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Akaneiro will remain in open beta until January 22, Spicy Horse has informed us. The developer hopes to continue tweaking the RPG’s gameplay in response to feedback, as its Kickstarter and Greenlight campaigns are likely to bring in waves of new testers. Akaneiro is a free-to-play and cross-platform Diabloesque inspired by Japanese myths and Red Riding Hood; sign up and have a go.
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Non-alcoholic beer Heineken 0.0, which launched in January 2019, won a Growth Brands award this year for being a Top Sales Driver. We caught up with Meredith Kiss, Heineken brand manager at Heineken USA, to learn more about the brand.
WHAT PROMOTIONS AND ACTIVATIONS IN 2019 LED TO THE BRAND’S POPULARITY?
Going to market with two pack types offered consumers a choice and gave both distributors and retailers a reason to put cases on display. Placement next to Heineken Original on shelf also communicated to consumers that there was an innovative offering from the Heineken franchise.
We introduced ‘Bring Your Beer To Work Day’ (April 26th), a promotion that reunited Angela Kinsey and Brian Baumgartner (aka Angela and Kevin), two TV stars from The Office. The co-stars helped with the hype by passing out the alcohol-free brew to workers at an actual office. The stunt was an extension of the #NowYouCan launch campaign that centered on new and unexpected drinking occasions.
And as the official sponsor of the U.S. Open, Heineken tapped former tennis stars Andy Roddick and Lindsey Davenport to give consumers the “perfect serve”—on and off the court. Fans were invited to the Hudson River Park Tennis courts to try to return a serve from one of the all-star athletes and, if successful, were rewarded with a pair of tickets to the U.S. Open in New York.
Heineken 0.0 continues to support Major League Soccer with #CheersFromHome, a July promotion that offered consumers the chance to win a ‘Stadium in a Box’ experience in their own homes. Heineken 0.0 is also the official beer sponsor of the Tribeca Drive-In, a summer-long series of pop-up drive-in movies in New York and California.
WHAT PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING PLANS DO YOU HAVE IN PLACE FOR 2020?
We introduced the January Dry Pack— a limited-edition, 31-pack of Heineken 0.0 that served as a New Year’s resolution solution. The contents of the pack represent 31 alcohol-free Heineken 0.0’s, one for each dry day of January.
With the onset of COVID-19, Heineken launched a new global campaign, #SocializeResponsibly. The campaign keeps social- izing alive in a responsible, resourceful and creative way that reinforces current government guidance and regulations.
WHAT TRENDS HAVE AFFECTED THE BEER INDUSTRY IN THE PAST YEAR AND WHAT DO YOU SEE MOVING FORWARD?
The non-alcohol beer segment continues to grow globally. This trend has recently arrived in the U.S; we responded early with a premium product for consumers who appreciate beer taste and want a beer for occasions when they choose not to consume alcohol. Heineken 0.0 is not a substitute for beer with alcohol; it is an incremental opportunity for retailers and consumers.

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Big and great news – it’s time to take a closer look at the new Nike Mercurial Vapor 12.
We’ve had the opportunity to test the new Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 for a few weeks now and the verdict is clear. We haven’t seen a football boot like this before.
The new football boots will be available in Nike Store on the 14th of February.
Along with the new Mercurial Vapor 12 Nike also presents the new Mercurial Superfly 6.The two new silhouettes have a lot of features in common.
Traction is provided by precisely placed studs in the forefoot and heel. The Nike designers drew inspiration from agile cheetahs and focused on traction at speed, leading to the minimalist approach he affectionately refers to as the cheetah paw.
The reimagined underfoot of the boot is more than just visually stunning. “This boot is less like a hoof, more like a claw,” explains the designer, Blau. “The feedback we get from players is that there is a sensation that the boot just disappears in the way it syncs with the foot.”
Where to buy the Nike Mercurial Vapor 12?
Both the Mercurial Vapor 12 and the Mercurial Superfly 6 will be available in Nike Store and select retailers on 14th February.
Next Level Pics of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 12
We brought the new Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 to our local football pitch to shoot a few pictures and here is the result from an extremely cold evening in Copenhagen.


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Chobani Australia today opened its new $30 million yogurt plant in Victoria.
The new factory located in Dandenong South was officially opened by Chobani CEO and founder Hamdi Ulukaya and minister for agriculture and food security Peter Walsh.
Chobani acquired dairy company Bead Foods in 2011 and have extended the existing facilities, adding over 3000sqm of wet processing and cool rooms to the site.
The investment is expected to triple production capacity to over 30,000 tonnes of yogurt per annum.
To put this into context, according to Dairy Australia’s figures over the last five years average total production of natural and fruit yogurt in Australia is between 90,000 to 100,000 tonnes per annum.
Chobani CEO Ulukaya said Australia was the right place for the company’s first international production site because high quality inputs are readily available.
“We chose Australia as our first international market to launch Chobani because of its amazingly high quality milk, and we knew that Australians are passionate about great-tasting food. The completion of this facility is the realisation of a dream that I have had for some time now, and I am truly humbled by the warm welcome Australia has given Chobani,” he said.
The new plant has already created fifty new manufacturing and management jobs last year and the company expects to add another one hundred and fifty new positions over the next three years as the factory reaches capacity.
Chobani expects the Dandenong South plant to act as an export hub, driving the growth of Greek yogurt and Gippsland Dairy brands into Asia.
Minister for agriculture and food security Peter Walsh said the new plant is good news for Victorian dairy farmers.
“This expansion is good news for Victorian dairy farmers who supply Chobani Australia, and it is a strong vote of confidence in Victoria's valuable dairy sector,” Walsh said.
The yogurt market has experience considerable growth over the past two decades.
Dairy Australia attributes the steady market growth to the product’s “ability to meet consumer requirements for convenient, healthy snacks in an environment of time-poor lifestyles” and regular flavour and packaging innovation.


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Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (UNI) Reliance Retail Limited today deferred its inauguration of a Reliance Fresh Store near Gopabandhu square here following strong protest from the local traders.
Police said hundreds of local traders staged a demonstration at the Gopabandhu square opposing the opening of a Reliance Fresh store.
Sensing trouble, the company deferred the inauguration of the store for an indefinite period.
In another incident, angry traders also damaged the sign board of another Reliance Fresh Stores near Rabi Talkies Road yesterday.
However, police said no complaint had been lodged by the company in connection with the two incidents.


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The 2021 International Organic Awards10/01/2021
Millésime Chocolat's know-how has once again been recognized internationally and sees 4 of these tablets awarded at the International Organic Awards 2021 in London.
“It is always a great pride to see our award-winning chocolate bars. This is real recognition for the entire team, which strives every day to make Millésime Chocolat a brand and products of excellence. For us, this is a great way to end this special year, " said Jean-Christophe Hubert, artisan chocolatier and founder of Millésime Chocolat.
Four award-winning Millésime Chocolat bars
The Guatemala Lacté 50% Cocoa Nougatine 2019 and the Black Panama 75% Almond Nougatine 2019 bars received the gold medal. As for the tablets, Equateur Blanc 33% 2019 and Madagascar Lacté 55% Yuzu Cranberries 2019, they were awarded the silver medal in the same competition.


