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Microsoft have finally switched on new webmail encryption tools in order to make it more difficult for personal emails to be accessed by cybercriminals and government snoops. These encryptions have been added to outlook.com and all of Microsoft’s other mail domains such as Hotmail.
An apology has been sent out to BT users after problems developed last week preventing BT customers from connecting to social media, banking and shopping sites. It is unknown as to the number of customers affected, however the issues were reported across different parts of the UK including Cornwall, Eastbourne, […]
A new Kill Switch is to be added to Android and Windows phones in an attempt to deter thieves from stealing mobile devices. The new feature will allow for data to be remotely erased upon theft and the device locked, making it nothing but a lump of glass and plastic […]
Up to 10,000 patients may have been affected after a Birmingham based private health company called Diagnostic Health saved unencrypted NHS patient details onto Google Drive, allowing access across staff members using a singular password. The NHS used Diagnostic Health to refer patients for ultrasound scans.
The Chinese made smartphone, Star N9500, sold for about £120 on eBay and gained attention of users for it’s heavy resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy S4 whilst remaining one third of the price to the heavily branded smartphone. The phrase “too good to be true” can be used in many […]
A new payment method called Charge To Mobile has been released by network provider O2, allowing Google Play users to purchase up to £30 worth of applications and have it charged directly to their monthly/pay as you go phone contract. This payment method is becoming rapidly more popular, achieving over […]
It was reported last night that Tweetdeck had been taken offline in order to address a security issue where an XSS security vulnerability was spotted, resulting in the compromise of many TweetDeck accounts that were logged in. Users were locked out of their accounts whilst the service as taken offline, […]
New tests have been developed by combining government intelligence about existing cyber-threats with those that the security industry assess to be risks in order to increase efforts to protect UK financial institutions. Hacking represents the growing risk within the financial sector therefore the new cyber-security strategy CBEST was created.
Spotify have announced yesterday of a security breach that allowed for unauthorized access to systems and internal company data. The security breach has been noted as small scale, affecting only one user who is believed to have been hacked due to the use of outdated Spotify software that no longer […]
EBay, the online Marketplace with 128 million active users announced this week a cyber-hack that compromised their systems between late February and early March. Cyber attackers accessed the information after obtaining a small number of employee login credentials which was only discovered 2 weeks ago. The files accessed contained customer […]
The GCHQ, or Government Communication Headquarters, have had a 30 page legal complaint filed against them for unlawful hacking in order to help surveillance efforts. Millions of devices have been affected by the UK Intelligence Service in order to spy on citizens and scoop up personal data. No comment has […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced earlier this month that Snapchat, a popular image and video sending application, suffered an alleged security breach in January this year when the names and numbers of approximately 4.6 million users were said to have been collected from Apple iOS devices. It is reported […]
Now that Windows have stopped updates for XP, users are now stuck with the predicament of risking their PC’s protection or upgrading to a newer operating system. Windows 7 or 8.1 would be the first consideration for users, however older hardware may be unable to run the newer, more demanding […]
Internet security threats have become very popular recently since the Heartbleed outbreak, however the most recent security threat involves Apple’s iOS 7. It has been reported that the new software holds a security risk for the use of emails on it’s devices due to attachments in email not encrypting. This […]
Cyberoam offer enterprise-class network security and flexibility with protection against blended threats, malware, Trojans, DoS, DDoS, IP spoofing attacks, spam, intrusions and data leakages. They provide network security appliances that are available as unified threat management and next generation firewalls, including inspection firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), intrusion protection systems […]
In 2000, Microsoft were the market leader in providing IT software and were deemed as the bully company who beat all competition and were left shining with high sales and market share. Despite this success, Microsoft missed out on the opportunity of expanding into handheld devices, allowing for Apple to […]
There has recently been a lot of online worry about the Heartbleed bug however many people are still unaware of what it is and what they should do if they have been affected. The Heartbleed bug is a virus which is found in the open SSL software library. It is […]
It’s been a hard weekend for AOL who are currently resolving a hacking crisis that occurred on Sunday. Whilst it is unclear as to how many users have been compromised at this point, it is believed that less than 1 percent of users have been affected however AOL aim to […]
Comtek are proud to become one of AirTight’s Platinum Partners after 4 employees completed and passed their AirTight engineers training and certification. For those who don’t know what AirTight is, it’s a company that provides secure wireless protection using WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System) in order to protect from wireless […]
In many ways, IT security has always been an important talking point for organisations. Ever since computers started to be used in the workplace – and particularly when large-scale networks and internet usage became commonplace – organisations have had to have an eye on IT security. In recent times, however, […]


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A detailed look at the best TVs at CES 2020
It may not be a vintage year for TVs at CES, but there is still much to get square-eyed about. Welcome to the proper launch of 8K, Micro LED, Mini-LED and the rise of the budget brands
Panasonic GZ2000 OLED 4K TV review: as the director intended
Panasonic has managed to create a stunning set with the best pictures seen on a consumer TV yet. And it's even great for gamers
LG Z9 8K OLED TV review: This is what perfection looks like
Stunning pictures, superlative design and psychoacoustic wizardry. But such glorious televisual technology comes at a cost. You'll need to find a spare £30,000
LG C9 4K OLED TV review: Easily the smartest OLED ever made
The C9 packs in the features, representing the sweet spot of LG's 2019 TV line-up
Samsung Q90 4K QLED review: better than OLED?
After years of playing second fiddle to OLED, has Samsung finally found a way to make LCD just as good?
Apple Watches and LCD screens are propping up LG, not OLED
As OLED tech is still too expensive for the mid-range market, LG Display is reliant on cash from its liquid crystal display tech, and a lucrative partnership with Apple
TVs in 2019 are about to get a lot brighter, smarter and slicker
For a while it looked like innovation in TVs had stalled, but with 8K, HDMI 2.1 and Micro LEDs set to take centre stage it's looking like a new generation is just around the corner
Why Tom Cruise is completely right about motion smoothing on TVs
Home-cinema is now better than the real thing. Yet we're all watching films on our TVs the wrong way thanks to "motion smoothing". Manufacturers aren't entirely to blame and there's a solution where we won't have to navigate a substandard UI to get the ultimate viewing experience
Samsung Q900 8K TV review: an amazing glimpse of 8K's potential
Samsung made headlines revealing its Q900 8K QLED TV in August, but beyond the hype it turns out its new set delivers some truly incredible television tech
What is 8K TV and do we need it?
With the first Samsung 8K TV unveiled and several more from the likes of LG, TCL and Sharp, what's the fuss about and should you start saving?
QLED can't beat OLED. So why is Samsung pushing it so hard?
Samsung’s QLED TV tech is part innovation, part marketing ploy and part stepping stone to the real future for television displays

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Jaguar announced that production of the XJ flagship sedan, which is built at the Castle Bromwich Assembly plant, will be suspended for four days next week.
The UK automaker Jaguar said that it will suspend for four days production of the XJ flagship sedan in the following week due to a problem with the supply chain.
“As a temporary measure, Jaguar Land Rover has stopped the Jaguar XJ production line due to a supply chain issue. Production of the Jaguar XJ will resume at the end of next week,” a Jaguar spokesman told Autocar.
The Castle Bromwich Assembly plant builds the F-Type, XK and XF models, besides the XJ, but the automaker said that production for the other models will not be affected.
As a reminder, the 2014 XJ model year will feature several interior improvements and technological upgrades, among which a new center armrest, 18-inch Manra lightweight forged alloy wheels, revised entertainment system, soft closing door technology, two high-resolution touchscreens and an optional Meridian Reference Audio System.
As for the engine options, these include the 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol engine, which has been carried over, along with the 5.0 liter V8 unit, producing 550 HP (405 kW) and 680 Nm of torque (502 lb-ft).


