself “who was obviously super crazy.” In a January 2007 video, she uploaded a 27-second video, claiming Jobs asked her to marry him during the Macworld event where he introduced the first iPhone.
In February 2009, she uploaded a grainy video from a webcam from a computer in an Apple Store singing the late CEO “Happy Birthday” — and consequently pioneered the early YouTube trend of publicly dancing at the Apple Store.
“I started doing it to make people laugh and to be silly,” she said. “I mean, dancing at the Apple Store is like the dumbest thing ever, but I was amused. Everyone else thought it was funny.”
TikTok users have revived a longstanding rumor that Jobs had once taken out a restraining order against her.
“Can’t confirm or deny,” Ezarik said, laughing.
Ezarik said reading books about Steve Jobs gave her the “confidence and the motivation to just think differently because the things that I liked weren’t in the norm.”
“The first time that I ever heard that phrase ‘Think Different,’ I was like, ‘wait, I don’t have to do all of this stuff that these other girls are doing or what everyone expects is me,'” she said, referring to Apple’s famous 1997 “Think Different” ad campaign. “And so I’ve kind of lived by that motto most of my life.”
Few YouTubers have lasted as long as Ezarik, who had ditched 9-5 jobs for a career online. Even fewer have maintained an audience across social media — she has nearly 7 million YouTube subscribers — while continuing to upload videos to the platform that skyrocketed them to viral fame.
Ezarik credits her longevity to her love for making content, which hasn’t waned. Her videos as iJustine have evolved from musical parodies to product reviews and demos. She’s not just all about Apple anymore, Ezarik said. She’s a big fan of Microsoft, too.
A new age in tech but familiar pressures for content creators
Online culture has drastically shifted in the 15 years since Ezarik uploaded the first iJustine video (a montage of her heating up and eating instant oatmeal in an office), and it’s changed for the better, Ezarik said. Taboos about being a digital creator have largely vanished — it’s cool to film videos now, she said. It’s fun to make a TikTok.
Stigmas about girls in tech have also tapered off.
“It’s cool to just sort of see a lot of like younger girls getting into technology, becoming coders, becoming editors,” Ezarik said.
But not everything has changed. Ezarik said the popularity of TikTok reminded her of the early days of YouTube when content was less serious, wasn’t filmed on 4K cameras, and was more about “immediacy” and jumping on new trends. Watching it can be addicting, she said.
The old pressures to constantly produce new and fresh content haven’t gone away either.
Creators have more recently opened up about burnout and challenges they face to constantly make content for their legions of followers while balancing other responsibilities, like managing lucrative brand deals, as The New York Times’ Taylor Lorenz reported earlier this year.
Ezarik said she’d rarely been open to talking about burnout, but she felt it throughout her career. In the early days of her YouTube stardom, she’d take a random break but only after creating extra videos in advance to make it appear as though she was still online.
“It definitely took hitting rock bottom a few times to be like: ‘I can’t physically keep doing what I’m doing,'” she said.
Eventually, she developed a hobby unrelated to creating content — Jujitsu. It was pivotal to maintaining her mental health. She kept the hobby off the internet only until recently so she could keep it for herself. She recommends the new generation of TikTok stars and influencers try something similar.
“Taking those breaks and taking time for yourself is something that took me way too long to figure out,” Ezarik added. “You may lose views for a while, but you are the most important thing. If you’re not there, and you’re not present, and you’re not in the right mindset, then you’re not going to be able to create content that is entertaining and you’re not going to be into it.”
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Stockholm-based sampling service Tracklib and Swedish producer and songwriter Chords are claiming to be behind a world first digital release today (April 22).
Tracklib has teamed up with Chords to make the multi-tracks used for his new instrumental album, Poisson Noir_sans bars, available for sampling the same day his album is released across all major streaming platforms.
As explained in a blog post on Tracklib’s website, “this means that any beat maker can download, sample, and fully license all-new music coinciding with the official release”.
Each hi-res download will count as a unique purchase, according to Tracklib, and carry its own mechanical payment for publishers.
The company says that releasing multi-tracks on the same day as an album “opens new” potential for beat makers and adds that this release is the first of more to come.
Tracklib raised $1.7 million last year in a funding round joined by Sony Innovation Fund; WndrCo; and Jörg Mohaupt, a private, early-stage investor who has invested in several other music companies including Discogs and Amuse. Tracklib also signed a deal with BMG in January.
Grammy-nominated Swedish producer & songwriter Chords has worked with artists including multi Grammy winner Timbuktu, Lykke Li, Tove Lo, Seinabo Sey, Norwegian Grammy winning artist Jarle Benhoft, Rhymesayers artist Grieves.
