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The local currency rose for a fifth session in a row on Monday tracking optimism that the phase one trade deal between US and China will be signed this week. Rupee gained together with other Asian peers in yesterday’s session following sustained fund inflows by FIIs.
However, market participants were a little cautious ahead of the important inflation number that was released yesterday.
The domestic unit settled 8 paise higher at 70.86 against the American currency in the previous session as investor sentiment strengthened amid positive global cues and gains in the domestic equity market.
Data showed inflation rose 7.35 per cent in December compared to rise of 5.54 per cent in the previous month.
Vegetables inflation in December 2019 surged to 60.5 per cent as against 36 per cent in November.
“Today, USDINR pair is expected to quote in the range of 70.50 and 71.20,” brokerage
Dollar fell against its major crosses ahead of the US-China trade deal that will be signed this week. The trade deal to be signed this week will include pledges by China to buy $200 billion of US goods over two years in four industries.
The deal will bolster intellectual property protection, and also has chapters on forced technology transfer, currency, and market access to key sectors in the Chinese economy, including financial services and agriculture. From the US, market participants will be keeping an eye on the inflation number and better-than-expected economic data could support the dollar at lower levels.
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Tag Archives : Datsun redi-GO
Update (23/06/2017): According to a report from Motoroids, the redi-GO 1.0L version will launch in India on July 19, 2017. Nissan is yet to confirm.
Will get the Kwid’s 1L 3-cyl petrol engine. Overdrive reports that Datsun is already prepping a facelift for the Datsun redi-GO despite the model being.
Limited edition model priced at INR 3,49,479 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Datsun is showcasing the Datsun redi-GO SPORT at the Autocar Performance Show 2017. Launched as a.
Renault Kwid’s mechanical twin to follow with the same options this year. Last year, the Renault Kwid saw the addition of the 1.0-litre engine and.
A further 800 units will be produced. Datsun India, which launched the Datsun redi-GO Sport on September 29, 2016, announced that the limited edition model.
Features body graphics and an all-black interior. Nissan has launched the limited edition Datsun redi-GO Sport in Delhi today. Based on the top-end Datsun redi-GO S,.
Changes likely to be limited to cosmetic tweaks. Datsun has announced that a limited edition redi-GO ‘Sport’ will go on sale on September 29. A.
Marks the return of Datsun to Sri Lanka. Datsun has confirmed that the all new Datsun redi-GO will launch in Sri Lanka in September. This.
Datsun redi-GO contributed to a 146 percent growth in sales for Nissan in July. The Datsun redi-Go, Tata Tiago, Honda BR-V and VW Ameo have contributed upto.
Available in 11 sales outlets across Nepal. The Datsun redi-GO that was launched in India last month has now reached Nepal. The company’s new ultra.
Based on the same platform as the Renault Kwid. Nissan India has announced that the Datsun redi-Go has received over 10,000 bookings, stating that a.
Priced from INR 2.39 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Datsun have announced that they sold 4,297 cars in June, and close to 3,000 units of the redi-GO were.
Available in five grades. Datsun has launched the all new Datsun redi-GO for sale at an event in Delhi today. It will be available in.
To launch for sale tomorrow. Datsun will launch the Datsun redi-GO for sale on June 7. It’s the company’s first A-segment vehicle and shares its.
A driver airbag is standard on the top-end variant. Ahead of its launch on June 7, 2016, not only has the starting price of the.

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British SUV tuning company Eterniti has unveiled its Artemis super-SUV at the 2012 Beijing International Auto Exhibition. The company is claiming the Artemis (née Hemera) is the first ever super-SUV - it certainly looks imposing enough, and has more than enough go to match the show.
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TEMPO.CO, Tokyo - The Japanese government's policy on increasing sales tax from five percent to eight percent in April 2014, has affected the country’s automotive industry. The number of car sales recorded on July 2014 dropped by 9.1 percent to 333,471 units, which is the lowest number ever recorded since August 2011.
The sales tax increase, which was applied on April 2014, was the first time in the last 17 years. In 1997, the Japanese had increases sales tax from three percent to five percent following the country's economic recession.
The increase was the government's attempt to manage the increasing public debt ratio. However, the increase had also affected the consumer, investment, and capital expenditure sectors.
Data from Japan's Auto Dealers Association revealed that sales of small-sized city cars dropped by 15.1 percent to 126,865 units. Sales of other vehicle dropped by five percent to 206,606 units.
Sluggish domestic demand is expected to weigh on earnings at Japanese automakers including Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota's net income will probably fall by 2.4 percent to 1.78 trillion yen (US$17 billion) in this fiscal year.
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It seems that Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is still proving to be an issue for the company and its customers alike as battery issues keep cropping up. Earlier this year, Microsoft patched a bug that caused the Surface Pro 3 to incorrectly display battery percentages but now another battery-related problem has come to light, with some users unable to charge their tablets.
Microsoft has two suppliers for its Surface Pro 3 batteries, the previous bug affected models using a Simplo battery while this new problem is affecting those who have a model with an LG battery. Users with this specific model have apparently been finding themselves unable to charge, causing the tablet to shut down when not connected to power.
So far, Microsoft has been quiet on these new issues but is apparently “aware” of the problem. Hopefully Microsoft will have an update for the affected users soon. We will post an update when that happens.
KitGuru Says: The Surface Pro 3 is mostly sold as a device for productivity and issues like this really detract from that. Hopefully any Surface Pro 3 owners can get a fix soon. Do any of you guys have a Surface? Have you had any issues recently?


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Johanns: Administration farm bill has support in Congress
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns told the North American Agricultural Journalists in Washington, DC, today that in response to interest in Congress, the USDA is drafting legislation that could be used to put the Bush administrationâ€™s farm bill ideas into the 2007 bill.
The administration proposal would increase spending on conservation programs and would raise direct payments for commodity program crops by about $1 billion.
More conservation spending seems to have wide support but neither of the ag committee chairmen in CongressÂ, Senator Tom Harkin nor Representative Collin Peterson, have expressed much interest in higher direct payments so far. And over the weekend at a hearing in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Harkin seemed to question the wisdom of continuing direct payments.
Johanns said Monday that direct payments are part of a carefully crafted array of farm bill proposals.
"It's a predictable form of aid in a rather unpredictable profession," Johanns told reporters.
And, along with countercyclical payments based on market prices and yields, the administration farm bill proposal "will offer a relatively complete package to guard against unexpected events," he said.
When asked what he thought of using some money that would have gone to direct payments to use as conservation payments on working lands, Johanns said that the administration farm bill already proposes a higher level of spending on conservation. And he said he's not certain that farmers would accept that tradeoff.
"I think that may be a bit of a tough sell with the producers out there," he said.
Later, in a panel discussion by farm group lobbyists, John Gordley of the American Soybean Association, said he doesn't think that either Harkin or Peterson want to end the direct payment program but "I think they see that as a pot of money" that might be used for new or expanded conservation programs.
The direct payment program goes to producers regardless of which crop is grown on land that has been enrolled in commodity programs. It began as AMTA, or agricultural market transition act, payments under the 1996 farm bill, when the payments were considered an incentive for transitioning to fewer price supports. In 2002 it was made a permanent payment program in the farm bill.
Because direct payments aren't tied to a commodity, theyâ€™re not considered trade distorting under existing trade laws, which Johanns said Monday is another advantage. Other commodity programs are more vulnerable to litigation under trade laws. Brazil has already won much of its case against cotton subsidies and Canada is challenging corn subsidies.
"It's a better trade policy and itâ€™s a better safety net," Johanns said.
In order to continue direct payments, however, the next Farm Bill will have to eliminate a provision that bans fruit and vegetable production on land with a history of commodity program payments. In the case against cotton subsidies, that ban on produce was considered trade distorting by a World Trade Organization panel.


