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Facebook artificial intelligence know-how could be applied to some of its most pressing problems, company executives said, if the social network creates policies to guide use of the technology.
Yann LeCun, Facebook’s director of artificial intelligence, or AI, research, said technology could be used to help stamp out fake news or detect violence in live videos by filtering the content on the site. But Facebook’s policy and product teams haven’t figured out how to introduce AI responsibly.
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House of Fraser has reported its best Christmas while John Lewis also credited stronger online business for an increase in festive sales.
The two department store chains’ fortunes were in stark contrast to those of rival Debenhams, which has issued a profits warning and confirmed it had lost its chief financial officer in the wake of poor sales.
House of Fraser, which trades from 61 stores in Britain and Ireland, said like-for-like sales excluding VAT for the three weeks to December 28 rose 7.3%, with online sales up 57.7%.
Like-for-like sales excluding VAT for the first nine weeks of its fourth quarter were up 4.3%, the firm said, adding it expected to finish the year with lower net debt, which stood at £157.2m for the year to January 26 2013.
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Western Union Business Solutions has been confirmed as the drinks reception sponsor at the FinTech Innovation Awards, the annual celebration of the most innovative financial technology projects and pioneers.
Western Union Business Solutions is a market leader in international payments, making them an ideal partner for the FIAs. Their innovative technology, infrastructure and compliance framework enables their partners to send mass international payments globally and enables financial institutions to retain customers and drive wallet share by delivering a robust suite of international payment solutions to their end customers.
Kerry Agiasotis, President at Western Union Business Solutions: “Western Union Business Solutions is delighted to be sponsoring these prestigious awards. FinTech is changing the landscape for financial services and we are proud to play our part by offering innovative solutions and being a partner to business to enable them to grow and invest internationally. As a leading global payment provider, we are passionate about bringing the best and most trusted products and services to market.”
The 2016 FIAs will be held on the 13th of April at The Brewery in east London. This isn’t a celebration to be missed— contact Stephen McMaugh at +44 (0) 208 080 9164 or firstname.lastname@example.org to learn more about attending. Tables do remain, but space is limited — book now to avoid disappointment!
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When Scarlett Johansson told Contactmusic how much she loved wearing makeup recently, it did not come as a surprise to many. The actress is seemingly always camera ready. While her natural beauty certainly has something to do with it, she spilled her makeup secrets, too.
"I always like to put a little bit of makeup on," she told the news source. "I'm not the kind of person that just slops around in sweatpants, I like to feel a little more together. You never know who you're going to see out there!"
The starlet has become known for her signature porcelain skin, which she enhances with bright red lips. She told the news source that this is her number one makeup must.
"My absolute must have is a really rich and vibrant red lipstick," she told the news outlet. "I always keep red lipstick in my bag because I never know when I might show up to an event and be completely under-dressed. I feel like red lipstick is the cure-all for everything."
To mimic ScarJo's classic look, swipe on some matte red lipstick and keep the rest of your makeup palette minimal.


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Mazda is one automaker that follows its own road. For years the Asian iconoclast has built cars that are fun to drive, affordable and unique.
Toyota’s youth-oriented division recently launched two new small cars for 2016, the subcompact iA sedan and the iM hatchback.
In a recent ad campaign Honda has outdone itself. This ad stands out because it highlights Honda’s many endeavors outside of the car realm.
Jaguar plans to pounce with the new XE -- an entry-level sedan aimed straight at the heart of the luxury market. When the XE goes on sale in the spring with a starting price of $34,900 . . .
Last weekend six DriveChicago.com fans snagged VIP access to the NASCAR Xfiniti race at Chicagoland Speedway compliments of the #MyFirstCarContest.
I felt very fortunate to be invited by Ford Performance to experience the Shelby GT350 and GT350R – the most track-capable Mustang ever made – at one of the country’s most famous racetracks, Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wisc.
Scion's "Weird, Right?" commercials, featuring the new iM and iA, are behind the brand's most extensive marketing campaign in years.
In light of #NationalDogDay, Autotrader compiled a list of the “Best Cars for Dog Lovers” based on comfort and convenience features for both humans and their four-legged friends.
The Chicago Cubs and Toyota have just teamed-up for a long-term partnership, establishing Toyota as the Official Vehicle of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field.
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Amazon gives prime gift to investors: nice profit
Sales in the holiday quarter climbed 15 percent, leading to a profit well above most analyst predictions.
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It’s too early to know for sure, but the gloom that hung over Amazon’s stock for most of 2014 just might be dissipating.
The online-retail giant, whose shares sank 25 percent last year, rewarded investors Thursday with better-than-expected profit in its fourth quarter. The company reported net income of $214 million in the quarter, or 45 cents per diluted share. That was well above the 18 cents a share many analysts were expecting.
The result: a huge jump in Amazon’s stock. The company’s shares ended the trading day up $7.80 at $311.78, then climbed $38.42 more in after-hours trading, when Amazon reported results, to $350.20. The stock hasn’t traded that high since July.
Amazon highlighted the growth of Amazon Prime, the $99-a-year service that offers shipping on millions of products at no additional costs, as a key reason for the company’s quarterly success. Even though Amazon increased Prime’s price by $20 last year, it still saw huge gains in membership.
