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Google Pixel: Devices are a dangerous distraction from the new AI interface
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Analysis There was a distinct whiff of the retro about Google’s launch of its Pixel smartphone. Exclusives with selected large mobile operators; yet another attempt to create a unified Android experience; even the clear focus on Apple as the primary competition – all these should be issues of the past.
"Premium is a very important category," Hiroshi Lockheimer, head of Android, said in an interview. "It’s where Apple is also very strong. Is there room for another player there? We think so."
This is the wrong target in a world where the new web experiences are being driven by Facebook rather than Apple. Of course, Apple has huge smartphone power, but that is starting to wane, and the way to weaken it further is not to copy tactics which go right back to the original iPhone, but to shift the terms of debate.
Google’s heavy focus on its virtual assistant software, the heart and soul of Pixel and other devices, may do that – at least it shows the search giant playing to its strengths and seeking to drive the next generation of web user experiences as it did the current one. But that does not require Apple-like devices, or indeed Google hardware devices at all.
Launching the devices, Google said they were “bringing hardware and software design together under one roof”. It seems that the firm cannot resist trying to be an integrated hardware/software provider like Apple, even though it has seen how difficult and ultimately self-defeating that quest is – with its own purchase and sale of Motorola and its disappointing Android One platform; and with the debacle of rival Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset business.
With the Google Nexus devices, at least it kept some of its biggest OEMs within the fold, letting them take it in turns to make and co-brand the products – and anyway, Nexus largely exists as a showcase for the "optimal" implementation of Android, to encourage developers and power users, and to push OEMs away from their own Android skins.
That has been the biggest challenge of the Android journey – the battle to keep an open source platform, in which many large OEMs are competing for position with differentiated implementations, from fragmenting so far that it damages developer trust and consumer experience.
The latest attempt to impose unity on Android
The Pixel phones run a new version of Android, called Nougat 7.1, and have a user interface customized by Google. The Android update will be available for other Android partners, but as always, users will only receive the updates which are selected by the OEMs.
Despite a couple of years of increasing convergence between Chrome OS and Android, the two operating systems were not merged for the Pixel, but the smartphone has received one of Chrome’s distinctive features, continual OS updates.
This is Google’s latest attempt to create a unified experience – this time by making a fully fledged hardware push of its own rather than by securing consensus among its OEMs through wheedling or bullying. On the dark side, this sees Google alienating its largest vendor partner, Samsung, by competing directly with it, and doing so by adopting many of the tactics of Samsung’s real handset arch-rival Apple.
On the plus side, Pixel does genuinely represent a big step forward for the Android platform and for the web experience which Google must define if it is to retain its core source of power.
The real highlight—AI interface
Front and centre in the Pixel launch are two key elements – Google Assistant, powered by an artificial intelligence engine, no doubt based on the company’s Deep Mind technology; and a new Daydream Virtual Reality (VR) headset, to be given away free with the phone (the first to be compatible).
Assistant is a more powerful version of Google Now, the software and cloud framework that competes with Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana, as well as Amazon’s Echo in the home. The new Pixels will be the first phones to feature Assistant, and will show off Android to the fullest extent of the OS – as Google intends.
The Assistant, and the AI software which lies behind it, is the most significant element of the launch. This is the "conversational interface" which Google, Microsoft and others believe will replace the current text and mouse inputs and provide the first step towards the fully intuitive Tactile Internet. Voice and gestures instead of keywords, intelligent chatbots to support users, massive AI engines to return ever more accurate and personalized responses to natural language questions – these are the keynotes of the new web and search experiences, and every major web player knows it needs to lead the way in order to retain its influence and stand the best chance of monetizing the new conversations.
The Pixel, the Chromecast TV dongle, the OnHub Wi-Fi router and its new successor (see separate item), are all being brought under a single interface with the smartphone at its heart, and Google’s AI engine in control of all online activities from home to office, from car to phone.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said: "When I look at where computing is heading, I see how machine learning and artificial intelligence are unlocking capabilities that were unthinkable only a few years ago. This means that the power of the software really matters for hardware more than ever before. The last 10 years have been about building a world that is mobile-first, turning our phones into remote controls for our lives. But in the next 10 years, we will shift to a world that is AI-first, a world where computing becomes universally available — be it at home, at work, in the car, or on the go — and interacting with all of these surfaces becomes much more natural and intuitive, and above all, more intelligent."
Daydream VR differentiates Pixel
Meanwhile, Daydream firmly treads on Samsung’s Gear VR line. While Google and VR have mixed before with Cardboard, the absolute entry-level VR device, and YouTube’s VR content, the new $79 Daydream View headset notably undercuts Samsung.
With a fabric cover, available in three shades, this is essentially a means of strapping a phone to your face and immersing yourself in VR content. With a remote control that can be stored inside the headset when not in use, Daydream does enable interactive experiences in a way that Gear VR currently can’t. Launch apps include a Harry Potter tie-in, with the remote being a wand, and an assortment of less notable games. Daydream support is coming to Google Play Movies, Photos, and Maps’ Street View.
A variety of other attractions have been included in Pixel - unlimited cloud storage; the recently announced AI-based apps, like Show and Tell, which correctly captions all photos automatically; a decent top end camera; an AMOLED screen at current 2K resolutions in the larger of the phones. In other words, this is positioned as a flagship phone to sell in high volume, not, like Nexus, just to demonstrate the power of Android.
Fragmentation or angry OEMs?
That brings Google head to head with its own OEMs. The firm has always had a rather strained relationship with smartphone vendors, thanks to its decision to place the onus for Android security and feature updates on these manufacturers and the carriers. Consequently, Google has completely lost control of the ability to effectively push updates to the billions of Android phones out there.
By comparison, Apple has such a tight grip on its upgrade process that new versions of iOS make it to the majority of its phones within half a year. According to Statista, some 34 per cent of iPhones are already running iOS 10, within a month of its launch, with 61 per cent on using iOS 9. Only 4.8 per cent are using an older version of iOS. With Android, at the beginning of September, fewer than 0.1 per cent are running the latest version of Android (Nougat). Some 19 per cent are using Marshmallow (Android 6, launched November 2015), with 35 per cent on Lollipop (Android 5, November 2014), and 28 per cent on KitKat (Android 4, October 2013). Even Jellybean has around 15 per cent market share, and that was launched back in 2012.
Consequently, Google can’t really represent a unified brand image for Android, and can’t introduce new features across the board – as the users typically don’t have the ability to upgrade to the newest version of the OS, and are stuck waiting on carriers and manufacturers.
This was the reality that led to the Nexus line from Google, manufactured in partnership with OEMs and meant to act as flagships for the OS – without treading on toes by stealing sales. The new Pixel line is something of a large boot with which Google could shatter a few manufacturer metatarsals should it want to.
Starting at $649 for the 5-inch variant (the 1080p Pixel), with the 5.5-inch Pixel XL costing $749 (with a larger 1440p screen) the two phones are available in either 32GB or 128GB options, with just three colors. Verizon is the exclusive US carrier, but unlocked phones can be bought via Google’s website. Assembled by HTC, each house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoCs, the OLED screens and 4GB of RAM. However, while these are confrontational devices, they don’t feature some of the more powerful features of their flagship rivals, like waterproofing, dual-SIM configurations, or wireless charging.
Google Assistant comes to the smart Home
Google’s Home hub, essentially a cheaper rival to Amazon’s Echo (something of a surprise success for the retailer), was also on-stage at the launch. Costing $130, the same as the newly rebranded Google Wi-Fi home Wi-Fi-meshing access point, Home aims to bring Google’s services inside the household – hopefully generating more advertising revenue for Google, and ensnaring more users in its ecosystem.
While the underlying framework of smart home devices and ecosystems is still something of a mess across the board, with standards and walled gardens still not yet resolved or settled upon, Google has launched with Nest and Samsung-owned SmartThings as prominent partners.
Nest is still in chaos, but still sells a very nice thermostat and capable IP cameras, but SmartThings is a very sensible move for Google – as it is one of the most extensive smart home platforms on the market, and able to cater for just about every need that most users could find in a smart home. As of now, Home is only available in the US, and will ship in November.
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Amazon's Latest Page-Turner: Book Publishing
from The Seattle Times
After forever changing book-selling, Amazon is now embarked on a wide-ranging venture that seeks to alter the book-publishing end of the business. Company officials see it as an experiment where they can tinker with new ways to connect authors and readers.
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When iRobot CEO Colin Angle talked with Reuters about connectivity and virtual simultaneous localization and mapping technology, he likely didn’t expect to find himself defending his company’s data privacy policies once the story ran.
After analyzing more than 150 technologies, PwC has whittled the list down to eight essential technologies they feel companies and boards should pay attention to.
Excitement about blockchain—the revolutionary cryptocurrency technology—has triggered a wildfire of public and private proposals to adopt industry-based blockchain solutions.
Securitas President/CEO Alf Goransson was declared bankrupt and de-registered as the company’s CEO and removed from external board positions after his identity was stolen and a fraudulent bankruptcy application was made in his name.
Baidu chief's tangle with the law shows American tech CEOs aren't the only ones willing to act first and suffer the legal consequences later.
While manufacturers move to embrace digital strategies, they could be wasting millions on initiatives that produce little return or organizational benefit.
Companies today have a wealth of data about their customers, and executives know there is a lot of value in that data. However, recognizing that potential value and actually realizing it are two different things.
In deciding what they want to achieve with their data, companies can usually begin by looking for ways to do more business with existing...
Dual transformation is the art of creating a second business model that will likely succeed the existing core, but at the same time streamlining and adapting the core so that it thrives in parallel.
GDPR broadens the definition of "personal information." This has particular relevance for the manufacturing industry, which is using AI and RFID to collect, use and integrate personal information into product manufacturing.


