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13 Gadget, tech, and product trends we expect to see in 2020
We could easily get lost in the imagination of gadget and product trends of the future. From flying cars to trips to Mars being just as common as a flight to Florida for vacation, Hollywood has given us plenty to dream about.
In reality, though, it’s far more likely that our innovations in the near future will be much closer to home, though SpaceX has many of us thinking otherwise. In order to dream big, we have to begin with thinking (and creating) small.
While the past few years have been all about AI and putting it everywhere we can (including in the cloud!), 2020 will turn a corner into the humanization of technology. The consumer doesn’t just want to interact with a device or product. We want that technology to interact with us, too. Our devices shouldn’t just do what we want; they should be doing what we want before we even ask.
At the same time as we have a push in the boundaries between human and machine, the consumer has an ever-growing desire for transparency, accountability, and responsibility from brands. This extends to not only the new products they share with the public but how they’re using the consumer to improve.
All of this ties in perfectly to the big surge in global connectivity. With the SpaceX Starlink satellites and 5G on the horizon, everyone will soon be connected to everyone everywhere. And with large trends like this, it becomes easier to predict product trends.
We’ve already seen 5G become a reality across multiple networks. It’s setting a new standard for seamless on-the-go connection for everyone. At the moment, 5G is limited. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile are all vying for the top choice for consumers. However, they’re rolling out 5G city by city, with plans for access for one billion users sometime in 2023. 5G won’t entirely replace 4G, but the fast connectivity opens up the options for smartphones, computers, smart devices, and just about every tech niche.
On the other hand, SpaceX is looking to connect the rest of the world in a different way. Launching Starlink satellites into orbit, their goal is to bring internet access to everyone on the planet. While the launches have already been given a green light, SpaceX says the broadband service will officially begin in 2020.
Leaps and bounds in smartphone innovation
While the majority of the world is focusing on the foldable feature for smartphones, perhaps a more likely progression will be in a different direction. After all, current foldable devices haven’t started off with the best track record. From faulty functionality to being called ugly, it seems we’re still not on track for a fully-foldable future as far as product trends are concerned.
However, another exciting niche in smartphone design is dual-screen devices, like in the LG G8X ThinQ. They’re remarkably useful, whether you want to use your device for work or gaming. And as far as functionality, it seems far more stable than foldable designs. Dual-screen devices will apply a design that is already in use, albeit in a different way. We’re assuming more brands will hop on this trend.
And, obviously, smartphone cameras are only going to improve. In fact, it’s already rumored that the Galaxy S11 will feature an exposure time of up to 30 seconds and an ISO of 3200. This is going to allow for exceptional performance in low-light conditions and allow for more creativity from users.
Smart home gadgets of 2020
With connection getting stronger, devices will be faster, smarter, and better equipped to handle more tasks. In 2020, you can expect to find more niche products. We’ll see smart home devices that solve minor annoyances and inconveniences.
Kitchen devices are sure to become more automated. Gone are the days of frozen meals, but that doesn’t mean the consumer doesn’t want convenience. Meal delivery kits may make it easier, but smart kitchen gadgets that can actually cook the food on their own will complete the process. The desire of the 2020 consumer will be to have home-cooked meals without doing any of the cooking.
As far as cleaning, we already know the abilities of smart robot vacuums. Perhaps 2020 will bring one that can also mop and switch between the two automatically. With such impressive sensors, we expect we’ll see a smart vacuum that can expertly spot-treat stains, a process that currently takes human intervention.
Artificial intelligence gets more intuitive
We already know that AI is here to stay; it’s practically everywhere already. But where this technology will truly excel is becoming smarter at a faster rate. As these systems learn faster, they can better predict our needs and desires. From there, it’s a very simple step to predicting the things we didn’t even know we needed. AI systems will be telling us information before our brains can even get to that point.
With this ability, it’s a no brainer that AI will continue to infiltrate more products in the tech world. Imagine your car forever learning about your wants and needs. You won’t even need to set scenes for your smart home.
The robots are coming
In the past few years, personal robots have all but died. We saw countless brands of all sizes rise to the occasion, giving us hope that we could all have our very own butler. The majority of them didn’t pan out, and most of us resided to waiting for updates from Boston Dynamics (who can resist those videos?!) and Sophia.
However, while they didn’t pan out for our homes in the past, they have certainly panned out in other industries. The healthcare industry is one of them, but so is retail and the military. You may even see one wandering around your local supermarket.
As far as 2020, we’re going to see brands take another crack at personal robots. There a number of robots that are already available, just like Misty II getting a modern update. However, the robots of next year will be better equipped to serve us thanks to that boost in AI.
A focus on health tech
With the news that the Apple Watch can accurately detect atrial fibrillation, it’s clear the future of health products is in the self-service niche. We’re moving beyond fitness tracking and calorie counting. Apple has already announced they’re adding more metrics into their health tracking, including women’s health, movement, and hearing.
2020 is going to bring even more intelligence to the health wearable and device field. We’ll be able to perform medical tests on our own and get results in nearly real-time. Beyond that, product creators are going to be giving in to the consumer’s need for instant gratification. While results from health tests and exams take days to return, 2020 will be all about delivery and real-time access to medical professionals. It’ll probably cost a pretty penny, but who can put a price on your health?
AR, VR, and mixed reality
This is possibly one of the most exciting areas of technology innovation; the consumer just can’t get enough. These headsets have officially become a household device as there are more experiences added. But, there will always be the ever-growing need for more realities.
And, you can bet those experiences will become more seamless. Brands will be improving the devices to set new standards across the board. Apple is already rumored to be in the process of creating their own AR headset, though the rumors and leaks say it won’t arrive until 2021 at the earliest.
And it won’t just be about seamless experiences. The consumer is already craving more substantial experiences. With Jurassic Park already available, the only way to go is bigger and grander. We imagine virtual reality will extend to interaction with celebrities and some personalization options in the experiences. With celebrities already doing Cameo, it’s possible AR and VR will be next.
Drones of the future
Bigger isn’t always better, especially when size can directly affect battery life. Consumer drones are already getting smaller and smaller, but we’re predicting these smaller sizes will be complemented by better batteries and more powerful cameras.
And, with smaller sizes, we expect there will be a shift to modular designs. Moment, the maker of smartphone lenses, has already released add-on accessories for drone cameras. But what if additional add-ons were available for bigger batteries and stronger motors? It’s absolutely a possibility. The result would be drone pilots swapping out modules based on their needs, rather than being limited to drone’s abilities.
Along with power and ability, we’ll see an increase in accessibility. Not just for the drone pilot, but for the entire industry. DJI has already announced allowing smartphone users to know the location, direction, speed, and altitude of drones they see in the sky. DJI says it’s all about enhancing safety and security.
In 2020, we can expect a pretty good insurgence of green-based systems like smart home gardens and solar-powered (and -gathering) devices. Tesla put accessible home solar on the map with the Powerwall and it’s going to become the norm.
There are also countless crowdfunding campaigns already entering the green market and other small brands are also moving in that direction. Eco-friendliness isn’t just a selling point, it’s becoming the new norm for brands of all sizes. Just look at Apple using only recyclable materials in their newer devices.
Next year, we’re going to see even more brands taking a solid stance on eco-friendly materials, methods, and functions to make your home greener than ever. You can expect smart devices that help us grow our own food as well as store our own food to make it last longer.
Disconnecting from technology
Even with such a big push for more technology (like we see every year), there’s an ever-growing desire to be disconnected (while remaining connected). We’ll see trends of products like smartwatches and speakers bridging the gap between those two worlds.
We’ve already seen a certain level of control with privacy through microphone and camera kill switches like on the Nest Hub Max. We can certainly expect to see this feature appear in more devices including smart speakers, smart cameras, and even our personal devices.
Remote work product trends
With all the connectivity we have on our disposal, working remotely is an obvious next step for much of the world’s workforce. We already have smart video calling devices like Facebook Portal. At the same time, we’re seeing numerous studies saying that working from home can be helpful for productivity. Put these ideas together and we can assume 2020 will bring more innovation for working from everywhere.
As far as product trends, this will include more communication systems, longer battery life for our laptops and devices, and more 4G (and maybe even 5G) hotspot devices. Likewise, in the non-tech space, we can expect products like backpacks to incorporate remote work-friendly features with more storage and convenience. Perhaps they’ll even offer their own connectivity.
For many devices and gadgets, the technology is already there. However, part of the innovation process includes creating a concept and then a viable product with only the technology as a focus. The product creators that enter through the crowdfunding world are particularly aware; successful campaigns need at least a working prototype to even begin funding.
As a result, these concepts become a reality with bulky and cumbersome designs. When successful functionality is the goal, design falls to the wayside. Apple is typically the goal when it comes to modern product design, although they’re already making changes, as we can see with the MacBook 16-inch, to fit in with consumer desires.
But in 2020, you can expect more streamlined design aesthetics for a variety of technologies we already have. As plenty of the technologies are perfected, designs will only continue to improve. Internal components will get more compact, meaning the creators can design with aesthetics in mind.
Next-level wireless chargers
While wireless charging has been the norm for some time, 2020 will be the year it really starts to take off with more convenience. As of now, you can charge your iPhone 11 Pro with a cable in two hours and it can get to 50% in 30 minutes. Wirelessly, you’re looking at about four hours for a full charge.
As we only begin to use our devices more, our needs for faster chargers will only increase. This doesn’t just fall on wireless chargers, though. Even with the best charger, the device needs to be compatible. Smartphone manufacturers need to step up to make compatible devices. In the wired vs. wireless, wired will always when it comes to speed. But, with better-equipped devices, we’re hoping to see the specs of Fast Charge technology extend to wireless, too.
Of course, expecting something as fast as 50% in 30 minutes without a cable in just a year’s time seems lofty. But lofty goals are what drive innovation.
Product trends in 2020
Phew – there’s clearly a lot to look forward to when it comes to gadget, tech, and product trends for the next year. While we can’t know the exact course of innovation, that’s all part of the excitement. We can’t wait to see what else creators and innovators come up with. At the very least, we’re going to have a clearer picture of the future of technology after CES 2020.