“When we raised the price of Prime membership last year, we were confident that customers would continue to find it the best bargain in the history of shopping,” founder and Chief Executive Jeff Bezos said in a statement. “The data is in and customers agree — on a base of tens of millions, worldwide paid membership grew 53 percent last year — 50 percent in the U.S. and even a bit faster outside the U.S.”
Amazon won’t say exactly how many Prime members there are, but research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners believes the number tops 40 million in the United States alone.
In a call with journalists, Amazon Chief Financial Officer Tom Szkutak noted Prime subscribers shop more often and buy more products than non-Prime customers.
“When a customer becomes a Prime member, they do step up their purchases considerably,” Szkutak said.
The company won’t disclose how much more those Prime members buy. But Robert W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian said in an email interview that they spend three times as much as non-Prime customers. So as the Prime members numbers swell, so do Amazon’s sales.
Amazon prizes those customers so much, it frequently adds new benefits to persuade them to continue their subscriptions, from unlimited photo storage on Amazon servers to an e-book lending library at no additional cost.
In his statement, Bezos said Amazon last year pumped $1.3 billion into its Netflix-like video-streaming service, Prime Instant Video, which is also included in Prime membership.
For the quarter ended Dec. 31, which includes the holiday-shopping period, sales grew 15 percent to $29.33 billion. Analysts expected $29.71 billion in sales.
For the year, Amazon reported sales of $88.99 billion, a 20 percent increase from 2013. It had a net loss of $241 million in 2014, compared with a profit of $274 million the year before
And while Amazon’s quarterly profit was higher than expected, it actually fell from the year-ago period, when the company reported net income of $239 million, or 51 cents per diluted share.
Holiday spending at Amazon was clearly strong. In the quarter, sales of electronics and other general merchandise climbed 21 percent globally to $20.6 billion. To handle those sales, Amazon continued to add staff, particularly at its warehouses. At the end of the quarter, it employed 154,100 full-time and part-time workers, up 4,600 in three months.
Amazon also saw significant growth in Amazon Web Services, which rents computing storage and services to businesses. Sales in the segment Amazon calls “Other,” whose largest component is AWS, grew 41 percent to $1.7 billion.
In fact, the business has become such a meaningful part of Amazon’s operations that the company, which seemingly guards financial data as though they were state secrets, plans to break out AWS results as a separate segment starting with the next quarterly report.
“Breaking out AWS shines a spotlight on the service, on one hand giving investors more transparency, and on the other hand getting more exposure with potential new AWS customers,” Baird analyst Sebastian said.
There’s little doubt Amazon will continue to invest in new markets and maintain the thin margins, and even post losses, that keep some investors wary. Szkutak noted, after Amazon posted lackluster third-quarter numbers three months ago, that the company would be selective in the opportunities it chose to pursue.
But Thursday, he spoke often of investments Amazon was making in emerging markets, such as India and China. And he declined to cite specific opportunities it had passed up in the name of fiscal prudence.
Spending in emerging markets, as well as Amazon’s investments in the mobile devices, huge data centers for its Web-services business, and the expansion of its massive warehouse operations, will likely continue.
Indeed, Amazon is projecting a range of a $450 million operating loss to a scant $50 million operating profit in the current quarter. That compares with $146 million operating profit in the first quarter a year ago.
And those numbers will come even as the company expects a 6 percent to 16 percent jump in sales of between $20.9 billion to $22.9 billion.


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General Motors India (GMI), which will begin exports of its left-hand-drive (LHD), petrol-engined Chevrolet Beat hatchback in Q4 of 2014 to Chile in South America, is to expand its exports to other Latin American markets. Early next year, Beat cars will be shipped to Africa as well, Rajesh Singh, vice-president (VSSM), GM India, told Autocar Professional.
Manufactured at the Talegaon plant in Maharashtra, around a thousand units per year are expected to be exported. “These are exports to left-hand-drive markets, so the plan is to ramp up steadily. We are developing India as an export hub for the Beat, so the ramp up will take certain quarters,” says Singh.
On May 27 this year, GMI had announced that it will begin production of export vehicles at its Talegaon facility in the second half of 2014. The first market for exports was identified as Chile, where sales of the India-made LHD version are slated to begin in the first quarter of 2015.
“The start of exports will create more employment opportunities within GM India and the supplier community while helping improve capacity utilisation at the Talegaon plant. Details on more target export markets and future models for export potential are still being worked out,”says P Balendran, vice-president, GM India.
The Beat is essentially a global car sold in many markets where it is branded as the Spark. Only in India does it bear the Beat brand name.
GMI, which has thus far restricted its exports to neighbouring countries, has embarked on an export growth plan a bit late in the day, attributing it to being part of GM’s overall global strategy. According to Singh, depending on the response to the export model of the Beat, other cars will also be brought under the export ambit. He says these aspects are currently under discussion as GM has a portfolio of cars in export markets. In the long term, export of engines and other components could also be considered as GM has several production bases globally where transmission parts could be utilised.
In 2010, GMI had started production at a flexi-engine plant at Talegaon, producing both petrol and diesel engines for small passenger cars in India.