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Tinder provides a reputation as a hook-up application, exactly what about those who should discover long lasting interactions? Should they hunt in other places, asking pals to put them right up or striking upwards discussion at a bar rather than going online? So how exactly does Tinder truly compare to those who meet with the conventional way â in real life?
New research (commissioned and introduced by Tinder) reveals that as opposed to stereotypes, lots of people use Tinder aided by the intent to find an union. As well as for those people that choose the real life method, exactly who proclaim that it is more genuine or organic, it appears that isn’t the fact, either.
As a result of Tinder, we could possibly are in possession of a peek of what daters really would like.
The analysis contrasted the preferences of the consumers with those of traditional daters (those who are perhaps not currently online dating sites and people who haven’t ever attempted), and discovered that Tinder consumers were almost certainly going to keep an eye out for relationships, not affair hookups.
In accordance with the report, just 9per cent of males on Tinder say that sustaining a committed union is actually difficult, compared to a massive 30% of off-line daters. In addition, only 9percent of Tinder users state it is hard to dedicate because there are a lot of possibilities, versus 42% of offline daters just who say alike.
Because works out, Tinder consumers are not averse to showing their particular feelings regarding love sometimes. Actually, they have been slightly much more likely than traditional daters to fall crazy and would like to proclaim it. The survey found that 35% of internet based daters state “I love you” within first 3 months to be in a relationship, compared to 30% of offline daters.
The analysis discovered a really interesting fact that appears to opposed to most internet dating assumptions. When you look at the age of unwanted communications and images, a frequent issue of women would be that too many guys are delivering unwelcome sexts, and it is a giant turnoff. Shockingly, Tinder found this assumption about men as incorrect, with men and women both admitting to sending unwanted sexts in equivalent amounts â 50per cent of that time period per.
And when you are considering politics, there is a slight difference in online and traditional daters. On the web daters tend to be less happy to compromise; 71% consider opposing political opinions a deal breaker, in comparison to offline daters at 66per cent.
The surveys happened to be commissioned by Tinder, but executed by Morar Consulting. Jessica Carbino, Tinder’s sociologist just who examined the results stated: “The realistic view may well not give just what business wants,” she said, “however it is my personal obligation to achieve this and offer data definitely precise.”
Morar asking administered a study through the app to 7,072 Tinder consumers, ages 18 to 36, an additional survey of 2,502 traditional daters, years 18 to 35.
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10 things in tech startups you need to know today Thursday, November 30
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know this Thursday in tech startup news.
Alibaba seeking biggest stake in AI start-up SenseTime. Chinese Internet giant, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is in discussions to invest about $227 million to become the largest backer of Chinese facial recognition startup SenseTime. SenseTime develops face recognition technology that can be applied to payment and picture analysis, which could be used, for instance, on bank card verification and security systems. Ranked fifth in China Money Network’s China AI Top 10 Ranking in 2017,
Uptake closes $117M Series D at $2.3B valuation. The Chicago-based startup, Uptake just raised $117 million Series D funding round at a valuation of $2.3 billion. This comes two weeks after the startup announced a renegotiation of its partnership with Caterpillar. Uptake provides industrial analytics platform that delivers products to major industries to increase productivity, security, safety and reliability.
Anti-aging startup ResTORbio gets $40M to fuel Phase IIb study. ResTORbio, the startup which was set up earlier this year as a subsidiary of Boston-based PureTech Health, has raised $40 million in a Series B round to speed its anti-aging program through the clinic.
Video Marketing Platform Innovid Buys Marketing Intelligence Startup Taykey. Israel-linked video marketing platform Innovid announced Thursday it has agreed to buy real-time data intelligence company Taykey, Inc.
Open Banking platform Deposit Solutions raises $20 million to accelerate the international expansion. The Hamburg Germany-based startup, Deposit Solutions just closed a new investment round led by existing shareholders e.ventures and Greycroft. The startup operates the first Open Banking platform for savings deposits. Its APIs allow any bank to easily connect to and benefit from its unique solution.
3D-printing startup Rize names Dassault Systemes exec as CEO. The Woburn-based startup came out of stealth mode last year with a new approach to 3D printing and an experienced founding team. The new CEO wants to take it to the next level.
Finnish startups are finally getting outside investment. The Finnish government has been funding the country’s startups. For the first time, Finland is finally open to outside funding for its early stage companies. This year, outside investors invested more money into Finnish startups than the government.
Vera Songwe launches the women and girls startup challenge to promote digital entrepreneurship. The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Ms. Vera Songwe has called on countries to give female creativity and innovation “all the opportunities required in order to bear fruits and achieve sustainable and inclusive development.”
Intellibrand comes up with a new solution to help brands and retailers expose products to online stores. Intellibrand is a startup that helps brands evaluate the exposure of their products in online shop windows and e-commerces, monitoring visibility, pricing and competition.
Vegea, the thirty startup among the most innovative of the new millennium. Vegea has just been selected as one of the “European 50 startups” competition from thousands of other startups in Europe.


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// Ian McLeod could be returning to Asda as its leader under new owners, the Issa brothers and TDR Capital
// He is a former boss of Halfords, Australian grocery giant Coles, and current CEO of Asian retailer DFI
// The Issa brothers acquired Asda for £6.8bn this year with the private equity firm TDR Capital
A former boss of Halfords and Australian grocery giant Coles has emerged as a candidate for the vacant chief executive position as Asda.
According to The Sunday Times, retail veteran Ian McLeod could be returning to Asda as its leader under new owners, the Issa brothers and TDR Capital, after Roger Burnley left the post earlier this month.
He had previously been part of the team that saw Asda avoid bankruptcy and become part of the Walmart empire after £6.7 billion sale in the 1990s.
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McLeod is also a former boss of Halfords and moved to Australia in 2008 to run Coles, one of the country’s two major supermarket chains.
McLeod is currently chief executive of Dairy Farm International (DFI), an Asian retailer with store portfolio of 10,000 sites, including supermarkets and health and beauty fascias.
The Sunday Times reported that a search for a new Asda chief executive has become a “priority” for the Issa brothers since Burnley’s earlier-than-expected departure.
Burnley announced plans to step down as chief executive in March but originally said he intended to stay at Asda until 2022 when a successor is in place.
The Big 4 grocer confirmed earlier this month that he has now left his role after a “transition period” under the retail giant’s new owners.
M&S Food chief Stuart Machin and Morrisons’ chief operating officer Trevor Strain have been also linked with taking the chief executive role after Burnley.
Morrisons chief executive David Potts, Tesco’s UK boss Jason Tarry and Booker’s Andrew Yaxley were also reportedly approached for the role, but it is unlikely they would emerge as candidates.
Sources speaking to The Sunday Times say that a new Asda chief executive could be confirmed by the end of August.
The Issa brothers have also reportedly approach Fat Face chief executive Liz Evans to run Asda’s fashion label, George.
Evans has led Fat Face since 2018 and could replace George’s previous director Steph Strike who resigned earlier this year.
Evans also previously ran the Oasis and Warehouse chains and had several roles at Marks & Spencer.
The billionaire Issa brothers, who are behind forecourt giant EG Group, and private equity backer TDR Capital completed their £6.8 billion acquisition of Asda from Walmart earlier this year.


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CNET has an in-depth profile of Steven Sinofsky, Microsoft's Windows President and the man tasked with launching the company's latest OS this week. It details a brilliant talent with an excellent record of shipping software — he previously headed Microsoft Office and put Windows back on track following the botched Vista launch —but whose tight grip on control can stifle innovation and create a "toxic work environment." There are worries that Sinofsky's desire for Microsoft to prioritize Windows above all else could damage the company's abilities to co-operate across divisions.
"Steven is a rare talent," the executive said. But "as you think about future leadership, collaboration will be critical in a way it has never has before."
In researching the piece, CNET spoke to 15 executives that have worked or continued to work with Sinofsky, most of whom declined to be named for fear of repercussions. For his part, Sinofsky acknowledged that his management style was "controversial" in a book called One Strategy that he co-authored in 2009. With Microsoft releasing two of its most disruptive products ever this week — Windows 8 and the Surface RT — a successful launch would no doubt represent vindication for the divisive leader.


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New cultivation techniques used on Tanzania plants triple production
It was early morning in June and a village woman named Tatu sat outside her huge stone house, cooking and selling vitumbua－buns made of rice flour. She explained that the low building at the corner of the land was for poultry and rabbit farming, a new activity she was dabbling in.
But the source of her income is from rice cultivation. She lives in Dakawa village, one of Tanzania’s major rice production areas. “I still love cooking for my family and it is also time for sharing,” she said.
The land is blanketed with deep green paddy lands. The plants’ ears are pregnant with rice and farmers are expecting a bumper harvest in a month. The new variety takes about 100 days to mature. With an extensive irrigation system fed by the Wami-Ruvu river basin, coupled with the help of Chinese experts, farmers plant rice twice a year.
Agriculture here is booming. Nearly 255 kilometers from Dares Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, agriculture remains the exclusive means of income for 51 percent of Dakawa residents, according to government data. Rice yields in Morogoro region went up due to access to high-yielding seeds coupled with farming techniques introduced by Chinese advisers, according to Andrew Ngereza, the center director of Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Dakawa.
The state-backed research institute, under the Agriculture Ministry of Tanzania, is partnering with the Demonstration Center of China Agricultural Technology to provide demonstrations of improved cultivars and techniques, and to train local farmers and technicians about local and Chinese agricultural technologies, particularly rice.
The demo center is one of the 14 centers proposed by China at the Beijing Summit of the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation in 2006.
Handed over to the Tanzanian government in 2011, the Chinese-built center cost about $6 million on a 153.2 acres (62 hectares) piece of land. Construction and design were completed by the Chongqing Zhongyi Seeds Industry Co under Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences. It consists of experimental fields, offices, laboratory and training area, together with 123.6 acres under irrigation.
The partnership has also spread to maize tissue culture, vegetable tissue culture, banana tissue culture and poultry farming. Together, the researchers have been able bridge information and knowledge barrier hindering adoption of improved rice farming technology by farmers.
“We have jointly undertaken research and developed high-yielding seeds that are drought intolerant. Furthermore, the center has demonstrated how these varieties, coupled with modern farming techniques from China, can increase productivity,” said Ngereza.
In May, Tanzania announced plans to boost annual rice production from 2.2 million tons to 4.5 million tons in a 12-year national plan. Local demand for rice has reached 2.05 million tons in 2018, according to a recent report by the government. It is projected to increase by 2.9 percent during the next five years to 2.27 tons.
Tanzania is the second largest rice producer in sub-Saharan Africa and rice covers 74 percent of the country’s land, according to 2017 research by Hezron Makundi for the China-Africa Research Initiative. But the country still imports around five percent of the rice it consumes.
Low productivity in Tanzania is due to low-soil fertility, high soil salinity levels, climate change-induced droughts, unstable markets, poor innovation and a limited application of improved technologies. Low mechanization and high consumption of labor also ups production costs and triggers price spikes above the global markets, according to the report.
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The center has also trained 6,000 farmers, including government extension officers. “We have found this to be more effective and reach many people,” said Ngereza.
The program has been the pole center for sharing the experience of China’s technology-driven agricultural modernization with Tanzania.
The Chinese experts have been instrumental in boosting productivity. “They have introduced new cultivation techniques using our own variety. The production in the area has tripled,” Ngereza said, adding that simple hand-held mechanized power tools such as tractors, are also available.


