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Within seven months of its release, Facebook has delivered push notifications with the information that the company is shutting down Notify. Dubbed as a news notification app, the app was initially released only for iOS users.
According to a statement released by Facebook to a major tech news portal, the modules from the Notify app will be incorporated into other products owned by the company such as Messenger. Hence, the currently available app will no longer be available for public consumption from the App store.
The main purpose of Notify app is to curate news from a wide range of 70+ publications. Moreover, users will be able to view the content on their lock screen depending on the preferences.
An official Facebook spokesperson revealed that the product team has learned a lot as to the steps required to make relevant and accurate notifications. He also said that users have provided great feedback so far and the Notify app helped users to keep them updated throughout the day.
The main benefit of Notify is that news is curated from a wide range of sources and there is no need to visit each site separately. However, Facebook clearly predicts the potential of the app like Notify since the Messenger has over 900 million users.
The integration of Notify into Messenger will enable users to navigate news directly while having a chat. Moreover, it will be possible to share the news directly via Messenger during the chat.
Responding to media, Facebook also hints at the huge possibility for publishers since they will be able to reach out to a vast majority of users around the world. The company also hopes for the addition of over 100+ publishers if Notify is integrated into Messenger.
We don’t know whether the refreshed Messenger app integrated with Notify will be available for all platforms. Recently, Facebook experimented chatbots inside Messenger and hopes that with the integration of Notify, the user-base of Messenger will be doubled bring more readers to the app.

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Canadian-based digital marketing agency Reshift Media has been named the world’s best franchise marketing firm at the Global Franchising Awards, held on February 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Global Franchise Awards recognizes excellence in franchising, with companies from around the world vying for the coveted designation. The awards are judged by an international panel of Franchise Association executives and industry experts.
For more than a decade, Reshift Media has been developing digital marketing strategies, processes and technology custom-tailored to the unique needs of franchise organizations. Although headquartered in Canada, Reshift Media’s footprint in the franchise community is vast, working with more than 200 clients in 20 countries across all aspects of digital marketing including software development, social media, search and website/mobile development.
“As a Canadian-owned company, it is fantastic to be recognized on a global stage,” said Steve Buors, CEO of Reshift Media. “The credit goes to our amazing team and incredible franchise companies we work with. We would also like to thank the Canadian Franchise Association for their partnership and support over the years. We really couldn’t be happier.”
As a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), Reshift Media has long been a supporter of, and advocate for, the franchise industry. The company has team members who volunteer on several CFA committees and on the association’s board of directors. In addition, they participate in a number of franchise events and have hosted more than 100 free webinars and in-person sessions where they share digital marketing best practices, a vital resource for companies that needed support. Reshift also produces several industry-leading whitepapers and reports, including an annual franchise digital trends report that has been used as a resource for the industry.
“Reshift is very deserving of this award,” said Sherry McNeil, President & CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association. “They have been long-time supporters of franchising in Canada, and are known for coming up with new and creative solutions to help franchisors and franchisees.”
What’s next for Reshift Media? In addition to several new initiatives underway in 2023, including significant enhancements to the company’s award-winning Brand Amplifier suite of digital marketing products and the launch of a new marketing platform called Localfy, the firm is expecting to add 15-30 more team members and almost double its number of clients.
For more information about Reshift media, visit www.reshiftmedia.com.


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Sarah Moore was CFO leading up to one of the largest bank failures in U.S. history.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gaming, solar projects and small business lending are promising niches.
Three credit unions have filled the spots left behind by their retiring longtime CEOs, including one that had to fill the seat for the first time in its 37-year history.
Do recent survey results - three in 10 Americans have not visited a branch in the past six month - mean the death of branches is rapidly approaching?
CEO moves top list of credit union people news this week.
Bankers say consumers want both digital services and branches, but research suggests consumers have cooled on brick-and-mortar, especially for transactions.
Consumers might not often use branches located nearby, but they like having the option available.
Consumers might not always use branches located nearby, but they like having the option available.
New deal expands the partnership between the nation's largest credit union and one of the nation's largest merchant processors.
February's service interruptions potentially affected hundreds of credit unions. DI blames data center component failure.


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Democratic Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Kaine was in Lakewood Tuesday as he tries to court members of the business community.
Kaine toured Primus Aerospace and conducted a round table with local small business leaders...
"It is great to be back in Lakewood," Kaine said before discussing how he used to vacation in Lakewood to visit family when he was a kid.
The purpose of the trip was to help launch the Clinton-Kaine small business plan aimed at giving small business owners access to more capital. The plan includes cutting red tape, making filing taxes easier, as well as making it simpler to get business licenses.
"The American economy isn't best measured by what's going on on Wall Street, it's best measured by what's happening with small businesses," Kaine said.


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Citi US economic surprise index hits best in three years
US economic data has been cooking. UK strong as well
The Citi Research economic surprise indexes are a great way to monitor how economic data is performing relative to expectations.
After a series of strong US economic data readings, the index has broken out to the best since January 2014.
The other Citi index that's booming is for the UK (although that will likely be pared back after today's retail sales numbers). It's currently at the highest since August 2013. All the Brexit pessimism hasn't hit the real economy.
The Canadian and Eurozone indexes are also high while the Swiss and Norwegian surprise trackers are soft (worst on record for the latter).


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A tech news site reports that Uber employed a program called "Hell" to undercut Lyft.
Google's famous founding motto is, "Don't be evil."
Fellow tech giant Uber, on the other hand, seems to revel in evil deeds -- or at the very least questionable business practices -- including using a program called "Hell" to undermine Lyft, its chief competition.
Uber has faced a string of public-relations disasters recently, ranging from a former engineer detailing a culture of sexual harassment at the ride-hailing company to CEO Travis Kalanick being caught on video upbraiding an Uber driver.
During its short, financially successful history, the company has become notorious for playing hardball with anyone who gets in its way. The Oregonian reported last month that Uber used a specially designed software tool called Greyball "to thwart regulators in 2014 when it was operating illegally in Portland," employing the software to identify and thus avoid code enforcers trying to catch Uber drivers within the city limits.
Now a new revelation indicates that Uber took Greyball to the next level. Technology-industry news site The Information reports that from 2014 to 2016 the company employed "a secret software-based effort" it dubbed "Hell" that allowed Uber to "track how many Lyft drivers were available for new rides and where they were."
The program, known only to top executives, was called "Hell" because it was the flip side to its "God View" program that Uber uses to track its own drivers. Writes Engadget:
The program apparently started when Uber decided to create fake Lyft rider accounts and fooled its rival's system into thinking they were in various locations around the city. Those fake riders were positioned in a grid to give Uber the entire view of a city and all of Lyft's drivers within it. As a result, the company [could] see info on up to eight of its competitor's nearest drivers per fake rider.
This Satan's view of the competition allowed Uber to discover which of its drivers were "double-apping" -- that is, also driving for Lyft. According to The Information, Uber execs then used this information to fashion a bonus system that encouraged drivers to dump Lyft and drive exclusively for Uber.
The "Hell" effort potentially runs afoul of various laws that protect fair competition. Lyft, in a statement to The Information, said:
"We are in a competitive industry. However, if true, these allegations are very concerning."
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The Case for Raising the Fuel Effectiveness of Automobiles
Final week President Obama announced an arrangement in between the White Residence, Environmentalists and the automobile sector to improve the typical fuel effectiveness of passenger automobiles to 39 mpg. However this can’t become the common overnight or in the subsequent yr and the car companies will have right up until 2016 to meet this regular. None the much less it is a wonderful achievement and proves that people of us who care about our atmosphere now have a sturdy supporter in the White Property.
There are constantly individuals who will locate fault with a coverage this kind of as raising the fuel efficiency requirements. 1 that especially considerations us, indicates that buyers will want to purchase fuel guzzling vehicles as extended as the price tag of fuel remains in the to array. Therefore despite the fact that the automobile manufacturers will create fuel productive hybrids and electric autos, the buyer will nonetheless want to buy significant V8 SUVs.
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MANALAPAN, NJ--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2014) - Medifirst Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: MFST) would like to take this opportunity to follow up and comment on recent announcements and company developments. Commented CEO, Bruce J. Schoengood, "We have received a great deal of positive feedback from our most recent announcements and I want to reiterate that Medifirst Solutions will continue to release company updates as events unfold and keep the lines of communication wide open."
MARIJUANA WEBSITE PORTAL
The business and industry of legal marijuana is rapidly growing and expected to be in the billions over the next few years. Hundreds or even thousands of products and services will be flooding the marketplace as more and more states make cannabis legal. Medifirst plans to launch a website industry portal, marijuanaproductsusa.com, devoted to the trade and business of legal marijuana both medical and recreational. Creating a website portal to bring all the products, businesses and services together will offer a valuable and time savings service to this fast growing and changing industry. The company has recently announced plans to launch MARIJUANA NEWS & REPORT, a trade B-2-B magazine. Schoengood stated, "This is a perfect companion product to the magazine. Not only is there no limit to the amount of content we can have, but we can update in real time and offer our users and members a one-stop-shop for all their business needs. Medifirst expects to generate revenue from selling advertising, promoting products as well as developing and offering its own lines of products and services."
ADVISORY BOARD FOR LEGAL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA--
Medifirst would like to welcome Mr. Sree Reddy as a member of the Medifirst Advisory Board. Mr. Reddy has over 10 years of experience as an investor and attorney. Since 2003 Mr. Reddy has been involved in the acquisition and development of commercial real estate primarily in the Las Vegas and Arizona markets. He has previously held positions at Xerox Business Systems, City National Bank, LNR, and the SEC. He is also a licensed attorney in the state of Florida. Mr. Reddy received a B.A. from Emory University, a J.D. from the Emory University School of Law, and a LLM in Real Property Development from the University of Miami School of Law. CEO Schoengood said, "Mr. Reddy brings a great deal of experience and business savvy to Medifirst. With Florida lawmakers swiftly moving towards further legalization, his legal expertise will be paramount to our success as we enter this quickly expanding industry."
Dr. Ronald Rubin, the Medical Director of the Boca Med Spa has accepted the company invitation to join the Advisory Board. Schoengood continued, "Dr. Rubin is a strong proponent of medical marijuana for patients who desperately need it and can greatly benefit from it. He has deep roots in the Florida community, both personally and professionally, and he will be an outstanding asset and contributor to our board." Dr. Ronald Rubin DMD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon/Oral Facial Implant Center of Boca Raton is a graduate of Howard University Dental School, D.M.D. and served as Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Tufts-New England Medical Center Hospitals and the Boston Medical Center.
UPDATE ON NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS--
Medifirst recently announced a new corporate headquarters in Freehold New Jersey. The company will begin occupancy the first of May. Please direct all correspondence to: Medifirst Solutions Inc., 45 E. Main Street, Suite 208, Freehold NJ 07728.
NEW BUSINESS UPDATE--
Medifirst recently announced that the company was in the final stages of completing an agreement that would align Medifirst Solutions with one of the most sough-after and prestigious businesses headquartered in the state of Florida. We are pleased to announce that the agreement has been completed and a formal announcement will be forthcoming.
About Medifirst Solutions, Inc.--
Medifirst Solutions, Inc. is a Nevada corporation that is headquartered in New Jersey. The company seeks innovative medical and healthcare products and technologies which are targeted to both medical and healthcare professionals as well as everyday consumers. Medifirst Solutions is developing and establishing both consumer and professional medical and cliental to be used as a pipeline that will allow for distribution of our new products and services. For more details visit www.medifirstsolutions.com for more information. Medifirst Solutions will continue to offer its services under its recently announced Health and Wellness Division, Medi-First Light Therapy Systems. Visit www.medifirstusa.com and www.bocamedicalspa.com for more product information.
Forward-Looking Statements: The statements in this press release that relate to the company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements, and may involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Such risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Since the information in this press release may contain statements that involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results. We make no commitment to disclose any subsequent revisions to forward-looking statements.


