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No Man's Sky was reviled when it launched three years ago. For all of the hype that the once PlayStation console exclusive garnered — it made waves by being featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — it spectacularly failed to meet expectations at a level that's nearly unheard of; It was review bombed, became the source of endless ridicule, and was a cautionary tale of how player expectations and broken promises can crater a game's reputation. It was so bad that the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) investigated claims of misleading ads and false advertising, though it found no wrongdoing on Hello Games' part.
And yet, after three years, I can't go online without hearing praise or good things said about No Man's Sky in 2019. So what happened? Developer Hello Games didn't give up. I can't begin to imagine how difficult a decision it would have been to cut its losses and move onto the next project after a year or so, but other developers do just that frequently. It's part of the industry. Hello Games persevered, when arguably you couldn't blame them for wanting to move past it. No Man's Sky today is almost unrecognizable from what it once was thanks to a few major updates that drastically improved and overhauled the experience.
Steam user reviews when No Man's Sky released were largely negative. Though there's still some negativity today — because it's the internet and we can't have nice things — reviews skew towards positive. It's come a long way during its time on the market. Hello Games founder Sean Murray is reticent to discuss in exact detail the type of harassment the team received shortly after launch, but in an interview with The Guardian he said it was "as bad as things can get, basically. There's a smorgasbord of things that the angry mob can do. It is a crowdsourced thing of how bad you can make someone's life."
I remember getting a death threat about the fact that there were butterflies in our original trailer, and you could see them as you walked past them, but there weren't any butterflies in the launch game. I remember thinking to myself: 'Maybe when you're sending a death threat about butterflies in a game, you might be the bad guy.'
The last thing you'd think is that the community would turn around and crowdfund a billboard thanking Hello Games for its efforts, but that's exactly what it did. Granted, the people funding the billboard likely weren't the ones sending death threats in the first place, but it's good to see the positivity outweigh the toxicity in any community.
This all comes after two major updates: No Man's Sky NEXT, which saw the game come to Xbox One, and No Man's Sky Beyond, which added enhanced multiplayer functionality and VR support. The patch notes for each update are almost comically long, but for good reason. They brought so much to the table in terms of content, features, and quality of life changes. Hello Games' tenacity and commitment to making a better game won players' trust back.
Murray won't reveal just how well No Man's Sky has sold since its rocky launch, but he told Kotaku that "last year  we sold the kind of numbers a AAA game would be happy with at launch." At GDC 2019, he even said that No Man's Sky is now "one of the biggest selling new IPs of all time."
I'm incredibly happy for No Man's Sky and Hello Games. That type of dedication deserves to be rewarded, and it has been. My fellow Android Central writer James Bricknell even calls No Man's Sky "the new best reason to own a PlayStation VR."
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BEIJING, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Fortune China has conducted research that highlights China’s brands expanding overseas in 2023. Nowadays, venturing into overseas market is becoming a significant startup opportunity and the second growth curve for many companies. Extending their reach from nearby regions to distant territories, the current wave of international expansion presents the following characteristics:
Transitioning from exporting products to Technology, brand and Ecosystem Expansion; Transitioning from B2C to B2B, representing a transformation from products to services; Transiting from large-scale companies to SMBs, with innovation as a critical capability; Embracing a digital-native approach
It can be considered that “Made in China” sheds off its “low-cost” label, and taps into the global market at a higher level. Fortune China has selected the following 7 Tracks to exemplify the current trend of Chinese companies expanding overseas.
Track I：Extended Entertainment
Leveraging China’s experience in the internet industry to enter new markets
Represented through electronic games, social media and short videos, extended entertainment is brimming with opportunities. By catering to the large groups games players who readily accept paid games in the United States and Japan, Chinese game companies can make a breakthrough by launching one of two games. South-east Asia alone offers a potential user base of over 500 million for audio and video business, allowing a product to swiftly accumulate a multitude of users from a scratch. Additionally, China has cultivated a matured market for internet literature, which provides valuable resources to developers to expand overseas. Overall, extended entertainment has a high likelihood of leveraging China’s expertise in the internet industry to achieve success in overseas market.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within Extended Entertainment Track:
37 Interactive Entertainment
China Literature Limited
Track II：E-commerce and Retail Ecosystem
Transforming China’s supply chain strengths to price advantage on e-commerce platforms
As the world’s factory, China has the most comprehensive supply chain in the world. By leveraging this advantage to secure low price for e-commerce platforms, the impact from highly centralized overseas markets and complex logistic and tariffs will be effectively minimized. The companies possessing both domestic and international payment licenses like LianLian Global or PingPong, along with cross-border e-commerce logistics companies like Zongteng Group, help unlock the potentials of e-commerce and retail ecosystem by fulfilling their payments and logistics requirements.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within E-commerce and Retail Ecosystem Track:
Track III：Enterprise Services
From “Big and Comprehensive” to “Small and Exquisite”, Highly Segmented and Vertical
The emerging enterprise services provided by most organizations going overseas exhibit high degree of segmentation and vertical specialization. These services include networking security, open-source database, marketing platform, human resources and legal services and more.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within Enterprise Service Track
Qi An Xin
STAR & SEA Group
Track IV：Healthcare and Life Science
Reaching out to a foreign market opening a chance for pharmaceutical companies to tackle their challenges
In the face of the increasing expectation for healthcare and the pressure from social security collective procurement, Chinese pharmaceutical companies must explore new opportunities in foreign market to tackle the challenges of higher cost and lower price.
Zanubrutinib, developed by BeiGene, generated $389.7 million in revenue in the United States, with a year-on-year growth of 237%. Mindray Medical’s overseas revenue continued to its overall growth, reaching ¥11.698 billion. Legend Biotech became the first Chinese CAR-T cell therapy supplier in overseas markets, with total sales of $130 million in 2022.
Despite these excellent results, other Chinese pharmaceutical companies’ new medicines encountered setbacks to enter the foreign market. Chinese biomedicine industry still has a long way in overseas expansion.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within Healthcare and Lifescience Track:
Track V：New Manufacturing
Chinese companies emerging in sectors such as new manufacturing, new energies and high-end manufacturing
Chinese manufacturing companies are bound to explore the overseas market. As the world pursues green transformation, with developed countries setting goals for Carbon peak and carbon neutrality, there are a multitude of opportunities opening for these Chinese companies. Lithium batteries, photovoltaics, and other new manufacturing companies of China such as CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.) and LONGi Green Energy Technology have achieved tremendous success on a global scale. Additionally, Chinese companies are recognized in more fields as well, including wind power, LCD panels, chemicals, and intelligent robotics.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within New Manufacturing Track:
LONGi Green Energy Technology
Mingyang Smart Energy
Wanhua Chemical Group
Fangda Carbon New Material Co., Ltd.
Track VI：Intelligent Hardware
Shifting from a copycat to an innovator, from a follower to a leader
Some vertical companies in Shenzhen City and the surrounding Pearl River Delta region have successfully paved the way in the global market. For example, Xiaomi’s overseas business operations now occupy nearly half of its entire landscape; over 55% of OPPO’s shipment are destined to overseas market; and vivo has seen a remarkable 393% increase in shipment to South America. Prominent drone manufacturer DJI and charger manufacturer Anker are at the forefront of their respective sectors in the overseas market. Furthermore, Chinese companies have emerged transformed in foreign markets, shifting from copycats to innovators, from followers to leaders. They have distinguished themselves in the fierce competition with a comprehensive supply chain.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within Intelligent Hardware Track:
Hello Tech Energy
Track VII：Automobile and Automobile Technology
“Three new components” empowering Chinese automobile manufacturers in overseas market
In 2023 Q1, China exported 1.069 million vehicles, and the total number of the whole year is expected to reach 4 million. This good performance is largely due to NEW TYPE PLUS EV strategy. In addition to BYD, SAIC Motor, Chery Automobile, Geely Auto, and Great Wall’s automobile exports are also growing at a double-digit rate, or even higher. From an overall perspective, if we put aside the challenges from engines and transmission, Chinese automobile manufacturers have established their competitive edge with technological advantages in the “three new components” of batteries, motors, and electronic controls.
The 2023 Representative Chinese Companies in Overseas Market within Automobile and Automobile Technology Track:
Great Wall Motor
The above seven categories show that China’s new manufacturing including electric vehicles, is expanding its reach across the globe, exerting influence on the world’s economic landscape and contributing to its reshaping. However, despite the opportunities, Chinese manufacturing will face the challenges related to compliance, geopolitics, and intellectual properties from the global market. Meanwhile, disruptive new technologies and applications, such as AIGC, are accelerating transformation throughout various industries. Every organization must learn to harness opportunities while mitigating risks. Developing an overseas market is a marathon rather than a sprint. Success in overseas markets entails a series of tests ahead for Chinese manufacturing companies as they strive to establish a strong presence and expand their reach.