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There is simply a inclination that smartphones utilized to motorboat aggregate variants of the aforesaid brand. Usually, these variants get astatine assorted terms points. Last month, Xiaomi had motorboat Mi 11 successful Nepal astatine the Price of Rs. 89,999 for 8/256GB variant. Now, the institution is each acceptable to motorboat Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.
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The institution has confirmed that Mi 11 Lite volition marque its debut successful India connected June 22. It’s confirmed via the authoritative Twitter grip of Xiaomi India with the tagline of the slimmest, the lightest, and the astir loaded smartphone of 2021 is here.
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Samsung is gearing up for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A6+(2018). The is an another mid range Android Phone. Today Galaxy A6+ (2018) gets the WiFi certification. Recently the phone also spotted on HTML 5 Test, in which Galaxy A6+ gets 515 points out of 555.
According to various listings Galaxy A6 (2018) features a 5.6-inch 18:9 2220x1080px display. It powers with Exynos 7870 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. Moreover, there will be Galaxy A6+ 2018 which will be powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.
The phone will also offers infinity Display with 2220 x 1080px resolution. Both the phones runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. It’s rumored both the phone will be sold in Europe, Russia and the Middle East. However, the pricing information id still not clear. But according to the specs it will be priced under the mid range category.


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For a sustainable future, we must look at sustainable options. Electric cars are seeing an evolution in speed, design, and, efficiency. And as the consumers and economies are realizing the benefits of owning electric cars, a surge in the demand has been observed.
Earlier, ministries of production, Hammad Azhar, has stated that the government has planned to give up to 50% tax exemptions on four-wheel electric vehicles, under the freshly proposed electric vehicle policy. Does this mean we will see electric vehicles in Pakistan? I hope we do!
The announcement was made on Tuesday while briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on industries and production. Hammad shared with the members that the government has decided to waive off 50 per-cent taxes that are applicable to 1800-cc electric and hybrid cars.
The minister also disclosed that the government has decided to waive of 25 per-cent taxes on cars that have an engine capacity of over 1800-cc, adding that the government has also planned to waive of the registration fee and annual renewal of electric vehicles.
He also highlighted that the government has planned to announce a 5-year policy for the four-wheel vehicles, in the coming 2 weeks. It will also waive off the 50 per-cent duty on the import of four-wheel vehicles. Whereas, the electric vehicle policy for the two and three-wheelers is already in motion.
What Does This Mean?
These are some of the great measures the government is finally taking. We’ve been long waiting for something like this to happen as we are started to see more and more increase in the import of cars, electric vehicles, and luxury vehicles in Pakistan.
Hammad Azhar further pointed out that the government had been in talks with different countries for the manufacturing of electric vehicles. We’ve already seen KIA and FAW capture the market in Pakistan and soon we will see electric car manufacturers here in Pakistan as well. However, the government will try and maintain a balance while finalizing the policy and also stressed upon the government not using any existing players in the market in the automobile industry.


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Solar Frontier opened its gigawatt-scale Kunitomi factory located in Miyazaki, Japan with claims that it is the world's largest CIS thin-film solar module production plant.
"The opening of our factory in the world's largest class signals great promise for Solar Frontier," said Shigeya Kato, Chairman, Showa Shell Sekiyu, at the opening ceremony, "and this confirms our next generation thin-film technology as globally competitive. I hope this can be one of the bright rays of hope as Japan recovers from the devastation of the Great East Japan Earthquake."
"We are tremendously proud that CIS, a technology we partnered with Showa Shell Sekiyu to develop since 1993, has proven its potential on the journey from the laboratory to commercial production at one of the most advanced and largest solar panel factories in the world," said Sadao Wasaka, Executive Director at NEDO. "We are sure that Solar Frontier will become a global leader in the PV market."
"Solar energy is a critical renewable resource in efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and demand will continue to increase worldwide," commented Hisato Nagao, Managing Executive Officer at the Development Bank of Japan. "Within this context, I am delighted at the completion of Kunitomi as it will help boost the solar sector, and we will continue to support projects like this one."
Shigeaki Kameda, CEO of Solar Frontier said, "The opening of this new plant positions Solar Frontier in the leading pack of competitive global PV producers, competing for international customers with technology from Japan. The factory enables us to deliver our economical and ecological CIS solar energy solutions to customers all around the world."
Kunitomi has one of the world's largest production capacities for solar panels in a single plant, bringing an entire process from raw materials to finished modules under one roof. Commercial production started in February, combining large scale, automation, and advanced research in a bid for unprecedented manufacturing and module efficiency. Production capacity continues to increase at Kunitomi toward full capacity of near one gigawatt this summer.
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July 13, 2014
bKash Limited, the leading mobile financial service provider in the country offers 15% cash back to its customers if they pay through bKash .The offer is available at Aarong, Yellow, Cats Eye, O2, Kay Kraft, Anjan’s and Monson Rain.
May 28, 2014
bKash, the leading mobile financial service provider in the country has launched ‘Mobile Recharge’ service allowing the bKash wallet users to top up mobile balance of Banglalink, Robi and Airtel numbers through bKash. Any individual bKash wallet user can recharge his/her own or someone else’s Bangalink and Airtel’s both prepaid and postpaid connection and Robi’s prepaid connection through this service. The bKash wallet user need to dial *247# to access the bKash menu, then select ‘2’ for the ‘Mobile Recharge’ option and then follow the simple interactive steps.