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The Long Beach-based owner of the faded Acapulco and El Torito Mexican restaurant chains is preparing to undertake a significant makeover, orchestrated by its new president and chief executive, Frederick F. Wolfe, who steps into the ring on May 15.
Wolfe, 50, is a turnaround specialist known for breathing new life into dog-eared chains that have grown a little moldy around the edges.
At his most recent job as chief operating officer at California Pizza Kitchen, Wolfe helped inject a contemporary look into the pizza restaurants' d & #233;cor, provide a menu featuring lighter and fresher dishes, upgrade the food ingredients and give customers larger portions, analysts said.
Acapulco Acquisition Corp., owner of the two Mexican restaurant chains, is hoping that Wolfe, who had been vice president of operations at Acapulco for 14 years before joining CPK in 1997, can pull off the same dazzling turnaround for El Torito and Acapulco.
Wolfe said he plans to immediately launch a plan to improve the chains' quality of food, service and ambience.
"We will also find out what the other issues are and what needs immediate attention," he said.
Analysts note that both chains have menus that are slightly out of step with the times, and offer food selections that need a dash of culinary inspiration.
"El Torito has been in pretty bad shape for a very long time," said Hal Sieling, an independent restaurant consultant in Carlsbad. "If you look at both restaurants, there is a lot of room for improvement."
Acapulco Acquisition Corp. bought 95 El Torito restaurants for $130 million last June from ailing restaurant holding company Prandium Inc. of Irvine. El Torito, which Prandium bought in 1994, was considered the strongest link in the Orange County company's restaurant lineup, with sales of $220 million in 1999.
Prandium which operates 143 Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants in the Midwest, 43 Koo Koo Roo restaurants and 14 Hamburger Hamlets sold El Torito because it needed the funds to help pay $270 million in debt coming due over a four-year period. But last week, Prandium revealed in its annual report that it might have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to protect itself from creditors.Neglected restaurants
Because of Prandium's lingering financial difficulties, little money was invested in recent years in El Torito restaurants, many of which need to be upgraded to keep pace with other mid-price family restaurant competitors such as Lone Star Steakhouse and Claimjumper.
"El Torito has been under a company helm that has been cash-strapped for years," said Janet Lowder, president of Restaurant Management Services in Rancho Palos Verdes. "The new management will probably put some emphasis on improving El Torito and see how the two compete against each other."
Acapulco executives, who were not available for comment last week, previously asserted that they would continue operating Acapulco and El Torito as two separate entities, even though many of the establishments are located within blocks of each other and appeal to the same customer base.
"I expect we will see some conversions to one concept or another, or we may see some better definition between the two concepts," Wolfe said about the two chains.
Under common ownership, the two former rivals now dominate the sit-down Mexican restaurant market where faux Mexican architecture and Latin music lend a fiesta atmosphere to the dining-out experience.
In many ways, Acapulco's purchase of El Torito locked up this particular dining segment. It also allows the company to run the two restaurant chains more cost effectively, due to economies of scale. The two chains can purchase food at a better price while combining back-office services and marketing costs.
Also the acquisition allowed Acapulco, which operates 49 Acapulco restaurants, to triple its market reach by adding nearly 100 El Torito restaurants to its line-up.
"Somewhere along the line, Acapulco needed to do something to expand its concept, and El Torito seemed to be an opportunity to do that, " said Keith Elmer, a restaurant expert for Ernst & Young.fEconomic changes
But Wolfe will have a particular challenge on his hands this year. That's because experts predict the restaurant industry will have a tough time making ends meet due to the shifting economic landscape.
While restaurant sales in California are projected to increase slightly this year to nearly $40 billion, up from $37.7 billion in 2000, operating costs will be climbing even higher, said John Dunlap, president of the California Restaurant Association.
"We have energy costs going up as much as 300 percent in some areas, such as San Diego," Dunlap said. "Restaurants are large users of energy because of all the refrigeration, interior and exterior lighting, ovens, griddles, microwaves and hot water. And then you have a large number of minimum-wage workers, and the minimum wage increased this year."
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Gwen Stefani – Just A Girl will run this fall at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Gwen Stefani has announced eight new performance dates for her headlining residency, Gwen Stefani – Just A Girl at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The shows will be held October 22-November 6 and are rescheduled from last May’s eight shows that were canceled due to the pandemic.
Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the eye-popping spectacular celebrates the breadth of the star’s illustrious musical career with fan-favorite hits, including “Hollaback Girl,” “The Sweet Escape” and “What You Waiting For?”
Tickets go on sale to the public starting Saturday, May 29th at 10 am PT. Fan presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, May 26th at 10 am PT through Friday, May 28th at 10 pm PT. Citi is the official presale credit card of the residency. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, May 26th at 10 am PT through Friday, May 28th at 10 pm PT through Citi Entertainment.
In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will have access to a presale running Thursday, May 27th at 10 am PT through Friday, May 28th at 10 pm PT.
General ticket prices begin at $40, plus applicable tax and fees, and may be purchased online at Ticketmaster or in-person at the Planet Hollywood box office. All shows begin at 9 pm.
The eight new performances going on sale are:
Oct 2021: 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
Nov 2021: 3, 5, 6
Gwen Stefani, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment are donating $1 of every ticket purchased to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization that provides medical treatment to children facing a number of life-threatening conditions. The donation will also allow Cure 4 The Kids Foundation to move into a state-of-the-art building, increasing the number of exam rooms and improving the patient treatment experience. In addition to support of the expansion, Cure 4 The Kids worked with Stefani to design and name a patient room after her within the existing clinic space, which was unveiled in March 2019.
Known for her wildly charismatic stage presence, Stefani premiered her exclusive Las Vegas headlining residency in June 2018 at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. With its set list comprised of fan favorites and iconic hits, the two hour show unfolds as an eye-popping spectacular, putting a fresh twist on classic Vegas theatrics. But despite the elaborate stage production — and wardrobe changes showcasing her legendary fashion sense — Stefani offers up an undeniably intimate performance, ultimately forging an unforgettable connection with the crowd.


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Crowd-funding platform Kickstarter on Monday officially made social good part of its business model by changing its US corporate status.
Kickstarter changed from a standard for-profit structure to being a public benefit corporation (PBC) that is out to make money but bound to take into account the effects of business decisions on society as well as on share holders, according to the founders.
"Companies that believe there are more important goals than maximizing shareholder value have been at odds with the expectation that for-profit companies must exist ultimately for profit above all," Kickstarter founders said in an online post.
"Radically, positive impact on society becomes part of a Benefit Corporation?s legally defined goals."
Less than a percent of US companies have opted for PBC status, among them Patagonia and This American Life, according to Kickstarter.
"We believe that can and will change in the coming years," the founders said.
"More and more voices are rejecting business as usual, and the pursuit of profit above all."
New York City-based Kickstarter launched in early 2009 as an online venue where creative projects seek financial backing from people who pledge funds, usually with the promise of a reward related to the endeavor being backed.
Kickstarter will donate five percent of its annual net profit to organizations and arts education programs battling inequality, according to the founders.


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Here’s another controversial case involving kids and mobile apps: A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against Google that claims her child was lured into spending more than $65 on virtual “Crystals” without her knowledge, after she agreed to download a mobile game that costs just 99 cents.
The case echoes similar complaints against Apple that formed the basis of a lawsuit and a Federal Trade Commission settlement last year.
In the latest suit, filed last week in San Francisco’s federal court, attorneys for Ilana Imber-Gluck say many parents don’t realize that when they enter a password to authorize a download or purchase from Google’s Play Store, the company essentially keeps the account open for 30 minutes – allowing additional purchases on the same device without re-entering the account-holder’s password.
Imber-Gluck, whose two sons are aged four and five, says one of them went ahead and purchased the virtual currency known as Crystals after she left him alone to play Marvel Run Jump Smash on her Samsung tablet. Her lawyers are asking the court to certify her claim as a class action on behalf of other parents around the country who have been equally surprised to find charges for digital pet food, gold coins or other items from child-oriented games on their accounts.
The suit accuses Google and app-makers of deliberately making and distributing many kids’ games for free, or a nominal cost, while racking up big profits by enticing susceptible children into buying all kinds of virtual accessories.
Or as a headline writer for Consumer Reports put it, in an article about similar complaints earlier this year: “Google Play Store lets your kid spend like a drunken sailor.”
The suit also chides Google for not taking heed when thousands of similar complaints were raised against Apple for the way it handled games distributed through the iTunes store. Apple previously allowed any purchases made, without verification of a password, for 15 minutes after an initial sign-in. But the company ended that practice and now requires a password to be entered for each purchase – after settling a class-action lawsuit and a separate FTC complaint last year.
“Despite consumer outrage” over those cases, wrote lawyers for Imber-Gluck, Google hasn’t modified its policies. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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You heard right! [USA only – so no worries, still N#1 worldwide]
The Eagles’ greatest hits album has moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to become history’s best-selling album of all-time.
The Recording Industry Association of America told The Associated Press on Monday that the Eagles’ album — “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” — is now certified 38x platinum, which means sales and streams of the album have reached 38 million copies.
The album was released in 1976 and pushes Jackson’s “Thriller,” which is 33x platinum, to second place.
RIAA also said that the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” released in 1977, is now 26x platinum and makes it the third best-selling album of all-time.
The last time RIAA tallied sales for the Eagles’ greatest hits album was in 2006, when it said it was 29x platinum. Sales and streams for “Thriller” were last updated last year.
“We are grateful for our families, our management, our crew, the people at radio and, most of all, the loyal fans who have stuck with us through the ups and downs of 46 years. It’s been quite a ride,” Don Henley said in a statement.
RIAA’s platinum status was once equivalent to selling one million albums or songs, but in 2013 the company began incorporating streaming from YouTube, Spotify and other digital music services to determine certification for albums and songs.
Now 1,500 streams of an album is equivalent to an album sale. Also, 10 song downloads = 1 album sale.
But not all is lost! With Michael Jackson’s Birthday coming up and also Halloween around the corner, fans and general public will for sure play/listen/buy the famous album in mass as they always do!
If you feel to bring “Thriller” at the top of the list (in the US that is – for those who managed to read up to hear LOL), you can either stream the album as much as you can or buy the album (again and again) at your nearest music store or on Michael Jackson website!
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Note from MJVibe: We try our best to bring you the news as it comes and while we understand that the news of “Thriller” not being the best selling album in the US (at the moment), Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is still the biggest selling album of all time worldwide. We love to see so much passion in fans and we have already seen some US fans making campaigns to bring back “Thriller” at the top of the list in the US which is amazing.


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Massive Chinese government subsidies have given China’s paper industry an unfair competitive advantage that has helped fuel the industry’s rapid growth in recent years according to a new study from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).
In November 2008, China’s National Bureau of Statistics (2003- 09b) reported that the paper industry’s output had increased to 83.9 million metric tons, up 9.6% from the previous year. In 2009, China produced over 17% of the world’s total output in the paper industry; with exports of $7.6 billion in paper and paperboard, China consolidated its position as a lead exporter in the industry. Since 2000, China has increased paper production three-fold to assume a leading role in the global paper industry.
The rapid rise in China’s paper industry did not result from advantages in natural resources, economies of scale or scope, new technology, or lower cost of production (including labor). Instead, the growth resulted from at least $33.1 billion in various Chinese government subsidies paid to the country’s paper industry between 2002 and 2009.
In 2010, China has by far the fastest-growing paper industry in the world. Yet, China also has among the smallest forestry resources in the world to support this industry’s expansion. Consequently, it imports the bulk of its raw materials at world prices — yet, paper in China generally sells at prices much lower than in the United States or European Union.
Globally, and in China, labor constitutes a very small part of the costs of the paper industry — high capital investments play a major role. In China, government subsidies and loans have provided strong support for the paper industry’s expansion. Combined with saturated, domestic product markets, the expansion has lead to enormous overcapacity in China and a meteoric increase in China’s paper exports.
China’s government policies give it’s industries an unfair advantage, including currency manipulation and wage suppression.