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by Apparel Resources News-Desk
05-March-2018 | 2 mins read
Automation in the garment manufacturing factories based in Bangladesh is coming at the cost of women workers’ jobs, says Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a local independent think-tank.
The association released a study titled ‘Ongoing Upgradation in RMG Enterprises: Results from Survey’ at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on March 3, 2018. Markedly, the release has come days ahead of International Women’s Day.
At the event, it was also highlighted that the rate of employment of women in the garment industry has decreased over time. After (the initiation of) automation, the ratio of women at factories came down to 60.8 per cent in 2016, from what was 64 per cent a year ago.
CPD’s Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem explained that factory owners are not convinced that a woman can handle the modern machinery.
For some time now, Bangladesh’s garment sector, especially the knitwear industry, has been adopting modern machinery in a bid to bring product standardisation and reduce cost. A previous report in this regard, published in December last year, said that automation is threatening jobs at factories.
The report published by CPD said that the garment industry of Bangladesh underwent massive overhauling which has resulted in overall social progress but limited economic progress. It said, the introduction of technology has increased, and consequentially the rate of women employment decreased.
Rehman Sobhan, Chairman of CPD, said that while many foreign apparel buyers talk about a ‘social and safe’ work environment, their participation in the initiatives is low. He advised them to take it up on the international platforms in partnership with other stakeholders.
The press conference of CPD was conducted by CPD Honorable Fellow Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya. BGMEA President Siddiqur Rahman, former Labor Secretary Mikhail Shipar, economist D. Enamul Haque, BKMEA second Vice-President Fazle Shamim Ehsan, labour leaders Shamsun Nahar Bhuiyan, and Babul Akter were present at the programme.


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The divergence was shown as the two issued starkly contrasting trading statements demonstrating that the retail recovery remains a patchy affair from which only the most efficient operators are benefiting.
M&S, headed by Sir Richard Greenbury, turned in good figures boosted by a particularly strong Christmas. Burton, which includes the Debenhams, Top Shop and Dorothy Perkins stores, had a tougher time and scarcely managed any growth.
The two sets of figures bring an end to the flurry of trading statements issued by the big retailers since Christmas. One still to come is Etam, which is expected to issue a statement over the next few days. Some analysts are expecting a poor performanceand an indication of lower profits.
Like many other retail groups, M&S saw sluggish trading in October and November followed by a surge in the run-up to Christmas.
Like-for-like sales in the 20 weeks to 31 December rose by 6.7 per cent, with sales in December rising by a feisty 10.8 per cent on the year before. Margins remained at the previous year's levels, with minimal price inflation. This contrasted with comments made earlier this week by David Sainsbury, chairman of the J Sainsbury's supermarket group, who said the company was experiencing inflationary pressures.
Brooks Brothers, the upmarket US retailer, remains a problem for M&S. It traded poorly, although the company declined to comment further. Julie Ramshaw, retail analyst at Morgan Stanley, said the group was a victim of lacklustre apparel growth in Americaand the absence of a chief executive since last year. "They need a strong appointment there," Ms Ramshaw said.
Burton would probably love to have M&S's problems. Debenhams continues to be the star in Burton's firmament but the good work there is being dissipated by weak trading at the fashion businesses such as the Burton and Principles stores, which both lost money last year. However, analysts were encouraged by an improvement in gross margin of 3.7 per cent.
Morgan Stanley's Ms Ramshaw said: "The management is holding its resolve and Burton is not just a mark-down masochist any more. The business is committed to moving away from mark-downs. They've got to make sure that their first price is the right price."
Burton's chairman, Sir John Hoskyns, said sales in the 20 weeks to 21 January rose by just 0.1 per cent. Debenhams enjoyed sales up 4.4 per cent but sales at the multiples such as Dorothy Perkins, Top Shop and Top Man slumped by 4.2 per cent.Reuse content


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Tata Harrier teaser makes big revelation! This is what the SUV has to offer
Tata Motors, which is all set to launch its Harrier SUV in January 2019, has released a video where it teased the capabilities of the SUV's six-speed gearbox.
Tata Motors, which is all set to launch its Harrier SUV in January 2019, has released a video where it teased the capabilities of the SUV's six-speed gearbox. Of late the company is releasing various teasers of the Harrier SUV for promotional purposes ahead of roll-out. Tata Motors Harrier SUV will come with six-speed manual transmission, it has been revealed. Speculation has it that the company might also offer an optional automatic transmission. It will also sport a drive selector mode along with JBL speakers, AC vents, cooled armrest storage, as the previous teasers mentioned.
Tata Harrier will come with a 2.0-litre Kryotec diesel engine, which is going to be paired with both manual and automatic transmission options. Tata Harrier prices, of various variants, are expected to be Rs 20 lakh for the top variant and Rs 14-15 lakh for the base variant.
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The carmaker has already revealed the exterior of the SUV, and the front end of the car gets LED positioning lamps and the headlamps have been positioned below.
Harrier's interior is expected to have a big interior, perhaps, even bigger than the H5X concept that it is based on. Tata Harrier will also have a dedicated storage area for smartphones for all passengers.
While passengers at the back, next to sides of the SUV will have a space provided on the doors themselves, the one at the center will have a centralised console in front of him on the front armrest - backwards facing area.
There will also be an inbuilt cooled storage area in the front armrest. In some deft design maneuvers, the coolbox will also be accessible for the passengers at the back. Another revelation is that the Tata Harrier will come with a dual tone interior, which has black and pale brown color. Black will highlight the sporty look of the SUV, while pale brown will make the interior feel roomier.


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Roots (ROOT) Price Target Raised to C$12.00 at Royal Bank Of Canada
ROOT has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Jefferies Group reissued a buy rating and issued a C$16.00 price target on shares of Roots in a report on Monday, November 13th. TD Securities raised shares of Roots from a buy rating to an action list buy rating in a report on Monday, November 27th. Canaccord Genuity reissued a buy rating and issued a C$13.00 price target on shares of Roots in a report on Monday, November 13th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an outperform rating and set a C$13.00 target price on shares of Roots in a report on Monday, November 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. The company currently has a consensus rating of Buy and an average price target of C$14.10.
Shares of Roots (TSE:ROOT) traded down C$0.14 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting C$10.41. 158,135 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 245,833. Roots has a 1 year low of C$8.55 and a 1 year high of C$11.55.
Roots Corp is a Canada-based retailer within apparel industry. It offers leather goods, athletic wear and accessories. Its products comprise leather bags, handbags, purses, briefcases, footwear, as well as men’s and women’s clothing, including sweaters, hoodies, sweats, watches, athletic t-shirts, yoga wear, accessories, among others.
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Meliá Hotels International has announced plans to revamp its INNSiDE by Meliábrand. In 2019 INNSiDE by Meliá will expand to resort destinations in order to bring a stronger leisure and wellness offering to its portfolio.
INNSiDE will have 22 hotels, with plans to expand into resort locations in Europe and Indonesia, including Fuerteventura, Mallorca and Bali, as well as urban locations in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
The hotels will include fitness suites, digital fitness software and on-site swimming pools. Daily yoga classes will be available at the brand's beach locations, with weekly classes available at urban locations. All properties will have open lobby spaces for meetings, whether social or business, as well as creative meeting room spaces including a cinema, wellness studio and recording studio, which can be hired for events and functions.


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Good momentum in US payments
Eckoh plc (AIM:ECK), the global provider of secure payment products and customer contact solutions, has secured a four-year contract to provide its Secure Payments solution, CallGuard, to a US Fortune 250 retailer, and a partnership with a global payments solutions company in the US.
US Contract Win
The contract is worth a minimum of $1.9m over four years and underlines the Group's strong momentum in US payments. It was won through Eckoh's partner, West Corporation, a technology-enabled communications company. The Group has now won 11 US payment contracts in the current financial year, two more than in the prior financial year.
The US Fortune 250 retailer has selected Eckoh's patented and market-leading tokenisation solution, which requires no significant changes to the client's IT systems or internal processes, allowing for straightforward and efficient integration. The solution, which will be deployed alongside the client's IT environment, will protect all payments made through their contact centre facilities. Eckoh continues to see the largest contracts and opportunities in the US requiring an onsite deployment.
The Group's significant and growing US presence, together with its ability to provide local support, are just two of the key advantages identified by customers when selecting Eckoh, as well as the ease of integration of the solution and the ability to provide live customer references.
Eckoh also announces today a new US partnership with a global payments solutions company, who work with millions of individual merchants across the globe. This forms part of the Company's strategy to broaden its partner channels. The relationship will see the company introduce Eckoh to its US customers where they have a requirement to secure the card transactions taken in their contact centre environments. Eckoh expects this to significantly add to its pipeline of opportunities in the new financial year.
Nik Philpot, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
'We continue to see good momentum in US secure payments. Our offering and ability to deliver either onsite or in the Cloud gives customers total flexibility in how they deploy and then evolve the solution. This contract win for one of America's best-known brands demonstrates Eckoh's position as the preferred supplier for the largest companies. In addition, we are pleased to add a key partner to accelerate our penetration of the market and expect to build on this momentum.'
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TWINO Group has started October by reaching EUR 1 billion loans issued since its inception in 2009. Remarkably, half of the amount or EUR 500 million have been issued during the past three years, signaling growth of the company.
During the past 10 years under the leadership of Armands Broks TWINO Group has served over 1.5 million customers by offering various financial products in Poland, Russia, Georgia, Latvia, Kazakhstan and elsewhere. TWINO Investment Platform (www.twino.eu) launched in 2015 has now become one of the largest industry players in Continental Europe, funding loans worth over EUR 560 million.
“As the markets and technology evolve, we constantly develop and expand our product range to meet our customer changing needs and preferences. We plan to actively continue the started product range expansion, for example, the most recent addition to our products is loans to Small and Medium Enterprises in Latvia. As the next business development directions, we see geographical expansion to Asia, as well I see high potential in financing development projects in Latvia,” TWINO Group founder and owner A. Broks shares the plans for the company.
TWINO Group finished 2018 with its best financial results since company’s inception, with its consolidated net profit reaching EUR 9 million. Compared to 2017, Group’s turnover in 2018 increased by 157% reaching EUR 90 million. Group’s equity reached EUR 15 million and cash totaled EUR 8.1 million.
“Financial results of the past year show that the restructuring process started by the Group in 2017 with a goal to improve efficiency in operations product portfolio structure has brought the expected results in a very short time. Group’s long-term investment strategy execution was also started in 2019. We invest our resources not only in new business direction development, but also in strengthening our data science and IT competencies, with a goal to create the strongest team of financial technology experts in the region,” indicates TWINO Group CEO Anastasija Oleinika.