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FORTUNE -- "Samsung's Radio City Music Hall launch of its Galaxy S IV smartphone made good headlines, but consumer buying data shows that at the checkout counter, Apple continues to eat Samsung's lunch."
So writes the Yankee Group's Carl Howe, in defiance of conventional wisdom, summarizing the findings of a survey of 16,000 U.S. smartphone customers.
The key, he says, is customer loyalty: "Apple's 'black hole' ecosystem captures subscribers who never leave, while Android smartphones are losing one out of every six customers to other manufacturers."
The operative metaphor, according to Howe, is a leaky bucket.
"Think of the Apple and Android ecosystems as two buckets of water. New smartphone buyers — mostly upgrading feature phone owners — fall like rain into the two big buckets about equally, with a smaller number falling into Windows Phone and BlackBerry buckets. However, the Android bucket leaks badly, losing about one in five of all the owners put into it. The Apple bucket leaks only about 7 percent of its contents, so it retains more of the customers that fall into it. The Apple bucket will fill up faster and higher than the Android one, regardless of the fact that the Apple bucket may have had fewer owners in it to begin with."
As several readers have pointed out, the survey was of U.S. smartphone customers only. The findings should not be extrapolated to apply to the rest of the world.
Thanks to AllThingsD's John Paczkowski, who was the first to get his hands on the full report.
Analysts have published estimates ranging from 2 to 4 million. What's your guess?
UPDATE: We have a winner. Apple announced Monday that the correct answer was "over four million," the guess of nearly 23% of our readers.
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When the iPhone 4 went on sale 16 months ago, Apple (AAPL) sold 1.7 million in the first weekend, counting pre-orders.
The analysts who have ventured a guess seem confident that by Sunday MOREPhilip Elmer-DeWitt - Oct 15, 2011 5:55 AM ET
Even with the record set straight, a Yankee Group survey gives cold comfort
My colleagues at CNNMoney can be forgiven, writes the Yankee Group's Carl Howe in a "Setting the record straight" blog post Monday, for getting a statistic wrong in their brief summary of his 3,500 word report "Why iPhones matter." (Available for $1,295 here, if you have an expense account.)
Reading the offending sentence fragment -- "77% of iPhone owners MOREPhilip Elmer-DeWitt - Jul 27, 2010 2:57 PM ET
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In California, April through August is the time of peak supplies of the state’s avocados, with the industry focusing on June as California Avocado month. “There is promotable volume of California avocados. Since the start of the current season through May 30, 2021, California avocado shipments were 120.7 million pounds. This is about 36 million pounds less than last year,” says Jan DeLyser, vice-president marketing for the California Avocado Commission based in Irvine, CA.
DeLyser notes that there are a variety of sizes available to meet most needs. With less rain this season there may be fewer extra-large sizes (36s and 30s) available on the Hass, but the GEM and Lamb Hass varieties tend to grow to the larger sizes.
Current inventories have a range of sizes, with the largest volume of sizes 48 and 60, which is fairly typical. “Rainfall in California in 2021 has been below normal and some growers are reporting smaller sizes because of that. That is not universal. Overall there is ample supply of the sizes our customers are seeking,” she says.
California grower Tom Pecht with some of his avocados. Photo: California Avocado Commission.
Meanwhile throughout the state, about one third of the volume has come from the southern growing region and two thirds from the northern growing region.
As for demand, California avocado distribution is targeted to Western markets as well as specific customers preferring California avocados. “There has been strong demand so far this season and we anticipate even stronger demand for the next few weeks as we head into the traditional sales surge for the Fourth of July,” says DeLyser.
And with foodservice outlets reopening, demand for avocados has steadily increased in foodservice as well and DeLyser anticipates that demand to continue to build.
The Commission believes there’s considerable room for avocado consumption growth, even in developed regions such as California. Photo: California Avocado Commission.
Boosting California avocado consumption
In terms of consumption, the Commission believes there’s considerable room for avocado consumption growth, even in developed regions such as California. Recently Rabobank projected that avocado consumption in the U.S., which is at about 9 lbs. per capita per year, could surpass 11 lbs. in the next five years. “That amounts to a very strong compound average growth rate exceeding two percent,” says DeLyser. She adds that consumption is more limited by supply than demand. “California avocado availability is seasonal and demand by both customers and consumers is high. Our marketing challenge is to achieve the premium price warranted by the outstanding avocados grown by California farmers,” she says.
As for pricing, it has been steady for California avocados over the past few weeks. “We see some higher pricing on larger sizes and lower pricing on smaller sizes compared to last year that is in line with supply and demand,” says DeLyser.


