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Continental's previous hybrid solutions failed to win over automakers because they were too "exotic," the supplier's powertrain boss, Jose Avila, said.
The company responded by teaming up with Schaeffler to create a mild hybrid based on 48-volt technology. The affordable, easy-to-adapt solution, which Continental says improves fuel economy by 20 percent, debuted in Europe on Renault's new Scenic and Grand Scenic minivans late last year. Continental predicts global production of 48-volt hybrids will rise to 4 million by 2020 and 25 million by 2030.
Avila, 61, talked about the technology with Automotive News Europe Managing Editor Douglas A. Bolduc.
Why did Continental enter the 48-volt hybrid sector?
A few years ago we were struggling with the fact that we invested a lot in electrification and hybridization, and somehow the end products were seen as exotic, low-volume solutions. Therefore, we decided to invest in affordable hybridization. I think it was a good bet that we took.
The goal was to create something for high-volume vehicles, right?
Continental's motivation after doing all these sort of low-volume hybridization exercises was to get on a vehicle where you have high volume.
Describe your 48-volt system.
It is a mild hybrid. It stores energy. It gives energy back. It provides nearly all the functionality of a full hybrid.
How long will it take for the system to become profitable?
We have business on three continents, and we are adding production lines on all three.
I hope that by around 2019 the volumes are respectable and show a tendency to continue to grow.
But you don't want to go as far as saying profitable, right?
The issue is that you're investing a lot in product lines. We don't report by product line. But the lines that are fully utilized definitely should be producing economically decent margins.
When will demand stabilize?
Somewhere around 2020 and 2021, hybrid and full-electric vehicles will be growing but they will stabilize. The customers won't be looking to keep revolutionizing this solution. Hopefully, we can then reach a sweet spot with the technologies, and then you can produce the same base platform for several years.


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If you're looking for a way to get services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO on your TV, you may want to check out Amazon today.
Amazon is now hosting a sale on its Fire TV and Fire TV Stick streaming devices. Both devices are now being discounted, but they're only available to Amazon Prime members. If you're not a Prime member, you can sign up for a free trial.
The Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick will let you easily watch streaming services on your big screen. Both devices also come with an Alexa voice remote that'll let you use Amazon's digital assistant to control playback and search for content. Alexa can be used to control smart home devices, too, so you can change your thermostat or check your security camera feed without getting up from your couch.
There's one difference between the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick that's worth being aware of. While the Fire TV Stick supports video up to 1080p at 60fps, the Fire TV offers support for 4K Ultra HD video at 60 fps as well as HDR-10 support. So if you've got a 4K TV, the Fire TV is the device that you'll want to look at.
You can get a closer look at Amazon's Fire TV and Fire TV Stick at the links below. Just be aware that the discounts on the devices won't appear until you're at the checkout screen.

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bet-at-home earnings soar in H1
Betclic Everest Group’s central Europe-facing subsidiary bet-at-home has reported a year-on-year increase in net gaming revenue for the first half of 2019, with reduced marketing expenses boosting pre-tax earnings for the period.
Gross betting and gaming revenue for the six months to 30 June, 2019 amounted to €71.1m (£64.1m/$79.1m), a 6.7% improvement on the prior year’s total, with amounts wagered climbing 5.6% to €1.59bn.
While betting fees and gaming levies grew to €10.2m for the period, the value added tax (VAT) on electronic services declined to €2.2m, from €4.5m in H1 2018. This, the operator noted, led to faster than expected growth in net betting and gaming revenue, which was up 12.4% year-on-year at €58.7m.
Due to the lack of a major sporting event in 2019, marketing expenses over the six months fell 21.2% to €16.7m. However, the operator remains committed to increasing brand awareness through international advertising campaigns across TV, print and online, supported by sponsorship deals and bonus promotions.
As of 30 June, the operator had more than 5.1m registered customers, up marginally from 5.0m in the prior year.
The decline in expenses and increase in revenue saw the operator’s earnings for the period soar. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) almost doubled, growing 95.4% year-on-year to €21.3m.
Earnings before tax (EBT) amounted to €20.4m, an increase of 98.1% from H1 2018. The operator did not release comprehensive earnings figures, however.
Looking ahead, bet-at-home’s management board is projecting full-year revenue of between €130m and €143m in 2019, assuming there are no changes to the tax and regulatory environment in which it operates.
This would represent a decline on the €143.4m generated in the operator’s 2018 financial year. This projected decline was attributed to legal uncertainty in the Swiss market, where a new regulatory framework in which only land-based operators are permitted to operate online came into force from 1 January.
EBITDA for the year is expected to fall between €29m and €33m.