text: With the help of his 60-year-old mother, Hartford fashion designer Travis Dimeer Terry took his brand IEMBE to a new level. In December, he tweeted four pictures of his mom Lavern Terry modeling IEMBE's lime green "Gretchen" bag. She was wearing a white dress with white thigh-high boots, a fuzzy hat and a green coat to match the bag. It went viral. The tweet received 80,000 likes and over 9,000 retweets \u2014 plus attention from rapper and pop culture icon Cardi B, who Travis said inspired the look. When a Cardi B fan account retweeted the photo shoot saying it was "Cardi B inspired," the rapper commented, "Wow I feel so honored." Her comment received 6,227 likes and 193 retweets. "The funny thing is, this is the third time using my mom as a model and this one just took off," Travis said. "I feel like if I ever change models, people are going to ask where my mom is at since now she is, in a way, the face of the brand." Laverne had never modeled before. "I told him how I thought the shoot would look good in the snow and it should be shot on Pratt Street (in Hartford)," she said. "I did not even think the shoot looked good as I wanted more snow but I woke up the next morning and it went viral." IEMBE is a Black-owned luxury brand that stands for "in my bag" and proposes \u201cyou define luxury, a motto we live by," Terry said. The brand, which sells bags and clothing online, came to life on Jan. 3, 2020. And, one item \u2014 the "Biblical IEMBE Jacket" \u2014 has been a big hit. The jacket, which has an Adam and Eve design, with the brand's name spelled down the sleeve, has been worn and posted on social media by celebrities and pop culture personalities like Jordyn Woods, Fabolous, Meek Mill and Jim Jones. "When I saw Fabolous wear the 'Biblical IEMBE Jacket' with a paisley tapestry design not only once but twice? That was huge," said Travis. Fabolous was also the first celebrity to order the jacket. Travis said he was starstruck when his friend asked him to send Jordyn Woods the "Biblical" jacket. "I was so excited to send her this jacket that on my way to the post office, I wanted to beat the time to make sure it got to her," he said. Celebrities or not, Travis said he enjoys seeing tags from customers with their reactions on social media. "Nothing is better than seeing people get their purchases and happy with it," he said. Terry was raised on Barber Street in Hartford and graduated from Clark Atlanta University in Georgia with a degree in business. His foray into fashion all started when he canceled a spring break trip to Miami because he did not have a bag to bring. With the money from his trip reimbursement, he decided to order bags off Amazon, designed a logo and created prototypes to test out his own bag design. "My brother told me that if I was going to start my business and make these bags, I had to do it the right way and he helped me find the connections," he said. Travis said he wanted to create a unisex bag in vegan leather. "Something people do not know until ordering is that it is a 4-in-1 bag. Customers have the option to use it as purse, a bookbag, a shoulder bag or just a clutch," he said. "This design is going to take over the world." The handbags have a "Telfar and Hermes Birkin" look to them, according to Travis' sister, Hartford firefighter Lanitress Terry. "They sure have been selling like them too as they are always sold out," she said. Travis' goal is to see IEMBE on the shelves at Saks 5th Ave. Laverne said she's been enjoying helping her son's his vision come to life. "We are always having fun together and when he asked for me to be his model, how could I say no? I am so proud of him and what this brand stands for." "I feel like having our mother modeling for IEMBE will change the perspective on having to be a certain age to be in front of the camera," Lanitress said. "Seeing them change the game and go through this journey together is exciting." Travis hopes to inspire others to go after their vision. A first-generation college graduate in his family, he said he especially hopes to be a role model for his cousins and let them know you don't have to be from New York or Los Angeles to be a success. "Just because you are from Connecticut, does not mean you can't make your dreams come true," he said. CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect that Cardi B commented on a fan account that posted Travis Dimeer Terry\u2019s photo shoot.


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IBM, Business Objects Deepen RelationshipBy Renee Boucher Ferguson | Posted 11-03-2006
The two companies plan to jointly develop and sell new business intelligence-based software using IBM's hardware, software and services.
At the same time, IBM and Business Objects plan to expand the Business Objects Center of Competency, a services organization that will be staffed by Business Objects and IBM services folks.
Business Objects Center of Competency is located at IBM's Pacific Development Centre in Burnaby, Canada.
IBM and Business Objects share thousands of joint customers.
Read the full story on eWEEK.com: IBM, Business Objects Deepen Relationship


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A scientist at the University of Newcastle has suggested tea-drinkers heat their cup of tea in a microwave - and the reap the health benefits.
According to The Cut, Dr. Quan Voung – an Australian who specialises in exploring ways to 'add value' to natural products – has found that microwaving tea activates 80 per cent of the caffeine, theanine, and polyphenol in the drink and actually improves taste.
Theanine is an amino acid that encourages stress relief, while polyphenols are antioxidants which reduce inflammation, prevent degenerative diseases, and support healthy blood-sugar and blood-pressure levels.
This is Dr Vuong's suggested method for making a cup of tea:
- Put hot water in the cup with your teabag.
- Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds on half power.
- Let it sit for a minute.
The scientist claims microwaved tea – as opposed to stove-heated or boiled from the kettle – provides health benefits equivalent to drinking more than three cups of tea.
It should be said that this Vuong bloke has somewhat of an obsession with microwaving food. Last year, he reportedly microwaved lemon particles and found that they released additional antioxidants and microwaved macadamia skin enhanced the availability of the nut's phenolic compounds.
Unsurprisingly, Vuong's brewing methods have caused outrage across the United Kingdom.
And, according to the Independent, the subject of microwaved tea continues to cause outrage after David Tennant's character microwaved a cuppa in an episode of Broadchurch last month.
We don't know if this is tea-blasphemy or genius.