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Toyota launches Corolla Altis 2017 Facelift – specifications, features and Price: Toyota Kirloskar motors launched new Corolla Altis Sedan 2017 model. This new facelift version is priced at Rs. 15.87 lakh starting launch price, as at Delhi ex-showroom price. Japan’s iconic cars maker Toyota motors launched this car in India. It has released their 2017 Corolla Altis car in the form of facelift.
Toyota launches Corolla Altis 2017 Facelift – specifications, features and Price
The starting variant 2017 Corolla Altis priced at Rs 15.87 lacs at ex-showroom as in Delhi. 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis facelift car has a new front grill and along with daylight with head lamp LED Cluster have in the car and sports the 16-inch alloy wheels.
Corolla Altis petrol variant prices are Rs 15.87 to 19.91 lacs for the new Corolla Altis facelift petrol variant price and Rs. 17.36 to 19.05 lacs for the diesel variant in ex-showroom Delhi. Corolla Altis 2017, features an interior soft dashboard and the interior colour is a newly designed for this car, along with an instrumental panel.
Tha all new Corolla comes in two variants. The two variants are 1.8 Litre petrol engine and 1.4 litre diesel engine.
The dual VVT-i 1.8 litre petrol engine produces 138 BHP power and a maximum torque of 173 N-m. While the 1.4 diesel variant produces 88 BHP power with a maximum torque of 205 N-m.


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The British Horse Society (BHS) is auctioning off 15 celebrity-donated items on eBay in the run up to Christmas this year.
Signed photos from Piggy French, Richard Dunwoody and Simon Cowell, as well as original equine artwork and signed books from Jilly Cooper and John Francome are on offer.
And a one-off commissioned Stevenson Brothers’ rocking horse in the form of eventing superstar Headley Britannia is high on the bidding agenda.
All proceeds will go towards their ‘Drawing the Line’ campaign, which aims to educate people on responsible breeding and the implications of overproduction.
Supporter of the campaign Mary King said: “In the UK we end up producing too many unsuitable horses and ponies which face an uncertain future.
“That’s why I support the BHS’s campaign and want to urge people to ‘Think before you breed’,” she said.
The BHS’s campaign – launched in 2009 – is also supported by top riders and TV personalities including Team Fredericks, Carl Hester, Martin Clunes and Clare Balding.
A full list of the auction items is available on the BHS website. Visit: www.bhs.org.uk


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SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The rise of single-person households and working couples has led to remarkable growth in the convenience food market in the past five years, with soaring demand for convenience store lunch boxes, ready-to-eat packaged fruit, and other forms of food products promising to help make life easier for busy modern-day Koreans.
According to a recent report on the processed food industry by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, the Korean market for convenience food was valued at 1.67 trillion won ($1.46 billion) in 2015, growing by 51.1 percent from 1.11 trillion won in 2011.
The corporation categorized convenience food into three major types – food that can be consumed on the spot with no additional cooking, like lunch boxes or gimbap; food that needs to be heated or warmed up; and healthier alternatives like agricultural produce that simply requires a quick wash or a bit of dicing.
The market shares for the three types were 59.3 percent, 34.9 percent, and 5.7 percent, respectively, the report said.
The popularity of the first type of convenience food was largely driven by lunch boxes sold at convenience stores, the quality and the diversity of which has improved significantly in recent years.
The market for such products grew by 70.4 percent over the three-year period from 2013 to 2015, to 132.9 billion won.
The second type is what most would refer to as microwave food, and it’s also a market that is also growing quickly, more than doubling from 2011 to 2015. Improvements in processing, packaging, and storing technologies have resulted in a greater variety of options for consumers to choose from, researchers said.
Men were more frequent buyers of such products than women, while they were more popular among 40-somethings than those in their 20s and 30s, those married than singles, and single-person households compared to multi-person ones.
The market for healthy convenience foods grew by 59.1 percent over the five-year period (2011 – 2015) to 95.9 billion won, in line with increasing health awareness among Korean consumers.
Although the market was largely dominated by packaged salad to begin with, there is now high demand and supply for other food varieties as well, such as chicken breasts, nuts, and cheese, given their short preparation time and single-serving packaging.
Officials noted that the despite the global market for convenience foods shrinking by 9.6 percent over the past five years, and markets in Japan and Europe reaching maturity, demand in Korea continues to gather momentum, with the government planning to encourage future growth by setting up related consulting bodies and offering support for R&D.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- A freeze that damaged Ohio vineyards has left grape growers and wine producers dealing with the loss of much of their crop and wine consumers facing the possibility of higher prices.
The executive director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association says temperatures that dropped below freezing around the state for several hours last Sunday damaged anywhere from 30 percent to 75 percent of Ohio's grape crops depending on the location.
Donniella (dahn-YEL'-ah) Winchell says this year's crop will be significantly smaller and the possibility of more freezes over the next few weeks remains a concern.
She acknowledges there could be some increase in wine prices. But she says the full impact on supply and pricing probably won't show up for months.


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Collapse of Comet puts 7000 jobs in danger
Comet, the UK's second-biggest electricals chain, collapsed into administration last night, leaving nearly 7,000 jobs hanging by a thread ahead of Christmas.
The 236-store chain, which had been acquired by the private investment firm Opcapita for a token £2 just nine months ago, has appointed the accountancy firm Deloitte as administrators after a rapid deterioration in its finances.
It has suffered from dire trading on big-ticket items recently and credit insurers pulling cover for its suppliers.
Deloitte's Neville Kahn, who ran the administration of Woolworths in late 2008, said: "Our immediate priorities are to stabilise the business, fully assess its financial position, and begin an urgent process to seek a suitable buyer which would also preserve jobs. In the meantime, all stores will continue to trade and all employees will continue to be paid."
Industry experts doubt that the accountancy firm will find a buyer for Comet – whose chairman is John Clare, the former chief executive of Dixons Retail, which owns Currys and PC World – as a going concern.
However, the retailer is likely to find a purchaser for its brand, website and a small number of its stores in the best locations.
Therefore, any rescue deal is likely to see a large numbers of stores close. This makes it increasingly likely that Deloitte will run a massive stock liquidation sale before Christmas, as it did with Woolworths four years ago. The value of Comet's stock is estimated at £120m.
Mr Kahn said: "Comet has been battling the changing landscape of the electrical retail sector for many years. It has become increasingly difficult for it to compete with online retailers which don't face the same overheads such as store rents and business rates."
OpCapita, whose chief executive is Henry Jackson, acquired Comet from Kesa Electricals (renamed Darty) in February, with a £50m dowry.
The retailer, which was founded in 1933, employs 6611 people and made an estimated loss of £35m in the year to 30 April 2012, on revenues of £1.3bn.
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The United Nations World Food Programme uses the Ethereum Blockchain to transfer vouchers based on cryptocurrencies to refugees in Syria. The platform was able to transfer cryptocurrency vouchers to a total of 10,000 people. It was done through another platform that was created by Parity Technologies.
Parity Technologies is a startup company led by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood.
"Funds that were sent to the refugees were specifically used for buying food. With the success of this project, the World Food Programme (WFP) plans to extend the project even further to cover 100,000 people in Jordan by late 2018."
With this, the UN is planning more Blockchain technology-related projects that can help them move aid to disaster-stricken countries even faster.
The projects planned by the UN show that the Blockchain technology has the potential to really impact the entire world making the flow of transactions more efficient and secure.
In fact, a report by Oracle reveals that various industries will definitely be impacted by the innovative Blockchain technology.
Some of the industries that are expected to be affected positively by Blockchain technology would be the healthcare industry, energy sector and, most notably, governments. With regards to governments, the flow of currency transactions can be made more efficient and also safer at the same time, which could lessen the presence of discrepancies in the funds.
With the use of Blockchain technology being heavily considered by many institutions and business as of present, the world can definitely expect to see more industries and sectors making use of Blockchain technology.
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Farm leaders have called for a government commitment that Britain’s food production will not slip below its current level of 60% self-sufficiency.
The NFU made the call on Back British Farming Day – Wednesday 15 September – as it launched a report highlighting the importance of domestic food production and its contribution to food security.
NFU president Minette Batters said it was vital that the government demonstrated greater ambition in promoting British food at home and abroad – and praised the efforts of growers and livestock producers in feeding the nation.
“British farmers produce some of the best food in the world. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, but it is produced to incredibly high environmental, animal welfare, traceability, and food safety standards – something not every country is able to say.”
Over the past few years, too little importance had been placed on Britain’s food production, said Mrs Batters. This had been all too clear as the country has seen self-sufficiency in food drop from 78% in the mid-1980s to just 60% today.
“As an island nation which is very well suited for quality food production, it would be a mistake to let that happen again and become even more reliant on the rest of the world to feed us,” said Mrs Batters.
The NFU wants the government to complete a comprehensive study on UK food security later this year – covering the country’s production of key foods and its contribution to global food security.
It says this would be the first proper assessment of UK food security in over a decade – and the first under the Agriculture Act that requires reporting every three years.
The NFU argues that the UK could reduce its reliance on food imports by harnessing opportunities for different home-grown foods and increasing British sourcing in public procurement – such as schools and hospitals.
It also wants the government to introduce more ambitious food and trade strategies that will help farmers provide more quality, affordable and climate-friendly food to people at home and abroad.
Mrs Batters said: “Delivering a comprehensive report into food security and taking appropriate action in response would show the government is serious and ambitious about boosting sustainable food production in Britain.”