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ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES
NMMA’s latest Boating News Net included a mix of reports from leading economic barometers, including NMMA’s in the powerboat sector.
The Conference Board noted that consumer confidence edged up for the second consecutive month to a near two-year high of 57.9 in April, while the first quarter GDP shows the economy grew 3.2% in the first quarter of 2010, compared to a 5.l6 gain in the fourth quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Despite these gains, the CEO Confidence Index noted confidence ebbed in the first quarter of 2010, down 2 points from the previous quarter to 62. While only a third of CEOs expect an increase in employment levels this year, this is significantly greater than a year ago, when less than 3% of CEOs expected to be hiring.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported unemployment rate held at 9.7% in March, with 162,000 jobs were added to the payroll including 48,000 temporary workers hired for the decennial census. Manufacturing employment continued to trend up, adding 45,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2010. However, the number of long-term (more than 27 weeks) unemployed, grew to a record high 6.5 million in March. Click for the full report.
Institute for Supply Management reported growth in manufacturing rose again in April to a near six-year high of 60.4, with 17 of 18 (except plastics) manufacturing industries reporting growth. New orders, production and employment continue to post gains. A reading above 50 indicates the manufacturing economy is generally expanding. April marks the ninth consecutive month of expansion in manufacturing.
On the automotive front, light vehicle sales totaled 980,000 in April, up 20% from a year ago. On a rolling 12-month basis through April, total sales were down 4% compared to a year ago, according to Autodata Corp.
NMMA MSR reports on the outboard-, sterndrive-, and inboard-powered boats wholesale shipments for NMMA's control group of manufacturers (representing 72% of the U.S. market), were down 53% in unit volume and down 56% in factory value in 2009. Advance data indicates wholesale shipments will be up 21% through February. The NMMA New Powerboat Registrations Report also noted traditional powerboat retail sales were down 24% in 2009. Advance estimates indicate sales will remain down 24% on a rolling 12-month basis through March. NMMA Export/Import Abstract also reported recreational boat and marine engine export volumes were down 28% in the first quarter of 2010, while dollars were down 34% from a year ago. Corresponding import volumes were down 13%, while dollars were down 36%.
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Today, President Trump said that TikTok will be shut down in the U.S., if it hasn't been bought by Microsoft or another company by September 15th. The president said, “It can't be controlled for security reasons by China.” Will the Chinese drone maker, DJI, that has been plagued by data security concerns, be Mr. Trump's next target?
President Trump threatens to shut down TikTok. Will DJI be next?
Today, Mr. Trump has softened his tone a little bit by saying that TikTok will be shut down by September 15th, if it hasn't been bought by Microsoft or another company.
The reason that Mr. Trump threatens to shut down the very popular app is, as he said on Monday that,
“It can't be controlled for security reasons by China.”
The President added that he did not mind if Microsoft or another very secure, “very American” company bought it instead, according to the NY Times. TikTok has 100 million users in the United States.
“I did say that ‘If you buy it…a very substantial portion of that price is going to have to come into the Treasury of the United States, because we're making it possible for this deal to happen.' Right now they don't have any rights unless we give it to them.”
“So if we're going to give them the rights, it has to come into this country. It's a little bit like the landlord/tenant,” he added.
Apart from the question if a President is allowed to act as a dealmaker and can demand a fee in return for his services, it makes you wonder who will be next on Mr. Trump's list? Last year it was Huawei. Now it is TikTok. Could the Chinese drone maker, DJI, that faces internal struggles and has been plagued by Data Security concerns raised by various parts of the Federal Government and lawmakers, be next?
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By the end of 2018, we saw some amazing bezel-less screens from different phone manufacturers. So, it’s only natural that this smartphone technology trend will continue to rise in 2019 as well.
For the very reason, the latest OnePlus 7 leak on Slashleaks is worthy of my faith. The successor to OnePlus 6T device not only appears to be bezel-less but also encompasses a notch-free design. as well.
As you will notice in the image, OnePlus 6T, which comes with a tear drop-down notch, is kept neck-to-neck with an unknown phone. However, the device on the left has “Never Settle” widget on the screen and notification icons, resembling the OnePlus devices.
Going bezel-less seems to be the obvious call, but the picture doesn’t answer the most significant question — Where is OnePlus is planning to put the camera?
Last year, we saw manufacturers coming with different hacks for attaining a full-screen display. For instance, Vivo introduced us with a pop-up camera which wasn’t much appreciated, apart from the fact of thinking out-of-the-box.
Following which, Oppo started the trend of a pop-up slider which is still a hack to me, given it adds more weight and bulkiness to the phone. Nevertheless, the pop-up camera slider has become the drill, and now many manufacturers, including Xiaomi have come up with their own variant.
Considering OnePlus is always desperate to follow the trends, it is extremely plausible to see the OnePlus 7 coming with a pop-up slider.
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London (ANI): Jo Wood, ex-wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie
Wood, is reportedly going to launch her own clothing line. The
former English model has already released her own organic skincare
range, reports The Daily Star.
According to The Daily Mail, Wood is now planning to launch her
clothing range by signing a deal with British Fashion Council boss
Harold Tillman and L.A. designer Christopher Wicks. A source tells
the publication, "Jo has had secret meetings with Harold about the
range, and when she was in L.A. with Christopher recently, he told
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Sunday, March 1, 2020
AMERICANA / STOCKS DROP ON GROWING CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
New York Stock Exchange, New York City
GUEST BLOG / By Craig Fehr. Analyst,
Edward Jones--The spreading virus raises the
temperature on the market.
The U.S. equity market has declined
sharply this week as new reports show confirmed cases of the coronavirus have
picked up outside China, including outbreaks in South Korea and Italy. Somewhat
encouraging, the pace of new reported cases within China has moderated
slightly, but the economic impact in the world's second-largest economy is
increasingly significant given ongoing factory closures, supply chain
disruptions and city lockdowns that are wiping out a large portion of consumer
The economic impact is meaningful but
U.S. economic growth is likely to take a
modest hit this quarter as efforts to contain the virus have curbed air travel,
international business activity and domestic companies’ foreign production and
sales in China. As a result, U.S. GDP growth is likely to drop below 2% this
quarter for the first time since late 2018.
That said, we don’t think this will knock
the economy off its expansionary path, as U.S. household spending (70% of the
economy) is less affected at this point. GDP growth contracted by 1.1% in Q1
2014 due to severe weather (remember the “polar vortex”?), dropped to 0.1% in
Q4 2015 as oil prices and production plunged and fell to 1.1% in Q4 2018 amid
Federal Reserve rate hikes and the manufacturing slump. None of these marked a
recessionary turn with GDP rising in the following quarters, as shown in the
Economic growth in China will see a much
more negative impact, however. Virus containment efforts have curbed consumer
activity and tourism, while many businesses and manufacturing plants have
closed temporarily. Looking at the SARS epidemic in 2003 as the closest
comparison, China’s GDP growth was cut in half for a quarter, but then
rebounded twofold in the following period as the virus was contained.
It’s too soon to tell if the coronavirus
will see a similar timeline, but we think the economic impact will be
temporary. We’d note, however, that the global implications are much larger
this time. China was 4% of world GDP in 2003 versus 16% today. China is the
destination of less than 3% of global exports, but the world’s second-largest
economy currently accounts for more than 13% of global oil demand, over 50% of
commodity consumption (steel, copper, aluminum, iron ore) and greater than a
third of total global smartphone and auto sales.
A prescription for higher volatility.
Stocks don't take well to uncertainty,
and given the ongoing uncertainty around the effectiveness and timelines of
containment efforts, it's unlikely market anxiety will subside quickly. This is
not insignificant for near-term market performance, as we believe global GDP
and corporate earnings estimates will need to be revised lower for the first
half of 2020.
That said, we don't view this as a
turning point in the economic expansion, nor do we see this as a catalyst for
more restrictive monetary policy. Some economic output will be lost, but most
will be delayed. As such, we'd expect a rebound in Chinese and global growth in
future quarters. The foundation of this bull market has been (and will continue
to be) an expanding economy, rising corporate profits and accommodative Fed policy
– all of which are poised to remain intact for the year ahead.
Last Monday’s drop (2/24/2020) was the
largest daily percentage drop in the stock market in two years. A drop of 1,000
points in the Dow is certainly an attention grabber, but a wider view provides
a much more useful perspective. Even with the declines this week, the stock
market has gained 12% over the past 12 months.
Moreover, stock market volatility has
been notably subdued for the past several months, so a return of volatility
should be viewed as more the norm than the exception. Over the past three
years, the S&P 500 has had 19 days in which it fell more than 2% – none of
which kicked off a longer-term downturn.
We doubt the growing risks related to the
coronavirus outbreak will blow over immediately, so further volatility should
be anticipated. But we also doubt this will permanently impair the broader
fundamental backdrop of economic expansion and low interest rates, supporting
the case for the bull market to persist as we advance through 2020.
Craig Fehr, CFA is a market analyst with Edward Jones, the
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The art of influencing “considered purchases”—aka business-to-business marketing—has inspired the creation of dozens of predictive marketing and sales applications over the past decade.
One high-profile company in this category, by virtue of its $1.5 billion valuation and management ties to Salesforce, is InsideSales.com. Another player building scale is Lattice Engines, which Wednesday disclosed a $28 million Series D financing round led by River Cities Capital and Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking.
The new infusion brings total backing to $75 million. “We almost potentially see this as our last round,” said Lattice CEO Shashi Upadhyay, the former Cornell University data scientist and McKinsey partner who helped found the company about. He won’t disclose revenue, saying only that annual sales are between $10 million and $100 million.
Lattice’s new round also included Blue Cloud Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and New Enterprise Associates. Sequoia partner Doug Leone was named to Lattice’s board.
The company’s software is used by sales teams at close to 200 companies to prioritize prospects or identify accounts that might be ready to buy more. The predictions are informed by several dozen data partnerships with companies such as Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis Nexis, Experian, Profound Networks, and Bombora. Lattice’s software has found a following among technology companies Amazon, Dell and Hewlett-Packard, with financial services firms including SunTrust Bank, and at media companies Thomson-Reuters and McGraw-Hill, Upadhyay said.
“Lattice helps customers dramatically improve one of the most important drivers of growth: sales efficiency,” Leone said in a statement.
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The service is maintained as affordable.
AGS Laboratories is the only nonprofit laboratory created with a mission of consumer protection, and the Natural Diamond Verification Service is an extension of that mission. Given the growing concern in the industry over the sale and resale of synthetic diamonds and the potential risks involved with undisclosed treated diamonds, the AGS Laboratories will offer this service to give retailers assurance should they buyback, upgrade or purchase diamonds from customers.
It offers retailers ease and a 48 hour turnaround time. For diamonds passing as natural, retailers will have the option to proceed with full diamond grading and the fee for the Natural Diamond Verification Service will then be waived.
“In today’s marketplace, transparency is more important than ever,” said Ruth Batson, CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories. “The Natural Diamond Verification Service will help communicate the scientific facts, clearly and effectively, providing retailers with one less concern as a business person.”
The Natural Diamond Verification Service also helps suppliers provide added confidence to their customer by ensuring that a team of diamond grading professionals, using state-of-the-art equipment, have verified if a diamond is natural or synthetic. AGS Laboratories also performs testing to confirm whether or not the diamond has been HPHT treated. In the information age, with tech savvy, highly-informed consumers, this type of testing creates confidence and validates the quality and the pricing of the diamonds.
The new Natural Diamond Verification Service is available from AGS Laboratories via standard diamond testing protocol. Similar services for melee measuring 0.1 to 0.18cts will be available in the future.


