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Here is a close look at how golf and particularly events like the World Corporate Golf Challenge can aid and assist business practices and development.
2015 World Final
We take a close look at Cascais (Portugal), and more specifically at The Oitavos, which recently hosted the World Corporate Golf Challenge Final 2015.
Following, a selection of the winning team. Congratulations!
VPAR Live Golf Scoring is to once again partner the World Corporate Golf Challenge at this year’s 2015 World Final. After the continued success of VPAR Live Golf Scoring at the last three World Finals, the WCGC are delighted to announce VPAR as our Official Scoring Partner in Cascais, Portugal.
World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) confirmed today that Spanish professional golfer Manuel Piñero will once again become a WCGC Global Ambassador at the 2015 World Final from the 30 June – 5 July in Cascais, Portugal.
The World Corporate Golf Challenge are delighted to announce that Italian fashion and sportswear company Conte of Florence have renewed their partnership with the event. The agreement will see them positioned as Official Apparel and Fashion Supplier at the 2015 World Final, which will take place from the 30th June – 5th July in Cacais, …
The Municipality of Cascais, and its Mayor Carlos Carreiras, presented last Friday January 9th, to the media, the great cultural, sporting and conference events for 2015.
World Corporate Golf Challenge announced today that the 2015 WCGC World Final will be held in Cascais, Portugal, from 30 June – 5 July 2015. Players and guests will have the privilege of staying at The Oitavos Five Star Hotel and competing at Oitavos Dunes Golf Course.


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Salute the summer with free ice cream this evening at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Shirlington.
The ice cream shop at 4150 Campbell Ave in the Village at Shirlington will offer free scoops, a limited number of “swag bags” and a sneak peek at new flavors tonight (Monday) from 7-11 p.m.
“This event is our way of saying, ‘Hey it’s summertime, bring your friends and family, come out for a date night’ — we want to celebrate the warm summer months,” said a spokeswoman for the company.
It also celebrates the kickoff of the first summer season for the Shirlington outpost, which opened earlier this year.
To scoop up this deal, one must be a Jeni’s Splendid Rewards member.
“Rewards members really have so many things in store for them — they get a heads up with news, special deals and rewards,” the spokeswoman said.
People do not have to be members to vye for merch, including tote bags with notebooks, sprinkles, koozies and other freebies. Instead, they need to be one of the first 25 spots in line.
Arlington is a unique place but it is not immune to the charms of free treats from national chains. The free donuts for “National Donut Day” this past Friday drew larger lines than usual to local Dunkin locations, ARLnow observed.
This Thursday, ice cream lovers can commemorate wedding season with the return of Jeni’s “Wedding Cake” flavor — made with vanilla cake, lemon, blackberries and buttercream icing. The seasonal treat will only be available for in-store scoops through June and may retire after just two weeks, the company says.
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…
There’s no official word on its website, but it looks like Bar Ivy in Clarendon may have closed permanently.
There’s persistence, and then there is Audrey Clement and her decade-plus effort to get elected to local office in Arlington. Clement talked with ARLnow editor Scott Brodbeck to talk about…
Makers Union, an upscale gastropub, is set to open its doors in Pentagon City next week, says Alex Brown, the restaurant’s director of operations. This opening marks the third Makers Union location in the D.C. Metropolitan area, following the debut of its Reston location three years ago and a recent opening at the Wharf in early October.
Children’s Weekday Program (CWP) is a non-profit preschool rooted in a play-based philosophy. We focus on developing a love of learning and exploration, cooperation, empathy, and independence.
Our caring and experienced educators create opportunities for children 16 months to 5 years old to play, learn, and grow in a nurturing environment of child-centered and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Initially established more than 50 years ago in South Arlington, CWP continues to be a lauded program in the Northern Virginia area. We are extremely proud to have been recognized as a Best Preschool in Northern Virginia Magazine for the last 4 years.
Located now in North Arlington at 2666 Military Road, CWP offers a part-time parents day out and preschool program with options to extend care both before and after school. We offer a supportive and inclusive school community for children and parents alike and welcome all families to join our school!
The Optimist Club of Arlington is holding its 77th annual Christmas tree sale!
This year, the tree sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus (5115 Little Falls Road). The lot opens for sales on November 24th. The Optimist Club is selling small and large trees ranging from tabletop size to 10 foot tall trees! Wreaths, garland, tree stands, and White House Christmas ornaments will also be for sale.
100% of all proceeds go towards helping Arlington County youth.
For more information, please visit the Arlington Optimists website at https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.org/.
Holiday Art Show featuring artists: Peter Fitzgerald, Claire Plante, Alanna Rivera, and Suzy Scollon. At the Barcroft Community House, 800 South Buchanan St., Arlington, VA. Dec. 8 from, 2 PM to 8 PM and Dec. 9 from 10 AM to
2023 Christmas Tree Sales Begin
Saturday, December 2
Get your holiday decorating off to the right start this year! We will be selling 150 Fraser firs, freshly cut and delivered from Sparta, North Carolina.

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Five tons of pepperoni recalled over contamination concern
A Nebraska meat processor is recalling nearly 11,000 pounds of pepperoni that may be adulterated with a microorganism that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., doing business as Margherita Meats, Inc., is recalling ready-to-eat pepperoni products that may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus
B. cereus is a toxin-producing microorganism that poses a more severe risk to those with compromised immune systems. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care including antibiotics are the usual treatment.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from those who ate the products, according to the USDA.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ pantries or refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The unsliced pepperoni was produced and packaged on June 17, 2021.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 8-oz. plastic shrink-wrapped packages containing unsliced pepperoni “Margherita PEPPERONI” with lot code P1931C and a “use by date” of 12-14-21 represented on the label.
- The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 19” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered when the Department of Defense notified FSIS that they found B. cereus during routine product testing.
Consumers should call the Margherita Consumer Affairs Hotline at (844) 342-2596.


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With the official launch of the 2002 Dodge Ram still two weeks away, dealers have only 683 units of the new pickup and 25,200 2001-model Rams in stock. The supply of Rams is under 40 days, well below the ideal of 60 days.
Chrysler executives say while the Ram supply may be light, it's an enviable position to be in, especially when the competition is pushing its 2002 pickups with heavy incentives.
Minivan launch was disasterJust over a year ago, the Chrysler group had a disastrous launch of its new minivan because it built too many of the old models. It had to push 2000 models - and, eventually, 2001 models as well - with costly incentives. The mess contributed to the downfall of Jim Holden, former president of the Chrysler group.
In early August 2000, the company had 123,031 2000-model minivans - a 94-day supply - and 82,098 2001 models, a 62-day supply.
According to the Harbour Report, published by Harbour & Associates in Troy, Mich., the 2001 minivan launch "could have been DaimlerChrysler's best manufacturing story of the year. Instead, it turned out to be one of the reasons for the company's current rocky economic times."
Harbour experts said the launch was completed in a record 25 days, but "sales and marketing leaders calculated that the launch would take much longer and ordered some 80,000 of the old vans to be built to keep dealers stocked during the launch."
To sell the old vans, Chrysler offered up to $3,000 in incentives. That eliminated profits and attracted buyers who might have waited for the new model. It also created a high inventory of 2001 minivans, and Chryler later had to offer more incentives to move the new models.
Smarter Ram launchThe Ram changeover is being handled carefully because management decided eight months ago it didn't want a repeat of the minivan problem, said Darryl Jackson, director of Dodge truck marketing and a co-leader of the truck platform team.
Sales efforts and incentive programs also have been concentrated in big truck markets such as Texas, California, Florida and the Southeast, Jackson said. Consumer incentives up to $2,000 have been offered on the old Ram since June.
In contrast to the blanket incentives offered on minivans last year, Jackson said the Ram incentives this year are tailored to individual markets.
Sales of all Rams in August were down 11.7 percent from August 2000. Sales of the Ford F series rose 5.4 percent in August. Chevrolet Silverado sales dropped 2.2 percent in the month.


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Whole Foods Market announced last week that it recently signed leases for eight new store locations in the United States and three in Canada. The U.S. stores are planned for Baltimore; Bellingham, Wash.; Bridgewater, N.J.; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Mandeville, La.; Sarasota, Fla.; and Toledo, Ohio. The Canadian stores are planned for Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, and Victoria, B.C.
The company currently operates 408 stores and has a total of 116 stores in development. The company expects sales growth for the fiscal year to top 9 percent.