The last album he worked on hit No.1 in Sweden, with Swedish pop group Hov1, and all five songs that Chords co-produced & co-wrote were simultaneously in the Top 10 in the Swedish Spotify charts.
Based in Stockholm, he is also a founding member of reggae group Helt Off.
“This is a completely new opportunity that benefits the whole music industry–the ability for a new release to simultaneously reach both listeners and music producers that can easily and legally create something completely new based on the new recording and its multi-tracks.
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Tracklib CEO and co-founder Pär Almqvist (pictured), said: “This is a completely new opportunity that benefits the whole music industry – the ability for a new release to simultaneously reach both listeners and music producers that can easily and legally create something completely new based on the new recording and its multi-tracks.
“It’s a virtuous cycle that creates new opportunities and revenue for both rightsholders and music makers, and an expression of our vision – to give music new life.”
“It’s so cool to release the album with stems on the very same day, I’m really excited about that.”
Chords added: “It’s so cool to release the album with stems on the very same day, I’m really excited about that.
“It’s a thing out of love for the beat culture. Why wait with releasing multitracks if you can actually help producers with it?”Music Business Worldwide


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Orange Barcelona will cost £119.99 on PAYG, free with £15 per month contracts
Earlier today, we brought you news about an upcoming own-brand affordable smartphone that’s going to hit Orange UK soon – the Orange Barcelona. With it, the colorful operator surely wants to replicate the amazing success it’s had in selling the San Francisco launched last year – which is also a very cheap Android-powered device.
The Barcelona though isn’t an actual successor to the San Francisco, since it’s got an entirely different form factor. We’re talking candybar touchscreen + QWERTY here, whereas the San Fran was a typical Android slab/slate.
The Barcelona will clearly appeal to texting fanatics, the email-addicted, and generally young crowds. We knew it would be cheap, but not just how cheap. Well, TechRadar has spoken to Orange and got the official pricing details.
The Barcelona will cost £119.99 on Pay as you go, but you’ll have to also get a £20 minimum top-up when you purchase the phone. If you’d rather get it with a contract, the Barcelona will be free on 24-month contracts that will cost £15 per month or more.
There’s still no exact release date to speak of, but since this phone is already on Orange’s site, it’s probably not that far away.
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Verizon Releases Android 5.1 For Original Moto G
Verizon isn’t really known for its speed when it comes to sending out software updates for Android devices, like other carriers, it too holds up software updates for a while before rolling them out to end users. Those who own the original Moto G on Verizon have a new update to look forward to today as Big Red is finally sending out Android 5.1 Lollipop for this device.
Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition Android 5.1 Update Released
Most high-end and some mid-range devices have already received the Lollipop update but even though the next major Android update is just around the corner there are still many compatible devices that have yet to be updated to Lollipop. Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition is one such device and fortunately for those who own one the much awaited Android 5.1 Lollipop update is finally rolling out for this handset.
Original Xperia Z Series Gets Android 5.1 At Last
Sony was one of the few OEMs that had promised to release Android 5.1 Lollipop for even some of their older devices and the company has steadily been working towards that aim. It recently released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Xperia T2 Ultra and now the company has confirmed that the Lollipop update is being rolled out for the original Xperia Z series that was released back in 2013. Folks […]
Verizon HTC One M9 Android 5.1 Update Coming Today
HTC One M9 owners on Verizon have long been waiting for the Android 5.1 update to arrive and the long wait finally ends today, it has been confirmed that the aforementioned update will be released for this handset today, August 20th. There are some significant changes included in this update so users advised to be quick to jump on Android 5.1 when it finally goes live for their HTC One M9 […]
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE Gets Lollipop On AT&T
AT&T isn’t the quickest of carriers when it comes to releasing software updates for Android devices but this has turned out to be a good day for people who own the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE on the country’s second largest mobile network. The carrier is rolling out the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for this tablet today and it brings all of the improvements and features that are part and parcel of […]
T-Mobile HTC One M9 To Get Android 5.1 Lollipop Update
The unlocked HTC One M9 is a flagship device that is certainly worth checking out back when it was released, and it still ain’t too shabby of a handset even by today’s standards. The unlocked model, its developer edition, as well as the version that AT&T is offering have all received the Android 5.1 Lollipop update already, which means those who are rocking to T-Mobile are still playing the waiting […]
NVIDIA Shield Portable Android 5.1 Update Arrives
NVIDIA today finally released Android 5.1 for the original Shield Portable, the device is making the jump to Lollipop from Android 4.4 KitKat. Naturally Shield Portable owners have had to wait for a considerable amount of time to get a taste of Lollipop but now that the update is finally here they can get down to the business of downloading and installing it on their device.
