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2020: First 8K TV broadcast
Forget 4K. 8K is the future, and we've confirmed with our own eyeballs just how insanely clear 8K content can be. Televisions become windows into other worlds so realistic, you feel like you can reach out and touch them.
Major Japanese broadcaster NHK will have an 8K TV broadcasting testing service in place by 2016, with a more general rollout set for 2020.
The thought of watching a new series of Planet Earth in stunning 8K resolution brings tears to our eyes. We just hope Sir David Attenborough and his glorious voice will still be around to enthrall us.
2021: Smartphone batteries last 3 days, charge in seconds
For all their megapixels, gigahertz and HD screens, smartphones are still stuck in the past when it comes to battery life. We want days, not hours damn it. Is that too much to ask?
Luckily for us, there are plenty of options out there.
Our trusty friend graphene returns again, this time as a power source. Instead of producing a current through a chemical reaction like a typical battery, a graphene supercapacitor is simply able to store and release energy.
While it's currently only got half the capacity of a standard lithium-ion battery, in can be charged up in seconds.
If longer battery life is what you're after then silicon batteries are another option. They've got several times the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries, meaning you can cram in a lot more power into the same space.
2022: Dogecoin becomes global currency
"One Soylent Green latte please".
"Thank you, valued customer Alpha-01-12-345-7B. That will be 94.75 Dogecoins".
"Can I get an extra shot of protein in that?".
"Certainly. Updated total: 96.75 Dogecoins. Please collect request from beverage receptacle".
"Thank you. Google be with you".
"And with you".
2023: Google/NASA's quantum-brain AI verified as sentient
By 2023, Google will have taken over our houses, cars, phones, watches, glasses, toothbrushes and toasters.
Having successfully conquered Earth, it will look to new horizons by joining forces with NASA to bring Android to the moon. And beyond…
2024: 4G reaches Cornwall
While the rest of the country is busy downloading 20k films in seconds over ∞G, poor Cornwallians will only just now have entered the 4G era.
Too busy perfecting lab-grown Cornish pasties to notice, it'll only be the London tourists who are cursing the aged mobile data tech.


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More than 100 employees are in limbo after Shark Lake abattoir went into voluntary administration last week.
The local meat processor will close for two weeks, saying the company’s future was in jeopardy, after what it described as the most difficult time in the meat industry in living memory.
Administrators Philip Newman and David Charles Quinn, from Melbourne-based insolvency firm PCI Partners, were appointed on Friday, February 24.
The slaughterhouse sources animals from a number of local farms and processes livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats.
Melbourne-based Rami Koyu co-owns and runs the company with Esperance-based directors John Wildberger and John Reed.
Mr Koyu said record lamb and beef prices had resulted in a difficult time for the privately owned company.
According to Mr Koyu, Shark Lake Food Group is one of the largest employers in region, with around 50 full-time and up to 60 casual workers.
“Most of them are locals and some of them are working holiday casuals,” he said.
He said directors and stakeholders had done everything in their power to find a solution to their soaring running costs as a result of the high livestock prices.
Director Philip Newman said it was too early to tell the future direction of the company.
Mr Newman will travel to Esperance on Wednesday, March 8, to conduct the first creditors meeting, which is required to be held within eight business days of appointment.
The second meeting of creditors is ordinarily held within 25 business days after the appointment of administrators.
A report will be distributed to creditors a week prior to the decided date.
“By that time, there will have been an assessment of the company’s affairs,” Mr Newman said.
At the second meeting Shark Lake’s future will be decided as either the administration will come to an end; a deed of company arrangement, if proposed, will be accepted; or the company will be placed into liquidation.
Workers were informed on Friday, February 24, that the facility would be closed for two weeks.
Mr Koyu said there was no guarantee when work would continue.
“We are working with some investors, local and international, for a solution,” he said.
Mr Koyu said administration was necessary after two years of difficult trading conditions.
“Basically beef and lamb prices are at an unprecedented high, putting our business under enormous financial pressure,” he said.
“We have been facing both shortage of supply and increased livestock prices over a long period now along with the rest of the meat processing Industry.
“This is the most difficult time in the meat industry in living memory.
“Whilst we recognise it's important for our farmers and suppliers to receive good prices for their livestock we haven't been able to pass these higher costs into our global meat customers.”
Mr Koyu said he was optimistic there would be a positive outcome and would continue to work through a strategy to ensure the future of the company.
“Our priority is to ensure the viability of the Shark Lake Food Group and be able to provide a local service to the Esperance farming community and also continue to function as a large employer in the local community,” Mr Koyu said.
“I want to make special mention of our loyal staff and farmers that have continued to back our business over many years now.”
WA Farmers Esperance-Ravensthorpe zone president Mic Fels said the announcement was disappointing for farmers, managers, staff and the community.
“Currently there isn’t enough competition in the market and taking away one player is only going to be a bad thing for farmers,” he said.
He said farmers in the region needed a local processor as they were already geographically isolated and freight prices would swallow an potential profits.
“If we lose the abattoir it will be a great shame for graziers,” he said.
Mr Fels said only time would tell what the future of the company would look like and that concerns would remain until the verdict was handed down, after the second creditors meeting.

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Semiconductor sales surpassed half a trillion dollars in a record 2021 and existing supply is practically sold out for 2022 as a global shortage continues, yet chip stocks have lost nearly a quarter of their value this year and one analyst calls the sector “almost uninvestable.”
The PHLX Semiconductor Index
which hit a record high of 4,039.51 on Dec. 27, fell 13% over the first quarter of 2022, and as of Monday, is down about 24% year to date, putting it firmly in bear market territory. On Friday, the SOX index closed at 2,989.83, the first time it closed below 3,000 since May 19 of last year, as previously hot stocks like Nvidia Corp.
and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
have fallen more than 30% in 2022.
That type of selloff would normally signal a buying opportunity in chip stocks, especially since most analysts are expecting another record-breaking beat-and-raise quarter from the sector. That is not what Wall Street analysts are saying, however.
The basic fear is that semiconductor companies are set up for a replay of 2018, when the chip sector entered the year on fire across the board, with stocks at record highs and increasing chip prices driving record sales. That led customers to double- and triple-buy chips before prices got even higher, leading to a glut when demand ground to a halt and saddling chip makers with inventory that took several quarters to unload as their stocks sank.
Evercore ISI analyst C.J. Muse recently wrote that investors are waiting for chip executives to predict that supply is going to overtake demand and cut their forecasts. That makes the short-term outlook murky or worse, he wrote.
“From an investment perspective, semiconductor stocks are almost uninvestable today,” Muse wrote in a recent note. “Investors want to buy the ‘cut,’ but that ‘cut’ may not happen until 2H22 at the earliest.”
“So we are left guessing whether near-term fundamentals matter (they didn’t for Micron) or whether the market will continue to wait for the coming inventory correction,” Muse said. Micron Technology Inc.
shares have dropped more than 15% since the end of March, when the memory-chip maker reported strong sales led by data-center demand.
“Our sense is violent swings will be the new norm (both up and down) until we gain line of sight to whether we will see a soft or hard landing,” Muse said.
Read: The pandemic PC boom is over, but its legacy will live on
Raymond James analyst Chris Caso also sees the potential for another 2018 in the current moment, with no sight of the end of the shortage as customers continue to order, but potential for oversupply on the other side.
“Our main concern is that the tight supply conditions and long lead times will disrupt the demand signals from the market, making it difficult for the semi supply chain to adjust production forecasts and capacity plans if and when demand changes,” Caso said in a recent note.
There are “three ingredients to a cyclical downturn: inventory, excess capacity and a demand slowdown. We have at least one — inventory,” Caso said.
“We don’t think there’s excess capacity now,” Caso said. “But capacity is being added, and could create a problem down the road. Our main concern is that the current shortages create a strong incentive to build excess inventory and capacity until customers are certain that they don’t need the product.”
Even as manufacturers complain that they could make and sell more things if only they had the microchips needed to finish those products, all chips are not created equal. If a manufacturer has a cutting-edge CPU that goes into a product but can’t get the $1 microprocessor that is also needed to finish it, then chip inventories become uneven.
That dynamic hasn’t mattered much as consumer demand for the finished product has remained high, but that may not be the case anymore, especially for personal computers. A downturn in PC sales is now happening, after consumers and businesses stocked up on new computers during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and may not need to buy more.
For more: The pandemic PC boom is over, but its legacy will live on
The confusing semiconductor-sector setup will be tested this week, with a slew of after-the-closing-bell earnings reports scheduled. Texas Instruments Inc.
reports on Tuesday, Qualcomm Inc.
on Wednesday, and Intel Corp.
on Thursday, an assortment that should provide a good survey of the chip landscape — Texas Instruments is known for their analog chips, Qualcomm for their mobile device chips, and Intel for CPUs.
Two companies to watch for signals about PCs and the rest of the market are Texas Instruments and Intel, Citi Research analyst Christopher Danley wrote in a recent note.
“We expect consensus estimates to go up again during 1Q22 earnings season given extended lead times and higher pricing,” Danley said. “While we believe the upturn is in the late innings, we remain positive on the group until we see lead times decline.”
“Our main concerns are the impending PC downturn and a shift in investor sentiment to a more negative bias which could make it difficult for stocks to reach new highs until a correction,” Danley said. “We believe the likelihood of a PC slowdown in 2H22 is increasing and would be negative for the group as PCs are roughly 30% of semi demand. We expect below-seasonal guidance for Intel and Texas Instruments.”
Jefferies analyst Mark Lipacis went as far to say that Texas Instruments “is having a lot of trouble delivering enough parts as desperate customers pay $200 for a $1-2 part,” but that inventories are “not an issue yet” as they “are accumulating as OEMs are unable to complete manufacturing kits and build finished goods.”
Texas Instruments might fare better, according to a recent note from B. of A. Securities analyst Vivek Arya. Arya said that while PC weakness is probably already baked into stock like Intel and AMD, widespread shortages “especially in autos end market” and lean inventory in the types of chips made by Texas Instruments, ON Semiconductor Corp.
NXP Semiconductors NV
and Microchip Technology Inc.
are “likely to keep demand outlook solid.”
Arya said that trend was exemplified by Analog Devices Inc.
raising its outlook earlier in the month.
One company building up that capacity is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
which reported back on April 14, topping Street expectations as the third-party fab seeks to clear backlog from chip makers hoping to fulfill high demand.
Read: The end of one-chip wonders: Why Nvidia, Intel and AMD’s valuations have experienced massive upheaval
U.S. shares of ASML Holding NV
closed nearly 2% higher last week despite an earnings miss after the chip-equipment supplier’s CEO Peter Wennink told analysts the company was “running at maximum capacity” and that it expected “demand to exceed supply well into next year.” Shares of Lam Research Corp.
also moved nearly 2% higher last week as it blamed its lower-than-expected results and outlook on continued supply-chain problems that had worsened in late December amid high demand. Smaller U.S. rival KLA Corp.
is scheduled to report April 28.
Supply-chain problems in the electronics industry have also become as pandemic as COVID-19, which is still triggering lockdowns in China, further exacerbating problems. For instance, network equipment and router company Netgear Inc.
recently warned its results would come in lower than expected, directly citing lockdowns in China that have worsened already difficult supply-chain problems.
Other chip-sector earnings scheduled include AMD on May 3, GlobalFoundries Inc.
— a third-party foundry that went public in October at $47 a share — on May 10, Nvidia is expected to report May 25, and Broadcom Inc.
is expected to report around June 9.
“Perspective remains paramount, as we still expect broad beat/raises and while yes, most companies’ share prices are down sharply YTD, most names in our coverage universe are also coming off all-time highs ending last year,” Cowen analyst Matthew Ramsay told investors.
The weakness in chip stocks has been building to the 24% drop seen so far this year; this time last quarter, the sector was already teetering on falling into a bear market. In comparison, the S&P 500 index
declined 5% over the first quarter, and is down 11% in 2022, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index
fell 9.1% in the first quarter and is off 18% year to date.