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Worldwide sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) experienced a 100% increase to 4.6 million units in 2021, reports Nikkei Asia. Spurred on by strong demand in China and Europe, EV sales surpassed those of hybrids for the first time. New EV sales around the world in 2021 increased to 2.2 times their 2020 level, while new hybrid car sales rose 35% to around 3.1 million. EV sales nearly tripled from 2019, with hybrid sales climbing around 30%.
The jump in EV sales is largely thanks to brisk demand in China, the world’s largest market for such vehicles. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, new EV sales in 2021 increased 2.6 times from a year earlier to 2.91 million units. Government subsidies and the rollout of cheap models drove more consumers to buy EVs.
Chinese carmaker Wuling launched its low-cost Hong Guang Mini EV in 2020, which was available at around $4,000. It sold around 420,000 units of the car in 2021. Overall car sales in the country hit 26.27 million units, with EVs accounting for 10% or more of that for the first time.
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Not long after The ESA offered a tentative schedule for E3 2021, Square Enix appeared to confirm its showcase and reveal Babylon’s Fall will be there. At 12:15pm PT/3:15pm ET/9:15pm CET on June 13, 2021, Square Enix Presents will appear. The show will last 40 minutes and be streamed on Twitch and YouTube.
At the moment, only four games are confirmed for the Square Enix Presents showcase. Babylon’s Fall, which is headed to the PS4 and PC last we heard in 2020, will be there. So will the Marvel’s Avengers expansion, Black Panther: War for Wakanda. Both the Life is Strange Remastered Collection and new entry Life is Strange: True Colors will show up. Finally, Eidos-Montreal will announce a new game.
E3 2021 will continue a trend for Babylon’s Fall. Most of the news we’ve gotten about the PlatinumGames and Square Enix title appeared at E3s over the years. For example, at E3 2018 we learned it existed. When E3 2020 would have been held is when a development update appeared. Though when it comes to gameplay, we saw it in action last at a December 2019 State of Play.
E3 2021 will run June 12-15, 2021. Square Enix Presents will run during E3 on June 13, 2021 at 12:15pm PT/3:15pm ET/9:15pm CET.


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We reported about Microsoft planning to hold an event to talk about consumer side of Windows 10 including phones & tablets around 4th week of January. And now, a January 21 event has been announced by Microsoft to talk about the “the next chapter of Windows 10”. This next chapter as revealed is about “the Windows 10 consumer experience”.
On Wednesday, January 21st – we will be holding an event here on Microsoft’s Redmond campus where we will talk about the next chapter of Windows 10. You’ll hear directly from senior leaders from the Operating Systems Group including Terry Myerson, Joe Belfiore and Phil Spencer who will talk about the Windows 10 consumer experience –
The Windows (Phone) 10 may bring some new features like side-by-side split (snap view) multitasking, FLAC support, some UI changes and more to Windows Phone and Tablets. Earlier we heard about actionable notifications too, but that may not arrive initially, sources indicate. We will let you know about what comes with Windows (Phone 10), as we hear more form our sources.
Microsoft may also reveal Windows (Phone) 10 developers preview update release timings and per tipsters, it may not be before April-May now, when one can expect it rolling to dev preview devices. Though, it may release before or even after that timeline.


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Virgin Media O2 builds fibre faster than ever before, expanding our network footprint by more than half a million premises so far this year
"With wider economic pressures persisting, Q3 has remained a tough environment to navigate as some consumers tighten spend, notably across mid-tier TV, home phone and on low-margin handsets.Lutz Schüler - Chief Executive Officer
However, notwithstanding these factors, Q3 has seen positives - the implementation of price increases across the second quarter have led to service revenue growth; we’ve returned to strong customer additions across the board; and our converged fixed-mobile proposition continues to perform well, with 1.75 million people now taking a Volt bundle.
We are continuing to invest in our products, services and networks to give our customers an even better experience. This has included bringing 5G connectivity to new areas and expanding our fixed network footprint faster than ever before to reach over half a million new fibre premises so far this year.
We’ll continue to be opportunistic in the market where the economics and strategic logic stacks up as recently demonstrated through the successful acquisition of Upp, and the sale of a minority stake in our mobile tower joint venture Cornerstone.
Despite external pressures, we remain firmly focused on delivering for our customers in line with our core strategy."


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The latest Bank of Ghana survey conducted in April 2023 showed an improvement in consumer sentiments about the Ghanaian economy.
According to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, consumer confidence improved on the back of easing inflationary pressures, which led to consumer optimism about prospects of future economic conditions.
Similarly, businesses met short-term company targets during the period and expressed positive sentiments about company and industry prospects on the back of improving consumer demand and relative stability in the local currency.
The survey findings were broadly aligned with observed trends in Ghana’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for April 2023, which signalled improvements in business conditions for the third successive month.
Composite Index of Economic Activity contracts
The updated real Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) contracted by 6.4% in March 2023, compared to a contraction of 7.2% in the previous month, and a growth rate of 4.6% in March 2022.
The main indicators, according to the Bank of Ghana, that weighed down the Index during the period were imports, cement sales, credit to the private sector and port activity.
Domestic VAT collections, industrial consumption of electricity and tourist arrivals, however, improved in the review period.
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While I am positive that at least 15 of the extra pounds on my frame at the moment can be directly attributed to my recent string of afternoon visits to the McDonald’s drive-thru down the street from my apartment, but McDonald’s UK CEO Steve Easterbrook sees it somewhat differently. Who is to blame for the obesity epidemic?
“I don’t know who is to blame,” Mr Easterbrook says. “The issue of obesity is complex and is absolutely one our society is facing, there’s no denial about that, but if you break it down I think there’s an education piece: how can we better communicate to individuals the importance of a balanced diet and taking care of themselves? Then there’s a lifestyle element: there’s fewer green spaces and kids are sat home playing computer games on the TV when in the past they’d have been burning off energy outside.
Plus the people are eating complete shit. Added that last bit myself. Of course he does have a point. I haven’t participated in any organised outdoor activities since I learned to forge my mother’s name back in high school. Eating completely worthless McDonald’s crap constantly can only be countered by arduous physical activity, and despite reports to the contrary, playing with your Wii doesn’t count.
When it comes to the question of obesity, here is my opinion. You can eat right and play video games all day long and still be relatively slim. You can eat horrible, grease-soaked garbage and exercise regularly and still maintain a nice figure. You can’t do both.
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U.S. freight traffic continued to struggle for the week ended July 18, the Association of American Railroads reported, down 17.9% compared with the comparable week in 2008. AAR did note, however, that rail carloadings were at their highest level in 15 weeks. Intermodal volume of 189,541 trailers or containers also fell 18.8% from the comparable week last year. Total volume of 28.7 billion ton-miles was down 17.3%.
Seventeen of the 19 carload freight commodity groups were down from last year. Farm products other than grain gained 19.8% compared with year-ago levels.
Canadian railroads reported volume down 24.4% from year-ago levels, while intermodal fell 22.3%. Mexican rail freight volume slipped 7.3%, while intermodal dropped 21.1%.
Combined North American rail volume for the first 28 weeks of 2009 on 14 reporting U.S., Canadian, and Mexican railroads was down 19.9%. Intermodal fell a comparable 17.1% during the same period compared with 2008 levels.


