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Bottles of viral energy drink Prime have been spotted on sale in a shop in Lancashire for just £2.50. Prime is marketed by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, and is wildly popular among teens.
The drink has become notoriously difficult to get since its launch, with other shops in the county selling it for as much as £8.50 a bottle.
Prime is described by many as an energy drink. It contains mostly water and coconut water with added vitamins and minerals, and comes in a variety of different flavours including ice pop, blue raspberry, grape and lemon lime with limited varieties on sale at Aldi for £1.99 a bottle.
The drink went viral after shoppers queues for hours to get their hands on the drink, with stores having to limit the amount sold to each customer. Now Spar in Bacup at Holmes Service Station has announced it has just received a delivery of the beloved drink, and is selling it at just £2.49 a bottle.
The store reportedly have a range of flavours including, Tropical Punch, Lemon and Lime Blue raspberry, Ice Pop and Meta Moon. However, these are limited to one per customer to help with supplies.
Prime became a viral sensation after being launched by millionaire YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul. When they launched the drink they said: "We’re excited to announce Prime to the world and showcase what happens when rivals come together as brothers and business partners. Our goal was to create a fantastic hydration drink that can fuel any lifestyle.
“Over the past year, we’ve worked countless hours to formulate the product from scratch, lock in deals with the largest retailers in the world, and build a multi-hundred person team to get our products to the shelves.
“We’re humbled by the process of creating a real brand and look forward to competing with some of the biggest beverage companies in the world. As underdogs, we always cherish the opportunity to show the world what’s possible. Now that we’re both fighting for the same team, we truly believe the sky is the limit.”
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Cost of living crisis: What happens next
The cost of living crisis took many Aussies by surprise as inflation surged to levels not seen since the 1990’s.
What a year it’s been and it’s only March. The cost of living crisis has kept Aussies in its grips for over a year and households are doing it tough.
But what can we expect from the rest of 2023? Unfortunately, the experts are predicting the worst is yet to come.
In January, Finder asked a group of economists to describe their outlook for the Australian economy in this year.
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While the majority (53 per cent) of the panel had a neutral outlook, a significant portion (39 per cent) had a negative outlook, with 4 per cent reporting a very negative outlook. Sadly, only 8 per cent of panellists had a positive outlook for the economy in 2023.
Why so negative?
For the most part, those who had a negative outlook were watching the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and determining that interest rates would continue to rise - meaning so will mortgage repayments.
“If the RBA continues to pursue contractionary monetary policy, the continued increase in the cost of credit (combined with inflationary pressures) may result in significant negative implications for both households and businesses. This will likely result in an economic downturn and will affect the economy's long-run growth capacity,” Dr Sveta Angelopoulos from RMIT said.
Dr James Morley from the University of Sydney shared a similar sentiment but also suggested global factors will play a big role in the year ahead.
“2023 looks a bit ominous in terms of a weakening US economy, problems for China's economy related to COVID and ongoing global issues related to the war in Ukraine,” Morley said.
“Also, the higher interest rates will start to affect more and more households as they come off any fixed-term mortgage rates. Falling house prices will also weigh on consumer sentiment and spending.”
Is there anything to feel positive about?
Yes. While it may not always feel like it, Aussies can take solace in the fact that we will probably avoid a recession.
“The rise in interest rates and cost of living pressures will likely drive a sharp slowdown in economic growth. Recession is likely to be avoided though,” AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said.
“And the slowdown should lead to much lower inflation, a peak in interest rates and eventually a reduction in rates later in the year or early in 2024.”
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The Paris District Court has sanctioned Google and its French subsidiary from selling search-related advertisements against trademarks owned by [Louis Vuitton ]. …
The ruling comes on the heels of another French court order against Google, in a case brought by European chain Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts. In that lawsuit, the court said Google infringed on Le Meridien's trademarks by allowing the hotel chain's rivals to bid on keywords of its name and then appear prominently in those related search results. …
In the United States, the company recently won a favorable ruling in a similar case brought by Geico, the car insurance company. In December, a judge in Virginia ruled that as a matter of law, Google's use of Geico trademarks to trigger ads did not constitute trademark infringement and that Geico had not sufficiently proven its case.
Google still faces other copyright disputes, including one brought by American Blind and Wallpaper Factory.
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Banco Santander Brasil has introduced a new service to enable small merchants tap its card processor company GetNet to receive payments.
The move eliminates the need to acquire the Brazilian lender’s card reader machine to receive such payments.
With the step, Banco Santander Brasil aims to boost GetNet client strength with around 300,000 to 400,000 new additions as well as gain new clients, reported Reuters.
The small merchants can switch to GetNet by installing the app and connecting a mobile phone to the card reader machine.
GetNet chief executive Pedro Coutinho was quoted by the news agency as saying: “After acquiring a card reader machine, small merchants resist to move to a different card processor.”
The company will charge 2% on each credit and debit card transaction from the merchants.
In the card processing sector, the Brazilian bank is expected to face stiff competition from new entrants such as PagSeguro Digital and StoneCo apart from other established players.
Founded in 1982 in São Paulo, Banco Santander Brasil is a subsidiary of Spanish banking group. It has around nine million customers and operates a network of 3696 branches.
Recently, a Brazilian challenger Airfox partnered with Mastercard to bolster its footprint in the country. The step will enable Airfox to provide its banQi customers with access to digital and physical prepaid cards.


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Seventeen-year Nike veteran KeJuan Wilkins was named chief communications officer of the sportswear giant earlier this year, after previously leading global corporate, consumer and employee communications. Succeeding 24-year veteran Nigel Powell, Wilkins has some reasonable sized running shoes to fill, at a company that is no stranger to tackling complex communications challenges.
Wilkins brings considerable experience to the role, from a career that spans Nike, Reebok and the New York Knicks. Like Powell, who convinced Nike to keep Colin Kaepernick, Wilkins has also navigated controversial situations with aplomb — most notably when he led communications around Nike’s decision to cut ties with South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, and also when the company stopped producing Livestrong products during Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal.
Can you share a moment in your career when you saw PR's direct impact on business performance?
I have the privilege to work at a company where I see the direct impact our communications team, which sits across Nike, Jordan, and Converse, on the business daily. I think it is important that companies not measure the value of communications solely through singular, linear moments that have an endpoint. The value of communications comes when it works as a dynamic, interactive, multi-directional asset that continuously contributes to and elevates an organization's performance upstream and downstream.
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There is an opportunity for the communications industry to close the gap between its intentions and actions regarding having a more diverse and inclusive profession. A premium is placed on strategic communications each year, particularly when navigating complex social, geo and economic dynamics. So, to truly deliver on that need, the industry will need to better represent the societies in which we live. In addition, there is an opportunity to extend the aperture so that more curious and creative talent are inspired to become part of the future of the communications industry. However, that will require the industry to challenge itself to be innovative, nimble, agile and faster than the pace of change around the industry.
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– Joey Styles made an odd comment regarding the announcement that Brock Lesnar will be competing on UFC’s upcoming landmark UFC 200 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada next month, claiming that UFC “needs” Lesnar to help sell the pay-per-view. You can check out Joey Styles’ tweet about UFC’s Lesnar announcement below.
GIMMICK INFRINGEMENT! OH MY GOD is for the fact that @UFC needs @WWE's @BrockLesnar to sell #UFC200.@HeymanHustle https://t.co/cv17I2kVBq
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Although the online cosmetics trade in China is growing rapidly, the growth momentum slowed in the first half of this year due to coVID-19.
According to the Korean Trade Association, China’s cosmetics industry is recovering from the impact of live streaming.
According to the National Business Daily, from January to June this year, online sales of cosmetics (including body beauty and essential oils) reached 49.54 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 26.1%, but the growth rate dropped by 49.5 percentage points, slowing down, according to the beauty market survey data.
Especially compared with skin care products, cosmetics are more affected by the epidemic.
The online sales volume of cosmetics perfume and perfume (including cosmetics tools) from January to June this year reached 17.356 billion yuan, an increase of 1.67 billion yuan over the same period last year, with a year-on-year growth of 10.6%.The growth rate was 83 percentage points lower than that of the previous year.
Skincare brands have a very different profile in China and are attracting attention.
Chinese female consumers who prefer to buy cosmetics online are also on the rise compared with brick-and-mortar stores.
According to the research Report on Chinese Beauty Brands in 2020 released by Shanghai New Consumption Research Center, except brand stores, online shopping has become the most mainstream way of consumption, and the number of consumers who buy through live streaming is growing.
49.6% of female consumers buy beauty products through online platforms, and 10.2% through web celebrity broadcast rooms.
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OnePlus just released the May 2021 security patch update for OnePlus 6 and 6T. And now, it’s time for budget-oriented OnePlus Nord N100 to receive the latest security patch update.
The company has started rolling out the latest update in North America and Europe with firmware versions OxygenOS 10.5.8.BE81AA and OxygenOS 10.5.10.BE83BA respectively. In addition to a new security patch, the update also fixes some known issues and improves system stability for a better user experience.
OnePlus Nord N100 OxygenOS 10.5.8 / 10.5.10 Changelog:
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.05
- Fixed known issues and improved system stability
The OxygenOS 10.5.8/10.5.10 for OnePlus Nord N100 is a minor security patch update. So, it does not brings new features, major tweaks, or UI enhancements. If you’re a Nord N100 user then you would have already received the update. If not, then manually update your phone by heading to Settings >> System >> System update >> Check for update.
Android 12 is already out and many of the smartphone manufacturers have released the first beta build and OnePlus is one of them. The company has released Android 12 Beta 1 for its latest flagship phones: OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Unfortunately, OnePlus Nord N100 users might not get a chance to taste Android 12.