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Samsung announces a new Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ themed after Korean band BTS
While a few Chinese smartphone manufacturers are catering to anime fans by launching Neon Genesis Evangelion and One Piece-themed versions of their devices, Samsung has teamed up with K-pop sensation BTS to launch new BTS-themed versions of its flagship Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy Buds+. We first got a look at the new BTS Edition Galaxy devices earlier this month when XDA Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman and XDA TV Video Producer Max Weinbach shared renders of the devices over on Twitter.
At the time, we had reason to believe that the BTS-themed Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ would be launched on July 7th. However, Samsung has now officially unveiled the devices and they will go on sale in several markets around the world, starting from July 9th. According to a recent update on Samsung Newsroom, the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available for pre-order from June 15th, exclusively on Weverse, while the Galaxy S2o+ 5G BTS Edition, Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition, and the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available for pre-order on Samsung.com from June 19th.
On the surface, the Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition and Galaxy S20 BTS Edition have received a new purple paint-job, which looks quite a lot like the purple color variant of the Galaxy Z Flip. In terms of software, the devices include pre-installed BTS-inspired themes and a fan community platform, Weverse. The devices also get BTS-themed packaging, decorative stickers, and photo cards featuring pictures of the band members.
Similarly, the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition gets a purple paint job, along with the brand’s logo and purple heart iconography. Much like the smartphones, the BTS-themed TWS earphones will come with BTS-themed packaging and photo cards of the band members in the box.
In a statement regarding the new product lineup, Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team of the Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics, was quoted saying, “Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition are the result of a collaboration between BTS, whose members spread messages of love and harmony through music, and Samsung, which is creating a better future with meaningful innovation. We hope it will be a source of joy and entertainment for fans and consumers around the world.”
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will go on sale starting from July 9th, which marks the seventh anniversary of the BTS fan collective. As of now, we don’t have information regarding the pricing and regional availability of the devices.
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Sea Bubble, a French company, introduced flying water taxis. Electric powered Sea Bubble can carry four passengers at a time and silently glide a couple of feet above the water. – SeaBubble
Have you ever played with LEGO? Yes, very same block-shaped toys? It all started in 1932. Fast forward to the current date and we are still using the same bricks to unleash creativity. But that is about to change. At OC6(Oculus Connect 6), Facebook announced Facebook Horizon, an open-world VR game where you can explore, play, and create in extraordinary ways with your friends. – Oculus
Facebook adds hand tracking to Oculus VR headset, all without the use of any controllers. Players can use their hands to manipulate hologram to interacting with objects in the game. Oculus VR will be the cheapest and most advanced VR headset in the market which will cost $499.
Gmail has started rolling out Dark theme for Gmail for Android and iOS. To activate the Dark theme, Go to Settings > Theme and select “Dark”. – Google Blog
Uber users often complain about their drivers starting the trip before arrival or getting into a wrong car. Uber is copying Ola to tackle this issue by introducing the OTP code to start the ride. – xda developers
Uber also announced its plans how it will become Amazon of a transportation system and an operating system for everyday life. Uber will merge Uber and Uber Eats into one single app. Uber will add public transportation system as a medium to travel. That will make users avoid switching between Uber and Google Maps to find the optimum route. – Uber Newsroom
Imagine, you are reading an article on your laptop and you have to leave for a meeting. You have time to read during the commute but you can’t use your laptop. Typically, either you will copy the URL and email it to yourself or search on google for the same article. However, there is a simple way of doing that. Simply, right-click on the tab and select the option Send to -*phone name* and Your phone will get a notified with the same URL. Happy reading!
People often skim long articles before they make a decision about whether they should spend time reading the entire article or not. What about videos? We can’t. However, Google has rolled out a feature in search results that highlights the key moments of the videos. Users can directly jump to the relevant timestamp just like articles, making videos as interactive as articles. – blog.google
When we hear the word drone, we think about toys or cinematic over-the-top footage which we see in movies/videos. But can we use drones for a much more meaningful purpose? Food sustainability is a global issue and DJI is trying to help farmers with P4 Multispectra. It has 8 different sorts of cameras which can help farmers to analyze their yields and work more efficiently.
OnePlus launched OnePlus 7T with 48 MP ultra-wide triple camera with 2X optical zoom and 117° ultra-wide lens. OnePlus 7T is the first phone with 90Hz fluid display within $600 price range. It has Warp Charge 30T, which can charger phone from 0 to ~70% in 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamic launched couple of videos showcasing what their robots can perform, which is scary and fun to watch at the same time.


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Polyethylene and PVC prices moved up, while PP and PS prices were headed down by the end of the first quarter and into April. Lower feedstock costs, lackluster domestic demand (except for PVC), relatively good resin availability, and potential for good export opportunities for PE and PVC are expected to contribute to flat-to-lower pricing through this quarter. This is the outlook offered by purchasing consultants at Resin Technology, Inc. (RTi), Fort Worth, Texas, and CEO Michael Greenberg of Chicago-based The Plastics Exchange.
PE PRICES UP
Polyethylene prices moved up in the last two months by 4¢/lb, starting with HDPE injection and blow molding grades and spreading to all other grades by the end of March, bringing the
total increase for PE for the year to 9¢/lb. Suppliers aim to implement a new 4¢/lb price hike this month.
Mike Burns, v.p. for PE at RTi, and Greenberg of The Plastics Exchange agree that most key indicators support a flat market. The exception is supplier inventory levels: Suppliers claim that
inventories are tight, but no one is having problems finding resin—other than HDPE non-film grades, which are still a bit tight. PE suppliers have throttled back on production to around 85% capacity utilization, while processors have been working off their inventories for the last couple of months.
A buying spree is likely in this quarter, says Burns, but only to meet current demand as processors’ inventories dwindle. He ventures that over the next six months, processors can expect to get back 2-4¢/lb from the first-quarter increases. If suppliers succeed in pushing through their new 4¢ increase now, processors can expect to get even more back in the next six months.
Greenberg points out that ethylene prices came under pressure as several crackers returned to full operational status, and spot prices dropped by several cents. Ethylene for March delivery
traded down to 61.25¢/lb and April was no higher. He also reports that PE spot prices edged 5¢ higher as spot supplies dwindled in late March. Generic prime material was available throughout the month, but in limited quantities.
Demand remains unenthusiastic and even well-priced resin was hard to move, he notes. “Exports to Latin America are flowing but there is only sporadic spot demand from Asia. However, fully integrated North American PE producers continue to enjoy a long-term feedstock cost advantage and can export profitably at will to maintain high operating rates and offset resin surpluses as they develop,” Greenberg explains. Burns points out that suppliers’ cost to make PE pellets is 30¢/lb, while market prices are more than twice that cost.
PP PRICES DROP
Polypropylene prices dropped 6¢/lb in March, in step with propylene monomer. Moreover, monomer nominations for April indicated a more sizable drop was on the way, with PP prices to follow. RTi’s director of client services for PP, Scott Newell, predicted last month that monomer and polymer prices would drop 8-10¢/lb and perhaps more.
Signaling this trend were spot PP prices continuing to trade lower after March PP contracts dropped 6¢/lb, according to Greenberg. He notes that spot prices for generic, prime commodity-grade PP slid all through March, trading typically at an 8-10¢ premium over spot polymer-grade propylene monomer. Atypical generic prime grades, the kind that accumulate
from cancelled contract orders, sold at sharp discounts near spot monomer costs, right along with offgrade PP resins.
At the end of March, Greenberg observes, “PP market sentiment remained negative. Material was plentifully available and spot prices continued lower. After PP rose 21¢/lb during January/February, processors were disappointed with the modest 6¢/lb decrease for March contracts. They responded with minimal contract orders, and with their sights set on the weak
propylene monomer market, they waited confidently for lower prices ahead.”
Adds Newell, “There was definitely a response from processors to the high PP prices early in the first quarter, and demand slumped.” He believes there may be some pent-up demand from processors with depleted inventories, as well as something of a rebound in end-use demand
this month, although the degree of such a rebound is uncertain. Demand pick-up typically associated with seasonal markets like construction, gardening, and outdoor recreation equipment is difficult to predict in the shadow of higher prices.
Another effect of high PP prices, says Newell, is that “we have been completely priced out of exports. Polypropylene exports are the lowest we have seen in recent years."
PS COULD GO LOWER
Polystyrene prices remained flat in March after a 2¢/lb drop in February, which left a 1¢/lb net increase since January. However, a significant drop in benzene prices last month was expected to result in PS prices dropping 2-4¢/lb in the April/May time frame, according to Mark Kallman, RTi’s director of client services for engineering resins, PS, and PVC.
The likely potential for lower ethylene prices also points to lower prices ahead, despite the expected increase in seasonal demand for recreational PS products.
PVC PRICES UP
PVC prices moved up 5¢/lb in March. An attempt to get another 3¢/lb in April was not supported. Slight downward pressure in the May/June time frame is likely, due to lower ethylene costs, says Kallman.
Domestic demand is not bad: Despite cold weather in the Northeast, housing starts are up. Kallman notes that suppliers have slashed PVC prices for exports significantly in order to regain business. “Exports in February were down 18% over February 2012, due to higher prices,” he explains.
Depending on how much export business is generated, downward pressure on domestic PVC prices could surface, as the delta in export vs. domestic PVC pricing is significant.