May 25, 2014
bKash Limited has signed an agreement with Dnet recently to disburse monthly commission to the latter’s health agents who are assigned to register expectant and new mother for its mobile phone health service known as Aponjon service.
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bKash Limited, a leading financial service provider in the countryhas signed an agreement with Farazy Diagnostic &Hospitalto facilitate patients pay their medical bill through bKash. Rezaul Hossain, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash Limited and Dr. Anower H Farazy Emon, Chairman of Farazy Diagnostic& Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations recently.
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bKash Limited, a leading mobile financial service provider in the country has launched a campaign offering 20 percent cash back to its customers if they make payment through bKash while purchasing goods from Deshi Dosh outlets. The campaign has been launched to celebrate the Bangla New Year 1421.
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The global demand for vanilla beans has risen steadily in 2020, despite the threat of the coronavirus, and long-term prospects of the industry are also reflecting an upward trajectory until 2030, according to a recent report published by Future Market Insights. The study states that the sector will find lucrative growth opportunities as functional food ingredients through the coronavirus crisis.
FMI analysts have indicated that liquid vanilla bean extracts from conventionally grown sources will remain high in demand not only in the food and beverage industry, but also in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical sector applications. The high costs of organic and all-natural product options restrain sales.
The industry has reflected steady growth in the past few years on account of sustainability initiatives, and the large gap between demand and supply. Also, certifications such as kosher, halal, non-GMO, organic, and allergen free, are gaining importance, with changes in consumer bias towards consumption behavior, which will aid growth in the long term.
While sales from online stores are taking advantage of the pandemic, price fluctuations, competition from synthetic vanilla products, and ethical concerns associated with the cultivation of vanilla beans are challenging players in the industry.
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The report by FMI offers an exhaustive overview, covering critical market dynamics. Some of the major takeaways from the study include:
Market is valued at 1.1 billion in 2020, with demand falling slightly during the coronavirus outbreak. Conventionally grown vanilla beans remain highly sought after owing to cost benefits, far surpassing organic options. Liquid vanilla bean extracts witness higher demand than whole beans or powdered and paste extracts on the back of demand from the food processing industry. Sales in the Europe remains key to market growth, owing to high demand in food and cosmetic applications. However, East Asia is displaying lucrative growth opportunities for market players with local cultivation efforts taking root.
“Demand for vanilla beans strongly exceeds supplies. Consequently, market players are investing in initiatives in key vanilla growing regions such as Madagascar, and Uganda, to help farmers increase production, and stimulating economic growth in these regions,” said a lead analyst at FMI.
Covid-19 Impact on Vanilla Bean Market
Following the advent of the coronavirus crisis, the vanilla bean industry has faced increased challenges. The closure of food service businesses and small stores in many parts of the world in compliance with lockdown measures has hurt demand.
On the other hand, online stores have been leveraging the crisis for higher sales than usual. However, these increases will not compensate completely for offline retail losses. New harvests from countries such as Madagascar are expected to enter the market by late 2020, which will aid global prospects.
However, supply chain issues remain crucial to market developments during the outbreak, owing to delayed shipments. Also, transmission of virus among the workforce used for vanilla cultivation also remains a concern.
Who is Winning?
In the study, FMI has studied numerous business strategies being employed by major companies participating in the vanilla bean market. Leading market players are focusing on capacity expansion for the cultivation and processing of vanilla beans. Also, collaborations for geographic expansion and stronger distribution networks gain importance.
Some of the key players in the market include Tharakan and Company, Daintree Vanilla and Spices, Neilsen-Massey Vanillas Inc., Farooqi Vanilla Beans, Venui Vanilla, Varanasi Research Foundation, Vanilla India Producer Company Ltd., Vanam Orchids, Eurovanille, Heilala Vanilla Ltd., and Symrise AG among others.
In a new report, Future Market Insights, has provided a detailed analysis of the global vanilla bean market, covering data on historic demand and forecast statistics for the years between 2020 and 2030. The market study also provides detailed assessment of product pricing through varying market dynamics, life cycle analysis and new technologies that find roles in the production of vanilla beans and adoption in different demographics.
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Key Questions Answered by the Report
What is the size of the vanilla bean market?
The global vanilla bean market reached a valuation of US$ 1.1 billion in 2020. The market is estimated to rise at a 4.1% CAGR between 2020 and 2030.
Which is the largest market for vanilla bean?
Europe is currently is the leading market for vanilla beans. Extensive application of vanilla bean in food and cosmetics production in the region contribute to market growth.
Which are the top companies in vanilla bean market?
Some of the leading companies operating in the market are Tharkan and Company, Daintree Vanilla and Spices, Neilsen-Massey Vanillas Inc., Farooqi Vanilla Beans, Venui Vanilla, and Varanashi Research Foundation.
What are the applications of vanilla bean?
Vanilla beans are primarily used in the food and beverages sector for a wide range of cuisines. Vanilla beans are also increasingly being used by cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers, and in niche pharmaceutical formulations.
In what types are vanilla bean available?
Vanilla beans are found in five major types based on the region of origin. These include Madagascar, Indonesia, Mexican, Tahitian, and Ugandan. Of these, Madagascar vanilla beans are witnessing high demand and are projected to account for approximately 40% of the overall market share by 2030.