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There’s nothing like ringing in the new year with several upcoming announcements and NIS America is ready to do just that. As of this week, we’ve learned that Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance has been announced for both North America and Europe in the Fall of 2015 and will be the first entry to reign in the series to the PlayStation 4. The game will be released in both the physical and digital platforms.
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance while being the newest entry in the numerical order, it is also the sixth entry in the console releases. This time around, players will be experiencing a tale of revenge and rebellion. With a new enemy seeking to enslave as many Netherworlds as possible, Killia, our new hero and a young demon; seeks to take out the new Overlord named Void Dark. His quest will lead him and a vast army of rebels to explore their dark and dangerous path to vengeance all the while allowing players to relive the all-too-familiar strategy RPG mechanics from before, but also a rather hilarious script. This will surely be one to place upon your shelf and enjoy on those PlayStation 4’s.
The second announcement we’ve received is about their upcoming dungeon crawling RPG that is preparing to hit the PS Vita in North America and Europe in March of 2015; the title is known as Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy. A title that is set to take players through a Demon Gaze like experience as players fight off monsters that are genetically engineered. With the appearance of the portals that have popped up around the city, players will get to witness this new dimension called Abyss, which has caused the local government to set up a new agency just for this happening called the “Code Physics Agency”. With them being established, the CPA has dedicated a squad just for this event called the Xth Square, which will evade traps, fight powerful enemies, and attempt to solve the mystery of the Abyss. Stay tuned as we await more information about this upcoming title.
What else has been announced? The Awakened Fate Ultimatum, which will be landing exclusively on the PlayStation March 17th, 2015 and in Europe on March 20th, 2015. Much like the previous two, the game will be landing on the platform in both digital and physical retail formats. For those looking for a Limited Edition can also visit the NISA Online Store in order to pre-order it. Will you have what it takes to stop the war between Devils and Angels all the while stopping enemies from destroying the world as we know it? Stay tuned as we prepare for its launch next year.


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[it business] Wind Mobile is now live and offering contract-free, unlimited voice and data plans after jumping regulatory hurdles to compete in Canada's wireless industry.
The new national cell phone brand from Globalive Wireless Management Corp. opened up 18 retail locations across Toronto yesterday and will open more stores in Calgary tomorrow. Wind Mobile will sell phones out of its own stores and in Blockbuster video stores.
Globalive's launch plans were brought to a halt Oct. 29 when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) revoked its licence to operate a national network. The regulatory body was concerned with foreign ownership by Cairo-based Orascom Telecom.
But Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement overturned that ruling and gave Wind Mobile the go-ahead to launch just before Christmas.
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The vitamins and organic produce there may be fine, but a new study suggests that consumers should be wary of medical advice they receive at health food stores.
The clerks at such businesses usually are not trained health care practitioners, but in a Canadian study of health food stores many recommended expensive products with no proven benefits and potentially harmful side effects.
Eight research participants visited 34 stores, posing as the daughters of breast cancer patients seeking alternative treatments for their mothers. The store clerks recommended 33 different products, but none had scientific evidence supporting claims that they were effective in treating breast cancer.
The authors say the results mean health food stores need to be regulated.
"Governing bodies need to consider regulations to better protect vulnerable patients from (wasting money on) natural health food products lacking evidence of benefit and of questionable safety," said Edward Mills, of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, who led the study.
Natural supplements can be expensive. The average cost of the remedies recommended in the study was $58 a month, and climbed to $600 at the top end. The results are published in the Aug. 6 issue of Breast Cancer Research.
In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which classified natural remedies as dietary supplements, exempting them from Food and Drug Administration regulations. That means makers of the products don't have to test them, whereas prescription drugs require rigorous clinical trials before they can enter the marketplace.
The act states that manufacturers and stores can't promote such products as a prevention or treatment for a specific disease. The FDA can intervene only after a product has been shown to be harmful.
In the study, the researchers posing as daughters of cancer patients asked a series of questions to health food store employees after the clerks asked if they needed help. Twenty-four out of 34 clerks did not ask whether the customers' mothers took prescribed medication and only three mentioned the potential side effects of the natural products. Eight pointed out that the products might interact with prescribed drugs. Two employees suggested that the products might even cure breast cancer, but there was no evidence to back up the claims.
Just three of the employees had had formal education in complementary and alternative medicine. Several said formal education wasn't necessary.
But because any natural remedy that affects metabolism, like Saint Johnswort, can affect how well cancer drugs work, considerable education is important, Mills said.
"Considering the widespread use of natural health products among cancer patients, it's important that we consider their values and preferences," he said. "However, as the potential for adverse events, drug interactions and expense, it's important we understand the risks and benefits of these products."
Real Food, a natural foods and supplements store in San Francisco, has a policy against giving health advice to customers.
"I don't get involved in people's treatment," said Laura Zand, who works in the store's supplements section. "We can't diagnose them and we can't cure them. Basically we're retailers selling products, we're not doctors. I always ask if they have a health practitioner."
Whole Foods Market, a national chain of natural food stores, also doesn't give out advice, but refers customers to literature the store has compiled on various supplements.
Carolyn Cook Gotay found similar results in a study published in the August 2000 issue of the Archives of Family Medicine, a medical journal published by the American Medical Association. Gotay visited 40 health food stores in Hawaii during the summer of 1998 posing as a breast cancer patient.
She found that store clerks readily provided advice, some of it based on "pseudoscience."
That study was paid for by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Most stores have policies against store clerks giving out advice, but whether employees follow the policy is another question, Mills said.
"The governments are doing a great job of regulating the products," he said, "but there doesn't appear to be much regulation of advice given in the stores."