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Digital Dollar is the term given to the potential digital currency that the US central bank (CBDC) would issue. Just as the name suggests, the digital dollar is going to represent the electronic form of US dollars that would be deposited in digital form only.
The Digital Dollar Project was announced back in May 2021. The idea is to promote the US dollar as a cryptocurrency throughout the world. This, in turn, would make international transfers more affordable. With a faster payment process, Digital Dollar can mitigate the delay with tax refunds and other government payments.
The value of the digital dollar would be $1, backed by the US central banks. So, the digital dollar would pit against stablecoins such as USDT and USDC which are pegged to the US dollar for stable value.
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Aldi has regained its crown for being Britain's cheapest supermarket.
Aldi has been crowned Britain's cheapest supermarket by Which? after knocking rival Lidl off the top spot.
The battle of the cheapest shop is one that pushes supermarkets to offer competitive prices when it comes to staple and indulgent foods to tempt shoppers to part with their cash. But despite Cadbury teaming up with Tesco for an unbelievable Creme Egg bargain (opens in new tab), it's failed to rank top.
Lockdown (opens in new tab) has left more households with less income to spend, Britain's battle to become the cheapest supermarket is more important than ever.
Earlier this year, retail giant Aldi lost its crown as the only cheapest supermarket in the UK, as one of its biggest competitors, Lidl, took the joint top spot. Now Aldi has regained its crown beating the likes of Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's.
Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK, said, "We know that demand for great quality products at unbeatable prices has never been higher. That is why we are investing in Britain by opening new stores and creating new ways to shop with us.
“With the uncertainty that so many of us are facing, it is no surprise that price is top of shoppers’ agendas, which is why our clear promise to customers is so important – we are proud to be Britain’s lowest-priced supermarket and we always will be.”
In beating Lidl, the German retailer received a five-star rating for value for money and a 73% overall score for satisfaction, in an annual Which? report and earlier this month shoppers shared a genius Aldi hack that will change the way you shop forever (opens in new tab).
Harry Rose, at Which explained, "Many households have felt the pinch during the pandemic and value for money was the most important factor when shopping in-store in our annual supermarket survey, which explains why Aldi came out on top.
"Online supermarkets have also been a lifeline for many people during the pandemic and while Sainsbury's rose to the challenge by massively increasing its delivery capacity, Ocado's reputation took a hit after the scale of demand meant it stopped accepting new customers and shut down its app at the height of lockdown."
Shoppers were asked to rate their shopping experience in a range of categories such as in-store appearance, layout, quality of produce, availability of online delivery slots, and ultimately value for money.
We previously reported how Asda and Sainsbury's were upping the price of their delivery slots (opens in new tab) back in November.
Aldi received mediocre ratings across all other categories - including two stars for layout and three stars for quality of its own-labelled products, but it was the price which customers considered the most important when choosing where to do their big shop.
Meanwhile, Ocado fell to joint-fifth place alongside Waitrose and Morrisons.


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Asset Management One Co. Ltd. Has $109.74 Million Position in Nike Inc (NKE)
Asset Management One Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) by 0.1% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,114,523 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,103 shares during the quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Nike were worth $109,737,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NKE. Janus Henderson Group PLC raised its stake in Nike by 4,252.6% during the 2nd quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 16,619,387 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $980,539,000 after acquiring an additional 16,237,557 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its stake in Nike by 58.7% during the 2nd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 21,779,409 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,284,985,000 after acquiring an additional 8,058,601 shares in the last quarter. Harding Loevner LP raised its stake in Nike by 97.1% during the 3rd quarter. Harding Loevner LP now owns 12,151,210 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $390,421,000 after acquiring an additional 5,987,728 shares in the last quarter. Orbis Allan Gray Ltd bought a new stake in Nike during the 2nd quarter valued at $226,588,000. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. raised its stake in Nike by 25.5% during the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 14,927,619 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $880,730,000 after acquiring an additional 3,033,280 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.75% of the company’s stock.
In other news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 135,000 shares of Nike stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.03, for a total transaction of $7,429,050.00. Following the transaction, the chairman now owns 1,637,736 shares in the company, valued at $90,124,612.08. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Eric D. Sprunk sold 226,040 shares of Nike stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.10, for a total value of $14,263,124.00. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 165,591 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,448,792.10. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 967,896 shares of company stock worth $60,257,267 in the last quarter. 3.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Nike (NYSE:NKE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 21st. The footwear maker reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.06. Nike had a return on equity of 31.64% and a net margin of 11.13%. The business had revenue of $8.55 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.39 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.50 earnings per share. Nike’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. analysts anticipate that Nike Inc will post 2.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 4th were issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This is an increase from Nike’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 1st. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.25%. Nike’s payout ratio is currently 34.63%.
A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Nike from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $52.30 to $54.00 in a research note on Thursday, October 19th. Vetr raised Nike from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $58.95 price objective on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 30th. Robert W. Baird reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Nike in a research note on Friday, October 13th. Argus raised Nike from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $50.35 to $64.46 in a research note on Thursday, December 14th. Finally, Forward View raised Nike from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, October 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty have issued a hold rating and twenty-one have given a buy rating to the company. Nike has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $64.40.
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 59 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. today.
View the original article here: Apple won 59 Patents Today Covering Folding Devices, Sidewall Displays, Wireless iPhone Dock and Active Surface Protection
The article was originally posted on Patently Apple.
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Apple has over six million copies of Mac OS X 10.7, better known as the Lion sold known since its inception in late July, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said today.
This figure is 80% higher than sales from the previous operating system, Snow Leopard, while a similar route in 2009, Cook said in the first minutes of a presentation of the company from Cupertino, California campus to unveil the iPhone smartphone 4S.
Koch also took a shot at rival Microsoft and its Windows 7 operating system and said that Leo was at 10% of all Macs shot in the two weeks after release, compared to 20 to correspond with Windows 7 weeks, that level of penetration.
What was omitted cook much larger market share of Microsoft’s operating system, and thus sell the need for Windows 7 on a much larger amount of copies, to achieve a share of 10% of all Windows machines.
In September, Microsoft boasted that he was more than 450 million copies sold of Windows 7 from the 2009 edition of his debut.
According to Web metrics company Net Applications, lion ran about 22% of all Macs that were online last month, while his immediate predecessors, Snow Leopard, Mac accounted for 55% of 2007 Leopard and is operated for about 18%.
Windows 7 and now finished August with a share of 35% of all Windows PC.
In August, the first full month of availability, was the lion’s share of the total market, Mac OS X about 17%.