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104 Years of Ford Going to Drain
104 Years of Ford Going to Drain
After years of being one of the largest and most renowned automaker, it seems like Ford the major stockholder of Mazda the manufacturer of Mazda cornering light is finally at its brink. It is no secret that Ford has been facing financial problems for years now brought about by products that failed to sell well in the market not to mention the frequent changes in the management stature.
Things have been going from bad to worst for the automaker that finally shareholders of Ford together with the heirs of Henry Ford are confronted with the prospect of finally relinquishing the control of the company whether they like it or not than to lose everything at the end.
The company has been lending just to meet the company’s financing needs and right now it has exhausted all its resources and will need again fresh investment to pay for its factories, to launch new models, and to push through with its expansion plan for worldwide markets. The question is: Are there still investors and lenders that would risk additional billions knowing the family’s dismal history as controlling shareholder? Frankly with the present condition that the automaker is in, it is hard to imagine that there would investors that are willing to take the risks.
The present wave of private-equity interest in Detroit automakers and suppliers would have been at Ford’s advantage to find a financial partner but unfortunately most investors are not that willing to risk on the whims of family controlled management unless of course the family happens to have an outstanding record when it comes to handling a business.
Last May 10, the shareholders of Ford have rejected a proposal to end the family’s control. The proposal would definitely face long odds especially since the family holds 40 percent of the votes. However, the margin of defeat was narrower this year compared to earlier years. The results show that 45 percent of the non-family voters would like to see the family out of power.
For the 104 years of Ford it has always been controlled by the Ford family with the addition of some hired hands. And it is not only once that the family has summarily fired or forced out non-family chief executive officers.
In the most recent happening at Ford the family has ease out one of it own. After disappointing financial results, Bill Ford Jr. last September have gave up his position as CEO in favor of Allan Mulally who is a senior Boeing Co. executive recruited to try and help the automaker regain financial health. On the other hand Bill Ford Jr. has remained chairman.
CEO Mullally optimistic in spite of crisis
After his appointment as new CEO, Mulally has swung into action pledging most of Ford’s assets to borrow .5 billion in cash. And because auto making is a lead-time business, it would take at least two to three years before Mulally could see the results of all his efforts. Hopefully Ford’s cash hoard will last during that period and of course it is also expected that the automaker should gain profit before it run out completely of cash.
The current price of Ford’s stock is .78 giving it a market value of .5 billion, which is a little more than that of Harley-Davidson Inc. The price of the automaker is down by 75 percent from its peak in 1999, this can be seen as little more than a call option on the part of the company avoiding bankruptcy until 2010. Despite the crisis that the company is in right now CEO Mulallly is optimistic that the automaker will be profitable again. Ford has obtained a net loss of .6 billion last year and 2 million in the first quarter of this year which makes me wonder for how long CEO Mulally can keep up its positive facade.
The Circle of Trust
Bill Ford aged 50 with his cousin Edsel 58, his father Bill Sr., 82, plus a handful of Fords—all have held senior positions at Ford or on its board. They together with dozens of other family members also owned super-voting Class B shares in a family trust. For those who are not aware of what Class B stock is it represents 40 percent of the shareholders vote with less than 4 percent of the equity.
Class B shares are owned by family members only. In case no family member wants to buy B shares these shares they are put up for sale where they are converted to Class A shares and ultimately sold for cash. When enough B shares are converted, the family loses a proportion of control.
Last April 21, Ford met with investment bankers Joseph Perella and Peter Weinberg in Dearborn, Michigan. Mulally spoke at the meeting which was held to brief family members of whom mostly aren’t close to the company’s operations. The meeting was private although Steve Hamp, Bill Ford Jr.’s brother-in-law, later told Detroit News that the concept of bringing in an outsider as an adviser was not agreed on by everybody saying that it was not yet time.
According to David Cole, Chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan, “As most companies go down the road in generations, they have difficulties and that’s why they sell out. Don’t think the Fords are different. Do you ride out the troubles or get out? What do you do?”
Not all Fords are worried about the imminent bankruptcy of Ford Motors like for instance Bill Ford Dr., owner of the Detroit Lions, and Elena Ford, 40 daughter of the Greek shipping tycoon—these are Fords that are rich even without owning a piece of the automaker. However the other Fords those that are not really rich and are just depending on the stock dividend from the Ford Motors are really feeling the pinch especially after the company has suspended the release of common stock dividend last summer.
If the suspension of common stock dividend had already a great impact on some of the members of the Ford family just imagine their worries if Ford Motors finally ends in bankruptcy which would definitely render their shares worthless unless of course they start selling their shares today which by the way only cost a meager or a share.
Kraig Johanssen is a native of Connecticut and holds a degree in Software Engineering. He now works at a software development firm in Alabama. His love for writing and great interest on cars makes him a proficient contributing author to various automotive magazines.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to offer enhanced zooming capabilities, taking the smartphone camera experience to new heights. Building upon the hardware improvements of its predecessor, the S23 Ultra, the S24 Ultra is expected to introduce significant upgrades in terms of zoom functionality. In this article, we will delve into the details and explore the exciting prospects that lie ahead for photography enthusiasts.
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Zoom Camera Upgrade in the Galaxy S24 Ultra
According to reports from GalaxyClub, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will sport a 5x telephoto lens, a notable advancement from the 3x 10MP telephoto lens found in the previous models. While there have been speculations about Samsung adopting a continuous zoom lens, this latest development suggests otherwise. Samsung will continue incorporating a 10x telephoto lens and the upgraded 5x telephoto lens.
The utilization of a 5x telephoto lens was last witnessed in the Note 20 Ultra back in 2020. Therefore, if implemented in the S24 Ultra, this zoom camera upgrade will significantly improve Samsung’s smartphone camera technology. However, the resolution of the telephoto lens in the S24 Ultra is yet to be disclosed.
Previous Telephoto Lens Specifications
Before introducing the S24 Ultra, Samsung’s flagship devices, such as the Galaxy S21 Ultra, S22 Ultra, and S23 Ultra, all featured a 3x 10MP telephoto lens. While this configuration provided satisfactory zoom capabilities, the transition to a 5x telephoto lens in the S24 Ultra demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of smartphone photography.
Primary Camera Details
In addition to the zoom enhancements, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to house a staggering 200MP primary camera. Although information regarding the telephoto lens resolution remained undisclosed, combining a high-resolution primary camera and upgraded zoom capabilities promises an unparalleled photography experience.
Other Improvements in the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Besides the camera upgrades, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to deliver several other notable improvements. Users can anticipate increased RAM and storage capacity, enabling smoother multitasking and greater space for multimedia files. The smartphone will also likely feature a slightly larger dynamic AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution, offering an immersive visual experience.
For those who enjoy the versatility of the S Pen, the S24 Ultra is expected to support this popular accessory, further expanding the range of functionalities. Moreover, Samsung aims to address one of the common concerns with smartphones by enhancing the battery life in the S24 Ultra, ensuring longer usage without compromising performance.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is anticipated to be powered by the advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This cutting-edge processor will provide a seamless and efficient user experience, allowing for smooth app navigation, faster processing speeds, and improved overall performance.
Regarding software, the S24 Ultra is set to make waves as the first smartphone to come preloaded with Android 14, the latest version of the popular operating system. Users can expect new features and enhancements, enhancing the overall user experience and providing access to the latest software innovations.
Expected Launch of the Galaxy S24 Series
Alongside the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ as part of the same series. Launching these devices will create excitement among tech enthusiasts and Samsung fans as they eagerly anticipate the cutting-edge features and improvements the S24 series will bring.
While an exact release date is yet to be confirmed, industry insiders speculate that the Galaxy S24 series may debut in early 2024. As the launch date approaches, more leaks and rumors are bound to surface, offering a glimpse into these highly anticipated smartphones’ exciting features and specifications.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is poised to elevate the smartphone camera experience with its upgraded zooming capabilities. By introducing a 5x telephoto lens and a potential 200MP primary camera, Samsung aims to redefine smartphone photography and empower users to capture stunning, detailed shots even from a distance.
Moreover, the S24 Ultra brings a range of additional improvements, including enhanced performance, increased storage capacity, a larger display, S Pen support, and improved battery life. With the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and the latest Android 14 operating system, the S24 Ultra ensures a seamless and feature-rich user experience.
As we eagerly await the official launch of the Galaxy S24 series, it’s clear that Samsung continues to push the boundaries of innovation, delivering smartphones that excel in functionality and user satisfaction.