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So Nokia and Apple both had press conferences yesterday, and I would love to talk about all the exciting and interesting things that happened in them, but I can’t because they are just faster versions of what are already out there. True the Nokias have bigger screens, and the new iPads are thinner, but they mostly just do what they did before, so I was thinking, “what will be the next big thing for tech?”
Some people are saying it will be wearable computing like watches, Google Glasses, or even Oculus Rift, but I don’t see it. The watches don’t anything super useful, Google Glasses makes you look like a dork, and Oculus Rift will make you vomit.
So my guess is that the next big thing will be power. It may not affect you like your cell phone or tablet does, but it will be way more important. The need for vast amounts of electrical power is rapidly amping up, so the world’s top people are working on it. They are doing cool things with fusion now, and looking in to all sorts of random power generating theories. It is only a matter of time before they hit that eureka moment.
Once we have almost unlimited electrical power then I think we will start to see real personal tech advancement again, like personal robot butlers.


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Wurl, ARRIS launch ARRIS Market platform
July 22, 2014
ARRIS and Wurl have announced the launch of ARRIS Market – a new open platform for cable operators combining OTT content with traditional programming services on ARRIS set-tops.
The platform is standards-based and features an HTML5 interface that integrates thousands of OTT content choices into a single, seamless experience. ARRIS Market gives operators unprecedented flexibility in branding the look and feel of the environment with the ability to customize the organisation of the content.
ARRIS’s 2014 Consumer Entertainment Index found that consumers watch an average of 11 hours of broadcast TV, 11 hours of subscription TV, and 7 hours of streaming Internet TV, every week. ARRIS Market addresses how operators deliver this astonishing amount of linear and streaming content and simplifies the discovery process for consumers.
“The Wurl platform enables cable operators using the ARRIS Whole Home Solution to give their subscribers access to a broad selection of popular streaming services without the complex setup of additional third-party devices or ‘smart TV’ technology,” said Sean Doherty, CEO of Wurl, Inc. “This new capacity to select and discover both traditional and OTT content from one remote control has exciting implications for the future of set-top functionality.”


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In the past five years, the Indian cement industry has been affected by the overall slowdown in demand, resulting in strong competition among the biggest players in the country. The current industry scenario is dominated by mergers and acquisitions, which are aimed at lowering costs to sustain profits.
The growth of the real estate sector, which is one of the major consumers of cement, has remained slow for the past few years. However, it is expected to improve in 2021-2022 with an increase in infrastructure spending.
The Indian economy is estimated to register a GDP growth rate of 8 percent during FY21 and FY22. Factors such as government expenditure on infrastructure development, increasing private investment, and improving industrial performance will support economic growth.
The Indian cement industry is witnessing the third wave of consolidation. Several companies have entered into merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements to tap the growth potential in the market.
This will enable them to expand their market share and cater to a larger market. Major companies that have entered into M&A agreements include Ultratech cement, ABG Cement, Ambuja Cements, Grasim Industries, Jaypee Cement Corporation, Lafarge India, and ACC Cements.
The recent surge in construction activity and infrastructure development in India is expected to drive demand for cement in the country. The cement industry was estimated at around US$ 12.0 billion during FY2021. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during 2021-2022.
The number of cement plants in the country has increased from 173 in FY2012 to 227 in FY2019. The total production capacity of these plants stands at around 588 million tons per annum (MTPA). The production capacity of these plants stood at around 431 MTPA during FY2016.
Indian cement market size
Cement Industry in India: The Indian cement industry is the second-largest in the world, with a capacity of 545 million tonnes per annum. It is one of the most energy-intensive industries and contributes significantly to the Indian economy. The per capita consumption of cement in India is greater than that of the USA, Europe, and Japan.
In order to meet rising demand, the Government has envisaged infrastructure development as a key growth strategy. In order to achieve this objective, it has made an allocation of Rs 1 trillion for infrastructure projects in the 2018-19 Budget.
The cement industry has a total installed capacity of 500 MTPA (million tonnes per annum). As of 2017-18, the total production stood at about 290 MTPA. The industry employs about 2 million people directly or indirectly, contributing about 7% of the country’s GDP. The top 20 companies account for around 70% of the total production.
The sector is highly fragmented with around 20 players accounting for 70 percent of the total production. The top 10 players occupy around 50 percent share whereas the balance 50 percent is split between 10 medium-scale and 30 small scale producers.
Cement demand in India
Cement demand in India is expected to increase due to government spending in the infrastructure sector and a housing push by the government.
India’s cement demand is expected to reach 550-600 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2025. The housing sector is the biggest driver of cement, accounting for about 67% of India’s total consumption. Other major customers of cement are infrastructure 13%, commercial construction 11% and industrial construction 9%.
Cement production in India, capacity is expected to reach 550 million tonnes by 2025. To achieve this ambitious target, a sustained investment of US$ 23 billion will be required over the next seven years. About 60% of this investment would be required for greenfield projects and 40% for brownfield projects.
The growing interest among international players in investing in India’s cement industry is further expected to benefit the sector.
The surge was visible across all regions and was led by the eastern region (up 20%), followed by north (up 19%), south (up 15%), west (up 14%), and central (up 11%). Ultratech cement is in demand throughout the whole country because of the ultratech cement price.
Top 7 cement companies in India
The Cement Industry in India is at the apex of growth over the past decade. It contributes to the overall Indian economy in a big way. India is not an exception when it comes to cement production. Cement production also has a long history, which dates back to the year 1912.
The cement industry has been growing at a fast pace since then. The growth of the cement industry is witnessing a steady phase of expansion and consolidation. The cement industry of India is dominated by a few companies. The top 7 cement companies account for almost 70% of the total cement production in India. Here is a list of top 7 cement companies in India
1.UltraTech Cement Ltd
2.Shree Cements Ltd
3.Ambuja Cements Ltd
5.Ramco Cements Ltd
6.JK Cements Ltd
7.JSW Cement Ltd
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(Pocket-lint) - BlackBerry 10 is to get a global launch on 30 January with events planned for New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Johannesburg and Dubai, according to invitations currently being sent out to the press.
BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion hopes to create maximum impact with an event that promises to immerse guests in the BlackBerry Experience.
RIM had previously said it would reveal BlackBerry 10 at the end of January with a global roll-out of both touchscreen and Qwerty keyboard models thereafter.
READ: BlackBerry 10 L-Series smartphone in all its glory, great pictures and video leaked
So far it has shown some, but not all, the features of the new operating system, while images have already leaked via RIM and unofficial sources of the new touchscreen model.
Initial rumours have suggested that the new touchscreen device will be in shops some time in February while the Qwerty model, based on the current BlackBerry Bold, will come later.
According to an internal email sent to Vodafone UK employees on Monday and picked up by BlackBerry news site Nerdberry.net, Vodafone UK is expected to “offer the new BlackBerry 10 when it launches on 30 Jan 2013”.
Whether that means there will be handsets available on day one or simply for pre-order is yet to be confirmed.
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14 July 2006
14 July 2006
Interplastic, CCP and Dow have all announced price increase for their product in North America.
A $0.05 per pound price increase for gel coat and unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) products will be introduced by Cook Composites and Polymers on product shipments made on or after July 31, 2006.
According to CCP’s Vice President for Composites, Paul Colonna, “Additional significant increases in costs of raw materials (specifically phthalic, isophthalic, styrene, glycols, and DCPD) combined with ongoing increases in service-related costs such as transportation have made the need for another adjustment unavoidable.”
“Having said that,” Colonna continued, “we realize that this is a difficult environment for our customers, and are continuing to actively examine every possible aspect of our business in an attempt to minimize both the size and frequency of these changes.”
Interplastic Corporation’s Thermoset Resins Division is raising the price of CoREZYN and Silmar brand products $0.05 per pound for shipments on or after July 22, 2006. This includes all vinyl ester, polyester, specialty resins, gel coats, colorants, and putties.
“The recent sharp increase in crude oil to $75 per barrel has driven up the cost of all polyester raw materials. Styrene and phthalic anhydride have increased for three successive months, with key glycols and isophthalic acid moving up two months in a row. Other additive materials have also increased during this time,” explained Steve Wetzel, National Sales Manager. “This does not appear to be a short term shift and the higher costs cannot be absorbed by polyester manufacturers,” Wetzel continued..
Dow Epoxy is raising list and off-list prices for D.E.R. liquid, liquid blends, solid, solid solution and brominated epoxy resins by $0.06 per pound in North America. Prices for D.E.N.™ epoxy novolac resins and D.E.H.™ epoxy curing agents will also rise by $0.06 per pound, all effective from August 1, 2006. The increases are in addition to their previous epoxy resin price increases in North America that became effective on July 1, 2006.
Australian organisations Austrak, Laing O’Rourke and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) have joined forces to develop polymer composite solutions for bridge transoms in a $10 million project titled Polymer Composite Transoms for Rail Bridge Deck Replacement (CompTrans).
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) led a Transportation and Defence Fly-In, 25-26 September 2018, during which ACMA members and staff met with more than 75 congressional offices and several key decision makers from federal agencies.
As the rail sector looks to new technologies to enable it to answer sustainability, performance and cost challenges, applications for pultruded composites are set to grow, according to a new report from the European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA). Lightweight, high performance, durable composites offer energy efficient solutions with lower environmental impact and reduced through-life costs in rolling stock and rail infrastructure.