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Harley-Davidson is reportedly among several potential suitors for Italian high-end motorcycle manufacturer Ducati.
Reuters reported last week that a deal with the Milwaukee-based motorcycle giant could be worth up to $1.67 billion; the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel added that Ducati's celebrated racing heritage could bolster Harley's efforts to attract younger riders.
Bajaj Auto, another motorcycle manufacturer based in India, along with private equity funds KKR, Bain Capital and Permira are also interested in the company. Other potential suitors either denied any interest or were dissuaded by the asking price.
One source told Reuters that tentative bids for Ducati were expected to be submitted next month.
Ducati owner Volkswagen hopes to sell the company amid a restructuring effort following its diesel emissions scandal, but the unions representing VW workers — which control half the seats on the company's board — oppose the effort.


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Two new brand engagement campaigns launched this week demonstrate how emojis are influential in shaping a memorable brand sentiment and customer journey.
For the Millennial shopper, who expresses themselves and their experiences through technology, emojis are fast becoming the language of the digital age. According to a recent survey by Talk Talk, 80% of the UK population use emojis on a regular basis.
There are nearly 2 billion smartphone users worldwide. As consumers become increasingly socially savvy and communication on mobile devices becomes more image based, emojis are becoming a universally effective brand engagement tool. After all, a picture can speak a thousand words.
A host of brands, such as IKEA, General Electric, WWF, Budweiser and Domino’s Pizza have all created their own branded emoticons to converse with their consumer in a new way.
From Mento’s branded ‘Ementicons’ to Coca-Cola’s ‘Emoticoke’, these social stickers are a new way to perform a similar role to tone of voice for the telephone communication and gestures, tones and facial expressions for face-to-face communication.
In celebration of its new Coconut Water, Innocent are the latest household name to raise their brand engagement game with an emoji led conversation. Yesterday, saw the pop-up of the world’s first ‘Emoji Café’ at Shoreditch’s BOXPARK (a hot bed of retail innovation and a Retail Safari of ours).
Innocent offered a touch of island life to East-London shoppers with a Tiki themed bar set out with deck chairs and a Caribbean steel band. A selection of coconut water mocktails could be conjured up with a social share of the Innocent watering hole, tagged with their unique emoji hashtag:
Coconut-themed beauty treatments were to be enjoyed and experienced too.
McDonalds are another brand to introduce emojification for its latest OOH offering, ‘Good Times’. Strategically placed in congested areas around London, the billboards depicted a series of 18 emojis; all well known traffic and roadworks symbols to reflect the city’s notoriously congested roads. McDonalds even added in its own addition to represent a drive-thru.
With the size and scope of a connected audience growing, it will be interesting to see how emojification finds its place in the advertising landscape, and to observe which leading brands will be next to communicate with the Millennial consumer and how they in turn will engage and share their experiences with others.
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Rogers Unveils Next-Generation Interactive Stores, One Coming Near You
Rogers opened their latest (shall we call it Rogers Store 2.0?) retail store last week, just steps from posh Yorkville, on Canada’s longest street.
It’s not just another store you just go to service your phone or pay your Rogers bill, rather, an environment that encourages a fostering of tech-communities.
Taking over the space of what was to become yet another downtown condo, Rogers is aiming to deliver a customer experience that is intimate and more one-on-one as their digital services replace actual products.
It was only a few months ago Rogers announced they would be closing down all their video stores. Gone are the DVDs, Blu-Rays, video games, and non-working phone floor displays.
Now, customers will enjoy working phone models, complimentary wifi and charging stations, a magazine wall featuring Rogers Publishing properties, and a gorgeous, rustic table, where customers can mingle.
A new service not provided before by Rogers will be technology tutorials especially useful as technology continues to evolve at a frenzied pace.
Parents won’t have to fear their children will die of boredom while parents get technical or billing support thanks to a stocked toy bin.
Rogers’ magazines are also displayed prominently, but all feature QR codes so customers can receive attractive discounts on subscriptions.
While Rogers’ signature red could be found everywhere, gone are the dull carpets and prominent black walls in the old Rogers Plus stores, replaced with a modern design, and a warm colour palate.
This is not the first store to open under the new concept – the Eaton Centre holds that distinction. Rogers will continue to roll the new concept stores out across Ontario, with future plans to expand into the rest of the Canadian market at a later date. Stores will either be renovated locations, or brand-new locations.
The concept of a new interactive carrier store is not new, as we a while back Telus announced the launch of their own next-generation store in Laval.
I attended the official store launch party Thursday, May 17, for iPhoneinCanada.


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RIM’s tablet problems are beginning to have a ripple effect on the industry. The Canadian company has decided to scale back production of the slow-selling PlayBook. Quanta Computer, the Taiwanese firm that manufactures the devices, has had to lay off about 1,000 workers and reports are that 800,000 PlayBooks are simply “gathering dust.”
Beleaguered BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is facing criticism from a small Canadian investment firm that has called for the company’s breakup. The board of merchant bank Jaguar Financial recently received a letter from Vic Albioni, head of the bank, in which Albioni demanded “transformational change” in RIM’s product development practices and corporate structure.
In spite of concerns about BlackBerry’s decline, Research in Motion has launched a new cloud-based management system tailored for SMBs, reports InformationWeek. BlackBerry Management Center is a free, web-based service that provides a simple way to manage and protect BlackBerry smartphones remotely.
In an apparent attempt to narrow Apple and Google’s lead in the smartphone market, Research In Motion this week announced the launch of three new touchscreen versions of its phones. They include the first touchscreen version of the Bold, a new version of the Torch slider phone, and a touchscreen-only BlackBerry.


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Recently, a meeting was held with the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Ministry for Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This was reported by the Ministry for Foreign Trade.
During the meeting, representatives of the Ministry informed the IMF delegation about the system reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan on further liberalization and diversification of the economy, as well as introduced with the activity that is being implemented on improvement of institutions of financial and non-financial support for exports and establishing such organizations as the export insurance fund, the export support center and the export and logistics institute. It is expected that these innovations will help to create good opportunities and conditions for local enterprises in the process of involving them in international trade.
It was emphasized that the ministry together with the profile organizations is working on creation of an electronic trading platform, which will help simplify the interaction between buyers and sellers in conducting international trade operations.
The delegation of the International Monetary Fund highly appreciated the large-scale work in Uzbekistan on implementation of a phased policy of simplifying conditions regulating foreign economic activity, as well as creating equal conditions for both domestic and foreign business.
Within the framework of the meeting, the increased volumes of exports with the main trading partners of the country following the results of 2017 and a significant decrease in the share of the volume of commodity exports in favor of products with high added value were noted.