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Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) is happy and proud to introduce the new edition of “Media Talk Back”. This is the second Edition of MESC Monthly Magazine “Media Talk Back”. This special edition covers the Gaming Industry in India with a special focus on highlighting the skills required now and in the future.
This issue was released by Honorable Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji on 15th September 2017 during the 10th Global Skills Summit at FICCI. Mr. Stephen from Prime Focus represented MESC as an Industry expert during the ceremony. The event saw participation from the senior officials from faculty from NSDC, NSDA and Ministry, including the experts and professionals from all industry.
Download the magazine: Click here to download the September 2017 Edition of Media Talk Back.
This new edition firmly includes the insights of the experts of Gaming Industry covering the emerging technologies, innovation and evolution in gaming, future of and future in gaming industry in India and we got the chance to conduct an exclusive interview of the professionals in this sector like Manvendra Shukul (CEO of Lakshay Digital), Rajesh Rao (CEO of Dhruva Interactive), Anand Gurnani (founder of vamrrTM), Laxmi Khonalkae (CEO of Apar Games), Ranbeer Hora (CEO of GodSpeed Games), Ninad Chhaya (CEO of GoPhygital), Rohith Bhat ( CEO of 99Games Games), Shauryam Gupta (Founders Team member from Mech Mocha) and Hrishi Oberoi (Founder and CEO of Photon Tadpole).
With this new edition we tend to educate the game design youth aspirants to make their choices simpler and their challenges smaller with the guidance mentioned in the magazine.


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Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon Satellite at CES 2023, which will be the world’s first satellite-based solution for two-way messaging on premium smartphones and more. Unlike the iPhone 14’s satellite connectivity, which is only for emergency use, Snapdragon Satellite will work for two-way text messaging and some supported messaging apps, as well as emergency use cases.
Snapdragon Satellite is an agreement between Qualcomm and Iridium, and it will be in next-generation premium Android smartphones using the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Garmin will also support Snapdragon Satellite for emergency messaging.
“Garmin welcomes the opportunity to expand our proven satellite emergency response services to millions of new smartphone users globally,” said Brad Trenkle, vice president of Garmin’s outdoor segment. in a press release. “Garmin Response supports thousands of SOS incidents each year and has likely saved many lives in the process, and we are looking forward to collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies and Iridium to help people connect to emergency services no matter where life takes them.”
Snapdragon Satellite will offer truly global coverage from one pole to the other. This satellite connectivity will be able to support two-way messaging for emergency scenarios, as well as regular SMS texting, in addition to other select messaging applications. Since this can be used outside of emergency situations, Snapdragon Satellite enables staying in contact with others in remote, rural, and offshore locations.
How does Snapdragon Satellite work? It’s powered by the Snapdragon
“Iridium is proud to be the satellite network that supports Snapdragon Satellite for premium smartphones,” said Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium. “Our network is tailored for this service – our advanced, LEO satellites cover every part of the globe and support the lower-power, low-latency connections ideal for the satellite-powered services enabled by the industry-leading Snapdragon Satellite. Millions depend on our connections every day, and we look forward to the many millions more connecting through smartphones powered by Snapdragon Satellite.”
There are plans in the future for Snapdragon Satellite to expand to devices other than smartphones as well. Such devices could include laptops, tablets, vehicles, and the Internet of Things (IoT). As the Snapdragon Satellite ecosystem grows, both manufacturers and app developers can differentiate and offer unique branded services that make the most out of satellite connectivity.
“Robust and reliable connectivity is at the heart of premium experiences. Snapdragon Satellite showcases our history of leadership in enabling global satellite communications and our ability to bring superior innovations to mobile devices at scale,” said Durga Malladi, Qualcomm’s senior vice president and general manager of cellular modems and infrastructure. “Kicking off in premium smartphones later this year, this new addition to our Snapdragon platform strongly positions us to enable satellite communication capabilities and service offerings across multiple device categories.”
Though the iPhone 14 series, which includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, are the first smartphones to have satellite connectivity through Globalstar, it is only for emergencies. Snapdragon Satellite will bring satellite connectivity for regular SMS and messaging, as well as emergencies.
It will be interesting to see if Apple follows suit eventually, as having satellite connectivity for those times when you simply can’t get a regular cellular or Wi-Fi signal would be very useful.
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Last week, HMD Global Oy announced to host a product launch in Dubai on December 5. It is widely reported that the company will unveil the Nokia 8.1, the global version of the China-regions specific Nokia X7.
Now, the company's Indian arm has released a teaser video on Twitter. In the clip, Nokia Mobile India shows a spread of rose of petals and in the end, glass silhouette resembling a phone with a notch. This apparently confirms that HMD Global is likely to bring the same Nokia 8.1 in the subcontinent soon after the international launch early next month.
Nokia X7 aka Nokia 8.1: All you need to know
Like all the previous generations models, the upcoming Nokia 8.1 is said to be the Android One series mobile. It will run pure Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and will soon get Google's latest Android Pie soon after the launch. It is also expected to get Android Q in 2019 and also Android R in the following year.
Nokia 8.1 will sport a 6.18-inch full HD+ LCD screen and come with 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor, 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage and a 3,500mAh battery, which is more than enough to keep the phone running for more than a day easily under mixed usage.
As far as the photography is concerned, it boasts feature-rich dual-camera module having 12MP and 13MP sensors on the back, and a feature-rich 20MP front snapper for the selfies and video chatting.
Other stipulated features include Bluetooth 5.0, Type C USB port, FM Radio, 4G VoLTE support and more.


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Paula Deen stirred up controversy when her Twitter account shared an image of her son in darkened makeup, The Today Show reports.» Read More
Forget the tie that dad likely doesn't need. Take the opportunity to get him something he can really enjoy: a quality brew.
If McDonald's makes the right moves, it could produce some positive changes, restaurant analyst Bob Derrington said.
Jeni's will reopen its shops on Saturday after being forced to shut down earlier this month, the company said on its website.
Fogo de Chao CEO Lawrence Johnson said Friday that he is "very pleased" with his company's trading debut.
Defendants are accused of attempting to sell a counterfeit 5-Hour Energy drink produced with unregulated ingredients.
The appetite for on-demand meals seems insatiable. Munchery is one startup that provides an alternative to take-out with gourmet meals.
Chocolate maker Hershey cut its full-year sales growth forecast, citing weak sales in China, and said it would cut 300 jobs by the end of the year.
Ketchup maker Heinz has apologized for having QR codes on some German ketchup bottles connect customers to a porn site.
For the seventh straight year, Russian River Brewing Co.'s Pliny The Elder was ranked No. 1 by readers of Zymurgy magazine.
According to data from Kensho, stocks like Sam Adams, AT&T, Southern, and Coca-Cola all tend to perform very well at golf's US Open
North Korea faces its worst drought in a century, state media say, raising food crisis fears in the impoverished nation. The Financial Times reports.
France’s ecology minister, Ségolène Royal, has blamed Nutella, the popular chocolate and hazelnut spread, for damaging the environment.
Burger King Japan is pushing the burger envelope again with two upcoming new limited-time menu items.
Starbucks said it would close all 23 of its La Boulange retail locations by end September as the stores were not sustainable for its long-term growth.
Panera CEO Ronald Shaich said on Tuesday that he is in favor of regulations that require restaurants to post sodium levels for each menu item.
The Obama administration is cracking down on artificial trans fats, calling them a threat to public health.
Whether he's into gadgets, grilling or fly fishing, subscription boxes are a gift-giving strategy for those hard-to-shop-for dads.
Cane sugar prices are being beaten down – helping to keep processed food prices low around the world.
Chipotle is working on improving the quality of its tortillas which are mass-produced, reports The New York Times.
The market knew it would be ugly. Now, it's clear just how much havoc the strong dollar is wreaking on corporate America.


