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As a result of market instability in the transatlantic trade, Maersk Line is announcing the following general rate increase, effective 1 April 2009. The filed increases are as follows between Northern Europe and the East Coast and Gulf Coast of North America: • $160 per 20 ft dry container • $220 per 40 ft container/high cube/45 ft container/reefer The filed increases are as follows between Northern Europe and the West Coast of North America: • $200 per 20 ft dry container • $300 per 40 ft container/high cube/45 ft container/reefer The increases apply equally to all Eastbound and Westbound cargo moving between the US & Canada and Northern Europe.
In response to continuing high customer demand, Crowley Maritime Corporation’s liner services group has placed orders for additional equipment, including hundreds of new chassis and containers for use in the company’s U.S., Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Central America trade lanes. This latest equipment acquisition includes nearly 400 gensets – both nosemounts and underslungs – which will begin arriving in Jacksonville between July and September
As produce farmers across the Americas gear up for the peak winter produce season, Crowley has added 400 new refrigerated containers to its fleet to accommodate their needs. The 40-ft containers were delivered last week at Puerto Limon in Costa Rica and will be distributed throughout the Central American countries Crowley serves within the next couple of weeks. The state-of-the-art units were purchased to accommodate future growth and to replace older units
Maersk Line informs its customers it will be implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) for dry cargo shipments from Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA to West Coast South America. All dry cargo shipments loading from Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA to Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia will be increased by the following amounts and scope, with an effective date of September 16, 2013: • USD 150 per 20’ container
Workers at French ports embarked on a national strike starting at 6 a.m. local time today, February 12. The strike, which affects most public terminals but not private ones, will likely last 24 hours. Fos/Lavera - Port workers stopped work 12/0600 (probably until 13/0600) at Fos/Lavera oil terminals (not fully privatized). Dry bulk and containers terminals must be affected too (dockers). Le Havre - Private terminals (CIM/Antifer – crude oil and product cargoes) not affected/ Dry
Drewry’s latest Container Equipment Insight, exclusive to subscribers of Drewry’s Container Leasing and Container Census reports, saw prices for new dry freight containers increase in the opening months of 2014 for the first time in two years. Standard box prices declined gradually throughout 2013, falling by late in the year to their lowest point since 2009, and they have so far barely managed to recover 10% by April 2014
Described by publishers Drewry Maritime Research as the definitive Annual enhanced with quarterly updates released in July, October, January and April. Key areas of analysis in the Annual include: • Development of the global container fleet • Forecasted supply and manufacturing levels of new containers • Fleet ownership profiles, including geographical analysis
Container equipment rental rates came under renewed pressure in 2014 and by mid-2015 new dry freight pricing was at a 10-year low, while lease rates had fallen to an all-time low, according to the latest edition of the Container Leasing report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry. Similarly, used dry freight container prices have also reached a five-year low, largely in line with the decline in new equipment costs and also because of increased resale volumes.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a negative-to-stable outlook for the shipping sector for the current financial year. The agency expects the performance of dry bulk and container operators to continue to be affected by weak global trade growth and persistent overcapacity, while the offshore segment will face the negative impact of lower crude oil prices. The agency, however, believes that the tanker segment
China's slower growth and economic transition will pose significant risks for the already struggling shipping sector, rating agency Fitch said. The shipping sector is already faces overcapacity, weak freight rates and stretched financials. "Weaker data on exports and manufacturing in China and its economic transition increase uncertainty for container shipping," said Fitch in a report.
Sea trials aboard Greenland, the world’s first LNG-fuelled short-sea dry bulk vessel, have validated the performance of Thordon Bearings COMPAC propeller shaft solution, indicating that seawater-lubricated bearing systems are applicable to all ship types and are definitely here to stay.
One of the world's largest container ships has been freed from a mud bank after running aground almost a week ago near Germany's largest port of Hamburg, German authorities said on Tuesday. The vessel CSCL Indian Ocean of Chinese company China Shipping Container Lines was pulled free by tugs
In a new measure aiming to minimize the number of shipping accidents, packed containers intended to be carried on international sea voyages must be weighed before being loaded, starting July 1, 2016. In recent years, there has been a number of accidents where large ships have lost
Amazon.com Inc is aggressively expanding its logistics operations in China as part of a broader effort to control the rising cost of shipping billions of packages. Its plans in China, outlined in filings there, include handling cargo and customs for goods headed to ports in Japan
Malaysian Bulk Carriers Bhd (Maybulk) is forecasting significant losses for the fourth quarter of 2015 and the financial year ended December 31, 2015 amid depressed market condition. Maybulk, which operates the country’s largest fleet of dry bulk vessels used for international
It has been a grim start to 2016 for the bulkcarrier market, with the Baltic Dry Index sliding to new record lows on almost every day of the year so far, says Clarksons Research. With a nearly constant stream of negative news continuing to emerge across each of the key dry bulk
Shin Yang Shipping Corp Bhd (Syscorp) has shifted the focus of its container shipping business to domestic routes in the face of continued volatility in the international container shipping market, reports the Star. The leading Malaysian shipping company has realigned its focus to
China's Ministry of Commerce has approved the merger of China Ocean Shipping (Group) and China Shipping (Group) so that the combined company can begin full operations. The company sources said, the newly merged entity will officially be launched and commence operations in Shanghai on
Kalmar has received a large order for 27 straddle carriers from its long-term customer Maher Terminals LLC in Elizabeth, NJ. The order has been booked into Cargotec's 2015 third quarter order intake and deliveries are expected to be completed during the spring 2016
A Chinese container ship that is one of the world's largest has run aground on the river Elbe near Germany's largest port Hamburg but shipping to the harbour continues as normal, German marine police said on Thursday. The stricken vessel is the CSCL Indian Ocean of Chinese shipping
Diana Shipping Inc. has signed, through three separate wholly-owned subsidiaries, three Memoranda of Agreement to acquire from a related party three Panamax vessels for an aggregate purchase price of $39.8 million. These vessels are the m/v Sunshine, a 2010 built Panamax dry bulk vessel of 75
Dry bulk shipping companies being hit the hardest on account of the deteriorating business climate are likely to be swept by a new wave of bankruptcies, reports Nikkei. The global commodities bust has rocked the dry-bulk shipping industry
Shipping freight rates for transporting containers from ports in Asia to Northern Europe fell by 8.1 percent to $431 per 20-foot container (TEU) in the week ended on Friday, one source with access to data from the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index told Reuters.
The merger between China Shipping group and the Cosco Group has given rise to a mammoth company that could trigger stability and extended consolidation in the global shipping industry, says a report in the WSJ. The merger will free the two Chinese shipping groups from competing
The dry bulk market faced a lot of headwind in 2015 as dwindling demand and over-supply created very unfavourable market conditions, says BIMCO. 2016 has shown no improvements so far and prospects for the rest of the year are not looking promising


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Technology-giant Google has officially revealed the dates for the Google I/O 2022 event. Google I/O (or simply I/O) is an annual developer conference organised by Google. This event is held in Mountain View, California, United States every year. Here, ‘I/O’ stands for Input/Output, as well as the slogan “Innovation in the Open”. The registrations for Google I/O 2022 are now open and in this article, we have revealed how to register for the Google I/O 2022 event.
Before we talk about registrations, it is worth mentioning that just like last year, this year too will be held in front of a limited live audience and the rest of the people can watch it for free online. This is for the second time Google is allowing limited live participants due to covid restrictions. In 2020, for the first time ever, the event was fully called off due to the coronavirus outbreak.
This year, the Google I/O 2022 will take place on May 11 and May 12, 2022. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai has confirmed that the Google I/O conference 2022 will be free and online for all. The US-based technology giant has previously shared a puzzle to guess the date and details of its Annual Developer Conference which has now been solved. The developers’ meet will be held live with limited audiences and will be streamed virtually.
How to register for Google I/O 2022:
- You can register for Google I/O 2022 by clicking HERE.
- First, sign in to your Google account.
- Fill in the details like your name, country of residence and age.
- Next, you will be asked about your profession, company name, and the topics of your choice for which you would like to get notifications.
- Finally, submit the form and it’s done.
- There is also a puzzle on the Google I/O 2022 homepage which you can try.
So, now you know the step by step process to register for Google I/O 2022. Do you want to know what to expect from the event? Do let us know in the comments section below. Also, you can connect with us on our social media platforms, The Unbiased Blog, The Automotive Blog, and Nikhil Chawla, for all things tech and auto!

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Mahindra has announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000, or 2 per cent, effective from August 1, 2018. Although Mahindra is yet to announce which of its models will receive a price hike, it has stated that it will be effective only on certain models from its passenger vehicle lineup. The carmaker has cited an increase in the prices of commodities as the reason behind the move.
The latest announcement comes just a day ahead of the carmaker revealing the official production name of its upcoming MPV codenamed the U321. If reports are to be believed, the MPV is likely to be called the ‘Marazzo’. The 7-seat MPV will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Renault Lodgy. That said, its top-spec variants could even take on certain variants of the popular Toyota Innova Crysta.
Mahindra is not the only carmaker to announce a price hike for the coming month. Earlier in July, Honda and Hyundai also announced a price hike with effect from August 1, 2018. Whereas the Japanese carmaker is set to increase prices of its models by Rs 10,000 to Rs 35,000, Hyundai will hike the prices of the Grand i10 by 3 per cent (upto Rs 23,000). Both carmakers have cited higher input costs as the reason behind the price revision.
Mahindra to hike prices by up to 2% from August 2018
July 30, 2018, Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that it plans to increase prices of its passenger vehicles by up to Rs. 30,000 or 2%. This will be effective August 2018.
Commenting on the price hike Rajan Wadhera, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “With the ongoing increase in commodity prices we plan to take a price hike of up to 2% in some models.”