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What is Event Rental EPOS?
Bleep EPOS Systems Take Gold at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Our credentials as a supplier of Event EPOS Solutions cannot be questioned. We are the world’s leading provider of retail and hospitality EPOS solutions to the biggest and best events. We have supplied temporary, short term EPOS solutions to events such as the London 2012 Olympic Games, the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the […]
Ingenico Group & Bleep kick-off early to keep fans happy at the Euro’s 2016
Over 450 TS-915 touch screen EPOS terminals in 80 merchandise stores have been installed at the Rio 2016 Olympics Bleep UK PLC, the UK based designer, manufacturer and supplier of touch screen EPOS systems, deployed 450 EPOS terminals for the in venue retail stores at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. After supplying the London 2012 […]
Bleep Secures Contract for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Renewing a successful partnership first established for the London Olympics in 2012, Ingenico Group and Bleep have once again teamed up to provide payment services at the pop-up stores at the 2016 European Football Championship this summer in France. With 50 pop-up stores in 10 locations across France including Nice, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, […]
UNITED KINGDOM – 23rd May 2016 – Bleep UK PLC, the UK based designer, manufacturer and supplier of touch screen EPOS systems, announced today that they have secured the contract for the EPOS systems at the in venue retail stores for the Rio 2016 Olympics. Bleep secured this prestigious contract largely on the back of […]


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Spark will participate in the Secsolution Forum 2021, the digital event for the security industry in Italy. It will take place online from the 28th to the 30th of April.
Spark will host a virtual booth. Moreover, on Thursday 29th at 14:00 our sales manager Gianluca Farina will speak at the debate Beyond Covid, new challenges for video surveillance.
One of Spark’s aims is to be the main partner of security suppliers, system integrators, and security managers. At the event, we will present our hardware and software solutions for security projects. Furthermore, Spark is the Italian partner of Milesight and Tiandy, two of the most important video surveillance manufacturers worldwide.
For users, joining the Secsolution Forum is free. The program includes webinars and meetings on different topics. All participants will get a certificate of attendance and can ask for course credits.
Register for free at Secsolution Forum 2021 (Italian only)


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Nov 29, 2020
A new study that came out this month paints a very
different picture about the pandemic. Link in on FoodAndTravelNation.com right now! You'll also
hear the latest food and travel news, our Destination Unknown takes
us to Arizona where a mountain may hold a big secret. We
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shopping destinations for 2020.
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Hansen Belyea paced the field at the recent PSAMA Pulse Awards with a Best of Show and wins in three of the seven awards categories. One of the Pulse Awards was for its B2B marketing campaign for The Robbins Co. From left are Nancy Yun, Robbins marketing director, Desiree Willis, Robbins PR manager, Sloan Newman, emcee and past PSAMA president and Hansen Belyea principals Ron Hansen and Brianna Home. See full story at www.marketingnw.com. Albastro Photography Photo
Hydrogen Advertising has hired Elaine Del Rosario as media coordinator and Matt Swecker as a copywriter. Elaine comes to the agency from Marchex, where she managed online marketing promotions. Matt was a cytogeneticist at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance when he began attending creative classes at the School of Visual Concepts and decided to trade in his lab coat for a writer’s laptop… Woodinville-based BDA, home of the bobbleheads, has hired Christie Feliz as a national account manager and Stephen Koplan as a senior account manager. Christie will be responsible for driving new and increased business across the 30-team National Basketball Association. And Stephen will work to develop relationships with NBA corporate partners and sponsors, as well as the teams… Phinney Bischoff Design House has added four members to its design staff. They include senior designer Sachi Kuwabata, junior designers Evan Dull and Ciara Hylarides and project manager Kellee Bryan. Sachi and Evan were freelance designers and Ciara and Kellee joined as part of the recent alliance of PBDH and TRAY Creative… Jason Gingold has joined Hornall Anderson as VP/strategy. Jason’s 15-year career includes working on brand strategies for blue- ribbon clients like Amazon, T-Mobile, HBO, ESPN, Starbucks, Microsoft, PepsiCo and Kraft. Before joining HA, he led strategie initiatives at Creature, WONGDOODY, Wieden+Kennedy, DDB and Nissan Corp.
Speaking of Hornall Anderson, the agency had a big role producing a promotional livery design and microsite as part of Alaska Airlines’ merger with Virgin America.
The ceremonial plane (above) flew a chartered course up and down the West Coast. The More to Love theme promised more flights, more rewards and more to love, artfully expressed through a flood of gradient color from nose to tail. Alaska’s dominant blue and Virgin’s dominant red unite in a vibrant purple, reflecting the magic that comes from the merger. The differentworks.com microsite addresses questions about the merger… PRR was a Platinum Award winner in the 2016 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition for its Surprised by Shoreline campaign for the City of Shoreline. The campaign included market research, a microsite, a short mockumentary film and collateral marketing materials. The Summit awards recognized creative work that uses strategy and results-based effectiveness to create solutions in today’s marketplace…Tyler Cartier of Strikeplate received an assignment from the PAC-12 Networks, based in San Francisco, to provide overall concepts, design and brand voice for its corporate BrandBook. The Networks’ chief marketing officer cited the award-winning piece that Cartier created for the Space Needle as the reason for selecting his firm…Nikkomedia, in its Silver Anniversary year, has moved from Ballard to larger space near Fisherman’s Terminal at 2525 W. Commodore Way in Seattle… Michael Courtney Design has received recognition from both Graphis and Graphic Design USA. The agency won a Silver and two Merit Awards for an interactive promotional piece, a cheeky 2016 Valentine’s Day card (left above) for clients, and a graphics system for the Washington State Convention Center (right above). respectively. Graphic Design USA awarded MCD two Certificates of Excellence for 2015 Thank You and 2016 Valentine mailers.


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704Games announced NASCAR Heat 5 through its social media platforms this morning. This is the most recent edition of the well-known series of NASCAR racing games.
NASCAR Heat 5 will be arriving on July 10 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 5 will be released on July 7.
Official details of the game are expected to be announced soon from 704Games.


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San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 27, 2010
ICONIX, Inc. the industry leader in visual email solutions, announced today that they will offer a service that brings Facebook content to email. The service, expected to be available by the end of May, will allow users to display their Facebook profile picture next to their messages in the inbox and display their latest profile information when friends roll over the picture.
Setup of the new Iconix service is enabled by Facebook Connect, a service of Facebook, which provides a seamless way to link Facebook content to web services via the user’s Facebook login. According to Facebook, more than 250,000 websites and 100 million users per month are utilizing this capability, making it one of the most ubiquitous services on the web. Display of the pictures and profile information in email is enabled by an Iconix app that works with most major webmail programs.
“Our users have been asking us to extend our service to allow personal pictures in the inbox, making it easier to find messages from friends,” said Jeff Wilbur, vice-president of marketing at ICONIX. “Since nearly two-thirds of our users also use Facebook, and Facebook Connect is rapidly becoming the de facto way to initiate new web services, it’s a natural step for us to bring Facebook content into email. In a few clicks, users will be able to map their picture and profile to their email address, which will allow their friends to access Facebook content directly from email. We look forward to releasing this service next month to further enhance users’ email experience.”
About ICONIX, Inc.
ICONIX, Inc. is the leading provider of trusted email identification solutions. ICONIX provides the industry's first visual eMail ID solution for businesses and consumers. The patented Iconix® solution enables consumers to quickly identify messages from legitimate senders, which proactively combats widespread email-based identity theft techniques, such as phishing. The Iconix® Truemark® service is the only standards-based visual authentication solution that works across various email platforms. For more information, visit http://www.iconix.com.
Iconix, Truemark, the Iconix logo and the Check-lock icon are registered trademarks in the United States and Iconix, Check-lock, the Iconix logo, the Iconix enabled logo, and the Check-lock icon are trademarks or service marks of ICONIX, Inc.
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New rumors surrounding the future of the Grand Theft Auto series have just emerged and it’s not what fans were hoping for; according to this new information, GTA 6 has been cancelled so that Rockstar can focus on DLC for GTA 5.
While there has been no official news about this, the fact that Rockstar was missing from the PlayStation Meeting has been a cause of concern for gamers; the next game in the series was rumored to be revealed at the event for release on the PlayStation 4 Pro.
Some sources are saying that GTA 6 has just been postponed for now as opposed to being completely cancelled; unless Rockstar releases a statement about this, it’s impossible to know exactly what’s happening.
Hopefully, the game has just been postponed and development will continue in a few years time; this would put the game in line for the original rumors that claimed GTA 6 would be released with the next console generation in 2020.
Want to enhance your gaming experience? Maybe try a new mouse. Neurogadget recommends Logitech's Gaming Mouse for both its quality and gaming functionality.


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Velveeta is teaming with Nails Inc. to debut cheese-scented nail polish!
According to USA Today, the nail polish will be full of all that Velveeta cheesy goodness scent we know and love – and also includes stickers so users can customize their very own nail art.
The That’s La Dolce Velveeta cheese-scented nail polish duo includes a two-pack of red and yellow nail polish and retails for $15. The collection is available for purchase now on Amazon and the Nails Inc. website.
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Mar 27, 2012 In one week, the NFL will start selling apparel made by Nike rather than Reebok. The sports body is trying to capitalize on the switchover.
Mar 21, 2012 The National Football League punished officials of the New Orleans Saints today for a bounty program that paid bonuses to players for injuring opponents.
Mar 21, 2012 City libraries are trying to revamp to help homeless patrons, even as their budgets are slashed.
Mar 19, 2012 Quarterback Payton Manning heads for Denver, which leaves the popular but uneven Tebow in football purgatory.
Mar 8, 2012 The quarterback helped boost the Colts' net worth to more than $1 billion.
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Mar 6, 2012 NFL investigators meet with former New Orleans Saints defensive coach, Gregg Williams. Fallout from the bounty scandal could taint the NFL.
Feb 3, 2012 Authorities from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently seizied around $5 million worth of counterfeit NFL merchandise.
Jan 22, 2012 The St. Louis Rams will play one "home" game in London the next 3 seasons. The NFL would like to put a team there permanently.
Dec 28, 2011 One industry -- restaurants -- feels the city's minimum wage policy especially hard.