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Ohio Mazda dealership highlights inventory of fuel-efficient vehicles Matt Castrucci Mazda showcases SKYACTIV efficiency
DAYTON, Ohio, June 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In today's auto industry, an auto manufacturer's main goal is to design and build vehicles that appeal to the consumer's need for fuel efficiency, high-tech features, power and performance. Not too many can pull it off, but when they do, they have a vehicle lineup that every car shopper will enjoy. Matt Castrucci Mazda, a Dayton, Ohio based Mazda dealership, carries an inventory of vehicles that offer everything consumers need and want in a new car.
Helping some of the new Mazda vehicles achieve excellent fuel economy, power and performance is Mazda's SKYACTIV® Technology; this innovative technology maximizes the engine power and fuel efficiency of the vehicle without compromising its performance. Not only is SKYACTIV® Technology used in the engine and transmission of new Mazda's in Dayton, Ohio, but the Mazda vehicles also feature the advanced technology in their lightweight body and chassis.
Mazda models at Matt Castrucci Mazda that offer the SKYACTIV® Technology include the 2015 Mazda6 and 2015 Mazda CX-5 in Dayton, Ohio. With the help of innovative technology like SKYACTIV®, the 2014 Mazda3 can achieve highway ratings of up to 41 mpg while the 2015 Mazda6 is expected to produce up to 40 highway mpg.
Many car shoppers may not be familiar with the new Mazda lineup and what they have to offer but that will be changing soon. The incredible reviews Mazda vehicles are receiving from auto industry professionals are quickly changing the views of many consumers looking for the best car they can buy.
To learn more about the fuel-efficient vehicles that Matt Castrucci Mazda carries, interested consumers can visit www.mattcastruccimazda.com to view detailed information about each vehicle. To speak with a sales professional directly call 877-321-5043.
Media Contact: Todd Williams, Matt Castrucci Mazda, 877-321-5043, firstname.lastname@example.org
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The economic development authority in Lafayette Parish is expecting big things in the near future when it comes to technology. They are hoping to attract new businesses and entrepreneurs to the area to take advantage of the growing tech industry.
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority is excited about the potential for technology to boost the economy in Lafayette Parish. They are working to attract new businesses and entrepreneurs to the area to take advantage of the growing tech industry. The authority believes that the Lafayette Parish is well-positioned to become a hub for tech businesses and is committed to supporting the growth of the tech industry in the area.
Lafayette Parish is expecting a big boost from its growing tech industry. Over the past few years, the number of tech companies in the parish has grown rapidly, and the parish is now home to some of the most innovative and cutting-edge tech firms in the country. This growth is expected to continue, and the parish is expected to receive a major economic boost from the expanding tech industry.
The parish is already home to a number of major tech companies, including IBM, HP, Microsoft, and Google. These companies have established a strong presence in the parish, and they are continuing to invest in the local economy. The parish is also home to a growing number of startups and small businesses that are making a big impact in the tech industry.
The parish is expected to see a significant increase in jobs and investment in the coming years, as the tech industry continues to grow. This growth will bring new opportunities and challenges to the parish, and it will be important for the community to work together to ensure that the benefits of the expanding tech industry are shared by all.
Lafayette Parish is quickly becoming a hub for tech companies and startups. In the past few years, we've seen a surge in the number of tech companies moving to or setting up shop in the area.
This growth is thanks in large part to the parish's strong workforce. Lafayette Parish is home to many highly skilled and educated workers, which is a major draw for tech companies. Additionally, the cost of living and doing business in the area is relatively low compared to other parts of the country.
All of these factors are making Lafayette Parish an increasingly attractive destination for tech companies. We expect to see the parish's tech industry continue to grow rapidly in the years to come.
As the global hub for technology and innovation, it's no surprise that the parish is home to many tech companies. From start-ups to major corporations, there are a plethora of tech companies based in the parish. This concentration of businesses has led to the parish being dubbed the "Silicon Parish."
The high concentration of tech companies has helped to make the parish a major player in the tech industry. The parish is home to tech companies of all sizes, from major corporations to small start-ups. This diversity of businesses helps to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem.
The parish is also home to a number of support businesses, such as law firms and accounting firms, that help to service the tech industry. This concentration of businesses makes the parish a one-stop shop for all things tech.
If you're looking to get involved in the tech industry, the parish is the place to be. There are a multitude of opportunities available, from working for a major corporation to starting your own tech company. No matter what your interests are, there's a place for you in the parish's tech community.
The tech industry is a major source of jobs in the parish. In 2015, the parish saw an estimated 1,600 new tech jobs created. This industry has a major impact on the parish economy, and its presence is only expected to grow in the coming years. With new jobs comes new opportunities for residents, and the parish is working to make sure that residents are prepared to take advantage of those opportunities.
The parish has invested in resources like the Northshore Workforce Development Board and the Northshore Prosperity Partnership to help residents find and connect with good jobs. And, the parish is working to create a skilled workforce by supporting programs like IT APPRENTICESHIP Louisiana, which provides paid training for residents interested in IT careers.
The tech industry is vital to the parish economy, and the parish is committed to supporting its growth. With the right resources and programs in place, residents will be able to take advantage of the opportunities that the industry provides.
The parish is expecting the tech industry to continue to grow. We've seen a lot of growth in the industry in recent years, and we believe that it will continue. This is good news for the parish, as the tech industry is a major source of jobs and economic activity. In addition, the tech industry is also a major driver of innovation, and we believe that this will continue to benefit the parish in the years to come.


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Last Dream 16 manufacturer Naoki Yoshida has actually published a main declaration that we’re not mosting likely to figure out even more concerning the video game this year. This is regardless of Yoshida’s guarantee that he would certainly offer even more details prior to year’s end.
“I are sorry for to notify you that I will certainly be incapable to maintain that guarantee as difficulties originating from the continuous COVID-19 pandemic have actually postponed the video game’s advancement by practically a fifty percent year,” claimed Yoshida in a declaration published to the Last Dream XVI Twitter account.
A message from Last Dream XVI manufacturer Naoki Yoshida. #FF16 #FFXVI pic.twitter.com/qtfJUUp6LADecember 27, 2021
Relocating a big group to a decentralized advancement setting has actually prevented advancement on lots of video games, not simply FF16, yet it appears like several of the hold-ups have actually come as a shock to the group. Yoshida is clear that the video game is going along, simply slower than they would certainly such as, and also provided his summary of present concerns it’s past the first phases of advancement and also well right into the center. “Our key objective currently is to be as hands on with the video game as feasible in order to see it totally brightened,” states Yoshida.
New details concerning Last Dream 16 will certainly be disclosed in springtime of 2022. In the meantime, you can have a look at every little thing we understand concerning Last Dream 16.
Last Dream XVI isn’t yet validated for computer, just for PlayStation 5, yet provided the variety of Square Enix video games that have actually concerned computer it’s just an issue of time after launch prior to Last Dream 16 concerns computer, similar to Last Dream 15 did.
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The hot summer weather across Europe helped French group Danone lift its sales in the third quarter of the year, but figures continued to be impacted by the effect of currency translations.
Danone, which owns the Evian and Volvic bottled water brands and is the world's largest supplier of water coolers through a joint venture with the Suntory Water Group, saw drinks sales grow by 15.3 per cent in the third quarter of the year, nearly twice the growth rate for the first half as a whole, helped by the hot weather in July and August.
But in actual terms, drinks sales were 3 per cent lower in the first nine months of the year at €2.9 billion as the impact of currencies and the disposal of Italian food group Galbani took their toll. Sales over the nine months from the drinks arm were also affected by the SARS outbreak earlier in the year, the company said.
Goldman Sachs last week predicted like-for-like growth of 7.4 per cent for the third quarter at Danone, but even this bullish forecast was far lower than the 9.4 per cent actually recorded during the period.
Total group sales for the nine months were €10.1 billion, up 8 per cent on a like-for-like basis but down 3.5 per cent in actual terms from the €10.5 billion posted a year earlier after a negative impact of 7.2 per cent from currency translation and a 4.2 reduction as a result of disposals.
Not surprisingly, the drinks arm showed the best growth during the period, registering 11.1 per cent growth over the nine months to €2.91 billion on a like-for-like basis. But the yoghurt unit also performed well, lifting comparable sales by 9.9 per cent to €4.67 billion over the nine months.
The biscuit arm, which includes brands such as LU, one of France's biggest sellers, and Jacob's in the UK, showed more modest growth, increasing sales by 1.3 per cent to €2.3 billion, again on a like-for-like basis. Actual sales fell by 5 per cent.
The group's other food brands, which include HP Sauce and Lea & Perrins in the UK, saw comparable sales edge slightly ahead (0.9 per cent) to €235 million. Reported sales were down 12 per cent, however.
Danone said it expected full year sales to grow by around 5 to 7 per cent this year, while the operating margin will be 20 to 40 basis points higher, at the top end of its forecasts.