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In a twist that caught many by surprise—given Ripple’s (XRP) partial victory last year—a U.S. judge has demanded Ripple Labs hand over historical financial statements. Judge Sarah Netburn sided with the US SEC in a Monday court filing, ordering the fintech company to produce its records from 2022 to 2023.
In addition, Ripple will have to answer questions regarding the amount of XRP institutional sales proceeds it received. If you think you are having a bad week, you can’t be worse off than Ripple. So, the legal battle continues, and Ripple definitely can’t wait for a timeout or ceasefire—assuming there will be one.
With investors hoping to ride the “Jupuary” wave following the JUP airdrop claim and the resulting frenzy, there has been massive interest in InQubeta (QUBE). Currently one of the most sought-after tokens, QUBE has been hailed as the best new crypto to invest in.
InQubeta (QUBE): A Promising Investment
InQubeta (QUBE) is among the most promising new ICOs in the crypto scene right now. It recently soared past $8.9 million in its ongoing presale, which is no mean feat. In the seventh stage of the ICO, a token costs just $0.0224 and is tipped for a 6,000% rally by analysts.
Undoubtedly, its staggering upside potential as a top ICO is one of its biggest appeals. But that isn’t all. Of equal importance are the critical issues it aims to solve, which endears it to investors as it is poised for massive adoption and staggering growth.
It stands at the intersection of AI and blockchain—a bullish narrative—and aims to solve key problems within the AI sector. It will build the first crowdfunding platform for AI tech startups through crypto. In addition, its custom-built NFT marketplace will serve as a hunting ground for next-generation AI products. To become an early adopter, click the link below.
Ripple’s (XRP) lawsuit against the US SEC continues. Given the recent ruling in favor of the SEC, no one would wish to trade places with the fintech company. In a Monday court filing, Judge Sarah Netburn—siding with the SEC—ordered Ripple to produce its records from 2022 to 2023. The payment protocol will also have to answer how much proceeds it received from the institutional sales of XRP.
It is to be recalled that in 2020, the SEC hit Ripple with a $1.3 billion lawsuit, alleging it undertook unregistered sales of securities in the form of XRP. However, last year, in July 2023, Ripple scored a partial victory, which sent ripples of excitement across the crypto landscape. The price of XRP also skyrocketed, hitting $0.8—2023’s ATH. But it has been downhill ever since for XRP. Solana flipped it in market cap, and it recently lost key support.
Given the significant win in the years-long legal battle, Ripple has experienced a rude awakening. In the recent court ruling regarding its financial statement, Netburn stated, “At this stage, the Court sees no basis to short-circuit that inquiry by denying access to readily available information that may be probative to the remedy stage.”
Meanwhile, according to Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, the SEC is going after the good guys. With the future of XRP uncertain until the end of the lawsuit, it is difficult to say if it is a good crypto to buy or not.
Ripple has been ordered to produce its financial statement to the SEC in an ongoing lawsuit, according to a recent court filing. This is probably not good news for the crypto payment protocol. Meanwhile, InQubeta has emerged as a go-to investment, with investors hoping to ride its massive bullish wave.
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Micromax, which is one of the best domestic smartphone manufacturer has confirmed the plans to launch its Android One powered handset on Sept. 15. The same day when Google’s event in India is scheduled!
Also said that it will be available exclusively on Amazon.in. Followed by other native makers such as Karbonn’s Android One retailed on Snapdeal. Spice teased its Android One device as well, which will be exclusive on Flipkart on September 15.
As per the Micromax’s teaser, it’s expected the Android One smartphone will be go on sale at 3.30 PM and a caption says “CAN REFRESH with The Smartest ONE“. The word One confirms that its an Android One-based smartphone, but no exact idea other than that.
If you look at the teaser image of the handset which resembles the one that showcased at the announcement at Google I/O few months ago. Google on the other hand already confirmed that the smartphone will come with 4.5inch screen, Dual-SIM standby functionality, FM Radio and SD card support.
The Android One smartphone from Micromax would be priced at less than $100 (roughly Rs. 6000). On Monday, we will be bringing you something that you deserve to hear about and can also purchase your Micromax’s new Android One smartphone, though.