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Download the digital 2023 LJMU Christmas card
LJMU’s Christmas card for the festive season is now available for all staff and students to download and use in email signatures and digital communications.
This year’s card shows a group of students celebrating graduation with a nod to our 200 years as an institution. The card is illustrated by Julia Midgley, our Artist in Residence for LJMU’s Bicentenary and created by LJMU’s Brand and Design team.
You can download LJMU's digital Christmas card 2023 here.


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Volkswagen AG (VOW3) Given a €170.00 Price Target at BNP Paribas
Volkswagen AG (ETR:VOW3) has been given a €170.00 ($202.38) price target by BNP Paribas in a research report issued on Friday. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock.
Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) set a €215.00 ($255.95) price objective on Volkswagen AG and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 10th. J P Morgan Chase & Co set a €197.00 ($234.52) price objective on Volkswagen AG and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 10th. Berenberg Bank set a €105.00 ($125.00) price objective on Volkswagen AG and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a €150.00 ($178.57) price objective on Volkswagen AG and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, June 19th. Finally, equinet AG set a €166.00 ($197.62) price objective on Volkswagen AG and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have assigned a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of €159.83 ($190.27).
Shares of Volkswagen AG (VOW3) traded up 0.229% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting €132.333. 4,970 shares of the company were exchanged. The stock has a market cap of €66.34 billion and a PE ratio of 8.133. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is €130.04 and its 200 day moving average price is €136.43. Volkswagen AG has a 12-month low of €110.78 and a 12-month high of €156.32.
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Netflix plans to start cracking down on subscribers in the U.S. who share their password. The crackdown begins in March. Netflix says on its website that the company uses "IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity from devices signed into the Netflix account" to determine which devices are in the same household. More than 100 million households currently share Netflix passwords, the service said. That "undermines our long-term ability to invest in and improve Netflix," the company said in a statement accompanying its latest quarterly results. In 2022, Netflix limited password-sharing in Latin America, asking members to pay an additional fee to share their accounts with non-household members. The effort had mixed results.
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Psych visits increased in 1998; depression cited
Psychiatric prescription costs rose, too
Psychiatrists received 58 million patient visits, the majority for the treatment of depression, during the 12 months ending October 1998, according to recently released data from pharmaceutical consulting firm Scott-Levin in Newtown, PA. That figure represents a 4% increase over the previous 12 months. The top five reasons for those visits, according to Scott-Levin’s Physician Drug & Diagnosis Audit, were:
• single episode depression (15%);
• depressive disorder (12%);
• anxiety states (9%);
• neurotic depression (7%);
• recurring-episode depression (6%).
In addition, psychiatrists were responsible for $5.6 billion in retail prescription sales during the year ending October 1998, a 21% increase compared to the previous 12-month period, according to Scott-Levin’s Source Prescription Audit. Psychiatrists wrote 93.1 million retail prescriptions, a 5% increase over the previous 12 months, for an average of 1,185 prescriptions per physician.
Advertising has effect
The top five therapeutic classes prescribed by psychiatrists were:
• specific neurotransmitter modulators, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (24.5%);
• seizure disorder therapies (10.4%);
• anti-psychotics (9.5%);
• benzodiazepines (9.3%);
• similar antidepressants (7.5%).
The Physician Drug & Diagnosis Audit indicates that physicians often use SSRIs and SNRIs, such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Serzone, as replacements for tricylic and tetracyclic antidepressants. A Scott-Levin spokesperson notes that direct-to-consumer advertising of antidepressant drugs may at least partially explain the increases in both patient visits to psychiatrists and psychiatric retail prescription sales.
(Editor’s note: For more information, visit the firm’s Web site at www.scottlevin.com.)


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September 4 - 10, 2011: Issue 22
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Pittwater Business Limited Breakfast
By Mardi Dean,
New Business Manager & Social Media Director at Push Creative
160 guests attended the Pittwater Business Limited Breakfast on August 31 at The Terrace on Pittwater, the biggest attendance in PBL’s history! It is always a pleasure returning to the PBL breakfast events seeing familiar faces and meeting many new local businesses.
The guest speaker for the morning was Craig Rispin CSP, Business Futurist and Innovation Expert. His expertise lies in emerging business, people and technology trends and how companies can profit from them. He is an award-winning speaker and has addressed audiences across 5 continents and has consulted with CEOs of leading companies worldwide.
Some of his clients include: Apple, Disney, GE, IBM, Mercedes Benz, BHP Billiton, Canon, Colonial First State, IBM, Kimberly-Clark, NRMA, Symantec, and Toyota. Now a keynote speaker and innovation consultant, Craig shows his clients how to Know First, Be First and Profit First.
Craig is a compelling speaker who walks the room and looks right into your eyes as he speaks. He humorously, engaged with the audience by asking many questions and in turn we interacted with one another, Craig had everyone’s attention. No wonder he is an award-winning speaker!
A Futurist is a real job, it is an amazing opportunity to have great conversations about what that future could be. Craig asked “Do you think the future is set or do you think we can nudge it a little bit to adjust the outcome?”
Richard Morgan, one PBL’s directors, answered, “Yes we can definitely give the future a nudge. I believe it is already being nudged by Social Media. The newspapers are going to have to adjust dramatically”.
Futurists are reversed historians. Let’s create preferred futures, rather than just let it happen to us.
Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi, is considered a thought leader in the advertising industry. He says only two things can set you apart from your competitors, Foresight and Innovation. Apple computer embodies this idea.
Craig initially worked for Apple. They had a 6 week induction of the “Apple way” before selling a computer. Steve Jobs stood in front of the employees and said you will be selling computers today but not always. In the future we are going to do something different. I don’t know what that is right now but we will find out. The employees were to sell computers 4 days a week and on the 5th day Apple would ask a question that will transform Apple Computers into the world’s most profitable phone company, and the worlds most profitable consumer electronics company. The question, “Is there a better way?” Simple enough. Do we all apply this to our company? If the answer is “no” then I dare say think about it.
Organisations that don’t adjust to the future changes are falling apart. “Technology has given absolute transparency to our customers, every business is going through this. New regulations are impacting every business model that is based on commission”.
Jack Welsh, the Chairman and CEO of General Electric says, “If change is happening outside faster than on the inside, the end is in sight”. We need to move faster than our customers. It is keeping your mind open to new opportunities, to new possibilities, new challenges. When a chapter closes, a new one emerges. Craig says, those that are looking beyond the horizon asking what’s coming? and how can I be a part of it? have an advantage.
10 years ago, Craig Venter changed the world forever. By mapping the human genome. Biologists researched the connection with certain forms of cancer and viruses. The Venter Institute did the DNA sequencing of the virus and the human DNA and found that all sorts of viruses cause cancer. May 2010 Craig Venter announced the first synthetic cell. A cell made starting with the digital code in the computer building the body with 4 bottles of chemicals, assembling in yeast and transplanting it into a recipient bacterial cell and transforming that cell into a new bacteria species. This is the first self replicating species that we have had on the planet whose parent is a computer and the first species to have it’s own website coded in it’s genetic code. These species expire in 18 months.
The Chinese have developed a way for E-coli to store data. One gram of bacteria can store 90 gigabytes of data. This is science reality today. Craig Venter says “If he wasn’t a member of world’s future society for 30 years, he wouldn’t have been able to apply foresight to his area of medicine”. The idea behind the genome is to transform energy production worldwide.
“What got you here, won’t get you there”, Jack Welsh
Steve Jobs taught Craig that when there is most risk that is when you innovate. Two weeks ago Apple became the most valued company in America, The IPad was valued more than oil. Every successful initiative Apple has had is when there was the most risk. The IPod was launched two weeks after the 9/11 attacks. It was the exact time when people needed a little music in their lives.
Craig finalised by saying, “Continue looking into the future and creating your preferable outcome”.
A special thanks to Craig Rispin, the PBL sponsors, organisers and directors, this event was one of the best!
You can view photos of the morning from Luminere Imaging, http://luminere.com.au/PBL/31082011/content/index.html - Thank you Orlando!
The next PBL breakfast will be held on Wednesday, 19th October at Bayview Golf Club @ 7am with special guest speaker Andrew Holder.
Please book early! PBL members were given the opportunity to register for the October breakfast at yesterday’s event - already many tables are full! Please fax the attached form back to Kylie on (02) 9907 0782.