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Spirit Airlines Chief Executive Ben Baldanza recently compared his
Florida-based airline to a fast-food restaurant--cheap, with no frills.
So it's no surprise that Spirit announced Wednesday that passengers can now relax on a flight with cheap, no-frills wine--in a can.
Spirit Airlines has teamed up with another Florida company, Friends Beverage Group, makers of Friends Wine in a Can, to offer what the airline calls "delectable wine products in a convenient, environmentally friendly container with 6% alcohol content."
The price: $7 per can or two for $12 or, for those long flights, three for $16.
The wine selection will include Rose Moscato, White Moscato, Strawberry Moscato, Peach Moscato, Original Red Sangria and Original White Sangria.
"With Spirit Airlines, we are taking wine to the clouds," said Joe Peleg, chief executive of Friends Wine in a Can.
The wine in a can will be added this week to the airline's menu of snacks and drinks, including beer, liquor and wine in a bottle, with prices ranging from $1 to $15.
Spirit has developed a reputation in the industry for cramped seats and passenger fees to bring carry-on bags into the cabin, to print boarding passes, to fly stand-by and to change reservations, among other charges.
Last month, Consumer Reports' annual airline ratings ranked Spirit Airline last among all major U.S. carriers.
Baldanza defended his airline, saying his carrier is still No. 1 among travelers who are most interested in saving money.
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At CNET's San Francisco headquarters on Oct. 25, 2006, Microsoft's CEO talked with CNET News.com reporter Ina Fried about the new Zune. Ballmer emphasized the gadget's wireless capability.
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According to ENAG, which seems to be more trusted, our inflation rate is 186% (via)
My salary rise has been less than the official one for the moment. But I am always hopeful:)
Türkiye’s annual inflation has accelerated from 80.2 percent in August to a fresh high of 83.45 percent in September, data from the Turkish Statistical Office (TÜİK) have shown.
Looks like the price of lira bonds is being artificially inflated by the government leaning on banks to buy them https://t.co/1i6VB7TcKD
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What was supposed to be a major announcement to coincide with the upcoming Spring game, a leaked photo was released showing a redesign of the official FSU team logo. Opinions have been mixed on the new design as many wonder why it was changed at all?
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According by Bloomberg Mark Gurman, Apple is currently testing iPhones that replace the Lightning connector with a USB-C port. Gurman’s claims that if even Apple decides to go ahead with this change, it won’t happen until 2023 at the earliest. This could suggest that the iPhone 15 It will be the first USB-C iPhone to hit stores.
USB-C iPhones could arrive in 2023
Gurman’s report comes just days after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared similar news on Twitter. Responses to one of Kuo’s supply chain surveys led him to the conclusion that Apple plans to ditch Lightning in favor of USB-C in the iPhone due to launch in the second half of 2023. That would certainly be it. the iPhone 15.
This is far from the first time we’ve seen rumors of Apple making the switch. In fact, Apple has already adopted USB-C connectors on the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini. Apparently, it was only a matter of time before the iPhone became popular as well.
Gurman says that Apple is also working on an adapter that would allow future iPhones to connect to accessories designed for the Lightning connector. Knowing Apple, this simple adapter will probably cost more than $30 (but Gurman isn’t speculating on the price).
Gurman also points out that Apple has been working on a portless iPhone for the past few years. This would eliminate the need for charging cables, but no recent rumors or leaks seem to indicate that the portless iPhone is anywhere near ready.
Why would Apple make the change?
If Apple chooses to ditch Lightning, it will have much less control over the aftermarket. As Gurman points out in his report, Apple charges accessory makers for using the Lightning connector and also puts them through a strict approval process. All of this would probably happen if Apple were to move to USB-C, since it’s not a proprietary technology.
Of course, it’s unlikely that Apple would be considering such a significant change were it not for the fact that Europe could soon force the company to ditch Lightning. Here is a key line of legislation that the EU is currently working to pass:
Mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, portable game consoles and portable speakers, rechargeable via a cable, would have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port, regardless of the manufacturer.
Apple had argued that the law would stifle innovation “by slowing the introduction of beneficial innovations in charging standards.” That would be a more compelling argument if USB-C didn’t offer faster charging speeds and data transfers than Lightning. Making. Apple just wants to charge you an arm and a leg for a charger.
More iPhone coverage: For more iPhone news, visit our iPhone 14 guide.


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Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google parent Alphabet, says Google's algorithms can help limit the spread of misinformation.
These toys are what every kid wanted to unwrap on Christmas morning... in 1997.
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A Review of the Best News of the Week on Identity Management & Web Fraud
Hackers Convinced Twitter Employee to Help Them Hijack Accounts (VICE, Jul 16 2020)
After a wave of account takeovers, screenshots of an internal Twitter user administration tool are being shared in the hacking underground.
Walmart Sued Under CCPA After Data Breach (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 16 2020)
Filing alleges customer data is already circulating on dark web
Details of 142 million MGM hotel guests selling for US$2,900 (WeLiveSecurity, Jul 15 2020)
It appears that the July 2019 breach at MGM Resorts affected far more people than initially thought
Filter Out the Noise
Since I started this curated newsletter in June 2017, I’ve clipped ~15,000 articles and narrowed them down into the best 20 per day & best 15 per week. This is my favorite way to cut through all the security marketing and hype. If you’re enjoying it, tell a friend. If you hate it, tell an enemy.
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Microsoft Halts a Global Fraud Campaign That Targeted CEOs (Wired, Jul 10 2020)
A sophisticated scheme was designed to trick businesses in more than 60 countries into wiring large sums of money to attackers.
A Peek into the Fake Review Marketplace (Schneier on Security, Jul 13 2020)
“A personal account of someone who was paid to buy products on Amazon and leave fake reviews. Fake reviews are one of the problems that everyone knows about, and no one knows what to do about — so we all try to pretend doesn’t exist….”
Email impersonations becoming pervasive, preying on a distracted and dispersed workforce (Help Net Security, Jul 15 2020)
Impersonations have become pervasive, and are by far the most prevalent type of email-based attack ending up in business’s inboxes. This is according to a survey report by GreatHorn. Emphasizing the trend, 48.7% of respondents reported seeing impersonations of people such as colleagues, customers or vendors preying on the sense of urgency of an increasingly distracted and dispersed workforce.
Cofense Detects HMRC #COVID19 Tax Relief Scam (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 15 2020)
Phishing email targets those whose ability to work has been impacted by the pandemic
How Do CCPA and GDPR Differ? CCPA Requires More Effective Data Management (SC Media, Jul 15 2020)
The enforcement deadline for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed a couple of weeks ago, so for all intents and purposes it’s now in effect. The CCPA was modeled after the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that requires companies to share how personal data gets collected and gives consumers the option to…
340 GDPR fines for a total of €158,135,806 issued since May 2018 (Help Net Security, Jul 16 2020)
Since rolling out in May 2018, there have been 340 GDPR fines issued by European data protection authorities. Every one of the 28 EU nations, plus the United Kingdom, has issued at least one GDPR fine, Privacy Affairs finds. Whilst GDPR sets out the regulatory framework that all EU countries must follow, each member state legislates independently and is permitted to interpret the regulations differently and impose their own penalties to organizations that break the …
Using Adversarial Machine Learning, Researchers Look to Foil Facial Recognition (Dark Reading, Jul 09 2020)
For privacy-seeking users, good news: Computer scientists are finding more ways to thwart facial and image recognition. But there’s also bad news: Gains will likely be short-lived.
The Trump Administration Is Attacking Critical Internet Privacy Tools (VICE, Jul 10 2020)
Trump’s cronies are dismantling the organization that helped give birth to open source tools like Signal and Tor. For activists around the world, the results could be disastrous.
NIST Password Guidelines: What You Need to Know (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 13 2020)
Organizations’ best line of defense hinges on the ability to ensure security at the password layer
Californian Jailed Over Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Military (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 10 2020)
Scheme that made millions by stealing veterans’ PII lands Californian in federal prison
U.S. universities at risk of back-to-school and Covid-19 email fraud (SC Media, Jul 10 2020)
The top 20 universities based in the U.S. are failing to implement proper DMARC protections and policies, opening the door for fraudsters to spoof their email domains and convincingly impersonate them at a time when students are likely expecting to receive a wealth digital communications related to back-to-school instructions, researchers warn.
Researchers extract personal data from video conference screenshots (Help Net Security, Jul 13 2020)
Video conference users should not post screen images of Zoom and other video conference sessions on social media, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers, who easily identified people from public screenshots of video meetings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.
Millions of Logins from UK Ticket Site for Sale on Dark Web (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 14 2020)
KELA discovers 4.8 million records on underground site
20% of credential stuffing attacks target media companies (Help Net Security, Jul 16 2020)
The media industry suffered 17 billion credential stuffing attacks between January 2018 and December 2019, according to a report from Akamai. The apparent fourfold increase in attacks is partly attributable to the enhanced visibility into the threat landscape
EE Launches Identity Checker to Help Fight Customer Fraud (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 16 2020)
Mobile operator’s new platform verifies a customer’s identity in real time
EU Court of Justice Deems Privacy Shield Unlawful (Infosecurity Magazine, Jul 16 2020)
Max Schrem’s challenge to Facebook Ireland sees Privacy Shield deemed invalid
A New Gadget Stops Voice Assistants From Snooping on You (Wired, Jul 16 2020)
Meet LeakyPick, the low-cost audio spy detector for your Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other network-connected devices.