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Tonga has joined the competition, consumer protection, and economic regulators from across the Pacific to share intelligence, investigative techniques, and authority best practice, in a newly formed initiative to be called the Pacific Island Network of Competition Consumer and Economic Regulators or PINCCER.
The founding PINCCER national authorities represents the economies of Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tonga, have already set about establishing the network protocols and focus areas. The Pacific region is home to several small island developing economies that face common challenges in facilitating fair competition, pricing, and consumer protection. Many of these economies are small and emerging and their authorities are still growing their expertise and resources in these areas.
PINCCER will seek to build agency capabilities, strengthen the combined agency voice of competition and consumer protection authorities in Pacific Island smaller economies and provide a focused forum to promote well-functioning markets.
“This is a great initiative for Tonga’s economic development” says the Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon. Dr. Viliami Latu. “The Ministry has developed a Consumer and Competition Policy and is now working on the review of the current Consumer Protection Act. Tonga has also prioritized the development of the Standardisation Roadmap for Tonga this financial year. The Ministry is looking forward to working closely with member countries to build capacity, share experiences and build a stronger combined Consumer and Competition voice from the Pacific.”
For any further details and enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact: Mrs. Sandradee Fifita, Director of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Protection and Fair-Trade Division at telephone 7400108 or email firstname.lastname@example.org
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It’s starting to seem like Urban Outfitters’ entire marketing strategy is based on publicity through offensiveness. The pattern goes as follows: Step one, the offensive product is unceremoniously plopped on its shelves. Then, someone gets offended. Step two, the offended party blogs, tweets, Instagrams or otherwise shares an image of the product and we all pick it up and run with it.
Step three, profit?
The latest in a long line of offenses (for which Urban Outfitters usually apologizes) stems from a t-shirt with a pattern that repeats the word “depression.”
Similar messages were posted to the company’s Facebook page, which prompted the company to the remove the shirts from the shelves.
No matter how many times they mess up, it seems shoppers keep coming back. But some might be catching on to their bizarre marketing ploys:
When will Urban Outfitters finally reach the point where they’ve inspired every potential shopper declare, “I shall not shop there again, no matter how ironic their T-shirt slogans or how retro their sundries”?
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This isn’t the first time Urban Outfitters has had to apologize for a malady-related item on its shelves.
In May, the company took some heat for selling shot glasses, flasks and beer koozies made to look like prescription pill bottles.
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Consumer prices rose more than expected in September as food and energy costs surged, new government data show.
On a month-over-month basis, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent, slightly higher than the market forecast of 0.3 percent.
The core inflation rate, which eliminates the volatile food and energy sectors, surged 4 percent, matching economists’ expectations. This was unchanged from the previous month.
Energy prices soared 24.8 percent over the last 12 months, with all the major energy component indexes spiking on an annualized basis. Gasoline increased 42.1 percent, natural gas advanced 20.6 percent, and the index for electricity rose 5.2 percent.
Food had been one of the other primary drivers of rising prices, soaring to its highest level since December 2011. The food at home index picked up 4.5 percent, buoyed by all six major grocery store food group indexes, particularly for meats, eggs, fish, and poultry. Food away from home also surged 4.7 percent.
The monthly U.S. government snapshot of the cost of living found that shelter costs rose 3.2 percent in the 12 months ending in September. The Economics Research team at Goldman Sachs stated in a research note that the report identified “the fastest pace of inflation for rent and owners’ equivalent rent since the 2006 housing bubble.” Morgan Stanley agrees, also writing in a research note that this “was the key story in the September CPI report and that should provide an important source of support that is likely to keep the inflation data sequentially firm in the months ahead.”
New vehicles and used automobiles and trucks soared 8.7 percent and 24.4 percent year-over-year, respectively. Although transportation services eased 0.5 percent month-over-month, this category recorded an annual gain of 4.4 percent.
Apparel also fell 1.1 percent in September, but prices have risen consistently over the last year, showing an annual increase of 3.4 percent.
Financial markets reacted to the news, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling about 0.5 percent. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield tumbled 0.045 percent to 1.535 percent. Gold rallied 1.6 percent after the release of the data, flirting with $1,780 an ounce.
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text: Don't kid yourself, Division I football and basketball aren't amateur sports. If you want to see amateur student-athletes, you can go to any little-league game and enjoy an amateur sports game. Amateur hour left the moment a TV station said, "Hey, I would like to pay you to broadcast the game" and someone said yes. Even before the ink dried the game was changed. CBS ( CBS), Time Warner Cable ( TWC), News Corp ( NWS), and ESPN ( DIS) pay billions of dollars for broadcast rights. Nike ( NKE) gives the University of Minnesota $1 million a year worth of products including shoes, uniforms and golf balls for the privilege of having the Nike logo on uniforms. The athletes actually wearing the logo receive almost nothing for implicitly endorsing the brands that they are required to wear? The students didn't change the game from amateur to professional, the schools did, so don't blame the students, they weren't even invited to the negotiating table.


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Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 dubbed with model number SM-J530F has successfully passed through the US FCC. Hence, you can expect an imminent launch of the handset. Recently, Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 surfaced in Geekbench, which is the popular benchmarking site.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 already appeared on GFXBench, Bluetooth, Geekbench and WiFi Alliance. With the handset clearing the doors of the US FCC, it looks like Samsung is planning for a grand launch event within the next few months.
The Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 handset has passed the FCC with the ID A3LSMJ530FM for the model number SM-J530FM/DS. Moreover, the handset is fully compliant with the FCC rules when it comes to identification of equipment as stated in 47 CFR Part 2.925(d). You will be able to find the FCC ID on the rear bottom of the device.
The official letter specifies that the FCC ID is clearly legible without any need for any additional magnification equipment. You will find the label that is permanently engraved by laser. You will not be able to remove the ID from the handset.
Along with the relevant parameters such as model number, FCC ID, CE number, SSN, and battery rating, you can also see a paper marked with various positions. The placeholder for Label indicates the FCC ID.
The papers released by the FCC doesn’t reveal the specifications of the handset. However, we can infer that the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 will offer more than 5-inch display. You can also expect Exynos 7870 processor (Snapdragon in the US), 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable internal storage loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat.
When it comes to the optics, you can expect a 12MP rear camera coupled with 8MP front-facing snapper. here are reports that the handset will ship with a 12MP selfie shooter, although the chances are slim. Regarding the price, the rumored handset will be budget-friendly.
Although not confirmed, we expect the launch of Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 before the end of July 2017. We will continue to keep track of the developments and provide you with updates. Stay tuned with NetAns.
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- Asus Padfone yesterday presented the 2, which has a quad-core processor, LTE connectivity and a completely redesigned tablet.
- Microsoft is testing a smartphone with Asian partners
- TuneUp Utilities 2013 software helps you to keep computer cleanup
- Comet 67P lacks magnetism
- The company introduced the world’s smallest Micron chip memory capacity of 128 GB
Televisions are always the big part of CES and this year too the event will see some better and amazing TVs. The theme will be 4K again and HDR too. Price barrier was relevant last year, but in 2017 the manufacturers will sell content and convince people the Ultra HD is now much required for any modern living room.
The big players who presence will be much sought in the TV market will be Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG. The companies will be displaying their most advanced and latest products with massive booths.
Other companies who will try to compete and stand out on the show floor with these global big giants will be TCL, LeEco and Hisense.
It is learned LG will be coming up with stunning OLED TVs and Sony too will be showcasing some of the most advanced versions of OLEDs at CES 2017. Samsung will carry on the campaign of curved TVs.
Undoubtedly the HDR will become status quo for televisions this year. It is not to forget the HDR10 to gain more momentum than Dolby Vision. However, there will be split among visitors as some may go with HDR10 and some may stick to Dolby Vision.
Apart from all these, visitors to CES 2017 may expect plenty of Android TV, Roku TV, Chromecast, Tizen and webOS.


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Zara, the cheap chic retailer from Spain, plans to open its first Chicago store at Chicago Place at 700 N. Michigan Ave.
The store will mark the third fast-fashion chain to set up shop on the Magnificent Mile. Sweden's Hennes & Maurtiz, known as H&M, opened in 2003 next to Victoria's Secret. And Forever 21 is taking over the now-closed Virgin Megastore. Zara is slated to open by early 2009.
Fast-fashion retailers keep their stores filled with an ever-changing supply of new trends, relying on an army of in-house designers to interpret runway fashion for the masses at break-neck speed.
Zara's arrival is the first step in remaking Chicago Place, an oddly configured vertical mall that has struggled to attract shoppers and tenants.
The mall's New York-based owners are spending $20 million to $25 million to eliminate the eight-story mall's center atrium and fill in the floors, said Alex Adjmi, an investor. Instead of a revolving door leading into a mall, the building's Mag Mile facade will have doors into three separate retailers.
Zara is taking 30,000 square feet, replacing Talbots on the south corner. Saks Fifth Avenue will remain as anchor on the north corner and possibly expand.
Another retailer, yet to be named, will take 15,000 square feet to 18,000 square feet in the middle, with a floorplate stretching to the back of the building and into the basement formerly occupied by Bockwinkel's grocery store.
The mall owners are in talks to turn 100,000 square feet to 150,000 square feet on the third through seventh floors into a hotel, Adjmi said.
New York investors, led by Adjmi, Robert Cayre and Ben Ashkenazy, purchased Chicago Place from Brookfield Retail Centers Inc. of Minnesota in November 2004 for $39 million, a steeply discounted price. The mall has struggled for years, losing large tenants including Room & Board and Ann Taylor and failing earlier this year to lease space to Best Buy.
"It never was a successful mall," said Adjmi. "The floorplates were too small to drive the right amount of traffic into the mall. We struggled with it to figure it out and finally came up with a plan that will work for retailers and us and for the street."
Officials from Zara couldn't be reached for comment. Zara is owned by Inditex SA, Europe's largest clothing retailer. It opened its first U.S. Zara outpost in New York in 1989.