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Even if you don’t agree with the network’s politics, there’s value in knowing how to watch a Fox News live stream, and if you can do it for free, all the better.
To know both sides of an issue, it’s helpful to learn how it’s being framed on Fox News, especially considering the long shadow it casts over the Republican Party and the current administration. After all, President Trump spends some of his “executive time” watching Fox News. If you really want to know what’s happening, and not just read the talking points after the fact on Trump’s Twitter account, here’s how to watch Fox News online.
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Fox News live stream: 3 ways to watch for free
If you want to watch a Fox News live stream for free, there’s no easier way to do it than LiveNewsOn. Since 2015, the site has offered a live stream of Fox News in surprisingly clear HD. It’s less clear why the site hasn’t been shut down by Fox News, or any of the other news sites it features (MSNBC, CNN, etc.), but we’re not complaining. If you’re watching on a desktop or your phone, LiveNewsOn makes it easy to go full screen or to “cast” to your TV using Google Chromecast.
2) Fox News
At any given time, you can watch a free 10-minute live stream of Fox News on the channel’s website. After that, you’ll either need to sign in via your cable company or one of the live TV streaming options listed below to continue watching a live feed or to unlock special programming, like The Daily Briefing With Dana Perino or The Intelligence Report With Trish Regan on Fox Business. There are, however, news clips that are uploaded throughout the day and a couple of daily live web shows, most notably Fox & Friends: After the Show (weekdays at 9am ET) and Special Reports Online (Wednesdays at 7pm ET). There also all sorts of various clips uploaded daily under the tab Digital Originals, covering everything from country music to food trends.
3) Tune In
Sometimes it’s just better to listen to the news and not watch it. That’s where Tune In comes in. The service allows you to listen to a live stream of Fox News Radio or playback full episodes after the fact, including Hannity and Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace.
Fox News live stream: How to watch online
Five out of the six major live TV streaming services—the exception being Sling TV—include Fox News in at least one version of their channel programming. But those services differ significantly when it comes to what devices you can use to stream Fox News and how much it costs per month. Here’s everything you need to know.
Cost: $40 per month
Devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices
You don’t need to choose between cable or an on-demand streaming service. With Hulu with Live TV, you get the best of both: a free version of Hulu, the Netflix competitor that specializes in more recent TV shows, and 40 channels of live TV. In addition to a Fox News live stream, you’ll get Fox Business, FX, FS1, FS2, and your local Fox affiliate. (You can check out all of the Hulu with Live TV channels here.) Worth noting: You can add premium channels like HBO and Showtime, and remove commercials from your on-demand programming.
Game-changing feature: Every subscription comes with free access to Hulu’s on-demand library, meaning you can catch up on all of your favorite shows. (Here are our picks for the best movies on Hulu, Hulu documentaries, anime, and the must-see Hulu originals.)
Cost: $39.99 for your first month and $44.99 per month thereafter (with a seven-day free trial)
Devices: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, iOS and Android devices
Game-changing feature: Three-day replay for games and 30 hours of cloud DVR.
FuboTV may be better known as a sports streaming service (you might have heard about it during the World Cup), but it has also has a strong slate of news channels, including Fox News. Worth noting: FuboTV is the only streaming service offering a 4K FS1 channel. (Here’s the complete FuboTV channels list.)
3) YouTube TV
Cost: $40 per month
YouTube TV strikes a great balance between sports and news. It has all of the essentials you’d want from a cable TV package (AMC, ESPN) and some nice perks (NBA TV, MLB Network), in addition to Fox News, Fox Sports, and Fox Business. You can find the full list of YouTube TV channels here.
Game-changing feature: You can add up to six accounts per household, and each one of those accounts gets unlimited cloud DVR. Even better: You can fast-forward through ads in recorded programs.
Cost: $44.99-$79.99 per month
Devices: PlayStation 3 and 4, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Kodi, iOS and Android device
Game-changing feature: You can stream on up to five devices at once, and there’s unlimited cloud DVR.
You don’t have to be a gamer to use PlayStation Vue. The live TV streaming service offers four different channel packages, all of which include Fox News, Fox Business, FS1, and FS2, but it is a little more expensive than the rest of the competition. (Here are all of PlayStation Vue channels.)
5) DirecTV Now
Cost: $40-$75 per month
Game-changing feature: AT&T Unlimited customers can save $25 a month off every DirecTV Now package.
DirecTV Now offers the most comprehensive package of channels of any live TV streaming, but there’s a lot of filler tucked in there too. DirecTV Now’s first tier of channels (Live a Little) provides more than 65 channels, including Fox News and Fox Business. It’s arguably the best deal in streaming, especially if you’re already an AT&T Unlimited customer.
6) Fox News Go
Cost: Varies depending on your provider
Devices: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Google Chromecast, Android and iOS devices
So long as you have an internet connection, the Fox News Go app allows you to watch a Fox News live stream wherever you are. You can download the app on your streaming device of choice (listed above). From there, you’ll need to confirm your cable subscription. Any of the options above will work.
New to cord-cutting? Here are our picks for the best movie streaming sites of 2018 and free live TV apps and channels. If you’re looking for a specific channel, here’s how to watch HBO, Showtime, Starz, ESPN, AMC, FX, MSNBC, CNN, FS1, TBS, TNT, Golf Channel, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, the CW, NBA TV, the Weather Channel, and NFL RedZone without cable, as well as free movies on YouTube. If you’re on the move, here’s how to watch Fox Sports Go and live stream NBC Sports.
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Austin Powell is the managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.


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Recently, Apple's new products, iPhone 11 and AirPods Pro, are selling well, showing a market situation that is in short supply, driving the growth of PCB supply chain. Component suppliers such as Huatong, Yaohua, Xinxing, and Ding-KY have received large orders. At the same time, the share price of the PCB group also rose in the past three months.
At present, Apple's AirPods Pro sales are excellent, and PCB-related supply chains including Xinxing and Yuding-KY operations have also increased. In the past month, Wei Ding's share price has increased by nearly 50%. Xinxing's share price has risen by more than 30% in the past three months. It is reported that the headset is still designed with soft and hard boards as the main design, while Huatong and Yaohua as suppliers will also A large number of orders were seized.
Yaohua’s third-quarter earnings report showed a revenue of 6.204 billion yuan, combined with a pre-tax net profit of 878 million Taiwan dollars (the same below), after-tax earnings per share of 1.08 yuan, an annual increase of more than 1.8 times, accumulated from January to September before tax Net profit was 1.79 billion yuan, and after-tax earnings per share was 2.23 yuan. In the past three months, Yaohua's share price rose more than 50%.


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Latest Research Findings Transforming Dried Fruit Into a Top Diet Product, Expanding Market Growth, says Market.us
The shift in consumer preferences for healthier and more nutritious food items due to obesity-related increases and the aging of the population is driving demand for dried fruits. In addition, the growing acceptance of healthy packaged foods as well as the widespread applications of dried fruit in the bakery, dairy snacks, confectionery, and dairy industries, have driven an increase in demand for dry fruits in the past.
The demand for dried fruits is influenced by research studies highlighting this product’s importance in weight loss and disease prevention. Numerous scientific studies have concluded that some types of dehydrated fruits and vegetables could aid in reducing the likelihood of developing certain cancers.
According to research by Market.us, “The Global Market for Dried Fruit was USD 6.61 billion in 2022. It is expected to reach USD 9.88 billion by 2032. This projection represents a 4.1% increase in CAGR over the 2022-2032 period.”
Gaurav Yadav, a senior research analyst at Market.us, said, “The growing awareness of the health of consumers from both developing and developed markets all over the world has led to increased consumption of dried fruits and nuts. The products are high in levels of proteins, unsaturated fats as well as vitamins and fibers. The growing trend of high-protein diets has dramatically driven the demand for dried fruits in young adults.”
The growing awareness of weight-related and lifestyle-related illnesses has increased the demand for healthy foods among consumers. Dry fruit bars that are snack-like, as well as breakfast cereals and bakery items, are getting more popular in the market for retail.
It is increasing consumer demand for convenient and healthy snack options, growing awareness of the health benefits of dried fruits, and the increasing popularity of plant-based diets. Additionally, the rise of e-commerce and online grocery shopping is also contributing to the growth of the dried fruit market.
Consumers’ concerns about the safety of food items have profoundly affected the dried fruits and nuts industry. Growing dried fruit exports have increased the need for manufacturing companies to invest in their food safety standards. Mycotoxin, a common contaminant in dried fruits, has forced several developed nations to impose special rules for imports from countries in the developing world.
Companies can introduce new and unique dried fruit flavors and blends to attract consumers looking for new and exciting options. Dried fruits can be exported to new markets, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where there is a growing demand for healthy snacks.
Also, with growing consumer demand for organic and sustainable products, companies can capitalize on this trend by offering organic and sustainably-sourced dried fruits.
Dried fruits can be packaged in small, resealable, and convenient bags and pouches that are perfect for on-the-go snacking; it’s an opportunity to increase sales. And companies can increase marketing and promotion to raise awareness and educate consumers about the health benefits and versatility of dried fruits in cooking and baking.
As consumers become more conscious of their health and the environment, there is a growing demand for organic and non-GMO dried fruits, which are seen as more natural and healthier alternatives to conventionally grown dried fruits.
With more people turning to plant-based diets, dried fruits are becoming increasingly popular as a vegan-friendly snack option.
Dried fruits are often packaged in small, resealable, and convenient bags and pouches that are perfect for on-the-go snacking. This trend is expected to continue as consumers seek out convenient and portable snack options.
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Trial begins for Chinese iPad, iPhone smugglers
A trial has started this week in southern China to determine the fate of a smuggling ring that brought as many as 160,000 Apple devices worth about US$80 million into the country.
Sting operations were able to catch five different smuggling rings and 104 suspects. The trial this week, which is being held in the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court, deals with only 25 of the suspects.
Apple products are much cheaper outside of mainland China, so smugglers were buying the devices elsewhere and then bringing them into the country for sale on Alibaba's Taobao online marketplace. Electronista reports that the ring was selling up to 20,000 Apple devices a month at one point. iPhones purchased in Hong Kong are popular on the mainland, as they are often sold unlocked and can be used on China Mobile's network. China Mobile doesn't officially carry the iPhone, but has many unlocked iPhones on its network.
M.I.C Gadget reported earlier this week that customs officials in Hong Kong caught smugglers attempting to bring 227 iPhone 5s, 22 iPads and a number of other products into mainland China. Those products were worth over US$129,000.
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Most of the 128 integrated Delhaize stores in Belgium have embarked on a week-long strike. The employees were “shocked” to hear that the Ahold Delhaize subsidiary plans to sell all its Belgian stores to franchisers.
When Delhaize’s Belgian management announced plans to sell all its integrated stores in Belgium to franchisers, staff in dozens of stores ended their shift prematurely. Soon, 114 of the 128 stores had their doors closed to customers.
Wednesday and Thursday saw most stores keeping their doors closed. While it is not officially certain that the strike will continue to the next meeting between management and unions (planned for next Tuesday), trade union CNE told Belgian newspaper De Standaard that it the industrial action would last until Monday evening. The news that Delhaize is offering free home deliveries to compensate customers for the closed stores, did not help to calm down the social tensions.
The latter is only possible because the strikes are limited to the integrated stores: the head office and the warehouses are continuing to operate as normal. This is remarkable, as the head office is the only place where job cuts are already confirmed. The chain commented on the matter that a number of functions will be superfluous due to the move from integrated stores to franchised ones, but promises to limit job losses as much as possible.
Delhaize’s management also repeated its promise that all staff will be taken over by the franchisers and that they will all maintain their current labour conditions – as this is a legal obligation after an acquisition. It remains to be seen, however, what these conditions precisely will be as the chain has unilaterally ended the collective agreement last month. Moreover, it remains to be seen whether all stores will find a new owner in the first place.