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Hulu and the Future of TV
SAN FRANCISCO-"When I was a kid, the bus would drop me off at 3:15 and I would race home to see the end of Speed Racer," said Hulu CEO Jason Kilar today at the NewTeeVee Live conference in San Francisco. "It was maddening that, no matter how fast I ran, I would miss the beginning. For me, changing the way TV is viewed is personal."
"Whenever you talk about Hulu and the future of television," said Kilar, during a keynote he called "On Having Conviction, Being Stubborn, and the Relentless Pursuit of Better Ways." "I come back to the passion of our team. I'm frequently asked 'What's the future of TV going to be like?' and my opinion, and that of my team, is that consumers will indeed get to a TV everywhere model of watching what you want, when you want, and that premium content will be delivered primarily over the internet."
"Our ambition is to be on any and all internet-connected devices on the planet," said Kilar, "but the economics have to work for both content owners and consumers. So it's not a technology issue at all but an economic model. We think we're ahead of the numbers-which I won't be sharing today-with Hulu Plus, and that's our goal in how to get on to internet-connected devices."
On the advertising side, Kilar pointed out that we've all faced the issue of seeing non-relevant content from advertisers who take a scattershot approach.
"We're moving beyond panel data-the type of research done by Nielsen-that shows the index of female to male viewers," said Kilar. "We'll now look at your history, whether you're registered or not, and we think we can get to within 1% assurance of whether you're male or female, versus the typical 35-40% of a Nielsen advertising model. For advertisers, we think they'll be able-over time-to eliminate the waste they've paid for over the past sixty years and will be able to have a targeted discussion with discrete consumers."
Kilar then spent a bit of time talking about Hulu's history and new features.
"In 2007, GigaOM ran a wreck watch, a countdown until the day we were going to be put out of business," said Kilar. "We survived, and Om invited us over to speak both last year and this year. But how have we fared?
"We went to private beta 36 months ago, and in month zero we had ten advertising clients and two content partners," said Kilar. "We had no users and no revenue.
"Today we have 30 million users, 800 million ad streams and 235 content partners," said Kilar. "In quarter three, we have 352 advertising clients and expected revenue within the 2010 calendar year will be $240 million. That's up from $108 million last year.
"How did we do it? Honestly, the team is crazy, we have a certain view of the world that pushes us to create a different way to deliver content," he said. "As we pursue the mission, we aspire to create a service that users, advertisers and content owners unabashedly love. We're not settling, and we're stubborn."
Kilar minced no words when it came to advertising, including brand advertising, which is a $400 billion per year industry globally.
"Advertising is the future of television, whether it's traditional television or internet-based television," said Kilar.
He went on to explain that the content owner's dollar is split up into subscription, transaction, and advertising services.
"The transaction services make up about 30% of revenue, from the purchase of DVDs and the like, as do subscription services," said Kilar, "but advertising revenue is 41% of content. Which brings us to the relentless pursuit of advertising."
When it comes to the amount of advertising, Kilar said that it's a balance between fewer ads and more highly targeted ads.
"Lighten up," said Kilar, referring to ads. "We think Hulu should do the same, as we have from day one, so we've gone back to the early days of television for inspiration.
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents, in 1959, was 26 minutes long, with four minutes of advertising," said Kilar. "Today, with a show like The Office, it's doubled, with the show only being 22 minutes long. We think this is out of balance."
Kilar also mentioned the imbalance is a partial reason for the rise of the DVR: It lets you time shift but also lets you skip commercials.
Kilar then showed off a few new options for smart or interactive advertising models from within Hulu.
"We've launched Hulu Ad Tailor," said Kilar. "We provide multiple-choice decision points or surveys, giving the option of answering a question on a topic-such as whether you use a car or are in the market for one in the next six months-or watching traditional ads."
"Theatrical marketers have told us that the ability to watch the 2.5-minute full trailer is key to viewers connecting with the movie," said Kilar, "so we've offered the ability to watch the full trailer up front, and offering the value of eliminating any additional ads in the rest of the content."
But what if TV promotional spots were actually smart? Kilar said recommendations are key to the next round.
"We now offer a recommendation of other shows to watch, based on our algorithms, that match a show you're currently watching," said Kilar.
"We include content clips and an ability to vote on whether the recommendation is of interest to the viewer," he said. "We've seen a 10 percent response rate, which is almost ten times higher than the typical Internet-based response rate.
"In addition, we're now offering the ability to trade out the ad we present to you with an ad you'd rather watch," said Kilar. "If you don't want to watch this ad, we'll provide you an alternative to view one of three ads, via a pull-down menu, and the original ad's owners will not be charged for their ad."
How effective has Hulu been from an advertising standpoint? Kilar quoted from entrepreneurial and management guru Peter Drucker before revealing that information.
"Efficiency is doing things right, Drucker used to say, but effectiveness is doing the right things," said Kilar. "So are we effective?"
"Nielsen says that we're at 45% on brand recall," he continued, "versus 29% for broadcast prime-time. In addition, we're at 55% on message recall versus 22% on broadcast prime time. So, yes, we're very effective and we're charging higher rates for more targeted ads."
Deal brings Daily Show to free users, many more Viacom shows to Hulu Plus subscribers.
Instead, the video site looks to other ways to raise revenue, including new subscription plans.
A $2 per month price drop makes the service more competitive with Netflix's Watch Instantly plan.
Report shows an increase in people who stream TV content but don't pay for cable or satellite.
It's official: Hulu's paid service will soon be available to Roku owners, but not Hulu's free service.
The premium video destination could raise $2 billion, according to a New York Times report.
Finally all of the rumors and speculation can be put to rest. Hulu just announced on its blog that starting today, users can sign up for an invite to Hulu Plus for $9.99 a month
Hulu will soon test a pay service, but will it fly with viewers?
YouTube announced that it will offer a select number of Sundance Film Festival entries for rental, while Hulu appears poised to start charging for some content.
Fri., Jan. 22, by Tim Siglin
Hulu's recent removal of its content from Boxee is a reminder that broadcast and cable networks are still afraid of losing control of their content. But change is coming, and old media needs to embrace the new.


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Ed Sheeran sheep to go under the hammer
A glamorous auction next week will give visitors a chance to buy ‘Ed Sheeram’.
The life-sized sheep was one of 24 statues that went on display as part of the Eye Sheep Art Trail over the past two months.
The unique creations were designed by local artists and businesses in aid of The Blossom Charity.
Musician Rick Wakeman was involved with the design of ‘Hilda’ the sheep, while Royal Ballet star Gary Avis donated a signed photograph to accompany ‘The Father Shepherd Sheep’, inspired by his character in the Royal Ballet production of A Winter’s Tale.
Bridget McIntyre, founder of The Blossom Charity, said: “We were overwhelmed by the success of the Sheep Art Trail.
“It was a joy to see the number of visitors it attracted and to hear some of the wonderful things people were saying about their experiences on social media.”
Organised by the charity, which is based in Eye, the auction will be held in Kenton Hall, Debenham, on Thursday at 7pm.
“The whole idea was to organise an event that gave something back to the community, as well as raise funds for the charity,” said Mrs McIntyre.
“I am so pleased that the community has so willingly supported us and I am hoping that this goodwill and momentum will continue through to the auction of these unique pieces of art.”
The auction is open to anyone. Tickets can be purchased from Dream On, 13 Castle Street, Eye.
Alternatively, email the charity at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 01379 678483.


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Beijing, April 2 (IANS) The Tianjin Port Group in China said on Saturday that construction has started on a new dock for handling metals and ore.
The Nanjiang No. 27 dock, costing about 1.41 billion yuan (about $216 million), is designed to handle 9.8 million tons of cargo every year, Xinhua reported.
The construction project also includes a 250,000-sq-metre yard at the dock, the Tianjin port said in a statement.
It will be used to handle imports and exports of metal and ore.
The Tianjin port, the world’s fourth largest, has more than 100 berths with capacity of 10,000 tons or above. It operates over 120 shipping routes worldwide.


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Consumers can expect the official rollout of Apple’s iOS 9 in a week or so, an operating system that will support ad blocking and other content blocking features.
Small to mid-size publishers have been on red alert since they learned of iOS 9’s plans and some even say this move by Apple could be a “game changer”.
The use of ad blockers are already widespread amongst desktops, but not nearly as common for mobile and tablet devices. Considering Apple’s dominance in the mobile marketplace, the iOS 9 rollout and its ad blocking capabilities will likely have a big impact on the digital publishing and advertising industries targeting mobile users.
After reviewing the general impact of ad blocking technology on the online gambling industry this summer, this week I’d like to investigate how the imminent iOS 9 rollout will fit into the picture.
iOS 9 Ad Blocking support- how will it work?
All signs are pointing towards an automatic roll out of ad blocking capabilities in Safari with iOS 9. The new software will also allow developers to create ad blocking apps with ease, allowing consumers to download these apps and block ads in other mobile browsers such as Chrome.
Such ad blockers have the functionality to detect script in code for pulling ads but also prevent the gathering of valuable consumer behavior data such as how long the consumer stays on a particular page, information that publishers will surly miss.
So why is Apple doing this?
There appear to be two clear benefits here for Apple:
1)Smoother consumer experience
Lets begin with consumer experience.
Most ads are annoying. Consumers are eager to skip ads on YouTube, Snapchat, commercials on TV, pop-ups are ever so intrusive and even more annoying are auto-play video ads with sound. We’ve all been trained to ignore banner ads, so who cares about them anyway?
Aside from the aesthetics of an ad-free web page, without ads, these pages load much faster and use less data. Less data means a potentially smaller data package for the consumer, resulting in a reduced phone bill each month.
However, what consumers need to realize is the very ads they are blocking are what pay the bills for a number of the sites they are surfing. Its possible a lot of the free content available today might disappear as smaller publishers go out of business, or the content might come with a cost.
Here’s where more control for Apple comes in. iOS 9 will also debut an Apple News app, a place where publishers can submit their content to get the views and collect advertising revenue, but they will have to pay a fee to Apple, of course.
What impact will iOS 9 rollout have on affiliates and operators?
At this stage we can only speculate, but according to Franc Goebbels & Fintan Costello of RevenueEngineers.com, “Given the popularity of the Safari browser and how quickly apple devices upgrade to the latest operating system this is a big deal”.
They pointed out iOS 9’s roll out is especially a big deal from a general publisher perspective as it will cost them cold hard cash. In terms of affiliates, the same advice applies for any ad blocking software challenges:
-Invest in first-party ad serving and stop relying on the third-party ad serving of the gambling companies.
-Use custom messaging or restrict content if ad blockers are used.
-Use “back to basics” advertising such as icons, buttons, text links and other formats that don’t get blocked.
Goebbels & Costello added, “From a gambling operator perspective, the advertising landscape gets even more fragmented and complicated and having systems that can handle the complexity are even more important”.
So what do we do now?
Its too early to pinpoint exactly how much of an impact the iOS 9 roll out will have on the online gambling industry, but its certainly not the end of the world.
As Goebbels & Costello pointed out, “For users who don’t install an ad-block app they will still see ads on other browsers such Chrome or Firefox and it won’t have an impact on in-app banner ads as well as Apples own iAds”. More and more consumers are seeking content via mobile apps vs. browsers, so perhaps focusing on apps is the way forward.
Regardless of the big iOS 9, ad blocking in general has been around for a while now and as technology sharpens, our industry will have to look into more powerful ways to capture the attention of consumers. One area to focus on is native advertising, for example. Start innovating. Rather than panic about the inevitable, create better ads.


