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10 Amazon Advertising Trends You Need to Know for 2021
Stay on top of the latest e-commerce and marketplace trends.
This past year has led to significant changes in the way businesses engage customers through platforms like Amazon Advertising, as brands are discovering powerful new strategies and better opportunities for growth.
In the fourth quarter of 2020 alone, Amazon’s advertising revenue grew 64%, to nearly $8 billion, according to Marketing Dive, a testament to the platform’s expanding reach and influence.
As over 1,000 U.S. brands revealed to Feedvisor in our exclusive report, “Brands, Amazon, and the Rise of E-Marketplaces,” more brands than ever before are seeing major returns by investing in Amazon Advertising.
Learn how to optimize your brand’s Amazon Advertising strategy to increase profits with our in-depth guide to the top 10 trends you need to know for 2021.
1. More Brands Are Adopting Amazon Advertising Strategies
2020 was a big year for advertising on Amazon, as more brands than ever before began embracing the platform.
Feedvisor’s new report found that 88% of brands surveyed used Amazon’s advertising platform in 2020, up 21% from the previous year. Additionally, 41% of brands leveraged Amazon Advertising as one of their new strategies deployed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As Amazon continues to expand its advertising capabilities, expect adoption of the platform to further increase in 2021.
2. Brands See Higher Returns from Amazon Advertising Initiatives
More brands seem to be embracing Amazon Advertising because of the platform’s potential for major returns.
Our survey of 1,000 U.S. brands revealed that 51% of brands saw a return of 7x or more on their Amazon Advertising initiatives, up from 47% the previous year. Meanwhile, 39% of brands saw returns of 4x-6x.
As brands invest more in the platform this year, make sure your business is employing the right data-driven strategies to take advantage of these benefits.
3. Increased Competition Fuels Amazon Ad Spending
Amazon Advertising is becoming an increasingly competitive playing field thanks to the influx of new brands that have adopted the platform over this past year.
That competition — coupled with the high ROI opportunity — is pushing businesses to up their Amazon ad spending. Our report found that 59% of brands spend over $60,000 monthly on Amazon Advertising, up from 38% last year. Another 35% of brands spend between $61,000 and $80,000 per month.
With Amazon forecasted to net over $13 billion in e-commerce channel ad revenue last year, expect to see monthly advertising spending increases from brands in 2021.
4. Diversity of Brands Advertising on Amazon
Brands of different categories are finding success by adopting Amazon Advertising.
According to our new report, of the brands that advertise on Amazon, 21% are 1P, while 19% are 3P brands. Meanwhile, hybrids brands make up the largest group at 60%.
With so many advertising capabilities available, Amazon is transforming into a platform that can meet the needs of all kinds of brands.
5. Brands See Value in Pay-to-Play Advertising Model
The 2021 Feedvisor report reveals that brands are willing to invest their advertising dollars into pay-to-play models that generate results.
64% of brands on Amazon said their Amazon customer acquisition cost (CAC) is higher than that on other platforms, up from 55% last year. However, 27% said their Amazon CAC is the same as other channels, while 10% said it is lower.
Despite the higher cost per customer acquisition, though, 100% of brands said they see value in Amazon Advertising, up from 98% last year.
6. Amazon’s Full-Funnel Transformation
Amazon is proving to be a powerful, full-funnel platform, capable of reaching people at any stage in the buyer’s journey.
Feedvisor’s latest report details how brands see the value of advertising on Amazon for a variety of important goals. Specifically, 68% of brands said they use it to drive brand awareness, 65% use it to acquire new customers, while 60% said they use it to drive sales.
Amazon and the ad types it offers can be utilized in a myriad of advertising strategies from the top to the bottom of the funnel.
7. Increased Usage of Amazon DSP
In 2020, more brands began using Amazon DSP as another resource for maximizing their advertising strategies.
Overall, 26% more brands leveraged Amazon DSP compared to the previous year. In addition, 51% of brands on Amazon cited Amazon DSP as producing the greatest return on ad spend (RoAS).
Expect brands to continue exploring Amazon DSP’s capabilities in 2021, while also experimenting with other new ad types as Amazon expands its suite of ad offerings.
8. Sponsored Products Generate the Greatest RoAS
While brands find great value with each of Amazon’s ad types, Sponsored Products was a standout among those surveyed in our new report.
56% of brands said Sponsored Products generate the greatest RoAS, with Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display coming in second and third on the list, respectively.
As a core element of Amazon Advertising, brands must ensure that they are optimizing their Sponsored Products ads to reach more customers and increase conversions.
9. Mobile Ads Drive Higher ROI for Brands
The smartphone revolution has not slowed down, as brands continued investing in their mobile advertising strategies.
According to the report, 63% of brands stated that mobile ads drive the greatest ROI, followed closely by desktop and video.
Since m-commerce reached $284 billion — or 45% of the total U.S. e-commerce market — in 2020, expect mobile ads to expand their dominance throughout 2021 and beyond.
10. Brands Are Advertising More Strategically
As competition and budgets increase, brands are realizing the importance of taking a strategic approach to advertising on Amazon. Feedvisor’s report revealed that 30% of brands on Amazon advertise consistently throughout the year, which is down significantly from 51% who did so the previous year.
Brands are pivoting to advertising during peak times like Prime Day and the Q4 holiday season, with 29% of brands saying they advertise more during those periods. More brands are also advertising exclusively during Prime Day and the holidays compared to last year.
Having the right strategies and partners in place to optimize your advertising on Amazon are key to ensuring that every dollar of your budget goes to driving results.
As Feedvisor’s survey of over 1,000 leading U.S. brands has shown, Amazon Advertising must play a critical role in your brand’s strategies for growth and engaging with customers.
Despite its complexity and ever-evolving features, Amazon Advertising is an essential tool for transforming your business, and Feedvisor can help you master it. Connect with us today to get started on taking your brand to the next level in 2021.
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U.S.-born millennial Latinos are driving this huge wave as they will represent 80% of 18-29 year old U.S. population growth by 2015 according to the Pew Hispanic Center. This group of Millennial Latinos wants to stand out and be noticed in a positive way. Latinos want to become more affluent and education in today’s society.
Latinos are twice as likely vs. non-Latinos to be first to share with friends and try new products first. Latinos shop more with mobile phones. According to the Latino shop study “Latino households will actually spend more at retail than white non-Latino households over their lifetime: 48 % in food consumed at home and away, 82% in apparel and 22% in personal care products according to Convenience Store News.”
Latinos are influencing the mainstream culture in so many different areas that range from music, food and fashion. “Multiculturizing” encompasses product innovation, brand positioning and go to market plans. There is not a once size fits all solution here, the amount and type of Latin influence needed will have to be tailored for each brand’s situation.