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"Plaintiff is hereby awarded judgment against all Defendants, jointly and severally, in the amount of $12,230,000", the judgement reads. The two parties in the lawsuit have reached a settlement, and though Nintendo won't be taking home as much as it was originally seeking, it's still receiving a not-insignificant amount of money. Both the LoveROMs.com and LoveRETRO.co domains will cease operation and also be handed over to Nintendo. "Through the websites, the defendants reproduce, distribute, publicly perform and display a staggering number of unauthorized copies of Nintendo's video games, all without Nintendo's permission".
After the initial complaint was filed to court in July, Mathias and his wife immediately took both sites down out of fear, alongside multiple other ROM site owners who did not want to be next. "To access legitimate Nintendo games online, please visit [our_site] for information about the [Game Store]".More news: Mahathir Mohamad: Goldman Sachs bankers ‘cheated’ Malaysia
The lawsuit initially resulted in LoveROMS and LoveRETRO pulling all Nintendo titles from its roster, with both websites going offline shortly after. "This includes thousands of games developed for almost every video game system Nintendo has ever produced".
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A judgement released today has gone Nintendo's way, and is holding the owners of long-standing websites LoveROMS and LoveRETRO responsible for a whopping total of $12 million Dollars of damages to the Japanese video game giant.
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Those of you who live in California know that you live in a state that wants to make an example with the rest of the world — this was evident when they banned smoking a while back. In an effort to become the greenest state the Government has been pushing hybrid and electric vehicles — something that has been pushed along by the stars that live their. The latest step is a complete ban on plastic bags in stores.
For those of you who forget to bring your own bags with you next time you shop at a store in California, you will have to pay for the purchase of a paper bag. The idea is sound, but will certainly take shoppers a while to get used to the new state law.
Nations such as Bangladesh, China, Ireland and South Africa were the first to issue a ban on plastic bags and has begun to gain more interest around the world. There is not a ban like this in the UK, but we know that some stores now charge for these plastic bags, while others do not have them out unless asked.
Samantha Young from Associated Press has written an article on The Guardian, saying that it is no secret that plastic bags find their way in a number of places where they look unsightly — such as rivers, lakes and the ocean. We have to agree, and it is only when you see images of a landfill that you start to grasp how much of a problem this is.
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According to the results of eight months of 2018, the average cost of a new car in Kazakhstan increased by 7%
In the first eight months, residents of Kazakhstan bought 36,191 new cars in the amount of 304.6 billion tenge. The average purchase price amounted to 8,429,926 tenge and increased by 7% compared to the same period last year, the press service of the Union of Automotive Enterprises of Kazakhstan “KazAvtoProm” reports.
According to the results of January-August, more than a third of buyers (37.1%) preferred cars no more than 5 million tenge. Of these, 19.7% or 7,146 units accounted for cars of the average price category – from 3.5 to 5 million tenge (-6% by 2017).
Cars of the budget segment worth up to 3.5 million tenge are no less popular with residents of the republic. According to the results of eight months of the current year, their sales reached 6,294 units. (17.4%), but the share for the year decreased by 3.3%.
In the price range from 5 to 7 million tenge 21.3% of the equipment was sold (7,700 units). Thanks to the entry into the market of LADA Vesta SW and SW Cross, the new KIA Rio and Hyundai Accent segment contribution increased by 3.6%. 14.8% of buyers made a choice in favor of cars worth from 7 to 10 million tenge (5,348 units). Their share decreased by 1.3%.
The business (10–15 million tenge) and premium class (over 15 million tenge) segments accounted for 16.1% (5,822 units) and 10.7% (3,881 units) of the primary sales market, respectively. The total share of equipment more expensive than 10 million tenge increased by 6.9% and now exceeds a quarter of the primary market (26.8%). The growth in sales is associated with an update of the available line of business-class sedans.
Most of the positions in the ranking of the most affordable passenger models fall on the proposals of Kazakhstan automakers. Thus, Lada Granta of Ust-Kamenogorsk production remains the leader in affordability, the cost of which starts from 2.8 million tenge.
The top 10 most affordable cars also included Lada Kalina (2.94 million tenge), Ravon Nexia (2.95 million tenge), Ravon R2 (2.98 million tenge), Lada 4×4 (3.32 million tenge), Ravon R4 (3.5 million tenge), Lada 4×4 Pickup (3.65 million tenge), Ravon Gentra (3.73 million tenge), Renault Logan (3.78 million tenge) and Chevrolet Niva (3.99 million tenge).
Rolls-Royce Ghost (178.1 million tenge), Porsche 911 Turbo (66.9 million tenge) and Porsche Panamera (53.4 million tenge) are leading in the ranking of the most expensive models.
Lexus LC (45.6 million tenge), Lexus LS (45.3 million tenge), Audi A8 (44.7 million tenge), Mercedes-Benz G-klass (44.2 million tenge), Lexus supplemented the ten least democratic cars. LX (38.9 million tenge), Mercedes-Benz S-klass (37.4 million tenge) and BMW 7 series (35.5 million tenge).


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ETF investors are starting to pour into coffee. After dripping a whopping 30% this year, a fresh bull market in the commodity could be brewing, a commodity expert says.
IPath DJ-UBS Coffee Subindex Total Return SM Index ETN (JO) rose 0.5% Tuesday, after gapping up 2.6% Monday. A more thinly traded note, iPath Pure Beta Coffee ETN (CAFE) surged 0.8% Tuesday.
On the NYMEX, coffee for December delivery traded at $1.67 a pound Tuesday. Coffee for July 2014 delivery traded at $1.90 a pound, which suggests traders expect more scarcity in the future.
The rally Monday was mainly driven by short covering due to fears Hurricane Isaac would disrupt shipments from South and Central America into New Orleans, the earthquake in El Salvador and traders closing out positions ahead of the Federal Reserve's scheduled speech Friday, said Jack Scoville, vice president of the PRICE Futures Group, a Chicago-based brokerage.
"Fed meetings excite people to get out of shorts and head to the sidelines," he said.
Bull Market Brewing
Shawn Hackett, president of Hackett Financial Advisors in Boynton Beach, Fla., sent out a special alert to his clients last weekend recommending coffee as a buy. He projects coffee will reach $2.50 a pound over the next 12 months and $4 a pound over the next two years.
Heavy rains this summer in Brazil damaged Arabica coffee crops and caused trees to bloom prematurely, hurting their ability to flower and grow buds abundantly, Hackett wrote. As the world's largest coffee producer, the South American country accounts for about a third of all global supply. He expects Brazil to produce 45 million bags next year, 10 million fewer than this year.
"Also, the likelihood of El Nino-reduced Robusta crops in Vietnam and Indonesia next year will further exacerbate this impending supply squeeze," Hackett wrote. Commercial traders — the so-called smart money — have loaded up on coffee contracts. Hackett says he hasn't seen them this bullish since 2003 and 2008.
"Both times preceded fantastic multiyear bull market moves," Hackett wrote.
The dollar-denominated commodity has been rising like most others, owing to the greenback's weakness on expectations of more quantitative easing.
The biggest risk to buying commodities is a recession, which would weaken demand. Bag counts from producers are "notoriously unreliable," says Mark Garrigues, an independent commodities trader. It's in the producers' best interest to keep supply data secret.
In his 25 years trading coffee, he's noticed the market tends to find new supply when nominal prices reach $2.75 to $3 a pound.


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Barcelona is still an incredibly popular city, but hotels need to offer something different and fresh if they are to make their mark on the hospitality landscape.
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Last week Amsterdam, this week Barcelona — another destination battling overtourism.
Even with the bad press the city sometimes gets, it’s clear that it’s still a desirable destination for both tourists and hospitality businesses.
Several luxury properties have opened over the last year or so, each keen to make their mark.
Skift contributor Samantha Shankman runs the rule over the new ventures and looks at how they sit within the city’s wider tourism ecosystem.
— Patrick Whyte, Europe Editor
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Barcelona Openings Underline a Luxury Market in Transition: Sophisticated serenity is the best way to describe luxury hospitality in the Catalan capital, where troubles including sky-high petty crime rates, legality surrounding Airbnb, and political tensions bubble under the surface. For a city once considered the coolest in Europe, its development is useful to watch for other cities now just entering their gilded age of tourism.
5 Luxury Takeaways From the Latest Hotel Earnings Season: The luxury hotel market continues to evolve. While many of the big hotel companies seem pretty happy with their portfolios, we could see significant changes at Hilton over the coming years.
Hospitality Brands Go All-In on the Sleep Movement: As our 2019 Skift Megatrend forecasted, wellness is the new hook in travel marketing, and it’s been gaining speed. The rise of wellness culture has made caring about sleep cool — and since weariness is a top complaint among travelers, it’s good business sense that the hospitality industry is upgrading its sleep offerings.
Nobu Now Sees Lodging as Its ‘Speedboat’: With 18 hotels signed, opened, or under construction, Nobu Hotels is growing its hotel portfolio rapidly. But the chain is focused only on major global markets.
What If Hong Kong Falls? The Worst-Case Scenario for Travel: As weeks of protests escalate in Hong Kong and Beijing weighs its options, it’s not hard to imagine Hong Kong’s successful tourism industry becoming a shell of its former self. Though the conventional wisdom from region insiders is that Hong Kong will prevail, the form that it will take is anyone’s guess.
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ZTE launches Axon 30 Ultra ZTE is a technology company affiliated with the State of China, which has specialized in the field of communications since 1985. The company is interested in the manufacture of computer and mobile phone components, and the company was able to become one of the 4 largest companies for the sale and manufacture of smart phones, and occupied the fifth place among the exporting countries, and in the fourth quarter The second of 2013, the company was announced as the fourth largest supplier of smartphones with a 5% share in the market. Through today’s article, you can learn about the features of the Axon 30 Ultra in detail.
Xiaomi 30 Ultra launches ZTE phone
Xiaomi 30 Ultra launches the ZTE phone ZTE has launched the new version of its phone under the name Xiaomi 30 Ultra with 18 GB RAM and 1 TB internal storage space, thus becoming the fastest phone around the world, and this phone was called the space version for its superiority over all smartphones Available in the market, and the reason behind naming the phone with this name is the success of the space agency in sending an orbital and landing craft to Mars, and it is reported that this phone is the highest phone in terms of performance compared to other phones provided by the company, as the phone contains random access memory 16 GB RAM.
Features of the Axon 30 Ultra
Features of the Axon 30 Ultra phone We show you the specifications of the Axon 30 Ultra phone, the most important of which are:
- 6.67 inch OLED screen, 1080 inch resolution, 144Hz refresh rate per second.
- The first quad camera phone has a 5x zoom, the primary camera is 64 mega pixel camera, the ultra-high-resolution sensor is 8 mega pixel camera, and the selfie camera is 32 mega pixel camera.
- The Snapdragon 888 phone processor from the American company Qualcomm, and a 4600 mAh battery.
- The phone supports fast charging with a power of up to 66 watts.
- The resolution of video playback on the phone is 8k, and 30 frames per second.
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NEW YORK: Japanese brands grabbed eight of the top 10 spots in US magazine Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability rankings released Thursday.
Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus luxury brand was rated as the most reliable, followed by Mazda Motor Corp’s Mazda and the Toyota brand.
The fourth and sixth positions went to Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti luxury brand and Honda Motor Co.’s Honda brand, respectively.
Among other Japanese brands, Subaru Corp.’s Subaru ranked seventh. Honda’s Acura luxury brand came eighth, and Nissan’s namesake brand ninth.
General Motors Co.’s Buick ranked fifth, while BMW Group’s Mini ranked 10th. Tesla ranked 27th, dragged down by its glitch-hit electric SUV.
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WVU Looking For Luck's Replacement Rams' Move To L.A. Unlikely For '15 Pitt Fires AD Steve Pederson Lochmann's Resignation Comes Amid UM Staff Shakeup Fired Pelini Slammed Nebraska AD Eichorst 49ers Cut McDonald Following Assault Probe Hollis Concerned By Booze-Heavy Gamedays Chargers Staying In San Diego Next Year FAU Continues Big Bet On Football Comic Book Makes Superhero Merch With QBs
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With the Raiders and the Rams gone from the L.A. area, USC and UCLA are trying to make an "economic impact in the market," according to Larry Bortstein of the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER. In recent months, both schools have "hiked their marketing budgets and stepped up their efforts" to attract corporate sponsorships. Last weekend, USC put up billboards at five "major freeway intersections" which announced the Trojans as "the only game in town." UCLA, in conjunction with Prime Sports, has launched a campaign declaring "I play because you deserve big league football." Other revenue generators for the schools: Sears, a past NFL sponsor, is now with UCLA, and USC is launching an apparel line sold at the Coliseum's shop (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 8/29).