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To become known, street vendors in the 18th and 19th centuries would hawk their products and services in open-air markets.
Fast-forward a couple centuries, and brands now rely on the likes of Facebook, Google and Amazon to help push their products in front of the eyes of consumers.
But as digital ad costs have risen in recent years, retailers are exploring new ways — and resurfacing more traditional channels — to advertise their goods and diversify their marketing strategies.
Resurgence of print
Direct mail in the United States has a long history. The first direct-mail catalog sent out in the U.S. is said to be Tiffany's "Blue Book" in 1845. But several others jumped on board, like Montgomery Ward, Sears and J.C. Penney. In fact, according to SiteWorks CEO and founder Nick Egelanian, the biggest players in print advertising, at one point, were grocery stores and drugstores.
One of the main reasons retailers originally leaned into catalog shopping was because consumers weren't online to the same degree they are today. With print catalogs, consumers could flip through, select the items they wanted and either call or send a completed order form back in the mail to complete their purchase without having to visit a store, said Lauren Bitar, head of insights and partnerships at RetailNext.
"Then shopping online became one of the main channels, so a lot of advertising and marketing dollars were put into that versus a catalog," Bitar said.
And as data-rich platforms like Facebook and Google became popular channels for digital advertising, catalogs began to lose their broad appeal even further.
"Print's historical difficulty was that you have no attribution in that — compared to digital — you just can't track what actually drove sales," Alex Song, CEO of growth acceleration platform DojoMojo, told Retail Dive.
But despite the rise of e-commerce — further accelerated this past year as consumers limited trips to the store — some retailers and brands continue to strategically use print catalogs. Part of the appeal is simply that as major players started to move away from print, it became less occupied, and the channel started to be a more appetizing option for retailers to pursue in order to stand out.
Catalogs allow retailers to take the consumer through their brand in a way they may not otherwise be able to experience online, Bitar added. "Being able to show something in a space can provide a better feel for the consumer when they're missing that tactile experience."
And beyond catalogs, direct-mail marketing more generally has taken off recently, according to Polly Wong, president of Belardi Wong. Beginning last May, 80% to 90% of Belardi Wong's clients — which tend to serve a more affluent consumer — reported "really strong growth numbers" in any given month, as well as strong response rates in the mail for both customer acquisition and retention, Wong said.
"She's got to touch it to recycle it."
President of Belardi Wong
Direct mail has become particularly attractive to direct-to-consumer brands as online competition heats up, and relying solely on Facebook and Google has come at a cost.
"There's been an insane resurgence in the mail," Wong said. "The reason we have so many clients is that we've launched over 200 DTC brands successfully into the mail in the last five years. They're looking to diversify their marketing mix. Nobody wants to be completely dependent on Google and Facebook, especially with all the constant changes happening and the rising digital costs."
Wong said that among the most popular categories advertising through the mail this past year were food, outdoors and home, fueled by pandemic trends.
But brands have also been forced to rethink how they approach direct-mail marketing. "Honestly, the people who moved away from print — the Victoria's Secrets of the world — they basically just created a downward spiral. I remember as a customer I got three different direct-mail pieces in one week from them," Wong said. "People that turned away from direct mail were over mailing to begin with."
The channel, while abandoned by some, became an economical marketing solution for many as digital advertising costs became more expensive.
"Just to give you some perspective, you can mail a full-sized catalog for 65 cents, including postage. The average cost-per-click for DTC brands and retailers is between $2 and $4. It's kind of insane," Wong said. "You can actually mail six to eight catalogs to a highly targeted audience for the cost of one click. So what's happened is that, by comparison, direct mail and catalog marketing is actually affordable."
And having a physical presence, even if that means sending a physical catalog or mailer to a consumer, can help establish a sense of legitimacy and credibility around your brand, something particularly useful to emerging brands, according to DojoMojo's Song.
Especially for those brands that sell more expensive items online, a physical catalog in the hands of consumers may be what sends them online to hit the purchase button.
"If you're trying to convince somebody to buy a $300 sweater, and you're an emerging DTC brand, you're a fashion brand and you're not a household name — digital acquisition is very hard for emerging brands that have high tickets, whether it's home or fashion, or jewelry," Wong said. "If the consumer doesn't know you, and you have a higher price point, putting something in front of them in the mail — there is a correlation between response rates and square inches. That real estate of the physical direct-mail piece is in fact driving higher response rate."
Print, by default, also has 100% viewability with the consumer, Wong added. "She's got to touch it to recycle it."
'What's old is new again'
Beyond catalogs and direct mail, brands have made other forms of advertising that weren't particularly sought after popular again. "We always joke around here, what's old is new again, like TV and print," Wong said, noting that the data and technology associated with these channels are more advanced today.
But the ways in which brands approach physical marketing will vary considerably, especially between larger, more traditional retailers and smaller DTC brands.
"The general print ad landscape is relatively expensive. Even though the costs have come down over the years, it still is a pretty lofty marketing channel for a young brand to pursue, especially when there's a lack of clear execution," Song said. "Bigger brands will find moments to utilize it in a meaningful way. I think the smaller brands will do things that we've seen, like subway takeovers."
Many digital brands, from Casper and Thinx to Spotify, disrupted traditional marketing and bought up ads in New York's subway in recent years as a way to garner attention around their companies and products.
But, Song cautioned, as channels begin to become increasingly popular, the same opportunities once offered initially may not be available. "If you think about the Casper subway takeover. That happened like four years ago and was very innovative at the moment because subway ads in New York were not seen as like a prime print ad to purchase," Song said. Casper was "able to get it for super cheap, and they made the economics work, and that also legitimized them a bit because it made them feel, to all of the subway commuters, like 'Wow, this must be a really big brand. They're taking over the entire subway.'"
Combining print with agile marketing can also help brands marry the allure of print with the benefits of digital marketing, Song said, noting that brands can post a print advertisement on the side of a vehicle, and if people are located near the vehicle and have GPS location enabled, the brand can then deliver them an ad based on their geolocation.
"The store as a marketing channel isn't something new, but it's really who's using the store as a marketing channel that has changed."
Head of Insights and Partnerships at RetailNext
But when it comes to the OG marketing tool brands are using more these days, nothing compares to the old-fashioned physical store.
"The store as a marketing channel isn't something new, but it's really who's using the store as a marketing channel that has changed," Bitar said.
Years ago, digitally native brands started entering the market with the notion of "cutting out the middleman" and shipping goods directly to consumers. But as the online space became saturated with competition, the limitations of selling goods exclusively online became more apparent, especially given the high marketing costs associated with customer acquisition. In turn, several of those DTC brands have started pushing into brick and mortar — whether through pop-ups, permanent stores or partnerships with traditional retailers — helping provide an additional marketing channel for their businesses.
"It's also a way that you can fully immerse consumers in what you're envisioning in a way that you might not be able to do digitally," Bitar said.
The appeal of brick and mortar is extending beyond just retailers and brands now, though. Allure earlier this month opened an experiential retail store in New York City, featuring a curated selection of over 280 beauty products from more than 150 brands, which have all been previously featured in the beauty magazine. The store integrates technology into the in-store shopping experience through the use of augmented reality, QR codes and smart mirrors.
"As consumers begin to return to in-store shopping, innovation is critical for brands to cut through the noise," Markus Grindel, managing director of global brand licensing at Condé Nast, said in a statement regarding the store opening. "Allure Store is reimagining retail with an entirely new approach to beauty, combining its trusted editorial voice and unparalleled expertise to create a first of its kind, 360-degree immersive shopping experience."
Rethinking digital marketing strategies
When Apple introduced iOS 14 last year, it featured a number of updates, including — most notably for brands and marketers — changes to tracking within apps. Through the updates, apps now need to ask permission before tracking, which includes connecting information collected about a user on the app with separate information collected by other companies for targeted ads and ad metrics.
"Something we're seeing that's very difficult on the DTC side is that the iOS 14 updates are making it very difficult to find successful return on investment like we once saw, perhaps even just a year ago," Song said. "What that means now is everyone actually has to scramble and search out new marketing channels that are going to yield more profitable return because unfortunately, in this moment in time — in the last, I would call it, two and a half months — the good old Facebook, Instagram channel as a marketing arena is not as available or dependable as it once was."
Song added that Facebook at one point used to drive 50% of consumers' revenue, but that's no longer guaranteed. As a result, brands "must diversify at this point, which is the interesting thing you're seeing on the brand-building side," Song said.
Social media as a marketing channel hasn't been completely written off. The specific social channels being used, however, are changing.
"You're going to see the budgets from Facebook and Instagram, either head towards platforms like TikTok and Pinterest and YouTube, or alternatively, you're going to see them head towards other non-digital [channels] like sponsorships, partners, print ads, possibly activations, pop-ups," Song said.
In addition to print marketing channels and stores, brands can pursue other forms of media as a form of advertising. For example, Trader Joe's in 2018 launched its first podcast series, "Inside Trader Joe's," which ranked among the top shows to listen to on iTunes when it first went live.
"Trader Joe's speaks to a lifestyle. Everything about Trader Joe's speaks to a lifestyle — the products, the pricing, the nature of the checkout, the kind of people who check you out, the training of the people who check you out, the language they use, the euphemisms they use. It's all by design," Egelanian said. "The fact that they're speaking to their audience in a language that the audience expects from them, that's another opportunity to connect with them."
It's a medium other brands and retailers have adopted as well, like Coach and Barney's. Even Ikea, which halted the production of its print catalog after 70 years, announced it would make the "catalog" available via podcast and audiobook formats.
Experimenting to find the right approach
There seem to be more advertising channels for brands to explore than ever before, but how can they determine which ones are best for the message they're trying to convey?
The best way, Egelanian said, is to just ask the customer what they want to see. "The most advanced consumer research can bring them to the right answers whether it's something as simple as online polls," he said.
And doing so is easier than ever: While retailers had to stop consumers in store to ask about their preferences before, technology like geofencing now allows retailers to track habits digitally. "You not only know who your customers are, you know where they shop, what competition they shop, who they shop more. Are they a full-price shopper or a discount shopper? And then you can target advertising to them based on their preferences, so two different people can get two highly different ads," Egelanian said.
But choosing the right method for advertising isn't necessarily one-size-fits-all. What works for one brand may not work well for another, so experimentation is key, Bitar said.
For example, print doesn't make sense for every brand. Take Patagonia or REI, which have strong sustainability initiatives. A 200-page catalog likely doesn't align with the brand mission. But for a higher-end furniture brand like RH, where the purchase is likely an investment piece, a catalog may help the consumer feel more confident ordering outside of a showroom.
"I don't think there's a silver bullet. Part of it is actually testing and experimenting," Bitar said. "The first step is to have an honest look at: What is your brand, and what is the vision of your brand? What are you trying to say?"