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UK Competition Body Backs Up Claim That Pfizer & Flynn Abused Dominant Position With ‘Excessive’ Prices
The UK CMA has explained why it believes Pfizer and Flynn Pharma abused a dominant market position by charging “excessive and unfair” prices for a generic epilepsy drug, while the two companies have laid out their the grounds for appealing against the decision.
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Retail Chains Warn Against Regulation
Food prices will drastically go up if Bulgarian authorities introduce stricter regulations for the FMCG retail chains.
The chairperson of the Modern Retail Association Yordan Mateev suggested that instead of state restrictions, the sector should self-regulate.
Mateev's comments were prompted by the allegations of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski that the retail chains were involved in VAT fraud and the expected inspections of the National Revenue Agency.
According to Mateev, food prices in France went up by 8% when the state introduced regulations on the supermarket chains, while the deregulation in Germany led to price drops.
"Bulgaria has a Trade Act and the disputes can be solved in court", Mateev said.
He denied the allegations that the retailers treat the Bulgarian and the foreign producers unequally and said that everyone is free to sign contracts at the most advantageous conditions.
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Swiss report says some Nestlé children’s products in emerging markets have too much sugar and honey. Company says it meets global standards.
AFRICAN SUCCESS STORIES
African sneaker brands are showing some fancy footwork
By our News Team | 2023
Can they get a foot in the door and take market share from the big global sneaker names? African brands think they can.
Today, sneakers are all the rage as young Africans seek to show off their global street cred while, increasingly, also supporting home-grown creative brands. This is fuelling the rise of African sneaker brands, many of which have an eye for international expansion.
This ‘take-Africa-to-the-world’ business model is typical of many of the continent’s shoe brands, both the new kids on the block and more established businesses such as Sole Rebels, a hand-crafted Ethiopian brand, or dynamic South African offerings such as Bathu, Drip Footwear, Kicks Sportswear and Vaya Footwear.
Cameroonian ICE Sneakers designer Ayissi Williams (sitting) shows off his design with friends. Photo credit: ICE Sneakers
Discussing Kicks’ move into the UK market, founder Sammy Mhaule told ‘CNN Business’: “It’s a no brainer … to align ourselves as an online platform in the UK while, at the same time, having a footprint in a [physical] store that will allow consumers to walk in and touch and feel our products.”
Similarly, ICE Sneakers, the brainchild of Cameroonian Ayissi Williams, was created with the local and global market in mind, Williams told ‘Strategic Marketing for Africa’ in an interview.
“We obviously want to establish our brand in Africa first, but we also don’t want to limit it just to the African continent. We believe our brand can be successful in Africa and also be successful abroad. Our sneakers are comfortable, unique and durable enough to be liked by any audience.”
Registered in 2021, ICE only became operational in 2022, explains Williams, whose love of sneakers inspired him to create his own brand.
“After dropping out of university in 2016, I started learning about sneaker design by myself and the idea became a reality and operational in 2022,” he says, noting that he takes his inspiration from international brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma and New Balance.
The difference, of course, is the unique design inspiration he draws from Cameroon, and specifically his home city of Buea.
As the first local sneaker brand in the country, Williams says the response from his fellow Cameroonians has been positive, supportive and encouraging. He has been careful to appeal to as broad a market as possible, being mindful to design products that appeal to all generations in his homeland, while also being aware of how this might translate on the world stage.
You can read more about the evolution of African sneaker brands in the latest issue (Issue 3 2023) of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine of the African Marketing Confederation. Read or download the digital edition here.
Most very wealthy found in South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco. Mauritius and Namibia are rising stars of next decade.
Experienced research executive Seyi Adeoye takes the reins, pledging to focus on core principles of ‘reimagine’, ‘engage’ and ‘grow’.
Opening of new factory near Johannesburg reflects expectations of strong growth in the South African peanut butter category.
Service aims to streamline the shopping process by enabling customers to pay for their items online, avoiding long queues.
Promoting over-consumption and over-spending are accusations often levelled at marketing. Are we in denial or becoming a force for good?
Issue 1 2024 of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine for deep-thinking industry professionals, provides in-depth insights.
Company worked with Interbrand to evolve its brand identity and build a more consistent design experience.
Two professionals complete the groundbreaking and rigorous process to achieve Certificate of Chartered Marketer (Africa) Status.
New campaign unveiled this month aims to convey the brand’s ‘unique connection with speed’ ahead of Olympics and Euro 2024.
NH Collection concludes agreement with local partner to open hotel property in Sandton in July. Other openings in Africa will follow.