What is the outlook on vanilla bean market?
Vanilla bean producers are leveraging the changing consumer bias towards natural and organic food and cosmetics ingredients, with the growing awareness about health risks coming out of synthetic alternatives.
Will South Asia exhibit higher demand?
Countries in South Asia are displaying lucrative opportunities for growth, which can be attributed to the demand for chemical-free foods among consumers in the region and growth of western influences in cuisine.
Future Market Insights (FMI) is a leading provider of market intelligence and consulting services, serving clients in over 150 countries. FMI is headquartered in Dubai, the global financial capital, and has delivery centers in the U.S. and India. FMI’s latest market research reports and industry analysis help businesses navigate challenges and make critical decisions with confidence and clarity amidst breakneck competition. Our customized and syndicated market research reports deliver actionable insights that drive sustainable growth. A team of expert-led analysts at FMI continuously tracks emerging trends and events in a broad range of industries to ensure that our clients prepare for the evolving needs of their consumers.
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03/14/2016, 12:03 pm
Apple's firm stance against decrypting iPhones in criminal investigations could land CEO Tim Cook in jail, if the sheriff in one rural Florida county has his way.
03/14/2016, 09:03 am
The U.S. government is at odds with yet another Silicon Valley firm thanks to encrypted communications, this time targeting Facebook-owned messaging superpower WhatsApp over federal wiretapping statutes.
03/10/2016, 09:03 am
A bill introduced in the California State Assembly earlier this year would require companies that build smartphones and mobile operating systems to build backdoors in their products and fine any company that does not comply.
03/09/2016, 10:03 am
The ongoing philosophical debate between Silicon Valley -- with Apple at the forefront -- and the federal government over encryption has split the American electorate in two distinct but equal camps, a new survey shows.
03/08/2016, 11:03 am
During a late-night television appearance on Monday, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expressed his support for Apple in the company's ongoing fight with the FBI, saying the bureau "picked a lame case."
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Some Mac users received a nasty surprise last week when it was discovered that a recent version of the open source Transmission BitTorrent client infected their computer with malware -- a situation that may have been avoided with proper precautions.
03/06/2016, 09:03 pm
Apple's head of software engineering Craig Federighi published an opinion in the Washington Post today that clarified the company's reasoning behind refusing to weaken its products to appease a very public demand from the FBI.
03/06/2016, 06:03 pm
Users who downloaded the Transmission BitTorrent client on Friday or Saturday are being warned to update to the latest 2.92 version to avoid being targeted by a ransomware that infiltrated an earlier version of the open source software.
03/03/2016, 02:03 pm
The Pentagon wholeheartedly supports strong encryption and opposes efforts to add back doors to secure software, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at a cybersecurity conference on Thursday.
03/02/2016, 10:03 am
Apple this week made a pair of moves designed to shore up its legal footing in the ongoing battle with the FBI, formally objecting to the Central District of California's order to unlock the San Bernardino iPhone and bringing that court's attention to the pro-Apple decision handed down in New York on Monday.
03/01/2016, 02:03 pm
Under questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, FBI Director James Comey admitted that his agency would "of course" seek to use the precedent gained from a win in the San Bernardino to unlock other phones.
03/01/2016, 09:03 am
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch weighed in on Apple's fight with the FBI on Tuesday, saying she would prefer that Apple comply with the recent court order directing the company to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.
Maricopa County Attorney bans employees from getting new iPhones, says Apple is 'on the side of terrorists'
02/25/2016, 09:02 am
As a result of Apple's refusal to help the FBI unlock San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook's iPhone, the Maricopa County, Ariz. Attorney's Office has announced that it will not allow workers to choose Apple's handsets as upgrades or replacements.
02/23/2016, 02:02 pm
In a letter filed last week and unsealed Tuesday, Apple told a New York judge that the federal government had asserted the All Writs Act -- the 18th-century law at the center of Apple's fight with the FBI -- in at least nine pending court cases beyond the San Bernardino, Calif., shooting.
02/22/2016, 10:02 am
The FBI's demand that Apple help it crack the iPhone 5c of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook has a "limited" scope, without impact beyond that case, according to a new editorial by FBI Director James Comey.
02/22/2016, 09:02 am
Carole Adams -- whose son Robert was killed in the San Bernardino attack last year -- has spoken out in support of Apple's position on encryption, saying the company "is definitely within their rights to protect the privacy of all Americans."
Tim Cook says government should withdraw demands to unlock iPhone, form commission to discuss implications
02/22/2016, 07:02 am
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook issued a memo to his employees on Monday, escalating the war of words between his company and the U.S. government, and calling on officials to form a commission or panel of experts to discuss the implications of unlocking the iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooters.
02/19/2016, 07:02 pm
Amid a firestorm of debate sparked by Apple's decision to fight an FBI data request, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Friday invited Apple CEO Tim Cook and FBI Director James Comey to offer testimony on the nuanced issues surrounding encryption.
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02/19/2016, 06:02 pm
In response to a Department of Justice motion to compel Apple's cooperation in the unlocking of an iPhone 5c used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists, company executives on Friday revealed the Apple ID passcode linked to that device was changed while the handset was in government hands, effectively blocking attempts to retrieve an iCloud backup.