AT&T Releases Another Update For Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge
If you own a Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge on AT&T then keep your eyes peeled for an update notification because the carrier has started rolling out a new software update for both devices. Before you get too excited allow me to be the bearer of bad news, it’s not Android 5.1, the update I’m sure many of you have been waiting for.
Unlocked Original Moto G LTE Android 5.1 Update Released
Motorola’s original Moto G LTE became a very popular mid-range smartphone because it provided good specifications for that price point as well as an impressive software experience. The company has done its part by ensuring that these devices are regularly updated to the latest versions of Android. Motorola has now released the Android 5.1 update for the original Moto G LTE unlocked units in the United States.
Original Moto G LTE Android 5.1 Soak Test Begins
Motorola has been very quick over the past few months to release the latest software updates from Google for its recent models, it was actually among the very few OEMs that released Lollipop very quickly when the new software was launched late last year. David Schuster of Motorola has confirmed that the company is going ahead with the soak test for the original Moto G LTE Android 5.1 update, this comes […]
Android 5.1 For Moto X 2013 Release Underway
We had been hearing about soak tests of this update for a couple of weeks now and finally the Android 5.1 for Moto X 2013 release is underway in certain markets. Motorola released this handset back in 2013 and it brought about a major shift for the company and since then Motorola has done a very good job of providing new software updates for this handset. Now it’s finally rolling […]
Moto 360 Android 5.1 Update Will Be Released Today
It has been a while since Google released the Android 5.1 update for smartwatches powered by Android Wear, almost all of the currently available smartwatches that run on this platform have received the update with the exception of Moto 360. The Moto 360 Android 5.1 update has been delayed due to various issues but there’s good news for those who have been waiting for it, Google is releasing this update for the Moto 360 today.
Android 5.1 Update Release For Moto X 2014 Pure Edition Halted
It was only a couple of weeks back that we reported about the 2014 Moto X Pure Edition finally receiving the Android 5.1 Lollipop update. The update was sent out soon after the 2014 Moto X got its Android 5.1 ride. It appears though that the roll out has not gone off without a hitch, which is why Motorola has halted the update for the Pure Edition. It’s unclear at this […]
Android 5.1 For Motorola Droid Turbo Coming June 10th
Owners of the Motorola Droid Turbo have had to wait for a considerably long time to get a taste of Lollipop. Previously they were keeping their fingers crossed for Android 5.0 Lollipop, which first came out late last year, but in March the company announced that this device would skip Android 5.0 and go up to Android 5.1 directly. Then the wait for that update started for there’s finally some good […]
Sony To Release Android 5.1 For These Devices Next Month
Sony has gradually been rolling out Lollipop to all of its supported devices, only recently it sent out the software to devices like the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and the Xperia Tablet Z. The roll out process for those devices has begun and the update will soon go live in more markets across the globe. The next step is to upgrade these devices, and some others, to Android 5.1 […]
Galaxy S6 Android 5.1 Update To Bring Support For RAW
It was reported a couple of weeks back that Samsung had started working on the Android 5.1 update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. So far the company itself has not confirmed what new features are included in the update but there have been multiple reports which reveal what we can expect from the update. One such report has been published today, which reiterates belief that support for […]
2014 Moto X Pure Edition Gets Android 5.1
Just yesterday we reported that the 2014 Moto X was getting the Android 5.1 Lollipop update on U.S. Cellular and this update has now been released for the 2014 Moto X Pure Edition. Folks who own this device in the United States should keep an eye out for the update notification, Motorola has rolled out Android 5.1 Lollipop for this device in the country.
Galaxy S6 Android 5.1 Update Will Add Improved Manual Exposure Controls
A few weeks back it was reported that Samsung has started working on the Android 5.1 update for the Galaxy S6. It was later reported that this update is going to bring improvements for the camera and now we’re hearing that the Galaxy S6 Android 5.1 update will add improved manual exposure controls to the handset. iPhone users are already accustomed to this feature and it will certainly be a welcome addition […]
NVIDIA Shield Tablet Android 5.1 Update Released
NVIDIA had promised recently that later this month it’s going to release the Android 5.1 update for Shield tablet and the company has followed through on its promise. Update 3.0 is now rolling out for the tablet, this update is based on Android 5.1 which is the most current iteration of Google’s mobile OS. NVIDIA released the update first only for the Wi-Fi variant but followed it up soon enough with […]
Droid Turbo Lollipop Update Likely Arriving In 'Mid June'
We already know by now that the Verizon Droid Turbo will be updated straight to Android 5.1 Lollipop but what the company hasn’t revealed is that when this update will be sent out. According to a Verizon device test engineer who has a Droid Turbo unit that’s running a test build of Android 5.1, the Lollipop update for this handset is going to be released in “mid June.”