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Sculpt Part II.
Following the much-hyped release of their first-ever in house footwear silhouette earlier in the year, Kerby Jean-Raymond’s Pyer Moss label recently unveiled their second iteration of “The Sculpt” which is set to drop later this month.
Replicating the success of the first take, the new arrival will feature the same suede upper – now in white – mesh, and signature contrasting topstich with its standout bulbous midsole constructed in an identical bold yellow to the silhouette’s debut style.
Thoughts? The second colourway of Pyer Moss’ “The Sculpt” will arrive exclusively online via the brand’s website on December 12th.
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Latidoll is a Seoul-based company that’s been producing resin BJDs since 2005. The company specializes in child designs and uses colors to designate the size of each line. This year, Latidoll is growing its line-up in more ways than one, with dolls in the newly launched Lime size (26 cm, about 10.25 inches tall) joining the existing 9.5 cm (3.75-inch) White and 16 cm (6.3 inch) Yellow lines.
A spokesperson for Latidoll said the company hopes to reach more collectors with the larger dolls, since their outfits and styles can be more varied. “Latidoll is getting new ideas from fairy tales, myths, and games. We take pride in continuing to launch new concept dolls.”
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#WorldTourismDay #SustainableTourism #GreenInvestments
On September 27 th every year, World Tourism Day celebrates the significance of tourism in our global community. Founded in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), this day serves as a reminder of the vital role tourism plays in economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable development. This year, the UNWTO has chosen the theme “Tourism and green investments” – to underscore the importance of environmentally responsible tourism practices.
Tourism has been a driving force behind economic development across the globe, creating numerous employment opportunities and even contributing to local income. As a labour intensive industry, there are many add-ons like – it fosters economic growth, increases foreign exchange reserves and promotes social & cultural interactions.
Green investments in Tourism: Paving the way for a sustainable tomorrow
The theme for World Tourism Day 2023, “Tourism and Green Investments,” emphasizes the industry’s role in building a greener and more sustainable future for our planet. Green investments in tourism aim to minimize the ecological footprint of the industry, promote sustainable travel, and protect natural and cultural heritage.
By prioritizing sustainable practices, the tourism sector can contribute prominently to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN’s roadmap for creating a better world by 2030.
The role of Tourism Entrepreneurship
Tourism entrepreneurship is a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of business activities within the tourism industry; from starting small tour companies to developing online travel booking platforms and creating new tourist attractions, tourism entrepreneurs are key players in shaping the industry’s landscape.
Successful tourism entrepreneurs are characterized by their innovation, creativity & customer centric approach. They have the ability to identify and respond to emerging trends and changing consumer preferences, making them integral to the industry’s growth.
Empowering women in Tourism Entrepreneurship
Notably, research shows that women constitute a significant portion of the tourism workforce in OECD member countries, representing 55.9% of the workforce. Given the sector’s high share of female employees & entrepreneurs, tourism offers a significant opportunity for women (particularly in rural areas), to unlock their entrepreneurial potential.
Recognizing this potential, efforts to empower female entrepreneurs in tourism have gained momentum. However, it’s crucial to address the challenges and barriers that women may face in this industry.
So, on World Tourism Day 2023, we celebrate the transformative power of tourism and green investments. It’s an occasion to acknowledge the critical role played by tourism entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on the empowerment of women within this dynamic sector.
As we forge ahead and strive for a more sustainable and inclusive future, let us embrace the opportunities that tourism offers to build a better world for all!


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Podemos has proposed to its government partner to cap the price of basic foods taking as a reference the value that these products reached on February 20, at the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In addition, the space led by Ione Belarra has anticipated a negative response from the Executive’s socialist wing and has put an alternative plan on the table: a new tax for large food distributors. However, the initiative of the purple formation starts with serious gaps since the CNMC appeared only a few months ago that they agreed on a maximum price for food that was contrary to competition regulations and the Treaty on the operation of the European Union.
The spokesman for the formation in Congress, Pablo Echenique, explained this Monday that his proposal consists of “doing the same thing that was done with the masks in the pandemic”, setting a maximum price for the basic food basket. However, the rise in prices has a very different origin. In mid-2020, there was an exceptional context in which manufacturers and sellers of masks raised the sale price of these products to widen the profit margin in the face of excessive demand. Instead, the current rise in food is explained by how rising energy costs have polluted every phase of the production process, from farms to distribution.
The CNMC found that the measure was illegal
Echenique has admitted that Podemos is aware that “objectively some costs have risen”, so setting a maximum limit on food could put small and medium-sized businesses in “financial stress”, for which they have proposed a package of direct measures . However, given that the business margins of the large distributors have not grown in recent months, they cannot assume these increases either so that they are not transferred to the client. 15.7% in 2022 after registering a significant increase in products such as milk, eggs, oil, vegetables and meat.
The purple formation thus takes up the proposal launched by the Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, in the month of September that ended on a dead letter. The Sumar leader met with representatives of the sector and demanded that the large distributors prepare an affordable shopping basket, leaving the price cap aside, however, only one supermarket chain joined the offer. Then the competition regulatory body said that “fixing maximum prices between operators, even under the auspices or impulse of public authorities, is a prohibited price agreement”, which makes it legally unfeasible.
Yolanda Diaz also alluded to the benefits of the large distributors last week after realizing that she learned the final inflation data for December. She, however, has insisted that she does not speak of “intervening”, but of reaching an agreement between the distributors and the consumer and user associations, something that the current law does not allow either. The head of Labor has assured that the Podemos proposal is “welcome” and has positively assessed the movement of the purple ones, despite the fact that in recent days they have starred in crossed statements due to the lack of specificity about the list in which it occurs the space to the left of the PSOE in the next municipal and national elections.
Without the support of the PSOE or the businessmen
The PSOE has not ruled on the measure, although sources from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food told La Información that the measures taken by the Government as a whole to alleviate pressure on the shopping basket have barely been in force for two weeks, Therefore, it is considered prudent to wait for the inflation data for January to assess new measures. In the latest package of anti-crisis measures, the Executive concluded the reduction of VAT on a list of basic products as of January 1. However, its impact on the pocket of citizens has been reduced.
In fact, this decision received strong criticism both from the ranks of the opposition, since Alberto Núñez Feijóo questioned that products such as meat or fish had not been included, which were basic in any home and have a high price from the Council of Ministers. like Yolanda Díaz who questioned the effectiveness of the tax reduction to lower prices and advocated taking more ambitious measures. Like the current proposal, which is expected to end on deaf ears.
On the other hand, businessmen do not look favorably on the proposal of Ione Belarra’s team. The president of the CEOE, Antonio Garamendi, has described the announcement as a “populist proposal” and has announced that this will be the norm in the next electoral period despite the fact that it is “the worst recipe that can be heard in a country “. “The Government or the people who are in the Government have to be more responsible,” said the representative of the businessmen in statements to the media after hearing the news.