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GTAT started sapphire production in August 2014 and expects revenue contributions from sapphire to begin in the fourth quarter, and Apple's fourth down payment is due in October 2014, these conditions signal that GTAT's sapphire production will not reach a large scale by the end of 2014, Digitimes Research indicated. However, GTAT is likely to ship sapphire at a large volume beginning the first quarter of 2015.
The site claims that the cost for a 5.5-inch screen cover made from sapphire is $100 US, much higher than the $5-10 cost for a reinforced glass screen cover.
The WSJ reported mid-August that Apple may use sapphire screens in the high-end models of its two new iPhone 6 smartphones, if it can get enough. However, other analysts say Apple is unlikely to sell iPhones with sapphire this year.
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This post is the second of an ongoing OnLabor feature that will update readers on union developments at Amazon. Here is the first.
A second group of Amazon workers will officially have the opportunity to vote for union representation. Last Thursday, on February 16, the NLRB released a Stipulated Election Agreement between Amazon and the Amazon Labor Union to hold an election at its Staten Island warehouse known as JFK8. The ballot, which will be printed in both English and Spanish, will pose a single simple question: “Do you wish to be represented for purposes of collective bargaining by Amazon Labor Union?” If a majority of voting workers select “Yes,” then ALU will be certified as the exclusive collective bargaining representative of all workers in the bargaining unit at the facility, pursuant to section 9(a) of the NLRA, and Amazon will have a duty to bargain in good faith with the union in accordance with section 8(a)(5). This is only the second time that Amazon workers have reached this step in the U.S., following the defeated Bessemer, Alabama effort in April 2021 (although, because the NLRB determined that Amazon violated the NLRA in the first Bessemer election, workers in the Bessemer facility are currently revoting by mail in a rerun election). If the union wins the election, employees at JFK8 will become the first unionized Amazon workers in North America.
The election will be held over the course of five days, from March 25 until March 30, in a tent located in the warehouse’s parking lot, and workers will be able to cast their votes between the hours of 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM. An NLRB official, along with an representative of ALU, will conduct an inspection of the polling area on March 22, and the ballots will be tallied on March 31 — meaning the results should be announced within days of the Bessemer rerun vote count, which is scheduled to begin on March 28. According to the NLRB, the bargaining unit, within the meaning of section 9(b), will consist of “all hourly full-time and regular-part time fulfillment center associates” employed at the facility — excluding, among others, truck drivers; seasonal, temporary, clerical, professional, or managerial employees; or loss prevention employees, guards, or supervisors. All employees in the unit who have worked an average of at least four hours per week during the preceding 13 weeks will be eligible to vote — totaling, in sum, more than 5,000 workers, only slightly less than the 6,100 who are eligible to vote in the Bessemer warehouse.
ALU initially filed a petition to hold an election at JFK8, in addition to several other Amazon facilities in Staten Island, in October 2021, but it withdrew the petition the following month, after the NLRB determined it had insufficient signatures to proceed, and refiled, focusing solely on JFK8, in December. The NLRB accepted the refiled petition in January and announced that it would schedule a hearing to move forward with the election, which was held on Thursday. ALU has already filed numerous unfair labor practice charges against Amazon thus far in the process, and, as the election campaign officially begins, Amazon’s efforts to stave off the union drive are sure to intensify. Whether the company will tread more carefully in the wake of the NLRB’s determination that it violated labor law during the Bessemer election remains unclear. It is also unclear how the union will fare as the campaign unfolds and Amazon brings its immense resources to bear against the union organizers. It is, however, clear that, if ALU manages to prevail, it will be a significant, and potentially pivotal, moment for organized labor in North America.


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(PRWEB) September 30, 2004 -quality, low-
cost online advertising that works at a price point low enough for even small businesses. The recently re-launched SmoothLinks (now a division of mValue.com) is set to lead the industry back to profitability. Its address on the Internet is: http://smoothlinks.com
For the past several years, just about any reputable Âpaid toÂ Â site has fallen off the face of the Internet. The remaining sites seem to all be remnants or scams in nature. There are numerous stories littered around the Internet that spell out the demise of these sites and the industry as a whole.
ÂBy eliminating at least 95% of the cheaters, supporting advertisers, and rewarding the honest members; we can all work together to rediscover the gold nuggets of the Internet,Â says Wesley Tomas, SmoothLinks CEO.
In a nutshell, the death of the industry was caused by cheaters, incapable site owners, and more recently by scam artist site owners. In fact, it is shown that nearly 60-80% of all payouts went to cheaters using auto-cheat-bots or other methods. Now, that trend is about to change.
SmoothLinks has re-invented the wheel by creating new systems that quickly and easily identify cheaters. Previously, cheaters were too creative and had more time to devote to cheating than the webmasters that were trying to catch them. Now, by making it ultra-simple to catch and eliminate cheaters from the database, SmoothLinks has increased advertiser ROI and member earnings.
Further, SmoothLinks will be soon announcing the industryÂs FIRST-EVER member pay increase on an already industry high payout! SmoothLinks is excited to be the pioneer of the new technologies that will rejuvenate the Âget paid toÂ industry and breathe life back in to this dying beast.
SmoothLinks is an online pioneer whose mission is to provide the highest-value, quality traffic available on the web today. SmoothLinks is a subsidiary of PuraVida Holdings whose other premium holdings include sites such as: mValue.com and MarketingHwy.com.
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If you are deciding to upgrade or build a new rig from scratch, this is not a good time as we all know about the chip shortages, increased laptops demand due to Covid-19 and the crypto boom. The News came in during the weekend about a potential shortage of SSDs and HDDs due to the rising Chinese crypto coin.
The bad news doesn’t stop here as a research firm named TrendForce projects that DRAM prices will increase from 18 to 23 percent for Q2 2021. This price increase is for the overall DRAM market, but higher increase is expected for consumer PC DRAM versus the server DRAM market.
As per TrendForce, the average selling prices of DDR4-2666 modules have already increased by 25 percent.
The reason behind this potential price increase is the higher demand for laptops due to Covid-19. Laptops have been at the top spot in the PC market sales resurgence.
This shortage will not only affect the prices for PC DRAM but will also impact the RAMs used in mobiles, graphic cards, etc. The Server DRAM could increase by 25% due to an increase in work from home, which has increased the cloud usage too.
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Misconceptions Of Bitcoin Security
If you were to believe all of the headlines spun by the sensationalized 24-7 media cycle, you would think bitcoin, the controversial cryptocurrency, was the most unsafe asset class in the world. And, with the year-plus-long price slump, the estimated $500-million bitcoin heist at Mt. Gox, formerly the largest bitcoin exchange on the planet, not to mention this month’s $5-million theft at Bitstamp, these security concerns would not be unfounded for the average investor. But what the average investor doesn’t know is that the technology underpinning the bitcoin network, the “blockchain,” might be the most hack-proof, data-storage vehicle in the history of online security, according to the Business Insider article “Bitcoin’s Blockchain Technology Will Change the World.”
The main problems affecting the bitcoin ecosystem in its early stage are two-fold: the fact that most major exchanges are domiciled in opaque foreign markets; and the negligent use and storage of single-signature “private keys,” or passwords, according to BitAngels Chairman Michael Terpin, a leading bitcoin investor and prolific figure in the bitcoin community. With regards to the former, until January 26th of this year, with the opening of Coinbase, the first American bitcoin exchange, the majority of the world’s most significant bitcoin exchanges were based out of China, and Eastern Europe, which are not known as bastions for business transperancy.
And regarding the use of single-signature security applications, like the ones that safeguarded BitStamp’s digital wallet, according to Pantera Capital, that practice is becoming obsolete with the advent of multi-signature, or multisig, security features. While single-signature security involves the use of one password, which in BitStamp’s unfortunate case, was stored online, according to Coindesk, making it easy prey for a hacker, multi-sig applications distribute multiple passwords, usually three, to various parties and the accessing of the bitcoin wallet is predicated on the combined entry of any two of three private keys authorized, according to Gem CEO Micah Winkelspecht. The benefit of multisig is that it eliminates single points of failure.
But the most compelling security benefit of bitcoin technology is the blockchain, the chronological and, since bitcoin became operational in 2009, completely irrevocable, ledger-database that records every transaction in the history of the asset, according to The Economist Article “How Bitcoin Mining Works.”
To compromise this database, a hacker would have to launch a so-called 51% attack, and take over more than half of the bitcoin network, which has 13,000 times more processing power than all of Earth’s 500 supercomputers combined. To put it another way, altering a “block,” or transaction record, on the blockchain, the way a corrupt banker might alter bank or payment data to perpetrate embezzlement or fraud, would require more energy than presently exists on earth, according to Pantera Venture Associate Johnny Dilley. The other compelling of the blockchain is that it allows any two people on Earth to transact freely and cuts out intermediaries, like banks, who collect fees from the transfer of money, added Dilley.
While bitcoin remains an asset most suitable for speculative traders, looking to make opportunistic gains in a volatile market, it’s future as an investment and as a currency remains highly uncertain – not trusted in most parts of the West, prone to threats of theft and highly unstable.
But, there is hope for the blockchain upon which the cryptocurrency is built which could have disruptive implications for smart contracts, creating liquidity in the developing world, medical record storage and of course, the juggernaut known as the financial industry. Even with all its problems, there is still hope for blockchain and the bitcoin so closely attached to it.