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Bharti Airtel is credited with building India’s first multiplex utilizing Partynite Metaverse technology. Customers who have subscribed to Airtel’s Xstream Premium service will now have access to the Xstream multiplex if they so want. Customers may access content libraries from a variety of over-the-top (OTT) providers through this multi-screen platform. The term OTT stands for “over-the-top.”
Airtel has posted a video on YouTube that shows what it’s like to watch multiplexed content for those who are curious about the experience. The “Partynite Metaplex” program is available for download from the app stores for the Windows and Android operating systems, respectively.
It will be possible to witness the first episode of an original OTT (over-the-top) series or the opening few minutes of a movie in a regional language at the cinema. In addition, the multiplex will show English and Hindi programs. Subscribers to a premium plan will always have full access to the subscription for the term of their membership. The site has attracted more than 2 million users in less than a hundred days, according to the firm.
“Airtel Xstream multiplex creates a larger-than-life experience by combining Web 3.0 apps and immersive storytelling with content from our business partners,” states Airtel about their offering. Many individuals in India are aware that they engage in several various sorts of entertainment, such as going to the movies and attending live performances. “With the metaverse,” says Shashwat Sharma, Director of Marketing for Airtel, “We intend to reach a larger audience and provide content fans the chance to experience Airtel’s premium streaming service, Xstream.” [This sentence requires elaboration] “By using the metaverse, we want to expand the reach of our audience.”
The Xstream multiplex provided in the Partynite Metaverse allows players to hold real-time discussions with one another. Partynite was in charge of developing an interactive multimedia experience as well as a variety of degrees of involvement. Essence, Airtel’s integrated media agency of record, was the first to come up with the idea. The fledgling startup Gamitronics came up with the concept for Partynite, a blockchain-based digital parallel universe, following many rounds of brainstorming sessions.
Airtel, for example, claims that the multiplex experience delivered by Xstream Premium is one of the most scalable accessible throughout the metaverse. This website may include premium sports, live events, premium music, and premium movies in the not-too-distant future. Rajat Ojha, the platform’s creator, believes that the platform would allow users to engage in social activities, allow for new sorts of content distribution, and give an immersive experience at the platform’s core (Gamitronics).


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New York mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group announced Wednesday that it will stop running a negative television ad targeting Sen. Pat Toomey now that the Pennsylvania Republican has signed on to a proposal to expand background checks to gun show and online firearms purchases.
Mayors Against Illegal Guns had been hammering Toomey, a junior senator with an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association, with negative ads in Keystone State. But his latest proposal, which he is co-sponsoring with West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, has Bloomberg and company singing a different tune.
The coalition’s initial negative ad featured an urgent-voiced narrator who said, “Tell Senator Toomey, don’t protect criminals…Demand action now,” and displayed Toomey’s office phone number. Now the coalition is running a positive ad praising Toomey.
“Senator Toomey understands background checks,” says the ad’s upbeat-sounding narrator.
“They continued their ad buy but switched it from negative to laudatory,” Pennsylvania-based Republican consultant Christopher Nicholas told the Daily Caller.
Nicholas said he believed that Bloomberg’s initial negative ad did not influence Toomey’s position on background checks, and noted the seeming absurdity in Bloomberg’s group completely switching the tone of its ad buy in light of recent developments.
“Mayors Against Illegal Guns announced that it would stop airing ads in Pennsylvania and thanked Senator Toomey for standing with Pennsylvanians and supporting this commonsense legislation. The ad that was pulled from the air and a previous ad that aired in Pennsylvania can be viewed at www.DemandAction.org/Toomey,” according to a Mayors Against Illegal Guns press release.
“You lose face when you’re attacking someone on an issue that they’ve introduced legislation on” that conforms to your view of the issue, Nicholas said of Bloomberg.
“The next shoe to drop is, Bloomberg taking credit for it. Will (Mayors Against Illegal Guns) now go around and say, ‘look at what we accomplished with our ad? Look how we got Toomey to change his position,'” Nicholas said.
“The senator understands the nuances of the state and the political optics. I think there will be some grumblings from the very ardent pro-gun folks, but they still understand that he’s their best advocate,” Nicholas said.


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- Restaurant owners are in a tough spot right now, with one in five restaurants expected to go out of business because of the pandemic.
- But it's not all bad news for restaurants: Business Insider spoke with five restaurant owners who have managed to stay relatively financially successful.
- The three biggest strategies these restaurant owners have implemented are making their business visible to customers, going all in on delivery and takeout, and diversifying their revenue streams in creative ways.
- Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
The restaurant industry is a grim landscape right now. Over 8 million restaurant workers have lost their jobs since the pandemic began, and the industry as a whole is set to see over $240 billion in losses. One in five restaurants could close permanently because of the pandemic.
But there are a few bright spots here and there: Some restaurants have managed to keep all or most of their staff, generate sufficient revenue to keep going, or even grow their businesses during this difficult time.
Business Insider spoke with five independent restaurant owners that are bucking the trend and seeing success despite the circumstances. Here's what they're doing right.
They're making themselves visible to customers
Visibility is key right now, and for most restaurants, that means creating a robust online presence. Kitchen United CEO Jim Collins spoke with Business Insider about the most successful ways restaurants have adapted to conducting business during the pandemic. Kitchen United is a ghost-kitchen company that provides kitchen space to restaurants for takeout meals. According to Collins, the most important adaptation is taking the storefront online.
"Most restaurants have been establishments because of location. They have always attracted consumers with a storefront and a pretty dining room. Now I think restaurants are realizing that their storefront is their online presence," Collins said.
Josh and Jeremy George, who own Smokin' J's BBQ in Poway, California, took swift action to establish their business online before the pandemic entered full swing. As a result, they have managed to maintain a revenue stream that's just under what they were bringing in before the pandemic.
"We just did a ton of social-media blasting, told all our customers when they came in the shop that we were going to be doing delivery and online ordering," Jeremy George told Business Insider. "We also expanded from being open four days a week to six days a week."
John Gordon, a restaurant analyst, said restaurants should let their customers know they're open through any means possible.
"At least have some lights on for customers that are going to come by," Gordon told Business Insider in April.
Mark Canlis, the owner of the fine-dining heavyweight Canlis in Seattle, hosts virtual events that are free and open to the public. Every Friday night, Canlis, which is known for its live piano music, hosts a virtual live piano concert and a bingo night. The prize for winning bingo is a $100 gift card to the restaurant, a produce box, and two rolls of Canlis.
They're going all in on delivery and takeout systems
The Georges foresaw that delivery would become an increasingly vital portion of their revenue.
"Before they even shut the restaurants down, we saw that we needed to convert quickly," Jeremy George said. "So we were able to contact, DoorDash, , and Grubhub and get going with most of them pretty quickly. Josh did a ton of work to get the online ordering system up and running so we could do our own deliveries through our own website."
Eric Chan, who runs the dim-sum mainstay Jade Garden in Seattle, advises restaurant owners to tailor their offerings to a delivery business model.
"My friend's restaurant, Toyota Sushi — they do just cold food," Chan told Business Insider. "To-go and delivery is pretty hard to do with raw food. So he thought about closing his restaurant, and I told him, 'You have hot foods. Why don't you develop a lunch box with teriyaki chicken and curate a couple hot dishes and a few advertisers, make a menu, and get on DoorDash, Grubhub, all of these applications that are doing delivery?'"
Canlis created an entirely new delivery-oriented system with his existing staff and resources. The dining room, which has panoramic views of Lake Union, has been stripped of its white tablecloths and transformed into a meal-packing assembly line for delivery orders. As a result, he's been able to retain 95% of his staff — including the piano players.
"For us, it's all about delivery," Canlis told Business Insider. "It allows me to employ our entire staff. Everyone pretty much has a driver's license and a car and a will to work. So to me, it's one of the safest ways to keep the economy going, to have a dinner put in the back of your car, and you drive to someone's home and leave it on the doorstep. And in order to do that, we've had some really cool software, some of which we've helped develop and design and some we just purchased."
Canlis' formal dining room has been transformed into a delivery-order assembly line. Now the fine-dining joint delivers family meals of comfort food that customers must order ahead of time. The family meals often sell out far in advance.
They're diversifying their revenue streams in creative ways
Eric Rivera, an outspoken and avant-garde chef known for his innovative approach to fine dining, runs Addo, a tiny tasting-menu operation in Seattle. In prepandemic times, Addo's experimental 20-course meals came side by side with vintage video games and other unconventional dining companions. Since the pandemic began, Addo has managed to hire staff and grow its operations.
Tasting menus and experiential dining don't translate well to takeout and delivery, so Rivera has aggressively experimented with new products. Rivera has been focused on creating at-home experiences and a variety of take-home meals, rather than recreating the fine-dining experience for takeout. Addo offers pantry boxes, fresh meats and seafood, ready-made dinners, and grill packs, among other things.
"A lot of it's talking to guests, going like, what do you want to see? Like, what would be cool for you? And I'm like, how can I package that up for them and make something that is up to our specifications and gives them value but also gets them excited to buy it?" Rivera told Business Insider.
"We've done from $9 food all the way up to a few hundred dollars, and everything in between. I always wanted people to access it at different levels and whatever level they felt comfortable with it, rather than just being a restaurant that's charging people two or three hundred a person. That's a really small market."
For Canlis, a diverse revenue stream includes family meals for preordered delivery, community-supported-agriculture (CSA) produce boxes, bottle service, and merchandise.
"I think that's a really important thing that other restaurants can be doing," Canlis said of CSA boxes. "These are tiny farmers, so if we don't keep buying from them, that severely impacts their livelihoods. It also feeds a lot of people who are scared of going to a grocery store, and it allows them to have quality products in their kitchen and allows us to keep our farmers employed and keep the economy moving."
Chan is also dipping his toes into the grocery game. When the pandemic hit, his wife signed up Jade Garden for a Chinese grocery-delivery app called Sayweee.
"She reached out to that company and struck a deal where we're wholesaling a lot of our dim sum, and they help deliver it to families," he said.
Collins said the pandemic has forced restaurant owners to rapidly acquire new skills and strategies.
"What most restaurants coming into this were not very good at, and they have gotten a lot better at quickly, is figuring out how to connect to online consumers — all kinds of different channels in order to project a view of their business that is vibrant and alive and existing," he said.
Get the latest coronavirus analysis and research from Business Insider Intelligence on how COVID-19 is impacting businesses.