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ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations 2020 have revealed that carbon was the main topic of conversation at the showcase event in Birmingham last week.
Exhibitors displayed the latest environmentally-conscious products, while the two-day seminar programme featured representatives from the likes of DEFRA, Coca-Cola, Britvic and Carlsberg discussing sustainable packaging.
Kevin Vyse, head of technology at Rapid Action Packaging UK and former circular economy expert at M&S said, “We are acting quickly, but we are not looking at the facts. It is carbon that is killing the planet, not packaging. As we create new solutions to replace plastic, we are actually releasing more carbon into the atmosphere than ever before. The reason we are in such as mess is that we are reacting to opinion which is leading us down the wrong paths. We have to keep looking for new ways of thinking and challenging the ways we do things currently to make sure they are right.”
New for 2020 was the BIG Carbon Debate. Simon Balderson, owner at Sirane Group, one of the debate’s panellists, said, “I fear the argument against plastics has become emotional. People aren’t anti-plastic because of the carbon footprint, they are anti-plastic because they see images of dead whales. If all packaging came from plants and trees, there would be a huge carbon sink. Industries have to work collaboratively to find a solution.”
Margaret Bates, executive director at OPRL stated, “We need to differentiate between plastic and plastic pollution. Plastic has never done anything wrong; it is our mismanagement of it that is the problem.”
The debate featured experts from the likes of British Plastics Federation, Veolia, WWF, MPMA, University of Sheffield and City to Sea come together to discuss whether banning plastic packaging would impact the Government’s plan to achieve carbon-zero targets. Ultimately, the audience voted in favour of the movement, agreeing that banning plastic would impact the Government’s ability to meet its carbon targets.
Julie Simmons, bactiglas product manager at Wells Plastics said, “The BIG Carbon Debate raised some great points about the wider impact of packaging. It isn’t just about demonising plastic but about collaboration.”
Nick Brown, head of sustainability at Coca-Cola, joined a panel discussion to explore how brands can get consumers to play their part in the recycling process. “The science is absolutely clear,” he said. “By 2050, at the latest, packaging and business models must be carbon-zero…that’s why we are investing in deposit return schemes, to make it as easy as possible for consumers to recycle our packaging.”
The Visit the Future Hub also featured green initiatives. The Innovation Showcase displayed 12 innovative designs from the show floor, with FFP Packaging Solutions being awarded ‘Most Innovative Pack’ for its Esterseal design, a resealable pack that is certified ‘recycle’ by OPRL and can be collected in its entirety through the existing waste collection system.
New solutions on display included Innovia Films’ Propafilm Strata; Yorkshire Packaging Systems’ Flexo e-com; Schur Star Systems’ Zip-Pop Bag; and Delipac’s new sustainable food to go innovation.
Renan Joel, event director of Easyfairs’ UK packaging portfolio said, “Packaging Innovations 2020 has been an unforgettable show. The seminar sessions started up some really interesting conversations on the subject of sustainability and discussions kept going throughout the show, with parties from right across the packaging supply chain getting involved. It is fantastic that our event is such a well-respected platform for the sharing of industry insights and ideas.
“But the show is much more than a seminar programme. We welcomed more than 300 exhibitors, all of whom are performing right at the top of their game. There was an incredible mix of up and coming packaging suppliers and well-established names on the show floor.”


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Report: Airline service quality declined in 2012
The quality of airline travel declined in 2012 compared with 2011, according to the results of the 2013 Airline Quality Rating study.
The study, conducted by Brent Bowen of Purdue University’s aviation department and Dean Headley of Wichita State University’s department of marketing, is an objective report assessing airline quality based on on-time arrivals, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled baggage and customer complaints generated toward each airline.
As an industry, the report said service was slightly worse in 2012 than in the previous year.
Of the 12 carriers surveyed, seven improved their ranking. American Eagle, operated by AMR Corp. (OTC: AAMRQ), had the highest overall improvement. United, operated by United Continental Holdings Inc. (NYSE: UAL), and SkyWest, operated by SkyWest Inc. (NYSE: SKYW), had the largest declines.
As an industry, the report concluded that 81.8 percent of all flights arrived on time, compared with 80 percent in 2011, and mishandled baggage rates improved to 3.07 per 1,000 passengers from 3.35 per 1,000 in 2011.
Involuntarily denied boardings per passenger served increased to 0.97 per 1,000 passengers from 0.78 per 1,000 in 2011, and consumer complaints rose to 1.43 per 100,000 passengers from 1.19 per 100,000 in 2011.
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TWICE Exclusive! Target has begun merchandising connected healthcare devices within dedicated sections of select pharmacy departments.
The pilot program is rolling out across the country to 550 of Target’s nearly 1,800 stores and is expected to be in place by May.
The Connected Care sections are approximately 6 feet wide and hold about 14 different medical-grade products, including blood pressure monitors and pain management tools.
All can connect to smartphones to make it easy for customers “to keep track of important wellness information and data,” a Target spokeswoman told TWICE in an email.
The sections will be anchored by lead vendor Qardio, which will be represented by its QardioArm blood pressure monitor and QardioBase wireless smart scale, among other devices. The company joined Target’s healthcare roster last October.
Target’s Connected Care assortment will include Qardio’s QardioArm wireless blood pressure monitor.
The No. 2 discount chain had previously identified wellness as one of four core “signature” categories that also include style, baby and kids. The company has also been busy trialing connected display concepts and home automation sections in select stores and test shops.
“We’re constantly looking for opportunities to evolve our assortment and shopping experience to meet the changing needs of our guests,” the Target spokeswoman said. “We know our guests are increasingly interested in these types of products, and will evaluate future growth plans based on their feedback and sales results.”
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The Nissan Motor Company Chief Executive sought the exception to help pay for the purchase of a new home, which former Ghosn aide alleges the executive initially had asked Nissan to buy for him.
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(Bloomberg) --A former senior board member of Nissan Motor Company said that the company’s current chief executive officer sought an exception on the sale of compensation-linked stock, which resulted in him earning a higher profit.
Greg Kelly, a former Carlos Ghosn aide, told monthly magazine Bungei Shunju about the alleged request granted to Hiroto Saikawa in 2013, who was a Nissan executive vice president at the time and became CEO about four years later.
The magazine quoted Kelly as saying Saikawa reaped an estimated additional gain of JPY 47 million ($430,000) when the stock award’s execution date was changed to 22 May instead of 14 May, a period during which Nissan’s stock appreciated about 10 per cent.
Kelly was removed as a representative director of Nissan in April and charged by authorities in Japan with under-reporting executive compensation. Kelly and Ghosn, who are both free on bail after having been jailed for weeks after their arrest in Japan, have denied wrongdoing and are contesting the charges against them.
The report raises questions about Saikawa’s knowledge of remuneration practises at the Japanese automaker. Saikawa was found by an outside corporate governance panel appointed by Nissan to have signed off on Ghosn’s retirement package, but the CEO hasn’t been charged with any crimes or accused of any wrongdoing.
Japanese prosecutors have said Ghosn’s compensation was under-reported, although it’s unclear how much if any of that was deferred for retirement.
The allegations come at an awkward time for Nissan and Saikawa as its two-decade old alliance with French automaker Renault may be in peril. Saikawa himself is under intense pressure to turnaround the Japanese automaker’s profit slide and devise a long-term strategy for Nissan following the ouster of his former mentor Ghosn.
Kelly said that Saikawa was fully aware of Ghosn’s compensation, including a proposal to provide the then-chairman with a consulting fee if he should retire from Nissan or accept a less prominent role in company.