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As the celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee intensify, today marked the gathering of an array of international royals at Windsor Castle for the World Sovereign’s Lunch. The Queen is one lady who definitely knows how to throw a party; the guests included so many royals from around the globe, that it was officially the biggest gathering of figureheads since the Queen’s Coronation in 1953! Now, that’s one A-Lister party to beat all A-Lister parties. Although, she may now realise that inviting the controversial King of Bahrain may have been a bit of a faux pas, as demonstrators have since set up in protest outside Buckingham Palace. Let’s hope this doesn’t affect Prince Charles’ Black Tie party and ruin the chance of a second Kate outfit in one day, as it’s set to take place there later this evening.
What Kate wore for lunch
For this afternoon’s special lunch, Kate in attendance with William, opted for a pink blush pleated Emilia Wickstead dress, which luckily for us, is one Kate outfit which is still in stock to buy. Surprisingly, she didn’t opt for any patriotic red, white, or blue given the occasion.
Temperley's expansion plans
This week we were also excited to hear the news that one of Kate's and sister Pippa’s favourite labels is in the process of expansion. Temperley, the brand in which the sisters are frequently photographed, is set to open its first ever London flagship store later this year in the exclusive Mayfair area. There’s no denying that the label has struggled in recent years, but thanks to its designs being seen on two of the most famous sisters in the world, this has encouraged a significant surge in sales. (Above right: Alice Temperley attends the opening of the Ballgowns exhibition at the V&A. )
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THE opening of Dan Murphy’s marks a milestone in the development of the Summer Centre.
PrimeSpace Property chief executive officer Anthony McDonald says today’s opening will prove a huge drawcard for other retailers looking to move into the centre.
“We’ve been looking forward to this day for a number of years,” Mr McDonald said.
“It looks fantastic.”
Mr McDonald expects the shopping centre to be fully tenanted by May 30, with proprietors of seven of the 13 shops already committed and expected to open by July.
While Mr McDonald wouldn’t reveal what tenants had committed, he confirmed they were a mix of food-related retailers.
“There won’t be any fashion stores,” he said.
Mr McDonald expects the momentum generated by the opening of Dan Murphy’s to help secure the remaining tenants.
While 80 car parks will open today, Mr McDonald said developers were on track to provide 270 car parks for shoppers.
“We’ll be completing the car park in three stages,” he said.
The final stage of the construction will be the demolition of the Canton Chinese restaurant, which will relocate to a new building adjacent to it on Summer Street.
This work will happened some time between May and mid-July.
PrimeSpace will hold a walk-through of the site for Orange councillors, Orange Business Chamber and media on March 11.


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Bright white bar industries are industries that use the lights from lights.
There are various categories of lights.
Some are light bulbs, some are halogen bulbs, and some are LED.
The latter are the most common lights used in homes and businesses.
Bright white bars are the light bars that use light bulbs and emit no heat.
These are commonly used in restaurants and bars.
Most people who work in these industries use a lamp, and the brightest of these bulbs can produce temperatures that can exceed 100 degrees Celsius.
These lights are used in cars, factories and homes.
Bright lights are the cheapest light bulbs.
They cost less than $10 per litre.
Many people use them to heat the room or for cooking, but in fact they produce more heat.
A bright bar that emits no heat also has a cheaper cost.
There is a bright bar machine, which converts a bulb into an electrical light bulb.
These machines can be used in businesses or home.
Bright bar industries have been around for centuries, but they are growing rapidly in popularity.
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the number of businesses employing bright bars increased by 35% in the first quarter of 2019, from 623,000 to 791,000.
The number of restaurants employing bright lights increased by 26% in that same period, from 2,200 to 3,600.
The EIA also found that businesses using the machines can cut energy use by 10%.
The new machines are also cheaper.
Some businesses, such as those in the restaurants industry, use a low-tech way of making money by selling electricity that can be turned into electricity.
The new lights are also more energy efficient, the EIA said.
Bright bars are used mainly in small businesses.
Many are sold at farmers markets, flea markets, pet shows and at craft fairs, according to the EPA.
Many of these businesses have been affected by the recession and have struggled to meet their energy bills.
“Bright lights can be an energy-efficient way to create a sense of excitement in a room,” said Tom Johnson, a spokesman for the American Bar Association (ABA), an organisation representing more than 12,000 bars.
Johnson said that businesses could use the machines to get people moving to use the new light, while also encouraging customers to return for more light.
“This is an innovative way to get energy-efficiency in a small business,” Johnson said.
The American Bar Associations’ chief executive, Michael Schreiber, said that the technology was a great way to cut energy consumption.
He added that businesses were using the lights to encourage people to return, rather than to cut their costs.
Bright lighting is a hot topic in the US.
Some states have passed laws to ban the use of the new lights, and there are calls to ban them across the country.
In March 2018, the US House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would ban the new bulbs and to require states to obtain permits for the use.
States have been slow to respond.
Many states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio, have passed their own rules banning the use, while some have allowed the use at some businesses.
However, other states have not banned the use entirely.
The US has a national ban on the use and sale of electric lights.
The ban was first enacted in the 1930s, but it was only partially implemented until 1991, when the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that electric lights were causing hundreds of deaths in the United States every year.
In 2018, California became the first state to enact a national national ban.


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A promotional video of a new phone model that Motorola is working on has leaked. The leaked promotional video of the phone, which will be called Moto G Fast, reveals almost all the features of the phone. The price and release date of the phone are not yet known.
Motorola, once one of the most important names in the mobile phone industry, is now far from its former popularity. However, despite the difficulties, the company continues to work on new phone models and bring these phones to consumers. A leaked new video reveals that a new member will be added to Motorola’s Moto G series devices.
A new promotional video uploaded to YouTube reveals that Motorola’s new smartphone will be called Moto G Fast. We can also clearly see the design and some technical features of this phone in the shared video. Unfortunately, the video does not reveal the price or release date of the device. Let’s take a closer look at the design and specifications of Motorola Moto G Fast.
Motorola Moto G Fast looks like this
The promotional video prepared by Motorola reveals that Moto G Fast will be very similar to “Moto G8”. The phone, which has very thick frames, comes with a hole on the screen that holds the front camera. We can also clearly see the triple camera setup on the back of the phone and the fingerprint reader with the Motorola logo on it.
The leaked promotional video reveals that Moto G Fast will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. Also, this phone will have 3 GB or 4 GB RAM options. The video also claims that the new smartphone can be used for 2 days on a single charge. It is said that the battery, which will offer this usage time, can support 10 watts of fast charging and 4,000 mAh capacity.
Motorola’s smartphone, which we do not know the release date and price, will come with a main camera with unknown resolution, an ultra wide-angle camera and a macro camera. Although its features are not yet known, one should not expect these cameras to offer a superior feature. If you wish, let’s leave you with the leaked video prepared by Motorola’s new smartphone.


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After collecting samples from 80 shipments of imported orange juice or orange juice concentrate, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has found residue from a prohibited fungicide in 11 shipments.
Nine of the shipments testing positive for carbendazim have been detained and importers withdrew the other two shipments, the FDA said Friday in its weekly update on the stepped-up testing program, which began Jan. 4.
Although the FDA says all of this juice is safe, carbendazim is not approved for use in the United States, so juice containing even trace amounts must be detained. After FDA refuses entry to a product, the importer has 90 days to export or destroy it.
Of the 11 positive samples, six were shipments from Canada and five were from Brazil. Canada does not grow oranges, so the shipments from Canada likely had been routed there from Brazil.
So far, 29 shipments have tested negative for carbendazim, which is used to prevent mold on orange trees.
Of those carbendazim-free samples, 14 were shipments from Mexico, seven from Canada, two from Costa Rica, two from Brazil, and one each from Belize, Honduras, Lebanon and Turkey, the FDA reported.
In late December, Coca Cola alerted the FDA that it had detected low levels of carbendazim in its own juice, as well as in samples taken from a competitor’s orange juice and juice concentrate imported from Brazil.
In response, the agency said that while orange juice with low levels of the fungicide presents no risk, it would refuse entry to any imported orange juice products containing carbendazim at 10 parts per billion (ppb) or greater.
The EPA has concluded that carbendazim at levels below 80 ppb in orange juice does not pose a health hazard. The European Union’s maximum allowable level is 200 ppb.
Highest levels found so far by the FDA were up to 52 ppb in a shipment from Brazil. Most of the shipments refused entry had much lower amounts of the fungicide residue.
The FDA is also testing orange juice from domestic manufacturers and said results of those tests will be posted next week.


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We know very little information regarding NBA 2K21, the cover star announcements and the release of a current-generation gameplay trailer were revealed during July and early August. Things got a push on August 12, as NBA 2K Gameplay Director Mike Wang gave us some major details on what fans of the franchise can expect from NBA 2K21.
In addition to updating fans of the NBA 2K franchise on the status of NBA 2K21, Wang also stated that a demo for the game will be available in late August.
Wang, on the NBA 2K Reddit page, stated that the demo for NBA 2K21 will be available on August 24. The date makes sense, as not only does it come just a little under two weeks before the launch of NBA 2K21, but it’s also a fitting tribute to Kobe Bryant, who will be on the cover of the NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition, wore both 8 and 24 in his illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Wang added that the demo will be available for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo Switch.