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Cloud Computing news
"Azure Stack is an extension of Azure. it's not a replacement for your legacy private cloud." said Julia White, corporate vice president of Azure
Microsoft is planning layoffs as it refocuses its sales force on making the software colossus a pivotal part of businesses relying on cloud computing
With Microsoft putting emphasis on its Cloud-computing products instead of licences for boxed software, the technology giant is likely to reorganise its sales groups, resulting in layoffs.
Cloudyn gives enterprise customers tools to identify, measure and analyse consumption, enable accountability and forecast future cloud spending.
Tata Communications said the new private cloud nodes addresses the needs of enterprises in industries with stringent regulatory requirements, including aviation, healthcare, media, banking, IT, financial services and insurance, retail and e-commerce.
The Express Connect will be linked through Tata Communications IZO Private Connect service. The deal is particularly focused towards enterprise customers who employ the services of Alibaba Cloud across 150 countries
The entry of Alibaba in cloud computing in India will add to the fierce completion in the country which already has players like Amazon and Microsoft.
Indian enterprises are adopting a people-centric approach at the forefront of their digital transformation strategies.
SAP, Europe's largest software company, reported slightly lower-than-expected first-quarter core profit as it sold more of its cloud products, which are less profitable.
Moving to the cloud gives human resources more power and spells a lot of value for chief financial officers, as it means built-in cost, said Gretchen Alarcon, Oracle’s group vice president for human capital management strategy.
IBM, which can offer public, private and hybrid cloud services, has also appointed Vikas Arora, former general manager of Dell EMC Asia Pacific and Japan, to head its cloud business in March.
Tech outsourcing and cloud management services provider SD² has launched a new product that will enable users of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to pre-pay for their use of the cloud platform, a first according to the company.
In cloud computing, MSMEs use Internet to access common as well as tailor-made IT infrastructure, including software, for managing business.
Google also announced it had acquired Kaggle, a popular platform for data scientists that could boost Google's edge in the crowded field of artificial intelligence.
Coursera, an education-focussed technology company , has partnered with Google to offer Google Cloud Training courses on its platform, reports Our Bureau.
Web users experienced widespread glitches on Tuesday, from news sites to government services, after Amazon.com's popular cloud service that hosts their data suffered a technical disruption.
Pandey said that Indian companies such as e-commerce firm Flipkart and ride-hailing service provider Ola will need to modernise their infrastructure to compete with global players such as Amazon, which hosts its e-commerce service on its popular in-house cloud offering Amazon Web Services.
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Given the fact that Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics cards are widely available across retailers, while perhaps not acting as definitive proof, it is certainly more than a little suggestive that the GPU is not providing to be a hit with consumers. – Why is this? Well, while there are a few factors at play, the short and most simple answer is price. Many people simply consider the 4080 and its £1,200 MSRP way too expensive.
A good graphics card for sure, but the price is undoubtedly making people baulk!
What can Nvidia do about this though? Well, following a report via Videocardz, it would appear that wheels are already in motion as the 4080 has been spotted on a new, and seemingly less expensive (manufacturing-wise at least) AD103 chipset.
Nvidia Swaps 4080 Chipset to Lower Production Cost!
Now, before you get too excited, this isn’t any indication and certainly no guarantee that the price of a 4080 is set to get notably less expensive in the coming months. With the new chipset reporting requiring fewer parts, however, it’s understood that this has notably reduced its production cost which, all going well, may be translated to consumers if not via Nvidia’s own Founders Edition models, then at least potentially via custom AIB partner designs (MSI, Gigabyte, etc.).
Will it happen though? Well, if the 4080 isn’t selling, then something clearly has to give. It’s already being rumoured that many AIB partners are hugely dissatisfied with the cost and specifically how it is translating into some pretty crap retail sales figures. – Additionally, with the 4070 Ti costing $799 (MSRP) this has certainly created a gap which a newly modified and cheaper-to-make 4080 could fill.
With that being said though, even if the 4080 dropped to $1,000, I’m still not sure I’d be overly tempted to buy it. More tempting? Yes. A clincher though? Hmmm, probably not!
What do you think though? – Let us know in the comments!


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The full ramifications of Donald Trump being the next president of the United States of America will not be known for months — perhaps years. Given he’s a man of many conflicting words it’s near impossible to know which of his pledges and pronouncements he will keep or act upon, likely until his administration is up and running and showing its true colors.
Yet uncertainty can itself be a motivator — and the risk of an authoritarian leader as commander-in-chief of the US’ government’s mass surveillance apparatus has caused many to sound alarm bells already.
Continue reading “Trump surveillance fears could lift privacy tech in Europe”
A situation now revealed in all its hideousness, brought to us by a 400-lb hacker in bed.
Hacking and cybersecurity played a huge role in the presidential election. So much so that Donald Trump, America’s new president-elect, was helped greatly by the acts of criminal hackers in his journey to the White House, and is now an outspoken WikiLeaks fan.
We knew the NES Classic Edition, with its retro aesthetic and solid game selection, would be hard to get at first, but this is some next level, Tickle Me Elmo-style demand. Amazon, which made its supply of the console available at 2PM Pacific today, sold out in what appeared to be less than a minute.
Continue reading “Nintendowned: Amazon sells out of the NES Classic Edition in (null) seconds”
But he didn’t say when it will become available.
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom has confirmed to The Financial Times that the Facebook-owned company is bringing live videos to the photo-sharing app. Systrom said in the interview: “Live is really exciting for us. I think it can enhance what we’re doing. If I’m trying to strengthen relationships with someone I love, them streaming video to me live would be an amazing way to be closer to them.” The feature first surfaced last month as an experimental offering in Russia, where some users spotted an icon clearly marked “Live” next to a row of Instagram Stories.
Continue reading “Instagram chief confirms live video is coming to the platform”
Beta Android users should see it now.
Whatsapp is one of the biggest messaging services out there, so it’s a little surprising that it hasn’t supported two-factor authentication. That is, until now — as noted by Android Police, people using the beta version of Whatsapp are starting to see the option to turn on this extra security measure.
Continue reading “Whatsapp starts rolling out two-factor authentication”
The company wants to lure in developers with hefty cash prizes.
Samsung is eager to get developers to build applications for its Tizen smartphones. In an effort to drive up interest, the company has created the Tizen Mobile App Incentive Program, which will offer $9 million in cash prizes from February through October of 2017. According to Samsung, devs with apps that end up in the top 100 chart can earn $10,000 per app — definitely not a bad way to lure people in. Those who want to participate in the program can register starting in “early” January.
Continue reading “Samsung: Please, somebody, make mobile apps for Tizen”
That’s if you add the Power Tank, which costs an extra $2,695.
With some of the world’s biggest bike makers now dedicating time to electric models, Zero Motorcycles knows it has its work cut out. The company has spent the last 10 years refining its gas-free lineup, gradually adding more power and (more importantly) increasing the range, giving riders the incentive they need to make the jump. For its 2017 roster, Zero has done the same again, updating its Zero S, Zero SR, Zero DS, Zero DSR, Zero FX and Zero FXS models, giving some the ability to go 200 miles on a single charge.
Continue reading “Zero’s latest electric motorcycles boast 200+ mile range”
The social media death and resurrection show.
Well, this is awkward. Facebook incorrectly flagged some people’s profile pages with a message saying that the person was deceased. And it looks like the glitch was pretty widespread: even founder Mark Zuckerberg had apparently ceased to be. A banner at the top of his profile page read, “We hope people who love Mark will find comfort in the thing others share to remember and celebrate his life.” A number of Engadget staffers had passed on as well; we weren’t just pining.
Continue reading “A Facebook bug killed off people before they were dead”
This week, the U.S. was shell shocked and in the tech world in dismay from Donald Trump’s victory as the new President of the United States. Silicon Valley lost its mind in a mess of tweet storms and public outcry. It was the perfect time for GoPro to announce it is recalling its Karma drone, and we escaped this harsh cruel reality with the launch of Google’s Daydream VR and the Nintendo NES Classic Edition.
Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Trump victory casts shadow of despair over tech industry”
HTC promises it won’t affect the VR headset’s latency.
HTC is opening up pre-orders for a $220 add-on that cuts the Vive’s wires and transforms it into a wireless VR headset. The peripheral that clips onto the device was made by a company called TPCAST and was designed under the Vive X program. If you’ll recall, HTC launched the program to invest $100 million into startups looking to build accessories for the Vive. According to the company’s interview with UploadVR, there’ll be no “noticeable difference” when you use the device, implying that it won’t turn VR experiences into laggy nightmares. HTC even promises that it will “greatly improve” the overall Vive experience.
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Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Capital has purchased TymeBank from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia earlier this year.
TymeBank has recently started taking new clients and BizNews reports that it already signed up 1 800 clients in the first week of its unofficial launch.
The bank is expected to be a game-changer in the banking industry.
According to a report by The Citizen indicates that TymeBank will ask its clients no monthly fees - a first in South Africa.
There are only a few low charges for some transactions and many of the day-to-day transactions are free.
Briefly.co.za gathered that the only negative of the opening of TymeBank is that for now it's only possible to sign up at 6 locations in parts of South Africa.
Kiosks are set up in Rosebank, Bedfordview, Kensington, Kenilworth, and at a Boxer store in Durban.
TymeBank plans to open kiosks all over the country and will eventually have more than 700, each with Wi-Fi hotspots to allow clients to effortlessly download the bank's app