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Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
Wendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants.
The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after various media reports said that the company was looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand.
“Wendy’s will not implement surge pricing, which is the practice of raising prices when demand is highest. We didn’t use that phrase, nor do we plan to implement that practice,” the company said late Tuesday in a prepared statement.
Wendy’s Co. plans to invest about $20 million to launch digital menu boards at all of its U.S. company-run restaurants by the end of 2025. It also plans to invest approximately $10 million over the next two years to support digital menu enhancements globally.
Wendy’s said that its digital menu boards “could allow us to change the menu offerings at different times of day and offer discounts and value offers to our customers more easily, particularly in the slower times of day.”


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Coinciding with the shipment this week of the 4.1 version of its WebSphere Portal, IBM Corp. announced a series of new partnerships and a resource Web site for portal developers.
Thirteen new vendors joined the IBM PartnerWorld Portlet Providers Offering. The partners include BackWeb Technologies Ltd., for offline portal access; EXE Technologies Inc., for supply-chain execution software; iMarkup Solutions Inc., for content and document collaboration; ITWorks, for portal accelerators; Relavis Corp., for collaborative CRM; Show Business Software, for business intelligence; and Wimba, for asynchronous Internet voice capabilities.
In addition, last week i2 Technologies Inc. said it plans to package and resell IBM’s WebSphere Portal and Application Server for inclusion with i2’s applications.
A key component of IBM’s portal strategy is to offer a diverse set of functions in the portal through pre-integrated portlets to third-party applications, according to Larry Bowden, vice president of IBM’s portal solutions software group, in Somers, N.Y. Portlet partnerships are progressing at a rate of about one per day, Bowden added.
First announced earlier this year and available earlier this month electronically, WebSphere Portal 4.1 features the ability to publish portlets as Web services, bolstered collaboration tools, enhanced security, a new search engine, and pre-integration with commerce technology.
The resource site for developers, dubbed the WebSphere Portal Zone, is designed to consolidate important support information for portal development into one, easy-to-access place. The Portal Zone provides technical articles, product documentation, portlet development information, and tutorials.
“The Portal Zone is a place to bring in all the capabilities to one central access point. [It has] everything a developer would need to get educated on WebSphere Portal,” Bowden said. “Ease of use is the key message.”
The portal market continues to sizzle despite the floundering economy. A recent report issued by Boston-based Delphi Group Inc. projects that business portal software revenues will reach US$957 million by the end of 2003.
Looking forward, IBM is currently preparing a portal offering for small and midsize business, due by the end of the year, that will aim to make the current WebSphere Portal easier to install and administer, Bowden said. The new version will be targeted at organization with between 500 employees and 2000 employees.
The company also is looking to release a series of vertically aligned portal offerings targeted at specific lines of business or groups within an organization, Bowden said. Examples include a merchant portal or a portal tailored to a gasoline station, he said.
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• GE CEO Jeff Immelt and Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear join business leaders and employees to celebrate grand opening;
• Market-leading refrigeration technology a result of GE’s $800 million investment to upgrade Appliance Park, $250 million investment in bottom freezer technology alone;
• Since 2009, GE Appliances & Lighting has committed to investing a total of $1 billion in U.S. appliance manufacturing;
• Study shows GE presence in Ky. puts $1.6B into the state’s economy; directly and indirectly supports 12,000 Ky. jobs;
• GE and GOOD/Corps select Kentuckiana Works as What Works Project Non-Profit of the Week, eligible for up to a $10,000 donation.
GE previewed today its new refrigerator product line, the soon-to-be-launched French door bottom freezer refrigerator series, at the grand opening of a new factory at GE’s Appliance Park, the second manufacturing facility to open within six weeks here. The new refrigeration line – which features the most advanced ice and water technology on the market today – will support 600 new local jobs and improve the competitive position of the 130-year old brand.
GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt will be joined by Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and more than 1,000 GE employees to celebrate the facility opening as another milestone in the revitalization of GE’s Appliances business. Efforts to revitalize the business began in 2009 when GE committed to invest a total of $1 billion ($800 million in Louisville) and create more than 1,300 new jobs in the U.S. by 2014. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of the February opening of the GeoSpring™ Hybrid Water Heater manufacturing facility, the first new factory to open at Appliance Park since 1957.
“Today’s Appliance Park milestone is proof that when businesses, unions and employees work together, we can deliver innovative solutions to the marketplace and demonstrate that U.S.-based manufacturing can be competitive,” said GE Appliances President and CEO Charles “Chip” Blankenship. “GE Appliances is a shining example of what is working in U.S. manufacturing, and we’re excited about what this new production line means for the future of our business. We know we could not have reached this milestone without our partners, such as the local union, government leaders at all levels and our 4,000 incredibly hard working Louisville employees.”
“GE’s continued investment in the Louisville manufacturing facility will help create jobs and drive economic growth for the surrounding community,” said Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. “They have been a great partner in helping to showcase to the rest of the world that Kentucky is a great place to do business.”
The new refrigeration line is one of 11 new products that will be launched by GE Appliances by 2014. The renewal of manufacturing in Louisville is a result of several factors, including the adoption of Lean manufacturing techniques and a more competitive wage structure for new employees, all intended to help GE better compete in a global marketplace. The Lean process, which uses a cross-functional team of employees – including hourly manufacturing workers – helps increase the competitiveness of the operation by identifying and removing waste in materials and work effort often found in traditional manufacturing.
GE French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
The new GE French door refrigerator line has been designed with intelligent home technology and is built to make the consumer’s world work better.
• The products offer the most advanced ice and water technology on the market today. GE Profile™ models will feature a Hands-free Autofill system that uses sound waves from ultrasonic sensors and proximity detectors to fill a glass, water bottle, coffee pot or pitcher – an industry first.
• The GE Café™ model is also the first refrigerator in the industry to feature a hot water dispenser, which can heat up to 12 ounces of water in two minutes.
• In keeping with GE’s ecomaginationSM vision of the world, the new refrigerator models boast the first bottom-freezer manufactured in the U.S. to use cyclopentane foam, which reduces the greenhouse gas emissions during manufacturing and at the end of the product’s life cycle, ultimately making this line better for the environment.
• More information on the new products’ technology and features can be found at online.
GE Economic Impact in Kentucky
A new study, commissioned by GE and conducted by independent consulting firm Tripp Umbach using 2010 data, quantifies GE’s presence in Kentucky, showing that the company directly and indirectly contributes $1.6 billion to the state. This means $1 out of every $103 in the Kentucky economy is supported, in part, by GE’s presence. In addition, the study found that GE helps support over 12,000 jobs in Kentucky, with nearly 5,000 direct employees, and for every GE job an additional 1.5 jobs are supported through a combination of employee spending and the company’s vendor purchases. GE has several Kentucky facilities in addition to Appliance Park, including GE Aviation engine manufacturing, testing and distribution centers, a GE Energy repair services center and a medical equipment manufacturing facility under GE Healthcare.
GE Highlights What Works in America
GE, in partnership with GOOD/Corps, has launched the What Works Project, a digital social innovation campaign that gives the public a simple, yet meaningful way to celebrate the innovations that work to advance our nation. Together they have selected, Kentuckiana Works, to be featured as Non-Profit of the Week. The organization is eligible for a donation of up to $10,000 starting March 19 through March 26 for its support of job creation and training in the community.
Each week, the public is invited to visit celebratewhatworks.com and submit their ideas and images for the inventions and technologies that drive human progress. Each submission or “heart” for submissions will generate $1 for Kentuckiana Works. In addition, the Project will reward public participation with a $2,500 cash prize to be divided equally among five winners each week ($500/winner).
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According to consumer and media research firm Scarborough Research, Hispanic Internet users are avid downloaders of digital content.
The study found that Hispanic Internet users are 21 percent more likely to download digital content than the average adult online. Forty-two percent of Hispanic Internet users have downloaded some form of digital content during the past 30 days, compared to 35 percent of the total Internet population. Music is the top download category: Almost one-third (32 percent) of Hispanic Internet users and almost one-quarter (24 percent) of all Internet users have downloaded music during the past month.
"Increased high-speed Internet access among Hispanics is opening the door for online businesses to establish brand loyalty with this consumer group," said Gary Meo, senior vp digital media services, Scarborough Research. "Offering Hispanics new and creative ways to interact with a brand online — particularly via downloaded digital content — could go a long way in successfully marketing to the Hispanic adult."
Scarborough Research is a joint partnership between Arbitron and the Nielsen Co.