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Amazon to refund $70m in IAP after year of legal appeals
Both Amazon and the FTC appealed aspects of a ruling made by the federal court in April 2016
A group of Amazon customers burned by in-app charges incurred by their children will finally get their money back, a year after a court found that the online retailer had failed to secure adequate consent.
According to a statement released by the Federal Trade Commission, which brought the case against Amazon, as much as $70 million in charges from various apps and games may be eligible for refunds. More information on that process will be released soon, but all charges were made between November 2011 and May 2016.
The FTC filed its case in July 2014, at which point it sought a minimum of $50 million in refunds. The federal court ruled against Amazon in April 2016, agreeing with the FTC's assessment that parents were unable to give proper consent for the money spent by their children on what were labelled as "free" apps and games.
In the year since that ruling, Amazon and the FTC have been slowed down by appeals in both directions: the FTC appealed the court's decision to deny an injunction that "would have forbidden Amazon from similar conduct in the future; Amazon appealed the court's assessment that it had violated the law in the first place. To the inevitable relief of the parents involved in this long-running dispute, the federal court has now put an end to the back-and-forth.
"This case demonstrates what should be a bedrock principle for all companies: you must get customers' consent before you charge them," said Thomas B. Pahl, acting director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "Consumers affected by Amazon's practices can now be compensated for charges they didn't expect or authorise."
The FTC also won similar cases against the other big mobile app stores: Apple settled for $32.5 million in January 2014, and Google paid $19 million in September 2014.


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The Last Starfighter tested the limits of early computer-generated movie graphics, and it's about to explore uncharted waters once again. Original writer Jonathan Betuel is developing The Starfighter Chronicles, a related TV series (about alien law enforcement, not an arcade fan turned hero) where virtual reality should play an important role. If you're watching through a VR headset, certain scenes will have more to them than what you'd see on a regular screen -- you could look around a spaceship, or see every aspect of a battle. You're probably not going to find this on conventional TV (current broadcast tech wouldn't allow for VR), but it would literally add a new dimension to online streams and app-based video.
The project is something of a gamble. It's still in the early stages, and there's no guarantee that networks or streaming sites will want to pick up a show simply because it has a VR hook. Remember how Captain Power's interactive TV experiment lasted for just one season? Betuel is drawing on help from online video gurus at Surreal.tv to make this real, however, and there are already "potential suitors." If everything goes according to plan, this could give VR a foothold in the TV space... even if it's just a nice-to-have extra.


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Punjabi cousins from Surrey launch T-shirt line that promotes cultural pride
Baljit Gill is proud of his Punjabi roots. But he is tired of seeing his culture and traditions portrayed in a “tainted” light. "Whenever we make the news it’s not for the good stuff, but there’s a lot to be proud of in the South Asian community," Gill said.india Updated: Dec 21, 2012 18:14 IST
Baljit Gill is proud of his Punjabi roots. But he is tired of seeing his culture and traditions portrayed in a “tainted” light.
"Whenever we make the news it’s not for the good stuff, but there’s a lot to be proud of in the South Asian community," Gill said.
Gill started a clothing line, B-Coalition, which boasts a collection of graphic tees — designed by his cousin — with culturally tailored messages — something to sport with pride.
When Gill and his cousin launched the line six months ago, they wanted to make sure that they stood out from all the Indo-tailored clothing they’d seen already.
“We felt a lot of it was stereotypical, but then we decided to start with a little more meaning and pride," he said.
“We want to bring something out there that’s classy and presents our culture — there’s a message of pride, instilling values, morals, our cultural roots,” he said.
The line features a history collection with T-shirts based on historical individuals, and a district collection with a shirt for each district in Punjab.
And their latest tee reads "I’m not Punjabi because I was born in Punjab, but that Punjab was born in me.”
For Gill, B-Coalition is more than just clothing or fashion — it is a movement.
“It’s getting in touch with your cultural roots,” he said.
Gill believes that’s where many of the problems stem from in the South Asian community — people are disconnected from their roots, from their parents and grandparents — especially the younger generation.
"Because of that disconnect, people are finding other ways to fill that void — by the negative friends … doing stupid things, like joining a gang,” said Gill. “You have Indo-Canadians killing Indo-Canadians — for what?”
He is hoping to make a change, so youth will instead fill that void with pride in their culture, learning Punjabi, learning about their history.
"We’re trying to instill pride in our community … to hopefully get people reconnected with our roots," Gill said.


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Provo, Utah will be Google’s next Fiber city.
Google Fiber is branching out yet again. Google’s ultra-high-speed network is slated to come to Provo, Utah.
Google Fiber offers Internet speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second, which Google says is 100 times faster than the average American Internet user’s service. Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) also offers a Fiber TV service that lets customers watch all shows in HD, record up to eight shows at once and store up to 500 hours of HD video in the cloud. Customers can watch across several devices, including cell phones and PCs.


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Market observers see reduced Chinese soybean import demand
Recent rains in Argentina improved water supplies and brought relief in the Cordoba and Western Buenos Aires regions. However, there are still pockets of dryness and, if this continues, it will hinder yields, according to the latest market report from AHDB.
Brazilian company, Mercosul, has already cuts its soybean forecast down to 128.34Mt from 129.15Mt in their previous outlook, said the grain and oilseed UK specialists.
Meanwhile, after a five-month soybean purchasing spree, there are signs that Chinese demand may be starting to wane, they also noted.
“It seems that some small importers and processors are looking to cancel US cargoes for December and January shipment.”
Weekly export sales of soybeans from the US have reduced, they reported. Sales last week were down to 768.1Kt, the lowest weekly amount the marketing year started on October 1, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
But in terms of the grains outlook, US wheat export sales for week ending November 19 were 795.7Kt, well above trade expectations of between 200Kt to 450Kt, said the analysts.
“Strong Chinese buying was a theme again last week, which has reportedly been supporting European wheat prices. Despite the EU having a smaller wheat crop this year, the effects of COVID-19 on demand is thought to have added to the exportable surplus. EU common wheat exports are 20% behind the same period last year but this gap could shrink if the recent sales that have been reported, especially to China, are actually shipped.”
Dry conditions in Brazil have led to the yield estimate for the first maize crop of the season being cut by the consultants Safras & Mercado, found the AHDB review.
Those consultants now have the first Brazilian maize crop pegged 18% lower than 2019/20 levels - at 19.1Mt. Earlier this month, Conab forecast the first maize crop at 26.4Mt.
Last Thursday, November 26, the International Grains Council (IGC), in its most recent outlook, paired back its projections for global maize output in the 2020/21 season but doubled its forecast for China’s corn imports from 8Mt to 16Mt.
The Council cut its global corn crop forecast by 10Mt to 1.146bn tons, citing worse outlooks for maize crops in the US, Ukraine and the EU.
The body also raised estimates for world wheat production but only by 1Mt, estimating that output for 2021/21 at 765Mt.