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Although the Food and Drug Administration last week banned the use of sulfites on raw fruits and vegetables, that's not the end of the sulfite issue.
Salad bars may have been one of the biggest offenders when it came to sulfites, but there are a lot of other foods that contain the preservative -- and the FDA is required to determine their safety as well.
The ban announced Wednesday applies only to sulfites that have been used to preserve the crispness and color of raw fruits and vegetables sold loose or packaged in cellophane.
It does not, however, include potatoes, nor does it pertain to canned or dried produce that has been treated with sulfites.
The regulation was based on a government study of more than 500 reports of allergic reactions, including 13 deaths, to sulfite-containing foods. Those who are sulfite-sensitive are primarily asthmatics.
Jim Greene of the FDA said the agency banned the use of sulfites on raw produce because most of the serious illnesses reported occurred at salad bars. Among the 500-plus reports, 44 percent were due to raw fruits and vegetables, said Greene. Fifteen percent were blamed on wine and beer, 14 percent were blamed on packaged foods and the remaining 27 percent were less specific about the type of food that allegedly caused the reaction.
Mitchell Zeller, an attorney with the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a consumer group, said that for sulfite-sensitive individuals, ''there's no safe level'' of sulfites in food and that ''for the same reason they're (the FDA) banning sulfites on fresh fruits and vegetables, they should ban it on other foods.''
Zeller said CSPI considers potatoes, alcoholic beverages (regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms), seafood and dried fruit as the ''most dangerous'' of these other foods. Although additional processed packaged foods contain lower amounts of sulfites, those foods should contain a warning label, he said.
The FDA said warning labels on packaged foods are not necessary because ''sulfites are safe for most people, and the declaration of sulfiting agents in the list of ingredients will provide sufficient information for those people who need or want to avoid unexpected exposure.''
At present, the addition of sulfites as a preservative for packaged foods must be declared on the label. The labeling section of the ban now requires that all packaged foods that contain more than 10 parts per million of sulfites -- regardless of why they are added -- must also be declared.
The only produce that the ban does not address is potatoes -- whether canned, frozen, dehydrated or precut fresh. The decision of whether to ban sulfites on fresh potatoes has been a source of controversy among the industry, the agency and consumer groups. Greene said the FDA plans on making a decision on potatoes within several months.
Two of the deaths associated with sulfites were attributed to ingestion of hash brown potatoes, and the FDA-sponsored Committee on the Hypersensitivity to Food Constituents recommended that sulfites be banned in fresh potatoes as well.
The fresh-peeled-potato industry consists of about 200 firms that sell products such as hash browns to restaurants -- establishments in which the consumer receives the product without any label. The industry, which contends that there are no suitable substitutes for sulfites on fresh potatoes, fears it would be destroyed by a sulfite ban.


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Spas in hot water for turning on the tap
Tokyo: A month after one of Japan's most famous natural spas got caught adding bath salts to its waters, the industry faces further embarrassment after two other spa resorts admitted their "spring" water came straight from the tap.
At least two of the 55 hotels in the town of Ikaho, about 120 kilometres north-west of Tokyo, have said they used tap water in baths they advertised as natural hot springs, media reported.
In the nearby town of Yabutsuka, five hotels also used tap water in baths touted as natural springs, NHK television reported.
"With visitor numbers falling, it was difficult for us to do something about it," Tatsuo Inoue, the head of tourism in Yabutsuka, said.
Getting naked with strangers in one of the country's 3000 natural hot spring baths is a national institution in Japan, with spas drawing millions of visitors a year. But, despite a pick-up in the Japanese economy over the past year, business is still difficult for many spa operators.


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Macy's plans to add 85K seasonal holiday hiring workers
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September 15, 2015
A talk with Target's CEO Brian Cornell
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August 27, 2015
A look at Macy's outlet stores
Macy's has an answer to T.J. Maxx and other stores that sell deeply discounted designer brands. The department store chain, ...
August 24, 2015
Teens are shopping more like their parents
Giulia Pugliese is a typical teenager. She likes to look good, and she's particular about what she wears. But when The ...
August 19, 2015
Target is getting its groove back: Turnaround takes hold
Target is on its way back. Shoppers are visiting the company's stores more often and spending more on each trip, the ...
August 18, 2015
No pain, no gain for stores chasing fickle shoppers
Retailers' reinvention plans come with a price tag. Wal-Mart's second-quarter earnings report, released Tuesday, showed its ...
August 14, 2015
J.C. Penney's 2Q results show turnaround gaining traction
J.C. Penney's turnaround is gaining traction. The department store chain said Friday that its losses narrowed in the second ...
August 13, 2015
US retail sales rose in July, aided by autos and restaurants
Americans bought more cars, restaurant meals and building supplies in July, a rise in spending that points to steady economic ...
August 12, 2015
Macy's sets its sights on China amid tough US climate
Macy's Inc. is setting its sights on Chinese shoppers, with plans to test selling goods online in the world's second-largest ...
July 15, 2015
Starboard Value suggests real estate transactions for Macy's
Activist investment firm Starboard Value says retailer Macy's could boost its share price by spinning off its real estate ...
July 15, 2015
Shoppers disappointed in much-hyped 'Prime Day' sales
Amazon aimed for Christmas in July with its much-hyped "Prime Day" sale. But some shoppers found a lump of coal instead.
June 02, 2015
Pinterest to unveil 'buyable pins' in next few weeks
Users of Pinterest will soon be able to buy items directly through the company's app using a new type of pin. Pinterest and ...
May 19, 2015
Wal-Mart 1Q profit falls on pay raises
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a 7 percent drop in first-quarter profit as the strong dollar and some efforts to improve its ...
May 14, 2015
Retailers dealing with myriad of issues
While investors may be unnerved by the broad sell-off in the retail sector Thursday, a closer look at the industry shows it ...
May 13, 2015
Macy's sales to overseas tourists pinched by stronger dollar
Macy's is feeling a big chill from international tourists because their money isn't going as far as it used to. The strong ...
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Macy's to open first 4 off-price stores in NYC area
The outlet wars are heating up. Macy's Inc. has named its new discount stores Macy's Backstage, and says the first four test ...
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Today at the 76th Annual Sturgis Rally, BRP (parent company of Can-Am) presented a custom, military-themed Can-Am Spyder to the Road Warrior Foundation.
The 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3-T, which is wrapped in matte green, will be used as a fundraiser for the Foundation to support its mission of providing adventures to improve the lives of veterans.
On September 18, the Road Warrior Foundation will launch an online auction for the vehicle, with all proceeds going directly toward benefiting veterans. The auction will take place during the annual Road Warrior Ride, Powered by Can-Am Spyder, and this year will include at least a dozen veterans riding from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
Can-Am has been the title sponsor of the Road Warrior Foundation since 2013.


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India has been improving consistently in the World Bank’s EoDB rankings over the past 5 years and one of the key drivers has been the initiatives under Trading across Borders (TAB), where India jumped substantially from 146 to 68 in the last two years. The Government has now set the target of breaching the top 50 mark in TAB this year.
Keeping with the Government’s objective of furthering ease of doing business, particularly in trading across borders, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has introduced Machine based automated clearance of imported goods.
At present, the imported goods are available for examination or clearance to the officer after the applicable duties are paid by the importer. Time Release or dwell time studies conducted by the department have shown that a major contributor to dwell time today is the time taken by the importer to pay the duties.
Under the new dispensation, the Customs officer will be able to do all compliance verification such as examination of goods even before duties are paid, and once the importer pays the duty, the Customs System would automatically give the clearance or “Out of Charge” to the imported goods.
The new initiative has been launched as a pilot at two ports, Chennai and Nhava Sheva from 06.02.2020 and will soon be rolled out to all ports across India, including the Inland Container Depots, Airports etc.
With this new initiative, the CBIC has taken yet another step towards realizing the Government’s objective of further reducing the dwell time in Customs clearance with the use of IT driven reforms.
On one hand, this new initiative will fasten the Customs processes by not waiting for the duty payment and on the other, it will give additional time to importer who will now be able to pay the duties even while the goods are being verified by the Customs officer.


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We had planned on installing some new flooring in our lower living room… we just hadn’t planned on it being in early June. Things have a way of working out though and the installer was ready to go the second the flooring was delivered. It put me about a week behind on my workload, but I’m working through it.
I am planning on releasing new token packs in July, mainly Hero Tokens. I think the new Town pack featuring medieval peasants, workers, and minor nobles should also be wrapped up in July.
The rest of the summer is already packed with awesome things and today I found out that Shadowrun PC game is being released on July 25th.
Here are a few new characters that I recently wrapped up.