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Large OLED displays are a relative rarity in laptops right now, but Samsung is looking to change that. The Korean tech giant announced today that it plans to begin mass production on 15.6-inch 4K OLED display panels next month, potentially heralding the arrival of some exceptionally crispy displays in laptops later this year.
Assuming you're a fan of color saturation, OLED displays vastly outclass their LCD counterparts. They're able to produce black levels that are much deeper than typical LCD panels, and colors that are generally more vivid.
Samsung says that its new pane will be able to adjust brightness from 0.0005 to 600 nits, hitting a dynamic contrast ratio of 120,000:1 and able to display up to 34 million colors. Compared to traditional LCD displays, Samsung claims that it can display blacks that appear 200 times darker and whites that are twice as bright.
"Our 15.6-inch UHD OLED panel provides the most suitable display solutions for carry-on IT devices with outstanding HDR enhancements, unparalleled color reproduction and much-improved outdoor visibility. We have no doubt that our new OLED display will offer a much superior visual experience to notebook users worldwide," said Jae-nam Yun, head of the marketing team at Samsung Display.
We've already heard some hints of OLED panels that are coming to 15-inch laptops later this year, including the new HP Spectre x360 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced. It will be interesting to see if Samsung's new panels are what ultimately ends up inside.
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Microsoft reportedly replacing dozens of journalists with AI on MSN
Roughly 50 employees will no longer work for MSN to curate news after this month. Recent reports state that Microsoft plans to replace these roles with artificial intelligence.
Samsung's new 'Access' smartphone upgrade program comes with Microsoft 365
Samsung has introduced a new upgrade program called Access in the U.S. In addition to making it easier for you to upgrade to a new phone, the subscription service also offers Samsung Premium Care and a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Review: Acer's Predator XN253Q X is a gaming monitor with blistering speeds
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It looks like a coffee table book — and you can read it like a coffee table book.
But the newly-released Drinkable Book is making headlines for another reason: it doubles as a water filtration system.
The book, created by nonprofit organization Water Is Life along with scientists from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Virginia, costs pennies to produce and can filter as much as 100 liters of water (a 30-day supply) with a single page, according to The Daily Meal. One book can provide a four-year supply of clean water for an individual.
Water Is Life developed the book with the hopes that it would be used in underdeveloped nations across Africa and Asia that don’t have adequate access to clean water, The Daily Meal reported. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 3.4 million people die each year from illnesses related to unclean water.
Scientists developed a special paper for the book’s pages. The paper is coated with silver nanoparticles, which kill off bacteria as the water passes through the page, according to a wired.com article. As the dirty water seeps through the page (like water drips through a coffee filter), bacteria absorbs the silver ions, which ultimately causes the bacteria to die. The silver nanoparticle content of the paper gives the pages their rusty orange color.
Water Is Life say they hope to field-test the Drinkable Book sometime later this year and have a commercially-viable version of the book out by as early as next year, according to wired.com.
“It should be something that’s widely used,” head researcher Theresa Dankovitch said. “It doesn’t require power and it’s very intuitive.”


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30 Sep THAT BITES!!
On his Sirius XM Radio show Wednesday, Howard Stern revealed that he was “scratching every minute” after bed bugs recently infested his NYC radio studio and limousine.
Fumigators arrived over the weekend, and “supposedly we’re 100 percent bed bug-free,” added Stern, 56, whose limousine also was home to the parasitic insects (it had to be fumigated with poison gas).
Bedbugs have been spreading all over NYC.
Nike’s tourist-friendly flagship store had to be closed because of them, as well as a popular Abercrombie & Fitch shop and a Times Square theater.
“Now they’re back!,” Stern said of the bedbugs. “Because of hippies with their … DDT-inhibition!”
At executivelimousine.org all our limousine are BEDBUG FREE! Thought you might find this story interesting knowing that the bedbugs are traveling in style!


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Came across this on AdAge Blogs (no relation to me) and thought it worth sharing, there’s certainly food for thought here.
Companies that want to do good while gathering market research are being offered a new way to do that, thanks to the CMO Council and its Pause to Support a Cause. The council this week announced its partnership with online research community Opinions for Good in a program that allows consumers to reward their favorite charities when they take part in market research surveys — while adding new voices to consumer research.
“We often hear a great frustration from our brand marketers that their research comes from the same pool of people,” says Liz Miller, VP-programs and operations at the CMO Council. “One of the big issues is how do we open up new demographics; how do we open up new opportunities to get new voices?”
Through Pause to Support a Cause, Miller says, “We’re looking at multiple benefits to multiple constituencies.”
With the cause-directed survey model, consumers can donate 25% to 100% of the payments they receive for participating in research to a nonprofit or charity. The effort already has more than 200 nonprofit groups signed up and hundreds of consumers registered. More


text: The Swiss-based global fragrance and flavours giants will merge with the Belgium based chemicals manufacturer to create a new company, TecnoScent, at the beginning of April. Peter Wullschleger, head of corporate communications and investor relations for Givaudan told CosmeticsDesign-Europe that, "The new partnership will strengthen our already strong R+D based company in terms of innovation -sustaining and further enhancing our leadership in the industry". "It will also enable us to better understand smell and taste in order to discover and create novel and ground-breaking fragrances". The new company will draw on ChemCom's proprietary receptor technology in order to further strengthen Givaudan's sensory innovation and technology platform, whilst also creating a partnership that will aims to lead the way in the fragrance manufacturing. Both companies signed the agreement earlier this week, stating that the new centre would initially be based in Brussels and combine biotechnology with leading fragrance experience. Wullschleger also said that the merger could possibly increase employment prospects in the area, dependant on the future success of the project, "the joint venture will start with over a dozen researchers, however, if successful the base will grow - opening up more job opportunities". Givaudan is developing in all aspects of its business, with its flavours segment recently entering into a research and licensing agreement with taste technology developer Redpoint Bio Corp, which is expected to build the company's TasteSolutions programme for health and wellness. Under the new collaboration the firm gains access to US-based Redpoint Bio's proprietary technologies, and may acquire the exclusive worldwide rights to any licensed compounds for foods and beverages that can aid manufacturers with products.


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Congratulations to Reinford Farms in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania! The farm won the 2018 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The awards were presented by Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
With a digester in place and a beneficial location, Reinford Farms in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, found they were uniquely positioned to begin collecting food waste from their area’s grocery stores and food manufacturers. However, these items often arrived in packaging their farm’s digester couldn’t process. To solve the issue, the dairy installed a depackager that separates the food from its packaging, allowing cleaner food waste to be piped into the digester. The farm now recycles 6,000 to 12,000 gallons of food waste daily and has kept more than 35,000 tons of waste out of landfills in the past 10 years.
Read more about Reinford Farms' Sustainability Award!
About American Dairy Association North East
American Dairy Association North East (ADA North East) is the dairy farmer-funded organization funded by participating dairy farmer’s checkoff investment to build demand and sales for milk and dairy foods throughout the local region. Representing more than 10,000 dairy farm families in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and northern Virginia, ADA North East develops and implements local programs to drive milk and dairy sales at retail outlets and in schools. The organization also conducts consumer education about dairy through events, traditional and social media, and in collaboration with health professionals through National Dairy Council®. ADA North East works closely with Dairy Management Inc.™, the national dairy checkoff organization, to support nutrition research, national partnerships and developing export markets for dairy to bring a fully integrated promotion program to the region. For more information, visit www.AmericanDairy.com or call our Main Office at 315-472-9143.


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Stada Arzneimittel (ETR:SAZ) has earned an average rating of “Sell” from the seven analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and two have given a hold recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is €73.49 ($90.73).
Several brokerages have issued reports on SAZ. Nord/LB set a €74.40 ($91.85) price objective on Stada Arzneimittel and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 20th. Warburg Research set a €74.40 ($91.85) price objective on Stada Arzneimittel and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, March 9th. Cfra set a €70.00 ($86.42) target price on Stada Arzneimittel and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Monday, March 12th. Independent Research set a €89.00 ($109.88) target price on Stada Arzneimittel and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 12th. Finally, Commerzbank set a €66.25 ($81.79) target price on Stada Arzneimittel and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 26th.
SAZ traded up €0.36 ($0.44) during trading on Friday, hitting €84.26 ($104.02). The company’s stock had a trading volume of 48,044 shares, compared to its average volume of 51,761. Stada Arzneimittel has a 12 month low of €53.41 ($65.94) and a 12 month high of €90.24 ($111.41).
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STADA Arzneimittel Aktiengesellschaft engages in the development and marketing of pharmaceutical products for the health care and pharmaceutical markets worldwide. It operates through two segments, Generics and Branded Products. The Generics segment provides various generic active ingredients, including Tilidin Naloxone for pain; Atorvastatin for elevated cholesterol levels; Epoetin zeta for anemia; Diclofenac for pain/inflammation; and Pantoprazole for gastric ulcer/reflux.
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Point. Shoot. Then focus.
That is the improbable-sounding achievement of a Silicon Valley start-up called Lytro. In October the company introduced a camera that eliminates the need to focus before taking a photograph. The device is the first commercial camera to capture light fields—the amount and direction of all the light making up a given scene. It collects vastly more data than standard digital cameras can, by using sensors and software that once would have required a supercomputer to support.
Comparing the $399 Lytro camera with conventional digital snapshooters is tricky. Although all cameras capture color and intensity, the Lytro device can also record the direction of 11 million light rays in one photograph. Exactly how its sensors do this is proprietary information, but the resulting trove of data allows users to focus a fuzzy photograph at any point after taking it, or even to shift the focus at will from an object in the foreground to one in the background and vice versa.
Company founder Ren Ng developed the technology as a graduate student at Stanford University, where researchers first captured light fields more than 15 years ago using hundreds of cameras linked to a supercomputer. “The concept of a light field camera has been around for decades,” says optics.org editor in chief Michael Hatcher. “What Lytro has done is bring together the optics, the software, and the sensors and put all that together in a format you can hold in your hand.”