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Plenty of brands have worked with influencers for social media campaigns, but few can say they’ve partnered with a 280-year-old vegetarian vampire. In the latest campaign from Heinz, the condiment brand does exactly that.
To promote the relaunch of its “Tomato Blood” packaging, a limited-edition design timed with Halloween, Heinz worked with Wieden+Kennedy New York to create a fictional vegetarian vampire who prefers the taste of Tomato Blood to actual blood. Heinz tapped actual influencer E.J. Marcus, who has almost 400,000 followers on TikTok, to play the vampire character known as “Toby the Vegetarian Vampire.”
Throughout October, people can follow along with Toby’s adventures and his passion for Tomato Blood on Heinz’s Instagram and TikTok accounts. So far, Heinz has posted four TikTok videos featuring Toby, including one of him going on a “hot veggie vamp walk”—a parody of the “hot girl walk” trend on the platform—with a bottle of Tomato Blood. Another follows Toby on a visit to Six Flags, where he orders a bowl of the amusement park’s limited-edition “Bloody Nacho Fries,” but asks for all of the ingredients besides Tomato Blood to be removed.
Several of these videos are cross-posted as Reels on Heinz’s Instagram, where the brand has changed its bio to read “toby the veggie vamp.” On both TikTok and Instagram, Heinz posted a portion of a PSA-inspired video in which Toby encourages other vampires to become vegetarians and only consume Tomato Blood. The spot originally aired during the AMC premiere of “Interview With the Vampire” on Oct. 2.
“The next time you want to eat someone, I hope you’ll reconsider and go vegetarian,” Toby says in the video. “I hope you’ll switch to Heinz Tomato Blood. Because humans are people too.”
The hashtag #heinztomatoblood, where TikTok users can find Heinz’s videos starring Toby, currently has 1.2 million views. Along with this TikTok and Instagram content, Heinz and Toby will take over several channels on the entertainment wiki site Fandom and host a “special vampire-themed activation on Twitch” later this month, according to a press release.
This social media campaign is the latest push from Heinz to promote its spooky seasonal product. Last year, the brand released a costume set that included its Tomato Blood product as an alternative for fake blood, and in 2020, the company challenged TikTok users to create gory Halloween costumes that included the product as fake blood. The hashtag created for that challenge, #HeinzHalloween, racked up over 5.1 billion views on TikTok.


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Chinese automaker Qoros will unveil its second production model, the Qoros 3 compact hatchback, at the Geneva auto show in March.
The hatchback is underpinned by the same platform as the Qoros 3 compact sedan that the automaker is already selling in its home market of China and in Slovakia, its first European market.
Styling changes from the sedan include a more coupe-like appearance, as well as a new front grille and front bumper that create a bolder 'face' and a more compact, dynamic, sporty appearance, Qoros said in a statement.
Qoros began sales of the Qoros 3 sedan in Slovakia in September when EuroNCAP gave the car a five-star rating. The sedan is the first Chinese car to win a five-star rating under the agency's safety assessment program.
Qoros spokesman Eric Geers told Automotive News Europe that the hatchback will be sold in Slovakia and China alongside the sedan. He said the hatchback will launch in China before the summer but declined to give a launch date for Slovakia.
The hatchback has the same wheelbase, width and height as the sedan, but a shorter rear overhang reduces the overall length of the car by 177mm (7 inches) to 4438mm (174.72 inches). The new model shares the sedan's 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated and turbocharged engines and six-speed manual and dual-clutch automatic transmissions, Qoros said.
As with the sedan, the hatchback will offer a touch screen infotainment system that connects to the carmaker's QorosQloud system. This provides online services including vehicle monitoring, social networking and navigation updates.


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We are familiar with the FunTouchOS on the Vivo smartphone since 2014, but it’s not too interesting and now it seems that the company also realized the same and Vivo now going to give retirement to the FunTouchOS. As the company has announced that it is all set to introduce a new custom skin and that is dubbed as JoviOS. So, let’s check out all the available information about the upcoming Vivo custom skin for Android smartphones.
Ge Yanan, FunTouchOS Project Manager revealed the information on his Weibo profile, and it seems that all new JoviOS custom skin will debut with the upcoming X30 series and the company will unveil the devices in next month. Unfortunately, there is no information about the upcoming custom skin of Vivo, apart from a design sketch for the logo of the upcoming JoviOS.
We believe that the Chinese smartphone brand redesigned the entire user interface and implement more modern as well as material design in the upcoming custom skin. Let’s wait for more information in the coming days and we recommend you to stay tuned for the latest updates at your fingertips.


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India to have 3 to 4 chip fab plants in next 5 years: IT Minister at PhonePe event
New Delhi, Feb 21: The government is planning to have at least three to four semiconductor fabrication plants in the next five years, as the country gears up for the first indigenous chip roll-out in December this year, Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Wednesday.
In his remarks at the launch of PhonePe’s native, Android-based Indus Appstore at the Bharat Mandapam in the capital, the minister said the next level of productivity in chips will come from advanced manufacturing and packaging.
"We will soon see at least three or three more approvals in fab and assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP)," he added.
Indus Appstore is PhonePe's attempt at creating a more competitive and localised mobile app store economy for India, which is already the largest mobile apps download market globally. It allows Indian consumers to download over 2 lakh mobile apps and games, across 45 categories. Users will be able to discover these apps conveniently in 12 Indian languages, thereby catering to 95 per cent of Indians’ language preferences, PhonePe said in a statement.
"Indus Appstore challenges the status quo, ushering in an era of more healthy competition in the mobile app marketplace, which in turn should help create a more democratic and vibrant Indian digital ecosystem," said Sameer Nigam, CEO and Founder, PhonePe.


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Silicon Valley-based airline Virgin America and networking app Here On Biz have teamed up to launch what they call the first in-flight social network, which will be found on all of Virgin America’s domestic flights by the end of February.
The effort targets “a growing following of always-connected, tech-forward business travelers” who can download the Here On Biz app for free from iTunes before their flights and register for accounts using their LinkedIn profiles.
Social in the Sky
The Here On Biz app allows users with Apple devices to see which business professionals are nearby and enables them to chat with those they are connected to on their flights, on other Virgin America flights in the air or with travelers at their destination. The app provides the real-time location of a user’s contacts via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as those in the user’s address book who use the app, the airline says.
The partnership takes advantage of Here On Biz’s geo-location technology, Virgin America’s Gogo In-Flight WiFi network, and APIs that identify an aircraft’s location in the air, Virgin America says.
From February to July, travelers on all domestic Virgin America flights can access the Here On Biz app for free through the Gogo network. In addition, app users can manage their privacy settings, so that travelers can shut off or limit their visible connections to others on board or to people within their own network, a Virgin America rep notes.
The move comes from an airline that says it was the first major U.S. carrier to offer Wi-Fi fleetwide and notes its power outlets at every seat enable more than one-third of its customers to regularly log on during its more popular long-haul flights.
According to the rep, the partnership allows the airline to respond to a desire that some of its most frequent travelers had identified in a 2013 survey, which was the ability to network in-flight with other flyers.
“Our Virgin America guests tend to be a very entrepreneurial and connected bunch who are loyal to us in no small part because of the business-friendly amenities, including in-flight WiFi available on all of our flights,” the rep writes in an email.
While Virgin America says it thinks this initiative will be most attractive to business travelers, any traveler who has downloaded the app and has a LinkedIn profile can participate.
In addition, Virgin America has also launched a Twitter promotion that invites flyers to share their dream business travel connection and describe how they would break the ice in 140 characters using the hashtag #PlanePitch.
Virgin America is a U.S.-controlled and operated airline and is a separate company from Virgin Atlantic. Founder Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is a minority share investor in Virgin America.
Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic is introducing Google Glass technology “to enhance customers’ travel experiences and improve efficiency” after publishing a study of 10,000 airline passengers that showed the experience of flying as lessened in recent decades.
In a trial at London’s Heathrow Airport for six weeks, the effort targets what the airline calls its Upper Class passengers. When they arrive at the airport, they will be greeted by staff wearing the technology to start the check-in process. Virgin Atlantic says staff will also be able to update passengers on the latest flight information, as well as weather and local events at their destinations and translate any foreign language information.
In the future, Virgin Atlantic says the technology could also tell staff their passengers’ dietary and refreshment preferences – “anything that provides a better and more personalized service.”
Twitter's own statistics say that videos are six times more likely to be retweeted than photos, and three times more likely than GIFs. But what is it that makes video on Twitter so effective?
Snapchat started as a simple messaging app that made the idea of ephemeral messages into a trend among social platforms.
Last Thursday, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, went public. And in spite of questions about Snap's growth, finances and competition, investors were eager to buy shares in the company, bidding its shares up by 44% over the original offering price.
The difference between B2C social media marketers and those on the B2B side of the fence is like the difference between hard rock and classical music.