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Saeed Ahmad, Managing Director Middle East and North Africa at Callsign, outlines what the metaverse means for our digital identities and how we can secure them.
It’s 2023, and the concept of an immersive and highly interactive world feels closer than ever. We are entering an era in which the extended reality of the metaverse is poised to change how we interact with each other, both in the physical and virtual worlds.
The UAE has been rapidly developing its metaverse ecosystem. Launched in the second half of 2022, the Dubai Metaverse Strategy seeks to make Dubai one of the world’s top ten metaverse economies and a hub for the metaverse community. Earlier this year, the city held the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, which brought together more than 300 global experts, policymakers, thought leaders, and decision-makers to determine the most effective strategies for capitalizing on opportunities in the metaverse across government and sectors. The overall objective of the strategy is to promote Dubai’s aspirations to expand its blockchain presence and support over 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030.
However, just as the metaverse presents opportunities for good by providing a neutral space for social interaction or new marketing avenues for business owners, it also opens the door for malicious actors to engage in acts of cybercrime and virtual bullying, not to mention the privacy and security concerns that come with a lack of current regulation.
Regulation in the metaverse
Metaverse has a dark side and requires regulation, legislation, and execution procedures, such as how to arrest a person in virtual reality in the event of a conflict when it is difficult to confirm a person’s identity. In Dubai, the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) was established last year to protect investors and design international standards to govern the virtual asset (VA) industry in order to promote responsible business growth under prudent regulations.
In theory, regulations, and real-world controls, such as the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulation Law and the UK Online Safety Bill, the Digital Services Act from the EU, and GDPR, will apply in the metaverse to protect users from online harm including abuse and fraud. But in the same way as other online spaces, it is still rapidly evolving, incorporating various technologies, which makes regulation difficult to implement.
If the internet, an initially unregulated online arena, has taught us anything, it is that protections must be included from the start and not as an afterthought. But who is in charge of ensuring this happens?
According to Callsign research, 54% of MEA consumers have a strong expectation that governments and the public sector will be held accountable for enforcing laws and establishing a secure digital environment, just as they are in the real world.
Therefore, the onus is on governments and regulators to work with the tech sector and hold companies accountable when it comes to protecting users and fighting identity fraud online.
Understanding the metaverse
Furthermore, as the concept of our digital identity takes on a new meaning in the metaverse, people need to be educated on the risks as much as the benefits – and this starts with developing an understanding of what the metaverse is.
Although the number of worldwide consumers who have heard of the metaverse has increased from 32% in July 2021 to 74% in March 2022, just 15% believe they can explain the concept to others. If the metaverse is a difficult concept for individuals to grasp, the complexity of privacy and security issues that it introduces will be incomprehensible to most.
Bad actors, for example, could obtain personal information through phishing emails, hacked devices, or data theft in order to adopt a user’s identity, including their avatar, and use it to conduct fraud in the metaverse. Users must be informed on the metaverse’s privacy and identity theft risks so that they can take the same measures they would in the physical world.
This can be accomplished through educating users about the existing security, interaction, data governance, and regulatory compliance norms, as well as emphasizing the constraints of a new, less centralized digital environment.
At the same time, those developing the technologies that will comprise the metaverse must incorporate modern identity verification technologies, such as behavioral biometrics, to offer ongoing authentication of users.
Behavioral biometrics refers to behaviors that can uniquely identify and authenticate people in a robust and failsafe manner, such as how someone swipes their phone, types in their password, or uses a mouse to browse their computer. This method’s frictionless privacy-preserving and non-intrusive nature, in particular, makes it suitable for governments, regulators, and enterprises struggling to balance security and user experience in the metaverse.
Building digital trust
By communicating the processes in place to protect an individual’s digital identity, users can be reassured that they are safe online, allowing them to roam freely in the metaverse and driving trust in the digital world.
Globally, consumers display a higher level of trust in society than they do in the online world, it’s vital to put the necessary measures in place to close this gap if the metaverse is to have any chance of widespread adoption. People need certainty around who they interact with online, especially as identities are easily concealed behind customised avatars in virtual reality.
The current iteration of the internet (Web 2.0) is riddled with issues such as scams, fraud, and other online harms. If this situation has taught us anything, it is that identity is at the heart of our modern digital world, and governments and corporations must construct interactions with a trust-first approach if we are to reap the benefits of our online economies.
Criminals will have greater opportunities to exploit people’s identities in 2023, but we should see this as an opportunity to develop strong rules and regulations to protect people online. As discussions around the metaverse continue to evolve, organizations must now take the time to understand the importance of identity as a fundamental principle and a basis on which to establish and drive digital trust.


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Registration is now open for Pacific Marine Expo, which serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessel owner and operators, commercial fishermen, boat builders and seafood processors. Register today at www.PacificMarineExpo.com.
SEATTLE, WA, August 17, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — Registration is now open for Pacific Marine Expo, which returns to CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle from Sunday, November 18, through Tuesday, November 20. Register today at www.PacificMarineExpo.com.
“Last year’s Expo featured more than 500 exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors from 40 states and 24 countries,” said Denielle Christensen, Event director for Diversified Communications, producers of the Expo. “With the continued growth and strength of the West Coast fishing and workboat industries, we expect another outstanding year in 2018.”
Due to the Seattle Seahawks NFL schedule, the Expo will be held three days later than usual this year. The Seahawks are set to play the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 15. The Thursday before Thanksgiving is the Expo’s usual opening date.
“What is not changing is our commitment to offering the best of the U.S. maritime industry in one location,” said Jessica Hathaway, Editor in Chief of National Fisherman. “Expo 2018 will have all the show specials, must-attend conferences, contests and a show floor packed with everything you need to run your business in 2019.”
This year’s Expo will feature the Alaska Hall, a free educational conference curated by National Fisherman, product demonstrations, the King County Maritime Economic Forecast Breakfast, a career day for students, a special Fishermen’s Lounge, performances by Fisher Poets, and the Fisherman of the Year contest.
“Just add water” is the theme of the 2018 Expo because “the show offers everything for those in the commercial fishing and marine industries under one roof,” according to Christensen. “If you make your living on the water, you just can’t afford to miss this show.”
The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessel owner and operators, commercial fishermen, boat builders and seafood processors.
Companies interested in exhibiting at Pacific Marine Expo should contact Chris Dimmerling, sales director, at [email protected] or 207-842-5666.
For more information and updates on the Expo, please visit www.pacificmarineexpo.com.
About Pacific Marine Expo
Pacific Marine Expo is part of the Diversified Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and eMedia products. Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial fishing and marine tradeshow on the West Coast and is annually held in Seattle. The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessel owners, commercial fishermen, boatbuilders, workboat operators and seafood processors. For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.
About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 14 industries including: food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit www.divcom.com.
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Seat is to expand its range by building a new city car and family car, and possibly put its Tribu 4x4 concept car into production.
At the moment, Seat feels it is too reliant on its core models. 'We have to reduce our reliance on Ibiza and Leon,' said Frank Bekemier, Seat's vice-president of research and development. These two cars account for 70% of Seat's sales.
To do that, it's going to build a new city car, based on the forthcoming Volkswagen Up!, although there's no word on when that might happen.
More immediately, we'll see a new family car - a rival for the Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna and Peugeot 407, which will go on sale early next year in both saloon and estate forms. It will be based on the outgoing Audi A4 chassis.
Seat is also close to deciding whether to build the Tribu 4x4 concept car, first seen at the Frankfurt motor show last year. It would use many of the parts from the VW Tiguan, and take on rivals such as the Ford Kuga, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
Seat is also promising a big improvement in quality through 'reliability, precision and perception'.
Seat president Erich Schmitt said: 'We have improved in all three areas - our faults per 1000 have dropped from 37 in 2002 to 4.3 last year.' It's the biggest improvement in the industry in that time, he added.
Part of the improvements will also include improving Seat's dealers. Daily parts forums between manufacturer and dealers and improving the quality of ancillary components are all part of the plan.


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Drake and Jordan Brand pay tribute to Charles Oakley with this Air Jordan 8 PE, which may or may not join upcoming Air Jordan releases 2019. Much like Jordan Brand, “Toronto’s Very Own” Drake has had close ties with the Toronto Raptors, the team that Charles Oakley was a member of between 1998 and 2001. Since the Air Jordan 8 is one of Drake’s favorite sneaker models from Jordan Brand, an Air Jordan 8 “OVO” Pack was released last year on February 16th, 2018.
From this looks of it, this Air Jordan 8 PE iteration has uppers made up of leather and suede, dressed up in White and Grey, respectively. Drawing inspiration from the vintage team colors of the Toronto Raptors, it also appears to be featuring Black-, Blue-, Gold-, and Red-colored accents. Furthermore, Charles Oakley-specific detailing the “OAK” on the side of the ankle collars and his number “34” on the straps, while Drake’s Gold-colored “OVO owl” branding can be spotted on the heel pull tabs.
As of now, there is no news on whether this OVO x Air Jordan 8 “Charles Oakley” PE will end up being among this year’s upcoming Air Jordan releases 2019, so keep checking back to SneakersDog for more updates.