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If reports out of Korea are correct, Samsung is planning to announce a 2560 x 1440 display at MWC this February. While they’ve already filed a patent for such technology, they haven’t made clear when they’d launch it. The report also notes that Samsung is eyeing iris scanning technology as well.
The report comes courtesy of ZD Net, with their sourcing “internal news from the company”. If true, Samsung’s would be the first WQHD smartphone, as it’s expected they’d release such technology on the newest flagship device, the Galaxy S5. Of course, that device is expected to be around the 5-inch mark for screen size, so we wonder what good a 1440 resolution would be for such a small screen.
The iris scanning technology is said to be an alternative to lock screens and pass codes. Like a fingerprint, your iris is unique to you. Additionally, it’s said to be more secure than fingerprints, and believed to be much more individual and not as easily cheated.
Either way, we’re on the fence with this news. Screen resolution is important, but we’re not sure that density will be poignant on a smartphone. Iris scanning is forward-thinking, but do you really want to stare at your device closeup each time to unlock it? We don’t, but we’ll be interested to see what — if anything — Samsung brings to the table at MWC.


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Starbucks to ‘reinvent and transform’ the $90bn tea market!
Thu, 20 Mar 2014 | By Sebastian Joseph
Starbucks is preparing a global marketing blitz in an attempt to dominate the tea shop market, as it has with coffee, as part of a wider plot to double its commercial value to $100bn (£60.4bn).
Starbucks is accelerating plans to dominate the global tea shop market.
The world’s biggest coffee chain by sales made the announcement at its annual shareholder yesterday evening (19 March) when it claimed the tea market was “ripe” for innovation. It added the business was well positioned to exploit the $90bn (£54.4bn) hot and iced tea category through its Teavana brand.
Starbucks acquired the tea retailer at the end of 2012 and has opened around 20 stores in the US since, ahead of launching a further 20 later this year. Future investments will take the tea brand global as the retailer looks to stretch revenue from its non-coffee products such as food, juice and alcohol.
It is hoped the plan can bolster the brand in Europe, particularly in the UK where it faces tough competition from established players such as Costa and Pret a Manger.
Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz, who recently stepped away from the day-to-day running of the business to concentrate on its digital strategy, promised upcoming initiatives will “reinvent” the market for tea. The company teased at how future promotions would cut through to customers by partnering with US talkshow host Oprah Winfrey to launch the “Oprah Chai” tea. The exclusive beverage will be sold at Starbucks and Teavana stores in the US and Canada with the proceeds supporting the self-confessed tea enthusiast’s charity.
Schultz adds: “You’d be hard pressed to find a retailer today who has a business of this scale, in relation to the fact that our average ticket value is $5 (£3).”
Starbucks’ total value has rocketed from $5bn (£3bn) in 2008 to over $57bn (£34.5bn) today, reflecting a 948 per cent increase in its share price in the period. Sustaining the growth is a challenge, according to the business as it looks to offset saturation in its core markets with innovation and expansion into China and India.
It unveiled its revamped smartphone app yesterday to kick off its innovation spurt, letting users pay and tip directly from their handsets. The company revealed plans to shift more spend to mobile and loyalty cards in a bid to drive repeat purchases around its products. Mobile transactions now account for 14 per cent of US store sales, revealed Starbucks, with 5 million made every week. It plans to introduce mobile ordering by the end of the year.
“The growth of mobile payments in our stores is significantly bigger than the core of our business”, added Schultz. Starbucks has previously outlined its digital plan to address what it claims is the “seismic shift” in retail towards ecommerce, and sees its mobile offering as a way to increase footfall into its stores.
The retailer also said it would extend its beer and wine evening offerings to multiple cities and added “over time, they will become a bigger part of the business. It will never be coffee, but it will be incremental”.
Despite efforts to broaden its positioning, Starbucks vowed to maintain coffee leadership by sourcing “higher quality coffee than at any other time in company history”.


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The latest news and top tips on Google’s powerful HDMI media streaming stick.
Rumoured since the launch of the device, HBO Go has recently appeared on one of Google's Chromecast pages.
Pandora is the latest service to add support for Google's content streaming device.
Amazon has clarified the situation regarding international availability of Google's Chromecast device.
Hulu have updated their Android and iOS apps to support Google's Chromecast content streaming device.
The AirCast Android app brings local content from Dropbox, Google Drive, and your phone to the Chromecast.
Amazon appear to have woefully under-estimated customer demand for Google's $35 streaming device 'Chromecast', delaying existing orders by 2-3 months.
The first Chromecast update is pushing out to devices from today, Beta and Dev Channels are also now available for users wanting the bleeding edge.
Someone with a calendar to hand tell me if it’s been a week since Google’s magical streaming device Chromecast was released. It hasn’t? Fantastic. Yes, despite the Chromecast having been available for less than a […]
The $35 Chromecast sold out in the Play Store, Amazon, and Best Buy in only a matter of hours. As the response from these eager early adopters trickles in, we go hands on to give you a glimpse at what works and what could use another layer of polish.
Google have released the Chromecast Android App to the Play Store for setting up and configuring all the Chromecast devices in your home.
Google's official extension for enabling Chrome browser content to be streamed to a Chromecast-enabled TV has been added to the Chrome Web Store.
A low-cost device that enables content to be streamed wirelessly from a tablet, phone or PC straight to a TV has been unveiled by Google. The ‘Chromecast’ device allow any devices running Chrome or a Chromecast-enabled […]


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Editor’s note: Ben Kaufman is the CEO of Quirky.com, which helps inventors bring their ideas to the market. Kaufman is the subject of Sunday’s episode of “The Next List,” on CNN at 2 p.m. ET.
By Ben Kaufman, Special to CNN
(CNN) – Ninety-nine percent of consumer product companies are incredibly disconnected from the people that they serve. The process of trying to learn about what those people want only creates more distance.
We used to live in a world in which Big Companies made things, and people bought them, sometimes because they were the right things, sometimes because they were the only things. Before the Internet came along, this kind of worked. Before the Web, people’s expectations of how, where and to whom they could express themselves were very low.
Those days are over. People have a forum for their voices and opinions in almost every aspect of their lives; they expect to be heard – now – and on their own terms. When the government, Hollywood or manufacturers give them something they can’t use, they respond. And that’s why, rather than waiting for something to respond to, people are trying to be the catalyst. They think they can do better. I think they are right.
I believe that the world is tired of being told, “What’s New” instead of being asked, “What’s Next?”
Ask people who want to express themselves and who are equipped to do so to solve a problem, and they will. That’s the beauty of the age we are living in, and that’s what makes an idea like Quirky, a website I founded to help entrepreneurs, work.
At Quirky, products are not born out of the boardroom. They are born in the bedroom. They come from everyday people who experience common problems and want to find a way to improve them. Every single product that comes out of the Quirky platform was designed and developed by thousands of people form around the world who have had input in every aspect of the product’s design from the original seed of the idea all the way to the price that the market will bear. Yes, we are making invention accessible, but we are doing a lot more than that. We are providing a voice for creative people to share their opinions and ideas and work together to make products that the world wants and needs.
The Quirky community and our team of in-house experts are creating beautifully designed products that inspire a visceral reaction for – and by people – who are emotionally connected.


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News headlines about Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Glu Mobile earned a media sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave headlines about the company an impact score of 46.4657282142235 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock’s share price in the near future.
Here are some of the headlines that may have effected Accern’s analysis:
- Wedbush Reiterates “$5.00” Price Target for Glu Mobile (GLUU) (americanbankingnews.com)
- Why Glu Mobile Stock Melted 5% on Friday (finance.yahoo.com)
- Glu Mobile (GLUU) Earns “Buy” Rating from Stifel Nicolaus (americanbankingnews.com)
- Glu Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results (finance.yahoo.com)
- Glu Mobile (GLUU) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.23 EPS (americanbankingnews.com)
Shares of Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) traded down $0.17 on Friday, reaching $3.25. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,765,727 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,541,356. The firm has a market cap of $445.36, a P/E ratio of -4.51 and a beta of 1.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 1.09. Glu Mobile has a 12 month low of $1.85 and a 12 month high of $4.95.
In other Glu Mobile news, COO Eric R. Ludwig sold 33,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.90, for a total transaction of $128,700.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer now directly owns 72,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $280,800. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 5.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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Samsung Galaxy M42 has been in leaks and rumours for quite a while now. The smartphone appeared on BIS along with Galaxy A42 last month. Earlier this week, a report suggested that the smartphone will make a debut in India this month itself. Now, Samsung India has officially announced the launch date for the upcoming Galaxy smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will launch in India on April 28th exclusively via amazon. The upcoming Galaxy M42 will be Samsung’s cheapest 5G-enabled smartphone in the country.
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: Expected Price
A report surfaced earlier this week on the web suggesting that the smartphone will launch under Rs. 25,000 mark in India. If priced under Rs. 25,000 mark, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will go head to head against Xiaomi’s cheapest 5G smartphone – Mi 10i.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: Specifications, and Features
Amazon teaser also shows us a glimpse of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. Going by it, the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will resemble the Galaxy A42, which was announced globally back in September. The smartphone is confirmed to feature octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoS, built on an 8nm fabrication process, and powers some popular mid-range smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi 10i.
The smartphone is confirmed to retail in 4GB RAM configuration, as it was spotted on Geekbench with 4GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will run Android 11 out of the box with the company’s proprietary One UI 3.0 skin on top. Going by 3C listing, the smartphone is confirmed to get a 6000mAh battery. The phone has already passed through Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG.
While, most other details about the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G remain unknown for now, but we can also expect the device to feature a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution. The smartphone should feature a quad-rear camera setup with 48MP or 64MP primary camera.
What are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G? Do you think Samsung will offer Indian consumers a better package compared to the Xiaomi Mi 10i? Do let us know in the comments below.