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Japan’s economy accelerated in the second quarter, growing by 1pc in the three-month period in one of its longest spells of growth in recent years.
Economists had anticipated growth of 0.6pc.
Strong consumer spending combined with increased capital investment helped to produce the healthy result, adding to the wider trend of economic recovery across the globe as a whole.
The world’s third-largest economy has struggled to achieve sustainable strong growth for much of the past two decades.
It has now racked up six consecutive quarters of economic expansion – the longest period of unbroken growth for more than a decade – raising hopes that the so-called Abenomics programme, named after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, could be bearing fruit.
That programme includes printing money, aiming to cut real interest rates and weaken the yen, though that did not have the anticipated effect of boosting imports in the latest quarter.
Surveys of business activity indicate growth has continued into July, so economists expect more positive numbers in the months ahead.
“We therefore expect GDP to rise for the seventh consecutive quarter in the third quarter, which would mark the longest expansion since the turn of the century,” said Marcel Thieliant at Capital Economics.
Kiichi Murashima, an economist at Citi, believes that sustained growth across several sectors will propel the economy forwards.
“We believe businesses are gradually turning more positive about capital spending as corporate profits improve clearly,” he said.
“Consumer spending, business investment and residential investment look likely to increase.”
But economist Joanna Davies at Fathom Consulting fears the current upbeat picture is “nothing more than a sugar high”.
“Japan’s economy remains weighed down by debt and the policy response to that debt,” she said.
“In other words, monetary policy, as currently framed, is not only suffering from diminishing returns but has become counterproductive, holding back growth in productive potential by preventing the gales of creative destruction.
"Unless Japan breaks away from the pack and restores productivity growth, then it will struggle to achieve sufficient escape velocity.”


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DOOR-TO-DOOR: Lia Sophia, one of the largest sellers of jewelry through direct sales, is launching West End Two today, part of its Red Carpet Collection, at the Lucky Club, the three-day hospitality suite at the Ritz-Carlton in New York staged for Network Upfront Week. The West End Two line marks Lia Sophia's fourth year of doing high-end collections, designed by Nylon magazine style director Dani Stahl and featuring diamond stretch bracelets, oversize hoops and pieces inspired by Sixties London. The collection retails from $100 for a ring to $2,000 for a crystal and oval-link necklace. Formerly known as Lady Remington, Lia Sophia changed its name and image in 2004. It is still owned and run by the New York-based Kiam family — founders of Lady Remington in 1986 — and has gone from 8,000 sales advisors four years ago to 30,000.
A LEG UP: Falke, the Schmallenberg, Germany-based legwear firm, is adding a women's luxury collection to its retail offerings, set for fall. The line's tights, stay-ups, knee-highs and socks feature premium yarns, such as cashmere, silk and Sea Island cotton. The color range encompasses ruby and beige, tobacco and olive, as well as numerous shades of gray, and black. The legwear is produced exclusively in the Falke knitting plant in Schmallenberg and will retail at select specialty stores from $45 for cotton short socks to $289 for a pair of silk tights.
QUICK SILVER: After last year's successful collaboration between Alexander McQueen and Samsonite Black Label, the pair is introducing a silver limited edition wheeled luggage collection for fall. Created with Bayer, one of the world's largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics, the bags' shiny silver coating feature a special UV resistant mirror paint that won't crack or scratch. The collection will be available in Samsonite Black Label boutiques worldwide from September and retails from $800 to $2,500.
Supermodel @helenachristensen teamed up with longtime friend and designer @camillastaerk on a joint @paredeyewear collaboration. The lineup features three styles and 11 offerings, all of which embody a vintage feel. Get all the details on how they celebrated the collab on WWD.com. #wwdaccessories #wwdeye (📷: @slovekinpics)
“It’s a hard industry to keep motivated, as well, so finding different subjects and people is what makes it worth it – when you’re like, oh, I’ve met great people, I feel like I’ve done something good, and I feel proud of having done this,” said French actress Stacy Martin on being grateful for the variety of roles she’s take on. Read @ktauer’s full interview with Martin on her her latest film “Godard Mon Amour.” #wwdeye (📷: @danieldorsa)
After showing in front of the Eiffel Tower for his last two women’s ready-to-wear collection, it looks like @anthonyvaccarello may be heading to the Big Apple. Sources say the designer will stage his next @ysl show in NYC on June 6. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @aitorrosasphoto)
EXCLUSIVE: Two and half months after John Targon, cofounder and codesigner of Baja East, was hired as creative director of the contemporary division at Marc Jacobs, he has left the company, WWD has learned. Marc Jacobs International, which is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, confirmed Targon’s departure in a statement: “John Targon is a talented designer and we appreciate the work he has done here. Ultimately working together did not make sense for the brand and we wish him the best.” Read the story by @jessiredale, link in bio. #wwdnews
@theluxurycollection is officially launching a collection, tapping Sofia Sanchez de Betak for the capsule. Over 30 styles will be featured in the Chufy x The Luxury Collection, debuting next month at Bergdorf Goodman, The Webster, FiveStory and more. De Betak, known as “@chufy,” drew inspiration for the collection from her trips to Japan in the past year #wwdfashion
@lhd, founder and CEO of @thewebster, has teamed up with @lebonmarcherivegauche for the European launch of her ready-to-wear line, LHD. The launch will come with an exclusive pop-up opening today that’s set to run through May 20. Located on the second floor, it carries her debut Miami-themed resort collection, launched in November as see-now-buy-now. #wwdfashion


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The common charger directive received final approval from the Council today. This indicates that starting in 2024, a USB-C connector will be required for a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and headphones. Since all mobile phones and similar devices can be recharged with the same charger, people won’t need to buy a separate charger every time they buy a new one.
By unifying charging interfaces and rapid charging technology, a universal charger will increase consumer convenience and considerably lower electronic waste.
A wide variety of electronic gadgets will now be required to have a USB-C charging connector due to the new regulations. As a result, the majority of gadgets can be powered by using the same adapter. The guidelines add a pictogram that indicates whether a new item includes a charger and a label showing the charging capacity so that customers can clearly see what they are purchasing.
The rule also gives customers the option of buying a new gadget either with or without the charger. Not only would this spare consumer money, but it will also lessen the amount of electronic trash generated during the manufacture, delivery, and removal of chargers. The Commission will determine whether this unbundling of sales should be made compulsory four years after the rule goes into effect.
Despite growing in popularity, wireless charging is still not uniform across all devices. The Commission will work on standardising wireless charging for digital equipment and on compatibility based on technological advancements to make this technology accessible for more devices.
Concerned Gadget Categories
The new guidelines will cover a variety of portable devices, including:
- Tablets, E-Readers, And Mobile Devices
- Video Game Consoles And Digital Cameras
- Portable Loudspeakers, Earbuds, And Headphones
- Wireless Keyboards And Mouse
- Mobile Navigation Devices
- Additionally, 40 months from the directive’s effective date, all Computers will be subject to the new regulations.
Consumers in the EU purchased almost 420 million electronic gadgets in 2020, and on average, they have three chargers for those devices, of which they frequently use two. However, 38% of users claim to have had trouble charging their devices since an appropriate charger wasn’t readily available. On September 23, 2021, the European Commission put up a proposal for a standard charger to address these problems.
On January 26, 2022, less than six months after the Council’s deliberations began, member states unanimously approved the Council’s stance on the universal charger directive. The common charger directive was the subject of a temporary agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on June 7, 2022. On June 29, 2022, representatives of EU member states approved the directive.
Following This, What?
The legislative act was passed after the Council today approved the European Parliament’s stance.
It will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union after being approved by the President of the European Parliament as well as the President of the Council, and it will take effect 20 days after publication. 24 months after the new regulations go into effect, they will begin to be followed.