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Desjoyaux Pools USA exhibited at the National Business and Franchise Expo at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA over the September 10th weekend. Scott Thompson and David McDougall attended as representatives for the company and answered questions from potential franchisees on the Desjoyaux Difference.
Desjoyaux's Patented Structure, Waterproofing membrane and Pipeless Filtration System made it possible to build a miniature swimming pool in the Galleria with over 300 gallons of water! In addition to the display pool, attendees were also introduced to Desjoyaux's La Boutique line of retail products that includes patio furniture, pool accessories and outdoor decor. Desjoyaux franchisees are equipped with the systems, training and tools needed to grow their own local business selling Desjoyaux Pools and La Boutique products.
Keep an eye out for us at the next Franchise Expo in Miami in January!


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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India's smart home security camera market grew 116 per cent (year-on-year) as consumers are now more concerned about safety inside their premises, a new report has said.
The smart home security camera grew 7 per cent (on-quarter) in Q2 2022 (April-June period), according to latest research from Counterpoint Research.
The growth was driven by increasing consumer interest, greater concerns over security, shift from traditional security cameras, and brands' marketing push through discounts and promotions.
"The growing consumer interest in smart home security cameras is a result of various factors, including ease of use, availability of smart features, and affordability," said research analyst Varun Gupta.
The pricing of these devices has been a key to the success of the smart camera market as most brands are offering devices below Rs 2,500, which is less than the conventional camera systems, he added.
The top three brands captured 74 per cent share in Q2.
There was a push towards offline retail channels by leading brands such as Xiaomi, EZVIZ, Imou, Qubo and CpPlus.
Xiaomi's shipments doubled in Q2 due to an increase in demand for home security cameras and better brand outreach through promotional events.
realme registered a 74 per cent growth due to good performance by its Home Cam 360o. The brand is expanding its offline presence and is expected to refresh its portfolio soon amid strong demand.
The smart home security camera market is expected to grow over 50 per cent this year, due to the continuous efforts by brands to make these devices available offline, special discount schemes and launch of value-for-money devices.
"In addition to this, we also expect the entry of new brands to build their position in this untapped market," said senior research Analyst Anshika Jain.
In terms of applications, the indoor security camera market will witness a jump due to demand coming from working professionals resuming work at offices after the work-from-home routine during the pandemic, she added.
The major hurdle to mass adoption of these cameras is the lack of consumer awareness.
"Brands need to focus on setting up experience zones and providing some sort of bundled offers with other smart home products to market these products in a better way," Jain noted.
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Meat has been so cheap for so long that it has become easy to forget exactly how it is produced. However, various food scandals, including the chlorinated-chicken controversy – and, less recently, the horse meat scandal and the uncovering of supermarket ‘fictional farms’ – has made many people think twice about what they are really eating.
The reality is pretty grim. At one end of the spectrum, factory farms keep tightly packed animals indoors, feeding them grains to fatten them up quickly, before slaughtering them on huge production lines. This method of “farming” accounts for a staggering 70 per cent of the 75 billion animals farmed worldwide each year, according to Compassion In World Farming.
“Farming has gone through a massive industrialisation over the last two generations,” says Richard Smith, farm manager at Daylesford, an organic farm.
“The difference between other businesses and livestock farming is as food has become cheaper, farmers have been forced into levels of efficiency that have never been seen before – and that includes producing animals that grow at phenomenal rates.”
At the other end of the industry, organic farms ensure animals have enough space to roam free, eat a grass-fed diet, and are taken to small local abattoirs for slaughter.
“Ethical” and “sustainable” farming is gaining momentum as increasingly savvy shoppers seek assurances about where their meat comes from.
“For a while, the term organic gained the reputation of a Gucci-style luxury product, but I think people are realising now that’s just natural food and that’s the way we should be eating,” says Jody Scheckter, who owns organic Laverstoke Park Farm.
Experts will tell you that the better standard of farming, the better the taste of the meat produced.
As Mark Schatzker, author of “Steak: One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef” explains: “When it comes to steak, we often say fat is flavour, but the truth is, the flavours that make a steak so delicious are dissolved in the fat. So if you feed cattle a bland, high-grain diet (think endless amounts of porridge) you can get ultra-marbled beef which is so revered. The problem is, it tastes like a glass of tap water.”
Going against the grain: the ethical meat eater
In a destructive cycle, our meat addiction fuels factory farming, which in turn encourages high levels of meat consumption because it makes it so cheap to buy.
It’s a system that doesn’t benefit anyone, including the farmers who are forced to sell meat so cheaply that sales barely cover their costs. Not us, as our overconsumption of meat is linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Not the environment, as animal agriculture is the leading cause of human-caused climate change – more damaging than even transport – and not the animals.
To eat meat more ethically, the advice is two-fold: eat less (about 50 per cent less, if you can) and choose better quality meat. This is naturally more expensive, so the question is would you be willing to pay more – and perhaps eat meat less frequently to balance the costs – for an animal to be treated humanely and for the food you consume to be better for your health?
We’re on a mission to find the labels and brands to look out for in the supermarket, the food box schemes that that will deliver straight to your door and the butchers and restaurants across the UK that at the very least give animals a life worth living.
As Scheckter says: “When you’re producing the best-tasting, healthiest food, animal welfare comes free.”
Main image: Tomahawk steak from Higher Hacknell Farm
This article was originally written by Lizzie Rivera for the Independent


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Feature: Botswana's Chinatown showcases thriving China-Africa trade
People are seen in Haskins Street laden with Chinese products in Francistown, Botswana, on July 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Shingirai Madondo)
GABORONE, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- When 45-year-old Zhen Xiaojuan from east China's Fujian Province left to start her business in Botswana some 15 years ago, little did she know her goods would sell beyond the borders of the southern African country.
Haskins Street in Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, where Zhen's shop is located, has now become one of the most popular streets in the country.
From dawn to dusk, a myriad of Chinese-made products sold in the street attracts scores of citizens and wholesale shoppers from Botswana and neighboring countries, as far as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Lesotho. From clothes, furniture, house fittings and bicycles to electronic items like television sets, radios and mobile phones and motorbikes, the Chinese-made imports have offered Batswana affordable and quality options.
"Chinese-made products have won the hearts of Batswana, Zimbabweans, Zambians and Basotho (citizens of Lesotho). And we are setting up a mini Chinatown here in Francistown," Zhen told Xinhua in an interview, who sells clothes, shoes, duvets, jewelry and beauty products.
A few Chinese businesspeople, mainly from Fujian Province on the east China seaboard, had first started their business ventures in Francistown, about 430 km northeast of Gaborone, Botswana's capital, around 2005. In the following years, however, the Chinese business community has gradually grown in small numbers, she said.
Weng Yongbiao, the chairperson of the Francistown Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said at least 70 members have signed up their membership with the chamber.
"But we are expecting more to come to Francistown to operate businesses. This is being fostered by the ever flourishing China-Botswana bilateral relations," said Weng, adding that the people of Botswana are friendly and have made it easy for Chinese merchants to use Botswana as a launch pad for Chinese-made products to reach other countries.
China-Africa trade last year reached an all-time high, showing resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of China.
The latest data showed that total bilateral trade between China and Botswana in 2021 reached 428.1 million U.S. dollars, up 32.6 percent year on year, with Botswana exporting 172.6 million dollars of goods to China, up 97.3 percent year on year.
Tafadzwa Mathambo, an economics lecturer at Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies, attribute the love for Chinese goods by people of many countries neighboring Botswana to their affordability and quality.
"Chinese brands are embraced because they are affordable and of good quality," said Mathambo, adding that with incomes shrinking for some people and stagnating for others, the Chinese goods are offering good bargains to consumers and jobs to the sellers.
Ellen Zimuto, a Zimbabwean buyer, said she travels to Botswana twice a month to buy goods wholesale for resale in Bulawayo, the second largest city of Zimbabwe, where she owns a shop. "I have created an employment opportunity for three people who work at my shop while I am traveling to buy more goods," said Zimuto.
Besides those working in shops, some locals like Tinny Mothobi have found a niche in food vending just adjacent to the lane of shops owned by the Chinese nationals. She said she serves mostly Zimbabweans and Zambians who come to buy Chinese products with breakfast and lunch.
"I am very grateful to these Chinese because if it was not for them, I would not be able to sell food because our population is too small," she said.
Botswana's population is estimated at 2,346,179, according to the 2022 population and housing census conducted by Statistics Botswana.
Wholesale shoppers are seen by a shop in Haskins Street laden with Chinese products in Francistown, Botswana, on July 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Shingirai Madondo)