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Panini America, the world’s largest licensed sports and entertainment collectibles company and the exclusive trading card manufacturer of the NBA, NBA Players and college basketball, announced today that it has reached an exclusive trading card agreement with former Duke University forward and 2019 consensus First Team All-American RJ Barrett. The Canadian native’s first officially licensed trading cards and autographs will drop this summer in Panini America’s 2019 Contenders Draft Picks Basketball. His first officially licensed NBA trading cards and autographs will release in October with the arrival of the iconic 2019-20 NBA Hoops Basketball product.
In addition, Panini America will utilize its real-time Panini Instant platform to launch a limited-edition trading card just minutes after Barrett is selected early in the 2019 NBA Draft in June.
“With an athlete like RJ Barrett we were determined to target an initial partnership with a group who recognizes how special he is,” said Robert Kinnard, Executive Director of Global Marketing for BDA Sports. “Panini is a giant in the trading card and memorabilia industry and it is satisfying to see their shared vision as evidenced by their commitment to the influence RJ’s brand will have on the marketplace.”
“The 2019 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the biggest in the history of the league and RJ’s presence is one of the major reasons why,” said Panini America CEO Mark Warsop. “He was a standout performer on a star-studded Duke team who averaged more than 22 points per game. His offensive prowess and style of play make him an instant attraction for fans and collectors. We’re excited to be able to create unique trading cards for them to collect.”
“I’ve grown up around the professional game and learned early the impact an athlete can have on and off the court,” Barrett said. “I want to be a player fans can connect with and follow throughout my career and I know working with Panini helps me accomplish that goal.”
During his only season at Duke, Barrett earned First Team All-American and First Team All-ACC honors and took home the Jerry West Award given annually to the nation’s top shooting guard. He averaged 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game during the 2018-19 season.


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Nokia / Microsoft not concerned about competition on the Windows Phone market
New players on the Windows Phone market would be beneficial for the ecosystem
Nokia, the leading OEM on the Windows Phone market is selling its device unit to Microsoft. Currently, the share of Nokia accounts between 90 and 92% of the overall sales of the Windows-based smartphones but there are indications that many new players will appear in 2014. Sony, ZTE, Samsung, Micromax, Huawei and other companies are rumored to be in talks with Microsoft regarding Windows Phone devices. That would increase the competition and offer consumers more choices on the Nokia- dominated market. In a recent interview for the Economic Times, Nokia’s Marketing Director for India, Viral Oza revealed his thoughts about the market situation now and in the near future.
Oza thinks that entering of new players will help the operating system to grow. By entering of more players, more developers will be attracted and the ecosystem will become stronger. That would encourage more users to buy Windows based devices. At the same time, the pricing won’t be influenced by the entry of new manufactures, concludes Viral Oza.
There are around 5,000 app developers and 65% of them are developing apps for outside India, continues Oza. Over 4 million apps are downloaded weekly and the pace will increase with the Windows Phone growth.
As far as the marketing strategy regarding the Lumia phones in 2014, Oza highlights several aspects. First of all, Nokia will continue to bet on multiply color versions which are huge sales drivers. Other key areas of the strategy are the camera capabilities and the unique applications. Alongside the Lumia growth, the Asha brand will be fortified with new phones, features and apps.
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This is an opinion editorial by Christopher Louis Tsu, the CEO of Venom Foundation and an entrepreneur with a background in finance, technology and macroeconomics.
Regardless of one’s own perspective on whether bitcoin is a financial asset or an already-established form of money, one thing is clear: it is up to the market to decide the role of bitcoin. The collective power of invested capital and market liquidity will always be the overriding factor.
A Warm Embrace For Bitcoin, With Limits
Bull market or bear market, Bitcoin is rarely out of the news. But it’s safe to say that 2023 has been a particularly-bubbly year in the BTC news cycle. BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager with $9 trillion in assets under management (AUM), has applied for a spot bitcoin ETF, with CEO Larry Fink dubbing BTC “an international asset.” Moreover, several other august financial institutions have thrown their hats into the crypto ring with Bitcoin as their focus.
Many of these entities have bought into the asset’s “digital gold” narrative, pioneered by early maxis and subsequently popularized by MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor. Instead of focusing on monetary uses, this approach views bitcoin as a long-term investment vehicle, inflation hedge and store of value.
The warm embrace of prominent market players shows just how far bitcoin has come as an asset. There have been many landmarks and staging posts along the way, of course, and some turned out to be less consequential than others.
Two years ago, for instance, Starbucks made it possible to buy coffee with bitcoin through a partnership with digital asset company Bakkt. Some hailed this momentous news while others shrugged. The truth is, I don’t see people flocking to pay for their Ristretto Bianco using their favorite cryptocurrency. The reason is not due to the underlying technology, nor regulations — and it’s definitely not that staff would have a hard time noting a wallet number on the cup. It’s because of the only thing about bitcoin that no one can guarantee a fix for in the future: the volatility of its price.
At the risk of stating the obvious, BTC is still not an instrument for buying coffee — although the ability to swap sats for single serve is nice. What Bitcoin represents is the evolution and adoption of a dynamic digital asset class. Every year, the network effects multiply and former claims of illegitimacy become progressively more preposterous. Oftentimes, an old quote from NYSE Chairman Jeff Sprecher springs to mind: “Somehow bitcoin has lived in a swamp and survived.”
What Is Money, Anyway?
„I understand the history of money. When I get some, it’s soon history.”
“It’s no longer possible to clearly define money, with ever expanding financial instruments.”
These comments were both made over 20 years ago, and as the sophistication of financial markets and products continues to expand, defining money and its role in the world is even more nuanced than ever before. You might argue that it doesn’t matter whether bitcoin is viewed as money; the fact that it’s deemed valuable is all that counts.
It could well turn out that both Bitcoin maxis and Wall Street are correct, that bitcoin is both money and a long-term store of value. In the near future, BTC will (most likely) be firmly categorized as an asset class unto itself, and diverse financial products will be derived from its underlying intrinsic value. Thereafter, wholesale investors could leverage the advantages of moving large value with reduced counterparty risk and immediate settlement, all done peer to peer, removing much of the unnecessary friction. Individuals, meanwhile, will continue using bitcoin as they see fit.
But here’s the rub: Although the tech is more or less ready, regulation is not. Across the world, regulation of cryptocurrency, specifically bitcoin as well as the wider infrastructure of blockchain technology, is playing catch up. In some regions, like the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Singapore to mention a few, regulators made bold decisions on digital assets supported by blockchains (hat tip to the Abu Dhabi Global Market [ADGM] in my hometown). My prediction is that water will find its own level and participation will grow rapidly as we move forward.
Tying a bow on this letter, I should reiterate that markets are smarter than all of us — and capital goes hand-in-hand with the market. Sovereign nations will always want to be a part of the market economy and earn a piece of that capital pie! Whatever happens, don’t expect the Bitcoin business to die down (much less die) anytime soon.
This is a guest post by Christopher Louis Tsu. Opinions expressed are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine.


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As the Brazilian economy has surged, overtaking the UK to become the world’s 6th largest, the U.S is playing host to an invasion of Brazilian tourists, shopping for homes and consumer goods alike.
The U.S. State Department says that the number of Brazilians who requested travel visas to the US in 2010 rose by 42% compared to 2010.
The Department processed a record 820,000 visa applications at its mission in Brazil last year, says a statement posted on State Department’s website.
As Brazilians’ personal wealth has grown, tied with a strong currency, they have helped to fuel a property recovery in Miami, buying condos in significant numbers.
Surging real estate prices in Brazil and the currency’s 45 percent gain against the U.S. dollar since 2008 are sending Brazilians to South Florida in search of bargain vacation homes and property investments. That’s helping bolster Miami’s condo market, with total sales increasing 79 percent in the first five months of 2011 from a year earlier…
In 2010, Brazilian visitors spent $1.63 billion in New York City, more than the $1.42 billion spent by tourists from the U.K., the $1.27 billion spent by Canadians and the $1.1 billion spent by Italians, according to the NYC & Co., the city’s tourism board.
To handle the rising embassy traffic, the State Department has moved new temporary employees to US Embassy in Brasilia and to US Consulates in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Recife cities until permanent ones can be sent in.
Wall Street Journal in an article on December 21, described Brazilians as the big spenders in the US during this shopping season. “Armed with a strong currency, easier access to credit and abundant enthusiasm for shopping, Brazilians have quietly ousted richer nations, such as the UK,” wrote WSJ. A major target city for shopping travelers is New York City the paper reports.