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Today’s largest companies, like Google and Facebook, use the OKR system. Founding Giant Roger joined Amazon bestselling author John Golden for the SalesPOP! Expert Insight interview to discuss the objectives and key results (OKR) system and its systematisation within companies.
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After a “long and difficult” construction season, 17th Avenue S.W. has fully reopened for the Christmas season with an emphasis this week on spreading some holiday cheer.
After taking a break over the summer to give businesses a chance to regain lost sales, ongoing construction resumed in September. As of Saturday, the streets, businesses and parking lots are open as usual until construction starts again sometime in the new year.
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“The construction break during the summer definitely helped businesses sort of recoup from the money lost from the roads being closed,” said Esther Kelly, e xecutive director of the 17th Ave Retail & Entertainment District BIA.
“Small businesses rely on foot traffic, they rely on road traffic and stuff like that. But when construction happens it’s understood by our members that it does have to happen and they understand these are things that have to be fixed. But it’s still very difficult in our economic climate right now.”
This latest phase of work saw road closures at the intersection of 8th Street and 17th Avenue S.W. as well as 17th Avenue between 8th Street and 9th Street S.W.
The work is part of a $44-million construction project to rebuild the road, upgrade facilities and improve pedestrian access on 17th Avenue between Macleod Trail and 14th Street S.W.
This week, Kelly said businesses are focusing on holiday shopping and Black Friday sales. The avenue itself will be shining with holiday lights strung up along the district.
And, starting on Monday, 17th Avenue visitors will also get the chance to win free parking.
“We partnered with the Calgary Parking Authority to give $50 vouchers and (there will be multiple) opportunities to win that money,” said Kelly.
There will also be opportunities to meet Santa Claus and partake in carolling along the avenue.
“It’s an experience that they probably have missed given construction. So I think (visitors) will be pleasantly surprised when they come down to the avenue,” said Kelly.
She also emphasized the importance of shopping local as the holiday season gears up, with the avenue celebrating Shop Local YYC Day on Nov. 24.
“A lot of 17th Avenue business owners have their mortgages tied into their businesses and it’s really important to support that,” said Kelly. “Small business is life blood of all economies and they keep things going and keep things vibrant and add an interesting flair to a lot of the different avenues and neighbourhoods that we have in this city.”
“Shopping local and going to neighbourhoods and business districts close to you is helpful. It keeps everything going.”
In 2017, the city said it expected the 17th Avenue S.W. face lift will take three to four years to complete.


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Dover Squash & Fitness and DanceFIT Team Up
DanceFIT will open its second location in Natick in December.
DanceFIT Studio, the popular Brookline-based dance and fitness studio, is opening a second location in Natick. The studio will be partnering with Dover Squash & Fitness,Â and will open December 1st. The new studio willÂ offer childrenâ€™s ballet classes, dance inspired yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and the studio’s signature barre inspired balletFIT.
DanceFITâ€™s founder Gina Fay, who has studied and performed under many of the worldâ€™s top dancers and teachers, earned the prestigious â€śCertificat de Stageâ€ť award from the famed France academy Lâ€™Ecole de Superiere de Rosella Hightower. She also served as the Assistant Director of Education for The Washington Balletâ€™s Outreach Program, and taught more than 400 students per week. Ginaâ€™s journey exposed her to the many different methodologies, teaching techniques, and varying studio environments that are now prevalent in the dance and fitness industry, which she says allows her to optimize her fitness program.
â€śTeaching ballet and fitness is my passion,” Fay says. “I am so happy to expand to Dover Squash & Fitness where I will be able to help even more people reach fitness goals they didnâ€™t even know were possible.â€ť
The CEO of Dover Squash & Fitness, Mahmud Jafri, says that he is excited to bring DanceFIT into the facility.Â â€śWe are excited to welcome Gina into our family,” he says. “We are so impressed with the comprehensive programs DanceFIT Studio offers and we canâ€™t wait to share them with our customers.â€ť
The new studio will be called, “DanceFIT Studio of Natick” and will run a few promotional classes throughout November before officially opening on December 1stÂ with an adult fitness schedule, which will lead up to the grand opening weekend December 7th and 8th. There will also be promotional classes for the childrenâ€™s program that will run throughout December before officially launching in January.
Source URL: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/health/blog/2013/10/28/dover-squash-fitness-dancefit-natick/


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It’s no secret that Mercedes-AMG is slowly phasing out its V-8 engine, and that’s the very engine that powers some of Aston Martin’s finest cars – the Vantage, DBX, and even the DB11. So, if AMG won’t be building the V-8 anymore, what’s Aston Martin going to do for future models? As it turns out, Aston Martin will be designing its own new engine. But wait; there’s a twist.
Future Aston Martins Will Have a Hybrid V-6
When speaking to Car & Driver about Aston Martin’s new engine dilemma, CEO Andy Palmer explained exactly what it’s going to do, and it certainly doesn’t include using one of AMG’s four-cylinder engines. After all, that would be very Aston Martin-like, now would it?
“Mercedes have made no secret of where their engine technology is moving to, and obviously we don’t foresee four-cylinder engines in our Astons. So we’ve got to make our own journey.”
The thing is that none of Aston Martin’s engineers have any real experience with V-6 engines. Be that as it may, Palmer belives that his team will be able to develop an in-house, hybridized V-6 that can deliver brand-appropriate characteristics. But, as a V-6, it will have to be hybridized to ensure that future models have enough power. There is a lot that the brand has to overcome, though:
“The key is sound, tuning the pipes to make it sound like an Aston. Obviously, we can use the hybrid system and the electric motor to fill in on torque so you can compensate for the cylinder size with the electrical assist. As long as it feels like a V8 and sounds majestic, I think it’s a perfectly sensible way to go, and a lot more sensible than an [inline] four would be for us.”
That’s not the only news that came out of Aston Martin and the botched Geneva Motor Show, though. As it turns out, Aston Martin will actually keep its V-12 in rotation for a little longer. Production of the engine will be shipped away from Cologne to the United Kingdom where it will be built next to the brand’s new hybrid V-6. “I hope the V12 is around for a good while longer. You can see in the longer term it won’t last, but certainly over the next few years we can continue to produce V12 engines and we can make them more CO2 friendly,” Palmer added.
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TNT Express’s Caroline Rose was named Woman of the Year at the 2016 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards.
Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) has won a three-year contract with Matalan to handle the fashion chain’s pre-retail distribution. The deal will see ASC deliver approximately 10 million garments a year to Matalan’s DCs. The Bradford firm says it won the contract after its audit of Matalan’s supply chain, which identified the need for additional pre-retail operations in the UK to improve stock availability. Advanced Supply Chain chief executive Mike Danby says: “Competitive retail selling prices are key to growth in […]
Advanced Supply Chain is closer to reaching his £100m annual turnover goal after it exclusively revealed to MT.co.uk that it has secured deals with a number of retailers. Managing director Mike Danby says that in the past few weeks the haulage company has won contracts with customers including DFS, Trespass, Ashbury Chocolates and John Cotton. Danby, who has stated that Advanced Supply Chain will achieve £100m annual turnover by 2016, believes that his company can also pass on big savings […]


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If you’ve read the news over the past few weeks, you’ve certainly heard about Apple’s “low” iPhone x sales. The Washington Post asked if iPhone X sales spell trouble for Apple. Tom’s Guide recently listed “five reasons” why shoppers are skipping the iPhone X. And now, it appears that Tim Cook has finally spoken up about all the “low sales” whispers. Mac Rumors has the news.
“During today’s earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2018, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the iPhone X has ‘surpassed our expectations’ and has been the ‘top selling iPhone’ every week since it shipped in November.”
The article adds that Apple also claims that the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus lineup brought in the highest revenue of any iPhone lineup in the company’s history. The Cupertino company doesn’t break down the numbers but is said to have sold 77.3 million iPhones over the last quarter. Believe it or not, that is still below expectations.
Tim Cook still hasn’t quieted the negative rumors about the iPhone X. According to CNET, the iPhone X may not live for the rest of the year. The website claims that some components for the iPhone X are estimated to reach “zero” in the second half of this year. One of those components could be the Samsung OLED screen. Earlier reports add that the iPhone X would be completely discontinued once the larger-screen LCD versions are released in 2018. Usually, Apple just puts the old iPhone at a reduced price.
One commenter after the article thinks that this is much ado about nothing.
“Well, they ramped up for launch, met the demand, and now they’re ramping down,” says RF99, adding that there is nothing unusual going on, and not continuing to make the iPhone X is probably a decision based on design changes.
There are still a lot of happy iPhone X owners on Twitter.
The iPhone X still continues to receive fantastic reviews. Vlad Savov of The Verge says the X is Apple’s “underrated masterpiece” and that Apple showed a lot of courage in going for such a radical design. Fortune says the iPhone X is Apple’s best smartphone ever. And Tom’s Guide recently wrote an article about why the iPhone X is still the best phone on the market.
In any case, Apple’s biggest challenge will be the release of Samsung’s Galaxy S9, which is set to be unveiled in a few weeks at the Mobile World Conference. Both versions of the smartphone will add a dual-lens camera. The S9 will also have even thinner bezels than the Galaxy S8 and the current iPhone X. It’s difficult to say if Samsung can once again take the lead over Apple in the smartphone marketplace.


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Tesco applies to sell alcohol from pub site
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Supermarket giant Tesco has applied for a licence to sell alcohol from a new store in Gorleston.
Plans to turn 137-year-old Albion pub in Lowestoft Road into a convenience store for an unnamed operator were unanimously approved by borough planners in September.
At the meeting a spokesman for Punch Pubs and Co said the pub was “an unviable commercial enterprise” but that its new purpose would help to maintain “the vibrancy of the local area”.
Tesco has now submitted a licence application for the new store at 87 Lowestoft Road.
The licence is seeking permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises Monday to Sunday, 6am to midnight.
If granted it would also allow Tesco to provide late night refreshment indoors Monday to Sunday 11pm to midnight.
A consultation period ends on November 8.
After the plans were passed the pub shared its sadness on Facebook thanking its "beloved locals."
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The post added: "No more party time in the function room."


text: FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- German cosmetics company Beiersdorf AG /zigman2/quotes/210479173/delayed DE:BEI -5.74% said Thursday its second-quarter net profit rose to 126 million euros ($166 million) from €87 million in the same period a year ago. Sales increased to €1.63 billion from €1.50 billion. Analysts polled by Dow Jones Newswires expected net profit of €123 million and revenue of €1.63 billion. "The performance of our consumer business in the individual regions was mixed," said Chairman of the Executive Board Thomas-B. Quaas in a statement. "Overall, they are not yet back on the dynamic growth path of recent years."