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Malcolm Turnbull’s young pet agency will make its first major whole-of-government release when it sets a beta version of its single-view government website - Gov.au - live 'soon'.
The platform, which will organise services by theme rather than agency within a unified design, follows in the footsteps of the UK government and even the South Australian government, which has had its own version of a common service portal up and running for several years.
Speaking at the Technology in Government summit in Canberra today, Digital Transformation Office boss Paul Shetler complained that at last count, the government had 1524 different websites.
“The DTO’s thesis is that we can dramatically improve the experience of people accessing government services if maybe we had 1523 fewer websites,” he said.
DTO will unleash a minimum viable product of Gov.au, populated with limited production data, very soon, Shetler flagged.
It plans to continue tweaking the platform as users get their hands on it and find out what they do and don’t like about the interface.
“We will continue to move forward, and continue to make it better and enrich it every step along the way. You will get a very clear idea of where we are going with this when it goes into beta,” he said.
Shetler’s vision for the platform, which is being driven by former Prime Minister and Cabinet CIO Radi Kovacevic, is to hide the mechanics of government from people who don’t necessarily care about administrative orders, annual reports, and agency divisions, and who just want to register a business or sign a child up for their first Medicare card.
“If you order something on Amazon or you want to view something on Netflix there is an awful lot of stuff happening behind the scenes that is very complex. But it is all hidden from you," Shetler said.
“Obviously government has a lot of complexity in the way it operates, but we don’t need to rub this in our users’ faces."
Also queued up in the DTO release schedule is a digital services marketplace that will be built around its digital specialist panel initially, and aimed at making it easier for SMEs and startups to get a foot in the door when it comes to government procurement.
The beta marketplace will become visible “very shortly”, Shetler said.
The DTO will also imminently publish a full beta version of its digital service performance dashboard, after offering up a limited sneak peak of its alpha last month.


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Here’s your bizarre Mario news item of the day: A Super Mario cereal is on the way from Kellogg’s—not only that, but the box will have Amiibo functionality. Really.
Cereal blog Cerealously has the scoop (heh) on the breakfast cereal that promotes beloved Nintendo Switch game Super Mario Odyssey, and contains star-shaped cereal bites, a mixed-berry flavor and “power-up mushrooms.” The news was reported as a rumor at first, but listings from retailers such as Target and Walmart confirm the existence of the cereal.
A tweet from Kellogg’s U.K. confirms that the cereal will see a U.S. release.
The box encourages owners of Odyssey to utilize it as an Amiibo. In the game, with the assistance of Roomba-looking companion Uncle Amiibo, players can use figures to find Power Moons on the map and obtain unique costumes.
It’s been awhile since Nintendo has put out a promotional cereal based on their games like this, with the 1980s “Nintendo Cereal System” being a prime example. No word yet from Nintendo or Kellogg’s on when this treat will be available, but we look forward to holding a damn cardboard box to our Nintendo Switches real soon.


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The future of mobile is video Oulu, February 12th, 2004
- Hantro, the leading mobile multimedia solution expert, announced today the details of its activities at 3GSM World Congress 2004 in Cannes, France from 23-26 February. The company will have a presence at the show with a stand (Stand D6, Hall 2) emphasising that the future of mobile is video.
At 3GSM Hantro will be launching an H.264 decoder and a new Multimedia Engine product which provides a near OS independent solution to delivering mobile video applications. The VGA-Lite encoder, an addition to their MPEG-4/H.263 video codec family, which delivers optimum performance versus gate count will also be launched.
Visitors to the Hantro stand will be able to see the benefits of a hardware video coding implementation with Hantro’s 4350 MPEG-4/H.263 codec integrated in Motorola’s i.MX21 applications processor as well as the 4300 software MPEG-4/H.263 codec and H.264 decoder MMX enhanced for Intel’s XScale® Technology. In addition, Hantro will be demonstrating a variety of mobile handsets with their camcorder application, implemented using the new Hantro Multimedia Engine product.
Analysts, IDC, predict that sales of camera phones will grow 64% in 2004 to almost 100 million units. According to UK research firm, Canalys, shipments of mobile handsets with an integrated digital camera grew to 4.9 million in Europe, Middle East and Africa in the third quarter of 2003 alone and will account for around half of all mobile phone shipments in EMEA in 2006.
Using video while on the move is becoming easier and soon it will be a standard requirement on mobile devices. In 2003 Hantro achieved significant deals in Europe, USA, Japan, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Korea and South America which include many of the leading global silicon and handset manufacturers such as Nokia, Motorola, Sanyo, Alcatel, Quanta and Mtekvision. Hantro has also signed contracts with major network operators worldwide including Vodafone TIM and T-Mobile.
Hantro has played a significant role in the research and development of wireless/mobile video solutions and was first to launch this capability on Nokia handsets. The company was formed in Finland in 1992 and is focussed on mobile video technology making it the leading provider of multimedia solutions for mobile terminals. Hantro’s early identification of the opportunity for video enabling mobile devices means that Hantro has a highly-developed solution. With Hantro technology you can capture, play, send and stream, on multiple operating systems, devices, platforms and in multiple formats.
Hantro founder, president and chief executive officer, Eero Kaikkonen, will attend the show alongside key members of his management team. Commenting on Hantro’s achievements, he said, “Entering 2004 as the market leader, we believe our fundamental function is to create products, technology and services that will bring added value to our customers and partners. We have strategically positioned ourselves to manage the mobile multimedia complexity resulting from rapid developments in volume of mobile content, media formats and increasing convergence of computing and mobile devices. Hantro multimedia framework offers a solution capable of not only playing back content in multiple formats, but also allowing the user to create their own content using the built in video camera of the handset.”
Hantro is a privately-held company based in Oulu, Finland and was the first company to deliver a camcorder application for the Nokia 7650 handset. Its mobile phone video camera application (camcorder) is in use in more than 10 countries in Europe, USA and JAPAC.
For more information, please contact:
President and CEO Eero Kaikkonen, Hantro Products Tel: +358 8 8156 300
Hantro provides its customers with video solutions for handheld devices. Hantro has both hardware and software based MPEG-4 and H.263 standards based video codecs that have been delivered to customers and are proven solutions. Hantro’s product portfolio also includes video applications for video capturing, playback, messaging, streaming, and telephony. The company’s products play a key role in the development of battery-operated video-capable end products like cellular phones, still cameras, PDAs, camcorders, PC cameras, and web pads. Hantro’s investors are funds managed by CapMan, Startupfactory, Menire and Nexit Ventures.


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Disney takes more than $1 billion coronavirus hit, set to reopen Shanghai park
Disney reported Tuesday that it took a more than $1 billion financial hit due to the coronavirus, but says Shanghai Disneyland will reopen next week with strict crowd control measures in place.
Disney said during an earnings call Tuesday that in addition to limits on attendance at the Shanghai park, there will be controlled guest entry using social distancing, the use of masks, temperature screenings and other contact tracing and early detection systems in place.
The park has been closed since Jan. 25 and will be the first Disney theme park to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Walt Disney Company profit dove over 90% in the second quarter as executives said the coronavirus pandemic cost the media giant more than $1 billion in profit just in its theme-parks division.
Disney did not give any indication as to when its other theme parks may reopen, but did release some information about how the reopening process could work.
“There is limited visibility into the timing of reopening in which we can reopen the rest of our parks,” a Disney executive said on the call.
Disney said it is considering a phased approach to reopening its other parks, including a gradual reopening or partial reopening of certain locations. For example, the opening of retail and dining locations prior to the opening of theme parks.
Walt Disney World has been closed since mid-March.