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When: Thursday 27th May
What to expect?
Pets at home has been one of the notable beneficiaries from the pandemic as customers sought out furry companions in lockdown, fueling a boom in pet ownership. Estimates suggest that around 3 million pets found a home in lockdown and dog treats are now included in the ONS inflation basket!
In the three months to December, like for like sales jumped 17.6% despite a 7% decline in the number of transactions. Households are spending more than before pampering their pets with both essentials and treats. Investors will be hoping for a repeat performance in the final quarter.
It’s not just pets, treats and essentials that Pets At Home offers. At the end of last year, it also bought The Vet Connection boosting its portfolio of services. Given that pet buying is likely to ease now lockdown restrictions have been removed, the services arm of the business such as grooming, and vets will come more into focus.
The company now expects profits of £85 million up 10% on previous guidance.
Where next for Pets At Home share price?
The Pets At Home share price has been trading in an ascending channel since early March. It trades at the upper reaches of the ascending channel. The share price also trades above its 50 & 100 sma on the daily chart indicating an established bullish trend.
The RSI is in bullish territory, supportive of further gains whilst it remains out of overbought territory. There could be some consolidation should the RSI move over 70.
Buyers will be looking for a move towards 175p the all time high reached in early January.
It would take a move below 440p to negate the current uptrend.
Support is seen at 425p the 50 day ma and then 420p the lower band of the ascending trendline, which coincides with the 100 day ma and could prove a tough nut to crack.
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Bernstein Global Wealth Management, a private wealth management firm with $75 billion (as of October 31, 2014) in assets under management, today unveiled a new responsive website, www.bernstein.com, that introduces new tools and capabilities to dramatically improve the client experience.
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at ProcureCon for Digital and Marketing Services 2014 in San Antonio. My goal was to highlight some ways in which agency and procurement leaders can better en...
The beauty brand’s new e-commerce site seeks to improve both the representative and consumer experience.
Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) today launched its redesigned website, www.avon.com, a critical component of its digital strategy designed to enhance the social selling experience for Avon Representatives and the shopping experience for consumers.
Comedians are not traditionally known for being the most professional group of individuals. From an outsider’s perspective, their lives can appear rather…well…unusual. They work odd jobs; spend an inordinate amount of nights in seedy dive bars, and have outrageous personalities that simply would not work within the conservative confines of most workplaces.
Dremel, the leader in high-speed rotary tool technology, is entering the fast-growing 3D printing market with the introduction of the Dremel 3D Idea Builder. The affordably priced printer is developed for the “everyday ingenious” – hobbyists, inventors, crafters and “makers” of all kinds. With the launch the new product, Dremel unveiled the website www.dremel3d.com to introduce the printer to this audience, demonstrate its capabilities and inspire consumers to think about how 3D printing can fit into their lives.
iCrossing, a global digital marketing agency, promoted two executives to lead its client service and media practices. Current Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dave Johnson will take on the role of Chief Client Officer (CCO), where he will manage the agency’s growing client roster, which includes Charles Schwab, Petsmart and the recently announced Belk account. Christine Bensen, svp, media, will lead iCrossing’s media practice, which encompasses search marketing, digital video and display, media planning and buying, analytics and paid social media.
iCrossing, a Hearst company, struck a partnership to combine audience data and Connected Marketing Platform (CMP) with Kenshoo's media management software. The partnership creates what company executives call the most "sophisticated performance media offering" today.
iCrossing announced today it has formed a strategic partnership with Kenshoo to combine its renowned performance media offering and proprietary Connected Marketing Platform (CMP) with Kenshoo’s industry-leading media management software. The partnership will drive innovation, efficiency and performance for iCrossing’s portfolio of Fortune 500 clients.
Pinnacle® Vodka, a leading imported premium vodka brand, has announced the launch of its redesigned website: www.pinnaclevodka.com, created by digital agency iCrossing. The new site, which creates a colorful, engaging environment for fans to explore endless cocktail possibilities, features a homepage flavor carousel and a full recipe database showcasing the highly awarded Pinnacle® Original Vodka and Pinnacle’s 40-plus playful flavors. With easy-to-use filters and sorting capabilities, fans can discover inspiration for new cocktails or old favorites. There is also a “surprise me” option for those times when fans aren’t sure what kind of cocktail they are in the mood for and want help making a decision. The site is built using responsive design so fans can quickly and easily find the recipe they are looking for – even on the go.


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K3 and Retail Gazette’s latest research found that 61% of retail leaders plan to have fewer but better stores by next year. Further, 39% also indicated that at-home experiences driven by online channels will be the CX model that defines retail for the next decade.
Indeed, ‘dark store’ startups across Europe have been revolutionising retail grocery shopping for a little while now. One such company is Gorillas which remarkably achieved ‘unicorn’ status in less than 12 months and is now valued at $1 billion.
It operates across multiple countries – including Germany, the Netherlands and UK – with approximately 70 micro fulfilment centres that enable riders to deliver customers’ grocery orders in just 10 minutes.
Dark stores – the future of retail grocery?
The concept was originally pioneered by Instacart in the US where customers would simply place an order via an app. Riders would then travel to a supermarket, purchase the items, and deliver them to the customer.
Gorillas took this one step further by establishing warehouses with a limited assortment of produce that ensure once an order has been sent, it is processed within two minutes. This leaves eight minutes for the rider to complete the trip.
It sources different suppliers alongside local partnerships in each region it operates to both help support smaller businesses while also shrinking supply chains. This ensures orders can be fulfilled within the designated timeframe.
The rapid nature of the business model means customers do not need to complete a bulky, weekly shop but rather multiple, smaller orders throughout the week. In doing so, customers are more likely to consume most, if not all, of what they purchase.
Founder Kağan Sümer often draws upon a caveman analogy to illustrate why dark store models will define the future of retail grocery shopping.
He alludes to two cavemen who, at home, realise there are no more food supplies. Back then, they decide to embark on a big hunt to gather enough resources to see them through a week. In reality, this is not true because fresh produce would spoil a few days later.
“How can you buy blueberries on Saturday and still eat them on Wednesday?” said Kağan. “It’s almost impossible because they go moldy. At Gorillas, we help people access fresh items and consume they while they’re still fresh.”
George Stanhope, City Operations Manager in the Netherlands, elaborates on this by saying:
“The only reason that you do a bulky weekly shop is because you fear when it comes to actually wanting to consume an item, you won’t have it available. Well, that didn’t work for the cavemen and our argument is it doesn’t work now.
“What we envision doing in this market is completely shifting consumer habits away from this idea of a bulky, weekly shop. We’re proposing that this idea is completely outdated and does not match current societal norms. Mass food wastage in the household should really be a thing of the past.”
There’s no way this business model can’t become the norm
“I see no way that this business model cannot become the norm,” said George.
“Simply because of both the success in which it’s found so far, and the way we’ve proven it’s possible on scale. I just can’t foresee a world where this is not the dominant way to do your groceries.”
It will vary per region, however, as some markets like the Netherlands have a higher preference for fresh fruit and vegetables compared to others.
“So, I think there will always be a market for in-person shopping, particularly related to ultra-fresh produce.
“That being said, with these market changes and when people realise they’re able to access this most basic need in 10 minutes, I just can’t see a situation in which someone – particularly a millennial – prefers to go and spend an hour and a half doing their own shopping when they can receive the same order in 10 minutes.
“It doesn’t check out with me.”
Indeed, in a world where convenience still remains king, it is difficult to envision a scenario where consumers don’t choose the quick option. With more executives planning to shrink the number of physical stores they have, this new model could soon perpetuate retail and hospitality markets worldwide.


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Mobile geeks and the tech savvy consumers have had an eventful week as the release date of Motorola Razr did the market rounds. According to the company, it marks the return of their trademark ‘flip’ phone with the latest hardware and technology.
Display: 6.2 inch [876×2142 pixels]
Camera: 16MP [Back] with Dual LED flash, 5MP [Front]
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
RAM and Storage: 6GB, 128GB
OS: Android 9.0 Pie
However, our experts looked at the technical specifications and here are the top positive and negative points that are set to influence the Razr’s market sale:-
Hello, foldable generation
Undoubtedly, the Razr’s design enhances its uniqueness in the mobile market as only Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have tried a similar experiment before. However, the phone’s history of being a flagship mobile in the early days (2004)could attract the old consumers and design fans to the upgraded version.
Front glass screen
The 2.7-inch screen at the front lets the user control music and reply to texts via Google Assistant. This is a step forward from the basic notifications display.
Size and weight
Comparing Motorola Razr and Samsung Fold, the former is lighter, compact, and most importantly, does not have a ‘crease’ at the fold junction. The pocket-friendly phone weighs 205g in comparison to Samsung’s 300g Fold.
Motorola revealed that the Razr comes with a nanocoating on the outside as well as inside that will protect the internal circuitry from water damage.
Reportedly, Motorola Razr has launched at a whopping $1,500 in the market (roughly Rs1,00,000). It will be interesting to how the mobile justifies the investment quotient when it is available for full-day testing.
No earphone jack
Following the slim design, Motorola has eliminated the 3.5mm jack, which could be a drawback for users with wired earphones. A 3.5mm to Type-C connector or wireless Bluetooth earphones will be required to enjoy the music and phone calls on the go
How many folds?
While the company has banked the phone on its design, it will be interesting to see the ‘fold threshold’ of the Razr. Motorola has not revealed the fold-unfold count that the phone experienced before suspected damage during the stress test.
Gamers and their doubts
In an age where Rs 10,000 phones are powered by a 4000mAh battery, Motorola Razr has only 2,510mAh. Combine that with the foldable screen, it is expected to impact the gamer section of the consumer base despite the RAM-processor combination. Keeping in mind the foldable screen, battery division, and camera operation, the user’s review on the daily usage could be hit or miss.
Motorola decided to go for a single SIM phone in a time where users prefer to use dedicated networks for calling and internet respectively. This is nothing short of a gamble.