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London Vogue 7 days kicked off in the U.K. on a star-studded notice thanks to Vogue Entire world.
Pursuing past year’s inaugural showcase through New York Trend Week, the 2nd edition of the celebration took put on Thursday, September 14, at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, bringing out the greatest names in model and past. The event celebrated the very best of British tradition and vogue and included a purple carpet, musical and theatrical performances and a runway clearly show that highlighted icons Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista reuniting on the catwalk ahead of their really-anticipated Apple Television+ documentary, The Super Models, which premieres on Wednesday, September 20.
Other highlights incorporated appearances from Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Kate Winslet, Sienna Miller, Emilia Clarke, Jodie Turner-Smith, Yara Shahidi, Simone Ashley and a lot more.
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The cryptocurrency market and community saw the first-ever notable bout of price action for this year last week. Coming after a multi-day lull that saw its price falling during last year’s Christmas season, previous reports from NewsBTC have confirmed that Bitcoin’s (BTC) price had recently popped, climbing up to $4,000 in what seems as a first taste of what’s to come this 2019. As a direct result, buying pressure quickly pushed the asset higher in a seeming “flash flood,” making it the talk of the town not just in the community, but also in other social media platforms such as Twitter, where analysts and enthusiasts are quick to comment.
2019’s first surprise
BTC first fell last Christmas, sending other cryptocurrencies careening down with it, along with the hopes of every investor and enthusiasts silently hoping for a “santa claus rally.” Against their hopes for a Christmas miracle, however, the season saw the price plummeting down once more, pulling down other digital coins with it and closing the year with a deepened and defeated sigh. Some blamed the season’s non-holiday, while some simply accepted that the week-long respite is just another proof of the market’s volatility.
No matter the reason behind the fall, 2018 ended, marking another year full of more lows than highs, especially for the cryptocurrency market.
And so when the digital currency made its grand comeback barely 10 days after the new year, a huge number of the industry’s leading participants were somewhat taken aback. Naturally, it became the talk of the town. Per Bloomberg, the biggest digital currency gained as much 6.4 percent to $4,077 in New York. The comeback also affected other digital currencies, though the results are varied. Litecoin, for example, jumped as much as 22 percent while Ether went down about 1 percent.
Binance founder and creator Changpeng “CZ” Zhao tweeted, “Finally, wish came true, volatility in the right direction,” referencing that volatility that pushed losses last year of up to 70 percent.
The so-called “Crypto Dog,” a leading analyst that has over 100,000 followers on his Twitter account. Via a tweet, he explained that there’s a chance this move isn’t “incredibly bullish” for BTC just yet. However, the preeminent analyst explained that all things considered, “alt setups” have been making him feel “more and more bullish [overall].”
One step backwards, two steps forward
Despite this recent high, however, industry leaders and analysts are still surmising that the digital currency may take another step back before it comes back full force. And while some are clearly excited about this new development, some are still not entirely convinced, thinking that BTC may have another substantial draw-down, all things considered.
All in all, BTC making a comeback at the start of the year is a good sign for the year ahead, though it’s important to understand that it also doesn’t guarantee anything. Volatility is the name of the game after all.
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In the previous post we compared the newly announced devices i.e., Microsoft Kine One and Kin Two, but in this post we are going to share an unboxing video of a Kin.
Microsoft has just announced two new smartphones. One is named as Kin One which is positioned as slightly lower end device while the other one is named as Kin Two which will cost slightly high due to added features.
Finally Microsoft has recognized the importance of games for hand-held devices. They have shown the same importance in the newly launched windows phone 7 series OS for mobiles.
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Disneyland Resort in Orange County, Calif. will remain closed until at least Jan. 2021 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Walt Disney Company announced with their fourth quarter earnings Thursday.
California’s tiered reopening system does not allow theme parks to reopen until a county is in the yellow tier. Orange County is currently in the red tier.
“We are extremely disappointed that the State of California continues to keep Disney closed despite our proven track record,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Thursday, according to Deadline. (RELATED: Disney Set To Lay Off 28,000 Due To COVID-19 Impact)
Executive Chairman and former CEO Bob Iger left his position on California’s coronavirus economic response task force in October over disagreements about reopening theme parks, FOX 11 reported.
Disney furloughed thousands of employees in April, but is expected to layoff 28,000 theme park employees from both California and Walt Disney World in Florida.
Walt Disney World reopened at limited capacity in July and has continued its phased reopening process.
Downtown Disney District, a shopping center connected to the Disneyland’s theme parks, has been open since July as well.
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Two and a half years later, Nintendo has added new online modes to Super Mario Party
Super Mario Party launched for Nintendo Switch on October 5th, 2018. Keep that in mind when you read this: Nintendo has just released—like, just released—an update for Super Mario Party that makes the Mario Party and Partner Party modes playable online.
Yes, it is April 27th, 2021. Again, Super Mario Party launched on October 5th, 2018. That’s a two-and-a-half-year gap. But, hey: better late than never.
The update makes it so that you can either join or host a public online game for both the Mario Party and Partner Party modes, or you can create a password-protected private match for you and your friends and family. Of course, anyone who wants to play Super Mario Party online will need to have a Switch Online subscription.


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OpenWrks, Tully, Payplan and PayLink merge under private equity firm
Four UK fintech brands have decided to merge under the ownership of London-based private equity firm, Exponent.
Open banking provider OpenWrks, as well as Tully – the UK-based debt advice app operated by OpenWrks – will merge with two of Totemic Group’s brands, PayPlan and Paylink.
The merger, the details of which were not disclosed, will see all four companies merge under a new company owned by Exponent, a source tells FinTech Futures.
In the firms’ co-published press releases, it says Exponent will support the merger by providing investment to the newly formed group.
The private equity firm’s portfolio includes brand names Trainline, Quorn, and Moonpig. Its financial investments span UK pensions advisor Isio, tax refunds and multi-currency payments specialist Fintrax Group, mortgage finance provider Enra, and merchant acquiring service Cardsave.
Combining forces for better reach
PayPlan, which has some 159 employees according to its LinkedIn, provides debt advice, and operates on software provided by Paylink.
Paylink, which has a lesser 60 employees, provides software for firms across the lending, collections and banking industries. It claims to serve some 100,000 end users, managing more than £4 billion in debt.
Both these firms are based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. OpenWrks’ and Tully’s offices are based in Nottingham. It’s unclear where the newly established entity will be located.
“The merger will create a new tech-enabled debt advice, financial wellbeing and credit solutions group,” the firms say in their joint statement.
All four firms span the debt advice, credit risk and collections industries, covering both the technology and the customer relationships.
Rachel Duffey, PayPlan’s CEO, highlights that “the demand for debt advice is increasing and there’s also a clear need for better accessibility for vulnerable customers”.
The firms hope to pull their resources and reach more consumers together. Before the pandemic, Money Advice Service estimated some 8.3 million people in the UK sat in debt. And that 22% of UK adults had less than £100 in savings.
By May 2020, another 4.6 million people had accumulated more than £6 billion in debt and arrears. That’s according to financial recovery charity StepChange.
Last September, OpenWrks sold its aggregation platform to Swedish open banking platform Tink. The start-up had built up a connection network of some 3,000 banks since going live in January 2018.
Just a few months earlier, OpenWrks had landed a deal with the UK government to become the Money and Pensions Service’s digital affordability provider.
The deal sees OpenWrks’ MyBudget technology used to make digital affordability assessments, which help companies build bank verified income and expenditure (I&E) budgets.
Currently, the fintech start-up focuses on consumers and businesses with its self-built MyBudget and Money Coaching products.
As part of the merger, OpenWrks plans to develop a suite of solutions around collections, credit management and debt advice.
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Though details on HTC’s new metaverse-centric phone are few and far between, it’s a fair assumption that HTC’s leadership in AR and VR tech will play a key role in its functionality. The company’s bet big on AR and VR tech over the past few years, as evidenced by devices ranging back to the company’s first consumer release: The original HTC Vive. Earlier this year, the company also launched the HTC Vive Wrist Tracker — a tool that was designed to be paired with the VR headset Vive Focus 3.
Interestingly, this is not the first time we have heard rumors of HTC making a possible international comeback. HTC also tried its luck with the Exodus One — a blockchain-focused phone that was designed with cryptocurrency and blockchain-connected software in mind (still based on Android, though, of course). Back in October 2019, we published a report in which we talked about rumors of the company’s plans to launch a new high-end smartphone. But then, in 2020, the pandemic hit, and the company’s plans failed to materialize.
As for the new smartphone under the HTC Viverse initiative, we still do not know if the device will be a technology concept or something tangible that will go on sale right after the official announcement on June 28. In any case, this device will need to be far more interesting than a standard Android phone if consumers are going to be convinced to jump back on board the HTC bandwagon after such a prolonged absence from the smartphone market in general.