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Dayton, OH (January 3, 2024) – Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, is keeping with its philosophy of helping courageous, capable, hardworking entrepreneurs succeed.
After purchasing the former location of the Golden Nugget Pancake House at 2932 S. Dixie Drive, Dayton, Ohio, 45409, Winsupply has identified the perfect local entrepreneurs to continue serving the Miami Valley with award-winning food and service.
Blue Berry Cafe, currently a Bellbrook staple, plans to open its doors at this new Kettering location in the coming months.
“We understand the importance of this location to our community,” said Bill Tolliver, Real Estate Services and In-House Counsel, Winsupply Inc. “In seeking restaurateurs who share our values and commitment, we found the perfect match with Blue Berry Cafe. Their reputation for excellent food and service precedes them, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about what this means for our neighborhood.”
As Blue Berry Cafe opens in this iconic location, guests can still expect their famous “big as your plate” pancakes, made-to-order omelets, and signature muffins. In addition, the Cafe plans to open a newly remodeled Bellbrook location in the coming months, a gesture of gratitude and commitment to the community that has supported them, especially through the challenges of the pandemic.
“My family has co-owned and operated Dayton restaurants since 1975,” said Kelley Andary and Ray Jean, owners of Blue Berry Cafe. “We’re deeply grateful for Winsupply’s belief in our work ethic and vision. Our passion is bringing people together over great meals, creating a space where the community feels at home. We’re excited to maintain our presence in Bellbrook while embarking on this new journey in Kettering.”
“We are very excited about this opportunity and plan to open as soon as our friends in Kettering and Montgomery County sign off on the appropriate permits and licensing,” Tolliver said.
About Winsupply: Winsupply is in the business of creating and enabling entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams through wholesale distribution. We call this “The Spirit of Opportunity,” which motivates every business decision.
As one of America’s leading materials suppliers for residential and commercial construction, Winsupply Inc. owns a majority equity stake in more than 660 local companies across the United States. Collectively, Winsupply is known as “The Winsupply Family of Companies” and includes Win-branded locations, Noland Company, Carr Supply, APCO, and other acquired regional suppliers.
Contractors across America rely on Winsupply to provide business solutions and materials in plumbing and heating; hydronics; pipes, valves and fittings; HVAC and refrigeration; electrical; fastening hardware; waterworks and utility; pumps; turf irrigation and landscape; and fire system fabrication. Follow Winsupply on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.


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Google reportedly working on a Chromecast Ultra with external remote
This will be the first Chromecast device with an external remote.
Google is reportedly working on a new Chromecast Ultra that is expected to launch later this year. The upcoming Google Chromecast Ultra will be different from the previous generations as it will come with an external remote.
This comes from a report by 9to5Google which reveals all the details related to the Chromecast Ultra. Codenamed "Sabrina", this Chromecast Ultra will come with support for 4K HDR content, HDMI port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. In terms of design, it will look much like the 2018 Chromecast but with a softer and rounder finish. Google launched the last Chromecast back in 2018 which was also after three years since the first one.
The external remote will be a first for the Google Chromecast lineup. According to the report, the Chromecast Ultra's remote will look like a merged design of the Daydream View remote and the Apple TV remote. This remote is said to come with a microphone and a Google Assistant button which doesn't seem surprising. It could also be compatible with the user's TV.
The upcoming Chromecast Ultra will run on Android TV with access to platforms like YouTube TV, Disney+, Netflix and more. With support for an external remote, the new Chromecast Ultra seems like the competitor for Amazon's Fire TV stick. There's currently no word on when Google plans to launch the new Chromecast. It could be unveiled at the upcoming Google I/O conference along with the Pixel 4a. Google cancelled the physical event for the 2020 I/O but it will hold an online conference.
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Big Apple Con: More Valiant Collections To Come
This weekend at the Big Apple Con, the new Valiant Entertainment announced their next project, a hardcover collection of “X-O Manowar” with a new story by Bob Layton.
-- Jonah Weiland
Executive Producer, CBR
Great to see the Valiant relaunch get going!
The Survivor Grouch
happy , happy, joy, joy, valiant is back! At least in some form, glad to see them continuing what was started with the new Harbinger collection.
I loved Valiant back in the day and look forward to their re-emergence. Great news about X-O !


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With the projected expansion of cities and urban centers in the next 10 years, expect the convenience-driven lifestyle to be a key influencer of Filipinos’ shopping habits and way of life.
As growth goes beyond megacities to second-tier cities, incomes and purchasing power is increasing. On the flipside, urbanization means faster paced lifestyles, and consumers’ time will become an increasingly precious commodity. To cope, consumers will look for products and services which provide convenience.
Nielsen’s latest Shopper Trends report highlights increasing patronage of convenience stores, with 29% of Filipino shoppers saying that they have visited convenience stores in the past four weeks, up from just 8% in 2012. And the most common mission for shoppers visiting convenience stores is buying a meal or snack or to fulfil a craving for a particular food or beverage. To tap into this growing demand convenience stores are expanding their assortment of ready-to-eat (RTE) food and a growing number are providing in-store areas where shoppers can dine and socialize.
The convenience store is also increasingly addressing shoppers’ immediate or urgent needs, with tobacco, snacks, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, spirits and ice cream all ranking among the top categories sold in convenience stores.
This quest for convenience will have a lasting impact across the retail and grocery manufacturing landscape. To remain relevant, retailers and manufacturers must consider convenience beyond store format. Developing products, packaging, formats or sizes that are driven by consumers’ changing lifestyles and the growing need for convenience is essential. Likewise, store formats and environments must continue to evolve to deliver ease of shopping and allow shoppers to get in and out of the store quickly.


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Bajaj Auto is all geared up for the relaunch of its popular naked street fighter, the Pulsar 200NS. Ahead of its launch, the 2017 Pulsar 200NS has arrived at the dealerships.
Bajaj discontinued the Pulsar 200NS from the Indian market for no apparent reason. After rumours of its relaunch for almost a year, finally, the naked street fighter will be relaunched in India.
The 2017 Pulsar 200NS gets cosmetic updates and a new BS-IV compliant engine. Apart from that, the motorcycle remains the same as compared to its previous iteration.
The 2017 iteration of the street fighter features dual-tone colour scheme, relocated Pulsar logo, new ‘200' decal and engine cowl. The motorcycle will be offered in three colour options - red, black and white.
The new Pulsar 200NS will be powered by a 194cc single cylinder, liquid cooled, triple spark BS-IV compliant engine which produces 23.5bhp and 18.3Nm of torque. Sadly there is no fuel injection on the India-spec model.
The India-spec 2017 Pulsar 200NS also misses out on the safety net of ABS, it is not even offered as an option. Other than that the motorcycle remains unchanged compared to the previous model.
It is expected that Bajaj will launch the new Pulsar 200NS in February 2017 with a price tag of around Rs 90,000 ex-showroom. Once launched the street fighter will take on its segment rivals such as TVS Apache RTR 200, Yamaha FZ25, KTM Duke 200 and Hero Karizma.
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The iPad Mini is expected for an October release date, and yet another bit of evidence that it may launch soon has surfaced on the web. New iPad device codes have appeared on Instapaper developer's Marco Arment's logs, according to Mac Rumors.
Arment believes that these codes are in reference to Apple's alleged iPad Mini, which is predicted to be unveiled alongside the long-awaited iPhone 5 on Sept. 12. The allegedly leaked codes which appeared in the logs include "iPad2,5" and "iPad2,6."
With previous iPad releases, the code name "iPad2,1" through "iPad2,3" have represented variations of the iPad 2, such as the WiFi model and the GSM and CDMA models. The code "iPad2,4" represented a cheaper version of the iPad 2 that was launched alongside the "new iPad" that debuted in March.
The names "iPad2,5" and "iPad2,6" have not appeared before in any logs, indicating that this may signify that a new iPad is coming soon. Arment said that this is likely to be the iPad Mini, which will reportedly feature a 7-inch screen and hardware based on that of the iPad 2.
"The much more likely explanation is that iPad2,5 and iPad2,6 are the new 'iPad Mini' in Wi-Fi and GSM, and I haven't recorded the likely iPad2,7 CDMA version yet," Arment said, according to Mac Rumors.
He went on to say that the iPad Mini will bear striking similarities to Apple's iPad 2.
"If so, this suggests that the iPad Mini is, effectively, an iPad 2: an A5 with 512 MB of RAM and enough GPU power to drive the Gruber Display, but not a Retina Display," Arment said. "It's a textbook Tim Cook supply chain move: selling the last generation's hardware at a lower price point to expand marketshare."
This Gruber display mentioned above refers to speculations made by John Gruber that the iPad Mini makes sense with a 7.85-inch display. This shares the same resolution as the original iPad at 1024 x 760.
Arment goes into further detail about the possible features and specs that will appear with the iPad Mini in his blog post, "Predicting the 'iPad Mini' internals."
"This is all speculation, of course, but I'm convinced: like the leaked Dock connector, this move is so ingenious that it's most likely to be what Apple has really done," he writes.
Apple's rumored iPad Mini release is said to combat competitors in the smaller tablet market, such as Google's Nexus 7. A key factor in determining the success of the iPad Mini is the device's price, and how it compares to its rivaling gadgets.
The true answer as to whether or not Apple will lowball the price of its iPad Mini is whether or not it wants to crush the competition or main tan dominance, as CNET reports.
An iPad Mini price of $299 "would sit in a more comfortable place as far as profit," analyst Rhoda Alexander of HIS iSuppli said to CNET. However, Alexander believes that Apple could go as low as $249 when introducing its smaller tablet to the market.
For a higher end model with 4G LTE, the analyst said that $349 is a price often referred to. And Google seems to be anticipating this potential release, as the search engine giant slipped its recently introduced Nexus 7 tablet into its home page.
It's clear that Google is pushing more sales before the iPad Mini is rumored to launch.
"The input I'm getting from the supply side is that [Google] has actually raised the quantity of orders being built this year," Alexander also said to CNET. "We see it on the order of five to six million in 2012 or maybe even a little more than six million."
It was recently reported that Apple is ramping up its production of the alleged iPad Mini, indicating that a release date may be near. Supply volume of the tablet is estimated to reach four million units per month beginning in September, DigiTimes reported earlier in August. This prediction is said to be an effort by Apple to gear up for the impending holiday season, sources from the supply chain reportedly said to the tech news website.
The latest batch of rumors have also said that the iPad Mini is slated for an October launch, and that the Apple supply chain had begun shipping a small volume of iPad Mini devices in June.
In addition to speculations about when the iPad Mini will be released, there have also been estimates and predictions about what features will make it to the tinier tablet. These include slimmer side bezels, separate volume buttons, two front cameras, 7.2-7.3 mm thickness, a form factor similar to that of the iPod Touch, and possible LTE connectivity.
However, fans will have to wait until next month to see if Tim Cook unveils an iPad Mini alongside the rumored iPhone 5. It is important to remember that the above information has not been confirmed by Apple and is based on rendered images, alleged leaks and design schematics, and quotes from analysts.