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AgraAkash Anandakhilesh yadavBJP First Published: April 16, 2019, 4:21 PM IST Lucknow: After the Election Commission banned BSP supremo Mayawati from campaigning for 48 hours, her nephew Akash Anand addressed a joint gathbandhan rally at the Kothi Meena Bazar Ground in Agra on Tuesday.The political newbie, who was recently made a ‘star campaigner’ of the BSP, shared the stage with SP president Akhilesh Yadav and RLD chief Ajit Singh. In a short speech, his first, he started with the chant of ‘Jai Bhim’ that Mayawati also uses at the start and end of her rallies. “People have turned up in such huge number due to the appeal of Mayawati Ji. I hope you all will listen to what I say and vote in such huge numbers that security deposits of opponents gets forfeited. This will be the real answer to the Election Commission. I would also like to appeal to vote for alliance candidates in your constituencies,” he said and chanted ‘Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat.’Apart from Akhilesh Yadav and Ajit Singh, BSP’s national general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra was also present on stage.Akash has been accompanying his aunt and BSP chief in all the major rallies and public gatherings this election season.His name in the star campaigner list of 20 was only third to that of Mayawati and party secretary Satish Chandra Mishra.Akash, an MBA graduate from London, made his first public appearance in 2016 when he accompanied Mayawati to Saharanpur.The 24-year-old also shared the stage with her during a rally in Meerut in February 2017. According to sources, Akash’s induction to the party was a part of Mayawati’s larger policy of attracting young voters towards the BSP this time.Recently, she even made her debut on social media by joining Twitter to directly interact with potential voters.Dressed in a blue suit and unique shoes that got media’s attention, Akash was spotted standing behind the BSP supremo when Akhilesh Yadav came visiting to wish Mayawati on her birthday on January 15. Akash was also present when RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav flew down from Patna to meet her.In January, Mayawati had lashed out at the media for “unfavourably targeting” her nephew and calling him her successor. At that time, she had announced that in order to give a befitting reply to media, she will be inducting Akash into the BSP movement.“Certain media houses mischievously tried to drag my nephew Akash in the entire controversy and even wrote false reports on his footwear. Now as a befitting reply to such people, I would like to announce that I will now induct Akash into the BSP movement to understand the struggle of BSP and to further strengthen it,” she had said.Earlier, Mayawati had appointed her brother Anand as the National Vice President of the party, who was later relieved of all his posts, in the face of stiff allegations of dynasty politics against her.
Some marriages are not made in heaven and end earlier than expected. In one such not-so-surprising news, actor Nicolas Cage has ended up his marriage with his fourth wife Erika Koike just four days after their marriage. The couple began dating in April 2018 and got married on March 23, 2019. However, just 4 days into the marriage, Nicolas Cage filed for an annulment — or a divorce if an annulment is not possible — according to court documents. This isn’t the first short-lived marriage for Nicolas Cage, who had earlier been married to Lisa Marie Presley for just 3 and half months. While this may come up as surprise for many, short-lived marriages are not a new trend, for both Hollywood and Bollywood.Here are a few other couples who ended up their marriages before making it last for even a year: 1. Britney Spears and Jason Alexander (55 hours)After ringing in the New Year in 2004, Britney Spears and Jason Alexander tied the knot on January 3, 2004 at 5:30 in the morning in Vegas. However, as soon as the courts were open on Monday, January 5, the couple was granted a divorce.2. Cher and Gregg Allman (9 Days)In July 1975, just three days after divorcing Sonny Bono, Cher fled to Vegas with musician Gregg Allman to get married. However, due to Allman’s drug and alcohol problems, the couple got divorced 9 days later in July 1975.3. Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas (39 Days)Drew Barrymore had two short-lived marriages. Before her wacky marriage to Tom Green, Drew has a month-long marriage with bar owner Jeremy Thomas. The couple married in March 1994 and separated in April the same year. She has another short-lived marriage with Tom Green for five months, lasting from July 2001 to December 2001.4. Sara Khan and Ali Merchant (2 months)Sara Ali Khan got married to Ali Merchant on the national television during her reality show, Bigg Boss 4. The couple had nikah in 2010, but decided to split just 2 months after their marriage. The couple filed the divorce in 2011, while Sara described the marriage as a nightmare.5. Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon (2 months)The Baywatch actress got married in Vegas to the star of the Paris Hilton sex tape in October 2007. However, less than ten weeks later, the couple filed for divorce in December 2007 citing irreconcilable differences.6. Kim Kardashian West and Kris Humphries (72 days)While divorces cost a lot to celebrities, both Kim and Kris cashed millions for their marriage and divorce. Kim Kardashian married NBA player Kris Humphries in August 2011 and filed for divorce by Halloween.7. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito (122 days)The acting pair tied the knot in a hush-hush wedding in late December 2006. However, just four months later in May 2007, the actress filed for divorce. Both the actors called the decision “mutual”.8. Mandana Karimi and Gaurav Gupta (6 months)Another former Bigg Boss contestant, Mandana Karimi got married to businessman Gaurav Gupta on January 25, 2017. After having a lavish wedding In Mumbai, the couple filed for divorce 6 months later, citing domestic violence.9. Karan Singh Grover and Shraddha Nigam (8 months)While Karan Singh Grover is now happily married to Bipasha Basu, his third wife, he had a short-lived marriage with his girlfriend, Shraddha Nigam, with lasted just 10 months. The couple married in 2008 and filed for divorce in 2009, which is blamed on Karan’s extra-marital affairs.10. Rekha and Mukesh Agarwal (12 months)Bollywood’s timeless beauty Rekha has been known for her relationships and marriages. The actress got married to a Delhi-based businessman, Mukesh Agarwal in the year 1990. However, just few months later, in 1990, the couple filed for divorce. Mukesh committed suicide in 1991, giving their marriage a span of just 12 months. ali merchantbaywatchBigg BossBipasha Basu First Published: June 4, 2019, 3:21 PM IST
Marking Mahesh Bhatt’s return to direction after about 20 years, the film is scheduled to release July 10, 2020.Other than Sadak 2, Alia will also be seen alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy drama Brahmastra and in SS Rajamouli’s RRR, which also stars NT Rama Rao Jr, Ram Charan and Ajay Devgn.Follow @News18Movies for more. Alia BhattAlia Bhatt Sadak 2Alia Bhatt songsMahesh Bhatt First Published: July 12, 2019, 11:30 AM IST Alia Bhatt, who earlier revealed that she’d be singing a track in her father Mahesh Bhatt’s forthcoming directorial Sadak 2, reportedly recorded its scratch version this week at a Juhu studio in Mumbai.An unnamed source who was present during the recording, told Mid-Day, “While Jeet Gannguly’s score is ready, the lyrics are still being worked upon. Jeet da wanted to understand Alia’s pitch and voice modulation, so they decided to record the scratch. The lyrics will now be rewritten under the supervision of Mahesh Bhatt.” “It is a romantic number and comes at a crucial point in the film, so Bhatt sir is being meticulous about it. The final track will be recorded only after the unit returns from their Ooty schedule in August,” the source added.The sequel to the 1991 hit film Sadak, which was also directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Sadak 2 stars Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Pooja Bhatt in lead roles. Meanwhile actors Jishu Sengupta, Akshay Anand and Priyanka Bose make up the supporting cast.
Gori Riverpithoragarhuttarakhand accident First Published: July 16, 2019, 4:17 PM IST Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand): Three persons were killed and another was injured when a pickup van fell into the Gori river in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, police said on Tuesday.The accident occurred late on Monday night near Madkot when the vehicle was on its way to Munsyari amid heavy rain, Pithoragarh additional district magistrate R D Paliwal said. “It was dark and the road was slippery due to heavy rain. The vehicle apparently slipped off the road and fell into the river killing three on the spot and leaving another injured,” he said.The bodies could be recovered quickly as the pickup van landed near the river bank and did not get swept away by strong current, Paliwal said.He said the deceased were identified as Ravindra Rawat, Dhiraj Kumar and Ravindra Bisht.The injured, Suraj Paliwal, was admitted to a hospital in Madkot, Paliwal said.It has been raining incessantly in the border subdivisions of the district for nearly a week.
The advantages of independent connectivity are clear. A cellular Apple Watch could download music and podcasts while on the move, pull in messages and emails without needing an iPhone nearby, and stream content through LTE networks. Apple made moves toward that independence with the addition of GPS to the second-generation Apple Watch, and updates of watchOS have allowed for direct WiFi and Bluetooth connections to networks and accessories like AirPods. The evolution from supporting only the pared-back apps of the original Apple Watch release, which in fact ran on the iPhone it was paired with, to actual software loaded onto the wearable itself, also underscored Apple’s goal of making it a standalone device. Nonetheless, for full functionality it has still demanded an iPhone.That looks set to change later in 2017, according toBloomberg. Its sources say an Apple Watch LTE is finally ready for primetime, with Apple supposedly using an Intel LTE modem for the smartwatch. The new model will be able to download songs and apps while away from WiFi networks or the iPhone.According to the insiders, not all of the Apple Watch range will get the LTE upgrade. Apple supposedly plans to offer it on at least some of the wearables, presumably at a price premium much as the WiFi+Cellular iPads are more expensive for those who don’t want to be reliant on WiFi alone. Apple is said to be in talks with potential carrier partners, with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all tipped to offer the Apple Watch LTE in the US. However, the sources underscored, plans could well change before the new models get to store shelves. Apple apparently axed plans for a cellular smartwatch in 2016. That, presumably, was a reaction to battery life. The current Apple Watch Series 2 promises up to 18 hours of active use, though that varies considerably depending on how it’s used. Having the GPS active, for instance, is a considerable drain on power, much as LTE is expected to be.Of course the other big question is whether users actually want – and will pay a premium for – an Apple Watch LTE. Although the freedom to leave the iPhone at home may sound appealing to some, the smartwatch’s admittedly limited portfolio of talents compared to what the smartphone it capable of doing might undermine its appeal. Update: Meanwhile, Daring Fireball‘s John Gruber weighs in with another tidbit. He’s heard that there’s an “all-new form factor” for 2017’s watches. [Update 2: Gruber has added a caveat to his addition to the rumor: “That tidbit came from an unconfirmed little birdie, though, so I wouldn’t bet the house on it.”] Story TimelineApple Watch tipped to move from OLED to Micro-LED in 2017Apple Watch could slim down with this interesting new patentThis is without doubt the best Apple Watch accessoryTim Cook himself is testing the new Apple Watch’s huge medical feature Apple may finally have cracked the Apple Watch LTE battery problem, with reports that a cellularly-connected version is launching later this year. Rumors of a version of the company’s smartwatch which could independently connect to cellular networks without requiring a tethered iPhone have circulated since even before the first-generation Apple Watch was released in April 2015. However, fitting sufficient power into such a device has always been a limiting factor.
One must wonder how many Sling TV subscribers would prefer to watch the service through Chrome browser rather than any of the number of set-top-box apps or mobile apps, but no doubt these users exist. A MacBook or Windows PC connected to a television may be one possible reason to try out this beta; it also makes it possible to have television playing in one tab while you get work done in another tab on your laptop.Regardless of why, Sling TV has made the feature a reality, and it is now just a matter of working out the bugs. You must be running at least OS X Lion 10.7 or higher, or Windows 7 or higher to use the dedicated Sling TV apps on laptop. However, the Chrome beta is available to everyone who is using the latest version of Chrome browser.This suitably rounds out Sling TV’s already wide array of supported devices. Sling supports the Xbox One, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, LG webOS 3.0, ZTE devices, Android TV, LeEco smart TVs, AirTV Player, Channel Master, Xiaomi Mi Box, Roku LT and newer, Chromecast, and Apple TV. The only major absence at this point is a persisting lack of support for PlayStation 4 consoles.As for Sling TV as a service, new subscribers can sign up for a 7-day trial to test the platform. As with competing services, Sling offers live streaming television over the Internet, and it has also recently introduced a cloud DVR feature. Competing services include Hulu Live TV, DirecTV NOW, PlayStation Vue, and YouTube TV.SOURCE: Sling TV If you prefer to stream live television on your laptop rather than through the company’s mobile apps, a new beta launch should get you excited. The company has announced the arrival of Sling TV streaming in Google’s Chrome browser, though the entire thing is still in a beta right now. The streaming is possible within Chrome sans the use of a plugin or app.
Story TimelineSamsung Bixby expands globally, still speaks only 2 languagesSamsung confirms Bixby speaker is still happeningGalaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) might be first tablet with Bixby insideSamsung Gear IconX 2nd Gen adds Bixby and boosts battery Speaking as a Galaxy S8 owner, I have to say that the phone is great, save for one rather annoying feature: the Bixby button. Not only is its usefulness wasted on me – someone who doesn’t have much interest in Bixby – but it’s also located in one of the most frustrating places. If you find yourself in the same boat, then take heart, because a new update is letting you fix those problems. Samsung has delivered an update to the Bixby app that allows you to disable the function of the Bixby button. Assuming the update has been pushed to your phone, you can now select between two different settings for the Bixby key: “Press to open Bixby Home. Press and hold to open Bixby Voice,” or “Don’t open anything.” It appears that this update is rolling out to both Note 8 and Galaxy S8 owners.It should be noted that the wording for the second option is a little misleading at first blush. Though “don’t open anything” suggests that you’ll disable the Bixby key’s function entirely, a long hold will still open Bixby Voice. Regardless, a lot of Samsung users will be happy to limit the Bixby key’s functionality, as its position on the Galaxy S8 makes it easy to press accidentally, launching into Bixby Home when you may have just wanted to turn down the volume on your phone.READ MORE: The Bixby button is the bane of my mobile existenceOf course, it would be even more exciting if Samsung let us remap the Bixby key to something else, but it doesn’t look like Samsung is ready to make that concession yet. Still, this is certainly a step in the right direction, even if it is annoying that it means you now have a button that serves no purpose.In any case, to disable the Bixby button, you need to make sure that Bixby and Bixby Home are up to date, which you can confirm or initiate by going into the Galaxy Apps Store and navigating to “My Apps.” Once they’ve been updated, open Bixby by either pressing the Bixby button or swiping right on your home screen and then head into Settings. Scroll down and you’ll see the option to disable the Bixby button.This seems to only be rolling out to certain users for the time being, so if you don’t see it yet, sit tight. Hopefully Samsung will soon let us remap the button entirely, so stay tuned for more.
Some smartphone makers created their own problems when they switched to a nearly bezel-less design. Unlike LG and Huawei, who had long put their fingerprint scanners at the back of their devices, Samsung and Apple scrambled to relocate theirs. The more interesting option would have been to implement an on-screen fingerprint scanner, but that turned out to be a terrible dud.Apple already threw in the towel and decided to aggressively push forward the idea of unlocking phones with your face. For a time, it seemed that Samsung still had its eyes on the prize. That may no longer be the case, if this rumor is to be believed. It seems that makers of fingerprint sensors for smartphones might soon find themselves in a tough spot. Well-known leakster UniverseIce claims 100% certainty that the Galaxy S9 will not have an on-screen fingerprint scanner yet again. Given there are very little options around, that would mean that either Samsung keeps its oddly-placed rear fingerprint scanner or, at the risk of being called a copycat yet again, implement face recognition instead. If that’s the case, then Samsung has two, well three actually, options moving forward. The first and simplest is to keep the regular fingerprint scanner on the back, hopefully in a better location next time. The other is to improve its own iris recognition and actually convince people of its accuracy and security.Given Samsung’s habits, however, we are more likely to see some form of face recognition as well. Or perhaps a combination of face and iris. Either way, it will most likely move away from a fingerprint scanner, even the one on the back, which is still the quickest, most accurate, and most secure way to unlock a phone. 100% sure, Galaxy S9 no screen fingerprint recognition— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 26, 2017
NBC has acquired the rights to stream Sunday Night Football on mobile starting with the 2018 season, it has announced. The network will stream these games on all devices that support it, including phones and tablets, computers, and smart TVs. NBC will be able to stream the games under its TV Everywhere platform, including the ability to extend its streaming rights to its telecom, cable, satellite, and virtual MVPD partners. The key part of this new rights acquisition is the ability to stream Sunday Night Football games on mobile devices; the network has already had the rights to stream on smart TVs, tablets, and computers. With this new rights acquisition will come both local and national advertisements broadcast on the mobile streams, which those national ads being passed through both NFL Mobile and Verizon.Mobile is the fastest growing method for consuming entertainment, being the primary choice for youngest viewers. The arrival of new unlimited plans gives many mobile customers the data they need to stream this content while away from home, but many companies are slow to embrace the change in media consumption.As we reported earlier this month, a new deal between Verizon and the NFL will make live NFL games available on any carrier in the US, not just Verizon. It’s great news for football fans who previously needed a Verizon handset in order to stream these games over mobile. Once 2018 arrives, football fans will be able to watch live NFL games regardless of carrier by downloading the Yahoo Sports, Yahoo, NFL, or go90 apps.AdChoices广告Talking about the new changes is NBC Sports’ Rick Cordella, who said:This is an exciting day for NBC Sports. We have been streaming Sunday Night Football on numerous platforms since 2008, but as a result of this agreement, 2018 will be the first time we can stream primetime television’s No. 1 show on all digital platforms, creating a more seamless viewing experience for NFL fans.SOURCE: NBC
The high ends have the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. The mid ranges now have the Galaxy A8 (2018). What is the budget conscious Samsung fan to do? Why, wait for the Galaxy J2 (2018), of course. 2017 is about to end and so the time of 2018-labeled models is nigh. Although not yet official, there is barely anything about this new Galaxy J model that is still left unknown except for the price. Well, not anymore, thanks to a Russian retailer who just generously given that piece of information. The Galaxy J2 (2018) admittedly isn’t a looker nor a performer. The design is more typical of Samsung’s old days and its penchant for plastic, not to mention capacitive buttons flanking the home button. That also means sticking to a micro USB port and, fortunately, a headphone jack.Inside, you’ll find a not so latest Snapdragon 425 paired with 1.5 GB of RAM. Why Samsung couldn’t spare 2 GB memory is beyond understanding. There’s 16 GB of expandable memory. The screen is 5 inches with a 960×540 resolution, thankfully of Super AMOLED quality.It’s pretty much your standard fare low-end phone. Except, perhaps, for the battery, rated at 2,600 mAh. Often, these wallet-friendly models try to offset the disadvantages with more battery capacity. Not so the Galaxy J2 (2018).The phone will, instead, try to appeal to brand loyalty and price. According to Russian retailer Becompact, the Galaxy J2 (2018) will retail for 7,990 RUB, roughly $140. Not exactly that bad, but Samsung could have definitely done better.VIA: Helpix
Often, the reveal of a new product doesn’t always mean you can buy them immediately. For some business and practical reasons, very few companies begin sales or even pre-orders on the same day, which is why same-day launches are often a big deal. Google isn’t yet doing that this year but it will do the next best thing. According to promo emails, pre-orders for the Pixel 3 will start immediately after Google’s big event next week. All that means, of course, is that fans will basically have no time left if they want to be one of the early birds. While we don’t know if there are prizes for the first few orders, some do take pride in being there first, especially when certain configurations or color options will be revealed to be in limited supply. Fortunately, almost everything about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been leaked by now in what could be Google’s biggest secrecy problem in years. Unless, of course, it’s one massive hoax which may or may not be perpetuated by Google itself. Either way, the announcement will still be interesting if just for finally putting that debate to rest.And it’s not just the Pixel 3. Although a Pixel Watch is already off the table, Google still has plenty to show. There’s the Home Hub smart display and a 3rd gen Chromecast whose capabilities we still don’t know. And there’s also the Pixel Slate which may well be the first Chromebook to dual boot with Windows 10.The Pixel 2 was a test of whether lightning would strike twice. The Pixel 3 will test whether the things that made Pixel phones special still hold today when much of the market has moved on to other trends, especially with more than two cameras on the back and thin chins. Story TimelinePixel 3 video leak shows features pre-release dayPixel 3 XL hands-on leak maintains phone’s notorietyGoogle’s new Pixel 3 teaser shows an absurdly small phone
We feared the Mac mini was dead. Left for years without the merest glimpse of an update, Apple’s smallest computer had somehow shrunk even further, eclipsed by the iMac Pro and promises of a bold new Mac Pro still to come. Now, though, it’s time for the 2018 Mac mini to have its moment in the spotlight, and it’s hard to argue with what Apple has done. At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking this was the same computer. The darker Space Gray finish is the first giveaway that this is 2018’s machine, though. Still no optical drive, but the same flexible form-factor that’s both at home on a desktop – or in a drawer, for that matter – or stacked together into a mini server array. It’s the back where things get interesting. The connectivity world has changed dramatically since the last Mac mini refresh, and now it’s time for this 2018 model to catch up. Unlike Apple’s recent laptop updates, however, the new Mac mini doesn’t drop all semblance of backward compatibility. There are four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, of course, just as you’d expect. However you still get two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, along with an HDMI 2.0 output. A 3.5mm headphone jack is welcome, as is an ethernet socket. The latter can even be upgraded to 10Gb ethernet if you need the fastest possible speeds. Inside, the wireless connectivity has been brought up to date, too. WiFi 802.11ac, for example, along with Bluetooth 5.0. What hasn’t changed in there, however, is the flexibility. For a compact desktop, the Mac mini always punched above its weight for user upgrades. No, you can’t change the processor – in this case a choice of 4-core or 6-core Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 chips – but Apple has stuck with SO-DIMM memory. If you don’t want to pay Apple for an upgrade to up to 64 GB of RAM from the standard 8 GB, you should be able to do it yourself later on. It’s little things like that which give the new Mac mini its charm. The $799 starting price, too, is aggressive – especially with the new MacBook Air Retina nudging up to $1,200. If you can do without Apple’s Retina display and provide your own, this first rung on the macOS ladder no longer feels like such a compromise. In fact, there’s plenty here that could sway iMac buyers back to a familiar old form-factor. Story TimelineMac mini 2018: Four things we hope Apple deliversMac Mini 2018 revealed with modern specs Mac mini (late 2018) Gallery
One of the next big advancements in mobile won’t come from a specific device, but instead have an effect on many devices over the next few years. It’s the arrival of 5G networks and the promise of faster download speeds offered by networks with more bandwidth than what we have now. It’s a safe bet we’ll start seeing several smartphones supporting 5G in 2019, but according to new report, Apple won’t be among the first. This shouldn’t come as a big surprise for Apple users, as the company often takes its time implementing new technology and features into its devices, leaving others to be the first out of the gate. According to sources speaking to Fast Company, it’ll be the same case with 5G support for the iPhone as well. This source “with knowledge of Apple’s plans” says that the first 5G iPhone is planned for release in 2020.We know Apple has been toying with 5G technology for some time, as they were granted FCC approval over a year ago. The report notes that the 5G iPhone will use Intel’s 8161 5G modem, although for the time being they are using a 8060 predecessor chip for testing and prototypes. The latter seems to have too many issues with heat dissipation and battery drain to be used in a device for consumers.While Apple may be unhappy with Intel’s chip for these performance issues, the company’s ongoing problems with using Qualcomm as a supplier mean they’re believed to be in talks with MediaTek as a backup chip provider in the event Intel can’t deliver. Story TimelineIntel paves 5G way with Gigabit LTE modem aiming for iPhoneApple gets 5G license to test its wireless tech for future iPhonesFuture iPhones could use Intel’s 5G modem instead of Qualcomm’sApple brings 5G and national security into Qualcomm patent battle
SOURCE: MotorTrend The electric car world might count Tesla as the biggest name in EVs, but there is always growing competition. Tesla was the first major manufacturer to roll out an all-electric big rig, but it isn’t the last. A new contender has stepped into the ring and it is called Thor Trucks. Thor has an electric big-rig called the ET-One and it is promising to have a 300-mile range while pulling an 80,000-pound load at 70 mph. The truck is aiming at a $150,000 base price. These specs make the ET-One appealing compared to the Cummins AEOS that is aiming at a 100-mile range with the option of extending that to 300 miles with more batteries. The E-Fuso from Daimler is aiming at over 200 miles of range but only pulling 22,000 pounds.Tesla is certainly the big dog in the hunt and has already racked up a slew of pre-orders for the electric big rig. Tesla is aiming at 500-miles of range hauling up to 80,000 pounds. Tesla is expected to sell the Tesla Semi for between $150,000 and $180,000. It certainly looks better on paper than the Thor truck.The real question remaining is if a startup like Thor Trucks can produce the electric truck it is talking up. Tesla has certainly found that building cars gets very complex and difficult. Thor is bound to find the same thing and with specs that are only on par with other offerings Thor sounds to have a long road to go.AdChoices广告The ET-One does look to be more conventional in its interior layout. The interior of the Tesla Semi has drawn criticism from truckers for the central seating configuration and all the screens inside that might distract.
Chevrolet has restyled its Malibu for 2019 across the line. The automaker is really talking up the new RS trim, which is a first for the Malibu family and starts at around $25,000. The RS trim gets 18-inch machined wheels, black sport grille, black bowtie emblems, rear spoiler, and dual-outlet exhaust. Inside RS models get a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, black cloth seats, and a standard 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen Infotainment 3 system. The standard engine for the Malibu line is a 1.5L turbo paired with a new CVT transmission.The Premier trim gets a larger 2.0L turbo and a 9-speed automatic. The front fascia, headlights, and grille are all-new on the 2019 Malibu. LED lighting is used for headlamps on Premier models and there are LED daytime running lamps for LT and Premier.Premier models get an 8-inch reconfigurable infotainment center display. The Rear Vision Camera system is standard on Malibu L model. Premier buyers get standard heated outboard rear seats. AdChoices广告Chevy is rolling out new colors for interior and exterior of the Malibu. The refreshed Malibu will hit dealers this fall. Other than saying the RS will start at around $25,000 no pricing details on the 2019 Malibu are offered. SOURCE: Chevrolet
This afternoon, Google made a bold move: They revealed the backside design of their phone. They added a hashtag #Pixel4 and they suggested the following: “Well, since there seems to be some interest, here you go! Wait ’til you see what it can do.” They tweeted the following – with an image of their new (previously unseen officially) Pixel 4.Now, look at that, and compare it to the leaked imagery for the next set of iPhone devices from Apple. Remember that these images are not directly from Apple, but rendered using CAD drawings. CAD stands for computer-aided design, and it’s generally used as a sort of modern blueprint for technical hardware. Most of the time when we speak about a CAD drawing, it’s when a CAD drawing has leaked from a manufacturer somewhere in Asia (likely in China) where it’s been sent to accessory-makers and leakers for profit. This drawing is only supposed to be made for the manufacturer of the device and POSSIBLY official accessory brand partners (partners of the group who designed the device in the first place). So the images of the iPhones you see here first appeared in late April, 2019. The leak of the Google Pixel 4 came on June 10th, 2019. Both leaks are shown below.Now on June 12th, 2019, Google revealed the entire back side of the Pixel 4 (in the Tweet above). Imagine the cost/benefits calculations Google must have had to make for this to happen. Imagine how bold some PR individual had to have been to suggest that, since someone else already leaked the phone, Google may as well attempt to control the narrative with their own imagery. Also imagine how Apple must be reacting now, assuming their iPhone collection for 2019 really does look at least somewhat like what’s shown above. They’re probably feeling a little something like this:They’re likely feeling this way because, due to the order in which these devices are being shown (by their makers), it’ll likely look like the iPhone’s hardware design copied what Google had already shown. In reality its just as likely (if not a whole lot MORE likely) that Apple designed their hardware at the same time, or before Google’s Pixel was in its final stages of concept work. Who will get credit for the design – and will it matter? Given the comparative sales numbers of the Google Pixel and the iPhone, I can’t imagine Apple is too worried. I DO wonder how Google is playing this situation, and if their PR moves with the Pixel 4 have anything to do with the international leak nightmare that was the Pixel 3 – who can be sure? For the past several days, the Google Pixel 4 seemed to leak one tiny detail every few hours. The earliest major leak seemed to be a set of 3D renders of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, in part of their glory (not all their glory, as the design details didn’t seem complete). That leak looked really, really familiar – especially when compared to the also-leaked hardware designs of what’s assumed to be the iPhone 11. With neither phone acknowledged as existing, who was the copycat? Story TimelineGoogle Soli radar magic tipped for Pixel 4Pixel 4 is shaping up to be Google’s most controversial phone yetPixel 4’s Pixel Aware may be Google’s next secret weapon
Also, the Medicare Newsgroup reports that industry players are cautiously upbeat about the potential of accountable care organizations to improve quality and lower costs. WBUR: Berwick Weighs In On Despute Over Medical Quality StandardsMedicare’s Pioneer ACOs are arguably leading the most important experiment under the Affordable Care Act. … Berwick, who is also busy helping Britian’s National Health Service recover from an “enormous illness”, offers the Pioneer ACOs some guidance. “As you work through solutions, stay on the high road. And then, try to get to a platform where the discussion is not, will we play or not, but can we work this through at a technical level” (Bebinger, 3/21). The Medicare Newsgroup: Industry Players Express Cautious Optimism on ACO PotentialProviders, researchers and industry stakeholders expressed simultaneous hopefulness and skepticism about whether ACOs will achieve their goal of improving quality while lowering costs, on Wednesday, March 20 at the National Press Club during the free-wheeling discussion held by The Medicare NewsGroup (Rosenblatt, 3/21).In other news related to health care quality – ProPublica: When Harm In The Hospital Follows You HomeA slip of the scalpel, an invisible microbe, a minute miscalculation. It’s estimated that something goes wrong for more than one million people per year during a visit to the hospital. Some patients experience a full physical recovery. Some are never fully healed. but even if patients are lucky enough to physically heal, their lives may never be the same (Pierce, 3/21). This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. Berwick Weighs In On Dispute Over ACO Quality Standards
Bloomberg: Pfizer Is Weighing Sale Of $2 Billion-Women’s Health Portfolio Stat: Drug Companies Try To Catch The Rising Wave Of RNAi Medicines Stat: Merck Cuts Back On Vaccine Commitment To West Africa As China Shipments Ramp Up Pfizer Inc. is reviewing options including a sale of its women’s health portfolio as the U.S. pharmaceutical giant seeks to focus on developing treatments with higher growth potential, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The drugmaker is working with financial advisers to gauge the interest of potential buyers, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private. A sale of the division, which has annual sales of roughly $1.2 billion, could fetch about $2 billion and draw bids from both private equity firms and rival pharmaceutical companies, they said. (Baigorri, 11/1) Kaiser Health News: New Heart Drug Spotlights Troubling Trends In Drug Marketing And in other marketplace news — At the end of September, Amarin Corp. teased some early findings for Vascepa, its preventive medicine for people at risk of heart disease. The claim was astounding: a 25 percent relative risk reduction for deaths related to heart attacks, strokes and other conditions. Headlines proclaimed a potential game changer in treating cardiovascular disease. And company shares quickly soared, from $3 a share to about $20. Vascepa is Amarin’s only product. The company wants to turn its pill made of purified fish oil into a cash cow, allowing it to staff up both in the United States and abroad so it can sell doctors and millions of consumers on its medical benefits. … Except there is one problem. The particulars of the scientific study on which this claim was based remain a mystery. (Luthra, 11/2) Cigna Joins Health Companies Reporting Strong 3Q Results And Raising 2018 Forecasts The insurer beat Wall Street expectations with its third-quarter profits, Cigna reported. And pharmaceutical industry developments are reported out of Teva, Pfizer, Merck and McKesson. Reuters: Cigna Boosts 2018 Forecast After Third Quarter Earnings Beat McKesson Corp. said its longtime Chairman and Chief Executive John H. Hammergren will retire next year, capping a 17-year reign in which he helped build one of the country’s largest pharmaceutical wholesalers despite weathering shareholder criticism over his compensation and handling of the opioid crisis. (Walker, 11/1) Less than two months after the FDA approved the first-ever drug that uses a Nobel-winning technique to mute disease-causing genes, the pharmaceutical industry is already looking for a piece of the next one. Within the last month, Eli Lilly, Alexion and Janssen have all announced licensing and collaboration deals — each potentially worth billions — with companies developing treatments with the technique known as RNAi. (Sheridan, 11/2) The Wall Street Journal: Teva Passes Its Check-Up The turnaround at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries remains on schedule. The generic drug giant reported third-quarter sales of $4.5 billion and adjusted earnings of 68 cents a share. While both figures were down significantly from a year earlier, the earnings figure topped expectations thanks to deeper cost cuts than analysts had anticipated. Teva also increased its full-year guidance for profit and free cash flow. (Grant, 11/1) In a controversial move, Merck is rolling back its commitment to provide a life-saving rotavirus vaccine to parts of West Africa at the same time the drug maker is ramping up supplies to China, where the product would reportedly be sold for a much higher price. The company supplies its RotaTeq vaccine through an arrangement with GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, a public-private partnership that helps provide medicines and vaccines to low-income countries. However, Merck is reducing shipments by one-third this year and next, according to GAVI. After that, supplies are not expected. About 4.7 million doses will be delivered this year and 4 million next year. (Silverman, 11/1) This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. U.S. health insurer Cigna Corp, which is in the process of acquiring Express Scripts Holding Co, significantly bumped up its 2018 adjusted profit forecast, and its shares rose more than 3 percent on Thursday. … “The guidance raise in excess of the magnitude of the earnings beat this quarter signals Cigna’s confidence in its industry-leading medical cost performance,” Leerink analyst Ana Gupte said. (Mishra and Mathias, 11/1) The Wall Street Journal: Longtime McKesson CEO To Step Down