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Royal Mail have announced they have requested the Government allow them to drop Saturday deliveries from the Universal Service Obligation and only deliver letters 5 days a week.
A sustainable future must also include urgent reform of the Universal Service. Government has now been approached to seek an early move to five day letter delivery, whilst we continue to improve parcel services.– Keith Williams, Non-Executive Chair, International Distributions Services
On the face of things, this makes massive sense enabling them to focus on Parcel delivery 7 days a week. Frankly, most people will be thinking that they might not get bills at the weekend and there are few letters other than Birthday cards which people want to receive these days. Spam mail (Royal Mail call it advertising) is not important to anyone other than the advertisers and if you’re worried you won’t get your birthday card delivered on your birthday… well you already have to post birthday cards early for birthdays that fall on a Sunday so lack of a Saturday delivery isn’t that big of a deal.
It is likely that having just opened up Special Delivery to 7 days a week, now delivering on Sundays, that this service would be maintained for urgent letters.
What will matter however are the millions of ecommerce purchases that get sent via letter or large letter post. Royal Mail can’t deliver them on time at the moment missed their 1st Class target and only delivered 72.6% of 1st Class mail on time against a target of 93% in the past quarter. They calculate that with industrial action they’d have only missed the 93% target by 7.9% which is still pretty poor.
If Royal Mail don’t deliver on Saturdays, and don’t meet their delivery targets anyway, ecommerce purchases shipped via letter or large letter post will become abominably slow. Bearing in mind that 2nd Class aims to delivery within 2-3 working days, and only 91.3% was delivered on time (compared to 98% target), that means almost 9% of 2nd Class post took four or more days to arrive – Effectively this would be a buy this week have delivered next week service once Saturday deliveries are discontinued.
If Royal Mail are to dump Saturday letter deliveries, they need to sort out their service and at least deliver letters on time according to their service promise. Parcels will no longer be an issue as they’ll have a Postie in a van (or a third party contractor in a van if Royal Mail get their way) who will run round on Saturdays and Sundays to deliver parcels.
Even with post delivered on time, scrapping Saturday deliveries would leave ecommerce retailers who rely on large letters or letters to deliver their sales economically in a much worse position. There simply aren’t any viable alternatives to Royal Mail for light weight, small, low cost items. Consumers will simply have to readjust their expectations and wait longer for their purchases with retailers having to readjust those expectations in advance.
Agree with not scrapping Saturday deliveries as this would delay online purchases below parcel size.
The regulator is not doing their job here. Privatisation was predicated on the assumption that the letters business is to be susidised by the parcels business and that includes the universal service commitment.
This was what was signed up to at privatisation and is part of the deal, so the regulator must stamp on this and prevent any dilution of the universal service remit or any illegal attempt to split the parcels and letters businesses.
RM needs to sort out its act and stop trying to pull the wool to make a fast buck for shareholders.
Or hike the price on letters/large letter and call them smaller parcel i
If saturday deliveries were scrapped, when would they deliver all those RM48 large letters that they collect on Mondays, but fail to deliver on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday?
We are surely witnessing the nadir of a once great national service. Things are bad enough at the moment for traders who rely on RM and in particular large letter post for small items. With no Saturday letter deliveries we know that any LL posted on a Friday – and probably Thursday – won’t arrive until Monday. Not good.
Absolute farce from Royal Mail demanding to lower again customer service. If they don’t deliver Saturdays this will mean that letters posted on Friday night will not move until Monday morning as delivery deliveries suspended on Saturday’s will lead to no collections either (has anyone thought about this opt out?)
Make Royal Mail deliver all day Saturday’s and not finish at 1 O Clock and improve their delivery targets! After all if no mail moves on Saturdays why bother to open the Post Office Counters on that day either…..It will just lead to more custom going to the cheap couriers operating out of convenience shops open at weekends and another downward spiral for The Royal Mail.
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An Asian cryptocurrency change’s funds have been compromised in a safety breach.
The Singapore-headquartered digital asset change KuCoin stated in a press release that it detected massive withdrawals of bitcoin and ethereum tokens to an unknown pockets starting at 19:05 UTC time on Friday.
In a stay stream on 4:30 UTC time Saturday, KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu stated that a number of hackers obtained the personal keys to the change’s scorching wallets. Kucoin transferred what was left in them to new scorching wallets, deserted the previous ones and froze buyer deposits and withdrawals, Lyu stated.
KuCoin’s chilly wallets had been unaffected, Lyu claimed. Chilly cryptocurrency wallets are usually not linked to the Web and are thought of safer than scorching cryptocurrency wallets.
Lyu didn’t disclose the quantity of cryptocurrency belongings that had been stolen, however stated that KuCoin would launch the hacker’s pockets handle and a listing of stolen funds.
Two ethereum wallets belonging to KuCoin have despatched greater than 11,000 ETH, which at the moment trades at a value of about $350, to an unknown pockets handle, in keeping with knowledge from blockchain explorer Etherscan.
The unknown pockets handle has additionally obtained over 150 Ethereum-based tokens price greater than $150 million, the Etherscan handle data reveals.
Over 200 cryptocurrency belongings commerce on KuCoin with a mixed each day common quantity of round $100 million, in keeping with the crypto knowledge web site CoinGecko.
The value of KuCoin’s change token KCS fell by 14% to $0.86 inside an hour on Saturday as information of the safety breach unfold on social media.
Kucoin is investigating the hack with worldwide regulation enforcement and stolen buyer cash might be “coated utterly” by an insurance coverage fund, Lyu stated.


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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2022 - Snorble, Inc. (“Snorble”) today announced a strategic investment from Legendary Ventures
, a venture capital firm that accelerates value creation for consumer retail technology companies. Snorble will use this investment as part of a round designed to accelerate product development and launch into the global retail markets.
Snorble is a technology company dedicated to the development of AI-based products (SASE) designed to support families
in fostering healthy habits through magical experiences for their children. Built on their Lullaboo™ platform, Snorble® blends proprietary AI algorithms and natural language processing software with an animated character to present a physical and virtual engagement experience for families that has never been seen before.
“We are excited to receive our first venture backed investment from industry icon Legendary Ventures, including their strategic guidance and domain expertise in the consumer markets that will accelerate the growth of Snorble as we continue to develop our business,” said Snorble Co-Founder and CEO Mike Rizkalla. Legendary Ventures’ investments include some of the most recognizable consumer-retail-technology brands in the world, such as SpaceX.
Ryan Shuler, Managing Partner at Legendary Ventures said: “We were inspired by Snorble’s vision to help families and children interact with technology in ways that bring their lives closer together. Snorble is going to be a disruptive force that matches our extraordinary legacy of driving strategic value for emerging consumer, retail and technology companies.” Additionally, Jayson Kim, General Partner of Legendary Ventures said: “We are excited to support such an innovative product that blends the physical with the virtual to drive the next-generation of experiences in the metaverse for families.”
The flagship Snorble® product is an engaging and intelligent sleep buddy that helps children develop healthy habits and bedtime routines by blending proprietary natural language processing and AI with an animated character to present an experience for families that has never been seen before. For more information about the company and its products. Visit Snorble.com
for more information.
About Legendary Ventures:
Legendary Ventures is a venture capital firm that accelerates value creation for early-stage startups in the consumer, retail and technology industries. For more information about the firm or its funds.
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Women power: Chow (second from left) won Female Entrepreneur of the Year in the up to RM25mil tier. She is joined by other finalists in the category Maxvue Vision Sdn Bhd director Viji Ramasamy Pillai (left), MYS Travel Sdn Bhd founder Chong Seow Chi (fifth from left) and Woman World Top Beauty (M) Sdn Bhd founder and CEO Chin Siew Keng (right) with Fu (third from left) and Isham (fourth from left) looking on.
A boost for businesses to aim higher and contribute further to the country
ROME wasn’t built in a day. The same can be said of businesses.
Entrepreneurs are known to be on the ball day and night to make sure their companies are growing, their people motivated and their products and services selling.
As these businesses expand, they become vital to the growth of the country’s economy.
SMEs contribute significantly to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), exports and employment. The sector’s growth over the past few years has consistently outpaced the growth of the general economy. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, in the 2011-2017 period, the average growth rate of SMEs was 6.6%, whereas the national GDP was 5.2%. The overall GDP contribution of SMEs was 37.1% in 2017.
Notably, the past few years have not been easy on small businesses. While technology has opened up opportunities for companies to expand, they have also had to contend with stiffer competition, new business models and rapidly changing technology trends.
Amid a challenging period, entrepreneurs grit their teeth and persevere. They adapt to stay relevant and make changes to stay afloat. Come what may, these businesses are here to stay.
Their resilience is indeed exemplary.
And for these entrepreneurs, a recognition of the efforts they have put into building their companies can go a long way.
“It’s definitely important. It strengthens our belief in what we do,” says Prof Muhaya Eye & Lasik Centre Sdn Bhd founder and chief executive officer Muhammad Addaem Mikhail Chandran.
Addaem was among the award recipients at The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2018 on Jan 17. He won the Male Entrepreneur of the Year title in the up to RM25mil revenue category.
As further proof of the company’s outstanding achievement, Prof Muhaya Eye & Lasik Centre also brought home the Malaysian Business of the Year trophy and won Gold awards in Best Brand and Best in CSR.
“This means everything (to us). It’s a testament to all our hard work and how much we have achieved so far. I think there’s a lot more to do. And when we get an award like this, it’s a recognition that’s been given to us,” he says.
He adds that “resilience, grit and never giving up” are qualities that are essential for entrepreneurs to succeed.
“And at the end of the day, remember who you are serving. Your people, which is my staff, and also the customers. I am happy to be part of Malaysian business and we are here to stay,” he says.
Meanwhile, Empire Sushi Group Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Lim Xui Jhi, who won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year (up to RM25mil revenue), adds that entrepreneurs must be willing to work hard to see their ventures take off.
“And they must want to learn. Learning is very important for each entrepreneur,” she says.
One of the positive developments seen in SOBA over the last few years is the focus on female entrepreneurs. The entrepreneur award was expanded to three categories – Male, Female and Young – in the 2015 competition.
This recognition for women-led businesses is important, says Berjayapak Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Ooi Lay Pheng.
“All this while, we’ve seen all the very big male figures out there. We hardly see a big female figure who inspires the young generation, the young ladies who are coming up. So I think it is important to have a figure for the young ladies.
“How women stand out in the industry is not only from the wisdom or knowledge that we have accumulated, but I think it’s from the heart. You care, you love and you really go down to the community level to understand them,” she says.
Ooi took home the Par Excellence Achievement award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year (above RM25mil).
She hopes her win and her story will also inspire more female entrepreneurs to step out.
In the up to RM25mil tier, the Female Entrepreneur of the Year award was given to SamAiden Sdn Bhd executive director Chow Pui Hee.
The awards not only acknowledges the winners’ past achievements but also celebrates their climb up the value chain, says guest of honour International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) secretary-general Datuk Isham Ishak.
“Over 97% of all businesses in Malaysia are SMEs but we need to raise you to move to the next level, and that is the mid-tier companies,” he says.
Over the past decade, the government has introduced policies and initiatives to enable SME and entrepreneurial development. Last year, the government emphasised the importance of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 trend overtaking the industry and announced a sizable budget to help businesses embrace new technologies.
Miti has also lined up programmes for this year to build high-performing SMEs.
Lim Kim Heng, managing director of electronics retail chain Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd, agrees that companies need to adopt new technology to grow in this new digital era. This will inadvertently affect their operations and business models.
“I believe companies will come to a stage where they have to introduce a new business model. They’ll have to match the trends of consumers, especially now, when mobile Internet is widely used. So, all companies should apply new technologies,” says Lim.
The homegrown brand bagged eight awards at SOBA 2018, including the Malaysian Business of The Year (above RM25mil), making them the biggest winner of the night.
Secret Recipe Holdings Sdn Bhd group president and chief executive officer Datuk Steven Sim was awarded Par Excellence Achievement for the Male Entrepreneur of the Year (above RM25mil) category while the company received Platinum awards under the Best in Marketing and Best Brand categories.
It is certainly hoped that the award winners will take their achievements even further. In the past, several participants who took home “Most Promising” medals have returned to proof their mettle with significant wins in some of the main categories.
“After winning all this, I think it has become even more important to us that we do better on a daily basis and to continue to push the envelope. Business is a force for good. This awards means that whatever we are doing is definitely on the right path. So we are definitely going to work much harder and give more to the Malaysian society.
“A good company is a company that believes in its people and the values that it carries,” says Addaem.
Mine Logistics Sdn Bhd founder and group chief executive officer Dereck Ng, who initially thought he would have to go home empty-handed, also notes that such awards will spur entrepreneurs and small businesses to do more. He won Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the above RM25mil tier.
“I think the award is a good thing for an entrepreneur to move forward. It motivates, encourages you and the people who have been working for you for so long. So the award is a good recognition for everybody,” says Ng.
Meanwhile Rising Star award winner LNN Design Sdn Bhd director Lim Nee Nee notes that awards like SOBA will also help increase visibility for her two-year-old firm.
“I’m a designer and my team, all of us, are very passionate designers. And this award means a lot to my team,” says Lim.
“Share your stories and your journey,” Isham urges SMEs, so that others will be inspired to also strive for greatness and contribute even more significantly to the growth of the country.
Also present at the awards were Star Media Group Bhd chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow, group chief operating officer Roy Tan, group adviser Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, chief content officer Esther Ng and chief revenue officer Lydia Wang.
SOBA 2018 is organised by Star Media Group with Digi, PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd and RHB Bank Berhad as main sponsors, Credit Guarantee Corporation as co-sponsor, Matrade as official trade promotion partner and New World Hotel as official venue.
It is endorsed by International Trade and Industry Ministry, supported by Bursa Malaysia and audited by BDO with 988, Suria FM and dimsum as official media partners.