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Lululemon has explained the "mishap" in their Facebook page and has decided to pulled these off the shelves. So if you have purchased them, you can get a refund.
My question is : Lululemon where is the quality control? How do you justify releasing these pants to the public to purchase? If there was a proper quality control department inspecting these items prior to releasing them (you know like there used to be when these items were manufactured in Canada), this issue would have been caught and these pants would have gone straight to the outlet. This is unacceptable! Lulu every day you disappoint me more.
Let me make another point clear - when Lululemon announced they were pulling some of the black pants off the shelves due to sheerness, customers brought to their attention that this issue was not isolated to the black fabric. This has been an on going concern for about 2 years for many colored fabrics.


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The Beatles are making a new assault on the charts with yet another re-master of all of the Fab-Four’s back-catalogue. At 200 euros, the collection of more than a dozen digitally tweaked albums are expected to dominate CD sales worldwide.
But even the men in charge of the mix admit that most people would be hard pressed to hear the improvements. Project coordinator Alan Rouse said: “The sad fact of it is that so many people today are listening — they’re going to rip them into their computer and put them onto their iPods — so yes, listening on an iPod you probably will find it very difficult to tell the difference.” The thing that is causing more of a stir in the entertainment world is the simultaneous release of a Beatles video game. Some experts believe that could lead to the group’s music being available on download – something that’s so far been blocked partly by a legal dispute. The game puts the player on stage with the virtual John, Paul, George and Ringo – and retailers hope it will open up a new market. Gennaro Castaldo from the HMV chain said: “Gaming is growing all the time and it’s becoming a family event as well because it’s moved from the bedroom to the front-room where the whole family can play. And products such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero have encouraged just that. So you;ve got a huge potential reach. Music such as the Beatles is iconic and for them I think this is significant because it will enable the music to be heard by a new generation of fans.” This time, for true Beatles aficionados, there’s also a limited collection of 13 albums in the original mono. At 230-euros the set of discs costs the same as roughly seven Dansette machines used to play the original LPs in the 1960s.


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Engineered Automation (EAM Inc) exhibited at the 2013 ATX tradeshow this past September in sunny Chicago. The team had the opportunity to display a few of their standard products including their card feeder, a staple, in diverse line of labeling and source tagging equipment.
This is the first event since the merge with Prescott Metal to connect with current and perspective customers about our expanded product lines and in-house manufacturing capabilities. They discovered a great interest in their custom automation solutions to help companies improve productivity and profitability.
As one attendee put it about the show, “Very informative. Saw a lot of technology which I can take advantage of for the company’s benefit.”
The entire team would like to thank everybody that stopped by our display and the event staff for their warm hospitality.


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Epic Games opened a can of worms last month when it added its own payment solution to Fortnite in a violation of Google Play's guidelines for developers. The move has brought discussions on app store policies to the forefront, and now Google is taking the opportunity to highlight Android's open nature — and announce a big change for alternative app stores coming in Android 12. Read More
Huawei's access to Google's Play Store and its whole world of apps was cut off last year as a result of tensions with the US government. It was rumored that the company was looking for a new app store to call home, and now Reuters is reporting that Huawei is teaming up with Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo in a collaboration to make it easier for third-party developers to submit apps to all of the companies' individual app stores, in an effort called the "Global Developer Service Alliance." Read More
Progressive Web Apps (or PWAs) are fancy web-based applications that can mimic some of the functionality of native apps while taking up minimal storage space on your device. Because they're so small, they're pretty great alternatives to installing apps you'd use infrequently. Discovering which services you use have PWAs can be tricky, though — and that's where Appscope comes in. Read More
Google Play Protect is meant to keep nefarious apps off users' devices. Alternative app marketplace Aptoide has been flagged as such an app, according to a complaint the company has filed with the European Commission. Play Protect is reportedly cautioning some users that Aptoide is potentially harmful, and preventing the store from downloading apps for those who don't heed the warning. Read More
An interesting chart published today by BusinessInsider reveals that mobile developers, or at least the 401 surveyed, more often have experience developing for Android than any other mobile operating system, including iOS. Given Android’s growing market share, it seems only natural that developers are flocking to the increasingly attractive (and large) customer base Android devices provide.
While Android’s lead over iOS in this regard isn’t massive, it certainly isn’t insignificant either. Nearly 60% of developers have experience developing on Android, while the number for iOS hovers around 50%. Meanwhile, Blackberry and Windows Mobile sit even lower at about 40%. While Apple’s App Store certainly offers developers greater upfront financial incentive in selling their applications, apps supported by Google Ads are clearly just as, if not even more, lucrative. Read More
With over 50,000 applications in the Android Market, and that number increasing very rapidly, finding a legitimate and detailed review of an application is difficult.
If you’ve tried using the official Android Market website, you’ve probably noticed that the experience is…well, less than ideal.
Enter app review websites. Many app review sites are supported by an open-source API (Application Programming Interface) that allows these sites to provide information that is congruent with the Android Market to its visitors. Some app review sites go so far as to allow visitors to contribute their own two cents to each application's individual review, such as user ratings and user generated comments. Read More


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Open since Labor Day, Escondido's newest sushi restaurant is a strict have-it-your-way type of place.
"In three months, we've found what the customers like," said owner Kevin Lee, 41, of Escondido.
If a customer has tried a sushi roll at another restaurant and wants Lee to re-create it, he usually is willing to try, even though it might involve a frustrating attempt at figuring out just what fish the customer is talking about.
Lee also is ready to expand his menu to meet the tastes of his customers, who so far seem to like sushi rolls.
His original menu had 21 rolls, including such familiar ones as California roll, spicy tuna roll, Philadelphia roll, rainbow roll, caterpillar roll and vegetable roll.
A board on the wall originally intended to announce specials is crammed with new names, as Lee constantly introduces variations.
Those new dishes include Asian-style salmon sashimi, cream cheese scallop with spicy tuna on top, and baked smoked salmon, sweet shrimp, salmon kona, yellow tail kama and tuna tatake.
Next to the pizza roll, Lee has written, "Ask the chef."
OK, Kevin, what's the deal with the pizza roll?
"It looks like a pizza," Lee said about the roll, which contains assorted fish on top of a California roll with scallops, then baked. It also has cheese on it, he said.
Lee is from Korea and has been in the United States for 10 years, working mostly in telecommunications research and development in New Jersey and San Diego. He has lived in Escondido for three years and laughed when asked whether he likes the restaurant better than telecommunications.
"This is my own business!" he said, proudly.
Lee first learned to cook as a boy, helping his mother in the kitchen in Korea. His formal training was last year in a yearlong study at the International Sushi Academy in Orange County.
Sushi Harbor is a cozy restaurant with just six tables over a black and white tile floor, with six more seats at the sushi bar. Lee said most customers are from the surrounding neighborhood.
Sushi rolls are priced from $2.95 for a hand roll or cucumber roll to $7.95 for rainbow, caterpillar and other fancy rolls.
Two pieces of sushi are generally between $3.50 and $3.95, while most sashimi is $6.50 to $7.95.
Aside from party platters -- priced between $29.95 and $49.95 -- the most expensive item on the menu is the Harbor Sashimi 2, with 26 pieces of sashimi for $32.50. The Harbor Sashimi 1 has 12 pieces and is $16.95.
Other sushi combos have five pieces of sushi and a California roll for $9.75, seven pieces and a choice of California or spicy tuna roll for $16.75 and nine pieces with both rolls for $19.95.
Teriyaki and katsu served with rice, soup and salad are priced from $5.95 for a lunch box to $11.95 for a main dish and two combos.
Main dishes include chicken and beef teriyaki, Korean beef rib, bul go gi (Korean beef), chicken katsu, red snapper katsu and sesame chicken.
Combos that come with the main dish include sushi, California and spicy tuna rolls, gyoza, spring rolls and shrimp and veggie tempura.
Sushi Harbor also serves mochi ice cream for desert.
Contact staff writer Gary Warth at firstname.lastname@example.org or (760)740-5410.
WHAT: Sushi Harbor
WHERE: 1016 W. El Norte Parkway, Escondido
CALL: (760) 738-7030
HOURS: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily; 5-9 p.m.Monday-Thursday; 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sundays
PRICE RANGE: Sushi from $2.95-$7.95; combosfrom $9.50-$32.50; other dishes $3.75-$11.95