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Its existence was leaked over the weekend, and as expected, Epic’s latest Gears of War game – subtitled Judgement – was revealed earlier this evening at Microsoft’s E3 press conference. The first teaser trailer is embedded at the bottom of this page. The game is being co-developed by Bulletstorm creator People Can Fly.
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Gears of War: Judgement is expected to launch on the Xbox 360 at some point in 2013.
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So where are all these so-called challenger banks now?
Virgin Money (UK) was bought by the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banking Group (CYBG) in 2018, with the intention of moving all of the group’s retail customers (around 6 million) over to the Virgin brand within three years.
CYBG claimed that the takeover would, “bring together the complementary strengths of the two successful challenger banks, to create the UK’s first national competitor to the large incumbent banks”. The emphasis was to be on more lending to SMEs, to diversify both income streams and the balance sheet. The deal created the UK’s sixth largest bank, measured by assets and hence potentially a scale competitor to the Big Four. Many Australians have an interest in CYBG, as both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks were previously owned by National Australia Bank (NAB).
When Virgin Money Australia was sold to the Bank of Queensland (BOQ), the purchase was justified by BOQ receiving exclusive use of the Virgin brand in Australia for up to 40 years. Virgin Money has previously had partnerships with both Westpac and Macquarie Bank and both it and BOQ have ongoing ‘white label’ credit card deals with CitiBank. BOQ intends to use the Virgin Money brand to develop a cloud based digital bank, that will lead its challenge to the Big Four of ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac.
What then of Tesco Bank? In 2014 it launched current/cheque accounts and it is still one of only two of the so-called challenger banks to offer this product, the other being Metro Bank. By 2017 Tesco Bank had gained over 8 million customer accounts and deposits of more than 8.5 billion pounds. In 2012 it started to offer mortgages and in an attempt to scale up that business, in 2016 it started partnering with independent brokers.
However, in May 2019, Tesco Bank announced it would pull out of the UK mortgage market, blaming “challenging market conditions”. There were by then around 23,000 mortgage borrowers with Tesco and a book valued at 3.7 billion pounds but intense competition and shrinking margins proved too much to handle in a market where the top six lenders account for over 70 per cent of the market.
No doubt Coles, Woolworths and other Australian retailers with aspirations to enter the financial services market will be keeping an eye on the ongoing fortunes of Tesco Bank.
Metro Bank? Well now, that’s a story! It opened the doors of its first branch in London in 2010, with a parade of jugglers, dancers on stilts and a Dixieland band. Its flamboyant founder was Vernon Hill, an American entrepreneur, who had in 2007 had left Commerce Bank, the New Jersey lender he’d set up in the 1970s, following regulatory issues.
Metro was the first of the challenger banks actively encouraged into the UK market by the British Government to take on the Big Four. The business model was to build customer relationships, both business and consumer, through a bank branch network. By 2019 Metro Bank had 66 branches, mostly located in the South of England. The branches were open long hours, 7 days a week and claimed to be strong on customer service.
Critics argued this was an outdated, even redundant, business model and evidence of this is Metro’s cost to income ratio of 86 per cent - way higher than any of the Big Four and Metro Bank has lower net interest margins to boot!
In early 2019, Metro Bank revealed it had put some 900 million pounds of loans into the wrong risk bracket and hence did not have enough capital to meet the Bank of England’s rules. The UK bank regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA), have both launched investigations, which extend to senior managers at Metro. Vernon Hill was replaced as Chairman in October 2019 and he will leave Metro Bank in December 2019. The bank has said publicly being taken over is one possible future.
The experiences of Virgin Money, Tesco Bank and Metro Bank are examples of just how challenging it is to enter a mature financial services market with established players and claim a sustainable position. Their challenge has been based on offering a physical presence in the market, often personified by a bricks and mortar network.
Other challengers could be classified as digital – or indeed ‘neo’ - banks whose business model is based on delivering financial services digitally via say mobile apps or online platforms.
The Big Four in Australia are already facing this new 21st century world of digital disruption. APRA has granted full authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADI) licenses to this type of new entrants, such as Xinja, 86 400, Volt and Judo Bank. Their target markets are customers who want near real-time updates on their spending and savings, and/or small-to-medium enterprises who want personalised lending services.
However even APRA concedes not all digital banks it has or will license, will survive. APRA’s observation is that in order to be successful, new entrants to the Australian banking market need to grow and grow quickly, to build scale rapidly.
So, what are the impediments that will inhibit customers from ‘switching’ from the incumbents to the new entrants? Be they branch or digital challengers? Yes, there is customer inertia, where it is perceived as being just too much hassle to bother changing financial suppliers. According to some reports, 40 per cent of Australian adults have never switched from the bank they first joined as a young person.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found in 2016 just 3 per cent of current/cheque account customers had moved their account in the past year. The UK’s Big Four still have a 70 per cent share of the 70 million current retail accounts, despite the challengers from Virgin Money, Tesco Bank and Metro Bank.
Things are even more focused in the SME market where the Big Four have an 80 per cent share of the 5.5 million accounts and even dissatisfied customers are reluctant to move, as it is just too much aggravation. SME owners and their advisors argue along the lines of ‘don’t change your bank if you’re doing well (it’s not broken)’ and ‘certainly don’t if you are doing badly (you might be frozen out)’.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is keen to promote switching under its Money Smart banner and it offers comprehensive guidelines on how to get your new bank to assist with switching or how to do it yourself.
However, experience suggests most customers still perceive switching as too complex and not worth the effort.
The latest wave to wash into traditional financial services is the shift in advanced economies to open data and open banking regimes where the customer is given control of their own data. In theory, this should make switching easier and allow consumers to access a greater range of competitive offers – given rival institutions can use the data to offer competitive deals.
This wave though is still building and in the UK, where open banking is in wide operation, there are yet to be significant shifts.
There are lessons from behavioural economics as well. From my experience and ongoing observations since writing that chapter going on five years ago, the key issues remain scale and trust.
While banking as an industry may have lost “trust”, most customers still trust their bank to keep their money and privacy safe. They also “trust” the solidity of existing banks.
Challenger banks, fintechs, neo-banks all face this challenge: they don’t have the history or scale or government backing (real or implied). Many are joining with incumbents to get that brand recognition and scale. What they do may well disrupt the market – but they themselves haven’t. To date.
Steve Worthington is a Professor at Swinburne University Business School


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Stellantis has set a goal of having electrified vehicles account for more than 40 percent of U.S. sales by 2030.
The next-generation transmission will deliver improved fuel economy, the automaker said, and help the company meet "future emission regulations." The company said the transmissions, which can be paired with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid propulsion systems along with traditional internal combustion engine layouts, will be installed in Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge models.
The investment will retain 662 jobs.
"This investment and this transmission represent an important steppingstone in getting us to 2030 and further expanding our battery electric offerings," Stellantis Head of Powertrain Operations Brad Clark said in a statement. "This new eight-speed is the 'multi-tool' of transmissions. It is a versatile transmission that can be adapted for a variety of applications, allowing us the flexibility to adjust our production as consumer demand for electrified vehicles grows over the next decade."
Stellantis said the new transmission will "capitalize on a number of common parts within the different versions" such as the transmission gear train/clutch, mechanical pump and E-pump motor.
The automaker added that the transmission will have the "flexibility for unique parts to adapt to the various electrification options. These parts include the eMotor, torque converter and power electronics."
The move brings more diversity to Kokomo's production slate. Stellantis announced last year that it would invest $400 million to convert Indiana Transmission Plant II to the Kokomo Engine Plant to produce the GMET4 engine, the company's 2.0-liter global medium engine inline four-cylinder turbo. Production of the engine is expected to launch this year, the company said.
Thursday’s announcement was made in conjunction with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signing of House Bill 1168, which creates the Electric Vehicle Production Commission. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said the commission is “designed to help ensure Indiana is advancing 21st century automotive and mobility solutions” and “will assess the state’s existing EV product facilities, identify opportunities for research and development, and evaluate opportunities and needs for training within Indiana’s EV industry.”
UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada said the investment sets up workers for the future.
“During the 2019 negotiations the UAW negotiators made it a priority that as we transition into the next generation of vehicles and powertrains the UAW members must continue to build these great products,” Estrada, director of the UAW Stellantis Department, said in a statement. “The commitment to building these multi-tool transmissions will enable Kokomo UAW members to continue the quality transmissions used in today’s gas and hybrid technology while preparing for electric vehicles and new technologies far into the future.”
Vince Bond Jr. writes for Crain's sister publication Automotive News.