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IDIS, South Korea’s largest surveillance manufacturer, announces today that the company has received two esteemed World Class Product of Korea awards from the Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).
The second day at Intersec 2017, Dubai, UAE saw IDIS, a leading global surveillance manufacturer, recognise both customers and media partners by presenting awards on its stand S1-F26 during a press briefing that kicked off the company celebrating two decades of surveillance innovation.
In recognition of the company’s 20 years as a digital surveillance pioneer, IDIS has announced a year-long program of global commemoration and recognition events that celebrate the past, present, and future of the surveillance powerhouse.
Starting with a launch celebration at Intersec 2017 in Dubai, IDIS will be marking 20 years at the forefront of global surveillance innovation with an exciting programme of events that will run throughout 2017.
IDIS, a global surveillance manufacturer and the largest in South Korea, has announced the successful integration of its range of DirectIP™ NVRs with the British manufactured Redvision X-SERIES™ of ruggedised pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) cameras.
IDIS, a leading global surveillance manufacturer, announces that it will kick off its twentieth anniversary celebrations during Intersec 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-24 January on its stand S1-F26
IDIS has announced the appointment of Jeff Montoya as the newest IDIS America Regional Sales Manager, as well as the hiring of Jacob Bradshaw as the latest addition to the IDIS America Inside Sales team. Montoya and Bradshaw are the latest of many new hires to the IDIS America team in a year that saw the continued growth and maturation of its sales capacity in the Americas since the debut of its brand business in the American video surveillance market in 2015.
IDIS announced the creation of a new Head of North American National Accounts position as part of a continued expansion of the video surveillance powerhouse’s North American sales operations.
IDIS, Korea’s largest surveillance manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Reece Ellis to the position of Regional Sales Manager covering the South of England
– IDIS announced the donation and installation of a comprehensive video surveillance solution for the City of Coppell, Texas—hometown of the IDIS America regional headquarters—in support of the city’s soon-to-open new library, the Cozby Library and Community Commons. The IDIS donation comprised more than 15 cameras—including two 5MP Super Fisheye Cameras featuring the award-winning IDIS Smart UX Controls—an IDIS 6232-PS-S network video recorder (NVR), and the IDIS Center and IDIS Mobile video management software (VMS) solutions.
IDIS, a leading global surveillance manufacturer, announces that it will showcase Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability, several new advanced products as well as highlighting the resilience of the company’s patented network security technologies on its stand F36 at the UK Security Expo 2016 on 30th November to 1st December at Olympia, London.
IDIS has announced the hiring of Douglas Macias as the newest IDIS America Regional Sales Manager, as well as the addition of Sabrina Ramirez as the IDIS America Sales Operations Specialist. Macias and Ramirez are the latest additions of many in 2016 to the global surveillance leader’s continued maturation of its sales capacity in the Americas, continuing IDIS America’s trend of sustained growth since the debut of its brand business in the American video surveillance market in 2015.
IDIS, Korea’s largest surveillance manufacturer, proudly announces that it has reached the prestigious finals of the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2016 in the CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year and the CCTV System of the Year categories. The finalist positions build on the industry honours that IDIS products and technology innovations have received across the globe since the company launched its own brand in 2013
Global surveillance powerhouse IDIS and partner PSX, Inc. announced multiple installations of IDIS video surveillance technology for the Edna Independent School District (ISD) in support of the district’s compliance with Texas Senate Bill 507 (SB 507) requirements
The most powerful and feature-rich NVR ever produced by global surveillance powerhouse IDIS is now available for sale. Featured at the 2016 ASIS International Exhibition, the IDIS DR-8364 (and dual-power DR-8364D model) is one of the industry’s most robust recorder offerings, capable of enterprise-level performance on an NVR platform.


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During a keynote address at its Build developer conference, Microsoft introduced the Windows Phone 8 Developer Platform with the release of Windows Phone SDK 8.0 and a new Dev Centre, as the company tries to get more developers interested in creating apps and services for its mobile platform.
Windows Phone SDK 8.0 will help developers to build apps and games for Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.5. To date, the Windows Phone platform has struggled to attract developers to the same level that Android and iOS have succeeded in doing so; but, in responding to the requests of developers, Microsoft hopes to change that.
According to Microsoft, the new SDK includes 90pc of the features developers were demanding the most, including native code, in-app purchasing, and easier ways to reuse and port code.
It also comes with the new Windows Phone 8 features revealed on Monday: enhanced Live Tiles, Lenses, NFC support, and custom app notification and wallpaper on the lock screen.
Windows Phone 8 shares a common core with Windows 8, meaning developers can target their efforts across both platforms and multiple devices using common APIs. By Microsoft’s estimate, this will be a market of about 500m units by next year.
Microsoft is also hopeful for an increased market share for Windows Phone thanks to the new platform, plus the expansion of compatible devices and the Windows Phone Store to 191 markets.
Enough to drive interest?
The new Dev Centre is now open for Windows Phone 8 app submissions and Microsoft also took the opportunity at Build to announce a number of new partners – expanding the Windows Phone developer ecosystem, and offering developers more resources to help them build and port apps quickly and easily.
For a limited time, developers can register for a Dev Centre account for US$8 (a 92pc drop on the usual price). All in all, Microsoft badly needs to build interest among developers for both Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. Though the Windows Store has made great strides to reach 120,000 apps, it still trails far behind the 700,000 available on Google Play and the iTunes App Store.
Microsoft’s Build conference continues until 2 November in Redmond, Washington, and those interested can watch it live or catch up on sessions via Channel 9.


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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Global stock markets rebounded yesterday as investors snapped up bargains after the recent sell-off, encouraged by solid quarterly earnings reports on Wall Street.
After Tokyo recovered from a six-day losing streak and European indices pushed higher, Wall Street was also in positive territory, buoyed by favourable earnings reports from the likes of Wal-Mart and Cisco, traders said.
The day before, global equity markets had dropped, hit by sliding oil prices and doubts over US President Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts, as well as profit-taking as investors worried that stocks were overvalued.
'Equities are benefiting from a return of risk appetite following a two-week sell-off, said Accendo Markets analyst, Mike van Dulken.
Nevertheless, Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare cautioned that investor conviction remains weak.
'The typical pattern of late has featured weak opens that then give way to a steady buy-the-dip bid that makes things look better by the close, O'Hare said.
'In that vein, then, we wouldn't put it past this fickle market to see a solid open today give way to selling on the strength that makes things look worse by the end of the day.
At the end of the session in Europe, the Frankfurt and Paris stock markets were each up by more than half a percent.
The gains in London were more modest, dampened by lacklustre UK retail sales data.
London's FTSE 100 closed 0.2% up at 7,386.94 points, Frankfurt's DAX 30 finished 0.6% higher at 13,047.22 points, Paris' CAC 40 ended 0.7% up at 5,336.39 points, while the EURO STOXX 50 gained 0.5% at 3,564.80 points.
'European investors are still focused on buying the dips, said ETX Capital analyst, Neil Wilson.
'Stocks in Europe have recovered ground.
While British retail sales rebounded in October from September, they fell on an annual basis for the first time in more than four years, with Britons' purchasing power weighed down by a combination of high inflation and weak earnings growth.
'We've been waiting for the pay squeeze to filter through...
and at first glance today's numbers aren't good news on that front, said Hargreaves Lansdown economist, Ben Brettell.
In commodities trading, oil prices dipped further after plummeting this week when energy watchdog the IEA cut its forecast for crude consumption for next year.
That has been compounded by official data pointing to a rise in US stockpiles and the possibility that an Opec-Russia output cut may not be extended.