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Digital TV News: Multiplay
Australians turn to multiple subscriptions for entertainment
Aug 19, 2019 – Australians have a growing taste for sports and video entertainment content, sending the SVOD services market to new heights, reaching 12.3 million total subscriptions at the end of June 2019, according to research from Telsyte.
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Cyfrowy Polsat contract pay TV subscribers down 22,000 in 1Q 2019
May 14, 2019 – Cyfrowy Polsat Group has reported results for the first quarter of 2019. The company finished the quarter with 5.1 million contract pay TV subscribers, down 21,000 versus the end of 2018, and up 93,000 year-on-year. In March 2019 Cyfrowy Polsat introduced its EVOBOX IP set-top box.
News categories: Cyfrowy Polsat, Digital TV, IPTV, OTT, Poland, Results, Satellite, Set Top Box, Subscribers
US esports ad revenues will grow 25% in 2019
Mar 14, 2019 – Competitive video gaming is a rapidly growing, multibillion-dollar industry. Esports ad revenues are poised to surpass $200 million by next year, according to eMarketer’s first forecast on esports and gaming revenues.
News categories: eMarketer, Paul Verna, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, USA
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Dec 5, 2018 – Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) has unveiled its Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, collectively supporting multi-gigabit 5G, AI and immersive extended reality (XR). Snapdragon 855 provides consumers with an upgraded entertainment platform including HDR10+ playback.
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High-speed broadband reached three quarters of homes in Europe in June 2017
Jun 25, 2018 – At the end of June 2017, more than three quarters of homes in the 28 countries in the European Union (EU28) had access to high-speed broadband services. For the first time, 4G LTE availability matched 3G HSPA networks, in terms of the number of households covered.
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BBC selects BuyDRM for encrypted playback on mobiles
Sep 15, 2017 – BuyDRM has announced that the BBC has chosen the BuyDRM KeyOS Multi-DRM platform to provide DRM for its BBC iPlayer, BBC iPlayer Kids and BBC iPlayer Radio on-demand TV and radio products. Content on these services is secured for playback on mobile devices.
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TV industry primed for huge disruption as consumers shift to online video
Sep 12, 2017 – CCS Insight believes that audiences sitting down to an evening of scheduled programmes will become an outdated concept. The shift in consumers' preference to watch programmes when and where they like will lead to heavily blurred distinctions between live, recorded, on-demand and online content.
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SHOPKEEPERS are stepping up their protest against plans for a new supermarket.
The go-ahead to build an Asda at Newcastle Shopping Park, Byker, in place of an old Woolworths was given by city councillors on September 17.
This was in spite of planning officers saying that the “proposal would have an unacceptable adverse impact on the Shields Road District Centre.”
Now a campaign entitled Braasda (Byker Residents Against Asda), has been launched by shopkeepers to protest the decision they believe will cripple local business. David Ovington, of Fantasia Florists in Shields Road, said: “We are not very happy.
“Lots of people are struggling at the moment so it is pretty unnecessary to open another supermarket.”
Shields Road butcher David Burn, of D Burn and Sons, said: “It all started when they put double yellow lines down on the high street which pushed people towards Morrisons.
“Now they are opening an Asda, it will close Shields Road down altogether.”
Mr Burn is also worried that the move will mean an end to community shopping.
He said: “The good thing about a high street is that customers get a personal touch which you don’t get with a supermarket.”
Shopkeeper Bismillah Begum, who opened a greengrocers in Shields Road two months ago says she is now regretting her decision.
She said: “If I had known Asda was going to open when I bought the shop I wouldn’t have done it.
“It will affect all the businesses in the high street. There are already too many shops without another supermarket opening.”
Byker councillor Veronica Dunn said: “We approved the application on the basis of sheer public demand.
“Hundreds of people had written to the council particularly residents living in the East End and in the Heaton area, supporting the idea of another supermarket.
“Since the decision was passed I have had only two letters of complaint from shopkeepers.’’
The new store will create 250 jobs.
An Asda spokesman said: “The reception we’ve had from local people so far has been overwhelmingly positive. We’re really looking forward to playing a big part in the local community and saving shoppers money.’’


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On 2nd of April 2015, at the ethno-cultural complex “Vatra”, took place the conference “Solutions for the business of the future: the future begins today”, at which DAAC System Integrator, together with its partners DELL, APC and OKI, came with new technologies for its customers.
“It’s a very important event for our company, our customers and our partners, whom we tell about our new technologies that we bring on the market. At the conference are present the representatives of DELL, with whom we collaborate more than 20 years, since the creation of our company, of APC – that produces electric solar energy, also, the partners from OKI are here. Their presence at this event is important for us and for our market, but also for our customers, coming from different economic sectors: representatives form public sector, from commercial banks, National Bank of Moldova, commercial organizations, telecommunication companies of Moldova. In spite of the crisis, we strive to bring in light news from IT sector, from technology, we strive to keep our customers informed and to realize new projects together with them”, announced the commercial director of DAAC System Integrator, Vitalii Solomaha.
During the whole conference, the partners of DAAC System Integrator presented their technologies of latest generation. The partners from DELL informed their customers about the new achievements in manufacturing the servers, the system of preservation of data and other innovative technologies. The partners from APC brought to the participants at the event new methods of gaining solar electricity, products of security of energy supply, as well as triphase sources of uninterruptible supply (UPS). The OKI representatives spoke about monochrome, color and mate printers for printing in offices, as well as for specialized closed areas, such as operative printing, printing for typographies, but also for printers used in medicine.
„The majority of our partners tell us how, thanks to our technologies, the customers can develop their infrastructure, to save money, to reduce the expenses, what it’s very actual this year, during the crisis”, mentioned Vitalii Solomaha.
Apart from the informative program offered at the conference, the participants enjoyed the cultural program in medieval style. The archery league ”TEVTAR” held a fashion show and a master-class on medieval dances, a master-class and a competition in archery. Historical clubs ”Sword of Moldova” and ”London” held demonstrations of fighting with swords and armor. The Association of stuntmen held a master-class and a competition on throwing knives. The conference ended with a gala dinner, accompanied by the music of Kaiser Band.