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Diplomat added to limited-distribution network for Cornerstone Therapeutics’ Bethkis
FLINT, Mich. — Cornerstone Therapeutics has added specialty pharmacy Diplomat to its limited-distribution network for a newly approved treatment for cystic fibrosis, Diplomat said Friday.
Diplomat will distribute Bethkis (tobramycin inhalation solution), which received Food and Drug Administration approval in October for treating chronic bacterial lung infections caused by P. aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis patients.
Cystic fibrosis affects more than 30,000 children and adults, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, with 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
Correction: The original statement from Diplomat incorrectly referred to the name of Cornerstone Therapeutics. This version of the story corrects the original.
Sandoz launches authorized generic version of PharmaDerm’s Solaraze
PRINCETON, N.J. — Sandoz has launched an authorized generic version of a topical drug for treating actinic keratosis, the company said.
Sandoz, the generics arm of Swiss drug maker Novartis, announced the launch of authorized generic diclofenac gel in the 3% strength. The drug is a version of PharmaDerm’s Solaraze.
The drug had sales of $92 million in 2012, according to IMS Health. Authorized generics are branded drugs marketed under their generic names at a discounted price, usually under a contract between the branded drug’s manufacturer and a third-party company.
Actinic keratosis, or AK, is a precancerous condition affecting 58 million Americans that causes thick, scaly or crusty patches of skin.
Teva launches generic drug for cystic fibrosis patients
JERUSALEM — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has launched its generic version of a drug for patients with cystic fibrosis, the Israeli drug maker said Thursday.
Teva announced the launch of tobramycin inhalation solution, a generic version of Novartis’ drug Tobi. The Food and Drug Administration approved Teva’s product last month. The drug is used to treat CF in patients whose lungs contain bacteria called Pseudomonas aeroginosa.
Tobi had sales of about $350 million during the 12-month period that ended in June, according to IMS Health.


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We've heard of the 'Lipstick Index'—the phenomenon in which lipstick sales go up as the economy goes down—but the WSJ's Heard on the Runway (HOTR) poses the 'Hosiery Index' might be the current indicator. While the NYT notes that lipstick "Sales in the last few months are up 40 percent," the HOTR contends "This year, however, retail sales of lipstick in the U.S. have moved in the same direction as the economy."
HOTR reports "Hosiery, on the other hand, has seen a rise in sales so far this year. U.S. sales of women’s hosiery rose 2.3% to reach $3.28 billion in the 12 months through September 30 compared with the same time period a year earlier..."
Cases in point: Barenecessities.com has seen "hosiery sales increase 60% in September and 70% in October, outpacing overall growth of the $48 million site," while at Spanx "strong sales of patterned styles have helped the label reach a 77% increase in sales of its tights from January through Oct. 31 compared with the same period a year ago."
Hosiery Association exec Sally Kay also cites "the continuing popularity of opaque tights, which have been prevalent on high-end fashion runways, as a significant reason for the increase."
· Lunchtime Snap: The New Hosiery Index? Sales Crept Up as Economy Went Down [Heard on the Runway/WSJ]For more stories from Racked LA, go to la.racked.com.


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Google is making several updates to Google Pay, its recently-rebranded service for all its different payments tools. Most of these updates were announced earlier this year, but now, Google says they’re actually going live in the app.
One of the additions is peer-to-peer payments. You could already pay or request money from a friend through Google Pay Send, but as of today, you can also do it into the main Google Pay app.
Gerardo Capiel, Director of Product Management at Google Pay, noted that this makes it easier to split the bill with your friends — if you bought something with Google Pay, you can tap on the purchase and then request payment from up to five people.
Since Google is basically combining two apps, it sounds like Google Pay Send isn’t…


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If you open any type of marijuana business in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County, starting next month, those who buy cannabis products from you will have to pay a four percent sales tax.
“The county tax is comparable to what Grover Beach has. Grover Beach’s medicinal tax is five percent and recreational is 10 percent. So actually the way that the county has structured their tax could actually be more favorable to a retail location,” explained Marie Roth, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Cannabis Business Association.
Roth says some businesses have been looking forward to a tax like this because it will help legitimize their business.
“I definitely think you’ll get a lot of cooperation from the cannabis businesses when it comes to fine-tuning how they’re going to be taxed, how it actually works, what doesn’t, what becomes a burden, for them as the run their business,” Roth says.
That’s what the county was hoping for as well. Supervisor John Peschong says the money generated from this tax will help go to cracking down on illegal grows.
“Whether we’re covering the costs of enforcement and other things that go along with it like the licensing – or we’re not covering costs. I just wanna cover costs – I don’t want to wanna be able to make any money off of this. We just need to be able to cover the services that cannabis enforcement and cannabis are costing the county taxpayers,” Peschong explained.
This tax measure has the ability to fluctuate up to 10 percent but will be revisited each year. So far there aren’t any retail locations in unincorporated parts of the county but that could be changing.
“Within I’d say the next six months, we’ll see that initial group of applicants make it through the process and that can be anything from cultivation to distribution to dispensary to testing lab. There’s a couple different license types that are being sought after,” Roth said.


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The new iPhone 6 is one coveted piece of kit – but would you sell your girlfriend to buy one?
This man in Shanghai offered to rent out his other half, reportedly to generate the cash to buy Apple’s latest gadget.
He advertised the ‘girlfriend share’ on a placard near the campus at Songjiang University, with deals available by the hour, day or month.
However he did stipulate that no “funny business” would be allowed, with interested parties limited to eating and studying with her as well as enjoying ‘three-person dates’.
“Sharing girlfriend for pocket money. 10RMB (£1) per hour, 50RMB (£5) per day, 500RMB (£50) a month,” his sign, which went viral on China’s Weibo social media network, read.
“If you are interested, connect to personal hotspot ‘wifi sharing master’ to check her out.”
His profile of the foreign language student provided her name – Xiao Ai.
He will have plenty of time to generate the necessary funds as the iPhone 6 may not be coming out in China before next year.
The handset, on sale in most territories around the world from today, has still not been approved by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology despite being signed up for three of the country’s biggest networks.
The most populated nation on Earth – with 1.3 billion people – is key for Apple, which designed a special version of the iPhone 6 with a bigger screen to cater for the large characters of the Chinese language.
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The nation’s leading credit correction firm provides simple solutions to help consumers restore credit health after disastrous life events.
August 23, 2009 | Salt Lake City, UT | (PRWEB) Lexington Law, the nation’s leading provider of consumer credit correction services, reports that a significant number of clients using their services have fallen into a financial crisis following a divorce. Having assisted hundreds of thousands of clients with their credit repair efforts, Lexington Law has seen time and time again the devastating effects a divorce can have on a person’s credit reports.
When a couple divorces, the emotional turmoil combined with the added stress of extra expenses, dual households, child support, the division of debts and assets, and possibly the separation of a spouse from his or her children can leave a person unable to manage the resulting chaos. Then, even with a decree of divorce entered by a court, creditors generally hold both parties responsible for all debts regardless of whether or not a judge has ruled that only one ex-spouse is responsible. As a result, even ex-spouses who diligently pay their bills on time may see their credit score dramatically decrease when the other ex-spouse defaults on financial obligations, because the creditor will report the delinquency on both spouses’ credit reports.
“The credit system looks at several factors when formulating credit scores; unfortunately, fairness is not one of them,” said John Heath, Directing Attorney for Lexington Law. “Even the most amicable of divorces can lead to missed payments and dings on both ex-spouses’ credit reports. Worse, judgments, foreclosures, and bankruptcies that result from one ex-spouse’s mistakes can destroy the credit ratings of both parties.”
It’s situations like these that negatively impact an individual’s credit scores through no fault of their own and reveal the shortcomings of today’s consumer credit system. For instance, a person in this situation could be denied a loan or be denied a job based solely on a credit score that is not an accurate representation of the person’s credit risk. To assist these people, Lexington Law helps consumers dispute the questionable negative items in their credit reports that are giving lenders, potential employers, insurance providers, and anyone else who looks at their credit reports, an incomplete or inaccurate understanding of their credit history.
“I paid my bills, had great credit and then got a divorce… five years (later) I’m still dealing with the consequences,” reports Natalie, a client of Lexington Law, “AND THEN I found Lexington Law and am able to get back on my feet… My score has gone up almost 200 points since I’ve started this program and I have referred many, many friends. Anyone with credit issues can sign up with Lexington and make a difference in their credit. I look at it as a rehab facility for people who had issues in the past but want to fix their credit and their lives. A better future is coming.”
About Lexington Law
Lexington Law is a consumer advocacy law firm with 21 years of experience helping over 1/2 million Americans work to improve their credit. The firm empowers credit success through effective services which leverage consumer rights to legally resolve issues with credit bureaus as well as creditors, assuring that clients’ credit reports are a fair and accurate representation of their true creditworthiness. For details about Lexington Law’s services, attorneys, or statistics visit: www.lexingtonlaw.com.