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We recently reported on a new Telegram client courtesy of Samsung R&D Institute Indonesia (SRIN) that can be found in the Tizen Store. This is a native app so you can rest assured that it will be fast and responsive.
Telegram Messenger is a versatile messaging application that is available on Android, iOS, Windows Phone, as well as desktop platforms – PC, Mac OSX and Linux. You are able to chat securely and encrypted across platforms with your device and now has supergroups that can have up to 10,000 members.
Now, there has been an update to the Tizen client app with a number of important bug fixes in version 0.1.1. In particular there was an account creation issue that I know a number of our readers were struggling with.
Telegram Client update version 0.11
- Account creation bug fixed
- Notification bug fixed
- Account now showing from settings/manage telegram from settings
The app is compatible with the Samsung Z2 and Z4, but no news at the moment of Z1 and Z3 compatibility at the moment. Supported Devices: SM-Z400Y, SM-Z200F, SM-Z200M, SM-Z200Y, SM-Z400F. Download size of 12MB.
You might be Interested to know we have launched our own Tizen Experts Telegram Channel, so you can join and get the latest Tizen News direct to your smartphone.


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Some experts believe the Apple iPhone 14 series will cost almost the same as the iPhone 13, while others think it will cost Rs 10,000 more than the model from 2021.
- The Apple iPhone 14 series could launch on September 13.
- Apple is tipped to introduce a new iPhone 14 Max model and ditch the mini version.
- The upcoming iPhone models will likely be available for purchase via Flipkart and Amazon.
The Apple iPhone 14 series, is expected to be released in September, which is next month. While the firm has not yet announced the official launch date of the 2022 iPhone 14, it is expected to take place on September 13. This is possible because Apple normally releases new iPhones in the first or second week of September. If the firm intends to unveil the smartphone next month, we should learn more about the launch date in the coming days or weeks. If you’re looking forward to the impending iPhone 14, here are 10 details that leaks have disclosed so far.
Apple iPhone 14 likely to launch next month: 10 things to know about it
The Apple iPhone 14 may be a small upgrade over last year’s model, with only the Pro models expected to receive significant changes in terms of CPU, camera, and other features. Apple is likely to release four new models: the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple is expected to release a new iPhone 14 Max variant, replacing the current small model. Earlier this year, it was claimed that the brand’s tiny version received a poor response. The main arguments are, obviously, the small 5.4-inch display and high price.
The standard model is rumored to have a 6.1-inch LTPS OLED display, whilst the Max model could have a gigantic 6.7-inch screen. Both units will offer a refresh rate of 90Hz. The Pro model, on the other hand, is said to feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO display, with the refresh rate automatically adjusting between 1Hz and 120Hz depending on the content. This also implies that users will get a longer battery life.
The basic and Max models will keep the older notch design found on the iPhone 13 series. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models will certainly have the punch-hole display design seen on most Android phones these days.
According to reports, the Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 14 Max will not employ the latest Bionic chipsets. They’re claimed to be powered by the A15 Bionic technology, which also powers the iPhone 13 series. However, you need not be concerned because this is a capable chip that will give users powerful performance. The new A16 Bionic SoC is expected to power the Pro versions.
The lower variants in the iPhone 14 series are believed to have a dual rear camera arrangement with bigger sensors than earlier versions.
The camera on the Pro versions will apparently receive a significant improvement.
They could have a 48-megapixel triple rear camera array, a significant upgrade from the 12-megapixel sensors found on 2021 versions.
It is not known that the new iPhone models will ship with iOS 16, as announced by Apple at the WWDC 2020 event earlier this year.
Because the next iPhone 14 series will have a more powerful and efficient chip, users should expect longer battery life. Furthermore, iHacktu, an unknown leaker, reports that customers will be able to charge the iPhone 14 Pro models from 0% to 100% in roughly 30 minutes.
The new Apple iPhone 14 series will most likely be released in India on the same day as the handsets are released in the rest of the world. It will most likely be available through Flipkart and Amazon, as is customary.
In terms of pricing, some analysts believe the iPhone 14 will cost almost the same as the iPhone 13, while others think it will cost Rs 10,000 more than the one released in 2021. The iPhone 13 is currently available in India for Rs 79,900. As a result, the price could be the same as the iPhone 14 series or significantly higher.


text: Investor Warren Buffett doesn’t know how the economy will recover from the coronavirus outbreak shutdown, but he remains optimistic in the long-term future of the United States. Buffett said Saturday at Berkshire Hathaway’s online annual meeting that there’s no way to predict the economic future right now because the possibilities are still too varied. Berkshire’s meeting was being held without any of the roughly 40,000 shareholders who typically attend. Instead of answering questions in a packed arena filled with shareholders, Buffett spoke in front of a camera for the online meeting. The normal shareholder celebration Berkshire holds each spring was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.


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Thousands of children across the UK are celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite story characters - or book catalogues.
Celebrating its 19th anniversary, proud parents posted scores of photographs online of their children in their most creative outfits.
From Harry Potter to Where's Wally, the literary world really has come to life.
But not all parents remembered it was World Book Day and were forced to improvise at the last minute.
Comedian Joe Heenan took inspiration from the Argos catalogue, although not apparently to his childens' amusement.
Others were simply overwhelmed by the numbers of fictional characters roaming the school grounds.
While children from all over the UK celebrate, World Book Day is marked in more than 100 countries worldwide.


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Airline Brewing Beer That Tastes Best At 35,000 Feet
CATHAY Pacific Airways knows that passengers’ senses of taste and smell are diminished at 35,000 feet — and they’re reportedly compensating for it with beer.
The Hong Kong-based airline has announced a new in-flight innovation: Betsy Beer, a beverage specifically brewed with the “ingredients, aroma and necessary carbonation to taste great both in the air and on the ground”, Fox News reports.
Named after the Cathay Pacific’s first aeroplane, a Douglas DC-3 nicknamed Betsy, Betsy Beer claims to be the world’s first beer specifically designed to be enjoyed at high altitudes.
“We know that when you fly, your sense of taste changes,” the airline wrote in a press release. “Airlines address this for food in certain ways. But nobody has ever tried to improve the taste of beer at altitude.”
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Human Error Continues to be a Major Cybersecurity Risk, Says Verizon Report
Verizon releases annual Data Breach Investigations Report
Verizon has released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report, which found that human error continues to be a major cause of cybersecurity incidents. The report analyzed 41,686 security incidents and 2,013 data breaches that took place in 2019 across 81 countries.
The report highlights the following:
– A total of 22% of security breaches occurred as a result of human error, such as sending sensitive information to the wrong person or misconfiguring servers.
– Phishing attacks accounted for 36% of data breaches.
– Financially motivated attacks, such as ransomware, accounted for 86% of data breaches in the financial sector.
– Three industries – healthcare, public administration, and retail – accounted for 68% of breaches.
– Small businesses made up 28% of breaches, while large organizations accounted for 68% of breaches.
What does this mean?
While companies continue to invest in cybersecurity technology and infrastructure, it is important to remember that human error remains a significant risk. In fact, cybercriminals often exploit human vulnerabilities by using tactics such as social engineering to trick individuals into giving up sensitive information. Therefore, it is crucial for companies to prioritize cybersecurity training for their employees as well as implement strict policies and protocols to ensure safe handling of sensitive information.
Overall, the report shows that the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses must remain vigilant in order to stay protected from cyber threats.Original Article: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bec-volumes-ransomware-costs/


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Last year, US import Black Friday bought chaos to Britain’s high streets.
Frenzied shoppers hurled themselves into stacks of discount goods, brawls broke out and arrests were made as shop aisles descended into their own kind of hellscape.
This year, independent book stores across the UK will take on the seemingly insurmountable task of bringing a touch of class to proceedings with the first ever Civilised Saturday.
Armed with prosecco, mince pie and cake, book store owners will try to create oases of calm to help frazzled customers forget the trauma of Black Friday.
“[Black Friday is about] feeding frenzy, so we said why don’t we have a ‘Civilised Saturday’, which shows that what booksellers offer is an informed, civilised environment for people to make purchases," Alan Staton, head of marketing at the Booksellers association, told the Guardian.
"It may be for people who have gone through Black Friday and need some R&R afterwards, or for those who shun it for a more civilised alternative," Staton added.