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The GameStop (NYSE:GME) saga drew the attention of investors and scrutiny from regulators. The short squeeze rally took GME stock to a high of $347. Today, the stock has corrected all the way down to around $48 and looks to be falling. Of course, gaming stocks have a multi-year industry tailwind. However, individual stocks can be under-performers even in a high growth industry.
As an investor, there is one important takeaway for me. Speculation or factors like a short squeeze can trigger a hyperbolic rally. However, the stock price will soon reflect fundamentals.
In the end, a handful of investors might make money, but there will be a significant number of investors who will end-up trapped in a fundamentally weak stock. GME stock is a good example.
I intend to discuss four gaming stocks that are better than GME stock. Be it from a short-term trading or long-term investing perspective, investors can consider these quality gaming stocks.
- Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU)
- Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI)
- Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
- Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR)
4 Gaming Stocks Better Than GME: Glu Mobile (GLUU)
GLUU stock is probably among the few undervalued names among gaming stocks. The stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.3. With earnings likely to grow at 32.87% this year, GLUU has a price-earnings-to-growth-ratio (PEG) of 0.5. In general, a PEG of 1 indicates fair value. I would not be surprised if GLUU stock doubles in the next 12-months.
For the third quarter of 2020, the company reported 34% growth in revenue and 38% growth in bookings. Importantly, Glu Mobile delivered free cash flow (FCF) of $31.5 million. If FCF remains consistently strong, there is a solid case for long-term value creation. The company already has $318.1 million cash that can be used for organic and inorganic growth.
Glu Mobile has provided initial guidance on bookings to be in the range of $595 to $605 million for the current year. However, this guidance does not include potential growth from four new IP titles to be launched.
An updated guidance is likely to be a key stock upside trigger. Glu Mobile also expects margin expansion in the range of 220 to 420 basis points in fiscal year 2021 as compared to the last year. If margins do improve in the next few quarters, GLUU stock is likely to surge.
Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
ATVI is another attractive name among gaming stocks that’s trading at reasonable valuations. After consolidation around $80 levels, ATVI stock has moved higher.
I believe that the rally is likely to sustain in the current year. Recently, Berenberg investment bank increased the price target for the stock to $100 calling it a “higher-potential growth name.”
In terms of growth, Call of Duty remains the key catalyst. Modern Warfare and Warzone have triggered strong upside in monthly active users. I believe that these titles will continue to deliver growth. In addition, Call of Duty Mobile has been among the highest-grossing new games in the U.S. app stores. In China, more than 50 million users have pre-registered.
Activision Blizzard reported a net cash position of $3.95 billion as of September 2020. This gives ample financial flexibility for continued investment in a successful franchise. The company already believes that “the pipeline across our portfolio and the potential for revenue and earnings expansion has never been stronger.”
Overall, ATVI stock trades at attractive levels considering the earnings growth potential. On any given day, I would consider this fundamentally strong stock as compared to GME stock, which is purely speculative.
Best Gaming Stocks: Electronic Arts (EA)
EA stock has been relatively subdued with an upside of 38% in the last year. The company is fundamentally strong and EA stock is attractive for exposure at a current P/E of 26.4.
Currently, 16 analysts have a “buy” rating on the stock and four analysts have an “overweight” rating. This is a good indicator that EA stock is likely to trend higher from current levels.
It’s worth noting that for Q3 2021, the company launched four new games. In addition, for the first nine months of the fiscal year, ten games have been launched. New launches coupled with the creation of a diversified portfolio of live services are key growth triggers.
As an example, FIFA ultimate team matches have grown by 177% on a year-on-year basis. The company’s EA SPORTS franchises have “engaged more than 230 million people over the past fiscal year.”
From a financial perspective, Electronic Arts has been generating healthy operating and free cash flows. EA stock currently has an annual dividend payout of $0.68, and I expect steady growth in dividends.
Overall, management is optimistic about growth in live services and EA SPORTS. Also worth getting excited about is the potential launch of the next edition of Battlefield. I would not be surprised if the stock delivers 20% to 25% returns in the next few quarters.
Corsair Gaming (CRSR)
CRSR stock, which listed in September 2020 at $14.25, currently trades above $43. Even after the big rally, CRSR stock trades at an attractive forward P/E of 27.7. I believe that some exposure can be considered at current levels.
As an overview, Corsair Gaming is an “innovator of high-performance gear for gamers and content creators.” The company is on a high-growth trajectory and the stock upside is backed more by fundamentals than speculation.
For Q3 2020, the company reported revenue of $457.1 million, which was higher by 60.7% on a year-on-year basis. For the same period, the company’s EBITDA was $63.7 million with EBITDA growth at 184.9%. Corsair also reported an operating cash flow (OCF) of $24.7 million and this implies an annualized OCF of $100 million.
With a robust pipeline of product innovation, it’s likely that strong top-line and cash flow growth will sustain for the company. With the recent initial public offering and positive OCF, the company has also been successful in deleveraging.
Overall, CRSR stock is attractive. As the video game industry continues to grow, the company’s products will witness strong demand.
On the date of publication, Faisal Humayun did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article.
Faisal Humayun is a senior research analyst with 12 years of industry experience in the field of credit research, equity research and financial modeling. Faisal has authored over 1,500 stock specific articles with focus on the technology, energy and commodities sector.


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Artist-first ‘Sunn Stream’ has launched, offering access to a library of content which includes old classics, modern B-Movies and more.
Peacock has reached 30 million paid subscribers. With a few weeks to go, the streaming service added around 10 million subscribers in 2023.
Later this week, Verizon will begin offering customers a $10 streaming bundle that includes the Netflix and Max services for just $10 a month.
Considering signing up to Netflix’s Standard with ads plan to save money but worried about the ads? Here’s a look at what you can expect.
Verizon has now launched Fios TV+. The streaming player is designed to be an all-in-one streaming solution for Fios video customers.
DirecTV revealed it offered Tegna a “first-of-its-kind a la carte model.” One which DirecTV argues would fix the existing “broken model.”
Apple and Paramount Global are reportedly discussing the possibility of bundling Apple TV+ and Paramount+ together at a cheaper price.
Compare prices and current deals for the most popular live TV streaming services, including Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
DirecTV’s carriage dispute with Tegna results in DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse losing access to 64 local stations in 51 markets.
Disney+ is offering a selection of special perks, discounts and offers over the Holiday season as a way to say ‘thank you’ to subscribers.
To help Roku OS users find content more quickly, Roku is adding dedicated All Things Food and All Things Home content hubs to the Home screen.
Apple announced its App Store Award winners for the best apps and games of 2023, and Mubi took home the award for Apple TV App of the Year.
Netflix is always adding more movies and shows to its catalog. Here’s a closer look at everything that’s arriving over the next few weeks.
While Max adds new titles each month, a number of movies and shows are removed as well. Here’s everything leaving over the next few weeks.
Sling Freestream subscribers can now watch the Fox Weather FAST channel, thanks to a new deal between Dish Network and Fox News Media.
If you’ve been considering signing up to Instacart+, a membership now includes access to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.
There’s plenty of new titles being added to Hulu over the next few weeks, but you might want to watch these ones before they disappear.
Philo has upgraded its festive programming with the addition of the Vevo Holiday channel, and just in time for the Holiday season.
Here’s a full list of all the new movies, shows, originals and live sports events coming to the Max streaming service in December 2023.
If you’re looking to save as much as possible on a new streaming player, Walmart’s new Google TV Full HD Streaming Device costs just $15.


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You say Xiaomi manufactures a range of very different products. While it is known to the majority consumers on it manufactures smartphones, it has created many other products, including smart home appliances, electric bikes, and planes without a pilot, and recently the latter company has also access to the market accessories computers gaming through the launch of the keyboard mechanical.
Mechanical keyboard new Chinese company called Xiaomi Game Keyboard, a mechanical keyboard targeted at gamers who do not want to spend a lot of money. The price of a mechanical keyboard this New is 229 Chinese yuan equivalent to $ 33 dollars, making it one of the cheapest mechanical keyboards available in the market today.
The design of the keyboard Xiaomi Game Keyboard is very banal, it is a 104-button with RGB wallpaper, cover metal. There will also be technology Anti-Ghosting with the support of thirty-three buttoned, there will also be support for users to change the view of RGB, where they can choose between different styles.
Moreover, using a keyboard Xiaomi Game Keyboard buttons TTC Red, it seems that this is the only option available. It’s definitely not a mechanical keyboard the most impressive, but for $ 33, it’s hard to complain.
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Coinbase Launches TV Ad Campaign to Change Perception of Crypto
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, intends to launch a television advertising campaign in Washington, DC, to reshape the public’s view of digital currency. Rather than promoting its own services, Coinbase aims to influence the portrayal of the crypto industry as a whole. CEO Brian Armstrong highlights how crypto can advance America and promote economic freedom. Read full article below.
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, plans to launch a television advertising campaign to transform the public’s perception of digital currency.
Notably, the bulk of US legislators and regulators are headquartered in Washington, DC, where the ad campaign will go live. The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, gave some insight into the ads’ performance.
Modernization of Financial System
Instead of pushing its own wares, it seems the exchange wants to influence how the cryptocurrency industry is portrayed. Armstrong sends a brief video statement outlining “how crypto moves America forward and why it’s the most important technology we have to create more economic freedom.”
The goal of the crypto advertising campaign as a whole is to demonstrate how the digital asset business can contribute to the modernization of the financial system. The CEO chimed in that it is time to upgrade the infrastructure. According to Armstrong, the innovation behind cryptocurrency is unstoppable since most nations have already begun using the technology.
He elaborated on how the public’s conception of the crypto market is tied to fears of financial scams and fraud. As a result, Armstrong said, crypto is more than simply a transactional tool; it’s also a broadly applicable technology.
Meanwhile, the $COIN price on Coinbase rose after hearing about the TV ad campaign. Overall, the $COIN stock price has risen by almost 6% since Monday’s market start. The $COIN price has been very stable around the $60 mark after dipping to the $49 level in the first week of May, 2023.