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It’s bad news for purchasers of used Hondas this month as car valuation experts Glass’s Guide reports an uplift in values
At a time when most used car prices are either stable or recording modest increases, Honda is one of the few manufacturers whose products have fared particularly well. In its January edition, Glass’s Guide has re-evaluated the price of virtually every used Honda listed, increasing values by around 2%.
In practice this means that used prices of the Jazz have increased by £100-200, Civic by £100-400 and new Accord by up to £300.
"Dealer stocks of used Honda models are at a low level, and with continued strong demand for used examples it’s natural that prices have risen," says Glass’s Guide’s Senior Editor Jeff Paterson.
"While on the face of it, this is bad news for would be purchasers, the news is offset by the on-going low depreciation typical of Honda products. Any increase in price that a used buyer pays now is likely to be offset by a higher re-sale price when the time comes to sell, even when the car is three, four and even five years old," he adds. "Plus of course the situation is very good news for existing owners of the marque who in the short term at least, will have that rare satisfaction of owning a car that has actually risen in value."
The news further emphasises that Hondas are among the slowest depreciating cars in the market. Typical actual retained values listed by Glass’s, taking into account the recent uplift are illustrated below.
|Jazz 1.4 SE||70%|
|Civic 1.4 S 3 dr||60%|
|Civic 1.6 SE 5 dr||58%|
|HR-V 1.6 5 dr||66%|
|CR-V 2.0 SE Sport||71%|
|Stream 2.0 SE Sport||60%|
|Accord 2.0 SE Executive (previous model)||50%|
All percentages compare current Glass’s used retail price with original new list price.
This is a 16-year+ news article, from our Honda archive, which dates back to the year 2000.
If in doubt check with your local Honda dealer as car prices and technical data will have changed since 2005.
Although our car news is published in good faith, we cannot guarantee it to be error free or complete or up-to-date.
Honda Jazz Images may not be UK specification cars. Colours and exterior and/or interior elements may differ from actual models.
The car news and images remain the copyright of the rights holder and may not be used without their consent.


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Global mutual fund Portfolio 21 (PORTX) announced its Top 10 Green Companies.
Portfolio 21 says it has reviewed more than 2,000 companies worldwide over the last decade. It currently invests $323 million in 105 companies across 20 countries. The fund said the following Top 10 Green Companies were selected based on their "environmental performance characteristics."
Autodesk (Nasdaq: ADSK) – A leading developer of two and three dimensional design software that facilitates sustainable building practices. Autodesk software products decrease waste and impacts of design processes by reducing paper consumption and encouraging superior design. Autodesk has recently partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council with a goal of integrating its technology with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
East Japan Railway (EJPRY.PK) – Railways are inherently efficient land-based transportation, and EJR continually works to reduce its power consumption. It has introduced reduced-weight railcars, developed the world’s first hybrid prototype train, and is installing solar and wind systems at some of its "eco stations." The company is also working to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of the entire transport system by promoting inter-modal transportation-combining rail with other modes of travel.
Henkel (HEN.DE) – This German manufacturer in 1983 became the first company to offer a phosphate-free detergent. Henkel now produces a wide range of bio-based detergents and adhesives, reducing the company’s reliance on fossil fuels, as well as potential environmental health hazards. More than two-thirds of its products’ formulations are based on renewable raw materials. All new products are required to contribute to sustainable development.
Itron (Nasdaq: ITRI) – This U.S. energy management company provides metering, data collection, and software solutions to optimize resources for nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide. Products include an advanced metering infrastructure system that permits two-way communication between utilities and customers, allowing end-use customers to participate in demand response and energy conservation programs.
Natura Cosmeticos (NUACF.PK) – A Brazilian cosmetics company focusing on the sustainable use of natural resources and respect for local cultural traditions, Natura establishes partnerships with rural suppliers, indigenous communities and family farm groups. The company promotes development and discovery of new and renewable raw materials, and supports organic and biodynamic production models and sustainable agriculture and agroforest systems.
Potlatch (NYSE: PCH) – A U.S.-based integrated forest products company, Potlatch is emerging as a leader in the domestic sustainable forestry industry. The company recently achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for all its forestlands (approximately 50% of the company’s total fiber needs). Potlatch also recognizes "non-traditional" values in its forestlands, including business opportunities in recreation leases and conservation easements.
Red Electrica (RDEIY.PK) – As Spain’s leading power transmission company, Red Electrica is responsible for the management of its country’s electricity distribution system. Over the past several years, Spain has become the second-largest European wind-power producer and expects to have wind farms producing 13,000 megawatts by 2011.
Sharp (6753.T) – A Japanese consumer and industrial electronics company, Sharp focuses on products that offer energy efficiency, resource efficiency, and ease of recycling. Sharp is the world’s largest producer of solar cells and is one of just a few industry leaders to support a solution to e-waste in the United States.
Umicore (UMIS.BR) – Based in Belgium, Umicore is a basic materials company and the world’s leading recycler of precious metals. Approximately half of the company’s revenues are generated through products that provide direct environmental benefits. Examples include materials for rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and auto catalysts (which reduce harmful pollutants from vehicles).
Vestas (VWS.CO) – By capturing the energy available in wind currents, power can be generated with essentially zero emissions to the environment. Vestas, a Danish company, develops, manufactures, and markets wind energy products. This company has a clear sustainability strategy based on manufacturing equipment and operating facilities for the renewable energy sector.
"More and more investors are paying closer attention to ecological
trends and their affects on financial performance," said Leslie
Christian, CEO of Portfolio 21. "As investment managers, we believe
climate change and resource consumption will have an enormous impact on
the global economy in the coming years; companies that are already
addressing the risks and opportunities presented by these environmental
trends should have a competitive advantage."
The Wall Street Journal recently cited Portfolio 21’s established track record, noting that it is one of the few green funds "broad and diversified enough to be used as a core holding in an investment portfolio." ("The Price of Green," The Wall Street Journal, 10/5/09).


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Customer Service for Start-ups: Meet the Company Using Human Power and Machine Learning for SMBs
Simplr is a new customer service outsourcing company bringing on-demand, affordable customer service solutions to high-growth startups.
San Francisco, CA – April 11, 2018 – In an increasingly connected and social media dominated world, customer service is quickly becoming the key differentiator among e-commerce brands. Consistent, reliable and rapid-fire customer service is a necessary element of any successful business. According to a 2018 Customer Service Benchmark Report, 62% of companies don’t respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner and a majority of those companies have less than 100 employees. But in the booming e-commerce and startup community, most businesses aren’t served by existing outsourced customer service solutions or have the bandwidth and budget for in-house teams. Enter Simplr.
Simplr is a customer service solutions initiative incubated and funded by Asurion, a global leader in customer service with over 300 million customers, designed to provide high growth e-commerce businesses with affordable, flexible and on-demand U.S. based customer service.
The premise behind Simplr is simple: rapidly expand the customer service capacities of e-commerce businesses with speed, empathy and precision. Simplr developed a simple formula that combines knowledgeable, on-demand customer service manpower with machine learning and customized client dashboards that give businesses the ability to invest in a customer service outsourcing solution that’s high quality, affordable and scalable.
“We’re looking at a multi-billion-dollar market that’s currently underserved by outsourced customer solutions providers,” said Eng Tan, CEO of Simplr. “Simplr is using human expertise and technology to deliver world-class customer service and tools that help e-commerce startups across industries like apparel, tech, and food efficiently scale their operations.”
How Simplr works
Existing customer service outsourcing is often too expensive, takes too much time and resources to onboard and requires contracts with large volume. Simplr’s approach is designed to meet startups where they are and deliver a right-sized, pay-what-you-use model to tackle their most pressing problems. First, the Simplr team analyzes and evaluates a company’s customer service approach, history and messaging to get a complete understanding of the brand needs and voice. Simplr then leverages, trains and supports a vigorously screened and on-demand team to respond to customer inquiries; the expert staff capacity is augmented with Simplr’s unique blend of machine learning and intelligent platforms that vet inquiries and give experts the resources they need while helping each customer.
Simplr analyzes customer inquiry data and monitors results via a free customer survey tool to implement improvements that maximize customer satisfaction and reduce costs. With early customers, Simplr has expanded weekend and after-hours coverage and accelerated response times by 5x. Clients – including e-commerce retailers on the 2017 Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup and Shopify Top 500 lists – have achieved customer service cost reductions of more than 50% since they began working with Simplr.
Simplr has cracked the code on customer service solutions that are US-based, effective but also affordable without requiring huge volume and offshore call centers. For a small to medium size call center, all-inclusive costs per contact can range from $4 to almost $7 — Simplr provides a superior, on-demand 24/7/365 service for 50% – 60% less. Simplr teams can onboard in a matter of hours and businesses only pay for what they use, saving time and money. Simplr’s service can be started and stopped at any time, creating a no risk investment for every startup.
“We often get asked – why aren’t there already established customer service solutions that serve the high-growth e-commerce startup space? The answer is complex and simple at the same time – because it’s hard,” added Eng Tan, CEO of Simplr. “For us, democratizing customer service is what drove us to build Simplr. We want to empower startups with top-notch, U.S.-based customer service and free entrepreneurs to do what they do best — disrupt conventional thinking, innovate and grow their business.”
To learn more about Simplr and find out how to get started, visit http://simplr.ai.
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The City has welcomed the appointment of Dalton Philips as chief executive of Morrisons, and many analysts expect the grocer to adopt a more aggressive growth plan.
Philips - who will join in March from Canadian retailer Loblaw - has a wealth of retail experience, including stints at Walmart Germany and Irish department store group Brown Thomas. Caroline Gulliver, analyst at broker Execution, said Philips received a “glowing recommendation” from former colleagues at Walmart Germany.
She said key areas where colleagues agree he made the most headway are significant cost management, improving in-store availability from 92% on his arrival to 98.5%, and raising retailing standards by establishing tighter procedures.
Shore Capital analyst Clive Black said Philips has “a breadth of retail and consumer experience across both food and non-food and in a variety of international markets”. He added: “That broad experience could yet be significant to Morrisons’ strategic development if a path of diversification is ultimately followed.”
Collins Stewart analyst Greg Lawless said Philips’ background makes him “an inspired choice” and that he faces big strategic decisions, including internet, non-food and loyalty.
Nomura analyst Matthew Truman said Philips will bring “exciting new growth avenues, a potentially more aggressive path to growth”.
While Philips is not a high-profile name in the UK, Bernstein analyst Christopher Hogbin said neither Marc Bolland nor finance director Richard Pennycook were “especially well known in the food retail world” but “together they delivered a turnaround in Morrisons’ performance that exceeded our expectations”.
Some concerns about Philips were expressed. Execution said his appointment is a “massive move for someone who hasn’t ever run a quoted company”, and he will need to “take his time to settle into the existing Morrison mould”. Also, the broker said there is no evidence Philips has any expertise in online.
The City also raised concern about the potential loss of Pennycook. Black said “there may be some disappointment within the camp” as Pennycook missed out on the top job.
Truman said Pennycook is “a class operator” and his retention “should be key to smooth the transition”.
Jefferies analyst James Grzinic said if Pennycook was in the frame for chief executive it “introduces risks to the group’s stability”. He said: “Reassurances of Pennycook’s continued commitment to Morrisons will be crucial to the stock.”