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Argentine businesses eye investment in Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) – At a seminar on Vietnam-Argentina business cooperation held in Hanoi on August 11, Argentina ’s leading entrepreneurs scrutinised Vietnam ’s policies for foreign investors.
Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Hoang Van Dung said there are vast opportunities for Argentine investors in Vietnam as the Southeast Asian country needs some 140 billion USD to develop infrastructure, energy, agro-fisheries, light industry, tourism, mining, transport and mechanical engineering during the 2006-10 period.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Huu Hao appreciated Argentine Ambassador Thomas Ferrari’s efforts to boost bilateral relationship and his initiative in organising the seminar to enhance Vietnam-Argentina economic ties.
The seminar was held on the occasion of the Vietnam visit by an Argentine business delegation led by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Luis Kreckler.
Argentina is currently the biggest South American trade partner of Vietnam in term of trade volume with over 450 million USD recorded in 2007, surging 500 percent over the figure of 2000.
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Durable goods orders for June showed an unexpected bounce this morning, expanding 0.8% against a -0.3% consensus estimate. The growth represents an acceleration from the 0.1% growth rate in May. Census Bureau:
New orders for manufactured durable goods in June increased $1.6 billion or 0.8 percent to $215.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today. This was the second consecutive monthly increase and followed a 0.1 percent May increase. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 2.0 percent. Excluding defense, new orders increased 0.1 percent.
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Certicom (Nasdaq:CERT) (TSE:CIC), a leading provider of m-commerce security, and GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq:GOAM), a leading provider of nationwide wireless Internet and wireless data communications services, today announced an alliance which will enable GoAmerica to add Certicom's elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) security technology to its wireless services.
The agreement will allow GoAmerica to deliver its wireless solutions with an additional layer of security using Certicom technology, empowering clients to use mobile devices with maximum speed, privacy and authentication for personal and corporate transactions.
"Certicom's leading technology is certainly a critical element in providing an additional layer of wireless security required by corporations and financial institutions," said Aaron Dobrinsky, president of GoAmerica, "combined with the GoAmerica Go.Web technology, corporate and commercial developers can now quickly, easily and affordably provide wireless applications with enhanced security for businesses and mobile professionals."
GoAmerica allows businesses and individuals to access the Internet, their corporate intranets and POP3 email using a wide range of wireless devices on a variety of nationwide wireless networks. GoAmerica's proprietary Go.Web technology optimizes wireless data communications by adding compression, security and content customization prior to transmission.
Certicom's high performance ECC technology provides the added security layer needed to ensure secure real-time wireless communications and transactions. Unique to Certicom's security offering is the ability to provide digital signature capability on the mobile device itself, which assures that the communication is authentic and secure. With the proliferation of wireless devices in today's economy, the need for client authentication becomes critical for the elimination of Internet fraud and identity theft.
"GoAmerica is providing today's wireless generation with new choices for instant access capability," said Rick Dalmazzi, president and CEO of Certicom Corp. "Our developments will couple two leading-edge technologies -- ECC security and GoAmerica's wireless Internet and communications solutions to extend the possibilities of electronic and mobile commerce."
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If you owned gold bars, would you keep them safe? Of course you would. Gold is valuable but so is personal data. Data may not have massive financial value at first glance, in and of itself, but it is valuable to the cybercriminal and thus to the individual this data represents.
During the first half of 2018, over 18.5 million data records were stolen every day; most of them unencrypted.
Data is the new gold. It may not seem on the surface to have the same value as gold, but to our customers, it can represent their very identity. We must now ask ourselves – what does Canadian legislation on data privacy do to help us to protect our customers?
Disclaimer: This blog article was written for general information and does not claim to provide legal advice. To understand the full context of Canadian data privacy legislation for your organization, please consult with a privacy compliance and/or legal professional.
A look at the data privacy landscape in 2019 demonstrates that nothing much has changed. In the United States, for example, a mosaic of laws, bills, and regulations exist; the debate on consolidation across data privacy legislation continuing unabated.
In fact, across the world, there are more than 25 different laws that aim to regulate the processing of personal data. These include:
Canada, along with several other countries, is taking a lead on data privacy.
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) has been compared to the EU’s GDPR. It sets out national standards for data privacy best practice. As a federal law that applies to the private sector, it brings user-centric data control into the forefront of online transactions.
PIPEDA recently extended the requirements of the act, by adding in mandatory breach notification requirements. As of November 1st, 2018, both small and large organizations that come under the jurisdiction of PIPEDA must:
Fines for non-compliance with PIPEDA’s breach notification requirements can be up to $100,000 CAD.
The report from the OPC looked at how the Equifax breach affected Canadian citizens, especially in light of the PIPEDA breach notification requirements. The report concluded that Equifax’s security program was severely lacking in terms of vulnerability management and even basic security measures.
The charter has a number of key drivers behind its creation that will ultimately inform its uptake:
A number of pieces of a privacy jigsaw puzzle are coming together in the Canadian Data Privacy Landscape and feeding into the need for a Canadian Digital Charter.
Elements of the Canadian Digital Charter
The Canadian Data Privacy Landscape is becoming a tightly woven and interconnected framework built around a robust charter. This charter works to ensure that personal data is shared in a respectful and security-enhanced, manner.
Data is the new gold, and as such, respect for the privacy and security of this commodity can be a major selling point for a business.
A report by Akamai found that 46% of consumers would ‘give a pass’ to an organization who suffered a data breach. This month, Apple released news about a new privacy-enhanced AppleID, “Sign In With Apple”.
Companies across the world are recognizing that good privacy builds better relationships. World governments too are reflecting this with laws and regulations that have nuanced angles on how the data of the individual should be treated.
Canada is leading the way in this area, focusing on the complex issues of privacy across industry and borders. The gold in our digital lives has opened a Pandora's Box that looks set to be closed but only when this debate has been satisfied for all involved.
If you’d like to find out more about your various data privacy obligations, we recommend conducting a privacy impact assessment. It helps public and private entities understand, evaluate and meet their various privacy obligations such as those mentioned in the Privacy Act, PIPEDA, GDPR or any provincial/state law.
Hitachi Systems Security approaches security and privacy as interrelated concepts which must inform each other. Creating a privacy concept while meeting legal requirements involves an interdisciplinary approach with several areas of expertise.
What’s unique at is that we have three areas of expertise under one roof – cybersecurity, legal and compliance/risk management expertise. Our legal, compliance, and cybersecurity experts work hand in hand to deliver a thorough privacy impact assessment that will be actionable, intelligible and measured against all standards.