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Johannesburg-based The Trading Desk [Pty.] Ltd. (TTD), a distributor of Micrognosis Inc. trading room products, has asked the South African Competition Board in Pretoria to investigate what TTD describes as "unfair competition" on the part of Reuters. Reuters refutes the complaint, which might now lead to an investigation by the Competition Board.
The issue of Reuters' marketing strategy and tactics for its trading system and data feed product lines has been raised before. Last year, Chemical
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Positioned in Pochampalli the city within the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu and surrounded via shoe factories, temples, bakery stores, coconut bushes, and dusty roads is the newly constructed Ola Futurefactory.
It takes over 3 hours of power and greater than 130 km from the era (tech) hub of Bengaluru to achieve the sector’s biggest women-only manufacturing unit. Additionally it is being expanded to change into the biggest two-wheeler manufacturing unit on this planet with an annual manufacturing capability of 10 million gadgets, contributing to one among each and every seven two-wheelers bought on this planet.
Within, the hangar-like development reverberates with grinding metal sounds as robots paintings along people, with songs like Blinding Lighting fixtures via The Weeknd enjoying within the background.
The Futurefactory, unfold over 500 acres, or about 378 soccer fields, is an absolutely computerized plant. The power, constructed on Trade 4.0 rules, has greater than 3,000 robots.
SoftBank-backed Ola stated it makes use of proprietary synthetic intelligence for optimum efficiency. One can see many robots transferring autonomously, sporting lots from one location to any other at the manufacturing unit ground. There also are robots running on key production procedure traces like portray and welding, in addition to battery and motor meeting.
“This manufacturing unit used to be inbuilt seven months within the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and leader govt officer, Ola, addressing 3,000 shoppers visiting the manufacturing unit.
Recently, the manufacturing unit produces 1,000 electrical scooters according to day. There are over 2,000 ladies workers on the manufacturing unit. Those ladies are skilled and hired to run all of the manufacturing cycle – from battery to meeting.
At complete capability, Futurefactory may have a body of workers of 10,000 ladies.
“Presently, we’ve got the Ola S1 Professional product available in the market. We’re running on a couple of different prototypes,” he says.
Aggarwal lately stepped again from day by day operations to focal point extra on engineering purposes, crew development, and merchandise, except for specializing in long-term strategic initiatives, equivalent to two-wheelers, automobiles, and inventions in fast trade and world growth.
The opposite strategic initiatives come with mobile analysis and building (R&D), development the Pune tech centre, and Futurefoundry UK.
“Over the following two years, you’ll see many two-wheeler roll-outs. We also are development an (electrical) vehicle,” says Aggarwal, who additionally provides a sneak preview of a crimson electrical vehicle.
It’s more likely to be a big sedan and no longer a compact hatchback for intra-city use.
“We also are development the core tech at the back of that – which is the mobile. All of that is being inbuilt India. I imagine that via the tip of 2025, India might not be promoting any petrol two-wheelers,” he says.
Aggarwal says his project is to lend a hand India get at the global level of the electrical revolution. There are lots of most sensible corporations innovating on this house like Elon Musk’s Tesla and a slew of US and Chinese language corporations.
These kind of most sensible corporations, together with Tesla and NIO Inc., are specializing in top rate and comfort marketplace merchandise, in keeping with mavens.
“The rationale India goes thru this electrical mobility wave are the patrons. They have got wholeheartedly rejected petrol and followed an electrical long run,” says Aggarwal.
“Will you purchase a petroleum scooter once more? No. Our imaginative and prescient is to position India at the international map of electrification,” he provides.
Alternatively, Aggarwal is sharing those plans at a time when the corporate has been within the information for the entire fallacious causes. Lately protection issues had been heightened when an Ola electrical scooter lately burst into flames in Pune. Many purchasers had been complaining concerning the scooters, main to larger scrutiny of electrical cars. Consumers have additionally reported frustration associated with delays in deliveries and a couple of technical system defects.
The company has stated it’s ramping up its core R&D in complicated mobile chemistry and production, in addition to different battery tech and new power techniques. Additionally it is running on fast-charging battery mobile tech and targets to carry it to the marketplace. It’s going to be putting in a battery mobile production plant in India with a capability of as much as 50 gigawatt hour.
In India, Ola is now in direct festival with electrical two-wheeler makers like Ather Power, Hero Electrical, Bajaj, and TVS Motor Corporate.
Ola Electrical stated it has greater than 50,000 scooters on highway lately, with shoppers having ridden 45 million kilometres (km).
On the buyer match in Tamil Nadu, Ola additionally introduced the MoveOS 2 tool replace for all its shoppers on the Ola Futurefactory. With this, over 50,000 Ola S1 Professional shoppers around the nation gets an over-the-air replace. The company says this may make the scooter a feature-rich two-wheeler within the nation.
With the tool replace, the Ola S1 Professional will be offering enhanced accessibility. The company says the MoveOS 2 replace additionally permits malicious program fixes that had been prior to now present in remoted cases, equivalent to vary drop and battery discharge.
The tool replace will allow riders to get right of entry to their scooters remotely the usage of the Ola Electrical Spouse software (app). Lock, free up, and open the boot of the scooter with a slightly of a button. Consumers can get right of entry to essential automobile metrics in real-time, equivalent to rate standing, vary throughout modes, odometer studying, and tool model at the app.
It has a Song Playback function, permitting riders to pair their telephones with scooters by way of Bluetooth. An all-new Eco mode, with a variety of 165 km according to rate, will deal with vary nervousness.
There’s a new Cruise Regulate function – a function most commonly present in top rate four-wheelers. Right here, riders can now care for a gradual velocity any place between 20 km according to hour (kmph) and 80 kmph on congestion-free routes. There may be a function which permits turn-by-turn navigation make stronger and are living course map, making sure riders succeed in their decided on locations sooner.


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Genesis has unveiled its first battery-powered model, the Electrified G80, at Shanghai’s international auto show in China. It’s going to go on sale in Canada and the U.S. as well.
Parent company Hyundai already offers all-electric versions of its Kona and Ioniq, but this is the initial electrified model for its premium brand. It also marks the first Genesis shown at Auto Shanghai, and the first Genesis global debut outside of Korea.
The Electrified G80 is based on the brand’s midsize sedan, which was redesigned into an all-new generation for 2021. Initial estimates give it a range of 427 kilometres on a charge, and with 350-kW rapid-charging, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes.
All-wheel-drive is standard, and the company said that when the car is in Sport mode, it can accelerate from zero to 96 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Depending on driving conditions, the car can switch from all-wheel- to rear-wheel-drive, saving battery power when all-wheel isn’t necessary.
While specifications and features for North America haven’t yet been announced, Genesis said at the Shanghai debut that the G80 offers a 400-/800-volt multi rapid charging system to accommodate various charging infrastructures. The charging port is inside the upper corner of the grille for a smooth appearance. The car will also have a 3.6-kW “vehicle-to-load” feature so that electrical appliances can be run off the car’s battery.
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The car also includes active noise control to counter road noise, and an electronically-controlled suspension with road preview, which uses a front-facing camera to detect bumps or potholes, so the suspension can react for better ride comfort.
Inside, the Electrified G80 features natural or recycled materials, including natural leather dyes, recycled wood in the trim, and recycled PET fabrics.
Genesis said the Electrified G80 is the first of additional electric models to come, and it will have more information on the car’s arrival in Canada and the U.S. later this year.