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Anonymous leaks passwords in holiday cyberattack
The international cybercriminal ring known as Anonymous has once again caught the attention of the online security community, this time with a Christmas weekend attack that may have gathered and leaked thousands of confidential passwords.
The unfortunate target of the hackers' latest plot was Stratfor, an information security think tank known to gather intelligence and offer analysis to several high-profile public and private sector organizations. According to InformationWeek, the Departments of Defense, Justice and Treasury are just a few of the notable agencies with current or previous ties to Stratfor.
The company was quick to respond to the incident in a statement to customers posted on its Facebook page.
"As you may have heard, an unauthorized party illegally obtained and disclosed personally identifiable information and related credit card data of some of our members," Stratfor vice president Fred Burton explained. "As part of our ongoing investigation, we have also decided to delay the launching of our website until a thorough review and adjustment by outside experts can be completed."
In the interim, researchers from Identity Finder have released their own evaluation after sifting through the data posted by Anonymous in online forums. According to analysts, more than 50,000 unique credit card numbers were exposed in addition to nearly 14,000 home addresses of customers residing in the United States alone.
What's more, more than 44,000 passwords were obtained and distributed by hackers. While encryption was employed, analysts suggested that approximately three out of every four could be "easily cracked."
"The number of posted passwords and the threat of password reuse is significant. Passwords are a digital identity and password reuse is a serious problem that could lead toward identity fraud," explained Identity Finder privacy officer Aaron Titus. "The victims will have no way to know when an identity thief is reusing their email and password combination to attempt to log into their online bank, an online retailer where they have saved their credit card for future purchases, or other online accounts such as email."
Citing research compiled across several similar data breaches, Titus suggested that more than half of all passwords are used for multiple accounts.
The rationale behind this strategy is understandable, but continued inaction in the wake of serious data breaches is not. The benefits of perceived convenience pale in comparison to the gravity of online identity fraud, and for users unable or unwilling to generate and store unique passwords for all accounts, tools like password manager software are available to provide a comprehensive solution.


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The Future. After years of flip-flopping, a new report says that Disney is definitely going to make ESPN a standalone streaming service. The move may be a final turning point for cable, which routinely relies on the inclusion of ESPN (and its many offshoot channels) as a deal-closer for getting people to continue paying for cable subscriptions.
ESPN will likely break free of traditional TV.
- Disney has been renegotiating deals with cable providers and pro sports leagues to secure more flexibility in eventually launching ESPN as a standalone streaming service.
- The project, dubbed “Flagship,” would bring all of the channel’s programming to streaming, as opposed to the limited offerings of ESPN+.
- ESPN will still be available in traditional cable packages and other digital distributors — 74 million people currently have access to the channel, but that number shrinks yearly.
Disney hasn’t provided a date for when ESPN would untether from cable, but the company would probably like to sooner than later, considering the streaming wars have made sports rights the new battleground.


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New sports website set to launch in the region
Dubai-based consulting agency, Interact Events is set to launch SportIndustryInsider.com in February 2018. SportIndustryInsider.com is an online sports website that will focus on sports business news and content from across the UAE and Gulf region. The new platform will also include monthly newsletters to be sent to its database of influential figures in the industry.
The new launch will also see the appointment of Mark Lomas to the role of Editor, having previously worked with ESPN as Editor and as a journalist in the UK before moving to the UAE. Mark most recently worked with Sport360 as Digital Managing Editor. In his new role, he will be responsible for curating content for the website and working on strategies for the brand’s development across the region.
“SportIndustryInsider.com, with its website and a monthly newsletter that reaches the major players in the Gulf’s thriving sports sector, is focused on stories around the business of sport,” says Mark Lomas, Editor, Sport Industry Insider. “From sponsorship deals to new sporting events, we will have our fingers on the pulse to provide news stories and in-depth features.”


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Klub expands in to the Middle East, secures Credit Fund License and aims AED 1 billion investment in the region
Fittr understood the need for a platform that could provide not only accurate information but also give to make fitness accessible, personalized, and technologically driven. To further bridge this gap, Pune-based startup Fittr has secured funding of $3.5 million from Rainmatter, Zerodha’s investment arm.
In a significant stride towards sustainable children’s fashion, Noida-based Kidbea, an innovative bamboo-based kids’ fashion brand, recently announced the successful completion of a Pre-series A funding round, securing an impressive $1 million.
SalarySe has embarked on a new chapter by securing $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Surge Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Peak XV Partners.
DevDham secure Rs 6 crore in a seed funding round led by Titan Capital, All In Capital, Veda VC, and TDV Partners.
GVFL has invested Rs. 100 crore in more than 10 startups in 2023 showcasing their commitment to innovation. Going forward, GVFL plans to invest in more than 20 start-ups in 2024 to support the growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Nestroots has secured a significant investment of 3 crores. The pre-seed funding round was led by BeyondSeed Singapore with D2C expert Arjun Vaidya as a mentor. Co-founders Chhavi Singh and Shekhar Godiyal conveyed their appreciation and outlined their plans for global expansion.
Fasal, the innovator of the precision agriculture technology, has secured a funding of $12 million in a funding round led by TDK Ventures, British International Investment. This financial push will help Fasal empowering farmers with sustainable and solutions that are tech-driven.
BatX Energies, a lithium-ion battery recycling company; has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zephyr Peacock.
Homegrown wearable brand Noise announced that it has raised maiden funding from global audio and electronica giant Bose Corporation.
Leading EMI/EMC simulation and testing platform SimYog; announced that it has raised Rs 20 crore in funding led by Mela Ventures and 1Crowd
Providing high-quality, and unadulterated food, Farmley has raised $6.7 million in a Pre-Series B round of funding led by BC Jindal Group.
impact investment firm Asha Ventures has raised $50 million; to mark the first close of its debut fund – Asha Ventures Fund I.
Agritech startup Vegrow has raised $46 million in Series C primary and secondary rounds led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC.