02/19/2016, 04:02 pm
Donald Trump, who is seeking the U.S. Republican presidential nomination, on Friday said consumers should boycott Apple until the company complies with government requests to help unlock an iPhone 5c tied to last year's San Bernardino massacre.


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As more consumers begin to use marijuana products, e-commerce is becoming a more viable option for the cannabis industry. In recent decades, the retail sector has changed dramatically.
However, the transition to a digital business is not as simple as it seems for certain sectors. Specifically, the cannabis industry has faced numerous legal barriers. Which has prevented it from expanding into the digital market.
For example, because of concerns about the legality of marijuana companies in sectors such as finance, marketing, and advertising have moved away. However, as more regions continue to move towards legalization. Several industries have a huge interest in entering into agreements and partnerships with cannabis companies.
In particular, the US approved the Farm Bill in 2018. Which legalized CBD products derived from hemp. Initially, many companies explicitly noted that they would not participate in the marijuana sector for legal reasons. However, after the agricultural bill passed, large companies began to market and advertise CBD products.
The cannabis industry continues to expand. Technology plays a key role in the development of the industry. Paving the way for the development of e-commerce in cannabis. While traditional dispensaries are still popular in legal regions. Digital platforms in general designed to accelerate sales even further.
According to data compiled by Ameri Research, the global legal marijuana market valued at $14.3 billion in 2016. By 2024, global legal marijuana sales by 2024 have a project to reach $63.5 billion. While exhibiting a CAGR of 21.1% from 2017 to 2024.
In the future, industry experts believe that marijuana will continue to integrate into conventional retail. This is as the next legalization waves take hold. For example, Canada’s second legalization, due in late 2019, focuses on food and beverages.
In addition, the third wave of legalization should focus primarily on a variety of products. Products as shampoos, lotions, and others. In particular, the third wave expects to be strongly integrated with traditional retail operations.
The US is primarily limited to the CBD industry. Since other aspects of cannabis are still federally illegal. On the other hand, Canada has zero restrictions. Because it completely legalized cannabis in late 2018. Joining Uruguay as the only two nations in the world to do so. The legislation has allowed the legal adult-use of both medical and recreational cannabis.
Notably, during the first day of legalization, many dispensaries and online platforms experienced shortages throughout the country. Due to the massive number of consumers looking to purchase cannabis products. In efforts to provide consumers with convenience and comfort. Some businesses launched delivery options. Where consumers can order online and then have cannabis products delivered right to their doors.
E-Commerce as a Viable Platform for the Cannabis Industry
Over the past several decades, the retail industry has drastically changed. Due to the development and propagation of e-commerce. Today, many consumers tend to prefer purchasing products online. Because they can simply browse stores anywhere in the palm of their hands.
However, transitioning towards a digital business is not as simple as it seems for certain industries. Specifically, the cannabis industry has faced countless legal barriers that have hindered its expansion into the digital marketplace.
For instance, because of cannabis’ legality concern, companies in industries like finance, marketing, and advertising have steered clear. However, as more regions continue to move towards legalization. Various industries have become interested in locking into agreements and partnerships with cannabis companies. In particular, the U.S. passed the Farm Bill in 2018, which legalized hemp-derived CBD products.
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The Tardis has been built by markets assistant Dale Jones, who bought it as a half-finished project.
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Leaving no stone unturned the a4uxpo, which runs from July 2-3, will provide the ideal opportunity to listen to those in the know, to network, learn and engage.
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“By enabling home delivery of alcohol in a safe and responsible manner, we can generate additional business for retail outlets while solving the problem of overcrowding, thereby promoting social distancing,” Swiggy Vice-President (Products) Anuj Rathi said.
"Taking advantage of the company’s existing technology and infrastructure to enable hyperlocal deliveries, it has been working closely with the local authorities to support them with initiatives like expansion of grocery delivery and COVID-19 relief efforts," he added.
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Twitter made a comeback to Mac on Thursday through Apple's Project Catalyst software. The app is now available for download in the Mac App Store. Notably, Twitter had stopped support for its Mac app last year following reports of poor reactions from users.
Twitter's return to the Mac was made possible by Project Catalyst, an initiative announced at WWDC in June, which makes it possible to install and use iPad apps on the Mac. While Twitter missed the macOS Catalina launch day last week, the app is now rolling out via the App Store.
Catalina allows Mac users run iPad apps they can download through the Mac App Store and use an iPad as a second screen, much like the way one might use a monitor. The launch of macOS Catalina earlier this week saw 20 iPad apps being released. However, several of the anticipated ones, like Twitter and DC Universe, were still in development.
According to early reviews, the Twitter app on Mac is as familiar as using it on browser. While the fate of other apps is still unknown, macOS Catalina, which is available as a free download, is required to use the Twitter app. Furthermore, there is also support for the Dark Mode, which means that the Twitter app will automatically switch between light and dark interfaces based on the user's MacOS system setting.


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Consumer advocates have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission charging that Google violated user privacy through a policy change that gives the company more leeway to build profiles of people as they browse the Web and use Google services.