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S&S sees 12% revenue increase in fourth quarter
Simon & Schuster has recorded global sales of US$830 million (A$1.05 billion) in 2017, up eight percent from the previous year, report Publishers Weekly.
Parent company CBS Corporation released the publisher’s fourth quarter and full-year results on 15 February. Sales were up 12% to $235 million (A$296.9 million) in the fourth quarter, and operating income also rose 22% year-on-year to US$44 million (A$55.5 million). Earnings in 2017 increased 11%, to US$132 million (A$167 million).
S&S CEO Carolyn Reidy said that all four of the publisher’s major operating groups reported sales gains over 2016, led by higher print book sales and digital audio sales. Overall, digital sales increased 3.6%, with digital audio sales offsetting declining ebook sales. Reidy also said that for the full year ‘every single division was up’, with the children’s division ‘up significantly’.
Fourth-quarter bestsellers for the publisher were Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson, Principles by Ray Dalio and It by Stephen King.
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ECONOMYNEXT– Sri Lanka’s overheated automobile market has actually started cooling down after the Reserve bank increased its benchmark prime rate sustaining renting services greatly, dealerships claimed.
Automobiles marketed internet were priced quote at concerning a million rupees much less than a month earlier. The asking rate of a prominent Wagon R 2014 version has actually boiled down to around 4 million rupees from 5 million.
Larger autos are seeing a larger decrease. A 2011 Toyota Corolla which was priced quote at 8.8 million in April is currently supplied at 7.1 million.
There is a smaller sized decrease in bike rates. A 2019 Honda Dio which was being supplied at 575,000 in April is currently priced quote at 560,000.
Investors claimed the high rates of interest in addition to the gas scarcities were considering on the marketplace which is seeing just an extremely couple of lorries altering hands.
” I made use of to cost the very least 2 lorries a week at the beginning of the year, and now it is to hardly one a month,” a made use of automobile dealership at Piliyandala claimed. “Efficient leasing prices are around 30 percent as well as few can manage it.”
He claimed many leasing firms have actually likewise minimized the loan-to-value proportion (LTV) to half which implies the purchaser should take down half the worth of the automobile prior to renting it.
At once when the automobile market got on a consistent climb in 2015, financing firms frequently offered the amount of the automobile with the brand-new proprietor not needing to set up any type of funding in advance.
Numerous dealerships at Dutugemunu Road, Kohuwala claimed the variety of individuals seeing their display rooms had actually likewise decreased. Sales were scarce. (COLOMBO/June17/2022)


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The girl with the finance tattoo has burned out. She revealed her plight in a post this month on a Facebook page dedicated to dealership F&I managers.
As Sonic Automotive expands its used-vehicle-only EchoPark stores across the U.S., its grass-roots marketing targets future customers when they're young.
Sonic Automotive's finance and insurance sales process at its EchoPark used-only dealerships has been so successful in lifting F&I revenue per vehicle, the company plans to expand the process to its 99 franchised stores.
Ken Garff Automotive Group's foundation for its success rests on the principles founder Ken Garff embodied: Frugality with cash and generosity of spirit.
Dealership buy-sell activity could plateau this year after several years of big growth. And buyers' lust for luxury brands is cooling somewhat, experts say.
Penske Automotive Group's Preferred Purchase online shopping tool will be available on all 115 of its U.S. dealerships' websites by month end.
The brainstorm to fill a 30-second advertising slot led to a marketing turning point for Subaru, kicking off an enduring, endearing TV campaign that has helped cement the brand's powerful connection with dog lovers.
The story behind the birth of an iconic Subaru ad that won over country star Willie Nelson.
Lithia Motors expects its service and parts business -- both warranty and customer-pay -- to rise due to the back-up of recalled vehicles and the increased number of cars on the road.
When an online review falsely accused Huntington Beach Mazda's staff of attempted murder and elderly abuse, dealer John Patterson went into action to mitigate the damage.
Several publicly traded dealership groups noted that cars and truck languishing for months on their lots under stop-sale orders due to recalls hurt their first-quarter earnings. The problem could linger into 2017.
As retailers gathered for the 2016 National Automobile Dealers Association convention, audiences seemed to nod in agreement at criticism that Nissan has used its elbows in its race to become America's No. 2 import automaker.
About a year after resigning as CEO of Larry H. Miller Dealerships, Greg Miller has bought a single store near San Diego. The purchase fulfills his dream of running his own store.
Morrie's Automotive Group's new management, backed by the Bechtel family fortune, plans to grow via new hires and, later, the purchase of more stores.
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Skyrocketing airfares earlier this year and recent headlines about persistent inflation may be discouraging potential travelers. Yet recent data suggest that prices for hotels, air travel and rental cars are softening this autumn. And the U.S. dollar’s continued strength has driven down international travel costs.
The Consumer Price Index report released in September showed overall prices continuing to climb, which sent stocks tumbling. But underneath these wider trends sat a nugget of good news for consumers: Travel prices moderated.
Some of this trend is seasonal — prices usually drop in the fall and winter. And most travel costs, especially rental cars, remain higher than they were before the pandemic. Still, the downward pressure bodes well for travelers looking to book a trip in the coming months.
Timing is everything
According to Google,
searches for “cheapest airline tickets” skyrocketed by 240% between April and August, reflecting the pinch travel consumers felt as prices rose. And while finding cheaper flights isn’t as simple as booking on the right day of the week, some historical clues can help decide when to buy upcoming travel.
Two major factors can affect the cost of any given flight itinerary: The larger price trends at play and the timing of when the travel is booked. Many travelers assume that booking earlier is usually better, but the data doesn’t bear this out.
Google Flights compared five years of historical data and found that domestic airfare prices tend to be lowest anywhere between 21 and 60 days before departure. The timing is even shorter for winter holiday flights, where booking just 22 days before departure yields the lowest average fares.
With these factors combined, it could make sense to hold off on booking holiday travel. Overall prices could continue their downward trajectory as inflation eases, and historical trends suggest that prices tend to drop until only a few weeks before departure.
Of course, like everything macroeconomic this year, actual results may vary.
Leverage the dollar
Another bright spot for international travelers: The dollar has strengthened against many foreign currencies throughout the year. This may not affect flight prices much, but it will reduce the cost of everything from hotel rooms to car share rides for those heading abroad.
Not every foreign country — and currency — is trading equally favorably. The Mexican peso is almost unchanged relative to the dollar compared with the previous year, while the Japanese yen is considerably weaker. One U.S. dollar bought 23% more Japanese yen in August of 2022 than in the previous year.
If currency exchange rates remain stable (a big if), a traveler to Japan would receive an effective 23% discount on all purchases made in Japan, while a traveler to Mexico would receive none. This provides a strong incentive for U.S. vacationers to choose exchange-rate-friendly destinations.
Just the beginning
Travel is still not cheap, but prices are slowly descending from their eye-watering heights.
The latest CPI data indicate that rental cars are 46% more expensive than they were before the pandemic, compared with a shocking 70% markup over pre-pandemic rates in April.
Many factors suggest that this trend will continue. Jet fuel prices, while still high, tend to follow oil prices, which seem to be dropping. And the pent-up demand from “revenge travel” could abate as temperatures cool.
You might like: When is a hotel better than an Airbnb?
Still, airline and hotel staffing shortages continue to wreak havoc on the supply side of the equation, and oil prices, which directly affect airfare, could always change.
At the very least, budget-conscious travelers can enjoy a bit of breathing room for now.
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Apple and the FBI
The government wants Apple to unlock a terrorist’s iPhone. Are they asking the impossible?
In the wake of the December terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, in which three service members lost their lives, the federal government has renewed calls for Apple to provide a “backdoor” by which authorities can bypass the encryption on iPhones.
In this brief article, we’ll look at the background to this most recent clash between Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice, and we’ll examine the issue from a technical perspective as well, explaining just what it would mean for Apple to break its own encryption.
Apple is a famously privacy-minded company, which makes them something of an outlier in Silicon Valley. They intentionally limit the amount and type of user data processed by and stored on their servers. Their native messaging service, iMessage, provides end-to-end encryption by default. The newest version of iOS is designed to give users unprecedented control over how much location information third-party apps are allowed to collect. And the contents of every iPhone are encrypted at the device level, meaning that even Apple can’t access the data stored on a user’s phone.
This last point has led to legal clashes before, most notably in 2016, after Apple challenged a court order requiring them to help the FBI access the encrypted contents of an iPhone in connection with the investigation into the 2015 San Bernardino terrorist attack.
The matter made it before Congress, with then-FBI Director James Comey and Apple’s legal counsel arguing their respective cases before the House Judiciary Committee. The dispute was still unresolved when the government unexpectedly announced that it had found a third party capable of unlocking the device, rendering the legal dispute moot.
New administration, same arguments
After the shooting in Pensacola, the FBI requested Apple’s assistance in the investigation — and Apple complied, providing access to the attacker’s iCloud data as well as other information.
But the FBI had also asked Apple to unlock the phone itself so that they could determine whether or not the terrorist had acted alone — and as in 2016, Apple said that they were unable to do this.
This has drawn harsh criticism from U.S. Attorney General William Barr, who rebuked Apple for failing to offer “any substantive assistance” in the investigation. Some members of Congress have been even more vehement, with Republican Senator Tom Cotton going so far as to accuse the company of “siding with terrorists”. Even President Trump has gotten involved, calling for Apple to “step up to the plate” and comply with the FBI’s requests.
Apple has doubled down on its commitment to strong encryption, saying in a public statement:
“We have always maintained there is no such thing as a backdoor just for the good guys. Backdoors can also be exploited by those who threaten our national security and the data security of our customers”.
Meanwhile, civil liberties groups have spoken up in support of Apple, with the ACLU commenting:
“This is bigger than any single iPhone: The government’s demand would weaken the security of millions of iPhones, and is unconstitutional”.
Clearly there are two very different views on the issue. But leaving politics aside, what would it mean, from a technical perspective, for Apple to create a “backdoor” that would enable the government to access an encrypted device? And what are the security ramifications of building such a tool?
The iPhone is a very secure device, with built-in safeguards to prevent anyone from trying to do what the FBI is trying to do. These protections are “baked in” to the core design of an iPhone’s hardware and software, such that even Apple itself is unable to access a properly functioning device. This is attractive from a user-privacy standpoint, but understandably frustrating for law enforcement personnel conducting legitimate investigations.
In order to bypass a device’s encryption, Apple would essentially have to create a tool to subvert the core functionality of iOS and the iPhone itself. Such a tool could potentially be used on any iPhone, not simply the iPhone of a suspect under investigation. In the San Bernardino case, for example, the court order demanded that Apple engineer a single-use version of iOS to be installed on the locked phone — minus several key security features. In particular, the FBI wanted Apple to disable the device’s auto-erase functionality, which normally deletes encryption keys after 10 failed access attempts, as well as provide a way to electronically input passcodes through the iPhone’s physical port. Any device running this “less secure” OS could be unlocked through brute force methods: by trying an unlimited number of passcodes until the correct one was found. The FBI attempted to reassure Apple that this could be done so as to guarantee true “one-time” use. Apple was unconvinced.
Apple’s main objection to creating what it has called “GovtOS” is that, once in existence, it would be potentially available to anyone who could get their hands on it: a clear privacy risk to millions of iPhone users worldwide. And as we will see, such fears are not unfounded.
The problem with backdoors
The main issue with creating an iOS backdoor, from Apple’s point of view, is that the only way to do it would be to create a less safe version of its own product — which would expose millions of its customers to potential danger. Apple’s position, as outlined in a public letter during the San Bernardino debate, is that this kind of request is unheard of in the history of U.S. law enforcement, and would, if accepted, set a troubling legal precedent.
There is also, of course, the question of civil liberties — and in particular, whether or not the government can be taken at its word when it says that it will only use backdoors in specific cases. There has already been evidence of the CIA covertly exploiting software vulnerabilities in order to gather intelligence, and although the law enforcement agencies say that they always obtain warrants before monitoring a citizen’s communications, these warrants are often approved on the strength of disturbingly vague reasons.
But even leaving these legal considerations aside, it’s also worth considering whether or not the government could actually prevent a backdoor from falling into the wrong hands. Leaked NSA tools have already been implicated in high-profile ransomware attacks, raising questions about how secure an iOS backdoor would be in the government’s care. In addition, the U.S. government is itself not immune to spying: Double agents like Robert Hanssen are discovered on occasion, sometimes after operating undetected for years. At a time when many are concerned over foreign interference in U.S. elections — and as mobile voting is poised to go mainstream — the prospect that someone within the government could intentionally leak an iOS backdoor to a foreign intelligence agency is deeply troubling.
Finally, creating a backdoor would also create an incentive for the software engineers who built it to use their knowledge for personal gain — either on their own or by selling information to the highest bidder. The vast majority of high-level developers at Apple are no doubt ethical, but it would only take one person “going to the dark side” in order to compromise the privacy and security of millions. In the eyes of many, this is an unacceptable risk.
The cost of freedom
The government will likely continue to pressure Apple to provide backdoor access to iOS. But Apple has good legal and technical reasons to push back, and their position on the issue has been consistent for years. If a compromise can’t be reached, we may see legislation compelling Apple (and other tech companies) to provide the government with the kind of access they want. If that happens, the likely result will be a legal battle — one which could make it all the way to the Supreme Court.
How such a case would be decided is anyone’s guess, but there is some reason to think that the law might end up viewing encryption as a net positive for society. Unbreakable encryption undoubtedly hampers criminal investigations from time to time, but the privacy protections that it offers to individuals as well as the body politic may be, on balance, worth the sacrifice. In this sense, encryption is somewhat akin to other aspects of legal systems committed to individual rights and due process. Civil liberties protections afforded to citizens can also be inconvenient for law enforcement, and occasionally result in criminals escaping justice. But this is generally accepted as the price which must be paid in order to live in a free society. Only time will tell if the law will one day see strong encryption in the same way.