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Daimler Trucks gave a preview of its roadmap towards a cleaner future for road freight at an event in Berlin overnight (September 16), pulling the covers off its new Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen truck and providing greater detail on its eActros battery-electric models.
While still in concept form at present, Daimler says the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 will begin customer trials in Europe in 2023 before entering series production in the second half of this decade. The finished truck will have a range of over 1000 kilometres and will be similar in capability to today's conventional Actros, with a gross weight of 40 tonnes and a maximum payload of around 25 tonnes.
The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 will be powered by a twin fuel cell and battery arrangement, with each fuel cell delivering 150kW and the battery providing an additional 400kW if needed. With a relatively modest 70kWh capacity, the battery is there to deliver extra power during peak loads, such as under acceleration or when climbing hills.
In a pre-series version the GenH2 is powered by two electric motors, each with 230kW of continuous power and 330kW of maximum power, and torque of 1577Nm and 2071Nm respectively.
The hydrogen is held in a cryogenic liquid form in two double-skinned stainless steel tanks cooled to -253 Celsius. Each tank has a capacity of 40kg.
In a rare move for two corporate rivals, the technology at the heart of the hydrogen fuel cell system comes from a joint venture formed recently between Daimler and Volvo Group, with additional collaboration also stemming from Rolls-Royce.
Presented via a livestream conference in the German capital by Daimler Trucks CEO Martin Daum, the GenH2 will of course rely on hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Also attending the premiere was Germany's Federal Minister for Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Andreas Scheuer, who detailed the German Government's commitment to hydrogen as a pathway to meeting European emissions targets.
Scheuer stressed that hydrogen infrastructure was required urgently across not only Germany but Europe in general, while Daum pointed to a CO2-based road tax as a potential means of offsetting the higher cost of hydrogen and battery electric vehicles to achieve cost parity with traditional trucks for end users.
It was also stressed that in order to meet the challenges of climate change, the hydrogen or power used to run or charge such vehicles must come from renewable sources, not fossil fuels.
"If we can create green electricity and green hydrogen, then these vehicles are a core part in fulfilling the Paris agreement," said Mr Daum.
GenH2, eActros, and eActros LongHaul
While the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 will serve as Daimler's long-range, high-payload, carbon-neutral offering, customers can also turn to two other models to meet their needs: the eActros and eActros LongHaul.
Both battery-electric trucks, the eActros has a range of over 200 kilometres, is suited to urban applications and will enter series production in 2021. The eActros LongHaul, meanwhile, is aimed more at 'plannable' long-haul work and will have a range of around 500 kilometres.
The eActros LongHaul is a heavy-duty truck in the same vehicle class as the GenH2; Daimler says the high energy efficiency of its battery-electric drive system offers significant advantages for some applications, and for operators who don't need the higher range of the GenH2 hydrogen truck. And its charging infrastructure – largely charge points at operator depots – can be rolled out relatively quickly, ahead of the hydrogen infrastructure.
Daimler says it's adopting a global uniform architecture for its all-electric trucks, with significant overlap of the technology across multiple products and brands (Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Fuso). At the heart of this 'ePowertrain' is an 'eDrive', with an e-axle fitted with one or two electric motors with an integrated transmission. As such, the Daimler eDrive will be applied across all medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric or hydrogen-based Daimler trucks.
Mr Daum said Daimler's approach would cater to a wide spectrum of operator needs and applications.
"Our customers make rational purchasing decisions and are unwilling to compromise on their trucks' suitability for everyday use, tonnage and range," he said.
"With our alternative drive concepts from Mercedes-Benz – the GenH2 Truck, the eActros LongHaul and the eActros – and our electric trucks of the Freightliner and Fuso brands, we have a clear focus on customer requirements and are creating genuine locally CO2-neutral alternatives for them."
Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, said the products unveiled in Berlin underline an exciting future for the company as it transitions to cleaner transport solutions.
"Daimler is already the go-to choice for progressive Australian businesses who want to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions with trucks that employ class-leading safety features," he said.
"The Freightliner Cascadia, Mercedes-Benz Actros and Fuso Shogun all feature Euro 6 or equivalent emission-level engines and we will also introduce the all-electric Fuso eCanter here next year.
"The new models previewed in Berlin, including a CO2-neutral heavy truck with up to 1000km of range, are especially exciting for Australia and point to a very promising future."


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After the (WIP) release of their Gazelle, Fast Cow Productions rolled up their sleeves and started working on a new project. Well, 2 new projects, really.
They have confirmed to us that they are, in fact, developing an AS350, which is already flying in Microsoft Flight simulator, and the H120 Colibri.
Fast Cow Productions will be present at FlightSim Expo later this year (don’t forget you can save 10% on your registration fee with the code ‘helisimmer’), where they will be showing the AS350. The team also already indicated that this bird will be a payware project with custom lighting, doors, a camera system, and a rescue version. The goal is “to have a working sling and winch” and this model should be released later this year.
The AS350 will be the B3 and the avionics are being coded through WASM (Microsoft Flight Simulator’s plugin system) “just like the real thing”. Fast Cow Production admits that not all the planned features may be present on the first released version but they will be updating and adding those for free over time.
The H120 is not in the sim yet and, as you can see, the team just sent us some 3D model images so while we do know the AS350 will come out later this year, we still don’t know when the Colibri will be released yet.


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Post Office successfully pays more the 5 million SASSA social grants recipients in September, as more than 6 million beneficiaries convert to new SASSA cards
The SA Post Office (SAPO) is confident regarding its smooth takeover of the SASSA social grants payments on 30 September when the CPS contract expires. SAPO's payments of SASSA social grants recipients for the September month payments run went smoothly with very few notable incidents.
To date, SAPO has paid over 97% of the 5.4 Million social grant recipients whose grants were transferred into the new SASSA card. Payment is still ongoing at SASSA cash pay-points in line with the payment schedules.
According to SAPO, 76% of the August grants payments were finalised in the first week of September (that ended on Friday, 7 September) and over 1m of these transaction were carried out over the counter inside a post office. The August payment run is SAPO's third since its ground breaking state-led agreement with SASSA was concluded in December 2017.
Lindiwe Kwele, SAPO COO and executive responsible for the daily implementation of the entity's social grants payments says: "We are pleased with how smoothly the August month-end payments run went because it was our biggest since we started making social grant payments incrementally from July 2018. This signals SAPOs readiness to take over the payments completely and marks a delightful endorsement of the benefits of leveraging state capacity through collaboration."
According to Ms Kwele, "What is more pleasing about the partnership between SAPO and SASSA is the direct benefits the millions of social grants beneficiaries derive from the initiative, as they are now freed from practices such as unwanted deductions."
SAPO says that payments data for the August month-end is very reassuring in terms of social grants recipient's adjustment to the modes of the new payments regime, especially in relation to available channels for accessing their grants money.
The data demonstrates that to date, a total of 6.2m ATM transactions were carried out during September while merchant purchases and withdrawals transactions totalled 4,2m.
"The almost-equal split between ATM and POS transactions, coupled with the in-branch transaction volumes, signals grant recipients' exploration of all the available channels and this behaviour is earlier than expected. It really boosts our confidence for the smooth takeover of the payments, considering the increasing volumes of people switching to the new SASSA cards," says Ms Kwele.
SAPO is presently in its final week of cash payments to just over 300 000 social grants recipients in 1213 payment points that are situated in areas that do not have a post office within reach, or any national payment infrastructure points. SASSA has not rationalized cash payment points affecting these social grants recipients, many of which are situated in outlying rural areas following its cancellation of the cash payments tender in favour of the Post Office also providing these services. Over 200 000 of these social grants recipients have already been successfully paid via SAPO's mobile units with the remainder due to be paid in the next week in line with SASSA's payment schedule.
Meanwhile, SAPO says that its data trends demonstrate that social grants recipients are migrating to the new SASSA gold card in large numbers every day. To date, SAPO and SASSA have successfully card-swapped over 6,4m people to the new gold SASSA cards. Social grants beneficiaries that still have not changed to the new SASSA cards can do so at a the dedicated card swap venues throughout the country, a SASSA office or the Post Office before the SASSA contract with CPS expires at the end of September. People that took on cards from other institutions such as the banks can also swap to the new gold SASSA card.
SAPO says that it has, together with SASSA, ensured that the new payment regime has safeguards that accord the state measures of protecting social grants beneficiaries from previous abusive financial practices. The following aspects of the present payments solution are already in the control of the state, via SASSA and SAPO, which was not the case with the previous service provider:
SASSA and SAPO have full access to the beneficiary data.
SASSA and SAPO have full access and ownership of biometric data.
SAPO and SASSA own the VISA Scheme certification for all the cards issued.
SASSA and SAPO have full control of the transactional data.
SASSA and SAPO have full ownership of the SASSA BIN. No other product is using the same BIN.
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Enterprise Bank Limited has reassured its customers of an improved electronic transactions across the nation.
In a statement, the lender assured customers using the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point of Sale (PoS) terminals, mobile and internet banking services, among others, that they would continue to enjoy seamless banking services.
It said the lender has strengthened its e-banking channels across its branches nationwide.
“Through the internet banking channel, for instance, customers will be delighted with the different platforms, which allow banking transactions from the comfort of peoples’ offices and homes anywhere in the world,” it said.
These transactions, the bank said, range from checking account balances, viewing or downloading statements of accounts, requesting for cheque books and banking transfers to as much as N10 million in one go.
The banking transfers can be intra or interbank as the case may be with the use of personal computer (PCs) or smart phones.
The interesting thing, the statement added, is that both new and old customers can sign on for these safe and secured services. The services, it said, also provide added value in the form of convenience banking in any of the bank’s branches.