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(CBS NEWS) - It's OK to eat some romaine lettuce again, U.S. health officials said. Just check the label.
The Food and Drug Administration narrowed its blanket warning from last week, when it said people shouldn't eat any romaine because of an E. coli outbreak. The agency said Monday the romaine linked to the outbreak appears to be from the California's Central Coast region. It said romaine from elsewhere should soon be labeled with harvest dates and regions, so people know it's OK to eat.
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ICT exports surge 28% in Jan.
[THE INVESTOR] Korean exports of information and communications technology products posted double-digit growth for the 14th month in a row in January, government data showed on Feb. 13.
A total of US$117.7 billion worth of ICT products were shipped overseas, up 28.1 percent from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.
The latest overseas shipment numbers marked a monthly record high for January, the ministry said.
The ministry said strong demand for Korean computer chips and computers pushed up growth and offset weak exports of mobile phones.
Exports of semiconductors made by Asia‘s fourth-largest economy soared 53.8 percent on-year to US$9.86 billion in January. The strong figures were mainly fueled by a rise in the market price of NAND flash memory chips, it said.
Overseas shipments of computers and computer-related equipment surged 38.2 percent on-year last month on the back of steady demand for solid-state drives, the latest findings showed. SSD shipments rose for the 10 month in a row.
The ministry said exports of displays, meanwhile, inched down 5.9 percent on-year in the one-month period due to the falling price of LCD panels, offsetting strong exports of OLED panels.
Combined overseas sales of mobile handsets and parts also decreased 8.3 percent to $1.39 billion last month from a year earlier, the data showed, mainly on the back of increased competition in the global smartphone market.
By region, shipments to China and Vietnam soared 29.2 percent and 86.1 percent, respectively, on-year. Notably, monthly ICT exports to Vietnam continued their strong upward momentum that began last year on the back of strong exports of displays and semiconductors.
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BENGALURU: The poster boys of ecommerce in India, Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, have made an investment in an offline games start-up MadRat Games. The other investors who have participated in the funding round of about $1 million (about Rs 6.2 crore) include the founders of IT outsourcing firm GlobalLogic – Rajul Garg, Sanjay Singh, Manoj Agarwala and Tarun Upadhyay. MadRat, founded in 2010, started out by launching a Hindi word game Aksharit.
Since then, the company started by IIT graduates Rajat Dhariwal, Manuj Dhariwal and Madhumita Halder has launched over 70 board games, puzzles and toys. The young firm, which distributes its products primarily through offline stores, plans to use the funds for branding, marketing and expansion. Its existing investors Blume Ventures and First Light Ventures did not participate in this round. When the company completed a year of distributing the games through retail stores earlier this year, the founders decided to take stock of how the business is doing. "We were doing very well in sales," said Rajat Dhariwal, the company's chief executive. The company had turnover of Rs 3 crore last fiscal. The market is large, with the Indian toy industry expected to expand to Rs 13,000 crore in 2015, according to a report by industry body Assocham. "Our vision is to provide active engagement to children and we realised we needed to be more disruptive for explosive growth," said Dhariwal. MadRat did a market survey and realised that while parents knew their games, they did not know the brand.
"That was a jolt for us and we decided to do a whole rebranding exercise," said Dhariwal. Earlier, the company had a product-centric approach, with a unique design for each of its games, but now it has come up with a brand new look for its games and also rethought its distribution strategy that it took to potential investors. "We decided to pitch to passionate entrepreneurs as they have been there and have taken a leap of faith themselves," said Dhariwal, who quit his job with Amazon to teach at Rishi Valley School for three years before launching MadRat.
"Flipkart's founders have a great understanding of consumer branding and we felt an instant connect with Rajul." The company does sell its products through online sites such as Flipkart and Amazon, but these portals contribute only about 5% to its sales. “Innovation is at the core of MadRat's approach to disrupt the market and led by a team of very talented individuals they enjoy a strong competitive advantage in the industry,” said Sachin Bansal, chief executive of Flipkart.
MadRat, which was selling through 2,000 stores, will now focus on retailing through 50 stores. "Typically toys and games of different brands are grouped together on the same shelves. We want to set up custom shelves that will showcase only our products," said Dhariwal. "The retailers will do this only if we are significant contributors to their revenue." The company plans to launch its own experience store in Bangalore soon and use customer data from the retail stores for future marketing and product design. "The toys and games industry in India is pre-historic, with no major product or business innovation for the past decade," said Dhariwal. "We are changing that."
Amazon, embroiled in a legal tussle with Future over plans to sell its assets to Reliance Retail, earlier this week opposed FRL's plans to sell its 800 small-format Easyday and Heritage stores to raise money to pay lenders to avoid defaulting on loan repayments.
An HUL spokesperson said, "We sell and distribute our products across all channels such as General Trade, Modern Trade, eCom, Cash & Carry B2B, etc, to make it convenient for our shoppers and consumers to buy our trusted brands."