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Financial technology (fintech) startups are mushrooming all across Latin America, with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) identifying 1,166 fintech ventures in the region this year, a stunning 66% rise since the first study published by the organization in 2017.
The report also found fintech activity expanding to 18 countries in the region. Brazil is leading the pack with 380 startups, followed by Mexico with 273, Colombia with 148, Argentina with 116 and Chile with 84.
More importantly, they are attracting ‘a record amount’ of investment from venture capital funds. Interestingly, the top 10 startups to receive the most investment are all based in Brazil, such as NuBank, ContaAzul and GuiaBolso.
“The fintech ecosystem has achieved major growth and maturity over the past year,” said Andrés Fontao, Managing Partner of Finnovista, which took part in the study. “The fintech opportunity is now being closely examined by major international investors, including ones from Asia.”
According to the report, two out of three startups are in the advanced stage of growth, and one of every three companies is expanding its operations beyond the borders of its home country.
“Although five countries account for 86% of the fintech companies in the region, initiatives were identified in every country in Latin America. There is also a growing trend toward internationalization,” said Juan Antonio Ketterer, Division Chief of the Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division of the IDB.
The main business segments are remain payments and remittances, representing 24% of the initiatives identified, followed by lending (18%) and enterprise financial management (15%). There are also many startups providing digital banking services, in addition to credit scoring, identity and fraud protection.
Interestingly, female entrepreneurs are showing a lot of interest in launching financial technology ventures too.
“We found that 35% of the fintech companies in Latin America were founded or co-founded by women, which is well above the global average, estimated to be 7%”, said Gabriela Andrade, a financial markets specialist at the IDB.”Although fintech companies with women in the founding team operate in various areas, it is interesting to note that one in every three of these companies targets segments of the population underserved or outright excluded from the formal financial sector.”
There are a number of challenges startups in the region face too. 55.6% find that scaling up us the main challenge whereas 33% say raising funds is the hardest.
Furthermore, 40% say that specific regulations do not exist in their countries and that they are needed, compared to 28% that say the current regulation for their sector is adequate.
Out of the 703 startups identified last year, 85 have shut down meaning that there is a mortality rate of 12%.


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Corporate Express shareholders (ASX: CXP) have been recommended to accept a takeover bid from US-based office supplies retailer, Staples.
The retailer has submitted an offer of $5.60 per share for all shares that Corporate Express does not currently own. Shareholders will also keep the final fully franked dividend of $0.125 per share, announced earlier this month.
The move by Staples values Corporate Express at approximately $1 billion on an equity basis.
The offer is subject to a number of conditions. Staples must end with a relevant interest of 90 per cent on a fully diluted basis. The offer must meet the approval of the Foreign Investment Review Board and Overseas Investment Office, and Corporate Express must not announce the intention to pay a dividend, any other form of distribution of profits or capital other than the $0.125 per share.
Finally, the All Ordinary Index must not fall and remain 20 per cent or more below the 16 March closing level of 4809 for three consecutive trading days.
In a statement to the ASX, Corporate Express chairman, Ian Pollard, said the chair was unanimous in recommending the acceptance of the takeover bid. Pollard was unavailable for further comment at time of press.
Staples is Corporate Expresses’ major shareholder globally. Although the retailer lacks an international IT focus, local IT division manager, Ahmed Latif, has previously claimed the reseller continues to increase its IT resources in Australia. Last year, the mid-market sector was highlighted as a major growth potential for Corporate Express.


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A New study has come up with the claim that the food industry influences the way we think about sugar intake. The study criticizes the sugar guidelines that suggest cutting down the sugar in our food items in order to reduce the chances of diseases like diabetes and obesity.
“This comes right out of the tobacco industry’s playbook: cast doubt on the science. This is a classic example of how industry funding biases opinion. its shameful.” said Marion Nestle, an NYU professor and nutrition expert, in an interview with the New York Times.
The existing evidence that sugar intake should be low is based on non-concrete facts according to the study and at the same time, most of the researches were funded by food multinationals.