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KAILUA-KONA — Stores in Kona were packed with bargain seekers Friday as holiday shopping got into full swing.
Black Friday sales began Thursday at many retailers — however, it appeared this year that some shoppers decided to forego the Thanksgiving frenzy, spend time with family and hit the stores on Friday.
“It’s crazier today than yesterday,” said Kona Target store director Mike Gustafson.
Gustafson said although the store was busy Thanksgiving night, online orders topped 1,000. Rather than standing in line to get a deal, shoppers could place their order online and pick up at the store, avoiding long lines at the register.
Gustafson said instead of the limited quantities of door-busters customers have been used to, this year the store had enough inventory to stock the two-day sale.
“Toys, electronics, Apple products, appliances and ping-pong tables are the most popular items this year,” he said.
Oriana Brown was shopping with Laukoa Fruean and Kahiau Perriera. They came to the store specifically for a dinosaur toy, but their cart was filling with other deals.
“We’re just walking around and when we see something we like that’s a good deal, we get it,” said Fruean.
Based on the crowd, they weren’t the only ones.
Gustafson said the Kona Target continues to grow and break sales records, far above the national average.
Joy Hanato was making the rounds for good deals. After shopping for $4 T-shirts at Target, she headed to Walmart with her daughters to get underwear and pajamas.
“Got to go where the deals are,” she said.
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News Corp Australia’s Newsamp has launched a Children’s Panadol campaign from parenting site Kidspot.com.au in collaboration with GSK Australia and PHD.
Focused on first-time mums, First Timers is a custom content initiative featuring multiple campaign touch points uniquely designed to connect with first-time mums.
One of these was a live event held at Westfield Parramatta last week.
The live event featured a panel discussion hosted by Kidspot.com.au editor Melissa Wilson interviewing Tiffiny Hall, health and wellness expert and founder of TIFFXO, and Rhian Allen, founder of The Healthy Mummy.
The discussion was focused on adjusting to your new life, getting to know your newborn, looking after yourself and all the milestones you can look forward to with your new baby.
Wilson said, “At Kidspot.com.au we strive to connect with mums in a real and relatable way.
“We’re delighted to partner with Children’s Panadol for the First Timers campaign, supporting new mums with advice and information to help them navigate their new world.
“The consumer event with a talent-led panel is a first for us and a wonderful opportunity to have an open and genuine conversation with the First Timers audience, with our panel sharing their own experiences of becoming a mum for the first time.
“The event was also broadcast live on the Kidspot Facebook page to ensure mass coverage with our target audience.”
PHD planning director Catherine Barnard added, “This partnership has enabled us to develop an emotional and helpful connection with first time mums through the voice of a great team of mums themselves, Kidspot.”
Newsamp general manager Renee Sycamore said, “We are incredibly proud to be a part of the partnership with Kidspot.com.au for Children’s Panadol to create a dialogue with the First Timers audience.
“It showcases the collaboration with PHD, GSK and Newsamp and demonstrates how as a business, we can deliver a partnership of this scale, via multiple campaign touch points with a 360 solution on and off network.”
Kidspot.com.au has a unique audience of 1.439 million according to Nielsen DRM, April 2018.


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Independent retailer Rocky Sandu and his sister Kiren have raised £1,200 for Cancer Relief as part of a community fun day earlier this month.
The pair, who run the Go Local Extra in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, put on a fun-filled day with activities including tombola, ring toss, a bucking bronco, puppet show and bouncy castles.
Raffle prizes comprised of a Cadbury’s World family ticket, a holiday, a signed England cricket shirt, a helicopter ride, shopping vouchers, hampers and beauty treatments.
The day also gave the opportunity for the local community to mix with local businesses, suppliers, churches, schools and other community groups.
Cancer Relief chief executive officer, Steve Coupe, who attended the event, said: “We are grateful for the generosity of North Wingfield people. It’s great to see the business community giving something back and everyone pulling together for a good cause.
“We are customers of Go Local Extra and it is nice to see so many familiar faces; the event has been a huge success and looks set to grow bigger and better each year.”
Chris Salt from Parfetts Sheffield, said: “Rocky and Kiren worked incredibly hard to make the day such a success. It was also great to see how well the local community got involved and how much support came from suppliers including Wiltshire Farm Foods, Country Choice, Warburtons, Cadbury’s and The Sun.”


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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) is acquiring video advertising company LiveRail in the Internet social network's latest step to make video ads a bigger part of its business.
Facebook did not disclose a price for the San Francisco-based company, which was founded in 2007 and has offices in several countries.
LiveRail's technology automatically pairs video ads with the videos that appear on many websites, such as the sites for Major League Baseball, ABC and A&E Networks.
Facebook would not discuss plans for using the technology on its own website.
In March, Facebook began offering 15-second video ads from a limited number of companies on its website. The company has moved cautiously in introducing the video ads on its social network to prevent a backlash from users who might find the ads annoying.
Video ads command higher prices than other forms of online advertising such as banner ads. Facebook and Internet rivals like Google Inc (GOOGL.O) (GOOG.O) are increasingly trying to grab a slice of lucrative TV-marketing budgets as they try to sustain rapid growth.
(Reporting by Alexei Oreskovic; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
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A new survey indicates that relatively few iPhone 6 owners actually use Apple Pay. Conducted by market analytics company InfoScout along with Pymnts.com, the survey asked 1498 iPhone 6 users about their habits.
In March, just over 15 percent of respondents said they had used Apple Pay; in June, that number declined to just over 13 percent. Moreover, more than a third (34 percent) of respondents said they didn’t know how to use the mPayments service. Citing the results in a Telegraph article, Andrew Trotman asserts that only three percent of respondents regularly use the service.
It’s a dismal report for the platform, which recently launched in the UK amid much fanfare. But Apple remains more or less inscrutable on the issue, having not yet disclosed exact numbers on usage, and leaving market watchers to speculate. Some have enthused that the mPayment system is catalyzing growth in the nascent field, while more recently we’ve seen reports of steady, modest expansion. No one outside of Apple seems to know for sure how the platform is succeeding (or not), but as other mPayment platforms loom on the horizon, many seem to be buying into the idea that mPayments are going to be an increasingly part of the payments landscape going forward.


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Following your announcement a few days ago, The online Apple Store is now open to accept the first reservations of the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro.
You can now buy your new iPhone 14 in any of its models, although you will have to wait until next Friday, September 16 for it to arrive at your home, or even longer if you buy the iPhone 14 Plus, with its 6.7-inch screen, that will not arrive at your house until October. At the moment sales are limited to the Apple Store onlinewith options for collection in store or delivery to your home, in both cases from September 16.
The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus prices are as follows, depending on the model and storage capacity:
- Phone 14 – 128GB: €999
- iPhone 14 – 256GB: €1,099
- iPhone 14 – 512GB: €1,299
- iPhone 14 Plus – 128GB: €1,099
- iPhone 14 Plus – 256GB: €1,199
- iPhone 14 Plus – 512GB: €1,399
In case you want to buy the most advanced models, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro MaxPrices are as follows:
- iPhone 14 Pro – 128GB: €1,319
- iPhone 14 Pro – 256GB: €1,449
- iPhone 14 Pro – 512GB: €1,709
- iPhone 14 Pro – 1TB: €1,969
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – 128GB: €1,469
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – 256GB: €1,599
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – 512GB: €1,859
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – 1TB: €2,119
Apple continues to break records, and this year it has broken one more. Not long ago there was talk of the madness of a phone exceeding the €1,000 barrier in its entry model. Well, today a phone begins to be sold that exceeds the barrier of € 2,000. Exactly €2,119 is the price that anyone who wants to get an iPhone 14 Pro Max with a 1TB capacity will have to pay. It is true that we are talking about the most expensive model possible, which almost nobody needs, but the simple fact that it costs more than €2,000 is a reflection of the madness that the smartphone market is becoming, with Apple at the helm . What will be your decision?