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Why your new favorite backyard burger may soon be plant-based
For the roster of companies producing plant-based meat alternatives, the burger is the end-all-be-all. And one company thinks they’ve got the burger that will push the meat-eating industry as we know it to the tipping point.
Beyond Meat, a company based in El Segundo, just unveiled a burger so similar to the classic American burger (and far more healthful) that it’s become the first ever plant-based product sold in the meat department at Whole Foods. The company is starting with a Whole Foods in Boulder, Colo., where they sold out in their first week’s launch.
“We have completely disrupted the meat counter,” said Marian Spector, Beyond Meat senior director of R&D project development.
The company’s team of chefs and scientists, led by Stanford’s Joseph Puglisi and the Scientific Advisory Board, target the meat eater, or what they call “meat reducers.” At their El Segundo headquarters, the scene is a chemist’s playground, but instead of foaming test tubes and beakers, there’s protein powders, legumes and organic vegetables lining the tables. There’s three rows of aroma, taste and texture simulators—complex oven-looking contraptions—that operate in the shadow of Beyond Meat’s “steer,” an extruder that takes the magic formula of ingredients through a sequence of high and low pressure to create the patty.
The end product, made mostly of pea protein, yeast extract and natural oils, has more protein than the traditional burger with far less saturated fat. And for that essential fatty flavor, the team concocted a mix of canola, coconut and sunflower oil that adds a juiciness to the patty as you bite through the darkish brown exterior. The burger “bleeds” too, thanks to some pulverized beets.
The Beyond Burger, along with the company’s line of other plant-based products, aims to disrupt the global meat industry. Bill Gates, Biz Stone, Seth Goldman and former McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson are investing early in the seven-year-old business.
Beyond Meat’s first stop in getting the plant-based burger out to the masses is Whole Foods. “Every step of the way they’ve helped us grow the business,” said Beyond Meat founder and CEO Ethan Brown. “And it was a long conversation to get into the refrigerated meat section.”
With the support of Tom Rich, senior vice president of Whole Foods’ Rocky Mountain region, Brown entered the Boulder Whole Foods’ meat counter alongside the poultry, pork and beef, with their sights set on locations in Southern California and across the country later this summer. A package of two, four-ounce burgers is priced at $5.99.
Outside of Whole Foods and other grocery store chains, Brown’s long-term goal is to be the uncomplicated, inconspicuous alternative at fast-food chains in the next four years.
“My kids are 10 and 12 now,” said Brown. “By the time my 12-year-old is driving at 16, he should be able go to any major fast-food chain and have a Beyond Meat burger without it being an event.”
To test the Beyond Burger’s potential of winning over red meat-lovers in the retail and food service space, we conducted a taste test with everyday store-bought burgers as well as a few L.A. favorites. Due to Beyond Meat’s policy, we couldn’t take the burger home for a blind test; but we tasted it at the lab in consecutive order with its competitors in a two-day, burgers-only affair.
First, the classic hamburgers from the fast food joints, in order of consumption: In-N-Out, Five Guys and the Habit. And higher-end burger mainstays: Shake Shack and Belcampo. While Beyond Meat hopes to target In-N-Out-caliber joints when it comes to the patty, we thought it best to test the Beyond Burger’s strength against the best of each league.
If we focus on the meat, the Beyond Burger holds its own with the classic In-N-Out Double Double. Red meat’s zing of fat will always be a challenge for the Beyond team, but its mix of oils makes for an intriguing flavor undercurrent. The soft-packed, pink interior bleeds down to the bun, and the thicker patty doesn’t get lost under a neon-yellow slice of cheese. Pile on the familiar accoutrements and season generously with salt, and the Beyond Burger makes for a compelling cut of protein.
As expected, the Beyond Burger falls short against the custom blends of chuck, sirloin, brisket and other cuts from Belcampo and Shake Shack. The depth of flavor and caramelization you get from the competitor patties, along with the tight interior texture are too much for the Beyond Burger’s first iteration to challenge. But it’s certainly what the team of PhDs at the lab have their sights set on as they continue testing.
Against the average grocery store burger, the Beyond Burger has very few differentiating factors. It sizzles on the grill with a surprisingly similar aroma; the texture is moist and not too chewy; and with a simple lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and square of American cheese, you’d be hard-pressed to pick out a clear winner in the backyard. The only thing a burger traditionalist might miss is the depth of flavor and the aftertaste — the sort of powerful finish we’ve come to expect of dry-aged steak. But overall, a win for Beyond Burger over store-bought.
What’s next for the company as the Beyond Burger enters L.A. meat cases later this summer? First, to hopefully cause a paradigm shift in the way we see plant-based meat — not as the vegan, doesn’t-taste-as-good option but simply just another meat burger, that’s not made from an animal. And second, to produce next generations of the Beyond Burger on a near annual basis.
As for replacing the rib-eye steak, “anything’s possible,” said Brown.
8:42 a.m.: This article was updated to include the price of the burgers.
This article was originally published June 6 at 9:43 a.m.
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Sovereign gold held regular at Rs 26,700 per eight gram.
Gold costs on Friday declined by Rs 70 to Rs 33,420 per 10 gram within the nationwide capital on decreased demand from jewellers amid a weak pattern abroad, reported Press Belief of India (PTI) quoting the All India Sarafa Affiliation. Gold charges dipped on fall in demand from native jewellers amid a subdued international pattern, merchants had been quoted as saying within the PTI report. Silver charges, nonetheless, elevated by Rs 100 to Rs 38,000 per kg on contemporary offtake by industrial models and coin makers.
Listed below are 5 issues to find out about gold costs, silver charges:
1. Within the nationwide capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity dropped by Rs 70 every to Rs 33,420 per 10 gram and Rs 33,250 per 10 gram, respectively.
2. Globally, spot gold was buying and selling decrease at $1,334.60 an oz., whereas silver was up at $14.99 an oz. in New York.
three. Sovereign gold held regular at Rs 26,700 per eight gram.
four. Silver prepared surged by Rs 100 to Rs 38,000 per kg, whereas weekly-based supply fell Rs 72 to Rs 36,878 per kg. Silver cash held flat at Rs 80,000 for getting and Rs 81,000 for promoting of 100 items.
5. Earlier this week, gold futures in India hit their highest stage since March 1, at 32,834 rupees per 10 grams. Gold imports in Could jumped 49 per cent from a 12 months earlier to 116 tonnes as a correction in native costs throughout a key competition boosted retail demand, information company Reuters reported citing sources.
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Deer Opener: Population Is Up, But CWD Testing Is MandatoryMinnesota has more deer on the landscape this fall, and that's expected to mean more success for hunters when the state's firearms deer season opens Saturday, Nov. 4.
Alternative 'DEAR' Hunt Tracks Down Good BargainsThere's an alternative hunt going on in Waconia this weekend.
For Deer Hunters, 'Orange Friday' Bags Early DealsFor Minnesota's 500,000 firearms deer hunters the Friday before opening day is much like the day after Thanksgiving. The day has become such a popular shopping day for hunters that one major sporting goods retailer trademarked the name, "Orange Friday."
Weather Blog: The OpenerThis will be remembered as a windy deer hunting opener. Those who hunt in extreme northern Minnesota will have to walk through snowy fields or woods this weekend.
More Minn. Women Taking Aim In Deer Opener Thousands of hunters are gearing up and getting ready to head out in the woods this weekend for the firearms deer hunting opener. More than half a million people take part in the nine-day season, and a growing number of those hunters will be women.
Governor's Deer Opener Heads To Winona This year's annual governor's deer-hunting opener will be in Winona.
Coroner: Deer Hunter Died Of Natural CausesA 72-year-old hunter who died in Beltrami County this weekend did not die as a result of falling from his deer stand, according to a coroner's report.
Police: St. Paul Man Dies After Apparent Deer Stand FallA 72-year-old hunter died in Beltrami County Saturday after an apparent fall from a deer stand, police said.


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A haven for ‘golf widows’ in Hatton Garden
More than 200,000 people are set to descend on Royal Birkdale this week for the launch of the 146th Open Golf Championship. And whilst scores of men get set to indulge their golf hobby, Liverpool’s ladies-only spa, Nourish, based in Hatton Garden, are offering a haven for the wives left behind. Jennie Lewis reports.
The team at Nourish have created a bespoke package for those ladies left feeling ‘teed off’.
Grace McGinnis, founder of Nourish, which describes itself as a lifestyle boutique and offers spa facilities, gym, treatment rooms and a yoga studio, said: “We all know how fanatical some men can get about the game of golf and we here at Nourish know that the two weeks of the Open are the most intense of the year especially for the women in Liverpool.
“Our luxurious getaway package allows them to pamper themselves while their partners, husbands and friends watch or attend the tournament.”
With preliminary rounds already underway at Royal Birkdale, ladies who have been left at a loose end can opt for a little r&r instead, in some of the city’s most sumptuous surroundings.
The spa is offering a variety of treatments as part of a specially-tailored package, which includes a glass of prosecco, full use of the facilities, an indulgent full body massage and nourishing facial – all in a male-free and, more importantly, golf-free environment.
Grace added: “This package is intended to be a great bit of fun and also offer some serious r&r time for those women who don’t want to play or watch golf and fancy a treat instead.”
The Golf Widow package is £75 and is bookable only in advance.
For more information and to book, go to www.nourishliverpool.com or call 0151 236 7493.


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Toy distributor Mega Brands Inc. recalled about 2.4 million Chinese-made toys Monday, because small magnets could fall out and cause internal damage.
These tiny magnets could fall out of the toys and be swallowed or inhaled by children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attach to each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal.
Mega Brands is recalling 1.1 million Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. preschool toys. The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have received 19 reports of magnets falling out of these toys. In one incident an 18-month-old boy put a magnet in his mouth, but it was not swallowed. In another, a 3-year-old boy needed medical treatment to remove a magnet from his nasal cavity.
The recall also includes about 1.3 million MagnaMan magnetic action figures. The company and commission have received 25 reports of magnets falling out of the figures. No incidents involving magnets from the action figures have been reported.
In March 2006, Mega Brands recalled 3.8 million Magnetix magnetic building sets because one child died and four others were seriously injured after swallowing tiny magnets in the toys. About a year later, in April 2007, this recall was expanded to include an additional 4 million Mega Brands magnetic toys.
Monday’s recalled products were sold at toy stores around the country, including Wal-Mart, Target, Toys “R” Us and Kmart between January 2005 and December 2007.
For details on the recall, or on how to return the toys and receive a free replacement, consumers can call 800-779-7122. Information is also available at megabrands.com or cpsc.gov.