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More than 100 traders in a once-thriving Birmingham high street face closure in the next three months, according to a senior member of the business community.
Stan Hems, chairman of the Kings Heath Business Association, says half of the 287 association members have reported their slowest ever Christmas and harbour grave fears for the imminent future of their shops as the economic slump shows no signs of halting.
Six shops along the High Street between Poplar Road and Addison Road in Kings Heath, not including the soon-to-be redundant Woolworths and Adams stores, lie vacant, prompting a dramatic decline in footfall which has hit the tills of traders on the main thoroughfare but also on nearby side streets.
Mr Hems, whose business Johnstans Butchers in the High Street is the second oldest in Kings Heath, said: “A lot of our members are struggling. 50 per cent are saying it’s the worst Christmas they have ever had.
“They are worried they are not going to be here in three months’ time. There’s been a major knock-on effect from the High Street - it’s all down to footfall.”
Mr Hems is spearheading the launch of a campaign called ‘If You Don’t Use Them, You’ll Lose Them’ in a bid to encourage more people to shop in the High Street and surrounding area.
He said: “The public complain about the High Street but it’s up to the public to use the High Street and local shops and they will stay.
“But if they don’t, these shops will go and once they’ve gone you’ll never get them back.
“There’s a national pattern and ghost towns encourage crime and vandalism.”
Rebecca Willett is manager of the InShops centre in the High Street, which offers retail space at minimal rent for about 25 different traders.
She said: “It’s certainly the worst Christmas I’ve ever known in 10 years of retail. Anybody not thinking about their future is not in the real world. About 30 per cent (of traders at InShops) are saying they don’t know if they can stay on at the centre.
“We offer a cheaper rate than the High Street yet we are struggling to find retailers to come into the town and are struggling to keep them. If we can get through January, February and March we might be okay but it’s going to be a crucial time.”
Chris O’Neil, owner of Relax in Style furniture store in York Road and marketing director of the Kings Heath Centre Partnership, blames greedy property companies for hiking up rent on retail spaces forcing household names, including McDonald’s, out of Kings Heath High Street.
“The landlords need to get realistic,” he said. “Landlords need to cut rents and the Government has to help. We’ve all got to work together and we’ve all got to settle for less.”


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When governments subsidize something, you can expect more of it. With the federal government covering the cost of keeping workers and businesses afloat during provincial lockdowns, it’s no surprise that provincial politicians are biased toward new restrictions.
Since COVID-19 touched down, Ottawa has dished out $511 billion through direct subsidies, tax deferrals and low-interest loans. This debt-fueled spending binge has sent the federal debt through the $1-trillion mark. The entire federal debt is expected to balloon by nearly 90 percent by 2027, and the feds aren’t projected to balance the budget until 2070. Taxpayers can’t afford for this to become the new normal.
More than 80 percent of government pandemic subsidies have come from Ottawa. Not only are federal pandemic subsidies massively expensive, but when the feds pick up the bulk of the bill that allows premiers not to consider the full costs of their lockdowns.
Take the latest round of lockdowns implemented by Ontario Premier Doug Ford. On Dec. 22, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government is extending its pandemic subsidies for workers and businesses impacted by provincial lockdowns. This will mean another $4 billion for taxpayers to pay back.
Less than two weeks later, Ford closed Ontario gyms, prohibited dining in restaurants and restricted capacity in retail shops. Ford didn’t have to worry about his government covering the full bill for the subsidies because Ottawa already had its credit card on the table.
It will take years to evaluate pandemic measures, but two things are already clear. First, if the feds cover the bills for lockdowns, that creates a bias toward that measure for provincial governments. Second, it raises an important issue of fairness.
Consider the contrasting approaches of Quebec and Saskatchewan. Quebec has implemented some of the strictest lockdowns in the world, including curfews, which triggers big federal lockdown subsidies for its workers and businesses. Rather than these strict lockdowns, Saskatchewan is focusing on getting boosters to a higher percentage of its population than Quebec.
Federal lockdown subsidies favour provinces with tougher restrictions, like Quebec. Yet, Saskatchewanians and everyone else are paying for Quebec’s lockdowns through federal taxes.
Federal lockdown subsidies also create incentives for people to stay home, even when they’re healthy, at a time when businesses are having a hard time finding workers. That’s slowing the full economic recovery we so desperately need and making it harder for more supply to ease the burden of rising prices.
Here’s the reality: if a province feels it needs a lockdown, it has had more than enough time to tailor subsidies to its unique needs. Yes, provincial subsidies would put pressure on provincial budgets. But they should. Accountability dictates that it’s better to link decisions to the government responsible for the costs.
Here’s another reality premiers are enthusiastically ignoring: they’re not just spending more money on pandemic measures; they’re spending more money on virtually everything. When the federal government covers lockdown subsidies, it is enabling provinces to carry on with wasteful spending unrelated to the pandemic. If provinces covered their own pandemic bills, they would have to redirect wasteful spending to real needs.
Once again, Ontario provides an example of wasteful spending politicians should reprioritize. Ford recently gave $295 million to the Ford Motor Company. He also added millions to the handouts for political parties, including his own, even after he had promised to end them.
If premiers truly believe lockdowns are the best measure, they can cut wasteful spending within their own budgets in order to subsidize the businesses and people they are locking down.
It’s time for the federal government to end its wage and business lockdown subsidies. Pandemic subsidies have cost Ottawa more than half a trillion dollars. That kind of spending can’t go on forever.
Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — General Motors Co. is racking up the negative headlines faster than it can recall faulty vehicles, which is saying something.
The once-great iconic car company
Instead, as investors well know, GM keeps breaking down. On Tuesday the company was visited with two front-page headaches. The first was the revelation that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
The second was a potentially costly criminal investigation into possible wire-fraud charges stemming from GM’s ignition-switch scandal. While there’s no certainty charges will come, there is speculation a settlement could start at $1 billion — about a third of GM’s $2.8 billion net income for all 2014.
As with the bailed-out financial industry, investors need to weigh the bad with the good. And there is good. GM continues to lead the U.S. car market though with a less-than-daunting 17.7% market share, compared to 26% in 2005. Sales of light trucks are up 18% from a year ago, helping GM to a 4.9% year-to-date sales increase for its full business.The 10-year decline appears to have stabilized.
GM is priced at 16 times earnings — which could be a bargain compared with Ford Motor Co.
Wall Street analysts are bullish too: 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, though two analysts have dropped their buy recommendations. The consensus price target is $42.63, though that was before news of the Justice Department weighing charges.
The book on GM seems to be that it still has all of the fundamentals in place to be successful. And though the company has botched its handling of the ignition woes, many are giving GM the benefit of the doubt because the problems began in the early 2000s. It could be argued GM was a different company then. And that’s the real questions facing investors.
Is GM a truly new model or just a lemon with a new paint job and trim package?


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Retailers go from in-store to online holiday push
By Nicole Maestri
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retailers, which pulled out all the stops for the Thanksgiving shopping weekend, are now trying to lure shoppers online to spend more of their holiday dollars.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc <WMT.N>, Best Buy Co Inc <BBY.N>, Sears <SHLD.O> and Staples <SPLS.O> have posted special deals on their Web sites, hoping consumers will jump from in-store shopping to online buying.
The discounts are part of what is termed "Cyber Monday" by retailer network Shop.org. It is meant to mark the start of the online holiday shopping season, when consumers log on at work to search for gifts they did not find over the Thanksgiving weekend.
But "Cyber Monday" is typically not the biggest online shopping day of the season, and this year, retailers did not wait until after Thanksgiving to make a cyber push.
Retailers began posting online discounts Thanksgiving day, and some so-called "Cyber Monday" sales started on Sunday or will extend until Friday.
Walmart.com is offering special prices online for 150 items this week -- three times more than a year ago -- posting roughly 65 discounts on Monday and then adding new deals to the site daily through Friday.
Best Buy began "Cyber Monday" deals on Sunday and will offer special prices through Monday.
The deals come as retailers are worried that shoppers, squeezed by the slowing U.S. housing market, higher food and fuel costs, and the credit market crunch have cut their holiday spending plans, and that worry may have been affirmed over the Thanksgiving shopping weekend.
While deep discounts and extended hours drew more than 147 million shoppers to U.S. stores, average consumer spending fell, according to a National Retail Federation survey that included data from Thursday to Saturday and projections for Sunday.
The survey found that customers spent an average of $347.44, down 3.5 percent from $360.15 last year.
That has retailers relying heavily on their Web sites to offer special deals or advertise their holiday discounts.
According to a Shop.org/Shopzilla eHoliday Survey, 72.2 percent of online retailers are planning a special promotion for Monday, up from 42.7 percent two years ago.
Promotions will range from specific deals, to one-day sales, to free shipping on all purchases, the survey found.
Walmart.com said it saw a surge in online traffic on Thanksgiving day, attracting roughly 10 million visitors -- a significant jump from its typical traffic of 2 million daily visits during other times of the year.
Walmart.com said sales were up more than 40 percent on Thanksgiving, compared with a year ago.
The retailer expects 7 million visits to its Web site on Monday.
(Editing by Steve Orlofsky)