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Warsaw (Puls Biznesu) – The IT company had a loss in the second quarter but promises to get out of the red this year.
Optimus promises better results this year.
“The restructuring is concluded. There is not much left to be done as far as savings are concerned”, Tomasz M. Lewandowski, Optimus CEO said.
In his opinion, the company will have a net income this year. Last year, it had PLN 22m (EUR 6.8m) of net loss. In the second quarter of the year, the loss amounted to PLN 259,000. Sales amounted to PLN 10.8m.
The former giant wants to sign contracts with distributors in Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine. Jointly with its partner ABC Data, it will also launch sales offices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As early as this year, Optimus will take part in several IT tenders in consortia with big integrators. The company plans to offer outsourcing for financial, tourist and airline industries. Negotiations with future clients are very advances.
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ATM industry report signals a shift in optimism around bitcoin, could boost consumer adoption
Bitcoin adoption may soon get a massive boost from an unlikely source: the ATM industry. Thanks to a recent report titled “Bitcoin: Virtual Currency with Real Opportunities,” issued jointly by the The Electronic Funds Transfer Association and the ATM Industry Association, expect to see prominent ATM operators move away from viewing crypto-currencies as a threat to their existence, and begin approaching them as a potential windfall.
“Bitcoin and digital currency integration could become a profitable value-added service for [existing] ATM operators, provided take-up of virtual currencies and digital cash continues to increase,” the report states.
Over the last half year, more than a dozen bitcoin-specific ATM manufacturers have entered the category, leading to a rash of announcements hailing the “first ever bitcoin ATM” in various cities and states. But the reality is, this has amounted to a few dozen units deployed at best. By contrast, there are already some 420,000 traditional ATMs in America, a footprint which the crypto-currency-only players will be hard-pressed to duplicate.
A year ago, with regulatory ambiguity and law enforcement licking its chops over fraudulent actors, it was difficult to imagine traditional financial institutions moving into bitcoin. But recent months have brought increased clarity from financial regulators, the securities industry, and the IRS.
With these obstacles falling by the wayside, the stage is set for a major influx of investment from finance industry incumbents, including ATM providers. Most importantly, the market is still wide open and the first company to establish a sizable footprint will find itself in the driver’s seat.
The primary challenge facing old world ATM operators is the switching cost associated with adopting bitcoin technology. It’s a process that will require more than a simple software update, but in nearly all cases will involve ripping out existing hardware – infrastructure which was installed at considerable cost. Upstart crypto-ATM providers will need to make a similar investment, but have less existing legacy assets to retire. At the same time, they have little to no existing locations into which to install this new technology, meaning that each new installation will come at significant business development cost.
The primary beneficiary of this land grab competition should be to the bitcoin community at large. The biggest challenges facing the burgeoning crypto-currency are a lack of liquidity and the unnecessary complexity of everyday consumers acquiring and exchanging their digital assets. A nationwide network of bitcoin ATMs would go a long way toward solving both problems.
It may be a year or more before we see a meaningful response from the ATM industry to the bitcoin opportunity. But if the latest report suggests anything it’s that the powers that be are waking up and smelling the dollars.


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In 2020, Instagram launched a new feature on its platform, where the user gets to create and upload a video of up to 15 seconds. Now it’s up to 90
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In the wake of the virus pandemic, Gujarat-based Autotech Nonwovens utilised all its resources to shift to the production of nonwoven PPE coverall fabric and is now confident of catering to export orders too
Based in Surat, Autotech Nonwovens is an IATF 16949:2016 certified nonwovens manufacturer with supplies to automotive, filtration and the pharmaceutical industry. The company’s quality-focused team has developed and continues to supply requirements across various industry verticals. Following the lockdown in the wake of the virus pandemic, Autotech Nonwovens’ team decided to develop a nonwoven solution using its existing capabilities. Once a plan was drawn up, the city’s administration led by District Collector Dr. Dhaval Patel and his team immediately provided the permission to start.
“We also received tremendous support by the Industries Commissioner Office in Gandhi Nagar. The IC team immediately telephoned to check whether we were having any issues to start our manufacturing facilities,” a company spokesperson states. To fight the battle against corona virus, the company embarked on manufacturing PPE coverall fabric. This fabric can be manufactured using woven as well as nonwoven fabrics. It is further classified into breathable and non-breathable type. “Taking into view the urgency of the requirement, all our resources and experience were put to use to make these products for frontline healthcare workers. The process was started in the shortest span of time and we were able to meet the demand,” the spokesperson states.
PPE coverall fabric is an impermeable product and has passed the government’s test for synthetic blood penetration resistance. This fabric is disposable, cost-effective and manufactured in bulk quantities to meet the production demand against woven coverall fabric which is expensive and handicapped by low volume of production. Some applications of Autotech Nonwoven’s fabric include PPE coverall, medical gown, shoe cover, buffocant cap, isolation ward bed covers and pillows, quarantine facility curtains, tabletop cover, etc.
Autotech Nonwovens is also developing a breathable product for nonwoven PPE coverall fabric which will find vast applications in the future. This fabric will be more comfortable and has potential for huge demand since currently it is in short supply due to the restricted number of manufacturers across India. In addition, the company has also pivoted its nonwoven manufacturing lines to produce selected components for the N 95 masks. “Our products are used as an intermediate layer for providing dimensional stability, comfortable fit and support to the mask manufacturers and end users,” informs Ankit Desai, Director, Autotech Nonwovens.
“We are proud of our team’s efforts to develop PPE materials in a short period of time. Our people rose to the occasion in order to meet the need of the hour and support requirements to fight the virus pandemic. As a first priority, we intend to take care of the domestic requirements. However, we do believe that given the capacity of the Indian technical textile industry, there is a huge potential for export of such products. We hope the government will lift the export ban as soon as the domestic requirements are met as there are countries where there is still a huge shortage of PPE materials,” he adds.