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COTTON USA and Supima Showcase U.S. Cotton Fashions in Paris
COTTON USA and Supima showcased U.S. cotton eveningwear gowns from emerging American designers during a prestigious fashion show at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Paris.
At the invitation of U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco, Jane D. Hartley, COTTON USA and Supima hosted a fashion show and exhibition for distinguished guests with a spotlight on the collection of the Supima Design Competition's winner Kate McKenna-Schliep from the Savannah College of Art and Design. The exhibition also featured the collections of the competition’s other six finalists.
“The exhibition in Paris allowed new designers to showcase their talent and how they brought the vision for their collections to life through U.S. cotton fabric, while promoting the benefits of using premium U.S. cotton within the fashion industry,” COTTON USA International Marketing Manager Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe said. “The collections really highlighted the versatility of U.S. cotton in fashion.”
Each finalist created a capsule collection of women’s eveningwear gowns from premium U.S. Pima cotton denims, knits, corduroys, twills and shirting.
“This event was a real opportunity to feature and elevate not only American grown cotton, but also the incredible talent and creativity in fashion design that is being nurtured in the United States,” Supima Executive Vice President Marc Lewkowitz said.
A panel of guest judges comprised of industry professionals selected McKenna-Schliep as the winner of the Supima Design Competition on Sept. 10, 2015, following a fashion show at New York Fashion Week. Seven finalists from America’s top design schools (AAU, FIDM, FIT, Kent State, Pratt BF+DA, RISD, SCAD) participated in the competition.
COTTON USA also has a history of supporting up-and-coming fashion designers through its London Fashion Week sponsorship, including past sponsorship of Faustine Steinmetz, Lucas Nascimento, Preen, Richard Nicoll, Meadham Kirchhoff, PPQ, Louise Gray and palmer//harding. This sponsorship communicates U.S. cotton's quality, versatility and high fashion credentials to consumers.


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CEO Charles Rivkin is grabbing hold of Wild Brain's destiny.
Rivkin is moving the San Francisco digital animation firm from a service-for-hire studio to the owner of its creative content, overhauling its structure, inking TV deals and opening new offices along the way.
And, if things continue to follow Rivkin's map, Wild Brain may finally get its digital artistry on the big screen, as it has been trying to do for years.
"I hope to have a (studio) film definitely by the end of the year. No doubt about it," said Rivkin, a former CEO of the Jim Henson Co., who joined Wild Brain in September 2005.
Founded in 1994, Wild Brain has long produced TV ads for companies such as Nike, Coca-Cola, and a memorable toenail fungus commercial for Novartis, featuring "Digger the Dermatophyte." It also produces the popular Disney Channel TV show "Higglytown Heroes," created by Wild Brain co-founder Jeff Fino but owned by Disney.
The Mission District firm seemed close to creating its first feature-length, computer-animated film in 2004, after it landed a five-picture deal with Miramax and a $30 million investment from private equity firm Valence Capital Management to finance it.
Early plans to base the movie on Bloom County's wisecracking penguin character, Opus, hit creative snags and were ultimately shelved when Miramax owners Harvey and Bob Weinstein split from Disney.
Enter Rivkin, who took over from acting CEO Roy Thiele-Sardiña, a Valence Capital partner. Rivkin kept the for-hire commercial and TV business chugging and began diversifying Wild Brain's revenue stream first into retail -- he spent an unspecified amount of the company's cash on a majority stake in Kidrobot, a New York-based toymaker with stores in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. He hopes to base future films, videos and TV shows on the firm's edgy characters.
Rivkin views Kidrobot's pool of artists. led by Kidrobot founder Paul Budnitz, as a research and development lab he expects to work on the company's first feature and other projects.
In addition to more than doubling Wild Brain's head count to 130, Kidrobot fattened Wild Brain's revenue. Though Rivkin won't comment specifically on the company's financials, Wild Brain management confirmed in 2005 that it had revenue north of $20 million. And Rivkin said Kidrobot, now a subsidiary, doubles revenue annually. According to a Time magazine story in 2005, Kidrobot pulled in sales of $6.2 million that year. If correct, the firm likely brings in more than $32 million today.
Rivkin's next big move: owning content. This month, Wild Brain sold 20 episodes of a new, partially animated children's show to Nickelodeon, which will air it in the fall on Nick Jr. Unlike previous pacts, Wild Brain will keep ownership of the program, "Yo Gabba Gabba," and has already signed global distribution and merchandising deals using its brand.
And to help the company pitch Hollywood studios on film and TV projects, Wild Brain opened an office in downtown Los Angeles this month, where general counsel David Graber, a former DreamWorks executive, will work with 10 or so other employees. Rivkin said he is looking for an executive to head up the company's TV, Internet and direct-to-video efforts and may be based in Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco.
But at least one decision will keep Wild Brain close to its roots.
Said Rivkin, "We will not do animation anywhere else in the U.S. other than San Francisco."


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Over The Air and Cable TV: Far From Dead
80% of people still prefer to watch TV programs on a big screen, rather than mobile, tablet or PC, according to new research from BroadStream Solutions
Atlanta, GA 13 July 2014: With many cable, satellite and TV service providers now offering consumers the opportunity to watch movies, TV shows, sports, and more on their mobile devices, industry pundits are quick to prophesize “the end of broadcast TV as we know it”. However, new research from global broadcast solutions provider BroadStream Solutions, reveals that despite the growth in TV viewing via PC, tablet and smartphones, 80% of American say they prefer to watch television, on a television.
The survey, which as conducted for BroadStream by market research firm YouGov, also showed that when it comes to real quality entertainment and engagement for what consumers refer to as their “favorite shows”, nothing beats live TV delivered via set top box or antenna. When asked what devices they used to watch live TV in the past year, 82 % of American viewers said they still regularly use their television set, compared to only 14% who use a laptop, 10% a desktop, 8% a mobile phone and 7% a tablet.
The survey also revealed that the majority of viewers (64%) still like to watch their favorite shows in groups i.e. families and friends sitting down together to watch, as has been done for years. In terms of the younger generation, live or linear TV is considered just another stream in their digital lives with about 1 in every 4 young adults (18 to 34), saying they also use their tablet or mobile device while watching television.
“The good news for broadcasters is that live TV still offers a clear advantage to viewers in terms of quality, screen size (thanks to low TV prices), and pure quality content,” says Ben Wolk, President- Sales and Marketing at BroadStream Solutions. The high demand for content is still growing and more channels are needed to target the precise viewing needs of individual consumers, whether it is hyper local channels in their community or town, or a dedicated channel on a specific topic of interest.”
“The real problem for broadcasters is how to put in place a technology infrastructure that allows them to support this increasing need for content and offer more without breaking the bank and taking up a huge amount of space in the process. We believe that modern, software-based playout systems such as IPS (integrated playout systems) can do much more than traditional hardware-based infrastructures: they take much less space, and are more cost efficient than ever before,” adds Wolk.
About BroadStream Solutions
BroadStream Solutions (www.broadstream.com) is a broadcast solutions provider specializing in the playout of linear television channels and news production tools for global broadcasters, systems integrator and technical partners. Built on foundations of development expertise and dependability, we offer our clients peace of mind. BroadStream’s vision is to become the #1 linear television playout solutions provider and to better serve our customers by offering pioneering technology and delivering industry-leading customer service.
In June 2014, BroadStream Solutions acquired OASYS, the pioneers of automated playout software technology.Already under common ownership, the time was right to bring the organisations and the Intellectual Property of the companies together. The owners have combined all of the operations under a global holding company, with regional sales and support offices servicing customers locally, offering a complete range of playout solutions for News, Live Production, Turnaround Operations and Master Control. BroadStream Solutions will serve additional global markets, while also better positioning the multi-award winning OASYS products in the US.


text: OpenMoko known from building the first fully open source phone now has launched a new device: the Wikireader. It has the Wikipedia contents stored in flash so it works everywhere. I like the simplicity of the device and the price is only 99$. The doubt I have about the success of it is that more and more people have a phone with a browser and you don’t want to carry around even more devices. But there might be some niche applications where the Wikireader is a perfect fit.


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On the 28th August, 2018, the launch ceremony of the new HAVAL H6 was held in Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan, Iraq, The event was attended by more than 300 social elites involved in the local political, business sector, education, automotive industries and media. The release of the H6 was reported on Iraqi National Television and more than 10 local TV stations, attracting extensive attention in the local area, and posted on Haval We-Media with over 1,000 views within 5 minutes. Even on site at the event, over 10 customers signed orders of this model.
Mr. Ni Ruchi, Chinese Consul General in Erbil, Mr. Hadi, Governor of Erbil, and General Manager of the Prime Minister's Office of Kurdistanwere were present at the event and delivered speeches respectively. They thought highly of HAVAL's quality and GWM's pioneering spirit, and further expressed wishes for the great success of the event.
As disclosed to the guests and media friends by GWM's representative, HAVAL, affiliated to GWM-the largest SUV and pickup manufacturer in China, has topped the sales of the Chinese SUV market for 15 consecutive years, even ranked No. 1 in " Global SUV Brand Power 2017" issued by Brand Finance.
Having launched the pioneering door-to-door service, HAVAL replacement and buy-back concepts in Iraq, HAVAL focuses on special service in terms of the whole life cycle, having won the favor of local customers and earning a great reputation. It enjoyed more than 190,000 Facebook followers, ranking the first among all HAVAL global markets. Furthermore, HAVAL Delight's implementation of service improvement, has taken the global service concept and standard of HAVAL to a new level.
Coincidentally, HAVAL, in Kurdish, means "friend" and "amity", representing HAVAL's determination and mission to take root in Kurdistan and integrate as one part of Kurdistan. As a Chinese saying goes, "It is such a delight to have friends coming from afar." Being a great nation, Kurds here are kind, warm-hearted, hospitable, and love life, which lends great confidence to HAVAL's future.
HAVAL has rapidly expanded its export business in the Middle East, Australia, South Africa, South America, Russia to name a few. With powerful product strength, high-end brand image, and sincere service concepts, the HAVAL brand constantly creates surprises for customers and reaches new heights in the global market.