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SpyCrushers 720p Spy Pen Camera Launches On Amazon
The SpyCrushers Pro Series 720p HD Spy Pen Camera can be found throughout Amazon properties and the SpyCrushers website. Amazon shoppers can locate the spy gadget when using the search phrase spycrushers spy pen inside any open search bar found on any Amazon webpage.
During a recent press conference held at SpyCrushers corporate office in Geneva, IL, SpyCrushers president, Ryan Anderson announced the launch of their SpyCrushers Pro Series 720p HD Spy Pen Camera on Amazon.
“We are pleased to announce our newest collaboration with Amazon with the release or our Pro Series 720p Spy Pen Camera on its buyer’s marketplace platform. It is exciting to see how well received our Pro Series spy pen series has been by Amazon shoppers,” said Anderson.
According to Anderson, the SpyCrushers Pro Series 720p HD Spy Pen Camera has launched throughout Amazon’s web properties with current purchase availability on Amazon US, Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, and Italy.
The spy camera pen features a hidden camera lens that record 720p HD video and also takes pictures. “Our Pro Series line feature HD video recorders, takes high resolution pictures and can also function as a PC webcam. Our customer rave over the unexpected video quality and clear crisp photos. Our pen camera is a definite must have for any practicing James Bond or super sleuth,” Anderson continued.
Currently the SpyCrushers 720p spy pen camera is available for purchase on Amazon with a suggested retail price of $29.99 plus shipping. Amazon Prime members, according to Anderson, are exempt from shipping charges as part of their membership.
The Amazon product detail page stipulates that each pen camera purchase includes a money back or new replacement guarantee. As well as, a 16GB SD Card and 3 ink refill cartridges as an added bonus.


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Honda spewing a new CBR1000RR Fireblade with 212 hp?
New trademark application for the US making it more than evidentby Sagar Patil, on
Honda showcased the current CBR 1000RR at the 2016 Intermot. It is an all-new redesigned package from Honda which showcased major updates from since nearly a decade to give them a fighting chance in the already competitive high-tech superbike arena.
Ever since its launch, it has been proving its mettle on the track and on the road. And with Honda’s proven reliability, Honda wants to ramp it up and tickle the liter-class market with an updated CBR1000RR. Well, for now, they have filed for trademarking the name “Fireblade” in the US market, and we cannot stop smiling. Some say the 2019 model will make 212 hp even. Drooool.
Honda made everyone sweat when they launched the CBR900RR, aka Fireblade, in 1992 having huge power numbers and weighing lesser than the closest competitor. For the Fireblade’s 25th anniversary in 2017, Honda went big with the updated engine, chassis, electronic suspension and a whole bunch of rider aids package all combined with the hefty weight loss giving the rivals a run for their money.
This 2017 model from Honda is said to be an evolution rather than a revolution because close to 70 percent of the parts that make up this bike is completely new as opposed to the previous models. But with the competition running wild with bigger updates and packed with cutting-edge technology, the Fireblade was slowly running out of steam.
A report by Bennets tells us that Honda will be showcasing its next brutal weapon at this year’s EICMA show in Milan. This Blade is touted make the rest of the competition sweat with the massive boost in power it is going to carry underneath a new striking and jazzy skin with multiple contours and ducts that will give it a fresh new appeal
How much power? 212 hp they say. Yes, that is a massive bump of 23 hp compared to the current Fireblade being sold today. This will definitely be Honda’s answer to the world where Superbikes these days are easily running with 200+hp under their belly. And to achieve this, Honda will be tweaking a thing or two with the Blade’s engine and chassis elements.
It is highly likely that the Blade will get a new frame and a central air duct up front with a hollowed-out headstock that will allow air to run straight through it for the intakes. This definitely will have the added advantage in terms of routing high-pressure air to the airbox. Meaning More powaah!
Some reports also have the Japanese Red’s next big plan which might radically rejuvenate the mighty V4s’ that made debut with the VFR750 in 1995, a bike still termed as the ‘best road bike ever built’. This might also share the space with the 2019 CBR 1000RR Fireblade at the 2018 EICMA.
That will have even more sophisticated construction including a rear ‘wing’ and the ultra-compact 90° V4 fire breather on steroids tethered to a better chassis setup and hand-welded frames fabricated by the same highly-skilled team that builds MotoGP machines.
The future is super bright for the Japanese Red Winger.


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I’m proud to release the London Assembly Planning Comittee’s new report The future of London’s town centres.
Town centres remain an integral part of Londoners’ daily lives. For all the doomsday statistics on rising vacancy rates and slumping footfall, people continue to value their local centre. Most retail spending still happens on the high street instead of out-of-town shopping centres or the internet. In London, town centres give us a sense of local identity that we would otherwise not have in such an enormous metropolis.
Yet every week seems to offer a new story of decline. Just last Tuesday research suggested town centres will take the brunt of the retail slump, with around 41% set to lose 27,638 stores in the next five years. Statistics like these only confirm what we see anyway – empty or boarded up shops, a limited and imbalanced range of shops and facilities, and a lack of pride in the appearance of a local area.
Town centres are struggling.
That’s why, as chair of the Assembly Planning Committee, I launched an investigation late last year into the future of London’s town centres. We asked the best and brightest for bold and futuristic visions of what London’s town centres can and should become.
These visions have gone into our report, which was released today. We argue that centres must reinvent themselves into new forms and functions if they are going to remain relevant and thrive.
Public services – libraries, educational facilities, post offices, GP surgeries – must return to town centres, where they can be important anchors bringing people to the high street. We call for town centres to experiment with new built environments, including adaptable spaces that are programmable and responsive to changing needs. We also call for, where and when appropriate, local authorities to consider policies of managed contraction in favour of a smaller but more vibrant retail core.
In addition to being a stand-alone document with recommendations to help town centres thrive, the report served as the Committee’s response to the consultation on the Mayor’s supplementary planning guidance on town centres.


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While Massachusetts struck an agreement to legalize recreational pot back in 2016, it appears that not all facets of the soon-to-be-legal industry will be ready in time for its introduction. The state can roll out its first dispensaries and retail stores as early as next month. However, there will be two glaring exceptions: weed deliveries and cannabis cafes.
When Will Weed Deliveries And Cannabis Cafes Come To Massachusetts?
Although the original 2016 ballot approved “cannabis cafes” and other on-site cannabis consumption locations, a March decision by the Cannabis Control Commission rendered that ballot moot. Under new regulations, the Commission will not license any social cannabis cafes. The same goes for any weed delivery services for at least a year.
The change of heart came after Massachusetts officials contended that introducing such establishments in the midst of a brand new industry, could prove difficult to manage. Especially considering the brand new set of regulations and laws regarding recreational use of the plant.
According to Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett, establishing a safely-regulated recreational marijuana is difficult enough. Adding public consumption locations would simply increase the degree of difficulty.
“We believe the difficulties of safely administering the adult use marijuana market in the near term will be multiplied by the proposed licensing of social consumption establishments, mixed-use social consumption establishments, and home delivery retail services,” Bennett wrote in a letter to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission back in February.
Massachusett’s Governor Charlie Baker brought up weed legal states like Colorado and Oregon as examples. He pointed out the difficulties they faced early in the process of legalization. Baker also believes having to regulate on-premise smoking could further clout the process.
“I think the experience coming out of both Colorado and Oregon has been this is a very tough industry to regulate straight out of the gate, and people should crawl before they walk, and walk before they run,” Baker said.
The States’ Concerns
There are multiple concerns involving the prevalence of cannabis cafes. One of the greatest concerns is that it would lead to more cases of driving under the influence of marijuana. Additionally, it could give minors increased access to the plant.
Much of the same concerns surround a weed delivery service. Canada, who is set to become just the second country to federally legalize cannabis, has also voiced their concerns about such a business model.
For now, it appears Massachusetts is long ways away from Amsterdam-styled cannabis cafes and delivery services. However, hope isn’t all gone. If the process of implementing their own recreational marijuana policy goes smoother than past states’, it could be sooner than we think.


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In a world where counterfeit goods are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the challenge of distinguishing between genuine and fake products is more daunting than ever. Our team at 斯普尔和费舍尔 has taken a significant step to address this challenge. Our Anti-Counterfeiting Department in collaboration with the React Anti-Counterfeiting Network, recently hosted an essential conference titled “Spot the Difference: A Lens into Anti-Counterfeit Awareness.” This event was not just another seminar; it marked a pivotal move towards educating those on the front lines of this battle – law enforcement officers.
The problem of counterfeit goods is multi-dimensional. Not only do these products undercut the economy, but they also pose significant risks to consumer safety. In some cases, counterfeit items, especially in sectors like food, pharmaceuticals and automotive parts, can be life-threatening. Hence, the importance of this anti-counterfeit conference, cannot be overstated.
The primary goal of the event was to arm law enforcement officers with the knowledge and tools necessary to more effectively pinpoint counterfeit products. The sessions were meticulously planned to cover a broad range of topics, each vital in the fight against counterfeiting.
Key highlights from the anti-counterfeit conference included:
- Understanding Counterfeit Operations: This session shed light on the inner workings of counterfeit networks. By understanding how these networks operate, law enforcement officers can better anticipate and recognize the common tactics employed by counterfeiters.
- Technological Advances in Counterfeit Detection: Experts introduced the latest technologies in detecting fakes, including advanced imaging and analytical techniques. This session underscored the importance of staying abreast of technological advancements in the ongoing battle against counterfeiting.
- Legal Framework and Enforcement: A thorough overview of the legal aspects surrounding counterfeiting was presented, emphasizing the critical role law enforcement plays in upholding intellectual property rights.
- Hands-On Experience: Perhaps the most engaging part of the conference, officers had the opportunity to examine both real and counterfeit products. This hands-on experience was invaluable in honing their skills in spotting the differences between genuine and fake items.
The feedback from participants post-conference was overwhelmingly positive. Many officers expressed a newfound confidence in their ability to identify counterfeit goods. This confidence is crucial, as it directly translates into more effective enforcement and protection of both the economy and consumers.
However, Spoor & Fisher and React view this initiative as more than just a single anti-counterfeit event. It’s part of a broader commitment to ongoing education and support for law enforcement in the critical fight against counterfeiting. By empowering law enforcement with the knowledge and skills to identify counterfeit products accurately, they are playing a crucial role in protecting consumers and supporting fair market practices.
In conclusion, “Spot the Difference: A Lens into Anti-Counterfeit Awareness” was more than just an anti-counterfeit conference; it was a beacon of hope in the fight against counterfeit goods. The efforts of our Spoor & Fisher team, in collaboration with React, underscore the importance of knowledge and training in combating the sophisticated world of counterfeiting. As counterfeiters evolve, so must our methods of detection and enforcement. This anti-counterfeit event was a significant step in that direction, paving the way for a safer, more genuine marketplace.