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September 23, 2014
By Ari Brandt
The surge in smartphone usage presents a tremendous opportunity for the digital ad industry to make serious advances both in technology and how brands can engage consumers. It is a completely new medium, which means it offers a new user experience, new user expectations, new technologies and new opportunities.
Yet the ad industry’s treatment of mobile has left me asking a lot of questions.
Why are we serving the same crappy advertising patterned after desktop units such as pre-roll video ads, mini banner ads, interstitials and the like? And why have we accelerated automation that makes it so easy to deploy such formats when industry research shows that users do not respond positively to these ads?
I believe we should hit the pause button on automation in mobile advertising before we denigrate another platform.
To move forward, we need to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Remember: on desktop, the industry has primarily automated twenty-five-year-old ineffective ad units via programmatic methods as a way to create efficiency.
With mobile, we have an opportunity – no, an obligation – to reinvent what advertising looks like in this medium, but instead we are racing to repeat our past mistakes.
Symptoms of the problem
In-application mobile advertising provides the industry a chance to circumvent issues such as banner blindness and viewability that are ongoing concerns with desktop advertising.
While these issues do not exist on mobile, we should not stop innovating.
Mobile ads are increasingly being bought and sold through programmatic methods in the name of efficiency just like desktop ads. Yet, this method may be hurting brands more than helping them.
In fact, according to a recent Millward Brown Digital marketer study, a large portion of Fortune 500 digital brand marketers said that programmatic methods negate customer experiences or brand building.
Missing link: Emotional connections
But there is a solution.
The right technology embedded into software developer kits can provide the ability to accurately understand real-time signals or moments via bi-directional communication, giving us a new way to serve ads that are not only impactful, but also that are contextually relevant to what a user is doing and how she is feeling.
While standard programmatic ad buying methods cannot deliver this yet, creative formats with dynamic messaging that align with real-time moments can.
Programmatic methods cannot deliver on critical digital brand marketers’ key performance indicators either, including making emotional connections and earning people’s trust.
According to the Millward Brown Digital marketer survey, almost half of respondents found that making emotional connections with people through digital ads is an important branding objective.
Plus, 70 percent said that they want to make emotional connections to build brand recognition, loyalty and trust.
That is why many people in the industry are speaking out and calling for change.
For instance, Louie Moses, president of Moses Anshell, recently said, “Analyzing data gets you up to the point where you still need to make an emotional connection … creative storytelling will always make that connection.”
I could not agree with Mr. Moses more. Data alone cannot facilitate emotional bonds.
We need to empower digital and mobile brand marketers to stop dehumanizing people and get back to the essence of advertising: making true people-to-brand connections.
To be successful in mobile, digital brand marketers must seek out innovative, creative formats that will resonate with viewers and position brands as heroes, not annoy and interrupt users.
Digital brand marketers must buy ads that acknowledge users’ states of mind and appeal to their emotions.
However, such creative ad formats are not yet available through automated tactics, although I believe that technological advances may enable this in the future.
Now, I am all for automation, but we are making a huge mistake with mobile if we do not address innovation first.
We have an opportunity and an obligation to take a fresh look at mobile, which is the most exciting opportunity presented to digital advertising in the last 30 years.
No wonder eMarketer estimates that the new medium will surpass desktop in ad spend by 2017 and predicts that mobile ad spending will increase 83 percent to nearly $18 billion this year.
CAN MARKETERS make the most of mobile if we continue to automate the wrong elements of our industry? I do not think so.
While programmatic ad buying can be effective, alone it cannot empower brands to make emotional connections or earn people’s trust. Not yet. And it certainly will not enable marketers to build their brands on mobile devices – or, frankly, anywhere else.
Ari Brandt is cofounder/CEO of MediaBrix, New York. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Nearly 82 percent of Japanese prefer food made domestically to imported food, mainly because of its presumed safety, according to the results of a government survey released Saturday.
In the poll by the Prime Minister’s Office, 81.9 percent said they would choose domestic food to imported food. The survey was conducted in July on 5,000 people aged 20 and over and had a response rate of 71.4 percent.
Asked to give multiple replies as to why they prefer domestic food, 82 percent said “safety,” while 57.3 percent said “freshness.” Only 10.5 percent mentioned “prices,” and a mere 1.8 percent said product “type” was the reason for their choice.
Regarding Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate, which currently stands at 40 percent of caloric intake, 52.8 percent said they regard the figure as being “low” or “somewhat low,” and 10.8 percent said they thought it was “high” or “somewhat high.”
The self-sufficiency rate is calculated by dividing domestic food supply by overall food demand expressed in calories per person per day. The survey shows that 78.4 percent have fears about Japan’s future food supply, a higher figure than the 70.5 percent in a previous survey in 1996.
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LikeFolio CEO: Might As Well Face It, We're ADDICTED To Facebook
Andy Swan is the co-founder and CEO of LikeFolio.
Why Can’t We Quit Facebook?
Despite the occasional flare-ups of people threatening to leave Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) (usually after privacy screw-ups by the company), there is no indication that users are abandoning Facebook in any meaningful numbers.
In fact, we’re seeing that people who post about quitting Facebook are usually posting something about being back on it within 30 days. While Twitter is having problems engaging new users, Facebook users simply cannot quit.
We Hate Ourselves For Loving Facebook
76% of tweets about Facebook are positive. That’s the same score as tweets about Twitter, and right in line with normal behavior around social networks. We will be monitoring this closely over the next few quarters, as a sentiment move in either direction has been telling signal for Facebook stock in the past.
Advertisers Continue To Lick Their Chops
We’ve seen a 10% increase over the past quarter in enthusiasm surrounding advertising on Facebook. Most of this is attributable to its mobile-advertising network. Enthusiasm for Facebook ads tends to come from owners of small businesses, who are showing excitement about Lift— a tool that helps you figure out when ads are working.
Facebook Is Dead. All Hail Instagram.
Enthusiasm is awesome for both Instagram and WhatsApp. In fact, social mentions of Instagram are getting close to mentions of Facebook proper— an amazing accomplishment.
Data via TDAmeritrade
Like it or not, Facebook has users right where they want them… addicted to their growing platforms and ready to consume ads from eager marketers.
— Andy Swan is the co-founder and CEO of LikeFolio, and can be reached at andy [at] likefolio.com
The following article is from one of our external contributors. It does not represent the opinion of Benzinga and has not been edited.
© 2016 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.


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The gaming giant that is Nintendo continues to slide in the financial arena as they take a beating in 2013 and post a massive $230 million loss.
How much longer can this continue? It’s anyones guess as yet again Nintendo has posted a loss, this time for the year ending March 31st (fiscal years are different than actual years, which end of course on December 31st). Even worse, Nintendo announced that not only were Wii U sales once again not there, but even normally reliable 3DS sales slipped in the four quarter timeframe.
In it’s first full 12 months on sale, the Wii U sold just 2.72 million systems. That’s a paltry number, and even worse when you consider that the console sold more than that (3.45 million) in the year 2012, when it had just been on sale for four months. As for the current year, the company has announced that they’re looking for somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.6million of consoles to go out the door, which is still a woeful figure, but better by a landslide than what it had done in 2013.
What’s supplying this future turnaround? Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros says Nintendo. Personally, while I love Mario Kart and can definitely see the appeal of Smash Bros, I just can’t imagine that the pair of titles could carry the console to something of a turnabout, even one as relatively small as what’s been talked about.
As for the 3DS, things are definitely rosier there, if not by much The little handheld that could has posted sales hitting the 12.24 million mark, which includes all the different variations of the system out there on shelves. Yes, that’s a pretty great number, but not as great as the 13.95 million 3DS’ that they sold in 2012. What’s more, Nintendo says that they expect the portable to continue to decline and hit somewhere around 12 million in sales for this current fiscal year.
Thought the 3DS has been out for a while and the decline there could be said to be simply because of the console’s age, the Wii U has no such excuse and is getting soundly trounced by both the Xbox One (which has already posted 5 million units sold) and the current market leader, the PS4 (which has moved 7 million). If Nintendo expects the Wii U to try and play any ind of catchup here in 2014, they’re going to need more than just a double dose of Mario.
Personally, I hope we see something truly incredible from them at E3 next month, but I’m not holding my breath.
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Google’s Mobile First Index Unlikely to Launch Before 2018
There is a little bit more breathing room for those sites needing the time to get their mobile sites ready for mobile first indexing change by Google. It now sounds like it is unlikely to launch prior to 2018.
Gary Illyes from Google commented at Next10X during his keynote that he doesn’t think it is likely it will launch before next year.
Illyes then clarified his statement on Twitter.
He also made a reference to it still being “quarters away”, something he said last month as well.
That said, sites should make it a priority to get their desktop content added to their mobile sites, particularly if using an m.example.com mobile site. But it sounds as though site owners will have a bit longer time to ensure that happens.
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Clipboard CEO Gary Flake, three-time regional wrestling champ and former R&D lead at both Yahoo and Microsoft, once said in a TED speech that “the whole of the data that we consume is greater than the sum of its parts.”
That seems to be his touch-off point for Clipboard, which officially launched in May. At first blush, Clipboard looks a bit like a Pinterest clone. But the focus isn’t on creating static boards of content, it’s on the ability to pin any content on the Web and have it posted to the site in its original format, meaning links, videos, and layouts are retained on the site. Flake even showed a pnned Flash game that was fully usable inside Clipboard.
“It seems broken that we’re not able to save Web content,” says Flake. “People talk a lot about social curation. They’re missing the point – I think it’s saving.” Flake has found that on Clipboard, which defaults content to private, 83 percent of users’ clips stay private – unlike other sites, where everything is on display. Even the service’s most active user, who has more 12,000 clips, keeps their account private.
Apart from the sleek technology that runs the clipping, it’s the privacy and product focus that sets Clipboard apart. The average social site has 90 percent passive users, 9 percent engaged users, and 1 percent of users actually creating content. Not so for Clipboard, where only 54 percent of users are passive, with 34 percent actively saving content, and 12 percent creating new content. That seems a pretty telling indicator that users become significantly more active when their content is private.
As for the clips, Flake says they’ve surpassed the “Uncanny Valley of Clip Quality”. While some sites just take screen shots and others just pull the the basic info, Clipboard’s preservation of content in its original form is what makes the site beautiful. Flake notes that they even know how to make the Amazon’s store’s “Buy It Now” button work, so it can be clicked and users can be taken to Amazon to complete purchases.
In other words, says Flake, “This is really about getting stuff done.” The company is beta testing its iPhone app, which allows users to clip content from other apps as well as within the browser using the native “Copy” button – something no pinning site has achieved. As well, for a company that’s all about embedding, Clipboard just released the ability to clip, scale, and even embed clips. That means, after clipping content, preserving it in its beautiful original form, you can embed it anywhere else you want online.
Content stays branded and recognizable, says Flake, which has two advantages. First, it preserves the layouts and feel of the original content. And it also allows you to quickly scan through Clipboard’s boards to find the content. Flake says it’s a right-brain, left-brain layout that allows users to visually parse data quickly, but also access deeper content within it.
Flake concludes that Facebook is for the cool you, Pinterest is for your hopes and dreams, and Clipboard is for your real self, and what you’re going to do.