The changes, which were activated if users opted in when prompted by a query, were widely covered by tech-oriented news sites at the time. Google disputes the allegation that the company acted deceptively and said it made the changes only after testing among users around the world.
[Googling yourself will soon bring a new surprise]
But the consumer advocates contend that Google did a poor job explaining the changes to its users, causing many to accept changes that undermined their personal privacy without understanding the consequences.
“Google indeed has been a serial privacy violator,” said John M. Simpson, privacy project director for Consumer Watchdog. “Something needs to be done that gets their attention.”
[Pokémon Go had ‘full access’ to the Google accounts of some iPhone players]
The consumer advocates say the June changes violated that consent decree and that the company should be forced to relinquish the advertising revenue collected since then — an amount that Simpson said could reach into the billions of dollars. The company agreed to a record FTC fine of $22.5 million in 2012 after allegations that the company worked around privacy settings on Apple’s Safari browser to track users.


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YouTube has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and New York attorney general for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), according to CNBC. The agreement includes a combined $170 million fine — $136 million to the FTC and $34 million to the New York attorney general — and requires YouTube change data collection on child-directed content on the platform.
“This latest violation is extremely serious. The company baited children using nursery rhymes, cartoons and other kid-directed content on curated YouTube channels to feed its massively profitable behavioral advertising business,” said FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra in a dissenting statement on the settlement.
The charges against YouTube. The FTC and New York attorney general charged YouTube with violating COPPA laws by collecting data on minors without parental consent. YouTube was also accused of claiming it was a leader in reaching children ages 6 to 11 when marketing itself to toy companies like Mattel and Hasbro — while simultaneously telling an advertising company it did not have to comply with COPPA because it didn’t have users younger than 13 years old, according to the CNBC report.
“YouTube touted its popularity with children to prospective corporate clients. Yet when it came to complying with COPPA, the company refused to acknowledge that portions of its platform were clearly directed to kids,” wrote FTC Chairman Joe Simons.
YouTube to modify data collection policies. In addition to the $170 million it has agreed to pay (the largest amount every paid to the FTC for COPPA violations), YouTube is also changing its data collection and ad targeting policies connected to children’s content.
“Starting in about four months, we will treat data from anyone watching children’s content on YouTube as coming from a child, regardless of the age of the user,” wrote YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki on the Official YouTube blog, “This means we’ll will limit data collection and use on videos made for kids only to what is needed to support the operation of the service.”
No more personalized ads on kid videos. Wojcicki said YouTube will also stop serving personalized ads on children’s content “entirely” — meaning children’s content will still be monetized, but ad targeting will be limited to ads that have not been personalized to the viewer based on their specific activity and behavior on the platform.
We asked YouTube for clarification on how ads will be targeted to children’s content going forward. In response, the company sent a link to (and the full copy) of the blog post stating it would stop serving personalized ads, but did not offer any further explanation.
How YouTube will identify children’s content. YouTube is putting the onus on creators to notify the platform if their videos fall into the category of children’s content. The company said it will also use machine learning to identify videos that target children, “For example, those that have an emphasis on kids characters, themes, toys or games.”
Wojcicki said the company is giving creators impacted by the platform updates four months to adjust before the coming changes. “We recognize this won’t be easy for some creators and are committed to working with them through this transition and providing resources to help them better understand these changes,” wrote Wojcicki.
Why we should care. YouTube’s platform changes resulting from this settlement will impact advertisers two-fold. First, limiting the amount of data being collected on anyone watching children’s content means YouTube will have less information on users to target ads.
Also, any marketers or advertisers aiming to reach users viewing children’s content are going to have a harder time implementing highly targeted campaigns as this type of content will no longer include personalized ads. Marketers will have to rely on “non-personalized” signals for ads targeting children’s content, and could potentially see a drop in ad performance and engagement.
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Facebook critics were grousing that $5 billion was too little to pay for the company’s alleged repeated violations of user privacy, in contravention of an earlier FTC consent decree. Indeed, the financial penalties could have been a great deal stronger. But we now know the settlement with the FTC comes with a range of strict new privacy requirements that impose substantial new compliance burdens on Facebook.
There are still some critics complaining that even the new privacy rules still don’t go far enough to place “meaningful limits” on the collection of personal data.
Changing the privacy culture of Facebook. Mindful of criticism of the monetary settlement, FTC Chairman Joe Simons said in a press release, “The magnitude of the $5 billion penalty and sweeping conduct relief are unprecedented in the history of the FTC. The relief is designed not only to punish future violations but, more importantly, to change Facebook’s entire privacy culture to decrease the likelihood of continued violations. The Commission takes consumer privacy seriously, and will enforce FTC orders to the fullest extent of the law.”
So what must Facebook now do? A lot.
Independent board privacy committee. There will be a new independent privacy committee at the board level, “removing unfettered control by Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg over decisions affecting user privacy.” Members of the committee cannot be fired by Zuckerberg but only by a supermajority of the board.
In addition, Facebook will be required to appoint privacy compliance officers, who must certify on a quarterly basis that Facebook is in compliance with the FTC mandated program and will be personally subject to civil and criminal liability for any false representations. These compliance officers can only be hired and fired by the board’s privacy committee and not by any executive at Facebook including Zuckerberg.