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Every Monday, Mint’s Plain Facts section features key data releases you need to keep an eye on during the week. Two big announcements are due this week: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) data, and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) bimonthly monetary policy. Both will provide clues about the state of the economy, and the way ahead. In the corporate world, ITC is set to announce its earnings. Here are the five big numbers to track:
1. India GDP
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation will release GDP estimates for the March quarter on Monday. It will also revise its GDP estimate for the full year 2020-21, which it had pegged at (-)8% in February.
Output had recorded a marginal bounceback (0.4%) in October-December after two quarters of contraction in the first covid wave. Analysts expect it to stay on that course despite the second covid-19 wave, which picked up pace since late February. State Bank of India’s nowcasting model predicts a 1.3% year-on-year growth.
Most high-frequency indicators show the economy was largely on track during the quarter, with the early second wave limited to a few states. Corporate earnings, too, remained largely resilient during the period, the financial results released so far show. The area of concern is the growth since March, as the second wave turned ferocious. However, estimates for the current quarter are still three months away.
2. ITC earnings
ITC, a key constituent of the benchmark Sensex index, will announce its March quarter results on Tuesday. The trend of sequential recovery in revenues since last year’s lockdown is likely to continue. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment, which accounts for two-thirds of ITC’s business, had been benefiting from pent-up demand for discretionary products until the second wave struck. Analysts say cigarette sales volumes will post a strong bounceback, partly because of the base effect.
The hotels segment, a small contributor, is likely to remain depressed, given that the second wave was already hitting travel plans by end-February. The low base is expected to lift overall sales growth, but a rise in raw material costs could hit margins, analysts said. Markets will await the company’s outlook for the June quarter, which has seen widespread lockdowns. The stock has fallen 3% since mid-February, more than the Sensex (2.8% decline) and even peers in the FMCG index (4.5% rise).
3. RBI’s monetary policy
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the RBI will meet this week to review the benchmark interest rates. A decision is due on Friday. The repo rate is the key policy tool at the MPC’s disposal to pump in money in times of crisis. It was reduced from 5.15% before the pandemic to 4% in May 2020 and has been there since then. The second wave has lowered the odds of a roll-back, lending greater importance to other projections the RBI will make on Friday, such as the GDP and inflation outlook. The policy statement will be important to reassure markets and anchor inflationary expectations at a time that inflationary pressures are building up despite a still-weak economy. Headline retail inflation has been benign over the past few months, but core CPI inflation remains high. Also, the rise in wholesale prices could spill over to retail prices.
4. India’s PMI
The monthly purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data, a major indicator of economic activity in India, will be released this week, both for the manufacturing sector, on Tuesday, and for services, on Thursday. In April, the manufacturing PMI was nearly flat and the services PMI fell to a three-month low, but both showed healthy expansion. Business grew despite the second wave, partly because of robust export orders for manufacturers, even as high input costs were a drag in both sectors. The PMI data is based on surveys of business leaders on five indicators: new orders, output, employment, suppliers’ delivery times and stocks of purchases. The upcoming numbers will be an early indicator of the business activity in May, when most states were under lockdowns. But, the impact will hardly be a fraction of that seen during the lockdown in 2020, when the composite PMI had slipped to 7.2. This is because of better adaptability of businesses and fewer curbs on industries.
5. Eurozone inflation
Europe has faced repeated covid-19 waves but is now gradually coming out of a deep recession. The easy money treatment from the central bank has played its part in the revival and inflation is inching up as a side-effect. In April, retail prices rose 1.6% in the 19-nation Euro area, the quickest in two years. Early estimates for May are due on Tuesday.
Apart from the economic revival and rising input prices, supply shortages have also contributed to the inflationary surge. With no tightening on the cards from the central bank yet, inflation is only expected to keep rising towards the 2% target.
The European Central Bank, like most others, is being cautious about withdrawing stimulus measures too early and insists the surge is temporary. The May inflation data may not influence interest rates yet, but will influence decisions involving other aspects of the monetary toolkit such as asset purchases.
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VANCOUVER, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/14/13 -- Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX)
•Net sales were a record $524.5 million in 2012, up from the previous record of $511.7 million in 2011 •Operating income was $27.6 million •Net income was $16.2 million, or $1.72 per diluted share
Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX) today announced its 2012 financial results including record net sales in 2012. The Company will broadcast its 2012 earnings conference call on Friday, March 15, 2013, at 8:00 am PDT.
Full Year 2012 Results
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased 2.5% to $524.5 million compared to $511.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2011. Gross profit was $56.2 million (10.7% of net sales) in 2012, a decrease from $59.1 million (11.6% of net sales) in 2011. Net income for 2012 was $16.2 million or $1.72 per diluted share compared to $12.7 million or $1.35 per diluted share for 2011.
Water Transmission sales decreased by 1.0% to $269.2 million in 2012 from $271.9 million in 2011. The minor decrease in net sales was due to an 8.9% decrease in the average selling price per ton which was offset by an 8.7% increase in tons produced. Water Transmission gross profit increased to $45.1 million (16.7% of segment net sales) in 2012 from $43.2 million (15.9% of segment net sales) in the prior year.
Tubular Products sales increased 6.5% to $255.3 million in 2012 from $239.8 million in 2011, driven by a 4% increase in average selling price per ton and a 2% increase in tons sold from 202,400 tons in 2011 to 206,200 tons in 2012. Tubular Products gross profit decreased by 30.1% to $11.1 million (4.4% of segment net sales) in 2012 from $16.0 million (6.7% of segment net sales) in 2011.
As of December 31, 2012, the backlog of orders in the Water Transmission segment was approximately $173 million. This compared to a backlog of orders of $138 million as of December 31, 2011. The backlog includes confirmed orders, including the balance of projects in process, and projects for which the Company has been notified that we are the successful bidder even though a binding agreement has not been executed.
"The Water Transmission segment had higher margins in 2012 compared to 2011, although net sales stayed relatively the same. The fourth quarter was the strongest quarter of 2012 in Water Transmission, and was the highest quarter ever in Water Transmission in both net sales and gross profit. This was due, in part, to production on the Lake Texoma project, the largest project in our history," said Scott Montross, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "As expected, we saw lower margins in the Tubular Products segment in 2012 as compared to 2011 with the competition from increased quantities of imported energy pipe, particularly in the third and fourth quarters. The Tubular Products segment was also negatively impacted by lower drilling activity, as seen in the decrease in rig counts, and lower natural gas prices. In Water Transmission, we anticipate that the first quarter of 2013 will have similar profitability as the fourth quarter of 2012, although with lower net sales. In Tubular Products, we expect to be near breakeven as competition from imports of energy products will continue to negatively impact profitability for the Tubular Products segment in the near term."
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Swing Copters will feature similar gameplay as Flappy Bird, except it will reportedly be even more difficult. Read more »
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Tentatively named LG G Watch 2, the yet to be announced Android Wear gadget is rumored to be a bona fide premium product with Qualcomm silicon on board. Read more »
It appears that the price tag of the soon to be released Moto 360 smartwatch got revealed prematurely. A leaked Best Buy product listing shows that the hotly anticipated gadget will cost $249.99 when it hits the shelves.
Unsurprisingly, the listing shows the Moto 360 as “coming soon.” Read more »
Google released four dedicated Android Wear ads. The commercials feature the LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live, and the soon to be announced Moto 360.
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In order to take in-app purchasing to the next level, the game developers from Chair Entertainment partnered up with the software development company Sandboxr. Read more »
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S5 marketing stint in the United States is once again focused on the handset’s Ultra Power Saving Mode. The move appears to be an extension to the recent Galaxy S5 TV ad, which labeled iPhone users as wall huggers.
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Details on the availability of Xiaomi’s recently announced Mi Band fitness tracker became available. The cheap and stylish accessory will hit the shelves in China next week, on August 18.
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HTC will make a beta version of the Zoe camera app available to all Android devices later this week. Re/code broke the news, which was subsequently confirmed by Drew Bamford – head of the HTC user interface team.
HTC Creative Labs is the group behind the project. Read more »
The Siri-dominating Cortana might be included in the final release of Windows 9. Microsoft’s virtual assistant has so far received a good deal of praise for its performance on Windows Phone 8.1.
According to a report from Neowin, Cortana has been upgraded from an engineering build to a more stable release cycle in the early builds of Windows 9. Read more »
Sony Mobile released six apps that showcase the water resistance of its flagship Xperia smartphones. Sony Underwater Apps is currently available in the United States for Xperia Z1s and Xperia Z.
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This must be really awkward for the party involved. The security-heavy, Android KitKat-toting Blackphone handset got rooted in five minutes at the BlackHat security conference.
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The Chinese designer and manufacturer of high-end smartphones Oppo released a new ColorOS Beta for the Find 5. Version V2.0.0i brings a host of improvements to the company’s 2012 flagship, though there’s no official word on which Android version it is based on.
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A brief timeline of embattled online sports clothing retailer Surfstitch's fall from grace.
2007 - Justin Cameron and Lex Pedersen launch the business from a garage in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
2009 - Billabong acquires a stake with the option to acquire 100 per cent of the business.
2012 - Having relocated its head office from Sydney to Queensland's Gold Coast, the company launches SurfStitch Europe by opening an office and distribution centre in France.
2014 - Surfstitch buys back Billabong's 51 per cent stake ahead of its float on the Australian share market. It also acquires Billabong's online retail website swell.com.
2016 - Cameron abruptly quits as chief executive leaving Pedersen and Justine Stone to take the reins as joint CEOs before Mike Sonand - the former boss of surfwear retailer Globe - takes over.
2017 - Following a series of profit downgrades that sent its share price tumbling, trade in Surfstitch's ASX-listed securities is suspended during a $100 million shareholder class action alleging lack of disclosure and misinformation.


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The announcement from Apple was made internally on Tuesday, marking the end of the company’s multiyear endeavor into “Project Titan.” Almost 2,000 employees worked on this project, which started in 2014.
With “Project Titan” winding down development, Apple intends to shift many of the employees from this project to work on artificial intelligence, a field that has exploded in importance in recent years.
The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in the city center of Munich, Germany, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Apple’s attempt to enter the electric vehicle market hit multiple speed bumps during its development, including shifting leadership over the project.


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As the luxury marketplace draws up plans to dive head first into the lucrative beauty category in 2022, a potential tie-up with Violet Grey is just the tip of the iceberg. Will its ambitious strategy work?
The beauty label has fallen under administration with plans to cut staff and stores. How did the ultimate purveyor of uber-perfumed creams and fragrances and purpose-driven brand messages, which seem so relevant now, fall so far?
A new crop of local perfume brands are reclaiming indigenous ingredients and reviving ancient fragrance-making techniques. But will that be enough to entice Indian consumers to swap international luxury perfumes for perfumes made at home?


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Coffee culture on show in Dubai
With coffee firmly entrenched in their culture, the people of the United Arab Emirates are now embracing the third wave.
As one of the first regions in the world to develop a sophisticated coffee culture, it is small wonder that the Middle East is still a hot spot for coffee appreciation.
However, while the coffee culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is steeped in many centuries of tradition, the new wave of coffee culture is sweeping over the region and the local industry is abuzz with the latest trends in specialty coffee consumption.
All of this interest and innovation is brought together under one roof for the annual International Coffee and Tea Festival, which is being held in Dubai from 2 – 4 November.


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