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Almost two years ago we looked at Magma’s newly-announced BoardView. The idea was to simplify the border crossing between chip and board when tracing signals and tracking down issues.
Magma has now announced the new-and-updated version of this tool, which they’re now calling SystemNav. They’ve essentially increased the reach of the tool to include 3D packages and multi-chip modules as well as chips and boards. But they also say that they’ve fundamentally beefed up the platform to handle more than two design databases, improve performance, and provide a more robust set of features, all built on a new underlying framwork.
To use their words, “We started with a Model T with limited mileage and capability. We now have a modern Mercedes with much more power, capability, features, and total different framework.”
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Ferrari-driving kid's parents charged by Indian police [w/video]
According to the report, the father, Muhammad Nizam, faces charges and possibly the seizure of the car for letting his son get behind the wheel. Oddly enough, the video is still up on YouTube, and we have it posted for you below.
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While some games are plagued by the same bugs for months on end, Battlestate Games, developers of tactical FPS Escape from Tarkov, are striving to make sure their game does not follow suit.
Escape from Tarkov has recently experienced a surge in popularity thanks to a number of household content creators playing it. In the last few months we’ve seen the likes of summit1g and TimTheTatman try their hand at the tactical title.
Some players have since moved on to Warzone or Valorant, but EFT remains a popular FPS title for a large group of gamers. However, since the game’s last update a variety of players have been reporting issues with the game’s stability and performance.
Despite the issues, in an April 12 update, one Battlestate Games’ developer provided a lengthy update for fans, explaining exactly what caused the issues and what they’ve done to fix them.
“We just released small technical update 0.12.4.6716 related to boot.config issue,” the dev said. “It looks like the Unity incorrectly set some parameters in the config file during project build (it was found that instead of “1” there was blank value in some parameters).”
They went on to explain that they have altered this config file and added a couple of fixes, and are welcoming player feedback to confirm the patch has done what was intended.
“Also thanks to u/lowsisback for pointing to this potential problem!” they concluded. “We hope that the fix will work (so far we checked and don’t have any noticeable boost in performance). But we need a massive test to collect statistics and possible new issues.”
The EFT developer’s attitude is a welcome departure from development companies occasionally ignoring smaller fixes, or removing posts that point out issues in their respective titles.
It remains to be seen whether the fix has ironed out the relevant performance issues but, as Battlestate Games are encouraging, hop in and find out!


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With organic Facebook reach on the decline brands are scrambling to find the right mix of timing, content and audience to help their social media messages reach the largest number of fans. With a new change to their News Feed algorithm announced this week that desired reach may be a little bit easier to achieve.
Starting now, Facebook Pages that tag another page in a post will potentially see their content show up in the News Feeds of the tagged Page’s fans as well as their own. Take for example this recent post on the GroundFloor Media Page. Prior to this change the post below would only be seen in the News Feed of a percentage of GroundFloor’s fans, those that have Liked the Page (unless they came directly to the Page or it was shared by someone else).
Now, not only will a number of GroundFloor’s fans see the post, but a percentage of people who like 34 Degrees’ will see it as well. That wasn’t true before.
So what does this all mean for you and your brand? Partnerships and cross promotion mean more now than ever on Facebook. We’ve always stressed the importance of talking about others more than you talk yourself and this update is another reason why.