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Over the past decade, food processing companies have made investments in plants, equipment, and training for food safety testing. The investments, and resulting improvements, are not consistent in all parts of the world, however the increasing globalization of the food supply continues to drive changes and improvements. Major foodborne outbreaks like the one in Germany in 2011, when more than 4,000 people became ill and 50 people died due to E. coli O104:H4, as well as the increased media attention paid to food safety issues, as seen recently in reports of contamination of food in China, increase the pressure on food companies and retailers to make continued investments in food safety.
Food Micro—8 is based on detailed primary research with 450 food plants around the globe, including 140 interviews in the Asian countries of China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. According to Tom Weschler, president of Strategic Consulting, “Given Asia’s 4.1 billion population and growing importance in the global food trade, it is clearly a critical region to understand with regard to current and forecasted food microbiology testing practices.”
The Report shows that food microbiology testing is reasonably spread around the world, but testing practices within geographic regions vary significantly. Europe conducts the greatest volume of food microbiology tests at 299.4 million tests, but projects the slowest future growth in test volumes and market value. Asia is currently responsible for just 29.0% of total test volume, but has the greatest potential for growth, particularly in pathogen testing.
Food Micro—8 provides detailed breakdowns by microorganisms, food segments (meat, dairy, fruit/vegetable and processed foods) and geographic regions, and summarizes key trends and concerns in food microbiology testin
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Snapchat adds Public Stories Subscriber Surge and AI Advancements: A Celebration!
Snapchat has indeed come a long way since its launch, and its latest success calls for a celebration. Snap’s subscriber surge and AI advancements are definitely game-changers, and we can only expect more innovations from this social media platform. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these recent developments worth cheering for.
Snapchat introduced Public Stories in 2014. Public Stories allow Snapchatters to share their Snaps with a wider audience beyond their own friends, and these Stories are discoverable by anyone who uses the app. Public Stories can be created by anyone who wants to share their experiences, such as attending a concert, exploring a new city, or attending a sporting event. Public Stories are curated by Snapchat’s team of editors, who select the best Snaps and combine them into a single Story for all users to see. Public Stories also have a feature called “Our Story,” where anyone at a particular event can contribute their Snaps to a communal Story that captures the experience from multiple perspectives.
Snap’s Subscriber Surge: A Reason to Celebrate!
Snap’s user base has been growing steadily, with its most recent financial report revealing a 23% year-over-year increase in daily active users. This surge can be attributed to the platform’s continuous efforts to cater to the younger generation’s ever-changing preferences. Snap’s introduction of augmented reality lenses and filters, as well as its expansion to gaming, have also contributed to its growing popularity.
Snap’s success goes beyond its user base, as it also reflects its capacity to attract advertisers. The platform’s ad revenue has been consistently increasing, making it a viable option for businesses to reach younger audiences. With Snap’s continued innovation, we can only expect more brands to hop on the bandwagon and tap into its vast potential.
AI Advancements: Making Snap Even More Fun!
Snapchat’s AI technology has transformed the way users interact with the platform. Its most recent advancement, the Snap Map, allows for location sharing and personalized recommendations. The platform’s AI capabilities also enable users to create Bitmojis, which are avatars that can be used for various purposes like games and messaging.
Moreover, Snapchat’s AI technology is constantly improving its filters and lenses, making them more realistic and interactive. This feature has undoubtedly contributed to Snap’s growing popularity, as users enjoy the fun and creativity it adds to their social media experience.
Snap’s subscriber surge and AI advancements are testaments to the platform’s commitment to providing its users with innovative features that cater to their needs. With its recent successes, we can only expect more exciting developments from Snapchat in the future. Let’s raise a glass to Snap and its continued success!


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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced that Instagram will quickly start testing a full display redesign of its most important feed.
For those who blinked you’ll have missed Zuckerberg’s announcement, because it was made by way of an Instagram story.
Listed below are some screenshots displaying a earlier than (prime) and after (backside) comparability of the brand new design:
This makes Instagram look extra like a TikTok clone, with the content material taking on the whole size of the display.
A small space at backside is reserved for navigation, whereas each different ingredient is overlayed on the content material.
To treatment any confusion across the new design, Zuckerberg follows up by clarifying images will proceed to be an necessary a part of Instagram.
The redesign won’t flip the Instagram into movies solely.
In case you’ll be able to’t see the picture above, Zuckerberg’s assertion reads:
“We need to make it simpler to find content material and join with buddies.
Images are nonetheless an necessary a part of Instagram, and we’re engaged on methods to enhance the best way they present up in a full-screen feed too.
Some folks will begin seeing this check quickly.
Exited to listen to your suggestions.”
It will likely be fascinating to see how this works in execution, as Instagram images are at present not uploaded in full display dimensions.
With a purpose to pull this off, the app will seemingly need to crop off the edges of the picture, which may lead to a lack of element.
Zuckerberg’s dedication to preserving the photo-sharing expertise on Instagram is in distinction with what Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, has been saying for the previous 12 months.
In July 2021, Mosseri went so far as saying: ‘we’re now not a photograph sharing app.’
In late January, Mosseri outlined his plans for Instagram this 12 months, saying movies and messaging are prime priorities.
Whereas images will nonetheless be a part of the brand new Instagram feed, it’s clear this isn’t seen as a progress space for the corporate.
Video, particularly short-form video, is the expansion driver proper now. Even Fb is shifting its focus to video, a pivot that was prompted by a inventory plunge in February.
Not too long ago, an inner memo that went out to Fb staff introduced imminent plans to restructure the feed round video.
There’s no assure the funding in video will repay. It has as a lot potential to drive away loyal customers because it does attracting new ones.
It’s a threat, to make certain. It’s seemingly we’ll have totally new Instagram and Fb feeds earlier than the 12 months is out, so be ready for modifications.
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Where is the love?
Want to burn a pile of money, and call it a ‘tech investment’?
Try giving it to will.i.am.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman has an incredibly impressive track record of ‘innovation’ when it comes to technology, having launched not one, not two, but at least five colossal failures in as many years.
Despite that, this morning i.am has reportedly raised another $117m in cash, this time to build a voice assistant and chatbot called Omega for big businesses to use instead of call centres…
We’ll wait and see just how successful his latest venture is, but if his past record is any indication, it’s going to be a total disaster.
Here are will.i.am’s 5 biggest tech flops (so far):
Maybe what will.i.am is best (or worst) known for in the world of tech, this ‘smartwatch’ was heralded by some reviewers as “the worst product I’ve touched all year”.
With its own SIM card and the ability to make phone calls in 2014 – a full four years before Apple managed to with its Apple Watch Series 3 – Puls certainly had raw ambition.
Sadly that’s all it had, and Puls was quietly killed off.
But will.i.am refused to accept defeat in the smartwatch space.
Just two years later the rapper came back with the Dial, a UK exclusive which added a camera, a streaming music service and a Siri-like voice assistant called Aneeda.
But while the reviews were more kind, The Dial never really went anywhere and is today listed as ‘out-of-stock’ with Three, which is probably the kindest way of putting it.
Before The Puls, back in 2012, i.am’s first dabble in the tech space was a rather garish gold smartphone case for iPhone 4 called V.4.
Sold in Selfridges with a hefty £299 price tag, the V.4 boasted a vintage looking camera lens (which was purely cosmetic), a keyboard, a built-in flash, some photo filters, oh, and will.i.am’s own Instagram social network rival called i.am.
Unsurprisingly, none of the above still exist.
More recently will.i.am created maybe his most successful tech product to-date.
An expensive pair of wireless headphones.
Unlike everything else on this list, BUTTONS are still on sale and are… pretty average based on the reviews.
But, when you look over i.am’s huge expensive tech disasters, average is pretty good.
Oh yes, long before Apple spent billions on developing a smart car, before pulling the plug, and Tesla lost similar billions building its humble electric car empire, there was will.i.am.
In a bizarre series of events, i.am unveiled his IAMAUTO car brand on US TV (a modified DeLorean with a souped-up Beats sound system), decided to drive it around without licence plates or proper registration, found his car quickly impounded by the police, and that was the end of that saga.
Still, will.i.am clearly on top of the latest trends. He recently told students at a high school robotics competition that “this shit is mutherf**king dope“.


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No smoke without fire exits! That is clear! Samsung has not officially confirmed that it will launch smartphones with the flexible display, but the avalanche of information related to them must contain a blister of truth. The latest device rumors Galaxy X suggests they will be on the market in 2017, not in 2016 as initially speculated.
Recently, Bloomberg claimed that he had received information on two devices Samsung with flexible displays, each approaching a different design. One of them could be like a book, offering a larger display when it's open, while another will be delivered in a regular 5 smartphone format "that can be converted into a tablet with 8 display ". Terminals in this series are called internally Project ValleyAnd the first of these could be presented in the next year Mobile World Congress. What is curious is that the new information does not refer to the name Galaxy X, Circulated in the past. Certainly, these devices will be launched alongside other smartphones classical and their prices could be considerably higher than the premium variants such as Galaxy S si Galaxy Notes. We can only wait for new information about the two devices Sanmsung.