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Newell Rubbermaid plans to cut more than 1,900 jobs, or about 10 percent of its workforce, over the next two and a half years as the consumer products company reorganizes its operations in a bid to boost profitability.
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Virgin Media has today (August 15) launched a new app on Spotify's digital music platform, extending the partnership between the two firms.
The app, which can be used by Spotify users regardless of whether they are signed up to Virgin Media, can be found now in the Spotify app finder.
It brings music fans the latest reviews of the likes of Conor Maynard and Spector created by Virgin Media's music team, along with curated playlists around events such as the V Festival, featuring acts such as The Stone Roses and Nicki Minaj.
Virgin Media aims to bring more content to the app "in due course".
This follows a major partnership deal between Virgin Media and Spotify last year, which resulted in the music service launching on Virgin Media's next generation TiVo television platform, enabling customers to stream music through TV or a home cinema system.
"We know our customers love entertainment and with a huge base of music fans, partnering with Spotify has given them a great way to enjoy the latest albums and tracks across all our services, be it online, on TiVo or on mobile," said Nick Forward, editor in chief of digital entertainment at Virgin Media.
"The Virgin Media app for Spotify goes one step further to give music fans even more content, driven by our expert editorial team to help users keep up with the latest albums, find more of the music they love."


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(PRWEB) July 28, 2014
Recently, Brideself.com, a popular dress company in the global market, has unveiled its latest range of cheap evening dresses. Moreover, it is now providing discounted shipping fees for all people.
According to the company’s chief executive officer, its last collection of cheap evening outfits sold out in a short period of time. More importantly, a lot of them have won great appreciation and positive reviews from customers. “We are pleased to reveal the new cheap evening dresses. I believe they will be popular among stylish ladies. All of them are made from top quality materials and available at an amazingly low price,” he says.
The company’s major officials think that the low prices of its new items can help all customers to look stunning and save money at the same time. Brideself.com is very famous for its great special occasion outfits; it wants to make its online store the best platform for worldwide consumers to get affordable and charming products.
For additional information, Brideself.com always puts customer satisfaction in the first place. The firm offers sincere customer service online 24/7. Its other popular items including wedding dresses, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses and so forth. Moreover, most of them are offered at promotional prices.
Brideself.com is a professional online supplier of all kinds of graceful outfits; its popular items include bridesmaid dresses, party dresses, wedding dresses and many others. The company’s top designers have been working in the garment industry for several years. Its purpose is to manufacture all kinds of high quality outfits for women worldwide. At present, it is selling thousands of beautiful products online.
More details about the company and its items can be found at http://www.brideself.com/special-occasion-dresses/evening-dresses.


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World’s largest book seller web Amazon is now entering in the tablet PC manufacturing business. The latest range of android tablets of Amazon will be in the market in this year. The company says as the news to be an “open secret”. We have been confirmed the news to be not just a rumor. The various sources from Taipei and other famous analysts have been talking about the same. If this news is not a rumor then we will get a new tablet product from Amazon by the end of this year.
The Amazon tablets will be having smart features and Android OS. There are two tablets to be in the news; first one is having a wide display screen of 10 inches and another with 7 inches display. The codename of the 7-inches model is “Amazon Coyote” and the 10-inches tablet’s name is “Amazon Hollywood”. Both the devices are fully featured with latest LCD touch screens. Amazon wanted to use the black and white and color display with switching possible. But some of the suppliers did not convince to provide the required display before 2013. Hence Amazon is now comfortable with the color Ink-like display.
“The Amazon Android device will not be good for business”, the iPad CTO says. This is because somehow business persons are still focused onto the blackberry type devices with QWERTY keypad and standard features. Tablets are good devices for the content management and other business applications. The Amazon has also acquired the touch screen company ‘Toucho’ for providing excellent touch screen facility for the upcoming tablet device. The Amazon and Toucho combo may bring some new technology in the touch screen market. May be they change the way we touch the devices. The Amazon tablets prices are rumored to be $349 for the 7inch tablet and $449 for the 10 inch tablet but are not yet confirmed.
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UnityLink Financial Services, a Ghanaian money transfer company based in the United Kingdom (UK) has released a new mobile money transfer app (app).
The UnityLink Money Transfer App seeks to provide customers with a more convenient, secure, and speedy way to send money to Ghana quickly and securely. It also offers the best exchange rates and the cheapest way to send money around the country.
The app, which offers four options for sending funds – Mobile Money, Direct Bank Deposit, Cash Withdrawal, or Airtime Top-Up – allows the customer to deposit funds at 19 affiliated banks and a network of 3,000 payments stretching across Ghana. UnityLink offers an efficient mobile payment platform at an incredibly low price and offers efficient and instant bank deposit.
These options and innovations increase convenience for beneficiaries as they can access their funds in the way that suits them. To ensure seamless integration and transaction processing with all of our stakeholders, UnityLink is directly integrated with partner banks, ensuring instant bank deposits and account verification to reduce any delay in receiving remittances.
UnityLink President and CEO (CEO) Joseph Owusu said the new and improved application replicates the exceptional service UnityLink Financial Services provides to clients and provides the company’s highly valued clients with a seamless financial experience .
To further improve the customer experience, Mr. Owusu reported that the company has set up a dedicated customer service center that offers its services in over 90% of Ghanaian languages to create ease and convenience for family and friends to learn about transactions in a language. talk to them most comfortable.
Explaining the importance of such a call center, he said, “It brings us closer to our customers and gives them direct access to us when they have issues with a transaction. No other money transfer company offers this service. The app also offers robust fraud prevention along with built-in fraud detection technology to protect customers ‘finances and financial transactions.’
UnityLink also boasts of excellent after-sales customer service for recipients.
He also revealed that UnityLink donates a percentage of its profits on each transaction to support orphaned children with disabilities in Ghana.
“UnityLink Financial Services is committed to giving back to the Ghanaian community through the UnityLink Foundation. Every transaction with UnityLink is a transaction that changes the lives of more people than your family members. Our efforts are to try to give disabled orphans in Ghana a better quality of life and give them a chance to contribute to their communities as well, ”he said.
“And taking it one step further, UnityLink offers customers the option to send money to loved ones in Ghana WITHOUT TRANSFER FEES until December 31, 2020.”
UnityLink Financial Services, a fully Ghanaian-owned global money transfer company with three decades of experience in the remittances and finance industry, is uniquely positioned to serve Ghanaians at home and abroad. foreigner. UnityLink Financial Services is a trusted group in Ghana and is committed to providing unmatched customer service responsiveness and product innovation to bring their services closer to every customer.
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Appearing in such films as ‘Spy Kids: All the Time in the World,’ ‘Valentine’s Day’ and ‘Little Fockers,’ the Golden Globe nominated actress Jessica Alba and busy mother of two young daughters co-founded the eco-safe baby essentials Web based store in January 2012 called, ‘The Honest Company,’ named after her 4-year-old daughter, Honor.
The California native became a first time mother in 2008, when she felt a strong responsibility to her daughter and to help other parents create and maintain a toxin-free, healthy, organic home enviornment after learning about certain chemicals used in various home and baby products.
Everyday household cleaning and baby products can be hazardous to both the enviornment and babies.
On her recent appearance on the Nate Berkus Show, Alba said there are commonly found toxins in most baby items such as diapers, bath and body lotions and cleaning products that use carbon-based chemicals that subsequenlty can cause a variety of health related problems such as respiratory illnesses.
Alba suggests that parents need to make safer choices when it comes to what products are in a baby’s enviornment, because their immune system isn’t fully developed until they are six-months old.
The eco-safe products on Alba’s Website include plant-based fashionable diapers, chemical free household cleaning and laundry products, and personal care items such as bath and body lotions for the entire family.
Alba also rallies support and raises visibility of the proposed updated
Safe Chemicals Act 2012, that would put common sense limits on toxic chemicals, making them safer, in an effort to protect against dangerous levels of toxins in products, which can be linked to serious health related problems.
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Week in Review: April 11-15
Yeah, yeah, I know, inflation is at a 40-year high. It’s the talk of the town. But how many people are paying attention to the fact that unemployment is near a fifty-year low? A recent poll found that a majority of Americans thought that our nation had lost jobs over the past year, but we’ve actually gained about 6.5 million.
I’m not trivializing the impacts of inflation. It’s hammering household balance sheets, particularly for lower-income workers and households on fixed incomes. But there are also more than 11 million available, unfilled jobs in America, wages are rising rapidly, and consumers are still spending. My point is, things aren’t entirely as bad as they seem.
Anyway. Tomorrow is Good Friday, so this week in review is a day earlier than normal. Now, on to the week that was.
The Rocket and the Feather
Oil prices have declined pretty significantly off their March highs, but gasoline prices, which rose just as rapidly as oil prices, have yet to come back to earth. Why? The rocket and the feather, which was explained really well by this Washington Post article.
The rocket and the feather (which is formally called asymmetric price transmission) is, in this instance, the notion that when oil prices rise, gasoline prices take off like a rocket. When oil prices come back down, gasoline prices fall slowly, much like a feather.
The idea here is that when prices are high (and rising), consumers are choosy and might drive past a few gas stations before picking the one with the lowest price. This forces gas stations to compete, and so they have less pricing power and sell their gasoline with lower profit margins on the way up.
When prices are falling, however, consumers see prices that are lower than they expect, and that makes them less choosy. Gas stations don’t have to compete as much, as they can keep their prices higher, earning larger profit margins.
I won’t dive too far into the details. The WaPo article linked to up above is a great overview, and this paper gives you a deeper dive if you’re really curious.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
CPI data came out on Wednesday, and it was roughly as bad as expected. CPI-U, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ primary measure of inflation, increased 1.2% in March and is up 8.5% since March 2021. Core CPI, which is like CPI-U but excludes food an energy prices, increased 0.3% for the month (less than the 0.5% consensus forecast) and is up 6.4% year over year.
You’re probably wondering why anyone would exclude food and energy prices, which account for about 21% of the CPI’s basket of goods (i.e., normal expenditures for the average person), and the reason is that food and energy prices are more volatile than other categories and also highly susceptible to influence from non-economic factors like Russian madmen (looking at the graph below, you can see that energy prices are particularly volatile). For the average consumer that has more than a fifth of their spending tied up in those two categories, I doubt the volatility argument makes much of a difference, so while Core CPI may be useful for assessing trends, CPI-U is a better measure of how inflation is impacting Americans.
But I digress. The 8.5% increase in CPI-U is the fastest rate of inflation since 1981. Predictably, a lot of the inflation was driven by skyrocketing energy prices, which were up 11% for the month, but we knew that was coming. Russia invading Ukraine drove fuel prices higher, and gasoline prices (as reported by CPI) rose 18.3% from February to March. This is not the main reason to detest Vladimir Putin, but it’s likely in the top 50.
The surprising (and arguably concerning) aspect of the CPI data is the 0.6% monthly increase in prices for services (this excludes energy-related services), which are now up 4.6% year over year. We’ve talked quite a bit in this newsletter about the surge in demand for goods and how that has overwhelmed supply chains and pushed inflation higher. The fact that service sector is seeing such hefty price increases suggests that inflation is spreading across the economy, with wage inflation serving as a major and sticky factor. Fuel prices impact services, too. Transportation service prices were up 2% for the month, and suddenly I’m paying a fuel surcharge on my Lyft rides.