Personal liability for Mark. Mark Zuckerberg must also sign off on the quarterly FTC privacy reports. He faces potential personal liability for any false statements or misrepresentations. (One question going forward will be how “material” must such misrepresentations be to trigger liability?)
An independent assessor, accountable to the FTC and the board’s privacy committee, will be tapped to review the state of Facebook’s privacy program every two years — for 20 years. That assessment cannot rely “primarily” on Facebook management’s compliance statements. It also appears that the assessor and FTC can use what amounts to legal civil discovery tools to gain information to assess compliance during that biennial review process.
These rules equally extend to Instagram and WhatsApp.
New product review and third-party oversight. Facebook will also be required to conduct a compliance review of “every new or modified product, service, or practice before it is implemented, and document its decisions about user privacy.” And when privacy events that compromise the data of more than 500 users occur, Facebook must document and submit them to the FTC and its privacy assessor within 30 days.
Additional new requirements include:
- Facebook must exercise greater oversight over third-party apps, including by terminating app developers that fail to certify that they are in compliance with Facebook’s platform policies or fail to justify their need for specific user data;
- Facebook is prohibited from using telephone numbers obtained to enable a security feature (e.g., two-factor authentication) for advertising;
- Facebook must provide clear and conspicuous notice of its use of facial recognition technology, and obtain affirmative express user consent prior to any use that materially exceeds its prior disclosures to users;
- Facebook must establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data security program;
- Facebook must encrypt user passwords and regularly scan to detect whether any passwords are stored in plaintext; and
- Facebook is prohibited from asking for email passwords to other services when consumers sign up for its services.
Speaking of third parties, Facebook today acknowledged that despite shutting down sharing of Facebook-friends data last year, some partners still had access due a bug in Facebook’s codebase. Microsoft and Sony were able to continue to access to Facebook friends’ data but that has now been corrected according to the company.
Zuckerberg says he supports the new rules. Mark Zuckerberg issued a statement in which he said, “I believe they will reduce the number of mistakes we make and help us deliver stronger privacy protections for everyone.” He added that the company’s next focus “is to build privacy protections as strong as the best services we provide. I’m committed to doing this well and delivering the best private social platform for our community.”
Why we should care. Say what you want about the $5 billion penalty, but the new privacy regimen that Facebook must comply with appears very strict. That’s reflected most obviously in the personal liability that Mark Zuckerberg and the company’s new privacy officers will face for false statements or misrepresentations to the FTC. And the third-party app policing rules are designed to deter and prevent future Cambridge Analytica-style data harvesting.
There are also some provisions of the new rules that could affect Facebook’s access to data for ad purposes, including limitations around the use of phone numbers and third party passwords.


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Sure, you can save up to half the price of brand-name drugs if you buy from pharmacies outside the U.S. But importing medications from any country except Canada is illegal. In Canada, purchases must be made in person with a valid U.S. prescription approved by a Canadian doctor.
That legal exception does not extend to buying Canadian drugs over the Internet. It's illegal to order drugs from Canada online, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will no longer routinely seize packages of non-narcotic prescription drugs mailed from Canadian pharmacies. It will, however, continue to conduct random searches for counterfeit medications.
Some consumers, particularly those who rely on brand-name drugs that do not have generic alternatives, think the savings available on imported drugs is worth the risk. If you are considering this route, shop only at Canadian pharmacies and Web sites, says Steven Findlay, managing editor of Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. There's less chance of getting ripped off with fake drugs or endangering your health with weak or tainted medicine, Findlay says.
Some Canadian sites have been vetted by state governments and scrutinized by federal regulators. Minnesota, New Hampshire, Washington and Wisconsin, for example, have started programs to help state workers and other residents buy low-cost drugs from Canada (check them out at rx.wa.gov or minnesotarxconnect.com).
But it's not worth the trip just to buy generic drugs. "People aren't going to Canada to save $6," says Stephen Schondelmeyer, director of the PRIME Institute, which studies the economics of the pharmaceutical industry.


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Work to convert a former Whole Foods store into a new Lidl branch has started in Giffnock.
The Fenwick Road site hit headlines earlier this year when the budget supermarket announced plans to take over the upmarket Whole Foods unit .
Construction firm Dickie & Moore are on site, and expect the work to take three months, with a view to opening the new Lidl Giffnock branch in November.
An estimated 40 new jobs will be created by the store opening.
Lidl UK’s Regional Head of Property, Gordon Rafferty, commented: “There’s been much anticipation for this new Lidl store and it’s great that we are now in a position to start construction to convert the building.
“We are extremely grateful for all the support that we have received so far, and would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding whilst we enter this next phase of the development.
“We look forward to bringing a discount option to the town of Giffnock before the Christmas rush.”
Lidl’s arrival in Giffnock prompted a flurry of responses in April, with many welcoming the new supermarket - but some complained that the move would “bring down the tone of the whole area” .
One outraged local commented on Glasgow Live’s Facebook page: “Completely and utterly outrageous! There is no demand for a Lidl in Giffnock. It is only going to attract vermin that do not belong in this prestigious area.
"Giffnock isn’t pretentious at all – it’s a middle class area and that is the way it should remain."
Those angry responses prompted a Facebook page for an unofficial ‘launch party’ outside the new Lidl branch, with “hunners of free pizza bread” for all.