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This new Cellular Sales in Hobbs will give us the ability to reach a new, vast community of customers.
HOBBS, N.M. (PRWEB) October 25, 2017
Cellular Sales, an independent Verizon Wireless retailer, has opened its second New Mexico Store in Hobbs.
The store, which opened on Sept. 22, is located at 4008 N. Lovington Highway. The new location sits to the left of Holiday Inn Express and Suites.
“With our first New Mexico location opening just a few months ago, we are excited that we get the opportunity to quickly continue our growth in the state,” said Cellular Sales Regional Director Aaron Clark. “This new Cellular Sales in Hobbs will give us the ability to reach a new, vast community of customers.”
This year Cellular Sales was recognized by Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list as one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies for the ninth team. This distinction has only been achieved by 0.5 percent of all companies to ever make the list. Cellular Sales is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., and operates 650 stores that employ more than 6,000 people across 39 states.
“Expansion across the country continues to be a goal for our company,” said Regional Director Seth Baldwin. “We wouldn’t be able to achieve this goal without our core focus being on providing our customers with the best customer services in the wireless industry. This focus is consistent throughout all of our locations and will be the focus at our Hobbs location as well.”
Cellular Sales seeks to hire motivated sales professionals with a passion for customer service to work at its Hobbs store. Those interested in applying for jobs at Cellular Sales in Hobbs may contact Seth Baldwin at (336) 905-0488 or seth.baldwin(at)cellularsales(dot)com.
About Cellular Sales
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Cellular Sales was founded in 1993 and has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned retailers for nine of the past 10 years. The company currently employs 6,000 people and operates 650 stores nationwide. Job seekers may visit jobs.cellularsales.com. For more information on the company, visit cellularsales.com.


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Leatherhead Food Research released a market report on the global food additives market. The report discusses how overall the market has grown by 4% per year, though some sectors such as preservatives and sweeteners experienced far slower growth rates, and this was primarily influenced by the shift away from artificial additive and ingredients.
The report also noted a larger demand for products that offer functional health benefits and that are lower in fat, salt and sugar, as well as the increased consumer drive for natural products. More and more, flavor and color suppliers are seeking natural sources for their ingredients as the trend continues to push natural products over synthetics.
Additionally, Leatherhead reported that flavor and color additives are expected to be among some of the better-performing natural food sectors, as well as enzymes, food hydrocolloids and some functional ingredients. The growth is certainly reliant on global economic factors, however, and future demand in consumption in the food and drink industry will be heavily impacted by economic swings, regulatory changes and other market developments.


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The turbulent compromises of internet privacy and the reluctant trajectory of cookie warfare
By Jana Paegle
It comes to nobody’s surprise that data has been deemed the most valuable resource in our extractivist economic system. Our mammal tendencies of oversharing and committing to the Internet’s colorful and dark corners alike have accelerated transfusions of personal information, and preferences as we have sacrificed our soft spots to big tech’s profit mechanisms. As we swarm the web, we are inundated with pop-ups asking us whether we accept all cookies alongside seven other boxes to tick. Most of us have become conditioned into rapidly consenting. But what do these cookies… actually imply? And what is the difference between regular cookies and the so-called third-party cookies? Do they even matter?
Lou Montulli has been attributed to being the cookies’ founder. An innocent engineer, aged 23, at the company Netscape in 1994, he developed one of the World Wide Web’s first extensive browsers. The cookie came about as a remedy to the amnesia of websites. Take the analogy of Hansel and Gretel, leaving breadcrumbs to find their way back in the forest— likewise, ‘first-party’ cookies serve as a tool for websites to remember your visit, making you less of a stranger with each browsing session. Rather than developing permanent digital IDs, the cookie was born as a promising compromise: “a small text file passed back and forth between a person’s computer and a single website—as a way to help websites remember visitors without allowing people to be tracked”. More recently, cookies have extended to third parties— ad companies, which track your clicks, scrolls, preferences and visits. This constantly feeds the behavioral economic surplus, and subsequently, companies tailor ads that follow you around the web. How so? Any website that has third-party elements such as a Google/Facebook share button or similar link provides gateway access for these parties to gather information about you.
Montulli’s cookie was meant to improve user experience. Still, in a Quartz interview earlier this year, he regrets that website revenue increasingly depends on advertising — leading to perverse side effects societally, where quality has been compromised in the name of “interaction”. On a broader scale, irrational user behavior has spread like pathogenic spores that undermine democracy, deepen polar rifts and normalize disinformation.
Instead, Montulli wishes to see decreased advertising-browsing ties as a way for users to regain autonomy and independence. This has partially been realized by specific content creators and zines through micropayments or subscription installments.
Certain companies have also taken measures to increase consent and transparency, such as Apple. In April this year, they updated their software to ask iPhone users for app tracking permission — this was seen as a big step for transparency. Still, other big-tech giants, like increasingly ominous Facebook, flinched and immediately clashed with Apple. Why? Because such an initiative jeopardizes the core revenue of the Zuckerbergian ‘metaverse’, namely the data coming in from users.
In a New York Times explanatory piece on privacy, Harvard professor and internet-expert extraordinaire, Shoshana Zuboff, underlines, with a finger of warning, that we shouldn’t mistake benevolent adjustments for goodwill as it’s important for people to understand that:
“Apple is not a government. Apple is a company. It’s a corporation. And in a corporation, C.E.O.s come and go, boards change their membership. Business cycles and business crises occur. And today, Apple can look privacy preserving. And a year from now, we could be having a conversation about how Apple has reneged on all of these privacy values because there’s an economic crisis, and with a new C.E.O. and a different board, Apple completely changes”
Further, respect for privacy, data integrity, and human rights have gotten lost in translation as Apple has seceded its encryption to please Chinese state regulators in a horse trade for profitable manufacturing margins (for now); allowing censorship and disqualified principles of human rights at the expense of Chinese Apple users.
Another rival, Google, was recently fined 100 million euros by the French data inspection (CNIL), for failing to ask for website visitors’ consent before planting tracking cookies on their computers. Eerke Boiten, cybersecurity professor and a writer for The Conversation, blames Google’s business model for its delay in scraping third-party cookies on its browser and products as others have gotten rid of them. “It relies on third-party cookies for some of its lucrative ad business and is a major player in the digital advertising ecosystem that will be upended by the change”. Google Chrome holds a clear majority of web browser competition today, having 67 percent of the market share in September 2021.
Social media companies act like giant data trawlers in a sense, cleansing our seabeds and becoming master predictors of users’ emotions, preferences and vulnerabilities. Our seemingly democratic spaces are surveilled through precarious, momentary contracts and cookie-like tools— stuffing often disclosed, compromised agendas.
If you happen to be a Chrome user, you can disable third-party cookies in your browser settings and/or also use an ad blocker plugin. User control over the advertising works as of now, but only by virtue of these particular settings and complementary tools. On the lighter side of things, the virtually unregulated, Eldorado-state of affairs for big-tech will most likely come to an end… But in the meantime, I prefer to bake my own cookies and to leave no crumbs.


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IBM and Nvidia have announced a partnership to "bring supercomputer performance to the corporate data center," in the words of Nvidia's accelerated computing honcho Ian Buck, with systems based on Nvidia Tesla GPUs and IBM Power8 CPUs, and to accelerate IBM enterprise software using Nvidia GPUs. "This is the biggest technology …
umm, IBM transformed from a HW company to a services company - hardware makes less than 40% of IBM's revenue...
I wonder how much of those 40% comes from renting typewriters to companies which just forgot to cancel their lease. Some say that some big companies have huge rooms in their basements filled with IBM typewriters, and that the people responsible for it will not react since that would mean acknowledging an error.
Actually, buying nVidia makes a great deal of sense. IBM could buy the company, take the GPGPU piece and spin the rest off to Lenovo. GPGPU fits well with IBM's hardware strategy: get the best of the best of the best and sell it with insane margins.
GPGPU is the new mainframe, and IBM needs to be the only credible player there. Besides, GRID + POWER* = nerdgasm.
*IBM POWER GRID?
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In a new interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted strongly that the company will be releasing more technology and products to help monitor a person's health.
If you drive for a while and your car gets too hot, it says pull over. If you need an oil change, it says check your oil. What's the equivalent for the body?" Cook said Tuesday in Amsterdam at a conference. "We believe health is a huge issue around the world and we think it's ripe for simplicity and a new view."
Cook added that while the Apple Watch will help in monitoring a person's health, it will likely take more than one device:
"The holy grail of the watch is being able to monitor more and more of what's going on in your body," Cook said. "If you could have a device that knew so much about you, it would be incredible, and would extend life and extend quality. I'm not saying one device will do all of that."


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Getting news on Facebook is an incidental experience
Recent research from Pew highlights the role of social media in consumers' news discovery and reveals how Facebook has become an accidental source of the news for many.
Social media has increasingly played a major role in consumers' news consumption behavior with many turning to social media sites to get the latest.
New research from Pew found that 30% of adults in the U.S. who use Facebook do so to get that latest news. However, just 22% of those believe that the social network is a useful resource for news. Yet, because more adults in the U.S. use Facebook than any other social media it is the leading platform on which news is consumed.
However, Pew's data reveals that Facebook users aren't logging on to the network to get their news fix - 78% said they mostly see the news when visiting the social network for other reasons.
Furthermore, the news they are seeing in their Newsfeeds is likely to be as a result of a friend sharing as just 34% of Facebook news consumers had 'Liked' a news organization or journalist.
Meanwhile, on Twitter, just 8% of Twitter users log on to the microblogging platform to keep up to date with the news. In fact, the study found that YouTube was a channel whose userbase was more likely to use it to keep up to date with the news (10%).
Pew's findings and charts can be viewed online here.
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