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We’ve pulled together the latest news from the social space in our weekly Industry Round Up. Explore the top headlines below and get up to speed with the latest news!
Jack Dorsey Exiting Twitter
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, is stepping down after co-founding the platform in 2006 with Noah Glass, Biz Stone and Evan Williams. Twitter’s CTO, Parag Agrawal, will become the new CEO, who joined Twitter in 2010, after working with the likes of Microsoft and Yahoo!
In a recent statement, Dorsey stated that he decided to leave Twitter because he believed the company is “ready to move on from its founders.” Dorsey will reportedly still remain on Twitter’s board of directors for the time being, and has not elaborated as of yet as to exactly why he is leaving – but he has experienced a challenging year in the position due to internal struggles.
The Problem With Meta’s Crypto Project
Meta has been working on a cryptocurrency project which has been met with a series of roadblocks. Initially, the project named ‘Libra’ was announced as a native digital payment system within the Facebook ecosystem. Meta thought India would be a core market early on but was soon ruled out by Indian officials.
Since the first setback, Meta looked to rename the project to ‘Novi’ and finally tested the digital wallet in the US and Guatemala. However, in the latest developments, Meta has lost top executive David Marcus – previously from Paypal. This exit follows growing concerns over the use of cryptocurrencies, with markets such as China and India moving to ban their use, while the EU sees pressure to ban due to concerns over crypto mining.
Will Meta be Forced To Sell Off Giphy?
Meta is facing a regulatory battle with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), following a ruling that the acquisition of Giphy increased the platform’s already significant market power in relation to social platforms, due to the ability to deny or limit other platforms’ usage of Giphy’s GIFs. Meta could require other platforms like TikTok and Twitter to provide user data to enable access to Giphy on respective platforms.
Another interesting fact from the acquisition was that Giphy had been developing its own ad tool prior to Meta’s acquisition, after Meta bought Giphy, this was then quickly shut down. Therefore the CMA ruled that due to competition concerns, Meta should sell Giphy to an approved buyer – a decision Meta will likely appeal.
This isn’t the first acquisition that has raised similar questions. Meta buying Instagram and Whatsapp were two huge moves that furthered the company’s market dominance in the social platform space.
YouTube Gaming & Ludwig
YouTube Gaming has officially announced that the platform has locked in one of the biggest streamers Ludwig, into an exclusivity deal. Ludwig made headlines earlier this year for breaking the all-time Twitch subs record but now will look to focus content output across YouTube.
This is yet another move by YouTube to secure high profile streamers to take more market share away from Twitch – a platform notorious for not being able to retain creators. Ludwig also posted a video explaining why he’s moving away from Twitch, noting that the platform didn’t show they valued the creator. This became apparent when YouTube presented a better deal of more money and fewer streaming hours, to which Twitch made no effort to counter.
MrBeast’s Squid Game Adaption
MrBeast is one of the top creators on YouTube and recently posted his highly anticipated Squid Game adaption. Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) spent $3.5 million building a set recreating games displayed in the Korean TV series. The YouTuber also invited 456 contestants with one having the chance to win $456,000.
The video reached over 114 million views in five days and has since caused controversy. One argument is that this video highlights how creators can essentially rip off an original idea that isn’t theirs, and benefit from financial gain and millions of views. However, fellow creator Jon Youshaei highlighted how the video shows the power of the creator economy, with the video receiving more views in less time than the Netflix show with fewer gatekeepers.
The video has since become the fastest non-music video to reach 100 million views in 4 days.
TikTok’s New Tagging Option
TikTok is testing an option that will enable users to tag other profiles in clips. This is yet another feature to help boost engagement on the platform. In the video creation flow, users will now not only be able to @mention in captions, but users can tag users without text mentions – offering a less cluttered approach to the process.
This new tagging option will allow another way to link other creators and profiles and also help brands boost community engagement by notifying loyal followers or partners of their latest uploads. This feature is currently in testing with no confirmation on full rollout at this point.
TikTok’s Content Monetisation Tools
TikTok is expanding monetisation tools on the platform with the addition of video tipping and virtual gift for regular uploads – which before was only available for select live-steam creators through the Creator Next program. This option gives creators the ability to generate more income from their TikTok content.
The Tips feature allows users to directly send money to creators, who receive 100% of the tip value, which is processed through Stripe. The Video Gifts option allows creators to collect Diamonds by going LIVE and posting videos, providing new ways for users to interact and engage with great content on the platform.
Spotify Debuts The ‘Netflix Hub’
Netflix and Spotify have come together to launch an all new Netflix Hub on Spotify, where fans can get the full audio-streaming experience from their favorite shows and movies. This comes off the back of the insight that trending content on Netflix has the ability to dominate social conversations, trends in music, playlists and podcasts.
Interestingly, Spotify released their internal findings, showing that within two weeks of Squid Game’s debut on Netflix, Spotify listeners had created more than 22,500 unique themed playlists to curate their own sounds to mimic the Squid Game experience for themselves.
A part of the initial launch, Spotify’s Netflix Hub has released an audio experience for Netflix’s new action-packed Western film, The Harder They Fall. The experience features artists like Kid Cudi, Koffee, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. In addition, the hub also features a “Character Match Playlist Quiz” to find out your perfect La Banda character (from Money Heist) and a soundtrack to match.
YouTube Search Insights
YouTube’s latest feature allows creators to better understand what their viewers are searching for. “Search Insights” is a proposed add-on to YouTube Studio that would provide creators with the opportunity to gain an insight into viewer search results over the last 30 days.
The tab operates by breaking insights into two streams: one that shows the popularity of certain keywords amongst the wider audience scope, and one that is tailored to a creator’s own viewers. The additional insights will allow creators to better tailor their content and plan out each upload in conjunction with the insights into viewer behaviors and interests.
Twitter Preparing for Broader Launch of Downvotes
Twitter’s reply downvotes option could be receiving a wider rollout very soon. The downvotes option was tested as a means to highlight valuable replies and not to operate as a dislike button.
Twitter’s aim with the feature is to determine what users find relevant and act as a solution to show users more content that they deem relevant. Downvotes will be private from what Twitter has announced and will ultimately create more engaging threads.