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Rihanna, Madonna, BeyoncÃ© and Kanye West were all in attendance for the US launch of Jay Z's TIDAL subscription service.
A massive press conference for the streaming service was held today in New York, with Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Daft Punk and Jack White appearing together on stage.
Keys told the assembled press that TIDAL's goal will be to "create a better service and experience for the user and the artist". The artists in attendance all signed the TIDAL charter, which established them as part-owners of the subscription service.
TIDAL provides subscribers with lossless CD-quality audio and video in high quality for $19.95 per month and $9.95 for standard quality per month in the US.
Jay Z purchased TIDAL from Swedish company Aspiro AB earlier in the year, with the service attracting 550,000 paying customers thus far. No free option is available.
Other artists in attendance at the New York press conference to sign TIDAL's ownership charter were Arcade Fire's Win Butler, Deadmau5, Usher and J Cole.
Chris Martin of Coldplay and Calvin Harris took part in the ceremony via satellite from remote locations.
Taylor Swift's involvement has been touted as a major coup for TIDAL, given that she pulled all of her music from streaming service Spotify late last year.


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In response to recent media reports suggesting that some government agencies and firms in China had advised their employees to reduce the use of Apple iPhones at work, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has cleared the air that there is no official ban on buying or using foreign phone brands in the country. However, the move comes against the backdrop of growing concerns related to information and cyber security in China, signaling potential challenges for Apple, which heavily depends on the Chinese market for both revenue growth and manufacturing. This article explores the situation and its implications in more detail. The Clarification from China
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, stated during a regular press briefing that China had not issued any laws, regulations, or policy documents forbidding the purchase and use of foreign brand phones like Apple’s. She highlighted that the Chinese government treats domestic and foreign companies equally. However, she acknowledged the latest media reports highlighting security incidents linked to Apple’s phones. The reported ban on Apple iPhones in certain government agencies and firms in China occurs with increasing anxiety between Beijing and Washington. These tensions have manifested in various aspects of the U.S.-China relationship, including trade, technology, and security. The concerns surrounding the use of foreign-made smartphones, particularly those from American companies like Apple, are part of broader issues related to information and cyber security. Apple has an important stake in the Chinese market, both in terms of profit and manufacturing. China serves as a crucial hub for Apple’s global supply chain, and the country represents a substantial portion of its customer base. Any limitation on the use of Apple products by government employees or within state-owned enterprises could have far-reaching implications for the tech giant’s operations in China. Mao highlighted that China’s approach to information and cyber security is not discriminatory. The government’s focus is on ensuring that all mobile phone companies, whether domestic or foreign, adhere to the country’s laws and regulations. Additionally, there is a call for these companies to build up their information security management practices. In recent years, China has placed a growing emphasis on the promotion and use of locally-made technology products. This shift is driven by national security concerns and the desire for greater control over the technology sector. The government aims to reduce reliance on foreign-made technology, particularly in critical infrastructure and diplomatic sectors. The situation underscores the complex operating environment for multinational tech companies in China. While Apple has enjoyed significant success in the Chinese market, it faces challenges related to regulatory compliance, data security, and geopolitical tensions. The reported restrictions on iPhone use among government employees could potentially influence consumer sentiment and purchasing decisions, impacting Apple’s market share and revenue growth in China. China’s denial of an official ban on foreign phone brands, including Apple, amidst rising security worries, highlights the intricate relationship between technology, security, and geopolitics. The situation underscores the challenges faced by multinational tech companies operating in China’s complex regulatory environment. As tensions between Beijing and Washington persist, the tech industry will likely continue to be a focal point of scrutiny, with significant implications for companies like Apple that have a substantial presence in both countries. The outcome will depend on how these companies navigate these challenges and adapt to the evolving dynamics of the global technology landscape.


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Cambodia exported 140,000 tonnes of fresh bananas to foreign markets in the first half of this year and China is the main market for the country’s bananas.
Figures from the Ministry of Commerce showed that from January to June this year, an approximate $68 million were earned from fresh banana exports.
Currently, nine companies are certified to be eligible to export bananas to China market, according to the ministry.
Beside China, it added, Cambodia’s fresh bananas were shipped to the EU, Asian and Oceanian countries.
Regarding the export of yellow bananas, Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, has urged all concerned parties to respect the hygienic standards to ensure both quality and safety for consumers so as to maintain the growth of export volume.
Pan Sorasak made the remarks while paying a visit to Longmate Agriculture Co., Ltd., a banana farm in Chhouk district, Kampot province on July 17.
Last year, Cambodia exported 150,000 tonnes of fresh bananas abroad, earning US$59 million.
Chea Vannak – AKP
This article was first published in Khmer Times. All contents and images are copyright to their respective owners and sources.


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According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast for 2010 to 2015 available from Cisco Systems Australia , worldwide mobile data traffic will increase 26-fold during this period.
Worldwide mobile data traffic is projected to reach 6.3 exabytes per month or an annual run rate of 75 exabytes by 2015 due to an expected surge in mobile Internet-enabled devices delivering popular video applications and services.
This traffic increase represents a compound annual growth rate of 92 percent over the same period.
Two major global trends are driving these significant mobile data traffic increases including a continued surge in mobile-ready devices such as tablets and smart phones as well as widespread mobile video content consumption.
Highlights of the Cisco VNI Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast:
- Over 5.6 billion personal devices will be connected to mobile networks, and there will also be 1.5 billion machine-to-machine nodes by 2015
- Mobile video will represent 66 percent of all mobile data traffic by 2015, increasing 35-fold from 2010 to 2015
- Mobile traffic originating from tablet devices is expected to grow 205-fold from 2010 to 2015
- Annual global mobile data traffic will reach 6.3 exabytes per month, or an annual run rate of 75 exabytes by 2015
- Global mobile data traffic increased 159 percent from calendar year 2009 to calendar year 2010 to 237 petabytes per month
- Global mobile data traffic grew 4.2 times as fast as global fixed broadband data traffic in 2010
- Global mobile data traffic in 2010 was three times the size of all global Internet traffic (fixed and mobile) in the year 2000
- The Middle East and Africa will have the highest regional mobile data traffic growth rates, with a compound annual growth rate of 129 percent or 63-fold over the period
- Latin America anticipates a 111 percent CAGR (42-fold growth), followed by Central and Eastern Europe with a 102 percent CAGR (34-fold growth), and Asia-Pacific with a 101 percent CAGR (33-fold growth)
- Western Europe will have a 91 percent CAGR (25-fold growth), North America, an 83 percent CAGR (20-fold growth) and Japan, a 70 percent CAGR (14-fold growth)
- India has the highest national mobile data traffic growth rate with a CAGR of 158 percent (115-fold growth) for the forecast period
- South Africa follows with a 144 percent CAGR (87-fold growth) and Mexico close behind with a 131 percent CAGR (66-fold growth)
- United Kingdom will see an 84 percent CAGR (21-fold growth) and the US, an 83 percent CAGR (21-fold growth)
Global Mobile Device and Customer Milestones by 2015
- A mobile connected device for nearly every member of the world’s population (7.2 billion people per UN’s population estimate)
- More than 7.1 billion mobile connections to handsets, other devices and machine-to-machine nodes (excluding Wi-Fi connections)
- Average mobile connection is anticipated to generate a total of 1,118 megabytes of traffic per month from 65 megabytes presently
- Smart phones, laptops and other portable devices will drive more than 87 percent of global mobile traffic
- Mobile network-connected tablets will generate more traffic (248 petabytes per month) than the entire global mobile network in 2010 (237 petabytes per month)
- Machine-to-machine (M2M) traffic will reach 295 petabytes per month