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Xiaomi Officially Expands Into Malaysia With The Release of Its Mi3.
Looks like the ever popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has decided to take another grand step when it comes to expanding overseas, with recent plans announced that it will be launching its service into the country of Malaysia, With its Mi 3 flagship smartphone going on sales sometime tomorrow.
The 16GB version of the Mi 3 will retail for RM889 (US$277) unlocked. To mark down this launching of the Xiaomi’s handset in Malaysia, the company has decided to release an exclusive customed theme in its store that can be used alongside the MIUI. It’s highly-customizable firmware based on Android.
Xiaomi has also promised to release its other products into Malaysia as soon as they can. The Redmi1S, Xiaomi’s budget Android phone that Boasts updated specs compared to its predecessors, the Redmi, will be launching into Malaysia during the coming next month, and should be making its grand appearance in Singapore around the same time frame as well. Xiaomi first expanded its presence beyond China during February when it managed to launch its Redmi into Singapore, before going on to release Mi 3 there as well.
This recent Malaysian launch comes right after Xiaomi had revealed during the previous month that it be expanding into 10 more countries this coming year, beginning with Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, followed by Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. In order to help further move its plans ahead, Xiaomi has managed to simplify its Web domain down to Mi.com as it seeks out to appeal the international audience.


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Bitmain, a leading manufacturer of Bitcoin mining equipment, has announced the launch of its first miner designed specifically for the Kaspa cryptocurrency (KAS). It is called the Antminer KS3.
This new device achieves a hash rate of 8.3 terahashes per second (Th/s). Power efficiency is also a highlight of the KS3, with 3,188W (similar to the S19 XP Bitcoin miner). Meanwhile, the energy efficiency ratio reported by Bitmain in its announcement is 0.38 J/G, a key factor in maximizing miner profits.
It is worth noting that Bitmain, which also makes ASIC miners for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum Classic and Zcash, has not yet disclosed the price of the KS3 for mining Kaspa. This is because the company is offering a discount coupon to those who guess the price of the device before May 19.
The launch of KS3 represents an important milestone for both Bitmain and Kaspa. Although Kaspa is a relatively new cryptocurrency, it has achieved a solid position in the industry in a very short time. Kaspa's hash rate tripled in the first quarter of 2023. Towards the end of last year, after the Ethereum merger, it became one of the most profitable cryptocurrencies to mine with graphics cards (GPUs).
Bitmain's announcement divides the launch of the KS3 to mine Kaspa into several stages. The first stage, from May 16-19, consists of a contest in which customers can guess the price of the miner to win a $10,000 voucher.
The second stage begins on May 19 and lasts until May 24, and involves deposits to reserve the product. On May 26, the purchase will be open for those who have made the deposit and, finally, on May 27, distribution will begin, which will continue until August, according to the company's plans.


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Starbucks announced Thursday that its COO position will be eliminated, the latest in a number of leadership shakeups at the coffee chain.
John Culver, group president of North America and COO, will step down on October 3 after 20 years with the company. He will remain as an adviser through January. As part of the separation agreement, he will receive $3.75 million in severance, stock units, stock option awards, the equivalent of 18 months worth of COBRA coverage, and outplacement services.
When the move becomes effective, day-to-day business operations (global growth and concepts, chief marketing officer, inclusion and diversity, and North American retail) will report to the CEO, and strategy roles (chief communications and public affairs officer, chief technology officer, global supply chain, data analytics and business operations, and chief partner officer) will report to Frank Britt, who was hired as chief strategy officer in April.
"I truly believe Starbucks best days are ahead and I am confident that as this next chapter for Starbucks begins, our partners and the next generation of leaders will help us realize the many hopes and dreams we all share for the company," Culver said in a letter to employees.
The change is part of what founder and interim CEO Howard Schultz calls the "reinvention plan." The executive feels as if though Starbucks isn't built for today's consumer and must make conscious efforts to reconnect with guests and re-envision the chain's mission statement.
Culver isn't the first C-suite member to leave in light of this transformation. Rossann Williams, who led the North America business, left after more than 17 years. The chief human resources officer, executive vice president of public affairs, general counsel, and senior vice president of public policy have all reportedly left the team, as well.
Schultz re-entered the fold in the spring after previous CEO Kevin Johnson announced his retirement. The plan is for Starbucks to name a new chief executive sometime this fall. The Wall Street Journal reported the next leader will come from outside the brand.
As the leadership switches and CEO search carries on, Starbucks continues to face a growing union battle among its company-owned footprint. Shops began unionizing late last year in Buffalo. Since then more than 220 units across the country have voted in favor. There are nearly 9,000 corporate units in the U.S. as of June 27. The brand recently asked the National Labor Relations Board to suspend all elections so it could investigate misconduct between a regional NLRB office and union officials.


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Philip Allan has been appointed as the new National Fleet and Business Sales Manager for Seat UK as part of the company's efforts to maintain its burgeoning reputation within the fleet sector of the country. He is joining the Spanish brand at the dawn of one of its most exiting periods in history. For one, the recent iteration of its bestselling Ibiza supermini has just hit the showrooms in the United Kingdom.
In addition, a major offensive of new products such as the Mii city automobile is just around the corner. Allan has a wealth of experience when it comes to the fleet industry, as he has served as the National Fleet Sales Manager at Nissan. He later joined Renault UK where he was Head of Leasing, overseeing considerable growth in contract hire share.
Allan will be reporting directly to Steve Robertson, who is Head of Fleet at Seat UK. He will be responsible for turning the company's new models into firm fleet favorites similar to the reputation obtained by the Leon hatchback, acclaimed Alhambra MPV and Exeo executive saloon and estate. He will oversee a Fleet and Business Sales team with nine dedicated members.
Philip will also have a major role in the mission of Seat to be a fleet manufacturer of choice, delivering on its dedication to enhance customer experience and build on the brand's latest growth record in this market segment.
Allan commented that all the "elements are in place" for the automaker to be a "major force" in the fleet sector of the UK. He also expressed that he is "very pleased" to be a part of Seat "at this exciting time for the Brand." Moreover, he stated that the Seat's product range is "already excellent" and its Ecomotive models, which have low carbon dioxide emissions and "incredible" fuel economy, provide them with a "significant competitive advantage in some areas."


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OnePlus 8T gets new OxygenOS 126.96.36.199 update: Here are all the new features and upgrades
The new OnePlus OxygenOS update for the 8T brings multiple fixes and promises to improve the user experience of the device.
- OnePlus 8T has received a new OxygenOS update.
- The new update brings a number of new features.
- The new update improves gesture controls.
By Sushant Talwar: OnePlus last flagship for 2020, the 8T, was launched only a few months ago. Since its launch, the device has received constant updates which have helped it grow better than ever. The various updates released for the device have improved the device's performance. And now, OnePlus has rolled out a new OxygenOS 11 update which bears the 188.8.131.52 and brings new features and adds improvements to existing ones.
The new OnePlus OxygenOS update for the 8T brings multiple fixes and promises to improve the user experience of the device. The company has explained in its OnePlus forums that the OxygenOS 184.108.40.206 is now available for every regional variant of the OnePlus 8T. The update brings enhancements, including the new keyboard height adjustment feature which allows you to raise or even hide the bottom shortcut bar.
Additionally, the release also promises improvements to the nightscape mode, and also adds a dedicated OnePlus Store app to the Indian model of the phone. Apart from this, it also brings up the Android security patch of the device to the November 2020 version and also adds other minor optimizations.
Here's the complete changelog for the update.
Optimized the experience of full-screen gestures
Increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed
Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
Optimized the image quality on nightscape
Fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the Gallery
Fixed the issue that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation
Improved the stability of communication
OnePlus Store (—IN only)
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled).


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