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Are All Groceries Taxable in Maine?
As inflation grew from coast to coast in the United States, one of the places in Maine where residents were hardest hit with price increases was at the grocery store. Grocery bills seemingly doubled overnight for some families leading to changes in how many of people shopped and what foods they purchased. It's also led to an interesting question; are all groceries taxed in Maine?
Maine Taxes Most Items Bought at Grocery Stores But Not All
Maine residents are fully aware of the state's sales tax. But for a lot of people, there's a gray area when it comes to what is exempt from the sales tax, especially at grocery stores. According to TaxJar, Maine deems food "staples" to be exempt from any sales tax. That includes major proteins like beef, chicken, pork and fish. Other sales tax exempt items include fruit and vegetables, bread and select dairy items as well.
Maine Taxes Additional Foods More Frequently Than Other States
Several other states in the country have all encompassing tax laws that make most food purchased at grocery stores exempt from any tax. That can include everything from potato chips to granola bars. Maine isn't one of those states. Anything that can be deemed a "snack" in Maine is likely to face sales tax. That can include everything from beef jerky to canned nuts. This was a major change in Maine back in 2016.
Be Aware of the Extra Tax For Prepared Meals
One of the pain points the average consumer might still be unaware of is the additional tax levied on "prepared meals". Maine currently carries a 5.5% sales tax on most items sold in grocery stores but prepared meals like sandwiches, hot food items and even a salad bar are taxed at an 8% rate. This also includes desserts, like buying a cake at the grocery store bakery.


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In our Winter 2017 issues, we’re featuring the tech companies that were part of the 2016 ibtm America TechCollective in partnership with DAHLIA+. Because we can only fit so much in print, read on here for our full interview with Melissa Pinard, marketing manager, InitLive
In our Winter 2017 issues, we’re featuring the tech companies that were part of the 2016 ibtm America TechCollective in partnership with DAHLIA+. Because we can only fit so much in print, read on here for our full interview with Dade J. Gaylord, vice president of operations, Zerista, by JackRabbit Systems, Inc.
Zerista is an event management website and mobile app that allows event organizers and attendees to manage schedules, set up meetings, generate leads and participate in games that encourage event learning, discussion and collaboration.
The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority just became even more connected with its visitors.
Early last week, the CVB launched a free mobile app for the area.
The one-touch easy access app provides information on entertainment, places to stay, restaurants, shops and feature an events calendar. Even more fun is the Wildwoods Earth Cam (a 24-hour webcam), a 10-day weather forecast, ocean tides, ocean temperatures, contest information and the destination’s comprehensive vacation planner and guide.
Social Q&A, a Chicago-based technology startup, recently launched its namesake mobile web application. The new audience response tool aims to streamline audience participation for events, meetings, presentations, panel discussions and corporate town halls.
The application is accessible from any Internet-enabled device. Social Q&A allows audience participants to submit questions, which can then be up-voted by other audience members and gives the event host or moderator insight into which questions are the most important to the entire group.
“Tasty Catering’s new brand aligns with our company’s goals, illustrating our growth and what we will accomplish in the future.”


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Windows 10X was suspended. Microsoft has been trying to build a lighter version of Windows for over 10 years. However, the company failed to do so. Windows 10X, the latest initiative, would instead have been shelved to improve Windows 10.
Petri stated that Windows 10X is not coming out this year and the OS will probably never come out as it is. Microsoft originally planned to release Windows 10X, a lighter and simplified version of Windows, featuring new dual-screen devices such as the Surface Neo. This was something planned before the pandemic happened. Instead, Microsoft has decided to prioritize Windows 10X for single screen laptops.
The change was for positioning Windows 10X more like a competitor to Chrome OS. Windows 10X including a simplified interface, an updated Start menu without Live Tiles, improvements for multitasking and a dedicated app section for performance and security. Microsoft’s overall goal with Windows 10X was to create a simplified, simplified, and modern cloud-powered version of Windows.
Microsoft has always viewed Chromebooks as a major threat to businesses and schools, but last year the demand for regular Windows laptops has skyrocketed. Despite the global shortage of chips, the PC market did not slow down during the epidemic. Microsoft has seen Windows revenues increase. Windows OEM sales increased 10 percent in the last quarter as a result of strong consumer demand for PCs. Non-business Windows OEM sales also increased 44 percent.
What innovations come with the Windows 10 update instead of Windows 10X?
According to Microsoft, there are currently 1.3 billion active Windows 10 devices. This is a large number of existing devices, and it seems Microsoft is now focusing on improving the basics of Windows rather than introducing a new variant. Microsoft is gradually improving the Windows 10 user interface with new system icons, improvements to File Explorer, and even removing Windows 95-era icons.
All of these visual changes are part of a larger study code-named Sun Valley. Microsoft has yet to formally flesh out these studies, but a vacancy that surfaced earlier this year hinted at “an extensive visual overhaul of Windows.” We expect a lot of visual changes in the Windows 10 21H2 update, which will be released in October.
Microsoft is focused on further improving the operating system for those who depend on Windows in their daily work. The software maker finally solves the problem of reordering across multiple monitors, added the Xbox Auto HDR function, and even improve the Bluetooth audio support.
We see that after more than a decade of trying to simplify Windows, Microsoft has decided to go back to basics. We first saw Windows RT in 2012. Then Windows 10 S came out in 2017. Both couldn’t simplify Windows, but there will no doubt be some interesting changes in Windows 10X that will migrate to Windows 10.


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The flood gates for the Fall 2011 ad campaign have opened and there is no shortage of ads that will soon be flooding magazines, billboards, websites and everything in between. We’ve seen PLENTY of ads including Mariacarla Boscono and Naomi Campbell for Givenchy; Gwyneth Paltrow for Coach; Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmermann for Lanvin; Helena Bonham Carter and Elle Fanning for Marc Jacobs — and the list goes on…and on…and on…and on.
Recently, Giorgio Armani released the first image from their fall campaign featuring Sasha Pivovarova shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
What do you think?
Better yet, take a look at this slideshow from NYMag.com and tell us your favorite ad campaign from the growing list.


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The unusual invention was presented by a group of engineers from Keio University in Tokyo. The device significantly improves its wearer’s balance and agility.
The level of facial expressions and bodily movements digitalization has reached such a high level that it does not need any subsequent manual adjustment.
But there is more to it than beer - the device can make almost any drink.
The coin to be issued by November this year will become part of the smart city concept, which is planned to be implemented in Seoul.
An important discovery was made by scientists from universities in California and Washington: they have developed a new artificial protein that interacts with cells to give them some amazing qualities.
Epic Games and Unreal Engine recently presented a new development that will fundamentally transform the approach to filming.
The new flagship models with 6.3” and 6.8” screens were officially unveiled at the Samsung presentation in New York.
To do that, the company is planning to hire a specialist to develop the relevant software.
This new gadget is called E-tron Scooter. Although it is currently positioned as a stand-alone product, the company does not rule out the possibility of selling it as a bonus for customers buying the company’s electric cars.
The creature was named Millennium Falcon, after the famous spaceship featured in the Star Wars sage. The reason behind the name is the similarity between the ship and the shape of the animal’s carapace.
Traffix is a city builder game that challenges its players to solve the problem of traffic jams. Despite its apparent simplicity, the game has a lot to offer even to experienced gamers.
Pentagon has been reported to be working on a new generation of lasers. The devices can be used to transmit voice messages or even deafen a potential enemy.
New data on the shape of our galaxy have been obtained. Contrary to popular belief that the Milky Way has the shape of a flat disk, it turned out that the galaxy is warped, like the letter S.
WaveFlyer is the first ever jetski with an electric propulsion attached to its hydrofoils. The project was first launched in Australia in 2015.
ThinkTiny is the brainchild of Austrian engineer Paul Klinger. It is a miniature version of the Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.
The Chinese manufacturer has patented a smartphone featuring a solar battery on its back panel. The smartphone will also feature a full-bleed screen.
Facebook has made the decision to rename its services, Instagram and WhatsApp. Each of the app names will now also include the name of their parent company.
The famous drone manufacturer recently presented a lightweight and modern FPV system that will make it easier to control drone movements while providing its user with a high-resolution display.
Autonomous delivery systems have finally reached the United Arab Emirates. The first delivery robots will start making the rounds in two major UAE cities, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.