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Apple iPad: The Most Successful Tech-Gadget Launch Ever
Apple's (AAPL) iPad tablet computer had the most successful consumer-electronics launch ever when it hit shelves earlier this year, according to a research note by Bernstein Research analyst Colin McGranahan (via CNET).
Apple sold 3 million iPads in the first 80 days after the launch, which more than triples the sales pace of Apple's iPhone launch in 2007 and also dwarfed the debut of the DVD player, he wrote. McGranahan predicts the device will generate global sales of $12 billion this year.
The iPad leads the tablet-computer market, which research firm In-Stat last month forecast would more than double its sales during each of the next four years. In its fiscal third quarter, which ended in June, Apple said its profit had jumped 78% to $3.25 billion, from $1.83 billion in the year-ago quarter, thanks to strong iPad sales, as well as growing iPhone and Mac sales.
The iPad's success is also drawing competition. Earlier this week, Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer said the first tablets equipped with his company's Windows 7 software would go on sale this holiday season.


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US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Japan over trade and said he would push for a fairer economic relationship between the two countries.
Speaking to business leaders in Tokyo on Monday he said Japan "has been winning" on trade in recent decades.
He also called on Japan to build more cars in America.
Mr Trump's comments come at the start of a 12-day Asian tour which is expected to be dominated by North Korea and trade.
The US leader said his country had "suffered massive trade deficits at the hands of Japan for many, many years".
"We want free and reciprocal trade but right now our trade with Japan is not free and it's not reciprocal and I know it will be and we've started the process," Mr Trump told the group of US and Japanese executives.
He praised Japan, which counts the US as its second largest trade partner after China, for buying American military hardware.
Mr Trump also said he wanted his country to be the most attractive place to hire and invest.
Japan had a $69bn (£52.8bn) trade surplus with the US in 2016, according to the US Treasury department.
The US has a much bigger imbalance with China, which Mr Trump has long rallied against. The total trade relationship between the pair was worth $648bn last year, but trade was heavily skewed in China's favour with the US amassing a nearly $310bn deficit.
Mr Trump's "America First" views are underpinning re-examination of trade with Asia, prompting a crackdown on China's intellectual property practices and fresh negotiations after the US walked away from a major regional trade pact, the Trans Pacific Trade partnership. (TPP).
The remaining 11 nations taking part in the TPP, which includes Japan, are proceeding with negotiations on the agreement without the US.
The US and Japan are now working on a new roadmap for trade, but talks could put a strain on otherwise warm relations between the two countries.
Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was the first foreign leader to meet Mr Trump following his election in November 2016. The pair played golf in Japan on Sunday after which the US president described his relationship with his Japanese counterpart as "really extraordinary".
Made in America
Despite that, Mr Trump took aim at Japanese carmakers in Tokyo on Monday.
"Try building your cars in the United States instead of shipping them over. That's not too much to ask," the US president said at the briefing, adding, "is that rude to ask"?
Data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, a non-profit trade group, shows that in 2016, three-quarters of Japanese branded cars sold in the US were manufactured in North America.
Last year, those carmakers built nearly 4 million vehicles and 4.7 million engines in the US it said.
They contributed $45.6bn in total investment through 24 manufacturing plants, and 43 research and development and design centres in the US.
Analysis: Karishma Vaswani, Asia business correspondent
Why is President Trump complaining about Japanese cars?
It's true, as he points out, that there is a massive trade deficit between the US and Japan. Last count it was about second only to China's deficit with the US - although that's much bigger.
It's also true that while a lot of Japanese cars ARE made in the US, Americans are still buying cars from Japan, along with agricultural goods, electronic components and pharmaceutical products.
This doesn't wholly explain the trade gap though. The weakness of the Japanese currency, the yen, does. The weaker the yen against the US dollar, the cheaper Japanese goods are for American shoppers.
But this is an old argument, which Tokyo has heard before. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be wary of any push from President Trump that will see the yen's value strengthen.


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Crowds in central Barcelona for Christmas shopping
Lines of over an hour in some stores on Saturday evening, despite authorities' call for caution amid pandemic new possible surge
Crowds were seen in central Barcelona on Saturday evening, specifically in its most commercial streets surrounding Plaça Catalunya, flooded with people willing to buy Christmas presents despite the pandemic.
Saturday marked the first day of a long weekend for a lot of people, since next Tuesday is a bank holiday and some are enjoying a four-day rest – and many of these are making the most of their time off to go Christmas shopping.
A Catalan News Agency (ACN) team witnessed lines of over an hour outside some stores – under the current restrictions, retail can only accept 30% of its total capacity, which contributed to the crowds, especially outside and not inside shops.
"Inside the stores there is room, but in the street there are too many people," said Marian, one of the shoppers seeking presents.
More people in the center after closure of shopping malls
"The lines are tremendous, if we are lucky we will wait for half an hour, and then we will only spend five minutes inside," said Ramon, who was aiming to buy a coat. Like many people, he went to the center since shopping malls in the surrounding neighborhoods are closed following the restrictions.
"You can oblige shops to control their capacity at 30%, but how do you monitor the situation in the streets," asked Sergi, also looking for gifts. He also wondered why, under the current de-escalation phase 1, shopping malls are closed, but department stores like El Corte Inglés can open.
"I have been waiting for an hour and a half, it is a disgrace. I find it normal that shopping malls do not want to open," said angrily Gemma on her way to reaching Primark's main gate amid the very cold temperatures.
"I do not like buying on a Saturday, I am more fond of buying in shopping malls during weekdays, but as I cannot do it, I do not think I will buy anything else [for Christmas], and if any, it will be on the internet," told ACN Vicky, who was seeking to take back an item bought during Black Friday.
Loss of 30% in Christmas sales on last year
Shoppers expected to sell around 10% of the total Christmas sales during this long weekend, but it does not look likely, since Catalonia will stay in reopening phase 1 so tight restrictions in retail will stay some more days.
Organizations like Comertia estimate at 30% the loss of Christmas sales on last year.
Health authorities were already expecting difficult days from Saturday since many are enjoying long weekends, despite their repeated calls for caution until Tuesday.
After several weeks of a downwards trend, the Covid-19 figures in Catalonia began to slightly worsen again. As a result, authorities delayed a progression in the de-escalation for two more weeks.