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In 2018 the insurance sector spent nearly $79 million in New Zealand on advertising to reach potential insurance buyers. Whether it is car, contents, house, life, medical, travel or other insurance, 2,861,000 New Zealanders aged 20+ hold at least one insurance policy.
While the 2018 census data isn’t due for release until 2019, marketers should be prepared to answer two key questions - “are we adjusting to the changing needs of our target market? and how do we acquire new customers that are gaining relevance in NZ?”
Consumer trust is crucial for e-commerce growth. Trust includes many aspects for shoppers to feel comfortable in selecting the crucial “add to basket” button. For example, shoppers need to be sure they are purchasing genuine products, that what they purchased will arrive safely on time and in good condition, and that the payment is secure.
Convenience isn’t just about store formats, products or packaging. And it means more than the latest technologies or new engagement strategies. Rather, it’s about every encounter, interaction and action that can help fulfill consumers’ growing demand for efficiency.
We are at a time of unprecedented commercial opportunity in global sports. Barriers to entry have never been lower. More markets around the world than ever before are receptive to the power of sports. It’s never been easier to reach millions—even billions—of fans.
The use of digital channels is gaining traction in the shopping realm for New Zealand consumers. This Christmas it's expected that a record 1.1 million people will be purchasing festive season items via the internet.
Among global respondents, 74% say they appreciate the freedom of being connected anywhere, anytime, and 70% strongly or somewhat agree that their mobile device has made their life better. This constant connectivity has not only changed the way we keep in touch, but also the way we shop, bank and pay for goods and services.
Australian followers of Game of Thrones season six have been all but quiet on the Westeros front. However, they have taken to their digital devices to express their fear of the dead, share their house alliances and love for dragons.
Consumers are engaging with media across a spectrum of devices. As a result, consumers' time and attention around media is in flux. Find out how New Zealanders are navigating the changing media landscape.
As the ubiquity, utility and ease of use of smartphones continues to increase in the U.S., it comes as no surprise that app development and usage is following suit. And while the number of apps we use per month remains relatively constant, the time we spend with them continues to rise.
Whether you think a gluten free diet benefits everyone or it is just the latest fad, there's no denying it's big business. Last year New Zealand shoppers spent over $50 million on gluten free products.
Sports thrill and influence audiences everywhere. But how do brands and publishers engage fans with the increasing number of sports available and at least four screens to ‘watch the game’ across? Here are the rules for marketers engaging with New Zealand fans.
New Zealanders sitting in front of the telly are not planning on cutting the cord any time soon. While New Zealanders increasingly use mobile devices to watch video content, 3.2 million New Zealanders aged 10+ (84%) are viewing over 23 hours of broadcast TV through their TV sets across a week.
VOD programming allows consumers to watch what they watch, when they watch and how they watch. And today, nearly two-thirds of global respondents (65%) in a Nielsen online survey in 61 countries say they watch some form of VOD programming, which includes long- and short-form content.
Online shopping is growing around the world, but is this affecting how people are shopping in physical stores? Consumers aren’t simply “showrooming”—browsing in store and then going online in search of the lowest-cost option. They’re also “webrooming”—researching online and buying in stores.
While connected commerce is still largely a domestic affair, cross-border ecommerce is a growing phenomenon. Shoppers are increasingly looking outside their country’s borders, as more than half of online respondents in the study who made an online purchase in the past six months say they bought from an overseas retailer.
Across New Zealand, 337,000 people aged 20+ are planning to purchase or sell a house/flat in the next 12 months, up from 316,000 last year. 93 percent of people in the market are buyers and just over a third of these are looking for their first home, while 51 percent are in the market to sell their home.
New Zealand is changing in many ways and often at a faster rate than people may assume. Understanding this change has never been more important. Media owners, brand owners and agencies need this knowledge of past, present and future trends to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the target groups and segments that are important to our businesses.
With nearly 2 million New Zealanders shopping online, what’s making Kiwi consumers click? Latest research reveals a 40:40:20 rule at play. The primary drivers of e-commerce are comprised of 40% convenience, 40% price and value and 20% range.
For retailers, e-commerce is only one part of the digital picture. A complete digital strategy includes interaction at every point along the path to purchase. Digital touch points occur both in and out of stores, and consumers are increasingly using technology to simplify and improve the process.
Imagine a grocery store where you can receive personal recommendations and offers the moment you step in the store, where checkout takes seconds and you can pay for groceries without ever taking out your wallet. Sound far-fetched? It’s closer than you think.
Australian cricket fans took to Twitter to cheer on their teams and favourite players as the ICC Cricket World Cup played out across the country last month. With more than half a million tweets being viewed over 64 million times, the ICC Cricket World Cup lit up the social stadium as viewers flocked to second screen devices to take part in the real time conversation unfolding on Twitter.
We’re living in a world of 24/7 connectivity, accessing our content on our own terms, and we like it that way. Around the globe, 76% of respondents in a Nielsen online survey say they enjoy the freedom of being connected anywhere, anytime. While consumers love this flexibility, it represents a huge challenge for brands and content providers vying for our attention in a fragmented viewing arena.
We’re living in a world of 24/7 connectivity. We access content on our own terms, and we like it that way. But while this flexibility can be a benefit to us, it represents a huge challenge for brands and content providers vying for our attention.
The majority of New Zealand TV households have multiple technologies available — giving these consumers significant choice in viewing options at their fingertips. Our video diet is primarily from television, which reaches 92% of the New Zealand population across a week, but we have also been dining on video on our connected devices.
While some measure success on the number of their Facebook fans, latest insights highlight how a brand’s social media campaign can resonate with its audience by measuring the number of people visiting the page.


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Sep 30, 2014 4:16PM ET
Fans hate NFL blackouts. The FCC will no longer support them. So why does the NFL want to keep them around?
Sep 27, 2014 11:26AM ET
The intelligence community and law enforcement officials are nervous about not having access to those who have the newest iPhone.
Sep 25, 2014 3:18PM ET
The Wire tracks Apple's recent history of major malfunctions, and what the company did in response.
Sep 24, 2014 1:03PM ET
Body cameras could be the perfect way to stop police misconduct, but the seemingly easy fix opens the gates to a flood of questions.
Sep 22, 2014 3:29PM ET
Giuliani will be teaming up with Activision Blizzard Inc, the company behind the Call of Duty franchise, to fight a menacing lawsuit.
Sep 21, 2014 11:05AM ET
Iran's conservatives are not taking no for an answer when it comes to social media.
Sep 19, 2014 6:45PM ET
Animals regularly travel to space, so while we are happy the furry guys are headed to space, they aren't the stand out passenger on the CRS-4 mission.
Sep 19, 2014 10:56AM ET
Even though they don't have to, thousands lined up around the globe to "experience" Apple obsession and purchase the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Sep 18, 2014 10:24AM ET
After teaming up with Apple during the company's Sept. 9 unveiling of new products and releasing Songs of Innocence to plenty of raised eyebrows, the band revealed to Time magazine they're working on another secret project with Apple.
Sep 17, 2014 4:30PM ET
Rumors are circulating around the next generation iPad.
Sep 17, 2014 10:00AM ET
Apple is set to release iOS 8 today, which they teased back at WWDC in June.
Sep 16, 2014 4:07PM ET
Today, NASA held a press conference announcing they will work with Boeing and Elon Musk's Space X on their upgraded Commercial Crew Program.
Sep 15, 2014 5:23PM ET
Mojang was founded by three people, all of whom are leaving the company after their big acquisition.
Sep 15, 2014 11:44AM ET
Markus "Notch" Persson, the founder of the immensely popular world-building game Minecraft, is stepping down following Microsoft's $2.5 billion acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang Monday morning.
Sep 15, 2014 10:37AM ET
Beijing hosted the world's first ever Formula E—electric motor car—race Saturday, featuring 10 teams of two drivers each weaving through a circuit around the city's Olympic Park.
Sep 14, 2014 2:10PM ET
The NYPD is still figuring out what to do with social media, but these classes should help.
Sep 13, 2014 5:31PM ET
Can't wait a month for the iPhone 6 Plus? If you've got a few thousand dollars, you don't have to.
Sep 12, 2014 5:05PM ET
We know that $100 million might sound like a lot of money, but Apple had $7.7 billion in profit last quarter.
Sep 11, 2014 7:11PM ET
This case was handled in a "secret" court as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court allows both for closed hearings and closed records.
Sep 10, 2014 8:42PM ET
One such customer, Leena Dawes, said that her Uber driver forced her dog into a closed trunk and then repeatedly refused her requests to let her out of the car.
Sep 10, 2014 12:56PM ET
Some users have noticed a feature Facebook is experimenting that lets them schedule post deletion.
Sep 10, 2014 12:29PM ET
The one silver lining to this incident: It looks like these emails weren't from a new hack, they were compiled from a bunch of old thefts.
Sep 10, 2014 9:49AM ET
Spinning wheels of death are flooding popular websites Wednesday as part of Internet Slowdown Day.
Sep 9, 2014 6:46PM ET
Apple Pay isn't the first service to command your credit cards. Here's how it stacks up against other wallet eradicators.
Sep 9, 2014 5:23PM ET
At 1 p.m. today, the known universe was watching a stream of the Apple Live event. That's the moment Snapchat's public relations team picked to announce a settlement between the company and a former founder.
Sep 9, 2014 4:56PM ET
When Apple announced its new iPhone today product marketing head Phil Schiller touted its smaller size.
Sep 9, 2014 4:18PM ET
One writer loves U2! The other kind of likes "City of Blinding Lights." Is the band still relevant? We hash it out in a Cocktail Crossfire.
Sep 9, 2014 4:17PM ET
The Apple Watch is flashy, yes, but its name is not nearly as cool. So, in the place of "Apple Watch," The Wire staff has gathered some suggestions for an alternate title.
Sep 9, 2014 2:50PM ET
The conversation between Bono and Tim Cook reminds The Wire staffers of a poorly rehearsed summer camp skit.
Sep 9, 2014 2:42PM ET
The New York attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, interrupted everyone's Apple "watch party" to point out that thieves will want to steal the new toys.


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Over the years, more and more plant-based and dairy-free alternatives have been popping up in the city such as vegan ice-cream shops, vegan desserts bakeries, vegan bubble tea and plant-based meat, along with the launch of OmniEat meals in 7-Eleven. The newest addition to the plant-based dining scene is Le Fromage, the city's first-ever purely plant-based cheese shop, set to open its doors at K11 Musea on March 26.
The shop will feature handcrafted dairy-free cheeses created by Hong Kong-based jewellery designer turned raw vegan chef Tina Barrat, the brains behind the vegan fine-dining concept, Ma and the Seeds of Life. This newest vegan offering in Hong Kong will finally allow those with certain dietary restrictions and those who just want to eat healthier to get their hands on dairy-free cheese.
All the cheeses on offer are made using the highest quality plant-based and nutritionally-dense ingredients such as cashews and almonds. Barrat will spoil you with her offering of over 20 vegan-friendly fermented raw cheese such as creamy truffle-flavoured Shamembert, tastebud-tantalising Moon & Earth, lusciously pink, peppercorn-studded Cheddar Smoked Brie and the Gorgonzola-inspired North Pole Star.