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Lack of education is still the No. 1 thing hindering greater adoption of Big Data by businesses, according to research. And executives indicate it will be years before Big Data’s usefulness is fully realized.
Research from 1010data conducted by uSamp found that a majority of US business executives said their companies were not using Big Data because they needed more education on how it solves business problems. There was also a strong perception that the solutions offered by Big Data did not necessarily address the needs of business users—another sign education is a big remaining hurdle for businesses to overcome before getting the most out of their data.
That lack of education has likely already hampered adoption of Big Data by businesses, and only 12% of respondents thought Big Data had already reached its full potential in the business world. While around a third of respondents were optimistic enough to say that would happen sometime in the next year, the most common response was the next five years. Nearly as many people thought it would take 10 or 20 years for Big Data to come into its own as said it already had.
Respondents expected the finance and retail industries to get the most out of Big Data by the end of this year—two verticals that have been relatively quick to take up the Big Data burden. While about half of respondents thought finance would see success with Big Data in 2013, just 33% said the same of the media and advertising industry.
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- First Minister and deputy First Minister join Coca-Cola HBC to celebrate largest investment in Knockmore Hill since the opening of the plant
- The launch also marks Coca-Cola’s move to a new taller ‘Sleek Can’, the most significant evolution of the pack for more than 70 year.
- The investment supports the company’s sustainability agenda, enabling the introduction of cardboard solutions for its multipack cans, eliminating 620 tonnes of plastic annually.
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC), bottling partner to The Coca-Cola Company in Northern Ireland and Ireland, has invested £9.3million in capital expenditure for the installation of a new canning line.
Coca-Cola HBC’s continued investment in the region was welcomed by the First and deputy First Minister today at the commissioning of the new canning line at Knockmore Hill;.
The canning line is the second of its kind to be installed at the plant and will support increased demand for can production, with the capacity to produce 4.8 million cans per week. It enables the plant to expand production capabilities and increase the number of products and pack sizes available. It will reduce the company’s reliance on external sourcing from other Coca-Cola HBC facilities across Europe, most notably bringing the production many of the Monster Energy products in-house.
The announcement represents a key milestone in Coca-Cola HBC’s growth and investment in Northern Ireland, where it has proudly operated for more than 80 years. Today, Coca-Cola HBC directly employs 470 people in Northern Ireland and contributes to a further 370 jobs indirectly. It is a significant contributor to the region’s economy, delivering £36M in wages along its value chain and £70M in Gross Value Added.
The new line will also support Coca-Cola’s transition to new taller “Sleek Cans”, launching this month. The move to Sleek Can marks the most significant change in Coca-Cola’s can offering for more than 70 years and is a first for the soft drink industry in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The investment also supports Coca-Cola’s journey towards a World Without Waste, by enabling the introduction of more sustainable secondary packaging for multipack cans. Innovative paperboard and cardboard packaging solutions for multi-pack cans will be introduced this year, eliminating 620 tonnes of shrink plastic from circulation annually.
Speaking at the launch, Coca-Cola HBC’s General Manager Miles Karemacher, who was appointed in October 2019, said: “I’m very proud to join Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland at an exciting point in the company’s growth.
“Northern Ireland is a great place to do business. This investment marks our continued commitment to the region, where we have operated as a proud local employer for more than 80 years. This new canning line will serve to future-proof our growth needs for decades to come while supporting our sustainability ambitions.
“Our launch today also marks our evolution to the new stylish ‘Sleek Can’. This in turn furthers our journey towards a World Without Waste by enabling the transition to cardboard solutions for our multipack cans. We’re very proud to report that this move alone will eliminate 620 tonnes of shrink film plastic annually.
“I would like to sincerely thank the First Minister and Deputy First Minister for joining us here today and for their continued support for our business.”
The First Minister Rt Hon Arlene Foster said: “This is a significant development for Coca-Cola Hellenic and their further £9.3m investment is also hugely significant for the local community and our economy.
“It is a shining example of the kind of innovative and forward thinking that not only delivers increased production capabilities and but also contributes positively to our shared sustainability agenda.”
The deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Coca-Cola HBC is an important contributor to our economy and valued employer in the local community. As an Executive, we are determined to collectively deliver prosperity for all our people and we want to work in partnership with business and industry to deliver this.
“I congratulate Coca-Cola HBC on this exciting development and warmly welcome their ongoing investment in our local economy.”


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The decline in the number of tourist arrivals from the United States in the first quarter of this year has not significantly affected the tourism industry as a whole, said Tourism and Culture Deputy Minister Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
She said it was because the Malaysian tourism industry is vast and has various segments of tourism which can accommodate a drop in tourist arrivals from the US, among them an increase in tourists from China and the Middle East.
"The drop in US tourists does not affect the country's tourism industry because we do not just rely on or expectantly hope for the arrival of tourists from the United States alone.
"We believe it (tourists from the United States) will increase again in the second quarter of this year," she told reporters after a Raya Shopping for Orphans ('Shopping Raya Anak Yatim') for the Tangga Batu parliamentary constituency here, today.
Earlier, she had presented RM43,600 worth of Hari Raya goodies including new clothes to 220 orphans from the Masjid Tanah parliamentary constituency.
Yesterday, Bernama had reported that the number of tourist arrivals from the United States for the period January to March of this year dropped 12.9 percent, that is about 52,237 persons compared to the same period last year.


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Received ads are a growing market for businesses in many industries.
The ad exchange company Blockchain will launch receipt advertising service on its blockchain platform, Reception Ad Exchange, on April 21.
The service, which allows businesses to exchange digital receipts, will allow them to receive advertising from publishers that match their interests, according to the company.
The app will allow companies to set a minimum bid amount and receive ads for a fee.
Receipt Ad Exchange has previously been used for digital ad exchanges and is the first app to be launched to integrate blockchain technology, according the company’s press release.
It’s unclear when the app will launch or how many people can participate.
Reception ad exchange is similar to those offered by publishers and other advertising agencies, but the company does not offer any sort of commission model.
The company aims to build an audience for receipt advertising, according Reception Advertising Platform, which was created to help publishers improve their digital advertising.
In addition to receiving advertising, the company also provides a marketplace for publishers to buy digital receipts.
The Reception App, which is free to download, will be available for iOS and Android phones.
The platform also includes a QR code reader to let users scan receipts for advertisers.
For more information about the company and its services, go to www.receptionadexchange.com.
The news comes just a week after Reception, a payment processing company, announced that it would launch a digital receipt exchange app.


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Asus announced another Windows 8 tablet during the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 in the form of its VivoTab smart tablet. The 10-inch LED-backlit VivoTab Smart boasts a 1,366x768-pixel IPS display and is powered by Intel's Atom Z2760 dual-core processor. The Windows 8 tablet sports 5-point multi-touch technology and will feature a "TranSleeve" keyboard, which acts as an all-in-one cover, keyboard and stand.
Elsewhere, the VivoTab Smart has an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, a five-element lens, as well as full 1080p HD video recording. Joining that is a front-facing 2-megapixel camera, in addition to a built-in NFC sensor. According to Asus, which has yet to announce pricing and availability, the tablet will sport a 9.5-hour battery life on a single charge.


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You’ll no longer be able to print online bag tags with Alaska
Alaska Airlines is dropping one of its most convenient ways to streamline the airport experience.
As of Sept. 12, the Seattle-based carrier will no longer offer the ability to print bag tags at home. This functionality previously allowed travelers with checked bags to complete online check-in and issue both a boarding pass and a bag tag at the same time.
After printing your bag tag, you could bring your checked luggage and its tag to the airport then head straight to the bag drop-off counter. You didn't need to interact with any machines or kiosks.
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Instead, an agent would help you affix the printed tag to your luggage, verify your ID and send your bag on its way.
This self-tag system has increased in popularity in recent years, with many airlines adding this functionality at airport check-in kiosks. However, few carriers have allowed the ability to print a tag at home.
In fact, Alaska was the first U.S. carrier to launch the tagging-from-home technology back in 2014, following a successful pilot in the Seattle-to-Hawaii market a year earlier.
When the service officially launched, it was available in just four airports nationwide. Since then, the program has expanded to 95 cities from which Alaska flies.
"Usage of guests who print bag tags at home is low and oftentimes required them to still see an agent at the airport. At-home bag tag printing is being retired so that we can focus on the new Electronic Bag Tags coming later this fall as well as other enhancements to the lobby experience that will allow guests to quickly generate their bag tags," an Alaska Airlines spokesperson said in a statement confirming the move.
While Alaska phases out one way to make the travel experience more efficient, the airline will shortly offer a new, more tech-savvy method of skipping the bag drop line.
The new method is a digital bag tag technology that'll be rolled out beginning later this year.
Flyers will have the option to attach a physical RFID-enabled electronic bag tag that’ll automatically update each time they fly.
After completing mobile check-in, the device will sync with your phone through an antenna that powers and reads the information transmitted from the Alaska mobile app. The device’s e-paper screen will then display your digital bag tag.
After purchasing the device for around $70, you’ll no longer need to worry about stopping at check-in kiosks or printing bag tags. Instead, you can go straight to the bag drop counter and then head straight through security.
Although Alaska is rolling out new technology, some customers will certainly miss the self-tag bag drop option.