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Over the past couple of months, Bungie has published blog posts, held livestreams, and taken to Twitter to address some of the more contentious issues surrounding Destiny 2 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Responding to public feedback and frustration about Bungie’s perceived lack of transparency, the studio has stated an intention to be more open. Recently, the developer revealed that it will talk about the future of the game on Thursday, likely with a heavy emphasis on player feedback.
On Twitter, game director Christopher Barrett stated that he does, in fact, read and watch as much feedback as possible across many platforms. And, presumably based on what he’s read, he also announced that he’ll discuss some of what’s in store for Destiny 2 in 2018 later this week.
“For anyone curious–I read Bungie forums, I read Reddit, I read Twitter, I watch Twitch,” he wrote. “I also play Destiny. I share your love of the game. I’ll talk about where we are headed Thursday.”
This is likely in reference to the “development update” that Barrett and Bungie teased last week, although what it’ll detail is unknown. It’s possible that we might get at least a hint about the next expansion for the game. Recently, a PlayStation Store page leaked that showed Destiny 2: Gods of Mars as the next DLC pack, but Bungie has yet to say anything official about it yet.
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Healthcare logistics startup Biddano in expansion mode, volumes doubled to Rs 250 crore amidst COVID-19 pandemic
B2B healthcare platform, aims to revolutionise offline pharma distribution networks by bridging supply chain gaps between distributors and chemists through technology and is looking to expand its network to 25 Indian cities on the back of growing demand in healthcare services.
At present, the startup is operational in six cities across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, and plans to enter new cities after its upcoming funding round. The Pune-based startup plans to raise around $10 million in a Series A round over the next two months.
The company had raised about a million dollars in a pre-Series A round from Venture Catalysts and LetsVenture in October 2020.
Founded in 2016 by Talha Shaikh and Ashok Yadav, Biddano helps bridge supply chain gaps between distributors and chemists with its full-stack technology platform. It uses a ‘plug & expand' model to help distributors seamlessly manage their demand and supply while expanding their geographical reach.
The platform further simplifies order management for chemists and hospitals by enabling multiple distributors to be easily consolidated into pharmacy-specific deliveries. Through its state-of-the-art fulfilment infrastructure, Biddano also ensures pharmacies, chemists, and hospitals procure medicines in less than three hours of placing an order.
On its expansion and growth, Talha Shaikh, co-founder, Biddano, stated, "We are already in talks with multiple investors for our Series A round. We plan to use the funds to expand our network and build a community of 1 lakh+ retailers and 5,000+ distributors, enhance our technology and infrastructure, and launch new products. With all this in place, Biddano would become India’s first and largest B2B healthcare supply chain platform.”
With its artificial intelligence-driven model, Biddano aims to deliver healthcare products to various stakeholders at a reasonable cost and become a one-stop solution for all the procurement and fulfilment needs of chemists and hospitals in a market that's worth over $24 billion at present and is growing at 13% CAGR.
Lately, the segment has also attracted a significant investor interest., a Bengaluru-based startup has recently raised $4 million from Matrix Partners. Unicorn has also recently started a supply chain subsidiary Retailio. Digihealth, a company formed by a consortium of Cipla, SunPharma and other few pharma companies, also acquired -backed earlier in April 2021.
"The business is being structured in such a way that it not only eliminates inefficient processes both at the distributor’s and retailer’s level, but also improves throughput and margin. The entire emphasis is on creating a ‘just in time’ inventory model to free-up working capital,” said Ashok Yadav, Co-founder, Biddano.
To address some of the challenges that are currently faced by the Indian healthcare ecosystem at present, Biddano is introducing additional services backed by their proprietary tech platform:
- Shortbuk: A one-stop procurement platform for pharmacies for non-pharma and fast-moving consumer goods
- Biddano Logistics: A tech-enabled rapid solution for last-mile deliveries catering to distributors and pharmacies/hospitals
- Biddano Capital: A facility that will solve working capital problems for various stakeholders on the platform such as pharmacies, hospitals and distributors.
Talking about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected Biddano's growth, both the co-founders said that while the pandemic has adversely affected several lives, it also forced the healthcare industry to adopt cutting-edge technological tools and serve the public better.
Biddano grew by 36% in just three months after the pan-India lockdown was implemented in March 2020. The startup’s gross merchandise value doubled to Rs 250 crore in 2020, and it has added over 10,000 pharmacies to its network, expanding to 150 areas, and processed 1.5 million orders during the period.
Striving to create a socially conscious healthcare ecosystem, Biddano works to impact millions of lives by delivering medicines and essential goods on time. A category-buster in the healthcare space, the startup has been endorsed by the All India Association of Chemists & Distributors as its exclusive channel partner. By fulfilling critical pharmaceutical and OTC deliveries across cities, it has been able to drive impact and script an impressive success story.


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Android One expands to six African countries
The Android One initiative, aimed at boosting sales in key emerging markets through cheaper prices and better quality software, has been extended to six African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco.
Android One works closely with phone and silicon chipmakers in different markets to share reference designs and select components. A phone is then released to market that has superior processing power, the latest Android operating system and an affordable price point.
In Africa, Android One teamed up with Infinix, a Hong Kong-based company that launched in 2013. It is touted by Android as one of the "fastest growing smartphone brands in Africa". Its Web site states it has manufacturing centres in China, as well as local subsidiaries in 60 countries.
The Android One Infinix HOT2 is available on the Nigerian e-commerce site, Jumia, for 19 500 Nigerian Naira (R1 273).
The device features a quad-core MediaTek processor with 1GB memory, dual SIM support, extended battery life, expandable storage and comes in five different colours.
Caesar Sengupta, Android VP of product management, says in a blog post: "Of the more than 50 million Nigerians who use the Internet, 95% do so on a mobile device... However, simply having an Internet connection isn't enough. It's important that people getting started with the Internet have a great, reliable, and relevant experience right away. This can be a challenge in places where local content may be limited, connectivity slow or intermittent, and quality phones costly."
As part of the Android One programme, for people who already own a smartphone in these countries, they will be able to download a streamlined version of Google Search. This will provide a faster experience on low RAM phones, says Sengupta.
YouTube Offline will also be extended to Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Egypt within the next few months.
This feature allows YouTube users to store videos offline for up to 48 hours for watching when signal is slow or non-existent.
In December last year, the offline video playback feature was launched in India, Indonesia and Philippines.


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Xerox Corp. is leaving its longtime Stamford headquarters for a smaller facility in Norwalk.
The company, which has been in Stamford since 1969, announced last year it would relocate in the area. The move from its 25-acre (10-hectare) Stamford campus to the smaller Glover Avenue site in Norwalk is expected late this summer, company officials said. More than 300 employees will be moved.
"We chose the building because it met all of our needs," Xerox spokeswoman Christa Carone said. "We can make it a more inviting place for our employees. It gives us the opportunity to promote the Xerox brand with signage."
The company's work force at headquarters is down from about 600 employees seven years ago. The printer and copier maker has cut thousands of positions in recent years and introduced numerous new products to return to profitability, the AP says.
Xerox moved its corporate headquarters from Rochester, New York, to a four-story, 225,000-square-foot (20,900-square-meter) building in Stamford in 1969.


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German paper mills register 3 per cent production drop in 2019
Germany's packaging paper and board industry increased output and deliveries in 2019 on strong export business. Sales down by 11 per cent y-o-y.
2019 has been unsatisfactory year for the German paper industry, according to the industry association VDP. German mills produced 22.1 million t of paper and board, 3 per cent less than in the previous year. Total deliveries fell by 2 per cent on weak domestic demand, VDP statistics show. Production of packaging paper and board recorded 1 per cent growth to 12.1 million t in 2019. At the same time, deliveries increased by 2 per cent y-o-y. While domestic deliveries receded by more than 2 per cent to 5.6 million t in 2019, the industy accelerated its exports by 6 per cent to 6.4 million t. Production of graphic paper grades dropped by 8.3 percent to 7.1 million t in 2019. Packaging paper and board accounted for 55 per cent of the industry's production volume, according to VDP. Graphic papers, including newsprint, magazine and catalogue paper, and fine paper grades, stand for around 32 per cent of the total output.
Cheap recycled fibre left its mark on packaging paper and board pricesThe industry's total sales fell by almost 7 per cent to €14.3bn in 2019. At 2 per cent, the drop in graphic paper sales was less accentuated than in the packaging paper and board segment, which suffered 11 per cent drop in sales. "This was due to the fact that the lower recovered paper prices were often passed on to customers," said VDP. This article is part of our free coverage on VDP and the German paper and board industry. In order to gain full access to EUWID Pulp and Paper news content, and market and price reports on the key recovered paper, paper and board grades in Germany consider subscribing to EUWID Pulp and Paper.
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