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On Tuesday, we attended a special media tasting of Jack Daniel’s new American Single Malt. It’s a first-of-its-kind innovation with a global reach.
The Jack Daniel Distillery launched a construction project last week that will bring six new tasting rooms to the distillery next year.
It’s one of the most highly anticipated whiskey’s of the year. This week, The Jack Daniel Distillery released it’s new Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey.
It’s aged in lightly charred and heavily toasted Heritage Barrels and will enjoy a very limited release. Today, Jack Daniel’s introduced Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye.
Tennessee whiskey aged in tequila barrels? It’s the latest limited-edition experimental whiskey to come out of The Holler and it’s available now in Tennessee stores only.
The Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg added the newest member of its Single Barrel Collection on Tuesday. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey will hit shelves this week.
ATTENTION COLLECTORS: A fundraiser for one of the Louisville shooting victims, Joshua Barrick, begins on Friday and contains many rare Jack Daniel’s bottles.
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | Jack Daniel’s Distillery and McLaren Racing recently announced a new, limited edition bottle to celebrate their new partnership.
In April, the Nearest and Jack Advancement Initiative will launch Spirits on the Rise – a two-day summit to advance diversity in the American whiskey industry.
Whisky Magazine recently named Bonded Tennessee Whiskey its World’s Best Tennessee Whiskey. The Distillery added the Bottle-in-Bond offering to its permanent line last May.