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Toyota warned that profits are likely to plunge next year as the world’s largest car maker posted a strong set of annual results.
The Japanese company sold 8.68m vehicles in the year ending March 31, a drop of 3.2pc on the last time round.
However, net revenue rose 4.3pc to 28.4 trillion yen (£181bn ) and operating profit was 3.6pc higher than the previous year at 2.85 trillion yen.
But the company warned profits were likely to fall 40pc in the coming year as the strengthening yen hits performance. Toyota’s home market in Japan accounts for just a quarter of group sales.
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Renault is eliminating 15,000 positions worldwide as a feature of a €2bn (£1.8bn) cost-cutting arrangement subsequent to seeing deals plunge in light of the infection pandemic.
“This arrangement is basic,” said between time supervisor Clotilde Delbos, who reported a greater spotlight on electric vehicles and vans.
Nearly 4,600 occupations will go in France, and Renault has said six plants are under survey for potential cuts and conclusion.
Renault made light of reports it could move some creation to the UK plant run by its vital accomplice Nissan.
“You shouldn’t think all that you read in the papers,” Ms Delbos said. “All you’ve found in the papers are nevertheless bits of gossip.”
On Thursday, Nissan divulged enormous employment cuts and the conclusion of its manufacturing plant in Barcelona. The UK plant, in Sunderland, would stay open, the Japanese organization said.
Renault, 15% possessed by the French state and which is in chats with the legislature about a €8bn credit, has started arrangements with associations about which processing plants could close.
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The organization is slicing costs by cutting the quantity of subcontractors in regions, for example, designing, diminishing the quantity of segments it utilizes, freezing extension designs in Romania and Morocco and contracting gearbox fabricating around the world.
The French firm intends to trim its worldwide creation ability to 3.3 million vehicles in 2024 from 4 million currently, concentrating on territories like little vans or electric vehicles.
Renault is a piece of a three-route union with Nissan and Mitsubishi. On Thursday, Nissan said it would close its plant in Barcelona with the loss of around 2,800 employments in an offer to reduce expenses, inciting fights at the Spanish plant.
Cost-cutting estimates declared by both Renault and Nissan mark a takeoff from the yearning extension plan conceived at this point expelled pioneer of the partnership, Carlos Ghosn.
Renault’s between time CEO Ms Delbos said during a question and answer session on Friday: “We need to change our attitude.
“We’re not appearing to be large and in charge, what we need is a feasible and gainful organization.”
Renault, which asserts over 4% of the worldwide vehicle advertise, said its arrangements would influence about 10% of its 179,000-in number worldwide workforce and cost up to €1.2bn (£1.1bn).
Ms Delbos included that Renault would survey every locale so as to choose where occupation cuts will fall. “This will assist us with returning to our optimal size,” she said.
Both Nissan and Renault were at that point confronting falling deals before the Covid-19 flare-up intensified exchanging.
Renault’s deals were down 3% a year ago and the quantity of vehicles sold in the initial three months of 2020 fell by 25%, before dropping further in April.
The battling firm is as of now in converses with the French government over a €5bn crisis credit bundle.
The French government has additionally swore €8bn in more extensive salvage reserves planned for supporting the nation’s vehicle industry. In return, President Emmanuel Macron had said Renault should keep laborers and creation in the nation.


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Coca-Cola Israel took the selfie to another level this summer. Introducing the first ever selfie bottle...
Imagine this scenario.
You look amazing today. You feel even better. This is going to be the best day ever. And you’re going to celebrate, of course, by snapping the most excellent selfie and posting it to Snapchat.
But you need to be unique. Your selfie needs to be the coolest ever. How could you possibly top the selfie you took last week when you were also feeling tops?
That's where Coca-Cola comes in, taking selfies to the next level with a new photogenic package that only a select few people have been able to get their hands on.
Introducing the "Selfie Bottle." That’s right, the selfie Coca-Cola bottle. Designed by
Only 10 Coca-Cola Selfie Bottles were created exclusively for Coca-Cola Summer Love, and unfortunately there are currently no plans to produce more.
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‘Let’s Do Business In’ your local library
The Marches Growth Hub Shropshire says it is delighted by the success of its ‘Let’s Do Business In’ roadshow since it was launched earlier this year in Market Drayton Library, with later sessions in Wem and Ludlow Library.
Under the scheme, an expert team from the growth hub and partner organisations visits a town to offer advice and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to establish a new venture or grow an existing company.
Anna Sadler, Business Growth Hub Officer, said:
“The roadshow gives us the perfect opportunity to talk to businesses face-to-face about what sort of help and financial support is available to them and how easy it can be for them to access.”
Events coming up:
Ellesmere Library – 5 December 2019, 10am to 1pm – free drop in session
Whitchurch Library – 17 January 2020, 10am to 2pm – free drop in session
Cleobury Mortimer Library – 19 February 2020, 2pm to 5pm – free drop in session
Much Wenlock Library – 17 March 2020, 2pm to 4pm – please book in advance
Oswestry Library – 22 April 2020, 10am to 2pm – free drop in session
Gobowen Library – 14 May 2020, 10am to 2pm – free drop in session
Shrewsbury Library – 15 June 2020, 10am to 2pm – free drop in session
Nikki Ayton and Sarah Bennett, Business Development Managers, Digital Solutions project, University Centre Shrewsbury said:
“We can support businesses to innovate using digital technology within their business processes or to develop new products and services. Although we can offer support to every sector, there is a particular emphasis on digital health.
Libraries are a great venue to meet local businesses looking for funded support (which is free to the business) and we are very excited about the opportunity of working more closely with them to provide access to our ERDF funded Digital Solutions project.
“Eligible businesses based in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin can benefit from these collaborations. We’re looking forward to the next one.”
Shropshire Libraries is part of Shropshire Council.


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A Cleethorpes fish and chip restaurant has battered all the opposition to scoop a top national accolade.
Papa's Fish and Chips was among the winners at the 2019 National Fish & Chip Awards, held today in London.
The restaurant and takeaway, based on Cleethorpes Pier, won the From Field to Frier award, which acknowledges fish and chip businesses that excel in potato knowledge including responsible sourcing and ability to produce the finest quality chips.
Papa's owners were at the glittering ceremony at The Royal Lancaster Hotel to collect the prize, which gave it the title of producing the best chips in the country.
The family opened up in Cleethorpes nearly two years ago following a £250,000 investment and around 130 people work at the pier, serving thousands of visitors throughout the year.
The latest accolade follows Papa's success for serving the best fish and chips in a BBC contest two years ago.
It has also put Lincolnshire spuds at the forefront of the nation's favourite family dish and Papa's can even tell you which field your chips came from.
Papa’s was assessed for the award against a wide variety of judging criteria, with a specific focus on its policies and procedures in the responsible sourcing of potatoes.
Judges were also impressed with staff's potato knowledge, including types, seasonality, storage and preparation of raw ingredients.
Industry judges undertook in-depth inspection visits to review the front and back-of-house practices and operations within the premises.
Marcus Coleman, chief executive of awards organisers Seafish, said: "The National Fish and Chip Awards take great pride in celebrating and rewarding every aspect of running a successful fish and chip business, including one of the most essential components - the humble chip.
"With fish sustainability currently high on the agenda within industry and government, it’s easy to overlook the significance of potato provenance.
"Often overlooked, delicious fluffy chips play an important role in producing the perfect portion of fish and chips – and it all starts with sourcing the right potato.
"This award not only measures the quality of the chip, it also recognises each business' efforts to source responsibly, providing customers with traceable and sustainable products. I’m pleased to say that Papa's excelled in all areas."
Sponsor Oliver Boutwood, director at Isle of Ely said: "As a sponsor of this awards programme, I am heartened to observe so many forward-thinking fish and chip businesses placing rightful importance on the responsible sourcing of their potatoes.
"Shops are also relaying stories behind the potato supply process to their customers, with many owners able to inform diners the exact field the potatoes they are eating were grown in. Congratulations to Papa's!"


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1st LD-Writethru: China retail sales up 9.7 pct in first two months
Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua.
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China's retail sales of consumer goods grew 9.7 percent year on year to reach 6.1 trillion yuan (about 965 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of 2018, official data showed on Wednesday.
The expansion was slightly slower than the 10.2-percent rise seen in 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
The data showed sales in rural areas up 10.7 percent, outpacing the 9.6 percent rate in urban areas.
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Inorder to facilitate payment and payment methods around the world and in africa Konga one of Africa's leading online mall has lauched KongaPay.
What is KongaPay all about?
KongaPay is a pioneering me-Commerce where users can take a photo of any item they want to sell and a payment QR code will be generated for them to share on their favorite social media sites. We’re excited to provide a unique gateway for local entrepreneurs to reach both local and international markets through social media. Speaking at the launch Shola Adekoya, Konga.com’s CEO said “Konga is launching KongaPay payment solution because we want Nigerians and Africans at large to experience the best of service at their convenience. This means we constantly evolve to be more relevant to customers and society.”
He also added that kongapay is going beyond konga.com platform because it is fast, secure, reliable and a best-in-class tecnology
What does KongaPay offer
* Instant refunds – a 1st in Nigeria.
* Every phone is a POS
* Pay with just your phone number and 4-digit PIN.
* Set up payment subscriptions and recurring payments.
* Send money to any Nigerian phone number in your contacts, without asking for an account number.
* Fully customizable iOS, Android and Web SDKs to enable merchants integrate and customize as necessary.
* Pay offline. Just show your QR code at any participating merchant store.
* Me-Commerce – a 1st in the world, where a user can create a shareable QR code for an item and get it out into social networks, thus enabling payments on Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp – all through KongaPay.
This is truly innovative i must say..
Why didnt i think of this before now??