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Olympic Athletes Requested to Cover Apple Logos During Opening Ceremony Because of Samsung Sponsorship [Updated]
Olympic athletes are being asked by Samsung to cover any Apple logos on their devices during the Parade of Nations at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony because Samsung is a lead worldwide sponsor of the Games.
The report, from a Swiss site (via SlashGear) [Translate], does not go into much detail on the request, but reports it as a condition of Samsung's sponsorship. From SlashGear:
Olympics sponsor Samsung is reportedly dropping Galaxy Note 3 smartphones in athletes' goodie-bags, though the gift comes with a catch: a supposed ban on any other device branding, iPhone or otherwise, during the opening ceremony.
Olympic athletes are controversially banned from mentioning any non-sponsor products during their time at the Olympics, including on social media and clothing.
All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification. The IOC has said on numerous occasions that protecting sponsors is of paramount importance because, without them, there could be no Games.
It's not entirely clear if this "Rule 40" was used as the reason for the ban on competitor logos. MacRumors has reached out to the United States Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee, and Samsung for comment but has yet to receive any response.
Update: The International Olympic Committee has said that athletes are free to use iPhones without restriction during the Opening Ceremony.


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Press release: Steel Media launches Smart TV Radar site
October 9, 2012
Everything you need to know about smart TVs in one handy place
PRESS RELEASE | For Immediate Release
Bath, UK – 9th October 2012 – Steel Media is delighted to announce that some of its busy bees have been putting the finishing touches to a brand new addition to the publisher’s portfolio of websites. Smart TV Radar (www.smarttvradar.com), as its name hopefully suggests, aims to cover the buzz surrounding the growing market of smart and connected televisions, as well as the hardware that brings smart TV capabilities to existing ‘standard’ television sets.
Smart TV represents a revolution in how television content is consumed by establishing a viewing platform that operates outside of traditional scheduling constraints. And that’s before you factor in the ability to browse the internet, catch up on social networking duties, or get sucked into games/apps – all from the comfort of your sofa.
If consumers felt intimidated when purchasing a new television set during the LCD age, the complexity of choosing the right smart TV will prove daunting. That’s where Smart TV Radar comes in.
“Smart TV is set to become a part of all our lives, especially with the increased involvement from the likes of Google and Apple, plus growing support from the top content providers, broadcasters and game developers,” said Smart TV Radar editor Jonathan Morris. “Whether in the form of a new television or a set top box with connected features, consumers now have new ways to enjoy content, more choices on how to pay for it, plus the growing ‘second screen’ experience that brings exciting new levels of interaction using your smartphone or tablet.
“With a highly fragmented industry that sees multiple platforms to choose form, it’s hardly surprising so many people are confused and uncertain on what to buy, or when. This was the sole reason for launching Smart TV Radar as a definitive resource to cover all of the choices out there, as well as reviewing the content, apps and games for those who have already taken the plunge.”
“Having enjoyed massive success in the mobile gaming sector doesn’t mean we’re not able or willing to expand into other exciting areas where we feel we can apply our in-house expertise,” added Chris James, Steel Media MD. “Smart TV is a sector with a very promising future – indeed, one that ties effortlessly into our current editorial remit – and in Jonathan we have someone who is perfectly suited to drive this new addition to our portfolio.”
Smart TV Radar is now live at smarttvradar.com.
For more information please contact Jonathan Morris: jonathan.morris [at] steelmedia.co.uk
Notes to editors
About Steel Media
Steel Media is a leading mobile consumer technology publisher based in the UK. With a team boasting over 90 years of experience in consumer and contract publishing, the company currently publishes Europe’s biggest mobile and handheld gaming website PocketGamer.co.uk, the leading mobile games industry portal PocketGamer.biz, consumer friendly iOS digital magazine swipe, the Pocket Gamer Guides range of interactive game companion apps, and respected iPhone gaming portal AppSpy.
Steel Media also runs the 148Apps network, the Quality Index and Free App Alliance, as well as the iPhone Alliance and Smartphone Alliance advertising networks, syndicates content to mobile operators and handset manufacturers, and provides a range of editorial, design and other contract publishing services to a number of leading blue chip brands.
For further information the Pocket Gamer network or Steel Media, contact Chris James: chris [at] steelmedia.co.uk


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The Toyota Prius outsells all other hybrid cars combined. But Toyota knows its competitors have plenty to offer, which is why the carmaker debuted two new hybrid models at the Detroit auto show.
The roomier Prius v and compact Prius c concept were introduced to complement the Prius and stable of 14 Toyota hybrid vehicles available globally.
Toyota is also planning 11 more hybrid or other “green” vehicles during the next two years. Last year, sales of the Toyota Prius, first available in the U.S. in 1997, increased 36 percent last year to 140,928 units.
“Prius has become to hybrids what Kleenex is to tissues and Levi’s are to jeans,” Bob Carter, Toyota brand’s U.S. chief, said at the media debut of Toyota’s new hybrid offerings.
The five-seater Prius v, with an estimated 40 mpg combined for city and highway driving, will be available this summer “targeting families looking for more cargo space and utility,” according to Carter.
“It will be the most value-oriented hybrid, with the highest mileage of any ‘plugless’ hybrid available in the U.S.,” said Carter, who added it will exceed the conventional Prius’ combined 50 mpg.
A production model based on the Prius c concept will go on sale in the United States in the second half of 2012.
Toyota is also planning to launch two pure electric cars next year in the United States, according to Reuters.com report. an electric RAV4 crossover developed with U.S. start-up Tesla Motors and a tiny urban commuter model based on its own technology.


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May was... a lot. It was simultaneously the slowest and the fastest month, and many of us probably wouldn't have batted an eye if today was May 32.
But a new month always brings a fresh sense of motivation — as well as new content to watch. For June, Netflix bids Mad Men adieu but welcomes new comedy from Eric Andre, a new season of Queer Eye, and V for Vendetta. Hulu is getting Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots and Love, Victor, a Hulu original show inspired by Love, Simon.
Though not new to the platform, Netflix is also home to must-watch documentaries like 13th, Strong Island, and What Happened, Miss Simone?
As always, your watch experience will be infinitely better in 4K.
Here are our favorite 4K TV deals this week:
Insignia 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV (50DF711SE210) — $299.99 (list price $349.99)
LG 60-inch 4K HDR Smart LED TV (60UM6900PUA) — $499 (list price $549) plus a $50 Dell gift card
Vizio 65-inch M-Series Quantum 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (M657-G0) — $694.99 (list price $799.99)
LG 65-inch Nano8 Series 4K HDR Smart LED TV (65SM8100AUA) — $749 (list price $1,199) plus a $75 Dell gift card
Sony 75-inch X800H Series 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV (XBR75X800H) — $1,399.99 (list price $1,799.99)
And here are more deals, organized by brand, then size, then price:
Samsung 49-inch Q70 Series QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (QN49Q70RAFXZA) — $897.99 (list price $1,247.99)
Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (QN55LS03RAFXZA) — $1,397.99 (list price $1,997.99)
Samsung 55-inch QLED 8K HDR Smart TV (QN55Q900RBFXZA) — $2,497.99 (list price $3,497.99)
Samsung 75-inch Q60T 7QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (QN75Q60TAFXZA) — $1,497.99 (list price $1,697.99)
LG 55-inch GX Gallery Series OLED 4K Smart TV (OLED55GXPUA) — $2,299.99 (list price $2,699.99)
LG 65-inch Nano 9 Series 4K HDR Smart LED TV (65SM9000PUA) — $996.99 (list price $1,199.99)
LG 75-inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV (UM6970PUB) — $899 (list price $1,099) plus a $75 Dell gift card
Vizio 60-inch V-Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV (V605-G3) — $479.99 (list price $529.99)
Vizio 65-inch P-Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV (P695-G1) — $999.99 (list price $1,099.99)
Sony 43-inch X800H Series 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV (XBR43X800H) — $599.99 (list price $699.99)
Sony 55-inch X750H Series 4K UHD Smart LED TV (KD55X750H) — $599.99 (list price $799.99)
Sony 49-inch X800H Series 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV (XBR49X800H) — $649.99 (list price $749.99)
Sony 55-inch X800H Series 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV (XBR55X800H) — $799.99 (list price $999.99)
Sony 77-inch OLED A9G Series 4K HDR Smart TV (XBR77A9G) — $5,499 (list price $6,999)
TCL 65-inch 4 Series 4K HDR Smart Roku TV (65S425) — $449.99 (list price $469.99)
TCL 75-inch 4 Series 4K HDR Smart Roku TV (75S425) — $749.99 (list price $799.99)