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If the rumors are accurate, the next year could see new models like the OnePlus 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, iPhone 14 Max, and iPhone SE 3.
We’re only two days away from the start of the new year. Many of the smartphones launched in the fall were able to make CNET’s list for the top smartphones. 2021 saw two new smartphones: the Google Pixel 6 and Apple iPhone 13 (here’s how the four new iPhone models contrast). However, we’re eager to see what the year 2022 will bring regarding smartphones that launch.
There are many things to anticipate in 2022, including new phones that are budget-friendly made by Samsung and Apple, which could launch in the first quarter this year. A massive new version of the iPhone and a Samsung phone that may feel like a genuine alternative to Galaxy Note is reportedly being launched at some point.
Upcoming Smartphones will be out in 2022
Apple updated its budget iPhone at its first update in 2020. It appears that we won’t need to wait as long to get the new model in the third generation. Possible that the iPhone SE 3 could launch in the first quarter of 2022, as per the Note of analyst Ming-Chi Kwong that MacRumors published.
The iPhone is expected to receive 5G connectivity and an increase in performance thanks to Apple’s new A15 Bionic chip, which is the same processor that runs iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13, according to Nikkei Asian Review. The iPhone SE, which is currently in production, runs on Apple’s previous A13 Bionic processor used in earlier iPhone 11.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman wrote that the next-generation iPhone SE might also be the first phone to have Face ID in his Power On newsletter. It is expected that the 2020 iPhone SE and 2016 versions both come with Touch ID since they still feature the home button that is physically located. However, there is a dispute over what the next iPhone SE will revamp or keep its vintage appearance. As per MacRumors, Kuo claims it’s likely to be similar to the current model and identical to the iPhone SE, and the Chinese tech website MyDrivers says it’ll look more similar to that of the iPhone XR.
The second-gen iPhone SE stands out for its great performance, value, and ability to transfer data. Based on the news that has circulated up to now, it seems like Apple is planning to enhance this by giving its iPhone SE some more modern features while also preserving those features that attracted consumers initially.
The iPhone 13 is just a couple of months old it’s not a sign that it’s too early to begin discussing iPhone 14. iPhone 14. We’re likely to see the major upgrades on the next flagship iPhone will be photography, style, and screen size options. However, it’s the iPhone 14 Max one that has me most excited. It is believed to be a larger version of Apple’s regular next-generation iPhone.
According to Nikkei Asia Review, Apple is expected to drop its iPhone Mini and will instead add a 6.7-inch iPhone to the mix in the coming year. It means that Apple’s iPhone 14 lineup may consist of two 6.1-inch models (the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro) and two 6.7-inch versions (the iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max).
The Apple iPhone 14 Max will seemingly target those who would like a larger display but aren’t interested in other features included in Apple’s Pro line of phones, such as the triple-lens camera as well as the Lidar sensor. It’s a fantastic option for iPhone users who have been looking for a larger display but don’t want to spend the $1,099 price tag on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
A few additional exciting enhancements are coming to the rest of the iPhone 14 lineup, making it appear an even bigger leap over the iPhone 13. Pro and Pro Max versions of the iPhone Pro and Pro Max variants of Apple’s 2022 iPhone might feature a wide 48-megapixel rear camera, according to Kuo in a post published by 9to5Mac. It’s an impressive leap over the 13-megapixel iPhone’s camera.
Regarding design and style, 2022 could be the year that Apple will say goodbye to one of its most controversial physical characteristics that is the notch. Kuo is also aware there is a possibility that the iPhone 14 lineup could have an opening for a hole punch on the front camera, however just on iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. The is in line with a report previously published by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman which said Apple is developing a notch-free design for the upcoming iPhones.
The iPhone 14 lineup will likely debut in September, as is the norm with the major iPhone releases from Apple.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
With its large screens and S-Pen support, The Galaxy S21 Ultra is suitable for Galaxy Note fans. However, it was disappointing that the S-Pen experience felt less polished than the Note’s features. One reason is that the S21 Ultra doesn’t come with an S-Pen out of the box. There’s also no slot in the phone to keep it, and it’s not equipped with Bluetooth or gesture recognition for the S-Pen.
The reality is that Samsung may address these issues with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 Ultra may come with a storage slot that can store the S-Pen, making it easier to track Samsung’s stylus and not lose it. The slot built into the phone suggests the S-Pen might be part of the package along alongside the S22 as opposed to being provided as an add-on.
Galaxy S22 Ultra may have cameras with continuous optical zoom based on information coming from the Ice Universe. It would mean sharper, uncropped zoom in the event of changing to different focal lengths.
In the end, the improvements that we’re hoping to see help make Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra an even more appealing option in the eyes of Galaxy Note loyalists or those looking for a high-end camera phone. Samsung typically unveils its latest Galaxy collection between January and March period, which means it’s likely that we won’t have to wait long to find out more.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung’s affordable Galaxy S20 FE earned a CNET Editors Choice Award at the year’s end due to its amazing value for the price. With 5G, a high-performance processor, and multi-lens cameras, it’s a much-needed budget-friendly device compatible with the premium Galaxy S20 lineup.
Today, Samsung plans to unveil a sequel dubbed The Galaxy S21 FE in January as per the Korean new daily. If this information proves to be real, the phone will be only be sold in Europe. It would be a huge loss for the US, in which Samsung is the second-largest smartphone maker, behind Apple.
However, another aspect that I’m intrigued about is how Samsung plans to distinguish the new “Fan Edition” handset from other mid-range options, like the Galaxy A52 5G for $500 with similar features. There’s a possibility that Samsung could place it between the price of $800 for Galaxy S21 and $500 Galaxy A52 5G, which could put it somewhere in the $600-$700 price range. It could be an ideal choice for people looking for a little premium device but isn’t as expensive as its counterpart in the S21 family.
What can we anticipate in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE? Samsung’s next mid-range smartphone could have a 6.4-inch screen with a resolution of 2,340 by 1,080 and three cameras, including 12-megapixel, 32-megapixel, and 8-megapixel lens following specifications published in China’s TENAA Certifications website. MyFixGuide published.
According to a leak, it may also have it with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. It could be one method that Samsung differentiates its Galaxy S21 FE from the Galaxy A52 5G, which has a weaker Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. It is expected to be similar in appearance and design. Galaxy S21 FE is also likely to have a similar style and appearance as Galaxy S21. Galaxy S21, as shown in renders created by the popular leaker Evan Blass.
OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus had earned a name for itself when it launched phones that have hardware capabilities to match with Samsung models Samsung at a lower price. Recently, its top-of-the-line “Pro” range has garnered recognition, with”CNET”‘s Andrew Hoyle calling the OnePlus 9 Pro “the most powerful phone OnePlus has ever produced.”
If the rumors are true, we could expect similar things about the OnePlus 10 Pro, which will feature several camera enhancements. Images from the renowned leaker OnLeaks and deals site Zouton claims to showcase a revamped camera bump for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The camera system is believed to come with three lenses similar to the OnePlus 9 Pro but with a different arrangement similar to the quadruple lens camera configuration in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
It’s too early to tell the impact of an improvement to the OnePlus 10 Pro over its predecessor. However, if cameras upgrades are on the cards for OnePlus, the next flagship phone, It could solve one of our biggest concerns. The camera on the OnePlus 9 Pro is good. As per CNET’s Andrew Hoyle, there’s room to improve.
It’s too early to tell the impact of an improvement that the OnePlus 10 Pro will be over its predecessor. However, if cameras upgrades are on the cards for OnePlus, the next flagship phone, It could solve one of our biggest concerns. The camera on the OnePlus 9 Pro is good. As per CNET’s Andrew Hoyle, there’s room to improve.


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The City of Greer is spending $57,403 on electric vehicles ahead of the upcoming downtown streetscape project.
The vehicles will be used to transport customers to Greer Station businesses during the year and a half construction, officials said.
The low speed vehicles will be used in downtown Greer during the streetscape construction. The vehicles have nine-seats, three rows of three bench seats.
The batteries provide a 50-60 miles range after one full charge.


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UK signalling manufacturer E2S Warning Signals has designed and developed a bespoke siren system to alert people nearby when an RNLI lifeboat is launching.
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When we saw the ad for Regency Crown ’hair transplantations’ on the
back page of the News of the World, we thought we’d spotted a perfect
Sale of the Week.
The ad, featuring a Ronaldo doppelganger under the strapline ’Not
everyone is happy being bald!’, appeared to be a masterpiece of media
placement, given its positioning within three (yes three!) pages of
coverage on David Beckham’s newly shaved barnet.
However, it transpired that the account planner was Lady Luck. Rosie
Wills, who sold the space, was away on holiday when we contacted the
NoW, but we were informed that the booking was a total fluke. ’I’m sure
we should say it was an inspired sale, but I’m afraid it was pure
coincidence,’ said a member of the sales team.
The ad was booked by Roger Hanley, media director at Rawtenstall-based
Julie Grady Media, who told us: ’I haven’t even seen the paper; my wife
had a baby girl on Friday and that’s kept me pretty busy, but this is
more good news. The funny thing is, I was in the barber’s this morning
and all they were talking about was Beckham’s hair. To be honest, I
preferred it before.’
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