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Fujifilm has just announced their new entry-level mirrorless camera – the X-T200. Its predecessor, the X-T100 was released a little less than two years ago and while it was a pretty good camera for beginners, the X-T200 is much more exciting, both for amateur photographers and videographers. Fuji X-T200 sports a new 24MP APS-C sensor (it’s not an X-Trans sensor like on their more expensive cameras) but you still get access to Fujifilm’s great film simulations. The camera also had some changes when it comes to design – it is now lighter and has a better grip. The touchscreen has probably seen the biggest upgrade, as it now features an articulating design.
The X-T200 also received some significant upgrades when it comes to video. While its predecessor could shoot 4K, it was limited to 15 fps. The new model is now much more usable thanks to 24 fps and 30 fps shooting modes. It also records 1080p video at up to 60 fps and offers electronic stabilization in videos.
The camera is available for preorders right now and is available in three versions – silver, dark silver, and champagne gold. Fuji X-T200 will start shipping in late February. You can check out the key new features and important specs below.
Fuji X-T200 Specs
- 24.2MP APS-C Bayer CMOS sensor
- 4K video recording at up to 30 fps
- 1080p video recording at up to 120 fps
- Hybrid AF system
- Face/Eye detection AF
- HDR video mode
- Large 3.5-inch 2.76m-dot articulating touchscreen
- New 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
- Electronic video stabilization
- 8fps continuous shooting
- Film simulations
- Updated body design / lighter body
- USB Type-C port (can be used for charging and headphones)


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Fraud cases are casting a shadow over the banking industry, a central bank official said on Thursday, and reported cases are likely only the tip of the iceberg.
So far this year, Bank Indonesia has received reports on 1,009 fraud cases involving electronic payments, including with credit cards and through online banking, for a total estimated loss of Rp 2.37 billion ($254,000), said Ronald Waas, a central bank deputy governor who oversees the accounting and payment system.
“I think the loss may be greater than what has been reported because banks are reluctant to report fraud cases, worrying such cases could make them appear unsafe,” he said at a seminar.
He said 458 fraud cases involved transactions over the telephone or on the Internet, for a total loss of Rp 545 million.
The second-most prevalent type of fraud was identity theft, he added, with 405 cases for a total loss of Rp 1.14 billion.
“Our banks are weak in validating and identifying customers,” he said.
The cards themselves also play a role. Indonesian debit cards use magnetic strips rather than chips, making data theft easier.
Bank Indonesia will require all banks to use six-digit PINs on credit cards by the end of 2014 and chip debit cards by the end of 2015 at the latest.
The country’s electronic transactions, including with debit cards, credit cards and electronic money, rose 25 percent in May to Rp 268.4 trillion from a year ago.
Djoko Purbo, a police commissioner on banking, the economy and special crimes, said foreign hackers were also targeting Indonesia’s Internet banking services.
“The attacks have been increasing in terms of quantity and quality,” he said. “There are indications local hackers cooperate with their accomplices abroad.”


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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Air travel is taking off again one year into the pandemic. Local travel agencies say they are starting to see an uptick of residents booking trips again, despite the Centers for Disease Control advising against non-essential trips.
One local travel agency said they have started seeing more bookings to Las Vegas.
“Las Vegas is in demand right now,” said said Anna Pidong, Everlasting Travel and Services Manager. “A lot of people want to go to Las Vegas.”
Pidong said, Everlasting Travel and Services has seen a 10% increase in calls for Las Vegas bookings It is not much but she said it is a start from where they were in 2020.
“The mainland market is stable,” said Pidong. “Because people, people they like to travel. They would like to go out already, they want to release their stress.”
They are also seeing more locals head to places like Seattle and Portland. Travel agency Panda Travel tells KHON2 West Coast cities are a popular choice for locals right now due to lower prices.
Hawaiian Airlines is seeing the interest in travel grow too. Hawaiian Airlines said in a statement on their website:
“We have seen an upward trend in booking since mid-January as COVID-19 cases decline, confidence in the vaccines grow, and people feel comfortable traveling again.”
“One of the biggest things that people – there’s a pent up demand, you know we’ve all been cooped up. We’ve all been stuck in inside,” said Jerry Agrusa, a professor with the University of Hawaii’s Travel Industry Management school. “Second thing is the Inexpensiveness of the airfare. We’ve had some really really low airfares to keep the airlines going.”
Agrusa adds, popular destinations like Las Vegas and Los Angeles are becoming even more alluring as they begin to reopen more businesses and activities.
He said, people often feel comfortable travelling to places they have already been.
“It’s something that they’re used to doing, they just haven’t done it in over a year,” said,” said Agrusa. “I think that’s one of the reasons and they probably have family and friends there.”
He says he also expects to see more locals travelling as they get vaccinated.


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Friday April 8,2016 : BITCOIN OPERATOR SWITCHES TO SOFTSWISS
Change gives access to a wider range of casino, poker and sports betting facilities for registered members.
One of the larger Bitcoin online casino operations, mBit Casino, has announced that it has switched from the CoinGaming platform to a more diverse offering from SoftSwiss, becoming the latest such site to opt for the SoftSwiss solution.
The switch means that mBit players have wider access to a variety of online casino, poker and sports betting facilities, and regular launches of new games and offers. Both Bitcoin and fiat transactions are allowed.
A casino spokesperson said in a statement:
“SoftSwiss is the most solidified infrastructure for online gaming in our eyes. What is important for our brand is to be able to mould our environment to our player’s needs, and SoftSwiss is able to do just that. SoftSwiss has started out as an IT company rather than a gaming company figuring out the IT side, which in this case means their skill-set supplements ours in unprecedented ways."


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ISLAMABAD, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's exports increased by 26 percent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2021-2022, compared with the same period of the last fiscal year, an official said on Wednesday.
The country's exports during July-February of FY 2022 were recorded at 20.552 billion U.S. dollars as compared to 16.324 billion dollars during the corresponding period of last fiscal year, Abdul Razak Dawood, advisor to Pakistani Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, said in a tweet.
Moreover, in February 2022, exports grew by 36 percent to 2.808 billion dollars, as compared to 2.068 billion U.S. dollars in February 2021, the official said.
Economic experts in Pakistan believe that the increase in exports is linked to the prudent policies and multiple incentives given by the government to support export-oriented industries. ■


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Mariah Carey is taking over McDonaldâ€™s, dahling. The Queen of Christmas announced on Wednesday The Mariah Menu, in partnership with the fast-food chain.
The Mariah Menu will be available in the US from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24. Customers will be eligible to receive a free item from McDonaldâ€™s menu each day with a $1 minimum purchase on the McDonaldâ€™s app.
â€œSome of my favorite memories with my kids are our family trips to McDonaldâ€™s, and of course, each of us has our go-to order. Mine is the Cheeseburger, and I get it with extra pickles,â€ Carey said in a press release. â€œBringing together some of our favorite food from McDonaldâ€™s with my all-time favorite season is a holiday wish come true.â€
Jennifer Healan, McDonaldâ€™s USAâ€™s VP of US Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement, added, â€œMariah goes with the holidays like ketchup and fries, so we couldnâ€™t think of a better partner to help us celebrate the upcoming season,â€ said . â€œJust like McDonaldâ€™s brings people around the table with their favorite orders, Mariahâ€™s music connects us all during this time of the year. Weâ€™re so excited to team up to bring even more holiday cheer to our fans.â€
The Mariah Menu items will be served in fun and festive packaging inspired by Careyâ€™s love for the holidays and chic style.
Careyâ€™s latest collaboration comes just days after announcing the limited Mariah Carey Holiday Collection, inspired by her modern-day classic and Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper â€œAll I Want For Christmas Is You.â€
In other news, Carey recently teamed up with Khalid and Kirk Franklin for a new festive song called â€œFall in Love at Christmas.â€ It will be featured in Careyâ€™s upcoming Apple TV+ special, Mariahâ€™s Christmas: The Magic Continues, which will premiere in December. Carey, Khalid and Franklin will perform the festive song for the first and only time.