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Microsoft has officially released the Xbox One X in multiple countries across the globe, it’s new console that offers 4K gaming and entertainment.
Microsoft claims that its new Xbox One X is the ‘world’s most powerful console‘. Under the hood, it runs eight custom x86 cores clocked at 2.3GHz CUP and 40 customized GPU compute units at 1,172 MHz.
Not to mention, it also comes with 12GB GDDR5 RAM, out of which 9GB will be specifically dedicated to run games at max resolution. The console is said to offer 30 percent faster processing bundled with a GPU that is nearly 5x more powerful than the original Xbox One.
At launch, Microsoft has confirmed that a total of 50 titles have been added to the console’s Enhanced Title list. These include popular titles such as FIFA 18, Forza Horizon 7, Super Lucky’s Tale, as well as Assassins Creed Origins. Microsoft has also confirmed that 20 more titles are also expected to arrive in the near future.
The new Xbox One X is Microsoft’s answer to the PS4 Pro. As already mentioned, the highlight of the Xbox One X is its ability to run games in 4K resolution. It also comes with a built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray player, and supports 4K streaming. Therefore, buyers need to make sure they’ve a 4K TV or a monitor if they’re planning on buying the new Xbox One X to enjoy the console to its fullest potential.
“We built Xbox One X to give game creators the most powerful platform to bring their visions to life and to give gamers the best console to play the games of the past, present and future,” said Phil Spencer, head of gaming, Microsoft, in a press release.
The new Xbox One X has also set a record pre-order sales, according to Microsoft. While the company did not reveal an exact number, it did mention in a press release that there’ll be high demand for its new console this holiday season given it has received record pre-order sales.
Priced at $499, the Xbox One X finally goes on sale today in the US and can be purchased via the Microsoft Store along with other major e-commerce websites.


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Deck the Halls Igloo Contest 2011!
As the newspaper last week announced today marks the start of the annual Holiday Igloo Contest and winners will be announced in 2 weeks at the Club Penguin Times! Here is the article about the contest in this week’s newspaper.
Here’s how to enter: go to your igloo by clicking on the ‘Your Home’ button and you’ll notice a gold igloo button…
Click on the Enter Contest button and then Yes to enter the contest.
The contest is open between 22-27 December and also don’t forget NOT to change anything in the igloo unless you’d like to present it differently.
The winning igloos will be features on the January 5 Club Penguin Times issue and winners will get a special postcard with 50,000 or 25,000 coins.


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LG announces eco-friendly LCD
22-inches of dolphin-loving goodness
LG has announced its newest Flatron LCD display that should save few polar bears with its eco-friendly specs.
The new Flatron W2252TE is a 22-inch wide screen LCD display capable of showing a maximum resolution of 1680x1050. It also features a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 250cd/m2 brightness and a GTG response time of 2ms.
The new "green" Flatron consumes 45 percent, or around 40W, less power than other similar displays. The price is still unknown, but the new Flatron W2252TE should hit European shelves this August.
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MORE than £3,000 has been raised by ice cream lovers who flocked to marvel at a 35ft Dalek near Nantwich.
The straw sculpture, which moves and shouts out ‘exterminate’, has been keeping watch over Snugburys in Hurleston since August and helping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK through sales of special DaLICK cones.
The charity was chosen as the father of Deb Nowak – a key member of Snugburys’ dairy team – is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
With the help of Harbook Engineering, Snugburys has been creating straw sculpture for more than 10 years, with this year’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr Who .
In addition to the money raised by the DaLICK cones – which outsold any previous year’s charity cone – the business has also received some other generous donations, including one from Auto Trader magazine, which used photographs of the Dalek to feature in one of its September issues.
Donations, via an honesty box, were also collected from customers who snapped up a share of more than 30kg of Snugburys’ home-grown apples.
Snugburys’ marketing manager Hannah Sadler said: “The DaLICK straw feature has been a huge success this summer and this has been mirrored in the sales of the DaLICK cones.
“Cancer Research UK is a charity a lot of people can relate to so we are thrilled to be able to hand this cheque to them.
“In total we are proud to announce the grand total of £3,084.27.”
Previous straw sculptures have included a polar bear, a meerkat, Big Ben, a windmill, the Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank, a rocket, millennium wheel and a dinosaur.


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The remains of an unidentified Hispanic male were discovered in Immokalee, Florida. The victim was wearing Levi brand blue jeans, K-Mart brand underwear, a Prest-Rite brand long-sleeved red checked, flannel shirt, green socks with orange and white stripes at the top and brown boots.


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VAN NUYS, CA (BRAIN)—Giro has announced plans to broaden its product portfolio with a new line of men’s and women’s cycling shoes set to launch this fall.
Paul Harrington, CEO of Easton Bell Sports, Giro’s parent company, spoke about the new category during a second quarter conference call last Wednesday.
“We are positioned to launch a collection of high end cycling footwear that includes road and mountain shoes from men and women retailing from $199 to $349,” Harrington told financial analysts.
“Highlights include Easton engineered carbon fiber outsoles, premium materials and adjustable footbeds. At 195 grams, the Prolite model will be lightest product shoe on the market and was worn by Levi Leipheimer in the recent Tour de France. Key retailers in both U.S. and Europe have already committed to carrying this line for next year’s cycling season.”
To start off, Giro shoes will be available to about 500 U.S. retailers.
Harrington said the shoe line represents two years of design and development work from the Giro team. The collection will debut at Eurobike. Besides helmets, Giro in recent years has expanded into sunglasses, snow goggles and gloves.
Easton Bell will also launch an updated version of Easton’s top-of-the-line EC90 aero carbon clincher wheel for 2011, Harrington said.
Recent success with Easton wheels helped drive Easton Bell’s Action Sports division to a second quarter revenue increase of 8.1 percent. Wheel sales were up 41 percent for the quarter.
Sales of Blackburn accessories grew 15.8 percent in the Sporting Goods channel, Harrington said.
The Action Sports segment, which includes Easton’s cycling and snow and motorsports divisions, reported second quarter revenue of $93.5 million, up from $86.5 million for the same quarter in 2009. For the first six months of the year, sales are up to $168.3 million compared with $163.5 million last year.


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The 2022 Acura MDX picks up some new features
Release Date for the 2022 Acura MDX
Back in October, Acura pulled the curtain back on a prototype version of its flagship three-row crossover SUV. Early in December 2020 our manufacturing partner finally announced the release date for the 2022 Acura MDX as well as its official performance specifications. First things first, if you’re among the many people who are wondering when the 2022 Acura MDX and its four trim grades (MDX, MDX w/ Technology, MDX w/ A-Spec® and MDX w/ Advance) will arrive at the Acura of Modesto showroom, we can tell you that it will go on sale during the summer of 2021. The 2022 MDX will be the beginning of the platform’s fourth generation and it will ride on an all-new ultra-rigid platform that also applies a double-wishbone front suspension. This is the first time an MDX uses this setup.
READ MORE: Get a look at the MDX prototype
“This new fourth-generation MDX really builds on all of the values that have made MDX a perennial favorite with customers over the past 20 years,” Tom Nguyen, MDX global development leader, said in a press release. “By injecting higher levels of craftsmanship, performance and technology, the 2022 MDX is truly a vehicle befitting of its flagship position.”
2022 Acura MDX Performance Specs
Every 2022 Acura MDX coming to the Acura of Modesto showroom will use the same powertrain. A naturally aspirated 3.5-liter, V-6 will be under the hood and it will be attached to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It will make 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system is an available option the MDX and MDX with Technology models. The A-Spec® and Advance packages will have SH-AWD® equipped as standard equipment.
Interior Space Dimensions for the 2022 MDX
All 2022 MDX trims coming to our showroom, will have three rows of seats that will be able to accommodate six or seven passengers – depending on which trim grade a customer chooses. When the 2022 MDX is at full passenger capacity, there will be 16.3 cubic-feet behind the third row. Folding the rear-most row away will expand the available cargo volume to 39.1 cubic-feet. When the 2022 Acura MDX is properly configured, it will have up to 71.4 cubic-feet.
Customers can start the pre-ordering process for the 2022 Acura MDX today when they make an appointment with one of our product experts.