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That Orange field (from SM/etzadjust) I can click for modification on my C1, but I cannot on my C2.
Any hint about how I can achieve that?
Background: my goal is enabling PVR/TS, enabled on my 65C1, but disabled on my 42C2.
I know it is risky, but copying the value of the same model with those features should achieve that, as discussed here:
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Company Aims for Further Growth and Changes
to Enhance Customer Value in Rapidly Changing Global Market
SEOUL, Nov. 24, 2023 — LG Electronics (LG) today announced organizational changes to take another leap forward towards achieving the Future Vision 2030 announced in July. The changes are being implemented to strengthen organizational capabilities and business competitiveness to realize the vision of transforming into a Smart Life Solution Company that connects and expands various spaces and experiences of customers beyond home appliances.
A key piece of the forward-thinking strategy is the newly-established Overseas Sales and Marketing Company, which will report directly to LG CEO William Cho. The company will be led by Thomas Yoon, who previously served as the president and CEO of LG Electronics North America.
The Overseas Sales and Marketing Company will play a crucial role in accelerating change and growth as well as enhancing LG’s global brand power by discovering and developing opportunities to create customer value. The new organization will manage overseas sales subsidiaries in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia; Global Marketing Group; and the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Sales Business Group.
The company will not only seek to strengthen executive capabilities in the overseas operations of strategically critical businesses including B2B operations, but also provide necessary support to bolster qualitative growth of all other business units by aiding the development of overseas sales expertise as well as accelerating the advancement of platform-based businesses and innovative D2C business models. The D2C Business Sales Group will take on the role of expanding customer contact points by strengthening Online Brand Shop (OBS) activities and customer data-based digital marketing capabilities.
While maintaining its agile and responsive decision-making system across all four business units, LG will aim to spur further development of original technologies in each business unit and support the company’s business transformation.
The Home Appliance & Air Solution (H&A) Company will establish an engineering sales division under the Air Solution Business to enhance the engineering capabilities to maximize business synergy in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), its core B2B business area. In addition, the Home Beauty Business will be transferred from the Home Entertainment Company to the H&A Company to create synergy with existing strong product lineups in ‘Home’ spaces.
The Home Entertainment (HE) Company is set to further accelerate its transition to become a media and entertainment powerhouse. To strengthen the smart TV operating system webOS, the webOS SW Development Group will be established for direct reporting to Park Hyoung-sei, president of the HE Company. Also, the eXtended Reality (XR) Business Division will be established directly under the headquarters.
Leading the company since 2019, president Park has been promoted in recognition of his contribution to upgrading the company’s business portfolio, improving profitability of premium product lineups and growing the webOS platform while solidifying the company’s position in the global OLED TV market.
The Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company will set up the Global Customer Strategy Division directly under its headquarters to establish an integrated strategy for order and sales management and strengthen marketing functions to accelerate the growth of the business.
The Business Solutions (BS) Company will expand sales and business operations in major regions such as North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia. The current B2B India Business Department will be upgraded into the B2B India Business Division to maintain continuous growth in the country.
All appointments are effective Dec. 1 with promotions going into effect on the first day of the new year.
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Company Joins Forces With Hyundai Motor Group and YouTube
to Deliver More Entertaining Infotainment Experiences With the New Genesis Models
SEOUL, Nov. 1, 2023 — LG Electronics (LG) has announced that it will apply its in-vehicle infotainment system – featuring webOS for Automotive, the company’s automotive content platform – to Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Motor Company, Kia corporation, Genesis)’s new Genesis models. On October 31, LG hosted Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) and YouTube at a ceremony in Los Angeles, U.S., to celebrate the introduction of webOS for Automotive to Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis, and to discuss collaborations to enhance the in-vehicle entertainment experience.
Hyundai’s new Genesis models are equipped with an infotainment system that takes full advantage of webOS for Automotive. Passengers in the front and back seats can now comfortably watch the high-definition content they typically enjoy on their smartphone or TV in compliance with driving and safety regulations. Infotainment displays can stream content with the immersive sound quality Genesis has engineered.
This collaboration is noteworthy as it marks LG’s first unveiling of its automotive content platform. LG introduced webOS for Automotive to extend its unique customer experiences and services to the road. Leveraging the proven popularity and convenience of webOS, which has reached cumulative sales of 200 million in the Smart TV market, the company has developed a new version for vehicles so that drivers and passengers can enjoy a wide array of over-the-top (OTT) services, including YouTube, in an optimized cabin setting.
LG, Hyundai and YouTube worked in close collaboration to bring YouTube’s native TV app to WebOS for Automotive, providing an optimized in-vehicle viewing experience. In addition, the YouTube app uses the newly developed native touch solutions on WebOS for Automotive.
Always at the forefront of innovation in the infotainment market, LG is constantly enhancing driving and chauffeur experiences by drawing on the extensive technology and insight it has accumulated over decades in the TV and home appliance spaces.
With webOS for Automotive, customers can comfortably enjoy the variety of content available on TVs at home within their vehicle. It provides differentiated mobility experiences that bring more value to life on the road by extending their living space to their vehicles.
“Thanks to technological development based on SDV, people can comfortably enjoy various video content in their vehicles,” said Kwon Hae-young, vice president of the Infotainment Development Center at Hyundai Motor Group. “We will continue to expand our collaboration with major global content companies to provide more diverse and valuable in-vehicle experiences to our customers.”
“YouTube provides breadth and depth of audio and video content that is optimized for in-vehicle entertainment. We are proud to be part of this collaboration that’s taking in-vehicle entertainment to the next level,” said Tony Archibong, managing director of Global Product Partnerships at YouTube.
“LG remains committed to introducing the most advanced vehicle solutions, including webOS for Automotive, as we strive to elevate the customer experience for drivers and passengers while also accommodating the diverse demands of car manufacturers,” said Eun Seok-hyun, president of LG Vehicle component Solutions Company.
Based on a rich understanding of customer and their living spaces, LG held a press conference at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany in September, where LG CEO William Cho shared the company’s perspective and presented its vision for the future mobility industry under the theme of “Taking Life’s Good on the Road.”
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High Performance, Strong Profitability Reflect Progress in Advancing Busines
Portfolio, Accelerating B2B Business and Procuring New Growth Engines
SEOUL, Oct. 27, 2023 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced third-quarter 2023 consolidated revenue of KRW 20.7 trillion and operating profit of KRW 996.7 billion, both the second highest third-quarter figures in the company’s history. The noteworthy performance was driven by both the company’s core home appliance business and vehicle solutions, one of its future growth engines. Home appliances more than doubled its operating profit year-over-year while vehicle solutions recorded an all-time high operating profit.
The strong performance reflects the company’s smooth progress in the execution of its future vision for 2030, leading to solid revenue and profits despite a prolonged economic slowdown. The fundamentals of LG’s 2030 vision, announced last July, is to focus on B2B expansion, non-hardware business model innovation as well as the development and acquisition of new growth engines with the aim to go beyond a home appliance company to truly become a Smart Life Solutions company capable of connecting and expanding diverse spaces and experiences.
The revenue growth was greatly bolstered by expansion in B2B, including automotive parts and HVAC systems – a key factor behind the second highest third-quarter figure in the company’s history. Revenue in B2B grew significantly to account for approximately 35 percent of overall revenue this year.
B2B segments are less influenced by economic conditions compared to B2C, and stable revenue and profits can be expected once the business is properly set up. Another merit is the lock-in effect that can help promote the development of a strong long-term relationship with clients and customers. LG plans to develop additional growth opportunities in the area by going beyond merely supplying B2B products to expand into providing high added-value business solutions in connection to the supplied products. The goal will be to boost B2B revenue to over KRW 40 trillion by 2030.
Third-quarter operating profit increased by more than 30 percent both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. A key contributor to the high profitability was the company’s business model innovation – combining non-hardware solutions such as content and subscription services with traditional hardware products such as home appliances and TVs. In the past, a one-off revenue was recorded when a product was sold. This has now transformed into generating recurring revenue from the use of solutions on platforms installed in the millions of products used by consumers of LG devices.
In developing and acquiring new growth engines, LG aims to focus on investing in promising businesses that not only show high potential but can also create synergy with existing businesses. Investment into electric vehicle charging is a prime illustration of such strategy. The company has plans for global expansion beginning next year in collaboration with diverse partners.
The seamless operation and solid progress of the company’s 2030 vision’s three pillars – leading growth of company (B2B), generating profit (non-hardware) and boosting enterprise value (new growth engines) – is a strong demonstration of LG’s advancement toward achieving Triple 7 (average growth rate and operating profit of 7 percent or more and enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 7 or more).
LG will continue to focus on accelerating its business portfolio transformation efforts into the fourth quarter, seeking to maintain high-growth in B2B with vehicle component solutions taking the lead, while at the same time growing sales of key product lineups as the end-of-year peak season approaches. Simultaneously, the company plans to optimize efficiencies through enhanced demand forecasting to support stable profitability going forward.
The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company generated third-quarter revenue of KRW 7.46 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 504.5 billion. The operating profit more than doubled year-over-year, attributable to strong competitiveness in overall business operations including manufacturing, procurement and logistics. Revenue maintained strong versus last year’s third quarter, aided by strategic repositioning of product lineups in response to softened demand as well as expansion of B2B lineups including HVAC, parts and built-in appliances. LG plans to leverage the electrification and decarbonization trend in HVAC systems to accelerate its B2B growth momentum. For example, in the United States, the company recently committed to a series of actions supporting California’s goal to install six million electric heat pumps by 2030. LG is also actively expanding its HVAC portfolio with new Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems. In the fourth quarter, the company will seek to spearhead a paradigm shift in home appliances with the LG ThinQ UP 2.0 expanding business into services and subscriptions. Four upgraded features for the ThinQ UP have already been released in North America, accelerating the speed of customer experience innovation.
The LG Vehicle component Solutions Company’s third-quarter revenue was KRW 2.5 trillion and operating profit KRW 134.9 billion – the highest among all third-quarter revenue and operating profit. The company is accelerating its pace of growth based on stable management of its supply chain and an order backlog that is expected to reach KRW 100 trillion by the end of the year. The business unit is expected to exceed KRW 10 trillion in annual revenue for the first time this year, setting the stage to become a key driving force in LG’s overall growth. Growth is still expected to be high due to the accelerating transition to electric vehicles and soaring demand for high added-value parts, despite some concerns of a temporary slowdown of demand in the automotive parts industry. In light of such developments, LG plans to maintain its growth momentum by focusing on high added-value projects and acceleration of regional production at the LG Magna plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
The LG Home Entertainment Company recorded third-quarter revenue of KRW 3.57 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 110.7 billion. The company maintained its profitable growth by effectively managing marketing expenses despite increased LCD panel prices, while also diversifying profit sources based on the growth of content and services business built on its smart TV platform. The company is accelerating its transition from a product-based business to a platform-based media and entertainment business as the content and services market continues to grow. To this end, in addition to expanding collaboration with various content providers, the company is upgrading TV operating systems to expand the content experience of customers. The number of TVs powered by webOS, the foundation of LG’s content and services business, is expected to reach 300 million units by 2026.
The LG Business Solutions Company’s third-quarter revenue was KRW 1.33 trillion with an operating loss of KRW 20.5 billion. Both revenue and profitability weakened due to the softening of demand for IT products. As challenging business conditions persist, the company continues to innovate customer experiences with premium IT lineups such as commercial displays and foldable laptops that provide customized solutions, while also making progress in fostering the electric vehicle charger business, one of LG’s new growth engines.
Earnings Conference and Conference Call
LG Electronics will hold a Korean / English conference call on October 27, 2023, at 16:00 Korea Standard Time (07:00 GMT/UTC). Conference call participants are instructed to pre-register online to receive a private PIN. To participate in the conference call, dial +82 31 810 3130, enter passcode 6418# and then the PIN. The corresponding presentation file will be available for download at the LG Electronics website before the call.
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LG’s SIGNATURE OLED M 97-Inch TV Honored for Delivering 4K Without the Cables
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, Oct. 25, 2023 — This week, TIME revealed its annual list of the Best Inventions, naming
link hidden, please login to view to the list which features 200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. Launched in the U.S. this past August, the LG SIGNATURE OLED M is the world’s first OLED TV with 4K 120hz wireless connectivity and is available in 97-, 83-, and 77-inch models. The TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 list is compiled by nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields—such as AI, green energy, and sustainability. Each contender is evaluated on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. See the full list here: .
Of the new list, TIME’s editors write: “The result is a list of 200 groundbreaking inventions (and 50 special mention inventions)—including the world’s most powerful supercomputer, a game-changing entertainment venue, and a new shape—that are changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible.”
Drawing on a decade of OLED innovation to deliver exceptional viewing experiences, the LG SIGNATURE OLED M is a testament to LG’s technical and design prowess. The LG SIGNATURE OLED M features a Zero Connect Box to wirelessly transmit high-quality video and audio to the screen at 4K 120Hz, leaving the area around the screen free from the visual distractions of cables and TV accessories. The LG SIGNATURE OLED M’s wireless solution represents true innovation and a crucial step forward in the evolution of TVs.
To learn more about the LG SIGNATURE OLED M, visit .
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